Best Darkfiction Podcasts (2025)

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ATP - 033 Mind Games 2:27:28

2M ago2:27:28

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Do you ever feel like you’re living the same day over and over again? Every three years our University of the Seven Suns along with hundreds of other psionic schools from across the Eternium compete in a giant resource contest within the ringworlds surrounding the Dyson Sphere of Partikan. It was pretty fun until I started waking up at the beginnin…

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Dead Headspace Farwell 0:53

1y ago0:53

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Thank you all for having us be a part of your lives!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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240 - Daniel Braum 1:17:09

1y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Daniel Braum is an American author. His latest book is The Serpent's Shadow.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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239 - Red Lagoe 56:10

1y ago56:10

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Red Lagoe is an American author. Her latest book is In Excess of Dark.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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238 - Drew Huff 1:30:20

1y ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Drew Huff is an American author. Her debut novel is Free Burn, out now!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 238 - Drew Huff 2:14

1y ago2:14

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Drew Huff is an American author. Her latest book is Free Burn! Episode airs 3.18.2024By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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237 - Waubgeshig Rice 59:29

1y ago59:29

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Waubgeshig Rice is an Anishinaabe writer and journalist from the Wasauksing First Nation. His latest novel is Moon of the Turning Leaves, sequel to his wildly succesful Moon of the Crusted Snow.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 237 - Waubgeshig Rice 1:33

1y ago1:33

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Waubgeshig Rice is an Anishinaabe writer and journalist from the Wasauksing First Nation. His latest novel is Moon of the Turning Leaves, sequel to his wildly succesful Moon of the Crusted Snow. Episode Airs 3.11.2024By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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236 - Mark Towse 1:15:59

1y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Mark Towse is an English writer, living in Australia. His latest book is Chasing The Dragon.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 236 - Mark Towse 2:13

1+ y ago2:13

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Mark Towse is an English writer, living in Australia. His latest book is Chasing The Dragon. Episode airs 3.4.2024By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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235 - Gwendolyn Kiste 1:11:55

1+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Gwendolyn Kiste is an American author and poet. Her upcoming novel is The Haunting of Velkwood.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 235 - Gwendolyn Kiste 2:14

1+ y ago2:14

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Gwendolyn Kiste is an American author. Her upcoming book is The Haunting of Velkwood Episode airs 2.26.24By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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The Mask 53:50

1+ y ago53:50

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A man becomes obsessed with the idea that his face is a mask. Also, a new song Wake Me Wake Me, by the band Scream Queens. Hosted by Lucas Coleman. Join us for more interviews and short horror fiction. Would you like to submit a short horror story to The Gothic? Email us at [email protected]…

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234 - Ed Brubaker and Jordan Harper 1:04:34

1+ y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Ed Brubaker is an American comic book writer, cartoonist and screenwriter. His latst book is WHERE THE BODY WAS. Jordan Harper is an American author and screenwriter. His latest book is EVERYBODY KNOWS. Together, they are show-running Criminal on Amazon, based on Ed's comic series.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 234 - Ed Brubaker and Jordan Harper 2:08

1+ y ago2:08

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Ed Brubaker is an American comic book writer, cartoonist and screenwriter. His latst book is WHERE THE BODY WAS. Jordan Harper is an American author and screenwriter. His latest book is EVERYBODY KNOWS. Together, they are show-running Criminal on Amazon, based on Ed's comic series. Episode airs 2.19.2024…

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233 - Kristopher Rufty 1:16:20

1+ y ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Kristopher Rufty is an American author and filmmaker. His latest novel is Lucy.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 233 - Kristopher Rufty 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

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Kristopher Rufty is an American author and filmmaker. His latest novel is Lucy. Episode airs 2.12.24By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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ATP - 032 Slow Fall 2:33:44

1+ y ago2:33:44

2:33:44

We continue Jonathan Tabith's story as he and Marissa Narcuss are captured in the city of Mecha Asche. Somehow Jonathan's energy is being drained, and the Aallandrons grow closer to learning more about where the human beings come from.By Benjamin Allen

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232 - Best of Season 4 1:16:02

1+ y ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Join Patrick, Brennan, and Candace where they cover their favorite books of 2023 and some of their favorite episodes from Season 4!

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DH Preview: Ep. 232 - Best of Season 4 2:10

1+ y ago2:10

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Join Patrick, Brennan, and Candace where they cover their favorite books of 2023 and some of their favorite episodes from Season 4! Episode airs 2.5.24By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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231 - John F.D. Taff 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

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John F.D. Taff is an American author. His latest book is Plastic Space House.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 231 - John F.D. Taff 1:57

1+ y ago1:57

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John F.D. Taff is an American author. His latest book is Plastic Space House. Episode airs 1.29.2024By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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230 - Everything Horror 1:17:35

1+ y ago1:17:35

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Everything Horror covers historic moments in the world of horror literature, the evolution of the genre, the doors opened for writers of all walks of life, and horror on a global scale. Panelists are Cina Pelayo, Gabino Iglesias, Brian Keene, Paul Tremblay, and Mariana Enríquez.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 230 - Everything Horror 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

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Welcome to Season 5! Everything Horror covers historic moments in the world of horror literature, the evolution of the genre, the doors opened for writers of all walks of life, and horror on a global scale. Panelists are Cina Pelayo, Gabino Iglesias, Brian Keene, Paul Tremblay, and Mariana Enríquez. Episode airs 1.22.24…

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Ep. 230 - Everything Horror Teaser 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

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Season 5's intro episode brings you EVERYTHING HORROR with Mariana Enríquez, Paul Tremblay, Brian Keene, Gabino Iglesias, and Cina Pelayo. Preview airs: 1.19.24 Episode airs: 1.22.24By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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229 - Season 4 Finale 1:52:24

1+ y ago1:52:24

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By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 229 - Season 4 Finale 2:02

1+ y ago2:02

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Season 4 Finale is here! We're excited to end this season (for the first time) with a panel. Consider buying books from any/all of the panelists: R.J. Joseph, Danger Slater, Briana Morgan, Drew Huff, and Chad Lutzke! Episode airs 1.1.2024By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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228 - Josh Rountree 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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Josh Rountree is an American author. His latest book is The Legend of Charlie Fish.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 228 - Josh Rountree 2:16

1+ y ago2:16

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Josh Rountree is an American author. His latest book is The Legend of Charlie Fish. Episode airs 12.26.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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227 - Paula D. Ashe 1:14:20

1+ y ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Paula D. Ashe is an American author. Her latest book is We Are Here to Hurt Each Other.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 227- Paula D. Ashe 1:54

1+ y ago1:54

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Paula D. Ashe is an American author. Her latest book is We Are Here to Hurt Each Other. Episode airs 12.21.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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226 - Tyler Jones and Josh Malerman 1:24:44

1+ y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Tyler Jones is an American author. His latest book is Heavy Oceans. Josh Malerman is an American author. His latest book is Spin A Black Yarn.

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DH Preview: Ep. 226 - Tyler Jones and Josh Malerman 2:06

1+ y ago2:06

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Tyler Jones is an American author. His latest book is Heavy Oceans. Josh Malerman is an American author. His latest book is Spin A Black Yarn. Episode airs 12.18.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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225 - Rowan Hill 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

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Rowan Hill is an Australian/American author. Her latest book is Foxfire, out now!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 225 - Rowan Hill 1:58

1+ y ago1:58

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Rowan Hill is an Australian/American author. Her latest book is Foxfire, out now! Episode airs tomorrow.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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224 - Lloyd Devereux Richards and Marguerite Richards 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Lloyd Devereux Richards is an American author. He blew up on Tiktok surpassing 50 million plus views on the first video, which led him to a book deal and over 100,000 copies of Stone Maidens sold! His latest novel is Maidens of the Cave (Book 2 in the Maidens series), out now! Marguerite Richards is an American educator, and the person that made (a…

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DH Preview: Ep. 224 - Lloyd Devereux Richards and Marguerite Richards 2:05

1+ y ago2:05

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Lloyd Devereux Richards is an American author. He blew up on Tiktok surpassing 50 million plus views on the first video, which led him to a book deal and over 100,000 copies of Stone Maidens sold! His latest novel is Maidens of the Cave (Book 2 in the Maidens series), out now! Marguerite Richards is an American educator, and the person that made (a…

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223 - Skinsuit 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

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John Boden is an American author. His latest book is Snarl. Robert Ford is an American author. his latst book is The Dead Pennies.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 223 - Skinsuit 2:04

1+ y ago2:04

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John Boden is an American author. His latest book is Snarl. Robert Ford is an American author. his latst book is The Dead Pennies. Episode airs 12.7.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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222 - Dark Disasters 1:10:39

1+ y ago1:10:39

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Dark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum.…

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DH Preview: Ep. 222 - Dark Disasters 1:52

1+ y ago1:52

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Dark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum. Episode airs 12.4.2023…

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221 - Christa Carmen 1:08:21

1+ y ago1:08:21

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Christa Carmen is an American author. Her latst book is The Daughters of Block Island.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 221 - Christa Carmen 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

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Christa Carmen is an American author. Her latst book is The Daughters of Block Island. Episode airs tomorrow!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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220 - Nat Cassidy 1:14:20

1+ y ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Nat Cassidy is an American actor, musician, and author. His latest novel is Nestlings.

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DH Preview: Ep. 220 - Nat Cassidy 1:45

1+ y ago1:45

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Nat Cassidy is an American actor, musician, and author. His latest novel is Nestlings. Episode airs 11.27.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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219 - Alaina Urquhart 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

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Alaina Urquhart is an autopsy technician, the science-loving co-host of the chart-topping show Morbid: A True Crime Podcast, and an author. Her debut novel is The Butcher and the Wren, out now!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 219 - Alaina Urquhart 1:39

1+ y ago1:39

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Alaina Urquhart is an autopsy technician, the science-loving co-host of the chart-topping show Morbid: A True Crime Podcast, and an author. Her debut novel is The Butcher and the Wren, out now! Episode airs 11.20.2023By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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218 - Rebecca Rowland 1:25:54

1+ y ago1:25:54

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Rebecca Rowland is an American editor and author. Her latest book is White Trash & Recycled Nightmares. Jenn Lee is an American actress, director, and voice over artist specializing in audio book narration and documentary work.By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola

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DH Preview: Ep. 218 - Rebecca Rowland 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

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Rebecca Rowland is an American editor and author. Her latest book is White Trash & Recycled Nightmares. Jenn Lee is an American actress, director, and voice over artist specializing in audio book narration and documentary work. Episode airs 11.16.23!By Patrick R. McDonough, Brennan LaFaro, and Candace Nola