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The sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW continues this week with a sordid story that serves as a fittingly frightening way to close out the new year. With New Year's Eve around the corner, Clay McLeod Chapman shines an unsettling spotlight on a disturbed boozehound willing to share his own horror story. It's one that'll shake you and make you think twice about getting behind the wheel on December 31st, so hide those keys, clear your head, and get dragged down by the tragic tale of "Undertow." “Undertow” was written by and performed by Clay McLeod Chapman. To hear this story, you can download the episode FOR FREE via Libsyn, Stitcher and iTunes, and Android users can enter the RSS Feed into your third party podcast listening application, such as BeyondPod. You can also follow Clay and Hanna on Twitter, and check back in 2 weeks for the next installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW!

The sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW continues this week with a twisted tale that redefines the phrase “looking inward.” As wicked as it is witty and weird, Clay McLeod Chapman’s latest sordid story follows a journeyman who finds more than he bargained for when he explores towards intimate territory. One of the more lighthearted and bizarre tales in Chapman’s repertoire, you should take a deep breath and don’t look back when you listen to “The Wet Echo.”

We believe in America. What it once was. What it can be again. To make our nation great, everybody’s got to make sacrifices. Ancient sacrifices. In honor of the election year, the 19th annual Pumpkin Pie Show praises politics with some good ol’ fashioned mudslinging. Recorded LIVE at Under St. Marks in New York City, “Stump Speeches” is written by Clay McLeod Chapman, with the song “Vote!” written by Katie Hartman. Includes performances by Clay McLeod Chapman, Hanna Cheek, Susan Ferrara, Abe Goldfarb, Katie Hartman, Brian Silliman, and Kristen Vaughan.

The sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW continues this week, with Clay McLeod Chapman winding a slow-burn tale of a predator in every sense of the word. Creepy, unsettling, and guaranteed to get under your skin, Chapman plays mindgames with this twisty tale, keeping on the edge of your set until its chilling climax. So keep a watchful eye, focus your brainwaves, and get swept up in “Our Body Language”! Also, NYC fright fans can catch THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW’s live edition, entitled “Stump Speeches,” starting next week at Under St. Marks; tickets and more information can be found HERE.

For the latest installment in the sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, Clay McLeod Chapman offers a twisted tale that takes place in the Great Outdoors. The less you know, the better, but this episode is best not listened on an empty stomach, so gather some firewood, break out your merit badges, and sit down for a “Second Helping”! Also, NYC fright fans can catch THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW's live edition, entitled "Stump Speeches," starting next week at Under St. Marks; tickets and more information can be found HERE.

For the latest installment in the sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, Clay McLeod Chapman offers a tale of terror from thousands of feet in the air. Paranoia, claustrophobia, and Agoraphobia bleed into this narrative about a man who faces mutinous wrath of airplane patrons who aim to silence his crying baby for good. So put your tray tables up, put your seat back in the full upright position, and prepare to meet “That Family”!

For the latest installment in the sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, Clay McLeod Chapman taps into a parent's worst nightmare. However, in this eerie episode, THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW twists that nightmarish narrative, offering a petrifying perspective guaranteed to get under your skin. So find an empty bench, keep a watchful eye, and prepare yourself to check out “Pick of the Litter"! “Pick of the Litter” was written by Clay Mcleod Chapman and performed by Hanna Cheek. You can also follow Clay and Hanna on Twitter, and check back in 2 weeks for the next installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW!

For the latest installment in the sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, Clay McLeod Chapman digs gets front and center with this colorful tale of terror. In fact, this macabre monologue might hit too close to home for readers of wicked rags and creepy comics, especially those who've come face to face with censorship and derision for their fright fandom. So check under your mattress, break out your laminates, and give a quick listen to the latest slice of PUMPKIN PIE, entitled “Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key.” THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW Podcast is a presentation of the FANGORIA Podcast Network. THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is produced by Clay McLeod Chapman, Hanna Cheek, Darren Rosario, Ken W. Hanley and Thomas DeFeo for FANGORIA Entertainment. “Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key” was recorded and engineered by Darren Rosario, and all material is copyrighted by Clay McLeod Chapman, 2016. Podcast Art provided by Robert Feldman for FANGORIA Entertainment.

For the latest installment in the sinister second season of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, Clay McLeod Chapman digs into his eerie archive for a tale that’s as humorous as it is horrific. With frequent collaborator and performer Hanna Cheek taking the reigns over this episode that follows one mother’s unusual confession about her soon-to-be-born baby. So tune in, listen closely, and break out the paternity tests for this bite-sized short story “Labor Pains.”

After fifteen episodes and a three month hiatus, Clay McLeod Chapman's macabre monologue series THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW has returned for its stomach-turning second season. With a new producer on board in THE RANTS MACABRE's Darren Rosario, THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is starting this new chapter with one of Clay's most unsettling stories to date. So open your ears, fight off your gag reflex, and get ready for a twisted audio experience unlike no other with "Playing Doctor." “Playing Doctor” was written by Clay Mcleod Chapman and performed by Brian Silliman (in his PUMPKIN PIE SHOW debut). Normally, this sentence describes the episode, but the less you know, the better. You can also follow Clay and Hanna on Twitter, and check back in 2 weeks for the next installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW!

You know what’s so exceptional about horror? When it gets you in a honestly vulnerable position, you really have no choice in whether you’re squirming in your seat or feeling mighty terrified. And when you can do that to a room of full-grown adults in an age where unspeakable horrors await around every dark corner of the internet, that’s an impressive feat. So it’s with this in mind that I present to you the single most screwed up, unsettling and goosebump-inducing episode we’ve recorded of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, cryptically titled  “Cul-de-Sac Descending”! “Cul-de-Sac Descending” was written by Clay Mcleod Chapman and performed by Kevin Townley (in his PUMPKIN PIE SHOW debut). Normally, this sentence describes the episode, but the less you know, the better.

Fairy tales, bedtime stories and urban legends; some of the scariest stories of our childhood came from myths that existed far before us and far afterwards. While most of us grow out of looking for the Easter Bunny or The Tooth Fairy, some of us are not so lucky. So rub your eyes, pinch your skin and become a believer, as THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW uncovers a “Poor Man’s Mermaid”! “Poor Man’s Mermaid” was written by and performed by Clay McLeod Chapman. “Poor Man’s Mermaid” follows a down-of-his-luck mariner whose recent discovery awakens his dark, delirious desires.

For fans of FANGORIA’s original podcast THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, the world crafted from the mind of Clay McLeod Chapman is about to get much bigger and more bolder than ever before. For the first time in the history of the podcast, this week presents an episode that, while shocking and creepy in its own right, expands upon a previous PUMPKIN PIE episode and the universe of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW in general. So clear out your pockets, pick up the receiver and listen close, as actor Paul Thureen joins THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW as the titular “Donor.” “Donor” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Paul Thureen. “Donor” follows the subject of a potential art piece who gives the artist an insight into his life. By request of writer Clay McLeod Chapman, “Donor” comes with a trigger warning for those averse to offensive thematic material.

Over the past 48 hours, Americans have celebrated both love and legacy with back-to-back holidays: Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Yet in that perfect intersection comes a classic PUMPKIN PIE entry that fits equally as well between both celebrations in its own twisted, unsettling way. So pack your bags, break out your Sunday finest and keep an eye out for cupid, because THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is here to introduce you to “The President of the Fan Club!” “The President of the Fan Club” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Hanna Cheek. “The President of the Fan Club” follows an excitable woman who plans to meet the object of her affections face-to-face.

 “Diaper Genie” follows a new father who discovers an unexpected and bizarre benefit to diaper duty. “Diaper Genie” was written and performed by Clay McLeod Chapman. All material copyright Clay McLeod Chapman, 2016.

Although the East Coast has found itself buried deep under snow, no weather can keep a good tale of terror from the ears of horror hounds. Thus FANGORIA climbs from our chilly trappings to bring you another eerie edition of Clay McLeod Chapman’s mad monologue series, THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW. So break out your blood-covered tuxedos and sinew-stuff corsages, as THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is going to teach you a lesson about “V.D.”! “V.D.” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Hanna Cheek. “V.D.” follows a protective mother who dispenses some wicked wisdom to her son on prom night.THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW Podcast is a presentation of the FANGORIA Podcast Network. THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is produced by Clay McLeod Chapman, Hanna Cheek, Ken W. Hanley and Thomas DeFeo for FANGORIA Entertainment. “V.D.” was recorded and engineered by Madeleine Koestner, and all material is copyrighted by Clay McLeod Chapman, 2016.

A new year is upon us, and with a whole plethora of petrifying scare fare ahead of us, it’s only fitting that THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW kick off 2016 with one of their most twisted tales to date. Now in its ninth installment, this week’s story offers a gruesome tale of southern fried satanic panic, one that is as disgusting as it is dread-inducing. So strap yourself in and break out your spurs, as THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is going to take you to the wild world of the “Rodeo Inferno.” “Rodeo Inferno” was written and performed by Clay McLeod Chapman. “Rodeo Inferno” follows a Rodeo Clown who believes that there might be something more sinister burning beneath the bull-fights.

The holidays are upon us, horror hounds, and just in time for Christmas, FANGORIA has a surprise in store for fans of the FANGORIA Podcast Network. Though THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW has spun yarns that are gruesome, spine-chilling and just plain wrong over the course of its previous seven episodes, this week’s slice is something a bit different than one might expect. In fact, this week’s installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW has more heart and soul than our regular tales of terror, offering the tragic tale of “The Suitors’ Ward.” “The Suitors’ Ward” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Hanna Cheek. “The Suitors’ Ward” follows an army nurse who must combat the marriage proposals of different wounded soldiers brought in from the front lines.

“Grand Marshal” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Clay McLeod Chapman and Hanna Cheek. “Grand Marshal” follows a war hero is welcomed home with his own parade, but the soldier has brought the war back home with him as well. For more information about the whereabouts of future PUMPKIN PIE SHOW performances as well as information about Clay’s new horror graphic novel SELF STORAGE from 451 Comics and the film he co-wrote, THE BOY from Chiller Films & Spectrevision, you can visit his official website HERE. You can also follow Clay and Hanna on Twitter, and check back in 2 weeks for the next installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW! THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW Podcast is a presentation of the FANGORIA Podcast Network. THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is produced by Clay McLeod Chapman, Ken W. Hanley and Thomas DeFeo for FANGORIA Entertainment. “Grand Marshal” was recorded and engineered by Madeleine Koestner, and all material is copyrighted by Clay McLeod Chapman, 2015. Podcast Art provided by Robert Feldman for FANGORIA Entertainment. For more on Clay McLeod Chapman and THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, please visit Clay’s official website HERE. For more information, press opportunities and advertising rates pertinent to THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, please contact ken@fangoria.com.

What would Thanksgiving be without a heart slice of PUMPKIN PIE? That’s right: FANGORIA and PUMPKIN PIE SHOW masterminds Clay McLeod Chapman & Hanna Cheek convened shortly before the holiday to make sure fright fans got their fill of FANGORIA Podcast Network’s second original series this week. And lest we say a bit too much, “Bridesmaid” is not a story for the more squeamish horror hounds!“Bridesmaid” was written by Clay McLeod Chapman and performed by Hanna Cheek. “Bridesmaid” follows a newlyweds’ sister, whose wedding speech brings a wicked revelation to light. For more information about the whereabouts of future PUMPKIN PIE SHOW performances as well as information about Clay’s new horror graphic novel SELF STORAGE from 451 Comics and the film he co-wrote, THE BOY from Chiller Films & Spectrevision, you can visit his official website HERE. You can also follow Clay and Hanna on Twitter, and check back in 2 weeks for the next installment of THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW! THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW Podcast is a presentation of the FANGORIA Podcast Network. THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW is produced by Clay McLeod Chapman, Ken W. Hanley and Thomas DeFeo for FANGORIA Entertainment. “Bridesmaid” was recorded and engineered by Madeleine Koestner, and all material is copyrighted by Clay McLeod Chapman, 2015. Podcast Art provided by Robert Feldman for FANGORIA Entertainment. For more on Clay McLeod Chapman and THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, please visit Clay’s official website HERE.For more information, press opportunities and advertising rates pertinent to THE PUMPKIN PIE SHOW, please contact ken@fangoria.com.