Alley Chats

🎙️ Alley Chats – Episode: Blood, Grit & Grindhouse: The Wild Worlds of Phil Mucci In this electrifying episode of Alley Chats , Rob sits down with filmmaker, photographer, and comic creator Phil Mucci , whose work is a love letter to the psychedelic horror and exploitation cinema of the 1960s and 70s — reimagined for the modern era. From his early days as a NYC music and fashion photographer , Phi...

🎙 Alley Chats Podcast: Jason Huls – Horror Stories on Page and Screen In this episode of Alley Chats , Rob sits down with Jason Huls , a filmmaker and horror writer whose chilling imagination has brought nightmares to life on both the page and the screen. Jason shares his journey into horror, from writing dark fiction featured in anthologies and role-playing games to creating award-winning films t...

🎙 Alley Chats Podcast: Eric Lard – Sci-Fi Adventures Across the Stars In this episode of Alley Chats , Rob sits down with Eric Lard , the award-winning science fiction author behind The Incursion Chronicles , The Soul Machine Saga , and The Chronicles of Bodie Nine . Eric shares his journey from surfing and snowboarding in the Sierra Nevada to crafting epic sci-fi adventures filled with high-stake...

Marc Alan Fishman – Unshaven Comics & The Samurnauts In this episode of Alley Chats , Rob sits down with Marc Alan Fishman , the bearded creative force behind Unshaven Comics . Marc has spent 15 years bringing bold, exciting stories to life as both an illustrator and writer, with projects ranging from Mine: A Graphic Novel for Planned Parenthood to The March: Crossing Bridges in America , and the...

In this episode of Alley Chats , we sit down with Isaac Popovich , a creepy cartoonist whose one-page horror comics capture the eerie charm of 1920s–1930s rubber hose animation. His work blends nostalgia with terror, creating unforgettable strips that feel like classic cartoons gone hauntingly wrong. Isaac currently works with Guerrilla Publishing and freelances for two other publishers, all while...

In this episode of  Alley Chats , we welcome Ansel Burch — podcaster, actor, pirate, and the creative mind behind Pickup Con ! Whether he's crafting immersive stories, lending his voice to audio adventures, or captivating live audiences, Ansel knows how to bring any project to life with energy and imagination. From his pirate adventures to his innovative work in podcasting and event creation, Anse...

Kevin Krull: Comics, Timewise, and the Art of Storytelling Rob sits down with comic creator Kevin Krull to discuss his debut graphic novel Timewise , the creative process, and the unique challenges of indie publishing. Kevin shares the inspiration behind Timewise , a 140-page graphic novel exploring what might happen if you met your future self… and didn't like what you saw. From building the stor...

Matthew Hansel on Classic Characters & Cartooning Craft In this episode of Alley Chats , we sit down with acclaimed cartoonist Matthew Hansel , whose pen has breathed new life into some of the most iconic characters in animation history. From Underdog to Casper the Friendly Ghost , Rocky and Bullwinkle , Tennessee Tuxedo , and even the Pink Panther , Hansel's work blends deep respect for vintage c...

Black Mirror Enters the Graphic Novel Multiverse with Neil Gibson In this crossover episode of Alley Chats and Go Fund This , Rob interviews Neil Gibson , acclaimed writer and mastermind behind the latest twisted project from Twisted Comics: the official Black Mirror: USS Callister graphic novel, now crowdfunding on Kickstarter! 🚀 Based on the fan-favorite episode from the Emmy Award-winning anth...

Jeni Monroe & Tressa Slater of Monsters Lounge Podcast 🗒️ Episode Summary: In this spine-tingling episode of Alley Chats , we dive into the unexplained with Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater , co-hosts of the Monsters Lounge Podcast . With a passion for folklore, cryptids, UFOs , and all things Fortean , Jeni and Tressa bring heart, humor, and deep curiosity to the world of the paranormal. We explore:...

🖋️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Alley Chats , we dive into the zine scene with rising comics talent Moritz Junker , a young cartoonist and passionate self-publisher from Milwaukee. Moritz shares the origin story of his comic journey — from making zines at age 14 to becoming the artist in residence at Lion's Tooth , Milwaukee's alt-comic and book haven.   Whether you're a fan of indie comics...

🗒️ Episode Summary: On this episode of Alley Chats , we welcome the multi-hyphenate creative Patrick Hickey Jr. — a writer, professor, journalist, voice actor, and the driving force behind Legacy Comix . From crafting gritty indie comics like Condrey and Brooklyn Bleeds to voicing iconic characters like the Phone Guy in Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit and Macho Man Randy Savage in WrestleQue...

About A Whisper in the Dark Sarah Parker thinks she has found the perfect place for a fresh start when she moves her family from the Midwest to a sleepy suburban neighborhood in an idyllic southern town. Leaving a position as a serious journalist to write fluff pieces for a local paper is a compromise she is willing to make to escape the past and rebuild her family. Ten years earlier, Ben and Mary...

About Deads Rise! It was as sudden as it was devastating. Everyone on the planet between 13-45 years old died simultaneously. Eight hours later they woke up again but with no vital signs. The world was changed forever. Most survivors think the zombie apocalypse has arrived. A few think what is occurring is a startling evolutionary leap. But why now? And what are the Deads changing into? As anti-De...

About Final Interview For fans of SQUID GAMES and THE GAME comes this new five issue horror series! At global powerhouse LifeWay, Inc., four candidates for a mysterious promotion get pushed to their limits by a Rabbit-masked interviewer. Mind games and moral tests pit Tori, Hal, Iggy, and Brett against each other. By the end, one applicant is dead and the other three are prisoners, but even larger...

ABOUT THE NAMASTE SLASHER  Meditating has never been this frightening. Think "Friday The 13th", but set in a modern day Mindfulness retreat. A deliciously camp yet gruesome slasher with nods to the classic 80s Slashers. When five people from all over Europe take part in an exclusive Mindfulness retreat on mountain Velebit in Croatia, they have no idea what's in store for them once a masked killer...

About MJ Mars MJ Mars is a geek, ghoul, and horror enthusiast living in Lancaster, UK. Her debut novel, The Suffering, was published by Wicked House in 2023. When she isn't writing, you'll find MJ playing pool, trying to skateboard (badly), or listening to rock music. She owes every success to her mis-spent youth. Short story collection, We've Already Gone Too Far out now! Coming in 2025: The Fove...

Rob interviews horror author Lisa Breanne.   For more information about Books & Brews, check out the event on Facebook right here   facebook.com/share/qbGdAEcvzp8En1q3/   _____________________________________________________________________Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods.   Check out their awesome music right HERE Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to...

Rob interviews Tiffay Koplin, an admin for the Facebook group, Books of Horror.   For more information about Books & Brews, check out the event on Facebook right here   facebook.com/share/qbGdAEcvzp8En1q3/   _____________________________________________________________________Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods.   Check out their awesome music right HERE Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One...

About Lisa Vasquez Lisa Vasquez, (known by her readers and fans as the Unsaintly Queen) creates vivid, twisted horror with the precision of a scalpel, and cuts into the reader's psyche with fleshed out characters. Vasquez is a mentor for the HWA, is head of Stitched Smile Publications, and retired editor-in-chief of the company's quarterly publication, House of Stitched Magazine. Vasquez now focus...

About Blaine Daiglw Having lived his entire life deep in the gut of Louisiana, Blaine Daigle grew up surrounded by ghost stories of haunted plantations and cursed woodlands. He still lives in Louisiana with his wife and two children and can't wait to pass on the nightmares to his kids..when they are old enough. During the day he teaches high school English. At night, he enjoys diving deep into the...

About Leigh Kenney Leigh was born and raised in the garden county of Wicklow, Ireland. She lives by the Irish Sea with the love of her life, two wonderful boys, a black Labrador, and a three-legged cat that hates people. You can find out more about Leigh's work and any upcoming releases on her social media: LeighKennyWrites   For more information about Books & Brews, check out the event on Faceboo...

About Jeff Strand Jeff Strand's bio was funnier when he talked about losing the Bram Stoker Award four times, but he's now a Bram Stoker Award WINNER! His novels are usually classified as horror, but they're really all over the place, almost always with a great big dose of humor. He's written five young adult novels that all fall into the "really goofy comedy" category. Several of his books are in...

About Matthew Lutton Matthew Lutton is an up-and-coming author hailing from Newport Beach, California. Growing up in the sunny beach town, Matthew's imagination was sparked by the eerie and unexplainable happenings that would occur in the quiet corners of the city. He has always been fascinated with the horror genre, and began writing his own stories as a way to explore his dark and twisted though...

About Christopher Hawkins Born and raised near the shores of Lake Michigan, Christopher Hawkins has been writing and telling stories for as long as he can remember. A dyed-in-the-wool geek, he is an avid collector of books, roleplaying games and curiosities. When he's not writing, he spends his time exploring old cemeteries, lurking in museums, and searching for a decent cup of tea. Christopher is...