Monsters Out of the Closet

A LGBTQ+ HORROR FICTION PODCAST

Monsters Out of the Closet is a horror fiction podcast dedicated to proudly featuring spooky and strange stories, poetry, songs, and other creative content from diverse LGBTQ+ voices.

Episode 11 - Nature

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, “The Heron Eats Young Crocodiles,” written by Sarah Schaff and read by Katie Youmans; “Uncanny Valley,” composed by Nicholas Vines (SoundCloud, YouTube) and performed by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough; “Natural,” written by supporting producer Taara Rangan; and “Squirm,” written by producer Nicole Calande and read by Dell Robertson-Glenn. Additional music and sound by Bensound, Annerie, and jjhouse4.

We are still currently seeking submissions for our fall 2018 episodes and beyond—be sure to check out our updated themes.

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Episode 10 - Reclaim

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; “RIP - a kirtan”, written by Shriya Venkatesh and performed by Taara Rangan; and “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, written by Nicole Calande and read by Lindsay Holt. Music and sound by InspectorJ, PremiumBeat.com, Benboncan, and composer Carter Burwell.

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We are still currently seeking submissions for our fall 2018 episodes and beyond.

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Episode 9 - Liberate

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, Lucille Valentine, Eric Little, and Sam Andico (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!

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In honor of PRIDE MONTH - consider supporting us (and our artists) through Patreon! Our goal is to reach 20 Patrons (at any level) by the end of June, so spread the word.

Episode 8 - Creatures

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; excerpts from “Cryptid Shindig” written by prolific crime author, Richard Stevenson, read by Janine Carmel; and "Hunting Season" written by producer Nicole Calande, read by Julian Lopez.

We are still currently seeking submissions for our summer and fall episodes. Consider submitting today!

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Episode 7 - Haunt

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 (from Access:LARP), Anna Podds, and Danielle Williams.

We are still currently seeking submissions for our June and July episodes. Consider submitting today!


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Bonus - Producer Q&A

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 and our LGBTQ+ artists on Patreon, and contributing content for future episodes. We are still currently seeking submissions for our May-July episodes.

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Episode 5 - Secrets

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, and performed by Katie Youmans, Kiku Marie, and Eric Little.

Music by Ross Crean, David Hilowitz, and Kai Engel. Additional sound design was provided by Lucille Valentine, and additional effects created by newagesoup, Robinhood76, Mike Koenig, and killyourpepe.

We are still currently seeking submissions for our fifth episode, JOURNEYS, due by March 4th.

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Episode 4 - Fate

Impending, immutable, and impartial — fate can be truly frightening.

Featuring "You'll Be Glad For It," written and read by Taara Rangan; and "Lapse," written by Cero Lopez and read by Catherine Draper (find her on Twitter and Tumblr).

Currently seeking submissions for our fifth episode, JOURNEYS, due March 4th.

Subscribe at Apple iTunesStitcherGooglePlaySoundCloud, or wherever you get podcasts. You can also follow us on Twitter and Tumblr, and you can support us (and our LGBTQ+ artists) through Patreon!

Episode 3 - Endings

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.

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Check out our Patreon to continue supporting the show, and learn more about upcoming submissions. Be sure to subscribe at Apple iTunesStitcherGooglePlaySoundCloud, or wherever you get podcasts. Also stay in touch and up-to-date on Twitter and Tumblr.

Episode 2 - Roots

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, recorded by Eric Little.

Submissions for Episode 3 ENDINGS is Sunday, November 26th (late submissions accepted through December 1st).

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Episode 1 - Halloween

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).

Subscribe at Apple iTunesStitcherGooglePlay, SoundCloud, or wherever you get podcasts. Also, consider submitting work of your own for future episodes of MOutC!

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Trailer 1 - The Closet Door is Open

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. Subscribe at Apple iTunesStitcherGooglePlay, SoundCloud, 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 HERE.

You can also follow us on Twitter and Tumblr.

Bonus - "Find Me in the Flatwoods"

In honor of Friday the 13th, we wanted to release a special minisode, a teaser of the kind of stories to come. Without further ado...

"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.

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Fiction submissions for our November episode are due October 29. More details can be found on our website HERE.

You can also follow us on Twitter and Tumblr.