Into the Darkness: Exploring Horror
Welcome to “Into the Darkness” where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode. I’m your host, Will. The horror community is filled with amazing and talented creators, actors/actresses, authors/storytellers, podcast hosts, paranormal investigators, horror movie fans, filmmakers, and more. If you love horror, this is the place for you. If you want to explore the depths of horror culture, join me as we step into the darkness.
Episodes
April 15, 2025 • 90 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guests, Gina and Kathryn, co-hosts of a terrific podcast, "I Scream, You Scream."
In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including the joys and struggles of hosting a new show, haunted houses, researching for an episode, and more!
This was a terrific conversatio...
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April 9, 2025 • 71 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Shelby Novak, host of one of my all-time favorite podcasts, Scare You to Sleep!
In this episode, we discuss Shelby's journey in horror podcasting, her influences, handling criticism, and more!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, V.S. Lawrence, author of a terrific horror novel, 80's Ghosts AND THE UPCOMING NOVEL, With Friends Like These (which releases on April 15, 2025)!
In this episode, we discuss everything V.S' journey into horror writing, her influences, publishing, and her upcoming novel!
This was a terrifi...
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April 4, 2025 • 72 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Amanda, co-host of a terrific (and one of my favorite) podcast--Drinking the Koolaid!
In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including favorite and least favorite stories to tell (cryptids!), her spooky origin story, and more!
This was a terrific conversa...
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Anastasia Garcia, author of the "Frights to Tell at Night" book series for young readers.
In this episode, we discuss writing for a younger audience, global influences and folklore in horror writing, Anastasia's horror influences growing up, and more!
This was a terrific conversation tha...
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Tara Marie, co-host of two terrific shows--3 Spooked Girls, and Social Seance Society!
In this episode, we discuss everything related to true crime--ethical research and storytelling, centering victims, avoiding exploitation in true crime podcasting, and more!
This was a terrific conversa...
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March 13, 2025 • 61 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Erika Wurth, author of the soon-to-be-released novel, "The Haunting of Room 904"! I had a chance to read this a few months ago, and it is a terrific story!
In this episode, we discuss writing with the reader in mind, the priority of diversity in storytelling, and the significance of race and...
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March 10, 2025 • 52 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Shawn Brooks, author of a terrific Japanese folk horror novel, "Under the Amber Wave"
In this episode, we discuss Japanese folk horror, the joy of writing, Shawn's writing process, and more!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
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0:34: Introduction
17:10: T...
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Josh Bell, host of a terrific horror movie review podcast, "Real Reel Talk - Horror."
In this episode, we discuss the impact of slashers in the horror genre, the influence of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the state of modern horror movies!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t w...
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February 24, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Will, a paranormal investigator and founder of WTCW Paranormal!
In this episode, we explore all things paranormal investigating, including documenting evidence of the paranormal, the truth about ghost-hunting equipment, and his scariest investigation!
This was a terrific conversation that yo...
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February 19, 2025 • 62 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Isaac, a paranormal investigator and show host of "Hidden in the Shadows Paranormal"!
In this episode, we explore all things paranormal investigating, including Isaac's approach to PI and his history with the paranormal!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
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February 10, 2025 • 57 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn, an aspiring screenwriter!
In this episode, we explore all things screenwriting including the challenges of screenwriting, the allure of horror, and Jonathan's dream project!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
CHAPTERS:
0:35: Introduct...
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Sydney, host of the terrific "Hello, Sidney" Podcast and NEW co-host of "Knight Light" Podcast!
In this episode, we explore solo-hosting a horror movie review podcast, discuss the recent Halloween trilogy, the impact of “Psycho,” and more!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want...
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January 27, 2025 • 76 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Jesse, host of "Cult Cinema Circle"!
In this episode, we explore cult horror films, discuss the classic 80s cult horror class, "Night of the Demons," and show appreciation for practical effects/makeup vs CGI!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guests, Matt and Hannah, co-hosts of one of my favorite horror movie podcasts, "Horror Hour with the Hanna's"!
In this episode, we explore mental health depictions in horror films, specifically in Smile and Smile 2! Do horror movies do a good job of depicting mental health accurately?
This was a te...
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January 17, 2025 • 69 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Nick Roberts, author of a terrific (and truly scary) novel, "The Exorcist's House"!
In this episode, they explore Nick's writing influences, how to build tension in your writing, handling criticism and critique, and more!
This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss!
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January 13, 2025 • 50 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Natalia Rose Wolfman, author of "The Woods", which she published in 2019 when she was just 16 years old!
In this episode, they explore publishing at a young age, ageism and diversity in the publishing industry, and the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing!
This was a terrific con...
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January 6, 2025 • 74 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Alfonso Zavala, a horror movie aficionado, who has an interesting and compelling theory regarding horror icon Michael Myers!
In this episode, Alfonso explains the importance of guardianship in horror, and more specifically how a certain character in the Halloween franchise acts as a guardian...
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December 30, 2024 • 61 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Courtney Reece, host of a terrific new show, Jaunty Haunts!
In this episode, Courtney tells listeners about her unique ability to see ghosts, how she discovered she could see them, and offers some helpful tips to help exorcise the ghosts from Will's (very) haunted home.
This was a terrific c...
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December 23, 2024 • 47 mins
Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode!
In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Aline O'Neill, who plays Tonya in a terrific horror show, Hysteria! (streaming now on Peacock).
In this episode, we explore Aline's journey to becoming an actress, her experience on Hysteria!, and gain some helpful wisdom for the aspiring actor/actress!
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