Best Chris Kiefer Podcasts (2025)

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Locked Room Horror with Jenny Kiefer 39:16

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I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories Books Mentioned: Crafting for Sinner by Jenny Kiefer The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix The Troop by Nick Cutter The Handyman Method by Andrew F. Sullivan and Nick Cutter Exiles by Mason Coile Rest Stop…

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193 The Secrets Behind High-Performance Sales Compensation with Cal Habayeb 43:34

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In this episode, Chris Kiefer sits down with Cal Habayeb, Sales Compensation Design & Strategy at Cloudflare, to unpack how smart compensation plans can drive real growth. They dive into Cal’s journey from finance and consulting into tech, how enterprise sales teams are structured, and why sales comp sits at the crossroads of finance, operations, a…

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Carnival Horror with Chris Panatier 1:27:24

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Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror. Movies Mentioned: Carnival of Souls Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Final Destination 3 House of 1000 Corpses Big Fish Nope Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Books Mentioned: Shitshow by Chris Panatier Geek Love …

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FROM THE VAULT: Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner 1:09:18

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This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings! Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it? Shownotes hereBy Stephanie Gagnon

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Horror Villains with Joe Hill 1:17:16

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Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains. Books mentioned: King Sorrow by Joe Hill The Fireman by Joe Hill The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien The Secret History by Donna Tart Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez The Passage by Justin Cronin The Reformatory…

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A**hole Protagonists with Victor LaValle 1:00:32

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I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026. Books mentioned: The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle The Changeling by Victor LaValle The Shining by Stephen King American Psy…

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192 AI & Automation Are Changing the Game for Business Owners with Patrick Flanagan 35:03

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In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Patrick Flanagan, the owner of Univium, an automation agency. They discuss the journey of content creation on YouTube, the importance of sharing knowledge in the automation community, and the principles of effective business automation. Patrick shares insights on how AI is transforming automation, the value …

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PATREON PEEK: Lights Out (#12) with Liz Sower 53:38

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Full episode available on Patreon It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast. Synopsis: Who killed the counselor? “I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus. Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior…

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Small Town Horror with Neil McRobert 1:13:02

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Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns. Books Mentioned: Good Boy by Neil McRobert\ Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machad…

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Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper 1:12:04

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Latine Heritage Month Recommendations with Tiffany Gonzalez 57:51

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I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month! Books Mentioned: A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez (translated by Megan McDowell) What Happened to Ruthie R…

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191 The Evolution of Powder Coating: A Journey with Paul Unger 31:07

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In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Paul Unger, the founder of Unger Powder Coatings, discussing his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship in the powder coating industry. Paul shares insights into the unique challenges of powder coating wood, the importance of quality and customer satisfaction, and strategies for scaling a manufac…

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PATREON PEEK: The Fire Game (#11) with Hailey Piper 7:18

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Full episode available on Patreon Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?…

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190 From Chili’s to Champagne: Building Luxury Dining Experiences with Matthew Francois 51:12

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From slinging drinks at Chili’s to designing high-end dining experiences for top-tier entrepreneurs, Matthew Francois is redefining hospitality. In this episode, he joins Chris Kiefer to unpack how storytelling, intentionality, and a deep love for people can transform ordinary meals into unforgettable moments. If you’re a foodie, event creator, or …

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189 Human Touch in a Digital Age: Field Marketing’s Role Amid AI Disruption with Mike Gore-Hickman 38:47

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In this episode, Mike Gore-Hickman, Founder of Painter Growth, joins Chris Kiefer to explore how AI tools like ChatGPT-5 are reshaping industries—from software development to customer service and personalized marketing. 💡🚀 Discover how Mike’s team uses AI to build custom apps faster and cheaper, and how tools like Plod.ai are transforming sales by …

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188 AI, Bots & the Dead Internet Theory: How Social Media is Being Hacked with Tim O’Hearn 45:23

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Join me with Tim O’Hearn, author of Framed: A Villain’s Perspective of Social Media. Tim reveals how he built bots to manipulate Instagram’s algorithm, breaks down the chilling “Dead Internet Theory,” and warns about AI’s looming takeover. Discover: How fake accounts and bots dominate social media Why AI could erase human creativity in 2 years Tim’…

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Desert Horror with Brian McAuley 46:48

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I was joined by author Brian McAuley to talk about his latest horror novel and horror set in the desert! Books Mentioned: Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley Mystery Lights: Stories by Lena Valencia Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy In the Valley of the Sun by Andy Davidson Spread Me by Sarah Gailley Ta…

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FROM THE VAULT: Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown 1:14:15

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This episode was originally posted November 2020 and despite it being almost 5 years old, it's still a fun listen. Will Rogers and Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast and I all read the three books in the Psycho trilogy (?) by Robert Bloch. You can find Will and Kristen online @gttupod…

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Our Horror Journeys with Becky Spratford 1:06:58

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Today I am joined by librarian, author and horror lover Becky Spratford to talk about the upcoming essay collection she edited, Why I Love Horror, with essays from some incredible names in horror. We are talking about the books and media that made us into horror fans at different points in our life . Books Mentioned: Why I Love Horror edited by Bec…

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Post-Apocalyptic Horror with Brian Keene and Christopher Golden 43:14

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I was very excited to have authors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden on the show to discuss The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from the World of the Stand, an anthology they have teamed up to edit with a stellar list of contributing authors. We talk about the legacy of the Stand, how the anthology came to be and of course, we recommend …

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FROM THE VAULT: Mitski Readalikes with Rachel Harrison 1:15:37

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This was originally recorded as a Patreon exclusive episode last year, but is now available on the main feed. If you love Rachel Harrison, horror books or Mitski songs, this episode is for you! Books Mentioned: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (Bug Like an Angel) So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (Me After You) Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman (I Bet On…

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PATREON PEEK: Ski Weekend (#10) with Alex The Bookubus 6:26

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Full episode available on Patreon. It's Fear Street Friday on the House at the End of Fear Street. I was joined by Alex, you might know her as The Bookubus online, to talk about the 10th entry in the series, Ski Weekend. Synopsis: Snowbound! “Red” Porter was a stranger they’d met on their ski weekend. But Ariel Munroe, Doug Mahr and his girlfriend …

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Fill 'Er Up: Gas Station Horror (MINISODE) 14:29

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What's your favorite gas station scene in horror? Books mentioned: Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy Tales from the Gas Station: Volume One by Jack Townsend "Gas Station Carnivals" by Thomas Ligotti from the collection Teatro Grottesco Final Girl Song Check out the final girl songs here! Merch is finally available!Join the Reading Challenge!How to support B…

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Severance Read-Alikes with Anna Dupre 1:12:03

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our picks are mysterious and important. please enjoy each book recommendation equally Books Mentioned: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi The Candy House by Jennifer Egan The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier Pines by Blake Crouch Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck We Had to Remove This Post by Hannah Bervoets Haunting of Velkwood …

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Patreon Peek: The Stepsister with Emily Hughes (#9) 8:04

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Full episode available at https://patreon.com It's another Fear Street Friday and you know what that means! Stoker-award winning author Emily Hughes came on the show to help me talk about the escalating shenanigans that happen in The Stepsister, a horror story about possibly being sabotaged by your new stepsister, the ninth entry in RL Stine's Fear…

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Toxic Relationship Horror with Rae Wilde 50:04

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Author Rae Wilde is on the podcast to talk about her latest book I Can Fix Her and horror centering around toxic relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available: 800-799-7233 Books Mentioned: I Can Fix Her by Rae Wilde I Do Not Apologize for My Position on Men by Rae Wilde Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn In…

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More Anticipated New Releases 2025 1:04:32

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You know what time it is! Time to talk about the horror books coming out in the second half of the year. Which book are you most looking forward to? Books Mentioned: Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven My Ex, The Antichrist by Craig DiLouie Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez House of Beth by Kerry Cullen Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Black F…

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Patreon Peek: Halloween Party (#8) with Jessica McHugh 6:31

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Full episode available on Patreon. Author Jessica McHugh is the perfect guest to help me talk through the shenanigans of Halloween Party, the 8th entry in this series. If Justine taught a class on party planning, I'm just saying, I'd be there, front row taking notes. This was so fun! Go check out the rest of the episode.…

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Locked Room Horror with Jenny Kiefer 39:16

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193 The Secrets Behind High-Performance Sales Compensation with Cal Habayeb 43:34

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Carnival Horror with Chris Panatier 1:27:24

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FROM THE VAULT: Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner 1:09:18

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Horror Villains with Joe Hill 1:17:16

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A**hole Protagonists with Victor LaValle 1:00:32

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192 AI & Automation Are Changing the Game for Business Owners with Patrick Flanagan 35:03

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PATREON PEEK: Lights Out (#12) with Liz Sower 53:38

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Small Town Horror with Neil McRobert 1:13:02

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Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper 1:12:04

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Latine Heritage Month Recommendations with Tiffany Gonzalez 57:51

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191 The Evolution of Powder Coating: A Journey with Paul Unger 31:07

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PATREON PEEK: The Fire Game (#11) with Hailey Piper 7:18

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190 From Chili’s to Champagne: Building Luxury Dining Experiences with Matthew Francois 51:12

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189 Human Touch in a Digital Age: Field Marketing’s Role Amid AI Disruption with Mike Gore-Hickman 38:47

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188 AI, Bots & the Dead Internet Theory: How Social Media is Being Hacked with Tim O’Hearn 45:23

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Desert Horror with Brian McAuley 46:48

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FROM THE VAULT: Psycho Trilogy with Guide to the Unknown 1:14:15

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Our Horror Journeys with Becky Spratford 1:06:58

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Post-Apocalyptic Horror with Brian Keene and Christopher Golden 43:14

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FROM THE VAULT: Mitski Readalikes with Rachel Harrison 1:15:37

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PATREON PEEK: Ski Weekend (#10) with Alex The Bookubus 6:26

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Fill 'Er Up: Gas Station Horror (MINISODE) 14:29

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Severance Read-Alikes with Anna Dupre 1:12:03

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Patreon Peek: The Stepsister with Emily Hughes (#9) 8:04

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Toxic Relationship Horror with Rae Wilde 50:04

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More Anticipated New Releases 2025 1:04:32

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Patreon Peek: Halloween Party (#8) with Jessica McHugh 6:31