Cosmic Horror & Cursed Cocktails: A drink with Author Robbie Dorman

Can a book really be cursed? Prolific horror author Robbie Dorman joins Arthur G to discuss the intersection of faith trauma, Southern Gothic horror, and the art of the drink. Whether you're a writer looking to sharpen your craft through "intentional conversations" or a cocktail nerd looking for the perfect Green Chartreuse substitute, this episode has a seat for you at the bar.

 

📍 Timestamps (Optimized for Engagement)

• 00:00 Welcome to The Last Call

• 01:04 Mixing the "Eldritch Abyss" (Cosmic Horror Cocktail)

• 07:07 The Origins of a Horror Obsession

• 16:53 Income Diversification: Teaching & Writing Seminars

• 25:14 The "Antifreeze" & The Dark Shape of God: Horror at Home

• 34:20 The Great Green Chartreuse Hunt (Substitutes & Alternatives)

• 37:46 Faith Trauma and Southern Gothic Hurdles

• 49:34 How to Read Like a Writer

• 57:32 "Do the Weird Thing": Advice for Creators

• 01:16:05 Video Games vs. Worldbuilding (Resident Evil to Disco Elysium)

• 01:29:57 Integrating Cocktails into Fiction

• 01:32:33 The Deathbed Drink Pick

• 01:33:58 Where to find Robbie Dorman