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
Back from the Abyss...again!
Somehow Staring Into The Abyss returned!! That's right, after a month of silence part of the gang is back. This week we take a look at what we've been reading and watching while we were gone, chattin…
The Dissonance with Shaun Hamill
You all wanna do some magic?! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Shaun Hamill to discuss his new book The Dissonance. Before digging into his writing process and influences they chat about Trap, P…
Where are the horror fiction sequels?
In a very special Abyss episode: sequels! The gang sits down to discuss horror fiction sequels and ask why don't we see more of them. Before this deep dive they chat about Josh Malerman's Incidents A…
Paradise Retouched by Marc Laidlaw
Let's join the abyss crew on vacation!!!! They found this cool little house in Hawaii, Marc Laidlaw suggested it in his story Paradise Retouched. Before they check out the pictures on the wall, they …
The Age of Decayed Futurity by Mark Samuels
Remember when TVs had static? Crazy times! This week the Abyss gang find the truth behind the world in Mark Samuels' The Age of Decayed Futurity. Before freezing to death they discuss Thomas Ligotti'…
Pride Month Short Story Twofer!
Awww yeah, magically horror times ahead!! This week the Abyss gang discuss two short stories! Spirit Tasting for Ridley House, April 2016 by Alex Acks and You Were Once Wild Here by Carlie St. George…
The Vast by Matt Wildasin
[Insert witty welcome here] This week the Abyss gang is joined by Matt Wildasin to discuss his new book The Vast. Before entering the apartment that might be from Silent Hill, they chat about In A Vi…
Things are about to get weird
You want the weird? I got your weird right here! This week the gang digs into some weird media outside of the book world. Before they get there they discuss Animal Well, I Saw the TV Glow, Carnosaur …
The Day of the Door with Laurel Hightower
Calling all ghost and trauma enthusiasts! The Abyss crew wants you! Join them and Laurel Hightower as they delve deep into narcissim and hauntings in her newest book: The Day of the Door. Before expl…
Clear Lake Killer: 1974 with Sean Malia Thompson
It's time kiddos! The Abyss crew talk with Sean Malia Thompson about his upcoming book Clear Lake Killer: 1974. Before that they discuss 2023, serial killers, and dive in to Abigail, Infested, Love L…
Reality But More Fun with Madeleine Swann
Oh goodie, another podcast episode! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Madeleine Swann to discuss how reality can be better and her new book Reality But More Fun. Before diving into this wacky the…
Contastic!!!
How many times can we say con in this episode?? This week the Abyss crew takes a look at cons. They share their opinions on do's and don'ts, expectations, and their general thoughts about those fun t…
The Mother of All Monsters by Paula D Ashe
Dear listners, have we got a podcast for you! This week the Abyss gang digs into the layers of being a parent to a serial killer with Paula D Ashe's The Mother of All Monsters. Before they chat about…
The Haunting of Velkwood with Gwendolyn Kiste
What's scarier than a haunted neighborhood? A new episode!! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Gwendolyn Kiste to discuss her newest book The Haunting of Velkwood. Before diving into the grief and…
Abyss Spotlight on Black Horror Writers
It's time, Abyss time!!! On this week's episode the Abyss crew sit down to spotlight some of their favorite Black horror writers and their books. Before the deep dive they discuss All the Fiends of H…
Grasshands with Kyle Winker and Laurel Hightower
Hey kids! You have your moss ready? Good, because you'll need it when the Abyss gang chat with Kyle Winkler and Laurel Hightower about Winkler's Grasshands! Before they dive into libraries and nature…
The Wishing Pool - Tananarive Due
Ahhh yeah!!! You can't escape the Abyss! The Abyss crew is back and discussing Tananarive Due's The Wishing Pool. Before they tell you why you should be careful what you wish for, they chat up True D…
2023 in the Abyss!
Happy Abyssmas!!! Don't spend time with your family, spend it with the Abyss crew as they take a look back at 2023. Hear about some of their favorite things from the year, about potatoes, Iceland win…
Visitation Rights by Kealan Patrick Burke
Another Christmas in the trenches!! It's time for some warm and fuzzy holiday feelings as the Abyss gang sits down to enjoy Kealan Patrick Burke's Visitation Rights. Before they check for presents, t…
The Plastic Priest with Nicole Cushing
It's time to learn about a new religion! The Abyss gang is joined by Nicole Cushing to discuss her new novella The Plastic Priest and discover the word. Before sitting in the church, they chat about …