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Staring Into The Abyss podcast is a round-table discussion of all things horror. Join hosts and authors Richard Gerlach, Matt Brandenburg, and Villimey Mist as they discuss a horror story of the week, along with the latest releases in horror films, television, games, and literature every Thursday.

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Staring Into The Abyss podcast is a round-table discussion of all things horror. Join hosts and authors Richard Gerlach, Matt Brandenburg, and Villimey Mist as they discuss a horror story of the week, along with the latest releases in horror films, television, games, and literature every Thursday.

    The Day of the Door with Laurel Hightower

    The Day of the Door with Laurel Hightower

    Calling all ghost and trauma enthusiasts! The Abyss crew wants you! Join them and Laurel Hightower as they delve deep into narcissim and hauntings in her newest book: The Day of the Door. Before exploring the past they discuss Matthew M. Bartlett's Creeping Waves, Rebel Moon, A Spectre is Haunting Greentree by Carson Winter, Michael Tichy's The Winnowing Draw, Them, Late Night With the Devil, The Fall of the House of Usher, Welcome to Your Body: Lessons in Evisceration, Dredge, and Peter Walker's Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. Now, don't look behind you and listen in!
     
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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Clear Lake Killer: 1974 with Sean Malia Thompson

    Clear Lake Killer: 1974 with Sean Malia Thompson

    It's time kiddos! The Abyss crew talk with Sean Malia Thompson about his upcoming book Clear Lake Killer: 1974. Before that they discuss 2023, serial killers, and dive in to Abigail, Infested, Love LIes Bleeding, Humane, Baby Reindeer, and The Circle. Now dig and enjoy!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Reality But More Fun with Madeleine Swann

    Reality But More Fun with Madeleine Swann

    Oh goodie, another podcast episode! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Madeleine Swann to discuss how reality can be better and her new book Reality But More Fun. Before diving into this wacky theme park they chat about The First Omen, Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by Shigeru Kayama, The Boogeyman, American Fiction, Fallout, and Michael Tichy's The Winnowing Draw. Now step into the headset and listen in!

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Contastic!!!

    Contastic!!!

    How many times can we say con in this episode?? This week the Abyss crew takes a look at cons. They share their opinions on do's and don'ts, expectations, and their general thoughts about those fun things that happens when creatives get in one giant space. Before con talk, they discuss Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits, Suzume, Where Wolf by Rob Saucedo, and Fallout. Now strap in and get your con education!
     
    *Note: this is just our opinions and thoughts, by no means does this represent everyone's experience at a con. 

    • 1 hr 34 min
    The Mother of All Monsters by Paula D Ashe

    The Mother of All Monsters by Paula D Ashe

    Dear listners, have we got a podcast for you! This week the Abyss gang digs into the layers of being a parent to a serial killer with Paula D Ashe's The Mother of All Monsters. Before they chat about the extreme measures taken to ensure your child stops, they discuss Late Night With the Devil, The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, The Program, Quiet on the Set, and Kelly Link's White Cat, Black Dog: Stories. 

    • 53 min
    The Haunting of Velkwood with Gwendolyn Kiste

    The Haunting of Velkwood with Gwendolyn Kiste

    What's scarier than a haunted neighborhood? A new episode!! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Gwendolyn Kiste to discuss her newest book The Haunting of Velkwood. Before diving into the grief and ghosts, they chat about Poor Things, The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi, Jamison Shea's I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me, FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans, The Program, Joshua Hull's Mouth, and Happiness. Be just a little afraid as we dig in to the past and listen in!

    • 1 hr 33 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

Thomas.Joyce ,

Great podcast with 3 genuine fans

Anyone can have a podcast nowadays. The great ones need something to make them stand out. The great thing about Staring Into the Abyss is the passion of the three presenters is evident through each of their discussions. And the chemistry is great as well.

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