Ghoulish

Pat Healy plays the patriarchal character in IFC Midnight's WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, which I wrote and executive produced. Healy is one of the coolest damn actors working today. You've probably seen him in CHEAP THRILLS and THE INNKEEPERS, among so many other titles. Julianne Moore told him to suck her dick in MAGNOLIA. He was also in GHOST WORLD for crying out loud. It's Pat Healy, baby! He's cur...

Sean King O'Grady is the director of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING, a new horror movie from IFC Midnight about a family trapped in their bathroom following the aftermath of a freaky tornado. It stars Pat Healy, Vinessa Shaw, Sierra McCormick, Lisette Alexis, and John James Cronin. I wrote the screenplay. The movie is officially out today in the US (September 3rd) in limited theaters and video-on-demand....

Kea Wilson (author of  We Eat Our Own ) has given more thought into cannibal movies than perhaps anybody else on the planet, which is why she was the perfect guest for tonight's episode of GHOULISH. Before we talked, I was on the fence about potentially eating another human being. Now? Well, you're going to have to listen and find out. Buy  We Eat Our Own . Browse the books on our webstore. Suppor...

To celebrate the upcoming release of its film adaptation, I thought it would be fun to upload the audiobook of WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING in its entirety on the podcast. The audiobook is performed by Linda Jones. After you listen, consider leaving a review on Goodreads and any other outlet that accepts book reviews. Order a limited edition signed hardcover . Order a signed paperback . Support us on P...

David James Keaton (author of  She Was Found in a Guitar Case ) became obsessed with missing women after spending far too much time captioning crime shows, which he exorcised into his latest 500-page mystery novel about a fictional Dave Keaton reacting badly to some unfortunate news about his (totally fictional) wife. In today's GHOULISH, we get into all of that, including the roadside crosses phe...

Eric LaRocca (author of  Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke ) joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss queer representation in the horror genre. Buy  Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Chandler Morrison (author of  Human-Shaped Fiends ) has a lot to say about what it means to have an author brand, and how he handles certain expectations from his audience. Which is why this episode of GHOULISH is about author brands. It doesn't get any more complicated than that. That's why folks love this podcast. You know what you're getting into. You see an episode called "author brands" and y...

Eve Harms (author of  Transmuted ) knows a lot about alchemy, which is why we got together for the latest episode of GHOULISH to talk about a man who once boiled 1,200 gallons of piss. Buy  Transmuted . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

In the 100th episode of GHOULISH, Max Booth III is murdered with a poisoned egg—potentially by a previous guest of the podcast. Andrew Hilbert takes over hosting duties and investigates the crime by analyzing over 30 eulogies sent in following the news of Max's death. Did one of these psychotic sons of bitches kill him? Listen and find out. Featuring Jon Lovitz, Kelby Losack, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd...

Chuck Tingle (author of  Straight ) has explored the infinite timelines of reality, which made him the perfect guest for this episode of GHOULISH. In addition to timelines, we also discussed unpopular Stephen King novels, Jordan Peele movies, and kinda just analyzed the entire horror genre. Get a notebook and pen ready, because you're going to want to take notes. This is an essential conversation...

Jeff VanderMeer (author of  Hummingbird Salamander ) was forced to record this podcast on his actual wedding anniversary. To celebrate, we talked about erotic bugs, HOAs, experimental writing, book readings during a pandemic, and Jeff's treatment for a Scanners  TV series (a podcast exclusive). Also, we both sing at some point during the episode! Buy  Hummingbird Salamander . Browse the books on o...

David Leo Rice (author of  Drifter: Stories ) guested on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss dream logic, weird circuses, Hansel and Gretel, David Lynch, insane coincidences, and the uncanny. Buy  Drifter: Stories . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Joshua Chaplinsky (author of  The Paradox Twins ) joined me on the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss paradoxes, why college is a scam, Albert Einstein, and making sweet love to our grandparents. Buy  The Paradox Twins . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Briana Morgan (author of  The Tricker-Treater and Other Stories ) is rightfully terrified of one day getting caught in a time loop. I share this fear, so we got together on GHOULISH to talk about time loops in fiction and real life, and also whether or not groundhogs are actually magical. Buy  The Tricker-Treater and Other Stories . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Kristopher Triana (co-author of The Night Stockers ) has spent a good chunk of his life working in grocery stores. On tonight's episode of GHOULISH, we got together and reminisced about crazy customers, soap opera romances in the workplace, how to shoplift ribs, and the time one of Triana's coworkers literally murdered another human being. Buy  The Night Stockers . Browse the books on our webstore...

S.A. Cosby (author of  Blacktop Wasteland ) spends his time working as a mortician's assistant when he isn't writing crime fiction, so obviously I made him come on GHOULISH to talk about what it's like to work in a funeral home. Warning: things get a bit gross. Preorder  Razorblade Tears . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Charles R. Bernard (author of  A Baptism for the Dead ) is a Satanist who agreed to answer every question Yahoo! Answers seemed to have about Satanism, such as: Do Satanists love puns? How does Satanism technology compare to NASA technology? How do you convert children to Satanism? Also: SATANISM? In HOSPITALS??? Buy  A Baptism for the Dead . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon...

Cody Goodfellow (author of  The Flying None ) joined me on GHOULISH to discuss astral projections, near-death experiences, psychedelic drug explorations, and shady government "remote viewing" experiments. Buy  The Flying None. Support us on Patreon.

Nico Bell (author of  Food Fright ) and I got together for the latest episode of GHOULISH to discuss how mental health is depicted in horror movies and books. Which ones handle it responsibly, and which ones completely drop the ball? It's Mental Health Awareness Month! Visit this website for more information . Buy  Food Fright . Check out Nico's website . Vote in the This is Horror Awards. Browse...

T.J. Tranchell (author of  Tell No Man ) grew up in the Mormon Church, and now he writes horror. His latest book required him to research "Mormon exorcisms", so obviously I made him come on GHOULISH to tell me exactly what the hell that means. Buy  Tell No Man . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Todd Keisling (author of  Scanlines ) grew up in the era of Rotten Dot Com. On tonight's episode of GHOULISH, we explored our mutual childhood trauma of shock websites, suicide videos, and haunted eBay paintings. We also talked at great length about goatse and lemon party (ask your grandparents, kids). Buy  Scanlines . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Kelby Losack (author of Hurricane Season ) has two face tattoos, and neither of them are for murder. His new novella takes place during a hurricane, so he returned to GHOULISH to talk about...you guessed it: hurricanes. Buy  Hurricane Season   (while copies last!). Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Armand Rosamilia (co-author of Room 138 ) owns nearly 500 Funko Pops. It is a disgusting addiction that has me very concerned, which is why I tricked him into coming on GHOULISH for a Funko Pop intervention. Was I successful? Listen and find out! Buy Room 138 . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.

Brian Asman (author of Nunchuck City ) knows a lot about ninja. He also keeps getting randomly assaulted while walking down the street and practicing in his Misfits cover band. Why do people hate him, and what are the secrets to good self-defense? Also, how do you properly dispose of a couch? All of that and more in tonight's episode of GHOULISH. Buy Nunchuck City . Browse the books on our webstor...

John C. Foster (author of  Rooster ) is a big fan of jump scares, when done correctly. On tonight's episode of GHOULISH, the two of us OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL IS THAT Visit John C. Foster's website . Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon.