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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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#22: O Come All Ye GREMLINS

December 04, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

'Tis the Terror December begins this week with GREMLINS (1984). We talk about kooky inventor tropes, Saving Private Ryan, and three simple rules for not destroying your town.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#21: Wanna play some FUNNY GAMES?

November 27, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

We close out No Neighbors November with the Austrian psychological thriller, FUNNY GAMES (1997). Turns out, it's about 100x better than THE STRANGERS. We talk about the merits of long scenes, snitching, and eggs.   Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#20: Don't talk to THE STRANGERS

November 20, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

We're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off our shortened No Neighbors November, we discussed THE STRANGERS (2008). Spoiler alert: we hated it! We talk about Liv Tyler's ASMR, our unfinished projects, and movies that are "based on true events".  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#19: Happy HALLOWEEN

October 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

It's the most spookiest time of the year! Happy Halloween Spooky Squad and as promised, we close out Heavy Hitter Halloween with....HALLOWEEN (1978). We talk about Illinois' topography, Laurie Strode's bowel movements, and the logistical nightmare of being Michael Myers.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefi...

#18: Quick! Somebody call THE EXORCIST

October 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

This week, it's all about the 1973 classic THE EXORCIST. We talk about cursed movie sets, abusive directors, and Seynique's favorite topic: SINGLE MOMS!  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#17: Raising some HELLRAISER (w/ Amar Risbud)

October 16, 2020 20:41 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this week's episode, we're joined by fellow comedian and podcaster Amar Risbud (The Pod is Coming From Inside The House) as we cover another Heavy Hitter, HELLRAISER (1987). We talk about weird British accents, soap opera camp, and Clive Barker's weird kinks.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. Follow Amar here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

#16: Hear no evil, speak no evil, but see THE EVIL DEAD

October 09, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Next up for Heavy Hitters Halloween, we dive into the cult classic THE EVIL DEAD (1981). We discuss Sam Raimi's warped brain, the jacked raccoon that definitely lives in the cellar, and Spike TV!  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#15: What a NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

October 02, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Happy Heavy Hitter Halloween! We're kicking things off the right way with this Wes Craven classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). Listen as we talk about dreams, crafty horror movie villains, and just how amazing the late Wes Craven was (that's mostly just Seynique, though).  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...

#14: Ugly as SINISTER

September 25, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

We're closing out Supernatural September with SINISTER (2012). We talk about castrati, terrible fathers, and Buguul's savvy use of new technology. Stay tuned for next month when we roll out our lineup for Heavy Hitters Halloween!  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#13: A beautiful PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

September 11, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

That was a terrible pun! But stick around as we cover PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007). We talk about bad boyfriends, annoying spirits, and whether or not it was all that crazy to consider calling a demonologist over during a literal demon infestation. Crazy, right ? Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#12: So the g*** was THE WITCH?

September 04, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

It's a new month and time for a new theme. We're kicking off Supernatural September with THE WITCH (2015). Weird accents, weird family dynamics, and even weirder livestock are all on the table for this week's discussion.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#11: Next stop, FINAL DESTINATION

August 28, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

It's the end of Aughts August, and we're closing it out with FINAL DESTINATION (2000). We talk about near-death experiences, Rube Goldberg, and being hot and scared.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 10: She's got CABIN FEVER

August 21, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 67 MB

This week, we've got CABIN FEVER (2002). We talk about Eli Roth's sense of humor, Shawn Hunter, and pancakes.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here.

#10: She's got CABIN FEVER

August 21, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

This week, we've got CABIN FEVER (2002). We talk about Eli Roth's sense of humor, Shawn Hunter, and pancakes.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 9: Who's Got the Keys to My JEEPERS CREEPERS

August 14, 2020 19:35 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

Hey you! Where'd you get those peepers? We cover JEEPERS CREEPERS (2001) this week as well as sibling dynamics, sustainable creeping, and dirty laundry (like literally).  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here.

#9: Who's Got the Keys to My JEEPERS CREEPERS

August 14, 2020 19:35 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Hey you! Where'd you get those peepers? We cover JEEPERS CREEPERS (2001) this week as well as sibling dynamics, sustainable creeping, and dirty laundry (like literally).  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 8: She's my CHERRY FALLS

August 08, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 72 MB

TW: sexual assault We cover the not-so-classic CHERRY FALLS (2000). We talk about potential rewrites, post-modern horror, and unintentional sexual tension.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here.

#8: She's my CHERRY FALLS

August 08, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

TW: sexual assault We cover the not-so-classic CHERRY FALLS (2000). We talk about potential rewrites, post-modern horror, and unintentional sexual tension.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#7: HomeGIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

July 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

We cover 2016's THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS. We discuss the zombie debate, the Last of Us, and our biggest fan, B*n S*****o. Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 7: HomeGIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

July 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

We cover 2016's The Girl with All the Gifts. We discuss the zombie debate, the Last of Us, and our biggest fan, B*n S*****o. Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here. Find Andrew here and here. 

EPISODE 6: All the world's a STAGE FRIGHT

July 10, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

SHUT UP THEATER KIDS! We cover Stage Fright (2014) this week. We talk theater, camp, theater camp, and nervous poops.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here.   Find Andrew here and here. 

#6: All the world's a STAGE FRIGHT

July 10, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 78 MB

SHUT UP THEATER KIDS! We cover Stage Fright (2014) this week. We talk theater, camp, theater camp, and nervous poops.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Find Seynique here and here.   Find Andrew here and here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#5: Sweet like CANDYMAN

July 03, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Sweets to the sweet - it's time for CANDYMAN (1992). Urban legends, unique and over-the-top kills, and the secret of white womanhood are all covered for this modern classic.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 5: Sweet like Candyman

July 03, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Sweets to the sweet - it's time for CANDYMAN (1992). Urban legends, unique and over-the-top kills, and the secret of white womanhood are all covered for this modern classic.  Find us on Instagram and Twitter to join the Spooky Squad. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

EPISODE 4: Don't let me catch you Sleepaway Camp

June 19, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

In honor of the beginning of summer, we're covering a slasher cult classic, Sleepaway Camp (1983). Listen as we discuss early '80's male fashion, questionable camp cooks, and Seynique's lack of outdoor knowledge. Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

#4: Don't let me catch you SLEEPAWAY CAMP

June 19, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

In honor of the beginning of summer, we're covering a slasher cult classic, SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983). Listen as we discuss early '80's male fashion, questionable camp cooks, and Seynique's lack of outdoor knowledge. Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

#3: A** ABOVE, SO BELOW

May 29, 2020 22:44 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

This week we're transported to gai Paris and dig into AS ABOVE, SO BELOW (2014). We talk about our own personal hells, the found-footage phenomenon, and justice for Benji.  Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 3: A** Above, So Below

May 29, 2020 22:44 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

This week we're transported to gai Paris and dig into As Above, So Below (2014). We talk about our own personal hells, the found footage phenomenon, and justice for Benji.  Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

#2: CARRIE On

May 22, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 71 MB

In honor of prom season, we dedicate this episode to the class of 2020. That's right, this week we cover the 1976 classic CARRIE. We talk bullying, slow motion nude scenes, and John Travolta's questionable accent. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

EPISODE 2: Carrie On

May 22, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 73 MB

In honor of prom season, we dedicate this episode to the class of 2020. That's right, this week we cover the 1976 classic Carrie. We talk bullying, slow motion nude scenes, and John Travolta's questionable accent. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. 

EPISODE 1: Oooh Child's Play

May 15, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

In our inaugural episode, your Hosts of Horror, Andrew & Seynique, deep dive into a classic that kept Seynique awake at night from ages 6-12: Child's Play (1988). Find out why Chucky is a charismatic yet easily-defeated slasher villain as well as how much shorter the movie would have been with an all-black cast.  Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

#1: Oooh CHILD'S PLAY

May 15, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

In our inaugural episode, your Hosts of Horror, Andrew & Seynique, deep dive into a classic that kept Seynique awake at night from ages 6-12: CHILD'S PLAY (1988). Find out why Chucky is a charismatic yet easily-defeated slasher villain as well as how much shorter the movie would have been with an all-black cast.  Find us on Instagram. Subscribe, Rate, and Review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wediefirst/support

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Kimberly Clark
1 Episode
Vinny Thomas
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