The Horror Show With Brian Keene

Mary, Kelli, Dave and Matt host a Brian-less episode of The Horror Show. We have a remembrance for Joseph S. Pulver; Barnes and Noble ceasing magazine sales and much more!

Brian, Mary, Matt, Kelli, and Dave discuss the fast-moving changes in both book and comic book publishing, and what readers can do to support their favorite authors during this crisis.

Award-winning author Michael Cisco joins Brian to discuss surrealism, life in New York City during the pandemic, his new novella, and much more. Plus news on how the global crisis is impacting Macmillan Publishing and Valancourt Books, Matt Wildasin's new podcast, and Kelli Owen's virtual convention.

Presenting two ultra-rare, seldom-heard "lost" episodes, featuring spoiler-filled discussions of THE ENDLESS and AVENGERS: ENDGAME.

Dave makes a triumphant return and joins Brian, Kelli and Matt for a remembrance of Stuart Gordon, a discussion of the National Emergency Library, and the latest nonsense from Terrific Productions.

Brian, Mary, Matt and Kelli bid a bittersweet farewell to the Project Entertainment Network and discuss new allegations regarding Terrific Productions LLC.

Brian talks to Kelly O'Connor Lonesome and Theresa Delucci about their plans for Tor's new Nightfire horror fiction line, what it's like to follow in the steps of Ellen Datlow and Jeanne Cavalos, and much more. Plus, Dungeonmaster 77.1 offers some tips on how to talk to your kids about the coronavirus.

First-time novelists Mary Hart, Michelle Renee Lane, Sheri Sebastian-Gabriel, Tony Tremblay, and J. Edwin Buja share the joys and terrors of writing, publishing, and promoting their first novels. Then Brian, Mary, Matt and Kelli discuss the origins of their first books, as well.   

Brian, Mary, Matt and Kelli discuss a major decision regarding the show, how coronavirus fears are impacting the genre, and pick their winners for the 2019 Bram Stoker Awards!  

Grady Hendrix and Craig Shaw Gardner discuss weird movies you've never seen but probably should. Plus, Brian discusses the recent staff upheaval at DC Comics.

Author and director Samantha Kolesnik joins Brian, Mary, Matt, Kelli and special guest Mike Lombardo in studio to discuss the buzz for her new novel TRUE CRIME, women writing extreme horror, guerrilla film-making, and much more. Plus the 2020 Summer Scares picks and more ChiZine nonsense.

Brian, Mary, Matt and Kelli address rumors regarding the future of the podcast. Then John Quick returns to the show to discuss his forthcoming Richard Laymon homage, jumping from self-publishing to the small press, and and his simultaneous new novels. Plus the cast of Joe R. Lansdale's The Thicket, the HWA's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, and the Splatterpunk Award nominees.

Director Maggie Levin discusses her new Hulu debut feature, MY VALENTINE, working with Blumhouse, and much more. Plus, Brian, Mary, Matt and Kelli discuss the return of Eddie Berganza.

Brian sits down with Joe Hill and Christopher Golden for an intimate discussion on writing, rejection, creativity, collaboration, comic books, and the Loch Ness Monster.

Author Kelli Owen and Scares That Care CEO Joe Ripple join Brian and Dave to talk about the forthcoming Wisconsin charity event, Sid Haig, and more. Plus, an update on ChiZine and the surprising reveal of Dave's temporary replacement.

Brian, Mary, Matt and Dave pay tribute to Rush drummer Neil Peart and his ties to the horror genre, discuss Scott Derrickson's departure from Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and update listeners on the impact of California's AB5 law.    

Season six starts with a bang as Splatterpunk Award-winning author Kristopher Triana joins Brian, Mary, Matt and Dave in-studio (along with extra special guest Wesley Southard) to discuss one-star reviews, writing different styles of horror, the influence of his grandmother, and much more.

Dave presents his favorite segments of the year, featuring appearances by Geoff Cooper, Gavin Dillinger, John Urbancik, Jim Schopf, and more! Plus rants about grocery shopping, fast food, and health care!

On this episode, Matt counts down his favorite show moments of 2019 including: Richard Chizmar, Wes Southard, Christian Jensen, Gavin Dillinger,...Alex Jones and much more!

Join (The Professor) Mary Sangiovanni as she takes a look back at some of her favorite show moments from 2019.