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A show exploring horror and gothic poetry and fiction, as well as the spooky and polarizing artists and writers who make them possible. The official podcast of Death Wish Poetry Magazine and Demon Land Books.

  1. Interview With Novelist, Maria Turead

    JAN 25

    Interview With Novelist, Maria Turead

    Adrian and King Loke welcome burgeoning novelist, Maria Turead, to the Demon Toast Podcast! Her new novel, "This House Will Feed", is the harrowing tale of a young Irish girl, forced by the horrors of the potato famine into depths of poverty and dissociation never thought possible. Driven to impersonate an English girl, she is forced to reckon with the loss of her family, the spector of her brother, cannibalism, bigotry, and the secrets of the Gothic manor she must learn to live within to survive. Maria is as Irish as a four leaf clover, and you don't want to miss our discussion or her new novel, which releases in February! Check out her website linked below, and follow her on Instagram! https://authormariatureaud.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maria_tureaud/ Deathwishpoetry.com Demonlandbooks.com

    56 min
  2. Blade: Blood, Leather, and the Performance of Black Cool (part 2)

    JAN 18

    Blade: Blood, Leather, and the Performance of Black Cool (part 2)

    Blade arrived wrapped in blood and leather—and redefined what a genre hero could look like. his week on Demon Toast, your favorite horror‑loving crew—King Loke, Ericka, Adrian, and special guest novelist Miracle Austin—sink their teeth into the world of Blade. We dive deep into the shadowy corridors of Blade 2 and Blade: Trinity, breaking down the action, the gore, and the unexpected brilliance hiding in plain sight. From Wesley Snipes’ legendary fangs to the cinematic misfires that still haunt us, we dissect the films, debate their impact on vampire cinema, and speculate wildly on what the future could hold for the Daywalker. Will Blade rise again in style and substance, or is he forever trapped in cult‑classic limbo? Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little blood‑soaked chaos. Death Wish Poetry Magazine – The home for the sensual and macabre, the gothic and the beautiful. Give us your heart and soul, and revel in the darkness with us. Adrian's Instagram Miracle's Facebook! Ericka's Instagram Demonlandbooks.com – Daniel Sokoloff, aka King Loke's poetry, novels, and other writing

    59 min
  3. Gremlins and the Grinch: Christmas Classics!

    12/30/2025

    Gremlins and the Grinch: Christmas Classics!

    Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? On this episode of the Demon Toast Podcast, we dig into why it absolutely is, and why it still works decades later. We talk about growing up with Gremlins, how it shaped our relationship with holiday movies, and why its chaos feels strangely perfect for the season. We also take a deep dive into Jim Carrey’s The Grinch and what makes his performance so unforgettable. King Loke offers a darker reading of the character, framing the Grinch as someone driven to madness by rejection, crushed under the hypocrisy and shallow cheer of the Whoville citizens. Rather than simple holiday mischief, the film becomes a story about alienation, enforced joy, and social cruelty. King Loke, Adrian, Ericka, and Mike are on the episode, sharing memories, hot takes, and the complicated emotional pull these Christmas classics still hold. Holiday movies, but with teeth. Read our Substack! https://kinglokeskreepshow.substack.com/ https://deathwishpoetry.com/ Adrian's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shalottlilly/ Horror Film Art Society https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorartfilmsociety/ Ericka's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/monstrumexemplum/ Mike's Instagram and Podcast https://www.instagram.com/michaelonthemicrophone/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZSrptlMibBhnfs3ubrP In King Loke's Books https://demonlandbooks.com/

    1h 1m
  4. Blade: Blood, Leather, and the Performance of Black Cool

    12/20/2025

    Blade: Blood, Leather, and the Performance of Black Cool

    Blade arrived wrapped in blood and leather—and redefined what a genre hero could look like. In this episode of the Demon Toast Podcast, we trace Blade from his 1970s Marvel origins to Wesley Snipes’ iconic performance, unpacking how style, violence, and attitude combined to create one of the most influential figures in modern horror and action cinema. Joined by a guest who speaks personally about what Blade meant to her as a Black woman growing up with the character, we explore representation, power fantasy, and the careful performance of “cool” that allowed Blade to move through a mainstream industry built for white audiences. Blade was engineered to sell—but he also mattered. We talk about what gets smoothed out, what survives anyway, and why Blade’s Blackness remains central to his legacy, even when the films try not to name it outright. Death Wish Poetry Magazine – The home for the sensual and macabre, the gothic and the beautiful. Give us your heart and soul, and revel in the darkness with us. Adrian's Instagram Miracle's Facebook! Ericka's Instagram Demonlandbooks.com – Daniel Sokoloff, aka King Loke's poetry, novels, and other writing

    1 hr
  5. Del Toro's "Frankenstein" and the Tradition of the Tragic Monster (Part 2)

    11/29/2025

    Del Toro's "Frankenstein" and the Tradition of the Tragic Monster (Part 2)

    In this episode of The Demon Toast Podcast, King Loki, Adrian, and John Dimes (Dr. Sarcofiguy) continue our deep dive into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Part 2 focuses on the film’s lush visual language—its costume and set choices rooted in Pre-Raphaelite and Romantic art—and the Gothic cinematic echoes running through it, from Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula to del Toro’s own Crimson Peak. A richly textured conversation worthy of the Demon Toast flame. Death Wish Poetry Magazine – The home for the sensual and macabre, the gothic and the beautiful. Give us your heart and soul, and revel in the darkness with us. Art Referenced:  Lady Lilith - Wikipedia The Nightmare - Wikipedia Sidonia von Bork by Edward Burne-Jones | COVE Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens: Arthur Rackham’s Haunting Illustrations for the Barrie Classic – The Marginalian How Arthur Rackham’s 1907 Drawings for Alice in Wonderland Revolutionized the Carroll Classic, the Technology of Book Art, and the Economics of Illustration – The Marginalian In search of Frankenstein : Florescu, Radu : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Adrian's Instagram Dr Sarcofiguy THE NIGHT GALLERY: the art of john dimes - THE NIGHT GALLERY: The Art of John Dimes King Loke's links Instagram Demonlandbooks.com – Daniel Sokoloff, aka King Loke's poetry, novels, and other writing

    43 min
  6. Del Toro's "Frankenstein" and the Tradition of the Tragic Monster

    11/20/2025

    Del Toro's "Frankenstein" and the Tradition of the Tragic Monster

    Join us as we dive into a lively discussion on Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein'! We explore the film's gothic themes, the emotional depth of the monster, and the stunning visual storytelling that del Toro is known for. Our conversation touches on the film's impact on gothic cinema and its reflection on creation and humanity. Perfect for fans of del Toro and gothic tales! Featuring our special guest, John Dimes, aka Dr. Sarcofiguy! Death Wish Poetry Magazine – The home for the sensual and macabre, the gothic and the beautiful. Give us your heart and soul, and revel in the darkness with us. Instagram John's links! THE NIGHT GALLERY: the art of john dimes - THE NIGHT GALLERY: The Art of John Dimes DOCTOR SARCOFIGUY Facebook Adrian's Instagram CA's links! embracing divergence | manifest your dream life Instagram King Loke's links! Demonlandbooks.com – Daniel Sokoloff, aka King Loke's poetry, novels, and other writing Instagram

    59 min
  7. Linda Hamilton Interview on her upcoming novel, "The Fourth Wife"

    11/11/2025

    Linda Hamilton Interview on her upcoming novel, "The Fourth Wife"

    In this episode of Demon Toast, King Loke welcomes author Linda Hamilton to discuss her haunting new novel, The Fourth Wife. Set in 1880s Utah, the book peels back the veil on Mormon polygamy, reimagining it through a gothic horror lens. Together, they explore how Linda’s own experiences with religious trauma informed the story’s dark beauty and emotional depth. The conversation moves through the tangled intersections of faith, power, and womanhood, touching on the roles imposed by the church, the cost of devotion, and the quiet rebellion of art. Music, a recurring motif in The Fourth Wife, becomes a symbol of women’s yearning and sacrifice. The episode closes with a look at Linda’s creative process, her hopes for the novel’s release, and what lies ahead in her work. Deathwishpoetry.com Linda's Website: Historical Fiction | Read Linda Hamilton Follow Linda on Instagram! Instagram

    57 min
  8. Midnight Mass and the Rosary of Control (Part 2)

    11/05/2025

    Midnight Mass and the Rosary of Control (Part 2)

    In this part 2 of our discussion about Midnight Mass, join King Loke, Mike Linehan, and Adrian Amiro as they delve into the haunting world of "Midnight Mass." Explore the intricate themes of faith, fanaticism, and redemption as the hosts dissect the show's portrayal of religious horror and its impact on a small island community. From the chilling transformation of Monsignor Pruitt to the sinister influence of Bev Keene, this episode unravels the complex layers of Mike Flanagan's masterpiece.  Death Wish Poetry Magazine – The home for the sensual and macabre, the gothic and the beautiful. Give us your heart and soul, and revel in the darkness with us. Death Wish Poetry Magazine (@deathwish_poetry) • Instagram photos and videos Adrian's Instagram: Instagram Mike's book and Instagram: Instagram The Porch Light: Linehan, Mike: 9781312032040: Amazon.com: Books

    55 min
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A show exploring horror and gothic poetry and fiction, as well as the spooky and polarizing artists and writers who make them possible. The official podcast of Death Wish Poetry Magazine and Demon Land Books.

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  • Creator
    King Loke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Demon Toast