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Macabre Media Podcast

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

Welcome to the Macabre Media Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast where we review literally anything that involves horror from movies to video games and anything in between .

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Episodes

Episode 54: "The Psychotic Drowns while the Mystic Swims"

February 21, 2022 16:07 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

In this edition of Macabre Media podcast, the Spoopy Bois talk about (arguably) one of the greatest horror films of all time: 2018's Mandy.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're closing out our Nic Cage trilogy with...another Nic Cage movie. We're still deciding! So stay tuned, nerds.  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Wha...

Episode 53: "Five Nights at Freddy's (For Adults)"

February 07, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MB

This week, the Spoopy Bois talk about Willy's Wonderland (2021). Nic Cage. Milk substitutes. The Feast of Ass. Tripping balls. It's a whole fun time.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're returning with another Nic Cage film, arguably his masterpiece: Mandy (2018).  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 52: "Emerging From the Blasted Heath"

January 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

The Spooky Bois ain't readin' none o' them books. Instead, they discuss Richard Stanley's 2019 feature film, Color out of Space.    Next time on Macabre Media podcast, the gang chats about Willy's Wonderland (2021). You can read Pearson's essay on The Colour out of Space here! Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 51: "Colour with a 'U'"

January 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

After getting slightly sidetracked with a discussion concerning matresses and Justin Beiber/Slipknot mash-ups, the Spooky Bois talk about H.P. Lovecraft's The Colour out of Space.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, the gang discusses Richard Stanley's 2019 adaptation of the short story, Color out of Space, starring the one and only Nic Cage. You can read Pearson's essay on The Colour out of Space here! Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our ...

Episode 50: "Goober Jason"

November 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

To celebrate our 50th episode, we take a look at everyone's (least) favorite Jason movie: 2001's Jason X. A magnum opus. An indisputable achievement. A titanic motion picture.  (It sucks, but we love it.)  We reference a couple goofy photos throughout the podcast. You can check 'em out in this Twitter thread.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're discussing H.P. Lovecraft's short story, The Colour out of Space! Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram,...

Episode 49: "Catch a Buzz & Fuck"

October 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

We wrap up our October horror classics special mini-series with a look at 1935's Bride of Frankenstein.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're celebrating our 50th episode with a Q&A and a film appropriate to this shit-post of a podcast: Jason X.  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 48: "The Gill-Man Cometh"

October 18, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.7 MB

We continue our spoopy retrospective look at classic works of horror cinema with a conversation on Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).  Next week, we'll be watching The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) to finish out the scariest month of the year!  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 47: "I VVant to Zuck Your Bluud"

October 11, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

This week, we continue our spoopy October marathon of horror classics with a look at Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922). We chat about this era of silent cinema, the homoeroticism of Count Orlok, the film's latent anti-Semitism, and so much more. Check it out!  Next week, we're chatting about The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. ...

Episode 46: "Gooba Gabble Gobble Gobble"

October 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

This week, we kick off the spookiest month of the year with a look at a horror icon: Freaks (1932). Is this cult classic pure eploitation cinema or an empathetic, meaningful contemplation of solidarity amongst the disabled? Tune in to find out what the Spoopy Bois think!  For the month of October, we'll be bringing you discussions and analyses of horror classics. Next up on our list is the silent film Nosferatu (1922)! You can find the film in its entirety on YouTube.  Support Macabre Media...

Episode 45: "Finnish Hymn!"

September 27, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MB

It is time...for Mortal Kombat (reboot) on Macabre Media podcast.  Next week, we're talkin' about Freaks (1932). Check it out so you can stay up-to-date with us!  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 44: "Da Birbs"

September 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

This week, we're discussing Hitchcock's classic horror film, The Birds.  Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're gonna chat about the Mortal Kombat reboot.  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 43: "Friends 'til the End"

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

This week, we talk about codependency, technological anxiety, surveillance capitalism, and the horror of animatronic dolls in Child's Play (2019).   Next time on Macabre Media podcast, we're digging into our first Alfred Hitchcock film: the terrifying classic, the Birds. Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server! Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too. Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale.

Episode 42: "The VVVVVVitch"

April 26, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode, Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson discuss religion, patriarchy, and reproductive labor in Robert Eggers' directorial debut, The VVitch.  In two weeks time, we'll be chatting about Child's Play (2019), available to stream on Hulu.  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Discord server!  Follow Kaleb, Jorge, and Pearson on Twitter, too.  Our logo and artwork were designed by Nathanael Whale. 

Episode 40: "Let Them Fight"

March 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

We continue our kaiju mini-series with Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)! Listen to Kaleb and Jorge geek out while Pearson, the podcast's resident grouch, spends way too much time overanalyzing these good-ol'-fashioned creature features. In two weeks, we'll be discussing the titanic clash of Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)!  All three films are available on HBO Max (or you can just torrent them...in Minecraft.)  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and...

Episode 39: "Hold on to Your Butts!"

March 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

We got King Kong in the trunk!  We're kickin' off our kaiju mini-series in the Legendary Studios' monsterverse with the 2017 monster film, Kong: Skull Island. You can check out the movie on HBO.  In two weeks time, we'll be doubling up and chatting about Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of Monsters (2019) which, conveniently, are also on HBO.  Or you can just torrent them, I guess...but make sure you have a VPN!  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, ...

Episode 41: "Big, Hairy Cheeks"

March 11, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

This week, we're wrapping up our kaiju mini-series with the long-anticipated clash of the titans: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)!  Spoilers: We mostly thought it was meh.  You can watch Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) in theaters or on HBO Max.  Next week, we're discussing The VVitch (2015)! Unfortunately, it's not available on any streaming services at the time of this recording so...torrent it (on Minecraft.)  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and join our Disco...

Episode 38: "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi"

March 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

In the Season 2 premiere of Macabre Media podcast, we welcome aboard our new audio-engineer and co-host, Pearson!  We spend the bulk of today's episode discussing the cult classic, The Masque of the Red Death (1964). You can stream the film in its entirety on YouTube.  In two weeks, we'll be starting our kaiju mini-series in the Legendary Studios monsterverse with Kong: Skull Island, which is available to stream on HBO.  Support Macabre Media on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagr...

Episode 37: "The Last of Us, Pt. II"

December 12, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

This episode is a celebration of The Last of Us 2 winning game of the year. The audio is sourced from Coffee With Comrades who was generous enough to let us use it. Follow them below and consider subscribing to their Patreon.  Patreon Twitter Website

Episode 37- The Last of Us 2 part 1

December 12, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

This episode is a celebration of The Last of Us 2 winning game of the year. The audio is sourced from Coffee With Comrades who was generous enough to let us use it. Follow them below and consider subscribing to their Patreon.  Patreon Twitter Website

Episode 36: "COVInema, Pt. II"

June 05, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Support protesters fighting injustice and institutional racism https://www.distractify.com/p/best-places-to-donate-for-blm We tried a new recording platform and it butchered Kaleb's audio so sorry about that but also oh well. On this episode we discuss a movie from the 60s and it gets pretty political. We also had Anthony Derington from Something Ghoulish and Ghoulish Cast on, so that was cool.  Follow Anthony on Twitter @AMDerington Check out Something Ghoulish and Ghoulish Cast ...

Episode 36- COVInema Part 2

June 05, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Support protesters fighting injustice and institutional racism https://www.distractify.com/p/best-places-to-donate-for-blm We tried a new recording platform and it butchered Kaleb's audio so sorry about that but also oh well. On this episode we discuss a movie from the 60s and it gets pretty political. We also had Anthony Derington from Something Ghoulish and Ghoulish Cast on, so that was cool.  Follow Anthony on Twitter @AMDerington Check out Something Ghoulish and Ghoulish Cast ...

Episode 35: "COVInema, Part 1"

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN APRIL. We are starting a new miniseries called Covinema to play off of COVID-19. This is a serious time but we have to be able to make light of it to some degree and we hope to do that while advocating for strict and serious precautionary measures. This series will be solely focused on infection and outbreak films but while we joke about it, this is super serious and we ask that you guys please take care of yourself.

Episode 35- COVInema part 1

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN APRIL. We are starting a new miniseries called Covinema to play off of COVID-19. This is a serious time but we have to be able to make light of it to some degree and we hope to do that while advocating for strict and serious precautionary measures. This series will be solely focused on infection and outbreak films but while we joke about it, this is super serious and we ask that you guys please take care of yourself.

Episode 34- The Tell Tale Heart (2020)

May 17, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 26 MB

The Tell Tale Heart on Twitter (@telltalefilm) hit us up with the private link to see their movie which was OUTSTANDING! Here's our review. Check out the links below Tell Tale's social media Instagram @telltalemovie Facebook The Tell Tale Heart Short Movie Twitter @telltalefilm RL Terry's website https://rlterryreelview.com/2020/04/17/telltaleheart/ Features of Fright run by Jordan Gerdes frightfeatures.com  

Episode 34: "The Tell Tale Heart" (2020)

May 17, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 26 MB

The Tell Tale Heart on Twitter (@telltalefilm) hit us up with the private link to see their movie which was OUTSTANDING! Here's our review. Check out the links below Tell Tale's social media Instagram @telltalemovie Facebook The Tell Tale Heart Short Movie Twitter @telltalefilm RL Terry's website https://rlterryreelview.com/2020/04/17/telltaleheart/ Features of Fright run by Jordan Gerdes frightfeatures.com  

Episode 33- ALL FEMALE CAST!!!

March 31, 2020 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Sorry y'all we forgot we had a podcast. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to follow us on Twitter for a semblance of activity.  Check out our boy Gilberts YouTube Trill Gil If you're bored and haven't checked out The Final Boys podcast check them out here Final Boys website Finally check out our dear friends, The Mortuary podcast The Mortuary website  

Episode 32- Top Ten Horror Movies of the Decade

December 11, 2019 21:39 - 55 minutes - 53.5 MB

It's been forever but we are back with Jordan Gerdes from frightfeatures.com to talk about our favorite horror movies of the decade. Below are our lists and below that will be movies mentioned. Year Jordan Kaleb Jorge 2010 I Saw The Devil Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil Rubber 2011 Cabin In The Woods Cabin In The Woods Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark 2012 Kill List Sinister The Collection 2013 Evil Dead Carrie The Conjuring 2014 As Above So Below The Babadook T...

Bonus Episode- Resident Evil 0

October 11, 2019 04:48 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

You're eyes aren't deceiving you, there is a new Macabre Media Podcast episode! This little bonus episode is on Resident Evil 0 with Gaven from Playing Out Of Character Podcast and his twitch stream under Garbageboy0937! Gaven is also editing the show so this can happen. Be sure to go check out his stream and our other podcast Playing Out Of Character.

Episode 31- "Brightburn" (2019)

August 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Jorge is back. He has free time now. We talked about stranger things season 3 a little bit, we also discussed some of the movies that have come out this year. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

Episode 30- Fairy Tales, Fascism and Pan's Labyinth

July 31, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 71 MB

On this week's episode Pearson Bolt joins Kaleb to talk about the Spanish Civil War, Disney, Brother's Grimm and Pan's Labyrinth. Jorge wasn't able to make it but check the episode out on Spotify for a treat made by Pearson himself. Follow Coffee with Comrades on Twitter here. Follow Pearson on Twitter here.  

Episode 29- Legion (2010)

July 17, 2019 16:42 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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Episode 28- Sleepaway Camp (1983)

June 26, 2019 15:20 - 52 minutes - 30.7 MB

This week da boys talk about the trippiest slasher film there is; Sleepaway Camp from 1983.

Bonus Episode with Demonhuntr-The Series

June 24, 2019 21:53 - 31 minutes - 19.3 MB

Kaleb had the awesome opportunity to sit down with some of the folks from the upcoming LGBT Horror series Demonhuntr to have a chat about the show and just horror stuff in general. You can support them here: Demonhuntr.com Check them out on social media too! Instagram Twitter Youtube

Episode 27-LGBT Jesus "The Babadook" (2014)

June 19, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 55.7 MB

Sorry about the hiatus, here's a new episode!

Episode 26- Zac Efron Ted Bundy Netflix movie (2019)

May 22, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

If you're reading this, tweet us on Twitter (@macabremediapod) this exact phrase: "James Wan steals other peoples stories."

Episode 25- Save Santa Clarita Diet!

May 08, 2019 05:43 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MB

We sat down to talk about the amazing yet canceled Netflix original, "Santa Clarita Diet". Got a news segment and we talk about next week's episode a little bit. Enjoy! Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Patreon.  

Episode 24- "The Night Eats The World" (2018)

May 01, 2019 06:07 - 51 minutes - 48.4 MB

This movie was wild! Kaleb struggles to stay on topic and Jorge spills some secrets about Patreon content! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Patreon.

Episode 23- Pet Sematary with Spliff Tank

April 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

This week Kaleb sat down with Fort Collins band Spliff Tank to about music, weed and Stephen King. Both Pet Sematary films were discussed and compared and one film left everyone disappointed. Check out Spliff Tank on Facebook Bandcamp and Instagram. Give them some love because they deserve it. If you would like to support the show financially check us out on Patreon for exclusive content or just give us a follow on Twitter. Otherwise reviews are always tight, they help get the word out. ...

Bonus Episode- QnA With Some Housekeeping

April 10, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MB

As the semester is coming to a close, life has been absurdly busy so here is a bonus episode of me answering you're wildly inappropriate questions!

Episode 22- Us (2019) With RL Terry

April 03, 2019 06:20 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This week Kaleb had the immense pleasure of sitting down with producer and film critic Ryan L Terry, who is huge in the film podcast and LGBT+ Twitter community. We had a great interview with Ryan before debating on Jordan Peele's sophomore film Us (2019). Ryan is on Twitter as @RLTerry1 and you can follow his blog on Wordpress at https://rlterryreelview.com/ make sure you show your love and support to him. If you are feeling like throwing us some love and support, you can do so financia...

Episode 21- Overlord (2018)

March 28, 2019 06:55 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Enjoy the late episode! Check out Jordan's blog frightfeatures.com and follow him on Twitter

Episode 20- The Thing (1982)

March 20, 2019 06:30 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Transient Curse, a Fort Collins prog rock band, sat down with Kaleb in his living room and they chatted about all kinds of stuff, like movies, video games, getting mugged and experiencing Native American sentinel spirits. We chatted about legendary horror science fiction film, "The Thing" from John Carpenter. If you wanna support Transient Curse, check them out at transientcurse.bandcamp.com or on their social medias Twitter Facebook Instagram If you would like to support our show ...

Episode 19- Green Room (2016)

March 14, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Anything that could've gone wrong went wrong so here is the show, no BS with it.  HERE ARE SOME LINKS: How One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes Christian Picciolini: Ex Neo-Nazi Our Patreon  

Episode 18- Summer of '84 (2018)

March 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Jorge comes on for his first episode as co-host and we goof around for an hour. We read some reviews, talked about some big news and made a plea with the GM of Shudder. Summer of '84 is an 80s style VOD Shudder exclusive about a suburban serial killer and a group of boys looking for an adventure. Sit back, eat a snack and enjoy the show! If you would like to financially support the show check out our Patreon, in order to get early access and exclusive privileges to things like Horror On Hi...

Episode 17- Final Destination (2000)

February 27, 2019 13:00 - 25 minutes - 24.6 MB

Who doesn't love to talk about 2000s horror and Final Destination? In this episode we hear from one of my favorite podcasts and I practice for a trivia show! If you wanna hear more of my shenanigans check out my twin's podcast "Playing Out of Character". Subscribe to the show on whatever you're listening on and if you're feeling real kind, take 45 seconds out of your day and leave a written review. If you wanna redistribute some extra wealth you have we have a Patreon with Discord Server a...

Episode 16- Sadomasochists From Beyond the Grave

February 20, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 33 MB

Cruising through milestones, we hit 200 followers on our Twitter and over 500 unique downloads on our episodes. We got some Patrons on our Patreon so shout out to you guys. This episode covers a horror classic from the 80s and I don't wanna give it away so tune in. Subscribe and leave us a review where ever you are listening right now and follow us on Twitter @macabremediapod and if you really wanna show how much you love the show we have a merch store on TeePublic. In the meantime, enjoy yo...

Bonus Episode- Playing Out of Character podcast

February 16, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

This is the first episode of the Playing Out of Character podcast season arc "System". There is an episode 0 that covers the story and how the game is played. This podcast is a group of friends playing a table top RPG and we just record us doing so. It's Gaven's first time editing so be gentle. Here is the website and Twitter: http://poocpodcast.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/POoCPodcast

Episode 15- The Old, Dark House (1932)

February 06, 2019 17:08 - 31 minutes - 35.2 MB

What a packed episode! In this episode we do a Q and A segment, there's a promo! We got more news and we talk about this super old movie and some of the political messages it has. Make sure to subscribe on whatever you listen to and follow the show on Twitter its jut MacabreMediaPod. See y'all in a few weeks.

Episode 14- The Cabin In The Woods (2012)

January 30, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

On this episode Gaven and Tyler come one to talk about the absolutely wild movie "The Cabin In The Woods" and try to snag a few sponsorships on the way. Check them both out on twitter @tylerpay13 and @Gaven_Mo, if you wanna follow the show check it out @macabremediapod on twitter. We have a merch store on TeePublic, just search macabremediapodcast no spaces. Make sure you leave a review (only if you like it!) Also subscribe so you can keep up to date on all of the episodes as they come! Enjo...

Episode 13- Interview With Producer Zach Green

January 23, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 56.7 MB

This week I had the great pleasure of talking to executive producer of Fatal Pictures, Zach Green. I had the opportunity to watch their short film Hang Up! which will be released to the public later this year. We talk about past short films, favorite slashers and get an inside look into what being a producer is like. In the meantime you can support Fatal Pictures by following them on social media and buying "The Box Cutter Trilogy" at fatalpictures.bigcartel.com all proceeds go to making the...

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