Horror from the High Desert

About Horror from the High Desert

A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)

Publisher

Scotty Milder

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 May 2023

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Taylor Grothe

   Author Taylor Grothe ("Hollow," "Monstrous Beautiful Things") comes onto the podcast to discuss their upcoming novel "Lethal Kiss" (Oct. 20, Tor Nightfire). They and Scotty talk about Grendel and his mother, the dark side of academia, vengeful spirits, misogyny, one of the coolest monsters in Norse mythology, and more. They also look at the 2009 cult classic "Jennifer's Body" (written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama) and its depiction of toxic relationships. WARNING: There are light spoilers for "Jennifer's Body." You can find Taylor online at https://www.taylorgrothe.com (https://www.taylorgrothe.com) You can pre-order "Lethal Kiss" at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250433879/lethalkiss/ (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250433879/lethalkiss/) You can read Taylor's short story 'The Witch's Aperture" at https://shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/the-witchs-aperture-taylor-grothe/ (https://shortwavepublishing.com/magazine/the-witchs-aperture-taylor-grothe/) -- I'm excited to announce my own upcoming collection, “So Many Teeth: Horror Stories.” This book features 14 tales, including three that have never been published before! “So Many Teeth” will be released on February 9 of 2027, but the pre-order is available now! You can find it at amazon.com/author/scottymilder (http://amazon.com/author/scottymilder). -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382) https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 (https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838)

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Robert P. Ottone returns (3)

   Bram Stoker Award-winning author Robert P. Ottone ("Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped," "The Vile Thing We Created") returns, this time to discuss his upcoming novel "Amityville Awakens" (October 6, CLASH Books). He and Scotty talk about their relationship to Amityville iconography, their thoughts on the original 1978 movie, incorporating the larger Amityville community into the book, balancing light and nihilism in horror, why Scotty doesn't like Brian de Palma or Stanley Kubrick, and more. You can find Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/ (https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/) You can pre-order "Amityville Awakens" at https://www.amazon.com/Amityville-Awakens-Robert-P-Ottone/dp/1968043292 (https://www.amazon.com/Amityville-Awakens-Robert-P-Ottone/dp/1968043292) You can order a signed copy of "Amityville Awakens" at https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/amityville-awakens-robert-p-ottone-signed (https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/amityville-awakens-robert-p-ottone-signed) You can order the "Keep Amityville Weird" charity T-shirt at https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/82203039-amityville-weird (https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/82203039-amityville-weird) You can get your tickets to see Robert at the Barnes & Noble Colonie Center in Albany on October 6 at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bncoloniecenter/robert-p-ottone-author-conversation-and-book-signing (https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bncoloniecenter/robert-p-ottone-author-conversation-and-book-signing) See Robert at the Doylsetown Bookshop with Nicolle Wolverton and Diana Rodriguez Wallach on October 16. https://doylestownbookshop.com/ottone (https://doylestownbookshop.com/ottone) Watch Robert's online discussion with Michael Cisco, Eric J. Guignard, and Erik Hanson on Oct. 21 at https://www.lapl.org/events/amityville-and-beyond-ghosts-hauntings-and-other-halloween-horrors (https://www.lapl.org/events/amityville-and-beyond-ghosts-hauntings-and-other-halloween-horrors) You can get your tickets to see Robert at the Barnes & Noble Walt Whitman in Huntington, NY on October 24 at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/barnes-and-noble-909789799/turn-the-page-live-at-barnes-noble-huntington (https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/barnes-and-noble-909789799/turn-the-page-live-at-barnes-noble-huntington) -- I'm excited to announce my own upcoming collection, “So Many Teeth: Horror Stories.” This book features 14 tales, including three that have never been published before! “So Many Teeth” will be released on February 9 of 2027, but the ebook pre-order is available now! You can find it at amazon.com/author/scottymilder (http://amazon.com/author/scottymilder). -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382) https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 (https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838)

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   James Chambers returns

   Bram Stoker Award-winning author and editor James Chambers ("On the Night Border," "Under Twin Suns: Alternate Histories of the Yellow Sign") returns to discuss his upcoming anthology, "Abandoned Asylum" (October, Raw Dog Screaming Press). This book features stories, photographs, and poetry from many contributors, all inspired by the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Kings Park, NY. James and Scotty talk about the initial inspiration for the book, the variety of voices and work presented, approaching mental health in a way that is both horrific and respectful, the challenge of crafting a frame narrative for unconnected stories, and more. You can find James online at https://www.jameschambersonline.com/blog/ (https://www.jameschambersonline.com/blog/) Keep your eye on Raw Dog Screaming press for information about the release date: https://rawdogscreaming.com/abandoned-asylum-toc-announcement/ (https://rawdogscreaming.com/abandoned-asylum-toc-announcement/) -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382) https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 (https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838)

Who has been a guest on Horror from the High Desert

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• Jeremy Wagner
• Jeff Stedden
• Bethany Stedden
• Mandy Connor

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YouTube views

7,101

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

68

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