The Horror Show With Brian Keene

The Horror Show book club continues as Brian, Dave and Mary discuss in-depth the satirical, incendiary, heartfelt meta-fictional murder mystery I AM PROVIDENCE by Nick Mamatas. Plus, more allegations against Nocturnal Readers Box and Horror Bees, trouble at Telltale Games, and a discussion of labor unions.

The crown prince of extreme horror, Ryan Harding, sits down with Brian, Mary and guest audience Regina Garza-Mitchell for a discussion on his influences, the differences between writing prose and music, getting published at an early age, collaborating with both equals and icons, his attraction to the extreme, and much more. Then, Brian, Dave and Mary discuss the allegations of plagiarism and child sexual assault against SNM Horror Magazine's Steven Marshall, the new PREDATOR novelization by Mark Morris and Christopher Golden, and Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's next film. Plus...a cricket causes chaos in the studio!       

Customer complaints and allegations swirl around the Nocturnal Readers Box subscription service. A hacker group has a message for the horror genre. Gary Freidrich in remembrance. Vicenzo Bilof departs JournalStone. The music of Victoria "Zera" Timpanaro. Dave's Prog Power report. Matt gets wet. Stephen Kozeniewski and Wesley Southard sign books. Brian and Mary meet Laird Barron's youngest critic.   

Mary gets a wake up call from Brian, Dave, and a catnip-filled banana. Then, Phoebe talks with John Urbancik about his move to Spain, his transition fron small press to mainstream, Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN, and more. Plus, how CreateSpace's move to KDP will impact self-published authors, Dave guest stint on Three Guys With Beards, and Brian's guest stint on Inkstains. 

Brian and Dave recap KillerCon and the first Splatterpunk Awards, and discuss the 2018 Horror Writer's Association election results. Then, Phoebe talks with author Kyle Lybeck about turning his father's experiences in Vietnam into a novella.

Armed with a recorder at the fifth annual Scares That Care Charity Weekend, Phoebe asks some of the biggest names in horror about their favorite death in a novel, movie, or comic book. Plus, Dave's review of THE MEG.

Actor John Anderson (STRANGER THINGS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2) joins Brian, Dave, Mary, Phoebe and a live audience for a hilarious and revealing interview about the craft, his influences, the business of acting, and more. Plus, a live audience Q&A and Brian's mini-review of THE MEG.

Author and musician Matt Hayward joins Brian, Dave, Mary and Phoebe in studio to discuss transitioning from a career in music to a career writing horror, J.F. Gonzalez, Bryan Smith, Alan M. Clark, collaborations, imposter syndrome, the meteoric success of WELCOME TO THE SHOW, and much more. Plus, a Fifth Annual Scares That Care Charity Weekend wrap-up with a guest appearance by Kelli Owen.

Brian sits down for bourbon and a career-spanning interview with Bracken MacLeod and Errick "Danger" Nunnally about their start, their trials, and their friendship. Plus Brian Knight's cat story!  

Bloodshot Books' Pete Kahle sits down with Brian and Mary to discuss starting a small press, his plans for the future, the influence of James Newman, THE SPECIMEN, and more. Plus Dave versus New Jersey, James A. Moore's wedding, a NECON recap, and a response from Will Bernardara Jr.

Chaos reigns as Dungeonmaster 77.1 returns with a defense of Mike Lombardo and reviews of Kelli Owen and ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED. Then, Brian, Mary and Dave have a spirited debate over Richard Laymon's SAVAGE. Plus, the reasons behind the genre's expulsion of Will Bernardara, and an examination of the multiple allegations against comics writer Tee Franklin. 

Grindcast's Matt Wildasin joins Brian, Dave, and Mary for a spoiler-free discussion of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead's THE ENDLESS. Plus B&N's demise continues, Bryan Smith signs with Grindhouse Press, the Blair Witch Experience 2018, Lynne Hansen's art show, Brian Hodge and Christian Jensen on screen, and new releases from Ralph Bieber, John Urbancik, Wesley Southard, Jay Wilburn, Dan Padavona, John Boden, Scott Edelman, Joe and Keith Lansdale, Michele Scalise-Piccirilli, Jemiah Jefferson, Matt Hayward and Patrick Lacey, and Tim Waggoneer.    

Nick Mamatas and Jason Ridler present a thoughtful and honest remembrance of Harlan Ellison, and Brian, Dave, and Phoebe discuss the perils of becoming your public persona. Plus -- allegations regarding Voodoo Press, TNT's troubled SNOWPIERCER production, Daisy McCrakin's kidnappers indicted, Jack Haringa's GoFundMe, Christian Jensen's new phone, Dave's review of THE ENDLESS, and Brian challenges Chuck Wendig to a shed-off. 

Paul Tremblay returns to the show to talk to Brian, Dave, and Mary about his new novel THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, Stewart O'Nan, success, movie options, toxic social media,  and double-dipper S.T. Joshi. Plus -- the NIGHTBREED reboot, Chris Hardwick stops talking, and an exclusive from executive editor James Lowder on the rebirth of Chaosium's fiction line. 

Brian, Mary and Dave recount Brian's accident -- how it happened, what it felt like, the recovery, and the financial aftermath. Plus, the launch of Brian Keene Radio and Dave's spoiler-free review of HEREDITY.

Brian is back in the studio to update listeners on his accident and recovery. Then, we examine the podcast's musical history, featuring interviews with Queensryche's Geoff Tate and Witch Mountain's Nathan Carson, and live performances by Ronald Malfi and Discipline Theory (with guest vocalist Mary SanGiovanni).

From this year's Scares That Care 24 Hour Podcast marathon author Jeff Strand reads from his new novel, BRING HER BACK, and then talks about writing and his most recent book tour. Then Dave updates everyone on Brian's recent accident and hospitalization, and gives you the information to help Brian with his medical expenses.

It's Brian versus Dan Padavona in an epic rap battle (plus Dan talks about fan boundaries, Jack Ketchum, and post-social media promotion). Then, Brian, Mary, and Dave report on the Tale of Five Jack Ketchum Tribute Anthologies, Chuck Palahniuk’s dire financial situation, and allegations that another small press might be folding. Plus, Gardner Dozois in remembrance.

Author Jay Wilburn sits down with Brian and Dave for a heartfelt discussion on faith, mortality and the muse, and much more. Then, Brian, Mary and Dave discuss how political divisions are destroying the comic book industry, the return of Nickolaus A. Pacione, the effort to save Hap and Leonard, and a classic Manly Wade Wellman collection. 

Extra-long episode! Director Lynne Hansen talks independent filmmaking with Mary, Lombardo, and special guest co-host Joe Ripple. Then, find out what happened behind-the-scenes at last week's second successful telethon as Brian, Mary and Dave are joined in studio by Shelly and Armand Rosamilia for a full recap, as well as Armand's baseball book, Shelly's secrets to time management, and the cancellation of Joe R. Lansdale's Hap and Leonard.