Monsters, Metaphors & the Midwest: An Interview with Minnesota Author Patrick W. Marsh

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Minnesota author Patrick W. Marsh discussing his work and the symbolism of monsters.

This week on Total Conundrum, we sit down with Minnesota author Patrick W. Marsh, creator of The Greenland Diaries series and a master of monsters both real and symbolic. We dive into: • How Patrick builds terrifying (and emotional) creatures • Using monsters as metaphors for mental health • His writing process and creative rituals • Minnesota’s unique horror identity • His upcoming projects and evolving story worlds If you love dark fantasy, indie authors, or the weird, wild mysteries of the Midwest… this one’s for you, Conundrum Crew. Enjoyed the episode? Show us some love! Like, comment, and share with your weirdest friend. And if you’ve got your own strange tale or haunting experience — we want to hear it! Submit a story at https://www.totalconundrum.com/contact Watch & Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalConundrum Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TotalConundrum1 Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/total-conundrum/ Follow Us for More Creepy Content: Website: https://totalconundrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/total_conundrum/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Total_Conundrum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalConundrum TikTok →…

People in this episode

Host: Total Conundrum

Guest: Patrick W. Marsh

Topics covered

• monsters
• mental health
• writing process
• horror identity
• dark fantasy
• Midwest mysteries

Keywords

• Patrick W. Marsh
• The Greenland Diaries
• monsters
• mental health
• writing process
• dark fantasy
• Midwest

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Greenland Diaries

Places: Minnesota

More episodes of Total Conundrum

• The Boy Who Came Back: The Steven Stayner Story · April 12, 2026 · 56 min
• Episode 75 - Terrifying Paranormal Encounters with Afterlife Paranormal | Total Conundrum Podcast · March 26, 2026 · 1h 32m
• Episode 74 - Investigating the Unknown with Rob Gutro & Monique Too Soon · March 20, 2026 · 60 min
• Episode 73 - Kelly Blackheart · December 11, 2025 · 1h 26m
• Episode 71 - Inside the Oman House: Hauntings, Hollywood & Hellish Encounters with David Oman · November 20, 2025 · 1h 32m
• Episode 70 - Spirit Guides & Healing with Deborah Roque of Paranormal Paradigma · November 15, 2025 · 1h 30m