Horror Humor Hunger

Horror Humor Hunger

Viggy Parr Hampton

English Arts Books Explicit
Episodes 114
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (14)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
87%
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About This Podcast

In Horror Humor Hunger, host and horror author Viggy Parr Hampton will scare you, make you laugh, and then feed you. Each season presents an original short story, followed by interviews with experts, discussion about the themes of the story and the nature of horror, and a custom-crafted recipe inspired by the story.

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Recent Episodes

S8E20 Organ Trafficking Horror and More with Lee Upton

Jun 09, 2026 35m

Lee Upton has a large and diverse body of work--her first novel, Tabitha, Get Up, is a current semi-finalist for the 2026 Thurber Prize in American Humor. She’s also written the novels Wrongful, The…

S8E19 Let's Talk Decay with J.R. Blanes

Jun 02, 2026 36m

What would you do if you couldn’t make your art anymore? If you couldn’t write? If you couldn’t cook, or play music, or read? If your creative outlet and passion were taken away?Those are just a few…

S8E18 Strange Tales with Daniel Braum

May 26, 2026 22m

Who else loves The Twilight Zone? Who else enjoys being plunged into a strange, surreal world? If this describes you, then join me and author Daniel Braum as we discuss strange tales, why we’re drawn…

S8 BONUS ENCORE: The Tinder Chronicles and the Horror and Humor of Modern Dating

May 20, 2026 38m Bonus

This very special bonus encore episode featuring the horrors of modern dating celebrates the publication of my satirical novel-in-stories, The Tinder Chronicles!First dates can be hell… or hilarious.…

S8E17 Receiving Intercepts with T.J. Payne

May 19, 2026 41m

T.J. Payne is the author of the smash hit INTERCEPTS, which has sold over 95,000 copies and has had over 25 million page reads on Kindle Unlimited since its publication in 2019. He’s also the author…

S8E16 Authorship and Art with Horror Renaissance Man Joey Powell

May 12, 2026 29m

In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and actor Joey Powell! His recent published work includes Squirming All the Way Up and Night Games, co-authored with his twin Josh Powell. He’s…

S8E15 Suspense, Subversion, and Scary Surprises with Nat Cassidy

May 05, 2026 40m

Nat Cassidy is an award-winning actor, playwright, director, and the author of the acclaimed novels When the Wolf Comes Home, Mary: An Awakening of Terror, Nestlings, and Rest Stop. Esquire has named…

S8E14 Cinematic, Comedic, and Cozy with Stephanie Rose

Apr 28, 2026 31m

Stephanie Rose is a bookseller, publisher, editor, and author--a true Renaissance woman of horror. Join us as we discuss the best background media for writing (horror movies on mute!), why horror…

S8E13 Medical Horror with Dr. Spooky, N.J. Gallegos

Apr 21, 2026 35m

Who better to discuss medical and body horror than an emergency medicine physician with a flair for the macabre? N.J. Gallegos is an absolute powerhouse--her novella Just Desserts won an American…

S8E12 I Found a Horror-Filled Interview with Ben Farthing

Apr 14, 2026 25m

Ever wondered what’s living in your walls? Or what lurks inside of that abandoned mall? Or what might happen to a terrorized neighborhood on Halloween? If so, you’ve got to check out horror author…

S8E11 Horror as the Liver of the Literary Body with Dawn Kurtagich

Apr 07, 2026 51m

“Horror is the liver of the literary body. You need the liver to process all your toxins.”How gorgeous and insightful, am I right? And that’s only a tiny taste of what award-winning author Dawn…

S8E10 Mormon Gothic with Linda Hamilton

Mar 31, 2026 37m

If you’re anything like me, then you’re not immune to the widespread recent interest in Mormon culture (anybody else love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?). Enter Linda Hamilton, an ex-Mormon and…

S8E9 Weaving Together Historical Fiction and True Crime with A. Rae Dunlap

Mar 24, 2026 41m

In this episode, I have the great pleasure of speaking with A. Rae Dunlap, author of The Resurrectionist and The Dreadfuls (which is absolutely fantastic!). Join us as we discuss the fascinating…

S8E8 Horror, Intelligence, and Technology with Alma Katsu

Mar 17, 2026 41m

What do you get when you combine an intelligence analyst, a technology futurist, and a horror novelist? You get the one and only Alma Katsu! In this episode, we discuss everything from the looming…

S8 BONUS: Books for the Broken with R. Jacob Honeybrook

Mar 13, 2026 35m Bonus

I couldn’t let a Friday the 13th go uncelebrated, so here’s a super special bonus episode featuring my friend and fellow horror author, R. Jacob Honeybrook! In addition to being an author, R. Jacob…

S8E7 Gothic Goodness with Paulette Kennedy

Mar 10, 2026 24m

In this episode, I’m joined by the queen of Gothic suspense, Paulette Kennedy! She’s the bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport, as well as many other fabulous novels. Join us as we…

S8E6 Reviving Cult Classics and Creating New Ones with Michael Harbron

Mar 03, 2026 33m

Today, I’m joined by Michael Harbron, bestselling horror author of the Interview with the Devil series. He’s also the author of the official Fright Night prequel novel, called Fright Night:…

S8E5 Celebrating Women in Horror with Gwendolyn Kiste

Feb 24, 2026 26m

Women in Horror Month is almost here!! Multiple award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste joins me to discuss the importance of recognizing women in horror, the month’s theme of resilience, and her work.…

S8E4 Dark History and Real Life Horror with Jack Finn

Feb 17, 2026 27m

Prolific horror author Jack Finn is no stranger to research--his books are layered with historical facts that make the narrative that much more terrifying. Join us as we discuss what horror has to…

S8E3 Lobotomy and the Evolution of Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Camille Holiner

Feb 10, 2026 28m

Pod favorite and seasoned clinical psychologist Dr. Camille Holiner joins me again for a fascinating discussion of the history of lobotomy, the evolution of the treatment of mental illness over the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Horror Humor Hunger have?

Horror Humor Hunger has published 114 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Horror Humor Hunger still active?

Horror Humor Hunger is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.

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