Into the Darkness: Exploring Horror

ITD E27: Exploring Monstrous Motherhood and Feminine Rage with Caitlin Grant (Host, "Plug It Up!")

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode! In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Caitlin Grant, host of the terrific horror movie podcast, "Plug It Up!" In this episode, we discuss monstrous motherhood and feminine rage, pay homage to a few terrific FMC performances, and more! This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss! Find "Into the Darkness" on social media: IG: @exploringhorrorpod Find "Plug It Up" on social media: IG: @plugituppod Intro/Outro Music: Soulsweeper by ItsWatR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

26: Exploring Paranormal Podcasting with Gina and Kathryn (Co-Hosts, "I Scream, You Scream")

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode! In this episode, Will is joined by special guests, Gina and Kathryn, co-hosts of a terrific podcast, "I Scream, You Scream." In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including the joys and struggles of hosting a new show, haunted houses, researching for an episode, and more! This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss! Find "Into the Darkness" on social media: IG: @exploringhorrorpod Find "I Scream, You Scream" on social media: IG: @iscreamyouscreampod Intro/Outro Music: Soulsweeper by ItsWatR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

25: Exploring Horror Storytelling with Shelby Novak (Host, "Scare You to Sleep")

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode! In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Shelby Novak, host of one of my all-time favorite podcasts, Scare You to Sleep! In this episode, we discuss Shelby's journey in horror podcasting, her influences, handling criticism, and more! This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss! Find "Into the Darkness" on social media: IG: @exploringhorrorpod Find Shelby Novak on social media: IG/Threads: @shelbybnovak Find "Scare You to Sleep" on social media: IG/Threads: @scareyoutosleep Intro/Outro Music: Soulsweeper by ItsWatR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

24: Exploring Horror Writing with V.S. Lawrence (Author, "80's Ghosts" and "With Friends Like These")

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode! In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, V.S. Lawrence, author of a terrific horror novel, 80's Ghosts AND THE UPCOMING NOVEL, With Friends Like These (which releases on April 15, 2025)! In this episode, we discuss everything V.S' journey into horror writing, her influences, publishing, and her upcoming novel! This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss! Find "Into the Darkness" on social media: IG: @exploringhorrorpod Find V.S. Lawrence on social media: IG/Threads: vslawrence.author Find "80's Ghosts" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/80s-Ghosts-V-S-Lawrence-ebook/dp/B0D1KCGMFW PREORDER "WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE": https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Like-These-V-S-Lawrence-ebook/dp/B0DXQGWFVT?ref_=ast_author_mpb Intro/Outro Music: Soulsweeper by ItsWatR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

23: Exploring Paranormal Podcasting with Amanda (Co-Host, "Drinking the Koolaid")

Welcome to "Into the Darkness," where we explore horror culture and fandom in every episode! In this episode, Will is joined by special guest, Amanda, co-host of a terrific (and one of my favorite) podcast--Drinking the Koolaid! In this episode, we discuss everything related to paranormal podcasting--including favorite and least favorite stories to tell (cryptids!), her spooky origin story, and more! This was a terrific conversation that you won’t want to miss! Find "Into the Darkness" on social media: IG: @exploringhorrorpod Find Amanda on social media: IG: @amandamandashow Find "Drinking the Koolaid" on social media: IG: @drinkingthekoolaidpod Intro/Outro Music: Soulsweeper by ItsWatR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]