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Wyrd Transmissions
by Curtis Lawson
Dark fiction author Curtis M. Lawson holds discussions with authors, musicians, and all manner of dark artists.
Episodes
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Ep. 92 - The Envious Nothing with... Curtis M. Lawson???
In this episode, Curtis has the tables turned and is interviewed by artist, collaborator, and long-time friend Rebecca Clegg Dunski.
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Ep 91- Sci-fi in horror
This episode is a round table discussion about the overlap and merging of horror and science fiction. Featuring Tim Curran (Alien Horrors, Dead Sea) Jeffrey Thomas, (Boneland, Punktown), and Garrett Boatman (Stage Fright, Floaters).
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Ep. 90 - A discussion with Nick Roberts
Nick Roberts joins me to talk about his new book THE EXORCIST'S HOUSE, his work in substance abuse advocacy, weightlifting, balancing work, passion, and family, and much more. https://www.nickrobertsauthor.com/
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Ep. 89 - A Discussion with Barry Lee Dejasu
Author Barry Lee Dejasu joins me on the latest episode. We talk about writing short fiction, his debut collection BLACK CITY SKYLINE AND DARKER HORIZONS, his love for Providence, music, and more! BLACK CITY SKYLINE AND DARKER HORIZONS...
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Ep. 88 War and Weird Fiction with David Rose
Author David Rose joins the show to discuss his new book Lovecraft's Iraq, his police and military experience, martial arts, discovering weird fiction
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Ep. 87 - A discussion with L. Marie Wood
Author and educator L. Marie Wood joins me to discuss her book THE BLACK HOLE, scary paintball experiences, genre, literary education, diversity in fiction and more! L. Marie Wood Official - https://lmariewood.com/ Speculative FIction Academy - https://www.speculativefictionacademy.com/ The Black...
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Ep. 86 - The Envious Nothing with Rebecca Clegg
Visual artist Rebecca Clegg, best known for her album cover work for American black metal bands, joins me to talk about painting, her first book cover, the concept of Nothing, music, and much more. Episode Links: Rebecca Clegg on Etsy:...
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Ep. 85 - Holmes and Horror With Simon Clark
Veteran author Simon Clark joins me to talk about his long career as a writer, his love of Sherlock Holmes, the skull beneath his garage, and much more!
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Ep. 84. Beyond Grim Dark with Haxan Studios
Ruu of Haxan Studios comes on the show to discuss his upcoming Tabletop RPG, Astro Inferno. We discuss game creation, world-building, metal, Lovecraft, Satanic humanism, and his wildly successful kickstarter campaign. Episode Links: Haxan Studios Official - https://haxanstudios.com/ Astro Inferno...
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Ep. 83 - Signal Interruption with The Lurking Transmission
Evan Dean Shelton, the man behind The Lurking Transmission podcast, joins me on this latest episode. Evan is a musician, storyteller, producer, and publisher. We talk about his podcast, black metal, rebellion through art, theistic Satanism, and much more. Episode Links: The Lurking Transmission...
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Ep. 82 - Punks and Folk Singers with Coffin Salesman
Aria Rad, the driving force behind the musical project Coffin Salesman, joins me on the show. We talk about rock and roll, Americana, weird fiction, the concept of God, and much more! Episode Links Coffin Salesman on Bandcamp: https://coffinsalesman.bandcamp.com/...
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Ep. 81 - Poetry and Narration with Samantha Underhill
Poet and narrator Samantha Underhill joins me to talk about her debut poetry collection, appearing in Weird Tales, her hobby of story narration, growing up in Appalachia, balancing life as an academic, and more!
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Ep. 80 - A Discussion with Ellen Datlow
Veteran editor Ellen Datlow joins me to talk about her long history of editing genre fiction, her many anthologies, maintaining professionalism, and much more. Episode links - Ellen Datlow official site: https://ellendatlow.com/ Sponsored link patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Ep. 79 - A Discussion with Josh Darling
Josh Darling joins me to talk about his debut collection, ignoring the limitations of sub-genres, the influence of film on his work, crime in horror, and more. Episode Links - Josh Darling on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Darling/e/B017ME756I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Josh Darling on...
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Ep. 78 - Finding Dracula with Dacre Stoker
Dacre Stoker joins me to talk about researching his famous ancestor, the history of Dracula, crafting original fiction, and much more. Episode links - Dacre Stoker Official Site: http://dacrestoker.com/ Sponsored Link - Curtis M. Lawson's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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EP. 77 - Poetry and Puppetry with Adam Bolivar
Weird poet and author Adam Bolivar joins me to talk about his new book THE ETTINFELL OF BEACON HILL, his history with puppets, and a deep dive into poetry and weird fiction, and much more! Episode Links - https://adambolivar.com/...
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Ep. 76 - A Discussion with William Meikle
Veteran horror author William Meikle joins me to talk about his prolific body of work, Sherlock Holmes and the occult detective genre, maintaining a writing career over time, and much more! Episode Links: William Meikle official site - https://www.williammeikle.com/
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Ep. 75 Morality in Horror with Mona Kabbani
Author Mona Kabbani joins me to talk about her fiction, building a brand, and living the American Dream. Episode Links: Mona Kabbani on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Kabbani/e/B08H5RSFJV%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Morality In Horror on Instagram -...
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Ep. 74 - The Poetry Epsiode
S. T. Joshi, Linda Addison, and Maxwell I. Gold join me to discuss the ins and outs of speculative poetry. We get into the purpose of poetry, different forms, the mechanical aspects of the craft, the history of the medium, and much more. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone who loves or...
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Ep. 73 - A Discussion with Kevin Lucia
Author Kevin Lucia joins me to discuss his new collection of Halloween stories, editing his first anthology, world-building, approaching horror as an author of faith, and much more.
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Ep. 72 - Totalitarianism, Monsters, and the power of Words with Elana Gomel
Elana Gomel is one of the most fascinating people I have ever had the pleasure to speak with. Elana, an accomplished academic and award-winning author, grew up in the Soviet Union where her mother was a political dissident. We discuss her new book LITTLE SISTER from Crystal Lake Press, growing up...
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Ep 71 - A Discussion with Paul Tremblay
Literary rock star Paul Tremblay joins me on the latest episode. We talk about the trajectory of his career, telling small stories in big worlds, ambiguity in horror, and more! Episode links - https://www.paultremblay.net/ Sponsored Link - Talia by Daniel Volpe -...
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Ep. 70 - The Art of Horror with Lynne Hansen
Celebrated cover artist and illustrator Lynne Hansen joins me to discuss artwork, horror, visual marketing, and more. Episode Links - COMMISSIONS: www.LynneHansenArt.com INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lynnehansenart TWITTER: www.twitter.com/LynneHansenArt FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LynneHansenArt...
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EP. 69 - Pornography as Art
Adult film star and producer Samantha Mack and Bizarro erotica author Dani "The Queen of Filth" Brown join me to discuss the concept of pornography as art. We get into where the line between porn and art lies (and if there is one), exploring human needs, desires, and experience through art,...
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Ep. 68 - Filmmaking and Rewilding with Randal Plunkett
Randal Plunkett is a filmmaker, conservationist, and the 21st Baron of Dunsany. He joins me to talk about his new film The Green Sea, his efforts to rewild his ancestral land, his family heritage, heavy metal, and more! Episode links - The Green Sea trailer -...
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Ep. 67- Eroticism in Horror
Authors Jeffrey Thomas, Regina Watts, and Gregor Xane join me in this panel-style discussion about the uses of erotic horror and the role that sex can play in horror fiction. We discuss how sex can be used to intensify character development, set the tone of a story, or warped to create fear or...
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EP 66. The Weird and Noir with Laird Barron
Laird Barron joins me on the latest episode. This is a long one and we cover A LOT of ground. We talk about his childhood in Alaska, his history as a writer, writing in multiple genres, the pre-Christian heroic archetype, and much more! Episode links- https://lairdbarron.wordpress.com/ Sponsored...
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Ep. 65 - Art and Health with Alexandria Noël
Visual artist Alexandria Noël joins me on the latest episode of Wyrd Transmissions. We go deep into her artistic process, turning your passion into a business, and her fitness brand Train Till Death. Episode Links - https://www.facebook.com/thealexandrianoel/ www.alexandrianoel.com...
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Ep. 64 - Monsters, Bizarro, and Beyond with Cody Goodfellow
I talk with author, editor, and actor Cody Goodfellow for 2 hours in the newest episode. We discuss his latest offering, The Flying None, his love of monsters, the nature of bizarro fiction, corporate-sponsored "iconoclasm", the line between appropriation and cosmopolitan art, and much more....
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Ep. 63 - Horror and Music with Jon O'Bergh
Author and musician Jon O'Bergh joins me to talk about his new book Shockadelica, his career in music, his approach to different art forms, and the correlation between music and horror. Episode Links: Jon O'Bergh website - https://obergh.net/index.html Curtis M. Lawson website -...
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EP 62. Comedic Horror and The Long Road to Success with Jeff Strand
Jeff Strand, the clown prince of horror, joins me on this episode. We talk about merging horror and comedy, his new imprint, the slow grind of making a career in writing, and much more! Episode Links: Jeff Strand - https://jeffstrand.wordpress.com/ Sponsored Link: DEVIL'S NIGHT by Curtis M.…
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Wyrd Transmissions Ep 61. - Nihilistic Horror and Black Metal with Axl Barnes
Axl Barnes joins me to talk about his new collection STILLBORN GALLERY. We get into his influences, including philosophy and extreme metal, as well as his non-standard approach to form and narrative. Episode Links - Axl Barnes Website: http://axlbarnes.blogspot.com/ Stillborn Gallery:...
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Ep. 60 - A Discussion with Garrett Boatman
Author Garrett Boatman joins me to discuss his return to horror fiction after a long hiatus. We get into his approach on writing historical horror, his upcoming zombie book, and much more! Episode Links: https://www.garrettboatmanauthor.com/ https://twitter.com/boatmangarrett
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Ep. 59 - Comics and Monsters with Ben Templesmith
Ben Templesmith, esteemed comic artist and co-creator of 30 Days of Night, joins me to talk about his career in comics, what draws him to dark subjects, his process and artistic philosophy, and much more! Episode Links - https://www.patreon.com/templesmith Sponsored Link-...
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Ep. 58 - Cosmic Horror Monthly with Charles Tyra
Author and publisher Charles Tyra joins me in this bonus episode to talk about his wonderful magazine COSMIC HORROR MONTHLY, as well as his upcoming children's book LITTLE NYOTEP. Episode Links - www.kickstarter.com/projects/crtyra/little-nyotep-goes-to-the-stars www.cosmichorrormonthly.com...
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Ep. 57 - Anachronism, Architecture, and Horror with Joshua Rex
Author Joshua Rex joins me to talk about his spectacular fiction, his anachronistic tendencies, his fascination with architecture, and much more! Episode links: Joshua Rex official site - https://joshuarex.com/ Joshua Rex's Night Parlor Podcast - https://joshuarex.com/the-night-parlor-podcast/...
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EP. 56 A DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL JESS ALEXANDER
Michael Jess Alexander joins me to talk about his early successes as an author, the impact of being an educator on his craft, love of traditional monsters, and much more. Episode Links: Michael Jess Alexander on Amazon -...
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Ep. 55 - Drums and Discipline with Neil DeRosa of 1476
Drummer and fitness coach Neil DeRosa joins me for a long talk about his musical journey in the band 1476, his approach to drumming, life on the road, fitness, and a lot more. Episode Links - 1476 0fficial page - http://www.1476cult.com 1476 live performance -...
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Ep. 54 - Talking about Nothing with Tylor James
Author Tylor James joins me to talk about his work, the nature of nothing, parallels between acting and writing, and much more. Episode Links - https://tylorjames.wordpress.com/ http://curtismlawson.com/ Sponsor Link - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7W18WQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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EP. 53 - Negative Space and Beyond with B. R. Yeager
B. R. Yeager joins me to talk about his acclaimed novel NEGATIVE SPACE, tapping into personal experience, low budget horror films, and much more! Episode Links - https://neutralspaces.co/bryeager/ http://curtismlawson.com/ Sponsor Link -...
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Ep. 52 - WXXT and beyond with Matthew M. Bartlett
Acclaimed weird fiction author Matthew M. Bartlett joins me to talk about his iconic fictional radio station WXXT, deviating from typical narratives, creating unique and novel products for his fans, and more! Episode Links - http://www.matthewmbartlett.com/ http://curtismlawson.com/ Sponsor Link…
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Ep. 51 - A discussion with Eerie Von
Punk and metal icon Eerie Von joins me to talk about his rich history in underground music, from photographing The Misfits and playing in Rosemary's Babies, up through his time in Danzig, and into his current musical and artistic projects. Episode Links - https://www.facebook.com/eerievon...
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Ep. 50 - A discussion with Christa Carmen
Author Christa Carmen joins me to discuss her work, exploring different subgenres, trunking novels, and much more. Episode links: https://www.christacarmen.com/ http://curtismlawson.com/ https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Ep. 49 - Appalachian Horror with TImothy G. Huguenin
Author Timothy G. Huguenin joins me to talk about his brand of "Hillbilly Horror". We discuss world building, music, the influence of living in Appalachia on his work, and much more. Episode Links - https://tghuguenin.com/ http://curtismlawson.com/
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Ep. 48 . Late Night with Moaner and Axis
In this episode I talk with Moaner and Axis from the Late Night Podcast. We discuss horror films, collaboration, podcasting, and much more.
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Ep. 47 - Bloodshot Books
Pete Kahle of Bloodshot Books joins me to talk about running a small press, and the balancing act of working, writing, editing, and publishing.
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Ep. 46 - Northern Frights
In this episode, I talk with members of the Horror Writers of Maine about their new fiction journal NORTHERN FRIGHTS and about living and writing in the cold, coastal north. Episode links - Horror Writers of Maine - http://www.horrorwritersme.com/northernfrights/ Northern Frights Journal -...
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Ep. 45. Dracula's Death with Laszlo Tamasfi
Laszlo.mp3 Author, comic artist, and translator Laszlo Tamasfi joins me to talk about his latest project, a translation of a lost Dracula story from Eastern Europe. We also get into comics, old films, writing as a bilingual author, and much more. Episode links: Dracula's Death on Amazon -...
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Ep. 44 - No Gods, No Masters: A discussion with Rob Miller
Punk rock icon and world-class swordsmith Rob "The Baron" Miller joins me on the latest episode. We discuss his early days as a member of the iconic crust punk band Amebix, the controversy that led to him parting ways with his record label and his bandmates in Tau Cross, cancel culture, sword...
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Ep. 43 - Cerberus Rising: A Discussion with Chris Miller and Mike Ennenbach
In this episode, I talk with Chris Miller and Mike Ennenbach about the collaborative collection they did with Patrick C. Harrison III. We discuss the book in-depth, as well as ideas about poetry, punk rock, nihilism, and much more! Episode Links: Cerberus Rising -...
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Dark fiction author Curtis M. Lawson holds discussions with authors, musicians, and all manner of dark artists.
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