Bram Stoker Award-winning author Robert P. Ottone ("The Vile Thing We Created," "There's Something Sinister In Centerfield") returns to the podcast to talk about his new collection "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" (June 24, Winding Road Stories). He and Scotty have a wide-ranging conversation that encompasses everything from spooky tourist traps, sports and horror, issues of bodily betrayal, why they might like their fiction "nasty" but not "mean spirited," and more.

They also spend some time at the end of the episode discussing the 2019 Finnish film "Dogs Don't Wear Pants," and its unflinching yet sensitive depiction of both body horror and kink.

You can follow Robert on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rob.ottone

You can follow Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/

You can buy "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" at https://www.amazon.com/Tear-Me-Open-Fears-Unwrapped-ebook/dp/B0FBX7QYJG

Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The "Creatures of Liminal Space" Launch Celebration will be Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. EST. You can join the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/15b6me32Fm/ You can follow the YouTube stream at https://www.youtube.com/live/2TI-pROAuvw?si=8_eG8_VlKZLxGMjR

The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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Author and musician Jeremy Wagner comes onto the podcast to talk to Scotty about his years as guitarist and lyricist for the seminal death-metal band Broken Hope (also known as the band that broke Scotty's body back in '97), as well as his career as a horror writer with the popular novels "The Armageddon Chord," "Rabid Heart," and the upcoming "Wretch" (look for it in October from Dead Sky Publishing).

Jeremy talks about influences as disparate as Peter Benchley's original "Jaws" (1974) and the songwriting of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman, and how they--along with his interest in history, mythology, and the brutality of death metal--helped form his unique sensibility. He and Scotty discuss the development of his own conversational writing style, the importance of specific teachers and mentors throughout his career, and more.

Jeremy also talks about his relationship with chef Curtis Duffy of famed Chicago restaurants Grace and Ever and how that friendship led to their upcoming collaboration "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef," which will arrive in August from Dead Sky Publishing.

You can find Jeremy online at https://jeremyxwagner.com

You can listen to Broken Hope at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-hope/74969262 or https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yFcBZceMVuvIoTnZXprFd?si=1iX0UX1QTMqd8NBQLvByvA

You can buy "The Armageddon Chord" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-armageddon-chord-jeremy-wagner/12202220?ean=9781626015012&next=t

You can buy "Rabid Heart" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/rabid-heart-jeremy-wagner/12201817?ean=9781626014640&next=t

You can pre-order "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef" at https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Memoir-Life-Curtis-Duffy/dp/1639511350

Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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This week Jeff and Bethany Stedden join Scotty to talk about creating New Mexico's one and only dedicated horror festival, the Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest. They discuss growing up as a pair of lonely horror geeks in the Albuquerque region, traveling to fan fests throughout the greater Southwest, and how doing so inspired them to start their own event here at home. They describe the challenges of organizing a festival--from the logistics of raising money, contacting guests, finding venues, and even figuring out parking for attendees--to the fun stuff of coming up with unique features and helping to build a dedicated and thriving community of "505" horror fans.

This year's Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest will be September 26-28 at the Isleta Resort and Casino. Go to https://www.morgueandkryptabq.com for more information.

Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/morgueandkrypthorror/

Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/morgueandkryptabq

Find more information on the upcoming "Slasher Bash" at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJAMApxPA7Q/

Go see Jeff and Bethany at Bubonicon! Find more information at https://www.bubonicon.com

Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The first episode will be Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature authors Rebecca Cuthbert, Joshua Rex, and ME! Follow the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/890138189952897

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Boston-bestie Mandy Connor returns to talk about four movies. She and Scotty start with the best of the bunch: the truly frightening 2024 Irish mystery-horror film "Oddity," by writer/director Damian Mc Carthy and featuring a standout performance from Carolyn Bracken. They then shift gears with 2020's oddball but impressive indie psychological drama/sci-fi horror movie "Horse Girl," directed by the late Jeff Baena and co-written by star Alison Brie.

Things take a marked turn for the worse with this year's "Until Dawn," a severely undercooked and trope-heavy adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game. They finish off with the promising (but ultimately disappointing) "Heretic" (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Chloe East, and Sophie Thatcher, and written/directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

Scotty and Mandy also give some love to the recent trailer for "The Long Walk," and Mandy sings the praises of "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made" (2018).

WARNING: Scotty and Mandy tried to avoid major spoilers for most of the movies discussed, but you should proceed with caution nonetheless. To be honest, they didn't try all that hard for "Until Dawn."

Trailer for "Oddity": https://youtu.be/pWb5WDyWL3M?si=n25OiQT11V1gzTLF

Trailer for "Horse Girl": https://youtu.be/ieqemSsMxek?si=I3wLllLWl9kQiJ5r

Trailer for "Until Dawn": https://youtu.be/2b3vBaINZ7w?si=wIaGsHjP3EHOB3LX

Trailer for "Heretic": https://youtu.be/O9i2vmFhSSY?si=6c54T-fFqnK81qsd

Trailer for "The Long Walk": https://youtu.be/Q1vnyd-RAQ0?si=AsT5g8YjbPfNmhwm

Trailer for "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made": https://youtu.be/faQ828XMCc4?si=oh_yEeiwbV8J7OsL

Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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For the very first time, Scotty is simultaneously releasing the most recent episode of his other podcast, "The Weirdest Thing," as a bonus episode in the "Horror From the High Desert" feed!

He and his cohost Amelia Ampuero take a deep dive into the new Prohibition-era vampire movie "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku, and written/directed by Ryan Coogler. It should be no surprise that they both absolutely LOVED this one.

WARNING: Spoilers abound in this episode! You probably don't want to listen until you've seen the film.

Check out "The Weirdest Thing" on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/0ldKQ8TdsaTlYYncQKmWw6?si=72ae1918eb65467e

Check out "The Weirdest Thing" on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weirdest-thing/id1534847356

Follow "The Weirdest Thing" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theweirdestthingpodcast/

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In the first half of this two-part episode, author Rae Wilde ("Merciless Waters," I Do Not Apologize For My Position on Men") returns to talk about her upcoming novella "I Can Fix Her" (June 3, CLASH Books). They discuss the terror of "nightmare logic," Rae's interest in exploring toxic sapphic romance, the "Wilde Test" (i.e. decentering men altogether as significant drivers of plot in narrative), the unique lure of obsession, and the hazards of power in relationships. Rae and Scotty also dive into an impromptu conversation about Darren Aronofsky's divisive 2017 psychological horror film "mother!"

In the second half, Scotty welcomes Albuquerque-based actor Peter Diseth ("Roswell, New Mexico," "Better Call Saul") to talk about his performance as Jorg in the new satirical horror film "Opus" (2025), starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, and written/directed by newcomer Mark Anthony Green. Aside from discussing his experience on the film itself, they spend a few minutes on Peter's background in the New Mexico film and theatre scene, explore the fine line between comedy and horror, and consider the trend towards "the horror of politeness" in film like "Opus," "The Invitation" (2015), "Speak No Evil" (2022), and "The Menu" (2022).

Find Rae online at https://www.raewilde.com

Pre-order "I Can Fix Her" at https://indiepubs.com/products/i-can-fix-her

Check out Rae's recommendation of "This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43352954-this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war

Find Peter online at https://www.peterdiseth.com

Check out Peter on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5674152/

Watch Peter in Episode 9 of the webseries "Overlook, NM": https://youtu.be/5uSBs383Rlo?si=QkrZ_2LWTQd39vyB

Watch the trailer for "Opus" here: https://youtu.be/5owo-kbx8X0?si=AHbsmF79h4WM6Zrc

Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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On this third edition of the Horror From the High Desert "Book Club," author Rachel Eve Moulton ("Tinfoil Butterfly," "The Insatiable Volt Sisters") joins Scotty to discuss Katherine Dunn's 1989 classic "Geek Love." They talk about the novel's strangeness, its unexpected horror elements, its unique take on beauty vs. "freakishness," its unflinching look at familial and generational trauma, and more.

WARNING: This conversation is FILLED with spoilers. You probably shouldn't listen if you haven't read the book.

Rachel can be found online at https://www.rachelevemoulton.com

You can get a copy of "Geek Love" at https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/geek-love-9780446391306

Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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Author Ally Russell ("It Came From the Trees," Delacorte Press, 2024) joins Scotty to discuss growing up as a horror fan in the zombie hub of Pittsburgh, taking inspiration from R.L. Stine, Stephen King, and her father's macabre sense of humor, deciding to pursue a career as a writer after working as a bookseller at Barnes & Noble, and pursuing an MFA in Children's Literature at Simmons University in Boston. She talks about what she learned about writing for young readers, her terror of the woods, her fascination with aliens and cryptids, her love of found footage horror, and how she applied all of that to her debut middle-grade novel.

Ally and Scotty also talk about how "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) influenced her work, and how its under-appreciated 2016 sequel "Blair Witch" builds upon its predecessor.

You can find Ally online at https://allyrussellbooks.com

You can buy "It Came From the Trees" at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720273/it-came-from-the-trees-by-ally-russell/

Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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