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.
Prepare 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: Non-spoiler - 7:13:20 Spoilers - 17:57:10 YAKUZA APOCALYPSE: Non-spoiler - 26:24:20 Spoilers - 34:17:50
9/6/24 • 62:52
As 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 minute period, but it does clear up.)
8/23/24 • 74:28
In this fully loaded (357 joke. Couldn't resist) Franchise Focus, we share our favorite segments from the V/H/S series of films.
8/9/24 • 59:54
Lace up your crosstrainers as we take on THE RUNNING MAN novel and film in this edition of Summer Of Stephen.
7/26/24 • 59:23
Follow along, Fright Fans, as we flex our creative muscles and flesh out horror themed pitches for selected public domain properties.
7/12/24 • 63:53
Lock your closets and look under your beds. We are kicking off Summer Of Stephen 2024 with THE BOOGEYMAN.
6/28/24 • 61:25
Join 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 LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL Light spoilers - 38:42 Full spoilers - 49:40
6/14/24 • 73:55
Time 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!
5/31/24 • 86:55
"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 YELLOWBRICKROAD (2010). Spoiler Warning For This Episode Dark Night of The Scarecrow - 13:34 YellowBrickRoad - 38:48
5/17/24 • 55:29
"Do you fear God?" To celebrate our 350th episode, we are honoring the two things that brought us together: Horror and Kevin Smith. Join us in fellowship with a commentary track for 2011's RED STATE. Amen!
5/3/24 • 110:19
As we take yet another cruise to our desert islands with our picks, we give deep thought to the horrors under the sea and in the abyss of the oceans. Wear your floaties! The Letterboxd List
4/19/24 • 60:35
Of course you like horror movies! We won't even ask. So here is a selection of films to stream across various platforms! The Letterboxd List
4/5/24 • 75:37
This trip to the drive-in presents us with a "mumblegore" double feature from 2010 with RED WHITE & BLUE and A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE. RED WHITE & BLUE Non-spoiler review - 10:05 Spoilers - 19:27 A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE Non-spoiler review - 32:34 Spoilers - 41:22
3/29/24 • 56:27
It's time once again for The Macabie Awards! In this episode, we honor and celebrate what we each feel are the best of the best of previous year across 13 categories. The Letterboxd List
3/8/24 • 81:37
Join us in the lobby as we return with Desert Island Picks and the topic of horror films set in theaters and drive-ins. Get your popcorn! The Letterboxd List
2/23/24 • 53:32
After getting extra time to reflect, we are happy to bring you our personal choices for the top ten horror films of 2023. The Letterboxd List
2/9/24 • 96:17
We're kicking off 2024 with a recap of each of our six favorite first time watches from The Podcast Macabre 2023 Horror Challenge on Letterboxd. The Letterboxd List
1/12/24 • 63:10
Raise your glasses and your spirits as we continue our holiday tradition of a drinking commentary with 2006's BLACK CHRISTMAS. Thanks for another festive year, Fright Fans!
12/15/23 • 115:36
Join Joe and Chris as they lay out the criteria for the fourth Podcast Macabre Challenge on Letterboxd. The Podcast Macabre 2024 Horror Challenge
12/1/23 • 42:03
X gonna give it to ya? Well, we're each gonna give six of our favorite new watches from the HoopTober X challenge in this episode. Enjoy! The Letterboxd List
11/17/23 • 79:02
In this addition of Desert Island Picks, we select horror films that haven't had a sequel but come up with our own ideas for continuing the stories. The Letterboxd List
11/3/23 • 88:53
Get To The Drive-In!!! We have an Arnold double feature playing this episode with END OF DAYS (1999) and MAGGIE (2015). END OF DAYS Spoiler-Lite - 17:08 Spoilers - 35:17 MAGGIE Spoiler-Lite - 48:03 Spoilers - 1:06:24
10/20/23 • 94:50
Our epic journey comes to an end as we close out this year's Summer of Stephen with the second part of our discussion on THE STAND.
10/4/23 • 93:26
We continue to stretch out our summer by breaking up our discussion of THE STAND into two episodes. Enjoy our discussion of the novel here in part one.
9/22/23 • 88:46
This round of Desert Island picks theme is "Blank Of The Blank." We each picked 5 films with "____ of the ____" titles that we wouldn't mind being stranded with. The Letterboxd List
9/8/23 • 59:56
Nothing says summer like a trip to the islands, right? Except for in the case of DOLORES CLAIBORNE and this installment of Summer Of Stephen.
8/25/23 • 72:41
Join us as we dive into Charlie Brooker's dark near-future dystopia and each pick our ten favorite episodes of BLACK MIRROR. The Letterboxd List
8/11/23 • 83:03
We can't delay the changing of the seasons, and our first Summer Of Stephen episode is upon us! Join us for a discussion of the novel GERALD'S GAME and the film adaption.
7/21/23 • 72:52
It's time for a horror film hootenanny as this trip to the drive-in features THE BARN (2016) and THE BARN PART II (2022). THE BARN Non-Spoilers - 4:32 Spoilers - 17:04 THE BARN PART II Non-Spoilers - 31:57 Spoilers - 47:09
6/16/23 • 81:12
Snuggle in for some scares as we share our Desert Island Picks for sleepover films. The Letterboxd List
6/2/23 • 69:09