The Scares That Shaped Us

Matthew Jackson
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The Scares That Shaped Us

A podcast about horror writers and the stories that made them. Join host Matthew Jackson as he talks to some of the biggest names in horror about the scary stories that built their imaginations, from movies to books and everything in between.

  1. Episode 19: The Gate with Max Booth III

    6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 19: The Gate with Max Booth III

    Ghoulish Books founder, author, and Ghoulish Book Festival host Max Booth stops by the show this week to talk about their books, editing a new trans horror anthology, writing about bones, and much more as we tackle a classic of 1980s kid horror, The Gate! SHOW NOTES: - Head to the Ghoulish Books website for info on everything Max has going on, including Ghoulish Book Festival on March 14 & 15! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    1h 10m
  2. Episode 18: "Sweets to the Sweet" with Johnny Compton

    FEB 19

    Episode 18: "Sweets to the Sweet" with Johnny Compton

    Johnny Compton, the author of novels like The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils, joins us for our first-ever dive into the wicked imagination of Robert Bloch! We talk about Johnny's books, vampire lore, horror for kids, and of course Bloch's legendary short story "Sweets to the Sweet." SHOW NOTES: - Visit Johnny's website for links to everything he's got going on, and find him on BlueSky! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 14m
  3. Episode 17: Wes Craven's New Nightmare with Adam Cesare

    FEB 12

    Episode 17: Wes Craven's New Nightmare with Adam Cesare

    The author of Clown in a Cornfield and Influencer, Adam Cesare, joins the show this week for our first-ever Wes Craven episode! We talk about Adam's books, writing for young readers, watching your creations come to life on film, and more as we dig into New Nightmare! SHOW NOTES: - Visit Adam's website for places to buy his books, links to social media, and more! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

    1h 26m
  4. Episode 16: "Mirror, Mirror" with Virginia Feito

    FEB 5

    Episode 16: "Mirror, Mirror" with Virginia Feito

    Virginia Feito joins the show to kick off our February and promote her new novel, the much buzzed-about Victorian Psycho. We talk about the origins of the book, its inevitable comparisons, adapting the book to film, and Virginia's chosen story, the Amazing Stories episode "Mirror, Mirror," directed by Martin Scorsese. Mirrors: They're Scary! SHOW NOTES: - Victorian Psycho is available now! - Visit Virginia's website for info on everything she's up to! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    57 min
  5. Episode 15: Junji Ito's Tomie with Kailee Pedersen

    JAN 29

    Episode 15: Junji Ito's Tomie with Kailee Pedersen

    Kailee Pedersen, author of one of the best horror debuts I've ever read, joins the show this week to talk about her incredible book, Sacrificial Animals, and her love of Junji Ito's early horror manga classic Tomie! Plus, Matthew recommends Horror in the High Desert and The Lady and Her Monsters! SHOW NOTES: - Sacrificial Animals is available now, and Pastorale is coming soon from Burnside Press! - Visit Kailee's website for links to all of her social media! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    56 min
  6. Episode 14: "In The Hills, The Cities" with Zac Thompson

    JAN 22

    Episode 14: "In The Hills, The Cities" with Zac Thompson

    Comics writer Zac Thompson joins us this week for our second consecutive episode devoted to the work of Clive Barker! We talk about Zac's comics, particularly his current eco-horror series Into the Unbeing, and tackle Barker's "In The Hills, The Cities," the impact of The Books of Blood, climate change, writing through the darkness, and much more. SHOW NOTES: - Into the Unbeing Part One is available 1/28! Part Two #1 arrives 2/12! - Follow Zac on BlueSky and Instagram! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    1h 5m
  7. Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca

    JAN 15

    Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca

    It's our first-ever Clive Barker episode, and we can't think of a better guest for that than Eric LaRocca. In this episode, we discuss Eric's new book At Dark, I Become Loathsome, the impact Barker had on his life and work, the secret knowledge of The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser, writing about depraved humans with sensitivity and care, and much more! SHOW NOTES: - Pre-order At Dark, I Become Loathsome! - Check out Eric's website and follow him on BlueSky and Twitter! - Check out everything Anna Rose Reads has going on! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    1h 17m
  8. Episode 12: "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles" with Grady Hendrix

    JAN 8

    Episode 12: "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles" with Grady Hendrix

    For our first regular interview episode of 2025, the great Grady Hendrix is here to talk about one of his favorite formative horror stories, Margaret St. Clair's 1951 short weird tale "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles." Along the way we talk about his new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the importance of backstory in his fiction, the emotional content behind big concepts, and much more. Plus, stay tuned to the end for the reveal of our next guest! SHOW NOTES: - Pre-order Witchcraft for Wayward Girls! - Head to Grady's website for all your Grady Hendrix needs! - Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

    1h 5m
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A podcast about horror writers and the stories that made them. Join host Matthew Jackson as he talks to some of the biggest names in horror about the scary stories that built their imaginations, from movies to books and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Jackson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Scares That Shaped Us

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