Scary Spirits Podcast

Gregory Wallace and Karen Hudson
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Welcome to the Scary Spirits Podcast, where we explore the spine-tingling world of horror movies and pair them with delicious, themed cocktails! Each episode, our hosts will delve into a classic horror film, breaking down its scares and thrills, and analyzing its impact on the genre. But that’s not all – we’ll also be crafting a delicious cocktail inspired by the movie’s themes and characters. Whether you’re a horror movie buff or a cocktail connoisseur, the “Scary Spirits Podcast” has something for you. Join us as we explore the dark and spooky world of horror movies, and sip on a carefully crafted cocktail to set the mood. From the classic to the obscure, we’ll cover it all – and make sure you have a drink in hand to calm your nerves. So grab your shaker, dim the lights, and settle in for a night of “Scary Spirits”.

  1. 6D AGO

    Captain Clegg (aka Night Creatures 1962)

    Step softly into the fog‑shrouded marshes of classic Hammer Horror as Scary Spirits raises a ghostly toast to two unforgettable icons. In this chilling new episode, we commemorate the birthdays of Oliver Reed and Yvonne Romain with a reverent yet spirited review of the 1962 Hammer masterpiece Captain Clegg, also known in the United States as Night Creatures. With measured wit and scholarly delight, hosts Karen and Greg explore the film’s brooding atmosphere, secret identities, and macabre menace—unearthing why this nautical nightmare remains a jewel in the Hammer crown. As the lantern light flickers and the tide rolls in, they sip a specially crafted “Scarecrow” cocktail, perfectly themed to the film’s eerie legend and sinister charm. If you cherish classic horror films, Hammer Studios, 1960s Gothic cinema, or the dark elegance of Britain’s golden age of fright, this episode beckons you closer. Join us, if you dare, for an evening of shadows, spirits, and timeless terror—where the past refuses to stay buried. Scarecrow Cocktail • 4 parts coffee-rum (or in emergency, ordinary white rum) • 3 parts Kahlúa • 2 parts lime juice • 8 parts pineapple juice • 4 parts orange juice Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice and strain into highball glass, add some ice. If possible, serve with actual straw. Source: superherococktails.com A Brief Synopsis: When a captain arrives on an English coastal town to investigate reports of smuggling, he ends up with much more to deal with, including marsh phantoms and a suspicious vicar. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us some history of alcohol smuggling in 1776. Karen also references the 1968 Clint Eastwood film “Hang ‘Em High”. Greg reads a passage from the book “Hammer Glamour: Classic Images From the Archive of Hammer Films” by Marcus Hearn. Our rating of the film: This movie was pretty good, but it is not a horror film so we had to give it 4 cocktails. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 11

    Cupid (2020)

    This week, step into the smooth and shadowy groove of the Scary Spirits Podcast as we serenade the season of love—with a twist. Karen and Greg pour their hearts (and a little something stronger) into a spirited review of the 2020 horror film “Cupid.” Like a love song gone wrong, this episode blends romance and chills as our hosts unpack the film’s dark take on affection, revenge, and supernatural mischief. And to keep the mood just right, they’re sipping on a Valentine’s‑themed “Broken Heart Cocktail”—a drink as sweet, soulful, and haunting as the story itself. If you’re searching for the perfect mix of Valentine’s Day horror, movie reviews, and creative cocktail inspiration, this episode hits all the right notes. Tune in, kick back, and let the conversation drift over you like a classic melody—smooth, warm, and just a little bit wicked. Broken Heart Cocktail • 2 parts Broken Shed vodka • 1 part pomegranate and/or cranberry juice • 1/2 to 1 part Triple Sec or Cointreau Instructions: Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Add pomegranate seeds and/or cranberries for decoration. Source: spiritsreview.com A Brief Synopsis: After being horrendously embarrassed by girls at school, a witch summons an evil entity to exact revenge on everyone who’s wronged her. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen tells us the story of Cupid and Psyche. We learn a little bit about love spells. Greg works in an Iron Maiden reference. Our rating of the film: This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 15m

  3. FEB 4

    The Crazies (1973)

    Step quietly into the quarantine zone this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast as we honor the birthday of legendary filmmaker George A. Romero—the architect of modern horror. To mark the occasion, hosts Karen and Greg descend into the chaotic, fever‑stricken world of Romero’s 1973 cult classic, The Crazies. In this episode, they dissect the film’s unsettling blend of government paranoia, small‑town collapse, and the thin line between sanity and madness—all while sipping a dangerously delicious, themed “Crazy Coconut Cocktail.” If you’re a fan of classic horror films, apocalyptic storytelling, or Romero’s gritty vision of society unraveling at the seams, this episode is your next must‑listen. Join us as we raise a glass to the master of the living dead… and to the madness that lurks just beneath the surface. Crazy Coconut Cocktail • 1/2 oz gold rum • 1/2 oz vodka • 1/2 oz coconut rum • 1/4 oz blue curacao • 1/4 oz amaretto • 1 oz orange juice • 3 oz pineapple juice Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass with ice. Source: Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa A Brief Synopsis: A military plane crashes near a small town, infecting the water supply with a deadly virus that causes insanity then death. The army moves in to control the situation, only for the civilians to treat them as invaders and then infect them as well. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: We learn about the current state of all volunteer fire departments in the United States. Dr. Karen tells us all about viruses, antibiotics and U.V. light. The rhesus monkey is discussed. Greg makes references to Star Wars and Iron Maiden. Our rating of the film: This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 28

    Eye of the Devil (1966)

    Step into an atmosphere of elegance, intrigue, and just a hint of the macabre. This week on The Scary Spirits Podcast, we honor what would have been Sharon Tate’s 83rd birthday on January 24th with a spellbinding look at the 1966 supernatural thriller Eye of the Devil (also known as 13). In true celebratory fashion, your ever‑spirited hosts Karen and Greg guide you through the film’s shadowy corridors—complete with aristocratic secrets, eerie rituals, and Tate’s mesmerizing performance—while sipping a specially crafted, devilishly tempting cocktail: the “Devilish Delight.” Join us for an episode brimming with cinematic nostalgia, atmospheric storytelling, and the sort of refined yet playful charm one might enjoy over a late evening drink in a candlelit manor. Tune in, raise a glass, and indulge in a deliciously haunting celebration of Sharon Tate’s timeless legacy. Devilish Delight Cocktail • 30 ml vodka • 30 ml amaretto • 30 ml cranberry juice • 10 ml orange juice • 190 ml ice Instructions: Pack ice into glass. Add all ingredients in shaker. Dry shake without ice. Pour over glass over ice. Revitalizing Source: adultbar.com.au A Brief Synopsis: A French winegrower returns to Bordeaux with his wife and family to face ritual sacrifice for another bad year. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us a history of Marie Antoinette. We learn about the board game “Scrabble”. Do you know what a parapet is? Greg makes a references to Dokken and Marillion songs. Dr Karen tells us about the belladonna plant and its uses. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 17m

  5. JAN 21

    The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)

    This week, dear listeners, we summon you into the shadowed realm of British folk horror. In honor of Hammer Glamour icon Linda Hayden’s birthday on January 19th, the Scary Spirits Podcast dares to revisit the chilling masterpiece of 1971—The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Prepare yourselves as hosts Karen and Greg dissect this sinister tale of pagan terror, possession, and the creeping corruption of innocence. But what is terror without a touch of indulgence? As they dissect this masterpiece, our hosts will savor a devilishly inspired cocktail—the Basil Hayden Winter Sour. Crafted with elegance and a hint of darkness, this drink is the perfect companion for an evening of horror and revelry. So, pour yourself a glass, dim the lights, and prepare to be transported into a world where superstition reigns and evil walks among us. Join the Scary Spirits Podcast for an episode that celebrates Linda Hayden, explores the legacy of The Blood on Satan’s Claw, and tempts you with a cocktail worthy of the occasion. Dare you listen? Basil Hayden Winter Sour • 2 parts Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey • 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice • 3/4 part simple syrup • 1/2 part Dry Red Wine (Merlot or Cabernet recommended) • 1 part Lemon Peel (for garnish) Instructions: Add Basil Hayden® Bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a coupe glass over 1 large ice cube. Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon so that the wine floats on top of the drink. Source: basilhaydenbourbon.com A Brief Synopsis: When a mysterious corpse is accidentally dug up by a boy in a small town, a group of local teens starts acting very strangely. The adolescents, led by a girl named Angel, are convinced the corpse was once possessed. Hoping to get in touch with the devil through the body, the teens act out a series of demonic rituals that causes a stir among the townspeople. When word of the satanic activity spreads, certain parents start trying to lock up the kids behind the spooky stunts. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen tells us the story of Boaz & Ruth From The Bible. We discuss throwing a person into water to see if they are a witch. We learn the Biblical definition of the word “shod”. References are made to Peter Frampton & Rex Smith! Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 16m

  6. JAN 14

    Lake Placid (1999)

    A Betty White–Worthy Celebration on Scary Spirits Podcast! Well, hello there, dear! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re throwing a birthday bash fit for a legend! That’s right, in honor of Betty White’s birthday on January 17, the gang is diving teeth‑first into the delightfully campy 1999 creature feature, Lake Placid. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they revisit this cult‑classic horror‑comedy, chatting about giant crocodiles, small‑town chaos, and the joy of a well‑timed zinger. Along the way, they sip on a dangerously delicious themed cocktail appropriately named “The Crocodile.” I can’t promise it won’t bite back. If you love classic horror movies, Lake Placid, Betty White moments, and podcasts with spirited conversations (and cocktails!), you won’t want to miss this episode. So grab a drink, settle in, and remember—age is just a number, but a good scare and a good laugh? Those are timeless. The Crocodile Cocktail • 2 oz vodka • 1 oz Mezcal • 1 oz triple sec • 2 oz lemon juice Instructions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve. Source: makemeacocktail.com A Brief Synopsis: When a mysterious creature violently kills a man in a Maine lake, Jack Wells, the local game warden, looks into the bizarre case, along with Sheriff Hank Keough and visiting paleontologist Kelly Scott. Looking for clues in a tooth that the beast left behind, Kelly and the others eventually locate the monster, a massive and vicious reptile eager to devour anything in its path. Can the crocodile-like creature be stopped? Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen and Greg reminisce about their Partridge Family record albums. Dr. Karen tells us all about paleontology. We learn what a keystone species is. Greg does his best Tom Jones impression. Naturally the Asian Pacific crocodile is discussed. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 7

    The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

    Unearthing the Undead: Celebrating Hammer Horror’s “The Plague of the Zombies”! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we dig up something sinister from the grave—Hammer Horror’s chilling classic, The Plague of the Zombies (1966). As the film’s 60th anniversary approaches on January 14th, join hosts Karen and Greg as they peel back the rotting layers of this undead masterpiece. Expect eerie insights, spine-tingling trivia, and a cocktail that’s as dark and twisted as the Cornish moors themselves—the Voo Dew Cocktail. If you crave zombie lore, Hammer Horror history, and a drink that bites back, this episode is your invitation to the graveyard. Tune in… before the dead walk again. Voo Dew Cocktail • 4 oz Mountain Dew® • 1 oz coconut rum • 1/2 oz silver rum • 1 oz pineapple juice • 1 pineapple wedge, grilled • ice as needed Instructions: Fill rocks glass with ice. Add coconut rum, silver rum, pineapple juice, and top with Mountain Dew®. Stir and garnish with grilled pineapple. Source: pepsicopartners.com A Brief Synopsis: A medical professor and his daughter link a Cornish epidemic to a village squire’s voodoo. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us the history of mining tin in England. We learn about Voodoo the religion, as well as the zombie lore. Greg makes a reference to the band Ghost. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 3m

  8. 12/31/2025

    End of Days (1999)

    Listen to me now and believe me later! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re not just celebrating New Year’s Eve—we’re taking you straight to the end of the world! That’s right, we’re reviewing the explosive 1999 apocalyptic horror-action film “End of Days“, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s the ultimate showdown between good and evil, and trust me, this episode will pump you up! Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they dive deep into the chaos, the demons, and the nonstop action that made “End of Days” a cult classic. They’ll break down the story, the shocking twists, and the epic battle to save humanity before the clock strikes midnight. And because this is the Scary Spirits Podcast, they’re not just talking—they’re drinking! You’ll hear them mix up a powerful, themed cocktail called the Apocalypse Bourbon Cocktail. It’s bold, it’s strong, and it’s the perfect drink to toast the end of the year. So grab your glass, get ready for judgment day, and join us for an episode that’s bigger than the Terminator, scarier than the devil himself, and more fun than a New Year’s Eve party in Hollywood. Don’t miss it—download now and subscribe! Hasta la vista, boring podcasts! Apocalypse Bourbon Cocktail • 1 oz bourbon • 3/4 oz Kahlua • 1 oz peppermint schnapps • 1 oz vodka Instructions: Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice. Add all the ingredients to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into glass over ice. Garnish as desired. Source: callmepmc.com A Brief Synopsis: A private security guard finds himself caught up in an apocalyptic conflict. The Devil’s only chance of getting out of his eternal prison is to mate with a chosen girl in the last hour of the millennium, and the guard finds himself having to protect the woman from an enemy in whom he does not even believe. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: We learn about the invention of Kevlar in 1965. Do you know when the first subway ran? Karen tells us all about the Italian friar and priest Thomas Aquinas. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.

    1h 16m
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Welcome to the Scary Spirits Podcast, where we explore the spine-tingling world of horror movies and pair them with delicious, themed cocktails! Each episode, our hosts will delve into a classic horror film, breaking down its scares and thrills, and analyzing its impact on the genre. But that’s not all – we’ll also be crafting a delicious cocktail inspired by the movie’s themes and characters. Whether you’re a horror movie buff or a cocktail connoisseur, the “Scary Spirits Podcast” has something for you. Join us as we explore the dark and spooky world of horror movies, and sip on a carefully crafted cocktail to set the mood. From the classic to the obscure, we’ll cover it all – and make sure you have a drink in hand to calm your nerves. So grab your shaker, dim the lights, and settle in for a night of “Scary Spirits”.

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  • Creator
    Gregory Wallace and Karen Hudson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    278
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021-2025 Gregory Wallace & Karen Hudson - Scary Spirits Podcast
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