PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

Bonus Episode: Golem Meets a Monster Hunter

October 14, 2025·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Hi listeners! While the Beyond the Bookcase team works on the second half of Season 5, we have a very special bonus episode: a chat with a real-life monster expert! Join Golem and producer Alli as they sit down with Jack Zaientz from JewishMonsterHunting.com.    If your children are into monsters, magic, and folklore, this episode features a creative look into the background of some of the creatures and characters living in the magical land of Mashal.    This episode was written by Alli Thresher and Jack Zaientz. You can check out Jack and John Baltisberger's podcast for grown-ups at https://waywardchildren.buzzsprout.com Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) More for kids who love monsters and folklore:  Jewish Picture Books for Kids Who Love Monsters Og Goes Rogue: A Modern Folktale About Og the Giant (mentioned in the show) Meet the Land of Mashal's Farmer Serach in the Season 2 finale

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