Who hosts The Scares That Shaped Us?

The Scares That Shaped Us is hosted by Matthew Jackson. They have published 88 episodes. The show covers arts, with a books focus.

What has The Scares That Shaped Us covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca", "Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe", and "Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner". The most recent ran about 77 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How hard is it to get booked on The Scares That Shaped Us?

For The Scares That Shaped Us, Booking Probability sits at 48/100, Listen Score at 27/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Scares That Shaped Us?

Guests with genuine arts experience fit The Scares That Shaped Us best. The show carries an audience score of 5/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Scares That Shaped Us

Hosted by Matthew Jackson · arts · EN-US · 88 episodes

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About this Podcast:

A podcast about horror writers and the stories that made them. Join host Matthew Jackson as he talks to some of the biggest names in horror about the scary stories that built their imaginations, from movies to books and everything in between.

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What is The Scares That Shaped Us?

The Scares That Shaped Us is a arts podcast hosted by Matthew Jackson, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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The Scares That Shaped Us
Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca
—1h 17m
It's our first-ever Clive Barker episode, and we can't think of a better guest for that than Eric LaRocca. In this episode, we discuss Eric's new book At Dark, I Become Loathsome , the impact Barker had on his life and work, the secret knowledge of The Hellbound Heart and Hellraiser , writing about depraved humans with sensitivity and care, and much more! SHOW NOTES: - Pre-order At Dark, I Become Loathsome ! - Check out Eric's website and follow him on BlueSky and Twitter ! - Check out everything Anna Rose Reads has going on ! - Follow the show on BlueSky , Twitter , and Facebook ! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com! Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin
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Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe
—57 min
This week, we're joined by Alex Woodroe, author and editor-in-chief of Tenebrous Press! We chat about her new book, The Night Ship , how she views "New Weird Horror" at this stage in her career, and much more. And of course, we dive into the dark fantastic of Return to Oz ! - Check out the Tenebrous Press website ! - Head to Alex's website for updates on everything she's got going on! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. - Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook ! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin
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Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner
—1h 12m
Author and Nightmare magazine editor Wendy N. Wagner joins the show this week to talk about her new novel Girl in the Creek , and to dive into one of Stephen King's most famous short stories, "The Raft." We talk about what Wendy looks for in short fiction, our shared rural childhoods, the inherent spookiness of lakes, and much more! Plus, Matthew's got a story up at Fangoria! - Check out Wendy's website and be sure to follow her on socials! - Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook ! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin
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Episode 74: The Thief of Always with Sarah Gailey
—1h 13m
Sarah Gailey, the acclaimed author of books like Spread Me and Just Like Home , joins the show this week! We talk about their amazing new book Make Me Better , writing about grief, cult and wellness fiction, and much more, all wrapped up in a discussion of Clive Barker's all-ages classic, The Thief of Always ! - Make Me Better is available now ! - Check out Gailey's website for updates on everything they're doing! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. - Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook ! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin
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The Scares That Shaped Us
Episode 65: "The Penance" with Johnny Compton
—58 min
Johnny Compton returns! The author of The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils joins the pod for the second time to talk about his new novel, Dead First ! We get into writing horror noir, Johnny's favorite crime writers, and much more, all in the middle of a terrific discussion on Saki's chilling short story "The Penance." - Check out Johnny's website for updates on everything he's got coming up. - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. - Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook ! - Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Matthew Jackson Produced by Matthew and Lyndsay Jackson Logo and Web Design by Lyndsay Jackson Music by Dmytro Kuvalin
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The Scares That Shaped Us

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Scares That Shaped Us?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca

Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe

Episode 39: &#34;The Raft&#34; with Wendy N. Wagner

Episode 74: The Thief of Always with Sarah Gailey

Episode 65: &#34;The Penance&#34; with Johnny Compton

Guest Appearances

Ally Malinenko

BJ Colangelo

Brian Keene

Caitlin Starling

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The Scares That Shaped Us

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Scares That Shaped Us?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 13: Hellraiser with Eric LaRocca

Episode 64: Return to Oz with Alex Woodroe

Episode 39: &#34;The Raft&#34; with Wendy N. Wagner

Episode 74: The Thief of Always with Sarah Gailey

Episode 65: &#34;The Penance&#34; with Johnny Compton

Guest Appearances

Ally Malinenko

BJ Colangelo

Brian Keene

Caitlin Starling

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Scares That Shaped Us for

Podcasts like The Scares That Shaped Us

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner

Episode 65: "The Penance" with Johnny Compton

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Episode 39: "The Raft" with Wendy N. Wagner

Episode 65: "The Penance" with Johnny Compton

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.