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Dead Headspace

364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

A podcast highlighting the best content by writers, reviewers, and creators in the Horror, Dark Fantasy,
Dark Scifi, & True Crime genres.

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65 - Don D'Auria

January 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Don D'Auria is an American executive editor for Flame Tree Press. He also edited and directed the thriller, horror and western lines for Dorchester Publishing, and the horror line for Samhain Publishing.

64 - Alan Baxter

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 154 MB

Alan Baxter is a British-Australian author who writes horror, supernatural thrillers, and dark fantasy, liberally mixed with crime and noir. He rides a motorcycle and loves his dog. He also teaches Kung Fu. His latest release is The Gulp. Out now! Check out his website: https://www.alanbaxteronline.com Check out Halinka's website: https://www.halinka.com.au

63 - Brian Keene

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 83.3 MB

Brian Keene is an American podcaster, author, and ambassador for the Horror genre.            

62 - Best of Season 1

January 12, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 156 MB

Patrick and Brennan are joined by Cassie Daley and Erica Robyn for a recap on their favorite moments of Season 1, along with their favorite reads of 2020 and what books they're most anticipating for 2021.

61 - Aaron Dries

December 21, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 59.7 MB

Aaron Dries is an Australian artist, filmmaker, and author. Learn more about Aaron here: Mary SanGiovanni is an American author, podcaster, and founder of Buzz Book Expo. Learn more about Mary here:  

60 - S.A. Cosby

December 17, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 52.3 MB

S.A. Cosby is an American author. His latest novel is the highly-acclaimed and a New York Times Notable Books of 2020, Blacktop Wasteland. 

59 - Faith & Horror

December 14, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 51.4 MB

Patrick and Brennan are joined by four authors - Ronald Kelly, John Quick, Mercedes M. Yardley, and Todd Keisling - in their first round-table discussion about belief systems and approaching writing Horror and Dark Fiction. Ronald Kelly is an American author. His latest novel is Season's Creepings: Tales of Holiday Horror. John Quick is an American author. His latest novel is Savage Mountain. Mercedes M. Yardley is an American author and editor. Her latest collection is Arterial Bloom. Todd...

58 - Briana Morgan

December 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41 MB

Briana Morgan is an American author and playwright. Her latest play is Unboxed, and her latest book is The Tricker-Treater and Other Stories. Briana's website: www.brianamorganbooks.com

57 - ONE OF US

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

One of Us: A Tribute to Frank Michaels Errington is filled with stories of writers whose lives Frank touched in one way or another. Todd Keisling is an American designer and author. His latest book is Devil's Creek. Kenneth W. Cain is an American editor, formatter, graphic designer, and author. His latest books are Midnight in the Pentegram and One of Us. Where you can buy your copy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P844F5K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

56 - Sonora Taylor

November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Sonora Taylor is an American author and co-founder of Fright Girl Summer/Autumn. Her latest book is Seeing Things. Sonora's Website: https://sonorawrites.com Article about Sonora's experience with anxiety: https://sonorawrites.com/2019/05/24/when-it-shouldnt-be-normal-anxiety-creativity-and-my-10-mg-glasses/

55 - We Are Wolves

November 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB

We Are Wolves is a charity anthology brought to you by Gemma Amor, Laurel Hightower, and Cina Pelayo. Gemma Amor is an English podcaster, illustrator and voice actor. Her latest book is Girl on Fire. Laurel Hightower is an American author and co-host of the Inkheist podcast. Her latest book is Crossroads. Cina Pelayo is an American author, poet, and publisher. Her latest book is Into The Forest And All The Way Through. Publisher's website to purchase anthology: https://burialday.com

54 - Chris Campbell

November 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Chris Campbell is an American musician, sound designer, and composer. His website:  Soundtrack to Carpenter's Farm:  

53 - John F.D. Taff

November 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

John F.D. Taff is an American author with more than 30 years experience, and more than 100 short stories and seven novels in print. His latest novel is The Fearing: Blood & Brimstone.

52 - Gabino Iglesias

November 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Gabino Iglesias is a writer, editor, journalist, and book reviewer.  Patrick & Brennan are joined by the return appearance of guest host, Cassie Daley. Some authors/titles/links Gabino would like you all to check out: Cassie Daley's etsy store: The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson, Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, and translated-to-English books by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.

51 - Michael Clark

November 05, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 22.6 MB

Michael Clark is an American author. His latest release is The Patience of a Dead Man complete trilogy.

50 - Hailey Piper

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

Hailey Piper is an American author. Her latest book is The Worm and His  Kings. Patrick and Brennan are joined by guest host Cassie Daley.

49 - Halloween Special Part II

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 52.9 MB

Welcome to our first Halloween Special! Part 2 (of 2) is with Bob Pastorella. Bob Pastorella is an American author, reviewer, and co-host of the popular podcast THIS IS HORROR. His latest book--They're Watching--is a collaborative novel with Michael David Wilson.

48 - Halloween Special Part I

October 29, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 55.5 MB

Welcome to our first Halloween Special! Part 1 (of 2) is with Michael David Wilson. Michael David Wilson is an English editor, podcaster (founder and one of the hosts of This is Horror), publisher, and author. His latest book--They're Watching--is a collaborative novel with Bob Pastorella.

47 - Tim Waggoner

October 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Tim Waggoner is an American teacher and author. His latest book is Writing In The Dark - focusing on the craft of writing, for writers at all levels.

46 - Hunter Shea

October 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Hunter Shea is an American author (Slash, Misfits, Ghost Mine), as well as a podcaster (Monster Men, Final Guys). Patrick and Brennan are joined by guest host, Erica Robyn.

45 - Rhonda Jackson Joseph

October 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Rhonda Jackson Joseph is an American writer and professor. She also writes under the pen name of R. J. Joseph. For more on her books check out: https://www.amazon.com/R.-J.-Joseph/e/B0722V9DQT

44 - Liam 'Pais' Hill

October 15, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 24.8 MB

Liam 'Pais' Hill is a UK-based musician, cartoonist, and illustrator.

43 - Jonathan Janz

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 50 MB

Jonathan Janz is an American author of The Raven, Children of the Dark, and The Siren and the Specter. 

42 - Patrick R. Young

October 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

Patrick R. Young is an American screenwriter and director. His best known works are Bastard, Greenlight, & Threshold.

41 - Nico Bell

October 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

Nico Bell is an American writer, editor, reviewer, and now publisher. Her first edited/published book--Shiver: A Cold Weather Horror Anthology-will be out early 2021. 

40 - The Pikecast

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 16.5 MB

The Pikecast is a horror podcast dedicated to examining the work of Christopher Pike, one book at a time. Hosted by Becca Futrell, Cassie Daley, and Cooper S. Beckett.

39 - Ronald Kelly

September 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

Ronald Kelly is best known as a speculative fiction and "southern fried" horror writer. His career began in 1986 through 1996, taking a hiatus until he picked things back up in 2006. The Halloween Store and The Essential Sick Stuff are his latest collections.

38 - Zachary Ashford

September 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Zachary Ashford is an Australian-based writer (Sole Survivor), teacher, and journalist. Patrick and Brennan are joined by their very first guest host, Cassie Daley.

37 - Glenn Parker

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

Glenn Parker is an Aussie-based podcaster (producer and host of Does the Dog Die in This?), writer, and founder of The Hellbound Halloween - a digital celebration of the greatest holiday.

36 - V. Castro

September 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MB

V. Castro is a Mexican American author (Maria the Wanted, Hairspray and Switchblades, and a couple books coming out with Flame Tree Press in 2021) and co-founder of Fright Girl Summer. 

35 - Paul Michael Anderson

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MB

Paul Michael Anderson is an American author, editor, and journalist.

34 - Jim Harberson

September 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB

Jim Harberson is the co-author of the graphic novels Death Cat and Stay Alive.

33 - Ron Gaita

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MB

Ron Gaita is the host of For the Burgh podcast, where he talks to rockstars, professional athletes, and more. He is also the writer of Happy Slashers a horror comedy animation show. To contribute to get this show turned into a reality, check out the link below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/happy-slashers#/

32 - Josh Malerman

September 02, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour - 39.2 MB

Josh Malerman is an American novelist (Bird Box, Malorie, Inspection), short story writer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. 

31 - Harper's Tale & Matthew Corley

August 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Harper is the author of Harper's Tale - the result of a successful fundraiser for Friends of Kids with Cancer. Matthew Corley is publisher, writer, game designer, and Harper's dad. Harper's Tale: The Fearing: Blood & Brimstone Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/saturdaymorning/the-fearing-blood-and-brimstone-by-john-fd-taff

29 - Nelson Everhart

August 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Nelson Everhart is a composer for TV, film, and video games. Some games he composed for: Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, Turok: Evolution, Wizard 101, NBA Jam 2004, The Crow: City of Angels, and South Park: Chef's Luv Shack. Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/neverhart19741

28 - HOST

August 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Jed Shepherd is an English producer, and screenwriter of HOST, Dawn of the Deaf, and Multiplex. Haley Bishop is an American actress from films such as HOST, Dawn of the Deaf, and Angel Has Fallen. Emma Louise Webb is an English actress from films such as HOST, Dawn of the Deaf, and The Crown. 

27 - Cassie Daley

August 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Cassie Daley is an artist, writer, book reviewer, and blogger. Blog: letsgetgalactic.com  Twitter: twitter.com/ctrlaltcassie Etsy: etsy.com/shop/LetsGetGalacticArt  Instagram: instagram.com/holo.reader/ 'Ready or Not' Short Story on Fright Girl Summer: frightgirlsummer.com/ready-or-not  Author Coloring Book: letsgetgalactic.com/2020/05/30/the-big-book-of-horror-authors-a-coloring-activity-book-details/

26 - Mark Steensland

August 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

  Mark Steensland is a journalist, author, director, and screenwriter. Some of his books are Behind the Bookcase, In the Scrape, and Jimmy the Freak. Some of the films he worked on are Jakob's Wife, Midnight Run, and The Gospel According to Philip K. Dick.

25 - Laurel Hightower

August 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Laurel Hightower is the author of Whispers in the Dark and Crossroads, as well as a co-host on the Ink Heist podcast.

24 - Joe Mynhardt

August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB

Joe Mynhardt is a two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated South African publisher, non-fiction and short story editor, and online-business mentor. Joe is the owner and CEO of Crystal Lake Publishing, which he founded in August, 2012. Crystal Lake Patreon:  patreon.com/CLP Crystal Lake Publishing Newspaper: patreon.com/ConquestBeans

23 - Richard Gerlach

August 01, 2020 20:29 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB

Richard Gerlach, formerly known as Scott Kemper, is a writer and a co-host on the Starring Into the Abyss podcast show.

22 - Max Booth III

July 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine, the Managing Editor of Dark Moon Digest, and the host of two podcasts: Ghoulish and Castle Rock Radio. He's the author of many novels and frequently contributes articles to LitReactor, CrimeReads, the San Antonio Current, Fangoria, and Film-14. 

21 - Matt Wildasin

July 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Matt Wildasin is an author, and podcast - host of Grindcast, co-host on The Horror Show with Brian Keene, and so much more! Check out Matt's 

20 - Mercedes M. Yardley

July 20, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

  Mercedes M. Yardley is a whimsical dark fantasist who wears poisonous flowers in her hair. She is the author of many diverse works, including Beautiful Sorrows, Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy, and the Stabby Award-winning Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love. Check out Mercedes' most recent story in this charity anthology:

19 - Matt Light

July 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Matt Light is a Pittsburgh-based stand up comedian with an interesting connection to horror.

18 - Jonathan Maberry

July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times best-selling and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, anthology editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator, and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of the Today’s Top Ten Horror Writers. His books have been sold to more than two-dozen countries.

17 - Henrik "Honk" Nilsson

July 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Henrik is a sculptor based out of Sweden. Owner of Monster Boy Creations, bringing to life iconic horror creatures from such films as Jaws, Alien, and Hellraiser. Check out his shop below:

16 - Ask A Publisher: Silver Shamrock Publishing

July 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Ken McKinley of Silver Shamrock Publishing answers a few questions from reader. We also get insight on what publishers look for and typically avoid, as well as a few exclusives from Silver Shamrock Publishing!

15 - John Hornor Jacobs

July 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Author of A Lush and Seething Hell, Southern Gods, and more. His fiction has appeared in Playboy Magazine, Cemetery Dance, Apex Magazine and his essays have been featured on CBS Weekly and Huffington Post.

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