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Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS2E5 The Tori Amos Effect: It's Giving "Tori"We are Introverted but Willing to Discuss Tori Amos, as always, but on this episode, we’re gonna need some thoughts and prayers because we’re going to talk about something else… sorta.No, we’re not giving a Father Lucifer bridge-style middle finger to our audience. We are instead going to share our playlists of music by other artists that remind us of our favorite Tori Amos music.Let’s face it: being a Tori fan isn’t always glamorous and cool. Sometimes we are judged. Sometimes we are called obsessive. Sometimes “people” don’t like us playing our gir...2025-05-251h 57Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS2E4 The Tori Amos Country AlbumGreetings to the cowboys, the snakes, and the kin among us. Tonight we have a real southern tale to tell. Somewhere out past the cat’s whiskers and royal palm, where the air hangs heavy with history, there’s a sound—low, humming, ancient. Maybe it’s a siren calling from a forgotten Southern shore, or the echo of Datura blooming under an October moon. Or maybe—just maybe—it’s the land calling back.Tonight, we’re following that sound through Tori Amos’ most Southern-infused songs—the ones laced with heat, history, and a little bit of blood memory.Now, let’s put...2025-04-131h 23Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS2E3 Tori Amos' Silliest SongsKnown for her dramatic intensity and often-dark, broodingly romantic compositions, Tori Amos has perhaps unfairly gotten a reputation for being very, very serious. To be fair, sometimes she is (and we love it!). However, contrary to popular belief, when you take a closer look, Tori also has an extremely funny side. Her particular tongue-in-cheek brand of wit often translates directly into key songs that provide moments of oppositional levity and sweet relief amidst some of her most emotionally-searing sonic landscapes. Tori Amos’ “Silly Songs” have always been a part of the fabric of her musica...2025-03-231h 25Horror Nerds at ChurchHorror Nerds at ChurchHNAC Covers My Bloody Valentine (1981)Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) take a trip up to Valentine Bluffs to talk about the iconic early 80s slasher My Bloody Valentine. Media Mentioned: -It Came from the Closet edited by Joe Vallese-The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer -The National AIDS Memorial Quilt -"On Martin Luther and Horror Movies" by Pace WarfieldSupport us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming fi...2025-03-202h 06Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS2E2 The 20 Best Tori Amos SongsTori Amos’ expansive body of work over the past 30-plus years has covered most musical terrain. From confessional outpourings of emotion, to thunderously-programmed electronic beats, blips and whirrs, to stinging guitar-driven diatribes directed at the religious Right, Tori has become known as both an architect and an adventurer, as well as a consummate player. She has transcended the “singer-songwriter” or “girl with a piano” labels once assigned to her to become one of the most important figures in contemporary popular music. With hundreds of beloved, canonical songs under her belt, it would be a fool’s errand to try and discern...2025-02-221h 18Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS2E1 The Sticky Inner Hive of the Tori Amos B-sides & Non-Album TracksOn a storied, starry night in Nashville, in 2023, Tori Amos stopped what she was doing, and asked the audience if she should release a record full of unreleased songs. While we don’t yet have an exact answer on the fate of this project, it got us thinking: what existing songs would we add to our own personal B-sides & Non-album tracks playlists? The possibilities are infinite! In this new episode, Joey, Kristen, and Matt kick off the second season of their podcast chatting about some of their favorite redheaded singer-songwriter’s most sought-after compositions and the complex history behind song...2025-01-171h 13Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosSeason 2 is here!We have a new name! Messing with the Master: Tori Amos is now Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori Amos! Join us to talk about our favorite redhead 👩🏻‍🦰2025-01-1401 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E15 Make the Yuletide GayGayGayGayGay! Bonus holiday episodeIt's a HOLIDAY (POSSE) BONUS! In this very special holiday episode of 'Messing With The Master', we delve into Tori Amos's holiday music across many decades, exploring her artistic evolution, personal memories of that amazing Midwinter Graces promo tour, and the significance of family in her work. We discuss the impact of Tori's upbringing and her respect for holiday traditions, while acknowledging that The Woman We Call Tori can rock the fuck out of anything, including Christmas music. Playlists: MM  KK JV2024-12-131h 21Squawk PodSquawk PodTom Barrack On Trump Transition & Matt Gaetz for AG 11/14/24President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, (R) Florida, to be attorney general. CNBC’s Eamon Javers has the latest from Florida on the surprising selection, as Gaetz is the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct. Tom Barrack, a longtime Trump ally who chaired his 2016 inaugural committee, shares his insight on the president-elect’s hiring style, the Department of Government Efficiency and expectations for Trump’s second term. Plus, the FBI raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s home and the AI version of Andrew Ross Sorkin makes a special...2024-11-1436 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E14 Boys for Pele / It’s Gotta Be Big (Super Sized Season Finale)In terms of narrative, composition and sheer scope as a record, Boys for Pele is one of the most audacious “pop” records to come out of the 1990s. Make no mistake: despite its twisty narrative, mysteriously confrontational lyrics and non-traditional take on song structure, Pele was a considerable mainstream success, selling more than 2 million copies worldwide and going platinum in the United States. Part harrowing journey into darkness and fury, part coming to terms with the aftermath of a shattered psyche, Boys for Pele might actually be the anti-pop record. Ironically, Tori’s biggest-selling single off the record (her biggest-selling single...2024-10-221h 59Squawk PodSquawk PodMark Cuban: Billionaire Investor & Harris Campaigner 10/21/24Billionaire investor Mark Cuban hit the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris this weekend in battleground states Arizona and Michigan, while fellow billionaire Elon Musk campaigned for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Cuban discusses why he’s supporting Harris, why he finds Donald Trump’s tariff plans to be “insane,” and explains that he’ll continue speaking his politics in spite of name calling on social media. Plus, Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in Kenvue, consumer products brand formerly owned by Johnson & Johnson, and Disney announced a plan for chairman and for Bob Iger’s  CEO successor...2024-10-2131 minSquawk PodSquawk PodWill Elon Musk "Get Off The Politics Kick"? 10/14/24During SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight on Sunday, its launch tower successfully caught the rocket’s “Super Heavy” booster. “Elon Musk” Biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the latest SpaceX milestone, Tesla’s pivot to AI and robotics, and the Cybercab reveal. He also weighs how Musk’s endorsement of Fmr. Pres. Trump could impact Tesla’s performance. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports that Wall Street’s hedge funds are competing for an edge using AI, for example through quickly analyzing financial reports or avoiding the “emotional” pitfalls of trading. Plus, the latest national NBC News poll shows the two presidential candidate...2024-10-1427 minSquawk PodSquawk PodBetting on the Election & Elon Musk’s Tech Gamble 10/04/24The commodities exchange KalshiEx has resumed accepting wagers on the outcome of the 2024 congressional election after a federal appeals court lifted a previous hold. Tarek Mansour, founder and CEO of Kalshi, discusses the potential impact to the current state of the election betting market. And, OpenAI announced a major funding achievement, securing $6.6 billion and reaching a post-money valuation of $157 billion, setting a competitive stage against Elon Musk's AI company, xAI. Walter Isaacson, author and Tulane professor, weighs in on the AI technology race between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Plus, CNBC’s Frank Holland breaks down the significant labor ne...2024-10-0433 minSquawk PodSquawk PodHow Will A Port Strike Affect The Economy? 10/01/24Approximately 50,000 East and Gulf Coast port workers began a strike last night. Investor and Boston Celtics owner Glenn Hutchins discusses his perspective on the strength of the economy and the possibility of a soft landing for the Fed. Next, Steve MacMillan, CEO of diagnostic maker Hologic, talks about breast cancer awareness and how his company is using AI to help detect cancer. Plus, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 130 people and legendary baseball player Pete Rose has died at age 83. Glenn Hutchins - 12:18Steve Macmillan - 27:19 In th...2024-10-0135 minSquawk PodSquawk PodShould You Be Able to Vote With Your Phone? 09/30/24China stocks saw their best rally in 16 years on Monday, with U.S. ETFs following suit as recent economic stimulus measures boosted investor optimism. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer outlines the devastation in Western North Carolina after floods from Hurricane Helene left entire communities submerged. Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, has reported at least 35 deaths. Asheville’s mayor, Esther Manheimer, addresses the extent of the damage and shared ways the public can assist in recovery efforts. Then, Craig Fugate, the former FEMA administrator, discusses the ongoing recovery process and how people can help. And Tusk Ventures CEO Bradley Tusk, autho...2024-09-3037 minCloseted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the PastCloseted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the PastIt Came From The Closet Editor Interview w/ Joe Vallese | Ep 19Ready to read this collection for yourself? ➡️ https://bookshop.org/a/81838/9781952177798In this episode, we interview the editor of It Came From The Closet, a collection of essays blending LGBTQ+ experiences with horror. We discuss the inspiration behind focusing on queer stories in the genre, how essays were selected, and the recurring themes throughout the collection. The editor shares insights on amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices in horror, why the genre resonates with queer communities, and the impact he hopes the collection will have on discussions around representation.Want access to e...2024-09-261h 00Horror JoyHorror JoyQueer Horror with Eric LaRoccaIn this episode Brian and Jeff celebrate queer horror. We explore how horror has become a space for queer expression, challenging societal norms and offering a unique perspective on both classic and contemporary horror.Our guest, Eric LaRocca, a popular and prolific author of queer horror, will join us to discuss:The Monster Within: How horror reflects our deepest fears and anxieties about identity and belonging.Queer Liberation through Horror: How the horror genre provides a space for queer individuals to challenge societal norms and express their identities.The "New Queer Horror": Exploring the emergence of...2024-09-2343 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E13 Night of Hunters / There Has Been a Shattering“I think the thing that just astounds me about Tori is that she can take a bit of something like a melody or harmonic sequence for some of these pieces that were the inspiration and create something truly her own, showing how truly powerful her own creative stamp is. I think of Night of Hunters as a 70-minute song with 30 pieces of music held together by 13 sets of interlocking lyrics. Now that’s composing! Tori was able to keep the narrative in my head at all times, very articulated and intricate. T would make sure I totally got it, explaining ever...2024-09-011h 37Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E12 Strange Little Girls / Mommy MakeoversWith Strange Little Girls, Tori Amos approached the covers album as concept album, offering reinterpretations of 12 diverse male-authored tracks from the perspectives of an assortment of female characters. The project was inspired originally by by the homophobic and misogynistic messages which Amos believed to be prevalent in popular song at the beginning of the 21st century. “People were talking to me about how popular music was getting more violent,” she recalled in Piece by Piece. “Male songwriters were saying these really malicious things … and I really felt … that a generalized image of the antiwoman, antigay heterosexual man had hijacked Western male heter...2024-08-101h 39Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E11 Unrepentant Geraldines / Take Your Daughter to Work DayAs she turned 50 in the spotlight, Tori Amos’ 2014 album Unrepentant Geraldines dropped and was greeted with headlines trumpeting the singer-songwriter’s “return to form” and “comeback”. But here’s the kicker: she never went anywhere. Although she had written a musical for the stage (The Light Princess, 2013), and composed a 21st century song cycle (Night of Hunters, 2011), Unrepentant Geraldines was Amos’ first record of entirely original compositions in five years, since Abnormally Attracted to Sin (2009). If that album found Amos floating above a palette of darkly-glowing synths and sultry beats, then Geraldines was firmly grounded in what many would deem the Amos “signat...2024-07-231h 51Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E10 To Venus and Back / A Stroke of VenusContent warning: this episode discusses pregnancy and child loss. Please take care while listening. On this week's episode, we book a round trip ticket To Venus and Back. Tori's surprisingly prompt follow -up to 1998's From the Choirgirl Hotel. After an epic world tour, Tori had implied that she'd be taking a break from recording for a while and planned to release a live album with a few new bonus tracks. As Tori's want to do, those bonus tracks developed into a full -blown 11 -track album with a bonus live disc that was released on September 21st, 1999, my 17th birthday...2024-07-051h 50Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E9 American Doll Posse / Posse Popping and Wig SnatchingEver feel like just being someone else? With the regal and roaring opus American Doll Posse, Tori Amos gave her listeners permission – and a psychic road map – to become the characters who hide in plain sight in all of our brains; even the “character” of ourselves. With healthy doses of showmanship and flamboyance, American Doll Posse saw Amos sonically embracing a towering, modern production style tinged with classic and country rock elements.   No stranger to being a sonic character actress exploring roles, ADP’s real gag was stunningly Cindy Sherman-esque: Amos would manifest her characters in a new way, by literally be...2024-06-272h 00Squawk PodSquawk PodReid Hoffman’s AI Twin & Cleo Abram on the Creator Economy 06/03/24GameStop's stock surged again, fueled by speculation that Keith Gill might hold a significant position in the video game retailer. CNBC's Dominic Chu discusses the meme stock craze. Reid Hoffman, a partner at Greylock and co-founder of Inflection AI and LinkedIn, talks about the launch of 'Reid AI,' his own 'digital twin.' He (the real Hoffman) shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the dangers of deepfakes, and the current state of the AI arms race. And, Cleo Abram, host of the popular internet show "Huge If True," weighs in on the creator economy, the role...2024-06-0335 minSquawk PodSquawk PodGuilty: The Verdict’s Impact on Fundraising, Tech, & Crypto 05/31/24Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to a porn star before the 2016 election. Following the verdict, Trump's campaign raised $34.8 million from small-dollar donors in less than seven hours, nearly doubling its single-day fundraising record and crashing the donation website. CNBC’s Brian Schwartz discusses the implications for the election in November. Plus, veteran tech investor and longtime Democrat donor Alan Patricof discusses Silicon Valley's political ties, the 2024 race, and the AI industry's impact on tech valuations. At the Consensus conference in Austin, former NYSE presid...2024-05-3135 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E8 Ocean to Ocean / And Then, Still She GaveContent warning: this episode briefly discusses DV and suicide. Please take care while listening.  “So what if you find you like to tango alone?" Tori Amos asks in the final moments of “Birthday Baby," the closing track of her 15th solo album Ocean to Ocean, released on October 21, 2021. An ode to the unexpected ways we collectively learned to both mourn and celebrate during the years-long isolation of the COVID-19 crisis, the song vacillates between a rousing eleven o'clock musical number and something a David Lynch character might sob inconsolably to while draped over a diner jukebox.  This juxtaposition is the essenc...2024-05-241h 42SCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersEpisode 156 – “SCREAMS” Commentary with Ryan and JoeyLast week, you heard Ryan’s performance of the Gale-centric “SCREAMS,” a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet”). Now, Ryan and Joe deep dive into the script, its themes, the character arcs of Gale and Sidney, the killers, and heavy themes of the media, true crime, and murder. In addition, Ryan and Joe discuss the process of creating this story after the success of Episode 112 and the Scream 7 spec script. Read the full “SCREAMS” script by subscribing at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction The Process The Structure Sidney’s Arc G...2024-04-302h 13Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E7 Little Earthquakes / When Pianos Refused To Be GuitarsContent warning: this episode discusses SA. Please take care while listening.  Objectively speaking, Tori Amos’ Little Earthquakes is one of the all time great debut records. On the latest episode of Messing With The Master, Kristen, Matt and Joe lovingly look back and contextualize this seminal album, which laid down the foundation for the mythology of Tori and created a language all her own. The bracing new musical vocabulary of Little Earthquakes truly signaled the birth of a star.   Very few– if any– albums from debut artists sustain the kind of power and resonance of Little Earthquakes. Amos dared to make the...2024-04-291h 53Squawk PodSquawk PodTrump’s Fed Power Grab? 04/26/24Former President Donald Trump's political allies are crafting a plan to increase his influence over the Federal Reserve, potentially even making him an "acting" member of the central bank’s board, according to The Wall Street Journal. Nick Timiraos, the Journal's Chief Economics Correspondent, discusses the implications if Trump wins in November. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb weighs in on Moderna's partnership with OpenAI, the AI drug revolution, his own AI venture, and updates on the bird flu presence in America’s pasteurized milk. Plus, CNBC's Steve Kovach breaks down Alphabet and Microsoft earnings and explores the future of AI invest...2024-04-2630 minSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersEpisode 155 – “SCREAMS” Spec Script by Joe ValleseThis week, Ryan performs and reads out (like an audiobook) “SCREAMS,”  a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror”). This is a Gale Weathers centric story about true crime, the media, and Gale’s controversial legacy. Sidney Prescott is a co-lead with Gale, and Kirby Reed plays a prominent role against Ghostface. This is a standalone story, but also follows the Scream 7 script written by Joe and performed by Ryan in Episode 112. Read the full script by subscribing at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Hello From...2024-04-232h 29SCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersEpisode 154 – Scream v. Alien: Franchise Similarities & ContrastsThis week, Ryan covers the Alien franchise in relation to Scream, in particular the way Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien: Resurrection (1997) mirror the first four Scream films. In addition, the podcast panel discusses Ellen Ripley’s legacy as a final girl. Ryan is joined by podcast editor Albert Padilla (host of The Cantina Cast podcast) and Quentin Harrison for this epic coverage of everything Xenomorph and Ghostface. Tune in next week for “SCREAMS” - a spec script written by LA-Times Bestselling Writer Joe Vallese. It will be read aloud like an audiobook on the podcast. “Screams” is a Gale Weathers c...2024-04-162h 05Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E6 From the Choirgirl Hotel / Checkout Anytime, But You Can Never LeaveContent warning: this episode discusses child and pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.  Tori Amos’ blazing fourth album From The Choirgirl Hotel claims a rightful place amongst legendary music by contemporaries such as Madonna, PJ Harvey, Hole, Beck and many others who released similarly iconic work in 1998.At a career high point, Amos intuitively plugged in a full band to achieve the record’s signature space-rock atmosphere and conjured some of her most electric live shows to date. Yet, inexplicably, she still was forced to face down misogynistic criticism in all corners of the male-dominated world of music journalism, even...2024-04-131h 53From Page to ScreamFrom Page to ScreamThe Exorcist: Part ThreeJoin us as we plunge into The Abyss to cover Part Three of Blatty's terrifying novel. We thought this would be our final Exorcist episode ... not a chance! This conversation got away from us, with some difficult topics. ⚠️Content Warning: r*pe and themes of child sexual abuse.⚠️ Join us again next week for our fourth and (we promise!) final Exorcist episode. In the meantime, you can support us on Patreon for bonus episodes on the powerhouse that is Legion / The Exorcist III and the other - quite frankly, dreadful - Exorcist sequels. The book...2024-04-111h 53Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E5 The Beekeeper / TBK, TBHIn this episode, Joey, Kristen, and Matt discuss Tori Amos' 2005 album The Beekeper. They explore the intersection of The Beekeeper with Tori's book with Ann Powers, Piece by Piece, 2000s fashion, and Tori's last record with major record labels before her emancipation day. Joey shares his track listing, focusing on the theme of betrayal. Kristen shares her track listing, a modern take on the 3 Marys, and Matt's track list is inspired by the 1973 film Ash Wednesday, featuring Elizabeth Taylor where she plays a woman willing to get her man back by going to any length. Themes include European history, betrayal...2024-03-301h 45Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E4 Abnormally Attracted to Sin / A Beautiful Rich Woman Wandering in a K-holeContent warning: brief discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening.  In this episode, Joey, Kristen, and Matt discuss Tori Amos' 2009 album 'Abnormally Attracted to Sin'. They explore the background of the album, including Tori's independence from major record labels and her collaboration with John Philip Shenale. The hosts also discuss the playfulness and dark themes present in the album, as well as the influence of Tori's previous album 'American Doll Posse'. The hosts delve into the visualettes that accompanied the album and the alternate narratives they presented. They explore the idea of Tori as a character actress, the experimentation i...2024-03-131h 30SCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersSCREAM with Ryan C. Showers“SCREAMS” Script Trailer - Coming April 23SCREAMS is a spec script written by Los Angeles Times bestselling writer, Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror”). It is a Gale Weathers-centric story, featuring Sidney Prescott and Kirby Reed in prominent roles. SCREAMS explores true crime, the media, content creation, and the controversial legacy of Gale Weathers. This script is a sequel to the “Scream 7” script written by Vallese, released on this podcast in June, Episode 112. The SCREAMS script will be read aloud and performed like an audiobook by Ryan on SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers on April 23, 2024, and available on the podcast Patreon...2024-03-0101 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E3 Under the Pink / Tori Turned me GayOn this week’s episode of Messing with the Master, Matt, Joey, and Kristen travel to a (sonic) desert garden in Taos, New Mexico, to explore Tori's sophomore album Under the Pink. Joey explains how Tori Amos turned him gay, Matt recalls how a Drag Queen at the Gold Coast brought Tori into his life, and Kristen discusses being emotionally unavailable as the Heterosexual-in-Residence. Themes of queer identity, womanhood, betrayal, and romance are explored.  Under the Pink playlists: KK, JV, MM Find Messing with the Master on YouTube and Instagram (@messingwiththemaster)2024-02-271h 15Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E2 Native Invader / Ralph Nader InvaderContent warning: This episode includes discussions of SA, DV, suicide. Take care while listening.  On this week’s episode of Messing with the Master, Kristen, Matt and Joey unpack the mystical complexities of Tori Amos’ 2017 gem, Native Invader, which chillingly encapsulates the doomsday tensions of the era in an atmospheric sonic snapshot of the personal, the political and the otherworldly. The year prior to the album’s release saw Amos in full-fledged activist mode with her contribution to the Netflix documentary Audrie & Daisy - the soaring original song “Flicker” - making global headlines as she once again lent her voice to victims...2024-02-161h 41Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosS1E1 Scarlet's Walk / Scarlet's WokThree lifelong Tori Amos fans reflect on the iconic singer-songwriter’s catalog by thoughtfully and intentionally reorganizing each album into fresh playlists that explore Tori’s musical legacy as well their own interconnected personal narratives and friendship, which began with a shared passion for Tori’s music over 20 years ago.  This week on the first episode of Messing with the Master, Joey, Kristen, and Matt are taking a sonic road trip across a post 9/11 America with one of Tori’s undisputed masterpieces, Scarlet’s Walk, which this past fall celebrated its 20th anniversary. Scarlet's Walk playlists:  Joey | Kristen | Matt Find Messing with...2024-02-051h 24Squawk PodSquawk PodIs the Apple Vision Pro Worth $3,500? Plus, Tee Time with AT&T CEO John Stankey 02/02/24Becky Quick and Joe Kernen are live at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. The two sit down with AT&T CEO John Stankey to discuss sponsoring the golf tournament, the company’s latest earnings report, future of communications, and more. Plus, back in New York, Andrew Ross Sorkin is trying on the Apple Vision Pro along with The Wall Street Journal’s Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern. She gives her take on the new Apple product, how it compares to other mixed reality headsets, and if it’s worth the $3,500 price tag. Also, the U.S. economy added...2024-02-0232 minIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosIntroverted But Willing To Discuss Tori AmosSeason 1 Preview: Episode 1 Scarlet's WalkA quick preview of Joey, Matt, and Kristen discussing Scarlet's Walk. The first episode of Messing with the Master coming February 2024! :D2024-02-0100 minSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersSCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersEpisode 138 - Courteney Cox’s ‘Shining Vale’ Showrunner Jeff Astrof Interview & Season 2 Review This week Jeff Astrof, the showrunner of “Shining Vale,” returns to the podcast with Ryan to discuss season two of the horror-comedy television series starring Scream Queen Courteney Cox. Jeff describes the writing process of season two, shares stories from the set, and discloses exclusive information about season three. Then, bestselling author of “It Came From the Closet” Joe Vallese joins Ryan to review “Shining Vale” season two, available for Patreon subscribers of the podcast. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Jeff Astrof Interview Season 3 Screams Tease Shining Vale Season 2 Writing, Horror and Comedy Courteney Cox & Cast 2023-12-1245 minBring Me The Axe! Horror PodcastBring Me The Axe! Horror Podcast28: Silent Night, Deadly Night w/guest Joe ValleseThis week, Bryan and Dave are joined by author, Joe Vallese, and hope that Santa will judge them to be good because they definitely don't want to get on his bad side as they dive head first into 1984's Santa slasher movie, Silent Night, Deadly Night. The movie that went too far. The movie that put the chill on 80's slasher movies for a couple of years. The movie that parent groups organized and protested against. Did it deserve such treatment? Not really but what's America good for if not full-blown moral panics in the face of imaginary monsters.2023-12-111h 44Squawk PodSquawk PodRay Dalio on China, Charlie Munger on Warren Buffett’s Trades, TikTok on 9/11 11/17/23Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says the U.S. and China have entered an environment of fierce competition. The billionaire investment mentor delves into U.S.-China relations, China's military agenda, social media influence, the economy, Treasury yields, A.I. impact, and more. Becky Quick sits down with Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger in response to a ProPublica report on Warren Buffett's stock trades. Plus, videos on TikTok regarding Osama Bin Laden's criticism of the U.S. have gone viral. And Taylor Swift lyrics take over Wall Street. Ray Dalio, @RayDalioAndre...2023-11-1740 minSquawk PodSquawk PodProperty Brothers in the House, Hakeem Jeffries Wants Unity in Congress 11/16/23House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shares insights on the recently passed short-term funding bill, what's at stake in the next round of spending talks on Capitol Hill, and the potential for bipartisan collaboration in Congress. Plus, the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, delve into the challenge of rising housing costs, offer renovation tips, and explore strategies for creating a more sustainable and improved home. In other news, New York City takes legal action against Pepsi, while Target CEO claims customers are saying ‘a big thank you’ for locking up merchandise. Hakeem Jeffries - 14:43Drew...2023-11-1630 minSquawk PodSquawk PodPresidential Candidate Nikki Haley: “Everywhere Donald Trump goes, chaos follows him” 11/15/23Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, former governor of South Carolina and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses the state of the 2024 presidential race, why she believes she can be a viable alternative to former president Donald Trump, whether she would accept a hypothetical offer to be his VP pick, and more. Wholesale prices in October posted their biggest decline in 3½ years, providing another indication that the worst of the inflation surge may have passed. Wall Street also had its eyes on Washington as the House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a government shutdown. Plus, CNBC’s Rober...2023-11-1534 minSquawk PodSquawk PodShutdown Insights from the Speaker of the House, Cathie Wood on Bitcoin ETFs 11/14/23On today’s super-sized episode, October's inflation remained unchanged, hinting at a possible easing of high prices in the U.S. economy. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson discusses Capitol Hill negotiations to avert a government shutdown and the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, covers ARK Invest's new ETFs, SEC approval of bitcoin ETFs, and broader topics like autonomous driving and Tesla. Plus, Starbucks unionized workers are planning a walkout on “red cup day”, and XRP drops after news of a fake BlackRock-managed XRP ETF.In this episode:Cathie Wood, @CathieDWoodMike Johnson, ...2023-11-1445 minIn Her Good BooksIn Her Good BooksExploring Horror, Bad Plot Devices and Just Sci (Forget the Fi)Books mentioned in this episode:Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonBright Young Women by Jessica KnollArtificial Condition by Martha WellsIt Came From the Closet by Joe ValleseRogue Protocol by Martha WellsLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books Podcast2023-11-1455 minOur First FearsOur First Fears11 - Pet Sematary with Joe ValleseOn episode 11 of Our First Fears, Pushcart Award nominee, Joe Vallese shows me the path beyond Stephen King's Pet Sematary and up into the haunted hills where the buried-dead have a tendency to rise and wreak havoc on the living. Together, we explore how certain aspects of stories that frightened our childhood-selves can end up being quite different from what gets to us as grown-ups. We talk unreliable narrators and characters, whether or not too much research might be a bad thing for writers, and how, and at what age, we humans begin to process our own mortality.2023-10-041h 15Squawk PodSquawk PodBarry Sternlicht Takes on the Economy, and Meme Stock Mania Returns 9/29/23Barry Sternlicht, the hospitality and real estate investor, discusses the risks to the economy from union strikes and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Washington inches closer to a shutdown as House members have failed to come up with a consensus government funding deal – setting up a busy weekend in the Capitol. GameStop activist Ryan Cohen is becoming the retailer’s CEO, nearly three years after the “Meme Stock Mania” showcased individual investors betting on the mall retailer against hedge funds shorting the stock.  Author Ben Mezrich remembers fondly the GameStop craze and the story in the new movie “Dumb Mo...2023-09-2936 minSquawk PodSquawk PodA Deadline Looms for Kevin McCarthy and Coinbase Goes to Washington 9/28/23With just days to go before a government funding deadline, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticizes a short-term Senate government funding bill — stoking more fears that a shutdown could take place — saying the measure would not bolster border security.  Crypto trading platform Coinbase is leading a lobbying effort in Washington to find lawmakers supportive of developing new laws for the crypto industry.  CEO Brian Armstrong discusses his goals for “Stand with Crypto Day.”  Plus, the highlights of the second debate for Republican Presidential candidates, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan’s biggest worries and Delta walks back controversial changes to its SkyMiles pr...2023-09-2838 minTantri UtamiTantri Utamidownload [Pdf] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallesedownload [Pdf]It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese**Download Book Here ==> https://pelajaranmatematika2.blogspot.com/60708721-it-came-from-the-closetdownload [Pdf]It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe ValleseRead OnlineIt Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror for free in any format with visit the link button below.**Read Boo...2023-09-2300 minududjarumududjarum[epub] [download] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese**Download Book Here ==> https://sledrimateng.blogspot.com/60708721-it-came-from-the-closet[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe ValleseRead Online It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror for free in any format with visit the link button below.2023-09-0800 miniwaktongkoliwaktongkol[epub] [download] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese Download Book Here ==> https://sledrimateng.blogspot.com/60708721-it-came-from-the-closet[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe ValleseRead Online It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror for free in any format with visit the link button below.2023-09-0800 minPak RadenPak Raden[epub] [download] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese**Download Book Here ==> https://sledrimateng.blogspot.com/60708721-it-came-from-the-closet[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe ValleseRead Online It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror for free in any format with visit the link button below.2023-09-0800 minBLOODHAUSBLOODHAUSEpisode 81: The House of the Devil (2009) (w/special guests Joe Vallese and Heather Robb)Drusilla and Josh are back with a packed episode on Ti West’s House of the Devil with special guest Joe Vallese from It Came From the Closet and also actress, musician, writer Heather Robb. From wiki: “The House of the Devil is a 2009 American horror film written, directed, and edited by Ti West, starring Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig, A. J. Bowen, and Dee Wallace.The plot concerns a young college student who is hired as a babysitter at an isolated house and is soon caught up in bizarre and dangerous events as she...2023-09-041h 10geyalgeyal[EPUB] [download] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese[pdf] [read] It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe ValleseDownload at https://kesusuberi.blogspot.com/60708721[PDF] Download It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror Ebook | READ ONLINEDownload It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese read ebook online PDF EPUB KINDLE Download It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror PDF - KINDLE - EPUB - MOBI#ebook #pdf #mobi #kindle #audiobook #epub #free #downloadIt Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror pdf downloadIt Came from the...2023-08-0800 minTales In Our TimesTales In Our TimesEP08. Horror NarrativesIn this episode, George and Janet talk about one of George’s favorite literary genres—Horror. The many ways in which we can relate to narratives centered around otherness and the toll of trauma responses take center stage this week, as we trace Horror’s history through gothic Europe into the modern American tradition. See below for books mentioned! (Lots for this episode!)Intro song Bookmark and editing by Quatroizer.Logo art by Gabriel de Mello.Books Mentioned:The Boy Who Drew Monsters by Keith DonohueIt Came from the Cl...2023-07-2845 minSquawk PodSquawk PodAI Avalanche, NYC Congestion Tax & Twitter Unravels 7/10/23Competitive pressure is propelling industries into the future with artificial intelligence. Alan Patricof, Primetime Partners chairperson and co-founder, discusses the state of the A.I. boom and why he thinks it’s a potential accident waiting to happen. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) discusses New York City’s congestion tax, the financial impact on commuters from New Jersey, and more. User traffic on Twitter has slowed since the launch of Meta’s text-based platform Threads, which has already surpassed 100 million sign-ups since its debut last week. Plus, Janet Yellen’s visit to China and Sen. Schumer’s request for the FDA to l...2023-07-1025 minThe Village Podcast from The BookshelfThe Village Podcast from The BookshelfCan We Ever Really Know Anything?Steph and Candice start with a regional conversation about moving around neighbourhoods, but end up bringing it to the esoteric about self and relationships. They also talk memoirs and horror, more Stephen King, AI, and somehow even Hallmark movies. Books The Go Between: A Portrait of Growing Up Between Different Worlds by Osman Yousefzada   Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books and Questions that Grew Me Up by Remica Bingham-Risher   It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror edited by Joe Vallese  Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson  From...2023-04-0849 minSquawk PodSquawk PodTrump's Hush Money Indictment & Fed Inflation Gauge Cools 3/31/23Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election. It marks the first time a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on Trump’s indictment and what it means for the future of the Republican party. The Fed’s key inflation gauge rose slightly less than anticipated in February, providing some hope that interest rate hikes are helping ease price increases. Jason Furman, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers and Harvard economics professor, discus...2023-03-3125 minSquawk PodSquawk PodPushing Pause on AI & Bank Failures; Who’s to Blame? 03/30/23House lawmakers tore into top U.S. bank regulators at congressional hearings this week about how Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed practically overnight. Daniel Tarullo, former Fed governor and Harvard Law School professor, discusses what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank, if de-regulation had any impact on the collapse, and who is at fault. Elon Musk and dozens of other technology leaders have called on AI labs to pause the development of systems that can compete with human-level intelligence. Michael Wolf, Activate co-founder and CEO, discusses his concerns with artificial intelligence but says you can’t stop the...2023-03-3031 minSquawk PodSquawk PodSalesforce Debuts Einstein GPT & JP Morgan Sues Jes Staley over Jeffrey Epstein Ties 03/09/23Salesforce is the latest tech powerhouse to join the ChatGPT mania, now offering Einstein GPT. The offering draws on OpenAI’s technology that’s taken the tech industry by storm. Salesforce Service Cloud CEO Clara Shih discusses the future of generative A.I., details behind the company’s contract with ChatGPT, and how much data goes back to ChatGPT. Credit and debit spending per household decelerated in February to 2.7% year-over-year according to Bank of America’s consumer spending data. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, discusses the state of the consumer, when more normal spending patterns w...2023-03-0931 minSquawk PodSquawk PodThe Economic Balance: Powell's Warnings, Biden's Tax Plan, and Buffett's Bet on Oil 03/08/23Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and warned that interest rates may rise higher than expected as inflation continues to show signs of increasing. The remarks led to a drop in stocks and an increase in Treasury yields. President Biden is set to propose a tax increase on those earning more than $400,000 to extend Medicare's solvency by 25 years. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss how the tax increase will help the country’s healthcare system and how will affect taxpayers. Plus, the Democratic Minority Leader touches on the Fed’...2023-03-0832 minMore PagesMore PagesWe're Back At It In 2023And...we're back! We've got a wrap up of 2022 and a run down of 2023 so far.  You can find us on Instagram and TikTok. Books mentioned: Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Exhalation by Ted Chiang Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Dirty Birds by Morgan Murray Girly Drinks: A History of Women and Alcohol by Mallory O'Meara A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon (coming soon) Mothered by Zoje Stage (coming soon) I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore (coming soon) I...2023-02-031h 03Squawk PodSquawk PodTroubles on the Tarmac & Changes in the WWE Ring 01/11/23The FAA suffered a computer outage, grounding and delaying thousands of flights across the country. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau discusses the ripple effects of the outage and the ongoing modernization of the airline industry. As the dust settles on the GOP’s hold in Congress, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discusses what’s next for the Republican Party. He addresses revisions to the U.S. tax code, efforts to limit big government, and rumors that he is considering a run for President. Plus, FTX is headed back to bankruptcy court, and World Wrestling Entertainment is reinstating its former CEO, despite h...2023-01-1131 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 4 -Meet the BeetleChristian nationalism is a kind of con game. And of all the authors examined in this podcast, the one most likely to appreciate that con would be Richard Marsh, author of the 1897 horror novel The Beetle. A one time con artist himself, Marsh treats the gender fluidity of his shapeshifting monster as a con game, a scam that defrauds God himself. Today, we're going to talk about how The Beetle's view of transgenderism illuminates the complex of hate, fear, and fascination with which Christian nationalists tell some of their most vicious lies: the ones about LGBT+ people....2022-12-0712 minStraight White American JesusStraight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 4 -Meet the BeetleChristian nationalism is a kind of con game. And of all the authors examined in this podcast, the one most likely to appreciate that con would be Richard Marsh, author of the 1897 horror novel The Beetle. A one time con artist himself, Marsh treats the gender fluidity of his shapeshifting monster as a con game, a scam that defrauds God himself. Today, we're going to talk about how The Beetle's view of transgenderism illuminates the complex of hate, fear, and fascination with which Christian nationalists tell some of their most vicious lies: the ones about LGBT+ people....2022-12-0712 minFRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL229 - No Better Daddy Than Father Christmas (w/ Ashley) - Violent Night (2022)Season’s Grieving Fright School! It’s the Ghoultide! We welcome Ashley back to the Wes Craven Memorial Library In PERSON! We discuss the death of Christine McVie. Joe watched CHRISTMAS WITH YOU. We took a field trip to see VIOLENT NIGHT. It was not what Joshua was expecting, but we had fun! Spoilers abound, Boils and Ghouls! David Harbour stokes our Santa Zaddy fetishes while bludgeoning bad guys with a sledgehammer. Merry f*#@?&% Christmas!Recommended Reading/Viewing:Official trailer Violent Night (2022)The 3rd Annual Geekscape Holiday Livestream Spectacular!Joshua joined GEEK...2022-12-051h 04Squawk PodSquawk PodPorch Pirates & Glitter Bombs with YouTuber Mark Rober 11/29/22With about 3 billion views on his channel, YouTuber Mark Rober is onto something with his science and engineering videos for kids. He explains the geek hidden in the goofy, and why subscribers–kids and adults–keep on clicking. Rober shares how he brings his NASA engineering background to kids' education, and one superfan hosts a Q&A with the STEM influencer in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. Becky’s son Kyle asks questions like only a dedicated fan can. Plus, after a week of unrest across China, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports from Beijing that the CCP might consider a...2022-11-2936 minFRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL228 - Hattie With A Lot More Tit - Barbarian (2022)Welcome back to Fright School! Joshua clarifies that from the day after Labor Day until the day before Thanksgiving is Halloween so Mariah needs to keep her song to herself until THEN! Joe went to Baltimore because she is a werkin’ gurl! Joshua celebrated 30 years of X-Men The Animated Series over on Geekscape! We chat about the new adaptation of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. This week we watched BARBARIAN! It was basically an extended infomercial about how AIRBNB is ruining neighborhoods and killing any promise of affordable housing for the labor class. Also, incest mutant monsters. Recommended Re...2022-11-211h 07FRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL227 - Hell Priestx - Hellraiser(s)Welcome back to Fright School! Joshua recounts the Oingo Boingo concert. Why can’t people just show up and watch the concert?! This week we finally discuss Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER! Joe survived his first watch! We explore the further regions of Queerness in the work of Barker. We also chat about HULU’s HELLRAISER reboot. Recommended Reading/Viewing: Official trailer HELLRAISER (1987) Official trailer HELLRAISER (2022) Hellbound Hearts: What Makes Hellraiser Queer by RIley Wade Queer & Now & Then: 1987 By Michael Koresky Femme Regard SYNC Kickstarter! Joshua joined...2022-11-141h 16FRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL226 - Halloween Everywhere All At Once - Halloween Ends (2022)Welcome back to Fright School! We begin this week’s episode with an ode to Leslie Jordan. We discuss favorite moments in his career, the archetype of the “Sissy,” and prioritizing authenticity over safety. Joshua totally forgets to discuss Jordan’s American HORROR Story guest appearances but he was feeling verklempt. Joe went Halloweening as a member of the First Wive’s Club. This week we close the book (possibly? maybe? probably not?) on the odyssey of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers with HALLOWEEN ENDS. Is it a low key remake of CHRISTINE? Is it lacking in the feminist efforts of...2022-11-071h 10Squawk PodSquawk PodBillionaire Investor Ron Baron on Elon Musk, Twitter and the Economy 11/04/22Baron Capital CEO and Founder Ron Baron joins Becky Quick at the 29th annual Baron Conference, a gathering of Baron-invested businesses at Lincoln Center in New York City. The conference is back in person for the first time since 2019 celebrating 40 years since the fund was founded. They discuss the current volatility in the economy and actions by the Fed. Baron is also a big investor in Elon Musk and speaks more on Tesla, his purchase of Twitter and where he sees the companies going in the future. Plus, the U.S. reports 261,000 new jobs in October, beating expectations. 2022-11-0433 minSquawk PodSquawk PodThe Windfall Tax; Twitter’s Advertiser Exodus 11/02/22The Biden Administration is highlighting the record high profits of big oil companies by proposing the implementation of a windfall profit tax. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese calls for gas companies to lower their prices and reduce the high margins they’re charging. However, the proposal for this tax remains controversial as the midterm elections approach. Plus, the Twitter soap opera’s latest episode: Axios’ Dan Primack on Elon Musk’s first few days as Chief Twit – questions of moderation, revenue, verification and keeping advertisers from heading to the door.  In this episode:Brian Deese, ...2022-11-0224 minSkylight Books Podcast SeriesSkylight Books Podcast SeriesSKYLIT: ”IT CAME FROM THE CLOSET”Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes--such as the circumspect and resilient "final girl," body possession, costumed villains, secret identities, and things that lurk in the closet--spark moments of eerie familiarity and affective connection. Still, viewers often remain tasked with reading themselves into beloved films, seeking out characters and set pieces that speak to, mirror, and parallel the unique ways queerness encounters the world. It Came from the Closet features twenty-five essays by wr...2022-10-311h 30FRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL225 - I Put a Spell on TWO - Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)HAPPY HALLOWEEN FRIGHT SCHOOL! Let’s celebrate Hocus Pocus 2! Recommended Reading/Viewing: Official trailer HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022) Femme Regard SYNC Kickstarter! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supplies!! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: WE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the incomparable assistance of one Matt Kelly. Now you can benefit from hi...2022-10-3157 minSmarty PantsSmarty Pants#254: For the Love of HorrorTeenagers with knives, invading insects, vampire children, crazed surgeons, wronged actors out for revenge—the horror genre has a haunted house for everyone, no matter your taste. Despite treating women like disposable straws, or lumping the queer and disabled together as monsters, scary movies have long been celebrated by the people most likely to be before the opening credits are done. For this year’s season of scares, editor Joe Vallese asked 24 queer and trans writers to consider the horror movies that matter to them, from Halloween to Hereditary and all points in between. The resulting collection, It Came from...2022-10-2830 minFRIGHT SCHOOLFRIGHT SCHOOL224 - 'Twas a Township! - Hocus Pocus (1993)Welcome back to Fright School! What a month we have been having! We finally checked out Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights! Joshua made his annual trek to Knott’s Scary Farm. Joe, acting as a Horror Sherpa in his own right, navigated The Scare Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds! This week, we’re taking a look back at HOCUS POCUS! We put our nostalgia goggles on to discuss the rather horrifying elements of the story, Bette Midler’s strange draw, and wonder about the obsession with virginity… Recommended Reading/Viewing: Official trailer HOCUS POCUS (1993) This O...2022-10-2459 min