About this podcast
The Podcast Macabre is dedicated to a love of all things horror. Join Chris, Jenny, and Joe, three lifelong lovers of the genre, as they chat about films, TV, books, and everything in between and beyond. Be warned of various random segues, bad jokes, and NSFW humor while they're at it, too.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 336 episodes
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 400 - HOBGOBLINS (1988) Commentary · 2 h 0 minFill your glasses, Fright Fans, and raise a toast! We are celebrating our 400th episode by having a few and knocking out a Hooptober 13 watch for all three of us as we watch…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 399 - Desert Island Picks: Our Own Horror Nights Attractions · 1 h 5 minStep right up, Fright Fans! Get your tickets for the goriest and ghastliest shows on Earth as we give our "Desert Island Picks" for our own haunted and horror attractions!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 398 - Drive-In Double Feature: THE DARK (1979) and THE DARK (2018) · 56 minTwo films with the same title could not be more different from each other as we drive into THE DARK with this double feature. The Dark (1979) discussion at 16:04 The Dark (2018)…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 397 - HoopTober 13 Selections · 1 h 8 minDon't get spooked by the number! Join us as we break down the criteria for Cinemonster's 13th HoopTober challenge on Letterboxd and our own choices for our lists.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 396 - Summer Of Stephen: THE BODY · 1 h 5 min"You guys wanna see a dead body?" - Such a simple question leads to the journey of a lifetime as we close out this year's Summer Of Stephen with a discussion of the novella "The…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 395 - Summer Of Stephen: BIG DRIVER · 55 minBuckle up and set the GPS for a rough road as we discuss the novella "Big Driver" from FULL DARK, NO STARS and the Lifetime movie adaptation in this Summer Of Stephen entry…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 394 - Summer Of Stephen: 1922 · 59 minThe corn's as high as an elephant's eye, so it must be time for Summer Of Stephen! Join us as we discuss the novella 1922 and its film adaptation.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 393 - Valuing The Adams Family · 1 h 13 minJoin us for a family friendly episode as we discuss the current films created by The Adams Family in all of their DIY indie glory. Timestamps for each film: The Hatred - 13:55…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 392 - Streaming Screams: Summer 2026 · 1 h 8 minA selection of screamers from several streaming sources as we step into summer. Enjoy! The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 391 - Desert Island Picks: Horror Westerns · 1 h 14 minSaddle up some scares, pardners, as we share our Desert Island Picks for the niche genre of horror westerns. The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 390 - Drive-In Double Feature: THE FINAL TERROR (1983) and MARSHMALLOW (2025) · 1 h 6 minPack some cocoa and your canteens as we hike out for the Drive-In Double Feature of THE FINAL TERROR (1983) and MARSHMALLOW (2025). The Final Terror: - Non-spoilers 14:58…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 389 - Drive-In Double Feature: THE VAULT (2017) and THE DEVIL BELOW (2021) · 51 minWe have a claustraphobic collection for this trip to the drive-in with THE VAULT (2017) and THE DEVIL BELOW (2021). Bring a flashlight! THE VAULT: - Non-spoilers 06:32 - Spoilers…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 388 - Drive-In Double Feature: INFLUENCER (2022) and INFLUENCERS (2025) · 1 h 0 minTime to take a trip to the drive-in via the travelogue horror-thrillers of INFLUENCER and INFLUENCERS. Bring your sunscreen! INFLUENCER: - Non-spoilers 13:04 - Spoilers 22:06…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 387 - The 2026 Macabies Awards · 1 h 10 minWelcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2025 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List
- The Podcasst Macabre - Episode 386 - Best of 2025 · 1 h 24 minIt was like the world was out to get us and prevent this episode from ever being recorded, but we prevailed! Here's a list of our personal Top 10 horror films from 2025…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 385 - Only Slightly Dead · 46 minAfter illnesses, tech issues, and life in general getting in the way, Joe and Chris come crawling out of the crypt with a "proof of life" episode.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 384 - 2025 Letterboxd Challenge Recap · 1 h 2 minKicking off our 11th year of The Podcast Macabre, we recap the 2025 Letterboxd challenge by each sharing six of our favorite first-time watches from our lists.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 383 - Spirited Commentary: BLOOD FREAK (1972) · 1 h 52 minDeck the halls with turkey calls! Join us for a libation enhanced commentary track for BLOOD FREAK (1972) in a festive closer to 2025. Cheers!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 382 - The 2026 Horror Challenge for Letterboxd · 45 minAre you up for a challenge? Then listen in and sign up for The Podcast Macabre 2026 Horror Challenge on Letterboxd! Join us as we share all of the criteria for next year's…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 381 - HoopTober 12 Faves · 1 h 0 minAnother glorious HoopTober has come and gone, and now we can share our personal faves for first time watches from our challenge lists.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 380 - Film Fest Marathon: 1990's · 53 minHey there, Fright Fans! time for another adventure into the realms of dream film festival programming as we each come up with a stunning selection of six films from the 1990's we…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 379 - GRIZZLY II: THE REVENGE Cocktail Commentary · 1 h 42 minTrouble is bruin as we consume cocktails and comment on GRIZZLY II: The Revenge, currently on Netflix.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 378 - HoopTober 12 Is Here! · 55 minOne of our favorite precursors to spooky season is here with Cinemonster's HoopTober 12 starting on September 15th on Letterboxd. Join us for a discussion of this year's prompts…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 377 - Summer Of Stephen: CARRIE · 1 h 10 minSay goodbye to another Summer Of Stephen by joining us for a discussion of the novel CARRIE and the film adaptions. It's buckets of fun!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 376 - Drive-In Double Feature: WOLF CREEK (2005) and LAKE MUNGO (2008) · 1 h 10 minCrikey! We're finally bringing you a long promised Drive-In Double Feature from down under with WOLF CREEK (2005) and LAKE MUNGO (2008). Cheers, mates! Wolf Creek: Non-spoilers…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 375 - Summer Of Stephen: A GOOD MARRIAGE · 44 minJoin us for this year's secodn installment of "Summer Of Stephen" as we discuss A GOOD MARRIAGE from "Full Dark, No Stars" and the 2014 film.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 374 - Summer Of Stephen: THE MONKEY · 56 minBang a drum cuz here it comes! We are kicking of "Summer Of Stephen" 2025 with THE MONKEY. (Note: Apologies for some of the audio quality. Numerous gremlins struck us this round.)
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 373 - Predator: Killer Of Killers · 1 h 2 minFresh from Hulu, we provide our review and breakdown of PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 372 - Lethal Literature: A STIR OF ECHOES · 1 h 6 minJoin us for a mind opening edition of "Lethal Literature" as we discuss Richard Matheson's novel A STIR OF ECHOES (1958) and David Koepp's 1999 film adaptation.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 371 - SINNERS Review · 1 h 3 minJoin Joe and Chris a review of Ryan Coogler's massive hit SINNERS. (Warning: Full On Spoiler Discussion)
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 370 - Desert Island Picks: Second Chances · 1 h 25 minSome films just need a second watch to click with you sometimes. In this episode, we discussed films we just didn't like or flat out hated on the first watch but had greater…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 369 - Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes: Wood Devil of New Hampshire · 42 minTime for a trek into the northern woods of New Hampshire as Jenny tells us about Wood Devils!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 368 - The 2025 Macabies Awards · 1 h 38 minWelcome to the blood red carpet as we share our choices for the best of 2024 within 13 curated categories. The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 367 - Favorites of 2024 · 1 h 56 minWith the chaos that surrounds us, at least we have had the refuge of a lot of great horror films this past year. In this episode of The Podcast Macabre, we each provide our…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 366 - The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge Recap · 1 h 24 minKicking off 2025 by looking back at 2024 and our favorite first-time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge. The Letterboxd List Join the 2025 challenge!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 365 - A Spicy and Spirited Commentary (THE GINGERDEAD MAN) · 1 h 42 minHoliday traditions are observed as we get a bit tipsy and talk while viewing THE GINGERDEAD MAN (2005). Grab a cup, and join us!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 364 - Podcast Macabre 2025 Horror Challenge Criteria · 43 minJoin us again or for the first time for our fifth Podcast Macabre Horror Challenge on Letterboxd starting January 1st. The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 363 - Favorites of HoopTober 11 · 1 h 5 minCinemonster's HoopTober 11 is in the books, and we are here to each share our top six first time watches from the challenge. The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 362 - Desert Island Picks: Ghosts! · 1 h 12 minWe've got the cure for your Halloween hangover! Why not head to a desert island with a stack of ghost movies? The Letterboxd List
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 361 - Drive-In Double Feature: SKULL: THE MASK (2020) and IN A VIOLENT NATURE (2024) · 60 minThis trip to the drive-in takes us to Brazil and then the backwoods as we discuss SKULL: THE MASK and IN A VIOLENT NATURE. In A Violent Nature: Non-spoilers - 00:16:20 Spoilers…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 360 - Desert Island: Spanish-Language Horror · 58 minIn honor of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, join us on our Desert Islands for a selection of Spanish-language horror films.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 359 - Drive-In Double Feature: VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015) · 1 h 2 minPrepare for the craziness of Kitamura and the madness of Miike as we bring J-horror genre mash-ups to the drive-in with VERSUS (2000) and YAKUZA APOCALYPSE (2015). VERSUS…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 358 - Summer Of Stephen: THE OUTSIDER · 1 h 14 minAs we wrap up this year's Summer Of Stephen series, come inside as we discussion THE OUTSIDER novela and HBO-Max series. (Note: We had some issues with Chris's mic for a 12-13…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 357 - Franchise Focus: V/H/S · 60 minIn this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 356 - Summer Of Stephen: THE RUNNING MAN · 59 minLace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 355 - Desert Island: Public Domain Pitches · 1 h 3 minFollow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 354 - Summer Of Stephen: THE BOOGEYMAN · 1 h 1 minLock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 353 - Drive-In Double Feature: BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL · 1 h 13 minJoin us at the drive-in for a pair of small indie productions from 2023 with BROOKLYN 45 and LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL. BROOKLYN 45 Light spoilers - 11:25 Full spoilers - 20:54…
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 352 - Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes: The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp · 1 h 26 minTime to get creepy with the cryptids as Joe tells of the tale of "The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp" in this edition of Legends, Cryptids, and Crimes!
- The Podcast Macabre - Episode 351 - Drive-In Double Feature: DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) and YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010) · 55 min"Stone the crows, and feed the falming lizards!" Or at least my Aussie friend says that. Keep away the crows with this double feature of DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) and…
