Tim and I talk about the resurgent interest in terrifying mermaids, the appeal of coming of age stories, and his new novella Lure, out now through Tenebrous Press. This episode is spoiler-free.

Joe Koch, Author of Convulsive

Jun 1st, 2022 49m 8s

Joe and I talk about the influence of religion on his work, surrealist approaches to creativity, and bodily autonomy. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of his story "The Object of Your Desire Comes Closer" f

Slash-Her panel

May 18th, 2022 56m 56s

Janine Pipe, R.J. Joseph, Christine Morgan, Kenzie Jennings, and I talk about what we'd like to see more of in the slasher genre, the importance of slasher stories by and about women, and the inspirations behind the stories in Slash-Her. This e

Paula D. Ashe, Author of We Are Here to Hurt Each Other

May 11th, 2022 49m 39s

Paula and I talk about fiction that wounds, cosmic horror, and the connection between cults and capitalism. This episode is spoiler free. Buy Paula's collection: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Here-Hurt-Each-Other/dp/B09T67V4D4

Jamie Stewart, Author of I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (And Other Fever Dreams)

Apr 25th, 2022 52m 7s

Jamie and I talk about religious horror, nonlinear storytelling, and the process of indie book promotion. We also have a spoiler-free discussion of his collection I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (and Other Fever Dreams).

A.C. Wise, Author of The Ghost Sequences

Apr 18th, 2022 1h 7m

A.C. Wise, Corey Farrenkopf and I talk about metafiction, fragmentary storytelling, and the spectrum between "cozy horror" and bleak horror. We also discuss A.C.'s newest collection The Ghost Sequences. This episode is spoiler free. Buy The Gho

The Dead Inside

Mar 17th, 2022 1h 18m

Laurel Hightower, Sandra Ruttan, Ali Seay, R.J. Joseph, Daniel Barnett, Patrick Tumblety, Marcus Woodman, and I talk about identity horror and The Dead Inside. This episode is spoiler-free.

The Book of Queer Saints

Mar 14th, 2022 54m 57s

Hailey Piper, Joe Koch, Mae Murray, Sam Richard, and I talk about our favorite messy queer characters, ways to reduce the puritan policing of queer art, and the inspirations behind our stories for The Book of Queer Saints. This episode is spoil

Jonathan Louis Duckworth

Mar 7th, 2022 57m 8s

Jonathan and I talk about speculative poetry, crafting authentic historical fiction, and found footage horror. This episode is spoiler free. Find Jonathan on Twitter @Joduckwo

Rebecca J. Allred and Gordon B. White

Feb 16th, 2022 1h 1m

I talk with Rebecca and Gordon about the appeal of cults, the joys of collaborative writing, and their new novella And in Her Smile, the World. This episode is spoiler free.

Laird Barron

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 20m

Corey Farrenkopf and I talk with Laird Barron about the planned trajectory of his writing career, the influence of mythology on his stories, and the different literary universes he's built over the past 20+ years. In the second half of the epis

Kurt Fawver, Author of We Are Happy, We Are Doomed

Jan 27th, 2022 41m 35s

Kurt and I discuss cults, experimental storytelling, and balancing the grim with the playful. This episode is spoiler free. Purchase Kurt's new collection We Are Happy, We Are Doomed here: https://bookshop.org/books/we-are-happy-we-are-doomed-

Eco-Horror Panel (Field Notes from a Nightmare)

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 28m

I speak with Alex Ebenstein, Alex Woodroe, Sara Tantlinger, Nikki R. Leigh, and Alexis DuBon about their reasons for reading and writing eco-horror, their most beautiful and terrifying experiences out in nature, and the inspirations behind thei

Madeleine Swann, Author of The Sharp End of the Rainbow

Jan 11th, 2022 44m 39s

Madeleine Swann returns to talk about absurdist fiction, the role dreams play in her artistic process, and the notion of "passing for normal." Pick up a copy of her new collection The Sharp End of the Rainbow here (published through Heads Dance

Elford Alley, Author of We Will Find a Place for You

Oct 26th, 2021 42m 56s

Elford and I talk about his family ghost stories, his definitive ranking of the best cryptids, and his true crime story "I Will Not Be Forgotten." Note that there are spoilers for this story in the second half of the episode, but I give a warni

John Baltisberger, Author of Abhorrent Siren

Oct 19th, 2021 49m 24s

John and I talk about the boundary-pushing nature of extreme horror and splatterpunk, the influence of Judaism on John's work, and the power of metaphor in kaiju stories. The episode is largely spoiler free, though we touch on a couple small pl

Eric LaRocca, Author of The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales

Oct 11th, 2021 1h 6m

Eric and I talk about writing mentally ill characters with dignity and complexity, adapting Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke to film, and leaning in to uncomfortable stories. In the second half, we have a spoiler-filled discussion a

L.C. von Hessen, Author of Spiritus Ex Machina

Sep 28th, 2021 56m 36s

L.C. and I talk about morbid medical history, extreme music, and Lovecraftian fiction. In the second half, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of their story "The Medium and The Message." I provide a warning in advance. Buy L.C.'s collection Sp

Farah Rose Smith, Author of Of One Pure Will

Sep 21st, 2021 46m 5s

Farah and I talk about representations of disability in horror, experimental writing techniques, and the influence of decadent literature on her work. Buy Farah's new collection here: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Will-Farah-Rose-Smith/dp/168510

Max Booth, Author of We Need to Do Something

Sep 13th, 2021 1h 26m

Max and I talk about his experience running a small press, his real-life encounters with uniquely Texan horrors, and his process for adapting the novella We Need to Do Something for film. Note that the second half of the episode has spoilers fo

Eric Raglin, Author of Nightmare Yearnings

Sep 4th, 2021 1h 20m

Tyler Jones, author of Criterium and The Dark Side of the Room, has claimed the Cursed Morsels throne to interview me, Eric Raglin (normally host, now guest), about my new weird horror collection Nightmare Yearnings. We discuss Nebraskan horror

J.A.W. McCarthy, Author of Sometimes We're Cruel and Other Stories

Aug 30th, 2021 1h

Jen and I talk about body horror, doppelgangers, and the psychology of stalking. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled conversation about her story "You Do What You're Told" from her debut collection Sometimes We're Cruel

Brennan LaFaro, Author of Slattery Falls

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 15m

Brennan and I talk about urban legends, the spookiness of New England, and writing neurodivergent characters. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled conversation about his debut novella Slattery Falls. I provide a warning i

Brian Evenson, Author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell

Aug 9th, 2021 1h 13m

Brian Evenson, Corey Farrenkopf, and I talk about climate horror, nightmare architecture, and blending genres to allow for multiple modes of interpretation. We also have a spoiler-filled discussion of his short story "Justle" from his new colle

Paul Tremblay, Author of Survivor Song

Jul 30th, 2021 57m 16s

Paul and I talk about engaging in metafiction, keeping ambiguity fresh in storytelling, and approaching the paranormal with both openness and skepticism. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of his story "Ice C