Into The Gloom
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S2E5 Punk Goes Horror w/ William Sterling, Ian Bain, & Carson Winter
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom, William Sterling, Ian Bain, & Carson Winter as they discuss punk & horror, seeing bands live, Warped Tour, Signs (2002), fa...
The Water Ghost Of Harrowby Hall (Bonus Episode)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates John Kendrick Bangs's chilling Christmas tale "The Water Ghost Of Harrowby Hall." We hope you enjoy the holidays and that this s...
Holiday Special 2024
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victorian ghost stories, the legend of Krampus, and the chilling Yule Cat—get ready for a holiday episode that’s anything but merry and bright. J...
S2E4 Folklore In Horror w/ Ruthann Jagge
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Ruthann Jagge as they discuss folklore in horror, Stephen King's early writings, The Wicker Man (1973), succeeding in today's au...
S2E3 Transformative Horror w/ Michael Tyree
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Michael Tyree as they discuss transformative horror, the inspiration of Clive Barker, Child's Play, nostalgia, and the writings ...
S2E2 Diversity In Horror w/ Christine Germain
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Christine M. Germain as they discuss diversity in horror, the inspiration of Stephen King, 80's horror, YA horror, & overcom...
Gutter Bunny (Bonus Episode)
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Spencer Hamilton's deranged Nicolas Cage-themed short story "Gutter Bunny," which is an Into The Gloom audio exclusive. We hope ...
S2E1 Where Ideas Come From w/ Derek Hutchins
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Derek Hutchins as they discuss writing horror, turning everyday events into exciting stories, harnessing inspiration, rememberin...
The Scarecrow Man (Bonus Episode)
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Miguel Goncalves's spooky short story "The Scarecrow Man," which is also available in ebook and paperback editions. This titl...
Update 2023
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom gives an update on the future of the podcast.
Halloween Special 2022
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom reflects on his favorite holiday, shares some funny Halloween memories, recommends a few spooky season movies, gives two Spotify playlist...
S1E15 Haunted Houses & Cursed Objects w/ Clay McCleod Chapman
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Clay McCleod Chapman as they discuss haunted houses, cursed objects, the power of podcasts, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, w...
S1E14 Revisiting Trauma Through Stories w/ Michael Benavidez
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Michael Benavidez as they discuss revisiting trauma through stories, writing horror as therapy, beating addictions, and the writ...
Bonus Interview w/ Janine Pipe
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom chats w/ Janine Pipe about her nonfiction book, "Sausages: The Making of Dog Soldiers."
S1E13 You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat w/ Jay Alexander
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Jay Alexander as they discuss their love for Jaws, whether the story is truly horror, John Williams's movie score, and which rea...
Exclusive Preview of ”FOR YOU” by Mona Kabanni
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Chapter One of Mona Kabanni's upcoming novella "FOR YOU," which releases on August 11, 2022. This title is slated to be publi...
S1E12 Comedy In Horror w/ Robert Ottone
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Robert Ottone as they discuss the relationship between comedy & horror, why Robert doesn't care for "Shaun of the Dead," how loc...
S1E11 Location In Horror w/ E.C. Hanson
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and E.C. Hanson as they discuss the power of location and setting in horror, what E.C. tells young writers, Session 9, using locatio...
S1E10 Psychological Horror w/ Mona Kabbani
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Mona Kabbani as they discuss psychological horror, Freddy Krueger, real life fears, putting life experience into fiction, the po...
Chapter One of ”The House That Burns”
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Chapter One of Mike Salt's novella "The House That Burns," which is Book One in the Price Manor series. This chapter was pu...
S1E9 Supernatural Horror w/ Mike Salt
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Mike Salt as they discuss supernatural horror, Halloween Kills, conspiracy theories, cryptids, creating multifaceted characters,...
Chapter One of ”Those You Killed”
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Chapter One of Christopher Badcock's novel "Those You Killed." This chapter was published by Blood Rites Horror in "Those You...
S1E8 The Horror of Addiction w/ Christopher Badcock
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Christopher Badcock as they discuss the horror of addiction, American Psycho, Jesse from Breaking Bad, scary astronauts, crying ...
Scissors: A Love Story
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Kalvin Ellis's short story "Scissors: A Love Story." This story is previously unpublished and is used here with permission fr...
S1E7 Reflections On The King of Horror w/ Kalvin Ellis
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Kalvin Ellis as they discuss many of the reasons why we love Stephen King, video rental store nostalgia, the psychology of Pet S...
”Every Hunt Is A Cold One”
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Marcus Hawke's short story "Every Hunt Is A Cold One." This story was published in the Blood Rites Horror anthology "Bitter C...
S1E6 Why We Love Horror w/ Marcus Hawke
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Marcus Hawke as they discuss many of the reasons why we love horror, strengths of the horror genre, the power of story, & the sc...
”The Tricker-Treater”
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Briana Morgan's short story "The Tricker-Treater." This story was published in Briana's 2020 short story collection "The Tric...
S1E5 Cult Horror w/ Briana Morgan
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Briana Morgan as they discuss cult horror, some of their worst fears, the comfort of rewatching films, & sex scenes within horro...
”Existence”
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Michael R Goodwin's short story "Existence." This story was published in the Dark Pine Publishing's September release of Mich...
S1E4 Getting A Late Start On Horror w/ Michael R. Goodwin
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Michael R. Goodwin as they discuss getting a late start on the genre, the inspiration that can come from nightmares, the role th...
”I Hear The Clattering Of The Keys”
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Jamie Stewart's short story "I Hear The Clattering Of The Keys." This story will be published in the Blood Rites Horror Novem...
S1E3 The Joy Of Horror w/ Jamie Stewart
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Jamie Stewart as they discuss finding joy within the genre, the power of nostalgia, the role that comraderie plays in enjoying h...
Author Note For "Take Your Turn, Teddy"
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates the Author Note for Haley Newlin's novel "Take Your Turn, Teddy." This Author Note was published by New Degree Press in "Take...
S1E2 Mental Health In Horror w/ Haley Newlin
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Haley Newlin as they discuss mental health in horror, using past life experiences to fuel the creation of art, the healing power...
"The Cold, The Grief"
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gloom narrates Spencer Hamilton's short story "The Cold, The Grief." This story was published in the Blood Rites Horror anthology "Bitter Ch...
S1E1 Literary Horror w/ Spencer Hamilton
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Thomas Gloom and Spencer Hamilton as they discuss literary horror, putting life experience into art, acceptance within the horror community, & th...