Brian and Dave are joined in the studio by Jeff Burk, the Senior Editor at Deadite Press and the author of the bestselling SHATNERQUAKE, SUPER GIANT MONSTER TIME, and CRIPPLE WOLF

Brian and Dave are joined in the studio by horror, crime-noir, and bizarro author Stephen Kozeniewski (BRAINEATER JONES, THE GHOUL ARCHIPELAGO) to discuss his Bronze Star, and how classical Russian literature and zombie novels have influenced him

Brian and Dave discuss the slate of upcoming summer films, the David A. Riley National Front controversy, the CABIN IN THE WOODS lawsuit, Damien Angelica Walters’s new book, Brian’s decision to run for Congress and more!

Brian talks to Paul Goblirsch, the CEO of Thunderstorm Books about the changes in publishing and the horror genre, Thunderstorm’s catalog, and what it takes to become a publisher

Brian talks to award-winning authors Yvonne Navarro (After Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Weston Ochse (Seal Team 666, Scarecrow Gods) about their books, writing for media properties, writer brands, the Brian Hodge effect, and more!

A WALKING TOUR OF LEHORN’S HOLLOW: For the first time anywhere, Brian reveals the true inspiration and personal pain that fueled his classic novel, DARK HOLLOW, as well as the secret origin of fan-favorite ex-Amish Levi

Is it better to burn out than fade away? Not if you can get re-inspired! Brian reveals the secret origins behind the EARTHWORM GODS series, as well as CASTAWAYS, URBAN GOTHIC, and DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN

Can an author get too autobiographical with a novel? What happens when you spill too much blood on the page? How does it feel to see one of your books turned into a movie?

Think you know everything about The Rising? Think again! In this episode, Brian reveals the full story behind the novel’s inspiration and creation, and muses on it’s place in the genre a decade later.

In this episode, Brian and Dave answer questions from the audience, including Brian’s picks for the best books of 2014, advice for writers, the legendary Don D’Auria and the status of various Hollywood adaptations of Brian’s books