The Nightmare Engine Podcast
Welcome to The Nightmare Engine — a weekly show that churns with dread and drips with dark insight. Hosted by David Viergutz, the Master of Malice, this show tears back the curtain on all things horror. From the art of scaring readers to chilling interviews with guests of the macabre—authors, occultists, scholars of the strange—you'll explore the gears that keep the genre grinding. And nestled in the static… notes from The Curator of The Dead Letters, whispering deeper truths from the shadows. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a transmission from the other side.
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What drives seemingly normal people to create stories filled with blood, terror, and revenge? Shannon Bradner, a factory worker by night and horror writer by whenever-she-can, pulls back the curtain on her creative process and reveals the often mundane seeds that grow into horrifying tales.
Working twelve-hour night shifts for twenty years has given Shannon plenty of time ...
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Bestselling author JD Barker joins me on The Nightmare Engine Podcast, sharing his incredible journey from a ghostwriter and book doctor to a New York Times bestseller. I get an insider’s look at his creative collaborations, including a Dracula prequel and thrilling projects with James Patterson. JD’s insights into the business of writing, along with his strategic genre-blending te...
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Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the world of horror as we welcome the masterful James Cain to the Nightmare Engine podcast. Balancing his life as a finance professional in the icy realms of New Jersey, James shares the unique challenges and amusing stories of keeping his horror writing persona separate from his day-to-day life. Listen as we laugh about the quirky react...
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What uncanny fears keep you up at night? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of fear and superstition on the latest episode of the Nightmare Engine podcast. We're thrilled to have Christine Daigle, a versatile writer shifting from steampunk to dark thrillers, join us for an exploration into the eerie and unsettling. Together, we navigate through an array of chilling supersti...
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After a surprise bout of pneumonia rudely interrupted my vacation, I returned to the Nightmare Engine podcast with renewed energy and a very special guest—Denise Guay, also known as DM Guay—to dive into the wonderfully bizarre world of horror comedy. Denise, whose early influences came from her mother’s unexpected love for humor and scares, shared her expert insights on how movies ...
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Special Guest: J.F. Penn is a British author renowned for her thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, and horror novels. She has achieved New York Times and USA Today bestseller status, with her works translated into multiple languages and sold in over 84 countries.
Penn's notable series include the ARKANE action-adventure thrillers, the Brooke & Daniel crime thrillers, and the Ma...
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Episode Description:
In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz is joined by special guest Andrew Van Wey. Together, they explore the chilling depths of horror writing, discuss Andrew's journey as an author, and dive into the challenges and rewards of self-publishing. This episode is packed with insights on creating suspenseful narratives, ...
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Episode Description: In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz has an engaging conversation with special guest Alan Baxter. They discuss Alan's prolific career in horror writing, his experiences in martial arts, and the complexities of the horror genre. Alan shares his insights on writing short stories, the horror community, and personal ...
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Episode Description: In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz returns with a update and a captivating conversation with special guest Dan Franklin. They delve into the intricacies of the horror genre, discussing the tight-knit horror community, the rise of indie horror, and their personal experiences and fears. Dan shares insights from his ...
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What if you had a front-seat ride into the mind of a horror author? Get ready for a terrifying journey with prison worker and writer, John Lynch, as we uncover his unique writing process and delve into the eerie world of his upcoming horror novella. John gets candid about his day job, his writing passion, and how he masterfully juggles the two. Listen in and get a glimpse of his cr...
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Strap yourself in as co-host Jay Bower and I take a wild ride through our latest projects and writing processes in a thrill-packed episode that's sure to send shivers down your spine. How did Jay manage to become a TikTok sensation overnight with his unique v...
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Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Jonathan Mayberry. Known for his expertise in a variety of genres, ranging from horror to action thrillers, Jonathan's experience and insights are sure to captivate l...
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of horror.
Take the plunge into David’s imagination as he delivers chill-bringing adventures where the good guy doesn’t always win.
He can be reached at:
Website + Free Book!: https://davidviergutz.com/freebooks
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of horror.
Take the plunge into David’s imagination as he delivers chill-bringing adventures where the good guy doesn’t always win.
He can be reached at:
Website + Free Book!: https://davidviergutz.com/freebooks
FB: https://www....
How did you like the show? Text us and let us know.
Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of horror.
Take the plunge into David’s imagination as he delivers chill-bringing adventures where the good guy doesn’t always win.
He can be reached at:
Website + Free Book!: https://davidviergutz.com/freebooks
FB: https://www....
How did you like the show? Text us and let us know.
Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of horror.
Take the plunge into David’s imagination as he delivers chill-bringing adventures where the good guy doesn’t always win.
He can be reached at:
Website + Free Book!: https://davidviergutz.com/freebooks
FB: https://www....
How did you like the show? Text us and let us know.
Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of horror.
Take the plunge into David’s imagination as he delivers chill-bringing adventures where the good guy doesn’t always win.
He can be reached at:
Website + Free Book!: https://davidviergutz.com/freebooks
FB: https://www....
How did you like the show? Text us and let us know.
⭐️Enjoy the podcast? Do your good deed for the day and leave a 5-star review here ;)
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Step into the lurid world of Brian Asman, an extraordinary horror author who's not afraid to get personal. This week on the Nightmare Engine Podcast, Brian takes you on a whirlwind journey that encompasses everything from his love for his 2005 Chevy SSR Super...
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Ever wondered what goes into co-writing a unique story? As horror authors, we (David Viergutz and Jay Bower) shed light on our experience of sharing a vision, and the importance of having a healthy working relationship with a co-author. Tune in to listen to o...
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Have you ever pondered what lurks beneath a horror writer's psyche? Enter the spine-chilling world of award-nominated horror author, Carver Pike. In an engaging conversation, we peel back the layers of Carver's literary journey, tracing his evolution fro...
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