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The Spooky Scholars Podcast

The best horror analysis podcast for the BIG questions we ask of horror movies and literature: The symbolism of slime? A zombie zeitgeist? Your weapon choice to survive a slasher? Anyone can summarize and review 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 taking 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

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00:31:42

Sitting Down with Satan and Michael Harbron

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2025/04/01

Today I’m talking with horror author Michael Harbron of the Interview with the Devil series. Writing religious, supernatural horror takes time and creepy, deep dive research. So not only do we discuss his chilling six-book (so far) series, but we also talk about Satan himself and the very real and growing attraction to The Satanic Temple. *no worries - there are no real spoilers in this episode. >michaelharbron.com>supporting listener businesses: thesmelloffear.com

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00:26:39

Tales from the Crib: Baby Horror

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2025/03/25

Horror may be about darkness and death, but spring is about light and life.So what happens when horror combines with the themes of spring and rebirth? What kind of uncomfortable tension are we in for?In this episode we look at films with a big spring theme: Babies! And we dive into why this horror can give anyone the creeps, whether you have your own little demons or not.Immaculate (2024)

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00:18:53

6 Degrees of Spooky: Kevin Bacon Horror

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2025/03/18

Kevin Bacon may not be the quintessential horror star but he does love horror and has quite a few great horror titles to his name. In this special episode we're following the name of Kevin Bacon down a trail of horror movies in the game, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: Horror Edition. We're trying to get from horror movies ONLY to a Kevin Bacon horror in six steps.AND! We try to see how many degress THIS SHOW is from Kevin Bacon - and (HINT HINT) it's LESS than 6!*This episode may contian spoilers

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00:44:51

Radical Reading with Paul Cram

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2025/03/11

Reading is political. Horror is political. So we put these lovebirds together in this episode where I look at the true reasons for book bans, the importance of censorship but also freedom of expression in the horror community. I'm joined by Paul Cram, an actor with several horror credits who is in it for the art of the story. Learn about what inspires his art and how his search for community led him to create The Men Who Read Book Club, a non-fiction book club that has brought him to connect

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00:48:07

Fascism in Fantasy with Alex Mell-Taylor

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2025/03/04

While you might not think that fantasy would be a genre that does a great job of depicting the dangers of fascism, it does. You might not think that Disney has a hand in this, but again, you’d be wrong. Here to tell us how and why all this works is writer and speaker, Alex Mell-Taylor. Alex is a fascinating thinker who puts these cultural concerns together for us and brings us examples from film to prove it––something she does regularly on her blog, Alex Has Opinions. Together we talk about

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00:25:50

Tales from the Script with Alan Katz Pt. 2

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2025/02/25

In this Part Two of Two with Alan Katz, the writer and co-creator of the iconic Cryptkeeper from "Tales from the Crypt" television series, we’re focusing on a little more of Alan’s experience with the film industry, especially it’s gate-cryptkeeping . Alan tells us why he thinks horror lovers are the "sweetest" and "healthiest" people (aww, thanks!) and we get some REALLY good news about what's coming soon for us 'Crypt-lovers.And if you learn anything horrible

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00:40:09

Tales from the Script with Alan Katz Pt.1

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Alan Katz, writer for the TV show, Tales from The Crypt and co-creator of the Cryptkeeper himself joins me for Part One of his horror storytelling journey. We'll get some background on how the Cryptkeeper came to be but also how Alan has found the best way to continue to bring his dark stories to us once again!This is part one of a two-part series.*There are no spoilers in this episode!!

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00:22:54

Romantic Remakes and ‘Killer’ Sex

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2025/02/11

It's Val-o-ween and we're looking at one of the most sex-filled horror subgenres -the slasher - and, specifically,the remake.Remakes often get a bad rap, but we'll look at a study that helps us navigate how remakes force us to wear our "hearts on our sleeves" and teach us to see these reimaginings of our favourites as less about corporate greed and more of a love letter to the original.Sex, love letters, and corporate greed? Sounds like a perfect Valentine's Day episode to

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00:22:02

Cold Blooded Comedy: Canadian Vampires

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2025/02/04

Back for more Canadian horror? I knew you would be. This time we're looking at how Canadians (sometimes) use their famous wit in horror movies - though it's not often. But when we do, we like it.. vampy. For some reason, Canadians have looked to the sub-sub....SUB-genre of 'the vampire comedy' as the bridge to the gap between our intellectual horror and our silly side. *This episode may contain spoilers for: Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001) Suck 2009 Rufus 2012 Humanist Vampire Seeking

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00:22:21

Monster Musicals: The Horrors of Being a Rock God

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2025/01/28

As far as horror goes, "musical" may not be on the top of your mind as a favourite sub genre. But horror and the mainstream (Read Joker: Folie à Deux) are still making modern musicals, so what gives? Musicals, let's face it, are cheesy - though we do love the camp & queerness. But, mix that with horror and you have the recipe for how horror is, yet again, a vehicle for the full spectrum of emotions like cringe or awkwardness. And in the case of rock horror musicals, it's also a great metaphor

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00:26:50

Losing Lynch: Let's Make Art Weird Again

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2025/01/21

The death of David Lynch this past week has left a gaping hole in the art community.In this episode we explore how Lynch's legacy will be to us weirdo-indie-artists who are holding down the fort in these trying times when self-expression is supressed, cleaned up by CGI/AI and our rebellion isn't as noticeable and fashionable as it once was. *This episode may contain spoilers for: Eraserhead (1977) Blue Velvet (1986)

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00:26:06

Canadian Horror: Hands Off, America!

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2025/01/14

With the unique spirit that runs through Canadian horror film and literature, we have no interest in giving that up to become the 51st of the U.S!In this episode we'll look at and celebrate what makes Canadian horror movies unique in their own right and why our art and our identity needs to stay right where it is. *This episode may contain spoilers for The Mask (1961) Black Christmas (1974)

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00:09:14

Christmas & the Kids of Horror with Hailey Schmidt of...

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2024/12/24

A Christmas Eve bonus gift from me and Susan AND the star of Mr. Sandman (2024), Hailey Schmidt.It’s a friendly tip-of-the-hat episode to the kids in horror who bring us some of the best chills. PLUS! It looks like Hailey is growing up to be one of us… a horror fan for the new generation! This quick horror fix should give you a break from the X-mas insanity and then we’ll see you for full episodes in the new year. *This episode may contain spoilers for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (2024).

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00:16:29

Happy Horrordays: It's a Wrap!

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2024/12/17

We’re wrapping up 2024 with a look back at some of Season 3's best moments, top episodes and a behind-the-scenes blooper reel. Susan is in for one last 'seasonal' review and we’re both sharing our hopeful horror thoughts before this year is DEAD… *this episode may contain spoilers for: The Insects’ Christmas

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00:16:52

Happy Horrordays with Cursed Carols

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2024/12/10

You're probably already absolutely sick to DEATH of hearing Christmas music everywhere you go. But did you know that some of those jingly tunes actually have morbid origins?In this episode, learn about the deadly backstories of your (un)favourite Christmas songs AND top it off with a poem that kills you if you read it out loud! *There are no spoilers in this episode (unless you count ruining your favourite childhood songs about Christmas... then yes, those will be spoiled for sure).

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00:37:55

Happy Horrordays from Mr. Sandman with Matt Schmidt

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2024/12/03

We're talking horror with Filmmaker Matt Schmidt of Acres films about his new project, Mr.Sandman (now on Prime).Matt has some incredible insights on horror that actually answered some of my longtime questions like: Why do we love horror in short form? Why do we love 70s horror so damn much? And how might Hollywood have to start paying attention to good filmmaking and filmmakers if they want to actually make good movies that people will pay to see?! If you're hoping good things for horror

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00:22:41

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

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2024/11/12

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

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00:18:59

Genre Probe: Is Horror Weird?

The Spooky Scholars Podcast ·

2024/11/05

Horror is definitely for weirdos, but is it really Weird (with a capital 'W')? In this episode we look at the simultaneous resurgence of the Weird genre 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 for our times. *there are no spoilers in this episode

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00:52:40

Trick or Treat: It's a Witch Hunt with Alice...

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2024/10/29

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

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00:19:16

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

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2024/10/22

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)

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