Everything Went Black Podcast

EWB 295 THE METAPHYSICS OF FEAR

Ralph and I kick off yet another sub-series in the EWB Podcasting Universe.  “The Metaphysics of…” will explore various philosophies, emotions and subjects in depth with personal reflections and how they tie in with music, literature and films.

This week’s flagship episode addresses The Metaphysics of Fear, a subject that we can all identify with.

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Don’t Far the Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult

EWB 294 INTO THE VAULT

Thanks for tuning in guys. This week, due to some family issues, I was not able to produce a new episode so we’re going Into the Vault into the murky past. We’re going all the way back to episode 5 and 8 where I did my first chat with the Great Malcolm Tent of Trash American Style and a really loose chat with The Secret from our European Tour.

 

I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

EWB 283 EVAN HOPPER QUELL

Evan Hopper is back this week for a fac-to-face, in-person episode.  We can a progress report on the new Quell album and talk about our night on the town.

 

 

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Reaped by the Scythe” – Quell (feat. Jackie Smit)

EWB 292 DARKNESS WEAVES PILOT

Welcome to the pilot episode of a new series that will span Everything Went Black and Sol Nox.  It’s a collaboration between myself and Karl Haikara and our mission statement is to bring more attention to the great work of Karl Edward Wagner an unsung author of some of the most compelling fiction in the horror and dark fantasy genres.

 

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Seven Coils” – Grave Miasma

EWB 291 UNHOLY HIP HOP

Ralph and I are back for another Unholy Passion episode.  This time around we talk about Hip Hop music, a genre that is very important to both of us.  It’s an epic one; so strap in and enjoy.  At one point, we realize how much of a herculean task it is, so apologies if we overlooked or left put some of your favorite artists.

 

Intro:    “Hip Hop” – Dead Prez

Outro:   “Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Fuck Wit” – Wu Tang Clan

EWB 290 KARL HAIKARA SOL NOX

Fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Haikara joins us this week to talk about Sol Nox.  We spoke a while back when he was about to launch his podcast, so it’s time to check in again.

 

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Eviction” – Linea Aspera

EWB 289 THERESE LANZ MARES OF THRACE

My old friend Therese Lanz joins us this week. She is the creative force behind Mares of Thrace, whose 2022 LP The Exile was released after an 8 year hiatus.  Therese discussed the band, her burgeoning career in the gaming and fantasy illustration world and along the way puts me on the spot regarding the Studio Ghibli universe.

 

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Mortal Quarry” – Mares of Thrace

EWB SPECIAL REPORT: NIGHTLANDS FESTIVAL

Happy Friday Everyone! I'm dropping this special report to announce that tickets go on sale today for Cadabra Records inaugural Nightlands Festival on June 2 and 3 at Kathedral Event Center in Hammonton, New Jersey.

If you dig cosmic horror, weird fiction or gothic horror this is for you.  The Festival will bring live readings, music and tons of art.

On June 1 there is also a stand-alone special event celebrating the release of Pictures of Apocalypse by Thomas Ligotti.

 

Be sure to pick up your tickets!

 

 

EWB 288 CHRIS BOZZONE CADABRA RECORDS

This week, Chris Bozzone, a composer and ambassador of Cadabra Records joins us this week.  Cadabra Records is one of the coolest, most unique labels that I have run across. If you love horror, weird fiction, film scores and books this is a destination that you must explore.  You will find some of the most creative manifestations of horror fiction in the form of scored readings of the finest entries into the horror genre. 

We also discuss the upcoming Nightlands Festival happening later this year.  If you are a fan of this sort of thing, mark the dates on your calendar and consider coming out.

 

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Seeds of Trepidation” – Anima Morte

EWB SPECIAL! RALPH SCHMIDT’S BEST OF 2022 SOLO EPISODE

Due to popular demand, Ralph’s Best of 2022 List has been released on the main stream.  Initially, this episode was a Patreon-only piece but since a lot of you guys wanted to know why Ralph was left out, I decided to post his recollection of 2022 for everyone.

 

BEHOLD!

Intro: "All the Dark Things" - Mike Hill

Outro: "Bathed in Lightning, Bathed in Heat" - Ultha