We’re back with another episode of Darkness Weaves. This week, we’re starting out coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s collection “Why Not You and I” with the first story INTO WHOSE HANDS.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

“Darkness Weaves Theme” – Mike Hill

Brandon Legion and I kick off Season 2 of The Black Lodge, a Horror Wolf / Everything Went Black collaboration where we dive deep into the world of Twin Peaks by the great David Lynch.  We break down each episode of the show and add our unique insights in this groundbreaking show. 

Intro:                    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                 “Twin Peaks Theme” – Andrew Badalamenti

Evan Hopper joins us this week. He has been a longstanding “known associate” of the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalyse, EWB collaborator, and the creative force behind QUELL and VENERAL LATRINE.  

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Apostate“- Quell

Author, poet and occultist T.C. Eisele joins us this week.  We primarily talk about his current novel CHATENTROPY, a exploration into the death realm, consciousness and technology.  Tom is an old friend of mine, so in addition to discussing the work, we dive deep into philosophy, spirituality and the travails of living in a modern world.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Behind the Husk of Fate“- Arkhon Infaustus

Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral joins us this week.  Celebrating a career spanning over three decades, Dark Funeral is poised to release the live album A BEAST TO PRAISE recorded at Fallan in Stockholm in 2022. 

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Nightfall“- Dark Funeral

Karl and I wrap up Darkness Weaves, at least for now.  This week we complete our discussion of LEGION FROM THE SHADOWS, the novel by Karl Edward Wagner that expanded on the Bran Mak Morn story WORMS OF THE EARTH by Robert E Howard. If you enjoyed this project, please tune into our next collaboration THE SAVAGE WORLD OF ROBERT E HOWARD.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Darkness Weaves “- Mike Hill

Author Allison Gunn joins us this week. NOWHERE, her debut novel came across my desk and immediately grabbed me with its tight prose and brooding atmosphere. Part police procedural, part folk horror and part family drama, I devoured the novel in about 3 sittings.  Allison’s follow up novel HIVE MIND is slated for a 2027 release so stay tuned.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “For Horror eats the Light“- Fvnerals

After a short break, I’m back this week. Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit returns for a chat. This has been quite a year for Restless Spirit with the release of this year’s self-titled release and their diligent roadwork. Definitely a contender for this year’s list.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Time and Distance“- Restless Spirit

Champ Morgan returns! Of late, he has been keeping a relentless schedule between Triage and his new band Poacher.  We talk about Northwest Terror Fest, and new releases by bpth bands.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Mother of Disease“- Poacher

My brother Ralph Schmidt returns to the podcast this week.  It’s been a while since he was last on, so it was great to catch up.  Ralph is one of the founding member of Ultha, who have released a new album this year called A LIGHT SO DIM which will undoubtedly be showing up on my top 10 of 2026 list.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro: “Dark Stone“- Holy Fawn