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Dustin Can Read & Watch

by Dustin Holden

A dorky adult gives goofy, sometimes insightful commentary on Television shows/movies and middle-grade & YA books for the casual listener. Some original stories included.

*For An Adult Audience. May contain some mature language. Discretion advised.

Copyright: All rights reserved

Episodes

DCW: Gossip Girl 2021

13m · Published 23 Aug 08:15

Dustin expresses his excitement for the rebooted series on HBO Max (BBC One in the UK), spoils the original tv series, and gives his history with the production of Gossip Girl from book to tv.

PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature)

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Theme by Dustin Holden

Phone sounds from Apple iPhone

Additional Sound Effects (book pages flick, keyboard typing, Trip of A Lifetime, Be Mine ) provided by Zapsplat.com

DCR Ep 26 Anna B Can Kick Your Ass!

42m · Published 19 Aug 08:15

Anna, an old college friend of Dustin’s, stops by to discuss Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass! by Meg Medina.It’s an award-winning book about a bully’s influence on a young girl’s life.

MA (only adults recommended)

GUEST INFO:

Anna on Instagram: @hashbrownpartydress

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Theme by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (record scratches, record player turntable, Stay Away, Cruisin’) provided by Zapsplat.com

School Bell Ringing Sound Effect by Hajgare Pakufi (2013) – available on Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv6gQgj0VQ

DCR Minisode: The Taking of Jake Livingston

8m · Published 13 Aug 08:15

Dustin talks about Ryan Douglass’s 2021 horror YA about a black & gay teen medium with many obstacles in his path: The Taking of Jake Livingston

PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature)

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Theme, ambient music & some background sounds by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (sword swipes, locker door slam, chime ) provided by Zapsplat.com

DCR Ep 25 Brooks Sees the Signs

32m · Published 05 Aug 08:15

Dustin pulls guest Brooks Leibee from his musical comfort zone to explore another view of life via a historical fiction novel, Show Me A Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte.

PG (okay for some kids; mild language)

GUEST INFO

Brooks Leibee on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/brooks-leibee-158809877

Instagram: @brooksleibee

Twitter: @brooks_leibee

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Theme by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (Curious Squirrel, Deep in Thought, Floating, Childrens Game Music-soft) provided by Zapsplat.com

DCW: Fear Street

22m · Published 22 Jul 08:30

Listen to Dustin’s take in this special episode as he reminisces about discovering RL Stine & Fear Street for the first time and along with his dashed expectations of the Netflix movie trilogy.

Also, a very special guest phones in: “Dominic” from the 3-part podcast parody, The Listener!

PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature)

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to donors Raj (@itsallretro on Instagram) & Robbie Myles (@robbiemyles1445 on Instagram/Twitter; author of Don't Call At ALL - available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-All-Robbie-Myles/dp/B08VLPHQ1T/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+call+at+all+robbie+myles&qid=1625005622&sr=8-2#detailBullets_feature_div )

Theme and some transitional sounds by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (phone click, dial tone, Deep in Thought, ) provided by Zapsplat.com

The Listener atmosphere score & “Simon Says Die” theme by Brooks Leibee

“Back to the Beginning” (Fear Street Saga theme) lyrics by Dustin Holden music by Brooks Leibee

Brooks Leibee on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/brooks-leibee-158809877

DCR Ep 24 Say Hello to Your Friends, Chelley! A DCR Super-Special

1h 25m · Published 15 Jul 08:15

Dustin gets Chelley to step away from teen thrillers to read something a bit lighter: “The Baby-sitters Club: The Summer Before” by original BSC author, Ann M Martin.Join us as we recap the entire prequel to the hit book series. Welcome to the BSC, Chelley!

PG (okay for some kids; mild language)

GUEST INFO

Chelley’s blog: http://www.talesofyesterday.co.uk/

Chelley on Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub

Chelley on Twitter: @talesphbc

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to donors Raj (@itsallretro on Instagram) & Robbie Myles (@robbiemyles1445 on Instagram/Twitter; author of Don't Call At ALL - available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-All-Robbie-Myles/dp/B08VLPHQ1T/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+call+at+all+robbie+myles&qid=1625005622&sr=8-2#detailBullets_feature_div )

Theme and some transitional sounds & background music by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (Game Music – children’s glockenspiel melody/nighttime, Bright Twinkling Magical Glissando, Gangbusters, children swimming, splash, crowd laughing, door slam, children cheering, swimming pool ambience, outdoor ambience, school hallway, school cafeteria) provided by Zapsplat.com

School Bell Ringing Sound Effect by Hajgare Pakufi (2013) – available on Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv6gQgj0VQ

DCR Ep 23 Adaptation: I Know What You Did Last Summer with Brucker & Nate

1h 11m · Published 01 Jul 08:00

Dustin is joined by movie enthusiasts Brucker & Nate to discuss Lois Duncan’s original YA novel, I Know What You Did Last Summer, the 90’s movie and the upcoming Amazon series adaptation.

“What are you waiting for, huh?! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOOOOOORRRR?!?!” Get to listening!

(Trigger Warning: car accident & gunshot sounds in this episode)

PG-13 (okay for teens; a bit more mature)

GUEST INFO

Brucker’s podcast: Autopsy of a Horror Movie:https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie

Brucker’s Instagram & Twitter: @bruckerhorror

Nate & Brucker’s podcast: Film on the Rocks: https://linktr.ee/filmontherocks

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to donors Raj (@itsallretro on Instagram) & Robbie Myles (@robbiemyles1445 on Instagram/Twitter; author of Don't Call At ALL - available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-All-Robbie-Myles/dp/B08VLPHQ1T/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+call+at+all+robbie+myles&qid=1625005622&sr=8-2#detailBullets_feature_div )

Theme and some transitional sounds & background music by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (fireworks, speeding car, tires screech/crash, bicycle bell, gunshot, sword slash, Deep In Thought, spinning wheel, Comfort Blanket) provided by Zapsplat.com

Behind the Read - May/June 2021

1h 3m · Published 24 Jun 08:00

Guest Host, Brucker, (Autopsy of a Horror Movie podcast) joins Dustin to talk DCR’s 3 part Fear Street parody, Dustin’s first Pride experience, June’s book choices, answer listener questions and how you can help save Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist from cancellation. Brucker didn’t know what he was in for!

PG (okay for some kids; mild language)

GUEST INFO

Brucker’s podcast: Autopsy of a Horror Movie AND Film on the Rocks: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovie

Brucker’s Instagram & Twitter: @bruckerhorror

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden

Additional Sounds (Fields of Joy, Shenandoah, Danger Zone ) provided by Zapsplat.com

Sound Clips from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist courtesy of Lionsgate TV productions/NBC Universal

DCR Ep 22 Pride in a Cemetery

36m · Published 18 Jun 08:00

Dustin welcomes his new Instagram friend from “across the pond”, Paul, to talk about Aiden Thomas’s Cemetery Boys, trans acceptance and more!

PG (okay for some kids; mild language)

GUEST INFO

Paul on Instagram: @paulinpaperback

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to donors Glaiza (Classical Adventures for One podcast), Chelley Toy (Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub ; www.talesofyesterday.co.uk ), & Stephen Trygar (The Composer Chronicles podcast; www.alexandrianmedia.org ) for their recent contributions to sponsor the show!

Theme and Additional transitional sounds by Dustin Holden

Additional Sound Effects (Rosa’s Tears ) provided by Zapsplat.com

DCR Ep 21 Adaptation: Heartstopper with Hannah

1h 0m · Published 04 Jun 10:00

It’s Pride month!Dustin invited bookstagram’s Hannah to discuss the graphic novel, Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, and its upcoming television adaptation.They also delve into more personal stories of self-discovery and debate cartoon character casting.

PG (okay for some kids; mild language)

GUEST INFO

Hannah on Instagram: @pandasreadingrainbow &

Hannah’s podcast: A Stroll Down Fear Street (where most podcasts are played)

SHOW INFO

Instagram: @dustincanread

Twitter: @dustin_holden

Email: [email protected]

Thank you to donors Glaiza (Classical Adventures for One podcast), Chelley Toy (Instagram: @talespointhorrorbookclub ; www.talesofyesterday.co.uk ), & Stephen Trygar (The Composer Chronicles podcast; www.alexandrianmedia.org ) for their recent contributions to sponsor the show!

Theme and Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden

School Bell Ringing Sound Effect by Hajgare Pakufi (2013) – available on Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tv6gQgj0VQ

Additional Sound Effects (school hall, spinning wheel) provided by Zapsplat.com

Dustin Can Read & Watch has 101 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 91:39:03. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 4th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 12:12.

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