Talks From The Crypt
by Talks From The Crypt
#29 - Harold Schechter Returns (True Crime Historian & Author of…
About this podcast
Talks From The Crypt, hosted by Brandon Lea, is a cinematic long-form conversation series exploring film, horror, true crime, and the darker edges of culture. Through in-depth, unscripted interviews, filmmakers, actors, writers, and cultural voices move beyond the usual press cycle to speak openly about their work, experiences, and the paths that shaped them. Professionally produced yet relaxed in tone, the show blends thoughtful conversation with the atmosphere of a genuine hangout.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- #29 - Harold Schechter Returns (True Crime Historian & Author of “Deviant,” “Deranged,” “Depraved,” & “50 States of Murder”) · 1 h 34 min · Episode 29Harold Schechter is an author, true crime historian, and professor emeritus. He has chronicled some of America’s most infamous murderers, including Ed Gein, H.H. Holmes, Albert…
- #28 - Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Victor Crowley, Terrifier 2, Scary Movie 6) · 2 h 32 min · Episode 28Felissa Rose is an actress best known for her role as Angela Baker in the cult horror classic Sleepaway Camp. Her career in horror includes Victor Crowley, Terrifier 2, Scary…
- #27 - Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween 1 & 2, Talk Scary To Me, Last Chance Motel) · 2 h 0 min · Episode 27Scout Taylor-Compton is an actress and director best known for her roles as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween II, as well as performances in The Runaways…
- #26 - Joe Begos (Bliss, VFW, Jimmy and Stiggs) · 2 h 28 min · Episode 26Joe Begos, director of Bliss, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Jimmy and Stiggs, and more, joins us in the Crypt for a conversation about independent filmmaking, shooting on film, and…
- #25 - Grimmlife Collective Returns (Michael Kolence & Jessica Kolence) · 2 h 31 min · Episode 25Grimmlife Collective is a horror and true-crime travel channel hosted by Michael and Jessica Kolence, known for exploring filming locations, cemeteries, abandoned sites, and dark…
- #24 - A Couple Of Old Fashioneds (Joe Lynch & Becca Howard) · 2 h 18 min · Episode 24Joe Lynch and Becca Howard are the hosts of A Couple Of Old Fashioneds, a filmed movie podcast where they surprise each other with double features and talk through their…
- #23 - Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, Everly, Suitable Flesh) · 2 h 24 min · Episode 23Joe Lynch, director of Wrong Turn 2, Mayhem, and Suitable Flesh, joins us in the Crypt for a candid conversation about directing, nerves that never go away, and navigating a long…
- #22 - Chuck Russell (Nightmare On Elm St. 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask, Bless The Child) · 2 h 34 min · Episode 22Chuck Russell, the legendary director behind The Mask, The Blob, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, joins us in the Crypt to talk about the wild ride of his…
- #21 - The Mystic Museum & Horror Boodega (Owners Erick Yaro Wessel & Terri Rivera) · 3 h 3 min · Episode 21Erick Wessel and Terri Rivera are the creators of The Mystic Museum and The Horror Boodega, two of LA’s most unique horror destinations. In this episode, we trace the journey…
- #20 - Danielle Harris (Halloween 4 & 5, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Hatchet, Talk Scary to Me) · 1 h 58 min · Episode 20Danielle Harris is an iconic actress, director, and horror legend known for her roles as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5, Annie in Rob Zombie's Halloween, Marybeth the Hatchet…
- #19 - Adam Green (Hatchet, Digging Up The Marrow, The Movie Crypt) · 3 h 6 min · Episode 19Adam Green is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and horror icon best known for creating the Hatchet franchise and directing cult favorites like Frozen, Digging Up the Marrow, Spiral…
- #18 - Gil Carrillo (Night Stalker Co-Lead Detective) · 2 h 4 min · Episode 18Gil Carrillo is the legendary homicide detective that played a key role in taking down one of America's most notorious serial killers, Richard Ramirez, aka "The Night…
- #17 - Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Silent Night Deadly Night, Graduation Day) · 1 h 18 min · Episode 17Linnea Quigley is a legendary scream queen best known for her roles in cult horror classics like The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Graduation Day, Hollywood…
- #16 - Tom O'Neill (Author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties) · 2 h 39 min · Episode 16Investigative journalist and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, Tom O’Neill, joins us in the Crypt to unravel one of the darkest and…
- #15 - Sean Clark (Horror's Hallowed Grounds, Convention All Stars, The Thing With Two Heads) · 3 h 14 min · Episode 15Sean Clark joins us in the Crypt to talk about his journey through the horror industry, from Horror’s Hallowed Grounds and the Halloween franchise, to shaping the modern horror…
- #14 - Joe Coleman (Legendary Painter, Actor, Collector, & Performance Artist) · 2 h 6 min · Episode 14Joe Coleman, the legendary artist whose work digs into the darkest corners of the human psyche, joins us in the Crypt to discuss everything from painting serial killers like Carl…
- #13 - Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, Victor Crowley in Hatchet) · 2 h 57 min · Episode 13Kane Hodder, legendary actor and stuntman behind Jason Voorhees and Victor Crowley, joins us in the Crypt for Episode 13! From his love of the number 13 to almost playing Freddy…
- #12 - Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects) · 2 h 5 min · Episode 12Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us…
- #11 – Museum of Death (Owners JD Healy and Cathee Shultz) · 1 h 52 min · Episode 11Museum of Death owners/curators, JD Healy and Cathee Shultz, join us in the Crypt for Episode 11 to guide us through the eerie corridors of their world-famous museum, located in…
- #10 – Grimmlife Collective (Michael and Jessica Kolence) · 2 h 37 min · Episode 10Grimmlife Collective joins us in the Crypt for Episode 10, unveiling their journey from early struggles to iconic moments at horror conventions, and their ventures into the grim…







