Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

Valeska Griffiths & Joe Lipsett
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May 2, 2023 • 26min

Bodies of Horror: Episode 45 - Teeth (2008)

Nichole is talking about 2008’s Teeth, directed by Mitchell Litchenstein and starring Jess Weixler. The film centers around a character with a medical condition found only in folk tales and myths, but there is some relevant bits to the characters. There is also discussion of how disability and sexuality are portrayed generally, as well as in this film specifically. Want to recommend a film to be covered, or just reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Shoot Nichole an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com or on Twitter @BodiesHorrorIntro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 1, 2023 • 47min

White Ladies in Crisis: Fatal Attraction Episodes 1-3

White Ladies in Crisis returns to weekly TV coverage with the launch of Paramount+ eight episode limited series, Fatal Attraction.Up for discussion: uncertainty about hair, costuming and the show's two time periods, why episode three is the best, a questionable focus on Dan's daughter, wanting professionalism for Alex, and speculation about where the rest of the series will go.Wanna connect with the show?> Gena: @genadoesthings> Jenn: @jennferatu> Joe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: Ruelle - Game of SurvivalIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2023 • 30min

You Should Watch: FROM S02E02

Sharai and Joe are back to see who survives the night in the second half of this surprise two-part episode.We put our detective skills to use to figure names of new characters, wonder if Mary should give Kristi a pass for disappearing under these deadly circumstances, and continue to wonder if Kenny will ever catch a break.Plus: We question some of our favorite characters’ choices as they run around after sundown.Connect with your co-hosts:> Show handle: @YouShould_Watch> Sharai: @Misssharai> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 50min

White Ladies in Crisis: The Stepford Wives (1975)

Gena, Jenn and Joe return to talk about the first feature adaptation of Ira Levin's iconic feminist text, The Stepford Wives (1975). Despite being written and directed by men, this tale of conformity and misogyny in the suburbs remains as timely and relevant as ever (discomfortingly so).We're discussing the 70s fashion, why Walter is such a putz, Disneyland robotics, and what a hypothetical (good) contemporary remake of this tale would include Wanna connect with the show?> Gena: @genadoesthings> Jenn: @jennferatu> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 49min

Sexy & Surreal: Episode 2 - Shivers (1975)

Terry and Joe continue their bi-weekly exploration of Lynch and Cronenberg, turning to the latter's infamous (and controversial) first film, Shivers (1975).We're talking parasitic slugs, different forms of exploitation and queer representation, harrowing homages to Night of the Living Dead, an iconic pool sequence, and debate the nihilistic (or maybe sexually hopeful?) ending.Wanna connect with your co-hosts?> Terry: @gaylydreadful> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Theme Music: Roniit - "Purify" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2023 • 32min

You Should Watch: FROM S02E01

Sharai and Joe kick of season two of FROM with what appears to be part one of a two-parter (annoying!)While Tabitha and Julie are annoying, we're intrigued by the newbies from the bus, including Kristi's girlfriend and mysterious Elgin.Plus: just the right amount of Jade, Victor being useful (and not!), and fears for Donna and KennyConnect with your co-hosts:> Show handle: @YouShould_Watch> Sharai: @Misssharai> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 18min

The Girls on The Boys: S01E01 "The Name of the Game"

Co-hosts Jenn Adams and Rachel Reeves begin an episode by episode deep dive into the wild world of The Boys.We’ll tackle exploding girlfriends, invisible bathroom creepers, super selfies, and the worst first day in hero history. Vought veteran Jenn has a crush on a lanky nepo-baby, Supe newbie Rachel loves Butcher’s international swagger, and they’re both over the moon for the show’s female representation. Connect with your co-hosts: @GirlsontheBoys> Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod , @SfAntagonist  > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @LosersClubPod , @podandpendulum  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 30min

Bodies of Horror: Episode 44 - Don't Breathe (2016)

In this episode, Nichole is talking about 2016’s Don’t Breathe, directed by Fede Alvarez. Fede wanted to make a film that subverted tropes around a blind or disabled character and she’ll get in to some of the ways that was successful and some ways it may have fallen short of that goal.Want to recommend a film to be covered, or just reach out and say hello? Of course you do! Shoot Nichole an e-mail at bodiesofhorror@gmail.com or on Twitter @BodiesHorrorIntro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them at Twitter now, too: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 16, 2023 • 32min

You Should Watch: FROM S01

Sharai and Joe return to cover a new series: FROM, a twisty-turny "town with secrets" genre series that isn't afraid to kill a ton of people.To prepare for the debut of S02, we're revisiting the whole of S01, its main characters, stand-out sequences, and why the show is serving Stephen King vibes (only with POC and queers).Connect with your co-hosts:> Show handle: @YouShould_Watch> Sharai: @Misssharai> Joe: @bstolemyremoteIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 37min

Such Sights To Show: Episode 10 - Rawhead Rex

As promised, Bryan and Joe dedicate a standalone episode to Clive Barker's Rawhead Rex (from Books of Blood Vol.3), as well as its much maligned 1986 film adaptation by George Pavlou.Real talk: we don't hate the movie! It's not a good adaptation, but as a stock creature feature, it's fine.Plus: debating piss vs semen, Barker's take on folk horror, killing kids, and why the end of the film is worse than its monster costume.Wanna connect with the show?Bryan: @eviltaylorhicksJoe: @bstolemyremoteMusic Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher YoungIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Check out Anatomy of a Scream for more great content and the other Network pods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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