We Die First
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -A podcast made for Black horror fans by Black horror fans. Hosted by Andrew & Seynique. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
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#118: Salute your Good Guy...CHILD'S PLAY 3
July 08, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 42.4 MBSequel Summer continues with 1991's CHILD'S PLAY 3 (dir. Jack Bender). We talk about the evolution of Chucky, the hierarchy of military schools, and Andrew's connection to Slender Man. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here...
#117: Make me wanna SCREAM 3
July 01, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 44.4 MBIt's Sequel Summer and what better place to start than 2000's SCREAM 3 (dir. Wes Craven). This was a first watch for both of us and we had...well...a scream. We talk about Courtney Cox's baby bangs, meta meta meta commentary, and the surprising progressive messaging in this movie from the early aughts. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew ...
#116: Double Feature: THE FLY & THE MIST
June 24, 2024 13:39 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBWe haven't forgotten about you! Wrapping up Junebug, we watched 1986's THE FLY (dir. David Cronenberg) and 2007's THE MIST (dir. Frank Darabont). We talk about how people in the '80s understood computers, religious zealots, and bummer endings. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and ...
#115: Quit biting my style...MIMIC
June 10, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 42.5 MBJunebug continues with 1997's MIMIC (dir. Guillermo del Toro). We talk about cockroaches, hot scientists, and funny shoes. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
#114: Take me home to NIGHT OF THE CREEPS
June 07, 2024 17:51 - 42 minutes - 42.4 MBSomebody call an exterminator! It's time for Junebug and we're kicking off the month with 1986's NIGHT OF THE CREEPS (dir. Fred Dekker). This is a lesser known flick but we HIGHLY recommend it. We talk about the importance of male friendships, flamethrowers, and why we all need J.C. in our lives. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here...
#113: Spooky Squad vs. EVIL DEAD RISE
May 27, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 56.1 MBYou asked and we delivered! To close out Mother May I? we watched the winner of our poll from 2023 -- EVIL DEAD RISE (dir. Lee Cronin). We talk about dubious American accents, Deadite physics, and gore gore and more gore. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here ...
#112: Lullaby and GOODNIGHT MOMMY
May 20, 2024 13:04 - 47 minutes - 46.7 MBGutentag Spooky Squad! Mother May I? continues with the German-language film from 2014 GOODNIGHT MOMMY (dir. Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala). We talk about creepy German kids, childhood fears, and why you should probably tell your kids that you're gonna look a little different after cosmetic surgery. Also be sure to listen until the end of the episode to find the winner of our poll! Find Seynique here and here...
#111: Take your MAMA
May 13, 2024 23:54 - 51 minutes - 37.1 MBMother May I? continues with 2013's MAMA (dir. Andy Muschietti). We talk about twins, mysterious bones, and the perks of being a parent. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wedi...
#110: Call your MA
May 07, 2024 04:29 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBMother May I introduce you to a new month? It's all about mommies, mamas, and mothers and we're kicking May off with 2019's MA (dir. Tate Taylor). We talk about the proper way to get someone to buy you booze, partying in Ma's basement, and why this movie made us feel delirious. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and ...
#109: NOPE nope nope
May 01, 2024 01:21 - 1 hour - 48 MBAlien April comes to an end with Jordan Peele's third film, NOPE, from 2022. We talk about alien probes, Keke Palmer's charisma, and horses. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#108: You may be my lucky star...ALIEN
April 22, 2024 19:46 - 54 minutes - 52 MBThe month is going by fast but the fun isn't over yet. This week, we watched 1979's ALIEN (dir. Ridley Scott) and talked about rule followers, androids, and another moist movie. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....
#107: Doo Wop THE THING (w. Robin R. Means Coleman & Mark H. Harris)
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week we were thrilled and honored to have the authors of THE BLACK GUY DIES FIRST, Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris, to discuss the John Carpenter classic from 1982 THE THING. This episode has everything: superb dog acting, conversations about class and race, and actual smart people! Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and ...
#106: Pod people save America...INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBWe're back and we're still definitely ourselves...we promise...we watched 1978's INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS (dir. Philip Kaufman). We talk about earthquakes, city employees, and why the pod people might be the heroes? Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: ...
#105: Four leaf CLOVERFIELD
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 47.4 MBThe truth is out there...we're going beyond with Alien April. First up is 2008's CLOVERFIELD (dir. Matt Reeves). We talk about whether or not aliens are real, best tactics to evade a monster from outerspace, and found footage nausea. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podc...
#104: Climbing JACOB'S LADDER
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 53.6 MBMarch Madness is coming to an end, but the terror continues. We had a first-time watch with 1990's JACOB'S LADDER (dir. Adrian Lyne). We talk about the US Army, New York in the 1970s, and an alternative to traditional warfare. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://po...
#103: Dark Tony Stark...THE INVISIBLE MAN
March 18, 2024 14:33 - 54 minutes - 56.6 MBTW: domestic violence and sexual assault March Madness continues with 2020's THE INVISIBLE MAN (dir. Leigh Whannell). We talk about the terror of being a woman, Elisabeth Moss as a woman on the brink, and scary tech bros. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
#102: THE BABADOOKie
March 11, 2024 14:18 - 57 minutes - 58.1 MB"His name is Samuel!" Next up is 2014's THE BABADOOK (dir. Jennifer Kent) and we loved it! We talked about grief, kids, and Australian social services. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#101: Don't have a SKINAMARINK in the game
March 04, 2024 23:34 - 43 minutes - 43.3 MBIt's a new month and a new theme. Strap in for some psychological spookies with March Madness. First up is 2022's SKINAMARINK (dir. Kyle Edward Ball). We talk about constructive criticism, analog horror, and childhood nostalgia. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
#100: One Hunn-IT CHAPTER TWO
February 26, 2024 18:43 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBHappy one hundredth episode! We close out Eff-IT February with 2019's IT CHAPTER TWO (dir. Andy Muschietti). We talk about great casting, adulthood, and Hot Ben. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#99: Work IT Chapter One
February 19, 2024 15:36 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBEff-IT February continues with IT Chapter One from 2017 (dir. Andy Muschietti). We talk about Bill Skarsgaard's Pennywise, comparisons to the miniseries, and justice for Stan and Mike! Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#98: Do IT (Miniseries - Part 2)
February 13, 2024 01:15 - 47 minutes - 45.3 MBIt's time for the second half of the IT miniseries from 1990 (dir. Tommy Lee Wallace). We talk about intergalactic spiders, questionable alibis, and Bev making out with everyone. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#97: F**k IT (miniseries - Part 1)
February 05, 2024 19:19 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWelcome to Eff-IT February. It's all IT all February! We're starting off with the miniseries from 1990 (dir. Tommy Lee Wallace). We talk about Tim Reid's mustache, nostalgic spookies, and running away from scary clowns. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#97: F**k IT (Miniseries - Part 1)
February 05, 2024 19:19 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWelcome to Eff-IT February. It's all IT all February! We're starting off with the miniseries from 1990 (dir. Tommy Lee Wallace). We talk about Tim Reid's mustache, nostalgic spookies, and running away from scary clowns. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#96: Shoutout to Baby Jessica...RINGU
January 30, 2024 14:59 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWe're so sad to see J-Horror January go, but we ended it with a bang. We watched 1998's RINGU (dir. Hideo Nakata). We talked about the OG and American remake, psychic ex-husbands, and our Baby(girl) Jessica. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#95: Who let the ghosts out?...PULSE
January 22, 2024 15:09 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBNext up in J-Horror January, we watched 2001's PULSE (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa). We talk about the the dark web, Chat Roulette, and the Smythe family ghost lore. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#94: That's just vocal fry...JU-ON: THE GRUDGE
January 16, 2024 01:14 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBJ-Horror January continues with 2002's JU-ON: THE GRUDGE (dir. Takashi Shimizu). We talk about American individualism, vengence spirits, and "sneaking" into the movies when you're 12. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#93: My left foot...AUDITION
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 30.9 MBHappy New Year and Happy New Season of We Die First! We're back this month with J-Horror January where we will be delving into all things Japanese horror. First up is 1999's AUDITION (dir. Takashi Miike). We talk about the misleading romcom feel of the movie, finding a wife, and SALTBURN. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Merry Spookmas!
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBKrampus has come bearing gifts! For a special treat, we bring you a compilation of our coldest of cold opens without any context whatsoever. Enjoy! Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#92: Little orphan Esther...ORPHAN (w. Amar)
November 27, 2023 17:20 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIt's the end of No Kids November and the end of season 3 until we return in 2024. We are joined with thrice friend of the pod, Amar, to talk about 2009's ORPHAN (dir. Jaume Collet-Serra). We talk about the devious Peter Saarsgaard, veteran character actor CCH Pounder, and Estonians. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirs...
#91: That's a spicy crucifix...ALICE SWEET ALICE
November 20, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBNext on the chopping block is 1976's ALICE SWEET ALICE (dir. Alfred Sole). We talk about Hollywood's problematic treatment of Brooke Shields, Catholicism, and New Jersey. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#90: That's one messed up kid...THE BROOD
November 17, 2023 01:54 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBNo Kids November continues with the body horror classic from 1979 THE BROOD (dir. David Cronenberg). We talk about creepy anger babies, therapy, and why you shouldn't go to Canada to get it. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#89: It's cohn! CHILDREN OF THE CORN
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 35.4 MBNew month, who dis? It's time for No Kids November and we're starting off with the Stephen King cult classic from 1984, CHILDREN OF THE CORN (dir. Fritz Kiersch). We talk about religious fantaticism, community theatre acting, and corn! Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#88: Have a good NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
October 30, 2023 14:42 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MBNominate us for best podcast! Happy (almost) Halloween! Heavy Hitters Halloween has to come to a close but we're doing it with a bang. This week we watched 1968's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (dir. George A. Romero). We talk about the racial politics of the time, rural Pennsylvania, and why Duane Jones beating up white people is good, actually. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
#87: RE-RELEASE - GET OUT
October 23, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe had some technical difficulties this week but we didn't want to leave you without an episode for Heavy Hitter Halloween so we bring you an oldie but a goodie from Patron Saint of the Pod Jordan Peele, GET OUT. We're back for another Heavy Hitters October and we're kicking the month off with the modern-day classic from 2017, GET OUT (dir. Jordan Peele). We're joined by our beloveds, Alannah and Evan, in this one! We talk about interracial dating, lacrosse, and the high key genius of Mr. ...
#86: You got THE SHINING
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 33.3 MBNext on the chopping block is 1980's THE SHINING (dir. Stanley Kubrick). We talk about how to pronounce the director's name, a literal Magical Negro, and whether or not this movie hits. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#85: I think it's mommy issues...PSYCHO
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 34.5 MBIt's Heavy Hitter Halloween and we are back with some horror classics. We're kicking off the month of October with 1960's PSYCHO (dir. Alfred Hitchcock). We talk about the OG slasher film, Andrew Garfield, and the golden age of doing crime. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
TRAILER: We Die First
October 08, 2023 21:08 - 47 seconds - 929 KBA podcast made for Black horror fans by Black horror fans, hosted by comedians Andrew Baldwin & Seynique Smythe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#84: It's a beach that makes you OLD
October 06, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBSorry for the delay Spooky Squad! Seynique has been recovering from a cheeky blend of sinusitis and bronchitis but she's almost off her deathbed! We're back and still wrapping up Shyamalan September as promised with OLD from 2021. We talk about kid actors, rapper names, and the best way to tell your kids you're getting a divorce. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirs...
#83: What a twist!...THE VILLAGE
September 20, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt's still Shyamalan September and next up on the roster is 2004's THE VILLAGE. We talk about the logistics of this charade, mid-aughts ableism, and whether or not this movie was good? Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#82: Look for the SIGNS
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 29.2 MBNext on the chopping block of Shyamalan September is 2002's SIGNS. We talk about the Culkins, weird quirks, and English-speaking Brazilian kids. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#81: Ain't got a lick of THE SIXTH SENSE
September 04, 2023 16:05 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIt's Shyamalan September and we're kicking it off with M. Night's best THE SIXTH SENSE (1999). We talk about the afterworld, independent kids, and Seynique gives a pretty passionate defense of the director's work. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#80: I scream, you scream, we all scream for SCREAM 2
August 27, 2023 22:03 - 46 minutes - 29.1 MBYour deadbeat podcast daddies are back with another sequel...1997's SCREAM 2 (dir. Wes Craven). We talk about icons of the 1990s, the power of the meta sequel, and why Wes Craven is invited to the cookout. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#79: And that's FINAL DESTINATION 3
August 07, 2023 22:29 - 58 minutes - 38.2 MBWe're back with Sequel Summer: I Know What You Did Last Sequel with FINAL DESINATION 3 (dir. James Wong) from 2006. We talk about where we've been, roller coasters, and DCOM icons. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#78: Heather?!...BLAIR WITCH
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBIt's Sequel Summer: The Return and we are starting the month of July off with 2016's BLAIR WITCH (dir. Adam Wingard). We talk about time loops, family dynamics, and the extended lore of the Blair Witch. Listen to the episode where we talk about The Blair Witch project here. Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wedief...
#77: People can lick too...URBAN LEGEND
June 26, 2023 14:29 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBSlasher Summer closes out with 1998's URBAN LEGEND (dir. Jamie Blanks). We talk about our favorite urban legends, the undeniable aesthetic of the '90s, and why we still check our cars' backseats. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#76: Black card revoked...THE BLACKENING
June 19, 2023 23:08 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBGo see THE BLACKENING. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#75: Let the BODIES BODIES BODIES hit the floor
June 16, 2023 18:14 - 58 minutes - 51.4 MBNew month, new (short) theme. This month, we're doing slashers and kicking it off with the 2022 BODIES BODIES BODIES (dir. Halina Reijn). We talk about hurricane parties, Gen Z, and the time Amandla Stenberg cleared a New York Times critic. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#74: It's HALLOWEEN...again
May 15, 2023 20:02 - 49 minutes - 47 MBNext on the chopping block is 2007's HALLOWEEN (dir. Rob Zombie). We deduce whether or not Michael Meyers needs a backstory, Illinois' housing market, and the power of Halloween on horny teens. Check out our episode about the OG Halloween here. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#73: Good vs. EVIL DEAD
May 08, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBAh yes, our favorite franchise about why you shouldn't read books! We watched 2013's EVIL DEAD (dir. Fede Alvarez). We talk about gore on gore on gore, addiction, and the great state of Michigan. Listen to our first episode about THE EVIL DEAD (1981) here. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support
#72: Don't get CARRIEd Away (2013)
May 05, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIt's the month of May so we're trying something new: ReMAYkes! That's remakes of movies that we've already covered here on We Die First. First up on the chopping block is 2013's CARRIE (dir. Kimberly Peirce). We talk about what the remake got right, what it got wrong, and euphemisms for dirty pillows. Listen to our first CARRIE episode here. Find Seynique here and here Find Andrew here and here *Artwork by Jordan Stafford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...