Practice Thoughts Podcast

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Practice Thoughts is a podcast for unfinished ideas, critical reflections, and cultural conversations. This is where I work through my thoughts on film, books, politics, imperialism, technology, surveillance, race, ethnicity, sexuality, horror, and the worlds we inherit, question, and imagine otherwise. alfonzomendoza.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Jul 9

    Red Over the Sand: Horror, Queerness, and Love

    Recently, I had the honor of sitting down for a conversation with Vantello A. Havoc, author of Red Over The Sand. Vantello and I discussed everything from their horror influences, writing process, and why his characters in the novel are so “f****d up.” The novel, part psychological thriller and part queer horror, is the self-published debut novel for Vantello. The story follows the tumultuous marriage between Stanley and Deirdre Valentino as they fight to survive on a deserted island. Survival, in their case, reaches far beyond food and water. The couple must confront the horrors of the past as they attempt to salvage a dying relationship - all while ravenously hungry. In this podcast episode of Practice Thoughts, Vantello and I discuss the novel and his inspirations for writing them. We discuss the novels prominent themes, such as trauma, masculinity, gender roles, memory, identity, sexuality, and fear of intimacy, and why Vantello finds it important to write from a creative and personal standpoint. If you’re a fan of Stephen King’s The Shining, Ryan Murphy’s AHS: Cult, or William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, you should consider picking up a copy of Vantello A. Havoc’s Red Over The Sand on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Consider staying connected with Vantello on their Instagram and TikTok. Get full access to Practice Thoughts at alfonzomendoza.substack.com/subscribe

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Practice Thoughts is a podcast for unfinished ideas, critical reflections, and cultural conversations. This is where I work through my thoughts on film, books, politics, imperialism, technology, surveillance, race, ethnicity, sexuality, horror, and the worlds we inherit, question, and imagine otherwise. alfonzomendoza.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Fonzi
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alfonzo (Fonzi) Mendoza
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    Practice Thoughts Podcast