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Dead Headspace232 - Best of Season 4Join Patrick, Brennan, and Candace where they cover their favorite books of 2023 and some of their favorite episodes from Season 4!2024-02-051h 16

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 232 - Best of Season 4Join Patrick, Brennan, and Candace where they cover their favorite books of 2023 and some of their favorite episodes from Season 4! Episode airs 2.5.24 2024-02-0202 min

Dead Headspace222 - Dark DisastersDark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum.2023-12-041h 10

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 222 - Dark DisastersDark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum. Episode airs 12.4.2023 2023-12-0301 min

Dead Headspace210 - Hot Iron and Cold BloodHot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West is an anthology of the old west... told through the eyes of unusual folk. Hosted by Robert P. Ottone and Candace Nola. Panelist: Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, Drew Huff, Vivian Kasley, and Ronald Kelly.2023-10-031h 31

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 210 - Hot Iron and Cold BloodHot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West is an anthology of the old west... told through the eyes of unusual folk. Hosted by Robert P. Ottone and Candace Nola. Panelist: Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, Drew Huff, Vivian Kasley, and Ronald Kelly. Episode out 10.2.2023 2023-09-2902 min

Dead HeadspaceBack from Our Summer Break!Catch up with Patrick, Brennan, and Candace on what's been going on during their summer hiatus and what's soon to come!2023-08-2816 min

Dead HeadspaceBest of Season 3Hosts Patrick, Brennan, and Erica are joined by Chance Forshee and Brian McAuley to discuss their favorite moments of season 3 and their favorite reads of 2022. Chance "Curator of Horror" Forshee is an American podcaster (Terrifying Tomes of Terror) and bookseller. Brian McAuley is an American screenwriter and novelist. His latest book is Curse of the Reaper. Link for Laird Barron's gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/laird-barron-hospital-costs-medication-costs 2023-01-232h 07

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 183 - Best of Season 3Hosts Patrick, Brennan, and Erica are joined by Chance Forshee and Brian McAuley to discuss their favorite moments of season 3 and their favorite reads of 2022. Chance "Curator of Horror" Forshee is an American podcaster (Terrifying Tomes of Terror) and bookseller. Brian McAuley is an American screenwriter and novelist. His latest book is Curse of the Reaper. Episode airs 1.23.23 2023-01-2002 min

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 162 - Brennan LaFaroBrennan LaFaro is an American writer and podcaster (host of Dead Headzone... or something like that, whatever, who gives a shit). His latest book is Noose. Out now along with a FREE companion short story, "Come and Take My Hand"! Full episode airs 9.19.2022 2022-09-2902 min

Dead HeadspaceBrennan LaFaroBrennan LaFaro is an American writer and podcaster (host of Dead Headzone... or something like that, whatever, who gives a shit). His latest book is Noose. Out now along with a FREE companion short story, "Come and Take My Hand"!2022-09-191h 22

Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 95 - Find the Torch, Burn the PlansWe're going back to episode 95, our third roundtable's theme is parents with children that have varying disabilities, that use writing as a source of a positive outlet. Our guests are Tyler Jones (the person responsible for coming up with the idea for this episode), Rhonda J. Joseph, Mercedes M. Yardley, Cina Pelayo, and (jumping from his usual role as co-host to guest) Brennan LaFaro.2022-09-0602 min

Dead HeadspacePatrick C Harrison IIIPatrick C Harrison III is an American author and co-founder of Death's Head Press.2022-04-281h 34

Dead HeadspaceExtreme HorrorAuthors Edward Lee (The Bighead, The Haunter of the Threshold), Wrath James White (The Resurrectionist, Succulent Prey), Christine Morgan (The Night Silver River Run Red, Spermjackers from Hell), Kristopher Triana (Gone to See the River Man, The Thirteenth Koyote), and Kenzie Jennings (Red Station, Reception) join Patrick and Brennan to discuss their opinions and experiences on extreme horror.2022-04-111h 48

Dead HeadspacePreview 141 - Extreme HorrorA sneak peek at episode 141, where Patrick and Brennan are joined by Edward Lee, Wrath James White, Christine Morgan, Kristopher Triana, and Kenzie Jennings to talk all about Extreme Horror! Airs 4.11.22 2022-04-0802 min

Dead HeadspaceUnburying the Dead - Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby with Chuck PalahniukUnburying the Dead was a show that focused on classic Horror books that created the foundation of the genre. Hosted by Ken McKinley, Patrick R. McDonough, & Brennan LaFaro. The only episode to remain available to the public is this one (formerly known as episode 7 - Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby with Chuck Palahniuk). This episode only features Patrick and Brennan talking with Chuck Palahniuk about Ira Levin's Rosemary's Baby and the film adaptation!2022-04-051h 06

Dead HeadspaceDark StarsDark Stars is a Horror anthology through Tor Nightfire. This episode, Patrick and Brennan are joined by the Dark Star's editor (John FD Taff) and two of its contributors (Josh Malerman and John Langan). Josh Malerman is an American author, producer, and one of the singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. His latest book is Ghoul N' The Cape. John F.D. Taff is an American author and editor. His latest book is The Fearing: The Definitive Edition. John Langan is an American author. His latest collection is Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies.2022-04-041h 58

Dead HeadspaceL.M. LabatL.M. Labat is an American author, graphic designer, and illustrator. Her upcoming re-release of her debut is The Sanguinarian Id.2022-03-211h 42

Dead HeadspacePreview - 138 - L.M. LabatPreview of episode 138 with American author, illustrator, and graphic designer L.M. Labat. Episode airs 3.21.22 2022-03-1801 min

Dead HeadspaceKasey and Joe LansdaleKasey Lansdale is an American musician, writer, and publisher. Joe R. Lansdale is an American writer and martial artist instructor. First-time guest host, Sadie Hartmann, is one of the co-founders of the wildly popular Nightworms. Check out their site! nightworms.com 2022-03-142h 05

Dead HeadspacePreview - 137 - Kasey and Joe LansdalePreview of episode 137 with Kasey and Joe Lansdale, with guest host Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann. Episode airs 3.14.22 2022-03-1102 min

Dead HeadspaceM.M. SchillM.M. Schill is an American author, illustrator, survivor advocate, as well as an associate editor for Pseudopod.2022-03-071h 10

Dead HeadspaceNico Bell & Rowan HillNico Bell is an American author, publisher, and editor. Her latest book is Beyond the Creek. Rowan Hill is an Australian-American author. Her debut, In The Arctic Sun, is out now!2022-03-031h 31

Dead HeadspaceDuvay KnoxDuvay Knox is an American stand up comedian and author. His latest book is The Pussy Detective.2022-02-281h 31

Dead HeadspaceRachel Howzell HallRachel Howzell Hall is an American author. Her latest book is These Toxic Things.2022-02-211h 21

Dead HeadspaceGretchen Felker-MartinGretchen Felker-Martin is an American film critic and author. Her upcoming book, Manhunt, comes out February 22nd 2022!2022-02-141h 07

Dead HeadspaceBest of Season 2Returning guest host Erica Robyn joins Brennan and Patrick to talk about some of their favorite moments from Season 2, as well as ten of their favorite reads from 2021 (not exclusive to books released in 2021).2022-02-101h 41

Dead HeadspaceRoss JefferyRoss Jeffery is an English reviewer and author of Tome, Juniper, Tethered, & Only The Stains Remain.2022-02-071h 33

Unburying the Dead8 - William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist with Russell R JamesRussell R. James (author of Lambs Among Wolves, Dark Inspiration, Q Island, and The Playing Card Killer) joins Ken McKinley, Patrick R. McDonough, & Brennan LaFaro to talk about William Peter Blatty's infamous 1971 novel THE EXORCIST and its 1973 film adaptation.2022-02-041h 50

Dead HeadspaceRichard ChizmarRichard Chizmar is an American publisher (founder of Cemetery Dance Publications) and author. His latest book is Chasing the Boogeyman, and his upcoming book, Gwendy's Final Task, co-written with Stephen King, is available February 15th 2022!2022-01-311h 38

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace TrailerWelcome to Dead Headspace...2021-12-1901 min

Dead HeadspaceJohn SkippSeason 2's finale is here! Patrick R. McDonough and Brennan LaFaro are joined with returning guest host Ken McKinley to talk with John Skipp. John Skipp is an American New York Times bestselling author, anthology editor, musician, screenwriter, and one of the founders of Splatterpunk. His latest book is Don't Push the Button (published by Clash Books), and the latest film he's worked on is Dopplebanger.2021-12-062h 23

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 10 - Kathe KojaKathe Koja is an American author. Her latest book is Velocities: Stories.2021-12-0242 min

Dead HeadspaceSelf-PublishingThis roundtable focuses on self-publishing with American authors Tyler Jones, Sonora Taylor, Mike Clark, and Nico Bell.2021-11-291h 50

Dead HeadspaceChristopher GoldenChristopher Golden is an American author. His latest books are Road of Bones and The Ghosts and The Ghosts of Who You Were, as well as the founder of Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival. The bookstore Christopher mentioned: https://www.copperdogbooks.com/2021-11-221h 55

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 9 - Tim WaggonerTim Waggoner is an American author. His latest book is the novelization of Halloween Kills.2021-11-1847 min

Dead HeadspaceSusan StraubSusan Straub is the founder of the Read to Me program, author of The Fire Chief, wife to world-renown author Peter Straub, and mother to author Emma Straub. Check out these links covering subjects/articles/creators we discussed in this episode: Read to me covered in Oprah's Magazine: https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/susan-straubs-reading-program Books are Magic: https://booksaremagic.net Reading with Babies/The Fire Chief: http://readingwithbabies.com/841-2/ 2021-11-151h 13

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 8 - Sonora TaylorSonora Taylor is an American author. Her latest book is Someone To Share My Nightmares.2021-11-1134 min

Dead HeadspaceJordan HarperJordan Harper is an American writer of novels and television (Gotham, The Mentalist). His latest book is She Rides Shotgun.2021-11-081h 46

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 7 - Michael David WilsonMichael David Wilson is a podcaster (This Is Horror), publisher, editor, and author. His latest book is They're Watching (co-written with his co-host of TIH, Bob Pastorella).2021-11-0438 min

Dead HeadspaceMike ThornMike Thorn is a Canadian author. His latest book is Peel Back and See.2021-11-011h 36

Dead Headspace2nd Annual Halloween special with Janine PipeIn our 2nd Annual Halloween special, guest host Erica Robyn and surprise guest host Hunter Shea joins Patrick and Brennan to talk with Janine Pipe. Janine Pipe is an English author, editor, and reviewer.2021-10-281h 36

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 6 - Aaron DriesAaron Dries is an Australian author. His latest book is Dirty Heads.2021-10-2752 min

Dead HeadspaceJeremy Robert JohnsonJeremy Robert Johnson is an American author. His latest book is The Loop.2021-10-251h 33

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Ep. 5 - Bri Morgan Bri Morgan is an American author. Her latest book is Mouth Full of Ashes. 2021-10-2132 min

Dead HeadspaceClaire L. SmithClaire L. Smith is an Australian author. Her latest book is When We Entered That House.2021-10-181h 05

Dead HeadspaceBody ShocksBody Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror, is an anthology edited by Ellen Datlow, with over 20 stories that tackle the sub-genre "body horror" in an interesting way. Ellen Datlow is an American anthologist and editor of short fiction. Four of the contributors also join in this episode. Those four are Richard Kadrey, Llivia Llewellyn, Kaaron Warren, and Nathan Ballingrud. Richard Kadrey is an American photographer and writer. Livia Llewellyn is an American short story writer. Kaaron Warren is an Australian writer. Nathan Ballingrud is an American writer.2021-10-111h 26

Dead HeadspaceSpotlights. Ep: 4 - Mark Allan GunnellsMark Allan Gunnells is an American author. His latest book is Before He Wakes.2021-10-0730 min

Dead HeadspaceKenzie JenningsKenzie Jennings is an American author. Her latest book is Red Station.2021-10-041h 30

Dead HeadspaceThunderstorm BooksPaul Goblirsch is an American publisher. He is the founder of Thunderstorm Books.2021-10-011h 47

Dead HeadspaceEric LaRoccaEric LaRocca is an American author. His cult-classic, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, is followed by his latest book, his debut collection, The Strange Things We Become and Other Dark Tales.2021-09-271h 27

Dead HeadspaceHeather LevyHeather Levy is an American author. Her debut novel is Walking Through Needles, out now!2021-09-241h 36

Dead HeadspaceCatriona Ward Catriona Ward is an American author. Her latest book is The Last House on Needless Street. 2021-09-201h 37

Dead HeadspaceSpotlights. Ep: 3 - Ronald KellyRonald Kelly is an American author. His upcoming book is BOOK 1 OF THE SAGA OF DEAD-EYE.2021-09-1647 min

Dead HeadspaceJohn LanganJohn Langan is an American professor and author. His latest book is Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies.2021-09-132h 27

Dead HeadspaceKeith LansdaleKeith Lansdale is an American writer. His latest book is Big Lizard.2021-09-061h 32

Dead HeadspaceS.A. CosbyShawn Cosby is an American author. His latest book is Razorblade Tears. Heather Levy, first-time guest host, is an American author. Her debut book, Walking Through Needles, is out now!2021-08-301h 52

Dead HeadspaceGlenn RolfeGlenn Rolfe is an American author. His latest book is August's Eyes. Janine Pipe, first time guest host, is a British author, editor, and reviewer. Her debut book is Twisted: Tainted Tales.2021-08-231h 33

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: S.A. HuntS.A. Hunt is an American veteran and author. Her latest book is The Hellion: Malus Domestica #3.2021-08-1936 min

Dead HeadspaceKev HarrisonKev Harrison is a UK-based English language teacher and author that currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal. His latest book is Below.2021-08-161h 39

Dead HeadspacePhilip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is an American screenwriter and author. His latest book is Beneath A Pale Sky. 2021-08-091h 47

Dead HeadspaceDaniel Barnett Daniel Barnett is an American author. His latest book is City of Blood: Nightmareland Volume Five. 2021-08-051h 26

Dead HeadspaceBrennan LaFaro Brennan LaFaro is an American author and podcaster. His debut book, Slattery Falls, is out now! 2021-08-022h 00

Dead HeadspaceBrennan LaFaroBrennan LaFaro is an American author and podcaster. His debut book, Slattery Falls, is out now! 2021-08-022h 00

Dead HeadspacePeter StraubPeter Straub is an American novelist and poet. Some of his works are Koko, Ghost Story, Shadowland, The Talisman and Black House (both co-written with Stephen King).2021-07-261h 29

Dead HeadspaceBracken MacLeodBracken MacLeod is an American author. His latest book is Closing Costs.2021-07-221h 42

Dead HeadspaceCatherine McCarthyCatherine McCarthy is a Welsh author. Her latest book is Immortelle.2021-07-191h 30

Dead HeadspaceTony RapinoTony Rapino is an American sculptor and writer. His latest book is Soundtrack to the End of the World.2021-07-151h 35

Dead HeadspaceSanitized Queerness & HorrorAnother roundtable episode where Patrick and Brennan are joined by authors and members of the LGBTQ+ community: Eric Raglin, Bri Morgan, and Sofia Ajram. They discuss just how diverse queer characters can be handled, and how they have been poorly portrayed in fiction from the past.2021-07-121h 37

Dead HeadspaceDead Headspace Spotlights: Cina PelayoCynthia "Cina" Pelayo is an American journalist and author. Her latest book is Children of Chicago.2021-07-0833 min

Dead HeadspaceJoe R LansdaleThe show reaches another big milestone with it's 100th episode! Joe R Lansdale is an American writer and martial arts instructor 2021-07-051h 42

Dead HeadspaceV.CastroViolet Castro is a Mexican American author. Her latest book is Queen of the Cicadas.2021-07-011h 22

Dead HeadspaceJames NewmanJames Newman is an American author. His latest book is Ride or Die. First time guest host, Chad Lutzke, is an American author and podcaster.2021-06-281h 24

Dead HeadspaceSam RichardSam Richard is an American publisher (Weird Punk Books) and author. His latest book is Sabbath of the Fox-Devils.2021-06-211h 40

Dead HeadspaceMatt WildasinMatt Wildasin is an American publisher and author. His debut anthology he and his wife edited is Dark Words Stories of Urban Legends and Folk Lore.2021-06-171h 23

Dead HeadspaceFind the Torch, Burn the PlansOur third roundtable's theme is parents with children that have varying disabilities, that use writing as a source of a positive outlet. Our guests are Tyler Jones (the person responsible for coming up with the idea for this episode), Rhonda J. Joseph, Mercedes M. Yardley, Cina Pelayo, and (jumping from his usual role as co-host to guest) Brennan LaFaro.2021-06-142h 04

Dead HeadspaceTim MeyerTim Meyer is an American author. His latest book is Malignant Summer.2021-06-101h 24

Dead Headspace93 - Villimey MistVillimey Mist is an Icelandic author. Her latest book is Nocturnal: Salvation. Her Website: https://www.villimeymistauthor.com/ To Buy The Banquet: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1079758?fbclid=IwAR0RW7SU8Tm8Zoe8J5ck_LkjtFlg1hMBbeUD9W4PtsARC_irl1FRcFAwFHQ 2021-06-071h 37

Dead HeadspaceWhat Got You Into Horror? - Mark SteenslandMark Steensland tells Patrick and Brennan what got him into Horror.2021-06-0505 min

Dead Headspace1st Anniversary with special guest Shane HawkCelebrate our first year with Patrick, Brennan, Cassie, Erica, and special guest Shane Hawk. Shane Hawk is an American author. He latest book is Anoka.2021-05-271h 42

Dead HeadspaceTim McGregorReturning guest host, Erica Robyn, joins Patrick and Brennan to talk with Tim McGregor. Tim is a Canadian screenwriter and author. His latest novel is Hearts Strange and Dreadful.2021-02-221h 40

Dead HeadspaceMailbagPatrick and Brennan are joined by Ken McKinley to read some questions from listeners, as well as a few other fun things.2021-02-151h 21

Dead HeadspaceBest of Season 1Patrick and Brennan are joined by Cassie Daley and Erica Robyn for a recap on their favorite moments of Season 1, along with their favorite reads of 2020 and what books they're most anticipating for 2021.2021-01-122h 33

Dead HeadspaceFaith & HorrorPatrick and Brennan are joined by four authors - Ronald Kelly, John Quick, Mercedes M. Yardley, and Todd Keisling - in their first round-table discussion about belief systems and approaching writing Horror and Dark Fiction. Ronald Kelly is an American author. His latest novel is Season's Creepings: Tales of Holiday Horror. John Quick is an American author. His latest novel is Savage Mountain. Mercedes M. Yardley is an American author and editor. Her latest collection is Arterial Bloom. Todd Keisling is an American author and designer. His latest novel is Devil's Cree...2020-12-142h 05

Dead HeadspaceGabino IglesiasGabino Iglesias is a writer, editor, journalist, and book reviewer. Patrick & Brennan are joined by the return appearance of guest host, Cassie Daley. Some authors/titles/links Gabino would like you all to check out: Cassie Daley's etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LetsGetGalacticArt The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson, Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, and translated-to-English books by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.2020-11-091h 39

Dead HeadspaceHailey PiperHailey Piper is an American author. Her latest book is The Worm and His Kings. Patrick and Brennan are joined by guest host Cassie Daley.2020-11-021h 21

Dead HeadspaceHunter SheaHunter Shea is an American author (Slash, Misfits, Ghost Mine), as well as a podcaster (Monster Men, Final Guys). Patrick and Brennan are joined by guest host, Erica Robyn.2020-10-221h 47

Dead HeadspacePatrick R. YoungPatrick R. Young is an American screenwriter and director. His best known works are Bastard, Greenlight, & Threshold.2020-10-081h 31

Dead HeadspaceZachary AshfordZachary Ashford is an Australian-based writer (Sole Survivor), teacher, and journalist. Patrick and Brennan are joined by their very first guest host, Cassie Daley.2020-09-241h 39

Dead HeadspaceHorror Classics: The Girl Next DoorMeet Brennan LaFaro, the new co-host. He joins Patrick in a (mainly) spoiler-free breakdown of Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door. 2020-05-271h 33