Kettle Whistle Radio

Humans are all disgusting. Yet only two convention creators can be ultimately GROSS. Welcome to Halloween and The Gross Brothers Halloween Special, celebrating their 9th annual GROSSFEST! This is a convention in Pittsburgh founded by Tim and Tom Gross, two hilariously proud, risk-taking individuals that put everything on the line to support the horror genre and what they grew up with! They do NOT dwell on the normal statistics, like, funding, location, guests, but just fly off the edge of their seat to create the most insanely fun Horror Convention in the country, taylor-made for indie artists, filmmakers, actors, actresses, directors, collectors and of course the FANS! These two brothers have defeated the odds and built the most intimate convention; featuring a film festival as well as musical guests and a family of folks that should make you want to come out and join the blood feast. This predatory production was brought to you, soundtrack included, by the industrial/punk/metal monster-rock of 13occult and the Vegas-punk of Damned by the Night!

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Horror Hostess, Jennifer Nangle haunts our chapel tonight! When she is not Malvolia, the Queen of Screams, this Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Actress and the star of her own arena, is the definition of charm. Meet Jenn Nangle, the lovely light that can brighten up an entire convention with a smile and enlighten a room with her charisma. Originally from Boston, a student of the Meisner Technique, she majored in Theatre at Niagara University and won the Best Actress Award at the Massachusetts Drama Festival. When she was not busy as the horror hostess, Demoness Malvolia, she was working on her own productions like Guides WebSeries and her own film/fest, Body Count. Starring in films 10/31, and 10/31 Part 2, Amityville in the Hood, Bearry, and many others, Jenn Nangle also executive produced The Dark Web Tapes, showing her talents on both sides of the camera and the pen! After meeting her, you'll understand that not much can stand in the way of this admirably driven woman with more victims up her sleeves than her Malvolia can count! Dave and Jess caught up with her at Grossfest 2026 and brought her home for you! Aren't we sweet? -tasting.

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Radio used to be about journalism, responsible storytelling, educated writers avoiding libel, and not just script reading. Meet Professional Sportswriter, Paul Dangelo, and hear his musical tales from the time of Frank Zappa, The Turtles, and classic progressive 70's rock. Mr. Dangelo was at the rehearsal concert for the Talking Heads, just before they filmed the epic Stop Making Sense. If that is not enough bragging rights, he also talks about his strangely coincidental meet-up with Don King, and his odd involvement at the Larry Holmes vs. Renaldo Snipes (1981) at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena and his work for the press for Super Bowl XIV!

You may be hearing more of him, in the future, as we showcase Paul Dangelo and his stories for the amazing sports podcast, JD Talkin' Sports.

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We welcome back, old friend of the show, John Russo; writer, director, actor, producer, musician and .... ZOMBIE! The co-creator of the Original Night of the Living Dead and writer/creator of the Return of the Living Dead, returns to our airwaves again. Not only is he our favorite guest but he is also one of Kirk Hammett's favorite people who came by to track some vocals for an upcoming musical piece while talking shop on the re-release of his novel, The Sanity Ward. His quest to hit as many conventions as possible may bring him your way but, get to know him here first and hear some ZOMBIE DOOBIE!

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How long does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Good indie films work the same way- A slow buzzing build to a possible crescendo of popularity! Or maybe, you just take a damn bite! Soundtrack Engineer and Musician, Chris Carbone joins later on for a talk on the independently funded and created IRON LUNG horror film and its apparent success. In the background feel as though you are isolated, submerged in a sea of blood with Carbone's creepily coagulating music from Hemwick. Lets talk some horror comics from Dark Horse as well as some indie comics and books. There is a book about QUINT!? All to the rock of The Gasolines, pumpin' out the riffs!

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Damned by the Night are not only a horror punk band out of Vegas, but also a homerun for Kettle Whistle Radio! Get ready for aggressively paced monster-themed rock music! Lead vocalist, guitarist, Josh Tussinger loosens the veil for us, elaborating on the punk rock scene currently in Sin City, wielding some great Rock n 'Roll a 'la Misfits/Calabrese-style in the process. Opening up with 2024's release of the heavy-crankin' "FANGORIA" single, and on to the freshly brewed EP "From the Shadows to the Coffin" we have found our bloodied guitar- shredded trail to happiness.

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Mix the psychodrama of Bret Easton Ellis, with a dash of the macabre of H.P. Lovecraft, and sprinkle in the style of Bram Stoker and you maaay... have tapped into the mind of horror author David Musser. A dangerous spelunking it is indeed to delve into this hilariously entertaining soul that is dying to cut you... a new crack in your imagination! From the music behind his creations, to the sardonic execution of his tale of the dark passenger, we uncover what is most frightening in his works, as well as timing those humorous moments. We dive into Musser's books, The Bloody List: Letters from a Serial Killer, The Devils Well and his work with London Blu, The Last Call and so much more on the development behind the inspirations.

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Going back to basics with another concert review, Heather Taddy joins us. Enjoy an after-concert experience with Dave & Taddy sharing their views on Gary Numan live in concert recently as they caught him on his 2026 tour. The classic synth composer, and one of the original creators of dark wave music, Gary Numan has influenced thousands of artists including Trent Reznor, featuring a live, heavy-as-HELL performance and set including favorites off of Pleasure Principle and duets with his daughter, Raven. Real music, not AI, is provided by DFactor, tantalizing your inspiration. Thank you to John Young and Heather Taddy.

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Back IN-STUDIO for old school KWR! Nicholas Scott and Nate Karger, the dynamically prog-metal duo join Jess and David to discuss their emotionally charged band, Wake The Giant. In their own words, they are "Hell-bent on blowing your mind" with their musical debut. From Porcupine Tree to Mr. Bungle, the progressively experi-METAL sounds and lyrics will keep you focused on questioning- what colorful direction the next song will take? As they say, "No robotic chicanery. Just real musicians, real instruments, & great tunes!

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Finding inspiration in the artistic community of her home in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania and delving into history rich in Vikings and Norwegian mythology Tiffany Apan, writer, actress, musician and now podcaster, not only brings her music to light, but this conversation is about inspiration with a spark in the dark. Providing a new angle in the arts and how they affect us daily, Tiffany's spirit will awaken those creative molecules within you to "GO CREATE," while Celebrating the realm around you in song, words of inspiration and the broad strokes of the colors of life itself. There is hope in humanity; where negativity strives to infiltrate every aspect of today, Tiffany Apan owns a loving library and shows us how to shelve it.

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