Gav & Stef vs. The Forces of Evil
By Gav & Stef vs The Forces of Evil
Gav & Stef weave their way through the world of horror, pitting themselves against the scariest films - and each other - with the help of some special guests.
Gav & Stef vs. The Forces of EvilMar 06, 2023
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Carpenter: Assault on Precinct 13 vs In the Mouth of Madness
Gav and Stef are joined by an icon of Welsh film, stand up, actor, writer and film critic Gary Slaymaker where they discuss John Carpenter, Ice Cube, pickled onions and who is the best wrestler in films?
Mar 06, 202301:13:01
Gothic - The Bride of Frankenstein v The Innocents
Gav and Stef are joined by Ben Taylorson from 'The House Of Hammer Podcast' and 'Rated H' to discuss the best gothic horror films, what makes a good gothic horror, redundant KFC slogans and Kate Bush.
Jan 16, 202301:33:01
British TV: Murrain v League of Gentlemen
This episode Gav and Stef are joined by the writer of Doctor Who, Torchwood, Severance and Cockneys vs Zombies to discuss the best episodes of British TV horror as well as Danny Dyer, ambiguity and when is it acceptable to touch a monkey's knackers?
Dec 05, 202201:26:43
Post Scream Slashers: Urban Legend v Final Destination
In the first battle of season 2, the boys put to heavy weights from around the turn of the millennium together to duke it out under the watchful eye of Kat Hughes (@GizmoShikari). Which will reign supreme and which will perish? That's for Kat to decide.
Nov 14, 202201:40:26
Episode Zero: Todd Farmer
In a special episode to get season two started, the boys join writer and actor Todd Farmer in his shed to discuss sequels, Sean Cunningham, Will Fitchner, working with the Weinsteins and - of course - Jason X
Oct 31, 202201:14:47
Writers: The Dark Half v Misery
This time the boys are joined by novelist Tim Lebbon to discuss the greatest depictions of writers in horror in a very Stephen King heavy episode where even the ones we didn’t pick are mostly the King of Horror.
May 11, 202201:40:39
Euro Horror: Let The Right One In v The Orphanage
Gav and Stef are joined by author of the Nathan Sunderland Venetian Mysteries Philip Gwynne Jones to talk Billy bookcases, child vampires and a hell of a lot of Morrissey.
Apr 18, 202201:59:20
Remakes: Invasion of the Bodysnatchers v The Thing
The boys are joined by Smokey of Rated H, All the Best Lines and House of Hammer to discuss Donald Sutherland playing Donald Sutherland, Paris Hilton mocking Paris Hilton and Ennio Morricone being John Carpenter plus much more.
Mar 27, 202201:50:47
Comedy: Carry on Screaming v What We Do in the Shadows
This episode Gav and Stef are joined by Emmy awarding winner writer David Quantick where they discuss mod vampires, monster marriage, stealing chips and penis shaped maps
Feb 23, 202201:23:39
Found Footage: The Last Broadcast vs REC
The boys go head-to-head with films from the found footage genre and who better to join them than video streaming sensation and film fanatic Robbie Owens (Squidge Rugby)? This time the tangents include 90s internet speeds, creepy puppets, insurance advert actors, seamless links and some technical issues
Feb 07, 202201:38:00
Antipodean Horror: Picnic at Hanging Rock v Dead Calm
The boys do battle on films from Down Under with Andy Fyfe in the judge’s seat and ponders crabs in pantaloons, death by platypus, the usual Coldplay hatred, Scooby Doo again and 20 years at sea
Jan 23, 202202:01:29
Christmas Horror: Gremlins v Krampus
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Alice Taylor-Matthews joins the boys to watch two wonderful films as well as debate how festival is Die Hard and learn Ben Shapiro’s three rules of his relationships
Dec 21, 202101:55:44
Dracula: Dracula AD 1972 v The Monster Squad
It’s a true horror icon under the microscope this week as we discuss Count Dracula on film and put selections to guest judge and graphic novel creator Jim McCarthy - who you may know from the legendary 2000AD and Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain graphic novel - as well as discussing more horror anagrams, shaving mirrors, the terrors of hell and so much more. Find more of Jim’s work here; jimmccarthy.co.uk
Dec 11, 202101:50:09
Priests on Film: The Exorcist vs The Omen
The boys are joined by Adam Glasspool as two heavyweights duke it out to decide which priest committed to celluloid is the best and talk rugby on film, tricycle sales in the 70s and custody of decapitated heads.
Nov 28, 202101:49:53
Musicals: Buffy’s Once More with Feeling v Little Shop of Horrors
Three is the magic number, but on episode three we will be discussing numbers of a very different kind because this week it’s musical week. James Shipsides of Theresa’s Sound World and Master Harker joins us to cast his eye over the offerings.
Nov 17, 202101:55:29
Halloween: Halloween III v Ginger Snaps
It’s Halloween time and so are the films we pick, but which is best? Very special guest Steve Murphy of What is Music?: A Music Podcast About Music will decide.
Oct 29, 202101:53:51
Pregnancy & Birth: Rosemary’s Baby v Inside
Just as the podcast comes kicking and screaming into the new world, so our first subject is pregnancy and birth. Ben Taylorson from House of Hammer and Rated H Podcast joins us as the guest judge.
Oct 14, 202101:33:10