Into the Darkness: Exploring Horror

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Caitlin Grant, host of the terrific horror movie podcast, "Plug It Up!"

In this episode, we discuss monstrous motherhood and feminine rage, pay homage to a few terrific FMC performances, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

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IG: @plugituppod

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guests, Gina and Kathryn, co-hosts of a terrific podcast, "I Scream, You Scream."

In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including the joys and struggles of hosting a new show, haunted houses, researching for an episode, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find "I Scream, You Scream" on social media:

IG: @iscreamyouscreampod

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Shelby Novak, host of one of my all-time favorite podcasts, Scare You to Sleep!

In this episode, we discuss Shelby's journey in horror podcasting, her influences, handling criticism, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Shelby Novak on social media:

IG/Threads: @shelbybnovak

Find "Scare You to Sleep" on social media:

IG/Threads: @scareyoutosleep

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, V.S. Lawrence, author of a terrific horror novel, 80's Ghosts AND THE UPCOMING NOVEL, With Friends Like These (which releases on April 15, 2025)!

In this episode, we discuss everything V.S' journey into horror writing, her influences, publishing, and her upcoming novel!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find V.S. Lawrence on social media:

IG/Threads: vslawrence.author

Find "80's Ghosts" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/80s-Ghosts-V-S-Lawrence-ebook/dp/B0D1KCGMFW

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Amanda, co-host of a terrific (and one of my favorite) podcast--Drinking the Koolaid!

In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including favorite and least favorite stories to tell (cryptids!), her spooky origin story, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Amanda on social media:

IG: @amandamandashow

Find "Drinking the Koolaid" on social media:

IG: @drinkingthekoolaidpod

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Anastasia Garcia, author of the "Frights to Tell at Night" book series for young readers.

In this episode, we discuss writing for a younger audience, global influences and folklore in horror writing, Anastasia's horror influences growing up, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Anastasia Garcia on social media:

IG/Threads: @anastasiawrites

Find the "Frights to Tell at Night" book series on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anastasia-Garcia/author/B0BYT7Z3GX?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=f7e7bc5d-11bc-4901-badb-43250aa572d4

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Tara Marie, co-host of two terrific shows--3 Spooked Girls, and Social Seance Society!

In this episode, we discuss everything related to true crime--ethical research and storytelling, centering victims, avoiding exploitation in true crime podcasting, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

CHAPTERS:

0:34: Introduction

13:15: Ethics in True Crime Podcasting

25:48: Ethical Storytelling in True Crime Podcasting

39:00: New Projects!

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Tara on social media:

IG/Threads: @spooky_sleuth

Find 3 Spooked Girls on social media:

IG/Threads: @3spookedgirls

Find Social Seance Society on social media:

IG/Threads: @socialseancepod

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Erika Wurth, author of the soon-to-be-released novel, "The Haunting of Room 904"! I had a chance to read this a few months ago, and it is a terrific story!

In this episode, we discuss writing with the reader in mind, the priority of diversity in storytelling, and the significance of race and identity!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

CHAPTERS:

0:34: Introduction

15:00 - Handing Criticism and Feedback on Your Writing

31:22 - Prioritizing Diversity in Your Writing

38:26 - Advice for Aspiring Writers

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Erika Wurth on social media:

IG/Threads: @erikatwurth

Find "The Haunting of Room 904" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Haunting-Room-904-Novel/dp/1250908590

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Shawn Brooks, author of a terrific Japanese folk horror novel, "Under the Amber Wave"

In this episode, we discuss Japanese folk horror, the joy of writing, Shawn's writing process, and more!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

CHAPTERS:

0:34: Introduction

17:10: The Joy of Writing

27:40: Favorite and Least Favorite Aspects of Storytelling

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Shawn Brooks on social media:

IG/Threads: @shawnbroookswrites

Find "Under the Amber Wave" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Under-Amber-Wave-Black-Novel/dp/4991367190

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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!

In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Josh Bell, host of a terrific horror movie review podcast, "Real Reel Talk - Horror."

In this episode, we discuss the impact of slashers in the horror genre, the influence of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the state of modern horror movies!

This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!

CHAPTERS:

0:34: Introduction

21:02 – The Impact of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

36:57 – The State of Modern Horror

Find "Into the Darkness" on social media:

IG: @exploringhorrorpod

Find Josh Bell on social media:

IG/Threads: @realreeltalk

Intro/Outro Music:

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