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Horror Humor Hunger

Viggy Parr Hampton

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.

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46:06

Using Horror to Explore Painful History with Maria...

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2026/02/03

Often, we don’t have to look further than our own history for horrifying inspiration. Maria Tureaud, author of the Great Hunger-inspired This House Will Feed, joins me for an illuminating discussion of how we can use horror fiction to explore and provide catharsis for historic tragedy. Maria Tureaud is the author of one of my new favorite novels, This House Will Feed, which is set at the height of the Irish Famine in the author’s own County Clare. Amidst the devastation of Ireland’s Great Hun...

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28:39

Nothing But a Veritable Household Pet: The Story...

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2026/01/27

In the season 8 premiere, my wonderful friend Katherine flips the script and interviews me all about my newest novel, A Veritable Household Pet. Join us as we discuss the history of lobotomy, the writing process, getting into the mind of a character, and the evolution of narrative voice. Connect with Viggy: https://viggyhampton.com Purchase A Veritable Household Pet along with Viggy’s other books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B082DC79CG/allbooks?ingress=0&lp_context_query=viggy+pa...

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Season 8 Is Coming Soon!

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2026/01/06

Season 8 is coming soon! Mark your calendars for the premiere episode on January 27, and add A Veritable Household Pet to your TBR today (or you can always preorder!). Connect with Viggy: https://viggyhampton.com Purchase A Veritable Household Pet along with Viggy’s other books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B082DC79CG/allbooks?ingress=0&lp_context_query=viggy+parr+hampton&visitId=de1e27e5-1287-480a-b6e5-8e57fcd3f214&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=d71bd3f1-0606-455c-b57f-3eb3635a30...

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SEASON FINALE: Bring Your Own Bucket Devil's Food Cake

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2025/10/14

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 CakeCake 3 cups almond flour3/4 cup cocoa powder4 1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2/3 cup milk or almond milk6 eggs2/3 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar3 tsp pure vanilla extractCookies 3 cups almond flour4 Tbsp softened coconut oil1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey1/4 ts...

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30:37

Main Character Energy through Tabletop RPGs with...

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/10/07

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 driver’s seat of the horrifying action. Join me and Eerie Games designer Scott Falzone as we explore the ins and outs of horror games--from inhabiting the role as a kind of therapy to using these games to build foundations of genuine connection with othe...

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48:11

Exploring Marginalized Voices in Horror with Briana...

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2025/09/30

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 spring (it’s already received glowing praise!). Kailee is the author of Sacrificial Animals, which is a Libby Books Award finalist for horror and an Otherwise Award long-listed book. Join us as we discuss rage in writing, Own Voices, BIPOC and queer horror, represent...

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34:33

Spiritualism, Mesmerism, and Gothic Tales with...

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2025/09/23

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 Spiritualism movement. Join me and author Kathleen Kaufman as we discuss spirits, mesmerism, Gothic tales, and the history behind her wonderful novel, The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey. Connect with Kathleen on Instagram: https://www...

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28:38

The End Times Are Coming with CJ Leede

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/09/16

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 E. Butler Award, the Splatterpunk Award for best novel, and was a Bram Stoker Award nominee as well as an Indie Next pick. Her second and most recent novel, American Rapture, was also an Indie Next pick. Join me and CJ as we discuss religious horror, crafting c...

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31:21

Let's Talk Monsters with Author Brad Ricks

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/09/09

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! Keep up with Brad: https://www.bradricks.com Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.com Order THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Room-Historical-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DZD9B67S/ Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay Keep up with Horror H...

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27:07

Fun and Frightening 1980s Horror with Sean McDonough

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/09/02

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! Connect with Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseoftheboogeyman/ Connect with Sean on TikTok: @‌seanmcdhorror Order Sean’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07SJWGX6M?ccs_id=5848f8c8-a09f-4c94-b59e-6f21d3813a87 Order Viggy’s bo...

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49:50

Claustrophobic Horror with Caitlin Starling

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/08/26

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 as the forthcoming The Graceview Patient (which will publish October 14 of this year), knows how to scare readers. Join Caitlin and me as we discuss the meaning of horror, its various subgenres (Religious! Claustrophobic! Medical! Psychological! Moist!), and the research involved in craf...

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39:08

Hilarious Horror and Horrifying Humor with Eric Miller

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2025/08/19

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 Miller has to say! Keep up with Eric: https://www.ericmillerwrites.com Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.com Order THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Room-Historical-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DZD9B67S/ Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay...

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37:20

Navigating the Spirit Realm with Medium Jenny Lea

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/08/12

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 angels to spirit guides, but we also get a little darker, of course--think demons, unquiet ghosts, and dark energies. Connect with Jenny Lea: https://mediumjennylea.wordpress.com Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.com Order THE ROTTING ROOM...

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Horror as a Vehicle for Catharsis and Exploration...

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2025/08/05

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 author Rachel Harrison as we dissect the power of horror, her fantastic books, and even her novel-inspired sense of style! Connect with Rachel: Rachel Harrison Rachel’s Instagram: Rachel Harrison (@rachelharrisonsghost) Rachel’s Penguin author page: Rachel...

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42:34

Screaming Until We Laugh: Horror Comedy with D.M. Guay

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/07/29

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 hilariously hapless characters. Join us as we discuss the weird, wonderful world of horror comedy. D.M. Guay’s website: https://dmguay.wordpress.com Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.com Order THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Roo...

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Haunting Our Minds with Nick Roberts

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/07/22

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 Brawl, Mean Spirited, Anathema, and many other horrifying novels, along with two story collections, It Haunts the Mindand Nocturnal by Nature. In this episode, Nick and I discuss everything from the power of religious horror in particular to what it’s like to be...

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The Fabulous World of Oldies Horror with Haley Newlin

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/07/15

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, how fear transcends the decades, and her upcoming third novel, THE FILM YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE (which publishes October 14, 2025)! Connect with Haley on Instagram and TikTok: @‌haleynewlin_author Haley’s website: https://www.haleynewlinauthor.com Order V...

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Local Legends and Lore with Wes Verde

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/07/08

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 the sad history of the Radium Girls. Keep up with Wes: wesverde.com Order Viggy’s books today: https://viggyhampton.com Order THE ROTTING ROOM: https://www.amazon.com/Rotting-Room-Historical-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/B0DZD9B67S/ Sound effects courtesy of Pi...

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56:10

Talking Terror with Gabino Iglesias

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/07/01

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 SAINTS, and COYOTE SONGS. Join Gabino and me as we discuss everything from the power of horror to the best way to deal with impostor syndrome (hint: it’s not what you think!). Keep up with Gabino on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter Order his books ...

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Horror in Film, Music, and Theme Parks with Dr. Corey...

Horror Humor Hunger ·

2025/06/24

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 horror world. Join us as we discuss the fascinating facets of his eerie empire! Corey’s production company with features trailers: www.horrorweb.com Corey’s director info: https://www.coreyjtrahan.com/ Corey’s films: https://vimeo.com/878057931/e293f26d...

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