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Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 16 - Old (2021)Taylor Swift said it best: “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 72.” This episode I am taking a look at the newest M. Night Shyamalan film, Old, and chatting about the fears of “Big Pharma”, aging, and how those things intersect with disability.Want to reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Bodies of Horror is now on Twitter at @BodiesOf Horror! And, of course, you can always shoot me an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Tw...
2021-12-2144 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: S02E04 - Ghost (1990)Dec is Jenn's pick so she, Gena and Joe revisit a heartfelt, cozy "erotic thriller": Jerry Zucker's 1990 smash Ghost. Starring beloved actor Patrick Swayze, gorgeous tear factory Demi Moore, Oscar-worthy Whoopi Goldberg and "show us your abs" Tony Goldwyn, Ghost is the kind of film that shouldn't work, but totally holds up!Up for discussion: the unusual depiction of Ghosts and death, Jenn's obsession with Dirty Dancing, our belief that Oda Mae Brown deserves financial compensation and thoughts on that iconic love scene.Wanna connect with the show? Gena: @genadoesthingsJenn: @je...
2021-12-1552 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 15 - Monkey Shines (1988)Things are about to get bananas as host Nichole Goble digs into George A. Romero’s Monkey Shines. I remember being horrified by the box art as a kid because a pissed off capuchin monkey was not something I wanted to tango with so I was excited to come back to this one.I love Romero and, while this may not be the best entry in his filmography, this is a pretty captivating watch that hit on some aspects disability that other films have seemed to steer clear from.Want to reach out and say he...
2021-12-0757 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 58 - Holiday in Handcuffs (2006)For our December episode, we’re taking on a true holiday horror story – 2006’s made-for-TV movie Holiday in Handcuffs. We break down the nightmare that is Melissa Joan Hart’s costuming, the Christmas miracle that is Mario Lopez shirtless, and Hannah shares some big news!LinksHoliday Rom-Com Roast Kit by Craft BonerNicole Byer’s Instagram announcementFollow the pod:@28DaysLady_er on Twitter@28DaysLadyer on InstagramFollow Hannah:@Better_Shirts_Chicago on InstagramFollow Sophie:@philliesfemme on Twitter and InstagramIf you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscr...
2021-12-011h 20Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 57 - False Positive (2021)It’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left you, without a dope ep to listen to! We cranked out a hell of a lot of content during Spooky Season, and then we took a longer break than we meant to.On this episode of 28 Days Lady-er, artist CC Stapleton joins the ladies to break down the Hulu release False Positive (2021), written by Ilana Glazer (Broad City) and John Lee. The film stars Glazer, along with Justin Theroux, Sophie Bush, and Pierce Brosnan.This movie is a hell of a ride and the podc...
2021-11-261h 26Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 14 - Wait Until Dark feat. Andrew SydlikYou, dear listener, are in for a treat because this episode welcomes Bodies of Horror’s first guest! I was thrilled to have Andrew (@AnDreadTheBlind) from the phenomenal Freaks and Psychos Podcast on to talk about the incredible 1967 film, Wait Until Dark. That’s right: we’re talking blindness, home invasion, and criminals that enjoy putting on a bit of a show.Follow the Freaks and Psychos podcast at @FreaksPsychos on Twitter.Want to reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Bodies of Horror is now on Twitter at @BodiesOfHorror! And, of course, you ca...
2021-11-231h 08Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: S02E03 - Black Widow (1987)November is Gena's pick so she, Jenn and Joe are travelling back to 1987 for the female cat-and-mouse thriller Black Widow starring Debra Winger and Theresa Russell.The feminist AF film offers one hell of a meaty role for Russell, who completely steals the show. Up for discussion: the film's unconventional narrative structure, its lack of interest in male characters, showcasing the Hawaiian setting, comparisons to The Silence of the Lambs, and the film's tentative queerness.Also: this film is sexy! Consider this our plea for more sex in contemporary films!Wanna connect with t...
2021-11-1752 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 13 - Nica in Curse of Chucky and Cult of ChuckyBodies of Horror is BACK with Season 2! And no better place to kick off than a discussion of the character of Nica in Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky. Wheelchairs and high heels?! Host Nichole Goble is chatting about it all.Want to reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Shoot Nichole an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.MusicIntro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them on Twitter: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and...
2021-11-0953 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 56 - Fave Halloween TV EpisodesIn their last mini-episode of the spooky season, the Day ladies have another top five for you. This time, they’re ranking their favorite Halloween episodes of television, and how the Disney Channel made little monsters of us all. You won’t want to miss it!Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social mediaTwitter: @28DaysLady_erInstagram @28DaysLadyerSophie (Twitter and Instagram): @philliesfemmeHannah (Instagram): @better_shirts_chicagoIf you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!For more wonderful podcasts like this, be sure to check out anatamoyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and...
2021-10-2945 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 23 - Xero Gravity and Ryan Kinney on ‘Candyman‘ (2021)In this very special season finale episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler finally brings in a film of his choosing.To close the first season of the show off in grand fashion, he sits down with two prominent creators in the world of horror, Xero Gravity and Ryan Kinney (AKA Brother Ghoulish), about the profound beauty and pain of Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021)! CW: Discussion of systemic racism, micro-aggressions, psychological abuse, generational trauma and societal pressure.The three discuss Junji Ito, generational trauma, weaponized academic jargon, satisfying kills, and, of course, aesthetics!Want...
2021-10-292h 13Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 22 - The Good, The Agreeable, & The Beautiful - Malignant (2021)In this episode, Chandler returns to his solo review format with the first full episode of The Good, The Agreeable, and The Beautiful. This time he’s dissecting and reviewing James Wan’s most recent horror classic, Malignant (2021)!This has been a fairly contentious film, to say the least, so allow Chandler to explore the complexities of argumentation and subjectivity. This episode contains discussions of taste vs observation, taste vs expectations, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler...
2021-10-2538 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 55 - Halloween KillsSophie’s best friend and horror godfather, Reid, is back to talk to Sophie about Halloween Kills (2021). In this month’s full length episode, we’re bringing you anger, humor, and the hottest of takes.Plus, Reid comes up with the best possible plot synopsis for this latest installment.Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social mediaTwitter: @28DaysLady_erInstagram @28DaysLadyerSophie (Twitter and Instagram): @philliesfemmeHannah (Instagram): @better_shirts_chicagoIf you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!For more wonderful podcasts like this, be sure to check out anatamoyofascream.com and follow...
2021-10-221h 19Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 54 - The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)We’re halfway through the Spooky Season and your girls are back with another mini episode!This week, they’re talking about Sophie’s childhood favorite, the 1966 Don Knotts film, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. Sophie and Hannah talk unequal age gaps in Hollywood relationships, Bon-ami!, and eating soup while standing upright!Follow 28 Days Lady-er on social mediaTwitter: @28DaysLady_erInstagram @28DaysLadyerSophie (Twitter and Instagram): @philliesfemmeHannah (Instagram): @better_shirts_chicagoIf you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!For more wonderful podcasts like this, be sure to check out anatam...
2021-10-1529 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 21 - Mallory O‘Meara and ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid‘In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with non-fiction author and horror historian, Mallory O'Meara about the tragic beauty of Issa Lopez's Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017). CW: Discussions of grief, violence against children, and systemic abuse.The two discuss animated graffiti, the power of dark fairytales, the resilience of children, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodMallory - @malloryomearaLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH WebpageBoH...
2021-10-1543 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: S2E02 - The Babysitter‘s Seduction (1996)Gena, Jenn and Joe are celebrating October with what *should* be a sexy, sleazy Lifetime movie, The Babysitter's Seduction (1996). Unfortunately that's not what we got: this is a tepid, wannabe classy thriller that's not nearly salacious enough!We talk about the oddity of the film's cast (including two now groan-worthy public figures), the disappointing lack of opulence, Gena's inability to be bought by a SUV and Jenn's shiny optimism.Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @genadoesthingsJenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: Sexy Time by Anthony VegaIf you like the podcast, please ra...
2021-10-1343 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 53 - Spooky CrushesYour hostesses with the mostess-es are back with another mini episode just in time for your weekend! This week, Sophie and Hannah are talking about the horror movies that melted their hearts. It’s time to break down our spooky crushes.What do you think of our lists? Did we forget anyone? Send us your lists!Follow 28 Days Ladyer on social mediaTwitter: @28DaysLady_erInstagram @28DaysLadyerSophie (Twitter and Instagram): @philliesfemmeHannah (Instagram): @better_shirts_chicagoIf you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!For more wonderful podcasts like this, be su...
2021-10-0824 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 20 - Mary Beth McAndrews and ‘Phenomena‘In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, horror scholar, and podcast host Mary Beth McAndrews about the glamor and beauty of Dario Argento’s Phenomena (1985)!The two discuss beautiful insects, the relation between beauty and disgust, “human soup”, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodMary Beth - @mbmcandrewsLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH WebpageBoH Ko-FiEmailMary BethWebsiteScarred for Li...
2021-10-081h 19Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadXOXO Horror: Julia Ducournau Talks TitaneIn a very special episode of XOXO Horror, Joe and Valeska have a *brief* 10 minute conversation with Titane director Julia Ducournau about her Palme d'Or winning film. Mild spoilers ahead.In the chat, Ducournau discusses Alexia's journey, why it made sense to use minimal dialogue, how the dance scenes reflect the characters' journeys, how she made the actors comfortable in scenes involving nudity and violence, and why she uses many different genres to describe her films.Follow the show:Joe: @bstolemyremoteValeska: @bitchcraftTO Anatomy of a Scream: @aoas_xxVisit Anatomy of a Scream for re...
2021-10-0412 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 52 - When Good Ghouls Go Bad (2001)It is the most wonderful time of the year – No! Not Christmas! It's spooky season. The month that leads to the most hallowed night, All Hallows Eve!To honor their favorite time of year, hosts Hannah and Sophie Day are releasing new mini episodes throughout the month, playing with format and with the media they’re covering. In the first mini episode, the sisters talk about one of Hannah’s all-time favorite Halloween movies, When Good Ghouls Go Bad. This gem of a kids horror movie was released on Fox Family back in October 2001 and stars t...
2021-10-0155 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 19 - Kiko Morah and ‘The Babadook‘In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with Mexican filmmaker Kiko Morah about the unsettling beauty of Jennifer Kent’s The Babadook (2014). CW: Discussion about death of a loved one and depression.The two discuss depression, fantastical coloration, mental health, grief, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodKiko - @KikoMorahLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH WebpageBoH Ko-FiEmailKikoInstagram: @kikomorahWebsiteMusic by Kar...
2021-10-011h 04Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 18 - Christine Madrid French and ‘The Shining‘In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with author and architecture historian Christine Madrid French about the structural beauty of The Shining (1980).The two discuss haunted spaces, how buildings help you “time travel”, the nature of hauntings, art deco hotels, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodChristine - @madridfrenchLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH WebpageBoH Ko-FiEmailChristineInstagram (Christine): @MadamHistorianInstagram (Christine’s house): @pineyc...
2021-09-241h 11Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 17 - Introducing The Good, The Agreeable & The BeautifulIn this special edition of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler provides a taste of a new segment, The Good, The Agreeable & The Beautiful. He outlines Immanuel Kant’s definitions of the titular terms and provides a brief review of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser based on each one.This episode contains discussion of philosophy, outdated views, sexy men with golden boxes, pulsing meat, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodLinks:Be...
2021-09-1726 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: S2E01 - Wild Things (1998)Gena, Jenn and Joe return for S2 as we tackle a new erotic thriller each month. We're kicking things off with 1998's sweaty, sleazy, sexy Wild Things, which we're all in agreement could *never* be made nowadays.We talk about the notorious sex scenes and nudity, our discomfort with the treatment of POC and false rape accusations, but overall this movie is a lot of dirty fun! So dodge the gators, pull up on your fan boat, and get ready to get wet!Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @genadoesthingsJenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic C...
2021-09-1551 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 16 - JD Gravatte and ‘Saint Maud‘In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with horror writer, podcaster, and self proclaimed “podcast supporter”, JD Gravatte about the haunting beauty of Saint Maud (2019). CW: sexual assault, rapeThe two discuss religious fanaticism, searching for one’s purpose in life, false prophets, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodJD - @JDGravatteLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH Webpage BoH Ko-FiEmailJD Not the Orig...
2021-09-031h 58Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 51 - Candyman (2021)Say His Name.This month, Sophie and Hannah finally get to talk about Nia DaCosta’s spiritual sequel to the 1992 film Candyman. Sophie does way too much research, and Hannah can’t stop burping. It’s one of our more serious episodes, but we hope that you’ll enjoy it.Wanna connect with the show?If you want to connect with us, send us feedback, or tell us what you’d make as your last meal before the aliens come, you can email us at 28daysladyer@gmail.comSophie: @philliesfemmeHannah: @better_shirts_chicago (In...
2021-09-011h 44Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 15 - Emma Kostopolus and 'Suspiria'In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with Rhetoric and Composition researcher/scholar and horror writer Dr. Emma Kostopolus about the visceral beauty of Dario Argento’s seminal Suspiria (1977).The two discuss aggressive colors, crushed blue velvet walls, video games, the “aesthetic sandwich”, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodEmma - @kostopolusLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH Webpag...
2021-08-271h 35Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 14 - Theodoor Steen and 'Thee Wreckers Tetralogy'In this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with film scholar and writer Theodoor Steen about the Grotesque beauty of Thee Wreckers Tetralogy.The two discuss the melancholia of knowing your own mortality, the Grotesque vs Horror, the magic of cinema, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodTheodoor - @TheodoorSteenLinks:Beauty of HorrorBoH Webpage - https://shockaholic.org/beautyofhorrorBoH Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com...
2021-08-201h 30Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadRoad To Nowhere - Episode 4: The Podcasting Crime of the Century feat. Ten BackeThis final episode is a discussion between host RC Jara and musician/writer/friend, Ten Backe. We distill our personal experiences with The Last House on the Left, Wes Craven’s filmography, and what it means to engage with a larger horror community.The discussion is much less structured than the previously scripted episodes. Please bear with us as we go off on tangents!Wanna connect with the show?RC: @rcjarascriptsBio for Ten BackeTen is a nonfiction writer and musician. Currently working on Transploitation, a book about trans and no...
2021-08-1757 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 13 - Jenn Adams and 'Gerald's Game'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with Jenn Adams, horror writer and contributor for Ghouls Magazine and Rue Morgue, as well as co-host of the acclaimed podcasts Psychoanalysis and The Loser's Club, about the tragic beauty of Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game (2017)!The two discuss how Flanagan portrays trauma, circles, Stephen King’s tethered universes, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodJenn - @jennferatuStrong Female Antagonist - @SfAnta...
2021-08-131h 25Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Bonus - The Adventures of Sharkboy and LavagirlIn a special bonus episode, the Scream Teens talk about one of their favourite childhood movie, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. They discuss theories and interpretations of it, as well as their personal relationship with the film.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @TabascoInUrEyesMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-1039 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 10This week on White Ladies in Crisis, Gena, Jenn and Joe wrap up season one of AppleTV's Physical, which stumbles to an inconclusive finish.Up for discussion: a time jump, Greta living her best life, Tyler's two episode arc, a Breem baby, and mall masturbation. Plus: where we think the show could go in season two and what's next for White Ladies in Crisis! Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com a...
2021-08-0647 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 12 - John Green and InsidiousOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with artist John Green (who designed the pod's GORGEOUS logo) about the oddly comforting beauty of James Wan’s Insidious (2010)!The two discuss the comfort that comes with horror, the fun of being scared, how Patrick Wilson makes all things wholesome, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodJohn - @jrdrawingLinks:John’s Tee Public JRGDrawing TwitchJRGDrawing InstagramJohn’s Tip Jar (Pa...
2021-08-061h 27Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadRoad To Nowhere - Episode 3: Sandra PeabodyThis episode addresses the damaging on-set experiences of Sandra Peabody. As well, it takes into account how The Last House on the Left was received in its time and why it stands as an innovative film within horror. For better and worse.Wanna connect with the show?RC: @rcjarascriptsLinks:Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study (Second Edition)David Szulkin. The Last House On The Left: The Making Of A Cult Classic (Out of print, used copies)Music usedESN Productions - “Horror Ambiance”Discover more fabulously spooky Anato...
2021-08-0323 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 50 - SignsSophie and Hannah are back, and with M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie Old hitting theaters, they decided to tackle one of his movies that left a big impression when they were young! Join the Day sisters as they talk all things Signs, Mark Ruffalo, and tin foil hats.If you want to connect with us, send us feedback, or tell us what you’d make as your last meal before the aliens come, you can email us at 28daysladyer@gmail.comWanna connect with the show?Sophie: @philliesfemmeHannah: @better_shirts_chicago (Instagram)Link...
2021-08-031h 22Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 9This week on White Ladies in Crisis, Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to the penultimate episode of Physical, which details the fall-out of Danny discovering Sheila's creative book keeping.Up for discussion: 80s water beds, pirate tapes and a surprising business conversation between John Breem and Sheila. Plus: Tyler is going deaf? Where did this come from?! Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitt...
2021-07-3039 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 11 - Bobby Torrez and The ExorcistOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler chats with horror host, critic, and the host of the YouTube channel Bobby Like It Spooky, Bobby Torrez about the dark, alluring beauty of William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist (1973).The two talk about the beauty of caring for one another, the horrors of medicine, ancient demonic entities, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodBobby - @BobbyTorrezInstagram:Bobby Torrez - @bo...
2021-07-301h 39Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 9 - Aquatic HorrorIn the season finale of The Scream Teens, Léna and Cory talk aquatic horror and the unknown parts of the ocean, mythological or legendary creatures of the sea, and mention sharks quite a lot as well.Wanna connect with the show? Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @TabascoInUrEyes Music Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2021-07-2755 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 8This week on White Ladies in Crisis, Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 8 of Physical, which clarifies the nature of Sheila's relationship to her parents.Up for discussion: John Breem's surprising confession to his wife, Greta and Ernie's new dynamic. Plus: Danny acts like a real human being and we kinda like him? Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas...
2021-07-2343 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 10 - David Kane and Beyond the Black RainbowOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with an absurdist comedian whose work has a dark twist, David Kane about the haunting beauty of Panos Cosmatos’s Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010). CW: Discussions of abuse, toxic masculinity, predatory behavior, and existential dread.The two dive deep into the philosophical and spiritual implications of the film’s characters, the devastating nature lurking behind beautiful things, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @B...
2021-07-231h 42Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 6 - Cryptid EpisodeIn the season finale of The American Beyond, host Richard Niles begins a tale about a mysterious cryptid known only as the Echo Man…...and ends with a realization that changes his life forever.Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter...
2021-07-2110 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadRoad To Nowhere: Episode 2 - The Swingin’ ‘60s & Horror NihilismThis episode covers the cultural context from which The Last House On The Left emerged. Taking a step back from the creative process of the film, we explore the national fears and broken dreams that inspired it. We will also begin to break down a discussion about post-modernism in horror. Using Dr. Isabel Pinedo’s article “Recreational Terror: Postmodern Elements of the Contemporary Horror Film,” we look at how Craven’s film signified a permanent change for the genre.Wanna connect with the show?RC: @rcjarascriptsLINKSDr. Pinedo’s article is lamentably...
2021-07-2032 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 8Terry and Joe tackle episode eight of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Lisey's Story'.Up for discussion: why the final battle between Lisey and Jim Dooley is so satisfying, our disappointment with the return of Scott's childhood flashbacks, the peak white lady privilege of Lisey's interaction with the police and our frustration about the title.Plus: our grade for the season!Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Sq...
2021-07-1735 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 7This week on White Ladies in Crisis, Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 7 of Physical, which adopts an unusual structure by following not just Sheila and Danny, but also Greta, John Breem and TyTy.Up for discussion: Sheila's bad friends, John Breem's daddy issues, and Greta's new sexual interest. Plus: Tyler as a mirror to Sheila and MUCH fretting about that parental cliffhanger ending. Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at ...
2021-07-1638 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 9 - Rebecca McCallum and PsychoOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler chats with horror scholar, film journalist, and Assistant Editor for Ghouls Magazine, Rebecca McCallum about the breathtaking beauty of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho (1960)!The two talk about sandwiches and milk for dinner, Bernard Hermann’s masterful score, Hitchcock’s background as a title designer, classic horror, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Check out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodRebecca - @PendlePumpkinLinks:Ghouls MagazineRebecca’s series on Hitch...
2021-07-161h 17Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 8 - AliensThe teens dive into the world of Aliens as they discuss conspiracy theories, hoaxes and aliens species along with their many questions about them. Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @TabascoInUrEyesMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-1348 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 7Terry and Joe tackle episode seven of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'No Light, No Spark'.Up for discussion: why this penultimate episode is the best of the series, putting actresses of a certain age through the ringer, Pablo Larrain's direction of the wake and capturing the scope of Scott's celebrity in the flashback at the theatre. Plus: predictions for the finale!Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod...
2021-07-1038 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 6This week on White Ladies in Crisis, Gena, Jenn and Joe are up to episode 6 of Physical. We have plenty of thoughts about Sheila torpedoing Greta's Color Party, Tyler's teenage desire to be liked and the conflation of a mall with a Church.Plus: an extended discussion of consent and being "that girl" prompted by the backrub that Jerry gives Simone.Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the n...
2021-07-0943 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 8 - Andrew Jara and The Lost BoysOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler sits down with award winning writer and director of The Last Ones (2012), Borderland (2016), and the current festival darling, The Empty Space (2020), Andrew Jara to discuss the beauty of Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys (1987).We discuss filmic beauty vs physical beauty, sexy vampires, consent, Sam’s amazing fashion sense, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodAndrew Jara - @Jara_FilmsLinks:Andr...
2021-07-091h 22Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadRoad To Nowhere: Episode 1 - The Life and Times of Wes CravenThis episode focuses on writer/director Wes Craven before his status as horror maestro. Though the film plays like a nasty, loose-cannon experiment, The Last House On The Left was an incredibly personal script. To gain insight into the state of mind guiding the project, we hear from the man himself through various interviews about this film and horror in general.Mick Garris’s Post Mortem is featured heavily throughout the recording. Craven’s final interview on the show was a valuable source.Wanna connect with the show?RC: @rcjarascriptsLINKSPost...
2021-07-0621 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 6Terry and Joe tackle episode six of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Now You Must Be Still'.Up for discussion: the catharsis when the sisters unite, how the series could stand to embrace a little more coincidence in its storytelling, and an observation on the uselessness of cops.Plus: an extended discussion of Stephen King’s straight privilege and his continued use of casual homophobia.Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a...
2021-07-0333 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 5For episode 5 of White Ladies in Crisis, co-hosts Gena Radcliffe, Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett talk about Sheila's bulimia back sliding as her female friendships take on new dimensions.Plus: We finally have confirmation that Bunny and Tyler are together; Gena diagnoses Danny’s tendency for male mimicry, Jenn is riding high on her love for Tyler and an extended discussion about an intriguing sexual fetish.Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at a...
2021-07-0235 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 7 - Chelsea Davis and The Love WitchOn this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler chats with English Literature scholar, essayist, and aesthetician, Dr. Chelsea Davis about the bewildering, colorful world of The Love Witch (2016). CW: discussions on rape, abuse, gender essentialism, and transphobiaIn this episode we touch upon “poisonous colors”, witchcraft, obsession, abuse, love, gender essentialism, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodDr. Chelsea Davis - @UnrealCitoyenneLinks:Tor Nightfire - https://tornightfire.com/Chel...
2021-07-021h 23Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad28 Days Lady-er: Episode 49 - Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm StreetIn their first episode as part of the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad, Sophie and Hannah dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge and the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street.Join the ladies as they talk about the house the Jesse built, rainbow devilled eggs, and the power of claiming your narrative.Wanna connect with the show?Sophie: @philliesfemmeHannah: @better_shirts_chicago (Instagram)Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx!
2021-07-011h 13Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 7 - Psychological HorrorIn this episode, Cory and Léna talk about psychological horror, discuss opinions on 'elevated horror' and other serious topics such as children's psychology. They mention movies such as Black Swan, Saw, Possession and many more!Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2946 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 5 - SparkleIn this week’s episode, host Richard Niles explores the small town of Greenview, Montana, and the strange outbreak of violence that started small, with rocks thrown off an overpass…...and ended with multiple deaths and a frightening response from local law enforcement.Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows a...
2021-06-2813 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 5Terry and Joe tackle episode five of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'The Good Brother'.Up for discussion: debate about the effectiveness of the episode's extended flashback to Scott's childhood, continued concerns about mental illness, and the use of water imagery as Scott comes into his powers. Plus: why has Lisey still not ventured into the Boo'ya Moon to heal herself?!Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squ...
2021-06-2631 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 4For episode 4 of White Ladies in Crisis, co-hosts Gena Radcliffe, Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett discuss the arrival of Danny's shitty campaign manager, Jerry and his influence during an all-important fundraiser.Plus: Danny's admission while high, Sheila's latest theft, and debates about whether John Breem is afraid of the water or just stuffy! Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx!
2021-06-2539 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 6 - Wren Crain and 'Braid'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with trans, non-binary graphic designer, horror writer, and a co-founder of the upcoming book Transploitation, Wren Crain! CW: Discussions of gender dysphoria and toxic relationships.The two delve into the beauty and complexities of chosen families, toxic relationships, queer horror, and the drug-infused head trip that is Mitzi Peirone’s Braid (2019).Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodWren Crain - @b_rollbansheeTransploitation Book - @TransploitBookSick Sad Mon...
2021-06-251h 27Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 3For episode 3 of White Ladies in Crisis, co-hosts Gena Radcliffe, Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett tackle the show's female trifecta: Sheila, Bunny and Greta, who has a powerful response to Sheila's new aerobics class.Plus: John Breem's (possibly Mormon) background, missing Tyler, more questions about money and actually feeling sorry for Danny? What is going on here?!Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and...
2021-06-2043 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 2Hosts Gena Radcliffe, Jenn Adams and Joe Lipsett are back to talk AppleTV's Physical episode 2 which is heavily dedicated to discussions about just how awful Sheila's shitty husband Danny is.Plus: Joe is surprised by Sheila's education, Jenn laments the lack of female friendships (blame the Patriarchy!) and Gena praises the lack of origin story about Sheila's eating disorder. Also: are Tyler and Bunny brother and sister?!Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Po...
2021-06-1942 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 4Terry and Joe tackle episode four of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Jim Dandy'.Up for discussion: why is there so much unnecessary exposition? Does Lisey (Julianne Moore) telling the truth about her husband's manuscripts? And how awful are the police at their jobs?Plus: lots of thoughts about the extended torture sequence and predictions about when Lisey will venture into the Boo'ya Moon (drink!)Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of...
2021-06-1931 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadWhite Ladies in Crisis: Physical - Episode 1White Ladies in Crisis is podcast dedicated to media depicting (white) women in over their heads or spiralling.For season 1, hosts Gena Radcliffe (Kill By Kill Podcast), Jenn Adams (PsychoAnalysis and Loser's Club Podcasts) and Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers Podcast) are tackling S1 of AppleTV's Physical starring Rose Byrne. In episode one, they discuss their relationship to 80s shows, Sheila's eating disorder, her shitty husband and Craig Gillespie's strong direction.Wanna connect with the show?Gena: @porcelain72Jenn: @jennferatuJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: PowerPunch by 2050Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of...
2021-06-1837 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 5 - Ten Backe and 'Knife+Heart'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with trans non-fiction writer, musician, and co-founder of the upcoming book Transploitation, Ten Backe!The two discuss the aesthetically rich and emotionally destructive Yann Gonzalez film, Knife+Heart (2019).Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, rape, trauma, homophobia, transphobia, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and features homophobic slurs (in the context of how they are used in the film).Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of...
2021-06-181h 38Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 6 - GhostsThe Scream Teens explain their connections to ghosts (Disney amusement park rides and Danny Phantom! Familial spiritualism and French Bloody Mary!), then trace their historical evolution, famous ghosts and why the United States should be completely haunted.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1556 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Episode 3Terry and Joe tackle episode three of Lisey's Story on AppleTV, 'Under The Yum-Yum Tree'.Up for discussion: the show's potentially problematic depiction of childhood abuse and trauma, why the relationship between Lisey (Julianne Moore) and Darla (Jennifer Jason Leigh) feels so authentic and speculation about Stephen King's perceptions of fandom and Dane DeHaan's Jim Dooley.Also: why the hell won't Lisey lock her doors?!Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pangal Art Credit: Dennis OttDiscover more fabulously spooky An...
2021-06-1236 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 4 - Justin Drabek and 'Doctor Sleep'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with horror writer, fan, and close personal friend, Justin Drabek. CW: Trauma and Child Abuse.The two dive deep into the darkness that lurks within Mike Flanagan’s brilliant Stephen King adaptation of Doctor Sleep (2019). They talk about trauma, energy vampirism, empathy, and, of course, aesthetics!Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodJustin Drabek - @justin_drabekLinks:SpectreWatchMusic by Karl Casey (Wh...
2021-06-111h 34Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadNightmares & Dreamscapes: Lisey's Story - Eps 1 & 2Welcome to Nightmares & Dreamscapes, the series dedicated to Stephen King adaptations. For this inaugural run, hosts Joe Lipsett and Terry Mesnard will be discussing each episode of AppleTV's miniseries, Lisey's Story.For the launch, we discuss our relationship with King, with the text and then dive into episodes 1 & 2 of the show to tackle its dreamy visuals, complicated narrative structure and stacked cast. Plus: Dane DeHaan's role as an alt-right fan boy, water imagery and Julianne Moore's mouth acting.Wanna connect with the show?Joe: @bstolemyremoteTerry: @gaylydreadfulMusic Credit: ForestTales by Sebastian Pa...
2021-06-0540 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 3 - Prince Jackson and 'Come True'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler sits down with founder of the GoodKnight Life podcast network and co-host of Knight Light: A Horror Movie Podcast, Prince Jackson to talk about the overwhelming, nightmarish beauty of Anthony Scott Burns’ Come True (2020).They delve deep into the shadows of the human psyche with talking points that include sleep paralysis, insomnia, elite sleeping, Silent Hill, and, of course, aesthetics.Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodPrince Jackson - @theheadknightKnight Li...
2021-06-041h 23Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 5 - DemonsThe Teens explain their history with demons and the Devil (expect connections to Scooy-Doo and Supernatural and Black Metal).Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0141 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 2 - Jolene Richardson and 'Midsommar'On this episode of The Beauty of Horror, Chandler talks with Jolene Richardson, fashion historian and costume designer for The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, about the breathtaking beauty of the Director's Cut of Ari Aster’s Midsommar (2019).They touch upon a wide array of topics including the language of costume design, the film’s various under and overtones, and, of course, aesthetics.Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below!Twitter:Chandler - @_ShockaholicBeauty of Horror - @BeautyHorrorPodJolene - @JoMarieDesigns (Instagram: @jolenemarie_designs)To D...
2021-05-281h 27Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Beauty of Horror: Episode 1 - Dani Bethea and 'Pan's Labyrinth' & 'The Devil's Backbone'On the inaugural episode of The Beauty of Horror, host Chandler Bullock talks with the editor-in-chief of We Are Horror Zine and contributing writer for various publications such as Ghoulish Media and Ghouls Magazine, Dani Bethea.Up for discussion: the ethereal beauty of Guillermo del Toro’s essential double feature, The Devil’s Backbone (2001) and Pan’s Labyrinth (2006). The pair explore the magic, whimsy, and terror of childhood, as well as the power of myth in film and, of course, aesthetics.Want to connect more with the podcast and its guests? Checking out the info below...
2021-05-211h 59Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 4 - WitchesThe Scream Teens discuss their relationship to witchcraft and witches in society. They also go through the witches’ shift from monsters to feminist icons. Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1851 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 12 - Stephen King Kids and DisabilityWe’ve tackled the way ageism and ableism collide, but let’s look at the flip side of that coin.Kids with disabilities or chronic conditions face unique challenges and who better to help illustrate than the works of Stephen King?In this episode, we’ll be taking looks at adaptations of his books It and Silver Bullet to highlight kids navigating their world labeled as disabled or sick. Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashba...
2021-05-1355 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 6 - American PsychoIn the final episode of The Thing From Another Medium, Adam and Maeve discuss Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner’s American Psycho, the 2000 adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis' controversial (and awful) 1991 novel of the same name.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1156 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 4 - Museum of Lost ArtIn this week’s episode, host Richard Niles discusses his former colleague Beck Hallaby, who discovered a small museum in Orlando that housed some of the greatest works of art of all time…...works that were famously destroyed decades earlier.Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and...
2021-05-1022 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 3 - WerewolvesThe Teens talk teenage werewolves, werewolf lore, and the great werewolf girl vampire girl divide of the early 2010s. Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-0442 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 11 - Universal MonstersLet’s look at the universality of disability by examining two iconic Universal monster films: 1931’s Dracula and 1931’s Frankenstein.We’ll examine the disabled characters and discuss how they were foundational to what we see today.Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashback If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on T...
2021-04-2952 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 5 - FrankensteinIn the fifth episode of The Thing From Another Medium, Adam and Maeve discuss Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the 1994 Kenneth Branagh adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic Gothic Horror novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818).Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2753 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 3 - Sock BottomIn this week’s episode, host Richard Niles shares a love story for the ages, that of Jack and Sarah Carver, creators of the beloved regional children’s series Podgy and Pals.When Sarah tragically passed away, leaving Jack alone and emotionally unstable, his relaunch of the popular series took on an unusual life of its own...Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and su...
2021-04-2622 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 2 - VampiresIn this episode the Teens discuss the history of vampires and how they went from queer coded villains to teen dreamboats.Plus: expect a few tangents to discuss Supernatural and Hannibal.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2043 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 10 - Sex and CrashLet’s talk about sex, baby! In this episode, Nichole Goble explores the very complicated ways that disabled characters in horror – villains and camp counsellors alike - are allowed to express sexuality. Then she connects these themes to one of her favorite sexy films: David Cronenberg’s Crash. Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashback If you like the podcast, plea...
2021-04-1546 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 4 - Pet SemataryIn episode four of The Thing From Another Medium, Adam and Maeve discuss Mary Lambert’s Pet Sematary, the 1989 adaptation of another one of Stephen King’s classics. Also discussed: beige walls, ghost pals, and how people just age differently these days.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1350 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 2 - The FaceIn this week’s episode, host Richard Niles opens the file on Henry Watkins of Norma, Oklahoma, whose life was changed forever one night when he got up to use the restroom, only to find a face in the bathroom staring back at him.A face… with no person attached...Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky...
2021-04-1219 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadHorror Is So Queer: Episode 7 - Modern Queer Horror, Take 1In the penultimate episode of HISC, Princess, Adam, and Dana talk about the bevy of new, modern queer horror. Queerness takes on much more complexities in these films. They have the range!Featured films are:Stranger By the LakeKnife and HeartBlack SwanVelvet BuzzsawContractedThe BabadookFollow your hosts on Twitter:Dana Piccoli: @danapiccoliAdam Sass: @TheAdamSassPrincess Weekes: @princess_weekesIf you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx...
2021-04-0949 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadMonster Books: Episode 8 - NostalgiaToday’s episode is all about nostalgia and the philosophy behind the podcast! Jessica addresses some questions she gets about the show and where she wants to go next. She discusses her vision of a show that’s all about discovery, exploration, and the future.Topics include: the desire never to be a gatekeeper, the importance of reevaluating books you loved as a child before you recommend them to children now, and not one but two scandalous confessions.Highlights00:19 Introduction, discussion of Jessica’s history with kids’ books08:00 Nostalgia as it relates to books we loved...
2021-04-0727 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens: Episode 1 - ZombiesEvery other week, The Scream Teens, a couple of horror-obsessed teens, discuss the history of horror and its societal impacts.For their first episode, Gory Cory and Lena explain their zombie apocalypse plans and question the role zombies play in media.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2021-04-0650 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Scream Teens TeaserJoin co-hosts Gory Cory and Lena, a couple of horror-obsessed teens, as they discuss the history of horror and its societal impacts.This limited series will delve into the origins of monsters like zombies, vampires, and werewolves, as well as how (and why) they've changed through the years.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx! Hosted on Ac...
2021-04-0518 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 9 - FreaksWe’re letting the freak flag fly with a discussion of Tod Browning’s 1932 film, Freaks. Incredibly controversial upon its release, it has left an indelible impression on pop culture and the horror genre – but did it have an impact on the perception of individuals with disabilities?Freaks is the rare film where disabled actors are at forefront of a story that uses the setting of a sideshow to hone in on the “ordinariness” of their lives.The history of the American sideshow intersects with disability in fascinating ways, and these two books are excellent resources i...
2021-04-0146 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 3 - CarrieIn the third episode of The Thing From Another Medium, Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie, the 2013 adaptation of the classic Stephen King book that’s been greatly overshadowed by Brian De Palma’s 1976 version. Also discussed: blood coagulation, digital photography, and a legend among New York pizza restaurants.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
2021-03-301h 20Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe American Beyond: Episode 1 - MoldIn this week’s episode, host Richard Niles explores the story of Madeline Hendricks of Erickson, Ohio, whose struggle dealing with an infestation spreading through her home… leads to the discovery that it may have spread through her family as well.Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and fol...
2021-03-2917 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadMonster Books: Episode 7 - YA Ghost StoriesToday’s episode is all about young adult ghost stories! Host Jessica Scott discusses two recent favorites: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and The Dark Beneath the Ice by Amelinda Bérubé.She discusses the value of queer representation in fiction, what subgenres she wants to cover next, and the insidiousness of the moody teenage girl stereotype.Topics include: the validity of showing emotion, the bravery of living as your authentic self when your family doesn’t understand you, and authors who engage all of the readers’ senses.Highlights00:19 Introduction03:12 Cemetery Boys synopsis...
2021-03-2426 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 8 - A Nightmare on Elm Street seriesAre you ready for Freddy? In this episode, we will be examining three different characters with disabilities from three different entries in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise - specifically entries 4, 5 and 6 - and getting into the fear of disability.Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email: bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scre...
2021-03-1858 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 2 - The BirdsFor their second episode, co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, the adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 short story that is commonly held up as an example of his best work. Also discussed: British sensibilities, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a certain “so-bad-it’s-good” cult favorite.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@onelilgreenman@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio
2021-03-161h 06Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadMonster Books: Episode 6 - Middle Grade Ghost StoriesToday’s episode is all about middle grade ghost stories! Jessica returns to her favorite age range and subgenre to look at two very different graphic novels: Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle and Jason Adam Katzenstein, and Sheets by Brenna Thummler.She discusses why ghost stories are so popular, what kids’ books can teach adults about grief, and why you don’t have to go to a Scottish castle to find a basilisk.Topics include: after-school specials, the importance of finding your true voice, the value of sad horror stories, and finding beauty in the wo...
2021-03-1027 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadBodies of Horror: Episode 7 - Pet Sematary and Basket CaseSibling relationships are already complex, and disability can add another layer to that. We’ll be looking at 1989’s Pet Sematary 1982’s Basket Case to examine some ways disability can impact the dynamic between ourselves and our siblings.Additional reading (if you’re interested):Siblings of Children with Disabilities: “What about me?” Enhancing the lives of siblings of children with disabilities.Growing Up Alongside a Sibling With a DisabilityFollow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81....
2021-03-0457 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadThe Thing From Another Medium: Episode 1 - Bird BoxWelcome to The Thing From Another Medium, a show about “cross-gender” film adaptations of horror stories, where co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee talk about books, movies, LGBTQ+ stuff, and more! In the first episode, Adam and Maeve discuss Susanne Bier’s Bird Box, the adaptation of Josh Malerman’s 2014 book that took Netflix by storm in 2018. Also discussed: Adam’s favorite boy, film tax credits, and bad baby names.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow...
2021-03-0252 minAnatomy of a Scream Pod SquadHorror Is So Queer: Episode 6 - Nightmares, Unreality, and the Trauma of the ClosetComing out of the closet can be a nightmare, y'all.The Horror is so Queer gang explores their own queer nightmares and films where the dreamworld takes center stage and reality isn't always what it seems.Freddy gets meta in Wes Craven's New Nightmare, things get Lynchian with Fire Walk with Me and Mulholland Drive, and of course, that infamous scene in Don't Look Now.Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xxMedia covered:...
2021-02-261h 00Anatomy of a Scream Pod SquadXOXO Horror: Valeska Griffiths and The CraftJust in time for the Blumhouse sequel, XOXO Horror revisits the appeal of the original 1996 The Craft with special guest Valeska Griffiths, the founder of Anatomy of a Scream and the Executive Editor of Grim.Follow the show and guests:Joe: @bstolemyremoteValeska: @bitchcraftTOAnatomy of a Scream: @aoas_xx Visit Anatomy of a Scream for reviews and editorials. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-3027 min
Horror QueersThe Craft (1996) feat. Valeska GriffithsFor our final episode of Pride Month, we're calling the corners and invoking the spirit of Manon. That's right: it's time to discuss Andrew Fleming's 1996 ode to female friendships and the dangers of all-consuming power.Joining the boys is Joe's horror bestie, Valeska Griffiths, who unpacks why this film is so important for female and/or queer horror fans. We discuss the film's nostalgic value, its pop culture impact, and question the way race and sexual assault is handled (Christine Taylor deserved worse!). This leads to speculation about the forthcoming remake, the need for female horror creatives...
2020-06-241h 33
Scarred For LifeEpisode 19: Valeska Griffiths and The Secret of NIMHToday Mary Beth and Terry talk to Valeska Griffiths, the founder of anatomy of a scream and grim magazine, host of the Riverdale podcast Milkshakes and Mimosas and co-editor of Scared Sacred, a book on religion and horror from House of Leaves Publishing. After discussing her work, The Lodge and a few movies from Terry’s trip to Panic Fest, we talk The Secret of NIMH and creepy owls, freaky cats, animated blood and a hot rat named Justin.Time Stamps:Latest Movies -- 9:30The Secret of NIMH -- 30:30A few links of things discussed in the episode:House of Le...
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