The Spooky Chris Podcast

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Beau L’Amour

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:25:46 +0000

On this episode I have a conversation with author Beau L'Amour about his childhood, his work in illustration and the entertainment industry, and about the new book he co-authored with his father Louis L'Amour - "Skyring Water."

The book will be released by Bantam on June 2, 2026.

For more: www.skyringwater.com

The Spooky Chris Podcast: Forgetting to Remember

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:15:01 +0000

On this episode I talk about how a recent conversation spurred memories of the early days of my writing, and other things I had forotten along the way.

Podcast: A Conversation with Author Christine Carbo

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:03:18 +0000

On this episode I speak with author Christine Carbo about her newest book "The Confession Artist." The book is a great crime thriller that races along and has a fantastic hook. On the podcast we talk about overcoming challenges to pursue your goals, inspiration, her writing career, and more. You can find more about Christine and her book at www.christinecarbo.com.

The book will be released on June 1 by Thomas & Mercer.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: Who is Jason Voorhees?

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:52:26 +0000

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Jeff Mansk

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:36:09 +0000

On this episode I speak with musician and actor Jeff Mansk and talk about his passion, his process, and his music.

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgECVdVoNlv2isYdwATJmQ

A Conversation with Author Mark Benson

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:17 +0000

On this podcast episode, I interview Mark Benson, author of "Isaac and the Sky." The story follows a young boy whose worst day turns into fame after he discovers a ninth planet. The discussion covers the book, the Artemis II mission, and Benson's role as a NASA/JPL ambassador.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Mark Benson

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:36:46 +0000

On this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Mark Benson, author of the book "Isaac and the Sky." His book deals with a young boy whose worst day makes him famous, and when he discovers the ninth planet, he must wrestle with whether or not to reveal his discovery to the world. We talk about his book, Artemis II, and his work as a NASA/JPL ambassador.

https://www.authormarkbenson.com/

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Arts Educator Emily Hudson

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:57:37 +0000

Join me for a great conversation with arts educator Emily Hudson. Emily is a Flint-based artist and teacher, with an extensive background in the arts. This is a great talk about art, passion, inspiring kids, and how creating food for loved ones is an extension of art. Come along!

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: CONcerned – It’s Time to Save Conventions

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:07:53 +0000

On this episode I talk about how conventions have changed, why they are so expensive, and how we need to save them.

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Podcast: A Conversation with Author Evan Kidwell

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:55:23 +0000

Join me for a great conversation with author Evan Kidwell. We talk about his debut Young Adult fantasy novel "Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse," how he got started, his inspiration, and what's to come.

You can find his book on Amazon, or other fine booksellers.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author Monte Crabbs

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:52:59 +0000

On this episode I speak with author Monte Crabbs about his short story collection "The Drum Tech and Other Stories." Monte is a retired librarian, and drummer, and brings a unique perspective to his tales of the strange and macabre.

Follow Monte at: www.montecrabbs.com

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with JD Barker

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:18:54 +0000

Best-selling author JD Barker is back for another great conversation, this time talking about the release of the first book in a prequel trilogy to his beloved 4MK (Four Monkey Killer) series. We talk about his writing, book promotion, his work with parents of autistic children, and more. Listen along!

Find more about JD at jdbarker.com

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author Peggy Christie

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:27:41 +0000

On this episode is a great conversation with Michigan author Peggy Christie. Peggy is a talented author, movie reviewer, and member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers. You can find her work at themonkeyisin.com.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: “All About Those Stranger Things”

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:15:34 +0000

On this episode of the Spooky Chris Podcast, I talk about the finale of "Stranger Things." I discuss the show's cultural impact and its overall effect. Additionally, I explore how fan perceptions change during its run. Dig in.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: My Favorite Movies of 2025

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:48:11 +0000

Everyone loves a list, so here is my list of favorite movies of 2025. These are the movies I saw, but not EVERY movie I will love from the year, as I will get to some of them in the new year. Join me for a journey through some of the year's best flicks.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author Michal Bardavid

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:11 +0000

In this episode I have a conversation with author, Michal Bardavid, and talk about her book "Becoming a Peacock: Strut Yourself into Self-Love." It's a really great book. Buy it on Amazon.com.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author JC Vande Zande (Blood of the Witness Tree)

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:28:35 +0000

On this episode I have another great conversation with author JC Vande Zande, who returns to talk about his newest novel: "Blood of the Witness Tree," a sequel to "The Dance of Rotten Sticks." It's a great conversation that gets into book promotion, how Van writes, the new book, and his advice for someone interested in writing.

Listen to our first podcast together here: https://spookychris.com/2024/12/01/the-spooky-chris-podcast-an-interview-with-author-j-c-vande-zande/

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: The Endless Waiting: Flint Water Crisis Update 11/25

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:26:03 +0000

As more information comes out about when the people of Flint may see payouts from the Flint Water Crisis, the stark reality of what that looks like becomes clear.

The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author Geoff Gibbins

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:22:51 +0000

Join me for a conversation with author Jeff Gibbons as we talk about AI, how we interact with it, how it can change how we work, and his new book: "Critical Intelligence: Strengthening Human Thinking in the Age of AI" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP99683Y/.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: A Conversation with Author Barry Maher

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:55:56 +0000

During this podcast, I have a conversation with author Barry Maher about his new horror novel "The Great Dick: And the Dysfunctional Demon." It's a fun read, and a great discussion. You can find the book on Amazon, and more about Barry and the book at www.barrymaher.com.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast: All Hail Halloween!

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:54:22 +0000

On this episode of the Spooky Chris Podcast I talk about Halloween, community, and keeping the jack-o-lantern lit.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with Author John R. Carlos

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:08:50 +0000

On this episode of the podcast I speak with author John Carlos about his "Cryonic Dreams" trilogy, specifically the first book, "Awakening." This is a fascinating speculative sci-fi series set in a dystopian future. He has a wealth of information about the books and world on his site, and you can learn more there: https://johnrcarlos.com.au/

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The Spooky Chris Podcast – Who Is: Freddy Krueger? (Digging into the madness beneath the man)

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this podcast I talk about who exactly Freddy Krueger is, what makes him tick, and why he is so scary. With a couple side tracks. ENJOY!

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The Spooky Chris Podcast – Talking About the 2025 Flint Short Film Freakout Film Festival

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:07:00 +0000

On this episode I talk about my thoughts on the recently held Flint Short Film Freakout film festival, the films, and other festivals I have been involved with in the past.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with T.S. O’Banion of the DeGrave Brothers Podcast

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:05:39 +0000

T.S. O'Banion, the creator, writer, actor, and producer of The DeGrave Brothers Podcast joins me for a conversation about what interested him in horror, his inspiration for creating the DeGrave Brothers, and the process of making this really fun podcast.

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The Spooky Chris Podcast – How it All Started (How I Fell in Love with Filmmaking as a Kid)

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:53:19 +0000

Hey friends, this is how it all started for me and how I fell in love with filmmaking as a kid due to the emergence of the PXL2000, a "toy" camcorder that came out in the late '80s. My friend and I made films with this weird and wonderful tech and it opened the gates for us to fall in love with filmmaking.

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(I don't just podcast, I review movies and write books too, dig on it at the my website!)