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
91 episodes
SEASON FINALE: Bring Your Own Bucket Devil's Food Cake
If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably just as hungry as I am. Let’s get ready to ROT with this season’s The Rotting Room-inspired recipe…Bring Your Own Bucket Devil’s Food Cake!Bring Your Own Bucket Devil’s Food Ca...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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4:29
Main Character Energy through Tabletop RPGs with Eerie Games
Yes, horror movies and books are immersive, but have you ever wanted to be the main character in your own horror story (without the danger)? If so, you’ve got to check out Eerie Games. These are tabletop role-playing games that put YOU in the d...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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30:37
Exploring Marginalized Voices in Horror with Briana Cox and Kailee Pedersen
In this episode, I’m joined by not one, but TWO incredibly interesting, intelligent, and insightful guests--Briana Cox and Kailee Pedersen. Briana is a horror screenwriter and author, and her novel Indigent will be published next sprin...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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48:11
Spiritualism, Mesmerism, and Gothic Tales with Kathleen Kaufman
Do you believe in ghosts? What about communicating with the dead through space and time? Whether you think it’s all very real or an elaborate hoax, the idea of contacting the dead has a long and storied history, especially through the Spiritual...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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34:33
The End Times Are Coming with CJ Leede
I’ve got an incredible guest for this episode: the very cool, very talented, and very fun CJ Leede! CJ is a horror writer, hiker, Trekkie, and all-around very interesting person. Her debut novel, Maeve Fly, won the Golden Poppy Octavia...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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28:38
Let's Talk Monsters with Author Brad Ricks
Who doesn’t love a good monster? Author and podcaster Brad Ricks is a monster connoisseur with a special penchant for vampires. Join Brad and me as we discuss creepy creatures, the craft of writing horror, and the best parts of podcasting!<...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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31:21
Fun and Frightening 1980s Horror with Sean McDonough
Horror isn’t always dark and terrifying--it can also be hilarious and just plain fun. Nobody knows that better than Sean McDonough, author of many gleefully gruesome books. Join Sean and me as we discuss the most fun horror era ever: the 1980s!...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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27:07
Claustrophobic Horror with Caitlin Starling
Caitlin Starling, nationally bestselling author of The Starving Saints (2025), The Death of Jane Lawrence (2021), Last to Leave the Room (2023), and the Bram Stoker-nominated The Luminous Dead (2019), as well...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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49:50
Hilarious Horror and Horrifying Humor with Eric Miller
Why are we drawn not just to horror, but to horror that makes us laugh? If you’ve ever wondered why you’re guffawing during a chase scene or chuckling when the monster shows up, then you’ve got to hear what author and screenwriter Eric...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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39:08
Navigating the Spirit Realm with Medium Jenny Lea
Okay folks, this episode goes DEEP. Special guest Jenny Lea, who is a medium, channel, empath, and psychic, joins me to take us on a brief but absolutely fascinating tour of the spirit realm. We discuss all the helpful and hopeful pieces, from ...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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37:20
Horror as a Vehicle for Catharsis and Exploration with Rachel Harrison
Horror is an incredibly diverse genre, and it’s able to carry the weight of both unbelievable fear and incredible catharsis. Through horror, we can explore what makes us uncomfortable in a safe, secure way. Join me and USA Today Bestselling aut...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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40:41
Screaming Until We Laugh: Horror Comedy with D.M. Guay
Horror doesn’t just have to scare you--horror can also make you laugh. Nobody knows that better than Denise Guay, who writes under the name D.M. Guay. Her fantastic series, 24/7 Demon Mart, combines monsters, talking insects, demons, and hilari...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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42:34
Haunting Our Minds with Nick Roberts
Chances are, when you think of indie religious horror (which I hope you do!), you can’t help but think of Nick Roberts. He’s the internationally bestselling author of The Exorcist’s House, which won the 2023 Books of Horror Indie Book ...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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1:01:43
The Fabulous World of Oldies Horror with Haley Newlin
What is your horror origin story? For author Haley Newlin, her love of horror began with oldies horror films. Think Vincent Price, William Castle, and all the gimmicky tricks. Join Haley and me as we discuss the fabulous world of oldies horror,...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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45:58
Local Legends and Lore with Wes Verde
From ghosts to medical mysteries to creepy cryptids, local legends bring a lot of flavor to a place. Join me and special guest Wes Verde as we discuss some of the legends surrounding his home state of New Jersey--including the Jersey Devil and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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28:23
Talking Terror with Gabino Iglesias
Horror is one of the most flexible, immersive, experimental, and expansive genres. Nobody knows that better than Gabino Iglesias, the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of THE DEVIL TAKES YOU HOME, HOUSE OF BONE AND RAIN, ZERO...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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56:10
Horror in Film, Music, and Theme Parks with Dr. Corey J. Trahan
There are few things cooler than a horror Renaissance man, and today’s guest, Dr. Corey J. Trahan, is definitely one of those. Between his horror films, his spooky band The Immortalz, and his haunted theme parks, Corey is fully immersed in the ...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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34:44
Finding Faith through Horror with Reverend Joe Haward
Most people assume you consume horror to lose your faith… but what if horror could actually help you find your faith, while shedding light on the human condition in a very profound way? That may sound like a heavy weight to carry, but trust me,...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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40:12
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