The Horror Show With Brian Keene

Brian Keene recaps his favorite show moments of 2019, including Joe R. Lansdale, JM DeMatteis and many more.

Brian sits down with Jeff Strand and Kenzie Jennings for a discussion on mentoring and growth, weird westerns, screenwriting and more. Then Brian, Mary and Matt are joined in studio by a surprise guest for a remembrance of Gahan Wilson and why Amanda Palmer's nonsense isn't newsworthy.

Brian, Mary and Matt cover the latest on ChiZine Publications. Then, best-selling author and publisher Richard Chizmar returns to the show to discuss his new novel GWENDY'S MAGIC FEATHER, playing in Stephen King's Castle Rock, Cemetery Dance's production delays, the WIDOW'S POINT graphic novel, and much more.  

Brian, Mary and Matt cover the disturbing facts, allegations, and opinions surrounding ChiZine Publications. Plus, editor Stephen Jones declares war on logic!

Somer Canon joins Brian, Mary and Matt to discuss her new novel THE HAG WITCH OF TRIPP CREEK, folklore, impostor syndrome, Wesley Southard, and more. Plus support for Karen Runge and M.M. Schill, and the blacklist gets a new member.  

Because you demanded it -- Chandler Morrison goes one-on-one with Brian Keene to set the record straight on the Bizarrocon controversy, social media firestorms, his new novel UNTIL THE SUN, and more. Plus a change of venue for NECON, the HWA announces the second annual Summer Scares Program, and Matt and Mary meet the simian version of Frank Belknap Long.

Screenwriter, novelist, and journalist Andrew J. Rausch joins Brian and John Urbancik to discuss MY BEST FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY: THE MAKING OF A QUENTIN TARANTINO film and more. Plus, Brian and Matt tackle California's forthcoming AB5 law and what it means for freelance writers.

Asher Ellis joins Brian, Mary, and special guest John Urbancik for a discussion on screenwriting, playwriting, his new novel PET, James Fry, and much more. This week, Matt hosts the show and gives some of his Top 5's for topics such as: Novels, Video Games, Food, Comics and Horror Movies.

Comic book writer Gavin Dillinger joins Brian, Mary, Matt and Dave to discuss his new horror series LAUGHTER, crowdfunding, comic book journalism, the influence of Matt Kindt, serialized novels, and more. Plus new books from Daniel Kraus and The Midnight Pals, and Dave's farewell.

Necro Publications founder David G. Barnett sits down with Brian, Kelli Owen, and John Urbancik for a career spanning interview about extreme horror, Edward Lee, Charlee Jacob, publishing and more. Then Brian, Matt and Dave discuss Terrific Productions and Andrew Rev. Plus Tim Seeley's good news, and Mary's recipe for sausage and peppers.   

Brian, Mary, Dave, and Matt offer a heartfelt remembrance of Sid Haig and bid a fond farewell to John Urbancik. Then Stephen Kozeniewski returns to the show to discuss SKINWRAPPERS, collaborations, SLASHVIVOR, the CLICKERS reboot, and more! Plus a look at new horror comics from Mike Hawthorne, Matt Miner, and Christopher Peterson.

Brian is joined by Elizabeth Massie, Lee Thomas and Wesley Southard to discuss how much a professional writer should make for a novel, story, or screenplay, and whether or not it's a good idea to give your work away for free.

Brian is joined by Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Keith Lansdale, Karen Lansdale, and filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer to discuss ALL HAIL THE POPCORN KING, growing up Lansdale, and much more. Then Brian, Mary, Dave, Matt and special guest John Urbancik recap the Almost But Not Quite 3rd Annual Horror Show with Brian Keene Telethon, Dave's trip to Prog Power, and Brian's dinner with Chet Williamson, John L. Lansdale and Joe R. Lansdale.

Brian and Mary are joined by director Dave Kerr, producer Amber Fulcher and actor Christian Jensen for a production update on their new film BLOODY SUMMER CAMP. Then, the online conversation regarding Alex Acks and George R.R. Martin's long-running Hugo Losers Party leads Brian, Mary, Dave, Matt and special guest John Urbancik to a discussion of fame, privilege and apologies.

Brian, Mary, Dave, and Matt are reunited (along with special guest John Urbancik). Then David Niall Wilson, C.V. Hunt, Anna Hayward, Jacob Haddon, Armand Rosamilia and Lisa Vasquez discuss the ins-and-outs of starting a small press publishing company. Plus, the 2019 Splatterpunk Award winners!

At Scares That Care VI, Phoebe conducts interviews with Jonathan Maberry, Damien Angelica Walters, Paul Tremblay, C.V. Hunt, Josh Malerman, Somer Canon, Nicholas Kaufmann, Aaron Dries, Stephen Kozeniewski, and many, many more! Plus, chaos ensues when Brian steals the recorder and takes over the interviews!

Brian, Dave, Mary, and Coop are joined by Matt Hayward, John Urbancik, Kelli owen, Poltergeist Press, Wesley Southard and Robert Ford for a recap of the sixth annual Scares That Care Charity Weekend convention.

Writers Robert Ford and John Boden return to the show to discuss author collaborations, the legacy of Jack Ketchum, the resurgence of Western novels, public readings, and their new books RATTLESNAKE KISSES and CATTYWAMPUS.

Brian talks with cosplay educator Trickssi about the Cosplay Survivor Support Network and its mission to support and provide resources for those experiencing assault, abuse, stalking or harassment at fan conventions. Plus Alan Moore retires, Dean Koontz recharges, and the 2019 British Fantasy Award nominees.

Jim Schopf, the owner of America's number one haunted attraction - Field of Screams - joins Brian, Matt and Dave to talk its origins, popularity, and the secrets to operating a successful Halloween theme park. Plus Charlee Jacob in remembrance, Dave updates listeners on his prognosis, James A. Moore kicks cancer's butt, and...Brian holds Paul Tremblay hostage?