The Bad Signal

The Bad Signal
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The Bad Signal

The official podcast of Bad Hand Books, co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. We’ll discuss all things to do with Bad Hand, conversing with authors, illustrators, and more about the horror, crime, and dark fantasy fiction of the independent publishing house. Hosted by Sam Lenz and Casey Kelderman, with an Editor’s Epilogue each episode from Bad Hand CEO Doug Murano. Music by Danny and Billy Yost.

Episodes

  1. Episode 10 - Clay McLeod Chapman x The Nocturnal Gardener & Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

    FEB 18

    Episode 10 - Clay McLeod Chapman x The Nocturnal Gardener & Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

    Clay McLeod Chapman returns to The Bad Signal for a very spirited discussion on his short story “The Nocturnal Gardener,” written for the anthology Long Division, as well as his new novel Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. Both works fall under the umbrella of socio-political horror, but take very different approaches to their commentary. Clay breaks down the inspiration and process for both, his personal take on demonic possession, and the importance of rocking the boat.

    38 min
  2. Episode 09 - Thomas S. Brown x Nira: A Constance Evermore Story

    FEB 4

    Episode 09 - Thomas S. Brown x Nira: A Constance Evermore Story

    This week on The Bad Signal, illustrator Thomas S. Brown joins the show to talk about his work on Root Rot by Sarah Read and the upcoming Nira: A Constance Evermore Story by Thomas Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson. Tom breaks down his influences, the development of his instantly recognizable art style, and how authors inspire him just as much as visual artists. You can find Tom and more of his art at his website: https://mothfestival.wordpress.com/commissioning-tom You can pre-order Nira: A Constance Evermore Story and other Bad Hand titles at badhandbooks.com The Bad Signal is co-produced by Screams from the Basement and Bad Hand Books. Original music provided by Billy and Danny Yost.

    34 min
  3. Episode 08 - Michael Wehunt x The Inconsolables

    JAN 21

    Episode 08 - Michael Wehunt x The Inconsolables

    Michael Wehunt joins The Bad Signal to discuss his sophomore short story collection, The Inconsolables. The collection deals with timely themes of loneliness, grief, and the decay of society. We talk in depth with Michael about putting together these ten terrifying tales, what inspired stories such as “The Tired Sounds, A Wake” and “Teeth of America,” and the pros and cons of “pantsing” your own stories. The Inconsolables and other Bad Hand titles can be found at badhandbooks.com. The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Original music provided by Billy and Danny Yost.

    43 min
  4. Episode 07 - Hailey Piper x Cranberry Cove

    JAN 7

    Episode 07 - Hailey Piper x Cranberry Cove

    Bram Stoker Award-Winner Hailey Piper joins The Bad Signal to discuss her excellent crime/horror novella, Cranberry Cove! The book follows Emberly and Connor, two mob enforcers investigating an abandoned hotel with a dark secret following the assault of their boss’s son. We talk about the heavy subject matter, how the trans experience is intrinsic to the story, and what childhood experiences shaped her unique brand of horror. The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Original music by Billy and Danny Yost. All Bad Hand titles can be found at badhandbooks.com

    39 min
  5. Episode 06 - Eric LaRocca x They Were Here Before Us

    12/10/2024

    Episode 06 - Eric LaRocca x They Were Here Before Us

    This episode’s guest is 2x Bram Stoker Finalist and Splatterpunk Award Winner Eric LaRocca , speaking about his book, They Were Here Before Us: A Novella in Pieces. We discuss writing from various animal perspectives, how early reactions to the book led to its tongue-in-cheek foreword, and great advice for writers of all levels. The Bad Signal is co-produced by Screams from the Basement and Bad Hand Books. Original music by Billy and Danny Yost. They Were Here Before Us and other Bad Hand Books can be bought or pre-ordered at badhandbooks.com.

    35 min
  6. Episode 05 - Zoje Stage x My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast

    11/26/2024

    Episode 05 - Zoje Stage x My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast

    This episode’s guest is acclaimed author ZOJE STAGE speaking on her upcoming children’s book MY UNDERSLUMBERBUMBLEBEAST, the story of a girl who discovers a community of creatures living under her bed that she must hide from her family. The book was created as a counterpart to Stage’s popular novels Baby Teeth and Dear Hanna, and was recently featured in the Associated Press Holiday Gift Guide. We chat the storied history of the project, how it came to Bad Hand Books, and working with illustrator J.E. Larson to bring this quirky story to life. The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Original music by Billy and Danny Yost. My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast and other titles are available to purchase at badhandbooks.com.

    34 min
  7. Episode 04 - Sarah Read x The Atropine Tree

    11/12/2024

    Episode 04 - Sarah Read x The Atropine Tree

    Bram Stoker Award-winner Sarah Read joins The Bad Signal to discuss her novel The Atropine Tree, a brilliant book that combines alchemy, Victorian surgery, and gothic horror into a beautiful story of family and loss. The Atropine Tree follows Alrick Aldane after the loss of his father, as he navigates his dark family history and attempts to reclaim his rightful title as Lord of House Aldane. Read discusses her love of research (she’s extensively read up on poisonous plants and Victorian medical practices), crafting unique, memorable characters, and how writing pulled her through a dark time in her life. You can purchase The Atropine Tree and other titles at badhandbooks.com The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Music by Billy and Danny Yost.

    33 min
  8. Episode 03 - Laird Barron x Not a Speck of Light

    10/29/2024

    Episode 03 - Laird Barron x Not a Speck of Light

    Laird Barron joins The Bad Signal to discuss his new collection, NOT A SPECK OF LIGHT. The collection, out now, contains sixteen short stories in which Barron further explores the genres of noir and crime, including the much acclaimed “Tiptoe.” It’s been featured in major publications such as Esquire and The New York Times, and quickly became the highest selling book from Bad Hand Books. The acclaimed author speaks on his ever-shifting genre interests, finding the words to describe the indescribable, and his massive return to horror fiction after a major health scare. You can purchase Not a Speck of Light and other titles at badhandbooks.com The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Music by Billy and Danny Yost.

    34 min
  9. Episode 02 - Thomas Sniegoski & Jeannine Acheson x Grim Death

    10/15/2024

    Episode 02 - Thomas Sniegoski & Jeannine Acheson x Grim Death

    Hosts Sam and Casey sit down with Thomas Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson, the writing team behind the upcoming Grim Death relaunch at Bad Hand Books. Grim Death & Bill the Electrocuted Criminal (written by Sniegoski and Mike Mignola) is a pulp novel about Bentley Hawthorne (aka Grim Death), an agent of death who has a duty to avenge lives that were taken too soon. The ongoing series will be penned by Sniegoski and Acheson. The duo discuss their history together, from high school classmates to writing partners, and the way they work together as a team. Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal and other Bad Hand titles can be pre-ordered at badhandbooks.com The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Music by Billy and Danny Yost.

    37 min
  10. Episode 01 - Clay McLeod Chapman x Kill Your Darling

    10/01/2024

    Episode 01 - Clay McLeod Chapman x Kill Your Darling

    Clay McLeod Chapman joins Sam and Casey at The Bad Signal to discuss his new novella, KILL YOUR DARLING, in the inaugural episode! Kill Your Darling is a gutting piece of grief horror about a father unable to move on from his son’s brutal murder forty years prior. Clay breaks down what inspired the book and how it found a home at Bad Hand Books. Be prepared for a raucous conversation about everything from writing workshops, depressing newspaper articles, to Liam Neeson’s late-stage action era. Kill Your Darling and other titles are available now at badhandbooks.com. The Bad Signal is co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. Music by Billy and Danny Yost.

    42 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

The official podcast of Bad Hand Books, co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. We’ll discuss all things to do with Bad Hand, conversing with authors, illustrators, and more about the horror, crime, and dark fantasy fiction of the independent publishing house. Hosted by Sam Lenz and Casey Kelderman, with an Editor’s Epilogue each episode from Bad Hand CEO Doug Murano. Music by Danny and Billy Yost.

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  • Creator
    The Bad Signal
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Bad Signal
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