Best Cinema Bytes Podcasts (2024)

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We Talk The Melon Heads and Byte with Eddie Lengyel 42:06

8d ago42:06

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Join Kevin, Al and Joe as we sit down with writer and director Eddie Lengyel to discuss his recent works such as The Melon Heads: House of Crow and the short film Byte which screened (and produced screams at) Horror Hound Film Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support…

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Dangerously Queasy: Taste Testing Cheetos Mac ’N Cheese 31:27

27d ago31:27

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06/07/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 10: Dangerously Queasy: Taste Testing Cheetos Mac ’N Cheese What happens when you mix Cheetos with mac & cheese?" We subject ourselves to this culinary catastrophe so you don't have to. From the deceptively named Bold & Cheesy to the stomach-turning Flamin' Hot, we try them all, and boy, do we have some thoughts…

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We Talk Sinister Creature Con, Sacramento Horror Film Fest Fest and more Darrin Bardin 41:39

30d ago41:39

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As San Francisco Bay Area locales Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento has been our go-to destination for horror gatherings. Sinister Creature Con has stood the test of time and remained a stalwart convention for almost a decade. Many a celebrity has graced the Scottish Rite Masonic Center halls. Run by the same unflagging mind behind Creature Con -…

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Purple Pain: Watching "The Amazing Bulk" 36:27

1M ago36:27

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05/24/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 9: Purple Pain: Watching "The Amazing Bulk" Ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to a movie so bad, it's good? Well, buckle up, because we're about to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the wonderfully wacky world of "The Amazing Bulk." Our latest podcast episode peels back the curtain on this low-budget…

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Flip Open to the Dark Side - A Conversation with The Dark Side Publisher Allan Bryce 39:28

2M ago39:28

39:28

Today on the Grim and Bloody Podcast we talk with Allen Bryce, the longtime runner of the UK's The Dark Side Magazine. While on the show Allen dishes on DarkFest 7 Film Festival coming up in November! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

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"As Seen on TV" Hall of Shame 36:20

2M ago36:20

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05/10/2024 Botch Job Society Episode 8: "As Seen on TV" Hall of Shame Ever wondered if those "As Seen on TV" products are as life-changing as the perky hosts in khaki pants claim? Well, wonder no more! Join us on this episode as we dive into the wild and often disastrous world of products that promise miracles but deliver... nightmares. [00:00] - I…

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Noodle Adventures: Breakfast and Bagel Ramen 36:45

2M ago36:45

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5/3/24 Botch Job Society Episode 7 - Noodle Adventures: Breakfast and Bagel Ramen Ever wondered how your favorite bagel could taste in ramen noodle form? Brace yourselves for a wild ride through the zaniest ramen flavors you never dreamed would exist! We're not just talking about a quick noodle slurp; it's a full-blown, laugh-out-loud taste-testing…

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A Conversation with Actor Miles-John Dalton 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Welcome to another episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast. Today we have the esteemed pleasure to speak with Miles-John Dalton who chipped his acting teeth in The Legend of Hell House (1973). A representative of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Miles Dalton is the great nephew of Karl Malden. Today we talk about Miles' latest works including his dream …

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Chaser TV Series | Q&A with Director and Cast 43:50

3M ago43:50

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haser, the limited TV series is NOW available on all on-demand cable channels, and @amazonprime! This thriller stars Daniel deWeldon, Russ Russo, and Gia Bay, and is written and directed by Daniel Roemer.We had the utmost honor to speak with Daniel deWeldon, Russ Russo and Daniel Roemer in the lead up to its release. Join Anthony DeRouen, Al Omega,…

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Stranger Danger Book Club: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things #1" 48:33

3M ago48:33

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GREETINGS STRANGER FRIENDS! Remember me!? Sorry it's been so long, but I just couldn't wait any longer to talk some Stranger Things with you! I've come back to the book club, but instead of continuing with "Tales from Hawkins" today, I read the first issue of a much weirder - and very fun - story as Stranger Things has (finally) joined up with the …

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Cinematic Trainwreck: Watching "Fateful Findings" 33:36

3M ago33:36

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4/5/24 Botch Job Society Episode 6 - Cinematic Trainwreck: Watching "Fateful Findings" Hold on to your popcorn, folks; our latest episode is a whirlwind tour through Neil Breen's cinematic enigma "Fateful Findings." Imagine watching a film so perplexing, it makes "Birdemic" feel like a Hitchcock thriller – that's the kind of bizarre ride we're talk…

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A Sunday Morning Conversation with Veteran Actress Pauline Peart 46:19

3M ago46:19

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We had the esteemed pleasure of speaking with veteran classic horror film actress Pauline Peart. In 1973 she starred alongside Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in The Satanic Rites of Dracula. Pauline just finished filming Pockets of Superstition and begins work on the highly-anticipated Dracula: Rise of the Vampire which recently completed a succ…

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Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 2) 20:20

3M ago20:20

20:20

3/28/24 Botch Job Society Episode 5 - Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 2) WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. Buckle up, food enthusiasts, because we’re about to take you on a hilarious jaunt through the culinary cataclysm of the internet’s worst-rated recipes! In the second part of our culinary misadventures, we dive into the doug…

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Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 1) 20:49

3M ago20:49

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3/22/24 Botch Job Society Episode 4 - Culinary Chaos: Hilariously Bad Recipes (Part 1) WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. Ever wondered how a seemingly simple dish like Mac and Cheese could turn into a culinary catastrophe? Join us as we laugh our way through the trials of making what might be the internet's worst Mac and Cheese recipe. Pictur…

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A Conversation with stuntman Todd Jones 46:27

4M ago46:27

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Todd Jones grew up with a mother who owned a video store which kept him immersed in film for years. Like so many of us, being exposed to film at a very young age influences your adult life and Todd is certainly living in his, having been hired to perform stunts on a litany of different works including television series such as Evil, Law & Order, FB…

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Byte-Sized Ambitions: The Macintosh Flop 30:25

4M ago30:25

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3/15/24 Botch Job Society Episode 3 - Byte-Sized Ambitions: The Macintosh Flop WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. In this riveting episode of our podcast, we delve into the tumultuous journey of the Macintosh in 1984, a period that promised innovation but delivered an unexpected setback for Apple. Unlike the narratives that champion failure as…

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Sammy Slick Vampire Slayer (2023) 31:15

4M ago31:15

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Welcome back horror fans! Today we talk with D'Andre Noiré who stars in Christopher Leto's Sammy Slick Vampire., now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. The film follows the titular character as he vows to rid Ybor City of vampires after a Foxy's Strip Club dancer suspects a new owner of luring men in as prey. We also get to touch on D'Andre first …

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Flock-umentary of Disaster: Watching "Birdemic" 28:45

4M ago28:45

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3/8/24 Botch Job Society Episode 2 - Flock-umentary of Disaster: Watching "Birdemic" WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON OUR WEBSITE. Prepare to be regaled with tales of cinematic chaos as we dissect the absurdity that is "Birdemic: Shock and Terror," the movie that flaps its wings triumphantly at the face of logic. Swoop in on our laughter-laden commentary…

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The Amityville Horror (1979) - For God's Sake, Get Out! 36:09

4M ago36:09

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The Amityville Horror starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder and Rod Steiger has landed on top 10 lists of horror fans and critics for decades. It's a classic haunted house ride filled with tropes we deem cliché by today's standards. Join Kevin Nickelson, Al Omega and Anthony DeRouen and we unearth the ghastly sights (brick by brick!) in The Amityvil…

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Easel-ly Hilarious: Painting Self-Portraits 33:28

4M ago33:28

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2/29/24 Botch Job Society Episode 1 - Easel-ly Hilarious: Painting Self-Portraits Have you ever wondered about the beauty hidden within life's missteps, or how a brushstroke of failure could lead to a masterpiece of experience? That's where we take you in our latest adventure. As we rekindle our connection after three years apart, we're not holding…

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Botch Job Society: Trailer 1:17

4M ago1:17

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Dive headfirst into the world of glorious mishaps with 'Botch Job Society,' a podcast that celebrates the mess-ups, mix-ups, and misadventures that life throws our way. Premiering on 2.29.24, our show is a haven for the stories of blunders without the pressure of finding a silver lining. We're not here to glorify success or find hidden lessons in d…

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We Talk Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Allen Danziger! 35:58

5M ago35:58

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Can you believe it's been 50 years since The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released? My, how time flies. We're pleased to sit down with Allen Danziger best known for his role as Jerry in Tobe Hooper's ground-breaking horror film that introduced us to Leatherface. Between preparing for all the Texas Chainsaw Massacre anniversary festivities Allen is p…

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We Talk The Inhabitant with Writer Kevin Bachar 37:19

5M ago37:19

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The Inhabitant now streaming on Amazon and Apple TV is an entertaining yarn spun from the Lizzie Borden story. Starring ⁠Odessa A'zion⁠⁠, Leslie Bibb⁠⁠, and Dermot Mulroney⁠ has enough mystery and chills to satisfy fans of teen thrillers. Join us as we delve in all facets of The Inhabitant! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Maid Droid (2023) Discussion with Writer/Director Rich Mallery 42:59

5M ago42:59

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Currently streaming on Tubi, Maid Droid is a take on a futuristic world where humans can order androids to perform a myriad of tasks who also look (and potentially act) like humans. While writer/director Rich Mallery has encountered the high's and low's of post-release critique and commentary we sit down and talk about Maid Droi's strengths and wha…

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Stranger Danger Book Club: "Tales from Hawkins #2" 41:04

5M ago41:04

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Happy January Stranger Friends! I'm finally back with the first episode of 2024. Really just wanted to say hi and talk some Stranger Things comics. Today in the book club I talk about issue #2 from the "Tales from Hawkins" series from Dark Horse Comics. I hope you enjoy it, hope you' had a great halloween've had a great new year thus far - and I ho…

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Upgrade (2018) - The AI is Coming to Kill You Barbara! 1:28:39

6M ago1:28:39

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Upgrade is a 2018 cyberpunk action film written and directed by Leigh Whannell, and starring Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, and Harrison Gilbertson. While not a smash hit in 2018 it has gained a following due to its unique cinematography, unsettling score and relevancy to the dangers we face today with the emergence of artificial intelligence…

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The Friendship Game on Shudder - Director Scooter Corkle 44:21

6M ago44:21

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Tonight we speak with Scooter Corkle, director of The Friendship Game, now streaming on Shudder. While the film has struggled under the weight of fan and critic reviews we found many positive aspects to discuss including Peyton List's performance as Zooza. It's a beautifully shot film with excellent sound design and we encourage you to give it a wa…

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We All Scream For Ice Cream - Part 3 : Scoops Ahoy U.S.S. Butterscotch 26:47

6M ago26:47

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I scream one more time in 2023. You scream one more time in 2023. We all Scream for Ice Cream - one more time in 2023! Happy Holidays Stranger Friends! I wanted to put something out there to say hi, say thank you for your ongoing support - and to try some DELICIOUS Ice Cream. I think I did the first two - but did I do that third thing? Was the ice …

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): A Retrospective 33:29

7M ago33:29

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One of the most beloved Christmas and Halloween films of our time, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas captured our hearts, and later our wallets (we're looking at you Spirit Halloween!). It's a story of wonder, of love, the desire of change and the challenges that usually ensue. Nothing ever comes easy, even for one such as Jack Skellingto…

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Stephen Scarlata: Writer and Director for Sharksploitation 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

Sharks, sharks, and more sharks! The dorsal fin'ed apex predator unwittingly changed Hollywood blockbusters as we know them; starting with Jaws (1975) directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb. Sharksploitation is an ocean deep (pun intended) documentary of why sharks intrigue us so much. The guests interviewed in…

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Stimson Snead: Spirit A Martian Story 30:01

7M ago30:01

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Happy Holidays to one and all! Today change gears from our Spooky After Dark series as Stimson Snead joins the show to talk about Spirit: A Martian Story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

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Spooky Empire After Dark: Take a Walk on the Wild Slice 18:19

7M ago18:19

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Like Jason rising from the grave to kill again, the Spooky Empire After Dark series is back! Today we bring you the horror comedy Take a Walk on the Wild Slice represented by Director Nicholas Young and lead actor Ron Gross, hosted by Al Omega. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support…

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Stranger Danger Book Club: "Flight of Icarus" 40:55

8M ago40:55

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FLY AS HIGH AS THE SUUUUN!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving Stranger Friends! Well, Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in America who are celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow! To the rest of you - um, happy Thursday? Today in the book club I am talking about the "Flight of Icarus" novel by author and television writer Caitlin Schneiderhan. So sit back, get read…

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Spooky Empire After Dark: How to Kill Monsters 26:50

8M ago26:50

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Before you stuff with your face with turkey and pass out from tryptophan listen to our latest LIVE recording from Spooky Empire Film Festival. Creature Feature host Al Omega sits down with UK filmmaker Stewart Sparke and lead actress Lyndsey Craine as they reveal the secrets behind the Spooky award winning feature How to Kill Monsters. We recommend…

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Spooky Empire After Dark: Chad Hendricks and Synthia Roy for Bloody Frickin Mary 53:44

8M ago53:44

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Bloody Frickin Mary! You watched the bloody wild ride at the Spooky Film Fest in October, now hear from the filmmakers Chad Hendricks and Synthia Roy live on the festival floor. Al Omega does his best to stay out of their way while they recant the behind the scene stories, and why we need more horror films that just don't give a damn. --- Support t…

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Spooky Empire After Dark : Lou Simon and Diana Garle - 9 Windows 40:17

8M ago40:17

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Spooky Empire After Dark rolls on. Today Al Omega sits down with Writer and Director Lou Simon and lead actress Diana Garle to talk about 9 Windows. If you listened to our late September show featuring Lou and Diana you'll find new and interesting tidbits regarding 9 Windows. Now that we're LIVE from Spooky Empire we do not hold back. Pull up a sea…

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Spooky Empire After Dark : Thomas J. Churchill 42:11

8M ago42:11

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Welcome to Spooky Empire After Dark! Buckle up because we have a slew of amazing LIVE recorded shows fresh off the blood-stained floors of the Orange County Convention Center. Today's guest is none other than festival special guest of honor Thomas J. Churchill is an award-winning writer, director, and producer who regularly obtains distribution fro…

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Stranger Danger Book Club: "Tales from Hawkins #1" 45:22

8M ago45:22

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Happy November Stranger Friends! We're only a few days away from Stranger Things Day (and a few days away form me driving my mother-in-law to Florida) so I said to myself in the mirror - "I gotta get a Book Club episode out." In turns out mirror me agreed with real me! Always good when that works out. Today in the book club I talk about issue #1 fr…

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Tracy Meyer - Generation Annihilation YA Novel Discussion 36:07

8M ago36:07

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Tonight we welcome Tracy Hewitt Meyer to the podcast! Tracy released Generation Annihilation a YA novel that revolves around a seventeen year old teenager who experiences trauma and flees to his family's cabin in the small town of Blackthorn Peak. The streets are deserted, there is no sign of life, and at the end of Main Street is the creepiest aba…

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Eye Catcher Short Film | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 28:41

9M ago28:41

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This is our last show before all you crazy people embark for Spooky Empire this weekend, but not the last show of the series! Today we change gears and discuss a short film called Eye Catcher that is guaranteed to be an audience favorite. Jeremy Shipp stops by the podcast to talk about the year's-long work it took to make Eye Catcher and his plans …

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Robotica Destructiva Feature | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 37:43

9M ago37:43

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As we draw ever close to Spooky Empire we bring you another inside look at one of the accepted featured films you can sink your robotic teeth into. Today we host Sam Gaffin, writer and director behind Robotica Destructiva, an animated sc-fi adventure that's bound to your inner gears in motion! Be there October 27th - 29th Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL…

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Bloody Frickin Mary | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 32:07

9M ago32:07

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Today we bring you Bloody Frickin Mary, a horror comedy represented by writer and director Chad Hendricks. This film was a blast and we think the fest goers at Spooky are in for a treat.You can catch Chad in person at Spooky. Bloody Frickin Mary is screening Saturday night at 12:45AM, capping off the Horror Comedy Evening). --- Support this podcast…

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We All Scream For Ice Cream - Part 2 : Scoops Ahoy Pineapple Upside Down 31:21

9M ago31:21

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I scream again! You scream again! We All Scream for Ice Cream - AGAIN!!!! Ahoy Stranger Friends! I'm back with a new episode where I get to eat another flavor of the Scoops Ahoy Ice Cream, listen to some voicemails and talk about an article from Collider. Did I like this flavor as much as the last time? I will tell you this - it's currently in my t…

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084 - Cricket World Cup 2023 1:06:28

9M ago1:06:28

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On the eve of India's opening match, Praveen, Aravind and Dhruv do a curtainraiser episode. We talk the tournament's timing, dew factor, thoughts on each squad, Team India team combinations and predictions. Enjoy! Lack of buzz - IPL and cricket overload? Organization of the tournament - BCCI & ICC Dew factor - playing in Oct/Nov in India Round robi…

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9 Windows Feature Film | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 39:42

9M ago39:42

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Back again for part three of our Spooky Empire Film Festival series. Today we bring you the horror thriller 9 Windows represented by writer and director Lou Simon and lead actress Diana Garle. A fun whodunit movie and a fun conversation about the production and cast!You can catch Lou Simon and Diana Garle IN PERSON at the Spooky Empire Film Festiva…

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We All Scream For Ice Cream - Part 1 : Scoops Ahoy Cinnamon Bun Bytes 22:11

9M ago22:11

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I scream! You scream! We All Scream for Ice Cream!!!! Ahoy Stranger Friends! I'm back with a new episode where I get to eat ice cream. How sweet is that!? Get it? Sweet! I am going to do one of these mini episodes for EACH flavor, so get ready for more delicious treat talk coming your way. First up, I try the "Cinnamon Bun Bytes" flavor - because I…

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Tales from the Book of Kurbis | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 35:17

9M ago35:17

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Welcome back horror fans! Part two of our Spooky Empire Film Festival series brings Ryan Sheets and Janae Muchmore on board to discuss their horror anthology film Tales From the Book of Kurbis. You can catch Ryan and Janae's latest horrific effort on Friday October 27th (opening night!) at the Orange County Convention Center.Additionally, Ryan Shee…

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Ray Spivey- Writer and Director of Storage Locker 36:58

10M ago36:58

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New on the Grim and Bloody Podcast: join Ray Spivey, writer and director of the hit Storage Locker! In the film a comic book collector meets two beautiful, mysterious sisters who run a secret collectors' society. To acquire the rarest of the rare, he must battle a demonic presence in the sisters' deadly storage facility. --- Support this podcast: h…

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The Filmmakers Behind Santastein | Spooky Empire Film Festival Series 38:20

10M ago38:20

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Welcome horror fans! Today on the Grim and Bloody Podcast we bring you the filmmakers behind holiday horror film Santastein. This is part one of the Spooky Empire Film Festival series where we have the privilege and honor of interviewing filmmakers accepted into the film festival happening October 27th - 29th, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando Florid…

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The Preacher Boys - Pig Lady 28:50

10M ago28:50

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If you haven't heard of the Preacher Boys from around the way then you're in for a treat. This filmmaking duo landed a distribution deal with Gravitas Ventures for their feature Pig Lady: a story involving a group of friends on Christmas vacation who learn of a rumor of an antisocial woman who allegedly murders people and feeds her victims to pigs.…

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