Jed Talks Live

All the Monsters Are Here: A Conversation with author Aaron Ray Ballard

Just in time for spooky season, Jed sits down with horror author Aaron Ray Ballard, whose new collection All the Monsters Are Here: Thirteen Spooky Tales delivers a chilling mix of suspense, imagination, and deeply human fear. In this episode, they dive into what makes a great monster, why short stories can sometimes be scarier than full-length novels, and how real-life emotions can fuel even the creepiest fiction. Aaron also shares his favorite horror influences, his writing process, and which of his creatures he’d least want to meet in the dark. Whether you’re a horror fan, a writer, or just love a good scare, this conversation will keep you hooked—and maybe leave you sleeping with the lights on. Grab a copy of his book https://tr.ee/AllTheMonstersBook [https://tr.ee/AllTheMonstersBook]

Jed Talks Live about 31 Days of Horror: Behind the Mic with Dominic Lopez

What’s it like to record, edit, and release a brand-new podcast episode every single day for a month — all about horror movies? On this episode of Jed Talks Live, I’m joined by my friend Dominic Lopez, host of the Monster Movie Fun Time Go podcast. Check it out at www.MMFTG.com [www.MMFTG.com]. Every October, he takes on a massive challenge: 31 Days of Horror — a daily deep dive into monster movies, with a different guest joining the fright fest each time. We talk about how this spooky tradition got started, the joys and struggles of podcasting at that pace, and the horror movies that have left the biggest impact. Plus, we swap picks for underrated monster flicks and test his horror fan cred with a lightning round of rapid-fire questions. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just someone curious about the creative grind behind a marathon project, this episode is packed with chills, laughs, and a peek into what it takes to keep the mics hot for 31 days straight.