Best Chopped Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

For this episode, the deans discuss the brutal traps depicted in the new Saw adaptation and also some of the elements they found lackluster. Instagram & Tik Tok: @thehorroracademy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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Army of the Dead 33:55

3y ago33:55

33:55

The deans discuss the good shit and the bad shit of Army of the Dead, somehow they talk about Fast and the Furious a little bit also. It's a blast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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Chopping Mall 29:58

3y ago29:58

29:58

For this episode, the deans are kicking it old school and looking back on Chopping Mall, the coolest movie of the 80's with a misleading title. You can follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok for more content @thehorroracademy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support…

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Wrong Turn 2021 48:11

3y ago48:11

48:11

The Deans of the Horror Academy review the remake--reimagination(?) of the classic Wrong Turn movie released earlier this year. They'll talk about the many plot holes and details that did not sit right with them. Follow us on Instagram: (@thehorroracademy) and Tik Tok (@thehorroracademy) for more awesome content! --- Support this podcast: https://p…

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Willy's Wonderland 28:11

3y ago28:11

28:11

Welcome back, students! It has been a long time since the last episode from this prestigious academy, and we hope there are still any listeners left. For this episode, we briefly discuss what we have been up to the past few months, our thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League, and the 2021 film, Willy's Wonderland, starring a uncharacteristically s…

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Freaky 44:12

3+ y ago44:12

44:12

Welcome back students! The deans of the Horror Academy are back again after dealing with a lot of things in their personal lives to educate you on horror movies! This week, they'll go over the Vince Vaughn-led, new Blumhouse film, Freaky and discuss the good and the bad of this motion picture! Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theho…

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#203: Video Stories with Jake Poses 51:16

3+ y ago51:16

51:16

If adding more video to your site feels like another hurdle you have to jump, Jake Poses with Jumprope has a message for you — it doesn't have to be that hard! Every now and then an innovative company steps up with solutions that make your work as a food blogger easier. Is Jumprope right for you? Listen in to today's discussion to learn more! Show …

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Gateway Horror Ft. Killer Track 47:28

4y ago47:28

47:28

Welcome back, students, to another fantastic episode where our amazing friends, Amelia and Alec, over at Killer Track ask us some gateway questions related to horror! You can check out their episode where WE ask them similar questions here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1076290/5421499-gateway-horror-ft-the-horror-academy . Be sure to follow them on I…

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#202: Creating Life Balance with Sara and Laura of Wandercooks 1:02:13

4y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

As a food blogger it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking if we just work more, we'll be more successful. This type of mindset can lead to burnout, which can eventually lead to quitting altogether. Today's guests, Sarah and Laura of The Wander Cooks, talk about the importance of creating life balance with our work. Remember, this is a marathon,…

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Scariest Movie Ever 54:38

4y ago54:38

54:38

Welcome back, students! For this episode we gather some of our friends in the horror community to weigh in and discuss what they believe to be the scariest movie ever made. You can follow our guests on Instagram: @killer.track / @horrornerd143 / @fearscale / @thecreepycrappodcast / and also give us a follow as well @thehorroracademy and be sure to …

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Monk Vs. Thirteen Ghosts 59:51

4y ago59:51

59:51

Join the deans of the Horror Academy as they take a tour to the weirdest house ever made! They'll explore the world and lore of Thirteen Ghosts and explain why exactly this movie kinda sucks but is also kinda cool. Be sure to rate and review! Follow us on Instagram @thehorroracademy--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

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#201: Creating a Rewarding Email Newsletter with Matt Molen 57:22

4y ago57:22

57:22

We've all heard the directive, the money is in the list! This is implying that growing your email list can pay off in the long run. But if you're struggling to grow your list, or trying to figure out what to say to them once they're there, Matt Molen has an inspiring message. Look at your email list as an investment. That changes everything. Matt i…

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Heard You Were Looking For Candyman, Bitch 48:20

4y ago48:20

48:20

For this radical episode, deans Chris and Adrian explore the world of Candyman and discuss how convincing the lore of titular villain is created and the unique horror aspects this film implemented. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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#200: Cultivating an Engaged Food Blog Audience with John Greely 1:02:25

4y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

We've learned a lot about the ways to drive traffic to your site, from Pinterest, to Facebook, to Google, and more. But what do you do with that audience once they're there? Today we're learning about cultivating an engaged food blog audience. Because having an engaged audience makes all the difference. Today's guest is John Greely with the site Sl…

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Get Out 1:11:56

4y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Welcome back, students! The deans of the most prestigious academy are back together to discuss the social tensions plaguing the nation and how racial prejudices and injustices live in both the real world and Jordan Peele's Get Out. Chris and Adrian are glad to be back to bring you their form of entertainment. You can follow the Horror Academy on In…

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#199: How to Be Editor-in-Chief of Your Food Blog with Laurie Buckle 1:00:12

4y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

If you're a food blogger and you're looking for a better vision for your role, Laurie Buckle of Cook-It Media, encourages you to consider becoming the Editor-in-Chief. It's kinda catchy, don't you think? It has a good ring to it. Whereas a blogger may be simply going from post to post, the editor-in-chief takes a higher level view of her audience a…

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#198: Pushing Past Roadblocks with Lindsay Moe 1:04:30

4y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

If you thought food blogging would be one continuous path to success, join the club. However, that "build it and they will come" model is more like fantasy than reality. Today's guest, Lindsay Moe, is here talking about Pushing Past Roadblocks. Look, roadblocks happen. Sometimes they slow you down. However, Lindsay shares great advice on how to not…

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#197: How to Bootstrap Your Food Blog with Kristen Wood 56:17

4y ago56:17

56:17

Now that food blogging is coming into its own as a career path, there are so many courses, consultants, and teams of individuals ready to be hired to help make your dream a reality. But what if you don't have the money for all that? Kristen Wood is here to talk about how to bootstrap your food blog. The good news? You can create a successful and th…

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#196: Food Bloggers and Mental Health with Jennifer Farley 1:34:05

4y ago1:34:05

1:34:05

As a creative entrepreneur, food bloggers face a lot of struggles, including isolation, comparison and more. For food bloggers dealing with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar, and more, there's an added layer of difficulty with this chosen career. Today's guest, Jennifer Farley, is here talking about food bloggers a…

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Getting Bamboozled by Cam 16:20

4y ago16:20

16:20

Welcome back students! In this episode, Chris talks about why the Blumhouse produced film, Cam didn't make sense and breaks down why this movie is not as good as it may seem. Still though, if you enjoy the film, you should keep watching. You can catch The Horror Academy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwh6hJag1QIl5yCkYjTDk7A/featured?v…

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#195: Reinvigorate Your Pinterest Strategies with Nicole Barker 57:55

4y ago57:55

57:55

You can Reinvigorate Your Pinterest Strategies with this thoughtful advice from Pinterest guru, Nicole Barker. Want to grow your audience to new levels? Pinterest is a powerful search engine that can deliver on that goal, but you have to know how to use it. And as many of us have learned the hard way, Pinterest is changing all the time. Learn the l…

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#194: Loving Your Style as a Food Blogger with Cassie Heilbron 59:52

4y ago59:52

59:52

We all know "comparison is the thief of joy" but that doesn't stop us from falling into the comparison trap. Today's guest, Cassie Heilbron, encourages stopping the comparison trap and loving your style as a food blogger. What does that mean? It means embracing the way you work. It means appreciating your style as a food photographer, blogger, and …

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Let's Nitpick Quarantine 18:31

4y ago18:31

18:31

Welcome back students, in this episode Chris goes into the fine details of Quarantine and tries to make sense of just what the heck is going on. To get the full experience of this review, head on over to Youtube: https://youtu.be/oPmDu_X3D0Q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support…

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#193: The Focused Food Blogger with Tanya Harris 1:03:50

4+ y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

If you're excited about your food blogging career, finding a way to stay focused with your work is critical. Because there's a number of distractions that can take over your passions, including comparing whatever you're doing with others. Tanya Harris talks about becoming the focused food blogger and the tools she's used to help her along the way!…

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#192: Planned Productivity for Limited Time with Megan Porta 56:10

4+ y ago56:10

56:10

If your day is broken into chunks of defined time, finding ways to get things done can be a struggle. Today's guest, Megan Porta, talks about planned productivity for limited time spans such as that. Without planning, your precious time can easily be squandered. That's while you'll love these tips from Megan about ways you can transform time to be …

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Invisiboy 1:10:53

4+ y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

The Deans go guts deep into Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man and break down what they thought of this movie. SPOILERS AHEAD! You can follow the Academy on Instagram @thehorroracademy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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What Is This Thing 46:56

4+ y ago46:56

46:56

Zip into your coats students, because we're taking a field trip to the dreaded Antarctica to review John Carpenters classic The Thing! The deans's heads will boggle as they try to understand what is this The Thing and how it ever learned to build and navigate a spaceship. They'll go over the structure of the story and the elements of what made this…

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#191: The Art of Taking Yourself Seriously with JinJoo Lee 1:16:03

4+ y ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Today's guest, JinJoo Lee with the site Kimchi Mari, is on the Chopped Podcast talking about the Art of Taking Yourself Seriously. There is no end to the distractions that can happen in any given day when you're working for yourself. JinJoo explains that when she realized she was putting everyone else's priorities above her own, things started to s…

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Cthulhu is watching 51:48

4+ y ago51:48

51:48

We're not your ordinary scuba diver instructors, but this isn't a scuba diving class. Prepare yourself for spoilers as the Deans dive deep into Mariana's Trench to discuss just what in the hell is lurking down there. They'll talk about the incredible action and pacing of the film, as well as the remarkable acting from Kristen Stewart. Don't forget …

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The Grudge Kinda Sucks 56:39

4+ y ago56:39

56:39

For this episode, the deans of the Horror Academy go over the 2020 continuation of it's 2004 predecessor. Spoiler alert, it was a disappointment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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#190: Developing Confidence to Meet Your Goals with Chandice Probst 1:07:05

4+ y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

If you have big dreams you need a lot of confidence to see you through both the good and the bad times. Today’s guest, Chandice Probst of the site This Vivacious Life, talks about developing confidence and how it has helped her do courageous things for her career as a food blogger.By Chopped Podcast

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Year End Review 2019 52:36

4+ y ago52:36

52:36

The boys are back in town after a 2-month hiatus, and they're counting down their top 3 horror picks for 2019 as well as giving an overall view of how the year went for the genre. School is back in session, and the Horror Academy welcomes you back! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support…

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#189: Launching a Physical Product with Your Blog with Suzy Karadsheh 1:02:50

4+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Have you ever dreamed of launching a physical product for your blog? Today’s guest, Suzy Karadsheh of the site, The Mediterranean Dish did just that! However, today’s discussion has us also talking about the tools she used to grow her site to a successful blog, so much so that her husband quit his job and they now work together. You’ll love Suzy’s …

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#188: Give Old Content a Refresh with Melissa Riker 1:15:07

4+ y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Are you busy updating old content on your site? Today’s guest, Melissa Riker, shares tips for the best ways to Give Old Content a Refresh so that it’s user friendly and SEO optimized! Learn tips to manage your time and hire help to get your content updated. And while you’re at it, get inspired by the conversation around staying motivated, food phot…

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#187: Productivity Hacks for Food Bloggers with Jessica Scully 1:04:01

4+ y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

As a food blogger, finding time to get everything done is always a struggle! Today’s guest, Jessica Scully, is talking about time management. As an owner of a fitness center, mom, wife, and food blogger, Jessica has experience managing multiple priorities. Her fitness instructor mindset also gives plenty of tough love combined with self care as wel…

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#186: Become a Mission Focused Blogger with Brian Dixon 1:00:20

4+ y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

As a food blogger one of the biggest struggles can be simply showing up to do the work day in and day out. Today's guest, Brian Dixon, specializes in helping entrepreneurs not only find their audience but also reignite the spark and passion for their blog! Listen in as Brian shares his tips on how to become a mission focused blogger!…

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Haunt 1:08:37

4+ y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Happy Halloween, students! For this episode, your deans will review the recently released haunted attraction slasher film, Haunt. They'll weigh in what exactly didn't work for them and what they were expecting out of this film.//Horror News: The Grudge.//The Horror Academy Podcast will be taking a month-long hiatus and will be returning in December…

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#185: Developing a Food Blogger Work Ethic with Jessica Hoffman 58:59

4+ y ago58:59

58:59

Have you ever dreamed of being a really successful food blogger? Jessica Hoffman of the site Choosing Chia is today’s guest and she’s talking today about Developing a Food Blogger Work Ethic in order to find joy and balance in the work of achieving your goals. You can’t always have control over the outcomes, but you can use these mindset shifts and…

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Into The Further 1:16:02

4+ y ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Welcome back students, for this episode your deans will go over the incredible paranormal horror movie by James Wan, Insidious! They'll discuss the incredible use of cinematography and creepy images this movie was able to implement. As well as criticizing the ending that shows the demon your deans refer to as Darth Maul. --- Support this podcast: h…

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#184: Having a Never Quit Attitude with Stephanie Melchione 1:02:51

4+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Food blogging can be a lonely business! It can feel like everyone has the skills to make it happen except you! Add to the mix a few rejections from places like Food Gawker and brands, and you’ve got a real recipe for disaster. Stephanie Melchione with the site The Cozy Cook talks about the rejections she experienced early on in her food blogging ca…

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Ghost Children 1:07:21

4+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

For this episode, your deans teach you all about how not to implement ghostly children in any horror movie ever with the clear example in Sinister. They'll discuss the overuse of kids in horror movies and the bizarre plot surrounding the film, including the minimal utilization of the Bughuul.//Horror News: The Grudge rating update. --- Support this…

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I'm Here to Do the Devil's Work 1:15:24

4+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Finishing off the Firefly Family journey, the deans review Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell in which they discuss the bizarre ability this movie has on making the audience care about serial killers, as well as the evident lack of story left to tell in this film. They give one last goodbye to the iconic Captain Spaulding as the trilogy ends. --- Support thi…

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I Want to Play a Game 1:19:47

4+ y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

For todays class, the deans will be sitting down and discussing James Wan's unconventional horror flick, SAW! They'll talk about the incredible story telling and how this film never let go of its audience as well as some of the things that didn't quite make sense, like how every setting looked as if it was designed by John Kramer. --- Support this …

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#183: Email Growth Mindset with Matt Molen 59:18

4+ y ago59:18

59:18

Adopt an Email Growth Mindset and optimize your email strategies. Email is where it’s at, and if you feel there’s room to improve your email marketing strategy, Matt is the go-to expert! He’s worked with thousands of bloggers, including well-known food bloggers, to help them grow their list, and send more engaging content to their readers. Be a par…

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A New Level of Fear 51:06

4+ y ago51:06

51:06

The Horror Academy is celebrating the start of the Halloween season by going over real-life paranormal encounters during Halloween.//Horror News: Eli Roth and his new project titled "10-31"; Jordan Peele and Universal Pictures deal; Halloween Kills update.//If you have any questions or if you want to send us a message, check out the link and be fea…

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I'm Tired of these MF Sharks in this MF Ocean 1:45:52

5y ago1:45:52

1:45:52

Get ready to hold your breath for the duration of this episode, because today's class takes place underwater. The deans discuss the absolute lunacy of the 1999 shark horror film, Deep Blue Sea, with first-time guest, Kat (who is legitimately Chris's girlfriend). They'll talk about the impossible underwater acrobatics of Thomas Jane and the vague wa…

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#182: Keywords for Food Bloggers with Brandi Crawford 51:08

5y ago51:08

51:08

Have you heard all the buzz lately about keywords lately? Keywords are the most talked about SEO component and the least understand. Today’s guest, Brandi Crawford, is here talking with Marly about all things keywords and how you can optimize keywords to help grow your traffic!By Chopped Podcast

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The Faculty 1:34:50

5y ago1:34:50

1:34:50

The deans sit down and discuss the 1998 alien invasion horror flick, The Faculty. They go over what a fun watch this movie was and as always, they nitpick the hell out of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-horror-academy/support

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#181: SEO Myth Busters with Megan Clarke 1:02:15

5y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

There are a LOT Of myths about SEO and today’s guest, Megan Clarke of Clapping Dog Media is here to dispel those myths! Do you think SEO is constantly changing? Or that it’s just too hard? Megan has some great ways you can incorporate SEO into your food blogging strategies. It’s a lively and fun conversation that will leave you feeling inspired!…

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A Clown Called It 2:22:46

5y ago2:22:46

2:22:46

After 27 years, Pennywise the Dancing Clown has returned, and so has the Loser's Club. Your deans, Chris and Adrian, are joined with guest dean, Frankie, to take a look at what the film executed perfectly in terms of acting and storytelling, and what it could've done right for the scares. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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