<![CDATA[This Might Sound Strange]]>This Might Sound Strange is a horror fiction podcast hosted by Michelle Delgado and Maya Rector. Conversations with authors are guided by tarot cards...and they take us places you may not expect!

]]>https://www.soundstrangepod.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:12:51 GMTWed, 22 Jul 2026 22:49:58 GMT60This Might Sound Strange<p>This Might Sound Strange is a horror fiction podcast hosted by Michelle Delgado and Maya Rector. Conversations with authors are guided by tarot cards...and they take us places you may not expect!</p>episodicThis Might Sound Strangesound.strange.pod@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[The Star, Hope, and Horror Book Recs with George Dunn]]>Welcome to episode 6 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Today’s guest is George Dunn. If you’ve spent any time on horror Bookstagram or BookTok, you’ve almost certainly run across George’s book recommendations.

His handle is “georgesreads” and he’s a frequent book reviewer on FanFiAddict and Darker Times, among other places. He also recently launched a podcast called Why Are You Making Me Watch This?, in which he terrorizes his mom by watching horror films with her.

We usually pull three tarot cards for each conversation, but in our new Major Arcana series, we focus on a single card instead. From there, we share some book recommendations inspired by the card’s themes and symbolism. Today’s card is The Star!

To be clear and give credit where it’s due: These episodes are our loving homage to Stephanie Gagnon over at Books in the Freezer, which is one of our favorite podcasts. If somehow anyone listening doesn’t listen to Books in the Freezer yet, please pause this episode and go subscribe. You will get the best horror book recommendations of your life.

If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, send your best mailing address to sound.strange.pod@gmail.com! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. 

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Book Recommendations 

  • Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison
  • Cackle by Rachel Harrison
  • Itch by Gemma Amor
  • Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller
  • Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
  • The September House by Carissa Orlando
  • Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
  • Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle
  • Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle
  • Exalted by Anna Dorn
  • The Haar by David Sodergren
  • Coup De Grace by Sofia Ajram
  • Crushing Snails by Emma E. Murray
  • I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
  • Paradise by Fernanda Melchor
  • The Diving Pool by Yōko Ogawa
  • The Flayed Man by Chloe Lauter

Films mentioned

  • Happy Death Day (Dir.Christopher Landon)
  • The X Trilogy - Pearl, Maxine, X (Dir. Ti West)
  • Mulholland Drive (Dir. David Lynch)
  • Dead Lover (Dir. Grace Glowicki)

TV Shows mentioned

  • The X-Files (1993)
  • Widow’s Bay (2026)
  • Yellowjackets (2021)

Articles mentioned

Stay in touch: 

]]>b89a8fa3-73ba-4241-a78b-e895013f23baFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 6 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Today’s guest is George Dunn. If you’ve spent any time on horror Bookstagram or BookTok, you’ve almost certainly run across George’s book recommendations.</p><p>His handle is “georgesreads” and he’s a frequent book reviewer on FanFiAddict and Darker Times, among other places. He also recently launched a podcast called Why Are You Making Me Watch This?, in which he terrorizes his mom by watching horror films with her.</p><p>We usually pull three tarot cards for each conversation, but in our new Major Arcana series, we focus on a single card instead. From there, we share some book recommendations inspired by the card’s themes and symbolism. Today’s card is The Star!</p><p>To be clear and give credit where it’s due: These episodes are our loving homage to Stephanie Gagnon over at Books in the Freezer, which is one of our favorite podcasts. If somehow anyone listening doesn’t listen to Books in the Freezer yet, please pause this episode and go subscribe. You will get the best horror book recommendations of your life.</p><p>If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, send your best mailing address to sound.strange.pod@gmail.com! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. </p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya </p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales</li></ul><p>Book Recommendations </p><ul><li>Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison</li><li>Cackle by Rachel Harrison</li><li>Itch by Gemma Amor</li><li>Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller</li><li>Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas</li><li>The September House by Carissa Orlando</li><li>Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt</li><li>Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle</li><li>Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle</li><li>Exalted by Anna Dorn</li><li>The Haar by David Sodergren</li><li>Coup De Grace by Sofia Ajram</li><li>Crushing Snails by Emma E. Murray</li><li>I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones</li><li>Paradise by Fernanda Melchor</li><li>The Diving Pool by Yōko Ogawa</li><li>The Flayed Man by Chloe Lauter</li></ul><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>Happy Death Day (Dir.Christopher Landon)</li><li>The X Trilogy - Pearl, Maxine, X (Dir. Ti West)</li><li>Mulholland Drive (Dir. David Lynch)</li><li>Dead Lover (Dir. Grace Glowicki)</li></ul><p>TV Shows mentioned</p><ul><li>The X-Files (1993)</li><li>Widow’s Bay (2026)</li><li>Yellowjackets (2021)</li></ul><p>Articles mentioned</p><ul><li>George Dunn, “Backrooms Reading List: 5 Must-Read Liminal Horror Novels”: <a href="https://www.phantasmag.com/articles-3/backrooms-reading-list-must-read-liminal-horror-books" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.phantasmag.com/articles-3/backrooms-reading-list-must-read-liminal-horror-books</a></li><li>Anna Dupre, “SpongeBob HorrorPants: Diving into Bikini Bottom’s Greatest Horrors from Season One (1999 - 2001)”: <a href="https://www.darkertimes.com/spongebob-horrorpants-season-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.darkertimes.com/spongebob-horrorpants-season-one/</a></li></ul><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul>no01:20:306The Star, Hope, and Horror Book Recs with George Dunnfull<![CDATA[Kiss Slay Replay, Craft, and Creative Ambition with Rachel Harrison]]>Welcome to episode 5 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Today’s guest is Rachel Harrison, whose new book KISS SLAY REPLAY is a time loop horror novel set at a wedding.

Leave it to Rachel to subvert (and in our opinion, improve) on the classic time loop beats we’re all familiar with. She turns the story into something fresh and exciting, and transforms the time loops into a deeper exploration of how painful and necessary personal growth can be. 

Rachel’s twists caught us completely by surprise, and we fully believe this is her most ambitious and technically complex novel yet. The cards took us deep into a conversation about craft, creative ambition, and why women still aren’t getting the full credit they’re due for pushing the horror genre to new heights. Rachel is also an experienced tarot reader, so we got to learn more about her own history with the cards.

If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, send your best mailing address to sound.strange.pod@gmail.com! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. 

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Books mentioned 

  • Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy
  • The Outsiders Sequence by Annie Neugebauer
  • When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen
  • The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones

Music mentioned

  • Album: Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams
  • Song: “What Once Was” by Her’s

Films mentioned

  • Palm Springs (Dir. Max Barbakow)
  • The Cabin in the Woods (Dir. Drew Goddard)

Stay in touch: 

]]>3ca6ccae-c7cd-440c-ab3d-84fb56e7277cFri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 5 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Today’s guest is Rachel Harrison, whose new book KISS SLAY REPLAY is a time loop horror novel set at a wedding. </p><p></p><p>Leave it to Rachel to subvert (and in our opinion, improve) on the classic time loop beats we’re all familiar with. She turns the story into something fresh and exciting, and transforms the time loops into a deeper exploration of how painful and necessary personal growth can be. <br /></p><p>Rachel’s twists caught us completely by surprise, and we fully believe this is her most ambitious and technically complex novel yet. The cards took us deep into a conversation about craft, creative ambition, and why women still aren’t getting the full credit they’re due for pushing the horror genre to new heights. Rachel is also an experienced tarot reader, so we got to learn more about her own history with the cards.</p><p></p><p>If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, send your best mailing address to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sound.strange.pod@gmail.com" target="_blank">sound.strange.pod@gmail.com</a>! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. </p><p></p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya </p><p></p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales<br /></li></ul><p>Books mentioned </p><ul><li>Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy</li><li>The Outsiders Sequence by Annie Neugebauer</li><li>When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen</li><li>The Babysitter Lives by Stephen Graham Jones</li></ul><p></p><p>Music mentioned</p><ul><li>Album: Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams</li><li>Song: “What Once Was” by Her’s</li></ul><p></p><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>Palm Springs (Dir. Max Barbakow)</li><li>The Cabin in the Woods (Dir. Drew Goddard)</li></ul><p></p><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul>no01:20:195Kiss Slay Replay, Craft, and Creative Ambition with Rachel Harrisonfull<![CDATA[ Feral Feminism in Rae Wilde's I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men]]>Welcome to episode 4 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Our guest today is Rae Wilde, whose short story collection I DO NOT APOLOGIZE FOR MY POSITION ON MEN is just as provocative and confrontational as the title suggests. 

Through short stories, novellas, and even a choose-your-own-adventure tale, Rae explores the many ways patriarchy poisons everything it touches. These stories are incredibly varied, from body horror and gore to dark humor and even some, let’s say, unusual erotic situations. Plus, the cover and title truly make this book the gift of the season. We recommend gifting this to yourself or your most feral feminist friends so they can leave it on their coffee tables as a litmus test for visitors!

We also want to thank everyone who’s listened. This week, we’ve surpassed 500 listens, which is absolutely crazy for a podcast that only has three episodes out. If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, email us a screenshot and your best mailing address at sound.strange.pod@gmaol.com. We’ll put something fun in the mail for you.

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Films mentioned

  • Promising Young Woman (Dir. Emerald Fennell)
  • Gone Girl (Dir. David Fincher)
  • Revenge (Coralie Fargeat)

TV Shows mentioned 

  • Your Friends and Neighbors (2025)

Misc. mentioned

  • Feminine Myths Oracle Deck by Ana Novaes

Stay in touch: 

Maya Rector: 

Michelle Delgado:

]]>5aa6f53b-725b-4f2c-a71c-e489ae3d9c67Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 4 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Our guest today is Rae Wilde, whose short story collection I DO NOT APOLOGIZE FOR MY POSITION ON MEN is just as provocative and confrontational as the title suggests. <br /></p><p>Through short stories, novellas, and even a choose-your-own-adventure tale, Rae explores the many ways patriarchy poisons everything it touches. These stories are incredibly varied, from body horror and gore to dark humor and even some, let’s say, unusual erotic situations. Plus, the cover and title truly make this book the gift of the season. We recommend gifting this to yourself or your most feral feminist friends so they can leave it on their coffee tables as a litmus test for visitors!</p><p></p><p>We also want to thank everyone who’s listened. This week, we’ve surpassed 500 listens, which is absolutely crazy for a podcast that only has three episodes out. If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, email us a screenshot and your best mailing address at sound.strange.pod@gmaol.com. We’ll put something fun in the mail for you.</p><p></p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya </p><p></p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales<br /></li></ul><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>Promising Young Woman (Dir. Emerald Fennell)</li><li>Gone Girl (Dir. David Fincher)</li><li>Revenge (Coralie Fargeat)</li></ul><p></p><p>TV Shows mentioned </p><ul><li>Your Friends and Neighbors (2025)</li></ul><p></p><p>Misc. mentioned</p><ul><li>Feminine Myths Oracle Deck by Ana Novaes</li></ul><p></p><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Maya Rector: </p><ul><li>The Weird Girl Edit Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theweirdgirledit.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://theweirdgirledit.beehiiv.com/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theweirdgirledit" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@theweirdgirledit</a></li><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/theweirdgirledit" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theweirdgirledit</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mayarector.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mayarector.com/</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Michelle Delgado:</p><ul><li>Scare Me! Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scare-me.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://scare-me.beehiiv.com/</a></li><li>Macabre Daily: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.macabredaily.com/authors/michelle-delgado" target="_blank">https://www.macabredaily.com/authors/michelle-delgado</a></li><li>IG:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/scare.me.reads/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/scare.me.reads/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scare.me.reads" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@scare.me.reads</a></li></ul>yes01:11:514 Feral Feminism in Rae Wilde's I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Menfull<![CDATA[The Flayed Man, Obligation, and Sapphic Vampires with Chloe Lauter]]>Welcome to episode 3 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Our guest today is Chloe Lauter, whose debut novel THE FLAYED MAN has already made waves. 

It received rave reviews from Library Journal and was named one of Debutiful’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026. Paul Tremblay calls it a “lyrical, inventive horror novel that is emotionally stirring and authentic.” Chloe delivers propulsive action and beautiful prose, while never losing sight of the novel’s tender emotional heart. It’s a stunning novel and if you haven’t read it yet, we hope this episode might convince you to pick it up!

If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, email a screenshot and your best mailing address to sound.strange.pod@gmail.com! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. 

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Books mentioned

  • Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow
  • Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones

Films mentioned

  • Bound (Dir. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski)
  • Love Lies Bleeding (Dir. Rose Glass)
  • Near Dark (Dir. Kathryn Bigelow)

TV Shows mentioned 

  • What We Do in the Shadows (2019)

Videos mentioned

Stay in touch: 

]]>2b1010e3-f624-42a4-b03b-9f59284ee6b1Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 3 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards direct the conversation. Our guest today is Chloe Lauter, whose debut novel THE FLAYED MAN has already made waves. </p><p></p><p>It received rave reviews from Library Journal and was named one of Debutiful’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026. Paul Tremblay calls it a “lyrical, inventive horror novel that is emotionally stirring and authentic.” Chloe delivers propulsive action and beautiful prose, while never losing sight of the novel’s tender emotional heart. It’s a stunning novel and if you haven’t read it yet, we hope this episode might convince you to pick it up!</p><p></p><p>If you enjoy today’s episode, consider writing a review or a comment wherever you’re listening to help others find the show. If you do, email a screenshot and your best mailing address to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sound.strange.pod@gmail.com" target="_blank">sound.strange.pod@gmail.com</a>! We’ll put something fun in the mail for you. </p><p></p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya </p><p></p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales</li></ul><p></p><p>Books mentioned</p><ul><li>Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow</li></ul><ul><li>Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones</li></ul><p></p><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>Bound (Dir. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski)</li><li>Love Lies Bleeding (Dir. Rose Glass)</li><li>Near Dark (Dir. Kathryn Bigelow)<br /></li></ul><p>TV Shows mentioned </p><ul><li>What We Do in the Shadows (2019)</li></ul><p></p><p>Videos mentioned</p><ul><li>Kristen Stewart doing pull-ups: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSxp8TwjGC_/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSxp8TwjGC_/?hl=en</a><br /></li></ul><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul>no01:11:29The Flayed Man, Obligation, and Sapphic Vampires with Chloe Lauterfull<![CDATA[Kitten, Chaos, and Coming of Age with Stacey Yu]]>Welcome to episode 2 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Today our guest is Stacey Yu, whose debut novel KITTEN came out on August 4th, 2026. Although Kitten skews more weird literary fiction than horror, it really made us feel our feelings. Is there anything scarier than that?

The book follows our main character, Katie, shortly after her college graduation. We watch her struggle to navigate this moment and witness her complicated relationships—with her estranged mother, her wealthy older boyfriend, and his family’s cat, Silver. As you’ll hear, the cards prompted us to go deep on class, self-actualization, complex family dynamics, and much more. 

Since we’re a brand-new show, reviews matter now more than ever. Consider writing a review to help others find the show! If you email us at sound.strange.pod@gmail.com with a screenshot of your review and your best mailing address, we’ll send you a sticker designed by Chris Panatier, who made the logo for our show.  

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Books mentioned

  • Hot Milk by Deborah Levy
  • NP by Banana Yoshimoto
  • Nana by Ai Yazawa (manga series)
  • Hotel Iris by Yōko Agawa
  • Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
  • Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata (short story collection)

Films mentioned

  • Poor Things (Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)

Stay in touch: 

]]>e6e91507-dd23-4a65-811e-0faf5fcbe8f7Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 2 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Today our guest is Stacey Yu, whose debut novel KITTEN came out on August 4th, 2026. Although Kitten skews more weird literary fiction than horror, it really made us feel our feelings. Is there anything scarier than that?<br /></p><p>The book follows our main character, Katie, shortly after her college graduation. We watch her struggle to navigate this moment and witness her complicated relationships—with her estranged mother, her wealthy older boyfriend, and his family’s cat, Silver. As you’ll hear, the cards prompted us to go deep on class, self-actualization, complex family dynamics, and much more. </p><p></p><p>Since we’re a brand-new show, reviews matter now more than ever. Consider writing a review to help others find the show! If you email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sound.strange.pod@gmail.com" target="_blank">sound.strange.pod@gmail.com</a> with a screenshot of your review and your best mailing address, we’ll send you a sticker designed by Chris Panatier, who made the logo for our show.  </p><p></p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya <br /></p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales</li></ul><p></p><p>Books mentioned</p><ul><li>Hot Milk by Deborah Levy</li><li>NP by Banana Yoshimoto</li></ul><ul><li>Nana by Ai Yazawa (manga series)</li><li>Hotel Iris by Yōko Agawa</li><li>Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata</li><li>Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata (short story collection)</li></ul><p></p><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>Poor Things (Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos)<br /></li></ul><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul>no01:14:482Kitten, Chaos, and Coming of Age with Stacey Yufull<![CDATA[The Lamb, Ghost Stories, and Fangirling with Lucy Rose]]>Welcome to episode 1 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Today, we’re joined by bestselling horror author Lucy Rose, whose 2025 debut novel The Lamb took the world by storm. Over the past year, it became a Sunday Times Bestseller, a pick for Dakota Johnson’s book club, winner of the Nota Bene Prize, and a Shirley Jackson Awards nominee. 

In this episode, we talk about what this whirlwind year has meant for Lucy, and the cards pulled us deeply into the themes that run throughout the novel. We also exchange ghost stories, fangirl over Shirley Jackson, and wonder whether Mad Men is actually a horror story in disguise. 

Since we’re a brand-new show, reviews matter now more than ever. Consider writing a review to help others find the show! If you email us at sound.strange.pod@gmail.com with a screenshot of your review and your best mailing address, we’ll send you a sticker designed by Chris Panatier, who made the logo for our show.  

Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle & Maya 

Credits: 

  • Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier 
  • Music by Tony Morales

Books mentioned

  • The Lamb by Lucy Rose
  • The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
  • Haunted Hill House by Shirley Jackson
  • A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul G. Tremblay
  • The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
  • Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews
  • The Leveret by Anna Goldreich

Shows mentioned

Films mentioned

  • The Florida Project (Dir. Sean Baker)
  • Badlands (Dir. Terrance Malick)
  • Backrooms (Dir. Kane Parsons)
  • Matilda (Dir. Danny DeVito)
  • American Psycho (Dir. Mary Harron)
  • Fish Tank (Dir. Andrea Arnold)
  • Beast (Dir. Michael Pearce)

Video Games mentioned

  • What Remains of Edith Finch (Giant Sparrow)

 

Misc. mentioned

  • EMDR therapy for trauma!

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]]>95b0f905-57a3-4c0b-a08e-d9328b08b17cFri, 24 Jul 2026 14:28:03 GMT<p>Welcome to episode 1 of This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Today, we’re joined by bestselling horror author Lucy Rose, whose 2025 debut novel The Lamb took the world by storm. Over the past year, it became a Sunday Times Bestseller, a pick for Dakota Johnson’s book club, winner of the Nota Bene Prize, and a Shirley Jackson Awards nominee. <br /></p><p>In this episode, we talk about what this whirlwind year has meant for Lucy, and the cards pulled us deeply into the themes that run throughout the novel. We also exchange ghost stories, fangirl over Shirley Jackson, and wonder whether Mad Men is actually a horror story in disguise. </p><p></p><p>Since we’re a brand-new show, reviews matter now more than ever. Consider writing a review to help others find the show! If you email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sound.strange.pod@gmail.com" target="_blank">sound.strange.pod@gmail.com</a> with a screenshot of your review and your best mailing address, we’ll send you a sticker designed by Chris Panatier, who made the logo for our show.  </p><p></p><p>Until next time…stay strange! xoxo, Michelle &amp; Maya <br /></p><p>Credits: </p><ul><li>Logo and artwork by Chris Panatier </li><li>Music by Tony Morales<br /></li></ul><p>Books mentioned</p><ul><li>The Lamb by Lucy Rose</li><li>The Lottery by Shirley Jackson</li><li>Haunted Hill House by Shirley Jackson</li><li>A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul G. Tremblay</li><li>The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton</li><li>Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews</li><li>The Leveret by Anna Goldreich<br /></li></ul><p>Shows mentioned</p><ul><li>Buzzfeed Unsolved: The Haunting of Hannah Williams <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkUg89kLLBE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkUg89kLLBE</a></li><li>EastEnders (1985)</li><li>Mad Men (2007)</li><li>True Detective (2014)</li><li>The Good Place (2016)<br /></li></ul><p>Films mentioned</p><ul><li>The Florida Project (Dir. Sean Baker)</li><li>Badlands (Dir. Terrance Malick)</li><li>Backrooms (Dir. Kane Parsons)</li><li>Matilda (Dir. Danny DeVito)</li><li>American Psycho (Dir. Mary Harron)</li><li>Fish Tank (Dir. Andrea Arnold)</li><li>Beast (Dir. Michael Pearce)</li></ul><p></p><p>Video Games mentioned</p><ul><li>What Remains of Edith Finch (Giant Sparrow)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Misc. mentioned</p><ul><li>EMDR therapy for trauma!</li></ul><p></p><p>Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul>no01:36:131The Lamb, Ghost Stories, and Fangirling with Lucy Rosefull<![CDATA[Welcome to This Might Sound Strange!]]>Welcome to This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Prior coworkers turned friends, we (Michelle Delgado and Maya Rector) started this podcast thanks to our mutual love of horror, the occult, and all things weird. While we love to consume horror media, we noticed a gap we could fill by offering up our queer perspectives in the space. 

Thus, This Might Sound Strange was born. Each episode is told through a queer lens for the girls, gays, and theys, and tarot cards take us places you may not expect. You can think of it as tarot readings for the books themselves. So far, we’ve spoken with guests including Lucy Rose (author of The Lamb), Stacey Yu (author of Kitten), Chloe Lauter (author of The Flayed Man) and more…and we’re just getting started.

Tune in for horror novel discussions, stay for tangents and ghost stories along the way. Episodes are released biweekly on Fridays, so stick around and hit subscribe. In the meantime, stay strange! 

xoxo, 

Michelle & Maya 🕯️🦉


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]]>d2e596f0-c802-4df0-a2fc-b0a46ec2d2c2Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:11:10 GMT<p>Welcome to This Might Sound Strange, a horror fiction podcast where tarot cards guide the conversation. Prior coworkers turned friends, we (Michelle Delgado and Maya Rector) started this podcast thanks to our mutual love of horror, the occult, and all things weird. While we love to consume horror media, we noticed a gap we could fill by offering up our queer perspectives in the space. <br /></p><p>Thus, This Might Sound Strange was born. Each episode is told through a queer lens for the girls, gays, and theys, and tarot cards take us places you may not expect. You can think of it as tarot readings for the books themselves. So far, we’ve spoken with guests including Lucy Rose (author of The Lamb), Stacey Yu (author of Kitten), Chloe Lauter (author of The Flayed Man) and more…and we’re just getting started.</p><p></p><p>Tune in for horror novel discussions, stay for tangents and ghost stories along the way. Episodes are released biweekly on Fridays, so stick around and hit subscribe. In the meantime, stay strange! </p><p></p><p>xoxo, </p><p>Michelle &amp; Maya 🕯️🦉</p><p><br />Stay in touch: </p><ul><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sound_strange_pod</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.soundstrangepod.com/" target="_blank">https://www.soundstrangepod.com/</a></li><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://sound-strange-pod.beehiiv.com/</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Maya Rector: </p><ul><li>The Weird Girl Edit Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theweirdgirledit.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://theweirdgirledit.beehiiv.com/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theweirdgirledit" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@theweirdgirledit</a></li><li>IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/theweirdgirledit" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theweirdgirledit</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mayarector.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mayarector.com/</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Michelle Delgado:</p><ul><li>Scare Me! Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scare-me.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://scare-me.beehiiv.com/</a></li><li>Macabre Daily: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.macabredaily.com/authors/michelle-delgado" target="_blank">https://www.macabredaily.com/authors/michelle-delgado</a></li><li>IG:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/scare.me.reads/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/scare.me.reads/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scare.me.reads" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@scare.me.reads</a></li></ul>no00:04:09Welcome to This Might Sound Strange!trailer