Talking Scared
Neil McRobertConversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favourite stories came from . . . and what frightens the people who wrote them.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||
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Some stories just boggle your mind and boil your imagination.
Such are the ideas in Annie Neugebauer’s You Have to Let Them Bleed, and her logic-shattering novella The Extra. The Uncanny Valley, obsessional thoughts, dangerous knowledge, mothers who... more
Time for sex and seances this week on Talking Scared.
Our guest is Avery Curran and her debut novel Spoiled Milk. It’s a story of spiritualism and sapphic desire, set in a 1920s boarding school where death, rot, haunting and much worse things (patri... more
This Off Book episode is a trip into the deep dark woods, for a very special playdate!
Our guest is Rod Blackhurst, director and co-writer of the new retro horror movie, Dolly. It’s a film about a very scary house in the woods and the even scarier p... more
This week we’re sharpening our swords and checking our armpits for boils!
Christopher Buehlman is the guest, author the hugely-acclaimed 2012 medieval horror fantasy, Between Two Fires – now being reissued for a new, wide audience. It’s a book that ... more
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- Please, more on King
I love this show. I take the occasion to suggest a deeper analysis of Salem’s Lot. I think most of King’s books stated there. Thanks for the fun!
Apple Podcasts5AnaBel RO
United States2 months ago - Leftist propaganda?
Why does a horror podcast have to be blatantly political and clearly run by anti English leftist?
Apple Podcasts1419Dggusji346United States2 months ago - Stephen King fans will love this
If you are a King fan then this podcast is for you. I started listening because of the King connection. I’ve really enjoyed the ongoing Dark Tower analysis. I then listened to other episodes with horror authors and OMG I got some great book recommendations which I would have otherwise missed out on. Enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5Peckers UK
United Kingdom3 months ago - Wizard in Glass!
Love the show! Audibly gasped when I saw the new Tower episode
Apple Podcasts5TheDoorTalksUnited Kingdom3 months ago - State of the Horror Nation ‘25
I look forward to these episodes every damn year but Neil and his cabinet kill it this time round. I already knew Anna and Emily (and Neil of course) were stars, George was new to me, and I need more of these chats already! I have Futility, Veil and What Hunger on order.
Apple Podcasts5RobynS1S5United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #207 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #107 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Sweden/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
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What is Talking Scared about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show combines in-depth conversations with leading horror writers, critics, and creators to explore how fear, folklore, and literary craft shape some of the genre's most influential works. Episodes range from author deep-dives and book-by-book analyses to discussions of adaptation, ethics, and cultural context, often blending close readings with personal storytelling. A standout angle is the sustained focus on beloved—and sometimes overlooked—masters of horror, plus crossovers into related media like graphic novels and TV adaptations, giving listeners a rich map of how horror stories are born and why they resonate. The host's thoughtful questioning and reverent enthusiasm tend to attract a dedicated community of readers, writers, and ge... more
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Recent guests on Talking Scared include:
1. Avery Curran
2. Rod Blackhurst
3. Christopher Buehlman
4. Catriona Ward
5. Brennan LaFaro
6. Agatha Andrews
7. Justin C. Key
8. Yah Yah Schofield
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