Best Sam Difford Podcasts (2025)

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IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS: Blurring the line between reality and fiction 46:32

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! We continue our love for Lovecraft with John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994). Do you read Sutter Cane? Well, maybe you should read H.P. Lovecraft first. We discuss how this film's elusive author, his stories, and everything in-between, are all inspired by the real life weird fiction writer's work. What h…

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FROM BEYOND is horny as hell! 22:43

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What's up, revellers and weirdo! From the cast and crew that brought you Re-animator, this week we discuss 1986's FROM BEYOND. Based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft, this bonkers movie is dripping in slimy dimensions, body horror and sex. Oh my! It can't get any weirder... until one of us breaks out into song. This is one wild episode! Please …

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Is DRAG ME TO HELL an Evil Dead movie? 44:03

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! Not content with one Sam Raimi movie this month, this episode we discuss 2009's DRAG ME TO HELL. Is this secretly the fourth entry in the Evil Dead franchise? Do we believe in curses and fortune tellers? Where do we draw the line in horror? And is this chillest goat in Hollywood? Discover all this and more! Please …

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THE GIFT (2000): Sam Raimi's forgotten Supernatural Thriller 42:15

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2000's THE GIFT. After the splatter fest of Evil Dead, and before bringing a certain wall-crawler to the big screen, director and all-round gent, Sam Raimi assembled this incredible cast for this Southern Gothic murder mystery. But does anyone remember this film...? Please rate and review us…

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HEART EYES: A Slasher With A Heart (Or Two) 36:53

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2025's HEART EYES. Somehow, the impossible has happened: we have found the perfect date movie that blends a romantic comedy with a gory slasher. Yes, you read that right. Be warned, there are spoilers. Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there t…

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SPOOKIES: So Bad It's Good? 27:47

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 1986's cult favourite SPOOKIES. Surely, firing the original directors, hiring someone else, and essentially splicing two films together is always a recipe for success, right? RIGHT?! Hey, the end result may not be good, but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining. Even if it's for…

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January's Picks Off The Shelf 27:00

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This week, we pick 4 movies off the shelf that we have never watched before: Maxxxine (2024) Dolls (1986) The Dunwich Horror (1970) The House That Dripped Blood (1971) Please rate and review us, and of course, stay safe out there tonight. Follow us @scaringsampod

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THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN & THE HORROR OF DRACULA: Hammer Double Feature 38:11

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss not one, but two Hammer Horror movies, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1957) and THE HORROR OF DRACULA (1958), both directed by Terence Fisher. Did these movies forever convince Americans us Brits have bad teeth? Please rate and review us, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out t…

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It's the Scaring Sam Halloween Special 2024! 51:12

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It's the podcast that refuses to die! What's up, revellers and weirdos, we're BACK just in time for Halloween! To celebrate, we have a fun chat about everything we've watched so far to get in the spirit of the season, then we pull back the curtain on what we think makes for the perfect Halloween movie night. Enjoy! leave a review-it really helps th…

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Season 3, Episode 5: Carole King - To be Home Again - Forest Ecosystem Preservation 51:51

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Season 3 Episode 5 Carole King To Be Home Again Forest Ecosystem Preservation Carole King at the 1972 Grammys Our guest today is one of the most successful female songwriters of the latter half of the 20th century, writing or co-writing 118 pop hits in Billboard's top 100 in the US and 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful …

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SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: A Perfect Gateway Into Horror? 53:52

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2019's Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark; We wonder if this film succeeds in potentially introducing young adults to horror, while working our way through all the cliches - Everybody loves a cliche, right?

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30 DAYS OF NIGHT: These Are No Twilight Vamps 49:08

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! What better way to start the new year than to visit the cold, isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, along with a bunch of blood thirsty vampires.

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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON: Redefining A Classic 42:53

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! We're back for Spooky Season! Join us this episode as we discuss 1981's An American Werewolf In London directed by John Landis.

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Season 3, Episode 4: Dave Davies (of The Kinks) 1:00:02

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of Song Chronicles. Our guest today is Dave Davies, co-founder and lead guitarist for The Kinks, one of the most influential and quintessentially English rock bands. Dave has recently released his autobiography and an album that goes with it, which are both called Living On A Thin Line. He has much to share in this co…

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Season 3, Episode 3: Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth 40:24

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of Song Chronicles. Our guest today is singer and songwriter Billy Valentine, who just released a new album called "a masterclass in soul interpretation" by Record Collector. Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth was chosen as the first record for the relaunch of Flying Dutchman, the iconic imprint known for releases …

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Season 3, Episode 2: Michelle Lewis 54:10

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of Song Chronicles. Our guest today is Michelle Lewis, an Emmy- and Peabody-winning songwriter and composer and an advocate of songwriters’ rights as executive director of SONA. Michelle’s parents were both musicians. Her dad was the tenor saxophone player in Frank Sinatra’s band and her mom was a session singer who s…

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Season 3, Episode 1: Mark Rubel 57:14

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of Song Chronicles. Our guest is producer, engineer, and educator Mark Rubel. Mark has produced thousands of recordings for artists including Alison Krauss, Rascal Flatts, Fall Out Boy, Ludacris, and many more. Mark sees humans as storytelling machines, with production and mixing as a unified field of sonic storytelli…

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HONEYMOON: We Regret Watching This One 36:37

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 2014's Honeymoon directed by Leigh Janiak (Fear Street trilogy). Sam regrets watching this movie. James reveals his childhood fear of being abducted by aliens. Find out how many times we can say 'Honeymoon' in one episode. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts,…

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Season 2, Episode 12: Lady Blackbird and Chris Seefried 55:16

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of Song Chronicles. Our special guests today are the bewitching jazz vocalist Marley Munroe, better known as Lady Blackbird, and the award-winning producer, writer and musician Chris Seefried. Together, the two created the incredible Lady Blackbird debut album Black Acid Soul, which they describe as a genre all its o…

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THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: The Cure For Zombie Fatigue 24:45

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by Dan O'Bannon -- The second sweatiest horror we've watched from 1985! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.…

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LIFEFORCE: Nocturnal Admissions 38:04

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's LIFEFORCE, directed by Tobe Hooper -- The horniest horror movie we have ever seen! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

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MORBIUS: Partly cloudy with a moderate breeze 13:54

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This episode, James gives us his hot take on MORBIUS, "a new Marvel legend." Yeah... you keep telling yourself that, Sony (rolls eyes).

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HEREDITARY: The Problem with Elevated Horror 43:47

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we take a swing at Ari Aster's Hereditary, laying out why "elevated horror" is elitist [explicit deleted], and somehow this leads to a discussion on foot fetish. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.…

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Season 2, Episode 11: Thomas Walsh 1:21:33

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of Song Chronicles. Our special guest today is Thomas Walsh, an Ivor Novello-nominated songwriter who is the front person and songwriter behind the Irish pop-rock project Pugwash. As a band, Pugwash released six albums and toured through the UK and Ireland before Thomas returned Pugwash to its roots as a solo project…

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THE THING: John Carpenter's Underappreciated Masterpiece 34:46

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We finally reached our 50th episode, and Sam hasn't quit! Rejoice! To celebrate, we discuss James's all time favourite horror: John Carpenter's THE THING! If you're feeling generous, please rate and review us. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

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UNDERWATER: Adapting Lovecraft 30:30

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we sink to the murky depths to face some Lovecraftian beasties in 2020's UNDERWATER. We talk about the film's many influences, defending Kristen Stewart's acting, THAT surprise appearance of a major horror icon, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appre…

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THE FACULTY: When Teen Angst Meets Alien Body Snatchers 34:16

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In between the cat interrupting us and Sam randomly giggling, we discuss 1998's THE FACULTY. We talk about body snatching tropes, horny alien parasites, Josh Hartnett's dodgy 90s haircut, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.…

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SCREAM: Deconstruction Of The Slasher Genre 38:07

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What's up revellers and weirdos! In honour of blatantly cashing in on the new movie, this episode we're discussing the OG SCREAM, directed by Wes Craven. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

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THE FRIGHTENERS: Life After Death 35:01

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, we close out the year with Peter Jackson's THE FRIGHTENERS, AKA "Adult Casper." James reveals his first celebrity crush. Sam gets the giggles. And somehow Walker's Tazos are brought up. 1996 was awesome!! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course…

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Season 2, Episode 10: Billy Steinberg 58:28

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Season 2: Episode 10 Billy Steinberg Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of Song Chronicles. Our special guest is Songwriter Hall of Fame member Billy Steinberg, who with collaborator Tom Kelly wrote many Number 1 hits including "Like a Virgin" by Madonna, "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper, "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston, "Alone" by Heart, and "Eternal …

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GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE: The Legacy of Ghost Stories 16:20

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This episode we discuss the history of ghost stories, Dan Aykroyd's life long fascination with the paranormal, and of course, the long awaited sequel. It's a short episode, but it packs an almighty punch! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.…

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MIDSOMMAR w/ A.K. and Jermaine 1:14:01

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! In this special bumper episode, we're joined by our good friends, and fellow horror lovers, A.K. and Jermaine, as we have a good ol' natter about 2019's MIDSOMMAR, directed by Ari Aster! The nights may be drawing in, but it's always sunny in Sweden! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's al…

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LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: Edgar Wright's London Giallo 35:04

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss Edgar Wright's london set Giallo, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.…

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HALLOWEEN KILLS: A Gory Study On Mob Violence 26:40

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This week, we discuss the horror movie that has split the community in half with a butcher's knife -- HALLOWEEN KILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of cour…

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THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: The Scariest Horror Movie Sam has Ever Watched 25:24

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What's up revellers and weirdos! This week, we find ourselves lost in the woods as we discuss 1999's THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there t…

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SLEEPY HOLLOW: Your New Favourite For Halloween 26:21

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Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the festive spirit than your favourite spooky sweethearts discussing Tim Burton's gorgeous gothic horror, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Heads will roll! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to …

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MALIGNANT: WTF Is This Movie?! 36:39

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SPOILER ALERT!! What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, James and Sam give you their brutally candid thoughts on James Wan's diverse and divisive new horror, MALIGNANT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always …

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THE STRANGERS: The Scariest Worst Case Scenario Ever? 40:56

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What's up, revellers and weirdos, this episode we discuss 2008's THE STRANGERS... whilst staying in a remote Airbnb in the middle of nowhere... Did we lock the door...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always apprecia…

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Real Chills #1: High Strangeness In The Appalachia 17:48

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The Appalachian Mountains may have been the setting for the horrors of THE DESCENT, but there's enough weirdness throughout the history of the region to keep you up at night. From the Mothman to the Bell Witch Haunting, we'll have you shuddering with REAL CHILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsa…

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The Descent 35:57

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we delve deep into 2005's THE DESCENT, where endless darkness, narrow passageways, and rowdy mole men are on the menu. We hope you enjoy claustrophobia! This female led horror has Sam questioning how she would survive this ordeal, while James ponders the appeal of spelunking. It's fight or flight down …

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Season 2: Episode 9: Jon Platt 1:13:16

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Season 2: Episode 9 Jon Platt Welcome to Episode 9, Season 2 of Song Chronicles. Our special guest is Jon Platt, the Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing – a man Jay-Z proclaimed as the “the Obama of the music industry.” Jon took a quite unusual path to becoming one of the most powerful and influential (music) publishers of the past 25 years,"…

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Paranormal Activity 44:05

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What's up revellers and weirdos! With Spooky season on the horizon, we get in the festive mood with 2007's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. We begin with a real life ghost story, wonder how you'd exorcise an atheist ghost, question why Mica is such a dick, James recounts seeing the movie for the first time at the cinema, and we get to hear Sam's realtime react…

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VICIOUS FUN: An Ode To 80s Horror 15:39

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This episode, we bring our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS season to a close with 2021's VICIOUS FUN, a endearing, gory ode to the trashy 80s horror movies we've grown to... love? Is that the right word...? You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at [email protected]. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to pod…

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A Nightmare On Elm Street 36:35

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! James and Sam meet the man of their dreams in 1984's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. We talk about the questionable evolution of Freddy krueger, the magic behind some of the most epic, bloodiest set pieces, and we delve into the science of sleep and accidentally debunk the finale. We debunk the finale hard, guys! Sorry!…

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Season 2 Episode 8: Suzie Brown 31:50

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Song Chronicles. Our special guest this week is cardiologist and singer-songwriter Suzie Brown, whose work has been recognized by NewSong Music Competition, the Great American Songwriting Competition, and the International Acoustic Music Awards. Born in Montreal and raised in Boston, Suzie seemed predestined to fol…

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Slumber Party Massacre 2 30:29

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Rock n' Roll never dies! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1987's SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE 2! We question why this movie is considered a feminist spin on the slasher genre, praise the Driller Killer AKA "evil Fonzie", and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. Only in this movie can you conjure up a homicid…

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Terror Train 32:34

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All aboard! We continue SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS with 1980's TERROR TRAIN, starring scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis. We find out what connects this horror to TURNER & HOOCH, and A STREET CAT NAMED BOB, why magicians are creepy (and annoying), and we round off the episode with another installment of EVERYBODY LOVES A CLICHÉ. You can find us on Twitter and…

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Blood Rage 36:36

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Summer is just over the horizon, and we're itching to slip on our banana hammocks and pour out the Pina Coladas, and commence our SLASHY SUMMER NIGHTS! A season long event where we subject ourselves to the trashiest 80s Slashers we can get our hands on! Sex, drugs, and homicidal maniacs!! Let's start with 1987's BLOOD RAGE! You can find us on Twitt…

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Season 2 Episode 7: Aaron Lee Tasjan 1:02:50

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 2 of Song Chronicles. Our featured special guest is Aaron Lee Tasjan. We spoke back in February, right after the release of his fantastic new album Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! Aaron's newest album Aaron has led a fascinating life. He's lived in many different corners of the country, and has worked with the New York Dolls,…

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Saw 49:23

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To celebrate the release of SPIRAL, we're heading back to where it all began -- 2004's SAW. SPOILERS abound as we discuss every twist and turn in Jigsaw's elaborate game, and how the movie paved the way for the torture porn subgenre. Also, James and Sam play THE DEADLY JELLY BEAN CHALLENGE, which they instantly regret! You can find us on Twitter an…