Podcasts by Spook Squad: A Horror Podcast

Instant Classics Pt. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dan and Chip wrap up their Instant Classics by sharing each of their Top 3! Digressions along the way include psychology, The Dead Alive incident, and more!

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Instant Classics Pt. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's alive! Dan returns to the podcast with a Master's degree in Social Work, some news about Aly, and an old friend who becomes a new co-host. The duo discuss movies they consider instant class...

The Unique Horror of The Neon Demon (feat. Tara Giancaspro) from 2020-04-24T20:15:08

What's scary about modeling, fashion and Los Angeles? Turns out quite a lot in the hands of Nicolas Winding Refn! Dan welcomes friend and writer Tara Giancaspro for a deep dive into NWR's polari...

Bonus: Hot Takes from 2020-04-17T20:39:30

While editing future episodes, Dan records a rough and tumble episode of hot takes on movies he's seen recently, talking about everything from the set design in Underwater and Event Horizon, a h...

Shudder Shut-In Companion Vol. 3: Much Needed Laughs from 2020-04-13T04:00

Dan continues the Shudder Shut-In series in a quick bonus episode, shouting out some of his favorite movies that make him laugh on the platform. (Plus a brief rant on Dan laughing easily and wha...

Extreme Cinema Roundtable (ft. That's Dark) from 2020-04-09T04:00

It's a dive back into the world of Extreme Cinema as Dan sits down to talk with Danny, David and Pappy of the That's Dark podcast (interview begins @ 7:55), a show all about Extreme Cinema! Afte...

Shudder Shut-In Companion Vol. 2: International Cinema from 2020-03-27T15:36:04

Aly returns to the podcast to join Dan in continuing their Shudder Shut-In series, pouring through the film library of their favorite streaming service and giving recommendations to capitalize o...

Shudder Shut-In Companion Vol. 1 from 2020-03-21T22:31:32

As everyone pours through streaming services for something to watch during social distancing, Dan suggests that a recent promotion from streaming service Shudder is a perfect time to get into a ...

BONUS: "The Dead Alive Incident" (feat. Greg M.) from 2020-03-20T21:55:19

In this bonus episode, Dan recommends a horror podcast he loves and shares a clip from his talk with Greg M. about a movie watching experience that was not what either of them had anticipated, a...

When Your Close Friend Isn't A Horror Fan (feat. Greg M) from 2020-03-05T22:51:17

It's a very special week on Spook Squad, as we debut our very first sit down talk with a guest! This week is part one of Dan's talk with musician, mathematician and friend of a decade, Greg M! T...

Why Watching Movies Together Is Better Than Watching Them Alone from 2020-02-27T22:20:21

Spook Squad is back from the dead! To set the tone for the new season, Dan talk about why he loves watching movies together so much, and gives more than a few reasons backed by science for why h...

A Very Happy Halloween from Spook Squad from 2019-10-31T16:48:47

Happy Halloween friends! After a long break, Dan gives a small explanation and talks about his relationship with Halloween; why he used to dread it, and now absolutely loves it!

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Horror Headlines 9/10/19 from 2019-09-10T19:10:51

Aly joins Dan to discuss some of the biggest horror news of the week, from James Wan making a Giallo film, to TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID finally being released on Shudder! Then the duo get into some ...

Ready Or Not & Would You Rather from 2019-09-02T04:00

Dan and Aly saw the latest horror phenomenon sweeping theaters, Ready Or Not! But instead of just doing a deep-dive into that film, the duo decide to compare it with another, less-beloved film f...

Horror Headlines 8/28/19 from 2019-08-28T15:33:42

Dan talks about the biggest horror news of the week, including the Directors Cut of Midsommar being released in theaters, more news from the set of the new Halloween films, and info on the futur...

Horror Headlines 8/20/19 from 2019-08-20T21:56:49

Dan returns to Horror Headlines with a vengeance! This half of the Spook Squad hosts talks about a "choose your own adventure" movie from Alexandre Aja to the Director's Cut not being included o...

The Nightingale from 2019-08-18T14:43:04

Dan and Aly do a deep dive on one of their most anticipated films of the year: Babadook director Jennifer Kent's sophomore film, THE NIGHTINGALE! Hear why the duo call this one "one of the best ...

Intro To Body Horror from 2019-08-06T00:14:13

Welcome back Spook Squad listeners! Dan and Aly are back with perhaps their grossest episode yet: a crash course on the blood, snot and pus of BODY HORROR! Find out what defines the genre, from ...

In Defense Of Exploitation Films from 2019-07-28T16:25:33

In honor of the release of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Dan has goes on a rant about the virtues of exploitation cinema, and has a few choice words for its critics. 

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Horror Headlines 7/22/19 from 2019-07-22T20:44:19

Aly joins Dan for a special edition of Horror Headlines! The two talk about the recent huge announcements about HALLOWEEN and Marvel's plans for horror, as well as break down the trailers for IT...

Naturalistic Horror (Crawl) from 2019-07-19T23:27:52

Aly joins Dan once again for a look into the wilderness of NATURALISTIC HORROR! Aly talks about her relationship with Bears and mountain lions as the two talk about films like JAWS, BOAR, CUJO, ...

Horror Headlines 7/15/19 from 2019-07-15T20:35:10

Dan talks about the biggest news in horror this week, from box office numbers for CRAWL, to rumors for what Aja will direct next. PLUS a breakdown of the trailer from THREE FROM HELL, production...

Horror Headlines: 7/8/19 from 2019-07-08T17:49:42

Dan goes over the big horror news this week, including the trailer for RABID, news on the next SAW movie, box office numbers for MIDSOMMAR and more!

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Midsommar & Hereditary from 2019-07-05T21:16:06

It's an exciting week Spook Squad listeners! On this episode, Dan does a deep dive on both Hereditary and Midsommar to answer the question: What make Ari Aster so special and unique as a horror ...

Child's Play (1988 vs. 2019) from 2019-06-30T00:18:56

Dan and Aly decide it's time to "open up" the original Child's Play and remake and "see what makes them tick!" The pair talk about everything from animatronics, to controversies, and even have d...

Bonus Episode: Knife+Heart and Giallo from 2019-06-26T21:44:35

Dan gives some background on Giallo films to do a deep dive on Yann Gonzalez's excellent film, KNIFE+HEART! He talks about lighting, queer horror, character development and more when explaining ...

Minisode 8: The Dead Don't Die from 2019-06-22T02:49:08

Continuing our summer horror roundup, Dan talks about Jim Jarmusch's DEAD DON'T DIE! But in order to do that, he also dives into a bit of zombie history, particularly revolving around the use of...

Female Directors In Horror from 2019-06-14T21:02:08

On this week's episode of the podcast, Dan and Aly talk about Jason Blum's dumb comment about female horror directors, what he's done to make up for it, and then dive into some of their very fav...

Bonus Episode: The Perfection from 2019-06-11T20:26:55

Continuing a summer of horror, Dan goes into a deep dive on THE PERFECTION, and gets into everything from Netflix spoiling the movie, to gorgeous camera angles, inappropriately timed rap music a...

LGBTQ+ Horror from 2019-06-07T19:58:12

Happy Pride Month squad! On this episode, Aly and Dan talk about the history of LGBTQ+ folks in horror, from subtext in monster movies to full-on lesbian slashers. Plus Dan rants about the Babad...

Bonus Minisode: MA from 2019-06-06T22:01

The squad went out to see Octavia Spencer in MA last weekend, and Dan had some thought about the film he wanted to share! Conveniently divided into sections with and without spoilers for those o...

Minisode 7: Summer Horror Roundup! from 2019-05-31T19:44:40

Welcome to the beginning of a summer of spookyness, squad! On this minisode, Dan talks about the most anticipated horror films of the summer, and talks about why a summer full of horror blockbus...

The Hills Have Eyes (1977 vs. 2006) from 2019-05-24T16:06:33

Dan and Aly welcome listeners to this first FULL episode of Spook Squad! Aly joins the squad at last for breakdown of both the original and remake of Wes Craven's classic THE HILLS HAVE EYES! Th...

Minisode 6: Nicolas Pesce's "Piercing" and Audience Expectations from 2019-05-17T20:55:58

Dan breaks the hard news about Aly being stuck in 1974 fighting the smoke monster, so the only remedy is a DEEP DIVE EPISODE! Dan breaks down Nicolas Pesce's 2018 film "Piercing", and talks abou...

Minisode 5: Short Horror Films from 2019-05-10T22:18:14

Welcome back to another week of spooking with the squad! On this minisode, Dan talks about seven different Short Horror Films, what makes them special and unique, and what makes short films good...

Minisode 4: Grindhouse Cinema (Hobo With A Shotgun!) from 2019-05-03T17:40:26

Welcome to another spooky week squad!

On this episode Dan talks about getting down and dirty with Grindhouse, talking about both the theaters and the films that used to play in them. In a...

Minisode 3: Intro To Extreme Cinema from 2019-04-26T14:36:27

We're in for a particularly spooky episode this week squad! For this (not for the faint of heart) minisode, Dan gives a crash course on a topic he's particularly passionate about: extreme cinema...

Minisode 2: Hellboy in 4DX! from 2019-04-17T00:47:17

Welcome to another week of spooking, squad! In this episode, Dan talks about the immersive experience of seeing the new Hellboy in 4DX just so he could get sprayed in the face with fake blood. H...

Minisode 1: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark [Trailer] from 2019-04-08T14:55:07

Welcome to Spook Squad with Dan and Aly! This week, Dan breaks down the "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark" teaser trailer, and why he wishes Guillermo Del Toro would have a spider budget. Enjoy...