Best J.g. M Podcasts (2024)

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Skull Session 111 with Viggy Parr Hampton 25:42

1h ago25:42

25:42

Alligators! Disturbed pre-med students! Psychological terror gallows humor, and revenge fantasy. It's par for the course in this interview! Check out Viggy's podcast Horror, Humor, and Hunger on Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/20…

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Skull Session 110 wit JG Faherty 37:21

1d ago37:21

37:21

JG Faherty is the Bram Stoker Award®- and ITW Thriller Award-nominated author of 8 novels, 10 novellas, and more than 75 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and his works range from quiet, dark suspense to over-the-top comic gruesomeness. His varied professional career includes working as a resume writer, laboratory manager…

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Skull Session 109 with Roy M Griffis 40:43

8d ago40:43

40:43

Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic horror! Dark Comedy! The sleazier side of Hollywood! Roy Griffis and I sit down for a conversation about his sucessful comedic Lovecraft-influenced cosmic horror novels, his stint as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and what makes for a good story. We cover authors like Stephen King, both his strengths and weaknesses, adaptio…

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Skull Session 108 with Jonathan Butcher 24:02

15d ago24:02

24:02

Reanimated corpses, necrophilia, and cosmic horror are just some of the things Jonathan and I talk about in my podcast's latest episode! How far is too far? What is pushing the boundaries but not overstepping and revolting your audience? How can you delve into some of the grislier aspects of horror storytelling, without venturing into exploitation?…

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Full audio: John Harvey reading Contending Perspectives: Chapter 3: Neoclassical Economics [EDITED] 57:57

19d ago57:57

57:57

Here's the from where this audio came. Here's a list of links to (released so far) in his 2021 book Contending Perspectives. I have edited both the video and audio to eliminate obvious mistakes, coughs, interruptions, and etc.By Jeff Epstein

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Skull Session 107 with B.C. Hollywood 25:31

22d ago25:31

25:31

Ireland caught up in a zombie apocalypse! Splatterpunkk! Gore! Unlikely heroes! B.C. Hollywood and I discuss his ongoing Irish Apocalypse series and his progression as an artist and writer. Building off the rich lore of his home country of Ireland, B.C., weaves it all into a unique take on the horror genre. If you want to support me and help give l…

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Skull Session 106 with Thomas Clark 44:34

1M ago44:34

44:34

Werewolves! Vampires! folk Horror! Award-winning author Thomas Clark and I discuss his upcoming graphic novel, the real meaning of famous movies, and his bevy of released work. A true auteur, this well-liked and respected author discusses how he brought a down-home, folk horror element to life in his work. If you want to support me and help give li…

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Skull Session 105 with Max D. Stanton 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

Max and I talk about his cool new zombie concept (and believe me, it's hard to come up with something new zombie-related). Zombies are essentially shackled and muted so they can be put to use on menial tasks, but of course, everything has a dark downside! At first, this concept reminded me of the movie Fido,, but it turned out the application and p…

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Skull Session 104 with Daniel Gindlesperger 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

Dan and I discuss his horror books, Clive Barker, and Steven King, and what makes a good horror story. We reminisce a little about the old days of horror, the strengths of good old-fashioned storytelling, and how to move on from that era. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/suppor…

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Full audio: John Harvey's Contending Perspectives: Chapter 2: Economics as a scientific discipline [EDITED] 1:15:33

1M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Here's the from where this audio came. Here's a list of links to (released so far) in his 2021 book Contending Perspectives. Note the original video is unedited, but the audio has been edited to eliminate obvious mistakes, coughs, interruptions, and etc. Audio chapters Use the below timestamps to navigate to each major section and occurrence in thi…

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Skull Session 103 with Nikolas Robinson 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Nikolas and I discuss our shared love of cosmic horror, what he has out now, and what he has coming down the pike! Along the way we also discuss a bit about his artistic journey, and how that developed into bigger publishers and wider exposure. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/…

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Skull Session 102 with Edward Davis 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Corrupter author Edward Davis and I discuss his comic and the Kickstarter campaign he's running! It's an indie comic book, and we talk about promotion, working outside of the major players like Marvel Comics, and DC Comics, how to acquire a talented comic-book artist and indie publishing. Support him here http://kck.st/4bS7mgN If you want to suppor…

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Skull Session 101 with Aaron Wroblewski 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Aaron and I discussed his new Kickstarter campaign for the latest issue of his dystopian comic, what's wrong with the major streaming services, and why people should support indie projects. I even did an alternative cover for his latest indie comic book project, Amor Patris, and he's helped me substantially with the Kickstarter campaign for my book…

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Skull Session 100 with Brandon Hill 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

In our historic 100th episode, Brandon Hill discusses his Wild Space Saga, how a partnership with British writer Terence Pegasus transitioned into a self-published comic, and how that all became an ongoing book series that saw a re-release by 4 Horsemen Publications. All from a love of online gaming that led to a mutual desire to create an alternat…

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Skull Session 99 with Emmett Loverde 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

Emmett discusses independent filmmaking with me, the trials and tribulations involved, and his new horror movie "Without A Name". The pros and cons of self-promotion, trying to break into the world of cinema on a very limited budget, and using local businesses to promote your work, while trying to navigate all the pitfalls, are all touched on. Is i…

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Skull Session 98 with Scott Blasingame 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

Scott and I discuss writing techniques, the genius of Neil Gaiman and Cormac McCarthy, when eighties metal bands ruled the world, and what makes a good story. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Su…

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Skull Session 97 with Jim Krueger 55:01

3M ago55:01

55:01

Jim Krueger (which he tells me bears no relation to Freddy Krueger), talks with me about his past work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and his current project with Steve Aoki, the popular personality and innovative artist out of California. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/sup…

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Skull Session 96 with Joseph Mulak 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

Canadian author Joseph and I talk about his new zombie book, and what makes a tired genre lively again. Ever since The Walking Dead brought the genre back to the forefront of mainstream popularity, the bar has continually raised. Does he manage to break it and craft his own vision? Check out his work and judge for yourself! If you want to support m…

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Skull Session 95 with Gerald Von Stoddard 56:25

4M ago56:25

56:25

Me and Gerald discuss his upcoming comic Immortal Coil, another indie comic that is making serious inroads into a space formerly dominated by the majors. We also discuss the comic book industry, the rise and then creative breakaways from Marvel and DC Comics, and the art of storytelling as it relates to ever more creative independent projects. If y…

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Skull Session 94 with Mark Richards 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

Great interview with Mark Richards where we discuss illustration, where it all leads, and what he has going on. Previous veteran illustrator for bands like Pig Destroyer (in fact his illustration career was going so well he almost didn't enter tattooing, until another talented Mark convinced him to try it out). Now he works at The Tomb gallery in M…

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Skull Session 93 with Liocifer 49:07

4M ago49:07

49:07

Me and Liocifer discuss the old school tattoo days, when it was all bikers and outlaws, the evolution of the industry, working with Paul Booth, and what everything from horror to tattoos has progressed into now. A former artist at Fat Cat in Queens, he was a veteran on the scene by the time I initially moved to NYC in 1998, and the first of many ar…

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Skull Session 92 with Jack Remick 1:25:52

4M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Writing coach Jack Remick and I discuss techniques and what really goes into the inspiration for great work in this informative episode. We do a deep dive into flow, tempo, tense, and his Masterclass on writing. A true veteran of the scene, I enjoyed his slow, technical, and measured approach to story craft. And how, even all these years after emba…

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Skull Session 91 with Joel McKay 44:10

5M ago44:10

44:10

Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic Horror! Great conversation with Joel where we discussed the making of horror, how great the fantastic elements of things like Cosmic Horror are, and where Hollywood is going down the wrong track. And is it ever. Look at the declining viewership of streaming platforms like Disney and HBO if you need further proof! If you w…

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Skull Session 90 with Neil Chase 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

Neil talks with me about his film company, upcoming horror books, and plans for future films. It's all from an indie perspective, an approach that has worked well for him. As more and more creators are quick to find out in this ever-changing world! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058…

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Skull Session 89 with Linsey Lamh 32:19

5M ago32:19

32:19

Me and Lindsey discuss her new book, and how everyone believes in something! Or at least that's her premise. Hey, I don't judge! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show…

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Skull Session 88 with Thea Lyons 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

Thea and I discuss her upcoming cyberpunk book, how Ai will be the death of us all, and more! And it will be the death of us all? Did you see Terminator? You know Elon Musk wants to put a chip in our brains, right? Skynet, any day now! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support a…

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Skull Session 87 with Jennifer Anne Gordon 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

Former comic shop owner, and current award-winning author of dark-themed, twisted tales, Jennifer Anne Gordon talks with me about the progression of her career, the impact of Covid, and our mutual love of the work by Neil Gaiman! Remember in the old days when the entrepreneurs who finally made it, navigated through a maze of failed business venture…

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Skull Session 86 with Paul Lubaczewski 55:20

6M ago55:20

55:20

Former member of several punk rock bands, and current writer of horror comedy stories, Paul Lubaczewski shoots the shit with me about the monster that is Hollywood, his current projects, and the old-time days in the punk scene! Bringing in that Shawn of the Dead style horror/comedy, enhanced by a British punk rock sensibility, we arrive at his new …

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Skull Session 85 with Francesca Maria 32:29

6M ago32:29

32:29

Former California comic shop owner, current horror and comic author Francesca Maria talks about her ongoing comic series The Black Cat Chronicles and her short, Twilight Zone-styled stories in several anthology books! The rise of indie comics is turning into a real phenomenon, as evident by the declining sales of majors in the genre like DC Comics …

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Skull Session 84 with Ben Monroe 35:02

6M ago35:02

35:02

Former Cthulhu Wars author, film school graduate, and current writer of the book The Seething talks about his great story idea, our mutual love for the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, and what the future holds! Probably World War III, but that's a different topic for another day! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go t…

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Skull Session 83 with Martin Tracey 38:11

7M ago38:11

38:11

Martin Tracey is a UK Horror author with multiple irons in the fire! A series on the anti-hero Judd Stone, A vampire soccer team. A tell-all book written by the widow of one of the wives of a Duran Duran member, and more! Go check him out on his website https://www.martintracey.co.uk If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, g…

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Skull Session 82 with Richard Sparks 47:33

7M ago47:33

47:33

Long-time UK screenwriter, editor, friend of a whole slew of industry icons, and writer of a new dark fantasy series, Richard Sparks talks with me about his new novel series, audiobook, and possible TV series! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All …

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Skull Session 81 with Mark Blanchard 28:22

7M ago28:22

28:22

Mark Blanchard is an iconic horror artist, first working at Last Rites with OG of the tattoo scene Paul Booth, and then later moving up to Massachusetts and opening his own shop Tomb Gallery. Not standing still, his style has evolved even further as he has become a sought-after tattoo artist, curator of a shop with a wealth of dark artwork, and eve…

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Skull session 80 with Brandon Wright 55:09

7M ago55:09

55:09

Death metal musician and host of the Tinfoil Tales podcast, Brandon Wright talks with me about his new horror book (all based on his personal experience with the supernatural). Strange creatures in the deep woods, unexplainable local lore about a strange monstrosity, and the makings of a dozen iconic horror movies! Jeepers Creepers or The Wendigo a…

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Skull Session 79 with Alex Shvartsman 38:26

8M ago38:26

38:26

Alex talks with me about his move from Europe, how books taught him English, and how he's now a well-published author living in Brooklyn with over 100 novels and short stories under his belt. That heavy dose of early English language via sci-fi and cosmic horror authors like H.P. Lovecraft and H.G. Wells might have helped craft him into the kind of…

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Skull Session 78 with Anthony Caro 1:22:25

8M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Anthony Caro, both a member of the Horror Writers Association and a comic book historian, talks with me about the problems with series like The Walking Dead, which brought the zombie genre back into the mainstream, and why the initially hugely successful MCU is now failing at the box office. Not that the comics are doing much better. We also discus…

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Skull Session 77 with Adrian Santiago 43:18

8M ago43:18

43:18

Adrian talks about his latest sci-fi/fantasy, horror series, how it all evolved, and delves a little bit into both his past influences and plans. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the sho…

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Skull Session 76 with Robert Ford 53:59

8M ago53:59

53:59

Author Robert Ford and I discuss haunted asylums, social media crazes, the rat maze of the publishing world, and his upcoming collaboration with John Boden. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Supp…

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Skull Session 75 with Gina Shaefer 54:12

9M ago54:12

54:12

Me and Gina discuss serial killers, aliens, hauntings, and what a great time she had at Nerdcon! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show…

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Skull Session 74 with Frank Zafiro 1:20:00

9M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Multi-genre writer Frank Zafiro talks with me about his publishing company Code 4 Press, his love of true crime fiction, and his 20-year career as a cop. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support…

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Skull Session 73 with Kenton Hall 38:12

9M ago38:12

38:12

Writer, actor, and musician Kenton Hall talks about audiobooks, his recent rendition of the famous silent-era film "London After Midnight", and the latest album by his band. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linkt…

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Skull Session 72 with John James Minster 1:15:41

9M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Current horror writer and former corporate tech marketer John James Minster talks with me about his new career as a writer, and what he has coming out now. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Suppo…

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Skull Session 71 with David Levine 56:07

10M ago56:07

56:07

I interview sci-fi writer and writing coach David Levine. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the showBy David Levine

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Skull Session 70 with Jonathan Pruitt 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

In this episode, I interview new author and former world expert on spiders Jonathan Pruitt about his vampire book The Amber Menhir! You know, I always thought spiders got a bad rep. Any Lovecraft fan should appreciate them as a huge inspiration, and most are not only harmless but beneficial! 'They prey on the far more insidious creatures that plagu…

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Skull Session 66 with Charles Rosenay 30:32

10M ago30:32

30:32

Charles Rosenay is the author of books, a convention organizer, and the host of tours to the famous castle of Dracula in Romania. On a side note, and we discuss this very topic, Vlad III, commonly referred to as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, assassinated prince of Wallachia, is viewed as a local hero. The castle you visit on local tours is more…

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Skull Session 67 with PL Hamilton 25:05

10M ago25:05

25:05

Former real estate mogul, college teacher, studying to be a lawyer, and current author PL Hampton talks with me about his well-researched voodoo novel! I always feel like the voodoo genre is a bit overlooked in horror. Sure, we have the occasional standout films like The Serpent and the Rainbow by Wes Craven, and Angel Heart (how sexy is Lisa Bonet…

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Skull Session 68 with Corissa Grant 41:53

10M ago41:53

41:53

Corissa Grant discusses her indie horror comic Worthy Chaos. The whole journey that led up to it being a Kickstarter campaign, and eventually a full graphic novel. Along the way, we discuss how she found her comic book artist and the good fortune she's had in drawing cover illustrators who have worked for industry heavyweights like Marvel and DC Co…

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Skull session 69 with Armand Rosamilia 51:07

10M ago51:07

51:07

Author of horror, thriller, and true crime novels Armand Rosamilia talks about his process, what pays the bills, and what inspires him. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show…

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Skull Session 64 with Wile E Young 36:03

11M ago36:03

36:03

Horror author Wile E Young sits down with me for a discussion on all his latest work. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the showBy Wile E Young

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Skull Session 65 Claire Castleberry 39:11

11M ago39:11

39:11

Writer (and ghostwriter) Claire Castleberry discusses with me her latest project. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the showBy Claire Castleberry

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