Skip to main content
Spotify for Podcasters
Log inSign up
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans

Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans

By Allison Broder

Horror movies are often misunderstood and so are the people who love them. Hosted by horror fan Allison, this is a podcast to talk to horror fans and see exactly why they love this genre the way they do.
Listen on SpotifySend voice message
Available on
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Ep. 122: Chloé Harper Gold (Horror Critic & Writer)

Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansSep 26, 2023

00:00
34:48
Ep. 122: Chloé Harper Gold (Horror Critic & Writer)

Ep. 122: Chloé Harper Gold (Horror Critic & Writer)

Show Notes:

Chloé’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:


Chloé Harper Gold is a lifelong devotee of all things spooky, macabre, and grotesque. Her most recent story, "Heartbeat," can be found in the premiere issue of Ghoulish Tales. Her other stories include "Starlight and Fairy Dust" (Crystal Lake Publishing's Shallow Waters Volume IV), "God Given Duty," "Snake Bite," and "Cradle to Grave" (Reanimated Writers Press' 100-Word Zombie Bites). Her short film "Final Pickup" premiered at Screamfest LA in 2021 and has since played in several other film festivals including Chicago Horror Film Festival and Anti-Hero Fest. Chloé has also written for Nightmarish Conjurings, Dread Central, Horror Film Central, 71 Magazine, Honeysuckle Magazine, Adweek, High Times, and SuperRare.


She lives in New York with her two cats, Nyx and Hecate, and can be found on Twitter (@yochlo13), Instagram (@yochlo13, @chloe_the_final_girl), and TikTok (@chlo_ayyyy).

Sep 26, 202334:48
Ep. 121: Bob Trate (Director of Programming at the Colonial Theatre)

Ep. 121: Bob Trate (Director of Programming at the Colonial Theatre)

Sep 19, 202302:00:13
Ep. 120: Eduardo Sánchez (The Blair Witch Project, Satanic Hispanics)

Ep. 120: Eduardo Sánchez (The Blair Witch Project, Satanic Hispanics)

Show Notes:

Eduardo’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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!

Sep 12, 202301:01:34
Ep. 119: Tommy Kovac (Host of Splat From the Past)

Ep. 119: Tommy Kovac (Host of Splat From the Past)

Show Notes:

Tommy’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:


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.

Sep 05, 202320:26
What I Watched in May - August 2023

What I Watched in May - August 2023

Sep 01, 202323:10
Ep. 118: Chris Vander Kaay (Author, Screenwriter, Filmmaker)

Ep. 118: Chris Vander Kaay (Author, Screenwriter, Filmmaker)

Show Notes:

Chris’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Aug 29, 202301:02:45
Ep. 117: Sarah Lyons (Witch, Writer, & Filmmaker)

Ep. 117: Sarah Lyons (Witch, Writer, & Filmmaker)

Show Notes:

Sarah’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Aug 25, 202357:40
Ep. 116: Writer & Director Bomani J. Story (The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster)

Ep. 116: Writer & Director Bomani J. Story (The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster)

Show Notes:

Bomani’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.


Jun 06, 202320:56
Ep. 115: Composer/Lyricists Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH the Musical)

Ep. 115: Composer/Lyricists Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH the Musical)

Show Notes:

Anna and Michael’s Socials:


Who’s There? Socials:


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.

May 30, 202329:40
Ep. 114: The Sociologist Dojo's Brian Brutlag

Ep. 114: The Sociologist Dojo's Brian Brutlag

Show Notes:

Brian’s Socials:


Who’s There? Socials:


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.

May 23, 202354:37
Ep. 113: YouTuber Nick Green (No Score Review Show)

Ep. 113: YouTuber Nick Green (No Score Review Show)

Show Notes:

Nick’s Socials:


Who’s There? Socials:


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.

May 16, 202336:09
Ep. 112: Writer & Director Alexis Jacknow (Clocks)

Ep. 112: Writer & Director Alexis Jacknow (Clocks)

Show Notes:
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.
May 09, 202326:49
What I Watched in April 2023

What I Watched in April 2023

May 07, 202310:19
Ep. 111: Writer & Director Franklin Rich (THE ARTIFICE GIRL)

Ep. 111: Writer & Director Franklin Rich (THE ARTIFICE GIRL)

Show Notes:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

May 02, 202320:03
Ep. 110: Filmmaker Jen Ponton

Ep. 110: Filmmaker Jen Ponton

Show Notes:

Jen’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:


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.

Apr 25, 202301:13:02
Ep. 109: Appetite's For Horror's Brando

Ep. 109: Appetite's For Horror's Brando

Show Notes:

Brando’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:


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!

Apr 18, 202351:17
Ep. 108: Writer/Directors Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor (SUMMONING SYLVIA)

Ep. 108: Writer/Directors Alex Wyse and Wesley Taylor (SUMMONING SYLVIA)

Show Notes:

Wesley and Alex’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Apr 11, 202348:08
Ep. 107: Tawny and Felicia (Two Chicks and a Horror Flick)

Ep. 107: Tawny and Felicia (Two Chicks and a Horror Flick)

Show Notes:

Two Chicks and a Horror Flick’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:


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.

Mar 28, 202301:02:50
Ep. 106: The Future of Film of Female Co-Founder Caryn Coleman

Ep. 106: The Future of Film of Female Co-Founder Caryn Coleman

Show Notes:

Caryn’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Mar 21, 202301:03:45
Ep. 105: Films at First Sight Host Joe Ferry

Ep. 105: Films at First Sight Host Joe Ferry

Show Notes:

Joe’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Mar 07, 202354:21
What I Watched in February 2023

What I Watched in February 2023

Mar 05, 202310:17
Ep. 104: Mary Was it Scary (Plug it Up, The Wicked Wild Podcast)

Ep. 104: Mary Was it Scary (Plug it Up, The Wicked Wild Podcast)

Show Notes:

Mary’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Feb 28, 202332:40
Ep. 103: Allegedly Astrology's Dana & Sarah

Ep. 103: Allegedly Astrology's Dana & Sarah

Show Notes:

Allegedly Astrology’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Feb 21, 202352:25
Ep. 102: Writer/Director Carter Smith (SWALLOWED)

Ep. 102: Writer/Director Carter Smith (SWALLOWED)

Show Notes:

Carter Smith’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Feb 14, 202322:34
Ep. 101: Director Kyle Edward Ball (Skinamarink)

Ep. 101: Director Kyle Edward Ball (Skinamarink)

Show Notes:

Kyle’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Feb 07, 202343:34
What I Watched in January 2023

What I Watched in January 2023

Feb 03, 202310:50
What I Watched in December 2022 & A 2022 Horror Roundup

What I Watched in December 2022 & A 2022 Horror Roundup

Jan 02, 202310:13
Ep. 100: Actor/Writer/Director Josh Ruben (A Wounded Fawn, Scare Me)

Ep. 100: Actor/Writer/Director Josh Ruben (A Wounded Fawn, Scare Me)

Show Notes:

Josh’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Dec 27, 202236:46
Ep. 99: Horror Writer James Dermond (Doorways to the Unseen)

Ep. 99: Horror Writer James Dermond (Doorways to the Unseen)

Show Notes:

James’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Dec 20, 202228:14
Ep. 98: Writer/Director Alison Star Locke (The Apology)

Ep. 98: Writer/Director Alison Star Locke (The Apology)

Show Notes:

Alison’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Dec 13, 202227:04
Ep. 97: Horror Writer Jeff C. Carter (We Bleed Orange and Black)

Ep. 97: Horror Writer Jeff C. Carter (We Bleed Orange and Black)

Show Notes:

Jeff’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Dec 06, 202253:17
What I Watched in November 2022

What I Watched in November 2022

Dec 04, 202210:50
Ep. 96: Larry Reid (Host of Road to Knowhere)

Ep. 96: Larry Reid (Host of Road to Knowhere)

Show Notes:

Larry’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Nov 29, 202259:06
Ep. 95: Science Fiction Writer Tim Ahrens

Ep. 95: Science Fiction Writer Tim Ahrens

Show Notes:

Tim’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Nov 22, 202230:41
Ep. 94: Elizabeth Kyle (Bloody Good Horror, Plug it Up)

Ep. 94: Elizabeth Kyle (Bloody Good Horror, Plug it Up)

Show Notes:

Elizabeth’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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!


Nov 15, 202254:59
Ep. 93: Casey Criswell (Bloody Good Horror)

Ep. 93: Casey Criswell (Bloody Good Horror)

Show Notes:

Casey’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Nov 08, 202229:46
Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in October 2022

Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in October 2022

Nov 04, 202233:47
Ep 92: Todd Schlosser (The Horror Virgin)

Ep 92: Todd Schlosser (The Horror Virgin)

Show Notes:

Todd’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Oct 24, 202201:21:10
Ep. 91: YouTuber Emma Donovan (Sketchy Ed)

Ep. 91: YouTuber Emma Donovan (Sketchy Ed)

Show Notes:
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.
Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: anchor.fm/whostherepod/support
Oct 11, 202238:52
Ep. 90: Writer/Director/Documentarian Blair Bathory

Ep. 90: Writer/Director/Documentarian Blair Bathory

Show Notes:

Blair’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Oct 04, 202245:02
Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in September 2022

Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in September 2022

Oct 01, 202224:43
Ep 89: Horror Writer Jessica McHugh (Elgin & Bram Stoker Award® Nominee)

Ep 89: Horror Writer Jessica McHugh (Elgin & Bram Stoker Award® Nominee)

Show Notes:

Jessica’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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!

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Sep 27, 202248:51
Ep 88: Novelist Rus Wornom (Ghostflowers)

Ep 88: Novelist Rus Wornom (Ghostflowers)

Show Notes:

Rus’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Sep 13, 202250:12
Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in August 2022

Spooky Monthly Recap: What I Watched in August 2022

Sep 12, 202215:38
Ep. 87: Phil Nobile Jr. (Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria Magazine)

Ep. 87: Phil Nobile Jr. (Editor-in-Chief, Fangoria Magazine)

Fangoria:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Sep 06, 202201:09:48
Ep. 86: Judy Pancoast (GRAMMY-nominated Composer)

Ep. 86: Judy Pancoast (GRAMMY-nominated Composer)

Show Notes:

Judy Pancoast’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Aug 02, 202201:10:10
Ep. 85: Martyn Wakefield (Founder of Blood Guts UK)

Ep. 85: Martyn Wakefield (Founder of Blood Guts UK)

Show Notes:

Martyn’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Jul 26, 202244:51
Ep. 84: Horror Short-Story Writer Mark Benedict

Ep. 84: Horror Short-Story Writer Mark Benedict

Show Notes:

Mark’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Jul 19, 202254:05
Ep. 83: Chance Forshee (Founder, Curator of Horror)

Ep. 83: Chance Forshee (Founder, Curator of Horror)

Show Notes:

Chance’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Jul 12, 202251:53
Ep. 82: UK-Based Horror Writer Dan Soule

Ep. 82: UK-Based Horror Writer Dan Soule

Show Notes:

Dan’s Socials:

Who’s There? Socials:

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.

Want to support the podcast? Check out more information here: https://anchor.fm/whostherepod/support

Jul 05, 202201:08:54