Everything Went Black Podcast

This week we dive into what might be the first true sword and sorcery story ever written. Behold THE SHADOW KINGDOM by Robert E. Howard, first published in August 1929 in Weird Tales.  The story features Kull, king of ancient Valusia, brooding shadows, reptile men and the introduction of Brule the Spear Slayer, Kull’s most trusted ally.   “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill “Kull’s Theme” – Hollo...

Alex Garcia Riverra joins us this week, primarily to talk about his Mystic Valley Studio, one of the only all-analog studio in the US. Between me and you, I booked Alex mostly just to catch up, hang out and get into some deep philosophy regarding creativity, life and the passage of time. Aside from being on of the most brilliant recording engineers that I’ve experienced, he is an incredible drumme...

Andrew Orlando joins us this week to discuss the new HOPE COLLAPSE record AGE OF HEATHENS the follow up to their 2005 EP. Trust me on this one: it was worth the wait.  Andrew and I have been friends for three decades. We met when my old band Anodyne played with his old band, the seminal NYC grind band BLACK ARMY JACKET.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Maze” – Hope Collapse

Rennie returns this week for a long overdue KILL OR BE KILLED episode where we discuss the grim crime movies of the 1970’s.  This week we dive into Martine Scorsese’ genre defining film MEAN STREETS. Intro:                    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Pledging My Love” – Johnny Ace

We’re back with another episode of Darkness Weaves. This week, we’re starting out coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s collection “Why Not You and I” with the first story INTO WHOSE HANDS.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill “Darkness Weaves Theme” – Mike Hill

Brandon Legion and I kick off Season 2 of The Black Lodge, a Horror Wolf / Everything Went Black collaboration where we dive deep into the world of Twin Peaks by the great David Lynch.  We break down each episode of the show and add our unique insights in this groundbreaking show.  Intro:                    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Twin Peaks Theme” – Andrew Badala...

Evan Hopper joins us this week. He has been a longstanding “known associate” of the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalyse, EWB collaborator, and the creative force behind QUELL and VENERAL LATRINE.       Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Apostate“- Quell

Author, poet and occultist T.C. Eisele joins us this week.  We primarily talk about his current novel CHATENTROPY, a exploration into the death realm, consciousness and technology.  Tom is an old friend of mine, so in addition to discussing the work, we dive deep into philosophy, spirituality and the travails of living in a modern world.       Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Be...

Lord Ahriman of Dark Funeral joins us this week.  Celebrating a career spanning over three decades, Dark Funeral is poised to release the live album A BEAST TO PRAISE recorded at Fallan in Stockholm in 2022.      Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Nightfall“- Dark Funeral

Karl and I wrap up Darkness Weaves, at least for now.  This week we complete our discussion of LEGION FROM THE SHADOWS, the novel by Karl Edward Wagner that expanded on the Bran Mak Morn story WORMS OF THE EARTH by Robert E Howard. If you enjoyed this project, please tune into our next collaboration THE SAVAGE WORLD OF ROBERT E HOWARD.     Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Darkne...

Author Allison Gunn joins us this week. NOWHERE, her debut novel came across my desk and immediately grabbed me with its tight prose and brooding atmosphere. Part police procedural, part folk horror and part family drama, I devoured the novel in about 3 sittings.  Allison’s follow up novel HIVE MIND is slated for a 2027 release so stay tuned. Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “For...

After a short break, I’m back this week. Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit returns for a chat. This has been quite a year for Restless Spirit with the release of this year’s self-titled release and their diligent roadwork. Definitely a contender for this year’s list.     Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Time and Distance“- Restless Spirit

Champ Morgan returns! Of late, he has been keeping a relentless schedule between Triage and his new band Poacher.  We talk about Northwest Terror Fest, and new releases by bpth bands.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Mother of Disease“- Poacher

My brother Ralph Schmidt returns to the podcast this week.  It’s been a while since he was last on, so it was great to catch up.  Ralph is one of the founding member of Ultha, who have released a new album this year called A LIGHT SO DIM which will undoubtedly be showing up on my top 10 of 2026 list.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Dark Stone“- Holy Fawn

Don of the Dead, vocalist for the legendary Nunslaughter returns to the podcast this week.  We discuss their brand new album, SATANIC CHAOS LEGIONS, their recent performance at the Milwaukee Metal Fest and other sick topics.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Peukharist “- Nunslaughter

Karl and I continue our DARKNESS WEAVES collaboration whose conclusion is in the horizon.  Karl Edward Wagner, in addition to his own creations, has written some Robert E. Howard pastiche novels.  We covered his Conan novel ROAD OF KINGS, and this week we kick of the Bran Make Morn novel LEGIONS FROM THE SHADOWS, the sequel to Howard’s WORMS OF THE EARTH.     Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike...

My friend Davey Ferchow returns this week. This is his fourth time on this podcast! Davey is the singer / guitarist of Portland’s DRY WEDDING, check out their video “Moths” which dropped today  and keep an eye out for their forthcoming album THE BACK OF BEYOND that drops in July.     Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “The Serpent Box “- Dry Wedding

Author Brad Kelly joins us this week. We touch on his most recent novel THE EARTHEN DARK, a weird fiction, horror tale published early this year.  Additionally, we discuss Brad’s podcast work with Method and Madness and Art of Darkness as well as his interest in esotericism and tarot.   Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Nothing to Win“- Yob

Daniel House returns this week.  It’s been a while since we chatted so there was a lot of ground to cover, not the least of which is the launching of his podcast Creative Asylum.  Some of his guests include such luminaries as Jack Edino, Margaret Cho, Kira Roessler, Stu Spasm, Joe Lally and others.   Daniel was the bassist for Skinyard, one of my favorite Seattle rock bands from the halcyon days o...

This is the debut episode of the new collaboration with Sol Nox.  Karl and I launch THE SAVAGE WORLD OF ROBERT E. HOWARD. It’s going to be an epic undertaking, covering the vast body of work or the master of sword and sorcery fantasy.  This week, we discuss WORMS OF THE EARTH featuring the doomed Pictish king Bran Mak Morn.   Intro:    “Bran’s Theme” – Vasilek Outro: “Worms of the Earth “- Vasilek

Have you ever wanted to take a deep dive into the obscure underbelly of horror, not just the films you read about on Bloody Disgusting or in Rue Morgue. I’m talking about a journey into the darkest recesses the genre has to offer.  Enter Mason and his Nightmare Movies YouTube channel that offers a surprisingly academic analysis of obscure found footage, liminal horror and general depravity.  Addit...

Why am I so obsessed with Event Horizon? Anyone who has been listening to EWB and Necromaniacs has probably noticed that I continually reference this movie.  Most recently IDW have wrapped up their Dark Descent, the prequel to the film. With Inferno, the SEQUEL  about to drop, Karl Haikara and I have decided to revisit the film and the burgeoning mythology that surrounds it.   EWB Theme Song “All...

Brandon Legion and I continue our exploration of the weird world of Twin Peaks.  This week we explore Season 1, Episode 7 “Realization Time.” This episode originally aired on May 17, 1990 and was written by Harley Peyton, directed by Caleb Deschanel with music by Angelo Badalamenti. Intro 1:                “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Intro 2:                “Twin Peaks Theme” – Andrew Bad...

Karl Haikara and I return for another episode of Darkness Weaves.  We continue or discussion we began last month of SOL NOX of Karl Edward Wagner’s THE ROAD OF KINGS, his Conan pastiche novel.  In addition to Kane and his own body of original horror fictions, Wagner continued the adventures of Rober E. Howard’s characters Conan and Bran Mak Morn.    EWB Theme Song “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill...

Real quick: I'm going to be taking a two week break from EWB. Necro is on schedule so tune in at the normal times.  I'm playing catch up at the moment and will be back in a fortnight.   Cheers