Running Scared
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Running Scared podcast is a deep dive into the horror and thriller films that had you running away but coming back for more. Hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts guide you through the films offering our opinions and insight - but mostly opinions - about what we found hair raising, hilarious and downright haunting. We also create original horror audio narratives intended to motivate joggers (aka jogcasts). Please note each episode contains spoilers.
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Bonus Episode - Hell in Hamilton Jogcast (Full Version)
December 18, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBEnjoy the FULL version (pt. 1, 2 and 3) of Running Scared's Jogcast, Hell in Hamilton. Run with the boys for almost an hour as they evade blood thirsty zombies in a quest for survival. If you like what you hear give us a review or send us an email. Happy Holidays! Rob and Jamie Email: [email protected] Twitter: @runningscaredpd Instagram: @runningscaredpod Support the Show. Support or follow us on Patreon Visit our Patreon shop to purchase our jogcasts Email us at:...
Episode 18 Terrifying Tracks - A look at Horror Film Music
December 07, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat are some of the great scores in horror film history? What makes a score "scary"? How has horror music evolved over 100 years of movie making? Join Running Scared co-hosts Jamie Roberts and Robert Lendrum as they embark on a century long journey through the evolution of horror music to answer some of these questions and more. The first episode in a longer series, Terrifying Tracks will dive off the deep end into one specific horror film each additional episode and look at the music that ...
Episode 17 - Jogcast - Blood at Night 2/3
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Running Scared boys decide to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a fellow jogger who they met on the run with the Night Flyers. But before they know it, a pleasant evening jog turns into a sprint for survival as the boys become prey for a vampire hunt! Get the adrenaline flowing with part 2 of Blood at Night! To hear this jogcast without our preamble, support us on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/runningscared Email us at: [email protected] Follow us...
Episode 16 The Descent (2005)
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPeer into the dark and feel it's weight. The Running Scared boys review the 2005 Neil Marshall film "The Descent" but to add some intensity we're also interviewing ecologist and adventurer Reiner Krueger who gives us some insight on the mental strength needed to venture under the earth. Who needs a flight plan? What was Beth thinking? What if this movie was about Juno instead of Sarah? Does this film even need a monster to be great? Maybe not but it sure makes it awesome. Consider supportin...
Episode 15 Gremlins (1984) - A look at Children's Horror
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWhat is Children's Horror? And what do kids get out of it? With Halloween's sweet scent still in the air and Christmas inching closer, co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts take a look at their first PG film, the holiday classic Gremlins and discuss the film as a horror film for kids. What is the 4th rule of the film? Why did they leave that scene in about Kate's dad? Where did Judge Reinhold go??? What were they thinking when they made Inhumanoids? Is Rob's kid possessed? Of course kids...
Episode 14 From Dusk til Dawn (1996)
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBCo-host Jamie Roberts and Robert Lendrum cross the border between horror and action when they review the genre-blending classic From Dusk til Dawn (1996). Is George Clooney robbing small banks, or heisting jewels from Constantinople? Should Quentin Tarantino be praised for his acting? What was the point of this movie? Consider supporting us on Patreon patreon.com/runningscared Follow us on Twitter @runningscaredpd Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram ...
Episode 13 - Jogcast - Blood at Night 1/3
October 12, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWho's up for a night run? The Running Scared boys go for a night jog in the woods with a running group called the Night Flyers. Things get eerie as Jamie steps into trouble. Get your heart pumping for part 1 of Blood at Night. Stay safe. To hear this jogcast without our preamble, support us on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/runningscared Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpod and on Twitter @runningscaredpd Support the show
Episode 12 Fright Night (1985 vs. 2011)
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts review Fright Night (1985) and the 2011 remake starring Colin Farrell. We do a little showdown between the two films and pick a winner. Do you prefer your vampires mysterious and sexy? Or gross and rapey? Brewster vs Chekov, Evil vs. McLovin. How do Rob and Jamie do on our first 60 second plot summary challenge? Spoiler - not well. Is Billy Cole the most underrated character- and what is he? Oh baby! It's a pair of horror films filled with...
Episode 10 Jogcast #3 - Hell in Hamilton part 3/3
September 07, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe grand finale of our first jogcast series! The boys have escaped the city on foot, traversed the escarpment but now they have to get to the airport to find Jamie's family and escape the zombie apocalypse. It's a race against time as the mysterious scientists continue to add fuel to the power with more Horse Power - a toxic energy drink transforming people in ravenous undead cannibals! Get your heart rate up for the stunning conclusion of Hell in Hamilton! To hear all parts without our pr...
Episode 11 Jogcast #3 - Hell in Hamilton part 3/3
September 07, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe grand finale of our first jogcast series! The boys have escaped the city on foot, traversed the escarpment but now they have to get to the airport to find Jamie's family and escape the zombie apocalypse. It's a race against time as the mysterious scientists continue to add fuel to the fire with more Horse Power - a toxic energy drink transforming people in ravenous undead cannibals! Get your heart rate up for the stunning conclusion of Hell in Hamilton! To hear all parts without our pre...
Bonus Episode - Anaconda (1997) Recast
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe episode that was too fun to keep off the feed - the long awaited Anaconda Recast! Co-hosts Jamie and Rob take radically different approaches to recasting the 1997 cult classic with hilarious results. Does Rob know the names of any actors? What's Jamie's problem with Ed Sheeran? Who will they cast as the nefarious Paul Serone? This Bonus ep contains an original song with lyrics written by Rob, original music and performance by Jamie in his garden shed - enjoy "The Serpent Inside"! Suppor...
Episode 10 Jogcast #2 - Hell in Hamilton part 2/3
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBGotta keep moving! Running Scared is proud to present part 2 of our jogcast series "Hell in Hamilton". The zombie apocalypse rages on in Hamilton, Ontario and co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts are on the run to get up the escarpment and find Jamie's wife. Not only do the boys have to outrun zombies, they're dodging trains, traversing trails and steep hills, plus a mysterious group of scientists. Running Scared jogcasts are immersive audio experiences that have you running scared, but...
Episode 9 Halloween (1978)
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week co-hosts Jamie Roberts and Robert Lendrum review the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. While we both agree it's a classic, do we see it as a 5 footstep film? Dr. Loomis doesn't respect parking laws. Michael Myers has problems with women. He also loves to play peekaboo. Support us on Patreon patreon.com/runningscared Follow us on Twitter @runningscaredpd Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpod Support the Show. RunningS...
Episode 8 Jogcast #1 - Hell in Hamilton part 1/3
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MBReady for your morning run? It's never been as intense as this! Welcome to the first Running Scared jogcast! Co-Host Robert Lendrum is new to Hamilton, Ontario. But when a zombie apocalypse ignites in the downtown core, he'll need co-host Jamie Roberts to guide him safely through the madness. Plus, Jamie has problems of his own - 5km from home when the outbreak starts and his wife is desperate to load up the kids and drive out of there! It's a race against time...and zombies! Hell in Hamilto...
Episode 7 It Follows (2014)
July 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week hosts Jamie Roberts and Robert Lendrum review David Robert Mitchell's 2014 horror It Follows. An incredible film with a whole lot of parents killing their kids sometimes in very sexy ways. We talk about the looming feeling of dread that the monster personifies and the pragmatics of escaping this relentless creature. On our True Horror segment we look at the Lions of Tsavo. Plus - Jamie tries to add toes to our rating system. What movie should we review next? Go to our Twitter and ...
Episode 6 Scream (1996)
June 15, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThere are horror movies before Scream (1996) and then horror movies after. This episode, hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts look at the pastiche film that changed the genre. Is Scream a feminist take? Are Billy Loomis and Shaggy the original incels? How many references can you spot? Plus a look at the Texarkana Moonlight Murders in our True Horror segment. Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpod and on Twitter @runningscaredpd Support ...
Episode 5 A Quiet Place (2018)
May 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBA movie where sound is the killer! John Krasinski writes, directs and stars in A Quiet Place (2018) a genre bending horror also starring his own wife, Emily Blunt. Hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts break down the film and talk through the major themes of parenting, survival and disability. We ask the important questions like where do they get all that sand? Do all parents have dark fantasies about protecting their young? Was the monster itself scary? Is deafness represented as a potenti...
Episode 4 Anaconda (1997) The Wrap: Music, Special effects, Cultural Significance and Rating
May 13, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn our fourth episode and the last in our series on the horror classic Anaconda, we wrap it up by looking at the film's music, special effects and cult classic status . We premier our special "True Horror" segment where we ask ourselves if something like this could really happen?! Then, we finish off with our own unique rating. Are Jamie and Rob in step with each other? Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpod and on Twitter @runningscaredp...
Episode 3 Anaconda (1997) The Plot
May 13, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIn episode 3 we take you through the plot of the 1997 horror classic Anaconda. From the significance of the opening scene to the final showdown with the snake, we will slither down the Amazon river highlighting all the tense moments, funny encounters, questionable decision making, and let's not forget, gruesome kills. Why does Gary love Paul Serone so much? Is Paul J. Lo's type? Sit back, relax and get as horny as you want as we ride through the Brazilian jungle. Follow us on Instagram @run...
Episode 2 Anaconda (1997) The Cast and Characters
May 13, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBGet out the chicken wings, because in Episode 2 Jamie and Rob mock draft the cast and characters of the 1997 horror classic Anaconda. How long was Eric Stoltz in the movie again? How obvious was it that Mateo was going to be the first kill? Did J.Lo sense the evil plot early on? Does Owen Wilson's character makes sense at all? But most importantly we look at the vintage performance Jon Voight gives. From his menacing glare to his repeated call's to drop him off at the next village. We'll...
Episode 1 - Running Scared Trailer
May 13, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBCarve away an hour or two every second Tuesday to join co-hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts as they review the horror films and create the Jogcasts that had you running away but coming back for more! Any questions? Email us at: [email protected] Audiobook retailers: https://linktr.ee/runningscaredpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/Runningscaredjogcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningscared Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpodcast and on Twitter @runningscare...
Episode 1 (Trailer) Introduction to the Podcast and preview of Anaconda (1997)
May 13, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBIn our first episode, hosts Robert Lendrum and Jamie Roberts talk about what inspired them to start a podcast, what they hope to achieve, why they love the horror and thriller genre and why in the hell did they decide to start with Anaconda (1997)? Any questions? Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @runningscaredpodcast and on Twitter @runningscaredpd