In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks sits down with horror author Joe Scipione—creator of the Mr. Nightmare series—for a deep dive into the creative chaos of writing monsters, aliens, and haunted middle-school trauma. From his long road to publication, to accidentally getting punched in the face on Bourbon Street, Joe shares the inspiration behind his stories, what scares him, and how a fly helped inspire him.
You’ll hear all about his upcoming projects (including Until Sunrise and Project Vega), his love of aliens, why the Alien movie franchise still slaps, and what it’s like juggling horror with history, harmonicas, and parenting.
Whether you're a fellow writer, a fan of cosmic horror, or just want to know why Joe refuses to watch Nightmare on Elm Street, this episode is equal parts funny, inspiring, and full of the creepy-crawly stuff we love.
📝 Show Notes:🖋️ About Joe Scipione
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Author of Mr. Nightmare, Never Dead, The Gods Among Them, and more
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Represented by Wicked House Publishing and also self-publishes select works
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Website: https://www.joescipione.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/joe-scipione-Author-100087319013756
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joescipione0
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joescipione0
If you enjoyed this interview, leave a 5-star review, follow the show, and share it with a fellow horror nerd. For more author interviews and deep dives into vampire legends and other creepy creatures, tune in every Monday.
🎤 Bonus Quote:"I wrote Mr. Nightmare 20 minutes at a time while my daughter was on school breaks. It was the fastest book I’ve ever written—and the one people won’t stop talking about."
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Keywords
horror, writing, Joe Scipione, Mr. Nightmare, podcast, author interview, inspiration, literary influences, alien movies, horror genre
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