Fermented Fiction

What up, Fermented Folks? This week we talk about coming of age, which gets very interesting when you’re eternally a child. We talk about brutal bloodsucking scenes, decapitations, and the finer points of serial murder. But will the dice gods favor Shannon, or the FF crew? Only time…and the roll of the dice, of course, will tell. Psssstttt... have you liked, commented, subscribed, and shared? Well...

What up, Fermented Folks? Join us as we break down Douglas Adams’ debatably most “done with it” novel in the series. Our guest is a longtime friend of the show, fellow horror author, and co-host of the Screamkings Podcast, Nathaniel Darkish. Will Jeremy’s long-standing love affair with these novels be allowed to stand, or will the Dice Gods grant that love to Nathaniel? You’ll have to tune in to f...

What up, Fermented Folks? This week we debate the under-the-radar…or maybe out in the woods…or maybe both…indie horror film known as M other of Flies . Our guest this week is PNW horror author, convention programmer, and co-host of the Beneath the Rain Shadows Podcast, M. Leigh. Travis, coming from his Catholic background may have a thing or two to say about this pro-witchcraft film. M. Leigh, as...

What up, Fermented Folks? In this episode, we’re joined by a rising star in the horror genre, Bram Stoker Award-nominated PNW horror author Neena Viel. And we’re debating a film that you may not have seen…that you may not have even heard of, but that has nonetheless taken insidious roots in the cult classic discussion for horror fans. That movie: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon . This f...

What up, Fermented Folks? This week, we dive into our own Kitty Cat Blues with an in-depth analysis of grief and toxic relationship dynamics through the lens of horror, with guest Jamie Lee Sogn. But does Obsession deserve the MASSIVE amount of hype being heaped up on it? Or maybe its out-of-nowhere appeal belies a shallower story than the emotions it evokes can cover up on repeat viewings. Ultima...

What up, Fermented Folks? Who fired those shots at Jeremy? Incensed Travis? Enraged Clay… who else but our old frenemy CS Humble, under the moniker of “Nobody” for this highly anticipated debate of Nolan’s Odyssey ? But which side of this classical myth brought to modern film shall the Dice Gods place us upon? Was it an accurate interpretation of the original story's intent and soul? Or did Nolan’...

What up, Fermented Folks? We weren’t crying during this movie! You were crying! But is that because we were so emotionally moved by the power of Drew Goddard’s words…by the performances…by the plight of dying worlds and unexpected heroes? Or did all of those things just make us sad at the downfall of what could have been a wonderful show? On top of that, Tanya Pell is sure to bring all the availab...

What up, Fermented Folks? This week we debate the classic horror film Hereditary which, by many accounts, is one of the scariest films of the past 15 years. We’ll be getting into mental health, demon possession, telephone-pole-decapitations, and much more. But will our guest despise this film as much as Jeremy? Is that even possible? IF she rolls low, we will find out. Psssstttt... have you liked,...

What up, Fermented Folks? This week, we debate the 2007 film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist with fellow PNW-gothic author Josh Millican. Back when this film first came out, it was acclaimed as an instant horror classic, but here in the heart of the horror renaissance, we look back through a different lens. Does the story hold up with the same questionable resonance as the special effects, o...

Psssstttt... have you liked, commented, subscribed, and shared? Well, don’t worry... It’s not too late! DO IT NOW! Also, have you checked out all of Matt’s awesome stuff? You’ll need to do that as well, or frankly, you’re depriving yourself of some truly awesome indie film! Newest Release: Chicken Boy Website: https://www.seattlefilmsociety.com/lo-filmmaker-roster/matthew-rush Socials: @rush15 Als...

What up, Fermented Folks? Welcome to another episode of Fermented Fiction. Tonight, we debate the beloved Spielberg classic that inspired the minds of millions, all for the low price of a single sacrificed goat: Jurassic Park. But has Micah kept sufficient poise with the Dice Gods for a favorable roll tonight? That remains to be seen! Tune in to find out and enjoy the conversation. Psssstttt... ha...

On this episode, we invite my friend and fellow hiking enthusiast Matthew Mercier to debate one of the latest installments in the Alien franchise...let's return to Alien: Earth. Will Matthew sympathize with our AI-Human hybrids as protagonists? Will he root for WU to unleash xenomorphs on the planet? Who knows. Only the Dice Gods. Join us for the fun and the answers! Psssstttt... have you liked, c...

In this episode, we welcome back a friend of the show, Luciano Marano, to debate the (arguably too) long-running horror series, Supernatural. We'll be focusing on seasons 1-5 as that completes the Satan-Sam vs Arch Angel-Dean arc, which is...debatably the best portion of the series. But how does Luciano feel about that? How do we feel? Doesn't matter. The dice Gods will decide our fate in the end,...

What up, Fermented Folks?! Are you ready for a REMATCH!!!! Back from our previous Dan Simmons debate, Author Sam Rebelein joins the show to debate Dan Simmons' famous novel The Fall of Hyperion. But will he be hung upon the tree of pain like our Martin, or will he prevail in his debate? Only the Dice Gods know for sure...Psssstttt... have you liked, commented, subscribed, and shared? Well, don't w...

For this episode we are joined by one of the PNW's most accomplished horror-sci-fi authors in Matt Ruff, author of the acclaimed 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, to debate a venerated classic of American cinema in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹. The tentacles in Ruff's world may be less robotic...the systems of control more cosmic in nature than in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹, but that certainly doesn't make them any less terrifying. Perhaps, howe...

What up, Fermented Folks? In this episode, we get into our once and future minds with our guest NJ Gallegos, author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥, and host of the Scream Kings Podcast, to debate the classic sci-fi thriller, 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵. Unlike the misguided law-enforcement overlords in this film, we don't presume to predict the future. We know not how the dice will roll...but someone will debate for and s...

This time on Fermented Fiction, we are joined by acclaimed author of 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘕𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, When the 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦, and more best-selling works to debate the much beloved Anime series, 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦. Nat is a seasoned actor as well as an author, so this is sure to be an extremely fun episode...but will he be as good under pressure as Light? Either way, we'll have to make sure our opinions aren't too crit...

What up, Fermented Folks? Tonight, we bring a first-time guest to the show in Jonny Gensler, author of short fiction, military veteran, and survivor of a childhood in his own haunted house. He's here to debate Osgood Perkins' most unhinged film yet: The Monkey. Viewers of the show will know that some of our hosts aren't much for the splatter-type horror, but will this film subvert their expectatio...

What up, Fermented Folks? In this episode, we welcome Rachel Harrison, author of "Black Sheep," "Such Sharp Teeth," "So Thirsty," and the forthcoming "Kiss, Slay, Replay," among other top-selling horror novels and short stories. She's coming in to debate the equally acclaimed film by Robert Eggers, "The Lighthouse." Will Rachel's takes be as unhinged as this film? Did she enjoy this movie, or did...

What up, Fermented Folks? Today, we discuss the show that has taken Amazon Prime by storm in Fallout, Season 2! Our guest is Canadian author Christopher O'Halloran, who as an author of horror, will help us dive into all the horrors of the wasteland. But this show a signifier of a coming cultural apocalypse...an arbiter of terrible TV in the face of the robco-esque AI landscape? Or is it a shining...

What up, Fermented Folks? For this episode, we welcome Stephanie Rose, author, owner, and founder of Death by TBR Books, and host of the Everyday Horrors Podcast, to debate one of horror's contemporary classics. Found footage...demonic possession...marital tension...what else could you want? Let's get into some Paranormal Activity! Psssstttt... have you liked, commented, subscribed, and shared? We...

What up, Fermented Folks?! Tonight we'll be debating the controversial latest season of The Last of Us, starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, with my longtime friend and film colleague, Peter Castro! We know people have all kinds of feelings about how this latest season went down, so we hope you'll join us in discussing those feelings...maybe having a drink about it, and feeling some type of way...

What up, Fermented Folks? Tonight, we debate author, advocate, and editor Pauline Chow about the Sci-Fi/comedy hit from Martha Wells, which is now also a show on Apple TV.But would we have greenlit this for one of our Murderbot's beloved "serials?" Or would we have let it fade into the obscurity of the internet... only the dice gods know for sure. Tune in to find out. Psssstttt... have you liked,...

What up, Fermented Folks?! This week, we have TJ Price returning to the show. TJ is one of our brightest and most analytical friends of the program, with his in-depth knowledge of the contemporary publishing industry as both an author and editor. So naturally, he's selected a short story collection by one of the most acclaimed and talented short story authors of our generation, in A Collapse of Ho...

Join us tonight as we debate the Pacific Island-centric animated musical that took the world by storm! Backed with incredible performances from indigenous actors and actresses and music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Moana Duology is sure to remain in our generation's YA lexicon. But does that make it good or just memorable? You'll have to tune in to find out... Psssstttt... have you liked, commente...