Talking Scared Podcast

Logo for the latest episode of the podcast - part one of a lengthy deep dive into Stephen King's The Stand, as part of our Dark Tower readalong.

Almost time folks. Laws yes.

1pm ET / 6pm UK

The last two episodes of S2 are some of the most astonishing TV i've ever seen.

Agreed - I think his star is very much on the rise in wider circles though.

From what i've read online, I think it veers away pretty heavily. Still the best science fiction i've seen envisioned on a screen, maybe ever.

That fight with Bel at the end of the second season is so exciting!

I haven’t read the books, but a mid century adaptation of what I’ve seen would be … interesting!

I’ve gone from complaining that FOUNDATION is shit to thinking it might be the greatest TV show currently in production - all in the space of two episodes.

Team Demerzel.

I sniffled and coughed all the way through the first 400 pages. It happens every single time.

This is why Israel refuses to allow the international press access to Gaza.
Because images like this make it impossible to deny that this is genocide.

I'll be bringing Ted.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Michael is becoming one of my favourite storytellers. I've read Full Throttle, but can't remember that Joe Hill story (Faun reigns over all in my memory)

For me, the best ever use of found footage.

Flying high on Talking Scared this week - with @mjkoryta.bsky.social AKA Scott Carson, and his new novel DEPARTURE 37.

It leads us into a conversation about nuclear threat, weird science, war worries, AI anxiety and tech terror … y’know, like the news, but fun!

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Happy publication day to @danielkraus.com and Angel Down - a nightmare of trench warfare and supernatural horror, told in one long winding (and very gory) sentence.

Daniel was my guest last week. If you haven't listened yet, I recommend.

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I love AngelHeart. One of my favourite De Niro performances - I love when he goes full scenery chewing.

this is entirely new to me.

I married someone who would never do that to me!! But the ex and I remain friends - you can't remove that kind of devilry from your life.

I've told this story on the podcast several times. But an ex-gf and I watched it when it came out. That night she woke me at 3am contorting on the bedroom floor. Epic prank.

Neither she nor the movie gets enough credit. It single-handedly created my possession-movie phobia. I think it's a top ten horror movie of the decade.

Watched once, never again!

What movie still lives rent-free in your head, years after watching it? 🎥🖤

Next Tuesday, the 5th.

Why are you still online. Get to it!

This, along with the previous three Dark Tower episodes, are all on the main feed. Everything I do comes through there.

Episode One of THE STAND deep-dive in the bag. This one was ONLY 155 minutes long!!!

We haven't even reached Boulder yet!

@danielkraus.com's ANGEL DOWN drops Tuesday, and it's getting rave reviews from the @nytimes.com, @talkscaredpod.bsky.social, and everyone else who's gotten an advance read! Celebrate Daniel's new novel of war horror with a 43rd Butcher Birds tee, sticker & patch at threadsofdread.com ⚡

Absolute couture!!!

Haven't even seen it.

Why are you online? You should be reading.

NEW EPISODE!

@danielkraus.com talks us through the devilish detail and angelic prose of his new single-sentence epic, ANGEL DOWN.

We discuss the unique nightmare of WW1, angels in horror, and how the medium can be very much the message. Plus, updates on the Whalefall movie.

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