Based On A True Scary

Mamma mia! Jake and Trisha are back and ready to scare up a fun ole time while diving into the true story behind The Pope's Exorcist! Is Russell Crowe really a cool priest? Grab your crucifix, hit play, and find out! Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basedonatruescary/support

It's spooky season. Time to get scared! In this episode, Jake and Trisha are joined by camera operator and good pal of ours, Colin MacDonnell, to pry into the true story behind The Possession! Stay away from that creepy antique box in the corner, settle in, and listen to learn how easy it is to really get possessed. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Hey, horror freaks. Jake and Trisha are BACK and they're looking into the inspiration behind the best movie ever made...Scream! Is it really based on a true story? Can Jake and Trisha uncover the truth? Listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Hey, horror folks. Jake and Trisha are back and getting creepy by looking into the true story behind Jeepers Creepers! This time, they're joined by the fabulous Jenah Doucette to help them crack the case. So, did a winged demon really exist? Listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Hey, horror fanatics! We know it's been a while. And things have been a bit crazy. But, Jake and Trisha are BACK for a very special catch-up episode! They're here to talk about their favorite horror films of 2021, their favorite past episodes, and Trisha is ready to put Jake to the test to see just how much he's learned about horror and true crime during the podcast run. Can you remember more than Jake? Listen now to find out! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @basedonatruescary to learn about upcoming episodes and more. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Happy October! Jake and Trisha are back just in time for the best part of a year. And in celebration of this macabre month, we've got a scary ass episode for you. That's right, our horror hosts are digging into the true tale behind The Devil Inside. Joining Jake and Trisha this week is the fabulous Madison Gardner. Madison is a writer and TikTok influencer who specializes in tie-dye tutorials. Follow her on TikTok and Instagram: @fancyvelveeta Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Hello, folks! Jake and Trisha are back, and this time, they're doing the same shit they always do! This episode has them digging into the true tale behind the 2014 satanic panic cop flick Deliver Us From Evil. Eric Bana doing a NY accent? Cop drama turned exorcism film? Joel fucking Mchale in a slo-mo knife fight? Check, check, and ooooooh check. Joining our horror hosts this week is their lovely pal Alex Dandino. Alex is a comic writer and co-host of the fantastic Film Alchemist podcast. More than likely, you'll disagree with his thoughts on the “Speed Racer” film. Give him a follow for a good time: @alexdandy So, let's get into it! Did a cop arrest satan? Kinda? Listen to hear the truth! Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basedonatruescary/support

Oh hello, horror fans! Let your disappointment come to an end, because Jake and Trisha are back with a brand new movie to debunk! This time, they're digging into the true tale behind the basically unknown 2016 film The Disappointments Room. Have you heard of it? Yeah, neither have we. Which is weird because Kate Beckinsale is in it. So, you'd think you would have, right? Joining our horror hosts this week is the absolutely fantastic Leslie Hanson! Leslie is Sr. Art Director at Bombas (@bombas), DJs house music by the name Les Go, and is co-founder of VONOV Artist Collective (@vonov_artist_collective), an NYC-based event group. Follow him on Instagram: @les_go._ So, is the true story as disappointing as the film? How many disappointment jokes will they make in the course of the episode? Listen and find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Holy shit, folks! Not even the Mothman could have predicted this one. Jake and Trisha are back and they're digging into the true story behind the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies! And no...not the Richard Gere gerbil part. Just the whole Mothman part. The best part? Joining Jake and Trisha this week is the one, the only, the legendary scream queen herself...Danielle Harris! You know Danielle from her iconic roles as Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 and 5, as Annie Brackett in the Rob Zombie remake and its sequel, she's in Urban Legend, Hatchet 2 & 3, and oh so much more. Plus, you can catch her reprising her role as Molly Tilden on The Conners this season! Follow her on Instagram: @horrorgal Ok, horror fans. Ready for the truth? Or did the Mothman already warn you about what's to come in this episode? Better listen to see if he's right. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

"Big daddy's calling from hell!" - That's right, your favorite horror hosts Trisha and Jake are back, and this time they are taking a look at the true story behind the 2011 film, The Rite! Is it wrong? Or is it RITE? One thing's for sure, Trisha's gonna make some dad jokes. Joining our demonic duo this week is the magnificent Molly McAleer (aka "Molls")! Molly is a writer, co-founder of HelloGiggles and the Solid Listen Network, and the host of Mother May I Sleep With Podcast. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @molls Alright, folks. Do we think the devil is really ready to invade our bods at any moment? Let's listen and find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Shhhhh....what's that? Oh snap, it's a brand new episode! This time, Jake and Trisha are taking a good hard look into the true story behind the 2011 gimmick-filled film, Silent House! Sure, the movie shows you a scary story all in one shot and in "real time"...but did it really happen? Our hosts are here to crack the case. Joining Jake and Trisha is the always fabulous Alex Gabel! Gabel is a set dresser from some massive hit shows and movies, such as Barry, Big Little Lies, Baskets, Booksmart, Last Man on Earth, Sharp Objects, and much more. Plus, he was our very first guest in an episode we had to delete because Jake messed up the recording! But he's back and ready for action the second time around. Check him out on Instagram: @adg1984 So, the question is...is Silent House real? Listen and find out... Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

There's something in the water...it's a new episode! Your favorite horror hosts are back and ready to dive deep into the true story behind the 2003 sleeper hit, Open Water. You know, that not at all upsetting and stressful movie where a couple gets stranded in the open ocean on vacation. Remember vacations? Joining our spooky host duo this week on their water-logged journey of truth is their good pal, Eric Halvorsen! Eric is a musician, photographer, and DJ. He loves sharks and the ocean, but not being stranded in the ocean with sharks. He also would like you to know that Borat 2 is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Check him out on Instagram: @iamerichalvorsen Ok, folks. Let's dive in. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

We're baaaaaack. It's Season 2: Revenge of the killer podcast hosts! And Jake and Trisha are kicking off this new season with the mother of all horror films. The one. The only. The Exorcist. Did you know this classic was based on a true story? Are you even able to fathom something so terrifying being true? And are you ready to learn just how true it might be? Better brace yourself. You won't be able to sleep for days. Joining Jake and Trisha to kick off the season is their good friend Marky Capicotto! Marky is a fashion designer who founded the clothing line Glamour Kills Clothing. And he's an all around hilarious time. Follow him on Twitter @markygk and on Instagram @markycapicotto Now, say hello to Captain Howdy and prepare to get Pazuzu'd. This one's not for the faint of heart (sorry Father Merrin). Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Holy moly. Folks, we have made it to the season finale of Based on a True Scary! That's right, your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are laying down one more episode before a small summer break. And oh what an episode it is! This week, the duo is looking into the real story behind the 2017 Spanish horror film Verónica! Is it a true story? Is it a total lie made up by the anti Ouija board alliance to stop the use of such a spooky toy?? Jake and Trisha are on the case. Joining our horrifying hosts in hot pursuit of the haunting truth is their dear friend, Mac Smith! Mac is a writer living in NYC who is a pun master, a karaoke superstar, and an all around hilarious delight. Follow him on Instagram for a good time: @macsmith1218 Alright, kids! Get out your Ouija boards, summon those spirits, and settle in for one scary season finale. The truth is waiting. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Hello guys, gals, ghouls, ghosties, and everyone in between. Your favorite horror hosts Jake and Trisha are here to take a hard look at the truth behind the 2006 French-Romanian film, Them (Ils)! And you better be ready to play, because if you're not, a group of pre-teens will murder you! At least, according to this movie. Joining Jake and Trisha this week is their dear friend, Gui Pereira. Gui is a Brazilian director, writer, and producer known for his short films The Adventures of Sheriff Kid McLain, Passage 379, and his feature film Cowboy's Heart. He also used to host a show called 31 Days of Horror where he recommended horror movies to watch for all the days in October. Follow him on Instagram: @guilpereira Alright folks. Let's hear the truth behind this tale, shall we? Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Do you hear that? Is it the sound of silence? No...it's the sound of Jake and Trisha digging into the backstory behind The Quiet Ones! You know, creepy experiments, Satanic ghost cults, weird college crushes, and of course, Jared Harris. But IS IT ACTUALLY TRUE? Well, we're here to find out. Joining us on our quest for The Quiet Ones knowledge is our dear friend Cody Carson. Cody is the lead singer for the band Set It Off. He's also a popular Twitch streamer, who you can watch play copious creepy (and non creepy) video games on his channel CodyCarson. You can also follow him on Instagram: @codysio Alright folks. Are ghosts real? Or better yet, are weird British experiment that are trying to disprove ghosts real? Listen and find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Wanna play hide and clap? Too bad, because no spooky truths can hide when Jake and Trisha are on the scene. And this week, they're uncovering the real story behind the James Wan film that started an entire universe of spooky dolls, nuns, and turned The Warrens into demon-fighting superheroes. That's right. We're doing The Conjuring. This week, Jake and Trisha are joined by the wonderful and hilarious comedy power couple, Holden McNeely and Alexis Robbins. Holden is a comedy performer and podcaster known for his shows Wizard and the Bruiser and Page 7, performing in the sketch comedy crew Murderfist, and playing in the band The Cowmen. You can also catch him on his popular Twitch channel HoldenatorsHo in live streams series such as Jackanese Dating Sims, CockTails, and more. Alexis is an actress, comedy performer, and theater coach for After School Play who you can catch on the Twitcherman Sketch Program and The Marriage Test live stream on the HoldenatorsHo Twitch channel. She’s also terrified of horror movies, which makes this episode extra special. So, is Bathsheba a real witchy demon? Was a family harassed by some super clappy ghosts? Will Holden and Alexis' marriage survive this episode? You're going to have to listen to find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Dunnnnnn dun. Dunnnn dun. Dun dun dun dun dun dun - it's Jaws time, kiddos! The weather is warm, the beaches have reopened, and if you go swimming, you're probs gonna die! What better movie to do right now than the classic summer horror film, Jaws? We bet you didn't even know this was based on a true story because we sure didn't until doing a little googling. And oh boy, did we learn a bunch. Listen and you can too. Joining Jake and Trisha as they dive into the truth behind this epic shark adventure is the one and only Robert Dean! Robert Dean is a standup comedian who was named a "New Face" at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, in 2018, and is the subject of “Inside Jokes” a Documentary Series available now on Amazon Prime. He just dropped his latest album "Entertainment" which you can hear on Pandora, Amazon Music, or Google/Apple Music. Follow him on Instagram for a good laugh: @robertainment Alright, folks! If Jaws didn't scare you outta the water before, it will now...because that shit is BASED. ON. A. TRUE. SCARY. Let's do this. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Ooohhhh hello everyone. How's everyone doing? Are you all losing your minds in quarantine? Well, so are your favorite horror hosts, Jake and Trisha! This week, they're breaking up their binge drinking to take a look at the true story behind the David Cronenberg classic Dead Ringers. And if you're like, "wait, that movie is based on a true story?? how??", the answer is "yes" and "you're about to find out." Helping them crack the case and drink their way to oblivion is their good pal Mike Ferri. Ferri is an artist manager, musician and songwriter (previously a member of the band We Are In The Crowd), and a cat enthusiast based in NY. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @mikeferri Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Listener beware: This one is DISTURBING. Jake and Trisha tackle the truth behind the most horrific tale yet - the events that inspired the 2007 film The Girl Next Door. And no, no no no, this is not that teen rom-com about the hot porn star chick. Joining our creepy co-hosts this week all the way from NYC is their friend Gunz! Gunz is the host of a popular radio show called 'The Gunz Show' which is a listening staple for the best of behind-the-scenes music and entertainment. Past guests include Fall Out Boy, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, and sports greats like Mike Tyson and Aaron Boone. Listen to The Gunz Show Wednesdays at 9 pm ET on idobi Radio. and follow him on Instagram: @thegunzshow Ok, kiddos. Get ready to darken up your quarantine, because you just won't believe how dark the truth of this one actually gets. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Ladies and gents. Guys and ghouls. It's time. We're doing the OG. The GOAT. The arguably most well-known BOTS flick. The movie that comes to mind when you say "what's a horror movie that's based on a true story?" - that's right. Jake and Trisha are talking about The Amityville Horror! And since we're bringing out the big guns with our movie, we brought in the bazooka of guests to help us get to the truth behind it: the hilarious, the vivacious, the podcast queen herself: Jackie Zebrowski! Jackie is a comedian, actress, writer, audiobook narrator, and podcast host for The Last Podcast Network on Spotify. She's a member of the sketch group Murderfist and you can hear her crooning away on her hilarious podcasts Page 7 and Pop History. Follow her on Instagram: @jackthatworm Alright, folks! Get settled in, turn the lights down low, and get ready for excessive discussions over James Brolin's nipples. Let's learn about Amityville! Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Hey folks. This is a very special episode. Our first since this crazy international pandemic. While Jake and Trisha are quarantined and currently living in the new horror movie that is now just all of our lives, they were able to find a viral pandemic film that is actually based on a true story! And that film is Virus (you can watch it free on Amazon Prime!). Joining them to assess the state of the world and find the truth behind this cinematic pandemic is their dear friend Greg Burmeister. Greg is a comedy performer, TV and internet personality, and rock n roll guitarist. He was a truTV cast member and has been featured on MTV, Comedy Central, and has appeared in several viral internet videos. Follow him on Instagram: @greghello Alright now. Wash your hands, social distance, and listen up to hear the truth (and perhaps get a look at how this is all going to end?) behind Virus. And please stay safe. We wish everyone good health. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Gather up yer' gators, because Jake and Trisha are about to hit the swamps to see if there's a shred of truth behind Tobe Hopper's Eaten Alive! Can something so strange be true? Did Buck's underage girlfriend ever the loving she desired? Is this just kinda how things are in the south? All questions will be answered. Joining our hosts this week is their hilarious friend, Eric Schmidt. Eric is a comedian, comedy writer, and voice artist. You’ve seen his tweets in the Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune. You’ve heard is voice on Seamless and Grubhub ads. You’ve been to “Good For You,” the monthly standup comedy show he produces, and now you’re reading the bio he wrote and insisted we use. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram for a good time: @talkingschmidt (you should also check out his comedy side project Instagram page @oopswrongperson) Now crack open a cold one and get ready for arguably our most offensive episode yet. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Ahhh, the great UFO debate. Are aliens real? Have they visited earth? Do they abduct people? And most importantly...are anal probes a thing? Jake and Trisha get to the bottom of all things extra terrestrial as they dive into the 1993 UFO flick, Fire in the Sky. A man is pulled onboard an alien space craft in front of his coworkers (and shit gets CRAZY up there)...but did it really go down? Joining our crazy co-hosts this week is their friend, Austin Cline. Him and Jake go way back to their days of film school (and he somehow Austin still allows Jake in his life? One has to wonder...). Nowadays, Austin is a comedian, writer, and firefighter in Tuscan, Arizona. Follow him on Instagram: @austinmcline Alright, folks. Pull out your probes and put in your headphones, because this one is gonna be out of this world.

Is it a crock? You're about to find out. This week, Jake and Trisha are diving into the truth behind the killer crocodile flick, Primeval! It's part monster movie, part political drama, and has a hint of strange comic relief from Orlando Jones (remember him?). But...is it actually inspired by true events? Helping our co-hosts crack the case is their dear friend Kate Rauber. Kate is a hilarious and multi-talented producer who has worked on countless commercials and produced the upcoming film, Adventures in Success. Follow her on Instagram: @kshines Alright ladies and gents. Let's sink our teeth into the truth behind this monstrosity. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Why fact check the truth behind The Strangers? Because we were home. And have literally nothing else to do. This week, Jake and Trisha decide to torture their friend Kym as they dive into whatever inspired the spooky and twisted tale behind the hit 2008 film. There’s Jake-hating, general man-hating, pool playing-hating, and some serious overall life discussions. And, as always, some serious uncovering of the supposed truth. Their guest this week, Kym Kral, is a comedian and writer based in LA. Kym's comedy has been described as quirky, shameless and unapologetic. She is the co-host of "The Kym and Ken Show" on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform with more than 10 million subscribers. Follow her on Instagram: @kymkral Now…is Liv Tyler actually a good actress? Questions like this and more are about to be answered. Right. Now. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Easily the most shocking episode to date, Jake and Trisha untangle the insane truth (or lack thereof?) behind the southern period ghost film, An American Haunting. Just like in the film itself, there's a big ole twist. And after learning the truth, our hosts may never be the same again. Seriously, Jake has a full-on mental breakdown over the mic. Joining the devilish duo to uncover the truth is their dear pal, Steve Smith. Steve is a San Diego-based theater artist and head of marketing/communications for Curaytor, a digital real estate marketing firm. He's currently producing and performing in the Final Draft New Play Festival at New Village Arts Theater in Carlsbad, CA (Jan 10th - 12th). Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @surethingsteve Alright, little horror darlings. Let the absolute madness begin. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Well gals and ghouls, the holiday season is upon us. And you know what that means: it's the most wonderful time for a little true crime. Hide from the family and listen to Jake and Trisha debunk the murderous "true" tale of The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Did all those couples really get killed down on lovers' lane? Were their age differences actually that upsetting? There's only one way to find out. This week, our deadly duo is joined by their good friend Jared Warner, a staff writer for The Dad, one of the creators/writers/actors of Jared Posts A Personal and Commuters, a member of hibernating sketch comedy group Murderfist, and a regular guest on The Jon Twitcherman Sketch Program. As of writing this, he has just won a $50 bonus at work for writing an article about a Star Wars thing, and this is his proudest professional achievement, by far. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @captainouterspace Listen, if you dare. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Oh, Australia. Are you even real? Jake and Trisha are back to dig deep into the truth behind the critically-acclaimed grim nightmare that is The Snowtown Murders. Is the haunting tale of this father figure/son bonding murder spree something that actually happened? Place your bets put in those earbuds.  This week, everyone's favorite horrific duo is joined by their good pal, Adam Murray. Adam is a director and filmmaker, a sad movie enthusiast, and an all-around solid jump shot. He will ask to pet your dog. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @atom_murray Ok kids and kangaroos. Let's do this.  Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Everyone's puking up ectoplasm as Jake and Trisha explore the real story behind The Haunting in Connecticut. Can ghosts cure cancer? Are hot live-in cousins really a thing? These are the questions that need to be answered. This week they are joined by the lovely pal Connor Wilkes. As a resident manager of over two years, Connor has several USC shorts under his belt. He has been featured on camera walking by greats such as Adam Sandler and Casper Van Dien. In his free tie, Connor enjoys hiking, staring at the wall, listening to music, watching movies on the couch, annoying his friends, and drinking beer with Jake - which he does in this episode! Follow him on Instagram: @condoleeza Now, let the classic Lionsgate jump-scares commence as you crack the case of The Haunting in Connecticut. Listener discretion is, as always, advised. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Brush up on your best Australian accent, because this week Jake and Trisha are taking a look at the anti-Australian tourism slasher film Wolf Creek. It's bloody, it's got lots of stock footage, and it's definitely a little disturbing...but is is ACTUALLY based on a true story? To crack the case, your favorite and extremely sexy hosts are joined by their friend Nick "Slatty." Nick has spent almost two decades immersed in the entertainment industry, making music videos, web content, commercials, shorts, and feature films - including the award-winning short "The Attackmen" and the award-winning feature "The Blue Hour." Over the last several years, Nick has worked on "Marvel's Luke Cage," wrote, produced, and directed the feature "The Ouija Exorcism," served as a freelance field reporter for Uproxx Reports, and produced and directed videos for Isagenix International's global marketing team. Currently, Nick is in pre-production on three feature films and several music videos. Follow him on Instagram: @heyslatty Now, get ready to say, "That's not the truth. THIS is the truth!" over and over as we get into the realness of Wolf Creek... Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Alright, kiddos. Put on your learnin' caps, because this one is full of some seriously fascinating deets. Jake and Trisha take a look at the oft-forgotten horror classic Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer with the help of their friend Chad Fjerstad. Unlike our previous guests, Chad decided to do EXTREMELY thorough research on his own, so...we got facts for ya. Some facts about Chad? He's a musician and writer responsible for such work as the psychological "porno horror" novel, Warship Satan, and the score to the 2017 horror short, Shear Madness, amongst much more. Follow him on Instagram: @fiercedad So, let's get down to it. How accurately does this movie portray the life of Henry Lee Lucas? Listen and find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Is The Hills Have Eyes based on a true story? Wes claims it is. But is it? Inbred hillbillies torturing and murdering up in them hills? Sounds like a work of pure fiction….right? Good thing Jake and Trisha are here to get to the backwoods bottom of it once and for all. Man, they are such heroes. This week, they are joined by their friend Alexis Quasarano, a writer, (sometimes actor,) and social media producer. Cool teen girls scare her the most, but she hopes to one day gain their approval. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram for an okay time: @alexisquasar Listen to find the truth in this Wes Craven classic. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Do you hate dolls as much as Jake? Then we have the episode for you. Jake and Trisha are fact-checking the true story claims in the original Annabelle. Get ready to trash all your childhood toys, because this gets a little spooky. Helping them crack the case is their dear friend Allyce, one of the funniest human beings on the planet happens to not be a comedian (or an aspiring comedian). She's just funny. And that's honestly pretty refreshing. Also, one time an airplane ran over her suitcase. Turns out that can happen. Follow her on Instagram: @allycekristen So, seriously though...is there such a thing as a killer doll? You've gotta listen to find out. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

WARNING: This one is disturbing. Jake and Trisha watch the far-more-horrifying-than-they-anticipated film The Entity to uncover if this terrifying tale is in fact true. And they really hope it isn't. You will too. This week, they are joined by Brooks Davis, a filmmaker and “Jack of all trades” in the entertainment industry. After working freelance in various on-set positions for over 10 years, Brooks finally landed at Full Moon Features… the 30-year-old horror/cult film company headed by legendary film producer, Charles Band. While at Full Moon, Brooks has worked on 13 of their movies, serving as an Assistant Director, 2nd Unit Director, Cameraman and Editor… along with day to day office business. Brooks still finds time to slip in freelance production work on projects, working with such talents like film director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen and Man of Steel) and Academy Award-winning cinematographer, Dean Cundey ASC (Halloween, The Thing, and Jurassic Park). When he finds time to breathe, Brooks can usually be found at the movies or developing his own short movie projects… needless to say, this guy is all about film and movies. Follow Brooks on Instagram: @zatoichix1 We repeat. This one is...disturbing. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.

Jake and Trisha are back. This time, they’re looking into the supposed “based on a true story” film The Exorcism of Emily Rose. But, is it really? Joining them is their friend Jacob Israel, a former (in his words, “recovering”) talent representative, who worked with genre notables Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist), and Alan Tudyk (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil), among others. He’s an avid horror film fan, with the undead — Zombies & Vampires — generally being his favorites. Jacob is currently an independent business development & strategy consultant living in Los Angeles. Follow him on Instagram: @jaaronisrael. Listener warning: this one gets dark. We apologize to all of our mothers. Music by Chad Fjerstad and Jacob Israel.