Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans
By Allison Broder
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Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansDec 07, 2021
Ep. 161: Jonathan Penner & Matt Barone (Escape From Tribeca Producers & Programmers)
Show Notes:
In this week’s episode you’ll hear a conversation with Jonathan Penner and Matt Barone, the leader producers and programmers of Escape From Tribeca at the Tribeca Film Festival. They are two people who are also so passionate about horror movies and get to program horror movies at festivals for a job. They give some advice in case this is a field you want to get into as well, and talk about their origin stories as horror fans too because we all have an origin story. It’s such a fun episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
Matt & Jonathan’s Socials:
- Escape From Tribeca information: https://tribecafilm.com/escape-from-tribeca
- Matt Barone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBarone
- Jonathan Penner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SurvivorPenner
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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What I Watched in May 2024
Here's everything I watched in May 2024!
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- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 160: Merle Hughes (Winner of the Be Our Guest contest!)
Show Notes:
Merle was the winner of our Be Our Guest contest back in March! He grew up in the 70’s and 80’s so he told me what it was like going to see the original Dawn of the Dead in theatres, how horror movies were basically big events growing up in Detroit, and what horror movie is based on his job. He also told me about his favorite streaming platform and how he’s been loving discovering the Jasons and Freddy’s of other countries!
Merle’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merlewhughes/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 159: Angela Sylvaine (Author of Frostbite & The Dead Spot)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discussed her debut novel Frostbite, which was released last year and she told me about her recently released first collection of short stories called The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls. She let me in on her favorite horror authors and her top three favorite horror books, as well as the risk you run when listening to audiobooks and how horror has taught her the only acceptable way to sleep, and more!
Angela’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://x.com/sylvaine_angela
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/angela_sylvaine/
- Website: https://angelasylvaine.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 158: Mike Flanagan (Hush, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House, etc.)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss the journey Mike went from being a scared child to a horror-loving adult and how he used horror books as his entryway. He tells me why he thinks horror fans are the more empathetic people out there and the incorrect assumptions people make about the atmosphere of the set of a horror movie or series. We also talk about how his filmmaking has changed since getting sober and how he unwinds after a long day on set since making the change. He also answered some subscriber questions like what non-Stephen King book he’d most like to adapt, his favorite character he’s ever written, and you’ll never guess the inspiration behind the story of Oculus, and so much more!
Mike Flanagan’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/flanaganfilm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flanaganfilm/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 157: Chris Dortch (Festival Director and Lead Programmer, Chattanooga Film Festival)
Show Notes:
Chris’s Socials:
- Chattanooga Film Festival: https://www.chattfilmfest.org/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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In this episode we discuss how he got into horror way too young, why he started Chat Film Fest, and what it was like being one of the first film festivals to go virtual during the pandemic. He also told me which films he’s most looking forward to this year and the films that he tends to shy away from.
What I Watched in March & April 2024
Here's one massive episode! I watched a ton.
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 156: Alison Star Locke (Horror Writer/Director/Producer)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss the new short she made called Pick Up Time. We talked about how she focused on the vulnerabilities that happen in everyday activities, the importance of having a filmmaking community in LA, and what her favorite horror movie of the last year was even though it wasn’t technically a horror movie.
Allison’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonstarlocke
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 155: William Sterling (Horror Writer & Host of the Killer Mediums Pocast)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss how he had to sneak into Saw in 2004, why he thinks the horror genre is so special, as well as his favorite horror books. He told me how he came up with the idea for Killer Mediums and what his favorite trope in horror is.
William’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spooky_sterling
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/williamsterling
- Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-Sterling/author/B077CCC38C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 154: Brandon Christensen (Visual FX Master, Director, Writer, and Producer)
In this episode we discuss the shooting process for his last film The Puppetman, how to do low budget visual FX, and the importance of understanding how FX works so you can shoot in conjunction with post. He also gives a few teasers away at what his next movie is going to be!
Brandon’s Socials:
Twitter: twitter.com/thebrandonc85
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebrandonchristensen/
Who’s There? Socials:
Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
Twitter: www.twitter.com/whostherepc
Instagram: www.instagram.com/whostherepc
Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 153: Diane Foster (Director & Star, Easter Bloody Easter)
Show Notes:
Diane’s Socials:
- Diane’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dianefosterofficial/?hl=en
- Pre-Order Easter Bloody Easter: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/easter-bloody-easter/umc.cmc.46y1e47n81byav0j9hvyut0n7
- WallyBird Productions: https://wallybirdproductions.com/about
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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In this episode we talk about the inspiration for Easter Bloody Easter, how she became a horror fan, and what it was like on set during their shoot. We also talked about her favorite horror franchise, what holiday horror movies she loves, and who her favorite women in horror are, and more!
Ep. 152: Rachel Shatto (Host of More Deadly, Zombie Grrlz, & Stream Queens)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss why Rachel loves horror, chasing the thrill in horror movies today, and a lot of hot takes from both of us. She tells me how horror and queerness is inextricably linked, her favorite female horror directors, and more!
Vote for the watch-a-long movie here: https://forms.gle/uMvXNvGnXpDKEK1S9
Rachel’s Socials:
- Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network: https://zombiegrrlz.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachiepants123/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachiePants
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 151: Amber Reu (Horror Lit Connoisseur)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss the first horror movie she ever watched and what she gets out of watching horror movies nowadays. We discussed her all-time favorite horror authors, the 2024 novels that she’s most anticipating, and what subgenre of horror movies she just cannot watch ever, at all.
Amber’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberkreu/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/amberkreu
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 150: Angel (Co-Host of the Voices From the Mausoleum)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss some haunted Georgia locations, how she’s introducing her 5 year old son slowly to horror movies, and why she loves found footage so much. She traded our recommendation on found footage gems, the one time she encountered a ghost on a ghost tour, and more.
Angel’s Socials:
- Voices From the Mausoleum on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicesFromtheMausoleum
- Voices FTM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/voicesfromthemausoleum
- Voices FTM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FromMausoleum
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 149: Eryka Grant (Co-Host of The Horror Cafe Podcast)
Show Notes:
- Eryka’s Socials:
- Listen to Horror Cafe Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horror-caf%C3%A9-podcast/id1550595591?uo=4
- Horror Cafe Podcast Website: https://www.horrorcafepodcast.com/podcast
- Horror Cafe Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/horrorcafepodcast/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Bonus Episode: Gabriel Abrantes (Writer/Director, Amelia's Children)
Show Notes:
In this episode we talk about his process for writing Amelia’s Children, what horror movies inspired him, and the themes he tries to weave into the script. We also touched on his love of fantasy and surreal films, the Portuguese folklore that inspired him, and generational narcissism. Amelia’s Children is out in select theatres and on VOD on March 1st!
Gabriel’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgabrielabrantes/
- Find Where To Watch Amelia’s Children Here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/amelias-children
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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What I Watched in February 2024
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepc
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 148: Filmmaker David B. Jacobs (Cadaver Dogs Podcast Co-Host)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss the story of how he realized he was a horror fan in high school, and where the inspiration came from for his latest horror short Pillowtalk. He also tells me what kinds of horror movies he just can’t fathom watching and what non-horror movie he’d love to remake as a horror movie.
David’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyneighborhood_dbj/
- Pillowtalk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PillowTalkMovie
- Watch Pillowtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKdTu1l9keA
- Cadaver Dogs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cadaverdogspod
- Listen to Cadaver Dogs: https://linktr.ee/cadaverdogspod
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 147: Gordon B. White (Shirley Jackson Award and Bram Stoker Award Nominated Writer)
Show Notes:
In this week’s episode with Shirley B. Jackson Award nominee and Brian Stoker Award nominee Gordon B. White, we talk about his favorites, how he got into horror with his dad, and the folklore he learned while growing up in North Carolina. He also told me about his writing process when he puts his collections together and what his favorite lesser talked about horror writing is from the last year.
Gordon’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GordonBWhite
- Website: https://www.gordonbwhite.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 146: Travis Williams (Horror Writer & Hollywood Horror Book Club Founder)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss how Travis really got into watching horror as a child with his mom and grandma. We talked about his favorite and least favorite subgenres, what it’s like to see your horror radio play performed at WildClaw Theatre’s Deathscribe, the International Festival of Horror Radio Plays, and his most memorable theatre experiences seeing horror movies.
Travis Williams’ Socials:
- Website: https://traviswilliams.info/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisdmw/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Bonus Episode: The Seeding Cast Kate Lyn Sheil (You're Next, She Dies Tomorrow) & Scott Haze (Antlers, What Josiah Saw)
Show Notes:
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with the stars of the new movie The Seeding, Kate Lyn Sheil and Scott Haze. They told me what it was like to be on set in the desert filming The Seeding, how they were able to lean on each other for support when the shoot got difficult, and what horror movies they absolutely love (besides the ones they’ve been in).
Relevant Socials:
- Scott Haze’s Website: http://www.scotthaze.com/
- Kate Lyn Sheil on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katelynsheil/?hl=en
- Where to Watch The Seeding: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-seeding
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 145: Joey Powell (Horror Writer, Publisher, & Podcaster)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss his recently published scifi YA horror novel called Nightmares From the Gray! We talk about why he loves slashers, how his tastes have changed since becoming a father, and how he’d love to throw a horror book event in Raleigh sometime - so if you’re in the area and would be interested, hit him up! We also talked a lot about Adam Wingard and The Purge movies.
Joey’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowcooljoeywrites/
- Buy his book: https://www.booksaroundthecorner.com/products/nightmares-from-the-gray-joey-powell
- Creatives Getting Coffee podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WriterDrinkingCoffee
- Mad Axe Media: https://www.instagram.com/madaxemedia/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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What I Watched in January 2024
Show Notes:
Here's everything that I watched in January 2024!
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Bonus Episode: Dana Kippel (Writer/Director/Actor of Reflect)
Show Notes:
In this episode I got to chat with writer/director/actor Dana Kippel about her movie Reflect. We chatted about how she knew she was a horror fan at a young age, why she loves folk horror, and what the process of making her first movie was like and how she went about financing it on her own, and more!
Dana’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaKippel
- Where to Watch Reflect: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/reflect
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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Ep. 144: Joe Filippone (Extreme Haunt Actor, Writer, Director)
Show Notes:
In this episode we talked about how he fell in love with horror, why he likes to push his own boundaries with extreme horror movies like A Serbian Film and Salo, and how he got into working at extreme haunts.
Joe’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Joefilippone
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHiphopjoe
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 143: James-Michael Fleites (HorrorPress Founder & EIC)
Show Notes:
In this episode I talked to HorrorPress’ James-Michael Fleites. He’s the editor-in-chief and founder of HorrorPress, a horror news and review website that he created to showcase under-represented voices in horror. He divulged his ultimate phobia, his favorite female directors, why he started HorrorPress, and more!
James-Michael’s Socials:
- HorrorPress: https://horrorpress.com/
- HorrorPress Podcast: https://horrorpress.com/the-horror-press-podcast/
- HorrorPress on Twitter:: https://twitter.com/HorrorPressLLC
Who’s There? Socials:
- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 142: Alex (EIC of Chillerpop)
Show Notes:
In my chat with Alex, the editor of the horror review blog Chiller Pop, he tells me his very unique favorite subgenre in horror, the sequel that he’ll defend to the death, and how he’s been chasing that feeling of being scared ever since he first saw The Exorcist as a kid, plus more!
Alex’s Socials:
- Chillerpop: https://chillerpop.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillerPop
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
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Ep. 141: Zubi Mohammed (The Blair Witch Project Documentarian, Photo Journalist, & More)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss what it was like to document the making of The Blair Witch Project, what scares him nowadays in horror films, how important it is to have complex characters in horror movies. We also get into how race and gender play a big role in horror movies and Zubi explains why The Exorcists is most effective when seen in a theatre, plus lots more - this is a LONG episode!
Zubi’s Socials:
Magic Mind:
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- Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
What I Watched in December 2023
Show Notes:
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- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
Ep. 140: 2023 Year in Review (With Original Guests of the Show: Merri, Meredith, & Michael)
Show Notes:
In this episode I chat with my good friends and original guests of the show Merri, Michael, and Meredith about our top 5 horror movies of 2023, our biggest disappointments, honorable mentions, and what we're most excited to see in 2024.
Who’s There? Socials:
Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=103143437
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Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
Ep. 139: Joshua Grant Young (Horror PhD Candidate)
Show Notes:
In this episode I talk to Joshua Grant Young, whose currently writing his dissertation at the University of Guelph and his research focuses on horror's (film, literature) capacity to speak to various social issues (ie mental difference, femicide, trauma and grief). Josh has authored several book chapters, papers and guest pieces on these topics. In his spare time, Josh also authors short horror fiction.
Josh’s Socials:
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Ep. 138: Brian McAuley on His New Holiday Horror Novel CANDY CAIN KILLS
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss Brian’s newest book Candy Cain Kills and our favorite holiday horror movies!
Brian’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianMcWriter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmcwriter/
- Buy Candy Cain Kills: http://tinyurl.com/yetxyk35
- Buy Curse of the Reaper: http://tinyurl.com/pru4fbes
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Ep. 137: Jamieson Ridenhour (Palimpsest Creator & Gothic Horror PhD)
Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss his audio drama, The Palimpsest. Palimpsest is a single-voiced audio drama about memory, identity, and the things that haunt us. He tells me how he uses his
PhD in gothic horror when teaching now and why gothic horror is his favorite. I love talking to academics about horror because it is not a side of my brain that I can access so easily. I know you’re going to love this discussion! Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode!
Jamieson’s Socials:
- The Palimpsest Podcast: http://www.thepalimpsestpodcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepalimpsestpodcast/
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Ep. 136: Chad Chidester (Horror Fan and High School Teacher)
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Website: www.whostherepodcast.com In this episode we discussed how he created his own major in college and why he loves horror anthologies and revenge movies - the ones that are done well. He also tells me about the horror movies he was incorporating into his curriculum this year as a high school teacher and how he created his own horror major in college.
Ep. 135: Caribbean Horror Writer Ronaldo Katwaroo
Show Notes:
Ronaldo’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ronaldokatwaro1
- Ronaldo’s Writing: https://ronaldokatwaroo.wordpress.com
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In this episode we chatted about how he got into watching slashers as a kid and the dark mental space he has to go to when he’s writing a story that includes a serial killer now. He also told me about some Trinidad folklore and what his favorite slashers are and where he thinks they’re going in the future. Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode!
Ep. 134: William Brent Bell (Lord of Misrule, The Boy, & Orphan: First Kill)
Show Notes:
William Brent Bell’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/WmBrentBell
- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068587/
- Where to Watch Lord of Misrule: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/lord-of-misrule
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In this episode he tells me how he thinks any story can be a horror story, why he was drawn to the script of Lord of Misrule, and which is his favorite horror movie that includes a creepy kid that he didn’t direct. Lord of Misrule will be available in Theaters and On Demand this Friday, December 8.
What I Watched in November 2023
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Ep. 133: BP (Creator of Let's Talk Horror)
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BP’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkhorrorchannel/
- Twitter: https://x.com/letstalkhorror_?s=21
- Website: https://linktr.ee/LetsTalkHorror
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In this episode BP tells me how he’s never been scared by a horror movie before, how he got started with his YouTube channel and podcast Let’s Talk Horror, and how he’s going about introducing his daughter to horror movies. We bonded over our lack of enthusiasm for Malignant, he told me why he’ll never watch another Exorcist movie ever again, what he thinks is one of the most important movies in general to ever be made.
The Let’s Talk Horror channel is dedicated to bringing you a very honest, passionate and in depth look at all things horror. Whether that’s through the podcast released every month with some amazing guests or through the YouTube channel with lots of horror related content or on any of the social platforms. Join BP every month and Let’s Talk Horror.
Ep. 132: Ian Austin (Filmmaker, The Barbatachthian)
Show Notes:
Ian’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianmakesfilms
- Barbatachthian: https://barbatachthianfilm.com/store/
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In this episode I talked with Ian about his love of low budget horror movies and which ones inspired him to create his film series Barbatachthian. We also talked about his greatest fear, the Video Nasties and which ones he’s seen, and which Evil Dead is his favorite.
Ep. 131: Arthur DeHart (Creator of Hiker Gothic and Deadwood Press Radio)
Show Notes:
Arthur’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/artjuldehart
- Website: https://www.artdehart.net/
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Arthur DeHart is a professional rule breaker. He has many poetry collections and novellas out. He has also been published in many places including your local bathroom stall. He is EIC of Naked Cat Lit Mag and owner of Deep Wood Productions. He currently resides in or near St. Louis.
In this episode I talked with Arthur about his love of campy horror movies, trans representation in horror right now, and growing up with a healthy fear of the woods in the Appalachian region. We also discuss his podcasts, Deadwood Press Radio and Hiker Gothic!
Ep. 130: Michael Kennedy and Tyler Macintyre on Making IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE & Their Favorite Christmas Horror Movies
Show Notes:
Tyler and Michael’s Socials:
- Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltjkennedy/
- Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmacfilm
- It’s a Wonderful Knife Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLdAYrG0xo0
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In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE, Michael and Tyler’s favorite Christmas horror movies, and how the score came together for Knife. It’s a Wonderful Knife is only in theatres this Friday, November 10th.
What I Watched in October 2023
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Ep. 129: Nat Cassidy on His New Novel NESTLINGS & Jewish Vampires
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Nat Cassidy’s Socials:
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- Website: http://www.natcassidy.com/
- Buy NESTLINGS: https://tinyurl.com/5zsvheyp
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In this episode I chat with Nat Cassidy about his newest novel NESTLINGS, which he describes at Rosemary’s Baby meets Salem’s Lot. He tells me how he got into horror, who his favorite horror authors are, and we talk a lot about Jewish horror novels and movies and how there aren’t enough of them, and more!
Ep. 128: '23 Brooklyn Horror Film Fest Breakdown with the Cadaver Dogs
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Twitter: twitter.com/cadaverdogspod
Listen here: linktr.ee/cadaverdogspod
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Ep. 127: Dennis Paoli (Screenwriter: Suitable Flesh, Re-Animator, From Beyond)
Show Notes:
SUITABLE FLESH will be available in theaters and everywhere you rent movies on October 27, 2023!
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Dennis Paoli (writer) has written screenplays and plays, many of them adaptations of the works of H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Suitable Flesh, The Pit and the Pendulum), many of them collaborations with many other writers (Bleacher Bums, Bodysnatchers), most of those with Stuart Gordon (Dreams in the Witch-house, The Black Cat, The Dentist). The stage adaptation Re-Animator—The Musical has won a number of theater awards, and Nevermore, An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe has been performed on stages across the continent. He taught Gothic fiction (and Irish literature, among other courses) and academic writing at Hunter College in New York City, and is Donor-Advisor of The Heidi Paoli Fund, to support cancer patients.
Ep. 126: Conor Allyn (Director & Co-writer of IN THE FIRE)
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In this episode we discuss Conor’s inspiration for writing IN THE FIRE and what it was like to direct it in South America. We also discuss his favorite religious horror films and what inspired him while he was filming In the Fire.
Ep. 125: Alfonso Zavala (Horror Fan & Writer)
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In this episode Alfonso goes into the deepest deep dive of Halloween 6 that you’ve ever heard and I know you’re going to love it.
Ep. 124: Mary Beth McAndrews (Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central)
Show Notes:
MaryBeth’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbmcandrews
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mbmcandrews
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Mary Beth McAndrews is a journalist and most recently a director. She's served as the editor-in-chief for Dread Central since 2021 and has been writing about horror since 2017. She's written for sites such as RogerEbert.com and Bright Wall/Dark Room, and she's currently working on a book on Paranormal Activity. Her directorial debut Bystanders is currently in post-production.
Ep. 123: Lee Roy Kunz & Cru Ennis (DELIVER US Co-Directors)
Show Notes:
Lee Roy Kunz and Cru Ennis’ Socials:
- Lee Roy Kunz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leeroykunz
- Cru Ennis: https://twitter.com/Cruennis
- Rent “DELIVER US” on VOD: https://www.amazon.com/Deliver-Us-Lee-Roy-Kunz/dp/B0CGQ6D2JZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XY97HGU1T48E&keywords=deliver+us+movie+2023&qid=1696198505&sprefix=deliver+us+mo%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1
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In this episode we discuss their new religious horror film DELIVER US, what movies inspired them while filming, where the idea for the movie came from, the symbolism in the movie, and what it was like to film in Estonia.
What I Watched in September 2023
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Here's everything I watched in September 2023!