Podcast appearances and mentions of lucas mangum

Dark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum.

Dark Disasters is the third installment of the Dark Dozen series, stories collide with the real-life horror of Mother Nature in all her glory. Clay McLeod Chapman joins Patrick R. McDonough in the host seat to talk with the following panelists: Candace Nola, Brennan LaFaro, Kristopher Rufty, Kate DeJonge, and Lucas Mangum. Episode airs 12.4.2023

Leah interviewed Lucas Mangum, award-nominated author of over a dozen books, including Snow Angels, Saint Sadist, and Gods of the Dark Web. https://www.lucasmangum.com/ Lucas Mangum: books, biography, latest update - Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Mangum/e/B00VNT4LMU https://madnessheart.press/product/bladejob/ Theme music created by Brett Miller http://www.brettmillermusic.net/

Last House on the Left, I Spit on Your Grave, House on the Edge of the Park, Promising Young Woman... what do all these films have in common? They're all part of the r*pe/revenge subgenre. Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum discuss these films in detail, as well as list some of their favorites.

VIEW VIDEO VERSION HERE https://youtu.be/DNO5lko49do  Behold, a new episode of THE GHOULISH SHOW, a spooky comedy show hosted by Max Booth III. November 2022's episode features Max Booth III, Andrew Hilbert, John Baltisberger, RJ Joseph, Ryan Bradley, Michael Louis Dixon, and Lucas Mangum giving thanks before feasting on A HUMAN FREAKIN' BEING LIVE ON STAGE. The Ghoulish Show is recorded on the last Tuesday of every month at Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin, TX. Attendance is free and highly encouraged! The event typically begins around 8PM CST. Connect: https://linktr.ee/ghoulishbooks  Attend the GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Theme song by Heathenish Kid

In 1976, genre giants Samuel Z. Arkoff and Charles B. Pierce unleased the crime thriller THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN, a film that inspired a meta sequel/remake by the makers of American Horror Story, local controversy, and nightmares for co-host Lucas Mangum. We dive deep into this effective slice of regional filmmaking.

The inaugural Ghoulish Book Festival occurred in downtown San Antonio, TX on April 30th and May 1st. If you missed it, do not fear. The panels were recorded and will be released through the podcast—including today's episode of GHOULISH, which features Max Booth III as our moderator and Lucas Mangum, Shane McKenzie, Andrew Hilbert, and Danger Slater as our panelists for a discussion about horror movies that never happened. Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/  Join the GHOULISH discord: https://discord.gg/C6KnYq3P8w  Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.com/  Attend GHOULISH BOOK FESTIVAL 2023: http://ghoulishbookfest.com/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Theme song by Heathenish Kid Thank you to this week's sponsors: Tom Deady, Tenebrous Press, Bucket O' Blood Books & Records, My Horror Confessional, Night Worms, Whitty Books, Horror DNA, Vic Kerry, and Nightfire.

On this episode, we talk to horror author Lucas Mangum about 1988's Evil Dead Trap, a movie that is equal parts giallo slasher, urban exploration, and gory monster movie. We talk eye stabbing, unsettling music, and a new definition of sleaze that posits the idea that a truly sleazy movie/book has an innocence to it. The truly creepy shit doesn't know that it's creepy...it thinks that it's fun! Buy Digital Darkness here.

One of Troma's most publicized titles, even decades after its release, A NYMPHOID BARBARIAN IN DINOSAUR HELL takes viewers in a post-nuclear fallout version of Tromaville, where all manner of mutants run rampant. Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum take a deep dive into the cult hit, the low-budget production, and when it became the subject of clickbait outrage in 2010.

The inaugural Ghoulish Book Festival occurred in downtown San Antonio, TX on April 30th and May 1st. If you missed it, do not fear. The panels were recorded and will be released through the podcast—including today's episode of GHOULISH, which features Lucas Mangum as our moderator and Jessica Leonard, Laurel Hightower, Ryan C. Bradley, and Cynthia Pelayo as our panelists for a discussion about urban legends. Browse GHOULISH BOOKS: http://ghoulishbooks.com/  Join the GHOULISH discord: https://discord.gg/C6KnYq3P8w  Join The Ghoulish Times: https://theghoulishtimes.substack.com/ Join Dog Ears, a writing & publishing newsletter: https://dogears.substack.com/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Theme song by Heathenish Kid Thank you to this week's sponsors: Tom Deady, Tenebrous Press, Bucket O' Blood Books & Records, My Horror Confessional, Night Worms, Whitty Books, Horror DNA, Vic Kerry, and Nightfire.

Cannibalism, torture, rape, war crimes, and necrophilia. These are common themes found in underground cinema and extreme horror. Is it possible for art to go too far? What is the appeal of this vile content to seemingly well-adjusted fans? Authors Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum attempt to unpack these questions and more as they examine some of the most extreme films ever made. This episode is one of self-reflection where they ask themselves why such material appeals to them. Plus, what are the political underpinnings of these films? Which films are more concerned with personal horrors? And what movie perfectly bridges the gap between the personal and the political? This is Make Your Own Damn Podcast's most intense discussion yet. You've been warned.

On this episode we get a chance to interview one of Splatterpunk's legends! The 3-time Splatterpunk Award winning horror author, Ryan Harding! We talk about his entire career, from solo work, to working with Edward Lee, Kristopher Triana, Lucas Mangum, Matt Shaw, and, of course, Jason Taverner. Mere days after the 10 year anniversary of his infamous collection Genital Grinder, Ryan shares all in this Splatterpunk mini master class!

This episode we dive into the depraved mind of horror author Lucas Mangum. Join us as we take a look at his stellar writing career and hear about his triumphs and what it took to achieve his blood-drenched success.

Exploitation and grindhouse cinema are not dead! They have only changed skins. On the 45th episode of MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN PODCAST, authors Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum examine how exploitation subgenres of the 1970s have influenced the mainstream blockbusters of today.

On this Thanksgiving special we answer mailbag questions with a bad taste in our mouths. Also, Rowland Bercy Jr. gives us an exclusive festive reading from his Thanksgiving themed novella "Post Thanksgiving Stress Disorder." We also explore the works of horror author Lucas Mangum. 

Class of Nuke 'Em High 2 is a fun, over-the-top slice of 90s cinema. Can the same be said for Class of Nuke 'Em High 3: The Good, the Bad, and the Subhumanoid? Plus, Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum talk all about horror franchises, the place of the Nuke 'Em High films in that canon, our favorite series, Halloween Kills, Final Destination and Saw, the campy brilliance of David R. Ellis, 15 Minutes of Shame, and Man, Fuck This House by indie horror author extraordinaire Brian Asman.

This week, Desmond from Dread Media acknowledges that nostalgic appreciation for Lucio Fulci is a thing beyond hisownself. The most divisive horror film in ages tells us that things sometimes get pretty wild, so Des and Tom reckon with James Wan's Malignant. Then Desmond goes solo in his review of Wesley Southard and Lucas Mangum's novel The Final Gate. Songs included: "House by the Cemetary Suite - Die Rache Lied Der Assyryche" by Nile, "Parasitic Twins" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Paura Suite One (Gates of Hell) - Tears Of Blood" by Penis Flytrap, and "The Shadow of the Abattoir" by Trivium. Send feedback to: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Support the show at www.patreon.com/dreadmedia. Visit www.desmondreddick.com, www.stayscary.wordpress.com, www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com, www.kccinephile.com, and www.dejasdomicileofdread.blogspot.com.

This week, Desmond from Dread Media acknowledges that nostalgic appreciation for Lucio Fulci is a thing beyond hisownself. The most divisive horror film in ages tells us that things sometimes get pretty wild, so Des and Tom reckon with James Wan's Malignant. Then Desmond goes solo in his review of Wesley Southard and Lucas Mangum's novel The Final Gate. Songs included: "House by the Cemetary Suite - Die Rache Lied Der Assyryche" by Nile, "Parasitic Twins" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Paura Suite One (Gates of Hell) - Tears Of Blood" by Penis Flytrap, and "The Shadow of the Abattoir" by Trivium. Send feedback to: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Support the show at www.patreon.com/dreadmedia. Visit www.desmondreddick.com, www.stayscary.wordpress.com, www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com, www.kccinephile.com, and www.dejasdomicileofdread.blogspot.com.

Hippies! Table saw bisection! Obnoxious laughter! IGOR AND THE LUNATICS has all this and more, but is it any good? Find out as Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum dive into this little-seen bit of exploitation. Plus, I DRINK YOUR BLOOD and EASY RIDER are brilliant, we need to Twitter, and Zack Beins rules. Shoutout Rayne Havok. Shoutout Young Stepdad.

We invite the third wheel of our bromance tricycle, author Lucas Mangum on the show. Our first guest! He's very nice. Kelby and I don't deserve him... On this episode, we talk about Fudoh, which made Time Magazine's "10 Best Films of 1997" and features a woman with both penis and vagina who fires deadly darts from the latter. People melt! Heads explode! Amazing strip club music! Sounds like classic Miike. Subjects covered: Gore effects, translation, responding to author reviews, Make Your Own Damn Podcast, what is happening vs. how it happens, Ace Ventura jokes, hermaphrodite sex scenes, and diversity as a party vs. a shopping experience. How would you write a book version of a movie like Fudoh? What's the purpose of reviewing anything now? Is there even such a thing as a “good review”? The podcast Lucas hosts with Jeff Burk is called Make Your Own Damn Podcast. It's about Troma films, and it's really good. You can follow that link or learn how to search for podcasts in your podcatcher. I have faith in you. Lucas co-wrote the Fulci-inspired The Final Gate with Wesley Southard. Buy that shit here!

In 2001, five years after Italian director Lucio Fulci passed into the great beyond, Troma Entertainment picked up the distribution rights for the Godfather of Gore's low-budget dystopian sci-fi flick The New Gladiators (or Warriors of 2072). Jeff and Lucas deep-dive into this hidden gem, as well as announce the release of Lucas Mangum's newest book: The Final Gate. Co-written with Splatterpunk Award winner Wesley Southard, it's the ultimate prose tribute to the late horror maestro. You can preorder here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0972JN4B4

In the 100th episode of GHOULISH, Max Booth III is murdered with a poisoned egg—potentially by a previous guest of the podcast. Andrew Hilbert takes over hosting duties and investigates the crime by analyzing over 30 eulogies sent in following the news of Max's death. Did one of these psychotic sons of bitches kill him? Listen and find out. Featuring Jon Lovitz, Kelby Losack, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd Keisling, Miguel Villa, Zach Chapman, Josh Malerman, Jessica Leonard, Lucas Mangum, Joshua Chaplinsky, Jessica McHugh, Sarah Read, Stephen Graham Jones, Betty Rocksteady, W. P. Johnson, Alan Baxter, B.R. Yeager, John Baltisberger, John Wayne Comunale, Brian Asman, Danger Slater, Frank Edler, Zachary Ashford, Michael Allen Rose, Hailey Piper, David Leo Rice, Armand Rosamilia, Jay Wilburn, Tony McMillen, Jonathan Raab, Briana Morgan, Lisa Quigley, Bob Pastorella, Michael David Wilson, and Lori Michelle. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon. "Ghoulish Theme Song" by Heathenish Kid

"All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo (Will Keenan), Juliet (Jane Jensen), and Lemmy of Motorhead as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence, and the American Way. Tromeo and Juliet is thrust forward with hyper-kinetic performances and a cutting-edge soundtrack." Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum do a deep dive on the James Gunn and Lloyd Kaufman collaboration Tromeo & Juliet, a punk rock love story filled to the brim with Gen-X nihilism. Plus, when it comes to mealworms and maggots, what's in a name? The meteoric trajectory of James Gunn's career, Troma movies provide sexual awakenings, and penis monsters!

Welcome to the first episode of MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN PODCAST, a show where we look back at the wonderful, whacky films produced and distributed by Troma Entertainment. In the introduction, co-hosts Lucas Mangum and Jeff Burk talk about how they became Troma fans, discuss filmmaker and co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, and rundown the list of famous filmmakers and actors who have worked with Troma in the past. If you like this show, check out Jeff's books and Lucas' books.

A return to horror! Sandra and Scott review a horror novella collection from Grindhouse Press featuring stories by A.S. Croomer, Lucas Mangum, and Matt Harvey.

Authors Kelby Losack, Lucas Mangum, and J. David Osborne dissect the video for Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money" and pivot to a discussion about edgy art in general. Bottom line: edgelords are cool, gratuity of sex and violence is subjective, bad taste is a bad take, and don't fuck with people who have money. Shoutouts to the film CHEAP THRILLS, the work of Takashi Miike, Piss Christ and the transgressive photography of Andres Serrano. What is the space for provacation in art, in particular why violent sexuality? Can even a Burger King commercial inspire a mass shooting? Plus, fearing your own darkness, Wall Street Bets, telling on yourself by cringing, the open dialogue of art vs the elitism of criticism, art as the ultimate safe space, the most extreme scene Lucas has ever written, the dystopian nature of cat videos, why discourse should be more like wrestling, kayfabe, hip hop personas, and summoning demons. VIDEO VERSION HERE.

We’ve got the first lady of extreme horror, the queen of splatterpunk, Christine Morgan, with us this week. Tom saw PG, Psycho Goreman and he’ll tell us if it really is Power Rangers meets Gwar. Walter read Pandemonium by Lucas Mangum and Ryan Harding. Scott heard the new Cannibal Corpse tune, and Skip remembers a man with a small, but iconic, horror legacy.

This week on Bizzong! the deadly duo of extreme horror, Ryan Harding and Lucas Mangum join Mr. Frank to talk about their new collaborative effort, PANDEMONIUM. There talk about wrestling, European horror, and good old fashion Headers! Yee Ha! Don your lycra masks and get ready to rumble, this week on Bizzong! #GiveUsTheGong

Lucas Mangum is the author of Extinction Peak, Saint Sadist, Engines of Ruin, and several other novels. He lives in Austin, Texas.On this episode: shout-out Clouddx for making infectious music, writing in your own genre, t-shirt wokeness, the shallowness of ticking boxes, books are not movies, the audiobook experience, being unconventional, digging out of the grave, fake PTSD, we're all mentally ill, being mean out of love, freedom to be a scumbag, J.K. Rowling controversy, crossing the lines, force-fed fear, horror dudes are sweethearts, psychiatric hospital experience, tuning out, motivation from David Goggins or J. David Osborne (can't remember who said what), Mangum's Top 100 Horror Films (or maybe Top 3), we don't know how to hang up, nuanced politics of The Boys, Mike Tyson, bizarro is dead, tarot, shout-out Gordon White.Follow Lucas on Twitter @RealLucasMangum and IG @realaflucasmangum.Buy or steal Kelby's books and follow him on Twitter @HeathenishKid and IG @kelby.losack.

This week on Bizzong! Lucas Mangum returns to chat with Mr. Frank about his new book, EXTINCTION PEAK, from Madness Heart Press. They also discuss his part in Grindhouse Press's HORRORAMA and an upcoming project with Ryan Harding. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll run in terror from rampaging dinosaurs all this week on Bizzong! with Lucas Mangum. #GiveUsTheGong

Prepare yourself for a month of bonus episodes starting today with episode 143 and return guest, Splatterpunk-nominated author, Lucas Mangum! I had a blast chatting with Lucas about things like lifestyle changes and parenting tips for the pandemic, revising old stories, developing fully realized characters and stories, and the perks of being award-nominated! Before he dives into his sample chapter, Lucas also describes the amazing offers and events going on this weekend with Madness Heart Press that you don't want to miss! Lucas Mangum website Lucas on Twitter and Instagram Madness Heart Press Lucas Mangum on Amazon Scrivener (use coupon code CHAPTER to save 20% on the regular desktop version!) Pop Goes the Culture Project Entertainment Network Contact the show via email at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail by calling 1-660-851-1146.

This week we interview Lucas Mangum and froth over his new book, Extinction Peak. Then we find out if Veroticka is really as bad as everyone says it is. Oh, and we’ve got some metal news to discuss… news that leaves a bad taste in our mouths regarding booking agent John Finberg.

Lucas Mangum joins us to discuss his new release Extinction Peak and other writing topics. This episode is sponsored by Wing Span Marketing. WingSpanMarketing.com

This week I talk with Lucas Mangum. We talk about his books, his time as a 9-1-1 Operator and its hardship and effects on his writing, his movie inspirations and so much more. I read TWO of Lucas' books, SAINT SADIST and GODS OF THE DARK WEB, which one included the most horrific scene I have read to date!

This week I delve back into my one and only foray with professional wrestling, and how I sidelined my tag team partner. Plus, this episode includes an excerpt from a chat I had with horror author/Splatterpunk Award Nominee, Lucas Mangum. For the whole conversation join any tier of my Patreon!

Our DiscussionLucas comes on to chat about supervillains in wrestling and how the medium of combat sports has influenced his writing, as well as his recent nomination for the splatterpunks!Find Lucas:WebsiteTwitterFind John:WebsiteTwitterFind us:MadnessHeart.PressSubscribe on iTunesSubscribe on SpotiyTwitterFacebookInstagramOur intro music is "Dire Choir" by the Bad Ties off their album "Random Home Movies.Buy it on iTunesin wrestlSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/mhp_horror)

Author Lucas Mangum and Voice Actor Melody Muzljakovich join me to talk about Gods of the Dark Web (out on Audible now) and Saint Sadist (coming to Audible soon!). 

Author Lucas Mangum and Voice Actor Melody Muzljakovich join me to talk about Gods of the Dark Web (out on Audible now) and Saint Sadist (coming to Audible soon!). 

Lucas Mangum (author of Saint Sadist) might know more about wrestling than anybody else alive. Well, at least more than me, but that isn't much of an accomplishment, if we're being honest. Either way, he's a funny, talented dude, and this episode was a blast to record. If you have any interest in wrestling and the bizarre storylines they've produced over the years, this podcast is a must-listen. Buy Saint Sadist. Support Lucas Mangum on Patreon. Browse our books. Support us on Patreon. Check out our merch.

I was in Austin this weekend for Wizard World Comic Con where I tabled with my good buds, and fellow awesome authors Lucas Mangum and Max Booth III. Boy, it was slow. Really slow, but find out how the Predator and Batman helped get us through it in this week’s episode. Also, Sword on Wand in my cards this week.

Horror author, Lucas Mangum is our delightfully twisted guest for episode 76! Join the laughs as you hear about Lucas's influences, his writing trials, and some great writing tips. Of course, you don't want to miss his wicked chapter reading from his latest, Saint Sadist. Lucas Mangum website with podcast and patron link Lucas on Amazon Lucas on social media Scrivener (use code CHAPTER for 20% off your desktop version) U-Stor-All Pop Goes the Culture  

Lucas Mangum is the author of Saint Sadist and other great fiction. We discuss his work, his connections to horror and subjects of religion in his work, and much more. Check him out at LucasMangum.com before or after listening to this episode. 

The fifth volume of the Necrocasticon brings you its sixth chapter... with special guest, author Lucas Mangum. Lucas talks about his days singing in a band, plus his style of horror... and romance? We're also giving you a NON-SPOILER review of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS and Iris has the Top 10 Things trending in Metal & Horror this week. We're missing Scott this week, but Skip Novak from You've Got To Be Kidding has hopped on board to help Tom, Dan and Walter out.

Lucas Mangum is a horror, literary, and romance writer who loves to blend all three genres together. He also believes in a simple adage: read and write widely, and read and write a lot. Lucas found early success with Flesh and Fire, his debut novel, and then a sequel Blood and Brimstone. But, after having a child, and life getting in the way, Lucas almost gave up the dream. Join Ryan and Lucas as they discuss writing and reading widely, how marketing in person still works, why small press publishing is a great option for authors, and much more. You can find Lucas and his work: https://lucasmangum.com/ Mentioned in the Show: Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038 Support the show and other podcasts on The Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet Join the VIP List... Stay updated on latest podcasts, articles, writing resources, and courses: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6  

This week on Bizzong! Gods of the Dark Web author, Lucas Mangum joins Mr. Frank to talk about the direction of his writing in the wake of the success of Gods of the Dark Web. They also discuss the future of tech horror and the buzz that was created upon the release of Gods of the Dark Web. It's time for Lucan Mangum's triumphant return to Bizzong! So sit back and... #GiveUSTheGong            

Author Lucas Mangum joins Brian Keene, Mary Sangiovanni and special guest Wesley Southard to discuss Jeff Burk's departure from Deadite Press, serialized novels, writing cross-genre fiction, and more. Plus remembrances of Larry Cohen and Joe Pilato, and S.T. Joshi is pitted against a diabolical computer A.I. 

Pop a few Gushers and stick in some ear buds as the Book Bois interview Lucas Mangum, author of Gods of the Dark Web. We chat about The Fly in all its forms, drink Kronenbourg beer, and learn how to not masturbate while writing our own sex scenes.   

We have a real interview with an author this episode, Justin tries to sing and rap and fails at both, a new podcast on the horizon?, Pokemon Go is discussed more than it probably should have been, Russ kicks himself in the crotch, the least helpful vet tech ever, more …

GODS OF THE DARK WEB author, Lucas Mangum, stops by to talk with Jeff about writing, the social effects of the horror genre, how the internet has changed everything, being a vegetarian, Lovecraft's legacy, extreme horror and it's effects, horror movies you missed, and so much more. GODS OF THE DARK WEB out now from Deadite Press Lucas Mangum's Official website - Lucas on Twitter - Lucas on Facebook This episode's music: "Killjoy" by The Upfux The Upfux on Bandcamp - The Upfux on Facebook Jeff Attacks logo by Matthew Revert Jeff Attacks banner by Dyer Wilk Intro and outro music by Anti-Venom Transition music by the Stupid Stupid Henchmen

Is Gary Busey drunk on set in every movie? Were Red and Marty early prototypes for Rick and Morty? Find out in today's episode, where we are joined by Lucas Mangum of The Mangum Show! Hooray! If you dig the show, support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing

This week on Bizzong! Podcast, our guest Lucan Mangum talks about what its like to live life like a jet setter in the Bizarro literary scene. He discusses Illuminati like gatherings of the world's most eminant figures in Bizarro. He discusses collaborations with the elite in horror fiction as if they are some clandestine, back door, top level government conspiracies. And he discusses he books, which also happen to be as awesome as his lifestyle. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tale of the playboy of Bizarro and Cult Horror, Lucan Mangum*   *Caution: All or none of these facts have been made up entirely by Bizzong! The Bizarre and Weird Fiction Podcast

Lucas Mangum is the author of Flesh and Fire, Mania, Engines of Ruin, and Gods of the Dark Web. He currently lives in Austin. His podcast, The Mangum Show, can be found on iTunes and Podomatic. Follow him on Twitter @LMangumFiction.

In this first episode ever of Radar Talk, we are LIVE at Under the Radar Brewery talking with Bizarro, Horror, and Dark Comedy writers: Lucas Mangum, Robert Dean, John Wayne Communale, Kelby Losack, and Andrew Hilbert. Every third Thursday of the month, we go LIVE at Under the Radar Brewery for a 1 hour podcast of author readings, short interviews, and an audience-invited-to-participate panel discussion.

Lucas Mangum is the author of Flesh and Fire and the upcoming Gods of the Dark Web. On this episode, we talk about his time as a 911 operator, the extremity of horror, manifesting vs. exorcising, Kenneth Grant, good writing being unnecessary for a good book, James Patterson, Brian Keene, pretentious books, characters needing to want something, confidence vs. talent, the philosophy of Beavis and Butthead, the spirit of a work not wanting to give you satisfaction, unauthorized novella adaptations of films, Marilyn Manson, and knee-jerk reactions.