Skull Session with Dan Henk
A weekly conversation with Authors, Artists, and creators of the dark art world. Horror, science fiction, and fantasy authors. Filmmakers and actors. Comic book artists and writers. Metalcore musicians. Horror tattoo artists.
Episodes
111 episodes since 2022
Skull Session 111 with Viggy Parr Hampton
Alligators! Disturbed pre-med students! Psychological terror gallows humor, and revenge fantasy. It's par for the course in this interview! Check out Viggy's podcast Horror, Humor, and Hunger on Apple podcasts
September 19, 2024
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Episode 111
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25:42
Skull Session 110 wit JG Faherty
JG Faherty is the Bram Stoker Award®- and ITW Thriller Award-nominated author of 8 novels, 10 novellas, and more than 75 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and his works range from quiet, dark suspense to over-the-top ...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 110
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37:21
Skull Session 109 with Roy M Griffis
Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic horror! Dark Comedy! The sleazier side of Hollywood! Roy Griffis and I sit down for a conversation about his sucessful comedic Lovecraft-influenced cosmic horror novels, his stint as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and w...
September 05, 2024
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Episode 109
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40:43
Skull Session 108 with Jonathan Butcher
Reanimated corpses, necrophilia, and cosmic horror are just some of the things Jonathan and I talk about in my podcast's latest episode! How far is too far? What is pushing the boundaries but not overstepping and revolting your audience? ...
August 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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24:02
Skull Session 107 with B.C. Hollywood
Ireland caught up in a zombie apocalypse!Splatterpunkk! Gore! Unlikely heroes! B.C. Hollywood and I discuss his ongoing Irish Apocalypse series and his progression as an artist and writer. Building off the rich lore of his home cou...
August 22, 2024
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Episode 107
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25:31
Skull Session 106 with Thomas Clark
Werewolves! Vampires! folk Horror! Award-winning author Thomas Clark and I discuss his upcoming graphic novel, the real meaning of famous movies, and his bevy of released work. A true auteur, this well-liked and respected author discusses how h...
August 15, 2024
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Episode 106
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44:34
Skull Session 105 with Max D. Stanton
Max and I talk about his cool new zombie concept (and believe me, it's hard to come up with something new zombie-related). Zombies are essentially shackled and muted so they can be put to use on menial tasks, but of course, everything has a dar...
August 08, 2024
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Episode 105
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34:20
Skull Session 104 with Daniel Gindlesperger
Dan and I discuss his horror books, Clive Barker, and Steven King, and what makes a good horror story.We reminisce a little about the old days of horror, the strengths of good old-fashioned storytelling, and how to move on from that era.
August 01, 2024
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Episode 104
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36:42
Skull Session 103 with Nikolas Robinson
Nikolas and I discuss our shared love of cosmic horror, what he has out now, and what he has coming down the pike! Along the way we also discuss a bit about his artistic journey, and how that developed into bigger publishers and wider exposure....
July 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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33:20
Skull Session 102 with Edward Davis
Corrupter author Edward Davis and I discuss his comic and the Kickstarter campaign he's running! It's an indie comic book, and we talk about promotion, working outside of the major players like Marvel Comics, and DC Comics, how to acquire a tal...
July 18, 2024
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Episode 102
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43:13
Skull Session 101 with Aaron Wroblewski
Aaron and I discussed his new Kickstarter campaign for the latest issue of his dystopian comic, what's wrong with the major streaming services, and why people should support indie projects. I even did an alternative cover for his latest indie c...
July 11, 2024
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Episode 101
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36:23
Skull Session 100 with Brandon Hill
In our historic 100th episode, Brandon Hill discusses his Wild Space Saga, how a partnership with British writer Terence Pegasus transitioned into a self-published comic, and how that all became an ongoing book series that saw a re-release by 4...
July 04, 2024
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Episode 100
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29:07
Skull Session 99 with Emmett Loverde
Emmett discusses independent filmmaking with me, the trials and tribulations involved, and his new horror movie "Without A Name".The pros and cons of self-promotion, trying to break into the world of cinema on a very limited budget, and usi...
June 27, 2024
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Episode 99
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42:10
Skull Session 98 with Scott Blasingame
Scott and I discuss writing techniques, the genius of Neil Gaiman and Cormac McCarthy, when eighties metal bands ruled the world, and what makes a good story.If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go tohttps...
June 20, 2024
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Episode 98
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36:24
Skull Session 97 with Jim Krueger
Jim Krueger (which he tells me bears no relation to Freddy Krueger), talks with me about his past work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and his current project with Steve Aoki, the popular personality and innovative artist out of California.
June 19, 2024
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Episode 97
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55:01
Skull Session 96 with Joseph Mulak
Canadian author Joseph and I talk about his new zombie book, and what makes a tired genre lively again. Ever since The Walking Dead brought the genre back to the forefront of mainstream popularity, the bar has continually raised. Does he ...
June 06, 2024
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Episode 96
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45:15
Skull Session 95 with Gerald Von Stoddard
Me and Gerald discuss his upcoming comic Immortal Coil, another indie comic that is making serious inroads into a space formerly dominated by the majors. We also discuss the comic book industry, the rise and then creative breakaways from Marvel...
May 30, 2024
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Episode 95
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56:25
Skull Session 94 with Mark Richards
Great interview with Mark Richards where we discuss illustration, where it all leads, and what he has going on. Previous veteran illustrator for bands like Pig Destroyer (in fact his illustration career was going so well he almost didn...
May 23, 2024
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Episode 94
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32:18
Skull Session 93 with Liocifer
Me and Liocifer discuss the old school tattoo days, when it was all bikers and outlaws, the evolution of the industry, working with Paul Booth, and what everything from horror to tattoos has progressed into now.A former artist at Fat Cat in...
May 16, 2024
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Episode 93
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49:07
Skull Session 92 with Jack Remick
Writing coach Jack Remick and I discuss techniques and what really goes into the inspiration for great work in this informative episode. We do a deep dive into flow, tempo, tense, and his Masterclass on writing. A true veteran...
May 09, 2024
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Episode 92
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1:25:52
Skull Session 91 with Joel McKay
Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic Horror!Great conversation with Joel where we discussed the making of horror, how great the fantastic elements of things like Cosmic Horror are, and where Hollywood is going down the wrong track. And is it ever. Lo...
May 02, 2024
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Episode 91
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44:10
Skull Session 90 with Neil Chase
Neil talks with me about his film company, upcoming horror books, and plans for future films.It's all from an indie perspective, an approach that has worked well for him. As more and more creators are quick to find out in this ever-changing...
April 24, 2024
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Episode 90
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36:21
Skull Session 89 with Linsey Lamh
Me and Lindsey discuss her new book, and how everyone believes in something! Or at least that's her premise. Hey, I don't judge!If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go tohttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/...
April 17, 2024
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Episode 89
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32:19
Skull Session 88 with Thea Lyons
Thea and I discuss her upcoming cyberpunk book, how Ai will be the death of us all, and more! And it will be the death of us all? Did you see Terminator? You know Elon Musk wants to put a chip in our brains, right? Skynet, any day now!I...
April 11, 2024
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Episode 88
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27:32
Skull Session 87 with Jennifer Anne Gordon
Former comic shop owner, and current award-winning author of dark-themed, twisted tales, Jennifer Anne Gordon talks with me about the progression of her career, the impact of Covid, and our mutual love of the work by Neil Gaiman! Remember in th...
April 04, 2024
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Episode 87
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34:28