Best Brian Keene Podcasts (2025)

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Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper 1:12:04

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I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers. Books Mentio…

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Episode 49: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Neil McRobert 1:21:41

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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! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness,…

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STIGMATA (1999) with Chris Burnett & Michelle Little 32:05

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"'il messaggero NON è importante'" Intro song: "Stigmata Martyr" by Bauhaus (1980) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:31 - STIGMATA with CHRIS BURNETT & MICHELLE LITTLE ***** Check out Chris' band The Test Dream: https://thetestdream.bandcamp.com/music ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://c…

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Latine Heritage Month Recommendations with Tiffany Gonzalez 57:51

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I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month! Books Mentioned: A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) What Happened to Ruthie R…

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$1M Months at 28: A Breakout Success Story | Ryan Keene 50:40

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What if the fastest way to grow your business was to stop doing everything yourself? When Ryan Keene started MODE Renovation, a one-day bathroom remodeling business, he was just 24 years old. Four years later, he’s about to hit his first million-dollar sales month and working less than ever before. So how on earth did he get there so quickly?? Acco…

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END OF DAYS (1999) with Tara Brigid & Chris Newton 40:21

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"Between your faith and my Glock 9mm, I'll take the Glock." Intro song: "1999" by Prince (1982) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:36 - END OF DAYS with TARA BRIGID & CHRIS NEWTON ***** Check out Tara & Chris' podcast: https://www.patreon.com/FromPagetoScreamPodcast ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the …

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Episode 48: Where the Sidewalk Ends with Becky Spratford 1:25:25

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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 horro…

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PATREON PEEK: The Fire Game (#11) with Hailey Piper 7:18

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Full episode available on Patreon Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?…

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SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999) with Nat Cassidy 50:47

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"Watch your head." Intro song: "Head On" by The Jesus and Mary Chain (1989) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - SLEEPY HOLLOW with NAT CASSIDY ***** Check out Nat's website: http://www.natcassidy.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://[email protected] LEAVE A COMMENT ABO…

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Episode 47: The Tommyknockers with Keith Rosson 55:19

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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! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness! - Check out Keith's websi…

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Desert Horror with Brian McAuley 46:48

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I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert! Books Mentioned: Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson Spread Me by Sarah Gailley Ta…

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Lessons From an Industry OG | Rob Levin 59:56

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What do hundreds—maybe thousands—of today’s home improvement business owners have in common? They have all been influenced by Rob Levin, who has helped shape the home improvement industry as we know it. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve either worked for one of his companies, learned from someone who did, or competed against them. It all st…

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THE NINTH GATE (1999) with Mikey Jones 40:22

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"Even Hell has its heroes, senor." Intro song: "Everyday I Write the Book" by Elvis Costello (1983) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:30 - THE NINTH GATE with MIKEY JONES ***** Check out Swervedriver's website: https://www.swervedriver.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://cradletotheg…

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Episode 46: The Amityville Horror with Rachel Harrison 1:11:27

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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! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodne…

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FROM THE VAULT: Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown 1:14:15

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This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch. You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod…

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IDLE HANDS (1999) with Shannon Bushmann-Montalbano 36:38

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"As usual, marijuana saves an otherwise disastrous day." Intro song: "Smoke Two Joints" by Sublime (1992) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:26 - IDLE HANDS with SHANNON BUSHMANN-MONTABANO ***** Check out Shannon's show SinfulCuts: https://www.youtube.com/@SinfulCutsOfficial ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ E…

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STIR OF ECHOES (1999) with Robert Ottone 35:26

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"Whatever door you opened in my brain, I want you to shut it - NOW!" Intro song: "Stir It Up" by Bob Marley (1973) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:42 - STIR OF ECHOES with ROBERT OTTONE ***** Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show…

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Episode 45: "The Night We Buried Road Dog" with John Langan 1:03:30

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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! - Sign up for o…

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Our Horror Journeys with Becky Spratford 1:06:58

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Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life . Books Mentioned: Why I Love Horror edited by Bec…

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Make Marketing Leads Out of THIN AIR! | Samantha McGuinness 52:34

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What if every day you started with zero leads and still ended the week with a packed pipeline? Sounds too good to be true, right? Not according to this week’s podcast guest, Samantha McGuinness. On top of being a master of face-to-face marketing, she is also insanely good at “making leads out of thin air” (it’s kind of her superpower). From knockin…

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8MM (1999) with Chip Conrad 38:33

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"If you dance with the Devil, the Devil don't change. The Devil changes you." Intro song: "Snuff" by Slayer (2009) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:25 - 8MM with CHIP CONRAD ***** Check out Chip's website: https://www.bodytribe.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod…

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Episode 44: Skeleton Crew with Clay McLeod Chapman 1:14:25

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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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Post-Apocalyptic Horror with Brian Keene and Christopher Golden 43:14

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I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend …

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THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) with Violet Mayugba 48:58

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"I'm afraid to close my eyes, I'm afraid to open them." Intro song: "Season of the Witch" by Donovan (1966) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:31 - THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT with VIOLET MAYUGBA ***** Check out Destroy Boys HERE! https://www.funeralsoundtrack4.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod/ Email the show…

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Episode 43: The Others with Isabel Cañas 1:11:56

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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! - Check out Isabel's website and sign up for her newsletter! - Follow the show o…

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THE STAND (1994) with Christopher Golden, Brian Keene, Alma Katsu, Sarah Langan, & Nat Cassidy 55:20

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"It's time to make your stand." Intro song: "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (1976) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:13 - THE STAND with CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, BRIAN KEENE, ALMA KASTU, SARAH LANGAN, & NAT CASSIDY ***** Christopher's website: https://www.christophergolden.com/ Brian's website: https://www.briankeene.com/ Alma's website: https://a…

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Building a “Humble Heroes” Sales Culture with Michael Flores 47:02

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EPISODE 246: When Michael Flores joined Expo Home Improvement, they were under $20 million in revenue. Today? Over 300 employees, 5 locations, and a sales team of 75. But here’s the twist… Michael says they actually need LESS leads. And that’s just one of the counterintuitive lessons he shares in this episode. 🤯 Listen in as we chat about: Why Mich…

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Episode 42: The Stand with Christopher Golden and Brian Keene 1:13:09

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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 …

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FROM THE VAULT: Mitski Readalikes with Rachel Harrison 1:15:37

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This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you! Books Mentioned: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel) So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You) Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On…

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RING (1998) & AUDITION (1999) with Junot Diaz & Stephen Bissette 1:08:20

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"Only pain and suffering will make you realize who you are." Intro song: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash (1963) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:08 - RING & AUDITION with JUNOT DIAZ & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out Junot's website: https://www.junotdiaz.com/ Check out Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follow the show on Instagram: https://w…

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PATREON PEEK: Ski Weekend (#10) with Alex The Bookubus 6:26

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Full episode available on Patreon. It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street. I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend. Synopsis: Snowbound! “Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend …

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Episode 41: The Last Unicorn with Gretchen Felker-Martin 51:46

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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'…

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Fill 'Er Up: Gas Station Horror (MINISODE) 14:29

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What's your favorite gas station scene in horror? Books mentioned: Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend "Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco Final Girl Song Check out the final girl songs here! Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support B…

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Build a Call Center that Turns Calls into Cash | Cory Minzyk 58:33

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EPISODE 245: This week on The Wealthy Contractor, I sat down with Cory Minzyk, Call Center Director at All American Roofing & Remodeling. Cory is a powerhouse in the home improvement world; she’s helped build some of the most productive call centers in the country at companies like Window Nation and Thompson Creek. In this episode, she reveals how …

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THE LAST BROADCAST (1998) with Stefan Avalos & Stephen Bissette 1:04:12

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"At 10pm, in what will be the last broadcast, Fact or Fiction goes live." Intro song: "Jersey Devil" by Kevin Welch & Kieran Kane (2004) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:33 - THE LAST BROADCAST with STEFAN AVALOS & STEPHEN BISSETTE ***** Check out Stefan's website: https://stefanavalos.com/ Check out Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ ***** Follow…

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Episode 40: Creepshow with Daniel Kraus 1:10:45

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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 o…

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Severance Read-Alikes with Anna Dupre 1:12:03

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our picks are mysterious and important. please enjoy each book recommendation equally Books Mentioned: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi The Candy House by Jennifer Egan The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier Pines by Blake Crouch Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck We Had to Remove This Post by Hannah Bervoets Haunting of Velkwood …

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HALLOWEEN: H20 (1998) with Nick Moffatt & Robert Ottone 58:46

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"Oh, we've got a psychotic serial killer in the family who loves to butcher people on Halloween." Intro song: "Twenty Years Ago" by Kenny Rogers (1986) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 2:00 - HALLOWEEN: H20 with NICK MOFFATT & ROBERT OTTONE ***** Check out Nick's site: https://www.nickmoffatt.com/ Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert…

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Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner 1:12:07

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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 …