The hosts discuss their fears and anticipation during the spooky month of Spooktobra, mentioning spiders, witches, loneliness, and more. They also express excitement to discuss the book 'Moon of the Crusted Snow' by Waubgeshig Rice.
How would the "breakdown" phase of an apocalypse novel function if the characters involved had already survived through multiple apocalypses? That's the perspective that this week's book brings, in addition to the subtle spooks that come from anticipating the end of the world.