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I'm Horrified!

Sam Beairsto & Allie Gavin

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Sam Beairsto and Allie Gavin are horrified. Enter an abyss of lighthearted panic and heartfelt hysteria with a podcast that explores the ups and downs of being alive in 2024 (all through the lense of two unconscionably anxious women). The world is chaos: be horrified with us. Follow us on twitter at @ imhorrifiedpod
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Wow, this is an episode we truly never thought we would have to make... but we want to thank our listeners for their support during this difficult time. Today we're talking about Youtube Breakup Videos - you know, the videos you see when your favorite mommy vlogger breaks up with her generic looking husband and they have to make a whole thing over …
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Is it a bear? is it a three legged kangaroo? Is it a short little Alien from outer space? Regardless, let's all get our guns and start shooting indiscriminately into the woods. This week Allie really phones it in and basically just reads you a newspaper article, but we swear it's so out of pocket you'll understand why. Who knows what Henry McDaniel…
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Tell Silicon Valley to batten down the hatches, we've got another TECH EPISODE for you! This week we're talking about the Humane AI Pin, the latest gadget thats going to send us tumbling down a garbage chute into a pseudo 1984. They tote themselves as the world's first AI wearable, and promise you can "Take AI with you everywhere". Frankly, no than…
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Why would anyone WILLINGLY go into a cave? Well, we don't have an answer for that, but we try to get close this week by learning about the worlds weirdest recreational activity: Caving. If you're claustrophobic, maybe sit this one out, because even the descriptions make us start breathing pretty heavily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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We know what you’re thinking - Transylvania! Vampires! A Vampire book heist!!! We are devastated to let you know that no, there are no vampires in this particular episode, but we promise there is SO MUCH MORE! Rare books, getaway cars, auction house representatives, fake names, and terrible old man disguises are just a few of the thrilling elements…
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Right after St. Patrick’s Day we’ve got a fascinating piece of Irish history to tell you about - The Wrens of the Curragh, a community of women who lived at the margins of Irish society in the aftermath of the great famine. Their lives were brutal, as were the oppressive forces keeping them poor and hungry no matter what they did to rise above. How…
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Join Allie and Sam on a journey through the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where we learn about the impacts of earthquakes and Christianity, lament that nothing gold can stay, and complain about consignment stores. It's an episode that takes us from Egypt's Old Kingdom to modern-day witch museums in Salem, and it's sure to be a horrifying ride…
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What could be horrifying about dancing? As Allie explains this week - PLENTY! Tune in to hear about great depression trends, Gilmore Girls, and deep lore from Sam's high school days. Relax, don't dance for 80 hours in a row, and enjoy a horrifying time with your horror honeys. If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email…
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What do we love more than a historical woman? A historical woman in an extremely toxic relationship! This week we examine the life of Caroline of Brunswick, who was nearly the Queen of England, maybe in her Eat Play Lover Era, and perhaps needed to wash her clothes a bit more. We know you'll like her because she is a woman, and you'll hate her husb…
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Two women telling you what to do with your life - is it this podcast or Girl Defined? Today we deep dive into the Christian influencers of our nightmares with our special guest - Annie Cardi! Annie Cardi is a young adult author whose work has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and was named a Bank Street College of Educatio…
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Love is in the air and on our podcast! Join Allie and Sam with some very special guests - our husbands! Adam and Chris join us to discuss their own horrifying topics. Why did a regular guy try to buy an NHL team? Why were there children in the Civil War? Tune in to find out on an exciting episode of I'm Horrified! If you have suggestions for topics…
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What combination of words can cause more fear than "Snape" and "Wives"? Today Allie takes us down the rabbit hole of Harry Potter Fandom on a horrifying train to the astral plane. Prepare to love and obey - or else!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices…
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He's back and he's coming up with a lot of stupid names! This week we dive back into the world of Elon Musk, a sequel to our 2020 episode on this powerful, stupid man. Strap in (but don't turn on the auto-pilot) for another horrifying episode.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Lear…
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Today Allie tells us the story of Hilaria Baldwin. Learn all about how this glamorous Spanish yoga teacher was actually a Basic Boston Woman not unlike your fabulous hosts. We recommend this episode for people who love schadenfreude and New York Yoga Personalities.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedp…
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Ever overthink an interaction with a friend? Then this episode is really going to resonate. This week, Sam reminds us of the story that took 2021 Twitter by storm - "Who Is The Bad Art Friend?" Copyright your original ideas, hold tight to your kidney, and Stay Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorr…
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Smile Sweetheart, we're sending this one to grandma! This week, Allie asks the tough questions about people who over-share their children's lives online. In the age of social media, how much information about your kid is TMI? And are cute baby videos worth the risk?If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrified…
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Happy New Horrors! In our second Guilty Pleasures episode, Sam takes us on a journey into the Maas-verse. She'll confess her Sarah J. Maas sins and try to convince Allie - and you! - to join her in this wild world of fae males.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about you…
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Ho Ho Horror! For our first I'm Horrified Holiday Special this season we're indulging in Allie's guilty pleasure - ASMR. Get the tingles, prioritize your mental health, and learn whether or not this is a sex thing this week on I'm Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn …
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Sometimes the most horrifying things are those closest to home. This week, Sam and Allie recount the tale of a podcast break up that sent shockwaves through Spotify. Will money and fame separate our horror honeys the way it did The Fathers? Probably not! Hold your bestie close, and Stay Horrified!If you want us to get a $60M spotify deal, or if you…
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We promise this podcast episode will still be good in 10 years, but that's not true for everything! This week, Allie teaches us about Planned Obsolescence. From iPhones to cars to lightbulbs, learn the horrifying truth of how capitalism keeps us from being able to fix our stuff. If you are also having problems with your battery life, or if you have…
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Sure the words "Effective Altruism” sound great - but are they? Join Development Girlie Sam and Recovering Development Girlie Allie as they learn about the giving philosophy sweeping tech bros everywhere, how it kind of crashed crypto, and how they think about charitable giving. It's a complicated, horrifying world, and Allie and Sam are right ther…
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This week, we're talking about Voluntourism - the complicated world of good deeds done for selfish reasons. Allie takes Sam into the truth behind institutions we may take for granted, and we examine how to avoid falling for one of these scams. Pull up Charity Navigator, and Stay Horrified!If you have a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifi…
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If you too have spent hours scrolling the Instagrams of Bravo-lebrities, this podcast is for you! Sam takes Allie on a crash course of all things VanderPump Rules, from the original dramas to the scandal that's gripped the nation. Prepare for a drama of the ages, and Stay Horrified! If you have more Scandoval conspiracies or a great topic suggestio…
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Choo Choo! Sam and Allie are boarding the toxic gossip train to learn about the recent downfall of Colleen Ballinger. Join us as Allie breaks down what exactly caused the fall of an internet sweetheart, how mega-fans can be used by their idols, and the creation of one of the most impactful songs ever. If you're an old-school Miranda Sings fan, or a…
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Sam and Allie are back with their first full episode since hiatus! This week, Sam takes you into burning man, a total nightmare for people who hate being outside and have no marketable skills. Tume in to learn about the Burn pre-2023, and what made this past year's event so rough. If you're a burner with a hot take on turn-key camps, or a listener …
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Back from the dead, Sam and Allie return to apologize for ~ghosting~ you. (get it, it's Halloween!) I'm Horrified will return with weekly horrifying stories start on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Follow us on Twitter (X?): @imhorrifiedpodVisit us online: imhorrifiedpodcast.comEmail us your suggestions: imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choic…
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It's spooky season! The only thing spookier than some poisoned Halloween candy that may or may not exist is a celebrity child trafficker who definitely did. Join Allie and Sam as they separate fact from fiction, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Sam Beairsto & Allie Gavin
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Today we cover some breaking news and some not-so-breaking news. First, Allie takes you through her least favorite adaptation of her most favorite Disney ride. Then, Sam brings you some hot tea from Bachelor Nation. Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In Episode 101, Allie and Sam explore two of the oddest, most understood things on the internet. Sam gives you the biography of Elon Musk and why he's not the Tony Stark you're looking for. Next, Allie tells all about her undercover work in the online foot picture trade. Plug in your Tesla, log into OnlyFans, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about yo…
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In what is (hopefully) the last QuaranTeeny-sode, Allie and Sam reflect on some of their favorite pandemic activities, and get excited for next week when they'll FINALLY do the 100th episode. Dream of that, and Be Well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Sam Beairsto & Allie Gavin
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that two women in possession of a good podcast, must be in want of some content. With that in mind, today we discuss all the best adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Sam Beairsto & Allie Gavin
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Do you hear the distant ding-a-ling of an ice cream truck? Are you instacart-ing your groceries but feel stuck on the frozen food page? Are you venturing back into the world and need tips on the best Cold Stone Creamery creation? Sam and Allie break down the best Ice Cream options for you. Don't get brain freeze, and be well! Learn more about your …
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It's time for the theatre nerds to jump out. Today we talk about adaptations of Shakespeare's canon, and why Jimmy Neutron may have done it best. Grab your complete works, admire the performance of Keanu Reeves, and Be Well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Sam Beairsto & Allie Gavin
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