Hosts Samantha and Jeffy discuss Grace Daly's The Scald Crow, exploring its Irish folklore, haunted-house mystery, and a protagonist living with chronic pain and medical trauma. They weave in event recaps from Slay the Lake, indie book pickups and anthologies, and humorous tangents about mall food courts and Wisconsin cheese myths. The episode balances a thoughtful review of dark themes and character depth with lighthearted conversations about book hoarding, author encounters, and personal anecdotes, giving listeners both serious insight and playful banter.