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Listen - Monsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 36 - LostLet’s get LOST together... one last time.Featuring “To the Earth We Return,” written by Nicole Calande and Taara Rangan and performed by Lindsay Holt, Lucille Valentine, Eric Little, Dallas Wheatley, and Ari Mathae.Featured music was by Eric Matyas. Sound effects were by BristolStories, Joao_Janz, LukeIRL, Blimp66, CosmicEmbers, Bini_trns, F.M.Audio, Chinique, and dj997.Please note that this episode contains scenes of gore and violence.Listen at Apple iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. You can also follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, and you ca...
2021-02-0400 min
Monsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 36 - LostLet’s get LOST together... one last time.
Featuring “To the Earth We Return,” written by Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and Taara Rangan and performed by Lindsay Holt (@CoffeeCatKasra), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Eric Little, Dallas Wheatley (@dallas_hawthorn), and Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas.
***Please note that this episode contains some scenes of gore and violence.***
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2021-02-0437 minMonsters Out of the ClosetFinale AnnouncementAfter three years of sharing fun frights and scares, Monsters Out of the Closet is coming to an end. With our Season 3 finale quickly approaching, we can now confirm that our next episode, LOST, will be our last planned episode. By the time that episode drops, there will be new information on our website about merchandise and other ways you can help us preserve this project, but right now we want to thank you for being a part of this project, whether you’ve written a piece on the show, performed for us, or just listened to our little sh...
2021-01-2800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 35 - UncannyBroken necks and undead girls; a killer who takes on the faces of their victims… Something is not quite right in this UNCANNY episode.
Featuring “In the Garden,” written by Arc Schofield and performed by Matt; and "Changes," written by T.E. Hartley (@tehartley) and performed by Tal Minear (@starplanes).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas, Rosśa Crean, Scott Holmes, Sergei Cheremisinov, Blue Dot Sessions, AVOIDANT, Shadows on the Snow, and Ars Sonor.
***Please note that this episode contains scenes of gore and violence.***
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2020-12-2931 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 34 - ToysAn imaginary friend hiding in the walls. Teddy bears that fight real monsters. A puppet show where the laughter disguises something more sinister. Take out that old box of TOYS and let’s play...
Featuring “Laffy,” written by Mathew L. Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Jack Strudwick, Cole Burkhardt (coleburkhardt.carrd.co; @KingColeMiner), Eric Little, Kim Evans, and VXN (IG: @nghm15); and "Hand Raised in Anger," written by Spencer Koelle (spencerkoelle.com; @koellespencer) and performed by Robin Tynan (IG: @skeletonotes), Wart Hill (@wart_m), and Matt. Thanks to Maxx Fidalgo for voice acting support.
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2020-11-3045 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 33 - DuelThere are two sides to every person—but in a DUEL between these halves, who would prevail?
“Shadow of a Knife” was written by C.M. DiGirolamo and performed by VXN (IG: @nghm15), Kaz Valtchev (YouTube: Kaz Valtchev), Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Bryce Dahle (YouTube: Awkward Mammal), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), and J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, frankum, Small Coin, Blear Moon, and Hinterheim.
*** Please note that our episode contains gore, explicit sex, content that may trigger those with bottom dysphoria, and incestuous undertones. To avoid...
2020-10-301h 02Listen - Monsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 32 - DoubleThe doppelgänger, or DOUBLE of a living person, is an omen of death—what meaning could yours bring?Featuring “The Other Little Boy,” written by Mathew L Reyes and performed by Max George of Scream Kings, Casey Lucas, VXN, Lindsay Holt , and Nicole Calande; and “Autotomy,” written by Hailey Piper and performed by Gabbie Sibal, Nicole Penrod, J.M. Dow, Taara Rangan, Ari Reider, and Eric Little. Guest audio production by Ari Mathae.(cw for sounds of violence and body horror in “Autotomy”)Additional music was by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, Kai Engel, and...
2020-09-2900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 32 - DOUBLEThe doppelgänger, or DOUBLE of a living person, is an omen of death—what meaning could yours bring?
Featuring “The Other Little Boy,” written by Mathew L Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Max George (@CrowleyPhoen) of Scream Kings (@ScreamKingsPod), Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), VXN (IG @nghm15), Lindsay Holt (@LHoltRVA), and Nicole Calande; and “Autotomy,” written by Hailey Piper (@HaileyPiperSays) and performed by Gabbie Sibal (@gabbersib), Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish), Taara Rangan, Ari Reider, and Eric Little.
Additional music by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, and Kai Engel.
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2020-09-2900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 31 - Urban LegendsWhile URBAN LEGENDS fall into a category between rumor and myth, they are always told in hushed tones, just in case...
Featuring “A Half Finished Oral Report on the Phenomenon of Autumn's Children,” written by Ziggy Schutz (@ziggytschutz) and performed by Kiki Gonglewski; and “Gwisins of the New Moon’s Eve,” written by Russell Hemmell (earthianhivemind.net; @SPBianchini) and performed by Kai Hudson (kaihudson.com) and Christine Nguyen.
Additional music by Eric Matyas, Kai Engel, and Blear Moon.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com
2020-08-2500 min
Monsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 30 - Dark Arts<p dir="ltr">Both magic and science can bring passion, intrigue, and great power...if you dare to practice the DARK ARTS.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Artful Mediums”, written by Katherine DeGilio (@katiedegilio) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), Meredith Katz (@meredithakatz), Tal Minear (@starplanes), Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts), Eric Little, and Taara Rangan; and “The Discovery”, composed by Rosśa Crean (@RossaCrean). Guest audio production by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Additional music and sounds were by Eric Matyas, David Hilowitz...
2020-07-2800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 29 - Witch<p dir="ltr">There’s something in the air… a whispered rumor, a confession of love, a tale of dark powers, a chilling truth. Must be the season of the WITCH!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Office Romance is Dead”, written by Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA) and performed by Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Matt, Troy H. Gardner (@TroyHGardner), and VXN (IG: @nghm15); and “Scarlet Hide Molly”, written by Hailey Piper (@HaileyPiperSays) and performed by Robin Tynan, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), and Anna Podds. Music by Eric Matyas, Xylo-Ziko, David Hilowitz, and Blue Dot Sessions. Gu...
2020-06-3000 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 28 - Uprising<p dir="ltr">When sinister forces watch your every move, you can feel alone. But not all watching eyes are unfriendly and an UPRISING can be just a hopeful memory away.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “There Was a Tearing”, written by Caroline Devlin and performed by Dell Robertson-Glenn (@dellrglenn). Music by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, and Patrick Lieberkind.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2020-05-2600 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 27 - Ensnared<p dir="ltr">Will our heroes emerge victorious from their struggles, or will they remain ENSNARED by dark forces? Tune in to this bewitching episode to find out...</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Disturbance”, written by J. Danielle Dorn (@bigdornenergy) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans); and “The Farmer’s Son”, written by Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner) and performed by Ari Reider, Eric Little, B (@afoolofatook), and Wart Hill.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(cw for vomiting, gore, and assault with sexual connotations in "Disturbance...
2020-04-2800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetHiatus Update<p>Thank you for your patience during our hiatus as our lead audio producer, Nicole, recovers from her brain tumor. We're sharing some details about her upcoming surgery and when we expect production to resume.</p>
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2020-02-1100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 26 - Wild<p dir="ltr">Do we take our position in the natural world for granted? What darker motivations lurk behind the flora and fauna around us?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “A Mockery of Birds”, written T.R. North and featuring performances by Natalie Lydick (@backtonat), and “The Cruor Garland,” written by Julie Travis (@zawngoddess) with performances by Matt, Eric Little, J. M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish), Meredith Katz (softcryptid.com, @MeredithAKatz), Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr), and Troy Gardner (@troyhgardner).</p>
<p>Addition music by Eric Matyas a...
2019-12-0300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 25 - Halloween III<p>On this most special night, we revel in the pandemonium and jubilation of the season with this exciting and fun ode to Halloween.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Morton Street”, written and performed by Victoria Black and featuring performances by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kiki Gonglewski, Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner), Kim Schmidt (IG @kats_cant_draw), Meredith Katz (@MeredithAKatz), B (@afoolofatook), and Kimberly Evans; “Bin Night”, written and performed by Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr) with additional performances by Rachel Shaw, Eric Little and J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish); and “A Night Ca...
2019-10-3100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 24 - Forbidden<p dir="ltr">The sweetest fruit is that which taunts you by staying just out of reach, stoking your desire to grasp the FORBIDDEN. </p>
<p dir="ltr">*Please note that this episode contains sexually explicit content.*</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Banksia Men” written and performed by Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr), and “Hungry Red” by Aya Denise Bautista, performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans). Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Eric Matyas.</p>
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2019-10-2300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 23 - Vengeance<p dir="ltr">Be on your guard - while you carry on with your life, others stalk the periphery, VENGEANCE in their hearts. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Cracking Open a Cold One” written by Taara Rangan and performed by Ari Reider, Taara Rangan, VXN (@nghm15), and Shriya Venkatesh. Music by Eric Matyas.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2019-10-1400 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 22 - Rot<p dir="ltr">When life fades away and death is too shy to step forward, the ROT creeps in...</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Deathless” written by Emma Johnson-Rivard (@finalgirlz) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Tal Minear (@starplanes), and Shriya Venkatesh; and “After” written by Nicole Calande and performed by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kim E., Taara Rangan, Max George (@CrowleyPhoen) of @ScreamKingsPod, Cole Burkhardt (@Kingcoleminer), Maxx Fidalgo (@genimmax), and VXN (IG @nghm15). Music by Eric Matyas, LJ Kruzer, and frankum. Sound design by Mariel Calande and Came...
2019-09-0300 minListen - Monsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 22 - RotWhen life fades away and death is too shy to step forward, the ROT creeps in...Featuring “Deathless” written by Emma Johnson-Rivard and performed by Lucille Valentine, Tal Minear, and Shriya Venkatesh; and “After” written by Nicole Calande and performed by Dallas Wheatley (credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kim E., Taara Rangan, Max George of Scream Kings, Cole Burkhardt, Maxx Fidalgo, and VXN.Featured music included “Hazy Darkness” “Castle Lost,” and “Drafty Places” by Eric Matyas; “Chantier Navals” by LJ Kruzer. Additional sounds were created by Jay_You, nixeno, and frankum. Sound design by Mariel Calande and Cameron Seagraves.
2019-09-0300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 21 - Grave<p dir="ltr">Be wary of visiting cemeteries after dark. There can be GRAVE dangers lurking between the mournful markers...</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Digging” written by Charlotte Platt (@Chazzaroo) and performed by Wart Hill, Eric Little, Ari Reider, and Matt (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://deadinsi.de/@Ackthrice&source=gmail&ust=1565205820186000&usg=AFQjCNHiQs3Agim4RO-CQYbjHh4lyOoLow" target="_blank" href="https://deadinsi.de/@Ackthrice">deadinsi.de/@Ackthrice</a>); and “The Ma...
2019-08-0600 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 20 - Ritual<p dir="ltr">In unpredictable times, RITUALS can be a lifeline...or a more insidious undertow.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Proof of Evil” written and performed by Edward Ahern; and “Believe and Be Justified” written by Felix Flynn (@frightfulfelix) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid). Additional music by Eric Matyas, Kevin MacLeod, David Hilowitz, Blue Dot Sessions. Sound design by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2019-07-0200 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 19 - Nightmare<p dir="ltr">Whether you stray off the beaten path or are faced with senseless death, the line between reality and imagination can blur. Follow us into these living NIGHTMARES...</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “The Creature in the Woods” written by Christopher J. Teuton of Filthy and Free Publishing and performed by Ari Reider (Tumblr: hendecagram); and “I Call Him Charlie” written by Nicholas Wunderli and performed by Sheila Begin, Matthew Aranda, and Kai Hudson. Additional music is by Eric Matyas, Bensounds, Geographer, Twin Musicom, Aaron Kenny, Myuu, Sextile, Sextile...
2019-05-2800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 18 - Gothic<p dir="ltr">Search out the ghastly secrets in this GOTHIC episode, and you may find more than you bargained for...</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Sparrow” written by M. Regan (facebook.com/mreganfiction) and performed by Sheila Begin, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), Eric Little, Anna Podds, and Della Robertson-Glenn (@dellrglenn). Additional music is by David Hilowitz, Soularflair, Kai Engel, and Jason Shaw. Sound design by Allara Din.</p>
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2019-04-0200 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Liesl Matzka<p>In one of our last bonus interviews, our supporting producer and frequent contributor, Taara Rangan chats with author (and former roommate), Liesl Matzka about her piece, Beneath the Surface, which was recently featured in FAIRY TALE. The discuss a formative love for mythology, writing from the perspective of a child, and creating complex characterization. Check it out!</p>
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2019-03-1900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 17 - Fairy Tale<p dir="ltr">Who says monsters can’t have happy endings? Experience the magic in these dark and delightful FAIRY TALES.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Beneath the Surface” written by Liesl Matzka and performed by Robin Tynan, Christine Nguyen, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), and Ari Reider (Tumblr: theunstoriesseries) and “No Place for Deals” written and performed by Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Additional music by Kai Engel, David Hilowitz, and Eric Matyas. Sound design support provided by Allara Din.</p>
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2019-03-0500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Live(ish) from PodCon 2<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Producers Shriya and Nicole take you inside the many highlights from PodCon 2, including hilarious live events, the wonderful podcasters we met, and even a few steps we are taking to welcome other marginalized voices in our show. Check out our website to find the podcasts and creators we mentioned in our conversation.</p>
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2019-02-1400 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 16 - Alien<p dir="ltr">In a universe of mostly empty space, the rare contact with life not of this world can be rife with apprehension, fear, and chaos. However, it can also be a chance for curiosity, wonder, and escape. It’s time to reach out and experience the ALIEN, in all its permutations.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “The Bermuda Tapes” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and performed by Sheila Begin, Matthew Aranda, Eric Little, Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans), Liesl Matzka, Janine Carmel (@maryolivervevo), and Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett); Scene 2 of “The Music of Eri...
2019-01-2900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Jeff Baker and Phantom of the Cinema Excerpt<p>Nicole and recently featured author, Jeff Baker (authorjeffbaker.com) have a quick creator chat about his piece, "Something in the Dark," and discuss everyday eeriness, writing what you know, and building a regular writing process. After this mini-interview, we have a quick excerpt from our Patreon movie review of Netflix's "Hold the Dark."</p>
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2019-01-1500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 15 - Darkness<p dir="ltr">DARKNESS gathers around and lurks within the characters in this month’s episode. Will they give in? Or is there still a chance for light?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “O Fortunato” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and performed by Ari Reider (Tumblr: hendecagram), with additional voices by Taara Rangan, Matthew Aranda, Eric Little, Nev, Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), and Della Robertson-Glenn; “Jubilee” written by Perry P. (Tumblr: perringwrites), performed by Max George (@crowleyphoen) of Scream Kings (@ScreamKingsPod), Sheila Begin, Zach Wells, and Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA); and “Something in...
2018-12-2500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Ari Reider and Nicole Penrod<p>Shriya sits down with "Carmen Deer" writer and voice actor, Ari Reider (theunstoriesseries.tumblr.com), and voice actor, Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod). Together they discuss existential fears, marginalized identities within the genre and format, complicated queer heroes, and more.</p>
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2018-12-1100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 14 - Familiar<p dir="ltr">As we traverse into our second year of stories, you may think you are in FAMILIAR territory. But as it so often happens, things are not always what they seem.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Carmen Deer” written by Ari Reider (Tumblr: theunstoriesseries) with performances from Christine Nguyen, Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod), and Julio Urquidi (@itprojulio). Additional music and sound by Hallock Hill, Kai Engel, Eric Matyas, PatrickLieberkind, bigmanjoe, and klankbeeld.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2018-11-2700 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Lucian Clark<p>Creator of GenderTerror.com (@itsGenderTerror) and recent contributor, Lucian Clark (@TinyAwoo), sits down with Shriya to discuss their piece, "The Bag" and the importance of LGBTQ+ narratives and creators in the horror genre.</p>
<p>Learn more about Lucian's work on our website monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2018-11-1300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 13 - Halloween II<p dir="ltr">Nightmarish spectres, haunted homesteads, gruesome discoveries, and supernatural hijinks—it’s time for our annual HALLOWEEN special!</p>
<p>Featuring “Horror Lullaby” written by Tyler Thatcher (Tumblr: written-in-the-margins) and read by by Penn Tynan of Access:LARP; “Coming Home” and “The Three Disciples” from Ross Crean’s (@RossCrean) album, Summerland: A Ghost Story; “The Bag” written by Lucian Clark (@TinyAwoo) and read by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans); "...and the freaks shall inherit the earth" from Nicholas Vines' album, Hipster Zombies From Mars (produced by @PARMArecordings); and “Blood Bank Withdrawal” written by Ha...
2018-10-3000 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Nicholas Vines<p>How can music TRANSFORM the ordinary to something unsettling? Australian composer, Nicholas Vines, has beamed in from the other side of the world to discuss his recently featured album, "Hipster Zombies From Mars." Together, Nicholas and our producer Shriya, explore how sounds can disrupt audience expectations and celebrate difference.</p>
<p>Visit our website monstersoutofthecloset.com for more information about Nicholas' work.</p>
2018-10-2300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 12 - Transform<p dir="ltr">Justice through adaptation, safety through change, and maturity through metamorphosis—this month, TRANSFORM with us.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “No Good Deed” written by supporting producer Taara Rangan with performances by Thomas Head, Julian Lopez (IG: Dream_Cradle), Eric Little, Della Robertson-Glenn, and Liesl Matzka; “Terraformation - Soletta,” composed by Nicholas Vines (nicholasvines.com) and performed by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough; and “Sea and Stone,” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and read by Gabbie Sibal (@gabbersib). Additional music and sound by maisonsonique, Kai Engel, and Sergey Cheremisinov...
2018-09-2800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Julian Lopez<p>Julian Lopez (IG: dream_cradle) is a Portland-based visual artist and writer. His poetry and voice acting have been frequently featured on our podcast, most recently in Episode 11, NATURE. Our producer Nicole and Julian discuss his artistic process, themes of memories and trauma, surrealist imagery, and the complexities of darkness.</p>
<p>Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com</p>
2018-09-1100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 11 - Nature<p dir="ltr">Looking for an organic alternative to your everyday banalities? Well, search no further. Far outside our cities and deep beneath our skins...NATURE awaits.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring “Forest Floors” written and read by Julian Lopez (IG: Dream_Cradle), “The Heron Eats Young Crocodiles,” written by Sarah Schaff and read by Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans); “Uncanny Valley,” composed by Nicholas Vines (nicholasvines.com); “Natural,” written by supporting producer Taara Rangan; and “Squirm,” written by producer Nicole Calande and read by Della Robertson-Glenn.</p>
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2018-08-2900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Venus<p>Returning contributor, Venus, discusses her works "Lossless" and "It Gets Better." In a powerful and honest conversation, she and our producer, Nicole, address the homophobic discrimination that inspired her second piece. Their conversation covers emotions as ranging as monstrous anger, frustration with consolation, and gay righteousness.</p>
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2018-08-1400 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 10 - Reclaim<p dir="ltr">The heroines in this month’s episode are out for vengeance, justice, and the power they deserve. Witness, as they RECLAIM their stories and find their voices in the ever-evolving horror genre.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Featuring "It Gets Better", written by Venus and read by B (@afoolofatook); “RIP - a kirtan”, written by Shriya Venkatesh and performed by Taara Rangan; and “T...
2018-07-3100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Ada De La Cruz<p>From Filipina moms, campus cats, and misunderstood monsters—our producer, Nicole, discusses our latest featured piece "Little Leap of Logic" with author and student Ada Dela Cruz (acetheninja01.tumblr.com). They discuss the inspirations of the piece, the characters, and possible web comic adaptations.</p>
<p>Consider submitting your work today. Check out monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.</p>
2018-07-1100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 9 - Liberate<p dir="ltr">Life, but not as we know it… Area 51’s finest minds join an unexpected fight for freedom and find a little freedom for themselves along the way.</p>
<p>Featuring "Little Leap of Logic" written by Ada Dela Cruz, and performed by Lara Elaine, Zach Wells (IG @zachwellz), Lucille Valentine (twitter: @severelytrans), Eric Little, and Sam Andico (twitter: @samidoriya, IG: @sambajuice. Music by Kai Engel, and Sci-fi Laboratory Ambience by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License with sounds by wolick, swiftoid, Diboz, and beerbelly38.</p>
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2018-06-2600 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Lindsay Holt<p>Our producer Nicole talks with "Song of Serena" author Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA), who was featured in our May episode, CREATURES. They discuss the horror of Animorphs, mermaid world building, and owning your bisexuality.</p>
<p>Consider joining the #MonsterMob today by submitting your own work to the podcast! Learn more on our website monsteroutofthecloset.com/submit</p>
2018-06-2000 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 8 - Creatures<p dir="ltr">It is time to celebrate beings both unique and strange, natural and supernatural. Our episode takes us beneath the waves, into the forest, and beyond to encounter the curious creatures within.</p>
<p>Featuring “Song of Serena” written by Lindsay Holt, read by Rachel Shaw (furi-road.tumblr.com); excerpts from “Cryptid Shindig” written by Richard Stevenson (richardstevensonbooks.com), read by Janine Carmel (@maryolivervevo); and "Hunting Season" written by producer Nicole Calande, read by Julian Lopez.</p>
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2018-06-0500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Taara Rangan<p>Taara Rangan is a repeat MOutC contributor, as both a writer and a voice actor. She and our producer Shriya discuss her most recent piece, the audio play, "Lossless" from our most recent episode HAUNT. In a very giggly interview, they cover Bury Your Gays, South Asian LGBTQ+ identity, crying while voice acting, and more.</p>
<p>Our next full fiction episode, CREATURES, will be released May 29th.</p>
2018-05-1500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 7 - Haunt<p dir="ltr">Art and obsession collide, their effects lingering ominously as characters find themselves haunted things they are unable to leave behind.</p>
<p>Featuring “The Music of Erich Zann” composed by Michael Evans; and "Lossless" written by Taara Rangan, concept by Venus. Performances by Taara Rangan, Pen Tynan (Access:LARP), Anna Podds, and Danielle Williams.</p>
<p>We are still currently seeking submissions for our June and July episodes. Consider submitting today! Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2018-05-0100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Producer Q&A<p>Halfway through our first podcasting year, producers Nicole and Shriya answer some listener questions about the Babadook, production workload, and some of the surprises and favorite moments from the last six months.</p>
<p>Consider supporting us on Patreon, and contributing content for future episodes. Visit monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.</p>
2018-04-1000 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 6 - Journeys<p dir="ltr">A Grindr date turns into a roadtrip through the zombie apocalypse. Some of the best journeys are the unexpected ones...</p>
<p>Featuring "Swipe Left for Zombies" written by producer, Nicole Calande, and performed by Max George (@ScreamKingsPod), Matthew Aranda, and BRG (@afoolofatook).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Sound design assistance was provided by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans). Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
2018-03-2700 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Lucille Valentine<p></p>
<p dir="ltr">Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans) is a voice actor ("The Six Disappearances of Ella McCray," forthcoming), writer, sound designer, and soon-to-be producer of audio dramas. Her audio play, “Garden” was recently featured in our latest episode, SECRETS. In her interview, Lucy discusses podcasting, representation, and the feminism of witches with our producer, Nicole. </p>
2018-03-1300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 5 - Secrets<p dir="ltr">A secret that keeps a family apart, and a secret that dooms an intolerant community. A secret kept, a secret hidden—both made with binding love.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Featuring "Drifting" written by Elana Stein and read by Nicole Calande; and "Garden," written by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), and performed by Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans), Kiku Marie (about.me/thekikumarie), and Eric Little.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Music by Ross Crean, David Hilowitz, and Kai Engel. Additional sound de...
2018-02-2700 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Cero Lopez<p>Following our episode on FATE, our producer, Shriya, talks with featured author Cero Lopez about astrology, sexually transmitted monsters, and DnD.</p>
<p>Get involved with our show - consider submitting your LGBTQ+ horror fiction to be featured on our show! We are currently seeking submissions for JOURNEYS due March 4th. Visit monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.</p>
2018-02-1300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 4 - Fate<p>Impending, immutable, and impartial — fate can be truly frightening.</p>
<p>Featuring "You'll Be Glad For It" written and read by Taara Rangan (shoutyourporpoise.tumblr.com); and "Lapse," written by Cero Lopez and read by Catherine Draper (@FumblesMcStupid).</p>
<p>Currently seeking submissions for our fifth episode, JOURNEYS, due March 4th.</p>
<p>Learn more on our website: monstersoutofthecloset.com</p>
2018-01-3000 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Anthony Hudson<p></p>
<p dir="ltr">In this special interview, artist and performer Anthony Hudson (aka Portland’s premiere drag clown, Carla Rossi) and producer Nicole Calande discuss their worst fears, sleep paralysis, and the QUEER HORROR film series that Carla Rossi hosts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Learn more about QUEER HORROR (@queerhorrorpdx, queer-horror.com) and Carla (@thecarlarossi), and check out awesome original artwork by @jasonedwarddavis.</p>
2018-01-1500 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 3 - Endings<p>Endings can be reflective, shocking, violent, and complicated...</p>
<p>Featuring "Cadmium" written and read by returning contributor Sarah Schaff; "The Night They Come Knocking" written by Liesl Matzka and read by Shriya Venkatesh; "Seasonal Rains" written and read by Sarah Schaff; "December Beneath Snow" written and read by Julian Lopez; and "Lamia" written by Victoria Black and read by Della Robertson-Glenn.</p>
<p>For more episode, artist, and Patreon details and upcoming calls for submissions, visit our website...
2017-12-2900 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Mason Brubaker<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1512719943358_28612">Producer Shriya Venkatesh talks with Mason Brubaker about heritage, monstrous feelings, and witch markets in Austin, Texas. Mason is the author of "The Well" featured in Episode 2 "Roots." She is also the author of "The Mera Triptypch." To access this story check out our website.</p>
<p>You can find out more about Mason on Twitter (@jabbershire).</p>
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<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1512719943358_28625">Submissions for Episode 4 FATE are due December 29th. Learn...
2017-12-0800 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 2 - Roots<p>The ties that bind and haunt us...</p>
<p>Featuring "Rust" written and recorded by producer Shriya Venkatesh; "Revelations" written and recorded by Sarah Schaff; and "The Well" written by Mason Brubaker of Eyetooth Fiction (@jabbershire), recorded by Eric Little.</p>
<p>Submissions for Episode 3 ENDINGS is November 26th (late submissions accepted through December 1st).</p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters) and Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr).</p>
2017-11-2400 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 2 - Teaser<p>The roots are growing... Episode 2 (ROOTS) airs this Friday, November 24th. Submissions for Episode 3 (ENDINGS) are due November 26th.</p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters) and Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr).</p>
2017-11-2100 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus - Interview with Ross Crean<p dir="ltr">It’s important to everyone here at Monsters Out of the Closet that we support our artists, especially through our platform, so we’re thrilled to have our recent composer, Ross Crean (he/they), in conversation about his opera “The Great God Pan,” which was featured in our first episode HALLOWEEN.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our next full fiction episode ROOTS will air on November 24th, and our next fiction submission cutoff is November 26th for December's episode - so please consider submitting.</p>
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2017-11-1700 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 1 - Halloween<p>The best night of the year is upon us. Happy Halloween! Collect your tricks and treats.</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1509345568487_33389">Featuring: "In the Garden" and "An Artist Meets His Maker" from Ross Crean's opera "The Great God Pan," "Click" written by Lucian Clark and read by Taara Rangan (previously published on Gender Terror), "The Harvest" written by Nicole Calande and read by Rachel Shaw, "Into the Woods" written anonymously and read by Shriya Venkatesh, and "The Ritual"...
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ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets GAY!205: MONSTERS OUT OF THE CLOSETFor this COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN POD-A-THON installment, I'm joined by NICOLE CALANDE and SHRIYA VENKATESH, the creators of MONSTERS OUT OF THE CLOSET, a new LGBT podcast debuting this Halloween.
They'll be letting us take an exclusive sneak peak at CLICK, an original story by LUCIAN CLARK and read by TAARA RANGAN.
2017-10-2933 minMonsters Out of the ClosetEpisode 1 - Trailer<p dir="ltr">An old house… A dark hallway closet… The closet door is open. They called us monsters, so monsters we became. We are Monsters Out of the Closet.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Our first full-length episode premieres in a few days - on Halloween 2017.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr)</p>
2017-10-2700 minMonsters Out of the ClosetBonus -<p id="yui_3_17_2_7_1507882225405_7714">"Find Me in the Flatwoods" - Written and Read by Nicole Calande.</p>
<p>Do you believe in fate? Connection? The otherworldly? The power of a date? Happy Friday the 13th.</p>
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<p>Fiction submissions for our November episode are due October 29. More details can be found on our website, monstersoutofthecloset.com.<...
2017-10-1300 minMonsters Out of the ClosetTeaser 2 - Crawling<p>
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<p class="p1">A primordial being is born from the earth.</p>
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<p class="p1">Fiction submissions for our November episode are due October 29. More details can be found on our website monstersoutofthecloset.com.</p>
<p class="p1">You can also follow us on Twitter @Pod_Monsters and on Tumblr at monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr.com.</p>
2017-10-1200 minMonsters Out of the ClosetTeaser 1<p>A voice singing in the ether... Premiering Halloween 2017.</p>
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