For our first regular interview episode of 2025, the great Grady Hendrix is here to talk about one of his favorite formative horror stories, Margaret St. Clair's 1951 short weird tale "The Man Who Sold Rope to the Gnoles." Along the way we talk about his new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, the importance of backstory in his fiction, the emotional content behind big concepts, and much more. Plus, stay tuned to the end for the reveal of our next guest!

SHOW NOTES:

- Pre-order Witchcraft for Wayward Girls!

- Head to Grady's website for all your Grady Hendrix needs!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

Happy New Year! In this special double-sized episode of the show, Matthew is diving in to the best horror stories of 2024 with two very special guests. First, Gabino Iglesias joins us to talk the best horror books of the year, and then Russell Falcon stops by to talk about the best horror movies of 2024. So, if you're trying to catch up on the year in horror, this is a fantastic place to get the best of the page and the screen.

SHOW NOTES:

- Follow Gabino on BlueSky and Twitter!

- Follow Russell on BlueSky and Instagram!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin

Merry (Black) Christmas! The great Clay McLeod Chapman returns this week as our first-ever second-time to guess, to fulfill a promise he made in our very first episode and discuss the immortal Black Christmas on this, its 50th anniversary. We talk about Clay's new book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the film's very upsetting phone calls, Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, that ending, Halloween, and so much more. Plus, hear why Clay has pledged to be the last-ever guest this podcast has (a long, long time from now), and stick around to the end for a message from Matthew on what's coming in 2025!

SHOW NOTES:

- Wake Up and Open Your Eyes is out January 7! Pre-order it now!

- Follow Clay on BlueSky and Twitter, and visit his website!

- Follow the show on BlueSky, Twitter, and Facebook!

- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com!

Hosted by Matthew Jackson

Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson

Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson

Music by Dmytro Kuvalin