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FRIGHT SCHOOL

369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Welcome to Fright School, a podcast that explores horror films through the eyes of someone who is experiencing them for the first time. Each week, Joshua (the horror nerd) pushes Joe (the unsuspecting newbie) to the edge of the Mountains of Madness, as they discuss the cultural attitudes, conditions, and events that have shaped some of the most terrifying horror films. Will Joe survive his journey? Will Joshua take things too far? Join us every week for new episodes on Monday to find out! Are you ready? Class is in session.

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085 - The Rob Zombie Fap Episode - House of 1,000 Corpses (2003)

September 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

"We like to get fucked up, and do fucked up shit!" You said it Baby Firefly! For this week's episode we're taking a drive through Captain Spaulding's Museum of Monsters & Madmen to find the HOUSE OF A 1000 CORPSES! EVENT LINKS: FRIGHT SCHOOL LIVE! with CARRIE (1976) September 21st FRIGHT SCHOOL PROM at opening night of CARRIE THE MUSICAL! September 27th Click here to get tickets to OnStage Playhouse's CARRIE THE MUSICAL September 27th-Nov 3rd Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monste...

E29 085 - The Rob Zombie Fap Episode - House of 1,000 Corpses (2003)

September 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

"We like to get fucked up, and do fucked up shit!" You said it Baby Firefly! For this week's episode we're taking a drive through Captain Spaulding's Museum of Monsters & Madmen to find the HOUSE OF A 1000 CORPSES! EVENT LINKS: FRIGHT SCHOOL LIVE! with CARRIE (1976) September 21st FRIGHT SCHOOL PROM at opening night of CARRIE THE MUSICAL! September 27th Click here to get tickets to OnStage Playhouse's CARRIE THE MUSICAL September 27th-Nov 3rd Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monst...

084 - Booty Calling Baphomet! (with Laura) - Satanic Panic (2019)

September 14, 2019 01:30 - 46 minutes

DEATH TO THE WEAK! WEALTH TO THE STRONG! We are excited to finally watch Satanic Panic (2019), directed by the fabulous Chelsea Stardust! FRIGHT SCHOOL 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN 2020 CLICKABLE CALENDAR WE HAVE ALL NEW TEES AND MERCH AVAILABLE! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad ...

083 - Extra Credit for the GODS - Between the Darkness (2019)

September 14, 2019 01:20 - 26 minutes

Praise be to all the gods for this film, BETWEEN THE DARKNESS (2019) starring Lew Temple and Danielle Harris! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

082 - Gratuitous Heterosexuality (with Chelsea Stardust) - Near Dark (1987)

September 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

We’re back in the Wes Craven Memorial Bookmobile with Chelsea Stardust to discuss one of the great 80’s vampire movies, NEAR DARK (1987). WORK CITED: Sunlight Through Bullet Holes By TAMMY OLER FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E27 082 - Gratuitous Heterosexuality (with Chelsea Stardust) - Near Dark (1987)

September 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

We’re back in the Wes Craven Memorial Bookmobile with Chelsea Stardust to discuss one of the great 80’s vampire movies, NEAR DARK (1987). WORK CITED: Sunlight Through Bullet Holes By TAMMY OLER FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

E28 081 - The Fabulous Chelsea Stardust!

September 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

We are so excited to welcome horror director Chelsea Stardust to Fright School! We hop in the Wes Craven Memorial Book Mobile and take a trip to LA to visit Chelsea in her awesome horror memorabilia filled home. Joshua and Chelsea find common ground in escaping Ohio. Joe reminds everyone about The Pagemaster, and everyone has the chance to eulogize their childhood video store. In the second half, we talk about motherhood, science, and serial killers in Chelsea's debut feature film ALL T...

081 - The Fabulous Chelsea Stardust!

September 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

We are so excited to welcome horror director Chelsea Stardust to Fright School! We hop in the Wes Craven Memorial Book Mobile and take a trip to LA to visit Chelsea in her awesome horror memorabilia filled home. Joshua and Chelsea find common ground in escaping Ohio. Joe reminds everyone about The Pagemaster, and everyone has the chance to eulogize their childhood video store. In the second half, we talk about motherhood, science, and serial killers in Chelsea's debut feature film ALL TH...

080 - Whole Lotta Fuckin' (your mother) Goin' On! - Sleepwalkers (1992)

August 26, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour

Welcome back! This week Joshua does an unsolicited commercial for Yankee Candle. Joe tells the tale of the time he walked through Joshua's screen door trying to avoid a giant spider. Joshua takes forever to recount his visit to Ohio for his brother's wedding. It's an Over-privileged Queer American Horror Story with a happy ending twist! The boys wrap up their werewolf section with the 90's werecat bomb (and one of Joshua's fave childhood horror movies) Stephen King's Sleepwalkers! Gather up y...

E25 080 - Whole Lotta Fuckin' (your mother) Goin' On! - Sleepwalkers (1992)

August 26, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Welcome back! This week Joshua does an unsolicited commercial for Yankee Candle. Joe tells the tale of the time he walked through Joshua's screen door trying to avoid a giant spider. Joshua takes forever to recount his visit to Ohio for his brother's wedding. It's an Over-privileged Queer American Horror Story with a happy ending twist! The boys wrap up their werewolf section with the 90's werecat bomb (and one of Joshua's fave childhood horror movies) Stephen King's Sleepwalkers! Gather up ...

079 - Joyful! Joyful! (with Ashley) - An American Werewolf in London (1981)

August 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour

Joshua and Joe are back in the WCML with Ashley, and are INSTANTLY derailed by nuns. Joe is upset that Joshua is cheating on him with another podcast. Eventually, the panel gets into the Academy Award-winning An American Werewolf in London (1981). Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman ...

E24 079 - Joyful! Joyful! (with Ashley) - An American Werewolf in London (1981)

August 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

Joshua and Joe are back in the WCML with Ashley, and are INSTANTLY derailed by nuns. Joe is upset that Joshua is cheating on him with another podcast. Eventually, the panel gets into the Academy Award-winning An American Werewolf in London (1981). Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman...

E23 078 - Midsummer Scream Wrap Up! (with Ashley)

August 12, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

We are breaking down our time at Midsummer Scream! We chat about a ton of folks that we met and panels we attended. It's a horror Plug-A-Palooza! Also we chat about Sister Act and how much Joshua and Joe love nuns for VERY different reasons... Mentioned in this episode: -Boneware Cutlery -Corwyn Matthews -Knee High Horror -Tenth Dimension Art Collective -Monster Posse -Cryptix Spook-apella Scarolers -Tales From the Crypt 30th Anniversary panel -When Brains Attack! Mental Illness and...

078 - Midsummer Scream Wrap Up! (with Ashley)

August 12, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour

We are breaking down our time at Midsummer Scream! We chat about a ton of folks that we met and panels we attended. It's a horror Plug-A-Palooza! Also we chat about Sister Act and how much Joshua and Joe love nuns for VERY different reasons... Mentioned in this episode: -Boneware Cutlery -Corwyn Matthews -Knee High Horror -Tenth Dimension Art Collective -Monster Posse -Cryptix Spook-apella Scarolers -Tales From the Crypt 30th Anniversary panel -When Brains Attack! Mental Illness and ...

E22 077 - Syrupy Voluminous Discharge (with Jae) - Ginger Snaps (2000)

July 29, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Welcome back to another ferociously furry episode of Fright School! Joe and Joshua catch up on the road to LA. Then the boys are joined in the studio by Jae to chat about GINGER SNAPS (2000) in our ongoing werewolf series. We discuss sexy Klingon foreheads, angsty teenage sex, sexual awakenings, sexy sexual sex... you get the point. Jae gives off Big Female Tuba Energy which is equally matched by Joe's Gay Saxophone Energy and Joshua has no idea what the hell is going on anymore. Things get ...

077 - Syrupy Voluminous Discharge (with Jae) - Ginger Snaps (2000)

July 29, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour

Welcome back to another ferociously furry episode of Fright School! Joe and Joshua catch up on the road to LA. Then the boys are joined in the studio by Jae to chat about GINGER SNAPS (2000) in our ongoing werewolf series. We discuss sexy Klingon foreheads, angsty teenage sex, sexual awakenings, sexy sexual sex... you get the point. Jae gives off Big Female Tuba Energy which is equally matched by Joe's Gay Saxophone Energy and Joshua has no idea what the hell is going on anymore. Things get v...

E21 076 - Horror Origins with Jae!

July 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Joshua and Joe are joined in the WCML by Jae to discuss her origins with horror. Poppy Z. Brite, The Shining, and the X-Files movie! Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman Projected Fears by Kendall R. Phillips The Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch by Paul Wells FOLLOW US! ...

076 - Horror Origins with Jae!

July 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Joshua and Joe are joined in the WCML by Jae to discuss her origins with horror. Poppy Z. Brite, The Shining, and the X-Files movie! Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman Projected Fears by Kendall R. Phillips The Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch by Paul Wells FOLLOW US! F...

E20 075 - Vague Europe - The Wolf Man (1941)

July 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

This week on Fright School, we start a brand new unit on werewolves! Even a Joe who is pure in heart, and says his prayers by night May have a Joshua show him the original WOLF MAN (1941) when the wolfs bane blooms, and the summer moon is bright. Mentioned in this episode: Roxane Gay and Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom Hear To Slay Anthem Homunculus by John Cameron Mitchell Outside source for this ep: -Deep Focus Review: The Wolf Man by Brian Eggert Fright School Recommended Texts: The...

075 - Vague Europe - The Wolf Man (1941)

July 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

This week on Fright School, we start a brand new unit on werewolves! Even a Joe who is pure in heart, and says his prayers by night May have a Joshua show him the original WOLF MAN (1941) when the wolfs bane blooms, and the summer moon is bright. FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: FRIGHT SCHOOL 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN 2020 CLICKABLE CALENDAR WE HAVE ALL NEW TEES AND MERCH AVAILABLE! Mentioned in this episode: Roxane Gay and Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom Hear To ...

E19 074 - SKÅL! (with Ashley) - Midsommar (2019)

July 08, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MB

We're so excited to have Ashley back in the Wes Craven Memorial Library to discuss Ari Aster's new film MIDSOMMAR! We're trying to answer that age old question: How much suffering is appropriate for a shitty boyfriend? Join us at Midsummer Scream August 3-4! 20% off with code FRIGHTSCHOOL! Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History...

074 - SKÅL! (with Ashley) - Midsommar (2019)

July 08, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes

We're so excited to have Ashley back in the Wes Craven Memorial Library to discuss Ari Aster's new film MIDSOMMAR! We're trying to answer that age old question: How much suffering is appropriate for a shitty boyfriend? Join us at Midsummer Scream August 3-4! 20% off with code FRIGHTSCHOOL! Fright School Recommended Texts: The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. CLover Horror Noire: A History ...

E18 073 - Ye Olde Nazi Tymes (with Tiffany Tang) - Dead Snow (2009)

July 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

We're welcoming back Tiffany Tang to the Wes Craven Memorial Library to discuss the Norwegian cult classic DEAD SNOW (2009) In a Fright School first, everyone on the panel will be experiencing this movie FOR THE FIRST TIME. Mentioned in this episode: Los Espookys on HBO. Click here to watch the series premiere on YouTube. WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip ...

073 - Ye Olde Nazi Tymes (with Tiffany Tang) - Dead Snow (2009)

July 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

We're welcoming back Tiffany Tang to the Wes Craven Memorial Library to discuss the Norwegian cult classic DEAD SNOW (2009) In a Fright School first, everyone on the panel will be experiencing this movie FOR THE FIRST TIME. Mentioned in this episode: Los Espookys on HBO. Click here to watch the series premiere on YouTube. WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip J...

072 - Talking about Creepy Little Death Poems with Tiffany Tang

June 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

We're sitting down with artist and horror NON-expert, Tiffany Tang. We chat about straight dating culture, Joan Didion, method acting, and her book Creepy Little Death Poems. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO HEAR HOW TO GET A SWEET DEAL ON PINS FROM STEPHEN McDERMOTT WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at ...

E17 072 - Talking about Creepy Little Death Poems with Tiffany Tang

June 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

We're sitting down with artist and horror NON-expert, Tiffany Tang. We chat about straight dating culture, Joan Didion, method acting, and her book Creepy Little Death Poems. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO HEAR HOW TO GET A SWEET DEAL ON PINS FROM STEPHEN McDERMOTT WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at...

E16 071 - FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! (with Wendy) - Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

June 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

On today's episode we welcome the hilarious Wendy from ART TIME OF THE MONTH, the show Joe cheats on Fright School with! We take a deep dive into the current state of Broadway, Madonna's new record MADAME X, and life in New York. Our main event is the frightfully fun LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Faustian myths, class and race relations, and the dangers of owning an exotic pet all collide in this exciting session! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO HEAR HOW TO GET A SWEET DEAL ON PINS FROM STEPHEN McDERMO...

071 - FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! (with Wendy) - Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

June 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour

On today's episode we welcome the hilarious Wendy from ART TIME OF THE MONTH, the show Joe cheats on Fright School with! We take a deep dive into the current state of Broadway, Madonna's new record MADAME X, and life in New York. Our main event is the frightfully fun LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Faustian myths, class and race relations, and the dangers of owning an exotic pet all collide in this exciting session! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO HEAR HOW TO GET A SWEET DEAL ON PINS FROM STEPHEN McDERMOT...

070 - Field Trip to the THEATRE - Put Your House In Order at the La Jolla Playhouse

June 17, 2019 01:00 - 35 minutes

This week we're reviewing the world premiere romcom horror play PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER now showing at The La Jolla Playhouse through June 30th! PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER TICKETS FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E15 069 - THE FAPPENING - The Covenant (2006)

June 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

069 - THE FAPPENING - The Covenant (2006)

June 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E14 068 - Unapologetic Queerness - Hellbent (2004)

June 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

068 - Unapologetic Queerness - Hellbent (2004)

June 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

067 - Magic is Real, and Now I'm Dead - Child's Play (1988)

May 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Joshua and Joe summon the appropriated powers of VooDoo to inject their brand of analysis in the original CHILD'S PLAY (1988). The boys kick things off with a semi-spoiler free Game of Thrones recap. Joshua has impeccable taste in furniture, and we find out why Joe has been avoiding this film for years. As mentioned in this episode: Los Espookys on HBO Chris Rock to make Saw spinoff WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by ...

E13 067 - Magic is Real, and Now I'm Dead - Child's Play (1988)

May 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Joshua and Joe summon the appropriated powers of VooDoo to inject their brand of analysis in the original CHILD'S PLAY (1988). The boys kick things off with a semi-spoiler free Game of Thrones recap. Joshua has impeccable taste in furniture, and we find out why Joe has been avoiding this film for years. As mentioned in this episode: Los Espookys on HBO Chris Rock to make Saw spinoff WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by...

E12 066 - It seemed "bready" (with Brennan Klein) - From Beyond (1986)

May 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

We’re joined again by Brennan Klein to discuss From Beyond (1986)! WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Work Cited: Through the eyes of madness: A critical analysis of “From Beyond” (1986) Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

065 - The Love Child of Joe and Joshua: An interview with Brennan Klein

May 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

We're so excited to be joined in the studio by Brennan Klein from the podcasts Attack of the Queerwolf and Scream 101 WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Mentioned in this episode: Brennan Klein on Twitter Fosse/Verdon Bonding Tales of the City Madonna Dead To Me Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Dancing Crazy by Miranda Cosgrove "Your Indispensable Primer on LA LLORONA" from Brennan Went to Film School Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar:...

066 - It seemed "bready" (with Brennan Klein) - From Beyond (1986)

May 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

We’re joined again by Brennan Klein to discuss From Beyond (1986)! WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Work Cited: Through the eyes of madness: A critical analysis of “From Beyond” (1986) Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E11 064 - Edited by BAXTER - High Tension (2003)

April 29, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 31.7 MB

We're back from Spring Break to discuss the French horror classique HIGH TENSION (2003)! We celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day! Joshua talks about the Melissa Etheridge Cruise. Joe promotes his other show, Art Time of the Month. We catch up on RuPaul's Drag Race and Game of Thrones. Won't you hop into our rusty old van for a joyride of terror through the French countryside? WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Mentioned in this episode: -In The Valley B...

064 - Edited by BAXTER - High Tension (2003)

April 29, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour

We're back from Spring Break to discuss the French horror classique HIGH TENSION (2003)! We celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day! Joshua talks about the Melissa Etheridge Cruise. Joe promotes his other show, Art Time of the Month. We catch up on RuPaul's Drag Race and Game of Thrones. Won't you hop into our rusty old van for a joyride of terror through the French countryside? WE'RE GOING TO MIDSUMMER SCREAM! Use code FRIGHTSCHOOL for 20% off tickets! Mentioned in this episode: -In The Valley Be...

E10 063 - Suburban M'Baku (with TJ and Mike) - Us (2019)

April 01, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MB

Fright School takes a field trip to see the latest film from the mind of Jordan Peele, Us (2019). Recent guests TJ and Mike join us in the studio too. Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

063 - Suburban M'Baku (with TJ and Mike) - Us (2019)

April 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

Fright School takes a field trip to see the latest film from the mind of Jordan Peele, Us (2019). Recent guests TJ and Mike join us in the studio too. Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

062 - Fashionably Late Monster Mania Post Mortem

March 28, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutes

A special Extra Credit episode of Fright School! Featuring all the cool people we met and gave money to at Monster Mania 42. Listen and check them out! LET THE PLUG-A-PALOOZA BEGIN Jersey Ghouls Horror Movie Night The Blood Buddies and Issue #1 of their zine Knee High Horror Etsy store and KHH Instagram Survivial of the Film Freaks campaign site and trailer on YouTube SLASHER app Ben Russel, Artist & Illustrator Arcane Bunny Society and the lip balm that Joshua ruined Studiohous...

061 - Sexy Bee Vampire (with TJ Tallie) - Candyman (1992)

March 25, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour

This week, Joshua and Joe look into a mirror and summon forth a conversation about Candyman (1992). Our hosts welcome Dr. TJ Tallie to the Wes Craven Memorial Library. He is a professor of African History, and is seen but not heard. The boys go deep into the politics of gay hook-up apps. Joe exoticizes White men. TJ makes his students watch Mean Girls for college credit. Joshua gushes over how romantic the Candyman is. "If Candyman can ask for consent, and his insides are 97% bees,...

E9 061 - Sexy Bee Vampire (with TJ Tallie) - Candyman (1992)

March 25, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

This week, Joshua and Joe look into a mirror and summon forth a conversation about Candyman (1992). Our hosts welcome Dr. TJ Tallie to the Wes Craven Memorial Library. He is a professor of African History, and is seen but not heard. The boys go deep into the politics of gay hook-up apps. Joe exoticizes White men. TJ makes his students watch Mean Girls for college credit. Joshua gushes over how romantic the Candyman is. "If Candyman can ask for consent, and his insides are 97% bees...

060 - When You're Here, You're Family with Jacki from Jersey Ghouls! - ANOES 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

March 18, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour

We had a blast at Monster Mania Con in New Jersey! We ate ABEETZ and drank some wooder! The boys get an education in North/South Jersey and Philly slang from special guest Jacki of the Jersey Ghouls podcast. Joe drops the soap! Joshua may have drained some energy from Jersey Ghoul Marissa's daughter in a desperate act of self preservation! The three of us talk about the really gay Freddy movie. Check out the Jersey Ghouls if you haven't already! They're celebrating their 100th EPISODE! FOL...

E8 060 - When You're Here, You're Family with Jacki from Jersey Ghouls! - ANOES 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

March 18, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

We had a blast at Monster Mania Con in New Jersey! We ate ABEETZ and drank some wooder! The boys get an education in North/South Jersey and Philly slang from special guest Jacki of the Jersey Ghouls podcast. Joe drops the soap! Joshua may have drained some energy from Jersey Ghoul Marissa's daughter in a desperate act of self preservation! The three of us talk about the really gay Freddy movie. Check out the Jersey Ghouls if you haven't already! They're celebrating their 100th EPISODE! FO...

059 - Midnight Movies from Monster Mania! - Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

March 11, 2019 15:00 - 29 minutes

LATE NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE PODCASTING LIVE FROM MONSTER MANIA! Joe and Joshua stay up WAY past their bedtimes to commune with fellow Transylvanians at a shadow cast performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). As is with any overnight class trip, sometimes you need to do sneak out and do fun something fun. We're light on the analysis this week, but heavy on the delirious banter. Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Fin...

058 - When will the jacking off begin? (with Mike) - Audition (1999)

February 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour

Fright School returns to Japan with Takashi Miike's AUDITION (1999). Joshua and Joe are joined in the studio with guest lecturer Mike. The boys go DEEPER DEEPER into color symbolism, and attempt to answer if the film is a feminist text. Mike talks about his son, and "horror as heirloom". Mentioned in this episode: Twilight Zone trailer Jennifer Carpenter in The Enemy Within Rue Morgue Lovecraft Country WE'RE GOING TO MONSTER MANIA!That's right, Dear Listener! We're exhibiting at...

E7 058 - When will the jacking off begin? (with Mike) - Audition (1999)

February 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Fright School returns to Japan with Takashi Miike's AUDITION (1999). Joshua and Joe are joined in the studio with guest lecturer Mike. The boys go DEEPER DEEPER into color symbolism, and attempt to answer if the film is a feminist text. Mike talks about his son, and "horror as heirloom". Mentioned in this episode: - Twilight Zone trailer Jennifer Carpenter in The Enemy Within Rue Morgue Lovecraft Country WE'RE GOING TO MONSTER MANIA!That's right, Dear Listener! We're exhibiting ...

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