Sirens of Scream
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFour lady geeks explore the dark side of comics, games, film and tv. The spooky and sinister, the gory and gross; nothing is off limits.
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Episode 38: Stephen King
December 23, 2017 20:40 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe Stephen King episode we promised is finally here, featuring special guest filmmaker Jacob Strunk! As usual we also bring you a bundle of new recommendations to enjoy. Recommendations: Gloom 82 , Pushed Under , MC Monster - artists Dark - tv show Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @sierrahouk Guest: Jacob Strunk- @sevenmileswest Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream Email - [email protected] Banner art by Menton3 Ed...
Episode 37: Channel Zero Season 2
December 10, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWe've all been enjoying season two of Channel Zero, No End House and wanted to share it with you. Our preparation for this show took us down a creepy rabbit hole of internet horror tales and urban legends, so this episode covers all of those things! Enjoy and please remember to share us, review us and talk to us! Recommendations: UFO Stalker- Interactive Map Site The Witcher Adult Coloring Book Brett Manning- Artist Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jac...
Double Tap! Creepypasta Storytime with Sierra
December 01, 2017 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWhile the Sirens are off stringing Christmas lights on kelp trees, singing carols to wayward sailors, and baking gingerbread men (the secret ingredient is men), Sierra shares some Creepypasta stories to tide us over until our next episode. Stories: http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/The_Expressionless https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/5k78ih/i_used_to_work_at_a_pill_mill_in_florida_ive_saw/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/593yys/i_found_a_hidden_door_in_my_cellar_and_i_t...
Episode 36: Stranger Things Season 2 & 80's Nostalgia
November 13, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBStranger Things season 2 is now available on Netflix, and we couldn't wait another week to talk about it. It also got us thinking about 80's nostalgia and why it doesn't seem to be going away. We're also joined by special guest Steve Seigh (Talking Comics, JoBlo ) , as well as a whole new list of recommendations. Recommendations: Fran Bow - video game The Babysitter, Little Evil, Cursed_images, Heidi Klum - Instagram Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jac...
Episode 35: Scary Stories - A Reading
October 30, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBDo you love hearing scary stories? So do we. Sit back and relax, dear listeners. Today we're going to tell you a tale (or several). RECOMMENDATIONS: Ghost in the Burbs, Heaven's Gate - podcasts Lore - tv show Alena - comic Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @sierrahouk Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream Email - [email protected] Banner art by Menton3 Editing by Drew Devore Music: Break 1 - Ray Noble & His All Star A...
Episode 34: American Vampire
October 16, 2017 07:11 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWe're halfway through October and loving every day of it, so what better time to talk about one of the best vampire stories ever to hit the comic book shelves? In this episode, we examine American Vampire Volumes 1 and 2, by Scott Snyder and Raphael Albuquerque, with stories by Stephen King in Volume 1. Just try to keep up. Recommendations: Ghost in the Burbs, Me & Paranormal You, Ouija Board History - podcasts Sierra's Halloween Music Mix - playlist Insidious series - films Yoshi Yos...
31 Days of Horror, 2017 Edition!
September 28, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBThis is the episode you've all been waiting for! It's definitely one of our favorites to create for you, because we not only get to jump start the Halloween season with tons of horror films, but we get just have some fun talking why we love them all. We've come up with a whole new list, no repeats from last year, and we can't wait to hear what you think of them! Make sure to comment here, talk to us on Twitter of Facebook, let us know what you think of the list. We make this show for YOU. ...
A History of Creepy Clowns
September 26, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBWe've all been talking about IT and our traumatizing childhood experiences with clowns, right? Do you remember our friend June Gregory who taught us about the history of horror tropes? Well, we're combining these things together and bringing back June, this time with a lesson on the history of creepy clowns! And of course we've also got a bundle of new recommendations for you, plus some extra links if you'd like to read more after the show about clowns. P.S. Happy fall!! Recommendations...
Talking Podcasting With "This Podcast is Haunted"
September 03, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBWe met some hilarious, smart, awesome new friends who also happen to be hosts of another horror podcast, called This Podcast is Haunted. We decided to get them on the show to talk about the silliness, frustration, bad jokes and late nights that make up the podcasting life. And, we've all brought you some new recommendations to enjoy! Recommendations: Nadezhda Illarionova - Artist Castlevania , Room 104 - TV series The Fidelio Incident- video game The Awakening- film Station 11- novel ...
Scareytales
August 14, 2017 14:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe are all familiar with various classic fairy tales and fables that we began to hear as children: Snow White, Cinderella, The Pied Piper, etc. Many of these stories have been revived in the form of colorful and family friendly Disney films now, but most of these stories have much more adult themed roots, and this is what we're exploring for this episode. Grab your blanket and some tea and come cuddle up with us for some "scareytales". RECOMMENDATIONS: Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box Trilogy-...
Why We Fear Artificial Intelligence
July 24, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Sirens are taking on a pretty huge topic this time with our attempt to cut to the core of why we fear artificial intelligence. We dug in to both real life AI applications (and fears), as well as some our most influential pop culture examples. We've also got a ton of new recommendations for you to check out. RECOMMENDATIONS: Goosebumps- Instagram Account Sherlock, Season 4 - TV Spirit Stalkers - film Empathy Machine- podcast Tokyo Ghost Deluxe Edition - comic book collection Greg ...
Ghost Stories in History with June Gregory
July 09, 2017 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA lot of modern horror tropes can be traced back to ancient stories. In this episode, friend of the Sirens and lover of horror and history, June Gregory, teaches us all some fascinating historical horror facts! Recommendations: Upstate Horror - horror resource Pam Wishbow - Seattle artist Demonic - movie Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrahouk Guest: June Gregory Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream Email - SoS@megan...
Our Favorite Modern Takes on Classic Movie Monsters
June 25, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWith the recent release of The Mummy, the first in a series of new Universal monster movies, we felt inspired to talk about some of the best (and maybe a few of the worst) attempts at these characters in modern media. As always, we've also got some new recommendations for you, too! Recommendations: Little Nightmares - video game The Cider That Comes From Beyond the Grave - cider Martinis & Murder, Me and Paranormal You - podcast Betrayal at House on the Hill and Betrayal at Baldur’s Gat...
Real Alien Encounters
June 10, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBSierra is taking us on a trippy ride through some of the most infamous alien abduction and sighting stories in American history, including one of her own! Jackie and Melissa are sick (again!), but curled up in blankets and bringing a load of new recs for you. RECOMMENDATIONS: CreepyCo -online store Chris Ryniak & Amanda Louis Spayd (Bindlewood), Alex Solis (Oddworx), Kevin Derken (A1Plastik) - artists Obduction , The Park - video games Occult Crimes - tv show Sirens of Scream are: Mel...
Sirens 1 Year Anniversary Extravaganza!
May 25, 2017 14:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt's our 1st birthday and we're partying hard by inviting a lineup of previous guests, listeners and friends on to the show with us! There will be tons of recommendations, talk of personal terrors and much reminiscing about our favorite moments of the past year. GUESTS: Trish Kruger- The Geeky Coven The Wytch Files- http://www.thewytchfiles.com/ Bob Reyer- Talking Comics Josh Ickes- https://www.the79hawks.com/ Patrick LaRose- https://twitter.com/patricklarose Ellie Von Radics Editing...
Sirens Radio 1
May 12, 2017 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBRecommendations: American Gods - tv Gallery 1988's Stephen King exhibit - art The Voices- movie Featured songs: Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday, Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrahouk Gabby DaRienzo - @gabdar , gabdar.com Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream Email - [email protected] Banner art by Menton3 Editing by Drew Devor...
Guest: Gabby DaRienzo
May 01, 2017 14:01 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWe're so excited to share this episode with you because we got a Sirens girl crush on the show, video game developer and artist Gabby DaRienzo. You've heard us mention her current project, A Mortician's Tale, a few times on the show. We discuss that as well as her other game projects, her podcast Play Dead and share some of our own favorite gaming moments. And as usual, we've got a stack of new recommendations to share! Recommendations: Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places -boo...
Found Footage
March 31, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe Sirens are digging through the found footage to make some judgments on what works and what doesn't in this modern horror niche. As usual, we've also got some new recommendation for you in our What We're Loving Now segment. RECOMMENDATIONS: Don't Breathe- movie TheRadium Girls- history Love is Love- comics anthology Ars Memoria- Tattoo and Art Gallery A Head Full of Ghosts- novel Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrah...
Found Footage
March 31, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe Sirens are digging through the found footage to make some judgments on what works and what doesn't in this modern horror niche. As usual, we've also got some new recommendation for you in our What We're Loving Now segment.
Confess Your Fears
March 21, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis time, the Sirens are confessing their fears. We'll talk about the things that send us hiding under the covers and read off a few of yours as well. We've also brought a new list of recommendations for you to check out! Recommendations: Last Rites Gallery- art gallery, social media pages Bloodborne- video game John Kenn- artist Get Out- movie ens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrahouk Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream E...
Wytches
March 06, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe Sirens are tackling the comic series Wytches this time, which is a huge one! This book is written by Scott Snyder, art by Jock, colors by Matt Hollingsworth and published by Image Comics. We also have some new recommendations for you!
Horror for Kids
February 18, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIt's time for us to go back to our earliest childhood memories of horror, examining and sharing the films or stories that began our obsessions with the macabre. We want to know why we like to scare the kids, how we scare them and when (if at all) horror for kids steps over a line. Of course, we've also collected more Things We're Loving Now to share as well! If you're enjoying what we do, please take a moment to rate and review us on your chosen podast player. If you are a horror "specialis...
Resident Evil
February 02, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWith the new release of both a Resident Evil game and a film, we thought it was time we get down and dirty with the franchise. We'll talk what makes a "zombie", bioweapons and try to figure how this franchise hasn't been laid to rest yet. And as usual, we've got a new bundle of recommendations for you to check out! If you're enjoying what we do, please take a moment to rate and review us on your chosen podast player. If you are a horror "specialist" in some aspect (film, comics, tv, etc) an...
Horrorwatch 2017
January 19, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBLast episode we discussed the history of horror, so this week we're taking a look at the terrifying treasures coming for us all in 2017. (No, we're talking about Trump's cabinet!) This entire show basically consists of recommendations, so I'll be nice and provide a list here of everything we ramble off. Have fun! If you're enjoying what we do, please take a moment to rate and review us on your chosen podast player. If you are a horror "specialist" in some aspect (film, comics, tv, etc) and ...
Horror Then and Now
January 06, 2017 16:15 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe Sirens are taking a stroll through horror history with special guest Bob Reyer, of the Talking Comics podcast, to do some critical comparison of the changes over the years. We all learn a lot and as usual, brings tons of new goodies for you to enjoy between Sirens episodes. Enjoy! If you're enjoying what we do, please take a moment to rate and review us on your chosen podast player. If you are a horror "specialist" in some aspect (film, comics, tv, etc) and would like to join us on the ...
Haunted Holiday Folklore
December 24, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIt's the holiday season and Sierra is settling us down by the fire for some perfectly haunted tales of terror from Christmas folklore around the world. This will be our final episode of 2016, but we'll be back in January 2017! Of course, we've also got some new recommendations to help you fill out your gift wish list, too! Recommendations: Me & Paranormal You (podcast) A Mortician's Tale, Until Dawn, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (video games) The Invitation (movie) Sirens of Scream are:...
Shawn French & Mortimer Glum
November 24, 2016 16:46 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBRecommendations: Dishonored 2, Murdered: Soul Suspect - games Lights Out, The Neon Demon - movies Celebrity Ghost Stories - tv show The Message- podcast Escape From Jesus Island Kickstarter Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrahouk Escape From Jesus Island (Shawn French & Mortimer Glum)- @Jesus_Island Sirens on Twitter- @Sirensofscream Email - [email protected] Banner art by Menton3 Editing by Jackie Devore & in...
The Golden Age of TV
November 16, 2016 11:06 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn this episode, we take a long, loving look at the "golden age of television", which we believe is happening right now. We've also got a solid, new list of recommendations for you! Please, if you're enjoying this show, take a moment to review and rate us on whatever platform you choose to listen, as it really helps us to build our listener base and be recognized. We appreciate all the support and love! Recommendations: Behind You- art series on tumblr P.T. - Game demo (this game is no lo...
Sam Raimi Discussion With The Wytch Files
November 01, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBHappy Halloween! Have a listen to this episode while you get yourself ready for the best night of the year. The Sirens sat down with our friends Sabrina and Karen of The Wytch Files to discuss everything we love (and laugh at) about Sam Raimi and his long list of cinematic work. This episode also brings you twice the recommendations to keep Halloween going after October ends! Recommendations: Westworld , Black Mirror, season 3 (TV) Locke and Key (comics) The Strain (book) The Boogie Mo...
Costumes & Halloween Makeup
October 13, 2016 19:20 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe Sirens are not letting a hurricane slow us down with our October spook spectacular! Ok, Hurricane Matthew did take Jackie away from us this week. (No electricity?!? The horror!!) Stepping in this episode, we have special guest Ellie Von Radics, an awesome friend with theater costuming roots. We've also gathered a huge list of online resources for your Halloween inspiration and tutorials!
Costumes & Halloween Makeup
October 13, 2016 19:20 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe Sirens help you prepare for Halloween with some costume ideas, building tips and tons of online resources for makeup tutorials.
31 Days of Horror
September 29, 2016 19:20 - 1 hour - 104 MBReady for the biggest, horror-est recommendation list ever?? In this episode, The Sirens choose a horror recommendation for every night in October, culminating in the ultimate Halloween horror night for the 31st. Join us through the shrouds of darkness, the bumps and creaks, the shivers that tingle down your spine, as we make October as spooky as it should be! Follow us on Twitter for our daily recommendations! Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackiethero...
Kids in Horror
September 16, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBIn this episode, the Sirens question what makes kids in horror so powerful and terrifying? We'll talk about some of our favorites, share What We're Loving Now and get you ready for the start of October madness with some extra special content coming up! Recommendations: The Orphan, Starry Eyes, House of the Devil (films) Superwomen: Gender, Power and Representation (book) Shudder (streaming tv) Darq (video game) Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie Devore- @Jackieth...
Harrow County
September 02, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis episode is our first comic book focus topic, with Harrow County, from Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook. We always welcome a special guest to the discussion, Drew Van Genderen from For the Love of Indie. And of course, lots of new recommendations for you to enjoy! Recommendations: Starve , Silent Hill Omnibus Vol 2, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Vol 1, Random Acts of Violence (comic books) Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart, V/H/S (films) The Hood Witch (site) Stifled (game) Sirens of Scr...
The Best and the Worst of Remakes
August 18, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBIn this episode, The Sirens pull apart the successes and flops of film remakes. We talk about the best and the worst, the ones that just didn't make sense and the question of 'why' remakes are a thing at all. As usual, we also bring you a new bundle of recommendations to keep your pull lists full!
Final Girls
August 04, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn this episode, The Sirens chop up the classic horror trope of the "final girl", looking closely at where it happens and why. This episode also features the very first special guest to the show, Cory Chandler, a horror writer and artist. As usual, we also bring you a new bundle of goodies to check out in "What We're Loving".
Where Sci-Fi and Horror Meet
July 20, 2016 20:30 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThe Sirens bring tons of recommendations for you, as they discuss the killer combo of science fiction and horror. Where is the line that separates the genres and how do they make such a perfect pair? Recommendations: Stranger Things & Fringe (TV) Tanis (podcast) Problem Glyphs (tumblr) Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse (game) The Clean Room (comic series) Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie Devore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @Sierrahouk Sirens on Twi...
Female Villains
July 08, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThis episode, the Sirens offer some juicy new recommendations for your nerdy pleasure. They also dissect the psyche of some of our favorite female baddies. The good(ish), the bad and the badder! Recommendations: Lore and Knifepoint Horror (podcasts) Guillermo Del Toro Criterion Collections (films) Firewatch and Betrayal at House on the Hill (video games) Final Girls (etsy shop) A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (film) Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie Devore- @...
The Warren Files: The Conjuring
June 22, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMelissa, Jackie and Sierra discuss the work of Ed & Lorraine Warren, along with their opinions about The Conjuring films, specifically.
The Preacher
June 09, 2016 19:03 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThe Sirens offer exciting, new recommendations in "What We're Loving" and dive deep in to The Preacher, discussing at length both the comic books and the AMC television series.
Introductions
May 24, 2016 19:25 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThe Sirens introduce themselves, offer recommendations in What We're Loving, and talk about individual horror histories. Recommendations: Comic Books: Harrow County Films: The Witch, Attack The Block, The Mist TV: iZombie, Deadly Possessions Art: Zdzislaw Beksinski Game: Night Terrors End Music: Heads Will Roll, by Yeah Yeah Yeahs Sirens of Scream are: Melissa Megan- @Lissapunch Jackie DeVore- @Jackietherobot Sierra Houk- @sierrahouk Sirens on Twitter - @SirensPodcast Sirens o...