The Podcast Compels You

The Podcast Compels You
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Stacie and Bill are a couple of internet randos who have found themselves being held hostage by an evil AI that has an inexplicable horror movie obsession, as well as a fairly flimsy backstory. Join them as they get in on the ground floor of this nascent podcasting industry, and talk and talk and talk about horror movies, delighted to have finally discovered an outlet to do so. And people said this "ability" would never pay off! I mean, those people were right, but Content warning: It's about horror. We talk about violence, death, and scary sad stuff. Stacie swears. art by gabby burgard

  1. Spontaneous (2020) - Teenage Trauma Drama

    FEB 17

    Spontaneous (2020) - Teenage Trauma Drama

    Welcome to The Podcast Compels You! Stacie and Curtis start off by talking about their quick takes on some recent TV, films, and books: The final season of Stranger ThingsThe new survival horror film Send HelpThe new Shudder movies Mother of Flies and Severed SunThe horror book Wake Up and Open Your EyesGet a ⁠free copy⁠ of Stacie’s new horror-comedy novellette, Dead Husband Energy, or buy a ⁠pre-release copy for 99 cents from Amazon⁠!Then, the afflicted duo take a close look at the 2020 movie Spontaneous, a movie in which senior class students at Covington High start spontaneously exploding. What does it mean for our protagonist, Mara, to live with the uncertainties of adolescence, graduation, a new boyfriend, and the threat that she may be a splot of blood at any point? Stacie’s closing thoughts on the movie are so good they make Curtis rescind his old score and give it a new one! IN THE NEXT EPISODE Stacie and Curtis are joined by Joey Miller (Instagram), writer of Your Host (2025). They’ll get some behind the scenes looks at what it takes to get a screenplay written and bought, what it’s like to visit the set of your first movie, and the creator’s thoughts on the scene-by-scene breakdown of this twisty and innovative horror not-slasher-maybe-slasher. You can be prepared by watching it on any of these streaming services. AmazonApple TVFandango At Home And, don’t forget, get a free copy of Stacie’s new horror-comedy novellette, Dead Husband Energy, or buy a pre-relase copy for 99 cents from Amazon!

    1h 19m
  2. Deadstream (Archives)

    FEB 3

    Deadstream (Archives)

    A release from our archives! It's Deadstream (2022), one of our favorite episodes. In it, Bill and Stacie discuss Shawn's glorious scream, his innovative use of a Slim Jim, and what is Mildred's fascination with fingers in noses?!?! Check out Stacie's special musical ode to Deadstream's content warnings: 21:30 Our plot discussion begins at 27:11 Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

    1h 33m

  3. JAN 20

    Jennifer's Body (2009) - Teenage Trauma Drama

    Stacie and Curtis review Jennifer's Body from 2009.

    1h 54m
  4. The Sentinel (1977): The Rent is Too Damn High!

    JAN 6

    The Sentinel (1977): The Rent is Too Damn High!

    This is a good week at The Podcast Compels You. Stacie got her audio fixed. Curtis ate a nice sandwich. The borking dogs make another background appearance. (Hey, boys!) This week we conclude our double feature The Rent is Too Damn High with The Sentinel (1977), a fever-dream of a horror movie with a B-story police procedural bolted onto it with an ending sequence as shameful as it was when it was created. Stacie and Curtis also talk about the Chucky movies and TV show, the movie Man Finds Tape, and what they'd like to re-watch in 2026. Like, subscribe, and share on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts. In recognition of Amanda Seyfried's new movie The Housemaid, in our next episode we start a new double feature Teenage Trauma Drama with Jennifer's Body (2009).

    1h 33m
  5. Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989): Fangs on the Range

    12/23/2025

    Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989): Fangs on the Range

    Stacie and her new cohost Curtis review the 1989 cult hit Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat starring David Carradine and Bruce Campbell, a movie that is barely horror and mostly western. Sundown's entry on WikipediaSundown's entry at The Movie DatabaseThe next movie we'll be reviewing is The Sentinel (1977). Find and watch before that episode comes out! Content warnings: Sexual assault is discussed.

    1h 30m
  6. eVil Sublet (2023): The Rent is Too Damn High!

    12/09/2025

    eVil Sublet (2023): The Rent is Too Damn High!

    The rent is too damn high! With housing costs rising across the globe, the comedy horror eVil Sublet (2023) will chill you as a couple finds an apartment in the East Village priced for horror! Stacie is joined by star of the film Jennifer Leigh Houston and writer/director Allan Piper to talk about making a movie in their own apartment during the pandemic. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to meet the new cohost. Rent or buy eVil Sublet from Amazon Prime or Fandango at Home.Watch for free on Fawesome.tv or Plex or Tubi.Follow Allan Piper on Instagram.Follow Jennifer Leigh Houston on Instagram.Follow eVil Sublet on Facebook.

    1h 30m
  7. Billy the Kid vs Dracula (1966): Fangs on the Range Part 1

    11/25/2025

    Billy the Kid vs Dracula (1966): Fangs on the Range Part 1

    SPECIAL EPISODE! SPECIAL GUEST! On this episode of The Podcast Compels You, Stacie is joined by Jared Michael Delaney, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, host of When Doves Podcast, and actor to talk about his novelization of BILLY THE KID VS DRACULA (1966). Oh, and the movie, of course! Check out Jared Michael Delaney's publication house, Cult Pulp Press, cofounded with Dan Hodge.

    53 min
  8. Splice (2009) (Science Experiments that Resulted in Sinister Transformations)

    08/14/2025

    Splice (2009) (Science Experiments that Resulted in Sinister Transformations)

    This week we watched Splice (2009) and discuss which character is more terrible, the deep deep maternal metaphors, and what in the flying f**k is that crazy flying f*****g creature?!? Our plot discussion begins at 18:18. Content warning: We love horror and want everyone to enjoy it accessibly and safely. In general, assume we may talk about violence, gore, death, and scary situations. We provide a customized content warning about the movie for each episode during the episode, before launching into the plot. If you have particular triggers, please check the movie on doesthedogdie.com.

    1h 26m
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Stacie and Bill are a couple of internet randos who have found themselves being held hostage by an evil AI that has an inexplicable horror movie obsession, as well as a fairly flimsy backstory. Join them as they get in on the ground floor of this nascent podcasting industry, and talk and talk and talk about horror movies, delighted to have finally discovered an outlet to do so. And people said this "ability" would never pay off! I mean, those people were right, but Content warning: It's about horror. We talk about violence, death, and scary sad stuff. Stacie swears. art by gabby burgard

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  • Creator
    The Podcast Compels You
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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