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Sometimes Dead is Better

115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings

Each episode Chris and Christin do a deep dive into one of their favorite horror movies. Chris dwells on colors and themes of the movie while Christin tries to stop her brain from thinking of all the real life horror that she connects to the movie.

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The Amityville Horror: Get Out!

January 04, 2024 12:06 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1979 smash hit, The Amityville Horror. They discuss the influence the movie had on horror movies to come, priest fights and Margot Kidder's pigtails. Then Christin tells Chris the real story of the Amityville murders and the tales told by George and Kathy Lutz. Christin goes on to horrify Chris with more stories of family annihilators. Grab your axe and listen as you get all that wood chopped! CW: murder, gore Follow us! Instagram @sometimesd...

The Thing: Mac Wants the Flamethrower!

November 09, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

In this episode, Chris and Christin discuss the 1982 John Carptenter classic The Thing. They discuss the mechanics of "thinging out", the coolness of Kurt Russell, and the Wilford Brimely of it all. They geek out over Rob Bottin's monster designs. and guess who was "The Thing" and when. Then Christin gives some book recommendations for fans of The Thing.  Finally, Chris discusses the classic X-Files episode (and Thing homage/rip-off) "Ice."  CW: murder, gore What they are drinking: J&B Ble...

The Witch and the Hinkerkaifeck murders: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? [Rebroadcast of # 2]

October 27, 2023 03:45 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Re-Broadcast of episode #2 released Nov 22, 2018 Are(st) thou back for more?  Christin and Chris discuss Robert Egger's 2015 horror flick The Witch. Topics covered include puritan fashion, crop failure, Lysa Arryn typecasting, living deliciously, and so many witches! Chris accuses everyone of being a witch and Christin misses a key piece of the ending! Plus, Christin upsets Chris with the true story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.    Movie discussion starts at 6:45 True Crime discussion sta...

Barbarian: Come out that house little girl!

October 19, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the directorial debut of one of the Whitest Kids You Know Zach Cregger. They discuss the similarities of horror and comedy, how far they would have made it into the basement, does knowing Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise make him hotter (Christin only) and so many tonal shifts! Then Christin tells Chris a true crime that she happened upon her while watching The O.C. Love it! CW: murder, rape, incest, gore Source for true crime: https://allthatsinterest...

Don’t Shilly Shally Louis: Pet Sematary and Blanche Monnier [Rebroadcast #1]

October 12, 2023 11:44 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

Re-Broadcast of episode #1 released Nov 22, 2018 Christin and Chris discuss the politics of drug store VHS rentals, Indian Burial Grounds (IBGs), Denise Crosby's fierce blonde bob, and cute dead kids. Chris shares his feminist theory about the Zelda subplot and Christin recommends reading the short story The Yellow Wallpaper. Also, Christin tells the sad (and true!) story of Blanche Monnier.  Movie discussion starts at 16:09 True crime discussion starts at 1:19:45 What they are drinking:...

Malignant: It’s time we cut out the cancer

October 05, 2023 10:54 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Chris and Christin are back!  Your beloved hosts return after a 2 year hiatus (?) to discuss James Wan's 2021's certified banger Malignant. Meet our new best friend Gabriel, i.e., Chris's pick to host the 2024 Academy Awards. Enjoy our completely coherent discussion on all things Seattle, asylums, "body contortionists", Zoe Bell, 80s jailhouse movie lesbians, Maddie's curious choice of house decor, weird body autonomy politics, and the movie's rampant X-Files vibes. Then, Christin upsets Chr...

War of the Worlds: Are we dead?

January 21, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin complete their Spielberg trilogy by discussing the 2005 Tom Cruise sci-fi/horror/thriller/survival movie War of the Worlds. They discuss the 9/11 imagery, whether Tim Robbins's character actually lost anyone, the impressive Dakota Fanning and an exclusive Chris discovery! Tivo your shows so you can listen before you watch them! What they've been watching (reading): Lord of the Rings book series by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bridgerton (Netflix) and Night Stalker docu...

Bonus: Sometimes Adam is Better

January 15, 2021 01:05 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this special bonus episode Chris and Christin talk to the ultimate Jurassic movies expert, Christin's son Adam. Adam is in first grade and loves all things dinosaurs. Chris asks Adam his burning questions like "who would win, a T-rex or a Spinosaurus?". Then Chris and Christin have a not so timely extended "What you been watching" since they haven't talked in a bit.  What they've been watching: The Hobbit trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Joker, A Star is Born, Soul Theme song by ...

Jurassic Park Part Two: Tllikum

January 07, 2021 12:18 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

In this Jurassic Park part 2 episode, Christin tells Chris about the events that led up to SeaWorld saying they will no longer use Orca whales in their shows. Tilikum was a 4,000 killer whale that killed three people before SeaWorld finally had to address the fact that they should not be in captivity. Life, uh, finds a way.  Source: Blackfish documentary (2013) Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo design by Katherine Ross Follow us! Jo...

Jurassic Park: Run!

December 10, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 2nd movie of their Spielberg trilogy, one of their favorite movies ever: Jurassic Park. They discuss (so much) what the movie meant to them as kids, what dino the velociraptor was actually based on and all the glory of Laura Dern. Pop the champagne and hold on to your butts! Run! What they are drinking: Josh Prosseco and Korbel champagne What they have been watching: The Mandolorian, The Clone Wars, The Endless (Prime), Grey's Anatomy and This...

Jaws Part 2: 1916 Shark Attacks, USS Indianapolis and Lady in the Dunes

December 03, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this Jaws part 2 episode Christin tells Chris three amazing stories that tie to Jaws. First they talk about a murder that happened 100 miles away during the filming of Jaws and how the movie may have clues to the answer. They then discuss the true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks and finally the true story of the USS Indianapolis. You do not want to miss this episode, rabbit holes galore! CW: murder, PTSD, war, deadly shark attacks, child death Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Foll...

Jaws: I used to hate the water

November 26, 2020 13:31 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin dive into the deep to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 terrifying classic Jaws. They discuss what a quotable movie it is, how Chris's parent's showed it to him when he was 5 (!) and the menagerie of wonderful characters. Chris also makes a Black Panther prediction. Come on in, the water is warm! What they have been watching: Crawl (Prime) and Knock Knock (Netflix) What they are drinking: Landshark beer and Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer in a Moscow mule w...

Friday the 13th Part 2: Lake Bodom Murders

November 19, 2020 14:49 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this part 2 of their Friday the 13th episode, Christin tells Chris the most famous cold case murders in Finnish history, the Lake Bodom murders. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and their "final girl" rankings. After a quick Friday the 13th Part 2 review (and a Jurassic Park/Jurassic World sidebar) they get into the true crime.  True crime discussion starts at: 25:24 Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo design by Katherine Ross Fo...

Friday the 13th: It's got a death curse!

October 28, 2020 11:18 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1980 slasher movie that kicked off one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, Friday the 13th. They discuss the rules of strip monopoly, whether the movie "cheated" and the Bacon of it all. They also discuss "final girls" that in the movies that they have reviewed on the podcast. Get your guitar (or machete) and gather 'round the campfire with them!  What they are watching: The Innocents (youtube) and EVIL (Netflix) What they are dr...

The Haunting of Bly Manor: It's you, it's me, it's us

October 21, 2020 02:18 - 57 minutes - 50.9 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin have an emergency meeting to discuss Mike Flanagan's sophomore follow up to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Like many of us, they have just binged the 9 episodes and have burning questions, thoughts and hot takes. Did they give Oliver Jackson-Cohen his Scottish accent to make him 75% hotter? Where are all the ghosts? What does it all mean?!? SPOILERS (!!!) for BLY MANOR AND AN AMERICAN MURDER CW: depression, suicide, murder, interpe...

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome

October 07, 2020 15:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode Christin tells Chris what inspired Wes Craved to write A Nightmare on Elm Street, the terrifying cases of Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. They also discuss Chris Evan's pic slip up, what little they know about the Vietnam War (and suggest just watching the new Ken Burn's doc, and the docs Origin Story and The Nightmare) and what dreams are made of. https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/night...

A Nightmare on Elm Street: He's dead honey, cause Mommy killed him

September 30, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1984 Wes Craven classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. They discuss if Dave Matthews Band is creepy, their recurring dreams and how iconic Nancy's mom is. So put on your head phones, turn on Miss Nude America and join them! What they are watching (listening): The Devil All the Time on Netflix and the podcast Cold What they are drinking: Goat Island Blood Orange Weiss and Fire Maker Chattahoochee-Tea IPA Movie discussion starts at: 10:06 Theme so...

The Blair Witch Project Part 2: Dyatlov Pass Incident

September 29, 2020 16:41 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this part two episode Christin tells Chris how easy it is to get lost in the woods. She goes on to tell him the mysterious and terrifying story of the Russian Dyatlov Pass Incident. Chris also tells Christin about a poltergeist incident in his kitchen and they hear a sound on the podcast that puts Chris on edge. Sources: All That's Interesting. (2017, October 17) The Harrowing Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-inci...

The Blair Witch Project: Hungry, cold and hunted

September 16, 2020 10:58 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin head back to the glory of the 90s with the phenomenon from 1999, The Blair Witch Project. They discuss the found footage genre, creepy things they have found in the woods and play f**k, marry, kill with the cast. What they've been watching: Halt and Catch Fire, Gavin and Stacey What they are drinking: Josh legacy red blend wine and UFO Pumpkin Ale Movie discussion starts at: 6:33 Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabb...

Night of the Hunter Part 2: Harry Powers

September 02, 2020 11:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode Christin tells Chris the story of the West Virginia murders that inspired Davis's Grubb's novel, Night of the Hunter, that Steve Agee and Charles Laughton turned into the 1955 movie of the same name that they discussed last week. They discuss the new Bly Manor and The Stand trailers, how the real Harry Powers is not nearly attractive as Robert Mitchum and how the book and movie adapted the real story. CW: murder, child murder Sources: https://wickedwe.com/harry-powers/ ht...

Night of the Hunter: See these fingers dear hearts?

August 26, 2020 21:18 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1955 horror fairytale, Night of the Hunter. They discuss the rugged handsomeness of Robert Mitchum, how Lillian Gish inspired The Smashing Pumpkins and toxic masculinity. *Note: Christin's mic messed up (she may have spilled beer on it) and there is a little static on her end, sorry! What they've been watching: OA on Netflix and BBC's The Office What they are drinking: Bell's Two Hearted Ale IPA (Chris) and Blueberry Acai Truly (Christin) Mo...

Mandy Part 2 - The Fall River Cult

August 19, 2020 02:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode Christin ties a true crime to the movie Mandy before she had even seen it! She picks a pretty spot on true crime and tells Chris and Casey the story of the drug hazed, Satanic cult murders of the Fall River Cult.  CW: animal death, abuse, murder, cults, drug use, child abuse Sources:  Podcast: Cults by the Parcast network, "The Fall River Cult" - Robin Murphy and "The Fall River Cult pt. 2" - Robin Murphy http://bloody-mess.net/2013/01/real-life-horror-the-satanic-cult-ki...

Mandy: Come for the Reaper

August 12, 2020 14:40 - 56 minutes - 55.5 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin venture into the Shadow of the Mountains with special guest Casey, Christin's brother. Casey picked the Nicolas Cage revenge thriller, Mandy. Do they like it? They think so? They discuss all the horror movies referenced in the film, how metal the movie is are and of course Cheddar Goblin. Rock on! What they have been watching: I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Dave, Chernobyl What they are drinking: Savage Cabernet Sauvignon Movie discussion starts at: 14:23 CW...

Sometimes Elise is Better: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

July 29, 2020 19:38 - 41 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode Elise stops by again to fill in for Chris. Christin made her daughter watch a somewhat scary movie and is so proud of her. They discuss Disney movies, Motown music and  whether there may be a horror movie fan inside of Elise after all.   Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo design by Katherine Ross Follow us! Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast Twitter: @sometimesdead4 ...

The Invisible Man (2020) Part 2: Francine Hughes

July 22, 2020 01:52 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin get serious about domestic violence (DM) and intimate partner violence (IPV) that was depicted in The Invisible Man. First, Christin tells Chris about the scary facts of IPV, including that black females are twice as likely to be a victim of IPV. #blacklivesmatter Christin then tells Chris about the true case of Francine Hughes that inspired the 1984 made for TV movie starring Farrah Fawcett, The Burning Bed.    IPV and DM are never ok. You deserve bette...

The Invisible Man (2020): Surprise

July 15, 2020 14:48 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the pleasant surprise (wink wink) of the year, The Invisible Man. Directed by Leigh Whanell and staring the incomparable Elizabeth Moss (also some dude you barely see but is Luke from Haunting of Hill House). They discuss the intensity of Elizabeth Moss, being a leader in the field of optics and (of course) how distractingly hot James is.  What they are watching (Christin): It Chapter 2 What they are listening to (Chris): Pearl Jam's Gigaton, Bob ...

Candyman Part 2: History of Cabrini Green and the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy

July 08, 2020 03:36 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In the part 2 episode of their Candyman episode Christin digs into the history of the Cabrini-Green housing projects starting with the Federal Housing Authority's denial of housing loans to African Americans back in the 1940s. Christin goes into how the denial of allowing African Americans to build equity lead to the violent and neglected housing projects of Chicago. Then Christin tells Chris the true murder that inspired Candyman, that of Ruthie Mae McCoy.  Sources:  https://chicagoganghi...

Candyman: What's blood for, if not for shedding

July 01, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Chris and Christin have been separated for over three months and are finally back together to talk horror. Are they rusty? Do they forget their segments and drinking games? You bet! But they do delve deep into the 1992 classic Candyman. They talk bees, themes of race and class in the movie and the reality vs urban legend of Candyman.  Tune in to part 2 where Christin goes into the history of federal housing projects and Cabrini-Green. Then she tells the true story of the medicine cabinet mu...

Sometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy Theories Pt 2

April 17, 2020 23:50 - 39 minutes - 35.3 MB

In part 2 of Sometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy Theories, Christin and Elise discuss two more conspiracy theories. Christin talks about how the moon landing was faked conspiracy and Elise talks about flatearthers. They also put together that the dead Paul McCartney must be the one the flatearthers think are controlling the sun and moon! Yeet! What they are watching: Fox and The Hound (1981), Scrubs, My Name is Earl Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @ga...

Sometimes Elise is Better: Conspiracy Theories

April 08, 2020 03:17 - 49 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode Elise steps in to fill Chris's shoes and steps in as co-host during these strange times. Elise does not watch horror movies or even action movies, so we change up the format a bit. Instead, they discuss two conspiracy theories. Elise discusses the theory that Paul McCartney of The Beatles died in 1966 and was replaced with a look a like. Then Christin talks about the strange going ons at the Denver Airport. Christin also makes her daughter look at a Hieronymus Bosch painting ...

Dr. Sleep Part 2: Angel of Death Donald Harvey

March 18, 2020 04:26 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MB

In part 2 of their Dr. Sleep episode, Christin tells Chris the true crime story about Donald Harvey, known as the Angel of Death.  Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo design by Katherine Ross Follow us! Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better Instagram @sometimesdeadpodcast Twitter: @sometimesdead4 Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Ca...

Dr. Sleep: This drink will cost an awful lot

March 13, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the sequel to The Shining, Dr. Sleep. They discuss Mike Flanagan's thought process on recreating classic scenes from the original 1980 movie, how cool Rose the Hat looks grocery shopping and where they would appear if they could mysteriously appear anywhere (hint: it involves Chris Evans and Patrick Wilson).  Stay tuned next week to hear the true crime Christin ties to Dr. Sleep What they are watching: High Fidelity on hulu and Moulin Rouge (2001)...

Parasite Part 2: Christian Gerhartsreiter aka Clark Rockefeller

March 04, 2020 12:16 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MB

In the part 2 episode of their Parasite discussion, Christin tells Chris the story of a true parasite, Christian Gerhartsreiter who became infamous as Clark Rockefeller.  Book: Blood Will Out by Walter Kirn https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901

Parasite: It's so metaphorical

February 26, 2020 05:06 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin again veer from the horror genre (or do they? what genre is Parasite?) to discuss Bong Joon Ho's newest movie that swept the Oscars. They discuss  what the landscape/scholar rock represents, how Bong portrays classism and how a peach is the best used weapon ever in a movie. Grab a shot of soju and join us! Then get a little distracted at the end because the movie was playing as they finished and they just wanted to watch the movie again.  What they have b...

Dawn of the Dead Part 2: Vince Li and the murder of Tim McLean

February 12, 2020 20:38 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this part 2 episode Chris and Christin's brother Casey gather around Christin as she tells them the disturbing true crime story of murder of Tim Mclean on a Greyhound bus. This incident reminds Christin of the movie they talked about last week, Dawn of the Dead (1978). They first discuss escalator accidents, then go on a tangent about Vince Neil and Casey tells his first exposure to cannibalism.  Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo des...

Dawn of the Dead: When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth

February 05, 2020 12:49 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin welcome a special guest to talk about the second movie in George Romero's classic trilogy, Dawn of the Dead. Christin's older brother Casey stops by to talk about whether this is movie a buddy comedy, how impressive the survivors make their little mall home and how much Christopher Lloyd scared Casey as a kid.  Stay tuned for part 2 next week to hear the true crime Christin chose to go with the movie.  What they are watching: Dracula on Netflix, ER (still...

Psycho part 2: The true crimes of Charles Albright

January 29, 2020 04:49 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

In part two of their Psycho Episode, Christin tells Chris the true crime that reminds her of Psycho and Norman Bates. They already discussed the crimes of Ed Gein, but Christin had no shortage of murders with mommy issues to choose from. She chose the awful true crimes of Charles Albright, the Eyeball Killer. Theme song by Gabbie Watts. Follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_watts Logo design by Katherine Ross Follow us! Join our Facebook group Sometimes Groups are Better Inst...

Psycho: A hobby should pass the time, not fill it

January 22, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin finally discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho. They first discuss Star Wars and Christin's embarrassing ranking of the movies, then move on to the hotness of Sam Loomis, the badassery of Marion Crane and the insanity of Norman Bates. They also discuss what the 1960 audience could have possibly been thinking about the twists and turns when the movie premiered and touch on the lgbt subtext of the movie.  Stay tuned next week for the true crime t...

Night of the Living Dead and Felicia Felix-Mentor: Boy, you used to really be scared here

January 08, 2020 05:35 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

After discussing state abbreviations for too long, Chris and Christin discuss the zombie (or ghoul) flick that started it all, George Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead. They discuss the rules of zombies and how they have evolved over the years, the underlying text of race in the movie and how attractive the couple in the basement are. Then Christin tells Chris the origins of the word zombie and the story of Felicia Felix-Mentor, a Haitian woman who may have came back from the d...

The Babadook and Andrea Yates: All children see monsters

December 18, 2019 04:12 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin dive into the 2014 new classic The Babadook. They discuss how the movie helped Christin cope with her own kids, how evil entities seem to know how to use the telephone and the crowning of the The Babadook as a gay icon. Then Christin tells Chris the heartbreaking true story of Andrea Yates.  CW: murder, child murder, violence against children, violence against animals, filicide, mental illness What they are watching: The Righteous Gemstones on HBO and The...

Halloween (1978) and a true Halloween murder: The evil is gone!

December 04, 2019 05:21 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

'Tis the season for the 1978 classic Halloween! ('Cause it is always in season). People may be putting up their Christmas trees and Menorahs, but Chris and Christin discuss the incompetence of Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers's driving skills and scream queen Jaime Lee Curtis. Grab a pumpkin beer (if you can find one) and join them! Then Christin tells Chris a terrible true crime murder that happened on Halloween night. What they have been watching: Castle Rock season 2, The Joker, Billy on t...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Ed Gein: My family’s always been in meat

November 13, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 93 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They discuss the movie's influence on Ridley Scott's Alien, who's dating who in the group of friends and whether the family was just "standing their ground". Then Christin turns Chris's stomach with the true story of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.  Movie discussion starts at: 13:58 True crime discussion starts at: 1:19:02 CW: violence, violence against women, murder What they have been watching:...

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Ed Gein: My family's always been in meat

November 13, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 93 MB

In this episode Chris and Christin discuss the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They discuss the movie's influence on Ridley Scott's Alien, who's dating who in the group of friends and whether the family was just "standing their ground". Then Christin turns Chris's stomach with the true story of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.  Movie discussion starts at: 13:58 True crime discussion starts at: 1:19:02 CW: violence, violence against women, murder What they have been watching:...

God I'd give anything for a drink: The Shining and a tale of survival

October 30, 2019 05:16 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Darling? Light of my life. In this episode Chris and Christin welcome a very special guest! Fellow Atlanta stand up comic Julie Marateck! Julie has chosen one of her (and Chris and Christin's) favorite movies, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece: The Shining. They discuss what first scared Julie, themes of misogyny and race in the movie and theories of the documentary Room 237. Then Christin tells Chris and Julie an incredible true story of survival in the Utah snow. Have Lloyd bring ...

The Shining and a tale of survival: God I'd give anything for a drink

October 30, 2019 05:16 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Darling? Light of my life. In this episode Chris and Christin welcome a very special guest! Fellow Atlanta stand up comic Julie Marateck! Julie has chosen one of her (and Chris and Christin's) favorite movies, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece: The Shining. They discuss what first scared Julie, themes of misogyny and race in the movie and theories of the documentary Room 237. Then Christin tells Chris and Julie an incredible true story of survival in the Utah snow. Have Lloyd bring ...

The Shining and a tale of survival: God I’d give anything for a drink

October 30, 2019 05:16 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Darling? Light of my life. In this episode Chris and Christin welcome a very special guest! Fellow Atlanta stand up comic Julie Marateck! Julie has chosen one of her (and Chris and Christin's) favorite movies, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece: The Shining. They discuss what first scared Julie, themes of misogyny and race in the movie and theories of the documentary Room 237. Then Christin tells Chris and Julie an incredible true story of survival in the Utah snow. Have Lloyd bring ...

Mindhunter Season 2 and so many serial killers: Take a f**king Valium

October 16, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

In this episode (first time two parter!) Chris and Christin continue to objectify Johnathan Groff and Holt McCallany. They also discuss the 2nd season of Mindhunter! They discuss all the serial killers in this season (so many!) plus the brilliant portrayal Manson, the disappointment in Dr. Wendy Carr's storyline and the podcast Atlanta Monster. Get another glass of white wine from that hot bartender and join them! Theme song by Gabbie Watts follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_w...

Take a f**king Valium: Mindhunter Season 2 and so many serial killers

October 16, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

In this episode (first time two parter!) Chris and Christin continue to objectify Johnathan Groff and Holt McCallany. They also discuss the 2nd season of Mindhunter! They discuss all the serial killers in this season (so many!) plus the brilliant portrayal Manson, the disappointment in Dr. Wendy Carr's storyline and the podcast Atlanta Monster. Get another glass of white wine from that hot bartender and join them! Theme song by Gabbie Watts follow her on Instagram @gabbierotts and @gabbie_w...

Mindhunter Season 1: The only mistake I made was ever doubting myself

October 02, 2019 05:37 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

In this episode (part one of two!) Chris and Christin dive into season 1 of the Netflix tv show Mindhunter. This time Christin is just a stone's through from about 10 true crimes. They discuss the sweetness of Johnathon Groff, the ruggedness of Holt McCallany and the fierceness of Anna Torv. They also talk about each sequence killer? No, serial killer. They also discuss what the cat and Dr. Wendy Carr actually means (probably for too long) and how wonderful Robert Downey Jr. is in Zodiac. Gr...

The only mistake I made was ever doubting myself: Mindhunter Season 1

October 02, 2019 05:37 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

In this episode (part one of two!) Chris and Christin dive into season 1 of the Netflix tv show Mindhunter. This time Christin is just a stone's through from about 10 true crimes. They discuss the sweetness of Johnathon Groff, the ruggedness of Holt McCallany and the fierceness of Anna Torv. They also talk about each sequence killer? No, serial killer. They also discuss what the cat and Dr. Wendy Carr actually means (probably for too long) and how wonderful Robert Downey Jr. is in Zodiac. Gr...

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