Home Alone in the Zombie Apocalypse with special guest EricLloydDesigns | Zombie Book Club Ep 75
12/22/24 • 72 min
In this festive episode, we reimagine "Home Alone" with Kevin McCallister defending his home against George Romero's zombies. Joined by our friend and interior designer, Eric of Eric Lloyd Designs, we evaluate Kevin's original booby traps for their effectiveness against the undead and brainstorm new, zombie-specific defenses. Our discussion highlights childhood ingenuity, resilience, and the creative strategies that could be employed in a zombie apocalypse.
As we brainstorm creative and humorous defense ideas, we explore the essence of childhood ingenuity and resilience in the craziest of situations.
• Analyzing the McAllister household as a strategic defense location
• Evaluating classic booby traps for effectiveness against zombies
• Eric's imaginative and whimsical design ideas for zombie-proofing homes
• Encouraging listeners to think creatively about survival strategies
• Bridging childhood fantasies with survival instincts in a fun, engaging way
Eric Lloyd Designs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericlloyddesigns/
- Houzz Profile: Eric Lloyd Designs
Relevant Links:
- Home Alone Booby Traps Analysis:
- George Romero's Zombies Overview:
- Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/
- Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB
- ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/
- Dan's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danthezombiewriter.bsky.social
- Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006
- Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected]
- Our Secret Website That Isn't Finished: https://zombiebookclub.io
- Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com
In this festive episode, we reimagine "Home Alone" with Kevin McCallister defending his home against George Romero's zombies. Joined by our friend and interior designer, Eric of Eric Lloyd Designs, we evaluate Kevin's original booby traps for their effectiveness against the undead and brainstorm new, zombie-specific defenses. Our discussion highlights childhood ingenuity, resilience, and the creative strategies that could be employed in a zombie apocalypse.
As we brainstorm creative and humorous defense ideas, we explore the essence of childhood ingenuity and resilience in the craziest of situations.
• Analyzing the McAllister household as a strategic defense location
• Evaluating classic booby traps for effectiveness against zombies
• Eric's imaginative and whimsical design ideas for zombie-proofing homes
• Encouraging listeners to think creatively about survival strategies
• Bridging childhood fantasies with survival instincts in a fun, engaging way
Eric Lloyd Designs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericlloyddesigns/
- Houzz Profile: Eric Lloyd Designs
Relevant Links:
- Home Alone Booby Traps Analysis:
- George Romero's Zombies Overview:
- Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/
- Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB
- ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/
- Dan's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danthezombiewriter.bsky.social
- Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006
- Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected]
- Our Secret Website That Isn't Finished: https://zombiebookclub.io
- Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com
Previous Episode
The Myth of Rugged Individuality in the Zombie Apocalypse | Zombie Book Club Ep 74
In this episode of Zombie Book Club, Leah and Dan dissect the allure of rugged individualism within zombie narratives, questioning whether it's merely a trope or a reflection of deeper societal beliefs. They explore characters like Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead and Robert Neville from I Am Legend, illustrating how these figures, despite their solitary facades, ultimately depend on community for survival. We emphasize the critical role of collective action in overcoming both fictional apocalyptic scenarios and contemporary challenges.
The discussion extends to healthcare disparities and corporate malfeasance, highlighted by the controversial actions of UnitedHealthcare's late CEO, Brian Thompson. Through satire and critical analysis, Leah and Dan underscore the systemic inequalities perpetuated by corporate greed, advocating for a healthcare system that values human lives over profits. By examining both fictional and real-life examples, they advocate for the necessity of solidarity and mutual aid, concluding that true resilience—whether against zombies or societal issues—emerges from communal support and collaboration.
- Topics Discussed:
- Rugged Individualism:
- Article: Rugged American Individualism is a Myth, and It’s Killing Us
- Wikipedia: Rugged Individualism
- Healthcare Inequality and Assassination of Brian Thompson:
- Soulardarity:
- Website: https://www.soulardarity.com/
- Rugged Individualism:
- Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/
- Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB
- ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/
- Dan's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danthezombiewriter.bsky.social
- Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006
- Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected]
- Our Secret Website That Isn't Finished: https://zombiebookclub.io
- Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com
Next Episode
Happy New Apocalypse (Casual Dead) | Zombie Book Club Ep 76
Episode Description:
In this spirited episode of Zombie Book Club, Dan and Leah explore the intersection of humor, horror, and humanity. They share life updates, from awkward bed mishaps on their anniversary trip to indulging in nostalgic Canadian treats like Nanaimo bars and Pizza Pizza. The duo tackles tough topics like the misuse of sexual assault as a plot device in media, sparked by their recent viewing of It Stains the Sands Red. Their thoughtful discussion touches on representation, the male gaze, and the role of trauma in storytelling.
To lighten the mood, they share groans from the hoard and gear up for January's guest appearances by authors Z. Martin Brown and Sylvester Barzey. As always, they mix sharp critique with playful banter, making this episode both challenging and entertaining.
Relevant Links:
- Movies Discussed:
- Grace Lee Boggs Quote Reference:
- Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/
- Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB
- ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/
- Dan's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/danthezombiewriter.bsky.social
- Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006
- Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected]
- Our Secret Website That Isn't Finished: https://zombiebookclub.io
- Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com
Zombie Book Club - Home Alone in the Zombie Apocalypse with special guest EricLloydDesigns | Zombie Book Club Ep 75
Transcript
Welcome to Zombie Book Club , the only book club where the book is a house and the house is full of traps , and the traps might horribly maim you , but you probably shouldn't be in the house in the first place , so you kind of deserve it . I'm Dan , and when I'm not booby trapping my house , I'm writing a book about all the terrifying things in the world . If you only added
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