Speaking of Gothic... Podcast

Speaking of Gothic... Podcast

Author: Kevin L. Williams Language: English Episodes: 30
Hosted by author Kevin L. Williams, Speaking of Gothic... Podcast is a deep, conversational exploration of the shadows. This isn't just a list of recommendations; it's a thoughtful dissection of the genre's core, from its classic literary roots to its modern incarnations on screen. Each episode picks apart the specific tropes-the crumbling mansions, the familial curses, the atmospheric dread-that define Gothic horror and Gothic romance, asking why they unsettle and captivate us. You'll hear specific analysis of films, streaming series, and novels, treating them as texts to be unpacked rather than simply consumed. The tone is knowledgeable yet accessible, more like a discussion between enthusiasts than a formal lecture. Tune in for a podcast that appreciates the slow build of tension, the complexity of a doomed romance, and the enduring power of a well-placed secret. It’s for anyone who finds beauty in the decay and wants to understand the mechanics behind the mystery. Your engagement, through reviews or direct email, is genuinely welcomed as part of the ongoing conversation.
Episodes
Reanimator & Fright Night: Beautiful, 80s Gothic! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
In this episode, I dive into two of my favorite films from the 1980s: Reanimator & Fright Night, both from 1985.Reanimator (1985)Directed by Stuart Gordon and produced by Brian Yuzna. Starring Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Cram…
Bonus Episode: Part II - Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
This is an excerpt from one of my Gothic novellas about a character named Tambora. This is my own version and extension of the Frankenstein story where I posit that the mad scientist created many iterations of reanimated…
The Crow (1994): Grief, Loss, and  Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:10
Today I touch on how death, grief, and love are all intertwined by examining my own grief, and that in the graphic novel and film adaptation of…THE CROW (1994). Trigger Warning: I am going to talk about death in general,…
Heather Braatz Interview - Part 2: Resurrection, or Body Snatching?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
In Part 2, of this Two-Part series, I continue my conversation with the very first guest on this show: Heather Braatz, Instructional Designer, and Educator at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Heather is also a Licens…
Heather Braatz Interview - Part 1: Resurrection, or Body Snatching?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
This week is a treat! It is Part 1, in a Two-Part series. The very first guest on this show is Heather Braatz, Instructional Designer, and Educator at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Heather is also a Licensed Funer…
Wednesday is a GOTHIC Masterpiece!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:20
Nevermore Academy. A haven for the Outcasts…or…to me…The OTHERS.I was in the moment I saw the first trailer for WEDNESDAY, but once I read the name of the boarding school Wednesday is sent to in the very first episode…NE…
Horror and Birth in Space! Alien (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
The seminal Science Fiction movie, Alien (1979), directed by Sir Ridley Scott is a masterclass in Gothic Horror filmmaking. The movie stars Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, John Hurt, Yaphet Koto, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean…
Bonus Episode: Part I - Creator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:43
This is an excerpt from one of my Gothic novellas about a character named Tambora. This is my own version and extension of the Frankenstein story where I posit that the mad scientist created many iterations of reanimated…
Candyman (1992) is Gothic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:37
This week, I talk about the great, 1990’s Gothic Horror movie: Candyman.And, yes, it IS Gothic Horror! Come with me as I “chop it up” on this gruesome and beautiful mythological tale!Music: Born a Rockstar (Copyright Fre…
What is Gothic Horror? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:57
Welcome to the very first episode of Speaking of Gothic... In this episode, I ask what Gothic Horror is while digging into my own experiences of connecting to why I love this genre so much. I also name my Top 10 Gothic H…