Horror from the High Desert

Scotty Milder
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A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)

  1. 1d ago

    N.J. Gallegos returns (3)

    Author N.J. Gallegos ("The Broken Heart," "The Fatal Mind") is back to discuss her new collection, "Time of Death: A Collection of Medical Horror" (May 26, Winding Road Stories). She and Scotty talk about her day job as an ER doctor, writing as a form of therapy, werewolves, mental health, Swifties, plague doctors, and much more. They also wax poetic about "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," director André Øvredal's now classic psychological horror film from 2016. WARNING: There are slight spoilers for "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," as well as George Sluizer's 1988 film "The Vanishing." You can find N.J. online at https://njgallegos.com You can get your copy of "Time of Death" at https://www.amazon.com/Time-Death-collection-medical-horror-ebook/dp/B0GTN77F37/ You can find the new themed anthology "Chambered" -- featuring N.J.'s novella "Backbone" -- at https://www.amazon.com/Chambered-Wofford-L-Jones-ebook/dp/B0GX2TLMHQ/ -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author Joshua Ginsberg. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    1h 25m

  2. Jun 12

    C.J. Leede returns (3)

    Author C.J. Leede ("Maeve Fly," "American Rapture") returns to talk about her new novel "Headlights" (June 9, Tor Nightfire). She and Scotty discuss the borderline between mystery and horror, dark Americana, the importance of having a supportive team in publishing, the forbidding nature of the Rocky Mountains, horrific possibilities in John Denver's music, and more. They also look at Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film "The Shining"--a movie that Scotty has...complicated feelings about. You can find C.J. online at https://linktr.ee/cjleede You can follow C.J. on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ceejthemoment/ You can get your copy of "Headlights" at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250857965/headlights/ --- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    57 min

  3. May 29

    Angela Sylvaine returns (3)

    Author Angela Sylvaine returns, this time to talk about her new YA horror novel "Cold Snap" (March, Dark Matter INK), a sequel to her earlier hit "Frost Bite" (2023, Dark Matter INK). She and Scotty discuss the specific challenges inherent to writing horror for younger audiences, creature horror, hotel/amusement parks, UFOs, an unexpected parallel with "The West Wing," and more. They also look back at James Gunn's 2006 cult horror classic "Slither." You can find Angela online at https://angelasylvaine.com You can get your copy of "Cold Snap" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/cold-snap-598559 You can get your copy of "Frost Bite" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/frost-bite-598030 You can listen to Scotty's original conversation with Angela about "Frost Bite" at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZNmlJ6t8oYuelFdV1nd0Y?si=3670fe58f7384942 --- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    1h 4m

  4. May 16

    "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" and "Possession" with Daniel Braum

    Author and friend-of-the-pod Daniel Braum returns to talk about two movies that define the idea of "arthouse Euro horror" -- Czech filmmaker Jaromil Jireš' "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" (1970) and Polish/French filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski's "Possession" (1981). He and Scotty consider each film's distinct style and themes, and they discuss the filmmakers' approaches to family trauma, dream/nightmare logic, codependency, sexual desire, tentacle horror, and more. WARNING: Scotty and Daniel definitely get into spoilers for "Possession." Watch the trailer for "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders" at https://youtu.be/LPyPEraG74c?si=6chCEgVM8Z58fEo4 Watch the trailer for "Possession" at https://youtu.be/aLXW-oVbTxE?si=0W6jHsas8kvyDfPP -- Don't forget to tune in to Daniel's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The next episode will be LIVE on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author Steve Rasnic Tem! Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/904355625383034 You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    1h 7m

  5. May 1

    HFTHD "Book Club" #5: Robert P. Ottone on John Langan's "The Fisherman"

    Bram Stoker Award-winning author Robert P. Ottone (The Vile Thing We Created," "There's Something Sinister in Center Field") returns, this time to talk about John Langan's masterpiece "The Fisherman." He and Scotty delve into the book's unique voice, nested-narrative structure, and sideways approach to horror. They also discuss the novel's deeper themes including love, grief, friendship, masculinity, cosmic terror, and more. Get your copy of "The Fisherman" from Word Horde at https://wordhorde.com/books/the-fisherman/ Find Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/ Pre-order Robert's upcoming novel "Amityville Awakens" from CLASH Books at https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/amityville-awakens-robert-p-ottone-signed Keep your eye on the Macabre Daily YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@macabredailyYT for the upcoming even celebrating the 10-year anniversary of "The Fisherman." --- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author Steve Rasnic Tem! Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/904355625383034 You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    1h 10m

  6. Apr 17

    Tamika Thompson returns

    Author Tamika Thompson ("Unshod, Cackling, and Naked," "Salamander Justice") returns to talk to Scotty about her new novel "The Curse of Hester Gardens" (March 31, Erewhon Books). They discuss the intersection of grief and the ghost story, urban landscapes and the Gothic, the horror of economic oppression, looking for meaning in signs, influences from "The Wire" to "Candyman," the pervasive tragedy of American gun violence, and more. They also take a few minutes at the end of the episode to talk about the 2023 Argentinian horror film "When Evil Lurks," directed by Demián Rugna. WARNING: There some moderate spoilers for "When Evil Lurks." You can find Tamika online at https://www.tamikathompson.com You can get your copy of "The Curse of Hester Gardens" at https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781645663195/the-curse-of-hester-gardens/ -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author (and fellow friend-of-the-pod) Gwendolyn Kiste! Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/734287569466413/ You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

    1h 22m

  7. Apr 4

    Gwendolyn Kiste returns

    Bram Stoker Award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste ("Reluctant Immortals," "The Haunting of Velkwood") comes back onto the podcast to talk about her upcoming collection "The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own" (April 14, Raw Dog Screaming Press). She and Scotty dive into the stories, talk about recurring themes like fairy tales, cinema, weird history, and the unique bond between women. They also touch on Salvador Dalí, Marie Antoinette, Hollywood gothic, Ed Kemper, the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, and more. And they take a few minutes at the end of the episode to look back on the weird, Satanic fever dream that is 1977's "The Sentinel." WARNING: There are some big spoilers for "The Sentinel." You can find Gwendolyn online at https://www.gwendolynkiste.com You can get "The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own" at https://rawdogscreaming.com/book/the_haunted_houses_she_calls_her_own/ Listen to Scotty's history of Elizabeth Bathory on "The Weirdest Thing" at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EKdevXlhw94AmOAAbjRzj?si=0af1827daccd46b9 --- And sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic," where Gwendolyn will be the next guest! That episode will be LIVE at 7 p.m. EST on April 20. Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/734287569466413/ You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    1h 41m

  8. Mar 21

    Briana N. Cox and Kailee Pedersen

    Authors Kailee Pedersen ("Sacrificial Animals," 2024) and Briana N. Cox ("Indigent," 2026) come onto the podcast. They talk to Scotty about issues around diversity, identity, and representation in speculative fiction, good vs. bad-faith conversations on the internet, addressing trauma through their fiction, and more. You can find Briana online at https://brianancoxwriter.com You can get your copy of "Indigent" at https://brianancoxwriter.com/#books You can follow Briana on Threads at https://www.threads.com/@pedroparo2 You can find out more about Briana's upcoming appearances--including the License 2 Thrill Literary Event in Nashville--at https://brianancoxwriter.com/#film You can find Kailee online at https://kaileepedersen.com You can get your copy of "Sacrificial Animals" at https://kaileepedersen.com/sacrificial-animals/ You can find out more about Kailee's upcoming appearances--including the Spooktastic Book Fair at Roundhead Brewing--at https://kaileepedersen.com/events/ --- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author (and fellow friend-of-the-pod) Gwendolyn Kiste! Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/734287569466413/ You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    1h 9m
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A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)

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