Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 174: JW Ocker (Author of Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations - And Take Over Our Lives) | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:54:29 | |
Show Notes: JW’s new book, Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take Over Our Lives comes out tomorrow, September 10th and I got to talk to him about how he became a horror fan after being raised in the Baptist Church, why he started his blog Odd Things I’ve Seen, and he tells me about one of his favorite chapters to write in his new book. He also spilled all about the murder sights he’s spent time in and why he’s a skeptic nowadays. JW’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| What I Watched in August 2024 | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:10:57 | |
Show Notes: Here's everything I watched in August 2024! Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 166: Austin Torres (Filmmaker and "Would You Die" Podcast Host) | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:50:58 | |
Show Notes: In this episode we discuss why he loves the horror genre so much, which are his favorites, and which ones he will never watch again. We also talked about the short films that he’s made, his horror origin story, and why he loves creature features so much, and much more! Austin’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 94: Elizabeth Kyle (Bloody Good Horror, Plug it Up) | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:54:59 | |
Show Notes: Elizabeth’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode Elizabeth tells me her stories about how she got into horror through books, her stories from growing up in a haunted house, and how she’s introducing her daughter to horror! And lots of other stories! | |||
| Ep. 93: Casey Criswell (Bloody Good Horror) | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:29:46 | |
Show Notes: Casey’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode he told me why he loves the classic monster movies, how horror is escapism for other people, including himself, and our fear of the unknown. He also told me about when he watched Friday the 13th when he was probably too young and why he misses the video store days. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in October 2022 | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:33:47 | |
Show Notes: Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep 92: Todd Schlosser (The Horror Virgin) | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:21:09 | |
Show Notes: Todd’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss what scared him away from horror as a kid, a lot of behind the scenes info about what goes into recording and producing the horror virgin each week, and I asked Todd what genres scare him the most as well as what movies that they’ve covered on the horror virgin have scared him the most. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 91: YouTuber Emma Donovan (Sketchy Ed) | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:38:51 | |
Show Notes:
Emma’s Socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sketchy_ed
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhYoAzLmxRgMtQi_UJL9uA
Who’s There? Socials:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I talked to Emma about how she started her channel and what her favorite types of horror are. We talked about her favorite genres, how she grew up being absolutely terrified to watch horror movies because of an urban legend she heard, and I LOVED her unpopular opinions and you might too.
Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support
| |||
| Ep. 90: Writer/Director/Documentarian Blair Bathory | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:45:02 | |
Show Notes: Blair’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode Blair tells me how she has been writing and directing scary movies since she was a kid and in addition now she highlights the tourist spots with a dark history that she visits on her TikTok channel. We chat about what scares her, why the Blair Witch Project left such an impression on her as a kid, and her first paranormal experience that she ever had. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in September 2022 | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:24:42 | |
Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep 89: Horror Writer Jessica McHugh (Elgin & Bram Stoker Award® Nominee) | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:48:51 | |
Show Notes: Jessica’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss her horror short stories and her blackout poetry, as well as how she got into horror and why she thinks horror fans handled lockdown better than non horror fans, plus a whole lot more! Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep 88: Novelist Rus Wornom (Ghostflowers) | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:50:12 | |
Show Notes: Rus’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we talk about how Rus was into horror from a very early age and he told me about the inspiration behind his newest novel Ghostflowers which was just released this year. He tells me what he thinks is scary and what he thinks the last truly scary movie to be made was. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in August 2022 | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:15:37 | |
A recap of all the movies that I watched in theatres and streaming in August 2022! Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 165: Allison x Films at First Sight Discuss the 2024 Chattanooga Film Festival | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:22:31 | |
Show Notes: In this episode I discuss with Joe and Graham from the podcast Films at First Sight all of our favorite films and shorts from the 2024 Chattanooga Film Festival!
Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 87: Phil Nobile Jr. (Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria Magazine) | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:09:48 | |
Fangoria: Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he wound up at Fangoria and his vision for the magazine, what horror means to him, and why he won’t pick a favorite horror movie. He also sold me on why Texas Chainsaw massacre 4 is worth a watch, or rewatch, and how horror helps us figure out our boundaries. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 86: Judy Pancoast (GRAMMY-nominated Composer) | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:10:10 | |
Show Notes: Judy Pancoast’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how horror was a family affair for her growing up and she tells me all about how she sat with her older sister in the projection booth of a movie theatre starting at age 4 and watched movies like The Old Dark House and Rosemary’s Baby. She took me back to a time when the only way to see a movie multiple times was in theatres and she reveals how many times she went to see Jaws in the theatre. And she tells me about meeting Stephen King when she worked at his radio station and what she thinks is the worst crime a horror movie can commit. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 85: Martyn Wakefield (Founder of Blood Guts UK) | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:44:51 | |
Show Notes: Martyn’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how Martyn started his site in 2012 to shine a spotlight on indie horror films and he tells me all about how he was inspired and how it’s grown in the last decade. He talks to me about some of his favorite indie horror films to come out in 2022 so far and why he loves the original Evil Dead so much. He also tells me why he thinks it’s better than Evil Dead 2. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 84: Horror Short-Story Writer Mark Benedict | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:54:05 | |
Show Notes: Mark’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he first fell in love with horror, why he thinks the genre speaks to so many people so deeply, and how he got into writing horror fiction. He also tells me about the cult that was started where he went to grad school and what it was like to take a writing workshop with Paul Tremblay. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 83: Chance Forshee (Founder, Curator of Horror) | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:51:53 | |
Show Notes: Chance’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he got into horror movies and books, why he started his podcast, and who his favorite horror writers are. He also tells me about the unexplained mysterious phone call he got after seeing The Ring in theatres and why he had such a good time seeing Freddy Vs. Jason in theatres. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 82: UK-Based Horror Writer Dan Soule | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:08:54 | |
Show Notes: Dan’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how movies on the BBC were his gateway into horror as a kid, who his favorite horror writers are, and where he’s found inspiration for his own horror stories. He also told me the mythology behind the Green Man, who you may remember seeing in the 2022 movie MEN, why he loves sci-fi movies, and what movie he loves that everyone else hates. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 81: Documentary Filmmaker Kevin Vonesper | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:50:52 | |
Show Notes: Kevin’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss cheesy 80’s horror movies and specifically an actor named Dukey Flyswatter, who’s known for movies like Blood Diner, Surf Nazis Must Die, and Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers! Kevin is in the process of making a documentary about Dukey so we chatted all about what the process has been and who Dukey is! We also chatted about how he got into horror and his opinions on the remakes and reboots of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 80: Ruth Paxton (A Banquet, Director) | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:51:47 | |
Show Notes: Ruth Paxton’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss her first feature length film, A Banquet, and how she got involved with it, why she changed the setting, and what themes she found in it when she first read the script. We also talk about how she grew up watching horror movies with her dad, why she’s drawn to directing darker stories, and why she loves psychological horror. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 79: Devin Shepherd (Horror Producer/Director) | 31 May 2022 | 00:39:02 | |
Show Notes: Devin Shepherd’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how Devin got into filmmaker, what it’s like to be an female indie horror producer, and how her dad introduced her to horror as a child. We also talked about her favorite paranormal horror movies, The Purge movies, and why she loves Rob Zombie’s movies. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 78: Doug McCambridge (Host of Good Times, Great Movies) | 24 May 2022 | 00:47:10 | |
Show Notes: Doug’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss his love of 80’s horror movies and he also tells me about his search to find a movie that truly scares him because nothing scares him anymore, despite growing up as a super scared kid. He explains how Stephen King’s books were his gateway drug into the horror genre, why he loves elevated horror, and why he doesn’t often rewatch horror movies. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| What I Watched in June 2024 | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:12:49 | |
Show Notes: Here's everything I watched in June 2024! Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 77: Tracy Michele Bullock | 10 May 2022 | 00:58:25 | |
Show Notes: Tracy’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how watching horror makes her feel like someone else gets her, why she’s a Rob Zombie apologist, and why she loves cannibalism movies so much. She’s also a former ballerina, so we definitely talked Black Swan. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 76: Eric Newell (Host of Bloody Good Horror) | 03 May 2022 | 01:04:35 | |
Show Notes: Eric’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode Eric nerds out over Friday the 13th and all of its sequels, the horror community as a whole, what it’s like to watch horror trends shift over the last 20 years, and so much more. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 75: Author Jamey Bradbury (The Wild Inside) | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:38:29 | |
Show Notes: Jamey’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode Jamey and I talked about how she was always a creepy kid growing up, why she loves watching her favorite horror movies over and over, and how horror movies serve her as a testing ground. We also talked about her current favorite horror genre that she’s exploring and why she couldn’t sleep for a week after seeing The Ring in theatres. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 74: Brian McAuley (Author, Curse of the Reaper) | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:34:37 | |
Show Notes: Brian’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode Brian and I discuss his first book, Curse of the Reaper, which is being published in October and he told me about his inspiration for the story and how it started as a manuscript first when he was in grad school. He told me how surreal it is to have your script turned into a movie, what his feelings on Scream 5 are, and what movie he’d remake, despite liking it the way it is right now. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 73: Galen Howard (Actor) | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:36:45 | |
Show Notes: Galen’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discussed how he got into horror late in life, why he loves anthology horror, and how it serves as catharsis for him now. He also told me what it was like to be in horror movies, anthologies, and more! Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 72: Talking Scared’s Neil McRobert | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:54:11 | |
Show Notes: Neil’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss why Neil loves horror despite having a lot of paranoias and neuroses, why he can’t handle possession movies despite being an atheist, and why he can never watch Nightmare on Elm Street again. He also tells me why he thinks horror fans AREN’T perfectly sane. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 71: Middlegrade Horror Novelist Ally Malinenko | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:39:26 | |
Show Notes: Ally’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss the middlegrade horror novels that Ally’s written like Ghost Girl and the upcoming This Appearing House. We also talk about how Scooby Doo and Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark were her gateway drugs into horror, what it was like to see Scream in theatres in 1996, and why her favorite subgenre is psychological horror. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 70: Natalie Feinblatt (Clinical Psychologist) | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:04:55 | |
Show Notes: Nataliet’s Socials: Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we talk about how Natalie, a licensed clinical psychologist, got into horror late in life, her favorite movies that deal with cults, and why she thinks horror fans are better at dealing with life’s darker sides. We also talk a lot about the portrayal of therapists and mental health facilities in horror movies, plus which ones do it well. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 69: Cat Benstead (Host of Hear Us Scream) | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:41:27 | |
Show Notes: Cat’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss why Cat loves Malignant, how she thinks horror helps people more than any other genre, and why she thinks horror fans endured lockdown better than non-horror fans. We also get into Aussie horror, why slashers are her favorite, and the horror movies that she won’t watch ever again. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 68: Plug it Up's Caitlin Grant | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:46:52 | |
Show Notes: Caitlin’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss why Caitlin loves body horror, why she thinks she definitely wouldn’t survive a zombie outbreak, who her favorite final girls are, and more! Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 164: Levi Horne (Horror Filmmaker & Podcaster) | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:30:17 | |
Show Notes: In this episode, Levi tells me how he’s been a lifelong horror fan. He also revealed how his parents conditioned him in a way to be a horror fan, why he can’t tolerate horror movies that deal with grief, and he told me about an encounter he had with a presence that was probably a ghost, and more! Levi’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 67: Whitney Stutes (Bloody Good Horror Contributor) | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:52:43 | |
Show Notes: Whitney’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss why horror movies always make her feel better if she’s having a bad day, her favorite pandemic horror movies, and why she loves possession movies the most. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 66: Andrew Connor (Host, Road to Knowhere) | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:41:20 | |
Show Notes: Andrew’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he fell in love with horror through Goosebumps, how he’s planning to introduce his daughter to horror when she’s old enough, what his favorite subgenre is, and why loves Mike Flanagan so much. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 65: Boris Solman (Host, Guest of Horror) | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:40:51 | |
Show Notes: Boris’ Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he fell in love with horror, why he started his podcast, and what his favorite Swedish horror movie is and why he doesn’t think there’s more Swedish horror out there. I also could not resist asking him how the Swedish people reacted to Midsommar when it was released in theatres over there. That and more in this episode! Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 64: Craven Something Scary Host Stephen | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:32:43 | |
Show Notes: Stephen’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we chat all about our love for the Scream franchise, and how Stephen got into loving horror, and obviously, Wes Craven. He also tells me about his most memorable moments seeing horror movies in theatres - including seeing the original SCREAM in theatres in 1997, his theory about the killer in Scream 3, and when he plans on letting his daughter watch Scream for the first time. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 63: Dirk Marshall (Host of VHUS Podcast) | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:50:45 | |
Show Notes: Dirk’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how he fell in love with horror while growing up in the aisles of a video store and what growing up in a video store was actually like! He gives me tips for how to introduce non-horror fans to the horror genre, and actually get them to like it, and a couple of recommendations for massively underseen Jeff Goldblum movies. We talked about pandemic horror movies and how he’s slowly introducing his daughter to the genre too. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 62: Filmmaker Jake Jarvi | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:20:25 | |
Show Notes Jake’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss how Jake got into loving horror movies, the horror movie he’s making this year, and why he loves some cheesy 80’s horror like April Fool’s Day. We also talk a lot about our mutual love for the Scream franchise, what our favorite Scream sequels are, and why we were cautiously excited for Scream 5. He also gave one of the best explanations for why horror fans handled the pandemic better than non-horror fans. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 61: Dave McRae ("It's Me, Billy" Writer/Director) | 21 Dec 2021 | 01:36:31 | |
Show Notes: Dave’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss what it was like to film the unauthorized fan sequel to Black Christmas, It’s Me, Billy, the other holiday horror movies that Dave has enjoyed, and why horror movies are scarier when they don’t show you the monsters. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 60: Horror Journalist Matt Donato | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:00:32 | |
Show Notes: Matt’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss all of Bloody Disgusting and Fangoria writer Matt’s favorite holiday horror movies, why he loves holiday horror so much, and which movies he watches every year no matter what. I also asked him what holidays need more horror movies made about them and what are some unknown gems that you should all check out this month. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 59: Jason Nike (Film YouTuber) | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:21:04 | |
Show Notes: Jason’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we talk about how Jason fell in love with horror at the age of 4, what holiday he thinks needs its own horror movie, and the holiday horror movies he watches every December. We also chat about how horror movies have helped him handle real life horrors with more ease and why the horror community is so amazing and unlike anything else. Lastly, he also talks about Black Christmas 2019 and how it’s really not as bad as everyone says it is. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 58: Horror Writer Alex Grass | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:58:28 | |
Show Notes: Alex’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss about how passionate horror fans are, why Alex loves Korean horror, and what horror does that frightens people so much. We also talk about movies like The Thing and the 2011 prequel, Midnight Mass, and Doctor Sleep, and many more! Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 163: Ted Geoghegan (Writer/Director, Brooklyn 45) | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:54:21 | |
Show Notes: Ted Geoghegan has made films like We Are Still Here, Mohawk, and 2023’s Shudder original Brooklyn 45, as well as the documentary Queer For Fear also on Shudder. In this episode, he tells me how he started loving horror, the incredible way he got into making horror movies, and how horror has helped him get through difficult times in his life, and more! Ted’s Socials: Who’s There? Socials:
| |||
| Ep. 57: Tyler Geis (Host of Tyler Geis' Basement) | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:09:48 | |
Show Notes: Tyler’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss with lifelong horror movie fan Tyler Geis about how he got into the genre, why he started his podcast, and some of the spooky places he ventured to visit in Massachusetts growing up. He also makes the case for using horror as a method for catharsis and how it can make us feel less alone. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 56: Mando Aguilar (Dads From the Crypt Co-Host) | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:48:11 | |
Show Notes: Mando’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we discuss Mando’s love for slashers and his all-time favorite A Nightmare on Elm Street. He tells us about the time he lived in a very haunted house once and the story of how he and his wife first bonded over Nightmare on Elm Street. He’s a huge fan of Lucio Fulci and John Carpenter, but will unapologetically admit his love for movies like The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity. We also touch on how to introduce your kids to horror and gatekeeping in the horror community. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||
| Ep. 55: David Dobson | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:02:27 | |
Show Notes: David’s Socials:
Who’s There? Socials:
In this episode we go into how he discovered the horror genre like so many of us did when we were unsupervised and watching TV back in the 90’s. We talk a lot about Halloween and all of its sequels, including the newest, Halloween Kills, which is where David recounts his notable theatre-going experience from. He also recounts, in detail, the scene from Freddy’s Dead that he watched as a kid that has stuck with him for his entire life and how he gets through watching movies with a lot of gore nowadays. Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support | |||