Ghoulish
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsGHOULISH is a weekly comedy podcast celebrating all things spooky, hosted by Max Booth III.
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148. Horror Cartoons of Our Youth LIVE @ the Ghoulish Book Festival!
May 03, 2022 05:15 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThe inaugural Ghoulish Book Festival occurred in downtown San Antonio, TX on April 30th and May 1st. If you missed it, do not fear. The panels were recorded and will be released through the podcast—including today's episode of GHOULISH, which features Andrew Hilbert as our moderator and R.J. Joseph, Susan Snyder, Victoria Nations, and Miguel Myers as our panelists for a discussion about the horror cartoons of our youth. We kicked off the festival discussing the cartoons that made us the wa...
147. Ghoultalk (4/27/22)
April 28, 2022 03:53 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBGhoultalk is a new mini-episode segment of the GHOULISH podcast where I talk for a little bit about whatever's currently going on in my life. In today's Ghoultalk I discuss baseball, horror festivals, and dogs. Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join the GHOULISH discord: https://discord.gg/C6KnYq3P8w Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing ...
146. Secret Government Agencies with John C. Foster!
April 26, 2022 05:19 - 1 hour - 123 MBJohn C. Foster is the author of Leech, a noir horror hybrid about a secret government agency's most dangerous weapon. Which is why he joined me on today's GHOULISH to discuss secret government agencies. Yes, we get into men in black talk, but also spooky FBI investigators like The X-Files. It's a fun episode! Give it a listen. I had to upgrade my podcast host plan by an extra $10 in order to upload this episode before the month ended. That's how dedicated I am to bringing you spooky podcasts...
145. Saints with Ryan C. Bradley!
April 22, 2022 21:05 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBRyan C. Bradley has an 11th-grade education of Catholic saints and is the author of Saint's Blood. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss the bizarre and fascinating mythos of saints. Did Saint Polycarp of Smyrna bleed rainbow colors? What does it mean to be canonized? Am I also a saint? Yeah, probably. Learn more about Saint's Blood at Ryan's website: https://ryancbradleyblog.wordpress.com/ Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Browse GHOULI...
144. Bigfoot with Elford Alley!
April 19, 2022 05:21 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBElford Alley is a horror author and disgraced paranormal investigator. On today's GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss all things Bigfoot. This is the Bigfoot episode, folks. Prepare yourselves however you deem necessary. Visit Elford's website: https://elfordalley.com/ Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing ...
143. Strange Encounters with Shane Hawk!
April 16, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 145 MBShane Hawk is a writer and the co-editor of Never Whistle At Night, an anthology of Indigenous dark fiction publishing through Penguin Random House in 2023. On today's episode of GHOULISH, Shane joined me to discuss the many strange things both he and his family have encountered throughout the years—including run-ins with UFOs, cryptids, and government conspiracies. Plus: Ever wondered what it was like to drop LSD at Disneyland? Then this is the podcast for you. Support MOTHER: TALES OF LO...
142. Maggots Screaming! Release Day Q&A!
April 12, 2022 06:06 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBTo celebrate the release of my new body horror novel MAGGOTS SCREAMING!, I thought it would be fun to do something a little different this week and record a quick Q&A episode about indie horror publishing, body farms, maggot therapy, book piracy, collaborating with Stephen King, screenwriting, decomposition, and whether or not maggots eat ass. Buy a signed copy of MAGGOTS SCREAMING!: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/maggots-screaming/ Or download the book for free: https://twitte...
141. Imaginary Horror Movie Soundtracks with Gerardo Preciado!
April 09, 2022 02:56 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBGerardo Preciado is a writer and musician. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss imaginary horror movie soundtracks, hypnagogic art, writing comic books, and indie filmmaking. Listen to Gerardo's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IVlx6vuJszX7AvQ2xU4Oj?si=jV7Vb2F9QR-8TLs5BTqHdQ Read Gerardo's blog: https://musikedidiable.medium.com/ Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The G...
140. Possibly in Michigan with Matt Brandenburg!
April 06, 2022 17:12 - 56 minutes - 103 MBMatt Brandenburg is the co-host of the Staring into the Abyss podcast. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss the 1983 short film Possibly in Michigan, written and directed by Cecelia Condit. Watch Possibly in Michigan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLJNSD3H5sg Watch Cecelia Condit's Eternal Family interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_N9356uvHU Listen to Staring into the Abyss: https://staringintotheabyss.libsyn.com/ Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: htt...
139. Tabletop Role-Playing Games with John Baltisberger!
April 01, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 138 MBJohn Baltisberger runs Madness Heart Press and writes novels, poetry, and tabletop role-playing games. On today's GHOULISH, John introduced me to the world of TTRPGs with MORK BORG—specifically, Philip Reed's "The Broken Sword of Vile Souls" third-party brochure. Get the brochure here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/361008/The-Broken-Sword-of-Vile-Souls-A-ThirdParty-Mork-Borg-Brochure Learn more about Madness Heart Games: https://itch.io/profile/madness-heart-games Attend the Gh...
138. Mothman with Laurel Hightower!
March 29, 2022 17:07 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBLaurel Hightower is the author of Below, a new mothman creature feature novella from Ghoulish Books. On today's GHOULISH, we dug deep into mothman mythology—including The Mothman Prophecies, the Silver Bridge collapse of 1967, mothman as a nonbinary icon, and much more! Order BELOW: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/below/ Attend the Ghoulish Book Festival: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghouli...
137. Fucked Vibes with Maggie Siebert!
March 25, 2022 00:01 - 44 minutes - 81 MBMaggie Siebert is the author of Bonding. On tonight's GHOULISH, she joined me to discuss fucked vibes, Apocalypse Party, internet shock & gore sites, and Uncle Goddamn. Buy Bonding: https://bookshop.org/books/bonding-9781954899063/9781954899063 Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
136. The Afterlife with Sofia Ajram!
March 07, 2022 15:55 - 52 minutes - 96 MBSofia Ajram joined me on the latest GHOULISH to discuss the afterlife, reincarnation, submechanophobia, simulation theory, Richard Matheson's weird metaphysics books of the 1990s, horror-themed jewelry, and unpleasant drug experiences. Read LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Visit Sofia's shop: https://sofiazakia.com/ Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a ...
135. Spooky Mountains with Thomas Olde Heuvelt!
February 25, 2022 21:06 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBThomas Olde Heuvelt is the author of HEX and ECHO. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss mountaineering, possession novels, gothic horror, almost getting hit by lightning, using paperbacks for toilet paper, and "classic mountain fights". Buy ECHO: https://bookshop.org/a/3599/9781250759559 Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears...
134. Disability in Apocalyptic Art with Gretchen Felker-Martin!
February 21, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MBGretchen Felker-Martin (author of MANHUNT) joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss disability in apocalyptic art, fun facts about testicles, the immortality of maple syrup, and our mutual love for the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Buy MANHUNT: https://bookshop.org/a/3599/9781250794642 Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.com/ Browse the books on our...
133. The History of Horror Comics with Zach Chapman!
February 19, 2022 02:44 - 2 hours - 232 MBZach Chapman joined me on the latest GHOULISH to discuss the history of horror comics, EC horror, the time William Gaines testified to Congress while on speed, comic book censorship, manga artist work ethic, prose vs. comic writing, and his new anthology horror comic HOUSE OF BLOOD. Support the HOUSE OF BLOOD Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/houseofblood/house-of-blood-vol-1-a-new-horror-anthology-comic Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ J...
132. Fungi with Nicholas Kaufmann!
February 14, 2022 23:21 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBNicholas Kaufmann knows more about fungi than most people should ever know, which is why he was the perfect guest for the GHOULISH fungi episode. Join us as we discuss parasites, brainwashed ants, psychedelic drugs, mushroom cities, and much more. Buy Kaufmann's new novel, The Hungry Earth: https://bookshop.org/a/3599/9781637899410 Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.com/ Browse t...
131. Spooky Food with Cheryl Couture!
February 11, 2022 05:28 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBCheryl Couture has experienced an entire lifetime of food-related embarrassments. On today's GHOULISH, we talk at length about spooky food, disgusting food, and mysterious food. We also make podcast history by being the first show to begin their recording brushing our teeth and chugging orange juice on the air. The majority of this podcast is unlistenable. Enjoy. Follow Cheryl on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cvntycouture Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ J...
130. Storytelling with Anthony Wayne Hepp!
February 08, 2022 15:41 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MBAnthony Wayne Hepp is a natural storyteller. To celebrate the publication of his first short story, we gathered around the ol' GHOULISH campfire and discussed everything there is to analyze when it comes to storytelling. We attempt to answer the one question that's been driving society insane for centuries: What the heck is a story??? Read Hepp's first published story in LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes....
129. The Fear of the Self with Dustin Katz!
February 04, 2022 20:58 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBDustin Katz joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss his spooky "fear of the self" theory, which I immediately derailed with Elliott Smith conspiracy theories. At some point, we walk through the entire plot of Oedipus Rex, too, so...uhh...spoilers? Read Dustin's new short story "If You Want Me" in LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsle...
128. Horror Journalism with Josh Millican!
January 29, 2022 03:56 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBJosh Millican has over 10 years of horror journalism experience (including two years as Editor in Chief of Dread Central), making him one of the most respected and well-known voices in genre criticism. Which made him the perfect guest for tonight's episode about horror journalism. Follow Josh Millican on Twitter: https://twitter.com/josh_millican Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.co...
127. Immersive Fiction with Kathe Koja!
January 26, 2022 04:45 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MBKathe Koja has made a career out of embracing immersive fiction. Her new novel, Dark Factory, is perhaps her greatest achievement with the concept. On today's GHOULISH, we talked at length about immersive fiction, Dark Factory, indie publishing, and why creativity should be fun. Visit https://darkfactory.club/ Use discount code KOJA10 when signing up for her new LitReactor class: https://litreactor.com/classes/immersive-fiction-making-it-real-with-kathe-koja Join The Ghoulish Times: h...
126. SLAB CITY SKIES
January 07, 2022 16:40 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MB"YOU WILL HEAR HER VOICE WHEN YOU TRY TO SLEEP" Ten years ago, Dee Bolan and her wife Sharon experienced something terrifying and extraordinary while exploring abandoned ruins on Bombay Beach. We created this podcast to investigate the rumors, lore, and mystery surrounding the Salton Sea. This is Slab City Skies. Buy Michael Paul Gonzalez's Beneath the Salton Sea: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/beneath-the-salton-sea/
125. Tommyknockers with Adam Franti!
January 04, 2022 00:10 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBAdam Franti joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss tommyknockers (not the Stephen King novel), old mining towns, mountaintop removal, and why driving through West Virginia is never a good idea. His story "Funeral" was published in our latest anthology, LOST CONTACT, and is available now. Buy LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter...
124. Dead Malls with Rebecca Jones-Howe!
December 17, 2021 22:57 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBRebecca Jones-Howe's short story "Modern Ruins" is included in my latest anthology, LOST CONTACT, so obviously I had to get her on GHOULISH to discuss dead & dying shopping malls, urban explorers on YouTube, and why teenagers are terrifying. Visit Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccajoneshowe.com/ Buy LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter:...
123. Flying Rods (Skyfish) with Joshua Chaplinsky
December 04, 2021 17:46 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBJoshua Chaplinsky wrote a short story about the flying rod technological phenomenon called “The Protopterygote Tapes” and I published it in my new anthology, LOST CONTACT. On today's episode of GHOULISH, we got together to discuss flying rods, why the internet killed conspiracy theories, and why sometimes you shouldn't give up just because an editor rejects your story (seriously, do not mimic what Josh talks about doing in this episode). Buy LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/pr...
123. Flying Rods (Skyfish) with Joshua Chaplinsky!
December 04, 2021 17:46 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBJoshua Chaplinsky wrote a short story about the flying rod technological phenomenon called “The Protopterygote Tapes” and I published it in my new anthology, LOST CONTACT. On today's episode of GHOULISH, we got together to discuss flying rods, why the internet killed conspiracy theories, and why sometimes you shouldn't give up just because an editor rejects your story (seriously, do not mimic what Josh talks about doing in this episode). Buy LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/pr...
122. Women in Transformation with Hailey Piper!
November 29, 2021 23:59 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBHailey Piper (author of Queen of Teeth) returned to GHOULISH to celebrate her story "Life Begins at Injection" which was published in my new anthology, Lost Contact. In today's episode, we discuss body horror, women in transformation, cruel ways the police utilize noise to attack protesters, and why more horror authors need to start writing about vagina dentata. Buy LOST CONTACT: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/lost-contact/ Buy QUEEN OF TEETH: https://bookshop.org/a/3599/978194...
121. Horror Movie Practical Effects with Dan Rebert!
November 19, 2021 17:24 - 1 hour - 144 MBWATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPxbodUWSDY Dan Rebert is a practical effects genius known for his work on SLITHER, SIX FEET UNDER, and countless other movies and television shows. Recently, he worked on WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, which I wrote and executive produced, so naturally I invited him on this week's episode of GHOULISH to discuss practical monster movie effects. This is the first VIDEO episode of the show, as Rebert came to the intervi...
120. The Salton Sea with Michael Paul Gonzalez!
November 12, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBMichael Paul Gonzalez (author of Beneath the Salton Sea) joined me on this week's GHOULISH to discuss one of the most bizarre ecological disasters ever to grace California. Buy Beneath the Salton Sea: https://perpetualpublishing.com/product/beneath-the-salton-sea/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Browse the books on our webstore: http://perpetualpublishing.com/shop/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Theme song by Heathenish...
119. Plagues with Gordon B. White!
November 05, 2021 22:19 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBGordon B. White's latest novella, Rookfield, takes place during a pandemic, so for today's episode of GHOULISH we got together to discuss plagues, pox houses, the United Kingdom, and the hidden pleasures of bidets. Visit Gordon's website: http://gordonbwhite.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Browse the books on our webstore: http://perpetualpublishing.com/shop/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Theme song by Heathenish ...
118. Treehouse of Horror!
November 01, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis is the first of a monthly series on GHOULISH wherein Max BOOOoooth and Andrew HELLbent watch a Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons and then talk about it. In today's first episode, our conversation consists of haunted houses, the possibility of aliens, what exactly are blackholes, how commercial space travel will destroy humanity, why removing one minute from newer episodes of The Simpsons ruined everything, and whether or not "The Raven" is actually any good. Support Andrew H...
117. Horror Movie Novelizations with Tim Waggoner!
October 29, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 137 MBTim Waggoner recently published the novelization for Halloween Kills, so I invited him onto the podcast to discuss the process of writing a movie novelization. And, because my friend Miguel Myers (host of My Horror Confessional) is the biggest Halloween fan I know, I felt obligated to allow him to guest co-host the episode with me. It's a fun time! Don't listen if you haven't seen Halloween Kills, as we dig deep into spoiler territory. Buy Halloween Kills: The Official Movie Novelization: ...
116. Ratman with Jay Wilburn!
October 19, 2021 19:13 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBJay Wilburn returned to GHOULISH to talk about ratman, live-streaming on Twitch, adapting to new generations, and the dying slang from our youth. Buy CURSE OF THE RATMAN: https://godless.com/products/curse-of-the-ratman-by-jay-wilburn?_pos=1&_sid=019fa751e&_ss=r Follow Jay on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jaywilburn Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Browse the books on our webstore: http://perpetualpublishing.com/shop/ Support us on Patreon: https:...
115. Paranoia with Nick Mamatas!
October 15, 2021 23:31 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBNick Mamatas (author of The Second Shooter) joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss conspiracy theories, Big Macs, how to greet people in New York and England, and paranoid fiction. ALSO: I'm launching the first GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL! Details in the episode. Pre-order The Second Shooter: https://www.booksinc.net/aff/nick.mamatas/book/9781781089262 Learn more about the Ghoulish Book Festival: https://ghoulishbookfest.com/ Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtim...
114. A Very Ghoulish Road Trip! (Day Two)
October 09, 2021 00:20 - 2 hours - 304 MBDAY TWO Recently I was invited by the Alamo Drafthouse in Katy, TX to do a Q&A following a special screening of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, so I convinced my friend Miguel Myers to tag along on a road trip from Austin to Houston. Along the way we ate barbecue in Lockhart, breakfast at Snappy's, and explored The Gas Station from the original TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. I also felt compelled to bring a voice recorder for our entire journey and created a fun little podcast experience out of the tr...
113. A Very Ghoulish Road Trip! (Day One)
October 08, 2021 23:47 - 2 hours - 222 MBDAY ONE Recently I was invited by the Alamo Drafthouse in Katy, TX to do a Q&A following a special screening of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, so I convinced my friend Miguel Myers to tag along on a road trip from Austin to Houston. Along the way we ate barbecue in Lockhart, breakfast at Snappy's, and explored The Gas Station from the original TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. I also felt compelled to bring a voice recorder for our entire journey and created a fun little podcast experience out of the tr...
112. Horror Movie Production Design with Amy Williams!
October 02, 2021 05:27 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBAmy Williams is an Emmy-winning production designer. Her work can be found on hit shows like Crashing and Master of None. Recently she designed a horror movie bathroom for my new movie, We Need to Do Something, so naturally I had to get her on the podcast to discuss what went into producing such a bizarre set. We also get a bit into spoiler territory and talk about all the fun occult easter eggs hidden in the bathroom. Visit weneedtodosomething.movie for more details about how to watch the...
111. Video Nasties with George Daniel Lea!
September 25, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 245 MBGeorge Daniel Lea (author of Born in Blood) is the antithesis to everything the infamous conservative activist Mary Whitehouse represented. In today's episode of GHOULISH, we do a deep dive into the video nasty controversy of the 1980s, analyzing the true intentions of censorship and how such a moral outrage might have impacted the horror genre overall. Stay tuned for the end of the podcast, where we play the full audio from an episode of OPEN TO QUESTION, featuring Clive Barker answering se...
110. Editing Horror Movies with Shane Patrick Ford!
September 17, 2021 23:03 - 1 hour - 143 MBShane Patrick Ford has quickly become one of my best friends. He runs a post-production house called HIATUS and served as the editor for WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, a movie I wrote and executive produced. On today's episode of GHOULISH, we got together to talk about the fun times we had on set, and dug deep into what exactly it takes to edit a horror movie. Check out Hiatus. Visit weneedtodosomething.movie for more details about how to watch the movie. Order a limited edition signed hard...
109. Horror Cinematography with Jean-Philippe Bernier!
September 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBJean-Philippe Bernier is the director of photography on WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, which I wrote and executive produced. It is out now on video-on-demand from IFC Midnight. On today's episode of GHOULISH, we sat down and talked about what it means to be a cinematographer on a horror film. I hope you're prepared to nerd out. Visit weneedtodosomething.movie for more details about how to watch the movie. Order a limited edition signed hardcover. Order a signed paperback. Support us on Pa...
108. Horror Movie Dads with Pat Healy!
September 06, 2021 22:22 - 57 minutes - 104 MBPat Healy plays the patriarchal character in IFC Midnight's WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, which I wrote and executive produced. Healy is one of the coolest damn actors working today. You've probably seen him in CHEAP THRILLS and THE INNKEEPERS, among so many other titles. Julianne Moore told him to suck her dick in MAGNOLIA. He was also in GHOST WORLD for crying out loud. It's Pat Healy, baby! He's currently shooting KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON with Martin Scorsese, but he was kind enough to cha...
107. Directing Horror Movies with Sean King O'Grady!
September 03, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 154 MBSean King O'Grady is the director of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, a new horror movie from IFC Midnight about a family trapped in their bathroom following the aftermath of a freaky tornado. It stars Pat Healy, Vinessa Shaw, Sierra McCormick, Lisette Alexis, and John James Cronin. I wrote the screenplay. The movie is officially out today in the US (September 3rd) in limited theaters and video-on-demand. Visit weneedtodosomething.movie for more details. On today's episode of GHOULISH, we are ce...
106. Cannibalism with Kea Wilson!
August 30, 2021 22:47 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBKea Wilson (author of We Eat Our Own) has given more thought into cannibal movies than perhaps anybody else on the planet, which is why she was the perfect guest for tonight's episode of GHOULISH. Before we talked, I was on the fence about potentially eating another human being. Now? Well, you're going to have to listen and find out. Buy We Eat Our Own. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.
105. We Need to Do Something (Audiobook)
August 26, 2021 19:01 - 4 hours - 459 MBTo celebrate the upcoming release of its film adaptation, I thought it would be fun to upload the audiobook of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING in its entirety on the podcast. The audiobook is performed by Linda Jones. After you listen, consider leaving a review on Goodreads and any other outlet that accepts book reviews. Order a limited edition signed hardcover. Order a signed paperback. Support us on Patreon.
104. The 'Missing Girl' Genre with David James Keaton!
August 23, 2021 16:11 - 1 hour - 161 MBDavid James Keaton (author of She Was Found in a Guitar Case) became obsessed with missing women after spending far too much time captioning crime shows, which he exorcised into his latest 500-page mystery novel about a fictional Dave Keaton reacting badly to some unfortunate news about his (totally fictional) wife. In today's GHOULISH, we get into all of that, including the roadside crosses phenomenon, performative reactions to death, talking about murder in diners, whether or not rats drea...
103. Queer Representation in Horror with Eric LaRocca!
August 09, 2021 16:30 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBEric LaRocca (author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke) joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss queer representation in the horror genre. Buy Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.
102. Author Brands with Chandler Morrison!
August 03, 2021 01:55 - 1 hour - 111 MBChandler Morrison (author of Human-Shaped Fiends) has a lot to say about what it means to have an author brand, and how he handles certain expectations from his audience. Which is why this episode of GHOULISH is about author brands. It doesn't get any more complicated than that. That's why folks love this podcast. You know what you're getting into. You see an episode called "author brands" and you download it, safely assured you will be listening to an episode about that topic. There are no ...
101. Alchemy with Eve Harms!
July 24, 2021 01:16 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBEve Harms (author of Transmuted) knows a lot about alchemy, which is why we got together for the latest episode of GHOULISH to talk about a man who once boiled 1,200 gallons of piss. Buy Transmuted. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.
100. The Death of Max Booth III (A Host)
July 04, 2021 04:11 - 2 hours - 207 MBIn the 100th episode of GHOULISH, Max Booth III is murdered with a poisoned egg—potentially by a previous guest of the podcast. Andrew Hilbert takes over hosting duties and investigates the crime by analyzing over 30 eulogies sent in following the news of Max's death. Did one of these psychotic sons of bitches kill him? Listen and find out. Featuring Jon Lovitz, Kelby Losack, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd Keisling, Miguel Villa, Zach Chapman, Josh Malerman, Jessica Leonard, Lucas Mangum, Joshua Cha...