Talking Scared Podcast
@talkscaredpod.bsky.social
A podcast of conversations with the biggest names in horror writing. Find out where your favourite scary stories came from.
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You can reach me at [email protected]
https://pod.link/1530064310
You can reach me at [email protected]
Back to 2021 for this conversation with Courtney Summers.
We talk cults, dark charisma and radicalised youth in her boundary-pushing YA novel, THE PROJECT.
It's only gotten more pertinent in the years since we recorded it.
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We talk cults, dark charisma and radicalised youth in her boundary-pushing YA novel, THE PROJECT.
It's only gotten more pertinent in the years since we recorded it.
All podcast platforms.
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Back to 2021 for this conversation with Courtney Summers.
We talk cults, dark charisma and radicalised youth in her boundary-pushing YA novel, THE PROJECT.
It's only gotten more pertinent in the years since we recorded it.
All podcast platforms.
We talk cults, dark charisma and radicalised youth in her boundary-pushing YA novel, THE PROJECT.
It's only gotten more pertinent in the years since we recorded it.
All podcast platforms.
Have you listened to the latest episode with @joe-hill.bsky.social?
We talk all thing KING SORROW, including dragons, tulpas, tech-bores, links to King and the almighty influence of Tabitha!
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We talk all thing KING SORROW, including dragons, tulpas, tech-bores, links to King and the almighty influence of Tabitha!
All podcast platforms
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Have you listened to the latest episode with @joe-hill.bsky.social?
We talk all thing KING SORROW, including dragons, tulpas, tech-bores, links to King and the almighty influence of Tabitha!
All podcast platforms
We talk all thing KING SORROW, including dragons, tulpas, tech-bores, links to King and the almighty influence of Tabitha!
All podcast platforms
Hey! I finally got to speak to @joe-hill.bsky.social. We talked dragons, deadly deals, decades of friendship, and the role of a damn good spouse in a creative life.
It was a blast. KING SORROW is a masterpiece.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
It was a blast. KING SORROW is a masterpiece.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
October 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hey! I finally got to speak to @joe-hill.bsky.social. We talked dragons, deadly deals, decades of friendship, and the role of a damn good spouse in a creative life.
It was a blast. KING SORROW is a masterpiece.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
It was a blast. KING SORROW is a masterpiece.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
My favourite photo anyone has ever taken of me.
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My favourite photo anyone has ever taken of me.
Went to Asbury Park with Nat and Rachel. Getting my Boss on.
October 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Went to Asbury Park with Nat and Rachel. Getting my Boss on.
Hanging out with CJ Leede/Eye of Sauron at her Halloween bash.
T’was a grand old time.
T’was a grand old time.
October 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Hanging out with CJ Leede/Eye of Sauron at her Halloween bash.
T’was a grand old time.
T’was a grand old time.
Hanging out in NYC with my Ka-brother @natcassidy.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Hanging out in NYC with my Ka-brother @natcassidy.bsky.social
Our journey to @stephenking.bsky.social’s Dark Tower involves a quick stop in Salem’s Lot - to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a genuine American horror classic
Vamps, villainy, the annoyance of Ben Mears - and links to the Tower. We discuss it all!
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Vamps, villainy, the annoyance of Ben Mears - and links to the Tower. We discuss it all!
All pod platforms.
October 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our journey to @stephenking.bsky.social’s Dark Tower involves a quick stop in Salem’s Lot - to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a genuine American horror classic
Vamps, villainy, the annoyance of Ben Mears - and links to the Tower. We discuss it all!
All pod platforms.
Vamps, villainy, the annoyance of Ben Mears - and links to the Tower. We discuss it all!
All pod platforms.
Patreon stuff.
There are now a couple of short stories to read on my Patreon channel. I hope you enjoy them. I'll add more as and when I can.
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
There are now a couple of short stories to read on my Patreon channel. I hope you enjoy them. I'll add more as and when I can.
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Patreon stuff.
There are now a couple of short stories to read on my Patreon channel. I hope you enjoy them. I'll add more as and when I can.
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
There are now a couple of short stories to read on my Patreon channel. I hope you enjoy them. I'll add more as and when I can.
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Tomorrow - Joe Lansdale is on the show, putting his boot into the stupid and corrupt.
October 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Tomorrow - Joe Lansdale is on the show, putting his boot into the stupid and corrupt.
A self-indulgent moment on Talking Scared. @natcassidy.bsky.social and @rachelharrison.bsky.social come onboard to grill ME about my debut GOOD BOY.
We talk about the inspirations, the struggles, the characters, and what I’ve learned in 5 years of talking to authors.
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We talk about the inspirations, the struggles, the characters, and what I’ve learned in 5 years of talking to authors.
All podcast platforms
October 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A self-indulgent moment on Talking Scared. @natcassidy.bsky.social and @rachelharrison.bsky.social come onboard to grill ME about my debut GOOD BOY.
We talk about the inspirations, the struggles, the characters, and what I’ve learned in 5 years of talking to authors.
All podcast platforms
We talk about the inspirations, the struggles, the characters, and what I’ve learned in 5 years of talking to authors.
All podcast platforms
Part two of the Northern Weird special takes us to the wilds of the North East, in DON’T CALL MUM…We visit the saddest house in Yorkshire in THIS HOUSE ISN’T HAUNTED BUT WE ARE…and we take a very strange trip to the seaside in THE OFF SEASON.
Enjoy.
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Enjoy.
All podcast places.
October 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Part two of the Northern Weird special takes us to the wilds of the North East, in DON’T CALL MUM…We visit the saddest house in Yorkshire in THIS HOUSE ISN’T HAUNTED BUT WE ARE…and we take a very strange trip to the seaside in THE OFF SEASON.
Enjoy.
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Enjoy.
All podcast places.
This week we get into the Northern Weird Project
For Part One, i'm joined by Ariell Cacciola - the genius behind the project, plus Gemma Fairclough, author of THE RETREAT and Katherine Clements, author of TURBINE 34
We talk haunting, unsure landscapes, manipulation and more.
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For Part One, i'm joined by Ariell Cacciola - the genius behind the project, plus Gemma Fairclough, author of THE RETREAT and Katherine Clements, author of TURBINE 34
We talk haunting, unsure landscapes, manipulation and more.
All podcast platforms
October 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This week we get into the Northern Weird Project
For Part One, i'm joined by Ariell Cacciola - the genius behind the project, plus Gemma Fairclough, author of THE RETREAT and Katherine Clements, author of TURBINE 34
We talk haunting, unsure landscapes, manipulation and more.
All podcast platforms
For Part One, i'm joined by Ariell Cacciola - the genius behind the project, plus Gemma Fairclough, author of THE RETREAT and Katherine Clements, author of TURBINE 34
We talk haunting, unsure landscapes, manipulation and more.
All podcast platforms
I love how much this dude has just chosen to disassociate.
October 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I love how much this dude has just chosen to disassociate.
Get ready for one of the more unnerving episodes of Talking Scared.
I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.
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I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.
All podcast platforms
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Get ready for one of the more unnerving episodes of Talking Scared.
I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.
All podcast platforms
I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.
All podcast platforms
Tomorrow - @michaelwehunt.bsky.social joins me for a conversation about occult film, found footage and online lore.
The October Film Haunt is out tomorrow too!
The October Film Haunt is out tomorrow too!
September 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Tomorrow - @michaelwehunt.bsky.social joins me for a conversation about occult film, found footage and online lore.
The October Film Haunt is out tomorrow too!
The October Film Haunt is out tomorrow too!
A BIG old episode this week. Two hours of @pfracassi.bsky.social - talking us through the heartfelt geriatric antics of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, and some of his other recent greats, like Boys in the Valley, and Gothic.
We go especially deep!
Enjoy - all podcast platforms
We go especially deep!
Enjoy - all podcast platforms
September 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A BIG old episode this week. Two hours of @pfracassi.bsky.social - talking us through the heartfelt geriatric antics of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, and some of his other recent greats, like Boys in the Valley, and Gothic.
We go especially deep!
Enjoy - all podcast platforms
We go especially deep!
Enjoy - all podcast platforms
Finally getting to read the other Northern Weird books than my own.
Started with THE RETREAT by Gemma Fairclough and devoured it in two sittings. It’s a sinister blend of folk horror and sinister wellness satire. Ticks my boxes.
Out from @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
Started with THE RETREAT by Gemma Fairclough and devoured it in two sittings. It’s a sinister blend of folk horror and sinister wellness satire. Ticks my boxes.
Out from @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Finally getting to read the other Northern Weird books than my own.
Started with THE RETREAT by Gemma Fairclough and devoured it in two sittings. It’s a sinister blend of folk horror and sinister wellness satire. Ticks my boxes.
Out from @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
Started with THE RETREAT by Gemma Fairclough and devoured it in two sittings. It’s a sinister blend of folk horror and sinister wellness satire. Ticks my boxes.
Out from @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
Happy Long Walk Day!
I was lucky to see the movie early, and to talk to the guy who wrote it. JT Mollner take a bow!
We discuss the dark comedy and hideous gun violence. Mark Hamill’s iconic heel turn. Creative control and casting choices. We talk about walking the walk
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I was lucky to see the movie early, and to talk to the guy who wrote it. JT Mollner take a bow!
We discuss the dark comedy and hideous gun violence. Mark Hamill’s iconic heel turn. Creative control and casting choices. We talk about walking the walk
All podcast platforms
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy Long Walk Day!
I was lucky to see the movie early, and to talk to the guy who wrote it. JT Mollner take a bow!
We discuss the dark comedy and hideous gun violence. Mark Hamill’s iconic heel turn. Creative control and casting choices. We talk about walking the walk
All podcast platforms
I was lucky to see the movie early, and to talk to the guy who wrote it. JT Mollner take a bow!
We discuss the dark comedy and hideous gun violence. Mark Hamill’s iconic heel turn. Creative control and casting choices. We talk about walking the walk
All podcast platforms
I've heard rumour that pre-orders of GOOD BOY are going out early.
If you get one, I hope you enjoy it. I'm very excited and quite nervous. It's a slice of my heart.
If you get one, I hope you enjoy it. I'm very excited and quite nervous. It's a slice of my heart.
September 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I've heard rumour that pre-orders of GOOD BOY are going out early.
If you get one, I hope you enjoy it. I'm very excited and quite nervous. It's a slice of my heart.
If you get one, I hope you enjoy it. I'm very excited and quite nervous. It's a slice of my heart.
NEW EPISODE!
Horror's gentleman scholar (and my favourite short story writer) @johnlangan.bsky.social comes back to Talk Scared about his new collection: LOST IN THE DARK & OTHER EXCURSIONS.
We cover myth and metafiction and the sheer moistness of these stories.
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Horror's gentleman scholar (and my favourite short story writer) @johnlangan.bsky.social comes back to Talk Scared about his new collection: LOST IN THE DARK & OTHER EXCURSIONS.
We cover myth and metafiction and the sheer moistness of these stories.
All podcast platforms
September 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
NEW EPISODE!
Horror's gentleman scholar (and my favourite short story writer) @johnlangan.bsky.social comes back to Talk Scared about his new collection: LOST IN THE DARK & OTHER EXCURSIONS.
We cover myth and metafiction and the sheer moistness of these stories.
All podcast platforms
Horror's gentleman scholar (and my favourite short story writer) @johnlangan.bsky.social comes back to Talk Scared about his new collection: LOST IN THE DARK & OTHER EXCURSIONS.
We cover myth and metafiction and the sheer moistness of these stories.
All podcast platforms
Tomorrow - everyone's favourite spooky professor returns to Talking Scared. @johnlangan.bsky.social
Subscribe where you get podcasts right now for the best hour of free college you'll ever hear.
Subscribe where you get podcasts right now for the best hour of free college you'll ever hear.
September 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Tomorrow - everyone's favourite spooky professor returns to Talking Scared. @johnlangan.bsky.social
Subscribe where you get podcasts right now for the best hour of free college you'll ever hear.
Subscribe where you get podcasts right now for the best hour of free college you'll ever hear.
Latest episode with @kaileepedersen.bsky.social is getting a lot of love.
Go listen to our conversation about Midwest horror, haunting opera, Gothic patriarchy and her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS.
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Go listen to our conversation about Midwest horror, haunting opera, Gothic patriarchy and her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS.
All podcast platforms.
September 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Latest episode with @kaileepedersen.bsky.social is getting a lot of love.
Go listen to our conversation about Midwest horror, haunting opera, Gothic patriarchy and her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS.
All podcast platforms.
Go listen to our conversation about Midwest horror, haunting opera, Gothic patriarchy and her amazing novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS.
All podcast platforms.
Lulu walked a long way to the beach. Then slept like driftwood.
September 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Lulu walked a long way to the beach. Then slept like driftwood.
Talking Scared is back to basics - one guest, one book, many questions.
We hear @kaileepedersen.bsky.social , about her rural noir, SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. One of my favourite books of 2024 - now it’s out in paperback there’s another chance to enjoy its operatic Gothic drama.
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We hear @kaileepedersen.bsky.social , about her rural noir, SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. One of my favourite books of 2024 - now it’s out in paperback there’s another chance to enjoy its operatic Gothic drama.
All podcast platforms
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Talking Scared is back to basics - one guest, one book, many questions.
We hear @kaileepedersen.bsky.social , about her rural noir, SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. One of my favourite books of 2024 - now it’s out in paperback there’s another chance to enjoy its operatic Gothic drama.
All podcast platforms
We hear @kaileepedersen.bsky.social , about her rural noir, SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS. One of my favourite books of 2024 - now it’s out in paperback there’s another chance to enjoy its operatic Gothic drama.
All podcast platforms