This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down for a chillingly insightful chat with horror author Mike Bockoven! Best known for his breakout novel FantasticLand, Mike dives deep into the story’s origins, its documentary-style format, and the real-life psychology behind the horrors that unfold. The two also talk about his upcoming novel Come Knocking, their shared backgrounds in journalism, and what it means to write stories that stick with people long after the last page. Mike even teases details about his next project and shares some of his biggest horror influences. Nick and Mike bond over the writer’s journey — from newsrooms to nightmares — in a candid, casual conversation you won’t want to miss. Later in the show, Jared rejoins Nick for the closer, where they break down WWE’s Night of Champions, their (unfortunately missed) trip to Animeverse Fest KC, Fallout fandom, and the debut of the brand-new “In the Stacks with Nick” segment!