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The ARC Party

Robb Olson

Booking Overview

A horror-book discovery and author interview show focused on upcoming releases, spoiler-free literary discussion, and the wider horror publishing community. Typical guests include horror authors, publishers, librarians, critics, and genre professionals; agencies could credibly pitch authors with forthcoming books, publishing experts, and informed horror commentators, with booking difficulty generally medium because the show features both accessible professionals and prominent genre figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 98

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thearcparty@substack.com

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Host

Robb Olson - Host and publisher of The ARC Party, focused on connecting readers with upcoming books through author conversations, release previews, and spoiler-free discussion.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published horror authors, editors, independent publishers, librarians, critics, and other knowledgeable professionals active in horror literature and publishing.
Required Achievements:  
Forthcoming or recently released books, Established horror publishing or editorial work, Genre awards or nominations, Library, criticism, or readers’-advisory expertise, Leadership in horror media, magazines, or publishing ventures

Recent Guest Discussions

Craig Wallwork - The Creative Process Behind Using Vampires In Fiction, Plot-serving Horror Elements, The Instruction Manual To Being A Vampire, Warmed And Bound, The Booked Anthology, And Dark Detective Novels.

Michael David Wilson - The Expanded Edition Of The Girl In The Video, Horror Writing And Community Work, Film Adaptation Options, Publishers, Advanced Reading Copies, And Podcasting And Reviewing.

Mitch Hull - Upcoming Horror Releases, Rapture Trade's Partnership With Shortwave Publishing, Distribution Through Simon & Schuster, And Forthcoming Chapbooks And Authors.

George Dunn - Whether Horror Is Having A Cultural Moment And The Reasons Behind The Genre's Popularity.

Yah Yah Schofield - Whether Horror Is Having A Cultural Moment And The Reasons Behind The Genre's Popularity.

Recent Topics

Horror, Fiction, Authors, Publishing, Book Recommendations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The ARC Party
:

Nick Medina - SAVAGE LAKE

October 11, 2026

Nick Medina is a fantastic writer, and SAVAGE LAKE is the latest bit of evidence. Set in upstate Wisconsin (is that a thing?) Nell and her son Oscar have to go to their recently-inherited cabin in the woods to get it ready for sale. The cabin, the lake, and the town are choked with ghosts from Nell’s past, and if they aren’t careful, they may never make it out. This book isn’t just a cabin in the woods book. It’s also a slasher. It’s also a ghost story. It’s also a cryptic story. It’s also a ...

Bitter Karella - QUAINT FOLK

October 03, 2026

Yes, I know that this is a long episode, but I promise that it’s worth the time. Bitter Karella is an impressive author, a hilarious social media personality, and a really interesting person. I want to emphasize that Quaint Folk is a seriously entertaining story. It’s imaginative, funny, engaging, propulsive, and cool. I want to emphasize that because for nearly an hour of our conversation, we talk about gender and sexuality and how messy it can be to navigate those topics and more so messy t...

Horror TBR: October Releases

September 26, 2026

It’s that time again, time to bless you with some titles we are dying to check out. For October, my good friend and horror aficionado Greg Greene joined me to sing the praises of some amazing upcoming books.You probably know Greg best for the amazing shirts that he creates, themed on contemporary horror novels. His “Jade Daniels Is My Final Girl” shirt is such a cultural phenomenon that it’s been written into multiple horror novels. If you want to see what kinds of shirts he’s got, check out ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The ARC Party
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How do I get in touch with The ARC Party?

The ARC Party is hosted by Robb Olson. Its publicly listed email is thearcparty@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The ARC Party?

The publicly listed email for The ARC Party: thearcparty@substack.com.

How many listeners does The ARC Party have?

Podseeker estimates The ARC Party reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The ARC Party?

The ARC Party typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published horror authors, editors, independent publishers, librarians, critics, and other knowledgeable professionals active in horror literature and publishing. Common among recent guests: Forthcoming or recently released books; Established horror publishing or editorial work; Genre awards or nominations. Recent guests include Craig Wallwork, Michael David Wilson, and Mitch Hull.

How hard is it to get booked on The ARC Party?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The ARC Party cover?

Recent episodes cover Horror, Fiction, Authors, Publishing, and Book Recommendations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thearcparty@substack.com

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