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Speaking of Gothic... is the podcast where we discuss Gothic Horror and the tropes associated with it! We will dive deep into Gothic Horror and Gothic Romance movies, streaming shows, and some books. Let's rock it, the Gothic way! If you are so inclined, please subscribe to this show, check out my author website, and leave a review wherever you listen! You can also send me an email: [email protected]
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Paperback Warrior

Paperback Warrior

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Paperback Warrior is an American content creator that specializes in critiquing vintage fiction. The creator's flagship is it's eponymous blog that contains over 2,000 comprehensive posts about vintage and contemporary fiction including media such as comic books, graphic novels, pulps, action-adventure magazines, digests, black and white magazines, comic strips, and movie and television tie-in content. Additionally, the brand's owner, Christopher Eric Compton, hosts the Paperback Warrior Pod ...
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Original Audio Theater from DarkerProjects.com. Imagine if the world as you know it... was nothing more than an illusion. What if creatures like elves, dragons, vampire, zombies and werewolves walk amongst you every day... But you never see them. This is the world I walk in. I am called Byron and these are my chronicles.
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A precursor to gothic literature and science fiction genres, Frankenstein is a novel fuming with imagination as it depicts a well known horror story. Shelly’s gothic fiction is written in epistolary form as a means of correspondence between the failed writer Robert Walton and his sister, while he is away on a dangerous expedition in search of fame. Some major themes explored in the gothic classic are the fallibility of ambition and knowledge, revenge, prejudice, isolation, and the imperfecti ...
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Connective Tissue

Stygian Catalyst

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Welcome to Connective Tissue, your gateway to a universe of horror and science fiction. Dive into a world where fear meets the unknown, and each tale unveils a fragment of a larger, interconnected universe. This collection of one-off and short stories will immerse you in eerie encounters, cosmic mysteries, and chilling adventures, all woven into the rich tapestry of our multi-show world. Join us as we explore the threads that bind our realities together, one story at a time.
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Writing Break

America's Editor

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Whether you’re polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write.
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Quick journey? Need a short respite from the everyday? Take a listen to stories from the far future to the distant past, with gothic landscapes, dystopia, dark fantasy, myths and space opera, pure science fiction and fantasy. These Fantastic Worlds features new weekly short stories by Jake Jackson.
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Fantastika Journal

Fantastika Journal

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Join us to discuss all things Fantastika (Fantasy, Science Fiction, etc).The information and ideas in these podcasts are the property of the speakers. Fantastika Journal operates under the Creative Commons Licence CCBY-NC. This allows for the reproduction or transcription of podcasts for non-commercial uses, only with the appropriate citation information. All rights belong to the author.The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fantastika Journal and it ...
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Words To That Effect: Stories of the Fiction that Shapes Popular Culture. WTTE is a narrative storytelling show, hosted and produced by Conor Reid, that explores the intriguing places where fiction, history, science, and popular culture intersect and inspire. From the Victorian past to utopian futures, dinosaurs to detectives, zombies to mummies, how does literature shape our understanding of popular culture? Find out more at https://wttepodcast.com. WTTE is a part of the HeadStuff Podcast N ...
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Vampires dance with Goths around campfires far from the rainy Metroplex- as the Central Computer says in Cell U.R. "Most entertainment consists of beautiful people on sexy adventures without kids, because real life is the opposite." Imagine a near future, when nanotechnology allows doctors to install speakerphones on the inside of everyone's ears, a microphone in their throat, and scanners that record through the eyes. All citizens enjoy a permanent connection to the internet. One human cell ...
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Dark Fantasy - Old Time Radio

theaterofthemind-otr.com

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All episodes of Dark Fantasy, the supernatural anthology radio series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Created by Scott Bishop (a pseudonym for writer and director Scott Dyche), the series was produced in Oklahoma City and featured eerie tales of the supernatural, psychological terror, and the macabre. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. Bishop, known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book, expertly merged the supernatural with ...
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In Part I of this three-episode Fantasy Subgenre Series, we dive into the grand-scale branches of fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Historical Fantasy, Alternate History, Mythic Fantasy, Indigenous/Mythic-Region Fantasy, Portal Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Steampunk, and Gaslamp Fantasy. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: W…
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If your book is “for everyone,” it’s actually for no one. In this sharp yet encouraging episode, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles for new authors: not wanting to be boxed in by genre. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Identify your book’s genre and emotional promise. Avoid the “genre blender” mistake that confuses readers. Use genre conventions as …
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In this special mega episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss the famed horror author Stephen King and his titles that were adapted to film this year, including 'The Monkey,' 'The Life of Chuck,' 'The Long Walk' and 'The Running Man.' Expect discussion about why King has been popular for so many decades, what these s…
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In this episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris discuss gothic storytelling, its origins and how that led to popular stories from 2025 such as Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' UP NEXT: 'The Running Man' and Stephen King's 2025. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X (@AdaptPod) Instagram (@adaptation_pod) Nate's L…
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In this month’s installment of Guide to Gothics, Paperback Warrior teams up once again with Nick Anderson of The Book Graveyard to unearth a paperback relic: Dorothy Daniel’s The Tormented, a 1969 gothic suspense novel from Paperback Library. The book was successful enough to warrant two printings, one in 1971 and another in 1974. Since then, this …
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley -- one of the most formative texts ever written, especially regarding science fiction, horror, women authors and gothic literature. Additionally, they discuss the various film adaptations, including Guillermo …
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Your life is a story, but not every moment needs to be shared. In this episode of Writing Break, we’re exploring memoir and creative nonfiction, the genres where truth becomes art. Learn how to shape your real experiences into stories that captivate readers, how to handle the tricky business of writing about other people, and how to balance honesty…
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Legendary writer John Shirley blasts into Paperback Warrior to talk crime, cyberpunk, and chaos. From his hard-boiled new novel The Silver Revolver to the upcoming streaming revival of his ’80s action series The Specialist, Shirley pulls no punches. He opens up about writing for Blue Öyster Cult, collaborating with Todd McFarlane on Spawn, penning …
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In this special, first episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris offer follow-up on previous episodes. Listeners of episode 18 may recall that Chris sent 'Caught Stealing' author Charlie Huston an email to ask about what characters readers are meant to feel sympathy for -- and Mr. Huston responded! Listen to hear how his short-but-sweet email shi…
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In this episode, we’ll unravel what “literary fiction” actually means, what readers expect when they open a literary novel, and how you, as a writer, can approach it without falling into the trap of pretension. We'll also look at how to build your portfolio, no matter what genre you're writing. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Why every sentence matte…
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In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the story of Bruce Springsteen creating his iconic album 'Nebraska.' Nate and Chris break down why they feel disappointed by this story despite being superfans of The Boss and what could have been done to make it a better experience. Expect t…
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Just in time for Halloween, this episode explores the expectations and pitfalls of writing horror and how to write fear in any genre. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Fear in any genre The core of horror Tension as the backbone Themes and monsters Horror subgenres Global horror Pitfalls to avoid Next week, we’ll leave the monsters behind and step into…
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Welcome to our second episode of Season 11, when we will be hosting monthly author panels! In this episode we spoke to ⁠Angela J Ford, CM Rosens and Jennifer Kennedy ⁠ about why they think the gothic endures with new audiences century after century, their favourite gothic tropes and of course, their fantastic books! We'd love to hear from you, whet…
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Gothic fiction is where beauty meets terror. In this episode, we explore how to write Gothic stories that grip readers with atmosphere, ambiguity, and desire: 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Setting as character The uncanny and the supernatural Romance entwined with ruin Gothic subgenres and global traditions Pitfalls to avoid The Biggest Mistake Wri…
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A single room, a lighter, and a wager that feels too good to be true—Roald Dahl’s Man From The South still lands like a dare whispered in your ear. We unpack the story’s enduring power, from its razor‑clean setup to the way audio turns each click into a countdown. Along the way, we connect Dahl’s menace to the lineage of Alfred Hitchcock Presents a…
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The Brooding Lake – A Gothic Gem Resurrected In this episode of Paperback Warrior: Conversations, our host joins forces with Nick Anderson of YouTube’s Book Graveyard to unearth a haunting treasure from 1953 — The Brooding Lake by Dorothy Eden. Originally published twice by Dell, this classic gothic novel drips with atmosphere, mystery, and psychol…
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We are interrupting our regularly scheduled entertainment to bring you news!As of today, the recipes for all the cocktails we have discussed during our six degrees of separation seasons are now available in a fun little book!This bitesize recipe book matches delicious cocktails with sci-fi and fantasy romance titles as featured on the SFFRomCast - …
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In this episode of Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' written by Manuel Puig, as well as its 1985 film adaptation directed by Hector Babenco and the 2025 screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Bill Condon and starring Jennifer Lopez. Expect conversations about the intricate conne…
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Good historical fiction makes the past feel as alive as the present. In this episode, we explore how to write immersive, character-driven stories that honor history without feeling like a textbook. First, we talk about the importance of writing contests. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Research as foundation, story as focus Characters as people, not …
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A hidden structure on the lunar surface. A chill that says you’re being watched. We dive into John Wyndham’s The Moon and use its eerie pull to explore how vintage radio drama survives—sometimes crystal clear in sound, sometimes blurred where the credits should be. We share why this story sits within Wyndham’s fix‑up novel The Outward Urge, how the…
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Science fiction bends natural laws with speculation grounded in possibility. In this episode, we explore the foundations of sci-fi storytelling. Plus: publishing news on new imprints, prize controversies, AI audiobooks, and why indie presses are thriving. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: The “one big lie” principle. Science as a lens to ask bigger que…
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'A Clockwork Orange,' originally written by Anthony Burgess, before being adapted for the screen by the one and only Stanley Kubrick, the legendary filmmaker behind 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey' and many more. They discuss how Burgess created his own vernacu…
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This week, we journey into the realm of fantasy and uncover how to build worlds that feel alive without overwhelming your readers with exposition. Tune in for writing advice, publishing insights, and a well-deserved writing break. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: Roddy Doyle’s blunt remarks about weak submissions, fonts, and page counts The role of ru…
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A contagious case of laughter on the Enterprise opens a surprising door to legacy, language, and the power of audio storytelling. We unpack a little‑known Star Trek radio adventure from 1975—“To Starve a Flever”—and trace how a playful premise with Kirk and Spock can lead to a bigger conversation about performance, sound design, and the intimacy of…
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Welcome to our very first episode of Season 11, when we will be hosting monthly author panels! In this episode we spoke to Brigid Kemmerer, Kalynn Bayron, Ruth Frances Long and Sarah Raughley about how the romantasy boom has (or has not) changed the YA fantasy landscape, as well as how they tackle themes and world-building for either audience and o…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the chemistry, conflict, and tropes that make romance irresistible, plus hear nine hard-won lessons from debut author Esther Walker. Even if you’re not writing romance, these insights will make you a stronger storyteller and a more resilient writer. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics: The default response from agents and pu…
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