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In this episode, the guys interview author Marina Lostetter, and talk about representation, the importance of research and portraying characters accurately and with empathy, and what inspired her to become a writer. Come listen and find out what she's been up to in this installment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we welcome author Marina Lostetter and Kate Williamson (Trevor is her partner) into the studio as we recognize Pride Month. Sley House is proud to consider itself an ally to diverse voices, so we wanted to take a moment to champion those voices and give a platform to the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss shifting viewpoints and perceptions not just of the LGBTQ+ community, but also how other minority groups have been impacted and how we can continue to be allies to everyon...
This week, Jeremy and Curtis discuss two silent movies that served as precursors to the phenomenon that was the Universal Monster shared universe. Long before Frankenstein met the Wolfman and Abbott and Costello were terrified by Dracula, Count Orlock's chilling features haunted America's dreams, and Lon Chaney proved he was the man of a thousand faces when he transformed in the Phantom. Listen today as the guys talk about FW Murnau's chilling rip off on Bram Stoker's DRACULA -- NOSFERATU -- and...
This week, the guys dissect the movies that came to theaters this past spring. From movies like The Batman to Everything Everywhere All At Once (which Jeremy abbreviated to EEAAO and prompted dying cat sounds) to X to Umma and more, listen as they discuss the movies you saw, you wanted to see, and you should have seen, and you are glad you saved your money by not seeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the guys are joined by guest host Michael Kellermeyer, editor and owner of Old Style Tales Press. In this episode, they want to introduce readers to Victorian ghost stories by focusing on two particular stories: "The Mystery of the Semi-Detached," by Edith Nesbit and "Lost Hearts" by MR James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the guys rehash their recent road trip through Kansas on their way to Denver, Colorado for 2022's StokerCon. They talk about books they bought and authors they met and how the first StokerCon that Sley House has attended faired for them. (Spoiler Alert: It went well.) Oh, and next year, the guys have decided to fly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the guys sit down with editor, writer, and owner of Old Style Tales Press Michael Kellermeyer. If you haven't checked out Old Style Tales, you should. Kellermeyer publishes editions of classic horror that are insightful and beautiful to look at. Providing academic and scholarly notes and beautiful illustrations that set his collections apart from all other anthologies, Kellermeyer talks with us about his passion and what goes into creating, contextualizing, and publishing these works....
Just in time for StokerCon 2022, we interview SA Barnes about her new novel, Dead Silence . We talk about the importance of literacy, and how to engage and draw young people to reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There are few things that are truly American. Blues, Jazz, McCarthyism, and the hard-boiled detective novel define 20th Century America, all born and evolving out of the Great Depression and the South and exploding globally. One of the defining figures of literature at that time, Dashiell Hammett, gave us the paragon of detective fiction and serves as an iconic figure of this era. Today, the guys examine the themes Dash Hammett tackles and the craft he manipulates so effortlessly through arguabl...
In this week's episode, the guys take on Doyle's weird fiction. Best known as the author of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle frequently dabbled in the supernatural and the occult, and this week our hosts look at three of his best known stories: "The Captain of the Pole-Star," "Horror of the Heights," and "Lot 249." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the guys are joined by KM West as they discuss Ray Bradbury. A science fiction and horror author, Bradbury was an influential author in the 20th Century who wrote prolifically. The group focuses in on "The Veldt" from The Illustrated Man as an exemplary piece of Bradbury's fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Jeremy, Trevor, and Curtis meet with artist and author K.M. West to discuss her latest novel, Wild Things Will Roam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the guys have the pleasure of sitting down with best-selling and award-winning novelist Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger, The Deep , Red Widow , and the soon to be released The Fervor . They talk craft of writing, her time spent in Intelligence, historical horror, and more in this fun and illuminating interview with one of the best writers working in the profession today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this review of the 21/22 movie season, the guys talk about everything from the Foo Fighters to meta slashers to the Prosperity Gospel, they try out a few impressions, and break down what they liked and didn't like in recent new releases. They even throw in a couple of movies that were worth mentioning despite the fact that none of them saw said movie and finally preview some new music from Wayne Howard Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week, Trevor, Jeremy, and Curtis interview comics historian, writer and editor Rich Handley. Handley is the editor of Eaglemoss's Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection, columnist for Hero Collector, and managing editor of RFID Journal. He has written, edited, or contributed to numerous books for various comics, covering all manner of science fiction franchises, including but not limited to Star Trek, Star Wars, and Planet of the Apes. He's on Twitter and you can find more about him at richhand...
They're creepy and they're spooky, and they and their creator are the subject of our season two premier. Come learn about the man who created the creepiest family in American pop culture: The Addams Family, as Jeremy, Trevor, and Curtis explore the origins and evolution of Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley and the rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first season finale of Sley House Publishing Presents Lit Bits, the guys bring it all home in their discussion of the lasting legacy of Stoker's most famous work. They discuss themes and craft, Stoker's influence on horror, literature, and pop culture, and who has the longer name: this podcast or Coppola's 1992 adaption starring Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves and his on-again-off-again British accent. They also throw in a little King, Anne Rice, and Richard Matheson for go...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of people being put to death in gruesome ways. If this kind of thing bothers you, please do not listen. This week, the boys dive into the life and times of Vlad Dracula. Aka Vlad the Impaler; Vlad III, Vlad Tepes, and Vlad the Butch. Known as a Christian crusader against the encroaching Ottoman empire, this historical figure used guerrilla warfare and gruesome practices to strike fear in his enemies. Though his reign was short, his reputa...
This week, the boys finish up the life of Bram Stoker, from the publication of his novel Dracula to the sale of the Lyceum, the deaths of some important figures in the author's life, and the author's own demise and his lasting legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, the boys continue their deep dive into vampires and the novel, Dracula , by starting their examination of Bram Stoker's life. Here they cover the life of the author from birth through his early days in the theater, his time as a critic and budding writer, his time as an athlete at Trinity College and his first job working in the Petty Clerk's office. Along the way, they'll examine the early experiences and ideas that would help him later create the most famous novel. So settle in for ...
In Part One of our multi-episode season finale, the boys, in beginning their discussion on one of the most influential horror authors, take a look at how vampirism has spread throughout the cultures, from ancient civilizations to modern day, and look at jolly old Victorian England to paint a picture of the time in which Stoker lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, the guys take a moment to reflect on their first year as a publisher and a podcast, talk about what they've learned and what goals they still hope to meet, and discuss how publishing differs from the craft of writing. In particular, they discuss finding that balance of being a profitable business and still paying authors what they're worth. Check out this heart-warming, enlightened (and still humorous) episode from Jeremy, Trevor, and Curti...
This week, the boy's celebrate the season by taking a look at Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and talk about what Christmas means to them. Join Jeremy, Trevor, and Curtis as they wax nostalgic for Christmases long past, discuss their favorite traditions, and try to bring timely relevance for this ghost story into today's world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
K. A. Hough is an editor and author. This week, Jeremy, Trevor, and Curtis talk with her about her science fiction novel, Ground Control , published by Lights Out Ink and available now, her editing services, what got her into writing, and her experience so far as a member of Team Sley House. Join as we differentiate between grounded sci-fi and pew pew sci fi, talk reviews and how much of an author's self and life go into their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This week, the guys discuss the best and worst movies they've seen the last few months. Continuing the tradition of delivering bad puns, they break down which movies were hits, which didn't work for them, and which were barely even worth talking about. This episode, they look at Last Night in Soho, Eternals, Antlers, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and more, breaking down what cinema has had to offer these last few months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Have you ever wondered what Lando Calrissian was up to after before Cloud City? Have you ever pondered what it would be like to go skiing on a distant ice planet? Did you ever wonder if Luke Skywalker really had a thing for his sister? In this week's episode, Jeremy and new co-host Curtis join Trevor for a breakdown of the 19 Star Wars novels published between 1976 and 1994. It's a space adventure on the final frontier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this season of giving thanks, you should be thankful that we here at Sley House watched the modern classics, Thankskilling and Thankskilling 3 so you don't have to. No, that's not a misprint, these are the two Thankskilling movies, because Thankskilling 3 is all about the evil and foul-mouthed Turkie setting out to find the last remaining copy of Thankskilling 2. So sit back and relax and listen to the guys tell you exactly what they thought of this series. Happy Thanksgiving! Hosted on Acast...
It's happened to everyone. You hear all the hype about a book and you decide to pick it up and try it for yourself. Or you have heard for a while how influential an author is and decide to give them a try. And then it happens. You aren't drawn in by whatever novel you picked. You try another title by them and find the same problem. You just can't get into them. Today, Jeremy and Trevor are going to talk about why this happens. They look specifically at Richard Matheson's Hell House and Michael M...
It's the Hellraiser episode, y'all! This week, the boys talk about Clive Barker's The Hellbound Heart and the movie franchise that spun off from the novel: Hellraiser. If you're hoping for an in-depth look at the movie franchise, however, you'll be out of luck, as they could barely make it through the second movie. But they discuss the first one, compare it to the novel, and even discuss the upcoming remake. So settle in, push play and get ready as we prepare to "...Tear Your Soul Apart!" Hosted...
John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN has been a staple horror film for decades, and with the release of HALLOWEEN KILLS this season, the boys are given an opportunity to review the franchise as a whole and this installment in particular. Join Trevor and Jeremy as they talk alternate timelines, Rob Zombie's redneck take, and all things Michael Myers (and even SEASON OF THE WITCH) in the latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
