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This past year, horror podcasts kinda saved my butt.
2020 was tough for me, like it was for everyone.
The pandemic, a pretty ghastly backdrop for two of the biggest personal “events” of my life.
Unknowingly, the horror community helped me through it.
This past year, horror podcasts kinda saved my butt.
2020 was tough for me, like it was for everyone.
The pandemic, a pretty ghastly backdrop for two of the biggest personal “events” of my life.
Unknowingly, the horror community helped me through it.
I walked the neighbourhood with my dog, listening to hours of horror podcasts that made me feel amongst the community, despite being so physically isolated from my family and friends.
They brought me a lot of fun and joy and peace.
They brought me a lot of fun and joy and peace.
They also helped me tackle that oh-so terrible problem of "GAH, there are TOO MANY MOVIES TO WATCH, what shall I hit play on?"
If I’m endlessly scrolling trying to find a movie for the night, I now consult my fave pods, see what they’ve covered, and pick one of those.
If I’m endlessly scrolling trying to find a movie for the night, I now consult my fave pods, see what they’ve covered, and pick one of those.
Okay. Enough about me.
Here are 8 horror podcasts that I highly recommend checking out
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Here are 8 horror podcasts that I highly recommend checking out
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1/ Horror Queers @HorrorQueers
Hosts:
Trace @TracedThurman
Joe @bstolemyremote
What’s it about?
Trace and Joe unravel a horror movie per episode. They discuss production info, and banter through the plot offering their unique, hilarious badinage.
Hosts:
Trace @TracedThurman Joe @bstolemyremote What’s it about?
Trace and Joe unravel a horror movie per episode. They discuss production info, and banter through the plot offering their unique, hilarious badinage.
Why you should subscribe:
They tackle a wide variety of horror through a queer lens, offering considered, critical analysis
You’ll watch movies you never thought you would
They tackle a wide variety of horror through a queer lens, offering considered, critical analysis You’ll watch movies you never thought you would
Episode recommendation:
Scream 2. These boys love Scream. I love Scream. Get a taste of their enthusiasm! https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYWNhc3QuY29tL2hvcnJvci1xdWVlcnM/episode/Yjg3ZDFjMjktNTY1Yi00ZGI3LWFjMjEtYTI5ZDZlYWM3YWM2?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBQ&hl=en
Scream 2. These boys love Scream. I love Scream. Get a taste of their enthusiasm! https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYWNhc3QuY29tL2hvcnJvci1xdWVlcnM/episode/Yjg3ZDFjMjktNTY1Yi00ZGI3LWFjMjEtYTI5ZDZlYWM3YWM2?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBQ&hl=en
2 / The Evolution of Horror @EvolutionPod
Host:
Mike @TheMovieMike
What’s it about?
Host Mike Muncer runs through the horror genre via individual subgenres split into series. Each episode tackles one movie in that category with special guests.
Host:
Mike @TheMovieMike What’s it about?
Host Mike Muncer runs through the horror genre via individual subgenres split into series. Each episode tackles one movie in that category with special guests.
Why you should subscribe:
It’s a great way to get a taste of the most influential films in the main horror subgenres
You’ll accrue an absolutely cracking watchlist
It’s a great way to get a taste of the most influential films in the main horror subgenres You’ll accrue an absolutely cracking watchlist
Episode recommendation:
Occult Pt. 16: The Craft/Idle Hands. This sums up why I love this pod. I CRIED with laughter listening to this thanks to @Shiny_Demon and @bunnydarke. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ldm9sdXRpb25vZmhvcnJvci5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/YWE3MDY3MzktYWJlMi00M2M1LWEzYjItMGMyOTdmNzM5NzNk?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDQ&hl=en
Occult Pt. 16: The Craft/Idle Hands. This sums up why I love this pod. I CRIED with laughter listening to this thanks to @Shiny_Demon and @bunnydarke. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ldm9sdXRpb25vZmhvcnJvci5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/YWE3MDY3MzktYWJlMi00M2M1LWEzYjItMGMyOTdmNzM5NzNk?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDQ&hl=en
3/ Attack of the Queerwolf @QueerwolfPod
Hosts:
Nay @blakkcupcake
Michael @MichaelKenKen
Brennan @itsrainingbrens
What’s it about?
Nay, Michael, and Brennan tackle horror via a queer angle. Each episode opens with a catchup before diving into a specific movie.
Hosts:
Nay @blakkcupcake Michael @MichaelKenKen Brennan @itsrainingbrens What’s it about?
Nay, Michael, and Brennan tackle horror via a queer angle. Each episode opens with a catchup before diving into a specific movie.
Why you should subscribe:
The chemistry between the hosts is magic; they’re friends who love horror.
If you like to laugh-out-loud unbidden, this is the horror podcast for you. Once Nay and Michael start laughing, I cannot help but join them!
The chemistry between the hosts is magic; they’re friends who love horror. If you like to laugh-out-loud unbidden, this is the horror podcast for you. Once Nay and Michael start laughing, I cannot help but join them!
Episode recommendation:
Seed of Chucky. The Jennifer Tilly impressions, oh MY. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMTI3MzcucnNz/episode/NWE3N2ViNWM0ZmJmNDZhYmIwYWI1YmVhODBlNGYzYTI?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQJw&hl=en
Seed of Chucky. The Jennifer Tilly impressions, oh MY. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMTI3MzcucnNz/episode/NWE3N2ViNWM0ZmJmNDZhYmIwYWI1YmVhODBlNGYzYTI?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQJw&hl=en
4/ Long Legged Beasties / @BeastiesLl
Hosts
Susan @SusanArendt
Brian @crecenteb
What’s it about?
Beasties work through horror films and discuss them in depth, before “putting them in their proper place.” At the end of each ep, Susan and Brian categorise the movie.
Hosts
Susan @SusanArendt Brian @crecenteb What’s it about?
Beasties work through horror films and discuss them in depth, before “putting them in their proper place.” At the end of each ep, Susan and Brian categorise the movie.
Why you should subscribe:
Susan and Brian’s camaraderie is superb, their love of horror, infectious
You’ll learn new ways to analyse movies
Susan and Brian’s camaraderie is superb, their love of horror, infectious You’ll learn new ways to analyse movies
Episode recommendation:
Jennifer’s Body. I liked this especially because I LOVE this movie and Susan wasn’t a fan. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNGIwNzU4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/OTNhNmNkMDgtYjAyNS00NDBmLTg1ODctNzJmZGQ2MjNkYWVh?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMQ&hl=en
Jennifer’s Body. I liked this especially because I LOVE this movie and Susan wasn’t a fan. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNGIwNzU4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/OTNhNmNkMDgtYjAyNS00NDBmLTg1ODctNzJmZGQ2MjNkYWVh?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMQ&hl=en
5 / Kill by Kill / @KillByKillPod
Hosts
Patrick @KillByKillPod
Gena @porcelain72
What’s it about?
This is a deep-dive horror podcast that focuses on the characters. Each week Patrick and Gena unpack movies from start to finish with hilarious results.
Hosts
Patrick @KillByKillPod Gena @porcelain72 What’s it about?
This is a deep-dive horror podcast that focuses on the characters. Each week Patrick and Gena unpack movies from start to finish with hilarious results.
Why you should subscribe:
You’ll learn about the small details in movies that you might not normally notice
The banter between Patrick and Gena is top-notch and makes me laugh every week
You’ll learn about the small details in movies that you might not normally notice The banter between Patrick and Gena is top-notch and makes me laugh every week
Episode recommendation:
Slugs. This is… hysterical. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VN1A0c1p4Mg/episode/MWQ5M2U5OGItMmVjYi00MjRkLWFmMmUtM2ViMDczMWViNzNi?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOg&hl=en
Slugs. This is… hysterical. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VN1A0c1p4Mg/episode/MWQ5M2U5OGItMmVjYi00MjRkLWFmMmUtM2ViMDczMWViNzNi?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOg&hl=en
6 / Certified Forgotten / @certifiedforgot
Hosts
Matt @DoNatoBomb
Matt @LabSplice
What’s it about?
The two Matts review movies with fewer than 5 Rotten Tomatoes reviews. Each week they bring on a guest and analyse the horror movies that no other pod does.
Hosts
Matt @DoNatoBomb Matt @LabSplice What’s it about?
The two Matts review movies with fewer than 5 Rotten Tomatoes reviews. Each week they bring on a guest and analyse the horror movies that no other pod does.
Why you should subscribe:
You’ll appreciate that many underseen movies are worth checking out
The Matts’ enthusiasm for seeking out horror is infectious (and very funny)
You’ll appreciate that many underseen movies are worth checking out The Matts’ enthusiasm for seeking out horror is infectious (and very funny)
Episode recommendation (confession: still working through this pod, so not heard all eps!)
Cold Prey. This discussion with @BrianWCollins tackles one of my FAVOURITE slashers. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NlcnRpZmllZGZvcmdvdHRlbi9mZWVkLnhtbA/episode/Y2VydGlmaWVkZm9yZ290dGVuLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzdmNmI1MDRiLTQ2NzUtNWVlMy05YjM4LTU2MTVlZDUzMzg5ZA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQRw&hl=en
Cold Prey. This discussion with @BrianWCollins tackles one of my FAVOURITE slashers. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NlcnRpZmllZGZvcmdvdHRlbi9mZWVkLnhtbA/episode/Y2VydGlmaWVkZm9yZ290dGVuLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tLzdmNmI1MDRiLTQ2NzUtNWVlMy05YjM4LTU2MTVlZDUzMzg5ZA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQRw&hl=en
7 / The Final Girls @TheFinalGirlsUK
Host:
Anna @annabdemented
What’s it about?
This pod tackles the “intersection between horror film and feminism”. The show is split into topical seasons, each focused on a specific subgenre of horror.
Host:
Anna @annabdemented What’s it about?
This pod tackles the “intersection between horror film and feminism”. The show is split into topical seasons, each focused on a specific subgenre of horror.
Why you should subscribe:
You’ll broaden your horror horizons with deep dives into movies that you might not know
Anna and her guests approach movies with a keen critical eye that’s also hilarious
You’ll broaden your horror horizons with deep dives into movies that you might not know Anna and her guests approach movies with a keen critical eye that’s also hilarious
Episode recommendation:
Raw. This episode features guest @mcmcandrews and it’s biting (ahem) and funny. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1maW5hbC1naXJscw/episode/YjhkYWQwZWUtMTAyMi00ODExLTgwYzEtZTIyMjljNzYyMjM2?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUA&hl=en
Raw. This episode features guest @mcmcandrews and it’s biting (ahem) and funny. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1maW5hbC1naXJscw/episode/YjhkYWQwZWUtMTAyMi00ODExLTgwYzEtZTIyMjljNzYyMjM2?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUA&hl=en
8 / The Kingcast @kingcast19
Eric @ericvespe
Scott @scottwamplerBMD
What’s it about?
Stephen King fans Eric and Scott discuss one King title each week with a roster of top-notch guests.
Eric @ericvespe Scott @scottwamplerBMDWhat’s it about?
Stephen King fans Eric and Scott discuss one King title each week with a roster of top-notch guests.
Why you should subscribe:
Eric and Scott are die-hard King fans who bring knowledge and humour to every episode
You’ll learn tons about publishing, the movie production side of King’s career, and a lot about the guests’ own industry experiences
Eric and Scott are die-hard King fans who bring knowledge and humour to every episode You’ll learn tons about publishing, the movie production side of King’s career, and a lot about the guests’ own industry experiences
Episode recommendation:
Carrie w/Karyn Kusama. I’ve listened to this episode numerous times. It continues to blow my mind. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMjU0NjQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMC0wNi0wMzovcG9zdHMvNzU5NzY0NA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQWQ&hl=en
Carrie w/Karyn Kusama. I’ve listened to this episode numerous times. It continues to blow my mind. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMjU0NjQucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMC0wNi0wMzovcG9zdHMvNzU5NzY0NA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwgYmOtrrwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQWQ&hl=en
There you have it. Those are my recs, folks!
You might notice my mentioning that all of these pods are hilarious.
It’s not hyperbole. The horror community is a FUNNY bunch.
They’re also incredibly kind, thoughtful, and -- for the most part -- trying to always be better.
You might notice my mentioning that all of these pods are hilarious.
It’s not hyperbole. The horror community is a FUNNY bunch.
They’re also incredibly kind, thoughtful, and -- for the most part -- trying to always be better.
If you like any of the podcasts here, please listen, subscribe, and consider a RT of this entire thread!
I hope you discover a new podcast and a bunch of new horror movies to add to your watchlist
I hope you discover a new podcast and a bunch of new horror movies to add to your watchlist
Are there any horror podcasts I've missed that you'd recommend? Please drop a link below! Thanks.
Thanks.
