Podcasts about Gothic

Kerri covers the case of Raymond Edmunds, dubbed "Mr. Stinky" by a cheeky newspaper sub-editor. He was a convicted double murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Victoria, Australia for over two decades. Donna tells us about Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, the Ladies of Llangollen. They were two upper-class Irish women determined to resist the fate of conventional marriage, so committed to their freedom that they disguised themselves as men and fled Ireland together in 1778. They settled into a Gothic home called Plas Newydd in North Wales, where their unconventional life together both scandalized and captivated everyone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Head to www.betterhelp.com/apc for 10% off. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can horror writing help readers — and writers — work through psychological trauma? Why does cross-genre fiction take longer to find an audience, but pay off in the long run? Is running a direct sales store actually worth the inventory, postage, and learning curve? And how can SubStack work for fiction authors? With psychotherapist and award-winning author P.D. Alleva. In the intro, thoughts on why in-person conferences are still worth it, even when they are a challenge for sensitive introverts! and tips for making the best of conferences [Self-Publishing Show]. Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, self-publishing with support, where you can get free formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Just go to www.draft2digital.com to get started. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn P.D. Alleva is the award-winning author of horror, sci-fi, thrillers, and fantasy books. He's also a psychotherapist. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Why horror puts the human condition on display better than any other genre Emotional trauma as the silent psychological killer most people overlook The pros and challenges of cross-genre writing and finding your audience Practical lessons from running a direct store, including integration and signed-copy fulfilment How a 3 a.m. writing routine keeps the writing separate from the marketing and admin Serialising fiction on Substack, multiple newsletters, and avoiding paid subscriber promotions Why Facebook groups, TikTok Lives, and the three-to-one rule are working right now You can find P.D. at PDAlleva.com or on Substack. Transcript of the interview with P.D. Alleva Jo: P.D. Alleva is the award-winning author of horror, sci-fi, thrillers, and fantasy books. He's also a psychotherapist. So welcome, Paul. PD: Thank you very much. Thank you for having me. This is a great opportunity. I love doing interviews, and I love talking to great people. Jo: Oh, good. Well, first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and being an indie author. PD: So I've been writing since I was a kid, at least second grade and more than likely even before that. I've always had that creative itch. Getting into indie author publishing, I published my first book in 2011. At the time I was also operating my own business, which took up about 24 hours of my time every single day. Then I kind of got through that and sold that in 2016, and I'm like, you know what? The time has come. I'd always written books, poetry, short stories, but never really did anything with them because I just didn't have the time. So in 2017, that's when I really came out and said, all right, the time is now. Indie publishing was doing great. The one good thing I do love about Amazon is they allowed us to come out there and start showing our craft to people. So in 2017, I just started—let's do this. Let's write full time. Let's put books out there. Let's be creative. Let's really get those juices flowing. Plus, I was getting a little bit old, and I was like, now is definitely the time to do this. Since then I've been publishing consistently, and most of my books are horror books, but I dabble. I have a sci-fi series, and I'm starting to get into psychological thrillers too. I've got a new psychological thriller that'll be published in early 2027 called Girl on a Mission. For the most part, I'm definitely into the horror genre—books, short stories, all that good fun stuff. Jo: Right, so a couple of follow-ups. You said you're a bit old. Can you give us what decade you're in at least? PD: Well, I'm 51, so born in 1971. Jo: Oh, there you go. Same age as me. PD: All right, good. See that? So we're going head-to-head there. Jo: I don't think that's old at all. Also, you mentioned you sold your business in 2016. So what was your business before? Because I think business experience is so important. PD: Agreed 100%. So I'm a psychotherapist, and I had owned a treatment centre for mental health and addiction. That was started in 2011, and in 2016 is when it sold. Since then, my wife and I started a private practice. So I still, even to this day—well, about a year and a half ago is when I stopped. I specialise in trauma, PTSD, and addiction. Trauma mostly. Most of my caseload has always been trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, war-type trauma. I was doing that mostly individually since 2016 in private practice, and I'll still go into treatment centres and see patients there too, specifically for trauma. About a year and a half ago is when I started wanting to do writing 100% full time. I thought about becoming a professor, maybe going to college, but then I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into that full time, as far as a caseload and school and everything like that. So I decided to just do group therapy, group facilitation, and I've been doing that consistently since then. It may be 15 hours a week. I do love to give back, and to me, it's more what I teach. I specialise in neuro-linguistic programming, bilateral stimulation or EMDR, hypnotherapy, science of mind concepts, psychopharmacology, biological bases of behaviour—which is pretty much how your brain works—ancient wisdom, quantum physics. I do this in a drug addiction treatment centre mostly, also mental health. And of course, just living an addictive lifestyle is traumatic, too, in and of itself. So pretty much I'm teaching them. Behaviour modification is a big part of what I'm teaching during that time. You'll see that, too, if you read my books. There's two things you can figure out from my books. You can figure out how to murder people and get away with it, and two, you can figure out how to overcome trauma as well. The whole “murder people and get away with it” comes from my upbringing. I have a very sorted past, let's put it that way. My upbringing was very different than what most people grow up in. Jo: Oh, can you give us any more than that? Now everyone's like, “Oh.” PD: “What's going on with this guy, right?” So I grew up, let's say, quote unquote, “in an Italian New York family.” Jo: Okay. All right. PD: That might give people ideas, right? Jo: That's going to give people a lot of ideas. PD: If you've ever seen the movie Goodfellas, I kind of grew up in that atmosphere, and with even some of those people too. My family had connections to those people in that movie, which I find very funny. If you watch that movie with me, you get a very different perspective on what's going on in the movie. Jo: Wow. So you're an interesting guy with an interesting background, with a very interesting backstory job as well. Some people are like, “Well, of course he's writing horror because horror is just awful and full of slasher gore and all that.” I often have to say to people who don't read horror, “Look, it's not like that.” Maybe some of it is, sure. But most of it isn't. Could you talk about how reading and writing horror can also be psychologically healthy? How do these worlds intertwine for you? PD: Well, sure. It 100% can be healthy. Especially over the last few years, there's a trend going on out there right now where people are taking their trauma and putting it into a creative process through poems, short stories, and even novels. They're taking their trauma and giving it a face, like a monster, where people are overcoming that monster within the creative process. I always say that horror is the genre that puts on display, better than any other genre out there, the human condition. Why is that? When people are in a terrifying situation, you really see who they are. You get to the heart of the matter of who that person is by putting them in these horrific but undefinable situations where it's like, what are they going to come out as? That real true personality needs to come out, and that courage comes out. That's huge in horror, and I think horror gets such a bad name. Now, I know there's the extreme horror and the splatterpunk, and that has its kind of role too in what I'm saying, but that's where horror is getting its bad reputation out there with the over-the-top type of gore. For the most part, that's a small part of the horror genre. It's a subgenre for a reason. It has its readership, and that's fine. Nothing wrong with it. I read it all the time. I find a lot of joy in it, a lot of excitement. However, for the most part, any horror novel that is not completely with the gore and stuff like splatterpunk can be seen as a psychological thriller, and a lot of psychological thrillers can be seen as a horror novel. Look at books like The Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon. That's horrific as well, but if you read the novel, it's in there. It just gets that bad rap right now, and it's not all gore. Most horror novels that I read today are psychological horror. It's tame on the gore, and the psychological aspect is there. I always see that psychological aspect—it's like psychological trauma. Most people, even in my industry, when people are out there and you mention trauma, PTSD, they're thinking about sexual abuse, physical abuse, or war-type trauma. The silent psychological one—I once wrote an article called “Emotional Trauma: The Silent Psychological Killer.” The one that's out there is the psychological trauma, the emotional trauma that is widespread. Most people go through that, and it could even be from parent to child, and most people don't understand that that's a traumatic experience. It's like a distortion of reality that you're experiencing that then creates a belief system in your brain, and you're constantly acting out that belief system. That's where the psychological component of horror really comes out. People breaking through that psychological belief system that was created through a traumatic experience by reaching courage and coming out through a horrific situation. Jo: Yes, it really annoys me, because with romance, of course people understand that romance is a huge genre. Something like a small town sweet romance is a world away from the bully romantasy, dark, or mafia. Mafia romance is a really big thing with very dark themes. I'm like, well, how can you understand that romance is a huge genre with all these different subgenres, and not think that horror or thriller or fantasy or sci-fi all have so many different subgenres within them? I personally read a lot of supernatural horror, but rarely the slasher gore kind of stuff. So I'm really glad you said that, and hopefully more people will open up a bit more. I did also want to ask you about what you write. You write all these different things. You write standalone—I mean, often horror is standalone—but you also have some series. How do you balance it? What are the benefits of cross-genre writing, but also the challenges of it? PD: Okay. So obviously I love cross-genre writing. To me, I use fantasy to explain the supernatural elements. I blend mostly a tad of fantasy to help explain the supernatural components in my supernatural novels. When I write sci-fi, specifically sci-fi, that has the fantasy element in it too, but there's also a tad of horror in there as well. It's just who I am. When I grew up, I had a lot of different influences. I had Star Wars on one side, and then I'm watching B-rated '80s slasher films on the other side. Those two mixes just kind of followed me throughout my life, and that's why I like putting them into my novels. As I tell my patients, don't limit yourself. Never limit yourself. If you're just limiting yourself to one genre, you're missing out on so much more that's out there. So I love the blend of mixing genres. It just gets my goat each and every time. It is a challenge though. I remember when I first started getting into indie publishing, I was never big into Facebook and social media up until I started becoming an indie author. Before that, with my type of upbringing, you don't advertise yourself. You don't advertise where you're going. That's a big no-no. So I always had this aversion to social media. I'll tell you a funny story. It was the late 2000s, probably 2006. I was a full-time single father at that time, and I was living in Florida. My family—brothers and sisters-in-law—were living in New York, and my sister-in-law said, “Get a Facebook account so we can see pictures of the kids.” I said, “Oh.” I didn't want to do it, but I said, “Okay,” so I did it. And I'm thinking, looking at this Facebook thing, “How do I put pictures on here?” So I figured out how to put pictures in folders. Then I phone called her, and I'm like, “Okay, so they're on there.” And they're like, “Well, where are they?” I'm like, “I put them in these folders. You can go and look at them.” She's like, “No, you've got to post them.” That to me was like, “I'm not posting pictures of my kids.” That was a big no-no. It didn't click. When I got on there finally in 2016, 2017, I'm like, “Okay, so I need to figure out social media. As an indie author, I need to be on there, so I need to get through this aversion and get on there.” I started noticing how people are so particular with their genres. If they're reading a romance, it had to be very specific with that exact type of romance, and if you deviated from it, they're not going to like it. So that was the challenge. I was like, “All right, number one, I'm not going to dilute myself” and say, “All right, take things out of my writing or out of my novel just so I could cater to a certain type of audience.” I'm like, “I'm not going to do that.” I know with me, myself, as a reader, I'll read everything. I don't limit myself to a specific genre. I'll read psychological thrillers. I'll read romance. I've been doing that all my life. So I'm like, if there's a person like me out there—and look at this, I just met like four other people who also read cross genres—then I know that there's at least another 30,000 people, and I know that at least then there's 300,000, then there's three million people out there. So just write the books that you're writing and find your audience. Now, that takes longer. So you've got to chip away. Chip away. You're going to find readers here and there, and then that reader kind of tells a few people about you, and then you've got a few more readers. Then you keep going, and you go on these Facebook groups, and you do a whole bunch of different things, and then you gather a few more readers. Then they're telling some friends, and then you've got more. The process takes a lot longer, yes, 100% agreed, but I would say be true to yourself and you can never go wrong. Jo: Yes, I agree. I write cross-genre as well, and I've browsed your collection. Golem was the one I was like, “Ooh, yes, I like that one.” I haven't read it yet, it's on my list. I think when you're cross-genre, my people come to my store as well, and it's like, “Okay, I'm interested in lots of things, but this is the one by this author that I'm interested in.” Whereas with other authors who only write one type of thing, then I might not like any of their stuff. So I think there are definitely pros and cons and different ways into our world. I also wanted to ask you about the differences in business. Obviously you ran this treatment centre and there were physical humans on all sides, and now you've got a business as an author. So what have you learned in business from what you used to do and what you do now? PD: Okay. You're right. The treatment centre industry is very different from what I'm doing now, but it's still people. Treat those people right, have integrity. If you say you're going to do something, follow through with it. My word is my bond type of thing. That definitely has fed into the writing and publishing industry that I'm in now in a huge way. Just connecting with people is, to me, the biggest part of it. I mean, treatment centres, you've got to connect with people. When I would market the treatment centre, where would I go? I would go to hospitals, residential facilities, detoxes, and talk to them about my programme and why they should be referring clients there. It's the same thing here. Why should you be reading my books? You get there through interviews like what I'm doing here with you. Other podcasts. You get there by doing Facebook Lives, TikTok. I haven't started TikTok Lives yet, but I actually love that platform. I'm falling in love with it. IG Lives, anything like that where you're talking to people and you're making a connection with those people. Through that, I've gathered so many different types of readers who are like, “Yes, I'll give this book a shot.” And then they read it and they're like, “Hey, this is really good, and I'm going to read another book.” With my books, I have very different books. Golem is my psychological horror novel. It's my slow-burn psychological horror novel, heavily inspired by Frankenstein and the Pygmalion myth. It's my first true horror book that I published. Then there's Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect, which is inspired by B-rated '80s horror movies and the old grindhouse movies of the '70s, and it's mind manipulation. It's just wild and bizarre. And then The Sleepy Hollow Incident is my Gothic tale—it's like a dark romance mixed in with Gothic horror. So I always try to put something for everyone that's out there. To me, when I'm writing, it's got to be about depth, psychological depth. I always refer to my books to be like peeling layers off a Texas-sized onion. The more you read, the more in-depth you get into not only the characters, but the story. It's just something that comes out of me. It's part of me. That's the way I always have to do it. I always have to put that depth in there. To me, that's good storytelling. When I grew up, I read a lot of classic literature. Yes, Edgar Allan Poe, but also Dante's Inferno, Milton's Paradise Lost, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Brontë sisters. Keep going. Ray Bradbury, Ayn Rand, Daphne du Maurier, Shirley Jackson. Those to me are my books that I absolutely love. So there's a sweet science in today's fast-paced, social media type of world in marrying the depth of the old classic literature and the entertainment value that is required today for being an author. There's that sweet science behind it, and I love just hitting that nail on the head every time. Jo: So did you ever pitch traditional publishing, or have you thought about going that way? Because I also find that a lot of horror actually sits very close to literary. Like, I read a lot more literary horror than I do in some of the other genres. PD: Correct. So in the beginning, yes. Not in a long time. I maybe went to a couple of indie publishers, but as far as traditional, the Big Five publishers, I have an aversion to them for a big reason. I know people who have worked in that industry that have told me some pretty bad horror stories about those places. So I haven't sent anything to that type of place in a very, very long time. Maybe close to 20 years. Indie publishers, the small presses, yes, here and there, but even then, I'm always moving at a fast pace. So if I've got a book and I'm sending it out as a query letter, by the time that query letter is even read, I'm almost done publishing. I love that aspect of it. The control of my story, where I know where this character's going. And listen, I've got my beta readers, I've got my ARC readers. They're there to tell me, “Hey, maybe you should change this or change that.” Whether I take that advice or not, of course my editor too, is really up to me. I always put out the book that I know is the one I want to read. And to me, I haven't gone wrong in doing so. I know with traditional publishing, you sometimes get too many thoughts in the pot there. Let's put it that way. Jo: Okay, so coming back to being indie then. You mentioned Amazon earlier, but you have a store where you sell direct. Many authors are doing this now, but it can be a challenge. So what have you found are the pros and cons of your direct store? What's working? Any lessons there? PD: Okay. So I use a place called Big Cartel. They're the platform where the books are on. They're hosting my website, PDAlleva.com. The big challenge was actually just starting it. It was so overwhelming. How do I put this on there? At the time, I've got all these books, so how do I present them? I'm even going to be doing another revamp with it too, because I want better pictures—taking pictures of the books, stuff like that, instead of just having the covers on there. I also have a lot of shirts that I'm selling. So I think the biggest challenge is just getting on there and starting it. Then of course, you've got to learn a whole new platform, and the mechanics, and how people are going to be downloading, and how that's done on an e-book versus a print version of the book. So it's a huge learning curve that you've really got to put your focus on and give it time. What most people like in indie publishing is signed copies. It's a huge part of indie publishing, selling those signed copies. People love a signed copy, and that's primarily what my website is for. You can order signed copies from me. I also use a place called IngramSpark, and they're more like a distributor. They're used by everyone. They've been around for a very long time. Traditional publishing uses them too, and they're just distributing your novel. I'd say about a year ago, maybe two years ago, they started where you can sell your books on discount through them as well. So I have that on my website too, where you're just clicking on the book and you're pretty much going directly to their site and you're buying paperbacks and hardbacks at a discount. That's going well too. For the most part, people are definitely coming to my site because they want the signed copies. A good thing with indie publishing is limited editions, first print copies, special editions. That type of stuff really just takes off. People love to see that, especially in the indie community. You can sell them too. I go to a few different book conventions during the year, and the limited editions are there. Like I said, people love the signed copies. They love being a part of that and getting that signed copy. They treasure it, just like I treasure my books too. I'm not referring to my books that I've written, but books that I have as well. I love my e-reader, don't get me wrong, but I still prefer the physical copy—the paperback, and even more so than the paperback, the hardback. So people love those signed copies, and that's why I created the website, to sell on there for them. Jo: Yes, I mean, we're getting to a point now though where I think some people are questioning the pros and cons of it. For example, you doing the signed copies—I don't do that from my Shopify store because I don't want to hold stock and I don't want to deal with postage. So I only do it when I do a Kickstarter. I've just finished one recently, Bones of the Deep, and I'm going up to the printer, and I'm going to sign a couple of hundred copies and then they do the postage. That's the only way I'm willing to do it because of the pain of getting books to your house, signing them, getting them in the post. So how do you manage that practically? PD: Okay, so the inventory's there. I don't go and sign everything right away. I just keep the inventory. Once somebody buys the book, then I'll pull out the book, log it and all that good fun stuff, sign it, and then ship it out immediately. Here in my country, we get discounts at the United States Post Office because they're books. So they pass that shipping cost over to the reader too, so it's a little bit cheaper for shipping. I'll just take books once or twice a week over to the United States Postal Service and ship those books out. I don't sign them until I actually get that order. Jo: How many do you have in your house? It's the holding stock of all the backlist that is the problem. PD: Ooh, gotcha. All right. That's why I have a two-car garage. But here's the thing, I won't order 500 at a time. I'll order 20 at a time. Jo: Okay. Right. PD: When I see that inventory's getting low, I'll order another 20 at a time. Jo: And you get those from IngramSpark? PD: Correct. When the new one comes out, maybe at that time I'm just selling those, bringing those to conventions that I go to. Or maybe doing a sale on those books at that time to get rid of the inventory so it's not sitting around anymore. Jo: I think that's so important. Then like you mentioned, you do T-shirts or shirts. That is also really hard because of sizing. So is that all print on demand? PD: Yes. So I don't really hold the stock on the shirts. When I get an order, whatever the size is at that time, I go directly to the place and order it. I use a place called Sublimation Station that's here in Orlando. They do great all-over print T-shirts. They're fantastic. I just did one for The Sleepy Hollow Incident. So The Sleepy Hollow Incident is one long story, and it's broken up into four books. Each book has its own. The covers are fantastic. I use a lady named Cherie Foxley. She's a phenomenal cover designer. So the shirts are, like, book one is on the front of one shirt with book two on the back, and then the second shirt is book three on the cover and book four on the back. However, I can customise those. I just did a giveaway in my Facebook group and I let people know I could customise them, and she wanted book one and book four, so I just got that and sent it out to her. Now, if people go ahead and order that on the website, I can just order it right away from them, boom, and that place will get it shipped right then and there. Jo: Right, so they do the shipping. These are all sort of practical things that people need to answer because I feel like sometimes it's like, “Oh, yes, having a direct store is great,” but there's actually quite a lot of work that goes into it, isn't there? PD: There is. There's a lot of work. You're pretty much opening almost like your own brick-and-mortar store at that point. You just don't have walk-in traffic coming in—your traffic is all coming online. So there is a lot to it, but it's worth it. If you're a self-published author or even a small indie press, it's good to have. Because like I said, people love the signed copies. Jo: When you say it's worth it, is it worth it financially or just because you like to serve the customers in that way? PD: Both. Jo: Right. So it is financially worth it for you? PD: Yes. Jo: I was talking to a friend of mine and saying, are you valuing your time in terms of things like taking the books to the post office and stuff like that? Do you find it eats into your writing at all, or do you just manage it all separately? PD: No, I manage it separately. So I'm an early morning riser. I get up at 3:00 in the morning, and that's when I write my books or do editing or brainstorming. I'm about to write a new novella now called The Adam and Eve Story, which is actually based on a little-known CIA shelved book from the 1990s called The Adam and Eve Story as well. So I've been brainstorming that, and I was doing that this morning. I get up at 3:00 a.m. and I do my writing, and by the time the kids are up and by the time the wife is up, it's like 8:00 a.m. is rolling around and I'm pretty much done at that point. Then I have my days. Tuesday I'm completely working from home and I do my thing in the morning, and then the rest of the day is marketing, fulfilling orders, stuff like that. On the days when I'm going to do group facilitation, I'll of course still get up at 3:00 o'clock in the morning, and then I'll plan out the day. I've got an hour between this group and I can go ahead and do that, and I'm already there so it's not a problem. The post office is right around the corner. You kind of figure out all the logistics for yourself. There are some days, like on Monday, I don't facilitate groups until the afternoon, so I've got the whole morning to work on marketing and do other things, and fulfilment. Then of course Saturday's a big day for that too. Jo: Oh, that's good. I feel like people always need to know how to balance their time, but it sounds like you manage, because at 3:00 a.m., as you say, there's not much else to do other than write. You mentioned marketing, and you have a Substack, pdsalternativefiction.substack.com. Talk about that and serialising fiction and how Substack works. Because I feel like a load of people are jumping in but might not necessarily know how it works, especially for fiction. PD: Correct. It is becoming quite popular out there. I think the one before that was Patreon, and Patreon is pretty big for that too, kind of the same thing. I wanted to start something and just get the work out there. I was very interested when Amazon came out a few years ago with what was called Vella. They kind of started that. I was like, “This is kind of cool.” Couple chapters at a time. I'm writing the books anyway, so why don't we kick this off and see how it goes—a type of experiment. I had a lot of fun doing it. I started on October 4th, 2024. I've done four novels so far. One is still going, which is Volume 3 of my Dark Veil serie— that's a sci-fi series. I wrote three other novels. The Hypnotist, which is a thriller, heavy on the sci-fi and a tad of horror in there too. And then I wrote Girl on a Mission, which is my psychological thriller, and then Cat Fight, which is a horror novel—all within that time. I think I finished all three of those novels in January, and then the first week of February they were all pretty much done. Now what I'm doing is, I went paid recently on the Substack. It's like everything else that's out there—chip away, chip away. I fell into that hole where they say, “Hey, we can promote you and get people to sign up for your newsletter.” And I'll be honest with you, don't do it. It's not worth it. You spend money, and what happens is they're what I refer to as dead leads. They don't click. You wind up shuffling them off after three to six months, because they're just not clicking. Everybody gets a star rating, so you know—are they clicking, are they staying on, are they not? So I got rid of pretty much all of those people, and I'll never do that again. It's got to be done organically. That's why when you read my books, especially the new books, towards the end it'll say, “Sign up for my newsletter.” I do more with that newsletter too. If you're on the free tier, every month I do a monthly newsletter, which is just me talking about updates, things going on in the publishing industry, things going on with me. My daughter puts together a weekly Horror and Sci-Fi Chronicles newsletter, which gives what's going on in new releases in the industry—sci-fi, horror, books, movies, television. She does deep dives into industry tropes, historical tidbits, and a weekly quiz. I also do a monthly Terrors and Tales newsletter. I started this last year, and it was a quarterly newsletter. It's other authors who are new, upcoming, never been published before, looking to get published. It's a chance for them to be on the newsletter where they have a flash fiction story or poem or even a short story that I publish for them. It's called the Terrors and Tales newsletter. What happened is I would put out calls for submissions. And a place called Duotrope—I don't even know who these people are, but all of a sudden I got an email from them stating, “Hey, we found that you're looking for submissions, and we posted your link. We hope you don't mind.” I'm like, “No, of course I don't mind.” I got so many submissions from that one link. I'm like, “Okay.” Do I really want to deny people? I'm not like that. I want to help promote other authors. I know what it's like when you're new and upcoming, no matter what age you are, to say, “Hey, here's a platform for you to see your stuff in print.” Obviously, I read through them just to make sure they're up to a certain standard, but for the most part, if you submit, you're getting in there. With Duotrope, I'm like, I have enough here to put out one a month. So in May 2026, the first one goes out, and then I'll have one each month until December, and then who knows? In 2027 I might go back to quarterly. I might get enough submissions to just keep it going once a month. So that's the Terrors and Tales newsletter, and it usually comes out towards the end of the month—the last two weeks. I have nothing to do with it in terms of content. None of my stories are on there. None of my poems are on there. None of my flash fiction. It's all other authors, just for them to see their name in print, see their work in print, share it with their friends, and put something on their resume, and to encourage people to keep reading and keep the craft going. Jo: When you say in print, you don't mean in physical print? PD: Oh, I mean in the newsletter. I'm sorry. Jo: I think that's important, or you're going to get a lot more submissions, and you will need to do publishing contracts and all that kind of thing. I think that's the difficult thing with a Substack newsletter approach—it's difficult to know where to categorise it. Is it marketing? Is it publishing? It's all of these things, I suppose. A bit like this podcast, it's all kinds of things. In terms of Substack actually making money on its own or leading to book sales that make money, do you think it does serve that purpose? PD: I think I've gotten more book sales through it, and also ARC readers who are enjoying the books and giving reviews. As far as the paid tiers, that's kind of a little bit slow, and that's where I'm saying chip away at it. Keep it up there. Keep it going. Over time, you're going to build that type of audience where it's going to be like, “Hey, this is financially feasible for me to continue to do this.” That's the response that I'm getting out there. Jo: Yes. Before, you mentioned you were doing Facebook Lives and you're looking at TikTok, but— Is anything else working for you in book marketing? If people have a few books and they're like, “What is working for book marketing right now?”—what do you recommend? PD: Okay. For me, the thing that has made the most sense is making sure the reader knows the book is out there through some sort of social media. I've had really good success on TikTok since the beginning of this year especially. I started it about a year ago, year and a half ago, but then my father got sick and passed away, and it was a new venture and I put it off to the side. I really got the flavour going at the beginning of this year. February, March of this year. It seems to be going really well, and I've noticed an uptick in sales from just getting the videos out there and getting it in front of people's eyes. There's an event I'm going to in August called ShiverCon, which is a pretty big event. After that event, I'm going to look to see what type of inventory I have left over from the event, and I'm going to start doing TikTok Lives. I'm very comfortable being on camera. So I'm like, “Yeah, that seems like a good way to go.” I know there's a few other horror authors who are doing it and having good success with TikTok Lives as well. A guy named Jason Davis is doing really well with TikTok Lives, and a few other authors too. I'm like, “Yes, I could definitely do that.” I want to get up to a certain number of people, and I want these events. I'm going to one in July, and then ShiverCon in August. Once those are done, I'm going to have more time to do the TikTok Lives. As far as Facebook is concerned, what I've had really great success with on Facebook is being in the groups and meeting other authors. That's not always about my book per se, but whatever books I'm reading, I'm posting my reviews about those books in those groups and meeting readers. Then obviously, they always say the three-to-one rule. Post about three different books and then post about your own book, whether you're doing a sale or a new release or a re-release or whatever. I've found success through that just by interacting with readers. When they post a book, I'll comment, “Hey, I've read that book,” or, “Hey, that book looks really cool. I like the review.” Commenting on it so you start these relationships with people who are out there in these Facebook groups. I've recently started my own Facebook reader group. I kind of go with the same thing. Last night, we did a live reading for another author. I like other authors to be on there. I always like to think, what does the reader need? What do I want to see as a reader? I would love to hear live readings from authors. So I kind of learn about them, learn about the book, and get a live reading. To me, that's a good way to go. So I started that recently, and it seems to be going well. I've got a new folk horror coming out soon, and I put out a call for ARC readers and got a fantastic response from that. That kind of drives the sales anyway, because when you get those reviews, then people see it gives credibility to the book, and then other people see it, and then they're buying it too. So that comes from the groups. There's so many wheels to spin in this industry as an indie author when you're doing this, especially when you're doing 99% of it on your own. You've got to get out there. No one's going to know your book exists if you don't get out there and tell somebody about it. Jo: Brilliant. Well, tell us— Where can people find you and your books online? PD: All right. Perfect. So obviously I'm on Amazon like everyone. Most of my books are worldwide, so you'll find them in Barnes & Noble as well. And of course, if you want the signed copies or discount print books, I always lead people straight to my website, PDAlleva.com. Then, of course, if you go to my Substack, you'll get all the updates, and you'll get all the links to purchase or find out where they are on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and things like that too. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Paul. That was great. PD: Thank you very much for having me. It was great chatting with you. The post Writing Cross-Genre, Selling Direct, And Serialising On SubStack With P.D. Alleva first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Communion After Dark - features the latest and best in Dark Alternative-Electronic Music. This week's show features music from Blutengel, Suicide Commando, Astari Nite, Extize, Vogon Poetry, and many more artists from around the world.

Kerri covers the case of Raymond Edmunds, dubbed "Mr. Stinky" by a cheeky newspaper sub-editor. He was a convicted double murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Victoria, Australia for over two decades. Donna tells us about Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, the Ladies of Llangollen. They were two upper-class Irish women determined to resist the fate of conventional marriage, so committed to their freedom that they disguised themselves as men and fled Ireland together in 1778. They settled into a Gothic home called Plas Newydd in North Wales, where their unconventional life together both scandalized and captivated everyone. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Head to www.betterhelp.com/apc for 10% off. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation between host BT and returning guest Eleanor, delves into the intricate relationship between gothic literature, supernatural themes, and cultural anxieties, particularly focusing on the evolution of monsters as reflections of societal fears. The discussion spans various topics, including the Victorian obsession with death, the moral implications of creation as seen in Frankenstein, and the portrayal of women in gothic narratives. The conversation also touches on the impact of the industrial revolution on human identity and the ongoing struggle between faith and progress.(Ghostbuster movie reference was Revelation 6:12, this was an error that made it into the final script, but was fixed in Ghostbuster's Afterlife)Eleanor's Website

Partnerem odcinka jest dystrybutor filmu:Backrooms. Bez wyjścia.W kinach od 19 czerwca.(00:00) Backrooms. Bez wyjścia - segment sponsorowany(05:10) Gothic 1 Remake po 40 godzinach(21:04) Dzień objawienia / Disclosure Day - kino(32:40) Po twoim trupie - Prime(34:17) Fable nowy pokaz(47:36) Xbox stawia na FalloutaGothic 1 Remake | Release Trailerhttps://youtu.be/YH3RVkmGqps?si=OLQ6kOqTASmiJblb Fable - Gameplay Demo | Build an Extraordinary Lifehttps://youtu.be/4zItAC-0m_E?si=kkA38_2er6A84CdYMicrosoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reportshttps://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-has-considered-spinning-out-xbox-information-reports-2026-06-12/Grupa Rock i Borys na FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/805231679816756/Podcast Remigiusz "Pojęcia Nie Mam" Maciaszekhttps://tinyurl.com/yfx4s5zzShorty Rock i Boryshttps://www.facebook.com/rockiboryshttps://www.tiktok.com/@borysniespielakSerwer Discord podcastu Rock i Borys!https://discord.com/invite/AMUHt4JEvdSłuchaj nas na Lectonie: https://lectonapp.com/p/rckbrsSłuchaj nas na Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WxzUqjSłuchaj nas na iTunes: https://apple.co/2Jz7MPSProgram LIVE w niedzielę od osiemnastej - https://jarock.pl/live/rockRock i Borys to program o grach, technologii i życiu

BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■13■ 14.06.2026 00:57 MYLLA ISSUES - Modern vampires 04:44 RANDOLPH & MORTIMER - Solta no caos feat. Avnoar (Alen Skanner remix) 10:18 THE NE21 - Voice in my head 14:25 DUCTAPE - Obscure 18:12 OPPENHEIMER MKII - Oh, my mind is a storm 23:15 COMFORT CURE - Water 27:13 DAMAGE CODE - Lessons of pain 30:53 NOROMAKINA - Pneuma 36:02 NO - Fires walk down 39:31 THE FOREIGN RESORT - Southern skies 43:29 ANTIPOLE & PEDRO CODE - Your dreams explode 46:53 DECEITS - One day you'll hurt as much as me  49:51 COSEY MUELLER - Der politiker 53:54 LA BANDE-SON IMAGINAIRE - Disco 58:09 TANNHAÜSER DREAM - Escape Black Room Radio airs every Sunday from 09.00 PM (Rome TZ). Streaming online www.radioicarorubicone.it  - Local area FM 9O.O

We sound the Rami alarm this week to check the health of the industry after a massive week of game announcements from Summer Game Fest! We go over the Nintendo Direct, pick out some games we're excited about go into the history of 1666: Amsterdam. With the extreme slate of new games on the horizon comes news of Microsoft looking to downsize and possibly sell off the XBOX brand and what that means for everyone else. Then for a little bonus discussion Rami goes into more detail from the development of his own game "Australia Did It!" Games this week: The 7th Guest remake, Path of Exile 2, 007 First Light, Gambonaza and more! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Dog owners3:50 - Beach vacation4:30 - Rami is here13:30 - The Nintendo Direct21:50 - Fable25:20 - Apples34:00 - Rami on SGF36:00 - Guild Wars 339:05 - gen Alpha45:30 - 1666: Amsterdam50:00 - SGF wrap-up1:10:00 - Competing 1:21:40 - The AI discussion1:26:05 - Microsoft ready to chop up XBOX1:59:00 - Monetary systems2:11:10 - Final Fantasy VII Remake director on streaming2:21:00 - Capcom moving away from auteur development2:28:10 - The 7th Guest remake2:31:50 - Path of Exile 22:33:20 - Gothic 1 remake2:34:50 - 007 First Light2:46:40 - Gambonanza2:48:50 - Joining the end of Destiny 22:58:20 - Shoutouts3:02:00 - BONUS: Australia Did ItSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felix und Micha zünden den Traumruf an und duellieren sich im ultimativen Gothic-Quiz. Wer schlägt sich durch wie ein Gardist und wer kassiert volles Pfund aufs Maul? Ein epischer Schlagabtausch voller Nostalgie, erz-guter Witze und absolutem Regel-Chaos. Klingt überion, oder? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: - Alleged Sons of Silence members arrested after violent attack - E-Bikers ride full speed through Walmart aisles - MC raises awareness with "Tag All Brothers and Sisters" event - BC Police warn of over 50 OMG members riding this weekend “not just for fun” - 24th Annual Rushing Wind Biker Church Bikerfest - Viral video of a man getting his full colors **stapled** to his back — hazing or brotherhood? We discuss it all. Raw opinions. No filter. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Is stapling colors too far?

ZXSP and DJ Moose are back together again and we have put together an amazing selection of tracks for you in this week’s episode. Most of the bands (or labels) in this episode have done something for Ukraine or are Ukrainian. Please buy music from Ukrainian artists and/or donate to your preferred Ukrainian Charity and/or to United 24 (https://u24.gov.ua). Слава Україні! Героям слава!Slava Ukrainai! Slava varoņiem!Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! DJ Moose and ZXSP played: Intro – 00:00Shadows Hold – Haunt Me – 00:30Siluett – Apart to Start – Visitors – 03:23The Mirrors – I’ll Stay – I’ll Stay Single – 06:27distraction4ever – You Killed the Spark in Me – Life is a Laugh – 09:54 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 12:42 Morwan – Земля палає – Світає, палає – 14:30Foie Gras – Psychic Sobriety – Holy Hell EP – 18:16Glass Spells – Thrills – Shattered – 22:05Noromakina – Malva – 25:51Vioflesh – In the Depth – In the Depth Single – 29:32Destroy Me Again – Club Confession – Fill The Void – 33:01Planetdamage – Acid Case / Machine Drum Molly – KILLCAPS – 37:04Skull Cultist – Bigger Guns – HARDCORE RITUALS – 41:33 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 45:51 Ghost Cop – Trouble – Trouble – 51:07GUNSHIP – Tell Me When the World Stops Ending – Tell Me When the World Stops Ending Single – 56:36YUKO – Buvaite Zdorovi (Ambient Version) – Buvaite Zdorovi (Extended) EP – 1:00:38Ulver – Bring Out Your Dead – Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Single – 1:04:55 The original image used in this week episode is by Ukrainian Photographer by Roma Kaiuk on Unsplash or Listen to The Gothic Moose – Episode 661 – with hosts ZXSP and DJ Moose byDJ Moose on hearthis.at Here is the link to download this episode in MP3 Note: After about a year, episodes may no longer be available here or elsewhere. Shows are sometimes missing from Youtube due copyright restrictions. Use the handy built-in player:

Mit dem Release des Remakes vor einigen Tagen ist Gothic wieder einmal in aller Munde - und das über 20 Jahre nach Erscheinen des Originalspiels, das heute zu den Klassikern der deutschen Spielewelt zählt. Gefeiert für seinen Ruhrpott-Charne, gelobt für sein rauhes und glaubwürdig inszeniertes Setting macht der Titel zehntausende SpielerInnen zu echten Fans, die ihre Leidenschaft auch Jahre nach Release mit Fanprojekten und Mods auslebten. Als dann ein Remake dieses Spiels vor vielen Jahren angekündigt wurde, standen viele Emotionen in Großbuchstaben im Raum: Vorfreude, Skepsis, Sorge. Florian Zandt zählt zu diesen Fans und hatte die Gelegenheit, das Remake von Gothic in einer langen Kritik für den Spiegel zu testen. Dom Schott hat den Text gelesen und sich die Frage gestellt: Wie testet man eigentlich ein Spiel, auf dem so eine große Erwartungshaltung lastet - und das gleichzeitig für einige das allererste Gothic werden könnte? Und dann auch noch ganz ohne Wertung und Meinungskasten?!

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Edgar Allan Poe's gothic horror masterpiece comes alive in "Shadow, A Fable"—a chilling tale of death, plague, and ancient dread that feels disturbingly modern. Henrique brings his filmmaker's eye to Poe's most eerie fiction, crafting an immersive audio experience of supernatural terror as a group of men confront something unseen lurking just beyond the light. Perfect for horror fiction fans and Poe enthusiasts.Turn down the lights, my spookies… because in Poe's world, the shadow is never just a shadow.Shadow, a Fable — by Edgar Allan Poe

V novém podcastu Chléb & Games jsme probrali Jakubovy dojmy z Gothic 1 Remake, u kterého se musel nutit k zahození nostalgických růžových brýlí. Dále se Šárka s Jakubem a Alešem pustili v palečcích do hodnocení povšechných oznámení ze Summer Game Festu, Xbox Games Showcase, Nintendo Directu a dalších přidružených akcí kolem víkendové „ne-E3“.0:00 Úvod 0:15 Dojmy z návratu do Kolonie v Gothic 1 Remake28:56 Palečky: Oznámení ze Summer Game Festu / Xbox Games Showcase a dalších

محتويات الحلقة 00:02:30 اهم العاب State of Play 00:25:38 اهم العاب Summer Game Fest  00:36:02 اهم العاب Xbox Games Showcase  00:45:14 وش لعبنا 00:45:24 لعبة Gothic 1 Remake 00:49:56 لعبة Forza Horizen 6 0:56:44 لعبة 007 First Light 01:04:48 الأخبار مشكله نسخه ديلوكس للعبة Marathon 01:06:54 اسئلة المستمعين الحضور: فيصل ، نواف

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Full Patch Outcast MC Brother Challenges Jake Lang to Mutual Combat We break down the viral video where a patched Outcast MC member steps to Jake Lang at a rally for Karmelo Anthony. Lang refuses the mutual combat challenge. We also examine Lang's hateful rhetoric at the rally (blaming Black mothers for Austin Metcalf's death) — especially ironic considering he was recently saved by a Black man during a chaotic incident in Minneapolis. This raises bigger questions for Black 1%ers in today's racially charged climate: What role should we play instead of fighting each other? Raw talk. No filter. Join the discussion.

While I'm busy packing up the last bits of the Rat's Nest and closing out a busy school year, I thought I'd share a feed drop from one of my favorite podcasts, Weird Medieval Guys! It's a great time, and folks who like a heavy dose of silly alongside their design talk will definitely enjoy it.While it's not normally a design-specific show, this episode covers a large swath of the evolution of western type history, starting way before the inception of modern western movable type and culminating in World War II—with ample Gothic distractions along the way. Olivia and Aran are excellent researchers and genuinely joyful to listen to. Fontroversy fans, I think you're going to like this one!You can find more episodes of the Weird Medieval Guys Podcast and subscribe at: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Overcast / Castro / RSSSubscribe to the Weird Medieval Guys SubstackRead the Weird Medieval Guys book at: Bookshop.org / Amazon / WaterstonesCome back in two weeks for the continuation of Did I Do That? Season 8—see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooked FM #574 - Gothic 1 Remake, Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, Xbox Games Showcase & mehr!

Das aktuelle Remake des deutschen Kultrollenspiels "Gothic" - original aus dem Jahr 2001 - hat bereits wenige Tage nach Erscheinen viel Aufmerksamkeit auf sich gezogen und sich gut verkauft. Robert Glashüttner ist ehemaliger "Gothic"-Buff und kennt die Begeisterung um die Serie. Er spricht mit Rainer Sigl über die Faszination von "Gothic", und wie das Remake ausgefallen ist. Außerdem gibt es Spieleempfehlungen aus den diversen sommerlichen Games-Showcases, die vor kurzem über die Bühnen gegangen sind: "Mighty Cuphead Adventure", "Alien Isolation 2", "Star Wars Zero Company", "Signet City", "Blood Dungeon", "N+ Infinity²", "Ithaca", "Duskers 2", "Star Trek Shadow Frontier", "Gen Atlas"."Gothic": fm4.orf.at/story/gothic-remake100"Mina the Hollower": fm4.orf.at/story/game-mina-the-hollower-100"Captured in Code", Dortmund: thomspies.net/exhibition-captured-in-codeSendungshinweis: FM4 Game Podcast, 11. Juni 2026, 0-1 Uhr (Folge #206)

Are we ghosts? Find out with us as the Book Squad chats about Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker! We ask “What is gothic, anyway?” and discuss the dual timelines, genre mixing, why Lee was a white guy, and who was masterminding this whole thing. We would have then gotten into listener feedback but we DIDN'T HAVE ANY and that's on you. Do better next time. Speaking of next time, our next Othersode featuring Samantha Allen, author of Puck, will be dropping on June 23. We'll be talking about the Amanda Bynes classic She's the Man. Then read along with us for our next Bookpisode about The Body by Bethany C. Morrow on July 7! If you read this entire description, the least you can do is go over to Apple Podcasts and write us a lil review. Thanks bye!TOC:30 – Icebreaker – and Mary's not here womp womp8:30 – Book intro10:31 – Let's talk about genre16:56 – How did you feel about the scary imagery?27:15 – Pacing, things that were taken for granted38:30 – Our troubling Lee43:45 – Let's talk about Hina1:01:23 – The author's note1:10:00 – Ratings1:15:23 – What's up next??

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester to discuss her latest novel, The Chateau on Sunset, a feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre set within the legendary walls of the Chateau Marmont.Natasha shares the fascinating history behind one of Hollywood's most infamous hotels, where generations of actors, musicians, writers, and dreamers have lived, worked, and occasionally gotten into trouble. We talk about her research process, what it was like staying at the Chateau herself, and how the hotel's rich history inspired the atmosphere of the novel.Episode Highlights:The fascinating history of the Chateau Marmont and its connection to Hollywood legends and why it makes the perfect summer readThe enduring appeal of Gothic storytelling and Jane EyreThe themes of ambition, identity, and independence woven throughout Natasha's novelsWhy women should never feel the need to make themselves smaller to get aheadThe importance of turning dreams into actionNatasha's book flight includes some of her favorite readsConnect with Natasha:InstagramWebsiteFacebookSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoEnid Blyton booksYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeBook FlightThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternRomantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

Mark Normand joins us today in the tent to discuss the recently released UFO/UAP files and government disclosure. We deep dive into the 'DAW UAP P52' file footage, talk about The Great Pyramid Power Plant Theory, strange architectural carvings on Gothic and Romanesque churches, and other interesting topics... WELCOME TO CAMP!

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Join us as we interview author Maria Tureaud on her Irish Gothic This House Will Feed.    Maria Tureaud is an editor and acclaimed author of middle grade and adult fiction. Born and raised in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, she now lives with her husband and son in New Jersey and can be found online at AuthorMariaTureaud.com.   Recommended in this episode: The Eyes Are the Best Part and The Devil and Mrs. Davenport and the ultimate Gothic novel Jane Eyre    NEWS: We have a Bookshop.org shop now! Find all of our favorite books at our shop–and help out small businesses.    UP NEXT: This House Will Feed by Maria Tureaud   Buy our books here, including Monster, She Wrote and our newest Toil and Trouble.   

The squad is losing it over Kanye West's latest "VJO" behavior after he dropped a birthday music video featuring lingerie and a cow—and we're debating at what age you officially become a "Viejo."

Patricia Wolf makes music from the inside of an ecosystem. Her recent release on Music To Watch Seeds Grow By; Yarrow (the 9th edition in the series) emerged from weeks spent at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado, working alongside ecologists studying plants, pollinators, and the slow pressures of a changing climate. Patricia Wolf Mock Up The album maps a Yarrow's life from root to seed: the conditions needed to grow, the quiet underground, the moment a flower opens to something that might carry it further. Field recordings from those Colorado summers are woven through the compositions, leaving room, as Wolf puts it, for the natural sounds to come through – her way of sharing an emotional inner life when thinking about these environments. For this mix, Wolf turned her attention to morning. Imagining this year's Watching Trees festival crowd coming down from a long night of dancing – we talked her through in the afterglow of this year's edition. Wolf built A Wander in the Garden for that specific threshold hour – somewhere between nine and ten, when birdsong starts to reassert itself and the body wants something slow, expansive, and unhurried. The anchor track arrived first: the Cosmic Tones Research Trio's Photosynthesis, from which everything else grew. What follows is a walk through an imaginary garden with several climates – shade beneath a linden tree, open meadow thick with yarrow and field poppy, a pine grove smelling of warm sap, an orchard of cherries and mulberries just beginning to ripen. If she had to name the plant that holds this hour best, Wolf chooses lavender: something with a direct line to the nervous system, a quiet insistence on calm. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/seeds-mix-11-patricia-wolfs-wander-in-the-garden/

Communion After Dark - features the latest and best in Dark Alternative-Electronic Music. This week's show features music from Neuroticfish, Hocico, Nachtmahr, SINE, Destroy Me Again, and many more artists from around the world.

Gothic Industrial Music Ep199 - EBM - Darkwave - Electro-Industrial 2026https://www.youtube.com/@shadowsradiomixes0:00:00 - The Synthetic Dream Foundation – Revenge of a Mechanized Monarchy0:03:59 - Neuroticfish – Silence0:07:57 - Front Line Assembly – Eye On You (Feat. Robert Görl)0:12:21 - Unsinn – Like a Deep Sleep0:16:51 - Dark Insights – Egomanie0:20:22 - Matt Hart – I am Overlord0:24:26 - Zardonic and Voicians – Bring Back the Glory0:29:07 - Mvtant – Voraphobes0:31:42 - aktivehate – My Own God0:36:41 - Incubite – Tanzen, Sofort0:40:11 - Hanzel und Gretyl – Pleiadian Agenda0:43:47 - Circuit Preacher – Entity0:47:28 - Siva Six – Hell Is Where The Heart Is (DYM Remix)0:51:14 - Psyclon Nine – Hymn to the Angels' Descent

(00:00) Truskawki obiady i pogoda(03:05) Gothic 1 Remake(12:00) SUMMER GAME FEST 2026(17:00) Resident Evil: Veronica(20:35) Guild Wars 3(26:18) Blood Message(31:40) STAR WARS Zero Company i STAR WARS: Galactic Racer(33:52) Crossfire(42:47) Stellar Blade: Blood Rain(45:34) The Blood of Dawnwalker(50:16) Clutch(54:35) EXODUSGothic 1 Remake | Release Trailer [PL]https://youtu.be/YH3RVkmGqps?si=zf426z5L0T3IOnDqSUMMER GAME FEST 2026: Official 4K60FPS Livestream, (Resident Evil Veronica, FINAL FANTASY VII)https://www.youtube.com/live/QdNmVWXuYec?si=aKc_NXS3XMNX5gddEXODUS Extended Gameplay Reveal - Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTC_WxkVJhMGrupa Rock i Borys na FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/805231679816756/Podcast Remigiusz "Pojęcia Nie Mam" Maciaszekhttps://tinyurl.com/yfx4s5zzShorty Rock i Boryshttps://www.facebook.com/rockiboryshttps://www.tiktok.com/@borysniespielakSerwer Discord podcastu Rock i Borys!https://discord.com/invite/AMUHt4JEvdSłuchaj nas na Lectonie: https://lectonapp.com/p/rckbrsSłuchaj nas na Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WxzUqjSłuchaj nas na iTunes: https://apple.co/2Jz7MPSProgram LIVE w niedzielę od osiemnastej - https://jarock.pl/live/rockRock i Borys to program o grach, technologii i życiu

CLICK HERE FOR THE 25min VIDEO ROSARY on YouTubeCLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO on VimeoIt's our first Saturday of the month, which we try to give to Mary, our mother. So today we offer you a beautiful visual rosary that Father Ron and Sarah prayed together not long ago called, The 5 Mysteries of Love. While praying it, you will see some beautiful Gothic churches that Father Ron has taken over the years to inspire your imaginations and hearts. p.s. There are 4 or 5 visual rosaries in our Video Rosary Series--though Fr. Ron says this is his favorite! Enjoy

Robert the Devil is a supernatural medieval legend that inspired a 19th-century French opera, which incorporates key elements from a seminal Gothic novel.  The opera and legend are substantially different but both interesting. We begin with Giacomo Meyerbeer’s 1831 opera, Robert le diable, which gained notoriety for a ballet sequence in Act III, which portrays an attempted seduction of the hero, Robert, Duke of Normandy, by the ghosts of corrupted nuns, freshly risen from their crypts. The scene is not found in the original legend, but as we learn, was borrowed from a particularly sensationalistic early Gothic novel,The Monk, written by Matthew Gregory Lewis in 1764.   We also learn that Meyerbeer's chief librettist, Eugène Scribe later went on to crib another storyline from Lewis’ The Monk for the 1854 opera by composer Charles Gounod, La nonne sanglante (“the bloody nun”). Rendering of cloister set for Paris Opera premiere. Along the way, we learn how Robert le diable helped save the financially imperiled Paris Opera after its royal subsidy had been withdrawn following the July Revolution of 1830.  Along with public curiosity about the scandalous ballet, ticket sales owed much to the 19th-century equivalent of special effects — flashy and innovative stagecraft (new gaslight design, trapdoors, floating will-o-the-wisps, etc.) and a spectacular set replicating a ruined gothic monastery. Hans Christian Andersen, George Sand and Frédéric Chopin lavishly praised the production. Honoré de Balzac and Alexander Dumas worked mentions of the opera into their novels. Edgar Degas painted not one but two renderings of the Ballet of the Nuns. Edgar Degas’ rendering of the “Ballet of the Nins” The opera also gave birth to a new style of ballet, one linked to Romanticism's interest in the supernatural: ballet blanc, “white ballet” named for the innovative long, flowing skirts that lent themselves to wafting movements suggestive of misty wisps moving in the darkness. The opera’s 1847  London premiere was attended by Queen Victoria and featured superstar soprano Jenny Lind as Robert’s sister.  Traffic came to a standstill as unruly spectators mobbed the streets hoping for  glimpse of either celebrity. The second half of our episode tells the original story of Robert the Devil.  It first appeared around 1250, sketched out in short form by the Dominican monk, Étienne de Bourbon, in a collection of exempla, or moral tales intended to be used by priests in their homilies.  A couple decades later, details were filled out in a longer, anonymous  poem, preserved in France's National Library. Then by the late 14th century, it was rendered as a miracle play in “Forty Miracles of Our Lady,” commissioned by a guild of Parisian goldsmiths. By 1500, the story had arrived in Britain. That year, Wynkyn de Worde, assistant to pioneering London printshop owner Thomas Caxton, issued a chapbook prose translation hewing close to the French 14th-century poem. I found the Wynkyn de Worde text reproduced in a handsome 1904 volume complete with line illustrations, decorative initials, and borders reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts books of William Morris.  As promised in the episode, here is the link to that book: Robert_the_Deuyll.pdf.  (Visit the show notes on the Bone and Sickle website if you can’t click link). As for the  story itself, it’s best you enjoy it without spoilers as told by Mrs. Karswell.  It’s full of demonic wrath, battles, court intrigue, miracles, pathos, and a very and prolonged peculiar penance.  All told in charming 16th-century language with all the little sound-design extras you’ve come to expect from Bone and Sickle.

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Open Chat with the Audience! No script. No planned topics. Just real talk. I'm opening the floor to catch up with all my loyal supporters and followers. Tell me what's going on in your club, your rides, your life, and any MC protocol questions you have. This is your chance to speak directly to Black Dragon. Let's build the conversation together. Drop your questions, stories, and comments in the live chat or below.

Most of the bands (or their labels) in this episode have done something for Ukraine. Please buy music from Ukrainian artists and/or donate to your preferred Ukrainian Charity and/or to United 24 (https://u24.gov.ua). Слава Україні! Героям слава!Slava Ukrainai! Slava varoņiem!Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! DJ Moose Played: Intro – 00:00Oui Plastique – Linger – Forever will be over before you know it – 00:30Incirrina – Find – Trace – 03:01Propter Hoc – Chronophobia – Dramaturgy – 07:12The City Gates – Sign Coven Sign – Chimera – 12:33DEATĦ B¥ LØVE – Forest – 444 – 15:43 Micro with DJ Moose – 19:25 Modern Ideas – Modern Ideas – This Is How It Hurts – This Is How It Hurts – 19:56Memory Index – Hyper Violence (Kay-Chi Rmx) – Erosion – 25:31Candy Whips – (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang – (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang [Heaven 17 cover] – 30:47The Joy Thieves – The Cleaner Came – Apocalypse Pending – 34:58Hunter As a Horse – Obey – Paradise Lost – 38:07 Micro with DJ Moose – 41:43 Mildreda – End of the Line – Realities – 43:10Schkeuditzer Kreuz – Keep Dancing – Fresh Graves Mix – Keep Dancing (single) – 47:27ANTIVOTE – In The Caves – Shine Bright Like A Demon – 51:17Starsign – 06_Clear Horizon – Silver Linings – 55:30 The original unmodified image used for this episode by Nastia Petruk on Unsplash or Listen to The Gothic Moose – Episode 660– Mostly Bands Supporting Ukraine byDJ Moose on hearthis.at Here is the link to download this episode in MP3 Note: After about a year, episodes may no longer be available here or elsewhere. Shows are sometimes missing from Youtube due copyright restrictions. Use the handy built-in player:

Das Gothic Remake ist endlich da - aber bringt es auch das alte Gothic-Gefühl zurück? Mit GameStar-Chefredakteur Heiko und den YouTubern Danny Kickern und Lord Pappnase diskutiert Daniel über die Qualitäten und Schwachstellen des Remakes. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Should I Wear My Colors Traveling Alone? A subscriber asked: When riding cross-country alone in areas where your club has no chapters — should you wear your LEMC colors or ride slick-back? We discuss this important question while covering recent violence: - St. Louis man accused of gunning down a biker outside a bar - Biker shot on I-240 fighting for his life - Douglasville Police charge a third Vagos member in the April bar fight involving colors Plus, Black Dragon shares a personal story of a close call on the highway that could have left him dead. Real advice. No filter. Drop your opinion in the comments: Colors or slick-back when riding solo?

Legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood joins Voice of Costume for a fascinating look inside the gothic fashion and visual storytelling of Netflix's Wednesday. She explains how costume design begins with reality, then shifts slightly into the strange, stylized world of Tim Burton—where clothing must feel imaginative while remaining true to the character wearing it. Colleen explores Wednesday Addams' emotional evolution, her growing friendship with Enid Sinclair, and how costumes subtly express isolation, connection, and personal growth. She reveals how Wednesday's deliberately limited black-and-white palette creates opportunities to experiment with silhouette, texture, movement, function, and tonal contrast—especially during action sequences and the spectacular Venetian gala. The conversation also dives into Enid's deepening color palette, Morticia Addams' sculptural wardrobe, red-lined sleeves, Day of the Dead embroidery, and how Catherine Zeta-Jones' dance background helps bring dramatic costumes to life. Colleen discusses her longtime collaboration with Tim Burton, her obsession with fit and construction, and why costumes must look compelling from every camera angle—not merely beautiful from the front. A must-listen for fans of Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton, gothic fashion, the Addams Family, Netflix behind-the-scenes stories, costume design, and cinematic world-building. The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation with Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: A special tribute to the Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe. The Outlaws MC and family laid to rest the man known as one of the greatest outlaw country singers of all time. From his wild life, prison stories, hit songs, and deep connection to the Outlaws Motorcycle Club — we pay respect to a true outlaw who lived everything he sang about. Join us as we discuss: - David Allan Coe's impact on outlaw country music - His strong relationship with the Outlaws MC - Why he will always be remembered as a real one Rest in Power, DAC.

So much sci-fi likes to imagine that humans survive for centuries with some knowledge of classic literature, music, and cultural memory—everything except our religious beliefs. But today we explore a new sci-fi subgenre that dares to suggest the opposite. Faithful priests and other religious heroes of the future may not be wicked villains. In fact, they may be kind of awesome—and potentially fight in powerful mech armor. What is this subgenre some creators call incensepunk?[1. Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash.] Episode sponsors All That Glows by Lauren Smyth Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Author Media Descendant Publishing Mission update New at Lorehaven: Stephen is on break for the annual Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference; welcome to any new listeners he met while teaching about fantastical stories there Now we're getting ready for Realm Makers. More on that soon. Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Concession stand Stephen and Zack are Protestants, and yet often enjoy fellowship with Catholic friends. Many creators of fantastical fiction, such as J.R.R. Tolkien, come from these other traditions. So we wanted to speak with today's Catholic creators of fantastical stories. We'll be joined today by the staff of Incensepunk Magazine They promise “High tech, high church… science fiction that envisions a future where faith is a living part of culture.” Backstories: Incensepunk staff Jon James, editor-in-chief Jon's work has been published in the Listen: the Sound of Fear anthology, the Killer Queen comics anthology, Recompose Journal, Theme of Absence, and Rehumanize International. His hobbies are as multifarious as the genres he writes in. Follow him: Twitter, bsky, Substack, Website Yuval Kordov, developmental editor Yuval Kordov is a chronically creative nerd, tech professional, husband, and father to two amazing girls. Over the course of his random life, he has been a radio show DJ, produced experimental electronic music, created the world of Dark Legacies®, and built custom mechs with LEGO® bricks. Follow him: Twitter, bsky, Substack, Website Andrew Gillsmith | Marketing Director Andrew Gillsmith is a science fiction writer living in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of Our Lady of the Artilects, the Deserted Vineyard series, the Planet Gallywood series, and The Jerusalem Passage. He currently works in publisher development in the programmatic advertising space. He is married to Cheryl and has two young sons, a Great Dane, and a pet rat named Reggie. Follow him: Twitter, Substack 1. Who built the Roman sci-fi roads Exploring foundational sci-fi and fantasy stories from Catholic authors “What we call the Catholic novel isn't necessarily about a Christianized or catholicized world, but simply…one in which the truth as Christians know it has been used as a light to see the world by.” —Flannery O'Connor 2. How the Roman sci-fi road is being rebuilt What Incensepunk does differently than secular, Protestant, or even other Catholic authors “Incensepunk is, at its core, a genre of longing. It desires a world in which traditional faiths and churches play a major role in society. Incensepunk extrapolates Byzantine and Gothic architecture styles into a modern world of skyscrapers and globalization. However, it is not regressive. It doesn't view the past as good and the present as wicked and depraved. Instead, it tries to envision what the world could look like if faith and society were more integrated.” —from the Incensepunk Manifesto 3. Future directions for the Roman sci-fi road How the future is religious “Artificial intelligences do not undergo experiences, do not possess a body, do not feel joy or pain, do not mature through relationships, and do not know from within what love, work, friendship or responsibility mean. Nor do they have a moral conscience, since they do not judge good and evil, grasp the ultimate meaning of situations, or bear responsibility for consequences. They may imitate or even simulate, but they do not understand what they produce, for they lack the affective, relational, and spiritual perspective through which human beings grow in wisdom.” —Pope Leo XIV on X.com Com station Top question for listeners What is your favorite fantastical story featuring a Catholic character? From Victor DiGiovanni in response to Ep. 313: Should Christian-Made Stories Evangelize Nonbelievers? I love that we are in an era of Christian media to where a single book or movie or TV show doesn't have to accomplish all the goals of Christian media.  It always seemed that a “Christian book” or film HAD to have a very straightforward call to action. Next on Fantastical Truth What if the wicked villains did conquer the elves? And what if a young elf-maiden was forced to carry the offspring of one of the invaders? That's the new novel The Rending Cauldron, just brewed by fantasy author and Realm Makers co-founder Rebecca P. Minor. Next week, Becky joins us in the studio to explore tough topics, dark drama, and the expanding worlds of Christian-made fantastical fiction.

We're premiering the video for ‘Abiotic Factors' – Patricia Wolf's opening dispatch from Gothic, Colorado and the invisible forces that determine whether anything grows at all… Tia and Wil's Music To Watch Seeds Grow By series – the ambient/new-age/planty cassette label has in nine editions, tried to make a compelling case that the best way to understand ambient is to get your hands in some soil and think about it properly. Each artist chooses a plant that inspires their music and can be sown in the month of the release. Simple. Seasonal. You may have noticed it already. For the ninth edition – the third of Season Two – they've brought in Portland, Oregon-based musician and field recordist Patricia Wolf, whose album Yarrow takes its name from Achillea millefolium, a flowering plant whose broad geographic range spans North America and Eurasia, which also happens to make it the perfect conceptual thread to connect Portland (where the music was written and recorded) to London (where the cassette was pressed and will land through your letterbox alongside a packet of yarrow seeds and a fact card about the plant). A transatlantic weed of the most beautiful kind. Wolf is one of the most interesting people quietly operating at the edges of sound art. Her recent arc has taken her from grief (I'll Look For You In Others, 2022) to a kind of luminous rebirth (See-Through, 2022), then to birds – literal birds, in Iceland, for a documentary score (Hrafnamynd, 2025) – and now, with this album, to plants. Specifically, to the invisible forces that determine whether plants live or die at all. Yarrow was created in response to Wolf's artist residency at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado, as part of the Art-Science Exchange Project in the summer of 2024. She worked closely with ecologists Dr Paul CaraDonna, Dr Amy Iler, Dr Jane Ogilvie, Dr Nickolas Waser, Dr Mary Price, and Dr Will Petry, spending weeks embedded in long-term research on plants, pollinators, and their interactions as the climate changes. This is not, in other words, an ambient album about plants in the vague, pastoral sense. It's an album about plants in the way a botanist might describe them: as dynamic organisms in constant, often invisible negotiation with their environment. Which brings us to ‘Abiotic Factors', the album's opening track and the subject of today's premiere. Abiotic factors – for those of us who skipped that particular biology lesson – are the non-living environmental conditions that determine whether an organism can exist at all: light availability, temperature, rainfall, wind, soil composition. They are the infrastructure beneath the visible world, the silent set of forces that a plant cannot choose but must simply work with, adapt to, or perish. As a concept for an opening track, it's contemplative and a perfect orientation into the album… which you'll all hear in its entirety soon little seedlings. The video was shot closer to home – in Wolf's Portland neighbourhood - through the lens of Edward Pack Davee, the filmmaker behind the Hrafnamynd documentary Wolf scored last year. Watch here: https://www.theransomnote.com/art-culture/video-premiere-patricia-wolf-abiotic-factors/

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: Rib Mountain Riders MC – 80 Years Strong! We take a deep look at one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in America — the Rib Mountain Riders from the Wausau, Wisconsin area. From their roots in early motorcycle racing at county fairgrounds, through military service, community events, and staying true to old-school values, this club represents what traditional MCs used to be. We discuss: - The rich history of the Rib Mountain Riders - How old-school clubs operated in previous generations - Racing heritage, brotherhood, and giving back to the community - What modern clubs can learn from these 80-year veterans Join the conversation and drop your thoughts in the comments.

Melissa Albert's novel may be called The Children, but it's certainly not for kids.   This is a story about the dark creativity behind bright make-believe, about the pretty lies of childhood and the brutal truths of growing up. It's about writers and writing and as you'll hear me point out, it does for fantasy fiction what Stephen King's Misery did for Gothic romance.   And by god do we talk about all of that. As well as celebrating a character that I believe to be one of the best “bad-mothers” in recent fiction (and the secret hero of the book!)   But maybe that's just me. I'm twisted.   Enjoy.   Other books mentioned: The Hazel Wood (2018), by Melissa Albert The Magicians (2009), by Lev Grossman Daytide (2026), by Chris Panatier When You Reach Me (2009) by Rebecca Stead Fangirl (2013), by Rainbow Rowell This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (2026), by Ilona Andrews   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Black Dragon Biker TV: We break down the 1%er patch — what it actually stands for, where it comes from, and why it's one of the most misunderstood symbols in biker culture. From the 1947 Hollister riots to the birth of the 1%er philosophy, we give you the real history — no filter, no Hollywood version. If you wear a patch, ride with a club, or are just curious about outlaw motorcycle culture, this is a must-watch. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you believe in the true meaning of the 1%er patch?

Sam interviews Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group. A growing number of church leaders, architects, and donors are reconsidering what sacred space should look like. In this episode, we explore the rise of the hyper-traditionalist movement in church architecture—a revival of classical, Gothic, Romanesque, Byzantine, and other historic styles that aim to communicate permanence, beauty, and theological depth. While this movement is still niche in North America, it is more than an aesthetic preference. It reflects a broader conviction that church buildings should feel unmistakably sacred rather than utilitarian or disposable. The post The Hyper-Traditionalist Movement in Church Architecture (Is Anyone Really Building Churches This Way?) appeared first on Church Answers.

Something is wrong in the woods.The artist notices him first — and says almost nothing. One remark, on the way to the station, barely above a murmur. Then the train comes, and he is gone.It falls to Van Cheele to find out what his friend meant. What he discovers, by the pool in the oak coppice, is a boy with light brown eyes that hold something tigerish in them, lying in the sun with an ease that belongs to no child he has ever met.The aunt will find him charming. The dog will not stay in the house.Saki understood that the old country — the country before the parishes and the property lines — was never entirely tamed. The animals there talk."Gabriel-Ernest" was first published in 1909 in the Westminster Gazette, and later collected in Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches (1910).Saki was the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro (1870–1916), a writer of savage wit and supernatural unease. He was killed on the Western Front in the closing months of the Somme campaign.

Communion After Dark - features the latest and best in Dark Alternative-Electronic Music. This week's show features music from Combichrist, De/Vision Redux, PIG, Culture Kultür, Dead Lights, and many more artists from around the world.

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The Sweet Side of Tasty Caffeine™. Your go-to flavors when your treat cravings call for a boost! The sweetest 5-hour ENERGY flavors are back. Three mouthwatering flavors: Confetti Craze, Fruity Rainbow, and Cotton Candy, full snack break vibes with zero-sugar and a Tasty Caffeine boost. Add some fun to your caffeine break. Taste the Fun: https://click2cart.com/274100bu?utm_campaign=swtflvr&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_source=kf&utm_content=allLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:10:30 - Every Game Coming in June00:14:05 - Fatekeeper00:16:30 - State of Play00:21:45 - Freefall ‘9500:23:12 - Prohibeast00:25:43 - CALX00:26:53 - Swan Song00:31:00 - Ads00:32:38 - Gothic 1 Remake00:35:20 - SGF 202500:38:13 - Killer Bean00:41:35 - NBA The Run00:50:50 - Denshattack!00:52:24 - Dialoop00:53:18 - Elliot and His Stupid Hat01:00:25 - And Roger01:01:56 - Thank You For Your Application01:04:19 - Star Fox01:08:06 - Monopoly Star Wars01:11:00 - Roger's Insane Move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sweet Side of Tasty Caffeine™. Your go-to flavors when your treat cravings call for a boost! The sweetest 5-hour ENERGY flavors are back. Three mouthwatering flavors: Confetti Craze, Fruity Rainbow, and Cotton Candy, full snack break vibes with zero-sugar and a Tasty Caffeine boost. Add some fun to your caffeine break. Taste the Fun: https://click2cart.com/274100bu?utm_campaign=swtflvr&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_source=kf&utm_content=allLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/kindafunny Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:10:30 - Every Game Coming in June00:14:05 - Fatekeeper00:16:30 - State of Play00:21:45 - Freefall ‘9500:23:12 - Prohibeast00:25:43 - CALX00:26:53 - Swan Song00:31:00 - Ads00:32:38 - Gothic 1 Remake00:35:20 - SGF 202500:38:13 - Killer Bean00:41:35 - NBA The Run00:50:50 - Denshattack!00:52:24 - Dialoop00:53:18 - Elliot and His Stupid Hat01:00:25 - And Roger01:01:56 - Thank You For Your Application01:04:19 - Star Fox01:08:06 - Monopoly Star Wars01:11:00 - Roger's Insane Move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices