The Ghostly Gallery Podcast
This is a podcast about the genre of horror, mystery, & science fiction within popular culture. Together, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria combine their unique perspectives to delve into these topics, offering listeners in-depth discussions and interviews with notable figures in film, TV, and literature.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Kirk Hazen back to the show! Kirk is a music composer and horror historian.
In tonight’s episode, The Ghostly Gallery Podcast kicks things up into high gear to help spread the holiday spirit as Kirk shares his favorite Christmas horror movies with us!
Grab your hot chocolate and flashlight and come listen in as we chat about:
A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971 – 1978)
Silent Night Bloody Night (1972)
Home for the Holidays (1972)
Black Christmas (1974)
Inside (2007)
Rare Exports (2010)
Krampus (2015)
Silent Night (2021)
Terror Train (1980)
We will also touch on a few others as well as get Kirk’s thoughts on The Lodge (2019).
Please make sure to check out Kirk’s links below. Then, follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
Episode 68
You can find Kirk Hazen here:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2333539/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009360629648
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IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/
Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Join Bruce and Tracy as they pay a special tribute to the legendary horror actor, Tony Todd and discuss his 1992 classic film “Candyman”.
Later on, listen in as they discuss the new 2024 horror release, “Heretic,” starring Hugh Grant.
After the show, come back here and let us know your thoughts!
Episode 67
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Susan Lanier to the show! Susan is an accomplished actress, producer, director, writer, vocalist, and musician.
In this episode, Susan discusses her role in the 1977 film “The Hills Have Eyes”, her work in TV, and her music career. Later in the hour, Susan tells us more about some of her recent films, including “Cut” (2014), “Beneath the Black Veil” (2019), “The Black Mass” (2023), “Inverted” (2024), and her upcoming film “The Boatyard”.
Episode 66
Runtime: 52:49
Remember to check out Susan’s links for more great content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Susan Lanier on these platforms:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzeLanierBramlett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanlanier_actor/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SusanLanier.Suze/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susanlanier_actor
Blue Sky: @susanlanier.bsky.social
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IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0486839/
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Join Bruce and Tracy as they get into the Christmas Spirit a little bit early as they discuss 2 Christmas-themed horror films!
Bruce selected the original 1974 version of the cult classic “Black Christmas” starring Margot Kidder, Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, and John Saxon.
Tracy selected the 2019 film The Lodge, starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Richard Armitage, and Alicia Silverstone.
Come listen in as they share their thoughts on these films – their Likes and Dislikes!
After the show, come back here and let us know your thoughts!
Episode 65
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Matt “Graveyard” Van Bodegraven to the show! Matt hosts several podcasts including “They Mostly Pod Out at Night.... Mostly”.
In this episode, Matt discusses his podcast work, memorable guests he has spoken with, and his favorite horror flicks. Matt also shares some insight into a horror production company he is a part of called “Horror Dadz Productions” which can be found here:
Website: https://horrordadzproductions.wordpress.com/
Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-fairfield-county-four?secret_perk_token=ecada037#/
Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they share their thoughts on the 1974 film “Seizure”. The movie stars Jonathan Frid and was written and directed by Oliver Stone.
Remember to check out Matt’s links for more great content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Matt “Graveyard” Van Bodegraven on these platforms:
Website: https://horrordadzproductions.wordpress.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podoutatnight
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podoutatnight/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podoutatnight/
Podcast: https://comiccon-radio.com/show/podcast-they-mostly-pod-out-at-night-mostly/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-mostly-pod-out-at-night-mostly/id1644619734
X: https://twitter.com/podoutatnight
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome several cast members of the Independent Film “The R.I.P. Man” to the show! Owen Llewelyn (The R.I.P Man), Mia Bowd (Niykee), and Cal Chapman (Timmy) join us as we discuss the film written by Rhys Thompson and directed by Jamie Langlands.
The R.I.P Man is a horror film about a serial killer with a dental condition that targets teenagers in a wealthy town. The movie’s tagline is Rest.In.Pain!
You can find out more here on IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33097970/
You can also help support these independent creators here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-r-i-p-man#/
Have you seen the new Salem’s Lot yet? Well, hang on because later in the hour, Bruce and Tracy discuss the new Salem’s Lot adaptation recently released on HBO Max. Come listen to what they have to say about this new film and then leave your movie review in the comments section. We would love to hear your thoughts on this one!
Follow Our Guests Here:
Rhys Thompson: https://www.instagram.com/rtompo1984/
Jamie Langlands: https://www.instagram.com/jdlanglands/
Owen Llewelyn: https://www.instagram.com/owenllewelyn/
Cal Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/cal.the.creative/
Mia Bowd: https://www.instagram.com/miabowd/
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ansel Faraj back to the show! Ansel is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. Ansel is a self-taught filmmaker with a tremendous catalog of credits including Todd Tarantula, Loon Lake, The Night-Time Winds, and the Doctor Mabuse films.
In this episode, Ansel chats with us about his newest film, “The Great Nick D.” This fantastic comedy has many heartwarming moments and features a wonderful cast. Several notable cast members include Dark Shadows alumni – David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and the late Lara Parker.
Later in the show, we run down 5 of Ansel’s top films to watch for Halloween!
Supernatural (1933)
Mark of the Vampire (1935)
Night of the Demon (1957)
Burn, Witch, Burn (1962)
Halloween (1978)
Run Time: 59:07 – Episode 62
Remember to check out Ansel’s links for more great content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Ansel Faraj on these platforms:
Website: https://www.hollinsworthproductions.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HollinsworthProductions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollinsworthproductions
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ansel-faraj/s?k=ansel+faraj
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dacre Stoker and Chris McAuley to the show! Dacre and Chris are not only authors but also the creators and caretakers of the Stokerverse. Through books, role-playing games, and travel excursions, the Stokerverse carries on the legacy of Bram Stoker, who wrote the iconic novel, Dracula.
Join us as we speak with Dacre Stoker about his life and learn more about his great-grand uncle, Bram Stoker. Later in the hour, Chris and Dacre provide several exciting updates in the Stokerverse, including how to participate in the newest Kickstarter program starting soon.
Please use the links below to connect with Dacre and Chris, and then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can check out Dacre Stoker here:
X: https://x.com/dacrestoker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dacrestokerauthor/
Website: https://www.bramstokerestate.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DacreCStoker/
You can check out Chris McAuley here:
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
Check out Stokerverse here!
StokerVerse: https://stokerverse.com/
StokerVerse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stokerverse
Stoker & McAuley Productions: https://www.facebook.com/StokerMcAuley/
X: https://twitter.com/StokerMcAuley
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scarcomics/shadows-of-the-stokerverse-expanding-the-world-of-dracula?fbclid=IwY2xjawGCUiZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVNfXmyfWp4fLWhOqZld6cGY6TJ4T8lz0N2YEkFq1K1MkECz1rz4joZvnA_aem_bfgiSZlC2aaO585rL0AMDA
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome RJ Young to the show! RJ is a Special Effects Artist who has been involved in filmmaking since 2016. He has worked with Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Films, Rocco Zevenbergen of Bad Taste Video, and others.
In this episode, we learn more about RJ, the productions he has worked on, and more about the Special Effects industry.
Later on, we chat about the upcoming Festival – Shock-tober Fest in Oneonta, New York on October 26, 2024, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit here:
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1078665486534638/
Tickets: https://foothills.ticketleap.com/shock-toberfest-2024/
Please connect with RJ Young on Instagram using the link below! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can check out RJ Young here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rj.youngfx
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Janet Jay and James Harmon to the show! Janet Jay is Janet Decay, aka “The Mummy,” and James Harmon is Grimm Gorri, aka “The Monkey.” This Horror Host duo hails from Cleveland, Ohio and they run a hugely popular YouTube Channel called “The Mummy and The Monkey”.
In 2023, The Mummy and The Monkey received an honorable mention from the 22nd Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards for Favorite Horror Host of 2023. Also in 2023, Janet Decay & Grimm Gorri were inducted into the Horror Host Hall of Fame!
In this episode, we chat about all things horror and horror hosting, and learn more about Janet and James!
Please connect with The Mummy and The Monkey using the links below! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can check out The Mummy and The Monkey here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheMummyAndTheMonkey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themummyandthemonkey/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/693954967383501/
Website: https://themummyandthemonkey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheMummyAndTheMonkey
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