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Who's There? A Podcast About Horror Fans
Hosted by Allison Broder · EN
Horror movies are often misunderstood and so are the people who love them. Hosted by horror fan Allison, this is a podcast to talk to horror fans and see exactly why they love this genre the way they do.
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Episode 265: A Midyear Review For 2026 Horror Movies
1w ago00:46:09Tap to summarizeShow Notes:Listen to Merri, Meredith, Jody, Michael, and I breakdown our favorites so far of 2026, what's surprised us, and what we're looking forward to, and so much more.Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 264: Nick Taylor (Director: Rubberhead: The Life and Monsters of Steve Johnson)
2w ago00:20:45Tap to summarizeShow Notes:This week’s guest is horror documentarian and journalist Nick Taylor and we’re talking about his documentary Rubberhead: The Life and Monsters of Steve Johnson. Rubberhead premiered a couple of days ago at Fantasia Fest and it’ll also be screening next month at FrightFest in the UK. Nick told me how he fell in love with horror, what he learned from being a journalist that translated well into making a documentary, and what the most surprising thing he learned about Steve Johnson was while filming. He also reveals how long it took to film Rubberhead, how he met Steve Johnson initially, and whether he prefers practical FX or CGI.Nick’s Socials: Nick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/imnicktaylor/ The Nick Taylor Horror Show: https://www.instagram.com/nicktaylorhorrorshow/ Check out Nick on DreadCentral: https://www.dreadcentral.com/author/nick-taylor/ Rubberhead on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42717066/ Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 263: Chris Maes (Writer/Director: Air Shift - Now Available on TUBI!)
3w ago00:34:14Tap to summarizeShow Notes:This week I’m speaking with horror filmmaker Chris Maes about his new indie horror feature Air Shift. Air Shift is available to watch for free on Tubi and you should definitely check it out. It follows Lisa, an overnight radio DJ who learns her station is closing because the building sits on a hazardous radioactive waste dump. Her final broadcast devolves into chaos when she is held hostage by a serial killer and must simultaneously battle an outbreak of zombies created by the toxic waste. Chris told me why he loves horror and what scares him in horror movies today. Then he told me how he came up with the idea for Air Shift, how his cast came together, what he learned about zombies while filming, and so much more.Chris’ Socials: Chris on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trujillo_creek_pictures/ Watch Air Shift on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100055722/air-shift Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 262: Maggie McMuffin (Creator of the horror burlesque show SUCH SIGHTS)
4w ago00:18:35Tap to summarizeShow Notes:On this week’s episode I’m talking to Maggie McMuffin about her upcoming Coney Island horror themed burlesque show called SUCH SIGHTS. It is being performed on July 25th and you don’t want to miss this! The performances and stunts are inspired by movies like Hellraiser, Raw, The Fly, and Society, to name a few. Maggie also told me how she got into burlesque and how she goes about writing the show each year. This is the final year of Such Sights and it features a ton of incredible performers, including the late Tony Todd’s sister Monique Dupree.Maggie’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_mcmuffin/?hl=enBuy tickets for Such Sights on 7/25: https://www.coneyisland.com/event/batb072526 Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →What I Watched in June 2026 + My Thoughts on the Chattanooga Film Festival
Jul 300:30:57Tap to summarizeShow Notes:My thoughts on everything I watched in June 2026, including my thoughts on the 20+ films I saw at the 2026 Chattanooga Film Festival!Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 261: Executive Director Chris Dortch on What You Can See at the 2026 Chattanooga Film Festival!
Jun 1300:19:53Tap to summarizeShow Notes:This week I spoke with Chris Dortch, the executive director of Chattanooga Film Festival. He initially joined me two years ago and I wanted to have him back to tell everyone about this year’s offerings at the festival. This episode is up a couple of days early so everyone has more time to listen and decide if they want to attend in person or virtually! The festival starts on Thursday! Chris told me why he founded Chattanooga Film Festival, some of the features and shorts that people be on the look out for, and why he really leaned into choosing films that were handmade this year. He also told me about the events they have planned, the VIPs who will be in attendance, and how you can attend virtually which I highly recommend you do, and much more!Get Information & Tickets to Chattanooga Film Festival here: https://www.chattfilmfest.org/ Donate to the festival here: https://chattfilmfest.eventive.org/donate Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 260: Matthew Jackson (Horror Critic & Journalist)
Jun 800:37:42Tap to summarizeShow Notes:On this week’s episode I speak with horror critic and journalist Matthew Jackson. His writing has been featured in publications like Bloody Disgusting, Pop Heist, and Fangoria and he also hosts a literary horror podcast called The Scares that Shaped Us. He revealed how he got into horror despite his parents not allowing it in their house, why he loves being scared, and his favorite horror books of the year so far. He also talked to me about the controversial horror movie that he genuinely likes and the director behind the films that he’s always had the most fun seeing in theatres, and more!Matthew’s Socials: Website: matthewjacksonwrites.com The Scares that Shaped Us: https://thescaresthatshapedus.com/ Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →What I Watched in May 2026
Jun 600:11:57Tap to summarizeShow Notes:Here's everything I watched in May 2026 and it was a great month! I'm going to try to watch a movie a day in June. Hold me to it over on Instagram!Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 259: Jon Keeyes (Director: Speed Demon in theatres & on VOD now!)
Jun 100:17:55Tap to summarizeShow Notes:This week I had the opportunity to speak with director Jon Keeyes about his newest film Speed Demon. He’s been directing movies for 25 years and he sat down to tell me what drew him to the script for Speed Demon, how the cast came together, and whether the FX are practical or CGI. He also told me what drew him to horror movies when he was young and why thinks people love being scared. Speed Demon is in theatres and available on VOD everywhere now!Jon Keeyes’ Socials: Jon Keeyes’ Website: https://www.jonkeeyes.com/ Watch Speed Demon: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/speed-demon-2026 Who’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
Transcribe →Episode 258: Chris (aka StuffScaredChris)
May 2501:21:48Tap to summarizeShow Notes:This week’s guest is horror TikToker Chris, though you probably know him online as StuffScaredChris. Chris is a content creator, Halloween haunt enthusiast, and a trivia host. He told me how he first fell in love with horror as a kid and how he used to celebrate Halloween twice a year growing up. He told me why he started making horror content on TikTok, offered advice for anyone starting out, and talked about why he started going to haunts and where his favorites have been, and so much more. This is an extra long episode so strap in!Chris’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/StuffScaredChris/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuffscaredchrisWho’s There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup
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