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The Spooky Doings Podcast

The Spooky Doings Podcast is hosted by improv comedian Rick Guzman. He‘ll blend horror & comedy in interviews with genre based guests, panel discussions & provide horror tutorials.

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57:13

Spooky Doings: Lowell Greenblatt

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Lowell Greenblatt returns to the podcast to talk to Rick about his new book, Nightmare Autopsis: A Return To Elm Street. We start at his introduction to the franchise with Freddy's Dead, working his way through the films, Carlos & the Q-tip, parents renting horror for us & what caused him to write the book.We also discuss his over abundance of interviews with Elm Street Kids like Lisa Wilcox, Ken Sagoes, Ira Heiden & Jennifer Rubin, as well as numerous producers & effect crew, the

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63:42

Spooky Doings: Phil Nobile Jr

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Rick welcomes Fangoria's editor in chief, Phil Nobile Jr to the show. We talk about meeting at a screening of Clown In A Cornfield, what introduced Phil to horror, Rick being traumatized by James Bond at a young age & asking Phil to recommend something to get him into that franchise & how he came to work at Fangoria.We also discuss Phil's weekly newsletter, working to get penitentiaries to permit the magazine to be available for inmates to read, the amout of cool deaths in The Monkey &

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01:04:14

Spooky Doings Ghostbusters 2016 with Jolene Richardson

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/08/16

Rick welcomes Jolene Richardson back to the podcast with the full intention of pissing off the fragile men of his generation to discuss Ghostbusters 2016! We compare it to the original classic, marvel at the constant humor throughout, wonder how much was improvised, & give figurative flowers to the fantastic women that star in it. Bravo Melissa McCarthy. Kristin Whig, Leslie Jones & Kate McKinnon.We also give Neil Casey, Andy Garcia & Michael K Williams, their props as well. We point

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52:49

Spooky Doings: Jaws 2 with Anoush Froundjian

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/08/02

On this episode, Rick reconnects with cartoonist & comedian, Anoush Froundjian, after she watched Jaws 2 for the first time. We get into her fondness for the original, her fisherman family, not seeing the sequels yet, being afraid of sharks, & what caused her to finally watch this film.We also get into the movie's higher body count, the teenagers, Rick's continued need to fight Mayor Larry Vaughn, Tina's scream, which helicopter scene Anoush watched, how this connects to Grizzly 2 &

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54:53

Spooky Doings: Brandon Rizzuto

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Rick welcomes Brandon Rizzuto to the show to talk about his podcast Dean's Killer Joke. We get into why Brandon decided to write, direct & produce a whodunnit audio tale, writing it for frequent Spooky Doings guests, Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto, coming to terms with being a fan of cancelled comedians, taking a chance on your own creativity & more.We also discuss old country bullshit, working in TV production, how he cast Dean's Killer Joke, switching narrators & if he'll come back on the

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01:14:54

Spooky Doings: Sinners with Mike Stevens & John Ross

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2025/06/21

Rick invites Mike Stevens & John Ross back to the podcast to talk about Sinners! We get into the cultural impact created by director, Ryan Coogler as well as characters played by Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Stansfield, Wunmi Moaku & Miles Canton.We also get into how we first heard about the film, stories about the blues, traveling through the south, Geeshie Wiley, Buddy Guy, where we first saw the film & cunnilingus. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5

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52:38

Spooky Doings: Alligator with Ari Spence

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/06/07

Ari Spence overcomes her fears & returns to the show to talk about Alligator with Rick. They discussed where her fright began, great character actors like Robert Forster & Michael V Gazzo, how she connected Ramon to the Toxic Avenger, Pennywise & Art The Clown & we salute the recently deceased star of the film, Morris the gator. We also discussed Florida man, genetic experiments, Robert Forster’s insistence on obtaining sexual consent, the comparisons to Jaws, mayoral corruption,

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01:00:58

Spooky Doings: Companion with Vikki Martin

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/05/24

After some technical issues, Vikki Martin returns to the show to talk about Companion! SPOILER ALERT! We get into all aspects of this film. We wonder why Warner Brothers Discovery chose to spoil the twist in their advertising for Max. We into that great opening scene, fantastic performances by Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillien, how Vikki figured out the twist from the preview & noticed things Rick didn't pick up on. We also get into how excited Rick was to see his improv

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01:16:10

Spooky Doings: Doctor Sleep with Stephanie Kane

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Stephanie Kane returns to the show to discuss Doctor Sleep with Rick. It took some convincing because of her adoration of The Shining. We talk about Mike Flanagan, Rose The Hat, Ewan McGregor, Crow Daddy & more.We also discuss serving 2 masters, directors working with the same cast repeatedly, the set design, other Stephen King works, some of the differences between the novel & the movie including the ending & more! Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!

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57:00

Spooky Doings: Say Hey If You're Gay with OK Rives

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/04/26

On this episode, Rick reconnects with his friend OK Rives to talk LGBTQIA+ in horror. We get into Climax, Midnight Kiss, Sleepaway Camp, Bit, Silence Of The Lambs, Seed Of Chucky & more!We also talk about meeting in the New York improv scene, using people's preferred pronouns, how Mark Patton has sweet dance moves, the evolution of gat terminology, Q Lazarus & more! Please subscribe, review & gives us that 5 star boop!

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54:12

Spooky Doings: Ira Heiden

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/04/12

In the name of Lorrick, prince of elves, listen to this episode! Rick talks to the wizard master himself, Ira Heiden. We discuss his work on A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 & Elvira Mistress Of The Dark, his history in horror, interacting with fans at conventions & set life.We also get into Dungeons & Dragons, Robert Englund's jokes, Elm Street kids, Brandon Lee, producing, his convention recommendations & more! Please subscribe, review & give us that 4 star boop!

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01:16:22

Spooky Doings: Renfield with Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/03/15

Rick welcome Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto back to the show to discuss Renfield but Tom wants to vent about Nosferatu first. Then, SURPRISE, Tom enjoyed Renfield! We get into what the first couple of Spooky Doings enjoyed about the film, the corruption of the New Orleans Police Department, the cinematography, codependent relationships, Nicholas Cage, Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult & more!We also discuss eating bugs, DVD extras, Innocent Blood, give shout outs to our friends in Soraia, Jazz Fest, the

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54:18

Spooky Doings: Matt Orozco & Lowell Greenblatt From...

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/03/01

Rick welcomes Matt Orozco & Lowell Greenblatt From Macabre Daily/Monthly to chat about horror, their origin stories with the genre, how they came to collaborate with each other, the importance of supporting films in the theater & preserving physical media.We also discuss impending fascism, the Terrifier & Alien franchises, Rick's problems with abbreviations, how he & Lowell frequented the same spots in New York, creating art inspired by something you love & more! Please

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57:15

Spooky Doings: Swati Sudarsan

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/02/15

On this episode, Rick invites new friend, Swati Sudarsan, on the podcast to share a story that she told at a recent Spooky Doings Improv show that actually scared him. Swati describes how she obtained a hand of Fatma during her travels that keeps snapping the chain it's worn on & usually precedes death. Is it cursed? Is it linked to her sleep paralysis demon? Let's find our together.We also get into the rocky & bleak start to 2025, international travel, twerking in the sea, obtaining a cat

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01:04:03

Spooky Doings: Anatomically Specific Gore with Vikki...

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2025/02/01

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01:18:42

Spooky Doings: Nosferatu with Soraia

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/01/18

The gang's all here! Rick welcomes ZouZou Mansour, Travis Smith & Brianna Sig from Soraia to the show to discuss Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. We learn if the band saw the original or Werner Herzog's version before this new film, if anyone got the popcorn bucket, ZouZou's obsession with the film, Travis' improv skills, Brianna's hijinks & Count Orlock hanging dong!We also discuss the feminist angles of the movie, German expressionism, a majestic mustache, the plagiarism aspects, getting ZouZou

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58:12

Spooky Doings: Heretic with Bridget Randolph

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2025/01/04

Rick reconnects with an improv friend he hasn't spoken to in a long time. He & Bridget Randolph spending the episode talking about Heretic. we keep things mostly spoiler free while marveling at performances by Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher & Hugh Grant. We address The Hollies, Radiohead, Monopoly & take part in discourse similar to that from the film.We also get into Bridget's participation on Don't Mind If I Don't, our religious upbringings, getting morality from Spider-Man comics,

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49:44

Spooky Doings: Heather Buckley

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2024/12/21

The incomparable Heather Buckley returns to the show to talk with Rick about Blood & Flesh; The Reel Life & Ghastly Death Of Al Adamson. We discuss how Rick saw it at Brooklyn Horror Fest before the pandemic, how Heather became involved in the production of the film, the numerous resources she utilized to gather interview subjects for the documentary, the lengths 1 must go to in order to interview law enforcement & inmates & continuing after losing some of the footage.We also chat

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52:38

Spooky Doings: Dutch from The Righteous

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2024/12/07

On this episode, Rick talks with All Elite Wrestling & Ring Of Honor wrestler, Dutch, about his love of the horror genre. We start at him attending a screening of Motel Hell, seeing horror movies with his parents, Cannibal Holocaust, Suspiria, found footage & which movie he couldn't finish.We also discuss the overlap between wrestling & horror fans, watching horror while traveling, frequently with his tag team partner, Vincent, which horror movie characters he'd like to have a match

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48:20

Spooky Doings: Hoff Matthews

The Spooky Doings Podcast ·

2024/11/23

On this episode, Rick welcomes comedian Hoff Matthews to the show. They reminisce about how they met at Final Exam trivia, get into Hoff's introduction to the genre, discuss Cemetery Man, Demons, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee & more.We also get into Hoff's Horror Fest as well as his other comedic pursuits, present day politics & his abundance of horror knowledge. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!

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