The Scares That Shaped Us
@scaresshapedus.bsky.social
A podcast from @awalrusdarkly.bsky.social about horror writers and the stories that made them. New episodes every Wednesday!
NEXT WEEK:
Friend of the Show @claymcleod.bsky.social returns to talk about his new book SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE, and we dig into the best adaptation of a classic story, 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!
Episode drops 12/10 @ Noon Central!
Friend of the Show @claymcleod.bsky.social returns to talk about his new book SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE, and we dig into the best adaptation of a classic story, 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!
Episode drops 12/10 @ Noon Central!
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
NEXT WEEK:
Friend of the Show @claymcleod.bsky.social returns to talk about his new book SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE, and we dig into the best adaptation of a classic story, 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!
Episode drops 12/10 @ Noon Central!
Friend of the Show @claymcleod.bsky.social returns to talk about his new book SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE, and we dig into the best adaptation of a classic story, 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!
Episode drops 12/10 @ Noon Central!
MAN FINDS TAPE is out now! Watch the movie, then check out our interview with the filmmakers!
NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
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@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
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Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
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December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
MAN FINDS TAPE is out now! Watch the movie, then check out our interview with the filmmakers!
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Every year Emily does this and every year it's my most-visited web page for anything related to books. Thank you, Emily, for saving the horror lit world so many headaches with your hard work.
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2026’s New Horror Books
All the new horror books coming in 2026, featuring all manner of hauntings, murderers, vampires, monsters, cults, ghosts, and all kinds of nebulous eldritch terrors.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Every year Emily does this and every year it's my most-visited web page for anything related to books. Thank you, Emily, for saving the horror lit world so many headaches with your hard work.
ICYMI yesterday, check out our chat with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman about MAN FINDS TAPE and more!
NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
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@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
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December 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ICYMI yesterday, check out our chat with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman about MAN FINDS TAPE and more!
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NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle
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December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle
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December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW EPISODE:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, the filmmakers behind MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show this week to talk about their movie (out 12/5!) and dig into a pair of classics: STAND BY ME and ALIENS.
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
TOMORROW:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, writers and directors of the new horror film MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show for a *double story episode*. Join us to discuss two bangers from 1986: Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME and James Cameron's ALIENS!
12/2 at Noon Central!
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, writers and directors of the new horror film MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show for a *double story episode*. Join us to discuss two bangers from 1986: Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME and James Cameron's ALIENS!
12/2 at Noon Central!
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
TOMORROW:
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, writers and directors of the new horror film MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show for a *double story episode*. Join us to discuss two bangers from 1986: Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME and James Cameron's ALIENS!
12/2 at Noon Central!
@peterhallhuman.bsky.social and @paulgandersman.bsky.social, writers and directors of the new horror film MAN FINDS TAPE, join the show for a *double story episode*. Join us to discuss two bangers from 1986: Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME and James Cameron's ALIENS!
12/2 at Noon Central!
Hello! There WILL be a new episode of The Scares That Shaped Us tomorrow! We haven't announced it yet because, well, this one came down to the wire in terms of scheduling. But it's happening. Tomorrow, Noon Central!
December 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Hello! There WILL be a new episode of The Scares That Shaped Us tomorrow! We haven't announced it yet because, well, this one came down to the wire in terms of scheduling. But it's happening. Tomorrow, Noon Central!
Now Rewatching at Scares That Shaped Us HQ...
December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Now Rewatching at Scares That Shaped Us HQ...
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Author gamely explains the idea as "So I saw a Port-a-potty and I thought Portal-Potty and..."
...And my brain glowed a warm red in recognition of its own kind. And 'Shitshow' is my next read. 👌
...And my brain glowed a warm red in recognition of its own kind. And 'Shitshow' is my next read. 👌
NEW EPISODE
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
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Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
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Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier
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November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Author gamely explains the idea as "So I saw a Port-a-potty and I thought Portal-Potty and..."
...And my brain glowed a warm red in recognition of its own kind. And 'Shitshow' is my next read. 👌
...And my brain glowed a warm red in recognition of its own kind. And 'Shitshow' is my next read. 👌
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Finally read Joyce Carol Oates’s Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? after hearing @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social talk about it on @scaresshapedus.bsky.social and I am now so consumed by it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Finally read Joyce Carol Oates’s Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? after hearing @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social talk about it on @scaresshapedus.bsky.social and I am now so consumed by it.
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Best deep dive into Gremlins 2 you’ll ever hear.
NEW EPISODE
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
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Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier
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November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Best deep dive into Gremlins 2 you’ll ever hear.
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EAT ALL YOUR TURKEY BEFORE MIDNIGHT, then listen to me and Matthew talk about GREMLINS!!
NEW EPISODE
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier
Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle
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November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
EAT ALL YOUR TURKEY BEFORE MIDNIGHT, then listen to me and Matthew talk about GREMLINS!!
NEW EPISODE
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier
Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle
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November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NEW EPISODE
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we dig into the goodness of GREMLINS and the GREATNESS of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
It's Chris Panatier Week on The Scares That Shaped Us! New episode Wednesday!
NEXT WEEK:
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's Chris Panatier Week on The Scares That Shaped Us! New episode Wednesday!
NEXT WEEK:
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
NEXT WEEK:
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
Chris Panatier (@scribeofhades.bsky.social) joins the show to talk about his new @sobelobooks.bsky.social release SHITSHOW, and we ring in the holiday season with a double dose of GREMLINS movies!
Episode drops 11/26 at Noon Central!
NEW EPISODE:
Jess Hagemann, author of the amazing MOTHER-EATING: A DOCUMENTARY (out now from @ghoulish.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about her book, and we dig into the short films of Jan Svankmajer!
LISTEN NOW:
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Jess Hagemann, author of the amazing MOTHER-EATING: A DOCUMENTARY (out now from @ghoulish.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about her book, and we dig into the short films of Jan Svankmajer!
LISTEN NOW:
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Episode 56: The Films of Jan Svankmajer with Jess Hagemann
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November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
NEW EPISODE:
Jess Hagemann, author of the amazing MOTHER-EATING: A DOCUMENTARY (out now from @ghoulish.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about her book, and we dig into the short films of Jan Svankmajer!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Jess Hagemann, author of the amazing MOTHER-EATING: A DOCUMENTARY (out now from @ghoulish.bsky.social) joins the show this week to talk about her book, and we dig into the short films of Jan Svankmajer!
LISTEN NOW:
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Just recorded the Christmas Eve episode of @scaresshapedus.bsky.social.
Y'all might want to watch/rewatch this one some time over the next five weeks. For reasons.
Y'all might want to watch/rewatch this one some time over the next five weeks. For reasons.
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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It's Jess Hagemann Week on The Scares That Shaped Us! New episode drops Wednesday!
NEXT WEEK:
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It's Jess Hagemann Week on The Scares That Shaped Us! New episode drops Wednesday!
NEXT WEEK:
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NEXT WEEK:
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
Jess Hagemann, the author @danielkraus.com says "might be the best horror writer in America," joins the show to talk about her @ghoulish.bsky.social novel MOTHER-EATING, and we dig into the surreal, unsettling short films of Jan Svankmajer!
Episode drops 11/19 at Noon Central!
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"I don't let any fear of realism get in the way of the idea." -- Nathan Ballingrud, from his interview with Matthew Jackson.
For context, this is when Nathan is talking about how he writes very grounded fantasy fiction, and this is EXACTLY the words I needed to hear right now.
Excellent episode!
For context, this is when Nathan is talking about how he writes very grounded fantasy fiction, and this is EXACTLY the words I needed to hear right now.
Excellent episode!
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
"I don't let any fear of realism get in the way of the idea." -- Nathan Ballingrud, from his interview with Matthew Jackson.
For context, this is when Nathan is talking about how he writes very grounded fantasy fiction, and this is EXACTLY the words I needed to hear right now.
Excellent episode!
For context, this is when Nathan is talking about how he writes very grounded fantasy fiction, and this is EXACTLY the words I needed to hear right now.
Excellent episode!
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Phenomenal conversation @scaresshapedus.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social So much brilliance and positivity. Demands numerous listens. Maberry is one of the best and he genuinely wants to help other writers. Love this.
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Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry
Podcast Episode · The Scares That Shaped Us · 11/12/2025 · 1h 4m
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November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Phenomenal conversation @scaresshapedus.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social So much brilliance and positivity. Demands numerous listens. Maberry is one of the best and he genuinely wants to help other writers. Love this.
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For the evening crowd, don't miss our chat with Jonathan Maberry!
NEW EPISODE
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
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@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
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Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry
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November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
For the evening crowd, don't miss our chat with Jonathan Maberry!
NEW EPISODE
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry
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November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW EPISODE
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...
@jonathanmaberry.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, his work at Weird Tales, and more, and we dive into Richard Matheson's legendary I AM LEGEND!
LISTEN NOW:
redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...