The Horror Show with Brian Keene

In this special episode, Brian Keene reads his zombie short story "Couch Potato" (set in the same world as his novels DEAD SEA and ENTOMBED) and discusses its origins.

Coop returns to the show to discuss Blue Collar Heathen and his mission to offer criticism of magical thinking and religious claims and concepts from the point of view of an average working-class citizen, in order to counter the toxicity he believes is leading to personal, societal, and global harm. Plus, the latest news on the Barnes and Noble buy-out.

Author Wesley Southard returns to the show to discuss his new novel ONE FOR THE ROAD, meeting Zakk Wylde and Mastodon, his forthcoming collaboration with Somer Canon, and more. Plus the Barnes and Noble buy out, the fate of Swamp Thing, and Matt summons...Alex Jones?

Chaos erupts as Christian Jensen returns to the show to talk about his new movie, acting versus writing, public personas, and more. But how will he fare in a battle of wits against Dungeonmaster 77.1? Plus Dennis Etchison and Frank Michaels Errington in remembrance.

Jonathan Maberry, Weston Ochse, Lee Murray and Brian Keene discuss the use of military in horror fiction, PTSD, their love of the characters they create, and how they craft realistic action scenes involving the military. Plus Joe Hill's approach to politics, social media policies for writers, Christian Jensen's new movie, and the final season of CRIMINAL MINDS.

Jonathan Janz sits down with Brian Keene for an intimate, revealing discussion on fame, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, balancing family and writing, his influences, and much more...but who is interviewing who? Plus Ice-T versus Amazon, Nate Southard's new movie, and new life for the 1970's Atlas comic book properties.

Author and Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner discusses his new novel RABID HEART, his musical and prose influences, and making the transition from founding and playing in a legacy death metal band to being a horror novelist. Plus complete coverage of the Bram Stoker Awards convention and winners, the nitwittery of Dean Klein, and the bells of justice toll for Keya Morgan.

Brian, Mary, Dave and Matt discuss Ramsey Campbell's seminal retrospective short story collection, ALONE WITH THE HORRORS. Plus the 2018 Shirley Jackson Award nominees, the latest on Baker & Taylor, Lydia Shamah's new job, and a Mo*Con report

Dark fantasy and thriller author Jessica Eppley sits down with Brian, Mary, Dave, and Matt to discuss her influences, world-building a fantasy setting, effectively marketing and selling self-published books, and more. Plus complete details on the 3rd Annual Horror Show Telethon, Deadite Press opens for submissions, Dave's TV reviews, and... Brian, Mehitobel Wilson, and Asher Ellis's strange encounter in Fallout 76. Also, are podcasts killing music?

As mass-market horror fiction seems poised for a comeback, Brian, Mary, Dave, Matt and special guest Kelli Owen discuss its viability in 2019. Plus the end of an era for Apex Magazine, and John Langan's new book creates upheaval at Casa Keene.