Staring Into the Abyss: A Podcast
Staring Into The Abyss podcast is a round-table discussion of all things horror. Join hosts and authors Richard Gerlach, Matt Brandenburg, and Villimey Mist as they discuss a horror story of the week, along with the latest releases in horror films, television, games, and literature every Thursday.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 83 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Get Away by Ray Cluley
*Note: audio issues caused most of the discussion to be lost...
Let's all take a vacation!!! Just ignore the weird stuff in the water! This week the gang goes to a resort and talk Ray Cluley's short …
The Nowhere Complex with Sean Malia Thompson
Let's all go check out this fancy apartment complex!! This week the Abyss gang welcomes Sean Malia Thompson to discuss his new book The Nowhere Complex. Before digging in they chat about Happy Gilmor…
Pain Wins by Sasha Brown
Sometimes you just gotta eat! This week the Abyss gang dives into some sword & sorcery with Sasha Brown's Pain Wins. Before chasing a sorcer, they chat up more Death Stranding 2, Eddington, Superman,…
Asking For It by Kristi DeMeester
Dinner dates sure can be fun! Join the Abyss gang at the fine dining establishment as they discuss Kristi DeMeester's Asking For It. Before the main course, they chat about Superman, Squid Game, Dext…
The World Under by Steve Rasnic Tem
Is this the sound saliors hear? Nope! It's a podcast! This week the Abyss crew take a dip into the water and discuss Steve Rasnic Tem's The World Under. As they soak in the grassy water, they chat ab…
The Deadlands Series discussion with Katherine Silva
We'll never stop!!! This week the gang sits down with Katherine Silva to discuss The Deadlands Series. Before that they chat about Bring Her Back, Friendship, Devil May Cry, Puss N Boots: Last Wish, …
Undead Folk by Katherine Silva
The Abyss always comes back! In this week's episode the gang gathered together to discuss Katherine Silva's Undead Folk. Before diving into some grief, they chat up Expedition 33, Thunderbolts, Sinne…
Angela of Death with John Cady
Happy Death Day to us all!!! This week the gang welcomes John Cady to discuss his book series Angela of Death. Before learning about the intricices of Death, they chat about Martha Wells' Murderbot D…
In Our Skin by Kelsea Yu
Come on down and get yourself some horror podcast fun!! This week the Abyss gang dives into mother daughter trauma and cyber bodies in Kelsea Yu's In Our Skin. Before that they chat about The Rule of…
She Sheds Her Skin by Raven Jakubowski
Hey yo Children! Welcome back to the podcast hour! This week the Abyss crew tackles She Sheds Her Skin by Raven Jakubowski. Before diving in, they chat about Common Side Effects, Invincible, Evil, Da…
The Vaults of Yoh-Vombis by Clark Ashton Smith
Do you have a minute to accept head slugs as our lords and saviors? This week the gang go on a pulpy adventure to Mars to discuss The Vaults of Yoh-Vombis by Clark Ashton Smith. Before removing their…
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
Roll for sanity! This week the Abyss gang dives into P. Djèlí Clark's The Dead Cat Tail Assassins. Before they get deep into this world, they discuss Cobra Kai, Captain America: Brave New World, Grot…
The Abyss emerges into 2025
Holy crap we still exist! That's right folks, the Abyss gang is back! This time they discuss a bit about what they are looking forward to in 2025 as well get back into the swing of things by chatting…
Little Horn by Gemma Files
Run! The Season is upon us! This week the Abyss crew asks the question "is it really boring being an antichrist?" as they talk about Gemma Files' Little Horn. Before finding the answer they chat abou…
Random Abyss love for 2024
It's the last friggin' month of the year! We at the Abyss thought it might be fun to discuss some things we liked throughout 2024. From graphic novels to movies to anime to books, it's a great look a…
I Believe in Mister Bones with Max Booth III
Do you believe in bones? This week the Abyss crew gets Ghoulish with Max Booth to discuss their newest book I Believe in Mister Bones. Before they start questioning what those bones are doing, they c…
Spookiest time of year!
Grab your plastic pumpkins and Dollar Store skeletons! It's time for our annual Halloween season tradition of having Matt Wildasin on to discuss spooky stuff! This year we chat about what gets you in…
Bonesoup by Eugenia Triantafyllou
Come get your podcasts here!! This week the whole Abyss crew is together to dig into some tasty Bonesoup by Eugenia Triantafyllou. Before visiting a witch for cooking tips, they chat up The WNUF Hall…
Come Closer by Sara Gran
Did you hear they're making podcasts now? The Abyss crew, minus one, get together to discuss a demon with Sara Gran's Come Closer. Before they dig in, they chat about A Sunny Place for Shady People b…
The Carnival is Dead and Gone by LC von Hessen
Y'all wanna buy a packet of flesh? This week the Abyss gang explores the wretched carnival district in LC von Hessen's The Carnival is Dead and Gone(in Cosmic Horror Monthly). Before they make a stra…