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ALTER Weekly

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings

Talking terror with hosts Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo as they unveil twisted new filmmakers, examine classic films in a modern light and debate all things horror. Sharpen your knives, because scary talk was never this much fun. New episodes every Thursday across all major podcast platforms.


ALTER Weekly is produced and directed by Andrew Bowser. Original music by Sapphire Sandalo. ALTER Weekly is executive produced by Stephen Michael at Gunpowder & Sky.


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Episodes

If We Defended Torture Porn...

March 18, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MB

One last hurrah! In the finale of ALTER Weekly, Andrew and Sapphire are joined by Bishal Dutta to talk about his new film, Inferno, and what inspired him to work in horror. Then, with an axe to grind, our hosts tackle one of most contentious subgenres of the fandom, torture porn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 21: If We Defended Torture Porn...

March 18, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MB

One last hurrah! In the finale of ALTER Weekly, Andrew and Sapphire are joined by Bishal Dutta to talk about his new film, Inferno, and what inspired him to work in horror. Then, with an axe to grind, our hosts tackle one of most contentious subgenres of the fandom, torture porn!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If Scream Was The Last Slasher Film...

March 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

What makes a great Slasher Movie? Andrew and Sapphire meet with Mike Muncer of the Evolution of Horror podcast to find out! Also, ALTER society convenes to talk about the 2021 remake of the classic, Wrong Turn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 20: If Scream Was The Last Slasher Film...

March 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

What makes a great Slasher Movie? Andrew and Sapphire meet with Mike Muncer of the Evolution of Horror podcast to find out! Also, ALTER society convenes to talk about the 2021 remake of the classic, Wrong Turn!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 19: If All the Ghosts Had Backstories...

March 04, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

Some might say the real estate in Beverly Hills is predatory, but this movie takes it literally! In this week’s episode, Andrew and Sapphire debut a brand-new segment: Love It, Hate It while they talk about the things they love and hate about 13 Ghosts. Then they are joined by Zena Dixon of the Bloody Disgusting podcast to discuss if Open House is Better Off Dead!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If All the Ghosts Had Backstories...

March 04, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Some might say the real estate in Beverly Hills is predatory, but this movie takes it literally! In this week’s episode, Andrew and Sapphire debut a brand-new segment: Love It, Hate It while they talk about the things they love and hate about 13 Ghosts. Then they are joined by Zena Dixon of the Bloody Disgusting podcast to discuss if Open House is Better Off Dead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If We Were In Final Destination...

February 25, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

We’ve moved beyond the cube! Andrew and Sapphire learn more about themselves through a Kokology test called “Into the Depths” before being joined by filmmaker Jeffrey Reddick to talk about what lead him to create Final Destination. Then they're joined by Prince Jackson of the Knight Light Podcast to decide if Society is Better Off Dead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 18: If We Were In Final Destination...

February 25, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

We’ve moved beyond the cube! Andrew and Sapphire learn more about themselves through a Kokology test called “Into the Depths” before being joined by filmmaker Jeffrey Reddick to talk about what lead him to create Final Destination. Then they're joined by Prince Jackson of the Knight Light Podcast to decide if Society is Better Off Dead!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 17: If We Named Our Dog Satan...

February 18, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 53.3 MB

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, but kids can’t help but be afraid of the dark. Andrew and Sapphire invite Nate, Elise and Ellie of the Unspookable Podcast to talk about their efforts educating kids to not be scared of scary stories and monsters in closets. Then, they bring on Marc Cartwright to talk about his new film We Die Alone, before the ALTER Society returns to take a look at Evil Eye!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We Named Our Dog Satan...

February 18, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 53.3 MB

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, but kids can’t help but be afraid of the dark. Andrew and Sapphire invite Nate, Elise and Ellie of the Unspookable Podcast to talk about their efforts educating kids to not be scared of scary stories and monsters in closets. Then, they bring on Marc Cartwright to talk about his new film We Die Alone, before the ALTER Society returns to take a look at Evil Eye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 16: If You Give A Ghost A Hug...

February 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MB

Let me tell you a scary story… Andrew and Sapphire are visited by Pierre Tsigaridis and Dina Silva to talk about their film “I Who Have No One”, then talk with David Milchard and Nick Carella of Paranormal Solutions Inc about Horror Comedy, and just how skeptical they can be!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If You Give A Ghost A Hug...

February 11, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MB

Let me tell you a scary story… Andrew and Sapphire are visited by Pierre Tsigaridis and Dina Silva to talk about their film “I Who Have No One”, then talk with David Milchard and Nick Carella of Paranormal Solutions Inc about Horror Comedy, and just how skeptical they can be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 15: If We had a Roller Coaster in Our House...

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Clothes make a statement and costumes tell a story! Andrew recounts watching High Spirits for the first time, then he and Sapphire talk costume design with Emma Cogan before being joined by Hannah May Cumming to talk about their achievements with their collective: Monstrous Femme Films.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We had a Roller Coaster in Our House...

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Clothes make a statement and costumes tell a story! Andrew recounts watching High Spirits for the first time, then he and Sapphire talk costume design with Emma Cogan before being joined by Hannah May Cumming to talk about their achievements with their collective: Monstrous Femme Films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 14: If Monks Could Fly...

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Andrew and Sapphire bring on Nichole Goble from the Body of Horror podcast to talk about disability representation in horror, and then are joined by comedian Vanessa Guerrero for another Better Off Dead to talk about issues in Freaks.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If Monks Could Fly...

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Andrew and Sapphire bring on Nichole Goble from the Body of Horror podcast to talk about disability representation in horror, and then are joined by comedian Vanessa Guerrero for another Better Off Dead to talk about issues in Freaks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If We Did the Time Warp Again...

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

It's just a jump to the left! Andrew and Sapphire are joined by the Boulet Brothers who tell us how drag relates to our favorite genre, and bring in a superfan to talk about the Rocky Horror Picture Show experience! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 13: If We Did the Time Warp Again...

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

It's just a jump to the left! Andrew and Sapphire are joined by the Boulet Brothers who tell us how drag relates to our favorite genre, and bring in a superfan to talk about the Rocky Horror Picture Show experience!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12: If We Grew Up In Horror...

January 14, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week, Andrew and Sapphire talk about some real-world horror, before they rewind to the late 80’s and talk to Danielle Harris (Halloween) and Miko Hughes (Pet Sematary) about their different experiences as child actors and how it affected both of their lives… for better or for worse!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We Grew Up In Horror...

January 14, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week, Andrew and Sapphire talk about some real-world horror, before they rewind to the late 80’s and talk to Danielle Harris (Halloween) and Miko Hughes (Pet Sematary) about their different experiences as child actors and how it affected both of their lives… for better or for worse! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 11: If We Unleashed The Cube...

January 07, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

What scary stories would you tell during a blackout? This Week, Andrew discovers his true self thanks to Sapphire and the kokology of "The Cube Game" and Josh Ruben stops by to talk about his Sundance film Scare Me!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We Unleashed The Cube...

January 07, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

What scary stories would you tell during a blackout? This week, Andrew discovers his true self thanks to Sapphire and the kokology of "The Cube Game" and Josh Ruben stops by to talk about his Sundance film, Scare Me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10: If We Saw the Wolfman Explode Mid-Air…

December 31, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MB

… it would be pretty freakin’ cool. Andrew and Sapphire dive deep into cult classic The Monster Squad and its documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards with cast members Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, and producer Henry McComas and reflect on the film’s impact on fans and themselves. Writer Aaron Pruner also joins ALTER Weekly to talk about how the real world horrors of being a father has affected his perception of the genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 9: If We Had A Christmas Special...

December 24, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Have a holly jolly Black Christmas! During the most wonderful time of the year, Andrew and Sapphire follow up on Spiritually Cool,and bring on Michelle Swope from Dread Central to break down Black Christmas and all of the following remakes! Then, we see what the ALTER Society had to say about this week's film: Porno!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We Had A Christmas Special...

December 24, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Have a holly jolly Black Christmas! During the most wonderful time of the year, Andrew and Sapphire follow up on Spiritually Cool,and bring on Michelle Swope from Dread Central to break down Black Christmas and all of the following remakes! Then, we see what the ALTER Society had to say about this week's film: Porno! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8: If Our Hairstylists Were Serial Killers...

December 17, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 51.9 MB

Owls, owls everywhere! Andrew and Sapphire talk about their personal experiences with haunted houses with Jacob Chase (Larry, Come Play) and how life informs art with director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, ALTER). The newest ALTER Society pick is announced at the end of the episode - be sure to watch this week and comment on ALTER's Youtube Community Tab for the chance to have your comments heard on air!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If Our Hairstylists Were Serial Killers...

December 17, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.9 MB

Owls, owls everywhere! Andrew and Sapphire talk about their personal experiences with haunted houses with Jacob Chase (Larry, Come Play) and how life informs art with director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, ALTER). The newest ALTER Society pick is announced at the end of the episode - be sure to watch this week and comment on ALTER's Youtube Community Tab for the chance to have your comments heard on air! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7: If We Attracted the Aluxas...

December 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Featuring our *first ever* spooky check-in! Bowser and Sapphire chat with Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock) about how her Mexican-Canadian roots have affected her work and understanding of horror (Spoiler Alert: there are trolls) and Katia Mancuso stops by to talk about her new ALTER short, Bloodletting. Be sure to make it to the end to see if your comment made on air during ALTER Society's discussion about Alone!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 6: If We Said "Candyman" Five Times...

December 03, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

Andrew and Sapphire are joined by Chris Courtney Martin and Sade Sellers (Afro Horror Podcast) to discuss if Candyman (1992) is worth the reboot and talk with Barbara Crampton (You're Next, Re-Animator) about her work on Jakob's Wife - all leading up to the announcement of the first fan-picked flick for ALTER Society!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 5: If We Bodyswapped With a Serial Killer...

November 26, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

Andrew and Sapphire talk with director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day) about his new film Freaky, ask if Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge is Better Off Dead with Terry Mesnard (Scarred for Life Podcast), and review Bryan Bertino's The Dark and the Wicked with the ALTER Society!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 4: If We Had Crushes on Movie Monsters...

November 19, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MB

In this *iconic* episode of ALTER Weekly, Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo discuss the art of monster movie magic with creature performer Doug Jones (The Shape of Water, Hocus Pocus) and special effects artist and actor Tom Woodruff Jr. (Death Becomes Her, Pumpkinhead).   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If We Wrote Sleepaway Camp...

November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On the eve of Friday the 13th, ALTER Weekly brings you an exciting episode where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo talk about the transphobia of Sleepaway Camp with writer Joan Ford, chat with Brea Grant about her upcoming film: Lucky, and her work on 12 Hour Shift, and bring the ALTER Society back to talk about May the Devil Take You and its sequel: May the Devil Take You Too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3: If We Wrote Sleepaway Camp...

November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On the eve of Friday the 13th, ALTER Weekly brings you an exciting episode where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo talk about the transphobia of Sleepaway Camp with writer Joan Ford, chat with Brea Grant about her upcoming film: Lucky, and her work on 12 Hour Shift, and bring the ALTER Society back to talk about May the Devil Take You and its sequel: May the Devil Take You Too!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 3: If we wrote Sleepaway Camp...

November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On the eve of Friday the 13th, ALTER Weekly brings you an exciting episode where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo talk about the transphobia of Sleepaway Camp with writer Joan Ford, chat with Brea Grant about her upcoming film: Lucky, and her work on 12 Hour Shift, and bring the ALTER Society back to talk about May the Devil Take You and its sequel: May the Devil Take You Too!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2: If 2020 Was a Scary Movie...

November 05, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

In this exciting episode, Andrew and Sapphire explore how horror fans are faring among a pandemic with Coltan Scrivner, how horror can help tackle societal issues of today with Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr, and an intro to the brand new ALTER Society Movie Club!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If 2020 Was a Scary Movie...

November 05, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

In this exciting episode, Andrew and Sapphire explore how horror fans are faring among a pandemic with Coltan Scrivner, how horror can help tackle societal issues of today with Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr, and an intro to the brand new ALTER Society Movie Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Hole in the Wall, Zombie Prom, and a Very Special Goblin!

October 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Welcome to the first episode of ALTER Weekly! Our hosts Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo dive into the very latest in horror news, interview Janina Gavankar and Russo Schelling of ALTER's hit horror short film "Stucco", and chat "My Boyfriend's Back" with April Wolfe. Be sure to stick around until the end for a very special guest appearance from everyone's favorite goblin!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 1: Hole in the Wall, Zombie Prom, and Very Special Goblin!

October 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Welcome to the first episode of ALTER Weekly! Our hosts Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo dive into the very latest in horror news, interview Janina Gavankar and Russo Schelling of ALTER's hit horror short film "Stucco", and chat "My Boyfriend's Back" with April Wolfe. Be sure to stick around until the end for a very special guest appearance from everyone's favorite goblin!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ALTER Weekly Trailer

October 24, 2020 09:00 - 57 seconds - 1.04 MB

Welcome to ALTER Weekly, a show where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo seek to investigate horror from new unexpected points of view. Talking all things ALTERed, the hosts will discuss horror classics, cult curios, talk to horror experts, pick brains with psychologists, and break down ALTER films with the next wave of twisted filmmakers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Temp Trailer

October 12, 2020 07:00 - 51 seconds - 1.02 MB

A weekly horror discussion podcast. Coming soon!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.