Caffeine and Screams
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 22 ratingsCaffeine and Screams is a celebration of the horror genre in all of its forms. Spanning movies, dark tourism, video games, theme parks, cryptids, comics, and more. We dive into horror of all mediums to search for something that hits that spot for the spooky just right.
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Bringing the Horror Community Together: Halloween Isn't Cancelled
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOur favorite Halloween events around the country might be getting canceled but the holiday isn't going anywhere. We want to connect and engage you, the listeners, while navigating the pandemic during our favorite spooky season of the year. We want to tell you that we are here for you, and you are not alone as we try to think of the best ways to come together as a horror community while maintaining social distancing this year. Things may look bleak but we want to put out some new creative id...
BONUS: Bringing the Horror Community Together: Halloween Isn't Cancelled
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOur favorite Halloween events around the country might be getting canceled but the holiday isn't going anywhere. We want to connect and engage you, the listeners, while navigating the pandemic during our favorite spooky season of the year. We want to tell you that we are here for you, and you are not alone as we try to think of the best ways to come together as a horror community while maintaining social distancing this year. Things may look bleak but we want to put out some new creative id...
BONUS: Bringing the Horror Community Together: Halloween Isn't Cancelled
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOur favorite Halloween events around the country might be getting canceled but the holiday isn't going anywhere. We want to connect and engage you, the listeners, while navigating the pandemic during our favorite spooky season of the year. We want to tell you that we are here for you, and you are not alone as we try to think of the best ways to come together as a horror community while maintaining social distancing this year. Things may look bleak but we want to put out some new creative id...
Cryptids (Part 2): Too Much Talk About Mothman's Booty
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week we return to the legends and folklore of cryptids! Frogs, dogs, and demons, we go through the accounts of alleged sightings of freaky, and maybe cuddly, creatures. We will do our best to keep discussion of Mothman's booty to a "bare" minimum. Music by Sir Cubworth
16. CRYPTIDS: Too Much Talk About Mothman's Booty
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week we return to the legends and folklore of cryptids! Frogs, dogs, and demons, we go through the accounts of alleged sightings of freaky, and maybe cuddly, creatures. We will do our best to keep discussion of Mothman's booty to a "bare" minimum. Music by Sir Cubworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Twitter @ ScreamsCaffeine
Halloween Horror Nights: Movies That Inspired the Haunts
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week the couple of Kira and Chris talk about our favorite seasonal symphony of screams and shrieks, Halloween Horror Nights! Where we are going to take a look into some of the original haunted houses and scare zones that were inspired by, pay homage to, or parody of various films and other mediums. From blockbuster mega hits to B-movie camp, HHN has showed lots of love to the cinematic medium for some real creative freights. Music by: Sir Cubworth Wayne Jones
15. THEME PARKS/MOVIES: Halloween Horror Nights: Movies That Inspired the Haunts
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week the couple of Kira and Chris talk about our favorite seasonal symphony of screams and shrieks, Halloween Horror Nights! Where we are going to take a look into some of the original haunted houses and scare zones that were inspired by, pay homage to, or parody of various films and other mediums. From blockbuster mega hits to B-movie camp, HHN has showed lots of love to the cinematic medium for some real creative freights. Music by: Sir Cubworth Wayne Jones Follow us on: Facebook.co...
14. VIDEO GAMES: The Last of Us: Its Place in Horror and Thoughts on Part 2
June 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode Anthony and Chris go over the The Last of Us franchise, its place in horror, and (non-spoiler) thoughts on the sequel. The first The Last of Us is a pinnacle achievement in video game storytelling and design, setting a new standard in video game narrative. Overall, the sequel goes for that goal, but not without both its strengths and weaknesses. Discussion of the franchise starts @ 00:01 Review of The Last of Us Part II @ 42:50 Follow us on Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPod...
The Last of Us: Its Place in Horror and Thoughts on Part 2
June 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode Anthony and Chris go over the The Last of Us franchise, its place in horror, and (non-spoiler) thoughts on the sequel. The first The Last of Us is a pinnacle achievement in video game storytelling and design, setting a new standard in video game narrative. Overall, the sequel goes for that goal, but not without both its strengths and weaknesses. Discussion of the franchise starts @ 00:01 Review of The Last of Us Part II @ 42:50 Follow us on Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPod...
13. DISCUSSION: Dads of Horror: Some "Shining" Examples
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIt's a Father's Day themed episode...even if you don't listen to it on Father's Day. We talk about some notable dads, both good and "horror"ble around the genre. They all have one thing in common, they know when you touch the thermostat from another room away. Music by: Sir Cubworth R.LUM.R Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Twitter @ ScreamsCaffeine
Dads of Horror: Some "Shining" Examples
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIt's a Father's Day themed episode...even if you don't listen to it on Father's Day. We talk about some notable dads, both good and "horror"ble around the genre. They all have one thing in common, they know when you touch the thermostat from another room away. Music by: Sir Cubworth R.LUM.R
12: FUN TIME: Fictional "True" Crime: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
June 15, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week we do something a little different as Caffeine and Screams tries to unpack the very, very totally, definitely not made up, yeah it was, possibly, case of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The tragedy of 5 young adults in South Texas in the August of 1973. We will take this fictional story of the Sawyer's family attack and break down the "facts" and everything about this "true" crime. This is very real, and super serious. This can't be a made up joke for a podcast based on humor. Music...
Fictional "True" Crime: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
June 15, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week we do something a little different as Caffeine and Screams tries to unpack the very, very totally, definitely not made up, yeah it was, possibly, case of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The tragedy of 5 young adults in South Texas in the August of 1973. We will take this fictional story of the Sawyer's family attack and break down the "facts" and everything about this "true" crime. This is very real, and super serious. This can't be a made up joke for a podcast based on humor. Music...
Junji Ito: Spiraling Into Beautiful Art of Madness
June 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBChris and Anthony finally get to talk about the haunting imagery of Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito and his tales of obsession, tradition, and the fragility of life. Ito is a master of the "page turner", with each panel perfectly composed and organized to perfectly reveal a new level of escalation in his art of mental and physical discomfort and twisted mystery. Let's dive into how one of the seemingly nicest guys in the world creates some of horror's most imaginative stories and imag...
11. BOOKS: Junji Ito: Spiraling Into Beautiful Art of Madness
June 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBChris and Anthony finally get to talk about the haunting imagery of Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito and his tales of obsession, tradition, and the fragility of life. Ito is a master of the "page turner", with each panel perfectly composed and organized to perfectly reveal a new level of escalation in his art of mental and physical discomfort and twisted mystery. Let's dive into how one of the seemingly nicest guys in the world creates some of horror's most imaginative stories and imag...
10. FUN TIME: Birth Year Horror Movie Battle Bash! ('88, '93, '96)
June 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn the 10th episode of Caffeine and Screams, the whole gang is in attendance for a Birth Year Horror Movie Battle Bash! Each host brings 5 horror movies to the arena from their respective birth year, and we look to see which year was best! (Apologies in advance for audio quality issues. There was some occasional unexpected audio complications with some echo. Thank you working with us.) Music by Sir Cubsworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScrea...
Birth Year Horror Movie Battle Bash! ('88, '93, '96)
June 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn the 10th episode of Caffeine and Screams, the whole gang is in attendance for a Birth Year Horror Movie Battle Bash! Each host brings 5 horror movies to the arena from their respective birth year, and we look to see which year was best! (Apologies in advance for audio quality issues. There was some occasional unexpected audio complications with some echo. Thank you working with us.) Music by Sir Cubsworth
Dark Tourism (Part 2)! Good ol' Fashion Road Trip
May 25, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn part 2 (of 2) on Dark Tourism, Chris and Celeste hit the metaphorical road to bring us along to Chernobyl, Eastern State Penitentiary, Salem, and more, all well known destinations for their macabre and morbid histories. The duo discuss why we visit, the benefits, and how we connect with these places of education, culture, and remembrance. Please follow us on Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Music by Sir Cubsworth
9. TRAVEL: Dark Tourism! Good ol' Fashion Road Trip
May 25, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn part 2 (of 2) on Dark Tourism, Chris and Celeste hit the metaphorical road to bring us along to Chernobyl, Eastern State Penitentiary, Salem, and more, all well known destinations for their macabre and morbid histories. The duo discuss why we visit, the benefits, and how we connect with these places of education, culture, and remembrance. Please follow us on Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Music by Sir Cubsworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @Caffe...
8. TRAVEL: Dark Tourism: What, Where, and Why?
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBOn part 1 of this 2 part episode Chris and Celeste take an ever-so-slightly scholarly route to define and discuss the travel industry of Dark Tourism. Destinations ranging from the Roman Coliseum to Alcatraz prison to cemeteries are just a few examples of places you can experience to understand and engage the macabre past of human history, where we hope visitors can learn and grow. There is a whole world to explore so it is going to take a little bit of work to put it all into perspective. ...
Dark Tourism: What, Where, and Why?
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBOn part 1 of this 2 part episode Chris and Celeste take an ever-so-slightly scholarly route to define and discuss the travel industry of Dark Tourism. Destinations ranging from the Roman Coliseum to Alcatraz prison to cemeteries are just a few examples of places you can experience to understand and engage the macabre past of human history, where we hope visitors can learn and grow. There is a whole world to explore so it is going to take a little bit of work to put it all into perspective. ...
7. MOVIES: Horror Movies for the Uninitiated: Gateways to the Genre
May 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOn this episode, the crew of Caffeine and Screams take a shot at putting together a list of some movies that would be best to introduce someone new to the horror movie genre. Horror can have some barriers to the unfamiliar but this week Chris and company (joined once again remotely by Kira) hope to find some gateways that will appeal, engage, and leave a viewer wanting to explore more. Music by Sir Cubsworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreams...
Horror Movies for the Uninitiated: Gateways to the Genre
May 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBOn this episode, the crew of Caffeine and Screams take a shot at putting together a list of some movies that would be best to introduce someone new to the horror movie genre. Horror can have some barriers to the unfamiliar but this week Chris and company (joined once again remotely by Kira) hope to find some gateways that will appeal, engage, and leave a viewer wanting to explore more. Music by Sir Cubsworth
HHN Time Machine: If We Could Go Back...Like Way Back
May 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBCaffeine and Screams has a full roster for the very first time as they discuss one of their favorite topics, Halloween Horror Nights! (It was only a matter of time.) They "borrow" a certain telephone booth to visit houses, shows, and attractions they never got to experience but wish they could, discovering the weird, unique, and creative of one of the world's leading Halloween events. Music by Sir Cubsworth
6. THEME PARKS: HHN Time Machine: If We Could Go Back...Like Way Back
May 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBCaffeine and Screams has a full roster for the very first time as they discuss one of their favorite topics, Halloween Horror Nights! (It was only a matter of time.) They "borrow" a certain telephone booth to visit houses, shows, and attractions they never got to experience but wish they could, discovering the weird, unique, and creative of one of the world's leading Halloween events. Music by Sir Cubsworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsP...
Secure. Contain. Protect. The SCP Foundation
April 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn the fifth episode of Caffeine & Screams Anthony leads the podcast on a tour of SCP facilities as he presents the history, lore, and occupants/items the foundation must Secure. Contain. Protect. All things from interdenominational to extraterrestrial, and reality bending. The SCP-096 short film mentioned in the episode can be found on YouTube, here https://youtu.be/MEOZkf4imaM Podcast Music by Sir Cubsworth.
5. SCP: Secure. Contain. Protect. The SCP Foundation
April 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn the fifth episode of Caffeine & Screams Anthony leads the podcast on a tour of SCP facilities as he presents the history, lore, and occupants/items the foundation must Secure. Contain. Protect. All things from interdenominational to extraterrestrial, and reality bending. The SCP-096 short film mentioned in the episode can be found on YouTube, here https://youtu.be/MEOZkf4imaM Podcast Music by Sir Cubsworth. Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndSc...
Cryptids: The Folklore of the Supernatural Pants
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBFrom Lizard Man to the Kinderhook Blob to walking pants and that one wizard house from Harry Potter, the trio highlight some of folklore's infamous legends. They might be getting the hang of this...if Chris could not interrupt as much. Music by Sir Cubsworth
4. CRYPTIDS: The Folklore of the Supernatural Pants
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBFrom Lizard Man to the Kinderhook Blob to walking pants and that one wizard house from Harry Potter, the trio highlight some of folklore's infamous legends. They might be getting the hang of this...if Chris could not interrupt as much. Music by Sir Cubsworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Twitter @ ScreamsCaffeine
Train to Busan AND The Host: South Korean Double Feature
April 11, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBChris and Celeste do their best to pronounce character names correctly as they talk about what they loved about two of South Korea's best horror-film exports, Train to Busan and The Host! Train to Busan takes a simple premise and creates a tightly packed zombie apocalypse flick, while The Host comes from the Best Picture Oscar winner for Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho, so you know it has some things to say about society. Both films we recommend checking out during your "quarantine" down time. (But ...
3. MOVIE REVIEW: Train to Busan AND The Host: South Korean Double Feature
April 11, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBChris and Celeste do their best to pronounce character names correctly as they talk about what they loved about two of South Korea's best horror-film exports, Train to Busan and The Host! Train to Busan takes a simple premise and creates a tightly packed zombie apocalypse flick, while The Host comes from the Best Picture Oscar winner for Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho, so you know it has some things to say about society. Both films we recommend checking out during your "quarantine" down time. (But ...
2. VIDEO GAMES: Resident Evil: Mansion Sinister? Home Nefarious?
April 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBOn this episode Chris and Anthony avoid zombie bites to talk about the history and lore of the Resident Evil video game franchise. From irresponsible corporations to quarantines to mass panic, the duo tries to keep things grounded in reality.... (Music by Sir Cubworth) Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Twitter @ ScreamsCaffeine
Resident Evil: Mansion Sinister? Home Nefarious? Inhabitant Wicked?
April 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBOn this episode Chris and Anthony avoid zombie bites to talk about the history and lore of the Resident Evil video game franchise. From irresponsible corporations to quarantines to mass panic, the duo tries to keep things grounded in reality.... (Music by Sir Cubworth)
The Monster (Not the Charlize Theron one)
April 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOn this episode, Chris is joined by co-hosts Anthony and Celeste to talk about 2016's The Monster! This isty-bitsy creature feature juggles country roads, mommy-daughter drama, and a monster that makes its own rules for cinematic effect. The Monster is a film by Bryan Bertino, starring Zoe Kazan and Ella Ballentine. Intro music by Sir Cubworth
1. MOVIE REVIEW: The Monster (Not the Charlize Theron one)
April 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOn this episode, Chris is joined by co-hosts Anthony and Celeste to talk about 2016's The Monster! This isty-bitsy creature feature juggles country roads, mommy-daughter drama, and a monster that makes its own rules for cinematic effect. The Monster is a film by Bryan Bertino, starring Zoe Kazan and Ella Ballentine. Intro music by Sir Cubworth Follow us on: Facebook.com/CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Instagram @CaffeineAndScreamsPodcast Twitter @ ScreamsCaffeine