Best Pete slay Podcasts (2024)

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Travel Season 1:21:47

9d ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Listen, you know that feeling, right? That prickle on the back of your neck when the train rattles through a tunnel, the lights flicker, and for a second, you're utterly alone in the dark? That's where we're going. Deep into the heart of travel horror, where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the journey itself transforms into a terrifying ordeal…

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Non-Stop Naomi: On Boxing and Lyrics 22:07

3h ago22:07

22:07

Do you have lots of ideas but struggle to harness your energy? In Episode 9 of Black Writers: After Hours talented young musician-poet Naomi Kalu spins us through her enthusiasms for boxing, music and lyrics composition; describing how she has managed to excel across forms. If you want a masterclass from a champion in juggling different talents and…

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Slaying Writing Myths...with Desiree Reynolds 35:22

4d ago35:22

35:22

Have you ever been discouraged by the thought ‘I need to learn how to write well’? Hear Desiree Reynolds as she deals with this and many other ball-and-chain writing myths that can stop you from writing freely. Play this episode to be enlightened, motivated and freed of your writing demons! Desiree Reynolds is a South Londoner up North. Her first n…

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Scream in a Box! 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this unnerving episode of Sitting in the Dark, host Tommy Metz III and his co-hosts delve into the spine-chilling world of confinement horror. The discussion focuses on three hand-picked films that trap characters in claustrophobic spaces, forcing them to confront their deepest fears. Want to watch along? You’ll want to set up Gerald’s Game, It …

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Mental Health, Singing and Survival...with Cheryl Martin 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Balancing your mental health and creative pursuits can be tricky. Creative wellspring Cheryl Martin charts her own path in this episode: hear how she creates fabulous work in verse, song and theatre, whilst navigating the ups and downs of life. If you want some invaluable tips and examples on maintaining that vital balance, don’t miss this episode.…

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Embracing the Ridiculous with Billie Meredith 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

When you find the world both funny and dizzyingly serious, how do you write about it? Join Billie Meredith as she tells us of her writer’s journey - one that takes in Tim Minchin, her musical family and keeping merry while writing about life’s absurdities. Learn how to keep motivated and embrace the humour in the bleak, in this episode. Follow us o…

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The British Invasion 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

This month, host Kyle Olson takes listeners on a chilling journey through the British Isles with a trio of alien invasion films. Joined by panelists Tommy Metz III, Kynan Dias, and Pete Wright, the group explores the 2012 Irish horror-comedy "Grabbers," along with "Attack the Block" and "The World's End." The discussion begins with "Grabbers," a le…

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The Jesus Christ Superstar Novelist...with Annette Reis Dunne 16:39

3M ago16:39

16:39

How do you translate your creativity across artforms? Is it possible to succeed in wildly different disciplines? Annette Reis Dunne has managed just that. An opera singer cum novelist, she has previously sung for the likes of Andrew Lloyd Webber & published a children’s novel ‘Dream the Red Earth’. If you want to make a similar leap or simply hear …

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Survival Horror 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This month, Kynan, Tommy, Kyle and Pete dive deep into the terrifying world of survival horror. They leave no dark corners unexplored, from the creepy confines of Bodega Bay in Hitchcock’s classic The Birds, to the zombie-infested mall of Dawn of the Dead, the monster-filled hive of Resident Evil, and the deadly game of hide and seek in Ready or No…

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Playing with Joy...with afshan d'souza lodhi 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

Everyone wants more joy in their life. And how better to achieve that than by making your writing practice a place of joy? Join the fabulous afshan d’souza-lodhi, as she describes her process, how she dodges dysphoria, embraces her sexuality and finds the erotic in colonial mangoes. We’ll hear about her journey across film, poetry and live performa…

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Battling Imposter Syndrome & Setbacks with Cherrelle Anne 35:08

4M ago35:08

35:08

Do you sometimes battle impostor syndrome – feel you are just not cut out for creativity, or struggling to make space in your busy life? Join pastry chef and fabulous poet Cherrelle Anne as she tells us of her inspiring journey though relationship breakdowns, business crashes, lockdown crises and more – to finding her poetry mojo. If you want to kn…

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You Don’t Belong Here 1:24:18

5M ago1:24:18

1:24:18

The world is a beautiful place—stunning vistas, the highest mountains, and most expansive rivers. But what happens when we, puny humans, decide to make our pastime of exploring these natural wonders too aggressively? The environment gets aggressive back. This month on Sitting in the Dark, we present a set of films where our characters explore these…

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The Courage to Say 'Yes' with SuAndi 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

Do you get daunted by your writing projects, and feel hesitant about taking the next step? Tune in to this episode in which internationally famous librettist, poet and playwright, SuAndi explains her journey from humble beginnings, by daring to say yes. A must-listen for those summoning up the courage to take the plunge in a new direction. Read mor…

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Lost in Translation: Deciphering the Unknown 1:21:53

5M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Tommy is in the big chair leading us on a journey of discovery that leads… nowhere. That’s right, what do you get when you are forced to reckon the horrors of miscommunication? It’s nothing good… that’s what. The Mothman Prophecies, Dark Skies, and Midsommar are all on deck this week! And, because Tom’s new character is so satisfying, here’s the re…

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Writing & Stilt-Walking with Pete Kalu 9:35

6M ago9:35

9:35

Is getting published your goal? Join us for this new series and learn how to find your pathway to publishing success. Black Writers: After Hours is a literary salon in the form of a podcast – we’ll be meeting a pastry chef turned poet, lyricists, a radical playwright, and a creative climate champion In this first episode, Radhaika meets bona fide c…

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Wuxia Unleashed: Leon Hunt & Chris Hamm on Martial Arts and Myth • Cinema Scope • Bonus Episode 1:24:46

6M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as…

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Coming Soon... 0:16

6M ago0:16

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Terrors of the Deep 1:14:33

7M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

The oceans hold unfathomable mysteries and horrors in their lightless depths. In this episode, Kyle Olson returns to lead the hosts of Sitting in the Dark—Tommy Metz III, Ray DeLancey, and Pete Wright—as they dive deep to confront three tales of terror from beneath the waves. They begin with 1989's DeepStar Six, recounting the ill-fated mission of …

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House on Haunted Hill of Wax • Vincent Price Remakes 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Gather round the flickering candlelight, boils and ghouls! In this special episode of Sitting in the Dark, Ray DeLancey welcomes two macabre mavens to the morbid merriment: Pete Wright and Tommy Metz III. Together, these horror hounds aim to dig up the decaying details on two Vincent Price classics given modern makeovers—the 1999 and 2005 remakes o…

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Slay Ride: When Holiday Icons Rampage 1:06:16

9M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

What happens when the symbols of our holidays themselves turn against us? What if we find ourselves running not from Frankenstein or Dracula or some other manifestation of desire and technology run amok but we're running from murderous Saint Nick himself? What happens when the things we celebrate in song are recontextualized as explicit symbols of …

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Filtered Reality: Found Footage, Screenlife, and the Epistolary Tradition 1:18:30

10M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

On this episode of Sitting in the Dark, host Tommy Metz III is joined by Pete Wright and Andy Nelson for an exploration of found footage and epistolary films. As Tommy explains, the goal is to examine how certain horror movies have upheld the literary epistolary tradition on screen through the use of found footage techniques. The episode provides a…

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Silver Screen Shapeshifters: A Study of Werewolves in Cinema 58:56

11M ago58:56

58:56

This month, our fine teacher Ray DeLancey and his sidekicks Pete Wright and Tommy Metz III dive headfirst into the hairy world of werewolves in film. They're howling over flicks like The Wolf Man, The Curse of the Werewolf, The Howling, Wolfen, An American Werewolf in London, Wolf, Ginger Snaps, and When Animals Dream. Here’s the List on Letterboxd…

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From R'lyeh to Yuggoth: A Journey into Lovecraft's Dread 1:15:08

12M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

We gather 'round dim candlelight To delve where sanest avoid sight Into twisted worlds that Lovecraft penned Where cosmic terrors apprehensions rend These truths not meant for mortal brain But like those in Lovecraftian vein Drawn by fascination grim and dire To learn what none should e'er acquire As films that try to emulate The mythos they dare r…

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Skinamarinking in the Dark 1:00:38

1y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

One of the things we find so interesting about Skinamarink is that it might just be unspoilable. Don’t get me wrong… we try to spoil it, sure. But, just as all films are largely a partnership between viewer and creators, this one is supercharged by your own fear in a way that we find difficult to classify. It was Tommy’s pick this month, and he wen…

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Possessed! by Lester and Kynan of The Exorcist Minute! 1:17:00

1y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Welcome to another month in the Dark! This time we’re taking on those head-turning, wall-clinging, priest-punching pests, DEMONS and the poor saps they possess! What business do we have doing all this? Well, some, but we level up this month with a few very special guests. Lester Ryan Clark is actor, writer, and teacher of everything, and Kynan Dias…

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Buzzed and Confused: How The Fly became a Classic Horror Icon 1:00:18

1y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Hey there, horror fans! We’re back in the basement where we're talking all things The Fly. How did this underdog of a movie become such a success? And seriously, how does a movie about a man turning into a fly work so well on the screen? We're taking a trip back in time to the 1950s when paranoia and fear were all the rage after the A-bomb and Worl…

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Terrifying Trespassers: A Cinematic Exploration of Unwanted Company 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

It's dark. The middle of the night. Wait, did you hear that? The sliding door to the back of your house? That creak in the floorboard? Did the dog just bark, or was that a dream? You're all alone in your home... but are you? This month, Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, and Ray DeLancey come together for a tour of 15 home invasion horror films spanning …

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Tommy’s Terror Trope Tutorials • Book of the Vampyre and Final Girls 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

51:11

Our very own Tommy Metz leads us on a harrowing tale of tropes this month. We start with the Book of the Vampyre as depicted in 1922's "Nosferatu" and beyond, then pose the most important question three men could ask about horror movies: is the Final Girl a feminist icon? Nosferatu Clip #1 Nosferatu Clip #2 Movies we mention: IT The Changeling The …

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Frankenstein Lives 1:36:36

1+ y ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Frankenstein is one of our own Ray DeLancey’s favorite classic monsters. And as our resident scholar, he jumps to the front of the class to take Pete Wright and Kyle Olson to school. We start with Edison’s own “Frankenstein,” the first cinematic adaptation from 1910, which you can watch yourself right now on YouTube here. Don’t worry; it’s not even…

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Horror Fans... We meet in the basement 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

52:16

A new series from TruStory FM exploring horror in film across classics and subgenres with Kyle Olson, Tommy Metz, Ray DeLancey, and Pete Wright. This week, we’re just dipping our toes in the darkness with a bit of background on our journey with film horror. Tommy and Ray are experienced explorers. Kyle and Pete are relatively recent converts. Somew…