NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

616: Dead Man Country by Steven Van Patten

NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

Show Notes

Representation matters, even for zombie country singers. “Dead Man Country” by Steven Van Patten. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Christian Young. Song “Dead Man Country” written, produced, and performed by Steven Van Patten. Guitar played by Karl Schwarz. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Pre-order Blackened Roots here: https://a.co/d/dgRdnTX ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. *****

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