Ghoulish

GHOULISH is a weekly comedy podcast celebrating all things spooky, hosted by Max Booth III.

205. Creative Crises with Michael David Wilson! 04/15/2025

205. Creative Crises with Michael David Wilson! Michael David Wilson returns to the GHOULISH podcast to reflect on the various creative crises plaguing his life. Pre-order DADDY'S BOY: More about Ghoulish Books: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: New theme song by Taylor Fox: Podcast logo art by Betty Rocksteady: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/36160195

204. Found Footage in Horror LIVE @ the Ghoulish Book Festival! 04/04/2025

204. Found Footage in Horror LIVE @ the Ghoulish Book Festival! From the Blair Witch Project to the cursed camcorder you discovered on the side of the road. Why are we so fascinated with found footage in horror? What about it separates itself from other subgenres? And what are some of the best examples in both film and literature? Panelists: Johnny Compton, Trevor Henderson, R.C. Hausen, Susan Snyder. Moderator: Miguel Myers. Recorded live at the 2023 Ghoulish Book Festival. More about Ghoulish Books: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: New theme song by Taylor Fox: Podcast logo art by Betty Rocksteady: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/36007895

203. Vacation Horror with Lesly Julien! 03/31/2025

203. Vacation Horror with Lesly Julien! On this week's GHOULISH, Lesly Julien stops by to discuss vacation horror tropes, define what "woods" are, help me speculate what FROM DUSK TILL DAWN would have been like if the Wet Bandits from HOME ALONE had instead been battling vampires at the Titty Twister, and give a general run-down of what it's like publishing DIY horror comics. Shady gas stations! Dogs puking in cars! Impatient drivers! Ghost-like women begging for their children back in complete darkness! It's the vacation horror episode, baby! Back Lesly's new comic LOST LAKE on Kickstarter: Buy a signed copy of I BELIEVE IN MISTER BONES: More about Ghoulish Books: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: New theme song by Taylor Fox: Podcast logo art by Betty Rocksteady: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/35950630

202. A Feast of Putrid Podcasts with Valentina Rojas! 03/25/2025

202. A Feast of Putrid Podcasts with Valentina Rojas! THE GHOULISH PODCAST RETURNS!!! On this week's episode of GHOULISH, Valentina Rojas joins me to celebrate the release of her debut novella, A FEAST OF PUTRID DELIGHTS. We talk about insomnia, drugs, time travel, chefs, video games, curses, and many other ghoulish topics. Also, despite there being a 6-month gap between episodes, this is somehow still the second consecutive episode of the podcast where I brought up the alternate ending of THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT. What is wrong with my brain? Order A FEAST OF PUTRID DELIGHTS: Support Valentina Rojas: More about Ghoulish Books: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: New theme song: Taylor Fox /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/35860850

201. The 9/11 to POCKETKNIFE KITTY Pipeline with Shannon Riley! 08/28/2024

201. The 9/11 to POCKETKNIFE KITTY Pipeline with Shannon Riley! On today's episode of GHOULISH, Shannon Riley joins me to discuss My Chemical Romance, embracing fandom, how they don't make movies like THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT anymore, and writing gnarly horror fiction. Buy POCKETKNIFE KITTY: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: Theme song: Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/32778457

200. Gross Sentient Holes with Justin Lutz! 08/19/2024

200. Gross Sentient Holes with Justin Lutz! On the 200th episode of GHOULISH, Justin Lutz joins me to discuss his new novella, GIVE UNTO US, out now through Ghoulish Books. We also talk about the punk life, naming characters after people we know in real life, and what Justin's mom thinks of the pus-as-lube sex scene from his book. Buy GIVE UNTO US: Support Justin Lutz: Support Ghoulish on Patreon: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/32631032

199. Cursed Movies with Preston Fassel! 05/16/2024

199. Cursed Movies with Preston Fassel! Preston Fassel is the author of BEASTS OF 42ND STREET, out now through Cemetery Dance. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss cursed movies. Buy BEASTS OF 42ND STREET: Follow Preston: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/31340927

198. Ghosts with Laurel Hightower! 05/08/2024

198. Ghosts with Laurel Hightower! Laurel Hightower is the author of THE DAY OF THE DOOR, out now through Ghoulish Books. On today's episode of the GHOULISH podcast, she joined me for a discussion about ghosts, hauntings, and reality television. THE DAY OF THE DOOR: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/31199817

197. Trippy Horror with Tim Meyer! 02/20/2024

197. Trippy Horror with Tim Meyer! Tim Meyer is the author of RAINBOW FILTH. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me for a discussion about trippy horror, psychedelic drugs, and growing up as a Goosebumps kid. Buy RAINBOW FILTH: Support us on Patreon: /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/30038433

196. Saint Grit with Kayli Scholz! 11/14/2023

196. Saint Grit with Kayli Scholz! Video version: Kayli Scholz is the author of SAINT GRIT, a novella about a young woman who conjures a witch upon self-orgasm. It is available now from Ghoulish Books. On today's episode of GHOULISH, Kayli and I had an in-depth conversation about her debut book. Buy SAINT GRIT: Get ghoulish at Support GHOULISH on patreon: Listen to previous episodes at Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28637908

195. Crafting Mysteries with Scott Adlerberg! 11/09/2023

195. Crafting Mysteries with Scott Adlerberg! Scott Adlerberg is the author of THE SCREAMING CHILD. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, he stopped by to discuss his new book, how he crafts mysteries, the time he and his son went viral on Reddit, and so much more. Buy THE SCREAMING CHILD: Get ghoulish at Support us on Patreon: Listen to previous episodes: GHOULISH is part of the GHOULISH Podcast Network Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28573713

194. Small Towns with E. M. Roy! 10/17/2023

194. Small Towns with E. M. Roy! E. M. Roy is the author of LET THE WOODS KEEP OUR BODIES. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, she joined me to discuss their debut novel, why dogs are awesome, small towns, cryptids, the pressures of growing up in Stephen King Land, and the filmography of David Lynch. Buy LTWKOB: Get ghoulish at Support GHOULISH on patreon: Listen to previous episodes at Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28350752

193. The Strange with Nathan Ballingrud! 10/11/2023

193. The Strange with Nathan Ballingrud! Nathan Ballingrud is the author of THE STRANGE. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me for a fascinating conversation about craft, genre, worldbuilding, film adaptation experience, and much, much more. Buy THE STRANGE: Get ghoulish at Support us on Patreon at Listen to previous episodes at Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28290425

GHOULISH PREVIEW - Decayed Tapes: An SOV Horror Movie Podcast 10/10/2023

GHOULISH PREVIEW - Decayed Tapes: An SOV Horror Movie Podcast Are you a fan of movies like Boardinghouse, Blood Cult, and Redneck Zombies? Do you also love the shit out of podcasts? Well, great news for you and probably only you: we have launched a podcast dedicated to SOV (shot-on-video) horror movies titled Decayed Tapes, which will have a home right here on the GHOULISH Podcast Network. Join our hosts, Max Booth III and Miguel Myers, as we explore the under-appreciated world of shot-on-video horror sleaze created by low-budget filmmakers and sometimes genuine psychopaths. Our first episode went live earlier this week: a 2+ hour long conversation about… Video Violence! Please consider subscribing to the show via your favorite podcast app and rating/reviewing on . If it’s not already on your preferred app, please give it another day or two to properly generate, then check again. Sometimes brand-new podcasts can take a minute to show up everywhere. On the debut episode of Decayed Tapes, we watched Gary P. Cohen’s masterful VIDEO VIOLENCE from 1987—a movie about an entire town helplessly addicted to snuff films. Join us for a fun, bizarre conversation about filmmaking, video stores, salisbury steak, and defecating ourselves in public. /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28277900

192. Sonic the Hedgehog with Andrew Hilbert! 10/04/2023

192. Sonic the Hedgehog with Andrew Hilbert! Andrew Hilbert is the author of XCRMNTMNTN and DREAMCAST 2. He also knows everything there is to know about Sonic the Hedgehog. So, sit back and relax and let an expert educate you on the history of Sega's beloved mascot. Buy Andrew's books: Get ghoulish at Support us on Patreon at /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/28220072

191. Erotic Horror / The Horrific Crimes of John List with Rae Knowles! 07/30/2023

191. Erotic Horror / The Horrific Crimes of John List with Rae Knowles! Rae Knowles is the author of THE STRADIVARIUS and MERCILESS WATERS. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, she joined me to discuss two very important topics: erotic horror and the horrific crimes of notorious family annihilator John List. I recently published her short story "John List Would Like to Cancel his Subscription to Omaha Steaks" in the debut issue of GHOULISH TALES, which is available now. Buy THE STRADIVARIUS: Buy GHOULISH TALES #1: Buy my latest book ABNORMAL STATISTICS: Connect with Ghoulish: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/27607806

190. Haunted Houses with Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin! 07/24/2023

190. Haunted Houses with Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin! Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin are the editors of WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST LEAVE, a haunted house anthology currently seeking funding via Kickstarter. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, we're talking about...you guessed it—haunted houses. Disclaimer: My story "AITA for setting my dad's trailer on fire?" will be included in this anthology, should it reach funding. WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST LEAVE on Kickstarter: Buy GHOULISH TALES #1: Buy my latest book ABNORMAL STATISTICS: Connect with Ghoulish: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/27549447

189. Trauma with Max Booth III! 03/26/2023

189. Trauma with Max Booth III! In the latest episode of GHOULISH, the undead host becomes the undead guest. I am interviewed by my friend and fellow author LP Hernandez about my new collection ABNORMAL STATISTICS, which is out now through Apocalypse Party. I hope you're a fan of trauma, because this is the trauma episode, baby! Buy ABNORMAL STATISTICS: More about LP Hernandez: Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/26341446

188. Hands with Shelly Lyons! 03/11/2023

188. Hands with Shelly Lyons! Shelly Lyons is the author of LIKE REAL. On this week's episode of GHOULISH, she joined me to discuss various hands from cinematic history, amputation research, ADDAMS FAMILY vs. THE MUNSTERS fanatics, kirlian photography creeps, and Eli Roth's leather pants. Buy LIKE REAL: Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/26195913

187. The Ghoulish Dating Game - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! 03/02/2023

187. The Ghoulish Dating Game - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! FULL VIDEO HERE: THE GHOULISH SHOW is a live variety comedy show celebrating everything spooky, hosted by Max Booth III and featuring numerous guest performers. In February we conducted a GHOULISH DATING GAME featuring the following performers: Susan Snyder, Andrew Hilbert, John Baltisberger, Ryan C. Bradley, Michael Louis Dixon, and Felix Morgan. Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/26110749

186. Evil Moms with Jessica McHugh! 02/17/2023

186. Evil Moms with Jessica McHugh! Jessica McHugh is the author of RABBITS IN THE GARDEN and HARES IN THE HEDGEROW, among many other excellent books. On today's GHOULISH, she joined me to talk about famous evil moms in horror cinema. Along the way, we also discovered Anne Ramsey has been dead for a very long time. RIP, Anne Ramsey. Plus, apparently CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE is not a sequel to THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, after all. Who knew?? Buy Books 1 and 2 of The Gardening Guidebooks Trilogy: Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25965996

185. New Weird Horror with Alex Woodroe and Matt Blairstone! 02/10/2023

185. New Weird Horror with Alex Woodroe and Matt Blairstone! Alex Woodroe and Matt Blairstone are the editors and publishers of BRAVE NEW WEIRD VOL. 1, out now through Tenebrous Press. On today's GHOULISH, we got together to discuss New Weird Horror, managing Twitter drama, finding new voices, and our pulp preferences for orange juice. Buy BRAVE NEW WEIRD VOL. 1: Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25895067

184. Devil's Creek with Todd Keisling! 02/03/2023

184. Devil's Creek with Todd Keisling! Todd Keisling is the author of DEVIL'S CREEK, a Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel that's freshly back from the dead thanks to Cemetery Dance. On today's GHOULISH, Todd joined me to discuss spooky burned-down churches in the woods, researching death cults, and the originality of mysterious domes covering small towns. Buy DEVIL'S CREEK: Connect with Ghoulish: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25823379

183. Butcher Cabin Books with Jenny Kiefer! 01/27/2023

183. Butcher Cabin Books with Jenny Kiefer! Jenny Kiefer is the owner of Butcher Cabin Books and the author of the upcoming novel THIS WRETCHED VALLEY. On today's GHOULISH, she joined me to talk about what it's like operating a spooky bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, holy crap, I'm opening a bookstore, too! Shop at Butcher Cabin Books: Learn more about Jenny: Back the Ghoulish Books Kickstarter: Connect: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25747644

182. UFOs / Curses with Grant Wamack! 01/20/2023

182. UFOs / Curses with Grant Wamack! Grant Wamack is the author of GOD'S LEFTOVERS and BLACK GYPSIES. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss UFO sightings and his experience with curses. If you do not share this podcast with 10 people you know within the next 24 hours, you will suffer a terrible fate. Grant's website: Back the Ghoulish Books Kickstarter: Connect: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25671405

181. Nightmares with Kyle Edward Ball! 01/13/2023

181. Nightmares with Kyle Edward Ball! Kyle Edward Ball is the writer & director of SKINAMARINK, out now in theaters worldwide and soon to be streaming on Shudder. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss nightmares. How do you recreate people's nightmares into films? How important is atmosphere in horror? What the hell does the word "skinamarink" mean? All of these questions are answered in the episode, and much more. Tune in, ghouls! And go see SKINAMARINK while it's still in theaters: Kyle's YouTube channel: Back the Ghoulish Books Kickstarter: Connect: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25603791

180. The Ghoulish Show November 2022 - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! 12/06/2022

180. The Ghoulish Show November 2022 - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! VIEW VIDEO VERSION HERE Behold, a new episode of THE GHOULISH SHOW, a spooky comedy show hosted by Max Booth III. November 2022's episode features Max Booth III, Andrew Hilbert, John Baltisberger, RJ Joseph, Ryan Bradley, Michael Louis Dixon, and Lucas Mangum giving thanks before feasting on A HUMAN FREAKIN' BEING LIVE ON STAGE. The Ghoulish Show is recorded on the last Tuesday of every month at Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin, TX. Attendance is free and highly encouraged! The event typically begins around 8PM CST. Connect: Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/25243128

179. Crowdfunding with John Baltisberger! 11/04/2022

179. Crowdfunding with John Baltisberger! John Baltisberger is the author of WHISPERS FROM THE DEAD SAINT, a Mork Borg compatible novella. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me for a discussion about crowdfunding and TikTok. Support John's Kickstarter: Check out his other work: Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: Join the GHOULISH discord: Join The Ghoulish Times: Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: Attend GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/24908610

178. STDs with Michael Louis Dixon! 11/02/2022

178. STDs with Michael Louis Dixon! Michael Louis Dixon is the author of SICK. On today's episode of GHOULISH, he joined me to discuss STDs. Prepare yourselves accordingly. Buy SICK: Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: Join the GHOULISH discord: Join The Ghoulish Times: Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: Attend GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/24877758

177. The Ghoulish Show October 2022 - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! 10/27/2022

177. The Ghoulish Show October 2022 - LIVE @ Radio Coffee & Beer! VIEW THE VIDEO VERSION HERE: Behold, a new episode of THE GHOULISH SHOW, a spooky comedy show hosted by Max Booth III. October 2022's episode features Max Booth III, Andrew Hilbert, John Baltisberger, Susan Snyder, Ryan Bradley, and Lucas Mangum IN COSTUME reading spooky stories. Plus!!!! Stephen Kink!!! The Ghoulish Show is recorded on the last Tuesday of every month at Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin, TX. Attendance is free and highly encouraged! The event typically begins around 8PM CST. Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: Join the GHOULISH discord: Join The Ghoulish Times: Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: Attend GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: Support us on Patreon: Theme song by Heathenish Kid /episode/index/show/ghoulishpod/id/24822090

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