The Nightmare Engine Podcast
Welcome to The Nightmare Engine — a weekly show that churns with dread and drips with dark insight. Hosted by David Viergutz, the Master of Malice, this show tears back the curtain on all things horror. From the art of scaring readers to chilling interviews with guests of the macabre—authors, occultists, scholars of the strange—you'll explore the gears that keep the genre grinding.
And nestled in the static… notes from The Curator of The Dead Letters, whispering deeper truths from the shadows.
This isn’t just a podcast.
It’s a transmission from the other side.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Revenge Tales and Truck Stop Nightmares: A Conversation with Shannon Bradner
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What drives seemingly normal people to create stories filled with blood, terror, and revenge? Shannon Bradner, a factory worker by night and horror …
From Cosmic Mysteries to Haunted Realms with JD Barker
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Bestselling author JD Barker joins me on The Nightmare Engine Podcast, sharing his incredible journey from a ghostwriter and book doctor to a New Yo…
Facing Fears and Superstitions: Christine Daigle on Dark Thrillers and the Psychology of Fear
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What uncanny fears keep you up at night? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of fear and superstition on the latest episode of the Nightmare Engin…
Balancing Finance and Frights: James Cain on Horror Writing and Cinema Nostalgia
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Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the world of horror as we welcome the masterful James Cain to the Nightmare Engine podcast. Balancing h…
Navigating Horror Comedy with D.M Guay: Shaun of the Dead to Bigfoot Conventions
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After a surprise bout of pneumonia rudely interrupted my vacation, I returned to the Nightmare Engine podcast with renewed energy and a very special…
Exploring Folk Horror and Dark Rituals: An Interview with J.F. Penn
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Special Guest: J.F. Penn is a British author renowned for her thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, and horror novels. She has achieved New York Times and…
Crafting Chills: Andrew Van Wey on Mastering Suspense and Navigating the Horror Genre
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Episode Description:
In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz is joined by special guest Andrew Van Wey. Together, they…
Horror, Humor, and Martial Arts: A Dive into Alan Baxter's Dark Worlds
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Episode Description: In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz has an engaging conversation with special guest Alan Bax…
From Stephen King to Indie Horror: A Conversation with Dan Franklin
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Episode Description: In this episode of "The Nightmare Engine" podcast, host David Viergutz returns with a update and a captivating conversation w…
Between Reality and Fiction: The Horrific Worlds of John Lynch
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What if you had a front-seat ride into the mind of a horror author? Get ready for a terrifying journey with prison worker and writer, John Lynch, as…
Jay Bower's Exploration: Heinous Creatures, Haunted Houses and Historical Horrors
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Strap yourself in as co-host Jay Bower and I…
Jonathan Mayberry: A Masterclass in Horror Writing and Folklore
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Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we …
The Nightmare Engine Podcast | EP 15 with Tim Waggoner
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of …
The Nightmare Engine Podcast | EP 14 with Nick Roberts
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of …
The Nightmare Engine Podcast | EP 13 with Michaelbrent Collings
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of …
The Nightmare Engine Podcast | EP 12 with Merrill David
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of …
The Nightmare Engine Podcast | EP 11 with Jay Bower
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Host: David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, Law Enforcement Veteran, husband and proud father. He is an author of stories from every flavor of …
Art, Craft and Emotion: The World of Horror Writing with Brian Asman
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Step into the lurid world of Brian Asman, an…
Creating Fear Together: The Intricacies of Co-Writing Horror
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Unmasking the Horror: A Deep Dive into the Mind of Award-Nominated Author Carver Pike
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Have you ever pondered what lurks beneath a …