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 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!
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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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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dr. Jeff Thompson back to the show! Jeff is an author, historian, expert on the career of director Dan Curtis and the Dark Shadows franchise, and a general authority on horror.
In our first Halloween Month episode, Jeff and The Ghostly Gallery Podcast will focus on horror films being shown in October on The Movies TV Network. Jeff will provide wonderful insight into the following movies:
Horror of Dracula (1958)
Village of the Damned (1960)
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
The Night Stalker (1972)
Trilogy of Terror (1975)
The Devil’s Rain (1975)
Dead of Night (1977)
The Fog (1980)
To watch these films, go to the moviestvnetwork.com and click on “Where to Watch” then enter your zip code to see where it is available in your area.
Please check out Dr. Jeff Thompson’s books using the links below! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
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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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dave Plouffe to the show! Dave is a lecturer at Cal State Fullerton, a co-host of multiple programs on the YouTube channel, “The Late Late Horror Show,” and a regular listener of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. Dave is an expert in the horror genre as well as the paranormal field.
In this episode, Dave shares his love of horror with us. We get an insight into favorite movies, paranormal and UFO stories, as well as his work on the YouTube channel The Late Late Horror Show. Several projects include regular discussions on Kolchak, Art Bell, and other fantastic topics!
Please connect with Dave Plouffe using the links below! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can connect to Dave Plouffe here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavePlouffe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelatelatehorrorshow
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Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Edward G. Pettit back to the show! 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, Sundays with Frankenstein, Mondays with Sherlock, and many more!
In this episode, Edward shares information on the newest Rosenbach Biblioventures, called “Monsters and Ghosts.” Edward will break down Louis Stevenson’s classic, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and then later in the season, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be featured.
Register for this great adventure that starts on September 23, 2024. All of this great content is available to everyone for free!
Link: https://rosenbach.org/events/biblioventures-monsters-and-ghosts/
Please connect with The Rosenbach Museum & Library where you can find all their amazing content – including courses, collections, and events! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can connect to the Rosenbach Museum & Library:
Website: https://rosenbach.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RosenbachMuseum
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Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome author Brandon Wills to the show!
Brandon is from West Virginia and is the author of the book, The Ouija Board Said It Was Hungry: 31 Terrifying Tales of Horror and the Supernatural. Brandon also writes for Paranormality Magazine, is a member of the Horror Writers Association and West Virginia Writers, Inc., and is a co-host on the “Wild & Weird Radio” podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Brandon about his book, his interest in horror, and some of his favorite authors and films!
Later in the hour, we remember the late William Crain who was the director of several films including Blacula (1972) and Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976) as well as multiple television projects.
Follow Brandon Wills on these social platforms to stay up to date on his work! Then go follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
Check out Brandon Wills on these social platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.wills.author/
X: https://twitter.com/HorrorBrandon
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandonwriteshorror/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/horrorbrandon.bsky.social
Signed Books Available: https://brandon-writes-horror.square.site/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/brandonwills
Email: brandonwriteshorror@gmail.com
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back B. Harrison Smith to the show!
Harrison is a writer, director, producer, and horror historian. Harrison wrote the screenplay for the 2011 film The Fields and directed horror films such as Camp Dread, Death House, and Where The Scary Things Are.
In this episode, Harrison discusses the 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and shares some wonderful memories of Gunnar Hansen. Harrison takes us on an in-depth journey into some of his films and other iconic popular movies. Harrison also chats about his books and upcoming projects!
Follow Harrison on these social platforms to stay up to date on his work! Then go follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
Check out 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
Harrison’s Books are available on Bear Manor Media: https://www.bearmanormedia.com/search?page=1&q=harrison+smith
X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonSmith85
Cynema Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cynema/id1472545207
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2402050/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for a Bruce and Tracy Movie Review Night!
In this episode, Bruce and Tracy discuss the 1974 American International Pictures (AIP) film “Madhouse”. Later on, 2024’s new release “Longlegs” with Nicholas Cage is up for discussion.
Let us know your thoughts on these films below! Then go follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Marc Sheffler to the show! Marc is an actor, writer, and producer. Marc starred in the iconic 1972 film, The Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven. He has also written scripts for several TV specials and series, including Harry and the Hendersons, and the iconic 80’s sitcoms Who’s the Boss, and Charles in Charge.
In this episode, Marc shares his insights about working on the film The Last House on the Left and his memories of the cast. Marc also shares stories from his childhood and his love of comedy – including a very cool story about The Three Stooges!
Please check out Marc’s IMDb page for all his projects! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Marc Sheffler’s projects here:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0790820/
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