The official podcast of Bad Hand Books, co-produced by Bad Hand Books and Screams from the Basement. We’ll discuss all things to do with Bad Hand, conversing with authors, illustrators, and more about the horror, crime, and dark fantasy fiction of the independent publishing house.
Hosted by Sam Lenz and Casey Kelderman, with an Editor’s Epilogue each episode from Bad Hand CEO Doug Murano.
Music by Danny and Billy Yost.
2x Bram Stoker nominee Todd Keisling joins The Bad Signal to do a deep dive on his layout design work for Bad Hand Books and his recent novel, The Sundowner’s Dance. Todd discusses his origins in designing layouts and covers, how he started working with Bad Hand Books, and the upcoming Bad Hand re-issues of his novel Devil’s Creek and short fiction collection Cold, Black & Infinite.
The Sundowner’s Dance is available now via Shortwave Publishing. Devil’s Creek and Cold, Black & Infinite can be pre-ordered at badhandbooks.com.
The Bad Signal is co-produced by Screams from the Basement and Bad Hand Books. Original music provided by Billy and Danny Yost.
18 Nov 2025
Episode 22 - Tim Lebbon x Dead Red & Razor
Acclaimed author Tim Lebbon joins The Bad Signal to discuss his new novella Dead Red & Razor, out now via Bad Hand Books. Dead Red & Razor is a pulp novella about an assassin—Dead Red Virgilio—racing through the dessert on a quest for revenge against a fellow assassin. Tim discusses why this novella was a departure from his typical genres, the inspirations that informed it, and going on his very first book tour for his new novel, Secret Lives of the Dead, out now via Titan Books.
Dead Red & Razor can be ordered at badhandbooks.com or requested at libraries or bookstores anywhere in the US & Canada. Lebbon’s Tales of Noreela re-prints can be pre-ordered now at badhandbooks.com.
The Bad Signal is co-produced by Screams from the Basement and Bad Hand Books. Original music provided by Billy and Danny Yost.
4 Nov 2025
Episode 21 - Trevor Henderson x The Inconsolables & Not a Speck of Light
Artist and illustrator Trevor Henderson sits down with The Bad Signal to discuss his works with Bad Hand Books, The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt and Not a Speck of Light by Laird Barron. In addition to talking about his work with Bad Hand, Trevor talks about finding his unique art style, creating the viral character Sirenhead, and doing concept art for the hit horror film Tarot.
You can purchase Not a Speck of Light and The Inconsolables at badhandbooks.com, or request them wherever you buy books in the US & Canada.
The Bad Signal is co-produced by Screams from the Basement and Bad Hand Books. Original music provided by Billy and Danny Yost.
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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Quality
29
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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