Arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer (USA TODAY Network) sits down with filmmaker and creator Henrique Couto for a candid, anniversary deep-dive into how Weekly Spooky grew from a Halloween 2019 launch into a must-hear horror podcast. They unpack the October blitz of
32 episodes in 31 days, what it takes to publish nearly
five days a week, and how the show evolved into a sustainable business through advertising and relentless consistency.
You’ll hear behind-the-scenes production stories, the chapters of Henrique’s podcasting journey (“Making a Living in Podcasting,” “Behind the Curtain of Creativity”), and the classic influences—
Tales from the Crypt,
The Twilight Zone—that shaped Weekly Spooky’s voice. Plus: how new segments like
Terrifying & True and
This Week in Horror History expanded the universe while keeping fans coming back.
If you love indie storytelling, horror audio, and nuts-and-bolts talk about audience growth, monetization, and creative endurance, this conversation is your roadmap—hosted by Andrew Shearer and centered on six years of Weekly Spooky’s scares, stumbles, and successes.
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