FRIGHT SCHOOL
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome 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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E7 007 - Week 7 - Chain Saws 'Fer the Childrens (#FranklinMustDie)- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
December 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourWe're back! We took a week off to fight the viral plague so we didn't die or WORSE become zombies! This week, Joshua gets sentimental about a family visit and a hometown murder. Joe fights off a cat, yet again (we're thinking of producing a remake of STRAYS starring Hymlocke. Look it up...) and almost dies of shock at Joshua's admission of watching some Gilmore Girls. We watch 1974's terrifying classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre together as Joe slips a little closer to the edge... Recommend...
006 - Week 6 - Prepossessing Repossession
November 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe're breaking Joe's "Exorcist cherry" on today's episode! Joshua talks about goth cruise-wear. Joe shows off his best Ryan Murphy impression. The boys talk about Slash Cards, and try to figure out how Max Von Sydow has been 87 years old for the last 40 years?! Grab a crucifix, a bowl of pea soup, a brooding young priest, and get ready for a repossession!
E6 006 - Week 6 - Prepossessing Repossession
November 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe're breaking Joe's "Exorcist cherry" on today's episode! Joshua talks about goth cruise-wear. Joe shows off his best Ryan Murphy impression. The boys talk about Slash Cards, and try to figure out how Max Von Sydow has been 87 years old for the last 40 years?! Grab a crucifix, a bowl of pea soup, a brooding young priest, and get ready for a repossession!
E6 006 - Week 6 - Prepossessing Repossession- The Exorcist (1973)
November 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourWe're breaking Joe's "Exorcist cherry" on today's episode! Joshua talks about goth cruise-wear. Joe shows off his best Ryan Murphy impression. The boys talk about Slash Cards, and try to figure out how Max Von Sydow has been 87 years old for the last 40 years?! Grab a crucifix, a bowl of pea soup, a brooding young priest, and get ready for a repossession! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBL...
E5 005 - Week 5 - The Secret Word is BLEAK
November 18, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAfter a long night of partying (AKA drinking everything he could find) Joshua does his best zombie impression. Joe discusses his love for the Gilmore Girls (and Guys!) one of the most frightening things Joshua has every heard. Together, the boys bleakly discuss George A Romero's bleak 1968 masterpiece of bleakness The Night of the Living Dead. Can you guess this week's secret word?
005 - Week 5 - The Secret Word is BLEAK
November 18, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAfter a long night of partying (AKA drinking everything he could find) Joshua does his best zombie impression. Joe discusses his love for the Gilmore Girls (and Guys!) one of the most frightening things Joshua has every heard. Together, the boys bleakly discuss George A Romero's bleak 1968 masterpiece of bleakness The Night of the Living Dead. Can you guess this week's secret word?
E5 005 - Week 5 - The Secret Word is BLEAK- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
November 18, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourAfter a long night of partying (AKA drinking everything he could find) Joshua does his best zombie impression. Joe discusses his love for the Gilmore Girls (and Guys!) one of the most frightening things Joshua has every heard. Together, the boys bleakly discuss George A Romero's bleak 1968 masterpiece of bleakness The Night of the Living Dead. Can you guess this week's secret word? Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newslet...
004 - Week 4 - A Boy, A Shower, and His Mama
November 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe finally got our sound issues worked out! Yay! In this episode we ramble on about a bunch of horror television, visit the Trailer Park, Joshua threatens to steal everything, Joe is attacked by a cat... again, we make some wild accusations and predictions and eventually we talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film PSYCHO! Let's all go a little mad and stay there!
E4 004 - Week 4 - A Boy, A Shower, and His Mama- Psycho (1960)
November 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourWe finally got our sound issues worked out! Yay! In this episode we ramble on about a bunch of horror television, visit the Trailer Park, Joshua threatens to steal everything, Joe is attacked by a cat... again, we make some wild accusations and predictions and eventually we talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film PSYCHO! Let's all go a little mad and stay there! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our ...
E4 004 - Week 4 - A Boy, A Shower, and His Mama
November 14, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe finally got our sound issues worked out! Yay! In this episode we ramble on about a bunch of horror television, visit the Trailer Park, Joshua threatens to steal everything, Joe is attacked by a cat... again, we make some wild accusations and predictions and eventually we talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film PSYCHO! Let's all go a little mad and stay there!
003 - Week 3 - Gayliens!!
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBJoshua and Joe throw the very first Plug-A-Palooza and then do their damnedest to talk about every alien movie except for The Thing From Another World (1951) the actual subject of this episode. Menioned in this episode: - My Favorite Murder - Feeding Hannibal - Elvira's Coffin Table Artbook - Tweeterhead - Nightmare Soup - I Am Not A Serial Killer novel - I Am Not A Serial Killer film - Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to t...
E1 001 - Week 1 - Welcome to Fright School!
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 51 minutesIn our very first class we answer the question WHY?!?! Why are we doing this? Why is Joe risking psychological damage? Why should you listen to us talk? Maybe you shouldn't since Joshua says "I don't know" a whole lot and he's supposed to be the expert. Regardless, we lay the foundation for what's to come... and compare Ryan Kwanten and Michael C. Hall's butts. Important work we're doing here, kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
001 - Week 1 - Welcome to Fright School!
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIn our very first class we answer the question WHY?!?! Why are we doing this? Why is Joe risking psychological damage? Why should you listen to us talk? Maybe you shouldn't since Joshua says "I don't know" a whole lot and he's supposed to be the expert. Regardless, we lay the foundation for what's to come... and compare Ryan Kwanten and Michael C. Hall's butts. Important work we're doing here, kids!
E3 003 - Week 3 - Gayliens!!- The Thing From Another World (1951)
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourJoshua and Joe throw the very first Plug-A-Palooza and then do their damnedest to talk about every alien movie except for The Thing From Another World (1951) the actual subject of this episode. Menioned in this episode: My Favorite Murder Feeding Hannibal Elvira's Coffin Table Artbook Tweeterhead Nightmare Soup I Am Not A Serial Killer novel I Am Not A Serial Killer film Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reade...
E3 003 - Week 3 - Gayliens!!
October 27, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBJoshua and Joe throw the very first Plug-A-Palooza and then do their damnedest to talk about every alien movie except for The Thing From Another World (1951) the actual subject of this episode. Menioned in this episode: My Favorite Murder Feeding Hannibal Elvira's Coffin Table Artbook Tweeterhead Nightmare Soup I Am Not A Serial Killer novel I Am Not A Serial Killer film Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by donating to their Tip...
E2 002 - Week 2 - Fang Bangin' -Dracula (1931)
October 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we delve in to 1931's Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. We discuss all things vampire and Joshua overuses the word "gorgeous". Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supplies!! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: WE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the incomparable assistance of one Matt K...
E2 002 - Week 2 - Fang Bangin'
October 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode we delve in to 1931's Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. We discuss all things vampire and Joshua overuses the word "gorgeous".
002 - Week 2 - Fang Bangin'
October 26, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode we delve in to 1931's Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. We discuss all things vampire and Joshua overuses the word "gorgeous".
What is Fright School?
October 17, 2016 00:00 - 2 minutes"Horror films don't create fear. They release it." - Wes Craven You've been AXE-cepted. Class begins October 31, 2016. Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices