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Who's There? PodcastEp. 210: Padraic Maroney (Author of: Escaping Death: The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies)Show Notes: In this week’s episode, I got to chat with author Padraic Maroney about his new book Escaping Death – The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies and I had to put it out ASAP since we just got a new Final Destination movie! We talked about why he wanted to focus on...2025-05-2648 min
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansEp. 210: Padraic Maroney (Author of: Escaping Death: The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies)Show Notes:In this week’s episode, I got to chat with author Padraic Maroney about his new book Escaping Death - The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies and I had to put it out ASAP since we just got a new Final Destination movie! We talked about why he wanted to focus on the Final Destination franchise, who he was able to interview for the book, why he’s a huge apologist for millennials, and of course we also go through our rankings for the Final Destination movies and their opening accidents, and so much...2025-05-2648 minWho's There? PodcastEp. 210: Padraic Maroney (Author of: Escaping Death: The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies)Show Notes: In this week’s episode, I got to chat with author Padraic Maroney about his new book Escaping Death – The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies and I had to put it out ASAP since we just got a new Final Destination movie! We talked about why he wanted to focus on...2025-05-2648 min
The Complete Guide to Horror Movies#101 - Escaping Death and Final Destination (ft. Padraic Maroney)Not all movies have lingering effects on audiences long after the credits roll. But there's one horror franchise that has caused many people to avoid driving behind logging trucks while watching gymnastics will never be the same for others. Still, some refer to a could-be freak accident in the making as a "Final Destination moment." Due to this, one thing is for certain-the Final Destination films are not just horror movies; they've crossed over into the collective pop culture consciousness. Using ingenious Rube Goldberg-inspired machinations that lead to deadly consequences, Final Destination has been...2025-05-0555 minThe Complete Guide to Horror Movies#101 - Escaping Death and Final Destination (ft. Padraic Maroney)Not all movies have lingering effects on audiences long after the credits roll. But there's one horror franchise that has caused many people to avoid driving behind logging trucks while watching gymnastics will never be the same for others. Still, some refer to a could-be freak accident in the making as a "Final Destination moment." Due to this, one thing is for certain-the Final Destination films are not just horror movies; they've crossed over into the collective pop culture consciousness. Using ingenious Rube Goldberg-inspired machinations that lead to deadly consequences, Final Destination has been...2025-05-0555 min
Release Date RewindFinal Destination (25th anniversary)Prepare for takeoff, students! Mark welcomes author, podcaster, and horror movie lover Padraic Maroney back to the show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Destination AND to celebrate his brand new book about the whole FD franchise! Padraic has interviewed 50 people involved with these fun shockers and shares great behind the scenes stories - plus what's to come in the new sequel out soon - in "Escaping Death: The Unauthorized Story Behind the Final Destination Movies" which you can buy now. Listen to hear him spill some blood (I mean tea!), discuss favorite deaths, rank the sequels, and figure...2025-04-161h 40
Crazy Train RadioCrazy Train Radio's Interview with Author Padraic Maroney (It All Began With A Scream)In 1996 there was a movie that came along that changed the face of horror films forever & we obviously all know this wasn’t the first time that the director of this project has done that, being Wes Craven. Initially some signs indicated that Scream was going to be a flop upon it’s release in theaters, but became a word-of-mouth phenomenon spawning multiple sequels, a tv series and countles imitators. However we are going to be talking about a book called “It All Began With A Scream” & the guest is Padraic Maroney!
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The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 18: Sports SuperstitionsThe World Series is going on right now, with the Yankees and Dodgers battling for dominance. So, it's a perfect time to talk about superstitions in sports. Athletes are some of the most superstitious people, with things like playoff beards, lucky leotards and more. My guest this week is Nicole Michalik, on-air at Philadelphia's XTU and we are going to talk about:Sports superstitions Sports cursesWhy Philadelphia teams aren't winning championshipsPhiladelphia Phillies players reaction to fans2024-10-3053 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 17: Pivoting from Hollywood to Online Adult Content CreationWARNING: This episodes contains adult content and discussion of a strong sexual nature.For this week, my guest talks about their career in the entertainment industry. It started as a teen actor working for TV shows like Hanging with Mr. Cooper, then moved behind-the-scenes to be an independent film director and producer before pivoting into the world of adult content online.Join us as we talk about his journey and career.2024-10-161h 06
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 16: Horror Deaths and Movie Musicals MinisodeDue to the recent headlines with Sarah Michelle Gellar being asked if she would be returning for the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, I thought it was appropriate to tackle the topic of leaving dead characters dead for a minisode. This week's minisode includes:Horror Movie DeathsStu Macher from Scream's fateHidden movie musicals2024-10-0907 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 15: Hot Takes MinisodeThis week's hot takes include talking about the recent headlines surrounding:Janet JacksonAnna DelveyChappell RoanScream 7 Release date and casting rumors2024-10-0213 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 14: Generational Workplace Culture Wars with Lindsay Lee MyketeyDid you hear the study that found 1 in 5 Gen Z-ers bring their parents to job interviews?For years, Millennials have been the ugly stepchildren of the workplace and brunt of many jokes, but a new generation is emerging and with them comes a whole new dynamic. This week, I am joined by Lindsay Lee Myketey, Director of Executive Search and Client Partner at Cella by Randstad Digital, to talk about what she sees in the workplace, what the current job market is looking like, and are millennials really as bad as we are made out to be within...2024-09-2558 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 13: A New Type of MinisodeThe first minisode of the new season and we are changing things up, plus I have an exciting announcement.Topics covered this week:Empire Records: The MusicalPresidential Debate and the situation in SpringfieldAmerican Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez2024-09-1811 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 12: Talking Scream'd with Liz Harper and Ray WintersScream'd: An Unauthorized Musical Parody re-opens this weekend at the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas. The show, which takes the original Scream movie and throws it into a blender with a host of 90s hits, has been a hit since its debut last year. Lead actors Ray Winters (who plays Billy Loomis) and Liz Harper (who plays Sidney Prescott) join me this week to talk about the success of the show, the reaction from fans, and find out who Billy's true love really is.2024-09-1157 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 11: Horror Movie Sequel Updates (minisode)There's a lot of iconic horror franchises releasing new installments in the next year. This week's minisode will take a look at some of them (sorry, Saw) and what's the latest info about them. Among the movies being discussed:Stephen King's Salem's LotI Know What You Did Last SummerFinal Destination: BloodlinesScream 72024-08-2106 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 10: Celebrating Wes Craven's Birthday with Joseph MaddreyWes Craven would have turned 85 last Friday. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2015 after a battle with brain cancer. To discuss the filmmaker's life, documented in his new book The Soul of Wes Craven, author Joseph Maddrey joins me this week.In this episode: Joe's inspiration for writing The Soul of Wes CravenClearing up rumors about Craven's detour into adult film's at the beginning of his careerWhat would Wes think of the new Scream trilogyPitting Stephen King vs. Wes Craven in a face-off2024-08-071h 13
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 9: Padraic Attempts Stand Up Comedy (minisode)Last year, I decided to conquer my fear of public speaking by performing a 5 minute stand up comedy routine. The audience didn't seem to enjoy hearing me talking about Aaron Carter.Take a listen and let me know what you think of my routine and if I should try it some more...2024-07-3107 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 8: Tailgating Dos and Don'tsFor this week's episode, I am talking with Julia Rizzuto, the VP of Philly Sports Trips about what it takes to host the perfect tailgate because I'm getting ready for next week when the Yankees take on the Phillies.Along the way, we talk about:The Resident TV showLine dancingThe difference between organizing personal events and public eventsCole HamelsA recent Philly Sports Trips adventure to London for the Phillies vs. Mets seriesThe Upcoming Philly Sports Trips trip to Brazil for the Eagles vs. Packers game and what it takes for the company to organize these kinds of...2024-07-251h 01
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 7: The Case to Not Replace Biden (Minisode)Ever since the presidential debate last month there have been calls for Joe Biden to step down from running for re-election. But has anyone thought about what that could do to the race and the chaos that it could cause? Listen for more about my case about why now is not the time to create additional noise, especially when his replacement would be Vice President Harris, who will remain on the ticket and be ready to step if anything were to happen.2024-07-1708 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 6: Michelle HingstonMichelle Hingston is a content creator, cosplayer, and model, from Melbourne, Australia. She's joining me for this week's episode to talk about:Her inspirationHer favorite characters that she had recreatedWhat it's like to be a cosplayerReactions from actors who have seen her replicate their charactersDifferences between living in the U.S. and Australia2024-07-0346 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 5: Pretty Little Liars Review (Minisode)The second season of the Pretty Little Liars sequel series just finished up on HBO Max... and I have some thoughts. Taking a look at both seasons, Original Sin and Summer School, I give a run down of what works, what doesn't, what my hopes going forward are, and ask if a certain character could just go away.2024-06-2611 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 4: Being a Small Town Weirdo with Adam BucciMy guest this week is the uber-talented actor and artist Adam Bucci. You've seen him in the viral Brooklyn 99 Backstreet Boys clip, and he will soon be appearing in the horror movie Brute 1976. He's also the mastermind behind Small Town Weirdo, with celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Matt Bomer, Kyle Richards, Judy Greer, Melissa Barrera, and Jack Quaid all having worn his hand painted jackets or Final Girl shirts.We talk about his inspiration for Small Town Weirdo, Scream, and I make him choose between Backstreet Boys and NSync.2024-06-1951 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastEpisode 3: The State of Moviegoing (Minisode)In the first minisode, the discussion is a follow up from last week's summer movie preview. Articles everywhere are talking about the state of movie theaters and how badly the summer movies are doing. But is there more to it than just a lack of good product?2024-06-1208 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastThe Tired Millennial Episode 2: Summer Movie PreviewPadraic is joined this week by best-selling author and journalist Tara Bennett. The pair take a trip down memory lane about how they first met and then talk about what movies they are most excited about, what scares them about the release schedule, and if there might be any possible surprises coming to cineplexes.Tara Bennett is a New York Times bestselling author and entertainment journalist. Among the books that she has written are The Story of Marvel Studios, The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water, The Lost Encyclopedia, and Fringe: September’s Notebook.2024-06-051h 01
The Tired Millennial PodcastThe Tired Millennial Episode 1: Podcasting For DummiesFor the inaugural episode of The Tired Millennial Podcast, I welcome some fellow podcasting friends to join me. We will talk about what it takes to run a podcast, what are the best/worst parts of running one, and they will provide me with some tips on how to get started.Guests include: Nicole Michalik: on-air at 92.5 XTU, Philadelphia's country station, and co-host of The Lipstick LeagueNicoh Chen and Bryan Hathaway: co-hosts of the Don't Go Out There Horror Review podcastMark J. Parker: indie...2024-05-2959 min
The Tired Millennial PodcastWhat to Expect from The Tired MillennialLearn what you can expect to hear with The Tired Millennial Podcast, coming May 29, 2024.2024-05-2601 min
Teen PeopleHow TEEN PEOPLE magazine covered Columbine in 1999The Columbine massacre of April 20, 1999, was the deadliest mass shooting at a K-12 school in US history, until it was surpassed by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012, and, later, the Uvalde school shooting in May 2022. It was the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in US history, until the Parkland high school shooting in February 2018.
Ten of the twelve students killed at Columbine were in the school library, where the two perpetrators also ended their own lives. Twenty-one additional people were injured by gunshots, and gunfire was also exchanged with the police. Another three people were...2024-04-2020 min
Release Date RewindThe Crush (30th anniversary)Grab your rollerblades and spy on your new neighbor! Mark welcomes It All Began With A Scream author Padraic Maroney to the show to talk about Ghostface and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the scandalous thriller The Crush, inspired by a twisted true story. The film debut of the stellar (and emancipated) teen Alicia Silverstone was released in US theaters on April 2, 1993 and the bees were unleashed! The guys discuss Cary Elwes' bare bottom, that perfectly bizarre carousel in the attic, and how writer/director Alan Shapiro didn't change the teenager's name until he was sued. Plus, Padraic reveals he...2023-04-191h 31
Sequels Suck PodcastEp 18 - "It All Began with a Scream" with Padraic MaroneyCable & Michelle are joined by author Padraic (Jake) Maroney to discuss his Scream book - It All Began with a Scream and if Stu Macher is alive in the Scream universe and what might be in store for our favorite Woodsboro characters in #Scream 62022-04-201h 11
Don't Go Out There Horror Movie Review Podcast184. Interview with Author, Padraic Maroney, It All Began With A ScreamWe had the honor to sit down with the author of 'It All Began With A Scream', Padraic Maroney, to discuss his new book and just the state of horror movies in general at the moment. Find his book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/All-Began-Scream-Padraic-Maroney/dp/162933779X #horror #horrormovies #podcast For more interviews and content, become a blood donor today and visit www.dontgooutthere.com!
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Teen PeopleMr. Maroney goes to WashingtonWho had Bush v. Gore in a Teen People debate on their Y2K bingo card?
Padraic Maroney is a writer and marketing professional from upstate New York. After moving to Philadelphia as a teenager, he created content for The Bucks County Courier Times’ 'Reality' section, written by local teens. This led to an opportunity as a Teen People Trendspotter, as well as an internship in New York.
Twenty years later, Padraic has published an unauthorized, behind-the-scenes tale of the making of the Scream franchise, and is now preparing another book on the Saw series from the early-mid 2000s.
He bega...2022-01-1635 min
SCREAM with Ryan C. ShowersEpisode 009 – "It All Began With A Scream"“It All Began with a Scream” is a new book which recounts a behind-the-scenes history of the “Scream” franchise as told by the people who experienced it first-hand: the cast and crew. Join Ryan for a conversation with the book’s author, Padraic Maroney. They discuss the content in the book, the exclusive interviews conducted with cast and crew members, and the production drama that plagued the sets of the first four “Scream” films. Introduction “It All Began with a Scream” with Author Padraic Maroney New Trivia Information and Clarification of Rumors Interviews in the Book Weinstein Chaos De...2021-08-121h 06