The Scares That Shaped Us

Publicly listed emails

scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com

jmatthewjackson@gmail.com

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Episode 90: Aura with Ito Romo

October 07, 2026

Ito Romo, the writer behind the epic vampire novella Filth Eaters, joins the show this week! We talk about the ten-year process of writing the book, research, creating a fully realized world with a short page count, and more, all wrapped up in a discussion of Carlos Fuentes' haunting book Aura!- Filth Eaters is available now!- Subscribe to Pop Heist for more of Matthew's writing!- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Somethi...

Episode 89: "Time Enough at Last" with Chloe Lauter

September 23, 2026

Chloe Lauter, author of the fierce debut The Flayed Man, joins the show this week! We talk about the genesis of the book, her take on vampires, and much more, all while we discuss the Twilight Zone classic "Time Enough At Last!"- The Flayed Man is available now!- Check out Chloe's website!- Subscribe to Pop Heist for more of Matthew's writing!- Follow the show on BlueSky and Facebook!- Want to ask Matthew a question? Offer a recommendation? Something else? Email us: scaresthat...

Episode 88: "Broken Record" with Hailey Piper

September 16, 2026

It's a Scares That Shaped Us first: A guest discussing the work of another guest! This week, Hailey Piper returns to the show to talk about her new novel, This Movie Doesn't End The Way We Want. We discuss cursed movies, cosmic horror, and we dive into a deep breakdown of Stephen Graham Jones' amazing story "Broken Record!"- Read "Broken Record" for free at Lightspeed Magazine!- Check out Hailey's website!- Subscribe to Pop Heist for more of Matthew's writi...

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How do I get in touch with The Scares That Shaped Us?

The Scares That Shaped Us is hosted by Matthew Jackson. Its publicly listed emails are scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com and jmatthewjackson@gmail.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 Scares That Shaped Us?

The publicly listed emails for The Scares That Shaped Us: scaresthatshapeduspodcast@gmail.com and jmatthewjackson@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Scares That Shaped Us have?

Podseeker estimates The Scares That Shaped Us reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Scares That Shaped Us?

The Scares That Shaped Us typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published horror authors, especially writers with a new or recent novel, anthology, or other notable release; award recognition or a distinctive perspective on horror is advantageous. Common among recent guests: Published horror novels; Bram Stoker Awards; New or forthcoming books. Recent guests include Cynthia Pelayo, Clay McLeod Chapman, and Paul Tremblay.

How hard is it to get booked on The Scares That Shaped Us?

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

What topics does The Scares That Shaped Us cover?

Recent episodes cover Horror, Horror Fiction, Gothic, Film, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.