Best Dads From The Crypt Podcasts (2025)

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Chattanooga Film Fest 2025 Wrap Up 1:08:56

3d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Join Jody and Mando as they welcome Allison Broder ("Who's There?") and Joe Ferry ("Films at First Sight") for an in-depth discussion about all the films and events they experienced at Chattanooga Film Festival 2025!!!Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.…

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Jason Stein (Dads From The Crypt, How Not to Make a Movie Podcast) 1:09:08

29d ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Jedi training, showering in snakes, and your friendly neighborhood serial killer! If you're seeing this, please leave us a review!By Steve Becker

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Sasha Rainbow (Grafted) 1:15:16

1d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Slumber parties, stage fright, and subliminal scares!By Steve Becker

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BONUS: Interview with Paul Etheredge & Jeffrey Reddick 46:25

1d ago46:25

46:25

Bonus episode alert! Zena sits down with two legends of the horror genre: writer-director Paul Etheredge (best known for the groundbreaking queer slasher HELLBENT) and Jeffrey Reddick (the mind behind FINAL DESTINATION and a key voice in modern horror). They're here to talk about their latest collaboration: THE OTHER! A chilling, thought-provoking …

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Losing years of progress against HIV, and farming plastic on Mars 31:12

2d ago31:12

31:12

First up on the podcast, U.S. aid helped two African countries rein in HIV. Then came President Donald Trump. Senior News Correspondent Jon Cohen talks with producer Kevin McLean about how in Lesotho and Eswatini, treatment and prevention cutbacks are hitting pregnant people, children, and teens especially hard. This story is part of a series about…

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#233 - Dong Central 1:04:41

3d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Did someone say…dong central? The Dark Trio 2.0 is back, and we’re howling into the void with our Mid-Year Screams: the top 3 horror films of 2025 (so far)! But that’s not all: JURASSIC PARK is invading 7-Elevens in LA, Scarlett Johansson is checking into the cursed TOWER OF TERROR, and something unspeakable is blowing in the wind! So strap in, get…

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"Clown In A Cornfield" Review 1:02:46

5d ago1:02:46

1:02:46

The Dads dive deep into the chilling world of Eli Craig's "Clown In A Cornfield," a film adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Adam Cesare. Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

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BONUS: Interview with Jess Dubois 43:22

8d ago43:22

43:22

Jess DuBois (executive producer of THE WILLOWBROOK TAPES, production consultant on TERRIFIER 3 + THE 4:30 MOVIE & production coordinator on the upcoming SHELBY OAKS) joins Keenan to talk all things indie horror, passionate horror fans & more! Jess DuBois IMDB - Instagram Donate to 6th Ave - A Horror Short Film HERE Got a movie you want us to deep d…

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Will your family turn you into a chatbot after you die? Plus, synthetic squid skin, and the sway of matriarchs in ancient Anatolia 45:57

9d ago45:57

45:57

First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a pair of Science papers on kinship and culture in Neolithic Anatolia. The researchers used ancient DNA and isotopes from 8000 to 9000 years ago to show how maternal lines were important in Çatalhöyük culture. ● E. Yüncü et al., Female lineages and c…

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#232 - Deep Dive: The Crush 1:26:44

10d ago1:26:44

1:26:44

This week Zena, Shelby and Keenan all discuss the 1993 cult classic THE CRUSH, starring Alicia Silverstone and Cary Elwes! Join as we talk femme fatales, the importance of setting boundaries, and free ballin' in khakis. Grab a blanket, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and get ready to get bloody. Got a movie you want us to deep dive int…

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"28 Years Later" Review 55:09

12d ago55:09

55:09

Kristen Lopez is joins Jason to review the highly anticipated film, "28 Years Later"! They'll be diving deep into the latest installment of the iconic horror franchise, offering their insights and critiques. You won't want to miss their take on the movie's scares, story, and overall impact. Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecrypt Twi…

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Peter Atkins (Hellraiser 2/3/Bloodline, Nightbreed, Wishmaster 1) 1:20:43

15d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Operatic horror, shared laughter, and the importance of context and tone. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review!By Steve Becker

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BONUS: Interview with John R. Howley and Tori Wong 32:25

15d ago32:25

32:25

Shelby sits down with actors John R. Howley and Tori Wong, stars of the film BLEEDING. They discuss the movie's beautiful way of discussing addiction, loss, and tragically dysfunctional family in a world of vampires. You can watch BLEEDING now on Screambox! "In a world where vampire blood is harvested as a drug, two desperate teenagers on the run f…

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How effective are plastic bag bans? And a whole new way to do astronomy 38:25

16d ago38:25

38:25

First up on the podcast, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is just coming online, and once fully operational, it will take a snapshot of the entire southern sky every 3 days. Producer Meagan Cantwell guides us through Staff Writer Daniel Clery’s trip to the site of the largest camera ever made for astronomy. Next on the show, probing the impact of plas…

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The Fred Dekker Interview!!! (Director of "The Monster Squad" & Tales From The Crypt) 1:02:47

16d ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In this interview, Jason chats with Fred Dekker, the director best known for cult classic The Monster Squad and the writer responsible for five terrifying Tales From The Crypt episodes.Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt…

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#231 - The Cheesier...The Better 59:14

17d ago59:14

59:14

Dim the lights. Lock the doors. Settle in…and repeat after us: the cheesier...the better. This week, the full coven has reunited! Keenan emerges from the shadows with wild tales of his beachside birthday and a night with Metallica LIVE!! We dive into horror franchise binges, characters in horror movies ignoring warning signs, and...bloody toes make…

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"The Monster Squad" Review 1:02:52

19d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

The Dads are joined by special guest Janecka Olen, the host of the @screamqueenpodcast for a deep dive into Fred Dekker's 80s cult classic, 'The Monster Squad'!Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt…

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BONUS: Interview Andrew Bell 46:23

22d ago46:23

46:23

In this bonus episode, Zena sits down with director Andrew Bell to talkabout his haunting directorial debut, BLEEDING, which is now available on SCREAMBOX! Using vampire mythology as a lens, BLEEDING dives deep into the emotional and social fallout of America’s opioid crisis. The film followsEric, a 17-year-old grieving the overdose death of his br…

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Why peanut allergy is so common and hot forests as test beds for climate change 38:22

23d ago38:22

38:22

First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Erik Stokstad talks with host Sarah Crespi about how scientists are probing the world’s hottest forests to better understand how plants will cope with climate change. His storyis part of a special issue on plants and heat, which includes reviews and perspectives on the fate of plants in a warming world. Next on…

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#230 - Girls' Night: Let's Sage the Hole! 1:13:30

24d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

It’s Girls’ Night on the pod! While Keenan’s off celebrating his birthday (don’t worry, he’ll be back next week!), Zena and Shelby are holding it down and diving deep into all things creepy and curious. From the ghostly activity haunting Shelby’s apartment to the mystery of "saging holes," the duo covers it all. They also unpack horror villains who…

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"Predator: Killer of Killers" Review 1:15:12

26d ago1:15:12

1:15:12

The hunt is on! The Dads and special guest Evan Uncanny (@TheHauntkeeper on Instagram) review Hulu's new movie, "Predator: Killer of Killers"!Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

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BONUS: Interview Deathgasm Edition 1:00:20

29d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

This week, Keenan sits down with filmmaker Jason Lei Howden, writer and director of DEATHGASM, GUNS AKIMBO, and the upcoming DEATHGASM II: GOREMAGEDDON. Along with writer Pete Bune Jr., who is bringing the DEATHGASM 1.5 comic book to life, and Josh Viola, writer and co-producer of the DEATHGASM video game. This episode gets METAL AF as the guys cha…

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Farming maize in ice age Michigan, predicting the future climate of cities, and our host takes a quiz on the sounds of science 43:05

30d ago43:05

43:05

First up on the podcast, we hear from Staff Writer Paul Voosen about the tricky problem of regional climate prediction. Although global climate change models have held up for the most part, predicting what will happen at smaller scales, such as the level of a city, is proving a stubborn challenge. Just increasing the resolution of global models req…

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#229 - The Dark Trinity Plus Tony 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Horror trilogies galore, old favorites and new screams coming our way! We almost called this episode “It’s Nothing Like Biting a Boob”…but we’ve decided to keep it classy. This week, SCREAMBOX’s very own Tony Wash joins Zena, Shelby, and Keenan to spill the guts on everything streaming this month and trust us, there’s some seriously awesome stuff i…

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Where No Dad Has Gone Before!!! "USS Callister: Into Infinity" (Black Mirror S7 Ep6) Review 1:04:15

1M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

The Dads go where no Dad has gone before!!! Join us this week as we dive into "USS Callister: Into Infinity" the sixth installment of Black Mirror's seventh season (starring Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson and Jesse Plemons) with guest David Arnold from the "Gimmicks" & "Fear Coded" podcast!!!Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwi…

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Tickling in review, spores in the stratosphere, and longevity research 53:30

1M ago53:30

53:30

First up on the podcast, Online News Editor Michael Greshko joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about stories set high above our heads. They discuss capturing fungal spores high in the stratosphere, the debate over signs oflife on the exoplanet K2-18b, and a Chinese contender for world’s oldest star catalog. Next on the show, a look into long-standing …

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#228 - Friday the 13th: Knockers Edition 1:35:26

1M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

So many knockers…and even more blood! This week, the Bloody Disgusting crew dives into Marcus Nispel's FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009), a brutal reboot packed with all the slasher essentials: rowdy college kidschasing weed and wild times, creepy cabins, ominous lakes, andyes...plenty of knockers. But looming over it all is the legendaryJason Voorhees, hocke…

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"Eulogy" (Black Mirror S7 Ep5) 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Join us this week as we dive into "Eulogy" the fifth installment of Black Mirror's seventh season (starring Paul Giamatti) with Casey from ⁨@BloodyGoodHorror⁩ !!!!! Song of the day: "Die Eier von Satan" by Tool Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecrypt Twitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Da…

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Scott Cramton (The Murder Mystery Co., American Immersion Theater) 1:22:53

1M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

Kidnapping, superhero landings, roller coasters, and catacombs - not necessarily in that order. If you're seeing this, please leave us a review!By Steve Becker

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Strange metals and our own personal ‘oxidation fields’ 41:13

1M ago41:13

41:13

First up on the podcast, freelance journalist Zack Savitsky joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the strange metal state. Physicists are probing thebehavior of electrons in these materials, which appear to behave like a thick soup rather than discrete charged particles. Many suspect insights into strange metals might lead to the creation of room-t…

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"Day of the Dead" 40th Anniversary Interview with Greg Nicotero, John Harrison & Ed Lammi 1:24:11

1M ago1:24:11

1:24:11

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of George A. Romero's "Day of the Dead," we present an exclusive interview with actor/makeup effects artist Greg Nicotero, First AD/Composer John Harrison, and producer Ed Lammi!!!Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…

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#227 - We're Very Serious 1:25:25

2M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

We're dead serious—about fear! We’re diving into the things that genuinely creep us out! We're talking about horror movies that genuinely scare us. We’re answering your questions, breaking down what's been haunting our screens lately, and settling into the Horror Hot Seat with this week’s burning topic: What kind of horror movies truly scares you? …

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The Dads Walk: "Day of the Dead" Review!!! 1:16:48

2M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

The dads review George A. Romero's zombie classic "Day of the Dead" for its 40th Anniversary!!! Song of the day: "Grave Mistake" by Witching Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTwitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

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BONUS: Interview with Austin Snell 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

This week Shelby sits down with filmmaker Austin Snell, writer and director of THEY CALL HER DEATH! A throwback style splatter western! Austin shares some fun behind the scenes stories, like the time they had to appease a very specific diet to a bunch of pigs, or when they were threatened by a bull! Grab your six shooter and tune in! Tickets for Th…

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A horse science roundup and using dubious brain scans as evidence of crimes 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

First up on the podcast, freelance journalist Jonathan Moens talks with host Sarah Crespi about a forensic test called brain electrical oscillation signature (BEOS) profiling, which police in India are using along with other techniques to try to tell whether a suspect participated in a crime, despite these technologies’ extremely shaky scientific g…

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