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]]> episodic no Matthew Jackson jmatthewjackson@gmail.com yes full Episode 69: I Saw The TV Glow with Kailee Pedersen and Briana N. Cox Episode 69: I Saw The TV Glow with Kailee Pedersen and Briana N. Cox Matthew Jackson Two great guests in one jam-packed episode! This week, Matthew's joined by authors Kailee Pedersen and Briana N. Cox to talk about their new books! We dig into Kailee's upcoming novel The Minimalist, Briana's new book Indigent, and then we dive deep into the emotional, haunting perfect of I Saw The TV Glow!

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]]> <p>Two great guests in one jam-packed episode! This week, Matthew&#39;s joined by authors Kailee Pedersen and Briana N. Cox to talk about their new books! We dig into Kailee&#39;s upcoming novel <em>The Minimalist</em>, Briana&#39;s new book <em>Indigent</em>, and then we dive deep into the emotional, haunting perfect of <em>I Saw The TV Glow</em>!</p><p>- Pick up Briana&#39;s book <a href="https://brianancoxwriter.com/#books" rel="nofollow"><em>Indigent</em></a>!</p><p>- Pre-order Kailee&#39;s second novel <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250328274/theminimalist/" rel="nofollow"><em>The Minimalist</em></a>!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 9b743256-a900-48b9-954b-c585bf17f931 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:23 +0000 3570 no full Episode 68: The Hitcher with Max Booth Episode 68: The Hitcher with Max Booth Matthew Jackson Max Booth is back! The author of We Need to Do Something, The Last Haunt and more joins us this week to talk about her work, her new Patreon, and much more, and we dig into one of the all-time great '80s horror films, The Hitcher!

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]]> <p>Max Booth is back! The author of <em>We Need to Do Something</em>, <em>The Last Haunt</em> and more joins us this week to talk about her work, her new Patreon, and much more, and we dig into one of the all-time great &#39;80s horror films, <em>The Hitcher</em>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://patreon.com/interrobangbus?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link" rel="nofollow">Max&#39;s Patreon</a>!</p><p>- Head over to <a href="http://ghoulish.rip" rel="nofollow">Ghoulish Books</a> and buy stuff!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> a8f0c758-befa-468e-bc84-c34c6a855ed0 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:03:03 +0000 4078 no full Episode 67: "Fabulous Beasts" with Eric LaRocca Episode 67: "Fabulous Beasts" with Eric LaRocca Matthew Jackson Eric LaRocca returns! This week on the show, we're talking to Eric about his wonderful new novel Wretch, and digging deep into Priya Sharma's phenomenal "Fabulous Beasts." If you love body horror, transgressive family stories, and more, you won't want to miss this one!

- Wretch arrives March 24 from Saga Press.

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]]> <p>Eric LaRocca returns! This week on the show, we&#39;re talking to Eric about his wonderful new novel <em>Wretch</em>, and digging deep into Priya Sharma&#39;s phenomenal &#34;Fabulous Beasts.&#34; If you love body horror, transgressive family stories, and more, you won&#39;t want to miss this one!</p><p>- <em>Wretch</em> arrives March 24 from Saga Press.</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ericlarocca.com/" rel="nofollow">Eric&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything he&#39;s doing!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 216bb74c-93db-42ff-9a40-cdbd96450d1e https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:58:10 +0000 3481 no full Episode 66: Tales of Edgar Allan Poe with Annie Neugebauer Episode 66: Tales of Edgar Allan Poe with Annie Neugebauer Matthew Jackson It's Episode 66! Just 600 more to go until we hit horror's favorite number! This week, Matthew welcomes celebrated author Annie Neugebauer to talk about her amazing new collection, You Have to Let Them Bleed, and we dig deep into the many tales of misunderstood horror master Edgar Allan Poe. We cover everything from "The Raven" to "The Fall of the House of Usher" to "The Black Cat" in this one, so Poe-heads strap in!

- You Have to Let Them Bleed arrives March 17 from Bad Hand Books.

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]]> <p>It&#39;s Episode 66! Just 600 more to go until we hit horror&#39;s favorite number! This week, Matthew welcomes celebrated author Annie Neugebauer to talk about her amazing new collection, <em>You Have to Let Them Bleed</em>, and we dig deep into the many tales of misunderstood horror master Edgar Allan Poe. We cover everything from &#34;The Raven&#34; to &#34;The Fall of the House of Usher&#34; to &#34;The Black Cat&#34; in this one, so Poe-heads strap in!</p><p>- <em>You Have to Let Them Bleed</em> arrives March 17 from Bad Hand Books.</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://annieneugebauer.com/" rel="nofollow">Annie&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything she&#39;s doing!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 38a8a3e3-9fac-4808-a930-4d7b394c730b https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:06 +0000 3116 no full Episode 65: "The Penance" with Johnny Compton Episode 65: "The Penance" with Johnny Compton Matthew Jackson Johnny Compton returns! The author of The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils joins the pod for the second time to talk about his new novel, Dead First! We get into writing horror noir, Johnny's favorite crime writers, and much more, all in the middle of a terrific discussion on Saki's chilling short story "The Penance."

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]]> <p>Johnny Compton returns! The author of <em>The Spite House</em> and <em>Devils Kill Devils</em> joins the pod for the second time to talk about his new novel, <em>Dead First</em>! We get into writing horror noir, Johnny&#39;s favorite crime writers, and much more, all in the middle of a terrific discussion on Saki&#39;s chilling short story &#34;The Penance.&#34;</p><p>- Check out <a href="http://johnnycompton.com/" rel="nofollow">Johnny&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything he&#39;s got coming up. </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 30b9f4ec-8cae-477b-a823-4aa9404b3eb1 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:49:40 +0000 3494 no full Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe Matthew Jackson This week, we're joined by Alex Woodroe, author and editor-in-chief of Tenebrous Press! We chat about her new book, The Night Ship, how she views "New Weird Horror" at this stage in her career, and much more. And of course, we dive into the dark fantastic of Return to Oz!

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]]> <p>This week, we&#39;re joined by Alex Woodroe, author and editor-in-chief of Tenebrous Press! We chat about her new book, <em>The Night Ship</em>, how she views &#34;New Weird Horror&#34; at this stage in her career, and much more. And of course, we dive into the dark fantastic of <em>Return to Oz</em>!</p><p>- Check out the <a href="https://tenebrouspress.com/" rel="nofollow">Tenebrous Press website</a>!</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://alexwoodroe.com/" rel="nofollow">Alex&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything she&#39;s got going on!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> eac18b58-ea70-4849-9ed6-22d9c6578412 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:48 +0000 3398 no full Episode 63: The Omen with John Adams and Toby Poser Episode 63: The Omen with John Adams and Toby Poser Matthew Jackson We're back! For our first regular episode of 2026, we're talking to two of my favorite horror filmmakers, John Adams and Toby Poser of Adams Family Films! We dig into the making of their new film Mother of Flies, discuss the process of writing and directing as a family, and much more, and then we dive deep into 1976's The Omen and its sequels!

- Mother of Flies hits Shudder January 23!

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]]> <p>We&#39;re back! For our first regular episode of 2026, we&#39;re talking to two of my favorite horror filmmakers, John Adams and Toby Poser of Adams Family Films! We dig into the making of their new film <em>Mother of Flies</em>, discuss the process of writing and directing as a family, and much more, and then we dive deep into 1976&#39;s <em>The Omen</em> and its sequels!</p><p>- <em>Mother of Flies</em> hits Shudder January 23! </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> ccbbeafb-f2dd-4dce-a4c9-23b3da27dda0 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 2994 no full Episode 62: The Best Horror Movies of 2025 with Matt Donato Episode 62: The Best Horror Movies of 2025 with Matt Donato Matthew Jackson Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2026, we're finishing up our Best of 2025 wrap-up with a discussion on the best horror movies of the past year. We're joined by Matt Donato, one of the finest horror critics on the web, and while we touch on a lot of the expected hits, you'll also hear about some horror films that deserve more attention. It's a great chat!

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]]> <p>Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2026, we&#39;re finishing up our Best of 2025 wrap-up with a discussion on the best horror movies of the past year. We&#39;re joined by Matt Donato, one of the finest horror critics on the web, and while we touch on a lot of the expected hits, you&#39;ll also hear about some horror films that deserve more attention. It&#39;s a great chat! </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://linktr.ee/MattDonato" rel="nofollow">Matt&#39;s Linktree</a> for info on everything he does!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 088af38f-75d1-4b3b-b0a0-b0d6d85d9de1 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:44:17 +0000 3769 no full Episode 61: The Best Horror Books of 2025 with Sadie Hartmann Episode 61: The Best Horror Books of 2025 with Sadie Hartmann Matthew Jackson It's our final show of 2025, and we're using it to look back on the best horror books we read this year. Joining us this week we've got Mother Horror herself, Sadie Hartmann! We talk with Sadie about her latest book, Feral and Hysterical, and we dig into the best horror books of the year. You'll get a lot of cool book recommendations in this episode!

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]]> <p>It&#39;s our final show of 2025, and we&#39;re using it to look back on the best horror books we read this year. Joining us this week we&#39;ve got Mother Horror herself, Sadie Hartmann! We talk with Sadie about her latest book, <em>Feral and Hysterical</em>, and we dig into the best horror books of the year. You&#39;ll get a lot of cool book recommendations in this episode!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://linktr.ee/sadiehartmann" rel="nofollow">Sadie&#39;s socials</a> for everything she has going on!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 7d047273-c6bf-492d-857f-d9db4dfdcdd5 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:55:07 +0000 4315 no full Episode 60: Christmas Evil with C. Robert Cargill Episode 60: Christmas Evil with C. Robert Cargill Matthew Jackson It's Christmas time! C. Robert Cargill returns! Based on a brief conversation we had back during Fantastic Fest, Cargill was kind enough to stop by for the second time this year to talk Black Phone 2 spoilers and to unpack a fascinating take he has on 1980's Christmas Evil! It's killer Santa time on The Scares That Shaped Us!

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]]> <p>It&#39;s Christmas time! C. Robert Cargill returns! Based on a brief conversation we had back during Fantastic Fest, Cargill was kind enough to stop by for the second time this year to talk <em>Black Phone 2</em> spoilers and to unpack a fascinating take he has on 1980&#39;s <em>Christmas Evil</em>! It&#39;s killer Santa time on The Scares That Shaped Us!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- <em>Black Phone 2</em> is available now! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 3d17e0ca-829c-492b-9343-c97cd6bb24d7 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:45 +0000 3166 no full Episode 59: Invasion Of the Body Snatchers (1978) with Clay McLeod Chapman Episode 59: Invasion Of the Body Snatchers (1978) with Clay McLeod Chapman Matthew Jackson It's Clay McLeod Chapman time once again! Our friend of the show returns for his fourth (!!!) visit to talk about his new book Shiny Happy People, everything he's got coming up in 2026, and of course, we dig deep into 1978's amazing Invasion of the Body Snatchers!


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]]> <p>It&#39;s Clay McLeod Chapman time once again! Our friend of the show returns for his fourth (!!!) visit to talk about his new book <em>Shiny Happy People</em>, everything he&#39;s got coming up in 2026, and of course, we dig deep into 1978&#39;s amazing <em>Invasion of the Body Snatchers</em>!</p><p><br></p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- <em>Shiny Happy People</em> is available now wherever books are sold! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 0d2ef999-e8ab-46a1-8781-bdf11c38f543 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:49:41 +0000 4396 no full Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman Matthew Jackson It's our first two-story episode! Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, writers and directors behind the new horror film Man Finds Tape, join the show this week. We talk about making a fake documentary horror film, Texas inspirations, playing with found footage, and much more. Plus, we dig into Rob Reiner's Stand By Me and James Cameron's Aliens!


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]]> <p>It&#39;s our first two-story episode! Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, writers and directors behind the new horror film <em>Man Finds Tape</em>, join the show this week. We talk about making a fake documentary horror film, Texas inspirations, playing with found footage, and much more. Plus, we dig into Rob Reiner&#39;s <em>Stand By Me</em> and James Cameron&#39;s <em>Aliens</em>! </p><p><br></p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- <em>Man Finds Tape</em> is in select theaters and on VOD December 5! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p><p><br></p> 33efd1c9-6c85-40c5-bfd2-888806a8797b https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:00:05 +0000 3406 no full Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier Matthew Jackson Chris Panatier, author of The Redemption of Morgan Bright, joins the show this week to talk about his new book, Shitshow, and we dig into the festive madness that is Gremlins, as well as the stealth masterpiece that is Gremlins 2: The New Batch. We also talk about Dublin Dr. Pepper, because Central Texas boys know.


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]]> <p>Chris Panatier, author of <em>The Redemption of Morgan Bright</em>, joins the show this week to talk about his new book, <em>Shitshow</em>, and we dig into the festive madness that is <em>Gremlin</em>s<em>, </em>as well as the stealth masterpiece that is <em>Gremlins 2: The New Batch</em>. We also talk about Dublin Dr. Pepper, because Central Texas boys know. </p><p><br></p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Pick up <a href="https://sobelobooks.com/shop/p/shitshow-ebook" rel="nofollow"><em>Shitshow</em> from Sobelo Books</a>! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> aaf6f967-8546-46b6-970d-0171822c102b https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:12 +0000 3768 no full Episode 56: The Films of Jan Svankmajer with Jess Hagemann Episode 56: The Films of Jan Svankmajer with Jess Hagemann Matthew Jackson Jess Hagemann, who wrote one of the best horror novels of the year with Mother-Eating: A Documentary, joins the show this week to talk about her book and the historical deep dive that inspired it. Then we dig deep into the surreal, often disturbing short films of the great Jan Svankmajer!


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]]> <p>Jess Hagemann, who wrote one of the best horror novels of the year with <em>Mother-Eating: A Documentary</em>, joins the show this week to talk about her book and the historical deep dive that inspired it. Then we dig deep into the surreal, often disturbing short films of the great Jan Svankmajer! </p><p><br></p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Pick up <em>Mother-Eating</em> <a href="https://ghoulish.rip/product/mother-eating/" rel="nofollow">from Ghoulish Books</a>! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> d57e53d6-2440-47a0-8375-9de10fe4da58 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:55:47 +0000 3464 no full Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry Matthew Jackson Bram Stoker-winning writer and editor Jonathan Maberry joins the show this week! We talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, blending genres, editing Weird Tales, and more as we dive into a discussion of Richard Matheson's post-apocalyptic classic I Am Legend.

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]]> <p>Bram Stoker-winning writer and editor Jonathan Maberry joins the show this week! We talk about his <em>NecroTek</em> and <em>Joe Ledger</em> series, blending genres, editing <em>Weird Tales</em>, and more as we dive into a discussion of Richard Matheson&#39;s post-apocalyptic classic <em>I Am Legend</em>.</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness.</p><p>- Visit <a href="https://www.jonathanmaberry.com/" rel="nofollow">Jonathan&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything he&#39;s doing. </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p><p><br></p> 72920a12-1161-4002-8b2c-81c63c9f2c11 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:09:08 +0000 3832 no full Episode 54: "Dread" with Nathan Ballingrud Episode 54: "Dread" with Nathan Ballingrud Matthew Jackson Nathan Ballingrud, author of North American Lake Monsters and The Lunar Gothic Trilogy, joins the show this week! We talk about Nathan's latest book, Cathedral of the Drowned, the importance of taking notes in his writing process, taking inspiration from classic pulp artists, and much more while we dive into one of Clive Barker's best short stories, "Dread."

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]]> <p>Nathan Ballingrud, author of <em>North American Lake Monsters</em> and <em>The Lunar Gothic Trilogy</em>, joins the show this week! We talk about Nathan&#39;s latest book, <em>Cathedral of the Drowned</em>, the importance of taking notes in his writing process, taking inspiration from classic pulp artists, and much more while we dive into one of Clive Barker&#39;s best short stories, &#34;Dread.&#34; </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness. </p><p>- <em>Cathedral of the Drowned</em> <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250347688/cathedralofthedrowned/" rel="nofollow">is available now</a>! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 2a0d6192-034d-41bb-8e62-38742d722ff6 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:57:09 +0000 3406 no full Episode 53: Monsters (1988) with Trevor Henderson Episode 53: Monsters (1988) with Trevor Henderson Matthew Jackson Trevor Henderson, legendary internet monster-maker and creator of the Scarewaves series, joins the show for our Halloween episode! We talk about Trevor's many creature designs, writing for a middle grade audience, and much more while digging into the classic syndicated TV series Monsters!

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]]> <p>Trevor Henderson, legendary internet monster-maker and creator of the <em>Scarewaves</em> series, joins the show for our Halloween episode! We talk about Trevor&#39;s many creature designs, writing for a middle grade audience, and much more while digging into the classic syndicated TV series <em>Monsters</em>! </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness, including a new essay on John Carpenter&#39;s <em>Halloween</em> every day this month!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://linktr.ee/slimyswampghost" rel="nofollow">Trevor&#39;s Linktree</a> to find him all over the web!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 603d34ae-8902-4d58-9bdc-15cee45aec93 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:01 +0000 3578 no full Episode 52: "The Tell-Tale Heart" with Ally Malinenko Episode 52: "The Tell-Tale Heart" with Ally Malinenko Matthew Jackson Ally Malinenko, author of middle-grade horror novels like Ghost Girl and This Appearing House, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel Broken Dolls, writing for young readers, approaching horror as children, and of course, Edgar Allan Poe's legendary short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart"!

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]]> <p>Ally Malinenko, author of middle-grade horror novels like <em>Ghost Girl</em> and <em>This Appearing House</em>, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel <em>Broken Dolls</em>, writing for young readers, approaching horror as children, and of course, Edgar Allan Poe&#39;s legendary short story, &#34;The Tell-Tale Heart&#34;!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness, including a new essay on John Carpenter&#39;s <em>Halloween</em> every day this month!</p><p>- <em>Broken Dolls</em> is <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/broken-dolls-ally-malinenko?variant=43406930804770" rel="nofollow">available now</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> dae364e7-b4b1-4156-91ea-e01fd6ba1229 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:40 +0000 3770 no full Episode 51: Let's Scare Jessica to Death with Bob Pastorella Episode 51: Let's Scare Jessica to Death with Bob Pastorella Matthew Jackson This Is Horror co-host Bob Pastorella joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel The Small Hours! We talk Texas horror, Dracula, merging the crime and horror genres, and much more as we dive into Bob's work and its connection to a 1970s vampire classic, Let's Scare Jessica to Death!

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]]> <p><em>This Is Horror</em> co-host Bob Pastorella joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel <em>The Small Hours</em>! We talk Texas horror, <em>Dracula</em>, merging the crime and horror genres, and much more as we dive into Bob&#39;s work and its connection to a 1970s vampire classic, <em>Let&#39;s Scare Jessica to Death</em>!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness, including a new essay on John Carpenter&#39;s <em>Halloween</em> every day this month!</p><p>- <em>The Small Hours</em> is <a href="https://ghoulish.rip/product/the-small-hours/" rel="nofollow">available now</a> from Ghoulish Books!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> b4033083-1884-4e59-b393-279862edc76f https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:44 +0000 4349 no full Episode 50: The Stand (Chapter 38) with C. Robert Cargill Episode 50: The Stand (Chapter 38) with C. Robert Cargill Matthew Jackson C. Robert Cargill, screenwriter behind movies like Sinister and The Black Phone and author of books like Sea of Rust and Day Zero, joins the show this week! We talk about his new movie Black Phone 2, his collaboration with Scott Derrickson, and much more. Then, we dive into a very particular portion of Stephen King's The Stand, and how it shaped Cargill as a writer!

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]]> <p>C. Robert Cargill, screenwriter behind movies like <em>Sinister</em> and <em>The Black Phone</em> and author of books like <em>Sea of Rust</em> and <em>Day Zero</em>, joins the show this week! We talk about his new movie <em>Black Phone 2</em>, his collaboration with Scott Derrickson, and much more. Then, we dive into a very particular portion of Stephen King&#39;s <em>The Stand</em>, and how it shaped Cargill as a writer!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness, including a new essay on John Carpenter&#39;s <em>Halloween</em> every day this month!</p><p>- <em>Black Phone 2</em> is in theaters October 17! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 30438df5-763e-4311-8ad2-ea23a3fa6d69 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:45 +0000 4157 yes full Episode 49: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Neil McRobert Episode 49: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Neil McRobert Matthew Jackson Neil McRobert, host of Talking Scared, joins us this week for a horror lit podcast crossover to talk about his debut novella, Good Boy! We discuss Neil's writing process, our shared love for dogs, and more, then we dive into Wes Craven's legendary slasher classic A Nightmare on Elm Street!

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]]> <p>Neil McRobert, host of <em>Talking Scared</em>, joins us this week for a horror lit podcast crossover to talk about his debut novella, <em>Good Boy</em>! We discuss Neil&#39;s writing process, our shared love for dogs, and more, then we dive into Wes Craven&#39;s legendary slasher classic <em>A Nightmare on Elm Street</em>!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness, including a new essay on John Carpenter&#39;s <em>Halloween</em> every day this month!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://pod.link/1530064310" rel="nofollow">Talking Scared</a>, and order <a href="https://www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/goodboy/9781068563102" rel="nofollow"><em>Good Boy</em></a>! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 6fcd1d14-fff5-4fcf-94e4-e00d4d6686f9 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:00:27 +0000 4901 no full Episode 48: Where the Sidewalk Ends with Becky Spratford Episode 48: Where the Sidewalk Ends with Becky Spratford Matthew Jackson Becky Spratford, librarian, critic, and all-around horror lit icon, joins the show this week! We talk about her new book Why I Love Horror, editing a wide array of bestselling genre authors, and more, and then we dive into a discussion of Shel Silverstein's Where The Sidewalk Ends! Is it horror? Maybe. Does it serve as a springboard for young horror fans? Absolutely!

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]]> <p>Becky Spratford, librarian, critic, and all-around horror lit icon, joins the show this week! We talk about her new book <em>Why I Love Horror</em>, editing a wide array of bestselling genre authors, and more, and then we dive into a discussion of Shel Silverstein&#39;s <em>Where The Sidewalk Ends</em>! Is it horror? Maybe. Does it serve as a springboard for young horror fans? Absolutely!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://raforall.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Becky&#39;s blog</a> for more on all the work she does!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> bfe8c3a2-55bc-4d2d-86a0-8858039acc8e https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:42:45 +0000 5125 no full Episode 47: The Tommyknockers with Keith Rosson Episode 47: The Tommyknockers with Keith Rosson Matthew Jackson Keith Rosson, author of the Fever House duology, joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel, Coffin Moon! We discuss his approach to vampire fiction, his writing process, and then we dig deep into a discussion of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers!

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]]> <p>Keith Rosson, author of the <em>Fever House</em> duology, joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel, <em>Coffin Moon</em>! We discuss his approach to vampire fiction, his writing process, and then we dig deep into a discussion of Stephen King&#39;s <em>The Tommyknockers</em>! </p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.keithrosson.com/" rel="nofollow">Keith&#39;s website</a> for his books and links to his social media!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 07afcd1d-e2a4-4321-86f9-d127813bcff6 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:48:15 +0000 3319 yes full Episode 46: The Amityville Horror with Rachel Harrison Episode 46: The Amityville Horror with Rachel Harrison Matthew Jackson Rachel Harrison returns! We talk about her amazing new novel, Play Nice, infamous houses, and of course, dive into all things The Amityville Horror! We're talking about everything from the real events to the possible hoax to the pop culture franchise that's evolved from it all, and much more!

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]]> <p>Rachel Harrison returns! We talk about her amazing new novel, <em>Play Nice</em>, infamous houses, and of course, dive into all things <em>The Amityville Horror</em>! We&#39;re talking about everything from the real events to the possible hoax to the pop culture franchise that&#39;s evolved from it all, and much more!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.rachel-harrison.com/" rel="nofollow">Rachel&#39;s website</a> and follow her on socials!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> eafd0147-f8b6-4f13-835c-5db699d4e445 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:00:55 +0000 4287 yes full Episode 45: "The Night We Buried Road Dog" with John Langan Episode 45: "The Night We Buried Road Dog" with John Langan Matthew Jackson Bram Stoker Award-winning legend John Langan joins the show this week! We talk about his new collection, Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions, crafting short fiction, building a story over years, and more. We also dig deep into an excellent Jack Cady story, "The Night We Buried Road Dog." It's a great way to kick off Spooky Season!

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]]> <p>Bram Stoker Award-winning legend John Langan joins the show this week! We talk about his new collection, <em>Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions</em>, crafting short fiction, building a story over years, and more. We also dig deep into an excellent Jack Cady story, &#34;The Night We Buried Road Dog.&#34; It&#39;s a great way to kick off Spooky Season!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">John&#39;s blog</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> f94448f9-8854-4b98-b3e2-43259d905435 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:59 +0000 3810 no full Episode 44: Skeleton Crew with Clay McLeod Chapman Episode 44: Skeleton Crew with Clay McLeod Chapman Matthew Jackson It's our one-year anniversary! To celebrate, we brought back our original guest, Clay McLeod Chapman, to talk about his new short story collection Acquired Taste! We dig into why short fiction appeals to Clay, how he works to craft shorter works, and we dig into Stephen King's classic collection, Skeleton Crew! Plus, Matthew makes an announcement!

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]]> <p>It&#39;s our one-year anniversary! To celebrate, we brought back our original guest, Clay McLeod Chapman, to talk about his new short story collection <em>Acquired Taste</em>! We dig into why short fiction appeals to Clay, how he works to craft shorter works, and we dig into Stephen King&#39;s classic collection, <em>Skeleton Crew</em>! Plus, Matthew makes an announcement!</p><p>- <a href="https://matthewjacksonwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up for our newsletter</a> for even more horror goodness!</p><p>- Follow Clay on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/claymcleod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claymcleod/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 8f6b81b0-752a-4182-b3af-6ad609941235 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:50 +0000 4465 yes full Episode 43: The Others with Isabel Cañas Episode 43: The Others with Isabel Cañas Matthew Jackson Celebrated historical horror author Isabel Cañas joins the show this week to talk about her new novel, The Possession of Alba Diaz. We talk about the book's origins, Isabel's fascination with history, and more, and then we dive into an exploration of 2002's The Others!

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]]> <p>Celebrated historical horror author Isabel Cañas joins the show this week to talk about her new novel, <em>The Possession of Alba Diaz</em>. We talk about the book&#39;s origins, Isabel&#39;s fascination with history, and more, and then we dive into an exploration of 2002&#39;s <em>The Others</em>! </p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.isabelcanas.com/" rel="nofollow">Isabel&#39;s website</a> and sign up for her newsletter! </p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 7d66a10b-c4df-40da-8fb5-9a960f6330e8 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:12 +0000 4316 no full Episode 42: The Stand with Christopher Golden and Brian Keene Episode 42: The Stand with Christopher Golden and Brian Keene Matthew Jackson It's our first-ever double-bill on the podcast! Christopher Golden and Brian Keene are on the show this week to talk all things The Stand, from their first encounters with Stephen King's epic to their work editing the massive new anthology The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand! Strap in, Constant Readers, it's a fun ride.

- Be sure to find Christopher and Brian on social media, and pre-order The End of the World as We Know It!

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]]> <p>It&#39;s our first-ever double-bill on the podcast! Christopher Golden and Brian Keene are on the show this week to talk all things <em>The Stand</em>, from their first encounters with Stephen King&#39;s epic to their work editing the massive new anthology <em>The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King&#39;s The Stand</em>! Strap in, Constant Readers, it&#39;s a fun ride. </p><p>- Be sure to find Christopher and Brian on social media, and <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-End-of-the-World-As-We-Know-It/Christopher-Golden/9781668057551" rel="nofollow">pre-order <em>The End of the World as We Know It</em></a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 176c1503-ff4b-48cd-8d9a-8db4b297f5f4 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:00:31 +0000 4389 no full Episode 41: The Last Unicorn with Gretchen Felker-Martin Episode 41: The Last Unicorn with Gretchen Felker-Martin Matthew Jackson Gretchen Felker-Martin, the celebrated author of Manhunt and Cuckoo, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel Black Flame, suppressed film history, writing about fascism in a time of fascism, and more. Then, we dig into the influence of The Last Unicorn on Gretchen's life and work. What's a fantasy movie doing on a horror podcast? You're about to find out!

- Be sure to find Gretchen on BlueSky and Instagram, and check out her Patreon!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

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]]> <p>Gretchen Felker-Martin, the celebrated author of <em>Manhunt</em> and <em>Cuckoo</em>, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel <em>Black Flame</em>, suppressed film history, writing about fascism in a time of fascism, and more. Then, we dig into the influence of <em>The Last Unicorn</em> on Gretchen&#39;s life and work. What&#39;s a fantasy movie doing on a horror podcast? You&#39;re about to find out!</p><p>- Be sure to find Gretchen on BlueSky and Instagram, and <a href="https://patreon.com/scumbelievable?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink" rel="nofollow">check out her Patreon</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 75e001f1-89ce-4bad-b1fe-746db267d83c https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:00:55 +0000 3106 yes full Episode 40: Creepshow with Daniel Kraus Episode 40: Creepshow with Daniel Kraus Matthew Jackson Daniel Kraus, celebrated author of books like Whalefall and much more, returns to the show this week in celebration of his new novel Angel Down! We talk about the book's unique style, writing World War I, and much more before pivoting to a discussion of the classic collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King, 1982's Creepshow!


- Check out Daniel's website for updates on everything he has coming up, including Angel Down events!

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]]> <p>Daniel Kraus, celebrated author of books like <em>Whalefall</em> and much more, returns to the show this week in celebration of his new novel <em>Angel Down</em>! We talk about the book&#39;s unique style, writing World War I, and much more before pivoting to a discussion of the classic collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King, 1982&#39;s <em>Creepshow</em>!</p><p><br></p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.danielkraus.com/" rel="nofollow">Daniel&#39;s website</a> for updates on everything he has coming up, including <em>Angel Down</em> events!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p><p><br></p> f6db895b-55d1-4040-a80c-70898e324a49 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:00:26 +0000 4245 no full Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner Matthew Jackson Author and Nightmare magazine editor Wendy N. Wagner joins the show this week to talk about her new novel Girl in the Creek, and to dive into one of Stephen King's most famous short stories, "The Raft." We talk about what Wendy looks for in short fiction, our shared rural childhoods, the inherent spookiness of lakes, and much more! Plus, Matthew's got a story up at Fangoria!

- Check out Wendy's website and be sure to follow her on socials!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Author and <em>Nightmare</em> magazine editor Wendy N. Wagner joins the show this week to talk about her new novel <em>Girl in the Creek</em>, and to dive into one of Stephen King&#39;s most famous short stories, &#34;The Raft.&#34; We talk about what Wendy looks for in short fiction, our shared rural childhoods, the inherent spookiness of lakes, and much more! Plus, Matthew&#39;s got a story up at Fangoria!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://winniewoohoo.com/" rel="nofollow">Wendy&#39;s website</a> and be sure to follow her on socials!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 4e947e0e-1817-48a6-8215-591335b5698c https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:09 +0000 4327 no full Episode 38: Quatermass and the Pit with Paul Tremblay Episode 38: Quatermass and the Pit with Paul Tremblay Matthew Jackson Paul Tremblay, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of A Head Full of Ghosts, Horror Movie, and more, joins the show this week to talk about his new middle-grade horror novel, Another! We discuss the horror of kids in crisis, why teaching during the pandemic drove this novel, and of course, we dive deep into the Hammer Horror classic Quatermass and the PIt!


- Check out Paul's website and be sure to follow him on socials!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Paul Tremblay, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of <em>A Head Full of Ghosts</em>, <em>Horror Movie</em>, and more, joins the show this week to talk about his new middle-grade horror novel, <em>Another</em>! We discuss the horror of kids in crisis, why teaching during the pandemic drove this novel, and of course, we dive deep into the Hammer Horror classic <em>Quatermass and the PIt</em>!</p><p><br></p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.paultremblay.net/" rel="nofollow">Paul&#39;s website</a> and be sure to follow him on socials!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 80ba9ddd-698f-4044-a9f3-c3ab95f74839 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:00:08 +0000 3889 no full Episode 37: "A Fish Story" with Stephen Graham Jones Episode 37: "A Fish Story" with Stephen Graham Jones Matthew Jackson Stephen Graham Jones returns for his third visit to the show! We talk about Stephen's latest double-feature book release, Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives, along with writing short fiction, what Stephen does when he's stuck on a project, and of course, Gene Wolfe's haunting "A Fish Story."

It's also possible that the Mothman interrupted our communications at one point. We love cryptids.

- Check out Stephen's website for everything he's got going on.

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


Hosted by Matthew Jackson

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]]> <p>Stephen Graham Jones returns for his third visit to the show! We talk about Stephen&#39;s latest double-feature book release, <em>Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives</em>, along with writing short fiction, what Stephen does when he&#39;s stuck on a project, and of course, Gene Wolfe&#39;s haunting &#34;A Fish Story.&#34;</p><p>It&#39;s also possible that the Mothman interrupted our communications at one point. We love cryptids.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.demontheory.net/" rel="nofollow">Check out Stephen&#39;s website</a> for everything he&#39;s got going on. </p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 72014962-2620-44d3-9c90-0908af0c7dd1 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:00:05 +0000 4017 no full Episode 36: Splatterhouse with Valkyrie Loughcrewe Episode 36: Splatterhouse with Valkyrie Loughcrewe Matthew Jackson Valkyrie Loughcrewe, one of horror's most exciting rising voices, joins us this week to talk about their new books Decrepit Ritual and Puppet's Banquet, and to dig into Splatterhouse, an '80s arcade game with a surprising amount of lore attached. Plus, we talk about tarot, music, gore, and much more!

SHOW NOTES:

- Find Val on Instagram!

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Valkyrie Loughcrewe, one of horror&#39;s most exciting rising voices, joins us this week to talk about their new books <em>Decrepit Ritual</em> and <em>Puppet&#39;s Banquet</em>, and to dig into <em>Splatterhouse</em>, an &#39;80s arcade game with a surprising amount of lore attached. Plus, we talk about tarot, music, gore, and much more! </p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/val_loughcrew_creations/" rel="nofollow">Val on Instagram</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> f8a70e39-a68c-4cb7-acce-b78c324b4088 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:00:20 +0000 3254 yes full Episode 35: Suspiria (2018) with Valentina Rojas Episode 35: Suspiria (2018) with Valentina Rojas Matthew Jackson This week, Valentina Rojas joins the show to talk about her amazing debut novella, A Feast of Putrid Delights! We talk about how the book came together, co-working on Twitch, co-editing a short story anthology, and more, before diving in to this week's story, Luca Guadagnino's 2018 re-imagining of Suspiria!

SHOW NOTES:

- Find Valentina on Instagram!

- Pick up A Feast of Putrid Delights right now from Ghoulish!

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>This week, Valentina Rojas joins the show to talk about her amazing debut novella, <em>A Feast of Putrid Delights</em>! We talk about how the book came together, co-working on Twitch, co-editing a short story anthology, and more, before diving in to this week&#39;s story, Luca Guadagnino&#39;s 2018 re-imagining of <em>Suspiria</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Find Valentina <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styxteeth" rel="nofollow">on Instagram</a>!</p><p>- Pick up <a href="https://ghoulish.rip/product/a-feast-of-putrid-delights/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafPrRR1lTnYBDF3wFqwG-7pdokMcGjW4dssHqLfu7KS-KE278fRGA1AFsJh7Q_aem_CW7MTb3mGA42ylZi83WGCg" rel="nofollow"><em>A Feast of Putrid Delights</em></a> right now from Ghoulish!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> efa98f04-ea99-4749-b0fd-f594eb3f7b53 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:10 +0000 4061 yes full Episode 34: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Josh Rountree Episode 34: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Josh Rountree Matthew Jackson This week, Texas-based author Josh Rountree joins the show! We talk about his new book, The Unkillable Frank Lightning, and we take on the most famous Texas horror movie of all time, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Josh's website!

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>This week, Texas-based author Josh Rountree joins the show! We talk about his new book, <em>The Unkillable Frank Lightning</em>, and we take on the most famous Texas horror movie of all time, <em>The Texas Chain Saw Massacre</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.joshrountree.com/" rel="nofollow">Josh&#39;s website</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 91a87189-0f0f-4e45-9f51-2b8e7cbd2fdb https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:07:00 +0000 3666 yes full Episode 33: Nightmare Ned with Sam Rebelein Episode 33: Nightmare Ned with Sam Rebelein Matthew Jackson This week, The Scares That Shaped Us takes on video games for the very first time. Sam Rebelein, celebrated author of Edenville, stops by to talk about his latest book, The Poorly Made and Other Things, and to dive into a somewhat forgotten piece of 1990s PC weirdness, Nightmare Ned!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Sam's website!

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>This week, <em>The Scares That Shaped Us</em> takes on video games for the very first time. Sam Rebelein, celebrated author of <em>Edenville</em>, stops by to talk about his latest book, <em>The Poorly Made and Other Things</em>, and to dive into a somewhat forgotten piece of 1990s PC weirdness, <em>Nightmare Ned</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.srebelein.com/" rel="nofollow">Sam&#39;s website</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> a3fff52e-0173-446e-82fa-167e13971743 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3595 yes full Episode 32: "The Masks" with Gwendolyn Kiste Episode 32: "The Masks" with Gwendolyn Kiste Matthew Jackson Bram Stoker Award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste, author of Reluctant Immortals and The Haunting of Velkwood, joins the show this week! We talk about how The Haunting of Velkwood took shape, classic horror movies, and of course, an episode of The Twilight Zone called "The Masks"!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Gwendolyn's website!

- Check out Matthew's original short story on Ko-fi, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Bram Stoker Award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste, author of <em>Reluctant Immortals</em> and <em>The Haunting of Velkwood</em>, joins the show this week! We talk about how <em>The Haunting of Velkwood</em> took shape, classic horror movies, and of course, an episode of <em>The Twilight Zone</em> called &#34;The Masks&#34;!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.gwendolynkiste.com/" rel="nofollow">Gwendolyn&#39;s website</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/bdd6bff3ed" rel="nofollow">Matthew&#39;s original short story on Ko-fi</a>, with all proceeds going to the Transgender Law Center!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 54a945e6-0a1e-478b-b186-3c687fa4d6c8 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 28 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3278 yes full Episode 31: From Dusk Till Dawn with Michael David Wilson Episode 31: From Dusk Till Dawn with Michael David Wilson Matthew Jackson Michael David Wilson, founder of This Is Horror, stops by the show to talk about his new novel Daddy's Boy, and we take a deep dive into Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's horror Western, From Dusk Till Dawn!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Michael's website for info on Daddy's Boy, and be sure to visit This Is Horror!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Michael David Wilson, founder of This Is Horror, stops by the show to talk about his new novel <em>Daddy&#39;s Boy</em>, and we take a deep dive into Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino&#39;s horror Western, <em>From Dusk Till Dawn</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Michael&#39;s website</a> for info on <em>Daddy&#39;s Boy</em>, and be sure to visit <a href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">This Is Horror</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 380f93bc-b0f1-404d-bdc1-889ce0c4a2b6 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 21 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 4315 yes full Episode 30: The Cell with Caitlin Starling Episode 30: The Cell with Caitlin Starling Matthew Jackson Caitlin Starling, author of The Luminous Dead and The Death of Jane Lawrence, stops by the show this week to talk about her amazing new horror-fantasy novel, The Starving Saints! We talk about how Caitlin wrote the book, how she blended genres, and of course, we take a deep dive into The Cell!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Caitlin's website, and be sure to preorder The Starving Saints!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Caitlin Starling, author of <em>The Luminous Dead</em> and <em>The Death of Jane Lawrence</em>, stops by the show this week to talk about her amazing new horror-fantasy novel, <em>The Starving Saints</em>! We talk about how Caitlin wrote the book, how she blended genres, and of course, we take a deep dive into <em>The Cell</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.caitlinstarling.com/" rel="nofollow">Caitlin&#39;s website</a>, and be sure to preorder <em>The Starving Saints</em>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 4057ab5f-39e6-40d9-a924-7464ba975543 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 14 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3399 yes full Episode 29: Night Shift with Christopher Golden Episode 29: Night Shift with Christopher Golden Matthew Jackson Christopher Golden stops by the show this week to talk about his new novel, The Night Birds, and to dive into our first Stephen King title. Gather your corn children and your giant rats, we're talking about 1978's Night Shift!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Chris's website for links to everything he's got going on, and be sure to pick up The Night Birds!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Christopher Golden stops by the show this week to talk about his new novel, <em>The Night Birds</em>, and to dive into our first Stephen King title. Gather your corn children and your giant rats, we&#39;re talking about 1978&#39;s <em>Night Shift</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.christophergolden.com/" rel="nofollow">Chris&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on, and be sure to <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250285911/thenightbirds/" rel="nofollow">pick up <em>The Night Birds</em></a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 81905c79-1a00-4e4b-9586-93744a53087c https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3776 yes full Episode 28: The Great and Secret Show with Todd Keisling Episode 28: The Great and Secret Show with Todd Keisling Matthew Jackson Todd Keisling, author of Devil's Creek and Scanlines, joins the show this week to talk about his new novel, The Sundowner's Dance, and to take on our third Clive Barker story! This time we're talking a complete novel as Todd and Matthew dig into the dark strangeness of The Great and Secret Show!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Todd's website for links to everything he's got going on, and be sure to pick up The Sundowner's Dance!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Todd Keisling, author of <em>Devil&#39;s Creek</em> and <em>Scanlines</em>, joins the show this week to talk about his new novel, <em>The Sundowner&#39;s Dance</em>, and to take on our third Clive Barker story! This time we&#39;re talking a complete novel as Todd and Matthew dig into<em> </em>the dark strangeness of <em>The Great and Secret Show</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.toddkeisling.com/" rel="nofollow">Todd&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on, and <a href="https://shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/the-sundowners-dance-a-novel-hardcover" rel="nofollow">be sure to pick up <em>The Sundowner&#39;s Dance</em></a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> da335f05-82a7-45d4-ab2c-ed2ae8eb5df9 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3958 yes full Episode 27: Faces of Death with Joshua Chaplinsky Episode 27: Faces of Death with Joshua Chaplinsky Matthew Jackson Joshua Chaplinsky joins the show this week to talk about his latest book, Letters to the Purple Satin Killer, writing a different kind of serial killer story, his horror journey, and the infamous Faces of Death!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Joshua's website for links to everything he's got going on, and go pick up Letters to the Purple Satin Killer!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Joshua Chaplinsky joins the show this week to talk about his latest book, <em>Letters to the Purple Satin Killer</em>, writing a different kind of serial killer story, his horror journey, and the infamous <em>Faces of Death</em>! </p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://joshuachaplinsky.com/about/" rel="nofollow">Joshua&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on, and <a href="https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/joshua-chaplinsky-letters-to-the-purple-satin-killer-preorder" rel="nofollow">go pick up <em>Letters to the Purple Satin Killer</em></a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> bb02edb3-7bb9-44ec-8016-72de6c9fa339 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3530 yes full Episode 26: Swan Song with Chuck Wendig Episode 26: Swan Song with Chuck Wendig Matthew Jackson Chuck Wendig, author of horror hits like The Book of Accidents and Black River Orchard, stops by the show this week! We talk about his latest novel, The Staircase in the Woods, and dive deep into the apocalypse of Robert McCammon's epic genre classic, Swan Song! Can stories about nuclear devastation actually be comforting? We're gonna find out!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Chuck's website for links to everything he's got going on!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


Hosted by Matthew Jackson

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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Chuck Wendig, author of horror hits like <em>The Book of Accidents</em> and <em>Black River Orchard</em>, stops by the show this week! We talk about his latest novel, <em>The Staircase in the Woods</em>, and dive deep into the apocalypse of Robert McCammon&#39;s epic genre classic, <em>Swan Song</em>! Can stories about nuclear devastation actually be comforting? We&#39;re gonna find out!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://terribleminds.com/" rel="nofollow">Chuck&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 9e5def17-f650-44ec-9c85-90ca3684f445 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3916 yes full Episode 25: Poltergeist with Ronald Malfi Episode 25: Poltergeist with Ronald Malfi Matthew Jackson It's our 25th episode and we're taking on one of the most influential horror movies ever, Poltergeist. Ronald Malfi joins the show to talk about the film's influence on his work, his new novel Senseless, and more!


SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Ronald's website for links to everything he's got going on!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>It&#39;s our 25th episode and we&#39;re taking on one of the most influential horror movies ever, <em>Poltergeist</em>. Ronald Malfi joins the show to talk about the film&#39;s influence on his work, his new novel <em>Senseless</em>, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://ronaldmalfi.com/" rel="nofollow">Ronald&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> d703397a-cbe8-4ebb-ac26-e1510c884742 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3543 yes full Episode 24: Event Horizon with L.P. Hernandez Episode 24: Event Horizon with L.P. Hernandez Matthew Jackson The author of In The Valley of the Headless Men and No Gods Only Chaos L.P. Hernandez stopped by the show this week to talk about his writing, his new publishing venture Sobelo Books, and the sci-fi horror favorite Event Horizon! We talk about the movie's gore, visual effects, cosmic horror, and how the ideas at the core of this film changed L.P.'s imagination forever. We also talk about how long you'd realistically take to string up a disemboweled man. Also, Tombstone rules.

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to L.P.'s website for links to his work, and be sure to check out Sobelo Books!

- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>The author of <em>In The Valley of the Headless Men</em> and <em>No Gods Only Chaos</em> L.P. Hernandez stopped by the show this week to talk about his writing, his new publishing venture Sobelo Books, and the sci-fi horror favorite <em>Event Horizon</em>! We talk about the movie&#39;s gore, visual effects, cosmic horror, and how the ideas at the core of this film changed L.P.&#39;s imagination forever. We also talk about how long you&#39;d realistically take to string up a disemboweled man. Also, <em>Tombstone</em> rules.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://lphernandez.com/" rel="nofollow">L.P.&#39;s website</a> for links to his work, and be sure to check out <a href="https://sobelobooks.com/" rel="nofollow">Sobelo Books</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> f4133ff2-04dd-42a5-931c-115fec8aa89f https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3646 yes full Episode 23: "The Burr Woman" with Nat Cassidy Episode 23: "The Burr Woman" with Nat Cassidy Matthew Jackson When The Wolf Comes Home author Nat Cassidy stops by the show this week to talk about his new book, monsters, the genius of Terminator 2, and a very creepy story from his childhood called "The Burr Woman." It's a good time, including some fun (and not so fun) stories from our childhood.

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Nat's website for more on his books and everything he's got going on!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p><em>When The Wolf Comes Home</em> author Nat Cassidy stops by the show this week to talk about his new book, monsters, the genius of <em>Terminator 2</em>, and a very creepy story from his childhood called &#34;The Burr Woman.&#34; It&#39;s a good time, including some fun (and not so fun) stories from our childhood. </p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to<a href="http://www.natcassidy.com/" rel="nofollow"> Nat&#39;s website</a> for more on his books and everything he&#39;s got going on!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p><p>Read less</p><p><br></p> ebcf25bb-f26f-4914-bbd2-309cbdb2145f https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 4531 yes full Episode 22: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with Erika T. Wurth Episode 22: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with Erika T. Wurth Matthew Jackson Erika T. Wurth joins the show this week to talk about her amazing new novel The Haunting of Room 904 and Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark! We talk about ghost stories, haunted objects, horror in academia, writing process, and much more. It's a good time!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Erika's website for more on her books and everything she's got going on!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com


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]]> <p>Erika T. Wurth joins the show this week to talk about her amazing new novel <em>The Haunting of Room 904</em> and <em>Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark</em>! We talk about ghost stories, haunted objects, horror in academia, writing process, and much more. It&#39;s a good time!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to<a href="https://www.demontheory.net/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://erikatwurth.com/" rel="nofollow">Erika&#39;s website</a> for more on her books and everything she&#39;s got going on!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 843e35bb-d013-4ba9-bce5-53c99c5c11ec https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 4513 yes full Episode 21: Near Dark with Stephen Graham Jones Episode 21: Near Dark with Stephen Graham Jones Matthew Jackson Stephen Graham Jones makes his triumphant return to the show this week to talk about his amazing new novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, and Kathryn Bigelow's vampire classic, Near Dark. We discuss how Stephen crafted his own approach to vampires, how Near Dark holds up, what the vampire means in a contemporary fiction context, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Stephen's website for links to his socials and updates on everything he's up to!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Stephen Graham Jones makes his triumphant return to the show this week to talk about his amazing new novel, <em>The Buffalo Hunter Hunter</em>, and Kathryn Bigelow&#39;s vampire classic, <em>Near Dark</em>. We discuss how Stephen crafted his own approach to vampires, how <em>Near Dark</em> holds up, what the vampire means in a contemporary fiction context, and much more.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to<a href="https://www.demontheory.net/" rel="nofollow"> Stephen&#39;s website</a> for links to his socials and updates on everything he&#39;s up to!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> f2a6e38c-a3f6-47f5-8600-21e00cd12f73 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3392 yes full Episode 20: "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" with Cynthia Pelayo Episode 20: "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" with Cynthia Pelayo Matthew Jackson Bram Stoker Award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo joins the show this week to talk about her latest book, fairy tales, true crime, and Joyce Carol Oates' legendary short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" It's one of the most formative horror (yes, it's horror) stories of the 20th century, and we get deep into its meaning and power. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to Cynthia's website for links to her socials and updates on everything she's up to!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Bram Stoker Award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo joins the show this week to talk about her latest book, fairy tales, true crime, and Joyce Carol Oates&#39; legendary short story &#34;Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?&#34; It&#39;s one of the most formative horror (yes, it&#39;s horror) stories of the 20th century, and we get deep into its meaning and power. Enjoy!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://cinapelayo.com/about-the-author/" rel="nofollow">Cynthia&#39;s website</a> for links to her socials and updates on everything she&#39;s up to!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 4798bdaa-c78e-45f7-a204-c23965be7142 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3619 yes full Episode 19: The Gate with Max Booth III Episode 19: The Gate with Max Booth III Matthew Jackson Ghoulish Books founder, author, and Ghoulish Book Festival host Max Booth stops by the show this week to talk about their books, editing a new trans horror anthology, writing about bones, and much more as we tackle a classic of 1980s kid horror, The Gate!

SHOW NOTES:

- Head to the Ghoulish Books website for info on everything Max has going on, including Ghoulish Book Festival on March 14 & 15!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Ghoulish Books founder, author, and Ghoulish Book Festival host Max Booth stops by the show this week to talk about their books, editing a new trans horror anthology, writing about bones, and much more as we tackle a classic of 1980s kid horror, <em>The Gate</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://ghoulish.rip/" rel="nofollow">the Ghoulish Books website</a> for info on everything Max has going on, including Ghoulish Book Festival on March 14 &amp; 15!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 9456b46f-106e-49cd-88af-031b1e1acf8c https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 4223 yes full Episode 18: "Sweets to the Sweet" with Johnny Compton Episode 18: "Sweets to the Sweet" with Johnny Compton Matthew Jackson Johnny Compton, the author of novels like The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils, joins us for our first-ever dive into the wicked imagination of Robert Bloch! We talk about Johnny's books, vampire lore, horror for kids, and of course Bloch's legendary short story "Sweets to the Sweet."

SHOW NOTES:

- Visit Johnny's website for links to everything he's got going on, and find him on BlueSky!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

]]> <p>Johnny Compton, the author of novels like <em>The Spite House</em> and <em>Devils Kill Devils</em>, joins us for our first-ever dive into the wicked imagination of Robert Bloch! We talk about Johnny&#39;s books, vampire lore, horror for kids, and of course Bloch&#39;s legendary short story &#34;Sweets to the Sweet.&#34;</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Visit <a href="https://johnnycompton.com/" rel="nofollow">Johnny&#39;s website</a> for links to everything he&#39;s got going on, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/comptonwrites.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">find him on BlueSky</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p> 3dd9d5eb-8ba6-4019-b905-bd76831bdb05 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 4464 yes full Episode 17: Wes Craven's New Nightmare with Adam Cesare Episode 17: Wes Craven's New Nightmare with Adam Cesare Matthew Jackson The author of Clown in a Cornfield and Influencer, Adam Cesare, joins the show this week for our first-ever Wes Craven episode! We talk about Adam's books, writing for young readers, watching your creations come to life on film, and more as we dig into New Nightmare!

SHOW NOTES:

- Visit Adam's website for places to buy his books, links to social media, and more!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

]]> <p>The author of <em>Clown in a Cornfield</em> and <em>Influencer</em>, Adam Cesare, joins the show this week for our first-ever Wes Craven episode! We talk about Adam&#39;s books, writing for young readers, watching your creations come to life on film, and more as we dig into <em>New Nightmare</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Visit <a href="https://adamcesare.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Adam&#39;s website</a> for places to buy his books, links to social media, and more!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p> 781094c2-abec-4886-83b0-d0624042a7cb https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 5142 yes full Episode 16: "Mirror, Mirror" with Virginia Feito Episode 16: "Mirror, Mirror" with Virginia Feito Matthew Jackson Virginia Feito joins the show to kick off our February and promote her new novel, the much buzzed-about Victorian Psycho. We talk about the origins of the book, its inevitable comparisons, adapting the book to film, and Virginia's chosen story, the Amazing Stories episode "Mirror, Mirror," directed by Martin Scorsese. Mirrors: They're Scary!

SHOW NOTES:

- Victorian Psycho is available now!

- Visit Virginia's website for info on everything she's up to!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Virginia Feito joins the show to kick off our February and promote her new novel, the much buzzed-about <em>Victorian Psycho</em>. We talk about the origins of the book, its inevitable comparisons, adapting the book to film, and Virginia&#39;s chosen story, the <em>Amazing Stories</em> episode &#34;Mirror, Mirror,&#34; directed by Martin Scorsese. Mirrors: They&#39;re Scary!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631498633" rel="nofollow"><em>Victorian Psycho </em>is available now</a>!</p><p>- Visit <a href="https://www.virginiafeito.com/" rel="nofollow">Virginia&#39;s website</a> for info on everything she&#39;s up to!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> ebdf11d7-9565-40f7-82dd-8903d0131d5d https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3439 yes full Episode 15: Junji Ito's Tomie with Kailee Pedersen Episode 15: Junji Ito's Tomie with Kailee Pedersen Matthew Jackson Kailee Pedersen, author of one of the best horror debuts I've ever read, joins the show this week to talk about her incredible book, Sacrificial Animals, and her love of Junji Ito's early horror manga classic Tomie! Plus, Matthew recommends Horror in the High Desert and The Lady and Her Monsters!

SHOW NOTES:

- Sacrificial Animals is available now, and Pastorale is coming soon from Burnside Press!

- Visit Kailee's website for links to all of her social media!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Kailee Pedersen, author of one of the best horror debuts I&#39;ve ever read, joins the show this week to talk about her incredible book, <em>Sacrificial Animals</em>, and her love of Junji Ito&#39;s early horror manga classic <em>Tomie</em>! Plus, Matthew recommends <em>Horror in the High Desert</em> and <em>The Lady and Her Monsters</em>!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250328243/sacrificialanimals/" rel="nofollow"><em>Sacrificial Animals</em> is available now</a>, and <a href="https://kaileepedersen.com/pastorale/" rel="nofollow"><em>Pastorale</em> is coming soon</a> from Burnside Press!</p><p>- <a href="https://kaileepedersen.com/" rel="nofollow">Visit Kailee&#39;s website</a> for links to all of her social media!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 51aae2cc-8fc8-4a14-b1d9-661ca5dda84b https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3377 yes full Episode 14: "In The Hills, The Cities" with Zac Thompson Episode 14: "In The Hills, The Cities" with Zac Thompson Matthew Jackson Comics writer Zac Thompson joins us this week for our second consecutive episode devoted to the work of Clive Barker! We talk about Zac's comics, particularly his current eco-horror series Into the Unbeing, and tackle Barker's "In The Hills, The Cities," the impact of The Books of Blood, climate change, writing through the darkness, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

- Into the Unbeing Part One is available 1/28! Part Two #1 arrives 2/12!

- Follow Zac on BlueSky and Instagram!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Comics writer Zac Thompson joins us this week for our second consecutive episode devoted to the work of Clive Barker! We talk about Zac&#39;s comics, particularly his current eco-horror series <em>Into the Unbeing</em>, and tackle Barker&#39;s &#34;In The Hills, The Cities,&#34; the impact of <em>The Books of Blood</em>, climate change, writing through the darkness, and much more.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <em>Into the Unbeing Part One</em> is <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3009-885/Into-the-Unbeing-Volume-1-TPB" rel="nofollow">available 1/28! </a><em>Part Two</em> #1 <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3009-881/Into-the-Unbeing-Part-Two-1" rel="nofollow">arrives 2/12</a>!</p><p>- Follow Zac on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/zacthompson.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zacbethompson/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 58381268-b8a1-4e08-881a-b1fab1b5a1f7 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3909 yes full Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca Matthew Jackson It's our first-ever Clive Barker episode, and we can't think of a better guest for that than Eric LaRocca. In this episode, we discuss Eric's new book At Dark, I Become Loathsome, the impact Barker had on his life and work, the secret knowledge of The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser, writing about depraved humans with sensitivity and care, and much more!

SHOW NOTES:

- Pre-order At Dark, I Become Loathsome!

- Check out Eric's website and follow him on BlueSky and Twitter!

- Check out everything Anna Rose Reads has going on!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>It&#39;s our first-ever Clive Barker episode, and we can&#39;t think of a better guest for that than Eric LaRocca. In this episode, we discuss Eric&#39;s new book <em>At Dark, I Become Loathsome</em>, the impact Barker had on his life and work, the secret knowledge of <em>The Hellbound Heart</em> and <em>Hellraiser</em>, writing about depraved humans with sensitivity and care, and much more!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-fzwv" rel="nofollow">Pre-order <em>At Dark, I Become Loathsome</em></a><em>!</em></p><p>- Check out <a href="https://ericlarocca.com/" rel="nofollow">Eric&#39;s website</a> and follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2tb3pcpobqj62n3stdzaxmtq" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://x.com/eric_larocca" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://linktr.ee/anna_rose_reads" rel="nofollow">everything Anna Rose Reads has going on</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 68849987-4c89-4323-8cdb-e2e2413b2152 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 4595 yes full Episode 12: "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles" with Grady Hendrix Episode 12: "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles" with Grady Hendrix 12 Matthew Jackson For our first regular interview episode of 2025, the great Grady Hendrix is here to talk about one of his favorite formative horror stories, Margaret St. Clair's 1951 short weird tale "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles." Along the way we talk about his new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the importance of backstory in his fiction, the emotional content behind big concepts, and much more. Plus, stay tuned to the end for the reveal of our next guest!

SHOW NOTES:

- Pre-order Witchcraft for Wayward Girls!

- Head to Grady's website for all your Grady Hendrix needs!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>For our first regular interview episode of 2025, the great Grady Hendrix is here to talk about one of his favorite formative horror stories, Margaret St. Clair&#39;s 1951 short weird tale &#34;The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles.&#34; Along the way we talk about his new novel, <em>Witchcraft for Wayward Girls</em>, the importance of backstory in his fiction, the emotional content behind big concepts, and much more. Plus, stay tuned to the end for the reveal of our next guest!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716337/witchcraft-for-wayward-girls-by-grady-hendrix/" rel="nofollow">Pre-order <em>Witchcraft for Wayward Girls</em></a><em>!</em></p><p>- Head to <a href="https://www.gradyhendrix.com/" rel="nofollow">Grady&#39;s website </a>for all your Grady Hendrix needs!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 715ce48b-fd00-4d59-855b-a1183c79b4ea https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3915 yes full Episode 11: The Best of 2024 with Gabino Iglesias and Russell Falcon Episode 11: The Best of 2024 with Gabino Iglesias and Russell Falcon Matthew Jackson Happy New Year! In this special double-sized episode of the show, Matthew is diving in to the best horror stories of 2024 with two very special guests. First, Gabino Iglesias joins us to talk the best horror books of the year, and then Russell Falcon stops by to talk about the best horror movies of 2024. So, if you're trying to catch up on the year in horror, this is a fantastic place to get the best of the page and the screen.

SHOW NOTES:

- Follow Gabino on BlueSky and Twitter!

- Follow Russell on BlueSky and Instagram!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Happy New Year! In this special double-sized episode of the show, Matthew is diving in to the best horror stories of 2024 with two very special guests. First, Gabino Iglesias joins us to talk the best horror books of the year, and then Russell Falcon stops by to talk about the best horror movies of 2024. So, if you&#39;re trying to catch up on the year in horror, this is a fantastic place to get the best of the page and the screen.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Follow Gabino on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/gabino.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://x.com/gabino_iglesias" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>!</p><p>- Follow Russell on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/russellfalcon.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fussellralcon" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> ff0c72fc-47e9-4ebe-b447-9acae69f59d6 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 10062 yes full Episode 10: Black Christmas with Clay McLeod Chapman Episode 10: Black Christmas with Clay McLeod Chapman Matthew Jackson Merry (Black) Christmas! The great Clay McLeod Chapman returns this week as our first-ever second-time to guess, to fulfill a promise he made in our very first episode and discuss the immortal Black Christmas on this, its 50th anniversary. We talk about Clay's new book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the film's very upsetting phone calls, Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, that ending, Halloween, and so much more. Plus, hear why Clay has pledged to be the last-ever guest this podcast has (a long, long time from now), and stick around to the end for a message from Matthew on what's coming in 2025!

SHOW NOTES:

- Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is out January 7! Pre-order it now!

- Follow Clay on BlueSky and Twitter, and visit his website!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Merry (Black) Christmas! The great Clay McLeod Chapman returns this week as our first-ever second-time to guess, to fulfill a promise he made in our very first episode and discuss the immortal <em>Black Christmas</em> on this, its 50th anniversary. We talk about Clay&#39;s new book <em>Wake Up and Open Your Eyes</em>, the film&#39;s very upsetting phone calls, Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, that ending, <em>Halloween</em>, and so much more. Plus, hear why Clay has pledged to be the <em>last</em>-ever guest this podcast has (a long, long time from now), and stick around to the end for a message from Matthew on what&#39;s coming in 2025!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <em>Wake Up and Open Your Eyes</em> is out January 7! <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/756648/wake-up-and-open-your-eyes-by-clay-mcleod-chapman/" rel="nofollow">Pre-order it now</a>!</p><p>- Follow Clay on<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/claymcleod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow"> BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://x.com/claymcleod" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://claymcleodchapman.com/" rel="nofollow">visit his website</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 3a5e5d52-1379-4fd8-b744-93d2e27050e6 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 6298 no full Episode 9: House on Haunted Hill (1999) with Sofia Ajram Episode 9: House on Haunted Hill (1999) with Sofia Ajram Matthew Jackson Sofia Ajram joins the show this week to talk about her fantastic debut novella Coup de Grace, and to have a millennial blast with 1999's House on Haunted Hill. We cover everything from our love of tiny coffins to Geoffrey Rush's impossibly thin mustache to Sofia's first experience with the film as part of his school-age movie nights. It's a blast!

SHOW NOTES:

- Coup de Grace is available now!

- Follow Sofia on BlueSky and Twitter, and visit his website!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>Sofia Ajram joins the show this week to talk about her fantastic debut novella <em>Coup de Grace</em>, and to have a millennial blast with 1999&#39;s <em>House on Haunted Hill</em>. We cover everything from our love of tiny coffins to Geoffrey Rush&#39;s impossibly thin mustache to Sofia&#39;s first experience with the film as part of his school-age movie nights. It&#39;s a blast!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763774/coup-de-grace-by-sofia-ajram/" rel="nofollow"><em>Coup de Grace</em> is available now</a>!</p><p>- Follow Sofia on<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wmf6chpjpe6wwfipkxertjkr" rel="nofollow"> BlueSky</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SofiaAjram?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.sofiaajram.com/" rel="nofollow">visit his website</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 768a4316-9835-482e-b4ef-85ff236a2350 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 3991 no full Episode 8: Arthur Machen's "The White People" with Gemma Files Episode 8: Arthur Machen's "The White People" with Gemma Files 8 Matthew Jackson One of the finest horror writers alive, Gemma Files, is on the show this week! We talk about the inspirations for her short fiction, her latest collection Blood from the Air, and Arthur Machen's legendary story "The White People," an essential piece of weird fiction. It all comes together for a long chat about influences, inspiration, feeling like you're part of a secret world, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

- Get Blood from the Air now!

- Follow Gemma on Twitter and BlueSky!

- Check out No Darkness But Ours!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>One of the finest horror writers alive, Gemma Files, is on the show this week! We talk about the inspirations for her short fiction, her latest collection <em>Blood from the Air</em>, and Arthur Machen&#39;s legendary story &#34;The White People,&#34; an essential piece of weird fiction. It all comes together for a long chat about influences, inspiration, feeling like you&#39;re part of a secret world, and much more.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <a href="https://grimscribepress.com/blood-from-the-air/" rel="nofollow">Get <em>Blood from the Air</em> now</a>!</p><p>- Follow Gemma on <a href="https://x.com/gemmafiles" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/gemmafiles.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-darkness-but-ours/id1642068482" rel="nofollow">No Darkness But Ours</a>!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> dd522190-fd69-4139-b514-f4bff5cdcd03 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 4314 yes full Episode 7: Twilight Zone: The Movie with Josh Malerman Episode 7: Twilight Zone: The Movie with Josh Malerman Matthew Jackson It's a super-sized episode as Josh Malerman joins the show to talk about Incidents Around the House, 10 years of publishing horror, the unique way he promotes his books, and of course, Twilight Zone: The Movie. It's the first anthology we've covered on the show, and it's a hell of a chat about a fascinating project.

SHOW NOTES:

- Get Incidents Around the House now!

- Follow Josh on Twitter!

- Head to Josh's website for more cool stuff, including an entire free novel.

- Follow the show on Twitter, BlueSky, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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]]> <p>It&#39;s a super-sized episode as Josh Malerman joins the show to talk about <em>Incidents Around the House</em>, 10 years of publishing horror, the unique way he promotes his books, and of course, <em>Twilight Zone: The Movie</em>. It&#39;s the first anthology we&#39;ve covered on the show, and it&#39;s a hell of a chat about a fascinating project.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Get <em>Incidents Around the House</em> now!</p><p>- Follow <a href="https://x.com/joshmalerman" rel="nofollow">Josh on Twitter</a>!</p><p>- Head to <a href="https://joshmalerman.com/" rel="nofollow">Josh&#39;s website</a> for more cool stuff, including an entire free novel.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scaresshapedus.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a>, and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> f0e49719-91a6-4ef7-8e10-e475fb9a4996 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 5079 no full Episode 6: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with BJ Colangelo Episode 6: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with BJ Colangelo Matthew Jackson Happy Halloween! It's a special Halloween edition of the show this week, as we're joined by writer/director/producer/critic/podcaster/awesome person BJ Colangelo to talk about a cornerstone of kid horror in the 1980s and 1990s: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about what these classic tales taught BJ about horror storytelling, the value of exposing kids to horror stories, and of course, our favorite Halloween memories, from trick-or-treating to the legendary costumes in our families.


SHOW NOTES:

- Order BJ and Harmony Colangelo's Sleepaway Camp book!

- Follow BJ on Twitter!

- Listen to This Ends At Prom!

- Matthew's recs: "Crouch End" by Stephen King; Young Frankenstein (RIP, Teri Garr)

- Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!


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Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>Happy Halloween! It&#39;s a special Halloween edition of the show this week, as we&#39;re joined by writer/director/producer/critic/podcaster/awesome person BJ Colangelo to talk about a cornerstone of kid horror in the 1980s and 1990s: <em>Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark</em>. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about what these classic tales taught BJ about horror storytelling, the value of exposing kids to horror stories, and of course, our favorite Halloween memories, from trick-or-treating to the legendary costumes in our families.</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- Order BJ and Harmony Colangelo&#39;s <a href="https://diediebooks.com/products/sleepaway-camp-1983" rel="nofollow"><em>Sleepaway Camp</em> book</a>!</p><p>- <a href="https://x.com/bjcolangelo" rel="nofollow">Follow BJ on Twitter</a>!</p><p>- Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-ends-at-prom/id1527896223" rel="nofollow"><em>This Ends At Prom</em></a>!</p><p>- Matthew&#39;s recs: &#34;Crouch End&#34; by Stephen King; <em>Young Frankenstein</em> (RIP, Teri Garr)</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> daf34659-af5c-4ebd-9055-63505e56f8de https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 5149 no full Episode 5: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood with Stephen Graham Jones Episode 5: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood with Stephen Graham Jones 5 Matthew Jackson Big episode this week! The great Stephen Graham Jones stopped by to do what you always hope you'll get to do with Stephen Graham Jones: Talk about slashers. We tackled Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, how it shaped Stephen's approach to slashers and horror storytelling in general, how he'd teach this movie in a writing class, and of course, snakes. Because we're country boys, and country boys talk about snakes.

SHOW NOTES:

-  Several of Stephen's earlier works are out new thanks to a re-release from Open Road Media!

- You can pre-order The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, out in March, right now!

- Check out Stephen's website!

- Matthew's Recs: The Blob (1988), Eric LaRocca's upcoming At Dark, I Become Loathsome.

- Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

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]]> <p>Big episode this week! The great Stephen Graham Jones stopped by to do what you always hope you&#39;ll get to do with Stephen Graham Jones: Talk about slashers. We tackled <em>Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood</em>, how it shaped Stephen&#39;s approach to slashers and horror storytelling in general, how he&#39;d teach this movie in a writing class, and of course, snakes. Because we&#39;re country boys, and country boys talk about snakes.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <em> </em>Several of Stephen&#39;s earlier works are out new thanks to <a href="https://openroadmedia.com/contributor/stephen-graham-jones" rel="nofollow">a re-release from Open Road Media</a>!</p><p>- You can <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Buffalo-Hunter-Hunter/Stephen-Graham-Jones/9781668075081" rel="nofollow">pre-order <em>The Buffalo Hunter Hunter</em></a>, out in March, right now!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.demontheory.net/" rel="nofollow">Stephen&#39;s website</a>!</p><p>- Matthew&#39;s Recs: <em>The Blob</em> (1988), Eric LaRocca&#39;s upcoming <a href="https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-fzwv" rel="nofollow"><em>At Dark, I Become Loathsome</em></a>.</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 8b1e89f0-ff53-43c8-b9b8-d9bf078f9eef https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 4206 yes full Episode 4: The Lost Boys with Hailey Piper Episode 4: The Lost Boys with Hailey Piper 4 Matthew Jackson The great Hailey Piper joins The Scares That Shaped Us! We talked about her amazing new vampire novel, All The Hearts You Eat, writing about coastal towns, the influence of Twin Peaks, and more.

Then, we turn to Hailey's chosen story, Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampire classic The Lost Boys! What role does sincerity play in horror media? How do you figure out vampire rules in the '80s? Is Grandpa the best character in the whole movie? We find out together!

Plus, hear my recommendations for reading and watching here in the first half of October!

SHOW NOTES:

-  All The Hearts You Eat is out October 15 from Titan!

- Check out Hailey's website for more on what she's up to lately!

- Matthew's Recs: After the People Lights Have Gone Off by Stephen Graham Jones, It's What's Inside now streaming Netflix!

- Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>The great Hailey Piper joins The Scares That Shaped Us! We talked about her amazing new vampire novel, <em>All The Hearts You Eat</em>, writing about coastal towns, the influence of <em>Twin Peaks</em>, and more.</p><p>Then, we turn to Hailey&#39;s chosen story, Joel Schumacher&#39;s 1987 vampire classic <em>The Lost Boys</em>! What role does sincerity play in horror media? How do you figure out vampire rules in the &#39;80s? Is Grandpa the best character in the whole movie? We find out together!</p><p>Plus, hear my recommendations for reading and watching here in the first half of October!</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <em> All The Hearts You Eat</em> is <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763730/all-the-hearts-you-eat-by-hailey-piper/" rel="nofollow">out October 15 from Titan!</a></p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.haileypiper.com/" rel="nofollow">Hailey&#39;s website</a> for more on what she&#39;s up to lately!</p><p>- Matthew&#39;s Recs: <em>After the People Lights Have Gone Off</em> by Stephen Graham Jones, <em>It&#39;s What&#39;s Inside</em> now streaming Netflix!</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 684b1445-6d60-417a-b11a-415c42068ddc https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 4009 yes full Episode 3: Jaws with Rachel Harrison Episode 3: Jaws with Rachel Harrison 3 Matthew Jackson It's Rachel Harrison week on The Scares That Shaped Us! The author behind novels like The Return, Cackle, Such Sharp Teeth, and Black Sheep joins the show to discuss her latest novel, So Thirsty, working through different horror subgenres, and balancing planning with spontaneity when working on a book.

After chatting about Rachel's current work, we pivot to a discussion of Steven Spielberg's immortal classic Jaws, Rachel's childhood (and adulthood) fear of the water, which member of the shark-hunting trio we most identify with, and much more. What's the scariest scene in Jaws? Could we survive shark attacks? Is it all Quint's fault?

Plus, I offer my early recommendations from the movies I've screened at Fantastic Fest here in Austin.

SHOW NOTES:

- So Thirsty is available now from Berkley!

- Check out Rachel's website for updates on her upcoming appearances.

- Matthew's Recs: Terrifier 3 (in theaters Oct. 11), V/H/S/Beyond (on Shudder Oct. 4), and Heretic (in theaters November)

- Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

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Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

]]> <p>It&#39;s Rachel Harrison week on The Scares That Shaped Us! The author behind novels like <em>The Return</em>, <em>Cackle</em>, <em>Such Sharp Teeth</em>, and <em>Black Sheep</em> joins the show to discuss her latest novel, <em>So Thirsty</em>, working through different horror subgenres, and balancing planning with spontaneity when working on a book.</p><p>After chatting about Rachel&#39;s current work, we pivot to a discussion of Steven Spielberg&#39;s immortal classic <em>Jaws</em>, Rachel&#39;s childhood (and adulthood) fear of the water, which member of the shark-hunting trio we most identify with, and much more. What&#39;s the scariest scene in <em>Jaws</em>? Could we survive shark attacks? Is it all Quint&#39;s fault?</p><p>Plus, I offer my early recommendations from the movies I&#39;ve screened at Fantastic Fest here in Austin.</p><p>SHOW NOTES:</p><p>- <em>So Thirsty </em>is <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742647/so-thirsty-by-rachel-harrison/" rel="nofollow">available now</a> from Berkley!</p><p>- Check out <a href="https://www.rachel-harrison.com/" rel="nofollow">Rachel&#39;s website</a> for updates on her upcoming appearances.</p><p>- Matthew&#39;s Recs: <em>Terrifier 3</em> (in theaters Oct. 11), <em>V/H/S/Beyond</em> (on Shudder Oct. 4), and <em>Heretic</em> (in theaters November)</p><p>- Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://facebook.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!</p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> d4d5d5e6-d547-4571-beac-5c4d73551272 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 3522 no full Episode 2: "The Invaders" with Daniel Kraus Episode 2: "The Invaders" with Daniel Kraus 2 Matthew Jackson Hello, Horror Fans!

And we're back! It's Episode 2 and we've got a good one for you! Our guest this week is Daniel Kraus, celebrated author of books like Rotters, Scowler, The Living Dead, and the amazing Whalefall. 

For Daniel's formative horror story, we're digging into "The Invaders," a 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone starring Agnes Moorehead as a poor woman who has some very unwelcome guests. Plus, we talk about single-location horror, the timelessness of The Twilight Zone, horror for kids, and of course his new book with George A. Romero, Pay The Piper. Plus, we got some intel on Daniel's newly announced Night of the Living Dead deep dive, Partially Devoured. 

Show notes:


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]]> <p>Hello, Horror Fans!</p><p>And we&#39;re back! It&#39;s Episode 2 and we&#39;ve got a good one for you! Our guest this week is Daniel Kraus, celebrated author of books like <em>Rotters</em>, <em>Scowler</em>, <em>The Living Dead</em>, and the amazing <em>Whalefall</em>. </p><p>For Daniel&#39;s formative horror story, we&#39;re digging into &#34;The Invaders,&#34; a 1961 episode of <em>The Twilight Zone</em> starring Agnes Moorehead as a poor woman who has some very unwelcome guests. Plus, we talk about single-location horror, the timelessness of <em>The Twilight Zone</em>, horror for kids, and of course his new book with George A. Romero, <em>Pay The Piper</em>. Plus, we got some intel on Daniel&#39;s newly announced <em>Night of the Living Dead</em> deep dive, <em>Partially Devoured</em>. </p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><ul><li><em>Pay The Piper</em> is <a href="https://www.unionsquareandco.com/9781454950899/pay-the-piper-by-george-a-romero" rel="nofollow">out now </a>from Union Square Books.</li><li>Matthew&#39;s Recommendations: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Experimental-Film-Gemma-Files/dp/1504063880/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LD73WFG70T0K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lCULqGQ6auJj_hMm3VtDRmSQt1JFNh9sCRdcaiMj9VMFYnFoTcqod2DcDqDTgBFxAa-dnaTv30JuaQd6NqmaRPqW_nJ3SG99vgYueNEUz1I.js0T6YLl_Kiaa2KZY__Po08dm44jbj91XFxTtykQ1-E&dib_tag=se&keywords=experimental+film+gemma+files&qid=1726037306&sprefix=experimental+film+gemma%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow"><em>Experimental Film</em></a> by Gemma Files; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGZOwN1uK34" rel="nofollow"><em>Red Rooms</em></a><em> </em>(in theaters now, on digital soon).</li><li>Follow the show on <a href="https://x.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScaresShapedUs/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</li><li>Bookmark<a href="https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/" rel="nofollow"> our website</a> for future episodes and news!</li><li>We&#39;re now on all major podcast platforms, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scares-that-shaped-us/id1765264110" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bu5brb29F2YWAX3iid4Mp?si=a9fe347b567b43cf" rel="nofollow"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/96ee4171-f336-4998-bd97-aba07ee09208/the-scares-that-shaped-us" rel="nofollow">Amazon Music</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheScaresThatShapedUs" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>! </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> 10f41035-c2a7-4b99-ab68-33300b33e894 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 2694 no full Episode 1: Session 9 with Clay McLeod Chapman Episode 1: Session 9 with Clay McLeod Chapman 1 Matthew Jackson Hello, horror fans!

It's Launch Day! Episode 1, featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, is now available to listeners. We talk about Clay's chosen formative horror story, Session 9, ambiguity in horror, the terror of well-produced audio, and which horror author could best pull off a James Brown-style performance. Plus, how many times can Clay write a story about another writer and get away with it, and what's the deal with Paul Tremblay?

Show notes:

  • Session 9 isn't streaming anywhere at the moment, but it is available to rent and buy if you'd like to get in on this action and you haven't already. I'd also recommend the Shout Factory physical release.


  • Clay's newest release is the novelette Stay On The Line from Shortwave Publishing. His next book, the novella Kill Your Darling, hits stores Sept. 24 from Bad Hand Books. 


  • Clay's just launched a merch collection with VoidMerch featuring his books, and you can check that out HERE.



  • Be sure to bookmark our website for future episodes and news! We've got some exciting guests arriving in the coming weeks.


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]]> <p>Hello, horror fans!</p><p>It&#39;s Launch Day! Episode 1, featuring Clay McLeod Chapman, is now available to listeners. We talk about Clay&#39;s chosen formative horror story, <em>Session 9</em>, ambiguity in horror, the terror of well-produced audio, and which horror author could best pull off a James Brown-style performance. Plus, how many times can Clay write a story about another writer and get away with it, and what&#39;s the deal with Paul Tremblay?</p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><ul><li><em>Session 9</em> isn&#39;t streaming anywhere at the moment, but it is available <a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/session-9" rel="nofollow">to rent and buy</a> if you&#39;d like to get in on this action and you haven&#39;t already. I&#39;d also recommend the <a href="https://shoutfactory.com/products/session-9" rel="nofollow">Shout Factory</a> physical release.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Clay&#39;s newest release is the novelette <a href="https://shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/stay-on-the-line-novelette/" rel="nofollow"><em>Stay On The Line</em></a> from Shortwave Publishing. His next book, the novella <a href="https://badhandbooks.com/preorders/kill-your-darling-paperback-with-signed-bookplate" rel="nofollow"><em>Kill Your Darling</em></a>, hits stores Sept. 24 from Bad Hand Books. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Clay&#39;s just launched a merch collection with VoidMerch featuring his books, and you can <a href="https://voidmerch.threadless.com/collections/chapman-x-voidmerch/" rel="nofollow">check that out HERE</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Follow the show on <a href="https://twitter.com/scaresshapedus" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScaresShapedUs/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Be sure to bookmark<a href="https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/" rel="nofollow"> our website</a> for future episodes and news! We&#39;ve got some exciting guests arriving in the coming weeks.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matthew Jackson</p><p>Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson</p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/elephantgreen-42056970/" rel="nofollow">Dmytro Kuvalin</a></p> e86cf228-a1a6-4607-85c3-3f28d52dd359 https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:50:00 +0000 5107 yes