Rachel Redd

Talking Horror

Arts EN ↓ 27 episodes

Welcome to Talking Horror Podcast , where we dive into the stories that haunt us. Hosted by Rachel Redd, this show features conversations with horror and thriller authors about their books, their writing process, and what draws them into the shadows. From psychological dread to supernatural terror, we explore the dark stories readers can’t get enough of and why they are so important to fiction. Each week Rachel talks with today’s most exciting horror and thriller authors about the stories that linger long after the lights go out.

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Rachel Redd

Episodes

Clay McLeod Chapman on Addiction, Fear, and Why Horror Hits So Hard 07.04.2026 1:07:08

In this episode of Talking Horror, Rachel Redd sits down with the master of the "emotional highlighter," Clay McLeod Chapman. Known for his gut-wrenching novels like Ghost Eaters and What Kind of Mother, Clay dives deep into why the horror genre is the perfect sandbox for exploring our deepest fears, addictions, and "soft traumas." We discuss his "bromance" with Nat Cassidy, his origins in the sha...

Introducing Talking Horror: Weekly Interviews with Horror and Thriller Authors 03.04.2026 1:11

Welcome to Talking Horror , the new home for readers, writers, and anyone fascinated by the stories that make us want to sleep with the lights on. In this series, host Rachel Redd explores the darker parts of being human through the lens of horror and thriller fiction. Why horror? Because it is one of the most honest forms of storytelling. It isn't just about being scared; it's a conversation abou...