
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans
By Allison Broder

Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansOct 01, 2020

Ep. 121: Bob Trate (Director of Programming at the Colonial Theatre)
Show Notes:
Bob’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovielord/?hl=en
- The Colonial Theatre: https://thecolonialtheatre.com/events/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep. 120: Eduardo Sánchez (The Blair Witch Project, Satanic Hispanics)
Show Notes:
Eduardo’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sanchezonthemic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanchezonthemic/
- Haxan Films: http://www.haxan.com/
- Check out Satanic Hispanics in theatres on September 14th: https://satanichispanicsfilm.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I talked with Eduardo Sánchez about the process of filming The Blair Witch Project, his feelings on the two sequels, why he's excited about his latest movie Satanic Hispanics (in theatres this Thursday!), why he hates being scared, but why he knows the horror genre is so special, and more!

Ep. 119: Tommy Kovac (Host of Splat From the Past)
Show Notes:
Tommy’s Socials:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tommykovac1360/videos
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TommyKomic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommykovac3/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
Tommy Kovac is former stand up comic/actor/screenwriter from San Francisco that never got his big break. In January 2015, he was in a car crash and during recovery listened to a lot of "WTF with Marc Maron" and decided to start a podcast to relate to his idols and keep their work alive which became Splat From the Past.

What I Watched in May - August 2023
Show Notes:
Here's everything that I've watched from May 2023 - August 2023!
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep. 118: Chris Vander Kaay (Author, Screenwriter, Filmmaker)
Show Notes:
Chris’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ckvanderkaay
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chrisvanderkaay
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyfication
- Horror Films By Subgenre: https://www.amazon.com/Horror-Films-Subgenre-Viewers-Guide-ebook/dp/B01BH0BQPO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V3NU00TZMIPL&keywords=chris+vander+kaay&qid=1693260419&sprefix=chris+vander+kaay%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
Chris Vander Kaay is an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and legal marketing consultant. He has written or cowritten four books on the history and philosophy of genre film and three genre novels. His feature film script The Redemption of Henry Myers was produced and premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel in 2014. He has written for numerous publications including Creative Screenwriting Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, Desert News, and McSweeneys.

Ep. 117: Sarah Lyons (Witch, Writer, & Filmmaker)
Show Notes:
Sarah’s Socials:
- Website: https://sarah-lyons.com/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/citymystic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citymystic/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherepc
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
Sarah Lyons is a writer, activist, occultist, and witch. She is the author of the book “Revolutionary Witchcraft, a Guide to Magical Activism” from Running Press. Sarah has been practicing magic for over a decade, and has been deeply involved in New York City’s occult scene for years. She was the witch in residence for Vice, where she had a weekly tarot-based web series, and her writing has appeared in Teen Vogue, Vice, Broadly, Slutist, Fusion, Dirge Magazine, and Dear Darkling.

Ep. 116: Writer & Director Bomani J. Story (The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster)
Show Notes:
Bomani’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/story.is.king/
- The Black Girl & Her Monster Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh7HWG7qn4E
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss Bomani’s debut feature film THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER, a modern take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with a brilliant teenage girl named Vicaria at the center of the story. Bomani told me how he fell in love with the story of Frankenstein, the filming process for THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER, what his favorite genre currently is, and what movie he’d love to see David Lynch remake.
AllBlk/Shudder/RLJE Films will release THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER in Theaters on June 9th, 2023 and on Demand and on Digital on June 23rd. The film will be available to stream on Shudder and Allblk at a later date.

Ep. 115: Composer/Lyricists Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH the Musical)
Show Notes:
Anna and Michael’s Socials:
- Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/annakjacobs
- Anna’s Website: http://www.annakjacobs.com/
- Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLivingMJ
- Michael’s Website: https://www.thelivingmichaeljackson.com/
- Information on TEETH the Musical at Playwright’s Horizons: https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss what it was like to adapt the movie TEETH into a musical, the challenges they faced throughout the process, and how audiences have been reacting to it. They also told me why they find horror movies stressful but enjoyable to watch and horror movies they’d love to someday adapt into a musical.

Ep. 114: The Sociologist Dojo's Brian Brutlag
Show Notes:
Brian’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThesociologistS
- Blog: http://thesociologistsdojo.blogspot.com/
- Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/thesociologistsdojo
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we talk about why he loves the movie Mandy so much, why he thinks social commentary in horror is stronger and more persistent than other genres, and why he’s still a sucker for a good jumpscare even when he knows it’s coming.

Ep. 113: YouTuber Nick Green (No Score Review Show)
Show Notes:
Nick’s Socials:
- No Score Review Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoScoreReviews
- No Score Review Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@noscore
- Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoDamnGood1104
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode Nick and I discussed his show, the No Score Review Show and how he came up with the idea for it, why a certain classic is his all-time favorite, and we also talked about how old he was when he saw his first horror movie and how it was probably too young to see Jeepers Creepers. And he also tells me why he’s such a big fan of this year’s very controversial indie horror movie, Skinamarink.

Ep. 112: Writer & Director Alexis Jacknow (Clocks)
Alexis’s Socials:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexisjacknow/
Sign up for Hulu to stream Clock: www.hulu.com/hub/home
Clock Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPnDh3IiU-s
Who’s There? Socials:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how Alexis got into horror later in life, the real life inspiration that is behind Clock, and what the filming process was like. We also talked about her favorite pregnancy horror movies and TV shows.

What I Watched in April 2023
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
My thoughts on everything I watched in April 2023!

Ep. 111: Writer & Director Franklin Rich (THE ARTIFICE GIRL)
Show Notes:
- The Artifice Girl trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTeLDISl80
- Rent The Artifice Girl on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Artifice-Girl-Tatum-Matthews/dp/B0BZBPMBFW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+artifice+girl+movie&qid=1682986669&sprefix=the+artifice+%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how he fell in love with horror, how the claustrophobia of lockdown inspired him to start writing the script for The Artifice Girl, and the directors who inspired him while on set. He also told me how he was able to star in the film while simultaneously directing and why it’s not something he’d do again. THE ARTIFICE GIRL is now available On Demand and Digital.

Ep. 110: Filmmaker Jen Ponton
Show Notes:
Jen’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenponton/
- Website: https://www.jenponton.com/
- Caretaker Film on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caretakerfilm
- Capemay Caretaker on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capemaycaretaker
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss the horror movie that she filmed specifically to be put in multiple chapters on TikTok called The Caretaker. The story is so interesting so you will have to check it out and it’s also super inspiring if you’re a new filmmaker. We talked about how she became a horror fan due to bad parenting, why she binged horror movies every day of the pandemic, and what her favorite subgenres are.

Ep. 109: Appetite's For Horror's Brando
Show Notes:
Brando’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Appetite4Horror
- Appetite For Horror Podcast: https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how his part-time job of being a radio disc jockey and his love of horror made it clear he needed to start his own horror podcast, how he felt bad at first for liking horror and how his therapist told him it was okay, and how he plans to introduce his future son to horror. His favorite horror movie is also a super unconventional one!

Ep. 108: Writer/Directors Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor (SUMMONING SYLVIA)
Show Notes:
Wesley and Alex’s Socials:
- Alex Wyse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexjwyse/
- Wesley Taylor on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sirwestaytay/
- Summoning Sylvia on VOD: https://www.amazon.com/Summoning-Sylvia-Travis-Coles/dp/B0B71M2Q4H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14HLRGFTYU07F&keywords=summoning+sylvia&qid=1681073644&sprefix=summoning+sylvia%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I discussed with Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor when they binge watched horror movies during lockdown and which movies inspired Summoning Sylvia when they were writing it during the early part of the pandemic. They also told me all about how they cast the movie, why they cut their cameos, and what it was like filming in the dead of summer in a house that was actually haunted.

Ep. 107: Tawny and Felicia (Two Chicks and a Horror Flick)
Show Notes:
Two Chicks and a Horror Flick’s Socials:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-chicks-and-a-horror-flick/id1521114633
- Website: https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflick/?hl=en
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I talked with the hosts of the podcast Two Chicks and a Horror Flick about watching pandemic horror movies during the pandemic, how Felicia is introducing her youngest child to horror, and why it’s also healthy to explore your fears through horror movies. Stephen King and Ari Aster were also big topics of conversation and for good reason.

Ep. 106: The Future of Film of Female Co-Founder Caryn Coleman
Show Notes:
Caryn’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/caryn_coleman
- Caryn's Website: https://caryncoleman.com/
- The Future of Film on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFOFIF
- The Future of Film is Female: https://www.futureoffilmisfemale.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how Caryn got into being a film programmer curator, how she and her collaborators chose the movies for MoMA’s Messaging the Monstrous series, what her favorite subgenres in horror are, and you’ll never guess what movies she’s most looking forward to in 2023.

Ep. 105: Films at First Sight Host Joe Ferry
Show Notes:
Joe’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyHuntr
- Films at First Sight: https://filmsatfirstsight.com/
- No Film Left Behind: https://twitter.com/NFLBPodcast
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss why he loves Giallo movies, why he doesn’t really have a favorite horror movie, and how he got into horror movies thanks to family gatherings at Thanksgiving. He also gives advice to parents who want to introduce their kids to horror and what scares him most in horror.

What I Watched in February 2023
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep. 104: Mary Was it Scary (Plug it Up, The Wicked Wild Podcast)
Show Notes:
Mary’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/marywasitscary
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marywasitscary/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode Mary told me how she got into horror by checking out VHS tapes at the library, watching horror movies with her parents, and we talked about what it’s like to watch horror movies as sensitive people and how it helps us. She also told me why she’s a SAW franchise apologist and defended her love of 2000’s horror movies.

Ep. 103: Allegedly Astrology's Dana & Sarah
Show Notes:
Allegedly Astrology’s Socials:
- Their Website: https://www.allegedlyastrology.com/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/allegedlyastro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegedlyastrology
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how they got into watching horror, why they think horror fans enjoy microdosing on darkness, and why they love to read the astrological charts of people like Jeffrey Dahmer and events like the Sarah Lawrence Cult.

Ep. 102: Writer/Director Carter Smith (SWALLOWED)
Show Notes:
Carter Smith’s Socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterbedloesmith/
- Rent SWALLOWED on VOD: https://www.amazon.com/Swallowed-Cooper-Koch/dp/B0B8TMJKSH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=swallowed+movie&qid=1676248729&sprefix=swallowed+movie%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind SWALLOWED and what the filmmaking process was like. We also talked about his favorite sub-sub-genre of horror, his favorite Stephen King novel and film, and why he loves mumblegore and the queer body horror genre.

Ep. 101: Director Kyle Edward Ball (Skinamarink)
Show Notes:
Kyle’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyleedwardball
- Check out Skinamarink on Shudder: https://www.shudder.com
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss what inspired Kyle to write Skinaramink, how young he was when he first watched The Shining, what the experience has been like having his movie released in theatres, and why he thinks horror is such a beautiful umbrella for so many types of movies.

What I Watched in January 2023
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

What I Watched in December 2022 & A 2022 Horror Roundup
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep. 100: Actor/Writer/Director Josh Ruben (A Wounded Fawn, Scare Me)
Show Notes:
Josh’s Socials:
- Josh’s Website: https://joshruben.onfabrik.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we talk about how he fell in love with horror, what his favorite subgenre is, and his 2023 projects. We also talk about his favorite winter and holiday horror movies.

Ep. 99: Horror Writer James Dermond (Doorways to the Unseen)
Show Notes:
James’s Socials:
- Website: https://www.jamesdermond.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesDermond
- Doorways to the Unseen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NC7SCS5
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss his love of ghost stories, what movies made him love horror and why he’s curious about it’s upcoming remake, and he told me all about boogeyman lore from around the world! It’s super interesting. I know you’re going to love this chat.

Ep. 98: Writer/Director Alison Star Locke (The Apology)
Show Notes:
Alison’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonstarlocke
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonstarlocke
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonstarlocke/?hl=en
- Website: http://www.alisonstarlocke.com/
- Subscribe to Shudder to watch The Apology: http://www.shudder.com
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss where the idea came from for the script, what it was like filming, and how her incredible cast came together. She also shared her favorite winter and Christmas horror movies with me and who her favorite horror directors are.

Ep. 97: Horror Writer Jeff C. Carter (We Bleed Orange and Black)
Show Notes:
Jeff’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Carterwroteit
- Website: https://jeffccarter.com/
- We Bleed Orange and Black: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSP939X
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode he tells me how A Nightmare on Elm Street was his gateway into horror, the deeper meaning of Cloverfield, and why supernatural horror movies scare him. He also talks about his podcast We Bleed Orange and Black and gives me tips for keeping the Halloween spirit alive all year round.

What I Watched in November 2022
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I discuss everything I watched in November 2022!

Ep. 96: Larry Reid (Host of Road to Knowhere)
Show Notes:
Larry’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowhereLarry
- Road to Knowhere Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-knowhere/id1588967871
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss why Larry loves Giallo films so much, why he hates jump scares, and how him and Andy came up with the idea for Road to Knowhere.

Ep. 95: Science Fiction Writer Tim Ahrens
Show Notes:
Tim’s Socials:
- Tim’s Website: http://www.thedarkcreatures.com/
- Buy Dark Creatures: A Simple Game: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Creatures-Simple-Tim-Ahrens/dp/0996015515
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss his second book in his Dark Creatures series and the dark, intricate plot. He told me how he got into horror around age 10, his love for universal monster movies, and why Gen Zers need to give black and white horror movies a chance. He also told me how he prepared to get inside the mind of one of his characters who is a psychopath and why he thinks horror fans are more grounded in tense situations.

Ep. 94: Elizabeth Kyle (Bloody Good Horror, Plug it Up)
Show Notes:
Elizabeth’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/finalgirlscout
- Bloody Good Horror: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-good-horror/id276600697?i=1000582632304
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode Elizabeth tells me her stories about how she got into horror through books, her stories from growing up in a haunted house, and how she’s introducing her daughter to horror! And lots of other stories!

Ep. 93: Casey Criswell (Bloody Good Horror)
Show Notes:
Casey’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaseyBGH
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinema.fromage/
- BGH: http://www.bloodygoodhorror.com/bgh/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode he told me why he loves the classic monster movies, how horror is escapism for other people, including himself, and our fear of the unknown. He also told me about when he watched Friday the 13th when he was probably too young and why he misses the video store days.
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Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in October 2022
Show Notes:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep 92: Todd Schlosser (The Horror Virgin)
Show Notes:
Todd’s Socials:
- Todd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddJAwesome
- The Horror Virgin Podcast: https://www.horrorvirgin.com/
- Romancing the Pod Podcast: https://romancingthepod.podbean.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss what scared him away from horror as a kid, a lot of behind the scenes info about what goes into recording and producing the horror virgin each week, and I asked Todd what genres scare him the most as well as what movies that they’ve covered on the horror virgin have scared him the most.
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Ep. 91: YouTuber Emma Donovan (Sketchy Ed)
Emma’s Socials:
Twitter: twitter.com/sketchy_ed
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhYoAzLmxRgMtQi_UJL9uA
Who’s There? Socials:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode I talked to Emma about how she started her channel and what her favorite types of horror are. We talked about her favorite genres, how she grew up being absolutely terrified to watch horror movies because of an urban legend she heard, and I LOVED her unpopular opinions and you might too.
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Ep. 90: Writer/Director/Documentarian Blair Bathory
Show Notes:
Blair’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/blairbathory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blairbathory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEch-Yl9U1hymFxWdKH4bw
- Her Blair Witch Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQbBG495gX4
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode Blair tells me how she has been writing and directing scary movies since she was a kid and in addition now she highlights the tourist spots with a dark history that she visits on her TikTok channel. We chat about what scares her, why the Blair Witch Project left such an impression on her as a kid, and her first paranormal experience that she ever had.
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Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in September 2022
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whosthere@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep 89: Horror Writer Jessica McHugh (Elgin & Bram Stoker Award® Nominee)
Show Notes:
Jessica’s Socials:
- Website: https://mchughniverse.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/theJessMcHugh
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss her horror short stories and her blackout poetry, as well as how she got into horror and why she thinks horror fans handled lockdown better than non horror fans, plus a whole lot more!
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Ep 88: Novelist Rus Wornom (Ghostflowers)
Show Notes:
Rus’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RusWornom
- Website: https://ruswornom.com/
- Buy “Ghostflowers”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685100376?&linkCode=sl1&tag=takanoroatoan-20&linkId=73a694c3e18150578bae1b60d10df7cc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we talk about how Rus was into horror from a very early age and he told me about the inspiration behind his newest novel Ghostflowers which was just released this year. He tells me what he thinks is scary and what he thinks the last truly scary movie to be made was.
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Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in August 2022
A recap of all the movies that I watched in theatres and streaming in August 2022!
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- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com

Ep. 87: Phil Nobile Jr. (Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria Magazine)
Fangoria:
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how he wound up at Fangoria and his vision for the magazine, what horror means to him, and why he won’t pick a favorite horror movie. He also sold me on why Texas Chainsaw massacre 4 is worth a watch, or rewatch, and how horror helps us figure out our boundaries.
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Ep. 86: Judy Pancoast (GRAMMY-nominated Composer)
Show Notes:
Judy Pancoast’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/judypancoast
- Website: https://www.judypancoast.com
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how horror was a family affair for her growing up and she tells me all about how she sat with her older sister in the projection booth of a movie theatre starting at age 4 and watched movies like The Old Dark House and Rosemary’s Baby. She took me back to a time when the only way to see a movie multiple times was in theatres and she reveals how many times she went to see Jaws in the theatre. And she tells me about meeting Stephen King when she worked at his radio station and what she thinks is the worst crime a horror movie can commit.
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Ep. 85: Martyn Wakefield (Founder of Blood Guts UK)
Show Notes:
Martyn’s Socials:
- Blood Guts Horror UK: https://www.bloodgutsuk.com/
- Blood Guts Horror UK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodgutsuk?lang=en
- Blood Guts Horror UK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodgutsuk/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how Martyn started his site in 2012 to shine a spotlight on indie horror films and he tells me all about how he was inspired and how it’s grown in the last decade. He talks to me about some of his favorite indie horror films to come out in 2022 so far and why he loves the original Evil Dead so much. He also tells me why he thinks it’s better than Evil Dead 2.
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Ep. 84: Horror Short-Story Writer Mark Benedict
Show Notes:
Mark’s Socials:
- Website: https://www.markbenedict.net
- His Story “Karri Remembers”: https://coffinbell.com/karri-remembers/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how he first fell in love with horror, why he thinks the genre speaks to so many people so deeply, and how he got into writing horror fiction. He also tells me about the cult that was started where he went to grad school and what it was like to take a writing workshop with Paul Tremblay.
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Ep. 83: Chance Forshee (Founder, Curator of Horror)
Show Notes:
Chance’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CuratorOfHorror
- Terrifying Tomes of Terror podcast: https://terrifyingtomesofterror.buzzsprout.com/
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how he got into horror movies and books, why he started his podcast, and who his favorite horror writers are. He also tells me about the unexplained mysterious phone call he got after seeing The Ring in theatres and why he had such a good time seeing Freddy Vs. Jason in theatres.
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Ep. 82: UK-Based Horror Writer Dan Soule
Show Notes:
Dan’s Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WriterDanSoule
- Website: https://www.dansoule.com
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DanSoule
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss how movies on the BBC were his gateway into horror as a kid, who his favorite horror writers are, and where he’s found inspiration for his own horror stories. He also told me the mythology behind the Green Man, who you may remember seeing in the 2022 movie MEN, why he loves sci-fi movies, and what movie he loves that everyone else hates.
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Ep. 81: Documentary Filmmaker Kevin Vonesper
Show Notes:
Kevin’s Socials:
- Kevin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevinvonesper/
- Dukey Flyswatter Documentary Info: https://www.dukeydoc.com/
- Dukey Flyswatter DocumentaryTwitter: https://twitter.com/dukeydoc
Who’s There? Socials:
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
- Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss cheesy 80’s horror movies and specifically an actor named Dukey Flyswatter, who’s known for movies like Blood Diner, Surf Nazis Must Die, and Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers! Kevin is in the process of making a documentary about Dukey so we chatted all about what the process has been and who Dukey is! We also chatted about how he got into horror and his opinions on the remakes and reboots of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween.
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