Monsters Out of the Closet
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Creator: Nicole Calande and Shriya Venkatesh
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Monsters Out of the Closet is a horror fiction podcast dedicated to proudly featuring spooky, suspenseful, and strange stories, poetry, songs, and other creative content from diverse LGBTQ+ voices.
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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500
Let’s get LOST together... one last time.
Featuring “To the Earth We Return,” written by Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and Taara Rangan and performed by Lindsay Holt (@CoffeeCatKasra), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Eric Little, Dallas Wheatley (@dallas_hawthorn), and Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas.
***Please note that this episode contains some scenes of gore and violence.***
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Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:10:27 -0500
After three years of sharing fun frights and scares, Monsters Out of the Closet is coming to an end. With our Season 3 finale quickly approaching, we can now confirm that our next episode, LOST, will be our last planned episode. By the time that episode drops, there will be new information on our website about merchandise and other ways you can help us preserve this project, but right now we want to thank you for being a part of this project, whether you’ve written a piece on the show, performed for us, or just listened to our little show. Without you, none of this would have been possible. We hope you’ll join us for the upcoming finale.
Love,
Nicole, Shriya, and Taara
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Tue, 29 Dec 2020 03:46:00 -0500
Broken necks and undead girls; a killer who takes on the faces of their victims… Something is not quite right in this UNCANNY episode.
Featuring “In the Garden,” written by Arc Schofield and performed by Matt; and "Changes," written by T.E. Hartley (@tehartley) and performed by Tal Minear (@starplanes).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas, Rosśa Crean, Scott Holmes, Sergei Cheremisinov, Blue Dot Sessions, AVOIDANT, Shadows on the Snow, and Ars Sonor.
***Please note that this episode contains scenes of gore and violence.***
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Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500
An imaginary friend hiding in the walls. Teddy bears that fight real monsters. A puppet show where the laughter disguises something more sinister. Take out that old box of TOYS and let’s play...
Featuring “Laffy,” written by Mathew L. Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Jack Strudwick, Cole Burkhardt (coleburkhardt.carrd.co; @KingColeMiner), Eric Little, Kim Evans, and VXN (IG: @nghm15); and "Hand Raised in Anger," written by Spencer Koelle (spencerkoelle.com; @koellespencer) and performed by Robin Tynan (IG: @skeletonotes), Wart Hill (@wart_m), and Matt. Thanks to Maxx Fidalgo for voice acting support.
Featured music was by Eric Matyas and Blue Dot Sessions.
***Please note that this episode contains scenes with non-graphic depictions of pedophilia and domestic violence.***
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Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400
There are two sides to every person—but in a DUEL between these halves, who would prevail?
“Shadow of a Knife” was written by C.M. DiGirolamo and performed by VXN (IG: @nghm15), Kaz Valtchev (YouTube: Kaz Valtchev), Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Bryce Dahle (YouTube: Awkward Mammal), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Ari Reider, and J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish).
Featured music was by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, frankum, Small Coin, Blear Moon, and Hinterheim.
*** Please note that our episode contains gore, explicit sex, content that may trigger those with bottom dysphoria, and incestuous undertones. To avoid the majority of that content, you can skip the scene from 29:00-38:15. ***
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Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:01:00 -0400
(cw for sounds of violence and body horror in "Autotomy")
The doppelgänger, or DOUBLE of a living person, is an omen of death—what meaning could yours bring?
Featuring “The Other Little Boy,” written by Mathew L Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Max George (@CrowleyPhoen) of Scream Kings (@ScreamKingsPod), Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), VXN (IG @nghm15), Lindsay Holt (@LHoltRVA), and Nicole Calande; and “Autotomy,” written by Hailey Piper (@HaileyPiperSays) and performed by Gabbie Sibal (@gabbersib), Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish), Taara Rangan, Ari Reider, and Eric Little.
Additional music by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, Kai Engel, and Kevin McLeod.
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Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:39:00 -0400
While URBAN LEGENDS fall into a category between rumor and myth, they are always told in hushed tones, just in case...
Featuring “A Half Finished Oral Report on the Phenomenon of Autumn's Children,” written by Ziggy Schutz (@ziggytschutz) and performed by Kiki Gonglewski; and “Gwisins of the New Moon’s Eve,” written by Russell Hemmell (earthianhivemind.net; @SPBianchini) and performed by Kai Hudson (kaihudson.com) and Christine Nguyen.
Additional music by Eric Matyas, Kai Engel, and Blear Moon.
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Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:14:00 -0400
Both magic and science can bring passion, intrigue, and great power...if you dare to practice the DARK ARTS.
Featuring “Artful Mediums”, written by Katherine DeGilio (@katiedegilio) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), Meredith Katz (@meredithakatz), Tal Minear (@starplanes), Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts), Eric Little, and Taara Rangan; and “The Discovery”, composed by Rosśa Crean (@RossaCrean). Guest audio production by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).
Additional music and sounds were by Eric Matyas, David Hilowitz, Kai Engel, and skyklan47.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:13:00 -0400
There’s something in the air… a whispered rumor, a confession of love, a tale of dark powers, a chilling truth. Must be the season of the WITCH!
Featuring “Office Romance is Dead”, written by Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA) and performed by Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Matt, Troy H. Gardner (@TroyHGardner), and VXN (IG: @nghm15); and “Scarlet Hide Molly”, written by Hailey Piper (@HaileyPiperSays) and performed by Robin Tynan, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), and Anna Podds. Music by Eric Matyas, Xylo-Ziko, David Hilowitz, and Blue Dot Sessions. Guest audio production by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).
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Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400
When sinister forces watch your every move, you can feel alone. But not all watching eyes are unfriendly and an UPRISING can be just a hopeful memory away.
Featuring “There Was a Tearing”, written by Caroline Devlin and performed by Dell Robertson-Glenn (@dellrglenn). Music by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, and Patrick Lieberkind.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400
Will our heroes emerge victorious from their struggles, or will they remain ENSNARED by dark forces? Tune in to this bewitching episode to find out...
Featuring “Disturbance”, written by J. Danielle Dorn (@bigdornenergy) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans); and “The Farmer’s Son”, written by Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner) and performed by Ari Reider, Eric Little, B (@afoolofatook), and Wart Hill.
(cw for vomiting, gore, and assault with sexual connotations in "Disturbance")
Audio production support by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae). Additional music by Eric Matyas and Blue Dot Sessions.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:33:00 -0500
Thank you for your patience during our hiatus as our lead audio producer, Nicole, recovers from her brain tumor. We're sharing some details about her upcoming surgery and when we expect production to resume.
Music by Sergey Cheremisinov.
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Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:26:00 -0500
Do we take our position in the natural world for granted? What darker motivations lurk behind the flora and fauna around us?
Featuring “A Mockery of Birds”, written T.R. North and featuring performances by Natalie Lydick (@backtonat), and “The Cruor Garland,” written by Julie Travis (@zawngoddess) with performances by Matt, Eric Little, J. M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish), Meredith Katz (softcryptid.com, @MeredithAKatz), Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr), and Troy Gardner (@troyhgardner).
Addition music by Eric Matyas and Kai Engel.
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Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:09:00 -0400
On this most special night, we revel in the pandemonium and jubilation of the season with this exciting and fun ode to Halloween.
Featuring “Morton Street”, written and performed by Victoria Black and featuring performances by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kiki Gonglewski, Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner), Kim Schmidt (IG @kats_cant_draw), Meredith Katz (@MeredithAKatz), B (@afoolofatook), and Kimberly Evans; “Bin Night”, written and performed by Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr) with additional performances by Rachel Shaw, Eric Little and J.M. Dow (@whirlingnerdish); and “A Night Called Halloween”, created and performed by Darius James (youtube.com/DariusJames92389).
Addition music and sounds by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, and Pooleside.
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Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:05:00 -0400
The sweetest fruit is that which taunts you by staying just out of reach, stoking your desire to grasp the FORBIDDEN.
*Please note that this episode contains sexually explicit content.*
Featuring “Banksia Men” written and performed by Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr), and “Hungry Red” by Aya Denise Bautista, performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans). Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Eric Matyas.
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Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:23:00 -0400
Be on your guard - while you carry on with your life, others stalk the periphery, VENGEANCE in their hearts.
Featuring “Cracking Open a Cold One” written by Taara Rangan and performed by Ari Reider, Taara Rangan, VXN (@nghm15), and Shriya Venkatesh. Music by Eric Matyas.
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Tue, 03 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400
When life fades away and death is too shy to step forward, the ROT creeps in...
Featuring “Deathless” written by Emma Johnson-Rivard (@finalgirlz) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Tal Minear (@starplanes), and Shriya Venkatesh; and “After” written by Nicole Calande and performed by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kim E., Taara Rangan, Max George (@CrowleyPhoen) of @ScreamKingsPod, Cole Burkhardt (@Kingcoleminer), Maxx Fidalgo (@genimmax), and VXN (IG @nghm15). Music by Eric Matyas, LJ Kruzer, and frankum. Sound design by Mariel Calande and Cameron Seagraves.
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Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:36:00 -0400
Be wary of visiting cemeteries after dark. There can be GRAVE dangers lurking between the mournful markers...
Featuring “Digging” written by Charlotte Platt (@Chazzaroo) and performed by Wart Hill, Eric Little, Ari Reider, and Matt (deadinsi.de/@Ackthrice); and “The Man Who Stalks the Space Between the Graves” written by Scott Savino and performed by J.M. Dow. Music by Eric Matyas, Kevin McLeod, Patrick de Arteaga, and DJ Falafel.
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Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:49:30 -0400
In unpredictable times, RITUALS can be a lifeline...or a more insidious undertow.
Featuring “Proof of Evil” written and performed by Edward Ahern; and “Believe and Be Justified” written by Felix Flynn (@frightfulfelix) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid). Additional music by Eric Matyas, Kevin MacLeod, David Hilowitz, Blue Dot Sessions. Sound design by Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae).
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Tue, 28 May 2019 12:29:56 -0400
Whether you stray off the beaten path or are faced with senseless death, the line between reality and imagination can blur. Follow us into these living NIGHTMARES...
Featuring “The Creature in the Woods” written by Christopher J. Teuton of Filthy and Free Publishing and performed by Ari Reider (Tumblr: hendecagram); and “I Call Him Charlie” written by Nicholas Wunderli and performed by Sheila Begin, Matthew Aranda, and Kai Hudson. Additional music is by Eric Matyas, Bensounds, Geographer, Twin Musicom, Aaron Kenny, Myuu, Sextile, Sextile, Dan Bodan, and Silent Partner.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400
Search out the ghastly secrets in this GOTHIC episode, and you may find more than you bargained for...
Featuring “Sparrow” written by M. Regan (facebook.com/mreganfiction) and performed by Sheila Begin, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), Eric Little, Anna Podds, and Dell Robertson-Glenn. Additional music is by David Hilowitz, Soularflair, Kai Engel, and Jason Shaw. Sound design by Allara Din.
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Bonus - Interview with Liesl Matzka
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:34:00 -0400
In one of our last bonus interviews, our supporting producer and frequent contributor, Taara Rangan chats with author (and former roommate), Liesl Matzka about her piece, Beneath the Surface, which was recently featured in FAIRY TALE. The discuss a formative love for mythology, writing from the perspective of a child, and creating complex characterization. Check it out!
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Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0500
Who says monsters can’t have happy endings? Experience the magic in these dark and delightful FAIRY TALES.
Featuring “Beneath the Surface” written by Liesl Matzka and performed by Robin Tynan, Christine Nguyen, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), and Ari Reider (Tumblr: theunstoriesseries) and “No Place for Deals” written and performed by Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod).
Additional music by Kai Engel, David Hilowitz, and Eric Matyas. Sound design support provided by Allara Din.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Live(ish) from PodCon 2
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:17:00 -0500
Producers Shriya and Nicole take you inside the many highlights from PodCon 2, including hilarious live events, the wonderful podcasters we met, and even a few steps we are taking to welcome other marginalized voices in our show. Check out our website to find the podcasts and creators we mentioned in our conversation.
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Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:57:00 -0500
In a universe of mostly empty space, the rare contact with life not of this world can be rife with apprehension, fear, and chaos. However, it can also be a chance for curiosity, wonder, and escape. It’s time to reach out and experience the ALIEN, in all its permutations.
Featuring “The Bermuda Tapes” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and performed by Sheila Begin, Matthew Aranda, Eric Little, Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans), Liesl Matzka, Janine Carmel (@maryolivervevo), and Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett); Scene 2 of “The Music of Erich Zann” composed by Michael J. Evans; and “The Orb” written and performed by Cero Lopez. Additional music and sound by Eric Matyas, Norman Hittle, and ondrosik.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Jeff Baker and Phantom of the Cinema Excerpt
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:01:00 -0500
Nicole and recently featured author, Jeff Baker (authorjeffbaker.com) have a quick creator chat about his piece, "Something in the Dark," and discuss everyday eeriness, writing what you know, and building a regular writing process. After this mini-interview, we have a quick excerpt from our Patreon movie review of Netflix's "Hold the Dark."
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Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:41:00 -0500
DARKNESS gathers around and lurks within the characters in this month’s episode. Will they give in? Or is there still a chance for light?
Featuring “O Fortunato” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and performed by Ari Reider (Tumblr: hendecagram), with additional voices by Taara Rangan, Matthew Aranda, Eric Little, Nev, Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), and Dell Robertson-Glenn; “Jubilee” written by Perry P. (Tumblr: perringwrites), performed by Max George (@crowleyphoen) of Scream Kings (@ScreamKingsPod), Sheila Begin, Zach Wells, and Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA); and “Something in the Dark” written by Jeff Baker and read by Eric Little. Additional music and sound by Douglas Grindstaff, Jack Finlay & Joseph Sorokin, Michael Evans, Irma Thomas, and Bluedark.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Ari Reider and Nicole Penrod
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 02:48:16 -0500
Shriya sits down with "Carmen Deer" writer and voice actor, Ari Reider (theunstoriesseries.tumblr.com), and voice actor, Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod). Together they discuss existential fears, marginalized identities within the genre and format, complicated queer heroes, and more.
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Tue, 27 Nov 2018 04:09:00 -0500
As we traverse into our second year of stories, you may think you are in FAMILIAR territory. But as it so often happens, things are not always what they seem.
Featuring “Carmen Deer” written by Ari Reider (Tumblr: theunstoriesseries) with performances from Christine Nguyen, Nicole Penrod (@nicolecpenrod), and Julio Urquidi (@itprojulio). Additional music and sound by Hallock Hill, Kai Engel, Eric Matyas, PatrickLieberkind, bigmanjoe, and klankbeeld.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Lucian Clark
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:48:00 -0500
Creator of GenderTerror.com (@itsGenderTerror) and recent contributor, Lucian Clark (@TinyAwoo), sits down with Shriya to discuss their piece, "The Bag" and the importance of LGBTQ+ narratives and creators in the horror genre.
Learn more about Lucian's work on our website monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:56:00 -0400
Nightmarish spectres, haunted homesteads, gruesome discoveries, and supernatural hijinks—it’s time for our annual HALLOWEEN special!
Featuring “Horror Lullaby” written by Tyler Thatcher (Tumblr: written-in-the-margins) and read by by Penn Tynan of Access:LARP; “Coming Home” and “The Three Disciples” from Ross Crean’s (@RossCrean) album, Summerland: A Ghost Story; “The Bag” written by Lucian Clark (@TinyAwoo) and read by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans); "...and the freaks shall inherit the earth" from Nicholas Vines' album, Hipster Zombies From Mars (produced by @PARMArecordings); and “Blood Bank Withdrawal” written by Hayley van Hoek (@haysbian) and performed by Danielle Williams (@ladydpw), Lara Elaine (IG: laraelainee; Tumblr: lostinlaraland), and Janine Carmel (@maryolivervevo).
More information about this episode, upcoming calls for submission, and our Patreon on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Nicholas Vines
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:08:34 -0400
How can music TRANSFORM the ordinary to something unsettling? Australian composer, Nicholas Vines, has beamed in from the other side of the world to discuss his recently featured album, "Hipster Zombies From Mars." Together, Nicholas and our producer Shriya, explore how sounds can disrupt audience expectations and celebrate difference.
Visit our website monstersoutofthecloset.com for more information about Nicholas' work.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 03:38:00 -0400
Justice through adaptation, safety through change, and maturity through metamorphosis—this month, TRANSFORM with us.
Featuring “No Good Deed” written by supporting producer Taara Rangan with performances by Thomas Head, Julian Lopez (IG: Dream_Cradle), Eric Little, Dell Robertson-Glenn, and Liesl Matzka; “Terraformation - Soletta,” composed by Nicholas Vines (nicholasvines.com) and performed by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough; and “Sea and Stone,” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and read by Gabbie Sibal (@gabbersib). Additional music and sound by maisonsonique, Kai Engel, and Sergey Cheremisinov.
We are currently seeking submissions for our December episode and beyond! Find out more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Julian Lopez
Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:29:00 -0400
Julian Lopez (IG: dream_cradle) is a Portland-based visual artist and writer. His poetry and voice acting have been frequently featured on our podcast, most recently in Episode 11, NATURE. Our producer Nicole and Julian discuss his artistic process, themes of memories and trauma, surrealist imagery, and the complexities of darkness.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:47:00 -0400
Looking for an organic alternative to your everyday banalities? Well, search no further. Far outside our cities and deep beneath our skins...NATURE awaits.
Featuring “Forest Floors” written and read by Julian Lopez (IG: Dream_Cradle), “The Heron Eats Young Crocodiles,” written by Sarah Schaff and read by Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans); “Uncanny Valley,” composed by Nicholas Vines (nicholasvines.com); “Natural,” written by supporting producer Taara Rangan; and “Squirm,” written by producer Nicole Calande and read by Dell Robertson-Glenn.
We are still currently seeking submissions for our fall 2018 episodes and beyond! Find out more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:14:37 -0400
Returning contributor, Venus, discusses her works "Lossless" and "It Gets Better." In a powerful and honest conversation, she and our producer, Nicole, address the homophobic discrimination that inspired her second piece. Their conversation covers emotions as ranging as monstrous anger, frustration with consolation, and gay righteousness.
Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:48:28 -0400
The heroines in this month’s episode are out for vengeance, justice, and the power they deserve. Witness, as they RECLAIM their stories and find their voices in the ever-evolving horror genre.
Featuring "It Gets Better", written by Venus and read by B (@afoolofatook); “RIP - a kirtan”, written by Shriya Venkatesh and performed by Taara Rangan; and “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, written by Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and read by Lindsay Holt (@LHoltRVA). Music and sound by InspectorJ, PremiumBeat.com, Benboncan, and composer Carter Burwell. Additional Quileute research on our website.
We are still currently seeking submissions for our fall 2018 episodes and beyond! Find out more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Ada Dela Cruz
Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:17:00 -0400
From Filipina moms, campus cats, and misunderstood monsters—our producer, Nicole, discusses our latest featured piece "Little Leap of Logic" with author and student Ada Dela Cruz (acetheninja01.tumblr.com). They discuss the inspirations of the piece, the characters, and possible web comic adaptations.
Consider submitting your work today. Check out monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:11:00 -0400
Life, but not as we know it… Area 51’s finest minds join an unexpected fight for freedom and find a little freedom for themselves along the way.
Featuring "Little Leap of Logic" written by Ada Dela Cruz, and performed by Lara Elaine, Zach Wells (IG @zachwellz), Lucille Valentine (twitter: @severelytrans), Eric Little, and Sam Andico (twitter: @samidoriya, IG: @sambajuice. Music by Kai Engel, and Sci-fi Laboratory Ambience by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License with sounds by wolick, swiftoid, Diboz, and beerbelly38.
We are still currently seeking submissions for our August-October episodes. Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Lindsay Holt
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:04:00 -0400
Our producer Nicole talks with "Song of Serena" author Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA), who was featured in our May episode, CREATURES. They discuss the horror of Animorphs, mermaid world building, and owning your bisexuality.
Consider joining the #MonsterMob today by submitting your own work to the podcast! Learn more on our website monsteroutofthecloset.com/submit
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:11:41 -0400
It is time to celebrate beings both unique and strange, natural and supernatural. Our episode takes us beneath the waves, into the forest, and beyond to encounter the curious creatures within.
Featuring “Song of Serena” written by Lindsay Holt, read by Rachel Shaw (furi-road.tumblr.com); excerpts from “Cryptid Shindig” written by Richard Stevenson (richardstevensonbooks.com), read by Janine Carmel (@maryolivervevo); and "Hunting Season" written by producer Nicole Calande, read by Julian Lopez.
Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Taara Rangan
Tue, 15 May 2018 11:43:00 -0400
Taara Rangan is a repeat MOutC contributor, as both a writer and a voice actor. She and our producer Shriya discuss her most recent piece, the audio play, "Lossless" from our most recent episode HAUNT. In a very giggly interview, they cover Bury Your Gays, South Asian LGBTQ+ identity, crying while voice acting, and more.
Our next full fiction episode, CREATURES, will be released May 29th.
Tue, 01 May 2018 14:06:00 -0400
Art and obsession collide, their effects lingering ominously as characters find themselves haunted things they are unable to leave behind.
Featuring “The Music of Erich Zann” composed by Michael Evans; and "Lossless" written by Taara Rangan, concept by Venus. Performances by Taara Rangan, Pen Tynan (Access:LARP), Anna Podds, and Danielle Williams.
We are still currently seeking submissions for our June and July episodes. Consider submitting today! Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:52:20 -0400
Halfway through our first podcasting year, producers Nicole and Shriya answer some listener questions about the Babadook, production workload, and some of the surprises and favorite moments from the last six months.
Consider supporting us on Patreon, and contributing content for future episodes. Visit monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.
Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0400
A Grindr date turns into a roadtrip through the zombie apocalypse. Some of the best journeys are the unexpected ones...
Featuring "Swipe Left for Zombies" written by producer, Nicole Calande, and performed by Max George (@ScreamKingsPod), Matthew Aranda, and BRG (@afoolofatook).
Sound design assistance was provided by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans). Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Lucille Valentine
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:53:00 -0400
Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans) is a voice actor ("The Six Disappearances of Ella McCray," forthcoming), writer, sound designer, and soon-to-be producer of audio dramas. Her audio play, “Garden” was recently featured in our latest episode, SECRETS. In her interview, Lucy discusses podcasting, representation, and the feminism of witches with our producer, Nicole.
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:35:00 -0500
A secret that keeps a family apart, and a secret that dooms an intolerant community. A secret kept, a secret hidden—both made with binding love.
Featuring "Drifting" written by Elana Stein and read by Nicole Calande; and "Garden," written by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), and performed by Katie Youmans (@kateryoumans), Kiku Marie (about.me/thekikumarie), and Eric Little.
Music by Ross Crean, David Hilowitz, and Kai Engel. Additional sound design was provided by Lucille Valentine. Find out more on monstersoutofthecloset.com.
Bonus - Interview with Cero Lopez
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 04:16:00 -0500
Following our episode on FATE, our producer, Shriya, talks with featured author Cero Lopez about astrology, sexually transmitted monsters, and DnD.
Get involved with our show - consider submitting your LGBTQ+ horror fiction to be featured on our show! We are currently seeking submissions for JOURNEYS due March 4th. Visit monstersoutofthecloset.com for more details.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500
Impending, immutable, and impartial — fate can be truly frightening.
Featuring "You'll Be Glad For It" written and read by Taara Rangan (shoutyourporpoise.tumblr.com); and "Lapse," written by Cero Lopez and read by Catherine Draper (@FumblesMcStupid).
Currently seeking submissions for our fifth episode, JOURNEYS, due March 4th.
Learn more on our website: monstersoutofthecloset.com
Bonus - Interview with Anthony Hudson
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:00:00 -0500
In this special interview, artist and performer Anthony Hudson (aka Portland’s premiere drag clown, Carla Rossi) and producer Nicole Calande discuss their worst fears, sleep paralysis, and the QUEER HORROR film series that Carla Rossi hosts.
Learn more about QUEER HORROR (@queerhorrorpdx, queer-horror.com) and Carla (@thecarlarossi), and check out awesome original artwork by @jasonedwarddavis.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500
Endings can be reflective, shocking, violent, and complicated...
Featuring "Cadmium" written and read by returning contributor Sarah Schaff; "The Night They Come Knocking" written by Liesl Matzka and read by Shriya Venkatesh; "Seasonal Rains" written and read by Sarah Schaff; "December Beneath Snow" written and read by Julian Lopez; and "Lamia" written by Victoria Black and read by Della Robertson-Glenn.
For more episode, artist, and Patreon details and upcoming calls for submissions, visit our website (monstersoutofthecloset.com).
Follow us on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters) and Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr).
Bonus - Interview with Mason Brubaker
Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:20:41 -0500
Producer Shriya Venkatesh talks with Mason Brubaker about heritage, monstrous feelings, and witch markets in Austin, Texas. Mason is the author of "The Well" featured in Episode 2 "Roots." She is also the author of "The Mera Triptypch." To access this story check out our website.
You can find out more about Mason on Twitter (@jabbershire).
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Submissions for Episode 4 FATE are due December 29th. Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com or @Pod_Monsters.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:32:00 -0500
The ties that bind and haunt us...
Featuring "Rust" written and recorded by producer Shriya Venkatesh; "Revelations" written and recorded by Sarah Schaff; and "The Well" written by Mason Brubaker of Eyetooth Fiction (@jabbershire), recorded by Eric Little.
Submissions for Episode 3 ENDINGS is November 26th (late submissions accepted through December 1st).
Follow us on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters) and Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr).
Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:52:00 -0500
The roots are growing... Episode 2 (ROOTS) airs this Friday, November 24th. Submissions for Episode 3 (ENDINGS) are due November 26th.
Follow us on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters) and Tumblr (monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr).
Bonus - Interview with Ross Crean
Fri, 17 Nov 2017 04:48:00 -0500
It’s important to everyone here at Monsters Out of the Closet that we support our artists, especially through our platform, so we’re thrilled to have our recent composer, Ross Crean (he/they), in conversation about his opera “The Great God Pan,” which was featured in our first episode HALLOWEEN.
Our next full fiction episode ROOTS will air on November 24th, and our next fiction submission cutoff is November 26th for December's episode - so please consider submitting.
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Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400
The best night of the year is upon us. Happy Halloween! Collect your tricks and treats.
Featuring: "In the Garden" and "An Artist Meets His Maker" from Ross Crean's opera "The Great God Pan," "Click" written by Lucian Clark and read by Taara Rangan (previously published on Gender Terror), "The Harvest" written by Nicole Calande and read by Rachel Shaw, "Into the Woods" written anonymously and read by Shriya Venkatesh, and "The Ritual" written by Sarah Schaff and read by Max George (from the podcast Scream Kings).
To learn more about these pieces, the artists, and our readers, visit out website (monstersoutofthecloset.com). You can also follow us on Tumblr, or on Twitter (@Pod_Monsters).
Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400
An old house… A dark hallway closet… The closet door is open. They called us monsters, so monsters we became. We are Monsters Out of the Closet.
Our first full-length episode premieres in a few days - on Halloween 2017.
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Bonus - "Find Me in the Flatwoods"
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:42:14 -0400
"Find Me in the Flatwoods" - Written and Read by Nicole Calande.
Do you believe in fate? Connection? The otherworldly? The power of a date? Happy Friday the 13th.
Subscribe at Apple iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, or wherever you get podcasts.
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Fiction submissions for our November episode are due October 29. More details can be found on our website, monstersoutofthecloset.com.
You can also follow us on Twitter @Pod_Monsters and on Tumblr at monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr.com.
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0400
A primordial being is born from the earth.
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Fiction submissions for our November episode are due October 29. More details can be found on our website monstersoutofthecloset.com.
You can also follow us on Twitter @Pod_Monsters and on Tumblr at monstersoutofthecloset.tumblr.com.
Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:52:00 -0400
A voice singing in the ether... Premiering Halloween 2017.
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