The Ghostly Gallery Podcast
Welcome to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, your destination for horror, mystery, and cinematic suspense. Hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria dive into the dark corners of film, television, literature, and popular culture, exploring what makes stories haunting, thrilling, and unforgettable.
From classic horror icons to modern cult favorites, paranormal tales, and the psychological thrills that keep audiences on edge, we bring expert insights, interviews with filmmakers and scholars, and thoughtful analysis of the world’s most chilling stories.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of horror or just curious about the art of fear, join us each week for spine-tingling discussions, deep dives, and a celebration of the macabre.
Subscribe and step inside The Ghostly Gallery, where horror, mystery, and cinema come alive!
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Chris McAuley to the show! Chris is a writer and co-creator of the StokerVerse franchise. He has written novels, short stories, poetry, and video games.
Join us as Chris discusses his newest book “Shadows by Gaslight” as well as the latest issue of his comic series, “Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm”. Chris also provides us with a fantastic insight into the writings of Bram Stoker, collaborating with Dacre Stoker, as well as his friendship and projects with actress Claudia Christian.
Please check out the links for Chris below for more great content! Then make sure you are following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Chris McAuley here:
StokerVerse: https://stokerverse.com/
StokerVerse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stokerverse
Dark Universes: https://dark-universes.com/
Dark Universes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkUniverses
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-McAuley/author/B09S3R8MHD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Jon Towlson to the show! Jon is an author, historian, and film critic. Jon writes regularly for the film magazines Starburst, Scream, and The Dark Side. He has written many wonderful books about the horror film genre, including his newest release “40 Cult Movies: From Alice, Sweet Alice to Zombies of Mora Tau”.
Listen in as Jon shares with us his fascination for horror films and discusses several of the movies from his new book, including the cult classics “Freaks”, “Night of the Living Dead”, “Planet of the Apes”, and “Creepshow”.
Please check out Jon’s links below for more great content! Then make sure you are following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Jon Towlson here:
X: https://twitter.com/Systemshocks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jontowlson/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Towlson/author/B00HXHO0FY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gwendolyn Kiste to the show! Gwendolyn is a three-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award and a leading historian of horror literature and films. We will speak with Gwendolyn about her newest book to be released on March 5th, 2024 “The Haunting of Velkwood” as well as some of her other writings.
Gwendolyn will also share with us her love for Universal and Hammer Horror films and give her thoughts on some of David Cronenberg’s films!
Please check out Gwendolyn’s links below for more great content! Then make sure you are following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Gwendolyn Kiste here:
Website: https://www.gwendolynkiste.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwendolynkiste/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwendolynkiste
Pre-order your signed copy of “The Haunting of Velkwood”: https://shop.riverstonebookstore.com/35-gwendolyn-kiste-launches-her-new-book-march-5th-2024
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gwendolyn-Kiste/author/B00QXGAIUC?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ritchie Coster to the show. Ritchie is a very talented and versatile actor, who has starred in such films as the remake of “Rear Window” (1998), “The Dark Knight” (2008), and “Let Me In” (2010). Ritchie has also been featured in the original version of The Walking Dead TV series (Season 11, multiple episodes - 2021) as well as many other phenomenal roles!
Listen in and get to know Ritchie as he shares wonderful memories of his career with us!
Remember to check out Ritchie’s IMDb for a great list of projects to put on your watchlist! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can explore Ritchie’s work here:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0182662/
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Tucker Christine. Tucker is a Dracula expert and historian and publishes the literary journal, "Dracula Beyond Stoker."
Listen in as we chat with Tucker and get to know him better. We will also discuss the newest issue released of his publication No. 3.5 which includes stories involving Renfield and the “Bloofer Lady.”
Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of the iconic film “Creature From the Black Lagoon”
Remember to check out Tucker’s links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Tucker Christine here:
Dracula Beyond Stoker: https://www.dbspress.com/
Dracula Beyond Stoker Database: https://www.draculabeyondstoker.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draculabeyondstoker
X: https://twitter.com/dbs_press
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draculabeyondstoker
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@draculabeyondstoker
Pleated Gazelle on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Yv3fUD4EU01U2slp9GTLk?si=x4EBJeQ_SIqMqYza7i3OSQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c7c3d37064c4ea2
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dan Day. Dan is a blogger, writer, and Hammer Films enthusiast.
Listen in as we chat with Dan about Monster Bash, Svengoolie, favorite Hammer Horror Films, fond memories of meeting several Hammer Films stars, and more!
Remember to check out Dan’s links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Dan Day here:
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/
X: https://twitter.com/CushingLee
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/dandayjr35
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gary D. Rhodes. Gary is a writer, filmmaker, and film historian. Gary has written numerous books on the horror film industry and is an expert on the career of Bela Lugosi. Several of his books include: “Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers”, “Becoming Dracula: The Early Years of Bela Lugosi”, and his most recent release “Vampires in Silent Cinema”.
Listen to this intriguing conversation as we get to know Gary, delve into the era of silent films, and learn more about the iconic Bela Lugosi.
Remember to check out Gary’s links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Gary D. Rhodes here:
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user38129747
Academia: https://okbu.academia.edu/GaryRhodes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.rhodes.127/
Amazon: Please check out Gary D. Rhodes on Amazon.com for a listing of his books including his most recent release “Vampires in Silent Cinema”.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gregory W. Mank. Greg is an author, acclaimed film historian, and expert in horror history. He has won multiple Rondo Awards and was inducted into the Rondo Award “Monster Kid Hall of Fame” in 2014.
Greg has written numerous books, including: “Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story of a Haunting Collaboration, with a Complete Filmography of Their Films Together”, “It's Alive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein”, “Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy”, and “Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us!: More Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema”.
Remember to check out Greg’s links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Gregory W. Mank here:
Website: http://www.gregorymank.com/index.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gregory-William-Mank/author/B09ZYSBGN7?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1706056012&sr=1-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we pay tribute and remember a wonderful friend ~ David J. Skal. Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they discuss 3 movies that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their release. The movies include “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” with Jack Palance, “Sugar Hill”, and “Bad Ronald”. Listen in for a great time!
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
This episode features Brian Forrest, also known as “Toothpickings.” Brian is a historian and writer. He is an expert on vampires within popular culture and has written numerous articles on the subject.
Please join The Ghostly Gallery for a great conversation with Brian about vampires in film, television, and books.
Remember to follow Brian’s social links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Toothpickings on these social platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toothpickings.blog
X: https://twitter.com/toothpickings
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@toothpickings9218
Medium: https://toothpickings.medium.com/
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