The Book of John
The Book of John is a personal podcast hosted by John Patrick Nelson. It features rants, commentary, and off-the-cuff reflections from below the line and beyond the pale. The show is distributed through Nelson's Substack and often points listeners back to his writing there. Episodes are conversational and opinionated, covering whatever is on the host's mind.
Episodes
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"Creepy Paperback" [Craig's Version]
Behold!Unto ye, for this spooky season, I bring you a NEW “Book of John” podcast episode! It features my short story “Creepy Paperback,” this time read by the mighty Craig Sechler!I DARE you to enjoy!© MMXXV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Season Finale
Fifty episodes! And an audio version of a rare, early story.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Nights in Hollywood: The Ballad of Trouser Shock
The conclusion to John's sketch comedy group adventures with the big kahuna: Trouser Shock.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Miscellaneous Debris
A random assortment of nonsense.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Gone to the Con
Wondercon 2024 and a remembrance of ComicCons past.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"The Weeping Judge"
A new Enoch the Preacher yarn!Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Editing Fer Idjits
John explains his IRL job of editing for Reality TV.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
The Guaranteed, One Hundred Percent Certain Way to Sell Your Screenplay for Six Figures
Revealed at last! John tells you the secret that will allow YOU to sell your script for thousands of dollars!Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
One From the Heart: Reprise - The Synder Cut (Taylor's Version)
Let's talk about Director's Cuts.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
All Hail the King
Yes, another fanboy gushing about Stephen King. Do something.Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Bonus Appendix 01 - "Four Walls" (Craig's Version)
Appendix 01 - a bonus episode featuring Craig Sechler reading John's short story "Four Walls."Visit me on:SubstackLetterboxedThreadsBluesky©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"Enoch and the Shrieking Dead"
Back to the weird old west for another Enoch tale! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
The Day the Coyote Cried
John has his hackles up about "Coyote vs. ACME."The Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
My Music Professors
Who are John's favorite musical educators? Would you believe Henry Rollins and Dr. Demento?Henry Rollins on KCRWDr. DementoThe Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"The Coming of the Culling Men"
Enoch returns in "The Coming of the Culling Men."The Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
I Can See You
An appreciation of Grant Morrison's "Animal Man" funnybook.The Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Highway to the Hurricane
John tells you all about how he became a writer's assistant for the writer of "The Hurricane."The Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Nights in the Valley: The Saga of Ten Degrees Hotter
John recounts his time as a member of the sketch comedy group Ten Degrees Hotter.The Book of John on Substack©2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"Four Walls"
John gives you a feel-good prison story for the holidays.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
What Kind of Day Has It Been
John runs down his other podcasts, "The Hold Up" and "Sensory Overload."The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Time For Some Holiday Controversy
John recommends some dark, bloody and/or funny holiday movies for you to enjoy!The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
A Song of Physical Media
John refuses to go gentle into the streaming night.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"A Johnson Thanksgiving"
Digging into the vault for this one - a story John wrote years ago for his family, "A Johnson Thanksgiving."The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Better Than Netflix
John recommends a wonderful music podcast to ye - A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs by Andrew Hickey.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
The Perils of Rock N' Roll Decadence
John's first rock and/or roll concert, thirty-plus years ago, was Guns N' Roses. It scared the living bejeezus out of him. No concert has measured up since. Until now... ?The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"Dirt to Dirt"
For Halloween, John presents his short story, "Dirt to Dirt."It's our 100th episode over at "The Hold Up!" Click to join the celebration!The Hold Up Episode 100The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
One Punch
Remembering comics creator Keith Giffen.It's our 100th episode over at "The Hold Up!" Click to join the celebration!The Hold Up Episode 100The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Getting An Extra Life
For the last ten years, John's been participating in Extra Life, a charity to raise money for Children's Hospitals. Now you get to hear all about it!Click here to donate:https://www.extra-life.org/participant/johnpatricknelsonWatch us 11/4/23 on Twitch!Click this to watch!Click here to see Trevor Carlee's incredible videos:Trevor's Videos!It's our 100th episode over at "The Hold Up!" Click to join
The One That Got Me
For Halloween, let's talk scary movies, pop psychology, and the Cloverfield Monster.It's our 100th episode over at "The Hold Up!" Click to join the celebration!The Hold Up Episode 100The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Binge & Purge, Pt. III: Interesting Failures
John concludes his trilogy of TV recs by hipping you to some critically acclaimed gems that swung for the fences... and missed.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
A Pair of Shorties
John treats you to not one, but TWO short-short stories. Enjoy!The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
The Thunderbolt
Remember that one song you heard that one time that changed your life?The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Binge & Purge, Pt. II: Polished Gems
John's TV recs continue as he offers up completed series for you to swallow whole!The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Days In the Cellar
John recounts his time as a member of Comedy Corner, U of A's long-running college comedy group.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"The Coming of Krad Thunderloin"
John presents his short story, "The Coming of Krad Thunderloin."The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Binge & Purge, Pt. I
If you're looking for your next favorite TV show, John has some ideas.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Funny Childhood Traumas
John tells twin stories of a summer camp prank gone horribly awry, and a car crashing right into his bedroom.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
BarbenAliens
John draws a straight line from the 80s action sci-fi movie "Aliens" to the "Barbie" movie.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"Impulse Kill"
"Impulse Kill," written by John Patrick Nelson, read by Craig SechlerCraig Sechler on TikTokThe Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Back to the Boards
John deep dives into his teen love of D&D, and his adult love of board gamesThe Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Twenny Bucks
John's mommy onest gave him money.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Just One More Thing
Hear my words! Behold John's newfound love of "Columbo!" And also "Poker Face!" As they're more or less the same show.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Hey Kids, Comics!
John tells ye a tale of living on a hazardous road, the local mafia-fronted restaurant, and his first Batman comic.The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"And Hell Followed Him"
John is proud to present his short story "And Hell Followed Him," read by Craig Sechler.The Book of John on Substack"And Hell Followed Him" © 2012All else ©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Red Dust
For Father's Day, John tells ye a story of his dear Pops. PLUS! An audio-only interview for Father’s Day with Bethany Nelson, age 12!The Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Check It Out
Beware! John has thoughts about "The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs" and Darci the Mail Girl!"The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs" on Shudder"The Lost Drive-In" PatreonThe Book of John on Substack©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Champion Joe Hisownself
John preaches the gospel of Joe R. Lansdale.Lansdale's websiteThe Book of John on Substack ©2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
"Creepy Paperback"
It's story time, kids, as John hits you with his short story "Creepy Paperback." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy
John thinks aloud about the current WGA strike.The Book of John on Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Mom & Khan
John makes you all weepy and sad-like as he tells you all about one of his departed mum's favorite movies, "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Prepare to cry thine eyes out!The Book of John on Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
I Love Transformers
John sees fit to burden you with his love of Transformers toys, and how it's totally not a hoarder thing, HE CAN QUIT ANYTIME HE WANTS OKAY?!The Book of John on Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
Chapter 1, Verse 1
For his first episode, John invokes Harlan Ellison, specifically "The Compleat Glass Teat," "The Harlan Ellison Hornbook," "Harlan Ellison's Watching," "Dangerous Visions," and "Again, Dangerous Visions."The Book of John on Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnpatricknelson.substack.com
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