Ep. 08 – Writing Horror Musicals with Alan McDonald

On this episode, Ariel and Patrick chat about their favorite horror musicals onstage and on the big screen. Alan McDonald joins the conversation to talk about Anna and the Apocalypse, the heart behind it, and what exciting projects he has right around the corner.

If you want to learn more about Alan, connect with him on Twitter at @AlanHMcDonald!

Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 07 – Comic Book Storytelling for Horrifying Page to Screen Adaptations with David Schrader and Clay Adams

Some of the most successful horror franchises of all time have been adapted from the pages of graphic novels. On this episode, we delve into why this popular literary form is so conducive to cinematic structure with veteran SCREAMwriters and creators of the brand new 250+ page horror anthology comic “Nightmare Theater,” Clay Adams and David Schrader. 

If you want to learn more about David, connect with him on Twitter at @Schraderopolis!

If you want to learn more about Clay, connect with him on Twitter at @ClaysEvilTwin!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 06 – Kicking Off the Horror Holiday Season with Producer, Writer, and Director P.J. Starks

Tis’ the season…for one horse open SLAYS. Warm a cup of hot cocoa, break out your most horrifying holiday sweater and join Ariel and Patrick as they kick off the horror holiday season with producer, writer and director of the upcoming horror Christmas anthology film “13 Slays Till X-Mas.” It’s sure to be filled with plenty of Yuletide FEAR.

If you want to learn more about P.J., connect with him on Facebook!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 05 – Writing Teleplays with Horror-Comedy Writer Jessica Kane

Ariel and Patrick share their favorite horror TV shows before being joined by the insanely talented Jessica Kane. Hilarity ensues as the three discuss the inspiration for Jessica’s Horror-Comedy pilot, split pea soup, what dating would be like as an exorcist, and, naturally, Aaron Sorkin showering.

If you want to learn more about Jess, follow her on Twitter @JessKane31!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 04 – The Writing Process and Early Career Success Secrets from Stephen Tronicek

What’s your screenwriting process?  Ariel and Patrick discuss their own approaches to writing screamplays and welcome guest Stephen Tronicek to the show; a recent college graduate with resounding early career wins. He shares his secret recipe for success and a refreshing perspective on manifesting one’s writing dreams…or shall we say nightmares.

If you want to learn more about Stephen, follow him on Twitter @STronicek!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 03 – The Paranormal and Lisa Jay on Writing Inspiration

Ariel and Patrick dig up the subject of the paranormal and discover why Ariel is afraid of, well…everything. Then we are joined by Screamwriter Lisa Jay whose own life experiences with the paranormal have inspired her scary successful screenplays.

If you want to learn more about Lisa, follow her on Twitter   @JLisaJay!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 02 – Thuc Nguyen on Diversity and Developing Industry Relationships

Patrick and Ariel discuss taking a stab at quarantine screamplays and are joined by #TheBitchList creator, founder of #StartWith8Hollywood, and trailblazing horror screamwriter Thuc Nguyen, who shares her experiences piloting industry diversity in horror, her thoughts on where horror is headed and gives priceless advice for developing meaningful relationships within the screenwriting community.

If you want to learn more about Thuc, follow her on Twitter  @BiatchPack!

 Listen to this episode now:

Ep. 01 – Introductions, Guy Crawford and the Fifelot

Get to know your hosts, Patrick and Ariel, then get under the skin of up-and-coming horror SCREAMwriter Guy Crawford as he discusses his new screenplay “The Fifelot” inspired by the lore and legends of New Orleans, his writing process, the right way to get noticed by industry decision-makers, and confesses the most difficult script notes he ever received.

If you want to learn more about Guy, follow him on Twitter @BogeyGuyC!

 Listen to this episode now: