Halloween Candy by Michael McDowell, is one of the best Horror stories from the 1980s. The meanest man in the neighborhood absolutely hates Halloween, is visited by malicious Goblins. Originally an episode of Tales from Darkside, McDowell adapted his teleplay to prose for the book collecting stories featured on the horror anthology show, which he also served as editor of the book. Masterfully narrated by Justin Fife, we are proud to present to you, Halloween Candy.
Aug 16, 2025•44 min
A man is going through a very bitter divorce when he finds a baby lying in the middle of the road. Sweetie by G. Wayne Miller, read by Charles Conover.
Aug 08, 2025•35 min
Going Native by Andrew Weiner Read by Jeff Billard An Alien on a mission to learn more about Earth and Humanity joins a self help group, with detrimental effect.
Aug 01, 2025•35 min
After A Commercial Break By Heather Svdbeck Read by Frank Gugumelli A woman had difficulty shopping lately at night at her local grocery store.
Jul 25, 2025•17 min
Old Church Grim by Chauncey Haworth Read by Frank Gugumelli.
Jul 18, 2025•28 min
Leon's answering machine seems to have taken over his life. All A Clone by Phone by Haskell Barking Read and directed by Wesley Critchfield
Jul 11, 2025•29 min
Mel Rose Narrates Blue in the Face by Mark Slade. A man learns the hard way not to piss off Mines.
Jul 06, 2025•28 min
This Censorship story by Lothar Tuppan is narrated by Chrisi Pashley, where a woman seems to be haunted by a cowboy who really wants to help her become the person she wants to be.
Jul 04, 2025•25 min
Mel Rose narrates this story by Vicki Grove where members of the PTA decide no one was fit to be president---no one living, that is. directed and edited by Wesley Critchfield.
Jun 27, 2025•29 min
This Episode we present Handyman by Kenneth Goodman. Read and edited by Wesley Critchfield.
Jun 20, 2025•14 min
This Episode we present Grimwood's Devil by Mark Slade, narrated by Wesley Critchfield. A man's obsession with animation brings out an obscure character and draws his best friend into a "Devilish" situation. Directed by Wesley Critchfield.
Jun 13, 2025•34 min
This Episode we present A Life of Sacrifice by Chauncey Haworth, read by Jeffrey Billard. This Vampire tale comes from the 2023 Anthology Vampirology, published by Screaming Eye Press.
Jun 06, 2025•24 min
This Episode we present a classic, “Mr. Goober’s Show” story by the wonderful, Nebula Award-winning author Howard Waldrop. Waldrop is a writer we at Dead Airwaves has always loved and is honored to have a story featured on the podcast. Read by Jeffrey Billard, and edited with music and SFX by Wesley Critchfield.
May 30, 2025•26 min
This week we present a story by Steve Rasnic Tem, Sleep, read by Frank Gugumelli. A strange little tale first appeared in the twilight Zone magazine.
May 23, 2025•16 min
This Episode we Present Garage Sale by Janet Fox, Read Frank Gugumelli . This story was originally published in 1982.
May 16, 2025•17 min
This Episode Wesley Critchfield reads Televisionaries by Larry Tritten. Let's see how many things Tritten predicted that has become realities in our strange, funny modern culture! Edited and Directed by Wesley Critchfield.
May 09, 2025•16 min
This episode Frank Gugumelli reads Jon Cohen story about a greedy couple who gets a bargain they didn't want! originally published in 1986,. This audio was edited and directed by Wesley Critchfield.
May 02, 2025•30 min
This Episode we have one of the greatest Horror/SF/Western stories by Gary Raisor, Narrated by Joe Stofko. check out Gary's book https://www.amazon.com/Sinister-Purposes-Gary-Raisor-ebook/dp/B07P276HNS?ref_=ast_author_dp
Apr 28, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Dead Airwaves is Back!!! This episode we present a pair of crazy stories read and directed by Wesley Critchfield. First there's Words, Words, Words by by Joseph Cromarty and Leader of the Band by Peter Hyerman. Both stories appeared in the classic Twilight Zone magazine from the 80's.
Apr 25, 2025•18 min
Strange Forebodings Episode 2 Dear Mr. McGreely Written by Mark Slade Starring Neil shearer as McGreely Louella Richardson as Emma Chrisi Pashley as Florence and Narrator Martin Clothier as Ominous Voice Wesley Critchfield as the Detectives Produced by Mark Slade Chauncey Haworth Lothar Tuppan and Wesley Critchfield Directed and sound design by Wesley Critchfield Hosted by Chrisi Pashley Checkout Horrible Little Stories on Amazon and Twisted Pulp Magazine, also on sale on Amazon.
Oct 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 64
Dead Airwaves Episode 63: The October Game By RAY Bradbury Read by Wesley Critchfield This episode, for Halloween, we present Bradbury's Classic horror story. If you are looking for a trigger warning or any kind of warnings, you came to the wrong podcast. We believe in the element of surprise. Be sure to go to Amazon for a copy of Horrible Little Stories, all proceeds go to fight censorship, donated to thefire.org. Also check out the newest issue of Twisted Pulp Magazine on Amazon. #RayBradbury ...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 63
Kimberly Godwin reads the classic horror story "Hot Orgy of the Caged Virgins" by Elizabeth Massie, A group of Young men and women look to expand their sexual vocabulary with an exclamation mark of blood! This story appears in the Book Horrible Little Stories, stories they don't want you to read! Screaming Eye Press Anthology to benefit Free Speech. All proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to thefire.org a free speech foundation, available on Amazon. Featuring Stories by Joe Lansdale ...
Oct 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 62
Dead Airwaves Episode 61: At the Altar of Dyonday By Wesley Critchfield. Except from Wesley's audiobook. Make sure you checkout Horrible little stories, featuring stories by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson and Gary Raisor. Also look for Twisted Pulp Magazine on sale at Amazon.
Oct 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 61
Dead Airwaves : EPISODE 60 "Mrs. Rinaldi's Angel" By Thomas Ligotti Read by Lothar Tuppan. Make sure you checkout Horrible Little Stories on Amazon. Stories by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson and Gary Raisor and more! Also look for Twisted Pulp Magazine issue 31, on sale on Amazon. #thomasligotti #twistedpulpmagazine #horriblelittlestories #amazon #podcast #horror
Oct 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 60
The Rat Trap by Myc Harrison Read by Wesley Critchfield. Three brothers work on a farm, one is a grafter who keeps things afloat, one is a drunkard bully and one is a struggling fellow of low intellect. The bully and the illiterate try to catch a rat in a barn using nothing more than an iron bar, petrol, matches and a heap of stupidity. Make sure you checkout Horrible Little Stories, help fight censorship in all its forms. Also check out the new issue of Twisted Pulp Magazine, Issue #31, intervi...
Oct 12, 2023•40 min•Ep. 59
DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 58 So Much Work By Conrad Hill Read by Wesley Critchfield A lot of work taking care of a Pet. Especially if you dislike the Pet. Be sure to check out Horrible Little Stories Anthology of Stories "They" don't want you to read. https://www.amazon.com/Horrible-Little-Stories-They-Dont/dp/B0CGC26NJ1 Also check out Twisted Pulp Magazine and other publications from Screaming Eye Press.
Oct 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 58
Dead Airwaves Episode 57: Old Feet by Martin Waddell Read by Wesley Critchfield Have you ever found a foot in your tea urn? Martin Waddell (born 10 April 1941) is a writer of children's books from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He may be known best for his picture book texts featuring anthropomorphic animals, especially the Little Bear series illustrated by Barbara Firth (not to be confused with Minarik & Sendak's Little Bear series). He also writes under the pen name Catherine Sefton. Be sure t...
Sep 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 57
DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 56: Strictly for the Birds By Lindsey Stewart. Read by Wesley Critchfield. If you go to the beach and see pigeons surrounding a man feeding them, you should leave immediately! Be sure to checkout Horrible Little Stories anthology, with fiction by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson G. Wayne Miller and Gary Raisor. All proceeds will be donated to the Free Speech Foundation thefire.org. https://www.amazon.com/Horrible-Little-Stories-They-Dont/dp...
Sep 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 56
Dead Airwaves Episode 55: Basket Case By Steve Vernon A macabre sea faring story. Steve Vernon is one of Canada's premier storytellers. He has published numerous novels and story collections, written for children and adults alike, such as Maritime Murder, Where the Ghosts Are, The Lunenburg Werewolf, and his young adult novel Sinking Deeper: Or, My Questionable (Possibly Heroic) Decision to Invent a Sea Monster. He has lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia for almost fifty years. Be sure to check out ou...
Sep 07, 2023•13 min•Ep. 55
Horrible Little Stories Commercial featuring Author/Audio Drama Actor Lothar Tuppan. Horrible Little Stories With tales of horror, dark fantasy, and malicious goodness by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson Gary Raisor and more is available now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CGC26NJ1/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1693435832&sr=8-1
Aug 30, 2023•2 min
