Talking Scared - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This is a blow your socks off amazing podcast that brings back the exhilarating feeling I had as a teenager when I rescued a water-swollen, coverless copy of “The Stand” out of a bin and did not sleep for nearly a week.
Thank you Neil for your intelligence, your sensitivity, your humor and your empathy. I have never heard anyone who thinks about and lauds authors the way you do. Just brilliant!
This podcast celebrates and legitimizes the love so many of us have for the horror genre - a love that has often received more sneers than accolades. And, best of all, it has provided me personally with a reading list that will take me years to complete. Five stars feels like damning with faint praise. To all you horror fans out there, subscribe now!

Love this show. The Dee dives into books and very interesting interviews with all sorts of authors at different moments in their careers. Excellent interviews that go beyond the basics. It’s a must-listen for me.

I absolutely adore this show! Neil is such a thoughtful and generous host. He clearly knows and loves his subject matter, and his passion and excitement are infectious. He treats his guests with respect and kindness, and he always does his homework to prepare insightful questions. His recommendations are always delightful. I highly recommend the show.

Thoughtful, in-depth discussions that are super helpful for an aspiring writer. I appreciate the high-quality audio, too.