Best Literary Underground Podcasts (2024)

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Breathe - director Stefon Bristol 31:29

2d ago31:29

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Director Stefon Bristol joins the show to discus his upcoming sci-fi thriller, Breathe, which stars Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, and Common. Breathe is described as “a cautionary tale about the future dystopia our children may inherit. Time is running out to heed this warning before it's too late.” In this interview, Stefon discusses the film, …

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Discussing Selected Writings By George Orwell 48:30

5d ago48:30

48:30

In this episode of Canonball we discuss selected writings by George Orwell. I forgot to mention that Orwell was shot in the neck in the Spanish Civil War. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.…

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Indie Horror Spotlight: Hanky Panky with filmmaker Nick Roth 39:58

7d ago39:58

39:58

Filmmaker Nick Roth comes on to discuss his debut feature length film, the outrageous horror comedy, Hanky Panky, which features actor Seth Green in a voice role like no other. This self-proclaimed stoner horror film truly captures the indie film spirit, consisting of a small-knit cast and crew and some unique and wild plot lines, which makes it th…

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Underwood and Flinch 5: Episode 3 38:33

8d ago38:33

38:33

Season Five Episode Three: In Almacena, Spain, Gerald and Cynthia Benson step back into centre stage.By Mike Bennett

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PVD Horror Radio - Horror Film Scores with Anthony the Dreamer 1:08:07

9d ago1:08:07

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PVD Horror Radio is back and we are discussing horror film scores. To tackle this task we have enlisted our friend Anthony Brownlee, aka Anthony the Dreamer, a movie score aficionado who's extensive collection made him the perfect person to discuss such a specific subgenre. Check out Anthony Brownlee on social media at @anthony_the_dreamer on IG an…

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Underwood and Flinch 5: Episode 2 36:17

19d ago36:17

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In which we resume the story of Damo Sullivan. And hey, if you get a moment, please share the Underwood and Flinch podcast on your preferred social media app. Getting the word out there in any way possible is a priceless contribution to the ongoing health of the podcast. Many thanks!By Mike Bennett

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Discussing "The Foundations Of Arithmetic" By Gottlob Frege 59:36

19d ago59:36

59:36

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Foundations Of Arithmetic," which was written by Gottlob Frege and published in 1884. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Everwinter Night (2024) Interview with Adam Newman 26:40

25d ago26:40

26:40

Writer/director Adam Newman joins us to talk about his new film Everwinter Night. Lifelong best friends Maddy and V's plans for a relaxing vacation are hijacked by Maddy's college clique. They soon find themselves at a remote ski lodge where a group of mysterious wealthy men throw a celebration, centuries in the making. Now streaming on Tubi and Am…

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Discussing "The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" By Laurence Sterne 54:22

27d ago54:22

54:22

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," which was written by Laurence Sterne and published in 1759. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.…

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Underwood and Flinch 5: Episode 1 1:08:42

29d ago1:08:42

1:08:42

The Underwood and Flinch saga resumes! Welcome to Season Five. This episode takes up the story immediately where we left it at the end of Season Four. No spoilers, but suffice it to say that David Flinch is in a tight spot.By Mike Bennett

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Monthly Horror Recap - March 2024 1:28:54

1M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

We may have missed a few months but we are back and doing our best to cover everything that's gone down! From box office flops to new trailer drops and all the Scream franchise drama, we get into it all to let you know our thoughts about all the things you need to be on the look out for and all the things you can probably look over. Enjoy our month…

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Discussing "Motley Stones" By Adalbert Stifter 55:44

1M ago55:44

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Motley Stones" which was written by Adalbert Stifter and published in 1853. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Literary Fear: Author Sean McDonough - Beverly Kills Again 47:28

1M ago47:28

47:28

Horror author Sean McDonough joins us once again to discuss his latest novel, Beverly Kills Again. This sequel to the 2014 novel, Beverly Kills, sees our favorite murderous protagonist all grown up and with a whole new family of psychopaths. Sean digs deep on Beverly and the process of continuing a story for a character 10 years later! Make sure to…

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Discussing "Science And Method" By Henri Poincare 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Science And Method," which was written by Henri Poincare and published in 1908. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Review of Blumhouse's Imaginary (2024) - Spoiler Warning 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

We do a review of Blumhouse's latest PG-13 horror feature, Imaginary. The film stars DeWanda Wise and revolves around a family dealing with a stuffed animal named Chauncey who is set out to make sure no one ever outgrows him again. This review includes spoilers so hold off on listening if you plan to see the film! Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhor…

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Spoiler Free Review of Late Night with the Devil (2024) 24:36

1M ago24:36

24:36

We breakdown the upcoming film Late Night with the Devil which is about a 70's late night talk show host who is desperate for views and plays around with the devil to boost his ratings. Terror Ensues... Catch Late Night with the Devil on Shudder March 19th and in theaters March 22nd! Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, Twitter, TikTok,…

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Followers (2024) - (director/writer/actor James Rich and writer/actor Zac Hersh) 18:42

2M ago18:42

18:42

Today we are joined by director/writer/actor James Rich and writer/actor Zac Hersh to discuss their newest film, Followers. Followers, a sequel to the film Follower, is a survival horror in the vein of You’re Next that follows a group of friends who survived one brutal attack, only to find themselves in the crosshairs of another. Check out Follower…

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Discussing "The Value Of Science" By Henri Poincare 1:12:44

2M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Value Of Science," which was written by Henri Poincare and published in 1904. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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PVD Horror Radio - Horrorcore 54:32

2M ago54:32

54:32

PVD Horror Radio is our newest segment where we highlight different music genres and subgenres, break them down and discuss our favorite artists, songs, and experiences with the music. On this episode, we take a look at the hip hop subgenre, horrorcore. This horror-infused rap is filled with debate and controversy and we do our best to discuss as m…

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Amelia's Children (2024) - (writer/director Gabriel Abrantes) 33:22

2M ago33:22

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We sit down with writer/director Gabriel Abrantes on his film, Amelia's Children, which is already being hailed as one of the best horror films out of Portugal. We talk about his development in film as well as his homework on the horror genre that helped him create this creepy and taboo feature. Check out Amelia's Children in theaters and on VOD no…

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Discussing "Science And Hypothesis" By Henri Poincare 58:37

2M ago58:37

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Science And Hypothesis," which was written by Henri Poincare and published in 1902. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Dr. Jekyll review (Hammer Films) 9:41

2M ago9:41

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We breakdown the upcoming release from Hammer Films, Dr. Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard and Scott Chambers. Hammer Films will release the horror thriller Doctor Jekyll exclusively on Digital Download March 11th. Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyloOb0pu…

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Brian Yuzna (Society, Re-Animator, Return of the Living Dead 3, The Dentist) 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

On this very special episode we are joined by legendary producer, director and writer Brian Yuzna! Brian, known for cult classics such as Society, Re-Animator, and The Dentist films just to name a few, gives us some very open and honest opinions and takes on the genre and the people he's worked alongside in a very candid interview that is not to be…

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Discussing "Notes From Underground" By Fyodor Dostoevsky 57:12

2M ago57:12

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Notes From Underground," which was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and published in 1864. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Terrorbytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming - Daniel Richardson (development producer) 37:12

2M ago37:12

37:12

Development producer Daniel Richardson joins us to discuss CreatorVC's upcoming documentary, Terrorbytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming. Daniel discusses the projects campaign which is open until March 3rd, allowing contributors to be part of a year long celebration of the genre and offering more than 15 hours of content prior to the projects proj…

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MBP - Myke Bartlett Interview 59:19

2M ago59:19

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In this episode, Mike interviews Australian author and podcaster Myke Bartlett about his return to podcasting and the world of Salmon and Dusk. Visit the Salmon and Dusk website here: https://salmonanddusk.com/ Music on the podcast: Hep Cats Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativec…

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Discussing "Physics And Philosophy" By Werner Heisenberg 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Physics And Philosophy," which was written by Werner Heisenberg and published in 1962. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Daeg Faerch (Rob Zombie's Halloween) 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

Actor and musician Daeg Faerch joins us for a conversation like no other. Daeg hit the horror scene at an early age when he portrayed a young Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween in 2007 and has been acting since. We talk about a variety of topics from Daeg's music career, fashion, cameo on Euphoria, what it was like being a child actor in the h…

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Here for Blood (actor Shawn Roberts) 15:12

3M ago15:12

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Joining the show is actor Shawn Roberts here to discuss his new film, Here for Blood. Shawn has appeared previously in horror films such as Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and the Resident Evil franchise, and in his latest film will be portraying an ex-wrestling fighting off a home invasion in a horror comedy fashion. Check out Here for Blood w…

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Out of Darkness (Writer/Director Andrew Cumming) 44:27

3M ago44:27

44:27

Writer and director Andrew Cumming joins us to discuss his feature debut, Out of Darkness. This ambitious film set in a prehistoric time, is unique as it uses a created language called TOLA which stands for ‘The Origin Language’. We discuss Andrew's inspirations for creating the film and the importance of creating something authentic with a social …

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Discussing "What Is Art?" By Leo Tolstoy 55:42

3M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "What Is Art?" which was written by Leo Tolstoy and published in 1897. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Where the Devil Roams - The Return of the Adams Family (Toby Poser & John Adams) 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Toby Poser and John Adams of the Adams family return to the show to discuss their latest film, Where the Devil Roams. We catch up about how things have been over the past two years since Hellbender and how much has been different with the release of this period piece film with their new found notoriety in the genre. Be sure to check out Where the D…

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Discussing "The Country Of The Blind And Other Stories" By H.G. Wells 1:09:12

3M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Country Of The Blind And Other Stories," is a collection of stories which was written by Herbert George Wells and first published between 1894 and 1909 before being published as a collection in 1911. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not…

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The Seeding (2024) Interview With Barnaby Clay 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Director/writer Barnaby Clay joins the show to discuss his new desert-set psychological horror film, The Seeding. Barnaby discusses his career, his interest in the genre, and his love for books and movie posters. THE SEEDING will be available in theaters and On Demand this Friday, January 26th Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, Twitte…

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Discussing Selected Writings By Jonathan Swift 57:46

3M ago57:46

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss selected writings by Jonathan Swift, who lived from 1667 to 1745. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Interview with Jamie Galen of Brainscan!! 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Actor Jamie Galen joins us to discuss his role as Kyle, beloved best friend to Eddie Furlong in the 90's cult classic, Brainscan. Jamie discusses his unique upbringing, career in theater, television, and film, as well as his iconic M&M's commercial. Jamie makes his return to acting in film in the upcoming horror film The Forest Hills, where he is r…

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Discussing "Chrestomathy" By Henry Louis Mencken 57:13

4M ago57:13

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Chrestomathy," a collection of articles that Henry Louis Mencken wrote between 1918 and 1948. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Deadly Endings (L.C. Holt, Nick Principe, Richard Harlost, Jeff Descoteaux) 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

On this episode the cast and crew of the horror film project, Deadly Endings, join the show to discuss their plans for funding, filming, and everything in between. Joining us are actors L.C. Holt of You're Next and Nick Principe of Laid to Rest as well as director Richard Harlost and producer/actor Jeff Descoteaux. The project, which also features …

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Discussing "The Rider On The White Horse" By Theodor Storm 51:16

4M ago51:16

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Rider On The White Horse" and other novellas by Theodor Storm published between 1848 and 1888. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.…

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2023 Recap Featuring SPOOKY NIK 1:27:23

4M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

Here's our breakdown of all things 2023 in the horror world and re-joining us for this episode is our friend Spooky Nik! From the films, to the video games, to all the television shows, we discuss what we loved, didn't love or didn't watch in a year that was full of highs and lows. Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, F…

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Discussing "Ninety-Three" By Victor Hugo 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "Ninety-Three" by Victor Hugo, which was published in 1874. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Discussing Essays By Robert Louis Stevenson 55:01

4M ago55:01

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss essays that Robert Louis Stevenson wrote between 1874 and 1888. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the contact form found there.By Alex

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Discussing Poetry And Letters By John Keats 58:47

4M ago58:47

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In this episode of Canonball we discuss the poetry and letters of John Keats, who wrote between 1814 and 1821. The cover art for this episode is an 1819 portrait by Joseph Severn, who was a friend of Keats. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach out using the conta…

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Santastein! Filmmakers Benjamin Edelman and Manuel Camilion, actors Ophelia Rivera and Jared Korotkin 47:23

5M ago47:23

47:23

The holidays are upon us which means we are devouring as much holiday horror as possible. On today's episode we are joined by the cast and creators of the upcoming Screambox exclusive, Santastein. Writers and directors Benjamin Edelman and Manuel Camilion and cast members Ophelia Rivera and Jared Korotkin talk about all things indie filmmaking and …

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Discussing "The Chronicles" By Jean Froissart 1:09:53

5M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Chronicles," which Jean Froissart completed in 1400. The painting used for the cover art for this episode is "The Black Prince At Crecy," completed by Julian Russell Story in 1888. Get a copy of my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: VollrathPublishing.com Also do not hesitate to reach …

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William Brent Bell (Lord of Misrule, The Boy, Orphan: First Kill) 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

Director William Brent Bell joins us to discuss his new folk horror film, Lord of Misrule. Aside from discussing his previous works of The Boy and Orphan: First Kill, William goes into the lore involved in Lord of Misrule, the intention behind the imagery depicted, and his directorial style of filmmaking that create a unique feel to his films. Catc…

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