The Spooky Scholars Podcast

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The Spooky Scholars Podcast

The horror podcast where we discuss the BIG questions of spooky literature and film: What's the symbolism of slime? Is there a zombie zeitgeist? What's your weapon choice to survive a slasher? Anyone can summarize a horror movie but there's SO much more to horror than the list of shrills and kills. Horror is the genre pushing boundaries and takes society to task with monsters and mayhem, slashing and sex/gender play. Horror is EXTRA, and you need a friend (or podcast host) to ask, "WTF did I just watch?" Let's slice open the underbelly of horror and get schooled in spooky!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Consent in the Convent: Horror for the Modern Woman's Soul

    Immaculate and The First Omen have similar settings (convents) and though the goal of the antagonists is quite opposing, we can’t deny that both films are on the cutting edge of culture, commenting on the religious patriarchy controlling women’s bodies. Leave it to horror to always comment on culture and provide us with the perfect films to nourish our souls when we need it the most.  This episode may contain spoilers for -Immaculate 2024 -The First Omen 2024 -Repulsion 1965

    23 min

  2. NOV 5

    Is Horror Weird?

    Horror is definitely for weirdos, but is it really Weird (with a capital 'W')? In this episode we look at the simultaneous resurgence of Weird fiction and how this has influenced and flavoured New Horror. Plus, we'll look at how this perfect pairing has brought new themes and a new depth to horror that's fit fior our times. *there are no spoilers in this episode

    19 min

  3. OCT 29

    Trick or Treat: It's a Witch Hunt with Alice Markham-Cantor

    The 1692 Salem Witch Trials may seem like ancient history but Alice Markham-Cantor, a researcher, author and descendant of an accused witch, is here to set us straight on the recipe (or perfect storm) for a modern-day witch hunt. This is a very special close-to-Halloween episode where we learn about and celebrate one of the most iconic spooky archetypes: The Witch. Alice’s book is The Once and Future Witch Hunt: A Descendant’s Reckoning from Salem to the Present

    53 min

  4. OCT 22

    Trick or Treat: It's Candy Corn (2019)!

    Candy Corn isn't everyone's favourite Halloween candy and not everyone likes 4-hour long documentaries about the making of Rob Zombie films... BUT in this episode we'll address both problems all while discovering a perfect Halloween slasher that you shouldn't overlook and a director bringing the feels to the horror creator community. *This episode may contain spoilers for 31 (2019) Candy Corn (2019)

    19 min

  5. OCT 15

    Trick or Treat: It's '90s Nostalgia!

    Why do '90s horror movies get such a bad rap? In this listicle episode, I'm joined by Tim and Patrick Callaghan of The Film Bros Championship Podcast who help me break this question wiiiide open! We each share our faves and our takes on how the decade fairs overall as a unique era for horror comedy and setting up for the new millenium! *Spoilers abound in this episode and include (but are not limited to): Misery (1990) The People Under the Stairs (1991) Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Sleepwalkers (1992) The Blair Witch Project (1999) The Craft (1996) Scream (1996) Tremors 2 (1996) Event Horizon (1997) I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Bride of Chucky (1998) Stigmata (1999) Final Destination (2000)

    43 min

  6. OCT 8

    Trick or Treat: It's Bubblegum Dystopia!

    Are we living in a Bubblegum Dystopia? Learn more about this term and common subgenre that is more common than you think. Stephen Notham gives us a deeper look into just exactly what fears and new nightmares this type of dystopia unlocks. *This episode contains spoilers for Fahrenheit 451 (novel 1953 & film 2018) Zero Theorum (2013) They Live (1988)

    21 min

  7. OCT 1

    Horrors of Hollywood with Actor David Hern

    I'm with actor David Hern who was involved in the spinoff series,Freddy’s Nightmares, among other horror finds like Summercamp Nightmare and Zombie Voodoo Scream Party. In our conversation, David gives his insight on being a working actor and some healthy, practical advice for anyone looking to get into the business.   You can find out more about David and his take on being an actor in his book, How Not to Make it in Hollywood

    28 min

  8. SEP 24

    Hypnosis Horror: A Hypnotist Weighs In

    Hypnosis and the 'evil psychiatrist' is a horror movie trope of a storyline that goes ALL the way back to the very first horror film. So is this one of our deepest rooted fears? In this episode a real life hypnotist gives her take on several hypnosis horror movies that really gave real hypnotherapists a hard time in the middle of last century. We'll also look at how hypnosis is portrayed in modern horror and whether it's accurate or just a fun and powerful device to add to the idea of mind control and demon possession. *This episode may contain spoilers for: Late Night with the Devil (2023) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) The Hypnotic Eye (1960) Horrors of the Black Museum (1960) Suitable Flesh (2023) Get Out (2018)

    26 min
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The horror podcast where we discuss the BIG questions of spooky literature and film: What's the symbolism of slime? Is there a zombie zeitgeist? What's your weapon choice to survive a slasher? Anyone can summarize a horror movie but there's SO much more to horror than the list of shrills and kills. Horror is the genre pushing boundaries and takes society to task with monsters and mayhem, slashing and sex/gender play. Horror is EXTRA, and you need a friend (or podcast host) to ask, "WTF did I just watch?" Let's slice open the underbelly of horror and get schooled in spooky!

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