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In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 (2003). They discuss exploring interpersonal dramas through zombie narratives, types of zombies, and Kayla's deleted note that could have solved all of humanity's problems while drinking Rogue Ale's Dead Guy Ale.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about This One Summer (2014). They discuss Kayla's almost accurate prediction, childhood summertime freedom, movie rentals, salt lakes, acceptable levels of tension, and finding enjoyment in every season while drinking Perth Brewery's Easy Amber.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Hellboy (1994). They discuss Kayla's coffee drinking habits, information overload, mythology and folklore, Rasputin, Nazis, and the nature of confusion while drinking Clifford Brewing Company's Devil's Punchbowl India Session Lager.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sweet Tooth. They discuss dodging people at the LCBO, Kayla's need to read Wikipedia entries about TV shows, art styles, what to eat during an apocalypse, and karate as an essential skill for the end of the world.

CW: Brief discussion of suicide and domestic violence. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sandman. They discuss reality in comics, Kayla's love of discussing her dreams, being scared vs. being horrified, and perceptions of dreams and death while drinking Pommies' Apple Cider. 

Content Warning: we talk about suicide and suicidal ideation in this episode. We also use the term "commit suicide" and want to acknowledge that this language places undue blame on a person living with mental illness.  In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Marbles (2012). They discuss perceptions of mental illness, the intersection of creativity and mental health, life lessons, and the power of personal narratives while drinking Collective Arts Blueberry Sour with Cacao Nibs.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Watchmen (1987). They discuss old barcodes, comic-ception, owls, Kayla's inability to follow a plot, and moral obligations, while drinking Hometown Brewing Company's Blue County Blueberry Saison.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Locke & Key Vol. 1. They discuss confusing plot devices, Kayla's surprising admission, ghosts, and all-purpose keys while drinking Skeleton Crew Brewing Company's Evil Genius Session IPA.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Calvin and Hobbes. They discuss Matt's childhood, comic-induced existential dread, misbehaving children, stuffed animals, and tender moments while drinking Tiger Asian Lager.

TW: We talk about true crime and violence against women a lot in this episode. If these things are triggers for you, you may want to skip this one. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Green River Killer (2011). They discuss PAs (pale ales), Kayla's no-so-secret true crime obsession, honouring the stories of victims, and the impossibility of knowing everything while drinking Great Lakes Brewery's As Far Back as I Can Remember New England IPA.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Saga Vol. 1. They discuss planets vs. moons, things Kayla never wanted to see, cats, unicorns, and celery while drinking Forked River Brewing Company Interstellar IPA.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Chew, Vol 1 (2009). They discuss comic creation, chicken, supernatural food abilities, and robot conspiracies while drinking La Vieille Ferme Recolte 2018. 

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Pelee Project (2002). They discuss Matt's bad attitude, spirituality and connection, islanders vs. tourists, Nicolas Cage, and Margaret Atwood while drinking Pelee Island Winery's Lola Rose Sparkling Wine. 

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Hobbit (1937). They discuss how Matt can read, Kayla's harrowing experience with The Hobbit as a child, Siri's expertise, and life lessons while drinking Wychwood Brewery Hobgoblin Legendary Ruby Beer and Folly Brewing Heist Sour Pale Ale. Also, Matt maybe met Bilbo!

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat (1985). They discuss the importance of personal narratives, invisible disabilities, bagelhood, and how to get a celebrity's attention while drinking Small Pony Barrel Works Half Remembered Dream.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Left Hand of Darkness (1969). They discuss Kayla's birthplace, narration styles, the solution to the patriarchy, and tall people while drinking Omnipollo Raspberry Aniara.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Age of Innocence (1920). They discuss Kayla's inability to read old books, men's cowardice, missed connections, and walks down memory lane while drinking Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955). They discuss the freedoms of the social elite, unreliable narrators, admiring vs. becoming, writing Queer narratives, and the ease of covering up a murder without modern technology while drinking Innis & Gunns Mangoes on the Run Mango IPA.

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read In Defense of Food (2008). They discuss health claims, making choices based on tradition vs. science, and grocery shopping with your great grandparents while drinking Chateau Pineraie Cahors 2015.  

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Amulet of Samarkand (2003). They discuss Matt's strengths and weaknesses, fantasy vs. science fiction, and life lessons taught by demons while drinking Innis & Gunn's Kindred Spirits Stout.