Horror from the High Desert

Author Rebecca Rowland ("Optic Nerve," "White Trash and Recycled Nightmares") returns to talk with Scotty about her wintry new horror novel "Eminence Front" (January 20, CLASH Books). They discuss the book's inspiration, its various influences (from Stephen King's "Carrie" to Tim O'Brien's "In the Lake of the Woods"), terrifying weather from around the country, creepy puppet shows, ambiguous endings, and more. They also take a look back at "Need to Know," a 1986 episode of "The New Twilight Zone" starring William Petersen and Frances McDormand. You can find Rebecca online at https://rowlandbooks.com You can order your copy of "Eminence Front" at https://rowlandbooks.com/eminence-front You can read Rebecca's werewolf story "Expose the Fur Below" in the anthology "Strange New Moons," available at https://www.amazon.com/Strange-New-Moons-Stephen-Kozeniewski/dp/B0DT4C1T9Z/ Check out Scotty's story about the Dyatlov Pass Incident on "The Weirdest Thing Podcast," available at https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wQWt4kI6I5ZER8sjNb7mR?si=b74b7e93757c4a9e Watch "Need to Know," from "The New Twilight Zone," at https://youtu.be/EB_naKy4IJI?si=TcXeQy-fPkgjFxqi Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Diné author and filmmaker Ramona Emerson comes onto the podcast to talk about growing up as a movie fan in New Mexico, then attending film school in Albuquerque before going on to become a forensic videographer and photographer. She describes how that experience helped shaped her work as a filmmaker before she made the jump into her career as a horror/crime novelist with the novels "Shutter" (2022) and "Exposure" (2024). Ramona and Scotty talk about ghosts, writing, indie film, indigenous voices, and more. You can find Ramona online at https://www.ramonaemersonbooks.com You can get your copy of "Shutter" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/shutter-ramona-emerson/63936c010fd6ad71/ You can get your copy of "Exposure" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/exposure-ramona-emerson/8054e032b45d3d8f/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Ally Russell ("It Came From the Trees," 2024) returns to the podcast to discuss her recent middle-grade horror novels "Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave" (Delacorte Press) and "Down Came the Spiders" (Scholastic Paperbacks). Ally and Scotty talk more about writing scary tales for younger audiences, trusting kids to choose their own spooky content, engaging all five senses in her writing, representing various identities with her characters, why spiders get a bad rap, what will happen when cats take over the world, and more! You can find Ally online at https://allyrussellbooks.com You can get your copy of "Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/mystery-james-digs-her-own-grave-ally-russell/b2904f344120749b/ You can get your copy of "Down Came the Spiders" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/down-came-the-spiders-ally-russell/7908f320cf82e918/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Mia Dalia ("Estate Sale," "Alakazam") joins Scotty to talk about her rapid entry into writing during the lockdown years of the pandemic, how infamous (and beloved) "hardcore horror" author Jack Ketchum served as an influence on her own unique brand of quiet horror, the brilliance of writers like Richard Matheson and Michael Marshall Smith, her "write fast" writing process, the terrifying inspiration to be found in suburbia, and more. She and Scotty take a look at her novella "Smile So Red" (recently rereleased in her collection "Smile So Red and Other Tales of Madness" by Brigids Gate Press), and her psychological horror novel "Haven" (2024, CamCat Books). They also talk about Brad Anderson's 2001 cult-classic independent horror film "Session 9," and ask what was REALLY going on with that ending... You can find Mia online at https://daliaverse.wixsite.com/author You can find more of Mia's links at https://linktr.ee/daliaverse Read Mia's story "This Broken World" in the anthology "Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror" at https://www.amazon.com/Choices-Anthology-Reproductive-Dianna-Gunn-ebook/dp/B0FJZNJVCR/ See the Facebook announcement for Mia's upcoming novel "Beautiful, Once" at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1265732391691280\&set=a.566944001570126 Check out the Earthling Publications Modern Classics Halloween Series at https://www.earthlingpub.com/halloween.htm Read an interview with Mia conducted by Michael Marshall Smith at https://michaelmarshallsmith.substack.com/p/in-conversation-mia-dalia Read the Kirkus Reviews post about "Smiles So Red and Other Tales of Madness" at https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mia-dalia/smile-so-red-and-other-tales-of-madness/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this fourth edition of the Horror From the High Desert "Book Club," author Tamika Thompson ("Unshod, Cackling, and Naked," the upcoming "The Curse of Hester Gardens") joins Scotty to discuss Tananarive Due's 1995 classic "The Between." They talk about the novel's seismic impact on the genre, its masterful craftmanship, and its handling of race, family, love, dreams, and much more. WARNING: There are a few mild spoilers in this conversation. Tamika can be found online at https://www.tamikathompson.com. Tananarive Due can be found online at https://www.tananarivedue.com. You can get your copy of "The Between" at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J5378TK/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author and friend-of-the-pod Daniel Braum ("Creatures of Liminal Space," 2025) returns to talk about his brand new collection, "Phantom Constellations" (November 15, Cemetery Dance). He and Scotty talk about the porous border between horror and "the weird," writing about loss through the prism of strangeness, the power of The Cure's music, writing dark fiction with warmth and empathy, doubles, Dybbuks, and more. You can order "Phantom Constellations" from Cemetery Dance Publications at https://www.cemeterydance.com/PhantomConstellations.html You can order "Phantom Constellations" from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Constellations-Daniel-Braum/dp/1964780446/ Daniel is, of course, also the host of the YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Listen to this special BONUS EPISODE featuring the new anthology "The Rack II: More Stories Inspired By Vintage Horror Paperbacks" (October 14, 2025). In this followup to last year's episode featuring the first volume of "The Rack," Scotty once again talks to editor Tom Deady, as well as six authors featured in this outstanding collection! - Editor Tom Deady - Author Larry Hinkle - Author Ai Jiang - Author John Langan - Auhor Christa Carmen - Author Jessica McHugh - Author Tamika Thompson Get your copy of "The Rack II" at https://www.tomdeady.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

For all of you staying in and curling up by the fire on this Halloween night, why don't you cue up this interview with author John Collins? He comes onto the podcast to talk to Scotty about his novella "The Leeds Point Horror" (2025, Alien Buddha Press), and they have a wide-ranging conversation about influences from Stephen King, "Jaws," splatterpunk, classic 1950s pulp fiction, and more. John discusses his initial dreams of being a movie effects artist and his subsequent transition into writing fiction. They also talk about "breaking rules" in their writing, tackling "taboo" subjects, and the tricky notion of "going too far." They close out the episode by taking a look at director David Slade's underrated but effective 2023 adaptation of Norman Partridge's Bram Stoker Award-winning novel "Dark Harvest." Get your copy of "The Leeds Point Horror" at https://www.amazon.com/Leeds-Point-Horror-John-Collins/dp/B0DT7FXB2J/ Read a review of "The Leeds Point Horror" at Macabre Daily: https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/paper-cuts-john-collins-sinister-novella-the-leeds-point-horror-is-scary-as-hell-review Read "The Lovers" in "Soul Scream Antholozine: Book 4 - Monstrous Hearts" at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGVZ337Z/ Read "The Mortar That Binds Us Is Despair" in "Soul Scream Antholozine: Book 6 - Annihilation" at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CWMLH2VP/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Rebecca Baum joins Scotty to talk about her upcoming horror novel "The Brood" (October 28, Thomas and Mercer). They discuss sinkholes, cyclical cicadas, becoming an author in one's 40s, creating a story from the character in, approaching horror with a fresh eye, and more. They also look back at Dario Argento's 1985 insect-horror classic "Phenomena" (also known as "Creepers), and talk about its strange--and strangely enjoyable--pleasures. You can Rebecca online at https://www.rebeccabaum.com You can pre-order "The Brood" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNZRV226/ You can order Rebecca's first novel, "Lifelike Creatures," at https://www.amazon.com/Lifelike-Creatures-Rebecca-Baum/dp/1646030168/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Bram Stoker Award-winning author Christa Carmen ("The Daughters of Block Island," "Beneath the Poet's House") comes back onto the podcast to discuss her upcoming novel, "How to Fake a Haunting" (Oct 7, Thomas & Mercer). She and Scotty talk about what they believe and don't believe when it comes to ghosts, and Scotty once again describes what it was like growing up in a house that he long believed was haunted. Was it? Or was he just another weird kid with an overactive imagination? You decide... Christa and Scotty talk about the novel's origins (think spousal pranks), Christa's struggle with her own natural skepticism toward the paranormal, how the book explores its various themes around trust, empathy, marital discord, hucksterism, and more. And they spend a few moments at the end looking at the 2018 Netflix film "Malevolent," starring Florence Pugh. WARNING: While Scotty and Christa tried to stay away from specifics, this episode does contain a few moderate spoilers. Listener discretion is advised. You can find Christa online at https://www.christacarmen.com You can pre-order "How to Fake a Haunting" at https://www.christacarmen.com/books-how-to-fake-a-haunting.aspx You can pre-order "The Rack II: More Stories Inspired By Vintage Horror Paperbacks" (featuring Christa's story "Comeback Kid") at https://www.amazon.com/Rack-II-Stories-Inspired-Paperbacks-ebook/dp/B0FNVHDGWQ/ You can pre-order "Howl: An Anthology of Werewolves from Women-in-Horror" (also featuring Christa) at https://www.amazon.com/Howl-Anthology-Werewolves-Women-Horror/dp/1645481417 Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 ALBUQUERQUE EVENTS: Fright Night: Bestselling authors who know how to keep you up at night In conversation with Jeff C. Carter of We Bleed Orange and Black Podcast At the National Hispanic Cultural Center, October 10th at 6:00 PM Presented by Books on the Bosque https://nhccnm.org/event/books-on-the-bosque-fright-night/ Wicked Whispers: Horror Stories For Halloween with authors Jeff C. Carter, Scotty Milder, and Rachel Eve Moulton At Painted Lady Bed & Brew, October 16 at 7:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1536527997725060 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Director Frances Lawrence and screenwriter J.T. Mollner's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Long Walk" has been Scotty's most anticipated movie of 2025. So he invited his buddy Amelia Ampuero--the co-host of his other podcast, The Weirdest Thing--back onto the show to talk about it. Scotty gives a quick rundown of the book's history (along with the lore behind the Richard Bachman pen name) before the two dive into their respective reactions to the film. How did Scotty think it held up to King's nihilistic teenage first novel? How did Amelia--a newcomer to the story--respond to this dark mirror of America? Listen and find out! WARNING: This is a SPOILER HEAVY episode for both the book and the movie. Scotty also drops a big spoiler for Frank Darabont's 2007 adaptation of King's "The Mist." So be warned. Listen to Scotty and Amelia "yap" (not "yack") on The Weirdest Thing Podcast. Read Stephen King's "The Long Walk" at https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B018ER7IPK/ Read Stephen King's "The Bachman Books" at https://www.amazon.com/Bachman-Books-Stephen-King/dp/1444723537/ Watch the trailer for "The Long Walk" at https://youtu.be/vAtUHeMQ1F8?si=DoFYdo2vGbrWEdgA Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with Episode 4 of his summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space," LIVE on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. EST. and will feature authors Luisa Colon and Jo Kaplan. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4VXWj3FQ/ https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 ALBUQUERQUE EVENTS: Fright Night: Bestselling authors who know how to keep you up at night In conversation with Jeff C. Carter of We Bleed Orange & Black Podcast At the National Hispanic Cultural Center, October 10th at 6:00 PM Presented by Books on the Bosque https://nhccnm.org/event/books-on-the-bosque-fright-night/ Wicked Whispers: Horror Stories For Halloween with authors Jeff C. Carter, Scotty Milder, and Rachel Eve Moulton At Painted Lady Bed & Brew, October 16 at 7:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1536527997725060 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Sam Rebelein ("Edenville," "The Poorly Made and Other Things") returns to talk about his upcoming novel "Galloway's Gospel" (September 16, William Morrow). He and Scotty chat about puppies, poo pigs, doomsday cults, the nefarious power of advertising, Sam's "Rebelverse" and the increasingly bizarre world of Renfield County, and more! They also talk about director Leigh Janiak's surprisingly epic (and unexpectedly dark) 2021 "Fear Street" trilogy for Netflix, and how it impacted Sam both creatively and emotionally. You can find Sam online at https://www.srebelein.com You can follow Sam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rebelsam94/ You can pre-order "Galloway's Gospel at https://www.amazon.com/Galloways-Gospel-Novel-Sam-Rebelein/dp/0063423952 Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with Episode 4 of his summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space," LIVE on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. EST. and will feature authors Luisa Colon and Jo Kaplan. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4VXWj3FQ/ https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Happy "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" Week everybody! Come celebrate with Scotty and New Mexico luminary Chad Brummett. Chad is, of course, the noon anchor for Albuquerque's KRQE News 13. He's also a celebrated actor in movies like "3:10 to Yuma" and TV shows like "Longmire," as well as a regional Emmy-winning documentarian for the series "Legendary New Mexico." And he's a massive horror fan! Scotty and Chad first met 21-years ago while making the short film "Something Red," which was Scotty's first solo outing as a director and his tribute to "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." On this episode, Scotty and Chad talk about the process of making that short film, and then they wax poetic about Tobe Hooper's grindhouse classic. This is just two old friends geeking out about a movie they love. Enjoy! Follow Chad on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chadybontv/ Follow Chad on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chad.brummett Find "Something Red" on the Internet Movie Database at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803074/ Check out the most recent episode of Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The latest episode from August 21, 2025, featured authors Brian Evenson and Sarah Langan, and is available on Daniel's YouTube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.youtube.com/live/wZwPRo-TEhc?si=M8yoQor9NyO84UBw This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author M.M. Olivas comes onto the podcast to discuss her novel "Sundown in San Ojuela" (2024, Lanternfish Press), as well as her novelette "¡Sangronas! Un Lista de Terror" (published in Issue 60 of Uncanny Magazine). She and Scotty talk about her early days as a movie-loving, dinosaur-and-Kaiju-obsessed outcast in Northern California, her initial aspirations as a filmmaker and her subsequent development as a fiction writer, her identity as both a Chicana and queer author, the importance of danger and transgressiveness in horror, exploring diaspora and indigeneity, tackling colonialism and challenging power structures through her fiction, and more. They also talk about two movies: Guatamalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante's 2019 film "La Llorona," and Mexican filmmaker Issa López's 2017 film "Tigers Are Not Afraid." You can find M.M. Olivas online at https://olivasthewriter.wtf You can get your copy of "Sundown in San Ojuela" at https://lanternfishpress.com/shop/sundown-in-san-ojuela You can read "¡Sangronas! Un Lista de Terror" at https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/sangronas-un-lista-de-terror/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Here's another bonus episode of "The Weirdest Thing" podcast! In a follow-up to their last episode, where Scotty and Amelia discussed the brand-new horror novel "Come Knocking," author Mike Bockoven decided to crash the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the book, his previous hit "FantasticLand" (2018), his work as a journalist, writing, horror, theatre, the Internet, fan culture, and more! WARNING: This episode contains moderate spoilers for both "Come Knocking" and "FantasticLand." Check out the previous episode, "Knock Knock...", where Scotty and Amelia talk about the novel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weirdest-thing/id1534847356?i=1000717961878 https://open.spotify.com/episode/49t1fFCDl6JTVwTuaOAHMi?si=34d690c94e994c14 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Rachel Eve Moulton ("Tinfoil Butterfly," "The Insatiable Volt Sisters") returns to talk to Scotty about her upcoming novel "Tantrum" (August 5, G.P. Putnam's Sons). They discuss the book's unique look at family, the parasitical horror of pregnancy, the uncanny terror of parenthood, the loneliness of the New Mexican landscape, and more. They also talk about the quietly disturbing Australian horror film "Relic" (2020), and how it deals with issues of aging, disease, and generational trauma. You can find Rachel online at https://www.rachelevemoulton.com You can pre-order "Tantrum" at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/772999/tantrum-by-rachel-eve-moulton/ Come see Rachel LIVE in Albuquerque at Bookworks on August 5 at 6 p.m., in conversation with Ramona Emerson<img alt="https://bkwrks.com/event/2025-08-05/rachel-eve-moulton-conversation-ramona-emerson-tantrum" src="https://bkwrks.com/event/2025-08-05/rachel-eve-moulton-conversation-ramona-emerson-tantrum" /> Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The previous episode was on July 24 and featured authors Jonathan Janz and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Bram Stoker Award-winning author Robert P. Ottone ("The Vile Thing We Created," "There's Something Sinister In Centerfield") returns to the podcast to talk about his new collection "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" (June 24, Winding Road Stories). He and Scotty have a wide-ranging conversation that encompasses everything from spooky tourist traps, sports and horror, issues of bodily betrayal, why they might like their fiction "nasty" but not "mean spirited," and more. They also spend some time at the end of the episode discussing the 2019 Finnish film "Dogs Don't Wear Pants," and its unflinching yet sensitive depiction of both body horror and kink. You can follow Robert on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rob.ottone You can follow Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/ You can buy "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" at https://www.amazon.com/Tear-Me-Open-Fears-Unwrapped-ebook/dp/B0FBX7QYJG Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The "Creatures of Liminal Space" Launch Celebration will be Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. EST. You can join the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/15b6me32Fm/ You can follow the YouTube stream at https://www.youtube.com/live/2TI-pROAuvw?si=8_eG8_VlKZLxGMjR The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author and musician Jeremy Wagner comes onto the podcast to talk to Scotty about his years as guitarist and lyricist for the seminal death-metal band Broken Hope (also known as the band that broke Scotty's body back in '97), as well as his career as a horror writer with the popular novels "The Armageddon Chord," "Rabid Heart," and the upcoming "Wretch" (look for it in October from Dead Sky Publishing). Jeremy talks about influences as disparate as Peter Benchley's original "Jaws" (1974) and the songwriting of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman, and how they--along with his interest in history, mythology, and the brutality of death metal--helped form his unique sensibility. He and Scotty discuss the development of his own conversational writing style, the importance of specific teachers and mentors throughout his career, and more. Jeremy also talks about his relationship with chef Curtis Duffy of famed Chicago restaurants Grace and Ever and how that friendship led to their upcoming collaboration "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef," which will arrive in August from Dead Sky Publishing. You can find Jeremy online at https://jeremyxwagner.com You can listen to Broken Hope at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-hope/74969262 or https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yFcBZceMVuvIoTnZXprFd?si=1iX0UX1QTMqd8NBQLvByvA You can buy "The Armageddon Chord" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-armageddon-chord-jeremy-wagner/12202220?ean=9781626015012&amp;next=t You can buy "Rabid Heart" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/rabid-heart-jeremy-wagner/12201817?ean=9781626014640&amp;next=t You can pre-order "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef" at https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Memoir-Life-Curtis-Duffy/dp/1639511350 Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week Jeff and Bethany Stedden join Scotty to talk about creating New Mexico's one and only dedicated horror festival, the Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest. They discuss growing up as a pair of lonely horror geeks in the Albuquerque region, traveling to fan fests throughout the greater Southwest, and how doing so inspired them to start their own event here at home. They describe the challenges of organizing a festival--from the logistics of raising money, contacting guests, finding venues, and even figuring out parking for attendees--to the fun stuff of coming up with unique features and helping to build a dedicated and thriving community of "505" horror fans. This year's Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest will be September 26-28 at the Isleta Resort and Casino. Go to https://www.morgueandkryptabq.com for more information. Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/morgueandkrypthorror/ Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/morgueandkryptabq Find more information on the upcoming "Slasher Bash" at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJAMApxPA7Q/ Go see Jeff and Bethany at Bubonicon! Find more information at https://www.bubonicon.com Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The first episode will be Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature authors Rebecca Cuthbert, Joshua Rex, and ME! Follow the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/890138189952897 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Boston-bestie Mandy Connor returns to talk about four movies. She and Scotty start with the best of the bunch: the truly frightening 2024 Irish mystery-horror film "Oddity," by writer/director Damian Mc Carthy and featuring a standout performance from Carolyn Bracken. They then shift gears with 2020's oddball but impressive indie psychological drama/sci-fi horror movie "Horse Girl," directed by the late Jeff Baena and co-written by star Alison Brie. Things take a marked turn for the worse with this year's "Until Dawn," a severely undercooked and trope-heavy adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game. They finish off with the promising (but ultimately disappointing) "Heretic" (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Chloe East, and Sophie Thatcher, and written/directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Scotty and Mandy also give some love to the recent trailer for "The Long Walk," and Mandy sings the praises of "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made" (2018). WARNING: Scotty and Mandy tried to avoid major spoilers for most of the movies discussed, but you should proceed with caution nonetheless. To be honest, they didn't try all that hard for "Until Dawn." Trailer for "Oddity": https://youtu.be/pWb5WDyWL3M?si=n25OiQT11V1gzTLF Trailer for "Horse Girl": https://youtu.be/ieqemSsMxek?si=I3wLllLWl9kQiJ5r Trailer for "Until Dawn": https://youtu.be/2b3vBaINZ7w?si=wIaGsHjP3EHOB3LX Trailer for "Heretic": https://youtu.be/O9i2vmFhSSY?si=6c54T-fFqnK81qsd Trailer for "The Long Walk": https://youtu.be/Q1vnyd-RAQ0?si=AsT5g8YjbPfNmhwm Trailer for "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made": https://youtu.be/faQ828XMCc4?si=oh_yEeiwbV8J7OsL Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.