Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

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A Conversation with Kay Lynch (Salem Horror Fest) Mar 23, 2023

This week Mike is joined by Kay Lynch. She's the founder and program director of the Salem Horror Festival which is returning this April for two weekends in lovely, scenic Salem Massachusetts. Kay is on hand to talk about why the festival took a year off in 2022 and all the ways it plans on returning in bigger and better fashion this spring. We talk about the lineup and events as well as why it is so important for the festival to be a safe haven for queer persons, women, and trans artists. For listeners that wonder why we're talking about an event that 99% of you won't be able to travel to, have no fear, we do talk about the virtual component to the festival which will be announced shortly. In the meantime check out the links below where you can check out the program, the special events and purchase passes to the festival right now.

Salem Horror Main Page

Salem Horror Fest Passes & Tickets

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Sibling Rivalry / Basket Case (1982) with Nichole Goble Mar 16, 2023

This week Mike is joined once again by Nichole Goble of the Bodies of Horror podcast to discuss the 1982 exploitation and cult classic Basket Case directed by Frank Hennenlotter. This movie is a look at the sleazy underbelly of early '80s New York City and a piece of classic Gore in Camp. It’s also a deeply empathetic movie about how we look at those that are different from ourselves. We talk about how the beauty in this movie lies in how it treats its subjects in a very humane way whereas others would disregard them as freaks. We talk about the strong bond and stronger tension between twins and talk about the stress that comes with being the person who needs the care and support of a caregiver. We discuss the unique stressors that come with that Dynamic and how it can often lead to tense battles between siblings. We keep it loose and we keep it real and we hope you enjoy this episode.

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Comfort Horror / You Are Not My Mother (2021) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabara Mar 09, 2023

This week Mike is joined by Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana (Ghouls’ magazine, What A Scream pod, Moving Pictures Film Club) to talk about the 2022 psychological horror from Ireland “You Are Not My Mother.” Ygraine Discusses the deep roots in Irish folklore that this film contains as well as the effects of colonization in terms of how the world perceives Ireland in cinema and the arts. We explore the ways Irish traditions influence modern life. We discuss the difficulties that mental health challenges can have when it comes to motherhood and the fear that comes with knowing a parent or caregiver is not well. It's a wide-ranging discussion about one of the best unheralded gems of the horror genre over the past few years.

Sibling Rivalry / What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) with Taffeta V Mar 02, 2023

This week brings a new month and a new topic. What better way to kick off the topic of sibling rivalry with a classic of old world Hollywood that featured one of the most iconic feuds in movie history? Mike is joined by good friend Taffeta V (of the LATE podcast) to talk about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? We discuss the real hatred between its stars Bette Davis & Joan Crawford, the burden of long term caregiving, the multitude of ways sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, and why Hollywood loves watching women of a certain age duke it out. We also explore the causes of sibling rivalry and discuss theories on birth order and personality development in our mental health section.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Wolf Man (1941) with Lindsay Moore Feb 23, 2023

Even a pod who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a Comfort Horror episode on Universal Monsters when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.

Meet us in the light of the full moon for comfort horror episode with Lindsay Moore on

George Waggner’s The Wolf Man.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Aging and Relationships / X (2022) with Dan Pfleegor and Nichole Goble Feb 16, 2023

This week Mike is joined by Dan Pfleegor (Losers’ Club) and Nichole Goble (Bodies of Horror) to talk To West’s X. This mashup of Boogie Nights And The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gifts the world with two head turning performances from Mia Goth, while offering a surprisingly tender look at sex work and sexuality as we age. That it does so while also delivering a nasty slasher experience filled with gore and carnage just makes it all the better. We explore everything above and also discuss how rewatching this movie after checking out its surprise follow up Pearl helps deepen our experience and understanding of this one.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

New Relationship Energy / An American Werewolf in London (1981) with Rebecca McCallum Feb 09, 2023

This week, Mike talks about his favorite horror movie of all time when he discusses 1981’s An American werewolf in London, written and directed by John Landis. Once deemed “too funny to be scary and too scary to be funny” it went on to invent or at least refine the horror-comedy hybrid. This week he is joined by England’s own Rebecca McCallum of Ghouls magazine and the Moving Pictures Film Club to talk about their mutual love for this movie. We discuss the standout special effects created by Rick Baker, how the comedy and horror still hit 4 decades later, the mutual attraction between David and Alex, and also the queer overtones that permeate this film with the relationship of Jack and David. We also discuss the idea of othering and how it feels to be a stranger trapped in an unfamiliar territory in extraordinary circumstances. For our mental health topic this month we talk about new relationship energy and the many factors that go into why we're attracted to certain people. This was a fun one to record and if there's one thing Mike feels like he could talk about for days it's this movie. So beware the moon friends and stay off the moors because it's about to get all hairy up in here.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bad Romance / Possession (1981) with Jessica Scott and Taffeta V. Feb 02, 2023

We’re kicking off bad romance and couples issues month with one of the greatest stories about a marriage going up in flames ever told. To try to relay the events of this movie is to grab madness itself by the horns. Rooted in his own acrimonious divorce, Polish director Andrez Zulawski’s POSSESSION tells the volatile, violent, and disturbing breakup of the marriage between Mark and Anna, played in spectacular fashion by Sam Neil and Isabelle Adjani respectively. But it's also so much more than that. It dives into cosmic horror in ways that are shocking and thrilling. Through the deployment of doppelgangers it explores how we try to excise the parts of our loved ones we dislike in order to mold a more perfect union. It mirrors the tensions of its setting-Cold War era West Berlin-while also incorporating modern dance into the movements of its characters in a way that adds depth and nuance to the story.

There’s no way Mike could talk about this one on his own, so he’s brought out two good friends and great podcasters: Jessica Scott (We Who Walk Here) and TaffetaV (Late podcast). We get down and dirty with the details of this one, while also discussing the common factors in divorce and relationships ending.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Discomfort Horror / Eden Lake (2008) with Joe Lipsett Jan 26, 2023

This week Mike is joined by the wonderful Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers, Anatomy of a Scream podcast network) for a discomfort horror movie. We’re packing our tents and sleeping bags and heading to the English lakeside for the incredibly unpleasant EDEN LAKE. It’s hard to believe that this unsettling, gory little thriller gave rise to two massive stars with Michael Fassbender and Yellowstone’s Kelly Reily. We dive into the “hoodie horror” phenomenon and explore the conservative messaging that helped fuel the boon this subgenre enjoyed during the aughts. We also explore the class issues at play, the mental health effects of systemic poverty, the challenges of parenting unruly bastards of kids, and just why the kids seem so scary when we get old(er). Despite never wanting to watch even a single second of this movie again, Mike had a fantastic conversation with Joe that we hope you’ll enjoy.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

COVID / Host (2020) with Gena Radcliffe, Nichole Goble, and Terry Mesnard Jan 19, 2023

During the height of lockdowns and uncertainty in the summer of 2020, a little movie hit Shudder. New movies hit the streaming service all the time, but this was a big deal because it was made during the pandemic with all its cast and crew sheltering in place. HOST was one of the few new movies we got during this period, and while it's firmly rooted in our fears and worries during this time, it gave fans something new to watch and discuss during a time when we desperately needed it. HOST tells the story of a group of friends that anger the spirit realm during a virtual seance. Mike has great company this week as he’s joined by guests Gena Radcliffe (KIll By Kill), Nichole Goble (Bodies in Horror), and Terry Mesnard (Scarred For Life, Gayley Dreadful) to talk about this movie and all the things WE did and the spaces we tried to fill in order to stay sane while locked down. From Animal Crossing marathons, backyards converted to cinemas, drunken script readings over zoom and so many more things we never thought we’d have to do, it was a wild time.

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Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Friday the 13th Part 2 w Andy Mitton Jan 12, 2023

This week we have a very special episode as Mike is joined by director Andy Mitton (The Harbinger, yellowbrickroad, The Witch in the Window) to talk about his go-to slasher movie, Friday the 13th part 2. We talk about the gory days of renting R-rated movies and feeling like we were pulling fast ones on our parents, the joy and terror of Baghead Jason, ponder where Ginny lies in the pantheon of Final Girls and more. Andy also discusses his new movie, the absolutely terrifying THE HARBINGER. We discuss the challenges of filmmaking during COVID restrictions, the existential terror of the Plague Demon, and how to make nightmares feel unique and scary in modern horror.

COVID / The Harbinger (2022) with Jessica Scott and Rachel Reeves Jan 05, 2023

It’s a new month and a new year, which means a brand new topic. As we enter the third year of living through the pandemic, Mike is joined by Jessica Scott and Rachel Reeves to talk about THE HARBINGER, the latest genre film written and directed by Andy Mitton (YellowBrickRoad, The Witch In The Window). We look at the earliest stages of living through COVID, back in 2020 when we were locked down due to shelter in place orders, and the fear and uncertainty of living through this unprecedented event. The Harbinger recreates the sadness, loneliness, and uncertainty of those times while adding new layers of terror with its plague demon. A warning to listeners, we get as personal as we can with this episode with our discussions on loved ones we’ve lost.

Good For Her Horror / Dolores Claiborne (1995) and Gerald’s Game (2017) Dec 29, 2022

Sometimes you have to be a fifth Thursday episode to survive... Sometimes, being a pod, is all a woman has to hang onto.

Joe Lipsett and Gena Radcliffe join Jenn for a guest episode on Good For Her Horror in Stephen King’s Dolores Claiborne and Gerald’s Game.

You’re only made of podlight.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Archetypes / The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Dec 22, 2022

This we offer in humility and fear. For the blessed peace of your eternal listening. An episode on archetypes in The Cabin in the Woods. As it ever was.

Are we on speakerphone?

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Agoraphobia / The Battery (2012) Dec 15, 2022

Help us find the keys and meet us in the orchard for a one pitch episode on Agoraphobia in Jeremy Gardner’s The Battery.

Those headphones are gonna get us killed.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Grief and Suicide / The Night House (2020) Dec 08, 2022

Meet us at the secret house across the lake for an episode on grief and suicide in David Bruckner’s The Night House.

You were right. There is podcast. Podcast is after you. You can listen now.

Time Stamps

Intro - 0:00

Synopsis - 1:45

Feelings Check - 14:00

Mental Health Issue - 21:00

Movie Discussion - 36:00

Uplifting Moment - 1:24:24

Plugs and Wrap-up - 1:29:00

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Barbarian (2022) Dec 01, 2022

Do we look like some kind of monster?

By our baby and join us for a comfort horror episode on Barbarian.

Why is it always the pods who get their hearts ripped out in these things?

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) Nov 17, 2022

Lace your boots up kiddies and meet us in the apple orchard for a comfort horror episode on Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. It’s kind of like the birth canal.

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Hellbound Hearts: What Makes Hellraiser Queer

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Kink / Hellraiser (1987) Nov 10, 2022

The pod, you opened it, we came. Join us in exploring the further regions of experience as we talk about pleasure, pain, and everything that lies in between. Come to Daddy for a conversation on Kink in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser.

Research Links:

How Hulu’s ‘Hellraiser’ Returns the Story to Clive Barker’s ‘Hellbound Heart’

The Hedonistic Pleasures of Clive Barker’s ‘Hellraiser’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Such Sights To Show - A Hellraiser Podcast: Episode 1 - The Hellbound Heart

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Self-Harm / The Loved Ones (2009) Nov 03, 2022

Will you go to the dance with us?

Bring the hammer and join us for a finger lickin’ good episode on self-harm, Electra Complexes, and Sean Byrne’s brutal film The Loved Ones.

You’ve got ten seconds to listen or Daddy’s gonna nail it to the chair.

Episode Sections:

Intro - 0:00

Synopsis - 2:35

Feelings Check - 15:40

Mental Health Issue - 22:15

Movie Discussion - 37:30

Uplifting Moment - 1:27:50

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Halloween Comfort Horror / Hell House LLC (2015) with Jon Grilz Oct 27, 2022

Seven years after a found footage film causes terror in countless movie-goers and staff on the Halloween episode of our comfort horror series, a podcast crew travels back to the scene of the horror to find out what really happened.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Childhood Fears / It Chapter 2 (2019) with Stephen Foxworthy Oct 20, 2022

You know what they say about Derry. No one who pods here ever really pods. Gather your totems and meet us in the sewers for part 2 of our series on childhood fears with It Chapter 2.

Beep-beep, motherpodder!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Shaun of the Dead (2004) with Kyle Orozovich Oct 13, 2022

This week Mike and Lara are joined by Kyle Orozovich for the perfect Halloween comfort watch, Shaun of the Dead. This 2004 British horror comedy was at the forefront of the early aughts zombie revival. Yet where films like Dawn of the Dead and 28 days Later were grounded and self-serious, Shaun of the Dead, delivered a metric ton of laughs to go over all along with some fantastic effects and gross out visuals. Shaun gifted the world the wonderful performances of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as Sean and Ed to slacker 20 somethings that need a good kick in the pants in the form of the zombie apocalypse to get them to finally grow up. Or at least to get one of them to grow up.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Childhood Fears / It (2017) with Stephen Foxworthy Oct 06, 2022

When you're a pod, you think that you'll always be... protected, and cared for. Then, one day, you realize that's not true. If you open your podcast app, you will see an episode on Childhood Fears in Andy Muschietti’s It.

You’ll float too!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Cults, Fundamentalism, and Religious Fanaticism / Saint Maud (2019) Sep 29, 2022

Take some responsibility for your podcasts. You're here because you want to listen to our episode on religious fundamentalism in Saint Maude. If you were a true believer, listening would be enough.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Cults, Fundamentalism, and Religious Fanaticism / Noriko's Dinner Table (2005) Sep 22, 2022

This week Mike and Lara tackle another patron’s choice with Noriko’s Dinner Table. This early 2000s Japanese horror film is a master class in psychological horror as it explores two young sisters experiencing loneliness after getting pulled into a cult. While the intentions of the cult seem pure, their actions lead to horrific murder and mass suicide. Patron Holly joins us to talk about why she chose this movie and how much it impacted her as a young adult. For our mental health discussion we examine how cults and fundamental groups lure unsuspecting persons and prey on the lonely and vulnerable.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Blade (1998) with DeVaughn Taylor Sep 08, 2022

There are worse things out tonight than podcasts.

Put on your sunscreen and meet us at the blood rave for a comfort horror episode on Blade.

Some motherf***ers are always trying to podcast uphill.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Cults, Fundamentalism, and Religious Fanaticism / The Wicker Man (1973) Sep 01, 2022

Come. It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Pod. Spit out that frog and meet us on the cliffs for a festive episode on Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man.

Do sit down, Sergeant. Pods are so much better absorbed with the knees bent.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Possessor (2020) with Zoë Rose Smith Aug 26, 2022

We’d like you to recalibrate.

Get yourself thrown out and meet us after the party for a Comfort Horror episode on Branden Cronenberg’s Possessor.

Pull us out.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic Fandom / Perfect Blue (1997) Aug 18, 2022

The truth is that today more than ever, we want to have a good time with you.

Say goodbye to Pop Idol podcast as we become serious actors with an episode on Toxic Fandom and Perfect Blue.

We’re the real thing!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Gate (1987) with Krystle Ratticus Aug 11, 2022

We accidentally summoned a podcast who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world. Streak your hair, put on your records, and join us for a comfort horror episode on The Gate.

Demons aren't gonna ring the doorbell!

RESEARCH LINKS:

WEIRDO DU JOUR

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How Stephen King's 'Misery' Predicted Modern Fandom

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic Fandom / Misery (1990) PART 2 Aug 08, 2022

We didn’t finish the COCKADOODIE POD!!!

Grab your single cigarette, special match, and glass of champagne for a candlelit dinner and part 2 of our episode on Toxic Fandom in Misery.

There's nothing to worry about. You're going to be just fine. We’ll take good care of you.

RESEARCH LINKS

How 'Misery' Predicted Toxic Fandom

Hellcat Press

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How Stephen King's 'Misery' Predicted Modern Fandom

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic Fandom / Misery (1990) PART 1 Aug 04, 2022

Oh, my goodness! Heavens to Betsy!

Calling all Dirty Birds for some Liberace and an oogie new episode on Toxic Fandom in Misery.

Shh darling, trust us. It’s for the best.

RESEARCH LINKS

How 'Misery' Predicted Toxic Fandom

Hellcat Press

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / House of Wax (2005) with Stephanie Gagnon Jul 28, 2022

You're saying that that's a real podcast... underneath?

Follow the smell and meet us at the campsite for an early aughts discussion on horror remakes, evil twins, and CW shows. We’re talking about comfort horror in the 2005 remake of House of Wax.

It’s a pod made entirely of WAX!

Research Links:

BOOKS IN THE FREEZER

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Phantoms (1998) with Ashley Casseday Jul 21, 2022

The first thing we'd like to know is what we're dealing with: Biological, chemical, or podcast.

Meet us at the bakery for bundt Cakes, flatworms, Peter O’Toole and snow. We’ve brought in a fleet of science trucks to talk about comfort horror in Dean Koontz’s Phantoms.

Hey - you want to see somethin'?

Research Links:

Keep It Weird Podcast

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Discomfort Horror / 100th Episode Jul 14, 2022

It’s our 100th episode and we’re bringing the pain. Join us for a discussion on the horror movies that make us squirm and get under our skin. We’re talking discomfort horror.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Combat PTSD / VFW (2019) with Ben Stark Jul 07, 2022

Right about now, we’re feeling real eager. So grab your machete and your brick of Hype and meet us at the bar as we discuss Combat PTSD with Joe Begos’ VFW.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Resources:

Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better by Craig J. Bryan

Abourtionfunds.org

IWrising.org

Confidential Crisis Support for Veterans and their Loved Ones:

Call: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1

Text: 838255

VA - Homeless Vet Hotline

Call: 877-4AID-VET / (877)424-3838

va.gov/homeless

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

The Pod and Pendulum Crossover / The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Jun 30, 2022

On June 30th four podcasters set out to break down the greatest horror movie ever made. What happened to them is tragic, even more so because they were young.

This fifth Thursday Jenn, Lara and Mike are taking a much needed break. For listeners of both shows, this is a double dip as Mike is presenting the uncut version of his latest Pod and the Pendulum episode. Along with regulars Brian Keiper, Devaughn Taylor and guest Nichole Goble, Mike tackles Tobe Hooper’s classic from top to bottom. From an exploration to the social, economic, and political climate that influenced the making of the film; to reimagining the stench, sweat and bloodshed that went on in front of and behind the scenes; tackling whether Franklin is annoying or misunderstood; to why this holds up almost fifty years later; no armadillo is left unturned. So grab yourself a bowl or beefy, meaty chili and settle in for a hell of a road trip. Be sure to go to www.podandthependulum.com for our complete archives of nearly 150 episodes.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / House of 1000 Corpses (2003) with Sarah Stubbs Jun 23, 2022

Howdy Folks! You like blood? Violence? Freaks of nature? Well then, come on down to Comfort Horror's Episode of House of 1000 Corpses. Most of all, don't forget to take home some of my tasty fried podcast! Ha ha! It just sounds so damn good!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Suicide / Pulse (2001) Jun 16, 2022

Pods won't kill people... because that would just make more pods.

Boot up your floppy disk and meet us in the Forbidden Room as we conclude our series on suicide with Pulse.

Welcome to the Internet.

Time Stamps:

Intro - 0:00

Synopsis - 3:15

Feelings Check - 12:22

Mental Health Topic - 25:39

Movie Discussion - 44:22

Uplifting Moment - 1:26:12

Wrap Up - 1:34:42

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Blue Velvet (1986) with Andrew Jun 09, 2022

See that clock on the wall? In five minutes you are not going to believe what we've told you. Leave that severed ear alone and join us in podcast heaven for a candy colored comfort horror episode on Blue Velvet.

I can't figure out if you're a detective or a podcast.

Dead Letter Movies

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Suicide / Flatliners (1990) PART 2 Jun 06, 2022

Somehow we've brought our pods back physically. And they're pissed.

Join us for part two of our episode on suicide in Joel Schumacher’s Flatliners.

Wake up, you little pod, you got company!

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

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Suicide / Flatliners (1990) PART 1 Jun 02, 2022

Today is a good day to pod.

Grab you camera and meet us in the art museum construction site for part one of our episode on suicide in Joel Schumacher’s Flatliners.

See you soon.

Episode Sections:

INTRO - 0:00

SYNOPSIS - 3:16

FEELINGS CHECK - 14:45

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE - 35:45

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Dolls (1986) with Zena Dixon May 26, 2022

We can remember every pod we had as a kid.

Dig your car out of the pothole and meet us at the creepy old house as Zena Dixon of the Bloody Disgusting Podcast joins us for a comfort horror episode on Stuart Gordon’s Dolls.

What's the matter... afraid of the dark?

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Mothers / Goodnight Mommy (2014) May 19, 2022

What is podcast doing? Our real mother would know.

Grab your magnifying glass and join us for an episode on Mothers in Franz and Fiala’s Goodnight Mommy.

Lullaby and goodnight.

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Black Magic and White Guilt: Voodoo in Angel Heart

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Angel Heart (1987) with Scott Woods May 12, 2022

The flesh is weak, Johnny. Only the pod is immortal.

Take the elevator down to the bottom and join us and author Scott Woods for a comfort horror episode on Alan Parker’s Angel heart.

It will scare you to your very soul.

Research Links:

Scott Woods Writes

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Mothers / Carrie (1976) PART 2 May 09, 2022

We'll pod. We'll pod for the last time.

Punishment for skipping part two of our episode on Bad Mother is Brian De Palma’s Carrie is three days' suspension and refusal of your prom tickets.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bad Mothers / Carrie (1976) PART 1 May 05, 2022

Pod. I might have known it would be pod. Go to your closet and listen to part one of our episode on Bad Mothers in Brian De Palma’s Carrie.

They’re all gonna laugh at you.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Frankenstein (1931) with Brian Keiper Apr 28, 2022

Now we know what it feels like to be Pod!

Grab your Criminal Brain and meet us at the windmill for a comfort horror episode on James Whale’s Frankenstein.

This podcast is not dead. It has never lived.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Dreams / A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Apr 21, 2022

Oh, great. Now it's my pod that's killing me.

Join us for a little scavenger hunt as we make paper mache houses and talk about dreams in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

Welcome to the snake pit.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Happy Birthday to Me (1981) with Patrick Hamilton Apr 14, 2022

Someone's having a party for the Pod Ten. Before they get to celebrate, three of them will pod in the most bizarre ways you will ever hear.

Patrick Hamilton from the Kill By Kill Podcast joins us for a comfort horror episode on Happy Birthday to Me.

Because of the bizarre nature of this party, pray you're not invited.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Dreams / Mulholland Drive (2001) PART 2 Apr 11, 2022

I had a dream about this pod.

It's the second one I've had, but they're both about Dreams in Mulholland Drive. They start out that I'm in here, but it's not day or night. It's kind of about dreams, you know? But it sounds just like this... except for the pod. And…

I'm scared like I can't tell you.

Dead Letter Movies

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Dreams / Mulholland Drive (2001) PART 1 Apr 07, 2022

When you see Part 1 of our episode on Dreams in Mulholland Drive, you will say, "this is the pod". The rest of the cast can stay, that's up to you. But the choice for that pod is NOT up to you. Now... you will hear us one more time, if you do good. You will hear us... two more times, if you do bad. Good night.

Dead Letter Movies

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bonus / Midnight Mass (2021) Mar 31, 2022

Be not afraid.

Light your candle and join the congregation for a very special fifth Thursday bonus episode on Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass.

THE TERRIFYING POWER OF GIRLS AND SECOND WAVE FEMINISM BACKLASH IN THE EXORCIST

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Exorcist (1973) PART 2 Mar 28, 2022

It’s a good day for a podcast.

Meet us in the bedroom for part two of our comfort horror episode on The Exorcist.

Do you know what she listened to? Your podding daughter?

Research Links

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Exorcist (1973) PART 1 Mar 24, 2022

The power of pod compels you! The power of pod compels you!

Join us in Georgetown for part one of our comfort horror episode on The Exorcist.

You’re going to pod up there.

Research Links:

Cooking the Books

Food In Books

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Workplace Anxiety / Mayhem (2017) Mar 17, 2022

No one podcast ever thought it caused the flood.

Microwave your keycard and meet us in the conference room for the conclusion of our series on Workplace Anxiety with Joe Lynch’s Mayhem.

Pro Tip: Pod your own path to success.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 (2021) with Mae Shults Mar 10, 2022

Reunite your hand with your body and meet us at the mall for a comfort horror episode on the final chapter of the Fear Street trilogy: 1666.

Pod the curse.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Workplace Anxiety / Session 9 (2001) PART 2 Mar 07, 2022

Our name is podcast and we live in your phone. Follow the trail of coins and meet us in the hydrotherapy room as we conclude our episode on Workplace Anxiety in Session 9.

Do it, Gordon.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Workplace Anxiety / Session 9 (2001) PART 1 Mar 03, 2022

We live in the weak and the wounded … Pod.

Put on your sunglasses and meet us in the morgue as we begin our series on Workplace Anxiety with Session 9.

Research Links

CSI: Miami - Horatio Caine's Sunglasses Moments / One Liners

Photograph of 'ghost wielding axe' aboard old military ship causes social media storm

Opinion: The Great Resignation is also the Great Retirement of the baby boomers. That’s a problem.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

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Interview / Hellbender (2021) with The Adams Family Mar 01, 2022

In this special bonus episode, Mike had the chance to sit down with the filmmaking quartet the Adams family. This husband and wife directing duo of Nick and Tobey Adams have made seven feature films along with their daughter Zelda, who co-writes and co-directs with them, and their daughter Lulu Adams who appears in their latest film, Hellbender. Currently streaming on Shudder, Hellbender tells the story of a daughter isolated from the world by her mother, lest she unleash the powerful and potentially destructive force that lies dormant within her.

The Adams discuss how lockdowns and COVID precautions influenced the cope of their film and how it also freed them to do almost anything they want. They also discussed composing the music together as a family, how they started making movies together in the first place, what horror influences them the most, and so much more.

Make sure to watch Hellbender, along with their previous film The Deeper You Dig, streaming on Shudder now. Follow them on twitter @adams_films. You can also stream their music on Spotify under the band name H6llb6nd6r.

Comfort Horror / Malignant (2021) with Mary Wild Feb 24, 2022

He says his name is Gabriel. I think he's someone from my pod.

Grab your ironic murder weapon, rip open your skull, and join us for a comfort horror episode on James Wan's Malignant.

It’s time to cut out the podcast.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Dementia / Relic (2020) Feb 17, 2022

Light your candle, follow the post-it notes and meet us in the wall behind the mantle as we discuss Dementia with Natalie Erika James’s Relic.

Everything decays.

Research Links:

The role of grief in dementia caregiving

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) with Katie Rife Feb 10, 2022

The episode which you are about to listen to is an account of the conversation which befell a group of four friends. It is all the more tragic in that the topic was Comfort Horror. Had they all recorded very, very long episodes, they could not have expected as much of the mad and macabre as they were to discuss. For them an idyllic winter chat became a Comfort Horror episode. The events of that day were to lead to one of the most bizarre entries in the feed of Psychoanalysis, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

RESEARCH LINKS

For nearly 50 years, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies have made a meal out of raw panic

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Dementia / The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) Feb 03, 2022

Grab your spade and meet us at the old mine as we discuss Dementia in The Taking of Deborah Logan.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Horror Express (1972) with Rocco Thompson Jan 27, 2022

One man dead, another missing. It's time we opened that pod!

Gather your severed eye pictures, your monster hand, and your tiny dog then meet us in the dining car for a comfort horror episode on the 1972 classic, Horror Express.

Podcast? We’re British, you know!

Research Links:

Rue Morgue

In Search of Darkness: Part III

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Addiction / Doctor Sleep (2019) PART 2 Jan 20, 2022

We don't know about podcasts. We always called it "the shining."

Follow Azriel the cat into our final episode on addiction in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Addiction / Doctor Sleep (2019) PART 1 Jan 20, 2022

Hello :)

Grab your hat and meet us in the hedge maze as we continue our series on addiction in Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep.

Great party, isn't it?

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Research Links:

The Last Prisoner Project

Doctor Sleep Director’s Cut: What’s New and What’s Changed

Comfort Horror / Predator (1987) with Rachel Reeves Jan 13, 2022

Get to the podcast!

Stop pushing pencils and meet us in the jungle for a comfort horror episode on John McTiernan’s Predator.

We ain’t got time to pod.

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Research Links:

Guns and (Shea) Butter: An Oral History of ‘Predator’

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Addiction / The Addiction (1995) Jan 06, 2022

Pod-revelation is annihilation of pod. Grab your philosophy textbook and meet us in the alley as we discuss substance abuse and vampirism in Abel Ferrara’s The Addiction.

Eternity's a long time. Get used to it.

Research Links

Abel Ferrara: ‘It’s a miracle that I’m still alive’

Sex, Drugs, Redemption and Filmmaking: A Candid Conversation With Abel Ferrara

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bodies of Horror Guest Episode / Monkey Shines (1988) Dec 30, 2021

Nichole Goble from the Bodies of Horror podcast joins us for a Guest Pod episode on George A. Romero’s Monkey Shines.

Research Links:

In celebration of horrific bodies: Disability & the films of David Cronenberg

Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Carnival of Souls (1962) with Kay Lynch Dec 23, 2021

The pod is so different in the daylight. In the dark, your fantasies get so out of hand. Meet us on the banks of the river for a Comfort Horror episode on the psychological horror classic, Carnival of Souls.

We don’t belong in the world.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Body Dysmorphia / Black Swan (2010) with Michael Roffman - PART 2 Dec 16, 2021

He picked us, mommy! We’re the new swan queen!

Cut yourself a slice of pretty pink cake and join us for part two of our examination of Body Dysmorphia in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Body Dysmorphia / Black Swan (2010) with Michael Roffman - PART 1 Dec 16, 2021

What happened to our sweet pod?

Grab your tutu and meet us at the mirror for part one of our examination of Body Dysmorphia in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan.

We just want to be perfect.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Bride of Chucky (1998) with Andrew LaSane Dec 09, 2021

We'll kill anybody, but we'll only pod with someone we love.

Grab your copy of Voodoo for Dummies and meet us in the Honeymoon Suite for a Comfort Horror episode on the camp classic, Bride of Chucky.

Podding is such a bitch!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Body Dysmorphia / Thinner (1996) Dec 02, 2021

Cut yourself a big slice of cursed strawberry pod and meet us at the table as we discuss Body Dysmorphia in Richard Bachman’s Thinner.

Comfort Horror / Big Trouble in Little China (1986) with Dan Pfleegor Nov 25, 2021

We’re a reasonable pod. But, we've just experienced some very unreasonable things.

Grab your Needle of Love and meet us in the Hell of Boiling Oil for a Comfort Horror episode on John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China.

Son of a pod must pay!

Research Links:

The Legacy Of 'Big Trouble In Little China' Includes Opening Doors For Asian-American Actors

Big Trouble in Little China and Dismantling the “White Savior”

How ‘Big Trouble In Little China’ Opened Doors For Asian-American Actors In Hollywood

Jack Burton's Questions: A Supercut

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Coming-of-Age Horror / Raw (2016) Nov 18, 2021

Put on your lab coat and meet us in the morgue as we conclude our series on Coming-of-Age Horror with Julia Ducournau’s Raw.

We’re sure you’ll find a solution.

Research Links

Raw’s Julia Ducournau on love, laughter, and eating human flesh

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Faculty (1998) with Jessica Rose Nov 11, 2021

We’re not a podcast. We’re discontent.

Grab your Reverse She's All That glasses and join us under the bleachers for a comfort horror episode on the 90s sci-fi horror classic, The Faculty.

Guaranteed to jack you up.

Research Links:

How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Coming-of-Age Horror / Ginger Snaps (2000) PART 2 Nov 04, 2021

You said you'd pod with us. Cause you had nothing better to do.

Join us for Part 2 of our episode on Coming-of-Age Horror in Ginger Snaps. It’s like … the ultimate fuck you.

Research Links:

Boys Adrift

Girls on the Edge

Costumes and Sexuality in Michael Dougherty’s ‘Trick ‘r Treat’

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Coming-of-Age Horror / Ginger Snaps (2000) PART 1 Nov 04, 2021

Sometimes we get this ache. We thought it was for sex, but it's to pod everything to fucking pieces. Grab your feminine hygiene products and join us for Part 1 of our episode on Coming-of-Age Horror in Ginger Snaps.

Research Links:

Boys Adrift

Girls on the Edge

Costumes and Sexuality in Michael Dougherty’s ‘Trick ‘r Treat’

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Thing (1982) with Meagan Navarro Oct 28, 2021

Somebody on this pod ain't what she appears to be.

Grab your blanket and your bottle of Jim Beam because it’s time to heat things up with a Comfort Horror episode on John Carpenter’s The Thing.

You gotta be fuckin’ kidding.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Psychopathy / Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Oct 21, 2021

Let's me and you go for a ride, podcast.

Grab your suitcase and meet us on Lower Wacker as we conclude our examination of Psychopathy with John McNaughton’s Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

How about those Bears?

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Pet Semetary (1989) with Johann Trotter Oct 14, 2021

Sometimes pod is better.

Grab your shovel and meet us beyond the barrier for a comfort horror episode on Stephen King’s Pet Sematary.

Let pod get its own cat!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Psychopathy / Cape Fear (1991) - PART 2 Oct 07, 2021

Every pod has to go through hell to reach paradise. Grab your teddy bear and meet us on the houseboat for Part 2 of our episode on Psychopathy in Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear.

Look out for the rakes.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Psychopathy / Cape Fear (1991) - PART 1 Oct 07, 2021

Come out, come out, wherever you are! Light your cigar and meet us at the movies for Part 1 of our episode on Psychopathy in Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear.

If you hold onto the pod, you die a little each day.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

PAPC Halloween Horror Special Sep 30, 2021

Pod has come to your little town, Sheriff.

Join us as we kick off October with a spine-chilling countdown of our favorite Halloween Horror films to celebrate Spooky Season.

It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.

Research Links:

31 Halloween TV Specials to Stream and Scream Over

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Return of the Living Dead (1985) with Matt Donato Sep 23, 2021

Hey podcast, do you like sex with death?

Yeah, so rip off your clothes and meet us in Resurrection Cemetery for a comfort horror episode on Dan O’Bannon’s Return of the Living Dead!

You think this is a podcast? This is a way of life.

Reference Links:

Drinking With The Dread: The Return Of The Living Dead

Certified Forgotten

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Objectification / Maniac (1980) Sep 16, 2021

We told you not to go pod tonight, didn’t we? Instead join us for the second part of our series on Objectification in the 1980 cult film, Maniac.

Can you be ready in 15 minutes?

Research Links:

The Problem With a Fight Against Toxic Masculinity

Male Sexual Shame and Objectification of Women

The Validation Game: Objectification in Birds of Prey and Assassination Nation

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Changeling (1980) with Ariel Fisher Sep 09, 2021

This pod’s not fit to live in. No one’s been able to live in it. This house doesn’t want a comfort horror episode on the 1980 haunted house classic The Changeling.

None of this belongs to you!

Research Links:

A DENVER HOUSE THAT INSPIRED A HORROR FILM

THE HISTORY OF THE DENVER HOUSE THAT INSPIRED A HORROR FILM

genesight

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Objectification / Assassination Nation (2018) PART 2 Sep 02, 2021

You may kill pod, but you can’t kill us all. Put on your red trench coat, grab your baseball bat and join us in the streets of Salem for PART 2 of our episode on Objectification in Assassination Nation.

Reference Links:

Anxiety, loneliness and Fear of Missing Out: The impact of social media on young people’s mental health

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Objectification / Assassination Nation (2018) PART 1 Sep 02, 2021

Smile, open up, speak softer, scream louder, be quiet, be confident, be interesting, don't be so difficult, be strong, don't fight back, be an angel, be a whore, be a princess, be anything you want to be. Just kidding.

Listen to PART 1 of our episode on Objectification in Assassination Nation.

Reference Links:

Anxiety, loneliness and Fear of Missing Out: The impact of social media on young people’s mental health

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Event Horizon (1997) with Matt Monagle Aug 26, 2021

This pod doesn’t really go faster than light. It creates a dimensional gateway into a comfort horror episode on Paul W.S. Anderson’s sci-fi horror film Event Horizon.

You can’t leave. We won’t let you.

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Reference Links:

Certified Forgotten

“Hell Is Only a Word”: The Enduring Terror of ‘Event Horizon’

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Parenting / Prevenge (2016) Aug 19, 2021

Pods these days are really spoilt. It’s like “mummy, I want to listen to our new episode on Parenting in Alice Lowe’s 2016 film Prevenge! Mummy, I want you to kill that man!”

Research Links:

From Joy to Anguish: Depression among new mothers is finally getting some attention

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / You’re Next (2011) with Jessica Scott Aug 12, 2021

Grab anything that might make a good weapon and meet us at the dinner table for a comfort horror episode on Adam Wingard’s mumblegore classic You’re Next.

You never want to do anything interesting any more.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Parenting / Bloodline (2018) Aug 05, 2021

Don’t get up. You sleep. We’ll get the podcast.

Meet us in the nursery as we discuss Parenting in the 2018 family horror film, Bloodline.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Self-Care / Fear Street: Part 1 - 1994 (2021) Jul 29, 2021

It started as a pod … and ended in murder.

Grab your box of mixtapes and meet us at the mall for a special Self-Care Commentary on Leigh Janiak’s Fear Street ‘94. We’re dying tonight one way or another.

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Every Needle Drop in ‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ Ranked

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / 30 Days of Night (2007) with Mary Beth McAndrews Jul 22, 2021

That pod ain't the weather. That's death approaching. Batten down the hatches and meet us in the attic to talk about some very hot vampires in David Slade’s 30 Days of Night.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Phobias / Snakes on a Plane (2006) Jul 15, 2021

Check your bags and meet us at the cockpit as we board a plane to terror town and examine Phobias in the 2006 camp horror classic, Snakes on a Plane.

Everybody strap in.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / It Follows (2014) with Dax Ebaben Jul 08, 2021

It could pod like someone you know or a stranger in the crowd. Meet us at the pool with special guest Dax Ebaben for a comfort horror episode on It Follows.

Whatever helps us pod close to you.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Phobias / Jaws (1975) Jul 01, 2021

Just when you thought it was safe to pod in the water. Meet us at the docks as we embark on a new theme and examine Phobias in Steven Spielberg’s Jaws.

This is no boat accident.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with Rebecca McCallum Jun 24, 2021

Pour the coffee and join us for a late night comfort horror episode on Wes Craven’s slasher classic A Nightmare on Elm Street.

I’m your podcast now, Nancy.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bad Dads / Come to Daddy (2019) Jun 17, 2021

Pod? It’s me. I got your letter asking us to come and conclude our series on Bad Dads by discussing the 2019 indie film Come to Daddy. Well here we are. It’s me. Podcast.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Alien (1979) with Ana Marie Cox Jun 10, 2021

Hop aboard the Podstromo and meet us in the air shafts as Ana Marie Cox joins us for a Comfort Horror episode on Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic, Alien.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bad Dads / The Stepfather (1987) Jun 03, 2021

Who are we here?

Join us at the dinner table as we kick off a new monthly topic. We’re talking about Bad Dads with 1987’s The Stepfather. Remember, podcast knows best.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Blair Witch Project (1999) May 27, 2021

In May of 2021, four podcasters disappeared in the Zoomsville woods while recording a comfort horror episode on The Blair Witch Project.

A year later this episode was found.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Residential Treatment / Unsane (2018) May 20, 2021

You’re a great listener and we’re sure you’re very good at your job, but there seems to be some sort of mistake. We’re not supposed to be here. We’re supposed to be concluding our series on Residential Treatment with Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane.

It’s mostly boilerplate.

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Blob (1988) with Terry Mesnard May 12, 2021

Hop on your motorcycle and meet us in the sewers as special guest Terry Mesnard joins us for a gooey comfort horror episode on the 1988 remake of The Blob!

We promise, we’ll never see a movie ever again!

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Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Residential Treatment / Shutter Island (2010) May 06, 2021

We are duly appointed federal podcasters and we’re kicking off Mental Health Awareness month by examining Residential Treatment in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island.

We gotta get off this rock, Chuck.

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"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

“What’s in the Box?” Apr 29, 2021

The questions, you sent them, we came. Join us as we consult our session notes and respond to your comments in our first listener feedback episode.

What’s in the box?!?

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The VVitch (2015) with Chandler Bullock Apr 22, 2021

Wouldst thou like the taste of comfort horror? A new episode? Wouldst thou like to pod deliciously? Join us in the clearing for an uplifting comfort horror episode on Robert Eggers’s horrific folktale, The VVitch.

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Narcissism / Creep (2014) Apr 14, 2021

We’ve just gotten a new job in the woods. It’s only for one day and there’s an ax by the front door, but it’s probably fine, right? What could go wrong? Grab your camera and join us at the lake as we conclude our series on Narcissism with the mumblegore classic, Creep! Come for Peach Fuzz. Stay for Tubby Time!

Music notes:
"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod
"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod
"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / It (2017) with Jamie Alvey Apr 08, 2021

Beep beep, Richie. Hop aboard the S.S. Georgie and meet us in the Barrens as we’re joined by Jamie Alvey from Morbidly Beautiful for a comfort horror episode on the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s It. You’ll float too.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Narcissism / American Psycho (2000) Apr 01, 2021

We’ve got reservations at Dorsia to talk about business cards, Huey Lewis, and Narcissism in Mary Harron’s dark comedy satire, American Psycho. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we need to return some video tapes.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Children of the Corn (1984) with Nichole Goble Mar 25, 2021

Calling all Outlanders for a new comfort horror episode! We’re joined by Nichole Goble from the Bodies of Horror podcast to talk about corn, religion, and Stephen King. Walk with us behind the rows as we resurrect the 1984 folk horror classic, Children of the Corn.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Schizophrenia / They Look Like People (2015) Mar 18, 2021

You are a podcast. You are a hundred miles high. Pour yourself a glass of Peach Schnapps and dominate as we conclude our series on schizophrenia with Perry Blackshear’s psychological horror film, They Look Like People.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / One Cut of the Dead (2017) with Patrick Anderson Mar 11, 2021

Pom! We’ve got a great idea for a zombie podcast. One camera. One long shot. All live. What could go wrong? Join us for a comfort horror episode on the delightfully zany zombie film, One Cut of the Dead. Special guest includes Patrick Anderson from Modern Horrors and the Not Suitable For Anyone podcast. CUT!!!!

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Schizophrenia / Hereditary (2018) Mar 04, 2021

Join us at the family dinner table as we embark on March’s mental health topic by examining schizophrenia in Ari Aster’s harrowing horror film, Hereditary. Hold onto your heads.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Terminator 2 (1991) with Lindsay Traves Feb 25, 2021

Come with me if you want to pod. This week, we’re joined by Lindsay Traves from The Pod and the Pendulum for a comfort horror episode on James Cameron’s action horror masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. There’s no pod but what we make for ourselves.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Generational Trauma / Candyman (1992) Feb 18, 2021

Come with us and pod immortal. This week we’ll say our names five times in the mirror and conclude our series on Generation Trauma with Bernard Rose’s complicated classic, Candyman. What’s the matter? Scared of something?

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Music notes:

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) with Gena Radcliffe Feb 11, 2021

Put on your muscle armor and cross oceans of pods to join us for a Valentine’s Day comfort horror episode! We’re joined by special guest Gena Radcliffe from the Kill By Kill Podcast and The Spool to talk gothic romance and Victorian writhing in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Pod never dies.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Generational Trauma / Get Out (2017) with Valerie Díaz Leroy Feb 04, 2021

The Psychoanalysis crew is joined by special guest Valerie Díaz Leroy as they begin a new theme and examine generational trauma in Jordan Peele’s horror masterpiece, Get Out. After all, the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Ex Machina (2014) with Jeremy Scott Jan 28, 2021

Do you want to be my friend? This week we’re joined by author of The Ables series and the voice of CinemaSins, Jeremy Scott, to discuss the essence of humanity in Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. We’re interested to see what you’ll choose.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Depression / Lake Mungo (2008) Jan 21, 2021

Psychoanalysis continues their series on depression with the faux documentary, Lake Mungo (2008). Bring your feelings and your photo album and join us at the lake as we look beneath the surface of this haunting film.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Troll 2 (1990) with Randall Colburn Jan 14, 2021

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOD! Special guest Randall Colburn joins the Psychoanalysis pod crew for a relaxing vacation in the quiet town of Nilbog with the so-bad-it’s-good masterpiece, Troll 2. What's the matter? Aren't you hungry?

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Depression / The Babadook (2014) Jan 07, 2021

Bring me the pod. Bring me the pod. Psychoanalysis embarks on a new theme by analyzing Jennifer Kent’s terrifying metaphor for depression, The Babadook (2014).

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

PTSD / Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018) Dec 31, 2020

Jenn, Lara, and Mike look at differing responses to trauma with iconic final girl Laurie Strode. This episode from 2020’s Salem Horror Fest focuses on PTSD, its manifestations and treatments, and how it’s portrayed differently in: Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018).

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Black Christmas (1974) with Joe Lipsett Dec 24, 2020

Hello? Hello? It’s for you. Join the Psychoanalysis podcast and special guest Joe Lipsett for holiday comfort horror with Bob Clark’s Black Christmas. The pod is coming from inside the house.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Gremlins (1984) with Dan Caffrey Dec 22, 2020

Our name is Pod and we’ve got a story to tell about the time we gave a questionable gift and ended up destroying the town! Dan Caffrey joins us for a Holiday Comfort Horror Episode on Gremlins! Just don’t listen after midnight.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Killer Kids / Better Watch Out (2016) Dec 17, 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we pop open some champagne, scoop our phones out of the fish tank, and conclude Killer Kids month with Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out and a character who’s definitely on the naughty list. We dare you.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Hitcher (1986) with Mel Kassel Dec 10, 2020

Need a ride? Jenn, Mike, and Lara pick up special guest Mel Kassel for a comfort horror road trip through discussions of gender, power, and finger fries with the 1986 road thriller, The Hitcher. Our mothers told us never to do this.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Killer Kids / We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) Dec 03, 2020

We’ve been thinking … and … we need to talk. We’re kicking off December with our most taboo topic yet and tackling Lynne Ramsey’s heartbreaking psychological horror, We Need to Talk About Kevin. So join us at the dinner table for an in-depth conversation about Eva, Franklin, and, of course, Kevin.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Scream (1996) with Ryan Larson Nov 26, 2020

What’s your favorite scary movie? Join Jenn, Lara, Mike and special guest Ryan Larson as they head to Woodsboro to pop some popcorn, watch a video, and talk Comfort Horror with Wes Craven’s meta-slasher masterpiece, Scream. They’ll send you a copy.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Grief / The Invitation (2015) Nov 19, 2020

Psychoanalysis requests the pleasure of your company for a night of mystery and magic. Join us for drinks, dinner, uncomfortable entertainment, and a lively discussion of Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll provide the wine, you provide the trauma. Look for the house with the red lantern.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Poltergeist (1982) with Elbee Bargeron Nov 12, 2020

Theeeeey’re heeeere.

Psychoanalysis is back with another comfort horror episode! Jenn, Mike, and Lara are joined by Elbee Bargeron from Grumpire.com to talk about the 1982 haunted house classic, Poltergeist!

They moved the pod, BUT THEY NEVER MOVED THE BODIES!!!

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Grief / Friday the 13th (1980) Nov 05, 2020

Examining Friday the 13th in the context of Grief. His name is Jason, and today is his birthday. Psychoanalysis unpacks the concept of grief and explores how the death of Jason Voorhees informs the events of the original Friday the 13th.

play play play now now now

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror with Justin Gerber Oct 22, 2020

Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late night fog walk through The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. We’re joined by special guest Justin Gerber of Halloweenies to rank our favorite segments, and if you don’t like our picks, we owe you a coke.

Guarantee void in Tennessee.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

PTSD / Sidney Prescott in Scream 1-3 (1996-2000) Oct 15, 2020

Examining PTSD through the narrative arc of Sidney Prescott. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we travel all the way from Woodsboro to LA with our favorite final girl. We’ll talk about her story through the first three Scream films and explore the ways PTSD can affect our lives and relationships.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Halloween (1978) with Michael Roffman Oct 08, 2020

T’is the season to get spooky and what better way to do it than with John Carpenter’s slasher classic, Halloween. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike along with special guest Michael Roffman to talk about why we love returning to Haddonfield year after year and the enduring power of The Shape.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

PTSD / The Descent (2005) Oct 01, 2020

Examining The Descent in the context of PTSD. We’ve just descended into a deep, dark hole in the woods and it doesn’t look at all like the guidebook. Join hosts, Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we kick off October with a new monthly theme. We’ll discuss PTSD and how it’s represented in Neil Marshall’s 2005 cave horror, The Descent.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Paranoia / Fright Night (1985) and The ‘Burbs (1989) Sep 17, 2020

Examining Fright Night and The ‘Burbs in the context of paranoia. Something strange is happening in suburbia. We continue our two part series by discussing the way these 80s classics depict the alienating quality of the suburbs, the roles we play in our communities, and what happens when we step out of them.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Paranoia / Sinister (2012) Sep 03, 2020

Examining Sinister in the context of paranoia. We begin this two part series with Scott Derickson’s terrifying supernatural horror. From true crime and conspiracy theories to brain chemistry and cognition, we’ll discuss the many ways fear can take root inside the mind.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic and Abusive Relationships / The Invisible Man (2020) Aug 20, 2020

Examining Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man (2020) in the context of toxic and abusive relationships. Continuing our two part series, this episode deals more with the abusive aspect of unhealthy relationships. From the lasting effects of intimate partner violence to ways to support survivors, we bring this oft-difficult albeit vital subject into the light.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic and Abusive Relationships / Midsommar (2019) Aug 06, 2020

Examining Ari Aster’s Midsommar (2019) in the context of toxic and abusive relationships. From codependency and gaslighting to couples therapy and consent, this episode dissects the many different ways we relate to each other -- for better or worse.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Anxiety / Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971) Jul 23, 2020

Examining John Hancock’s Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971) in the context of anxiety. From social anxiety to personal anxiety to how psychological treatment for anxiety has evolved since the late 1960s-early 70s, this episode covers it all while celebrating and dissecting this creepy hidden gem.

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"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Welcome to Psychoanalysis! Jul 09, 2020

Do you want to know why anxious people love horror movies? Hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and therapist Mike Snoonian break it down (and back it up with academic research) on this premiere episode. They also discuss their own mental health experiences and why they love horror.

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