Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

Join co-hosts Gory Cory and Lena, a couple of horror-obsessed teens, as they discuss the history of horror and its societal impacts.This limited series will delve into the origins of monsters like zombies, vampires, and werewolves, as well as how (and why) they've changed through the years.Wanna connect with the show?Cory: @gorycoryhorrorLéna: @erichithosMusic Credit: Kevin MacLeod "Surf Shimmy" 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.

We’re letting the freak flag fly with a discussion of Tod Browning’s 1932 film, Freaks. Incredibly controversial upon its release, it has left an indelible impression on pop culture and the horror genre – but did it have an impact on the perception of individuals with disabilities?Freaks is the rare film where disabled actors are at forefront of a story that uses the setting of a sideshow to hone in on the “ordinariness” of their lives.The history of the American sideshow intersects with disability in fascinating ways, and these two books are excellent resources if you’re interested in learning even more:Sideshow U.S.A.: Freaks and the American Cultural Imagination by Rachel AdamsFreak Show: Presenting Human Oddities for Amusement and Profit by Robert BogdanFinally: shoutout to Freaks and Psychos podcast for their wonderful episode on Freaks!Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro 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 and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode of The Thing From Another Medium, Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie, the 2013 adaptation of the classic Stephen King book that’s been greatly overshadowed by Brian De Palma’s 1976 version. Also discussed: blood coagulation, digital photography, and a legend among New York pizza restaurants.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover 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.

In this week’s episode, host Richard Niles explores the story of Madeline Hendricks of Erickson, Ohio, whose struggle dealing with an infestation spreading through her home… leads to the discovery that it may have spread through her family as well.Follow Justin Yandell and Chris Vander Kaay on Twitter: @justyandeli and @ckvanderkaay.Thanks to Valeska Griffiths for the artwork and Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music.If you like our 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.

Today’s episode is all about young adult ghost stories! Host Jessica Scott discusses two recent favorites: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and The Dark Beneath the Ice by Amelinda Bérubé.She discusses the value of queer representation in fiction, what subgenres she wants to cover next, and the insidiousness of the moody teenage girl stereotype.Topics include: the validity of showing emotion, the bravery of living as your authentic self when your family doesn’t understand you, and authors who engage all of the readers’ senses.Highlights00:19 Introduction03:12 Cemetery Boys synopsis and discussion of queer representation in YA fiction12:00 The Dark Beneath the Ice spoiler warning, synopsis, and discussion of the misogyny that teen girls face23:20 Wrap-up and discussion of future subgenres to be featured on the showFollow Monster Books Podcast and your host Jessica Scott on Twitter @MonsterBooksPod, @WeWhoWalkHere, and @SpookyKidLit. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Thanks to Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music and Lily Todorov for the incredible cover art!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.

Are you ready for Freddy? In this episode, we will be examining three different characters with disabilities from three different entries in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise - specifically entries 4, 5 and 6 - and getting into the fear of disability.Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email: bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro 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.

For their second episode, co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, the adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 short story that is commonly held up as an example of his best work. Also discussed: British sensibilities, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a certain “so-bad-it’s-good” cult favorite.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@onelilgreenman@iamasomethingDiscover 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.

Today’s episode is all about middle grade ghost stories! Jessica returns to her favorite age range and subgenre to look at two very different graphic novels: Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle and Jason Adam Katzenstein, and Sheets by Brenna Thummler.She discusses why ghost stories are so popular, what kids’ books can teach adults about grief, and why you don’t have to go to a Scottish castle to find a basilisk.Topics include: after-school specials, the importance of finding your true voice, the value of sad horror stories, and finding beauty in the world after the loss of a loved one.Highlights00:19 Introduction and discussion of why there are so many ghost stories in middle grade fiction04:02 Camp Midnight synopsis and discussion of horror and social isolation12:00 Sheets synopsis and discussion of grief as a horror story23:38 Wrap-upFollow Monster Books Podcast and your host Jessica Scott on Twitter @MonsterBooksPod, @WeWhoWalkHere, and @SpookyKidLit. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe!Thanks to Drew Pidgeon for the amazing music and Lily Todorov for the incredible cover art!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.

Sibling relationships are already complex, and disability can add another layer to that. We’ll be looking at 1989’s Pet Sematary 1982’s Basket Case to examine some ways disability can impact the dynamic between ourselves and our siblings.Additional reading (if you’re interested):Siblings of Children with Disabilities: “What about me?” Enhancing the lives of siblings of children with disabilities.Growing Up Alongside a Sibling With a DisabilityFollow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or email bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.Intro 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.

Welcome to The Thing From Another Medium, a show about “cross-gender” film adaptations of horror stories, where co-hosts Adam Bumas and Maeve McGee talk about books, movies, LGBTQ+ stuff, and more! In the first episode, Adam and Maeve discuss Susanne Bier’s Bird Box, the adaptation of Josh Malerman’s 2014 book that took Netflix by storm in 2018. Also discussed: Adam’s favorite boy, film tax credits, and bad baby names.Follow your hosts on Twitter:@AdamBumas@iamasomethingDiscover 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.