What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Podcast

    EPISODE 101: THE SCIENCE OF MONSTERS SPECIAL 2 HOUR HALLOWEEN WITH SPECIAL   We’re celebrating Halloween 2018 with our favorite monsters: Frankenstein’s Creature, Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies. Living historian Dean Howarth joins horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas to talk about the history and science behind these popular monsters! We have a new true ghost story from Tim McLean about his experiments with EVPs—and we play the actual voice of the dead soldier he recorded. Story read by English folksinger David Walton. We play a favorite segment with paranormal explorer and occult scholar, Montana Jordan when she told us about the holiday of Samhain. And, we debut the first episode of our comedy-zombie series, Fluffy & Pete Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with the voice talents of T. Fox Dunham, Michael Garrett and David Walton. And some Halloween songs! Over 150,000 downloads and #12 in Buzzfeed’s Best Horror Podcasts. We wish you a happy Halloween and Merry Samhain. www.whatareyouafr

  EPISODE 100 ZOMBIES STRIKE BACK Halloween can’t happen without zombies and zombie movies! So for our 100th episode of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show, the zombies rise again. After dying due to media saturation, the re-animated strike back, returning to their rightful place in horror. Authors T. Fox Dunham, member of the Horror Writers Association, and Phil Thomas, author and filmmaker, celebrate their beloved undead by interviewing an awesome guest, director and scriptwriter of the social satire horror film, “Zombies of Mass Destruction”, Kevin Hamedani. Born of Persian heritage, Kevin suffered prejudice in America after 9-11 and the Iraq War. In response, this brilliant filmmaker followed in the footsteps of legendary director George Romero, who created “Night of the Living Dead” as a commentary on the Vietnam War. He tells Fox and Phil about the process of filming, his career, inspirations and his love of horror movies. Kevin gives advice to new filmmakers and talks about the br

EPISODE 99: GHOST TALES FROM FORT MIFFLIN   As part of our countdown to Halloween 2018, horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas return to one of America’s oldest haunted sites, Fort Mifflin. Fox organized their annual horror reading, HORROR AT THE FORT, with members of the PA Chapter of the Horror Writers Association, Nick Cato and new author, Michael Garrett, who sat in as Fox’s co-pilot for this episode. After talking about the incredible day of readings, Fox and Michael share some popular ghost stories of the Fort. Then, they hang out with paranormal investigators from R.E. A.P. Investigations, Kris Reap & Paul Dixon, who talk about some of their ethereal encounters during the evening’s public ghost hunt, the nature of proper etiquette for paranormal investigators and the existence of demons. The spirits even follow them into the bathroom! English folksinger, David Walton, narrates two new ghost stories from the book Folklore of the New Jersey Shore by Richard J Kimmel and Karen Timper. And to

  EPISODE 98: GHOST STORIES OF NEW JERSEY   Ghosts and monsters run wild on the island of New Jersey! As part of their countdown to Halloween 2018, horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas share a few stories from one of the most haunted states in the union, New Jersey. Karen Timper, founder of the New Jersey Ghost Organization and co-author of the beautiful book, Folklore of The New Jersey Shore (Schiffer Pub Ltd), comes on the show to share her insights and a few of her tales. David Walton narrates a story from the book about a ghost train that still rides the rails! Fox & Phil discuss new horror movies, video games, and T. Fox Dunham shares some of his recent paranormal encounters in Gettysburg and at Pennhurst Asylum. They finish the show with a short horror fiction written by Phil Thomas, The Darker Season—a story about a haunted ride at the Wildwood Boardwalk that burned down long ago. We’ve got your ghosts, New Jersey! www.whatareyouafraidofpodcast.com    

      EPISODE 97: KING OF HALLOWEEN COUNTING DOWN TO HALLOWEEN 2018 Horror baker Andrew Fuller is the king of Halloween! Andrew is a contestant on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship, season 4 and our esteemed spooky guest on Episode 97: KING OF HALLOWEEN. Horror author T. Fox Dunham and Andrew hang out during the episode, talking about his wonderful macabre baking and what it’s like to be on Halloween Baking Championship. Andrew shares his past, his motivation for baking and his great love for Halloween while sipping blood tea. The master baker shares several unique ideas for Halloween-themed baked goods our listeners can make at home. We also tell another ghost story to set the Halloween tone just right. A rebellious teen arrives late at a babysitting gig only to find her charge missing. Searching for her at a derelict home, she finds the wrong child—a dead child wearing old clothing. David Walton narrates this true ghost story, Babysitter Blues. Oh! And Andrew also hunts ghosts in his free tim

  EPISODE 96: THE SECRET WORLD OF PSYCHIC MICHAEL BODINE Psychic Michael Bodine has lived a life of adventure in the world of the supernatural. Michael grew up in a haunted house, and his mother was driven to seek help after the spirit messed with some family bibles. He discovered he was psychic at a young age, sharing his ability with his siblings. Michael takes us on a journey into the world beneath the one most people see. He explains his views on how psychics should work. “It doesn’t matter who the psychic is. It is about the message.” Oh, and he tells the story of the time he met a family of real vampires deep in a secluded woods! He’s been psychic to stars like Gary Busey and Melanie Griffith, and it’s a fascinating and hilarious show. Fox and Phil love this guy! Michael Bodine on episode 96 of What Are You Afraid. Psychics. Vampires. Ghosts. Spirit guides. And Gary Busey stories--part of our countdown to Halloween 2018!  Follow us on twitter at @pfwhatafraidof

  EPISODE 95:  HAVE MERCY ON OUR SOULS   New episode of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show. The start of our Countdown to Halloween 2018! Have Mercy On Our Souls. Being sick is a horror story. On episode 95, horror author T. Fox Dunham talks about his medical horror thriller, Mercy, published by Blood Bound Books. Mercy is the written metaphor of the pain treatment and violation he suffered while battling a rare lymphoma when he was 18. Horror host Phil Thomas asks Fox several new questions to provide insight into the book. FANGORIA gives MERCY 3.5 out 4 Skulls - "Dunham has channeled his many brushes with the other side into the exquisitely rendered, lyrical supernatural hospital thriller MERCY." English folksinger David Walton reads another ghost story from Exeter, UK. In the shops built over an old prison below the streets, spirits haunt the shopkeepers and phantom faces appear, crying out with laughter in Clumsy Ghosts of Exeter. He also reads an excerpt from T. Fox Dunham’s novel, Merc

EPISODE 94: COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN Summer is dying, and we can feel autumn in the air. Phil’s getting his Halloween books. Fox is starting to read ghost stories. We’re planning Halloween parties. Halloween is coming! On episode 94 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show, horror authors T. Fox Dunham and Phil Thomas talk about their plans for Halloween. Phil is also excited for the release of the new Halloween movie, and he talks about trivia about the original films. Horror author Kenneth W. Cain returns for part of his author’s spotlight, and we share his creepy story, Lake of Souls, read by English folksinger, David Walton. Get your boo ready for Halloween!  

  EPISODE 93: DEAD DAYS OF SUMMER Horror authors and paranormal journalists T. Fox Dunham and Phil Thomas share their summer adventures on this episode of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show. Besides talking about the haunted history of the Hudson Valley and Jersey Shore, they discuss some true crime events such as an attempted hit in Wildwood by the Philadelphia mob. The mafia is everywhere! New ghost story too. Queen Henrietta-Marie haunts a site in Exeter, England, traumatized by the events of the English Civil War. They feature the ghost story, A Sad Queen, narrated by British folksinger, David Walton. Then, Fox interviews horror author & captain of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Horror Writers Association, Kenneth W. Cain, who shares his insights on writing and working as a professional author in today’s industry. And Clown News is back! We’re enjoying the dying days of summer on episode 93 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show and getting ready for Halloween.

  EPISODE 92: PARANORMAL PSYCHOLOGY We share some ghost stories from paranormal investigator Chris Gostkowski on episode 92 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal show, hosted by horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas. Chris is lead investigator of the Florida-based P.R.O.O.F.: The Paranormal Research Organization of Florida. In his nearly two decades of ghost hunting, Chris has encountered everything from abnormal electrical fields to a sexually hungry Succubus. Chris shares his many ghost stories while we interviewed him at the First Paranormal Expo at the Selma Mansion. He spent the night at this historic and haunted mansion, investigating the cellar with fellow ghost hunter, Paul Dixon, and they encountered a child spirit and the ghost of a Revolutionary War general. Chris talks about his perspective on paranormal investigation and talks about his work with the charity organization, Paranormal Kicks Cancer, a group that grants wishes to sick kids.  

  EPISODE 91:  THE STREET PSYCHIC   Gifted psychic and guardian of the street, Sloan Bella, talks with horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas on episode 91: The Street Psychic. Sloan is a popular television and radio psychic, featured on such shows as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Montel Williams Show, Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and many more. She’s been a consulting psychic and metaphysician to both stars and the homeless. Sloan began her journey as a teen when she ran away from home. She survived on the streets, working in strip clubs and advising forgotten souls. Using her psychic acumen and spiritual strength, Sloan pulled herself up, becoming a consultant to television stars, athletes, housewives and congressmen. On this episode, she talks about her rich history, her personal struggle and even shares some ghost stories! Model Anna Nicole Smith haunted Sloan for six months after she died, and Sloan learned personal details about her death only later revealed! Listen to Sloan Bella’s inspirationa

EPISODE 90:  SCREAM OF THE BANSHEE   Get your screams and chills on episode 90 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show with author and Bram Stoker award winner PD Cacek! Horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas record a conversation at the First Paranormal Expo from Selma Mansion in Philadelphia with PD, talking about writing, ghosts, the ghosts she encountered at the haunted site and her view of modern movies. Then, she demonstrates her gig as a banshee. SCREAMS! Paranormal writer Kerri Thomas shares a chilling story of ghost retaliation after an attempted cleansing of a haunted house, The Cleansing, read beautifully by English folksinger David Walton. Author Mark Slade from PARA-X’s midnight gallery of horror, Blood Noir, returns with his creepy tale, A Sacci for Sale. Come and get your summer scream!

  EPISODE 89: SUMMER NOIR Summer is a great time for dark stories. It’s so bright and warm and cheery. We paranormal people are hiding in the cellar with our Ouija boards, waiting for Halloween to come and bring back some spooky. We burn in the sunlight. To help you pass the time, horror authors T. Fox Dunham and Phil Thomas present to you a new ghost story recorded by paranormal investigator, Tina Ronan: Suicide House. We also return with part II of our interview with jailed crime author, Chris Roy, and David Walton narrates a segment of his noir book, Her Name is Mercie. What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show.  

  EPISODE 88: IMPRISONED SPIRIT Our featured author on episode 89 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal has served a life sentence since January 2000 for the Mississippi Department of Corrections after a fistfight in his youth became murder. We interview him over a contraband mobile phone from his prison cell. During part 1 of Christopher Roy’s interview, we learn about his past as a drug dealer, his life in prison and how he’s overcome it to become a successful crime & horror author, releasing many short stories and his novel, Her Name is Mercie. David Walton narrates Chris’ noir short story about a dysfunctional family on mother’s day, Gift Smack. And we have a ghost story for you. English folksinger David Walton narrates another ghost story from Great Britain, Horror on Hanover Road, a story of a haunted family tormented by spirits. We finish the show with a dark story from author Mark Slade, creator of Blood Noir on PARA-X Radio. Death isn't a person or the iconic Grim Reaper: it is agen

  EPISODE 87: HAUNTED CALLER A few months ago, the show website got a message from a man living in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ever since moving into his house, he has experienced supernatural phenomenon. His cat talks to air. He hears footsteps in the hall. And a spirit speaks over his amp. Musician David Brahler joins us on episode 87 to tell us the story of his ghosts, also sharing his insight into the world of the paranormal. We also play one of his guitar pieces, “Thoughts Unspoken,” played and sung by David Brahler. David Walton returns with a new ghost story from Exeter, England. David narrates the tale of an old cathedral now used as a city office where the staff see phantoms wandering the halls and smell the sweet scent of rosewater. Join us for David and David and horror authors T. Fox Dunham and Phil Thomas bringing you new ghost stories for your spooky summer. www.whatareyouafraidofpodcast.com

  EPISODE 86: FEAR THE REAPER New episode 86 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show is now available. Press the link below for direct download of the episode. FEAR THE REAPER! Horror hosts T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas got down to our favorite little shop, Comic Zen and hung out with some wrestlers: THE GREEN ANT! We talk about death and collecting evidence in paranormal investigations. Author April Grey talks to Fox about her writing, publishing and the Summer Dark Reading Series at the Oasis Garden in Hell’s Kitchen NYC, created by the New York Chapter of the Horror Writers Association. T. Fox Dunham is reading there on June 15th along with TJ Glenn and Carol Gyzander. Then, Bill Reap, founder and lead investigator of R.E.A.P Investigations, a paranormal investigation group in eastern PA, returns for part two of his compelling interview. He shares his views on the afterlife, his work helping haunted families and several ghost encounters. We play an EVP of the voice of a rebel soldier fro

EPISODE 85: REAPER Horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas welcome Pennsylvania paranormal investigator & supernatural warrior, Bill Reap, founder and captain of R.E.A.P. Investigations. On episode 85: Reaper, we feature part one of the interview with Bill. He discusses his investigative techniques, views on paranormal investigation and the nature of spiritual evil. It’s a compelling interview with a compelling fellow who searches for the truth of the afterlife on the back of a motorcycle. Also, for the writers and horror fans out there, chairman of the membership committee of the Horror Writers Association, Jim Chambers, is back on the show to talk about the HWA Summer Dark Reading Series in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City at the Oasis Garden. It starts on June 1st featuring three authors and continues every other week through the summer. Fox is reading there on June 15th. And we’ll see you at the First Paranormal Expo at historic Selma Mansion in Norristown on June 9th and 10th with Bram Stoker a

EPISODE 84: GHOST BUS OF PHILADELPHIA The urban legends of Philadelphia tell of a ghost bus that roams the city with no destination. It is drawn to sadness, desperation and offers you a ride when you are lost in despair. Some never get off! Make sure to bring exact fare: your tears. Horror host T. Fox Dunham may have seen this bus while walking the streets of Philly after enduring oral surgery as part of his long battle with cancer. He tells the story on episode 84 of What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show: The Ghost Bus of Philadelphia. Also Phil Thomas and T. Fox Dunham hang out, talk about classic horror movies and how to deal with a demonic haunting. Renowned psychic and spiritual teacher Angela Thomas returns for part two of her popular interview as part of the show’s Psychic Spring segment, and she shares a scary tale of an encounter with a possessed person. So, if you see a bus with no destination and a ghostly driver, don’t get on! Of course, it may be your only escape.

  EPISODE 83: THE LADY PSYCHIC New episode 83: The Lady Psychic on What Are You Afraid Of? Horror & Paranormal Show, another segment in our Psychic Summer series, featuring famous mediums. The hosts, horror authors T. Fox Dunham & Phil Thomas, interviewed renowned psychic Angela Thomas. Angela is the host of the show, On the Fringe. She has appeared on George Noory’s television show, Beyond Belief on the Gaia Network. She’s also a prolific horror author, featured in Brad Steiger’s popular best-selling paranormal thriller anthologies. Angela talks about her unique style of abilities, how she’s grown as a medium and how to spot fake psychics. The hosts play part one of her incredible interview. Paranormal author Kerri Thomas is back with a new ghost story set on Groundhog’s Day, T. Fox Dunham’s birthday! British folksinger David Walton reads this creepy true ghost story from the cranky old hag. And the show features indie music from No Zu and Sigmund Droid. We’ll be bringing you interviews and paranorm

EPISODE 82: HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN AVAILABLE    Horror authors T. Fox Dunham and Phil Thomas return triumphant after a sabbatical with episode 82: Halfway to Halloween. Only six months to go until Halloween, and people celebrate the halfway mark with parties, dressing in costume and scary movies. The hosts discuss some movies and series then go on to talk about the comeback of exorcism. There’s even an online school that trains exorcists for the low price of $3,000! They discuss several famous cases of demon possession including the true story behind the movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Fox talks about a short horror film he enjoyed, Dan Helsing: Demon Warrior, from writer/director Miah Allsman. The production company could use some financial love to produce a longer version of this clever scary comedy. Please support indie writing and filmmaking! That’s whom the hosts fight for. English folksinger, David Walton, narrates a new true ghost story from Paranormal author Kerri Thomas, author of The Hauntin