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Cosmic Horror Monthly
Cosmic Horror Monthly is a fiction podcast presenting stories in the horror, dark fantasy, sword and sorcery, sci-fi, and weird fiction genres. All stories are adapted from the magazines Cosmic Horror Monthly and Goblins and Galaxies.
Episodes
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Episode 31: The Horror Host by Matthew M. Bartlett
For this Halloween special, we're digging into our archives and presenting a story from the April 2023 issue. If you love exploring hallucinatory childhood…
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Episode 30: How to Feel Better With Salad by Nemo Od & Fork/Spoon/Spaghetti Theory by M. Lopes Da Silva
Surprise! We changed our name. Moving forward, we'll focus more on CHM stories than Goblins & Galaxies stories. Not to worry, though, the high-quality weird…
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Episode 29: The Worst Monster by Henry Herz
A greedy tech billionaire plays augmented reality Dungeons and Dragons with his fellow executives. I'm sure nothing will go wrong. From Goblins & Galaxies #4…
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Episode 28: Golden Dawn Foundation by K.A. Sweitzer & Lemongrass From The South by Ellis Nye
Full story titles - Golden Dawn Foundation: Never Tempt Fate When It Comes To Your Teeth by K.A. Sweitzer and Lemongrass from the South and Rosehips from the…
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Episode 27: Second-Hand Magic by James Dodds
A classic fantasy romp about perspective and gratitude in the face of a fearsome firedrake. Check out the full summer issue of Goblins & Galaxies here…
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Episode 26: Visitation Days by John MacNeill Miller
A wholesome tale about the important of respecting your grandmother's traditions (assuming your grandmother is a large, insectoid creature). Check out the full…
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Episode 25: The Scavenger's Guild by C. Payne
An anthropomorphic animal adventure with a dash of cosmic horror. Check out the full summer issue of Goblins & Galaxies here…
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Episode 24: Skin Thief by Sophia Krich-Brinton
An alien invasion tale as tender as it is terrifying. This story opens our very special July issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly, which is a tribute to pulp legend…
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Episode 23: Bury Them Not in the Deep Deep Sea by Sam W. Pisciotta
Climb aboard, we're taking a voyage to the most terrifying corner of the ocean. This story was first published in Goblins & Galaxies #3. Check out the full…
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Episode 22: Ignition by Margo Pecha
If you forgot about your childhood fear of spontaneously combusting, we're here to reignite it. Ignition was first published in Cosmic Horror Monthly #72 in…
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Episode 21: Trapped With a Monster by David K. Mitchell
Today we examine monsters, some strange, some uncomfortably familiar. The story can be found in the Spring issue of Goblins and Galaxies here…
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Episode 20: Only the Troll Wife Remains by Leonora Lewis
Hope you don't have a family curse, because if you do, there's not much you can do about it. This story was first published in the May issue of Cosmic Horror…
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Episode 19: Chasing the Briars by Nemo Herndon
Nemo Herndon's Chasing the Briars is a classic dark fantasy yarn about persistence and agency, danger with a glimmer of hope. You can find the written story…
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Episode 18: The Red Stone by Maxim Alexander LeFleur
An epistolary story that blends modern horror with classic Weird Tales vibes. The Red Stone by Maxim Alexander LeFleur was first published in issue #70 of…
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Episode 17: Devils, Devils by Carly Racklin
A wholesome, "good for her" story about an empowered young woman taking control of her destiny (you can't see me winking, but I am). Stick around after the…
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Episode 16: The Malcontents by Sasha Brown
If you have a bloodsucking leech attached to you, we hope it's at least the metaphorical kind. Then again, is that really better? This story was first…
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Episode 15: The Wretched Liberation of What's-His-Face by Amara Mesnik
Dark wizards were behind the NFT craze, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Amara Mesnik's The Wretched Liberation of What's-His-Face was published in…
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Episode 14: Paris Green Toboggan by EC Dorgan
A frigid story about changing the past, featuring guest narrator Jenifer Witcher. Full issue here: https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/store/issue-68/
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Episode 13: Fool's Gold by Jason Plouffe
Take a fun, phantasmagorical romp through the fogways with Jason Plouffe's Fool's Gold, originally published in Goblins & Galaxies #1. Check out the full issue…
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Episode 12: Baker's Dozen by R.L. Meza
This episode features Baker's Dozen by R.L. Meza, a weird coastal horror tale about some very unusual births. Stick around after the story for a chat with the…
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Episode 11: The Crossing of Abrythine Lake by Siobhan Gallagher
Happy Holidays! We're finishing off the year with a short, sweet, and weird episode. See you in 2026! Check out the full December issue here…
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Episode 10: Out of the Bubbling Muck by Alex Wolfgang
Today I adapt one of my own stories! "Out of the Bubbling Muck" appeared in Goblins & Galaxies #1, available here…
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Episode 09: Pink Baby by Erin MacNair
Pink Baby was first published in Cosmic Horror Monthly #64 from October 2025. The full issue is available here: https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/store/issue-64/
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Episode 08: Throwing the Bones by Christina Ladd
Discover the price of forbidden knowledge in Christina Ladd's Throwing the Bones. Also featuring an interview with the author. Issue #1 of Goblins & Galaxies…
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Episode 07: Thornback Hall by LC von Hessen
Happy Halloween! Today's episode is a haunting, gothic, gruesome affair from LC von Hessen. Check out the rest of the issue here…
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Episode 06: Tommy 'The Leg' Ain't No Witch by Jonathan Gensler
Happy October! Today's episode features a tale by CHM alumni Jonathan Gensler that ties ritualistic witchcraft to high school football. The story appeared in…
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Episode 05: Tournament in Frow by Rik Hoskin
We're back to fantasy this week with Tournament in Frow by Rik Hoskin! Check out issue #0 of Goblins and Galaxies here…
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Episode 04: Just Visiting by Camden Rose
Today's story is a Shirley Jackson-esque tale of familial dread and regret. Camden Rose's Just Visiting was published in Cosmic Horror Monthly #62 in August…
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Episode 03: Beyond Those Shadowed Hills by M. Shedric Simpson
This week, we've got a shorter tale that might be the most wistful and tender story about farming giant spiders you'll ever hear. Beyond Those Shadowed Hills…
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Episode 02: Bugmen and Proud of It! by Timaeus Bloom
Cosmic Goblins presents a creepy, crawly, violent, and hilarious tale from Timaeus Bloom. Bugmen and Proud of It! Was originally printed in Goblins & Galaxies…
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Episode 01: Replacement Wanted by Premee Mohamed
Welcome to our brand new fiction podcast! Every episode features a story adapted from Cosmic Horror Monthly or Goblins & Galaxies magazine. Today, we're…