Explore every episode of the podcast Third Channel Podcast
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| Don't Touch That Dial | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:44:36 | |
Welcome to Third Channel Podcast. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss their favorite subject — Horror. In this episode, the guys talk about how their friendship began, what brought them to the horror genre, and how different perspectives influence their opinions on horror films. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child | 29 Aug 2025 | 02:02:34 | |
Your birth was a curse on the whole of humanity. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Stephen Hopkins’ visually ambitious entry to the franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the film's dark visual aesthetic, its inventive and grotesque death scenes, and the deeply unsettling themes of teen pregnancy, trauma, and inherited evil. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood | 22 Aug 2025 | 02:16:40 | |
There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Carl Buechler’s bloody blend of slasher carnage and psychic powers in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous production woes, the MPAA’s savage censorship, and Kane Hodder’s destructive debut as Jason Voorhees pitted against a troubled teen with telekinesis. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street | 20 Jun 2025 | 02:24:14 | |
Whatever you do... don't fall asleep. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Wes Craven’s nightmarish vision that redefined the slasher film in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). In this episode the guys slip into a waking dream to explore the surreal atmosphere and blood-soaked sheets that blurred the line between reality and nightmare, and the disturbing origins of the razor-gloved icon Freddy Krueger. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th | 13 Jun 2025 | 02:32:58 | |
You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday... Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Sean S. Cunningham’s low-budget slasher that sparked a franchise that refuses to die in Friday the 13th (1980). In this episode the guys journey to the shores of Crystal Lake to unpack how this Halloween ripoff perfected the genre with its brutal kills, bloody special effects by Tom Savini, and an ending you never saw coming. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Catch RIPJ and Alistair Graves fighting for their lives, streaming video games on Thursday nights. https://www.youtube.com/@AGravesMC Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Suspiria | 06 Jun 2025 | 02:10:28 | |
Susie, do you know anything about… witches? Join PJ and Derek as they peel back the blood-soaked curtains to reveal the kaleidoscopic madness of Dario Argento’s cult-classic Suspiria (1977). In this episode the guys descend into the film’s dreamlike narrative of the occult with a jarring color palette and Goblin’s nerve-shredding score that redefined horror and turned nightmares into high art. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween: Resurrection | 30 May 2025 | 02:05:34 | |
Michael Myers is not a sound bite, a spin-off, a tie-in, some celebrity scandal. Michael Myers is a killer shark. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss director Rick Rosenthal’s reviled return to the franchise with Halloween: Resurrection (2002). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous opening sequence, chaotic production, and the divisive narrative turns that took The Shape into the digital age of reality TV and early Internet culture. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween H20: 20 Years Later | 23 May 2025 | 01:50:24 | |
It just occurred to me today that I’ve never celebrated Halloween before. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Steve Miner’s restoration of the franchise’s roots with the return of Laurie Strode in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). In this episode the guys unpack how the film reimagines the final girl tropes through trauma and survival, reinvigorates this slasher saga in the post-Scream era, and the shadow Michael Myers still casts two decades later. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | 16 May 2025 | 02:22:27 | |
For 15 years I’ve been obsessed to find out what was going on inside of him. It’s been my life’s work, and my ultimate failure. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Joe Chappelle’s controversial introduction of the Cult of Thorn into the slasher storyline of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). In this episode the guys unpack the development hell of production, explore the differences between the theatrical and producer’s cuts, and debate whether the mythic lore helped or hurt the Shape’s legacy. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers | 09 May 2025 | 02:25:46 | |
I prayed that he would burn in Hell, but in my heart I knew that Hell would not have him. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Dominique Othenin-Girard’s effort to humanize the Boogeyman in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the rushed production that gave us the telepathic bond between Michael and his niece Jamie, the continued unraveling of Dr. Loomis’ sanity, and the bizarre seeds for what became the “Thorn” mythology. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Check out Producer Ty’s album 7 Ways to FLYY on Spotify at: FLYY GUY TY Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers | 02 May 2025 | 02:20:18 | |
You’re talking about him as if he were a human being. That part of him died years ago. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Dwight H. Little’s attempt to resurrect The Shape after a six-year absence in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). In this episode, the guys unpack this film retreading of its slasher roots, how Loomis could have possibly survived that explosion, and the tragic introduction of Jamie Lloyd that set the tone for a new era of horror in Haddonfield. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween III: Season of the Witch | 25 Apr 2025 | 02:33:36 | |
If it goes on, it means the death of millions of people, everyone watching, don’t you understand that? This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Dylan as they discuss Tommy Lee Wallace’s ambitious attempt to pivot the Halloween series into an anthology with Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). In this episode, the guys peel back the latex and circuitry from the black sheep of the franchise, exploring its techno-pagan themes that have us begging you to turn off The Third Channel. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween II | 18 Apr 2025 | 02:15:46 | |
Is this a joke? I’ve been trick-or-treated to death tonight. You don’t know what death is! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Rick Rosenthal’s chilling continuation of the slasher classic, in Halloween II (1981). In this episode the guys pick up right where they left off, unpacking how this sequel trades suspense for blood and the quiet neighborhood for a dim hospital, with John Carpenter’s attempt at ending The Shape for good. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master | 15 Aug 2025 | 02:17:16 | |
You shouldn't have buried me. I'm not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the surreal dreamscape of Renny Harlin’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). In this episode the guys unpack how the Dream Warriors meet an untimely end, leaving a new final girl to avenge the grotesque dreams of her friends deaths from Freddy who evolves from nightmare figure to rockstar slasher. 📺 Check out what Lance, Brian, and Phil have going on over at: The Horror Returns and hear our spotlight. Vote for The Third Channel as Best Podcast! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-podcast Vote for FLYY GUY TY as Best Producer! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-producer-beatmaker Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Halloween | 11 Apr 2025 | 03:31:20 | |
It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺 Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmovies Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| M3GAN | 04 Apr 2025 | 02:20:02 | |
Don't worry, Cady. I won't let anything harm you. Ever again. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss how Gerard Johnstone redefined the boundaries of artificial intelligence and terror in M3GAN (2022). In this episode, the guys unpack the dangers of over-reliance on technology, the human need for connection, and the horrifying consequences of creating something that can think for itself. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Cult of Chucky | 28 Mar 2025 | 02:12:06 | |
Sometimes it's nice just hanging out on a Friday night... with your best friend. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the latest film installment of the Child’s Play franchise in Don Mancini’s Cult of Chucky (2017). In this episode, the guys unpack the psychological twists, eerie atmosphere, and the legacy of Chucky as both a slasher icon and a cultural phenomenon. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Curse of Chucky | 21 Mar 2025 | 02:08:12 | |
25 years… The Barclays, the Kincaids, the Tillys. But Nica, your family was always my favorite. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Don Mancini’s attempt to bring the franchise back to its horror roots in Curse of Chucky (2013). In this episode, the guys unpack this suspenseful slasher where family drama meets family trauma to add new layers to the Chucky mythos. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Seed of Chucky | 14 Mar 2025 | 02:08:22 | |
If this is what it takes to be human, I’d rather take my chances as a supernaturally possessed doll. It’s less complicated. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Don Mancini’s directorial debut that introduced the offspring of the infamous killer dolls in Seed of Chucky (2004). In this episode, the guys unpack how the film pushes the boundaries of terror, identity, and family values through its dark humor and self-aware horror. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Bride of Chucky | 07 Mar 2025 | 02:11:32 | |
My mother always told me love would set me free. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Ronny Yu’s reinvention of the iconic killer doll by introducing his equally homicidal partner in Bride of Chucky (1998). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s genre-defying approach to the slasher film, filled with campy performances, standout practical effects, and self-aware humor. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Child’s Play 3 | 28 Feb 2025 | 02:17:32 | |
You know what they say. “You just can’t keep a Good Guy down.” Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Jack Bender’s installment which took the murderous doll from the factory floor to a military academy in Child’s Play 3 (1991). In this episode, the guys unpack the rushed production of this flawed sequel that sees a teenage Andy battling PTSD as he tries to save a child from suffering the same fate, while Chucky plays his own brand of war games. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Child’s Play 2 | 21 Feb 2025 | 02:08:30 | |
I told you. We were gonna be friends till the end. And now, it’s time to play. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Lafia’s slasher sequel that brought Chucky back with a vengeance in Child’s Play 2 (1990). In this episode, the guys unpack the evolution of Chucky’s character through the nightmares of corporate greed, factory accidents, and childhood trauma. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Child’s Play | 14 Feb 2025 | 02:18:04 | |
Hi, I’m Chucky, and I’m your friend till the end. Hidey-ho! This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Alistair Graves as they discuss Tom Holland’s slasher flick that introduced the world to the notorious killer doll in Child’s Play (1988). In this episode they break down the rocky writing process, spectacular animatronic puppet effects, and the blend of horror and comedy that made Chucky a cultural phenomenon. 📺 Follow Alistair Graves — The Knight In Shining Glamour, The Lush With The Lashes, Queen Daddy Himself. https://linktr.ee/agravesmc Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| The Cabin in the Woods | 07 Feb 2025 | 02:29:02 | |
This we offer in humility and fear. For the blessed peace of your eternal slumber. As it ever was. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Carly Belle DeVelle as they discuss Drew Goddard’s meta commentary on the horror genre in The Cabin in the Woods (2011). In this episode they break down what appears to be a very cliché plot but soon reveals itself to be something much deeper, through its darkly comedic layers of subversive storytelling and complex monsters. 📺 Follow Carly Belle DeVelle for Fun Facts and Hidden Secrets from Film History's Greatest Hits. https://linktr.ee/belledevelle Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives | 08 Aug 2025 | 02:15:40 | |
Jason belongs in Hell - and I’m gonna see to it that he gets there. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Tom McLoughlin’s resurrection of horror’s most iconic slasher in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). In this episode the guys dig up the fan favorite that electrified a dying series, fusing Gothic horror, meta humor, and a rock soundtrack to create a sequel that’s as self-aware as it is brutal. 📺 Check out Nathan’s artwork on his Instagram. See his latest work for the horror comic The Reckoning 2 for Dach Comics. Plus his work on the sci-fi comic Damocles. Vote for The Third Channel as Best Podcast! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-podcast Vote for FLYY GUY TY as Best Producer! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-producer-beatmaker Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Evil Dead Rise | 31 Jan 2025 | 02:03:44 | |
This evil can't be contained, can't be stopped, all you can do is run. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Lee Cronin’s frighteningly fresh take on the deadite mythos in Evil Dead Rise (2023). In this episode the guys leave the cabin for a soon to be demolished apartment to unpack the film’s themes of motherhood and family through its relentless tension, grotesque visuals, and intense performances. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Evil Dead | 24 Jan 2025 | 02:03:20 | |
You shouldn’t have touched anything from that basement. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Fede Álvarez’s bold and bloody reimagining of the Sam Raimi horror classic, Evil Dead (2013). In this episode the guys are back in the cabin again to unpack the shift from supernatural camp to gritty terror, the unflinching practical effects, the unapologetic gore, and the visceral take that revitalized an iconic franchise. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Army of Darkness | 17 Jan 2025 | 01:57:10 | |
Buckle up Bonehead. ‘Cause you’re goin’ for a ride! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, that took Sam Raimi’s iconic blend of horror and comedy into absolute Medieval madness, Army of Darkness (1992). In this episode, the guys leave the cabin in the woods behind to unpack all of the memorable one-liners, slapstick gags, and Ash becoming a hero in a full-blown battle against an army of the undead. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Evil Dead II | 10 Jan 2025 | 02:00:27 | |
Let’s head down into the cellar and carve ourselves a witch. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the cult classic sequel that pushed the boundaries of genre filmmaking with its blend of horror, comedy, and absolute madness, Evil Dead II (1987). In this episode, the guys return to the cabin to unpack the film’s over-the-top gore, iconic slapstick horror style, and the evolution of Bruce Campbell’s iconic portrayal of Ash. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| The Evil Dead | 03 Jan 2025 | 01:48:18 | |
Why have you disturbed our sleep; awakened us from our ancient slumber? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the low budget cult classic that put Sam Raimi on the map, The Evil Dead (1981). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s chaotic production, with its groundbreaking special effects, inventive camerawork, and unrelenting gore. Not to mention the unforgettable performance of Bruce Campbell as the reluctant hero, Ash. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Black Christmas | 27 Dec 2024 | 01:44:14 | |
Filthy Billy, I know what you did, nasty Billy! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the holiday horror classic that helped shape the slasher genre, Black Christmas (1974). In this episode, the guys unpack the film’s chilling ending, its feminist themes, and the lasting influence it’s had on future slasher flicks. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream VI | 20 Dec 2024 | 02:01:36 | |
The way I see it, they’re making a sequel to the requel. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the latest installment of the Ghostface saga and the first to not feature Sidney Prescott, Scream VI (2023). In this episode, the guys unpack the continued evolution of our masked killer, how legacy can come back to haunt you, and what the future of this franchise might look like going forward. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream V | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:43:18 | |
See, you can't just reboot a franchise from scratch anymore. The fans won't stand for it. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the film that brought Ghostface back to the big screen after another decade-long hiatus, Scream (2022). In this episode, the guys unpack the meta-commentary on fandom in the horror genre through the film’s diverse new cast, while honoring its legacy with the return of some familiar faces. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream 4 | 06 Dec 2024 | 01:39:04 | |
Less of a Shrequel and more of a Screamake. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Wes Craven’s return to the iconic slasher franchise and what would ultimately be his final film, Scream 4 (2011). In this episode, the guys unpack the evolution of Sidney Prescott facing her demons while trying to protect the next generation of Ghostface victims in this age of reboots, remakes, and social media stardom. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream 3 | 29 Nov 2024 | 01:20:23 | |
All I know is that in the third one, all bets are off. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, what at the time was the concluding chapter of Wes Craven’s slasher trilogy, Scream 3 (2000). In this episode, the guys unpack the effectiveness of film cameos, how real world events impacted the tone of this film, and whether or not this was a fitting end for our characters. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | 01 Aug 2025 | 02:24:48 | |
Never sleep again. Where did you learn that rhyme? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the twisted dreamscape of Chuck Russell’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). In this episode the guys unpack how this film weaves trauma, guilt, and dream logic into a surreal tapestry of horror, while redefining Freddy from a shadowy boogeyman to the charismatic, one-liner-slinging icon we love to fear. 📺 Vote for The Third Channel as Best Podcast! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-podcast Vote for FLYY GUY TY as Best Producer! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-producer-beatmaker Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream 2 | 22 Nov 2024 | 01:28:50 | |
The way I see it, someone's out to make a sequel. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Wes Craven's smash-hit slasher sequel Scream 2 (1997). In this episode, the guys unpack this sequel’s clever use of meta-humor, its subversion of slasher genre tropes, and just how nice it is to check in on our favorite characters. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Scream | 15 Nov 2024 | 01:39:47 | |
What's your favorite scary movie? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Wes Craven's slasher masterpiece Scream (1996). In this episode, the guys unpack the fundamentals of the slasher genre, their favorite character moments and performances, and just how effective this whodunit still is in the world of horror. 📺 Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th: A New Beginning | 25 Jul 2025 | 02:00:48 | |
What's wrong? Hey, you okay? It's them damn enchiladas! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the fifth and most divisive entry in the franchise, Danny Steinmann’s Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the chaotic legacy of a film that split fans and critics alike, from its gritty exploitation-film roots to its infamous twist ending. Was this a bold experiment in slasher storytelling, or a franchise misstep fueled by studio desperation? 📺 Please vote daily for The Third Channel as Best Podcast for Best of the Bay 2025! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-podcast Please vote daily for FLYY GUY TY as Best Producer for Best of the Bay 2025! https://vote.cltampa.com/entertainment/best-producer-beatmaker Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge | 18 Jul 2025 | 02:27:04 | |
Fred Krueger! He’s inside me, and he wants to take me again! This week PJ and Derek present a message by special guest Charlie Suor before discussing Jack Sholder’s polarizing sequel that traded dream logic for psychological horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous legacy, its haunting portrayal of identity and repression, and the ways Freddy Krueger evolves from dream-stalker to a symbol of internal torment. 📺 Check out Charlie’s work on his website or his list of Queer Horror films on Letterboxd. Here is the list of questions we had Charlie ponder while watching Freddy’s Revenge: - Had you seen this film before or was this your first time viewing? To donate to help Mark Patton in his fight for wellness: https://gofund.me/d08f0e69 To donate to the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ youth: The Trevor Project Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummyand @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | 11 Jul 2025 | 02:36:43 | |
Jason’s body has disappeared from the morgue… He’s alive. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss a bloody high point in the franchise in Joseph Zito’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). In this episode the guys unpack Crispin Glover’s iconic dance moves, Corey Feldman’s transformation as Tommy Jarvis, and Tom Savini’s gory return to bring an “end” to Jason Voorhees. 📺 Check out what our new friend & competitor Lance has going on over at: The Horror Returns and hear our shout-out. Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty https://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcast Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th Part 3 | 04 Jul 2025 | 02:24:26 | |
Shelly this had better not be another one of your jokes. Join PJ and Derek as they slip on some 3D glasses to discuss the Steve Miner film that gave Jason his iconic hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982). In this episode the guys find themselves in a barn to unpack the 3D gimmicks, campy thrills, strange tonal shifts, and some of the most bizarre character choices in the series. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||
| Friday the 13th Part 2 | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:54:19 | |
I told the others, they didn’t believe me. You’re all doomed. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Steve Miner’s first stab at the franchise that established Jason Voorhees as the masked killer in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). In this episode the guys sit around the campfire to unpack the brutal simplicity of Jason’s first killing spree, from its controversial opening to its polarizing final jump scare. 📺 Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummy and @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd. Check out Derek’s list of Horror in Chronological Order on Letterboxd and for in-depth timeline breakdowns check out @movietimelines on YouTube. Third Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺 | |||