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The Dark Mind Podcast

Vincent Midgard
Psychological Horror
Grief
Trauma
Body Horror
Horror Literature
Extreme Horror
Mental Health
Slaughterhouse Moan
Addiction
Homewreckers
Social Media
Generational Trauma
Horror
Horror Fiction
Childhood Trauma
Dark Humor
Transformation
One Last Shindig
Violence
Dustin Huxley

Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter.

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Latest Episodes

Boris Bacic returns to the show to discuss his new psychological horror novel, The Thing That Followed You Home.

Three years after his wife Ava dies following a trip to the Appalachians, Ethan tells himself the sleepless nights and the feeling of be... more

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Jeff Strand joins The Dark Mind Podcast to discuss his new novel, Fun Times at the Bloodbath.

The book follows Margo, whose brother dies during the beta test of a video game so addictive that players stop eating, sleeping, and caring about anything ... more

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In this episode, Vincent Midgard sits down with horror author Michael Boulerice to discuss his novella Inhalation.

Michael talks about writing the book as a tribute to his late father-in-law and how hospice, cancer, autonomy, and grief shaped the he... more

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On this episode, philosopher and author Charlene Elsby joins the show to discuss her novel Poor Damned Souls.

The book follows a nameless narrator who works behind the glass at a payday loan business called The Money Store and lives with her partner... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Boulerice
Author of Inhalation and Feeding the Wheel
Dead Sky Publishing
Episode: Haunted Houses, Catholic Guilt, and Cosmic Grief With Michael Boulerice
Charlene Elsby
Doctor of Philosophy, author of Hexis, The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty, Violent Faculties, Red Flags, Poor Damned Souls
Episode: Philosophy, Murder, and Radical Freedom with Charlene Elsby
Cleo Ballard
Pen name of Nan Fischer, author
Nan Fischer Author
Episode: When Protection Becomes Possession with Cleo Ballard
Mark Mustian
Author of Boy With Wings; novelist exploring Southern Gothic, race, religion, and memory
Author
Episode: The Horror of Being Seen but Not Known, Mark Mustian
CJ Leede
Horror author
Author of Headlights
Episode: Trauma, Home, and Haunted Landscapes with CJ Leede
Brian Sepanzyk
Filmmaker and writer-director of Defile; also behind Compulsion and In the Shadow of God; visual effects artist; musician in Waingro
Episode: The Bomb Under the Table with Brian Sepanzyk
Ben Young
Author of Ride the Spiral
Aethon Wicked House (publisher)
Episode: Ride the Spiral with Ben Young: Grief, Fibonacci, and the F You Universe.
Kathleen Rhodes
Author of Vampire Missionaries
Dead Sky Publishing
Episode: Kathleen Rhodes on Faith, Fangs, and the Monsters That Shape Us
Ian Domowitz
Author exploring dark fantasy, AI, mysticism, and alchemy
Author
Episode: Ian Domowitz on Paracelsus, Golems, and the Future of Fantasy

Host

Vincent Midgard
Host of The Dark Mind Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Love it

    Vince is a great host and he quite clearly does his homework on the guests. Always engaging and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darthneeks
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome! Two thumbs up!

    Great podcast! The host, Vincent, interviews upcoming independent authors and free lance artist (non-mainstream) hustling and working hard to make it into the writing and arts world. He dives deep into their journey and what makes their minds tick when it comes to making art or writing their chilling horror stories. Inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F.Robles
    United States4 years ago

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Vince is a great host and he quite clearly does his homework on the guests. Always engaging and entertaining!
The host dives deep into their journey and what makes their minds tick when it comes to making art or writing their chilling horror stories. Inspiring.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Horror of Being Seen but Not Known, Mark Mustian
Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned while researching sideshow history?
That many performers found temporary life in sideshows to be a better life in some ways, and that the fame and agency could coexist with exploitation, which informed how I rendered those characters.
The Horror of Being Seen but Not Known, Mark Mustian
Q: How did you handle writing from perspectives of Black characters in the 1930s while avoiding caricature?
I aimed to inhabit the language and experiences with care, using research and careful counting of terms to balance authenticity with responsibility, and I deliberately examined the moral weight of pov choices.
The Horror of Being Seen but Not Known, Mark Mustian
Q: What drew you to place Johnny in the turpentine camps and the 1930s South?
I wanted to anchor the magical elements of wings in a harsh, historical reality that could speak to issues of race, poverty, and memory while showing a boy coming of age under extreme circumstances.
Trauma, Home, and Haunted Landscapes with CJ Leede
Q: What did the resilience of the landscape teach you about home and place in Headlights?
That home is not a fixed point but something you feel pulled toward, and that understanding whether you belong to a place can be as important as solving the mystery itself.
Trauma, Home, and Haunted Landscapes with CJ Leede
Q: How do you keep the emotional gravity on victims and witnesses instead of letting the killer pull the story into orbit?
By presenting multiple perspectives, focusing on the ripple effects of violence on friends and family, and grounding the supernatural elements in human trauma and resilience rather than procedural spectacle.

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A probing interview series that centers on dark literature and film, featuring writers, directors, and independent creators who explore horror, gothic, noir, and psychological thrillers. Discussions often delve into craft, research, and the real-life influences behind chilling narratives—ranging from body horror and mythology to existential questions about guilt and morality. Noteworthy is the emphasis on indie creators, practical effects, and the balance between disturbing content and emotionally resonant storytelling, making it a likely hub for aspiring authors, filmmakers, and genre fans seeking behind-the-scenes insight and actionable takeaways for their own projects.

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2. Charlene Elsby
3. Cleo Ballard
4. Mark Mustian
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8. Kathleen Rhodes

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