Best Michael Varrati Podcasts (2024)

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53: Dracula (1931, Spanish Language Version) w/guest Michael Varrati 1:39:06

12h ago1:39:06

1:39:06

Bryan and Dave are joined this week for their episode celebrating Latin American History Month by Dracula enthusiast, Michael Varrati! Long thought of as a lost movie, the fully restored version of Dracula, produced in tandem with Tod Browning's version with Spanish-speaking actors, the movie is practically the same film with some key differences w…

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Slaughter High (1986) with Michael Varrati 57:01

1h ago57:01

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What's up, Rotters. We're back. And class is in session. For the first epsiode of Season 5 - Vicious Varsity, I'm joined once again by the incredible multi-hyphenate Michael Varrati In this lesson, we discuss the 1986 prank-gone-wrong slasher SLAUGHTER HIGH 🃏 Sharpen your pencil, tuck in your shirt and get ready to pledge! ______🧠______ www.Stevies…

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Episode 16 - Hot Demon 33:10

1h ago33:10

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss the world of nightmares, sleep paralysis, and connecting to worlds beyond. Additionally, the trio share their individual recipes for what they think would make the perfect Casualty Friday craft cocktail, muse on otherworldly libraries, and reveal why they are "the people's podcast." Submit your question…

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52: Friday the 13th Part 2 (Bonus) 1:27:16

4h ago1:27:16

1:27:16

It's Friday the 13th so here's a bonus episode about Friday the 13th... Part 2. In this episode Bryan struggles with his conflicted opinions on this movie and Dave turns him to the dark side with his position that Friday Part 2 just isn't a very good movie. It IS the movie that gave us Jason despite that part of the story making any sense and it al…

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Andrew Bowser is ONYX THE FORTUITOUS | Ep 31 53:04

1d ago53:04

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Hosts Barbara Crampton, Catherine Corcoran, and James A. Janisse have a wonderfully silly conversation with that weird Satan guy - ONYX THE FORTUITOUS! Director, writer, actor, FILMMAKER -- Andrew Bowser.If you love movies and/or fun, this will SLAY! PATREON: Check out the BONUS MATERIAL like our COMPLETE UNEDITED RECORDING of this episode and othe…

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99CR 19: Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah 1:43:12

4d ago1:43:12

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We close out our two part examination of the Godzilla/King Ghidorah beef with a close look at the Heisei era movie where Americans from the future presume to travel back in time and destroy Japan with a monstrous weapon and then force what's left over to conform to their political and economic interests. This time around the America/Japan relations…

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Episode 93 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark LIVE at the Academy Museum 1:00:44

9d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Unpleasant dreams! In this very special episode, Peaches and Michael are LIVE at the legendary Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in celebration of 1988’s ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK! Recorded on site in the David Geffen Theater on July 19th, 2024, our hosts delve into how the maven of the macabre’s inaugural motion picture outing inspired generati…

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51: Scream w/guests Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart 2:09:25

11d ago2:09:25

2:09:25

We are joined once again by our friends Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from Morbid to break down and diagram the greatest slasher movie of the 90's, one of the greatest horror movies of all time, Scream. It's a rare treat when a director comes along and changes the direction of an entire genre but to do it once a decade starting in the 1970's? Unhe…

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Episode 15 – “Cans of Wine” 38:51

14d ago38:51

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa reminisce about their first experiences as a convention guest. Additionally, the trio discuss celebs THEY were excited to meet, the humanitarian side of the horror community, and offer up details about the upcoming first ever LIVE Casualty Friday! Plus, Kane talks about the stunt accuracy of THE FALL GUY! Submi…

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99CR 18: Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster 1:34:46

22d ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Join us this week as we take a trip to Japan to talk Godzilla. This is the movie that introduced the world to Godzilla's arch-nemesis, Ghidorah, the floppiest golden dragon the world has ever seen. We also get short changed on Mothra, are delighted by those little fairy ladies who summon her, and can't help but talk shit about Rodan, one of the lea…

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Episode 92: House 1:38:35

23d ago1:38:35

1:38:35

The girls were…eaten! This week, Peaches and Michael take a deranged trip to the countryside in celebration of 1977’s HOUSE! In addition to discussing this fever dream fave’s place as a singular slice of psychedelic haunting, our hosts delve into the impactful imagery of ghost cats and severed fingers. Joining the conversation is music-industry man…

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50: The Silence of the Lambs 2:43:11

28d ago2:43:11

2:43:11

Celebrate 50 episodes of scares, questionable taste, and Simpsons references with us as we put the lotion in the basket for a giant-sized analysis of one of the most titanic horror movies of the 1990's or maybe even of all time as we break down Jonathan Demme's iconic The Silence of the Lambs. We're all about Ted Levine's Buffalo Bill, Jodie Foster…

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Episode 14 – “The Nine Minute Meditation” 29:32

28d ago29:32

29:32

This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa wade into the hot button issue of AI in art, as well as dig into the discussion surrounding THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT production controversy. Additionally, Felissa reflects on TERRIFIER 2, Kane shares his enthusiasm for fart videos, and Tiffany postulates that we’re “the watercooler of podcasts.” Submit your ques…

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99CR 17: Masters of the Universe w/guest Jonny Atkinson 1:45:15

1M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

This week, Bryan and Dave are joined by Jonny Atkinson of Uy Que Horror to talk He-Man as they take a real deep dive into the movie that drove the final nail into the Cannon Group's coffin, Masters of the Universe. We discuss the movie's enduring status as a cult film against all odds, the intense nostalgia high of a movie that seems to have gotten…

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49: I Know What You Did Last Summer 1:43:57

1M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

This week, Bryan and Dave face down the blandest notions of the 1990's with I Know What You Did Last Summer, ostensibly the first of the craven 90's Scream cash-ins, written and produced by Scream's very own Kevin Williamson. It's a movie that really takes its sweet time getting around to the mystery where four beautiful 90's young people, Jennifer…

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Episode 13 - "Drawing the Line" 46:19

1M ago46:19

46:19

With Kane M.I.A, Tiffany and Felissa are joined by filmmaker/show producer Michael Varrati to dig into topics that include "dangerous" project promotion and the questionable nature of true crime. Additionally, the trio discuss fender benders, THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, and the surprise premiere of VICTOR CROWLEY. Then, Kane makes a surprise appearan…

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Episode 91: Clueless 1:24:25

1M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

As if! This week, Peaches and Michael are rollin’ with the homies in celebration of 1995’s CLUELESS! In addition to discussing the sheer pop culture defining power of filmmaker Amy Heckerling, our hosts delve into how this forever fave cleverly subverts the tropes of classic teen cinema. Joining the conversation is drag icon Biqtch Puddin’, who sha…

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99CR 16: Assault on Precinct 13 1:48:41

2M ago1:48:41

1:48:41

Bryan and Dave conclude their John Carpenter double feature with a look at his first proper feature, Assault on Precinct 13 a movie so egregiously ripped off by other action movies that it hardly matters that Carpenter ripped it off of other action movies. Seeking to make a proper western in the style of his favorite Howard Hawks movies but pressed…

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48: The Fog 1:49:36

2M ago1:49:36

1:49:36

This week Bryan and Dave go long on one of their shared favorites, John Carpenter's first fertile footsteps into the 1980's, the decade that would come to define his entire career and he couldn't have made a bolder announcement of his arrival than with this subdued ghost story, told in the old campfire tales. It's equal parts gothic spooks and EC C…

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Episode 12 – The One with William Butler 36:55

2M ago36:55

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa are joined by horror renaissance man William Butler, who shares stories from his time making monsters…and then getting killed on-screen by them. Additionally, William reminisces with Kane about their time making FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII, anecdotes about Viggo Mortensen are shared, and the whole gang debate the …

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Episode 90 - Sainted Subgenre: Queer Horror 1:36:40

2M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

The monsters are no longer in the closet! This week, Peaches and Michael dig into a “fearz” subgenre that’s near and dear to their hearts – QUEER HORROR! In addition to discussing how they’ve watched the cultural conversation around LGBTQIA+ representation in genre shift in real time, our hosts delve into the very real catharsis fright cinema provi…

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99CR 15: Crash 1:54:56

2M ago1:54:56

1:54:56

This week we're getting sloppy and erotic as we break down David Cronenberg's 1996 antithesis to the 90's erotic thriller, Crash, a movie about how people can't get off unless they're about to die horribly in a car accident. Adapted from J.G. Ballard's 1973 novel of the same name, which was an extension of his short story in the collection The Atro…

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47: Return of the Living Dead 2:09:22

2M ago2:09:22

2:09:22

This week, Bryan and Dave ask the question that's on everyone's mind: Do you wanna party? Return of the Living Dead, the movie that changed the rules of the zombie movie game is a perfect time capsule of America in the 80's and it has a killer soundtrack to glue it all together. It's one part EC horror comic and one part paranoid Libertarian fantas…

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Episode 11: “Mr. T is Everyone’s Free Pass” 46:18

2M ago46:18

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss navigating movie making while having a family, as well as dish on working with difficult co-stars. Additionally, the trio dig into the pros & cons of Vicks Vapor Rub, Tiffany shares stories from the set of Star Trek, and Kane and Felissa reveal their favorite naughty greeting at conventions. Plus, tips …

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Episode 89 - Idol Worship: David Cronenberg 1:29:47

3M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Long live the new flesh! This week, Peaches and Michael are serving body in an Idol Worship celebration of David Cronenberg! In addition to discussing this notorious auteur’s penchant for exploring physical frights, our hosts delve into how audiences often react erotically to his particular brand of horror. Joining the conversation is acclaimed wri…

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99CR 14: Angel 1:51:42

3M ago1:51:42

1:51:42

This week, Bryan and Dave get real sleazy with it and take a good long look at Angel, from 1984. Starring Donna Wilkes and a cast of wild character actors, including Susan Tyrrell in her second appearance on their podcast, Angel sets out to be a grimy exploitation movie that casts the seedy underbelly of the Hollywood Boulevard nightlife against th…

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46: Bride of Frankenstein w/guest Tyler Hyde 2:05:19

3M ago2:05:19

2:05:19

Bryan and Dave are joined by Tyler Hyde, co-host of the That's Spooky podcast to close out their 2024 Pride series and talk about James Whale's 1935 Magnum Opus, Bride of Frankenstein. It's an absolutely gonzo gothic horror from the dawn of the talkies featuring more thrills and excitement in one of the earliest sequels that somehow manages to end …

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Episode 10 - "Ghost People Everywhere" 42:33

3M ago42:33

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This week, Tiffany, Kane and Felissa discuss regrets - jobs not taken, paths not chosen, and the different directions their lives might have gone. Additionally, Tiffany talks about her tumultuous time as a sea cadet, Felissa reveals her encounters with ghosts, and Kane chats about the aftermath of his injury. Plus - the trio engage in a rousing bou…

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Episode 88: 9 To 5 1:31:23

3M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980’s 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic’s crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversatio…

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99CR 13: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1:32:35

3M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

It's astounding! Time is fleeting! For the third week of their Pride 2024 series, Bryan and Dave take a look at the notoriously queer-as-hell midnight movie sensation, perhaps the greatest midnight movie of all time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It's an episode packed with everything you could ever want to know about the phenomenon, the audience …

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The Cult of Chucky | Christine Elise | Episode 30 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

On this weeks episode Catherine and James chat with actress Christine Elise (Cult of Chucky, Landfill, BH90210, Castle, A Name Without a Place). PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! / screamdreamspod Follow Scream Dreams: linktr.ee/screamdreams Welcome to SCREAM …

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45: The Haunting 2:07:56

3M ago2:07:56

2:07:56

Pride 2024 continues apace as Bryan and Dave take a real deep dive into Robert Wise's unimpeachable horror movie classic, The Haunting. It's a foundational piece of horror and one of the finest haunted house movies ever made with a thousand ways to interpret it including a very particular queer read which places it firmly in the queer horror canon.…

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Episode 9 – “Who Doesn’t Have a Dance Background?” 43:54

3M ago43:54

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa talk about the guests they’d one day like to have on the show and in the process share some fun stories about their colleagues in fright. Additionally, the trio chat about the best way to make a convention connection, Kane discusses his Angry Grandma obsession, and Tiffany offers up some memories from behind-th…

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BONUS: Curtains (1983) with Dream Warriors / Season 5 Announcement 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

What's up, Rotters! Today we're dropping a bonus episode from the Patreon vault in which Dream Warriors (Becky Darke and Mike Muncer) discuss the 1982 Canadian slasher CURTAINS. Recorded December 2022. This episode is to also announce SEASON 5 of Brain Rot! Coming this summer, the new season will have a theme... For 12 episodes, the series will be …

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The Last Stop to... Evil Dead! Francis Galluppi | Episode 29 46:02

3M ago46:02

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Catherine and James join writer director Francis Galluppi (High Desert Hell (2019), The Gemini Project (2020), and The Last Stop In Yuma County (2023) AND The New Evil Dead Movie) ! PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! / screamdreamspod Follow Scream Dreams: link…

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Episode 87 - Growing Up Cult: Joshua John Miller 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

A true child of the popcorn! In this very special episode, Peaches and Michael sit down with iconic actor, writer, and filmmaker Joshua John Miller for an in-depth talk about a lifetime in cult cinema. In advance of his forthcoming feature THE EXORCISM, Joshua reflects on growing up with genre royalty for parents, living a punk lifestyle, and takin…

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99CR 12: Siege 1:24:56

4M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Bryan and Dave kick off their 2024 Pride series by settling in for some QUEER VENGEANCE, Canada style! Siege is a by-the-numbers riff on Assault on Precinct 13 which makes one wonder, did Siege director Paul Donovan also watch Cruising at the same time? The movie pits a desperate struggle to survive the night against the 1981 Halifax police strike …

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A Bloody Good Time | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin | Episode 28 53:11

4M ago53:11

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On this weeks episode of Scream Dreams Catherine and James chat with director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (Abigail , Scream (2022), Scream 6, Ready or Not)!PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! / screamdreamspod Follow Scream Dreams: linktr.ee/screamdreams Welcome to SC…

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44: The Blair Witch Project w/guests Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart 1:41:42

4M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

This week Dave and Bryan take their first steps into the 1990's and go deep with a real hard look at The Blair Witch Project. Joining them on this trek through the forest is Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the Morbid Podcast. Though, not the first found-footage horror movie, Blair Witch is definitely the one that convinced budding indie horror …

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Episode 8 – “Always Carry a Spoon With You” 40:04

4M ago40:04

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss the weirdest item that they’ve ever been asked to autograph by a fan. Additionally, the trio chat extensively about tattooing sensitive bits, the notion of honoring stunts at the Oscars, and roles that they know they’d have “killed.” Plus, stories about Rob Zombie and Eli Roth! Submit your questions to …

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Episode 86: Rosemary's Baby 1:40:16

4M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

He has his father’s eyes! This week, Peaches and Michael are moving into a new apartment building in celebration of 1968’s ROSEMARY’S BABY! In addition to discussing this classic’s commentary on bodily autonomy, our hosts delve into the notion of “the devil next door.” Joining the conversation is celebrated screenwriter Joshua Conkel, who shares ho…

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The Queen From Beyond | Barbara Crampton| Episode 27 25:32

4M ago25:32

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James and Catherine sit down with our very own Barbara Crampton (From Beyond, You're Next, Last Stop in Yuma County, Reanimator, Jakobs Wife)! PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! / screamdreamspod Follow Scream Dreams: linktr.ee/screamdreams Welcome to SCREAM DR…

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43: Roger Corman Retrospective! 2:18:35

4M ago2:18:35

2:18:35

This Week, Bryan and Dave put the brakes on to talk about Roger Corman, one of the most important filmmakers in the history of pop cinema and the genres, most notably horror and science fiction. He died at age 98 on May 9, 2024 and left behind a legacy of nearly 500 films which bear his name in one way or another. Bring Me The Axe picks 4 movies of…

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The Truth about "The First Omen" with Director Arskasha Stevenson | Episode 26 33:26

4M ago33:26

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On this weeks episode of Scream Dreams Barbara, Catherine, and James chat with Director Arkasha Stevenson (The First Omen, Vessels, Brand New Cherry Flavor) about THAT scene in The First Omen, MPAA ratings and so much more!PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! htt…

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42: Troll 1:39:41

4M ago1:39:41

1:39:41

This week Bryan and Dave take a look at John Carl Buechler's swing-and-a-miss for the Charles Band dynasty, Troll. It's supposed to be filled with whimsy, adventure, and high-fantasy but is instead filled with crappy rubber monsters and cringe-inducing performances by actors tenured enough to know better by this point. Noah Hathaway casually throws…

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Episode 7 - “Phlebotomy and Babysitting” 44:32

4M ago44:32

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This week, Tiffany, Kane, and Felissa discuss whether there was ever a moment where they considered quitting “the biz.” Additionally, the trio chat about the trials and tribulations of nude scenes, the potential for a SLEEPAWAY CAMP musical, Kane’s pube rage, and much more! Submit your questions to askcasualtyfriday@gmail.com!…

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Last Stop in Yuma County w/ Jocelin Donahue - Episode 25 49:48

4M ago49:48

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On this week's episode of Scream Dreams, actor Jocelin Donahue (Insidious: Chapter 2, House of The Devil, Doctor Sleep, The Last Stop in Yuma County) chats with Catherine, James and Barbara about the release of her latest film! Support the show and get 50% off your 1st Factor box, plus 20% off your next box. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/SCRE…

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Episode 85 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me 1:54:04

4M ago1:54:04

1:54:04

We live inside a dream! This week, Peaches and Michael are having some coffee and cherry pie in celebration of 1992’s TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME! In addition to discussing David Lynch’s symbolic smashing of the television set, our hosts delve into the importance of giving Laura Palmer life. Joining the conversation is acclaimed filmmaker Ariel S…

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