Horror Humor Hunger
In Horror Humor Hunger, host and horror author Viggy Parr Hampton will scare you, make you laugh, and then feed you. Each season presents an original short story, followed by interviews with experts, discussion about the themes of the story and the nature of horror, and a custom-crafted recipe inspired by the story.
Episodes
74 episodes
Pink Horror and the Gothic Genre with Wendy Dalrymple
Horror is way more than gore and slashers--there’s nuance, there’s angst, and there’s even… pink horror? That’s right! Author Wendy Dalrymple joins me to discuss pink horror, the Gothic genre, and her newest novel, Credenza.
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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16:03
Devilishly Delicious Dishes with Richard Sargent
Adapting a book for film is one thing, but what about adapting a film into a… recipe?The imaginative and highly creative Richard Sargent, an award-winning actor, director, producer, playwright, and filmmaker, joins me to discuss the tast...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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23:23
What Goes Bump in the Night with Dr. Randy Overbeck
Are you a believer in the supernatural? Do ghosts keep you up at night? Whether you’re a big believer or a seasoned skeptic, Dr. Randy Overbeck, mystery author and ghost specialist, is a fantastic guide to the world of the paranormal. Join us a...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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32:17
Readers as the Ultimate Set Designer with Author Jeff Vande Zande
Join author Jeff Vande Zande and I as we discuss horror books, ghosts, screenwriting and filmmaking, and how important it is to leave room for the reader to engage with the story.Jeff’s website:
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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39:30
Get Haunted at the Brand New Savannah Paranormal Museum
Savannah is the most haunted city on earth, so it’s only fitting that it would be home to a brand new paranormal museum. Join me and special guests Chris Soucy and Megan Jones as they discuss their brand-new Savannah Paranormal Museum. I can’t ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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36:43
Scary Stories from Thought to Screen with Screenwriter Sophia Louisa
Screenwriter, actress, and producer Sophia Louisa joins me to discuss all things horror movies. What scares us onscreen versus in a book? How do we translate horror from one medium to another? How do you really scare someone with a film?...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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33:13
Unpacking Religious Horror with Emma E. Murray
Horror helps you connect with the full range of human experience…. and that’s just one of the topics I cover with author Emma E. Murray. Join us as we break down religion in horror, what makes a story transgressive, how feeling uncomfortable an...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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28:33
It's Time to Enter... The Rotting Room!
It’s finally here--my third horror novel, THE ROTTING ROOM, follows Sister Rafaela, a newcomer to an isolated convent looking to escape her horrific past. She quickly comes to realize that the Sisters of Divine Innocence have their own sinister...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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14:11
Are You Ready to Enter.... The Rotting Room?
If you’re into Gothic vibes, body horror, and creepy nuns, then you’re ready to enter…. THE ROTTING ROOM. My third novel, THE ROTTING ROOM, will publish on 4/23. Season 7 of Horror Humor Hunger will be chock-full of incredible guests discussing...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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2:31
It's Time to Celebrate with a Vulgar Alligator
Celebrate 1000 books sold with me by enjoying this season’s featured recipe, the Vulgar Alligator cocktail!Recipe: The Vulgar Alligator1.5 oz Blanco tequila1 oz Cointreau0.5 oz Amaretto0.5 oz Midori1 oz fresh l...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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7:01
Selling Horror with High Strangeness Books
Besides authors and readers, there’s a very important cornerstone of the book world: booksellers! In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of High Strangeness Books, Jessica Ennenbach. High Strangeness is an e-commerce online bookstore dedica...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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30:19
Building Empathy Through Horror with Author Mona Kabbani
Mona Kabbani is a powerhouse in the indie horror world, with several acclaimed novellas and novels under her belt (The Bell Chime, Vanilla, For You, The Color of Blood) and more on the way. She’s also a strong voice for horror scholars...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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46:46
Unpacking the 'Disturbed' with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Camille Holiner
Aaaaaaand we're back, after a brief holiday hiatus! Let's start the new year off right with a discussion of a very disturbed individual 😈 My newest horror novel, Much Too Vulgar, is about a disturbed pre-med student named ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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27:03
Behind the Scenes of Filmmaking with Writer and Producer Barry Levy
Today, I’m joined by writer and producer Barry Levy, whose most recent project, Me, is out now on Apple TV +. His big break came from his original screenplay Vantage Point, and he has since worked with Steven Spielberg and Tom...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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31:02
Healing Through Horror with Indie Sensation Angel Van Atta
I don’t cry often when I read books--especially horror--but IN THE TALL TREES by Angel Van Atta had me sobbing and gasping for air. In this episode, I’m lucky enough to be joined by Angel herself. In addition to being a super talented writer, s...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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46:25
The Wicked World of Plants with Naturalist Shannon Matzke
When you’re walking around in nature, you’re probably mostly worried about alligators, bobcats, and bears--but you need to add a new host of fears to that list. Plants like poison ivy, oleander, and hemlock can be irritating at best and downrig...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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40:38
The Cutthroat World of Medicine with Dr. Abigail Teitelbaum
Being a doctor is no joke… but neither is the journey to get there. Between pre-med weeder courses, medical school competition, and the stress of saving lives, medical careers can be cutthroat--pun intended. My fantastic friend and brilliant ge...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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19:50
What's Got Me SHOOK This Week with Amanda from the SHOOK Podcast
Have you ever been absolutely SHOOK by something you’ve experienced? I certainly have--from haunted hotels to ghost-ridden mansions to spooky underground tunnels, I’ve done my fair share of looking for the unexplained. In this episode, I’m thri...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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28:31
TEASER: Upcoming Collab with Amanda from the SHOOK Podcast!
I'm thrilled to have Amanda from the SHOOK Podcast as a guest on next week's episode! If you haven't yet listened to SHOOK, you should absolutely go check that out right now!!Listen to SHOOK:
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Season 6
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0:33
There's No Place Like Georgetown: The Horror and Humor of Undergraduate Life
It’s no secret that the main character of my newest novel, Much Too Vulgar, is a Georgetown undergraduate. I love the dark academic feel of a story set at a university--and in this case, the university in question has a LOT of lore, bo...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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50:23
Psychic Protection and the Nature of Demonic Forces with Aman Berry (Paranormal Investigations Part 2)
In Part 2 of our paranormal investigation miniseries within this season, I’m joined by paranormal researcher Aman Berry. Tune in as we discuss all things ghostly and demonic, including what these entities are, where they come from, and how to p...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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40:08
Spirituality and Demonic Entities with Exorcist Sadhu Dah (Paranormal Investigations Part 1)
There’s certainly a lot more to the world than what meets the eye. In this episode, I’m joined by Sadhu Dah, a digital nomad, performing musician, circus aerialist, and… an exorcist. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in demonology, th...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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55:14
An Entire Season Dedicated to My New Book? That Would Be MUCH TOO VULGAR
My second novel, Much Too Vulgar, publishes TODAY! In this new horror tale, disturbed pre-med student Keely will do anything she can to get into med school, even if it means eliminating her competition. In this Season 6 kic...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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24:39
The Namaste Slasher with Alan Shivers
In one year, Alan Shivers went from an unknown author to an indie bestseller multiple times over. His newest release, The Namaste Slasher, combines queer representation, mental health awareness, and campy, 90’s-slasher vibes. Fueled by...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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34:19
Season 6 Teaser: Much Too Vulgar + R. Jacob Honeybrook!
Woohoo! Instead of a tiny, 30-second teaser for season 6, you get a complete, full-length episode! Today, I’m joined by special guest and fellow author, R. Jacob Honeybrook. His latest book, WHEN WE ONCE LOVED, is available now on Amazon. In th...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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45:43