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.
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Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
This episode features Frank Dello Stritto. Frank is an award-winning author and a member of the Rondos' Monster Kid Hall of Fame. Listen in as Frank chats with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast about his love for horror, Bela Lugosi, Universal Monsters, and more! Frank also gives us insight into his books and his newest work in progress.
You can find Frank Dello Stritto on these platforms:
Website: https://cultmoviespress.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Frank-J-Dello-Stritto/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AFrank+J.+Dello+Stritto
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
This episode features Josh Hitchens. Josh is an accomplished theatre director, actor, and playwright. He has authored several books and is host to two of his own podcasts focusing on the horror genre. Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast and listen in as Josh discusses his background, accomplishments, and love of horror. Josh starts off our Halloween celebrations with his list of 10 favorite horror films!
You can find Josh Hitchens on these platforms:
Website: http://www.joshhitchens.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhitchens
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshhitchens
Podcast: https://hitchensonhorror.podbean.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Josh-Hitchens/author/B094YQ2J34
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
This episode features Ansel Faraj. Ansel is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. Ansel is a self-taught filmmaker with a tremendous catalog of credits. Please listen in to this fascinating conversation as we chat with Ansel about his life, influences in his career, and his films.
Please Note: There are a few audio issues during the broadcast, but we will be having Ansel back again in November to join us for another exciting conversation!
You can find Ansel Faraj on these platforms:
Website: https://www.hollinsworthproductions.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HollinsworthProductions?si=QWIHhxa2qK79jkZg
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ansel-faraj/s?k=ansel+faraj
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
This episode is our Vampire Special! Please listen in as playwright and author Michael McGovern joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to chat about his writings and new book “Blood Ending: A Vampire Novel”. Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they discuss the new film “The Last Voyage of the Demeter”.
You can find Michael McGovern’s book here:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Ending-Vampire-Michael-McGovern-ebook/dp/B0BBXXV2NK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
This episode features Dr. Jeff Thompson. Dr. Thompson is an author, an expert on the career of director Dan Curtis, as well as a Dark Shadows historian. Dark Shadows was a Gothic Soap Opera that aired from 1966 to 1971, as well as having several follow-up films. Listen in on this fantastic conversation as Jeff shares his stories and insights with us during this hour!
You can find Dr. Thompson’s Books here:
Amazon:
The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker and Other Productions, 2d ed.
https://www.amazon.com/Television-Horrors-Dan-Curtis-Productions/dp/1476675023/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=television+horror+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417460&s=books&sr=1-1
House of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur
https://www.amazon.com/House-Dan-Curtis-Second-Television/dp/1628801891/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=house+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417490&s=books&sr=1-1
Nights of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Epics of the Dark Shadows Auteur
https://www.amazon.com/Nights-Dan-Curtis-Second-Television/dp/1628801883/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=night+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417516&s=books&sr=1-1
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
This episode features Edward G. Pettit. Edward is the Sunstein Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is an expert on Edgar Allan Poe, and the man who created the very popular online programs, Sundays with Dracula, and Sundays with Frankenstein, which examined in-depth the famed books written by Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley, respectively. Listen in on this wonderful conversation!
You can connect with the Rosenbach Museum & Library:
Website: https://rosenbach.org/
Sundays With Frankenstein Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWR9Pkh4eGAkJMD1m8WGPvA9wA2jaTDha&si=J0T428FkMxuHQaH0
Sundays With Dracula Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWR9Pkh4eGAkTIc8o6huOJRc2F09HSbd1&si=YhAmk4_EZv4UHIKd
Upcoming Events:
Dracuthon - https://rosenbach.org/events/dracuthon/
Sherlock Mondays: https://rosenbach.org/events/sherlock-mondays/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
This episode features Mark Dawidziak. Mark has an extraordinary background as an author, journalist, actor, playwright, and so much more! He is joining The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to discuss his most recent book “A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe." Listen in on this fantastic discussion! We can’t wait to have Mark return for a future show!
You can find Mark Dawidziak on these social platforms:
Website: https://www.markdawidziak.com/
Find his book on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Mysteries-Death-Edgar-Allan-ebook/dp/B09Y47K24N
Please also check out Mark’s many other fantastic works!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
This episode features a conversation with co-hosts Bruce and Tracy. Listen in as they discuss the paranormal, the movie “Renfield," and the upcoming theatrical release of “The Last Voyage of the Demeter."
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 4 – Featuring “Toothpickings” Brian Forrest
This episode features Brian Forrest, who is also known as “Toothpickings." Brian is a historian and writer who specializes in vampire lore on film. He is joining The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to discuss the 1972 film, “Blacula,” and its 1973 sequel, "Scream Blacula Scream," and to talk about his ongoing projects. Listen in on this fantastic discussion!
You can find Toothpickings on these social platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toothpickings.blog
Medium: https://toothpickings.medium.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/toothpickings
Check out The Ghostly Gallery on these social platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/markusen_s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 3 – Featuring Tucker Christine
This episode features Tucker Christine, who is a Dracula expert and historian. Tucker publishes the literary journal, "Dracula Beyond Stoker." Listen in as Tucker talks about his journal, his remarkable collection of over 400 Dracula-related books, and his favorite film adaptations of the Bram Stoker novel.
You can find Tucker Christine on these social platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draculabeyondstoker
Website: https://www.dbspress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dbs_press
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draculabeyondstoker/
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