The Horror Show with Brian Keene

John Bruni joins Brian, Dave, Lombardo, and Phoebe in the studio to discuss bridging the gap between horror and bizarro, the re-release of his crime novel STRIP, faith-affirming science fiction, promotion without social media, and much more. Plus, the Associated Press discovers the horror genre, and J. F. Gonzalez's car runs again?

Special guest Robert Swartwood joins Brian, Dave, and Mary in a discussion on the "lost" literary estates of Ruby Jean Jensen, J.N. Williamson, David B. Silva, and other Eighties horror writers, and the solutions to archiving entertainment media for future generations. Plus -- commentary from Mort Castle and Regina Mitchell, and advice from Neil Gaiman on how to create a literary estate.

Brian, Dave and Mary answer listener questions about Thomas Ligotti, comic artists, book promotion, Graham Masterton, GHOUL, all-male anthologies, Ramsey Campbell, writer finances, M Stephen Lukac, the most important horror of the last decade, and much more. Plus -- a rare excerpt from Richard Laymon's A WRITER'S TALE, Brian's plan to trick Richard Chizmar into making a public appearance, and a secret plot involving Maurice Broaddus and John Urbancik.

Grady Hendrix sits down with Mary and guest-host Stephen Kozeniewski to discuss PAPERBACKS FROM HELL, promotion, public speaking, his fashion sense, and more. Plus, David J. Schow on Google domination, the future of Mark Morris's NEW FEARS, Wayne Allen Sallee gets purchased by NBC Universal, Lombardo's shocking betrayal, and Dave and Phoebe's hospital adventures!

Publisher Rose O'Keefe sits down with Mary and guest co-host Stephen Kozeniewski for an intimate, career-spanning interview on the past and future of Eraserhead Press, the Bizarro community, and being a female entrepreneur. Plus, Brian and Mary discuss the concept of Privilege, Dave pees in a cup, Joe R. Lansdale hits the road, David J. Schow's greatest hits, actress Katie Stegman's allegations regarding director Eric England, Green Ronin's harassment policy, and much more!

Brian and Dave discuss Yvonne Navarro's seminal AFTERAGE. Plus the Monster Mania Meltdown, Borderlands Press announces a third Little Book series, HAP & LEONARD season three, Rob Zombie back on the set, and unwanted nudity!

Director George Demick talks about George Romero's impact on his life – working on the set of Knightriders at age 14, the truth about DAY OF THE DEAD, the adaptation of Stephen King's GRAVEYARD SHIFT that never happened, and more. Plus an ode to Linda Addison, the 2017 Bram Stoker Award winners, Mary and Stephen Kozeniewski run amok, the Grady Hendrix fashion show, and Victor LaValle's secret revealed. Special appearance by Joe Ripple!

Brian is joined by author Dan Jolley and editor Shon Medley for a round-table discussion on the challenges of writing for the different mediums of novels, comic books, video games, and television. Plus more on Dark Regions Press, THE WALKING DEAD's ratings slip, ANNIHILATION, Yvonne Navarro and T.E.D. Klein back in print, and Camelot Books launches an effort to assist Tom Piccirilli's estate.

Brian, Dave Thomas, and Mary SanGiovanni offer a further examination of the allegations regarding Dark Regions Press, including their treatment of author Tom Piccirilli, a troubling clause in their new contest, a discussion on possible projected book sales and cash flow, and much more. Plus, Fangoria and John Urbancik's DARKWALKER both rise from the grave, Deadite Press opens to general submissions, Brian's unsold comic pitches, Phoebe's sexy cat pictures, and future shenanigans for Grady Hendrix, Maurice Broaddus, Josh Malerman, and Victor LaValle.

The Horror Show investigates the allegations of multiple authors concerning Dark Regions Press and Sinister Grin Press -- and receive two very different responses from the publishers themselves. Plus, Bill Crider in remembrance, more bad news for Barnes and Noble, more HWA improvements, and Brian, Dave, and Mary bet on this year's Bram Stoker Awards ballot.