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Morbidly Curious Book Club Podcast

Morbidly Curious Book Club®
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Death
True Crime
Mortality
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Ted Bundy
Susan Lund
Human Skin Binding
Harvard University
Tuberculosis
Missing Persons
Ethical Stewardship
Black Nurses
Laurah Norton
Forensic Anthropology
Pathogenesis
Megan Rosenbloom
Nursing Shortage
Racism In Healthcare
Health Equity

The Morbidly Curious Book Club® is an 18+ non-fiction book club diving into the darke,r macabre parts of your library, with a passion for learning more about what may be too niche for your family gatherings. What started in 2021 as a dream quickly became a reality, and as of mid-2024, we have over 17,000 global members worldwide with localized chapters sprouting up around the world.

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Welcome to a special BONUS episode, where I chat with an author about their nonfiction book that is morbidly curious book club adjacent, but it hasn't been a pick. Thus, a bonus episode!

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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3! Our March book for the Morbidly Curious Book Club is WHACK JOB: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James!

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Welcome to a special BONUS episode, where I chat with an author about their nonfiction book that is morbidly curious book club adjacent, but it hasn't been a pick. Thus, a bonus episode!

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Recent Guests

Rachel McCarthy James
Author of Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder
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Episode: Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder with Rachel McCarthy James
Dr. Zachary Rubin
Double board-certified pediatrician and allergist-immunologist who practices at Oak Brook Allergists in the Chicago area
Oak Brook Allergists
Episode: (Bonus) All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More with Zachary Rubin, MD
Heather Ann Thompson
Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author
University of Michigan; Carceral State Project
Episode: (Bonus) Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage with Heather Ann Thompson
Cara Robertson
Author of The Trial of Lizzie Borden, A True Story
Author, The Trial of Lizzie Borden
Episode: (Bonus) The Trial of Lizzie Borden with Cara Robertson
Monica Murphy
Co-author of Rabid, veterinarian
Rabid authors
Episode: Rabid: A Cultural History of the World’s Most Diabolical Virus with Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy
Bill Wasik
Co-author of Rabid, magazine editor
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Episode: Rabid: A Cultural History of the World’s Most Diabolical Virus with Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy
Leah Sottile
Author of 'Blazing Eye Sees All' and 'When the Moon Turns to Blood', journalist published in notable outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the American New Age with Leah Sottile
Amanda Montell
Author and podcaster specializing in cult dynamics and language
Author of CULTISH and Sounds Like a Cult podcast
Episode: (Archive) Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism with Amanda Montell
Pamela Prickett
Associate professor of sociology at Pomona College and former broadcast journalist
Pomona College
Episode: The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels with Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans

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Patricia "Patches"
Owner and host of The Morbidly Curious Book Club, leading discussions with authors about their works and the eerie and curious themes intertwined within society and literature.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Morbidly Curious?

    Let’s be honest who isn’t a little morbidly curious? Patches has some of the most amazing conversations and takes a deep dive with these authors to discuss the books the book club are reading.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ForestBlackCat
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    This podcast is everything you could hope for even if you didn’t read the books by the author Patches speaks with. If you’re unsure about morbid nonfiction, give this club and podcast a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gl1tchGh0ul
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Great to listen to, even if you don’t read with the club. I love using it to close out my reading for the month.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camc5105
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I look forward to every episode. One note however, the host has the mic too close to her mouth sometimes and I can hear every noise she makes when the guest is speaking. It can get distracting sometimes. Other than that it’s fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronster200095
    United Statesa year ago
  • The coolest addition to a bookclub

    First of all, I love this added perk of this already amazing bookclub. I love hearing the authors share more about the book and their writing experiences. I’m currently working on my backlog of season 1 but episode 1 of season 2 with Kate Winkler Dawson was incredible. She is such a wealth of knowledge and I really appreciate her victim focus approach to true crime. Patches does an incredible job every time guiding these conversations and hitting all the right questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spiritstory08
    Canadaa year ago

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(Bonus) Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage with Heather Ann Thompson
Q: What is the core takeaway you want listeners to have after reading Fear and Fury?
That the 1980s were not just a backdrop, but a turning point in how Americans understand crime, race, government, and truth, and that understanding this history is vital to navigating today's political and media landscape.
(Bonus) Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage with Heather Ann Thompson
Q: How did your research process differ from Blood in the Water?
Fear and Fury benefited from more accessible archival materials in some respects, but it also required integrating the Goetz narrative with a broader analysis of media ecosystems and the political economy of the era; I aimed to balance the eyewitness and victim perspectives with a larger historical arc.
(Bonus) Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage with Heather Ann Thompson
Q: What drew you to this particular case and topic for Fear and Fury?
I wanted to understand not just the sensational act, but the larger social and political machinery—the media, policy shifts, and public fears—that allowed this incident to become a political moment and a reflection of its time.
Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder with Rachel McCarthy James
Q: Did the research reveal any surprising truths about the axe's symbolism across cultures?
Yes, the discussion highlights how the axe appears as a symbol of power, home, ritual, and even femininity in different contexts, challenging simple associations with masculinity and violence.
Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder with Rachel McCarthy James
Q: Was Lizzie Borden always going to be part of the book given how well-known her case is?
Yes, but the author approached it with a fresh angle, aiming to balance public fascination with new context and avoid repetition, ultimately finding value in analyzing how the case intersects with media portrayals and judicial history.

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