Into The Gloom
A horror-focused podcast with author interviews & book/movie reviews.
Episodes
Join Thomas Gloom, William Sterling, Ian Bain, & Carson Winter as they discuss punk & horror, seeing bands live, Warped Tour, Signs (2002), family burial plots, and breaking rules.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Shitty music venues.
-The guys's intros to both punk & horror.
-Giving middle fingers to gatekeepers.
-Brian Evenson's "Black Bark."
-Getting weird.
-Emo as a sub genre of punk.
-The inspiration b...
Thomas Gloom narrates John Kendrick Bangs's chilling Christmas tale "The Water Ghost Of Harrowby Hall." We hope you enjoy the holidays and that this spine-tingling story adds a little spookiness to the season!
Victorian ghost stories, the legend of Krampus, and the chilling Yule Cat—get ready for a holiday episode that’s anything but merry and bright. Join Thomas Gloom for a festive fireside discussion connecting horror and holidays.
Join Thomas Gloom and Ruthann Jagge as they discuss folklore in horror, Stephen King's early writings, The Wicker Man (1973), succeeding in today's author world, and the writings of Kristopher Triana.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Ruthann's introduction to horror.
-The Dark Shadows tv show.
-Phantasm (1979).
-Hanging out in cemeteries.
-Anne Rice's "Interview With The Vampire."
-Folklore in history.
-The coming of ...
Join Thomas Gloom and Michael Tyree as they discuss transformative horror, the inspiration of Clive Barker, Child's Play, nostalgia, and the writings of Haley Piper.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Michael's introduction to horror.
-Ari Aster's Hereditary.
-How to make transformation come through in writing.
-The power of being inspired to create.
-Pet Sematary.
-The Halloween Franchise.
-Michael's favorite horror boo...
Join Thomas Gloom and Christine M. Germain as they discuss diversity in horror, the inspiration of Stephen King, 80's horror, YA horror, & overcoming self-doubt when writing.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Christine's introduction to horror.
-The Fear Street series by R.L. Stine.
-How to make diversity shine through in writing.
-The diversity in Mike Flanagan's The Midnight Club.
-The Shining.
-How to fictionaliz...
Thomas Gloom narrates Spencer Hamilton's deranged Nicolas Cage-themed short story "Gutter Bunny," which is an Into The Gloom audio exclusive. We hope you enjoy this bizarro-horror tale!
Join Thomas Gloom and Derek Hutchins as they discuss writing horror, turning everyday events into exciting stories, harnessing inspiration, remembering ideas, & expanding a story beyond the written word.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Derek's introduction to horror.
-The Are You Afraid of the Dark? tv show.
-Writing for podcasts.
-Numerous writing tips & tricks.
-The idea that spawned Derek's short film "Midn...
Thomas Gloom narrates Miguel Goncalves's spooky short story "The Scarecrow Man," which is also available in ebook and paperback editions.
This title is published by Dark Pine Publishing, and is used here with permission from both, the author and publisher.
Thomas Gloom gives an update on the future of the podcast.
Thomas Gloom reflects on his favorite holiday, shares some funny Halloween memories, recommends a few spooky season movies, gives two Spotify playlists (one is fun & the other is scary), and reads Mark Twain's "A Ghost Story."
Halloween Spotify Playlists:
Fun: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79vHnQLIn3UuFW3UvvrleE?si=34a2a5a61c3f489d
Spooky: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jvanbOQq1OE0A5qSkbjfd?si=b7eeffd491744caf
Gloom's ...
Join Thomas Gloom and Clay McCleod Chapman as they discuss haunted houses, cursed objects, the power of podcasts, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, writing with authenticity, and the evolution of the publishing industry. As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear Clay's answers as he enters The Carpenter's Shed and The King's Corner.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Clay's introduction to the concept of hau...
Join Thomas Gloom and Michael Benavidez as they discuss revisiting trauma through stories, writing horror as therapy, beating addictions, and the writings of Clive Barker. As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear Michael's answers as he enters The Carpenter's Shed and The King's Corner.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-How trauma personified much of Michael's early writing.
-The power & importance of empat...
Thomas Gloom chats w/ Janine Pipe about her nonfiction book, "Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers."
Join Thomas Gloom and Jay Alexander as they discuss their love for Jaws, whether the story is truly horror, John Williams's movie score, and which real life deep sea creature Jay is most scared of. As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear Jay's answers as he enters The Carpenter's Shed and The King's Corner.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Jay's introduction to Jaws.
-His favorite scenes from both the mov...
Thomas Gloom narrates Chapter One of Mona Kabanni's upcoming novella "FOR YOU," which releases on August 11, 2022.
This title is slated to be published by Full Sturgeon Moon, and is used here with permission from both, the author and publisher.
Join Thomas Gloom and Robert Ottone as they discuss the relationship between comedy & horror, why Robert doesn't care for "Shaun of the Dead," how location & culture play a role in comedy & horror, cosmic horror, supernatural encounters, and and exclusive sneak peek at an upcoming book Robert is planning to release later in 2022. As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear Robert's answers as he enters The Carpenter's She...
Join Thomas Gloom and E.C. Hanson as they discuss the power of location and setting in horror, what E.C. tells young writers, Session 9, using location & setting to build history, The Descent, & E.C.'s newest novella "Wicked Blood." As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear E.C.'s answers as he enters The Carpenter's Shed and The King's Corner.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-Why E.C. chose this particular...
Join Thomas Gloom and Mona Kabbani as they discuss psychological horror, Freddy Krueger, real life fears, putting life experience into fiction, the power of empathy, & some of Mona's writing habits. As with every guest that comes onto the podcast, hear Mona's answers as she enters The Carpenter's Shed and The King's Corner.
In this episode, you'll find discussions on:
-What drew Mona to psychological horror.
-Serial killers & crimi...
Thomas Gloom narrates Chapter One of Mike Salt's novella "The House That Burns," which is Book One in the Price Manor series.
This chapter was published by Deadline Horror Collective in "The House That Burns" and is used here with permission from both, the author and publisher.
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