The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 9 – A Vampire Special

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 8 – Featuring Dr. Jeff Thompson

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 7 – Featuring Edward G. Pettit

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 6 – Featuring Mark Dawidziak

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 5 – Featuring Bruce and Tracy

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 4 – Featuring “Toothpickings” Brian Forrest

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
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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 3 - Featuring Tucker Christine

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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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 2 – Featuring B. Harrison Smith

The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 2 – Featuring B. Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith is a director, author, and horror historian. Harrison wrote the screenplay for the 2011 film The Fields and has directed such horror films as Camp Dread, Death House, and Where The Scary Things Are.
Harrison has authored the 2022 book This Time It’s Personal: A Monster Kid’s History of Horror Memories and Experiences. He also has written I Lived the 80s and The Making of Leprechaun: I Need Me Gold!
You can find B. Harrison Smith on these social platforms:
Website: https://www.class85.com/
Harrison’s Books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/B.%20Harrison%20Smith/author/B09YC9ZN69
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarrisonSmith85
 
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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. In this premiere launch, we discuss horror in films, books, and popular culture. Co-hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria offer their thoughts on their favorite horror films and books, along with commentary on the state of the horror genre today. 
 
Classic horror films like Frankenstein, The Birds, and Rosemary's Baby are discussed, along with newer films like Doctor Sleep. Among books, Bram Stoker's Dracula, William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist and the works of Dean Koontz are also featured.