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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Had a great chat with Daniel Kraus and Brian Duffield about the majesty of WHALEFALL (and how it came closer to giving me a real human emotion than anything in a while). Off Book episode coming soon.

Photo from the press junket of Whalefall - with Daniel Kraus (left) and Brian Duffield.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tomorrow's episode is not one to miss. WOLF!!

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A found fiction horror story about a cursed role-playing game. Erm… yes please! Enjoy. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Heads up to any and all newbies to Talking Scared. Stephen King is back on the show next week, for a conversation about OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE and other Talisman-related things. I promise to keep it entirely spoiler-free for the new book. But I will be demanding answers about Wolf.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This week's episode transports the Gothic to Palestine, for a story of oppression, claustrophobia, fractured selves and haunted, homicidal houses. It's Deena Helm and OUR CUT OF SALT All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

China Miéville makes a rare podcast appearance to discuss his ludicrously epic novel, THE ROUSE It’s a saga of a dark twentieth century, haunted by war, by secrets, by the echoes of empire and yes, by ghosts - if that’s what you wish to call them I’m so proud of this episode All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The biggest name in horror comics came on the show for an in-depth chat about the whole SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN story-world — including the forthcoming novel, Hope is a Knife Listen if you’re interested in the best of horror creativity happening right now. All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hey it's International Dog Day so... 1) spend an extra few minutes playing or walking that little four-legged heartbeat today 2) a note that I wrote a book about the bond between a man and his dog, and the child-stealing monster they fight. People like it, including Stephen King

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Big week on Talking Scared. @chuck_wendig is back and he wrote a book that got me dropping the C-bomb! We talk about it THE CALAMITIES- about the influence of demonology on Chuck’s career, writing loveable psychos, handling exposition, and the shadow of Clive Barker. All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Who is watching FURIOUS? If you're not, may I suggest you watch FURIOUS. Mostly for this absolute legend!

A still of the Disney+ show, Furious, depicting the character Nora, played by Quincy Taylor Bernstine, looking typically pissed off at her desk.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Latest episode of Talking Scared is a well-seasoned genre mash. natasha_pulley joins me to talk about THE SALT KING - her fantasy/apocalypse/folk-horror/romance/comedy blend. It’s a dive into the darkest excesses of the Catholic Church and the occasional magical salt mine. All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I just recorded an absolute banger of an Off Book episode with Ben Bradford from the new ARE WE DOOMED podcast - which explores existential end-of-the-world scenarios. You won't believe how hopeful both his podcast and our conversation will make you feel. Hoping to turn it around for tomorrow.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Celebrating Welsh folklore and one of my favourite books of the year. Liam Higginson is this week’s guest, talking us through his debut THE HILL IN THE DARK GROVE. It’s wonderful, quite frankly.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I have never read SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN but with the second omnibus, a forthcoming novel, and James Tynion coming on the show… the time is now. Who’s a fan?

My stack of James Tynion’s SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN omnibuses - and my happy pot ghost Marlowe.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This is maybe the scariest episode I've ever released. Annie Jacobsen joins me for a conversation about BIOLOGICAL WAR: A SCENARIO - her speculative non-fiction menace of a book, in which she traces an engineered pathogen from its lab escape to the end of civilisation. Enjoy. Sort of.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I've just finished Liam Higginson's THE HILL IN THE DARK GROVE and it's possibly my favourite novel of the year. Folk-horror steeped in Welsh lore and identity, a Celtic riff on The Shining, with the most fantastic prose and two characters you deeply root for. Can't recommend it enough

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

And so we come to the Calla, to meet old friends, new enemies, a pain-in-the-ass robot and death-dealing women. It’s the new Dark Tower Deep Dive! Wherever you get podcasts.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It’s a horrid history lesson on Talking Scared. Danielle Giles leads a tour of 16th century London in GENTLE THINGS - complete with murder, misogyny and medicinal cannibalism. All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I just recorded a conversation with Annie Jacobsen about her pair of nightmare speculative non-fiction 'Scenarios' – Nuclear War and Biological War. This episode is going to make all of you VERY nervous indeed.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Good Boy's new Spanish cover. I love it so much.

The cover of Good Boy, my novel, translated into Spanish. It features a black dog sitting on a patch of grass, staring either mournfully or excitedly up at a free floating window in the heavens.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I just recorded an episode with Danielle Giles about her historical Gothic romance, GENTLE THINGS. One of the most purely enjoyable books i've read all year. It's next week's episode.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

KLAXXON - @chucktingle has returned to the show for a life-affirming conversation. Sure, we talk about the extreme gore and in his FABULOUS BODIES… but we also discuss art, musical misbehaviour, Chuck’s childhood, and why everyone can be the greatest author in the world. All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Not sure if this week’s episode is about a dystopian nightmare or cold, hard reality. Naomi Kritzer’s OBSTETRIX follows a kidnapped fertility doctor, forced to work as a cult’s in-house OBGYN. consider this VERY of-the-moment in America. All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I’m very pleased to announce that GOOD BOY will be available in audiobook from July 7th - narrated by Philip Bartley in a fine northern accent! I’m so thrilled that this little book just keeps chasing balls and breaking hearts. Preorder now at all the usual audiobook places.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Time to head to Rocky Mountain high country with @ceejthemoment.bsky.social and HEADLIGHTS. We talk apex predators of many kinds, the specific weirdness of Colorado, John Denver, Blucifer, and the yuckiest, most cosmic sex scene of the year. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

New Off Book episode with Ireland’s award-winning horror drama podcast - PETRIFIED! Peter Dunne writes and directs every single episode. We talk about the history of the show, the Irish horror vibe, breaking the fourth wall and cursing the audience. Enjoy! All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I’m a third of the way into CJs HEADLIGHTS and it’s so so so so sick! (In the most glorious way!)

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New episode about one of my favourite books of the year. TRAD WIFE, by Sarah Langan. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Forgot to post the latest Off Book episode. A chunky chat with Kaelyn from the mega podcast Heart Starts Pounding - all about some recent documentaries that have inspired her macabre show. It's a ton of fun. I suggest a TERRIBLE doc by mistake. All podcast platforms

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Latest Off Book episode is a conversation with Damian McCarthy about Caveat, Oddity and of course, his brand-new HOKUM! Scary. Funny. Delightful. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

New episode with Marcus Kliewer I’m so excited for you to hear this one. I loved both of his books and felt like I’d found a kindred spooky soul. All podcast platforms. Tell a friend.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Tomorrow little kiddies. We're back on the beam with the Jack Sawyer and the Fisherman.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

On the new episode I chat with @tamikathompson.bsky.social about gun crime in horror and in real life. We talk gangs, ghosts, curses and political theory - in her new novel THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Woop! New Paul Tremblay has landed. A story of AI horror and bodily (un)autonomy. Can’t wait to see what the Duke of Ambiguous does with the topic. And yes… he’ll be back on the show.

Me, cowering behind a bright red ARC of Paul Tremblay’s new novel DEAD BUT DREAMING OF ELECTRIC SHEEP

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A pair of Talking Scared episodes from this week: 1) The book interview with @buehlmeister.bsky.social discussing his epic medieval horror, BETWEEN TWO FIRES 2)The Off Book chat with @rodblackhurst.bsky.social about the making of his gory backwoods horror DOLLY All podcast places. Tell a friend.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I finally got to read BETWEEN TWO FIRES and have a conversation with @buehlmeister.bsky.social about this medieval horror epic. We get into into history, Biblical mystery, myth and epic poetry... plus the sweet drunken joy of a Renaissance fair. All podcast places - enjoy!

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

SPOILED MILK by Avery Curran - a story of subtle, sapphic haunting (until the subtlety gives way to feral craziness). Answers the question: what if Enid Blyton had taken hard drugs

My scruffy dog curled up next to a paperback copy of Avery Curran's Spoiled Milk - featuring a purple and red cover with historical-looking line drawings of unnerved children.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This week sees the return of Catriona Ward to the show. She’s here to talk about NOWHERE BURNING - her new novel of childhood survival, killer megastars, and a creepy estate high in the mountains. But we get so so much weirder than that. So. Much. Fun. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I just watched a preview of DOLLY over breakfast - it's really, really good. Some of the best gore i've seen in ages. A true heir to Texas Chainsaw, but with more nipple-chewing.

Poster for the forthcoming horror movie, DOLLY - showing a terrifying figure in a porcelain mask and red housedress, looming over a crib with hand's outstretched towards the viewer. The tagline is "Mommy Knows Best."

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In the latest episode I head up on the moors to explore the romance, violence and perversion of WUTHERING HEIGHTS. I'm joined by Agatha from She Wore Black, my sister-in-Goth. We get INTO it! All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

If you hate AI you might like this week's episode. @justinkey.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new medical techno-dystopia THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD. We cover the horrors of med school, what Justin has learned about character from his work in psychiatry, and the evils of screens!

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The new episode is all about about defending against the braindead! @courtneysummers.bsky.social joins me to chat about the definitive reissue of her 2012 novel THIS IS NOT A TEST. We cover optimism and despair, suicidal protagonists, teen dialogue and, of course, zombies!! All podcast places

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Talking Scared 2026 begins!! Kristi DeMeester talks us through the curses, spells and hypocritical prayers in her new witchy novel: DARK SISTERS. We discuss purity culture, noughties cruelty, and her childhood in the fundamentalist church. Wherever you get podcasts.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Another year over, another epic set of books that got us through the suck. If you have any patience for your be more list, here’s my top-10 horror books of 2025. Enjoy. Tell me your thoughts. All podcast platforms.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We made it to Hambry, and here our hearts lie broken. The Dark Tower Deep Dive reaches WIZARD & GLASS. And though we hear a whole different side to @chrispanatier - be warned, middle-aged nostalgia for adolescent love inevitably comes with dick jokes. Enjoy with our thanks. Merry Christmas all.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The epic beauty of Wizard & Glass. It makes me tingle.

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