The Horror Show with Brian Keene

Mary gets a wake up call from Brian, Dave, and a catnip-filled banana. Then, Phoebe talks with John Urbancik about his move to Spain, his transition fron small press to mainstream, Neil Gaiman's SANDMAN, and more. Plus, how CreateSpace's move to KDP will impact self-published authors, Dave guest stint on Three Guys With Beards, and Brian's guest stint on Inkstains.

Brian and Dave recap KillerCon and the first Splatterpunk Awards, and discuss the 2018 Horror Writer's Association election results. Then, Phoebe talks with author Kyle Lybeck about turning his father's experiences in Vietnam into a novella.

Armed with a recorder at the fifth annual Scares That Care Charity Weekend, Phoebe asks some of the biggest names in horror about their favorite death in a novel, movie, or comic book. Plus, Dave's review of THE MEG.

Actor John Anderson (STRANGER THINGS, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2) joins Brian, Dave, Mary, Phoebe and a live audience for a hilarious and revealing interview about the craft, his influences, the business of acting, and more. Plus, a live audience Q&A and Brian's mini-review of THE MEG.

Author and musician Matt Hayward joins Brian, Dave, Mary and Phoebe in studio to discuss transitioning from a career in music to a career writing horror, J.F. Gonzalez, Bryan Smith, Alan M. Clark, collaborations, imposter syndrome, the meteoric success of WELCOME TO THE SHOW, and much more. Plus, a Fifth Annual Scares That Care Charity Weekend wrap-up with a guest appearance by Kelli Owen.

Brian sits down for bourbon and a career-spanning interview with Bracken MacLeod and Errick "Danger" Nunnally about their start, their trials, and their friendship. Plus Brian Knight's cat story!

Bloodshot Books' Pete Kahle sits down with Brian and Mary to discuss starting a small press, his plans for the future, the influence of James Newman, THE SPECIMEN, and more. Plus Dave versus New Jersey, James A. Moore's wedding, a NECON recap, and a response from Will Bernardara Jr.

Chaos reigns as Dungeonmaster 77.1 returns with a defense of Mike Lombardo and reviews of Kelli Owen and ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED. Then, Brian, Mary and Dave have a spirited debate over Richard Laymon's SAVAGE. Plus, the reasons behind the genre's expulsion of Will Bernardara, and an examination of the multiple allegations against comics writer Tee Franklin.

Grindcast's Matt Wildasin joins Brian, Dave, and Mary for a spoiler-free discussion of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead's THE ENDLESS. Plus B&N's demise continues, Bryan Smith signs with Grindhouse Press, the Blair Witch Experience 2018, Lynne Hansen's art show, Brian Hodge and Christian Jensen on screen, and new releases from Ralph Bieber, John Urbancik, Wesley Southard, Jay Wilburn, Dan Padavona, John Boden, Scott Edelman, Joe and Keith Lansdale, Michele Scalise-Piccirilli, Jemiah Jefferson, Matt Hayward and Patrick Lacey, and Tim Waggoneer.

Nick Mamatas and Jason Ridler present a thoughtful and honest remembrance of Harlan Ellison, and Brian, Dave, and Phoebe discuss the perils of becoming your public persona. Plus -- allegations regarding Voodoo Press, TNT's troubled SNOWPIERCER production, Daisy McCrakin's kidnappers indicted, Jack Haringa's GoFundMe, Christian Jensen's new phone, Dave's review of THE ENDLESS, and Brian challenges Chuck Wendig to a shed-off.