Bloody Mary Podcast

In this episode I'm joined by the charming performer from Iowa, Melanie Mackey! I was so thrilled Mel wanted to talk about this movie because it was such a fun watch. We chatted about comedy, dating, the nostalgia of the film and the easter egg homage to Robin Williams. Check it out! And follow Mel on all the socials @melaniemackey

In this episode I'm joined by fellow Green Bay comedian John Egan! John is a Brewers aficionado and creator of Another Brewers Podcast. He was patient in explaining sports to me. The two of us discussed our love of Bob Uecker, the Rotten Tomatoes scandal, 90's nostalgia and how much we loved Longlegs! Follow John on all the platforms: Twitter/x @BrewersRaptor Insta/Threads @JohnEganstuff Shows and clips: JohnEganstuff.com Another Brewers Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-brewers-podcast/id1678890053

In this episode I'm joined by one of the hosts of Another Goddamn Horror Podcast, Jonas Barnes! Jonas and chatted about our love of horror, comedy and the film Revenge. Enjoy!

Katie Bowman is an absolute delight and I'm so happy to have her back on Bloody Mary. Katie's FIRST album, Neurodivergent Nightmare, comes out later this month on Burn This! Records. Be sure to preorder! We chatted about Annihilation which is such a beautiful exploration of human nature. Do we really all have the subconscious urge towards self destruction? How do we cope with those ideas? Katie and I chat about that, comedy, our new albums and so much more. Check out Katie's upcoming album and order here: https://www.burnthisrecords.com/#/katie-bowman-neurodivergent-nightmare/ Follow Katie on the platforms at @katiebowmancomedy

Despite some technical difficulties we managed to get this episode out! I'm joined by Iowa's own Chris Schlichting. Chris is a standup comedian, teacher and lover of horror. We chatted about The Blair Witch Project, the 90's and how monumental this movies was to horror despite decimating Heather's career. Check out all Chris' upcoming shows here www.schlickcomedy.com

In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles' Diana Hong. I met Diana at Limestone Comedy Festival in 2023 and knew I had to have her on Bloody Mary. Diana picked Train to Busan to discuss which is sure to make me ugly cry every time I watch it. We talked about all the different themes in the movie, our work experiences and Diana's past as a professional golfer. Most of all, given this was the movie picked, we talked about our Dads too. You can check out more about Diana here: https://dhongcomedy.com/

Derek Sheen is a masterful comedian, storyteller, cook, musician- is there nothing he can't do?? We crossed paths a few years ago at Altercation Comedy Festival and this year at the Alaska B4UDie Fest. We did a mini episode for the fest and decided we HAD to do a full length because Derek is a lover of all things horror that comes from a rich family history of horror appreciation. For this episode we dove into Talk to Me. We chatted about peer pressure, grief, addiction and good old fashioned ghost stories. Honestly, nothing would be more terrifying than to become a ghost and spend eternity being a party trick for teenagers. Derek is a delight and you'll love this episode! Check out Derek's projects and dates here: https://www.dereksheenrulz.com

In this episode I'm joined by author, musician and all around fun time guy, Mishka Shubaly. We discussed Lake Mungo and how each of the family members dealt with the grief of the death of Alice after her drowning. I pitch Lake Mungo 2--more Mungoier! We also discussed all the weird things in the movie that were just subtly mentioned like: The neighbor is in Alice's room?? They drive backwards home from the lake?? And of course the summation of how moving makes everything better and gives us closure. lol. JK Check out more about Mishka here: http://www.mishkashubaly.com/tour.html

In this episode I'm joined by Bloomington's own, Natalie Bainter. Natalie is hilarious and I'm so happy we crossed paths at Limestone 2023. We bonded over her Polish family's traditions and sharing stories about our grandfathers. Natalie chose to discuss the 1977 Japanese film House. A classic horror comedy, House lampoons hang ups about marriage, the cat lady and traditional roles for women. Honestly all I should have to say is that there's a scene where the cat plays piano with dancing skeletons. Check out more about Natalie here https://linktr.ee/nbainter Follow in insta @haunted_neighborhoods

Danii Gallegos, a long time friend and hilarious person I met nearly a decade ago in Chicago comedy took time out from her busy life to chat with me about Black Phone. Written by Steven King's son, Joe Hill this movie gave us a lot to talk about, the stranger danger of the 80's, male friendship and how toxic masculinity hurts men by training them to not express their feelings. I love Danii so much and you will too! Danii is in Los Angeles and currently associated with cool projects like @westilllikeyou and @dreamhouse_usa

In this episode I'm joined by Kandice Martellaro. I first met her at the Alaska Before U Die Comedy Festival and was thrilled to have her on to to discuss X. Kandice is a writer who has worked on Stan Against Evil and she's also a comedian. X has it all- the obligatory gas station scene, dangerous grandparents and an alligator! The film dives into uncomfortable territory like the sexual agency of the elderly and our country's obsession with pornography. Enjoy! Follow Kandice on insta: @Kandice_Martellaro

in this episode Zach Peterson and I chat about the A24 film, It Comes at Night. We had a fun time discussing the balance between protecting one's own and creating community in times of chaos, the Triumph of Death, the red door and what it is specifically that comes at night. This movie is brutally nihilistic and quite the contrast to Zach, a delightfully charming comedian out of Omaha Nebraska. We also talked about what skills we individually would bring to the apocalypse. Spoiler- this liberal arts kid will starve. Zach's new album, A List of Wet Celebrities, will be out in a few months. In the meantime you can check out more about him including tour dates-https://www.museumofuglyfathers.com/ His gift for naming things is something I truly admire.

In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles' own, Samantha Hale. Samantha is the host of Horror Nerd at the Hollywood Improv. Horror Nerd challenges comedians to write material specifically about different horror franchises and I was so excited to have her on. We chatted about the one, the only, Halloween! Truly I was shocked no one has picked this before because it's such a classic. We chatted about alternate time lines, Jamie Lee Curtis, the new trilogy, our local versions of the boogey man and so much more! Check out Horror Nerd on June 16th at the Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/horror-nerd-american-horror-story-hollywood-improv-the-lab-tickets/13236078?REFID=hollywoodWP&_ga=2.123515208.2136250791.1685411006-463734466.1685411006&pl=hollyimprov and follow her on all the socials @thesamanthahale

Bloody Mary Live from Alaska features conversations with Becky Braunstein, JoAnn Schinderle and Derek Sheen discussing their favorite horror movies and in the case of Becky, their favorite horror-comedy tv show. It was so exciting to explore Alaska and perform at the legendary Koot's in Anchorage. Becky Braunstein is a comedian and actor from Alaska, currently based in Portland, Oregon. She has appeared on Trinkets on Netflix, Shrill on Hulu, survived cancer and has a half hour comedy special on EPIX & Amazon Prime Video as part of Unprotected Sets, produced by Wanda Sykes. Watch the new music video from The Exbats that she directed and stared in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrgpTTsvmV4 JoAnn Schinderle is a standup comic, actress, and writer residing in Los Angeles, but she'll be darned to let you forget her midwestern roots. Her debut album, "Dark Jeans" was released on Comedy Dynamics in Aug '19 and sat at #1 on iTunes for the week of its release. Recently she appeared on an episode of Night Court! Derek Sheen tours the country and has released four critically acclaimed albums on Minneapolis based Stand Up! Records, with Grammy Winning producer Dan Schlissel. All four albums are available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music right now! Enjoy this live episode!

In this episode I'm joined by Shannon Brown to discuss Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil! Shannon began her career touring the country doing sketch and improv comedy and now lives in Los Angeles, where she writes and directs horror-comedy shorts. Most recently, her films were screened at Screamfest, Salem Horror Fest, Horrorhound Weekend, and Final Girls Berlin. The two of us chatted about the themes within Tucker and Dale like how you can't judge a book by its cover, how important it is to find a partner that supports your dreams and the ultimate horror of all-- we all become our parents eventually. Shannon's horror-comedy short film, Demon Juice, is now streaming with Screamfest and TromaNow. Her next short, Overnights, will be hitting the festival circuit soon. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zos28Nr0ro Check out more of Shannon's projects here: https://www.shannonebrown.com/

In this episode I'm joined by by New York's own very funny Annie Russell. Annie chose to discuss Scream 3 which I didn't realize was one of the most hated of the Scream franchise. Was it Gale's bangs? We don't get it and we both thoroughly enjoyed it-so forget the haters. One of my favorite memories of Annie is her explaining to me that grocery stores outside of Wisconsin do not have multiple sausage sections, a fact that still haunts me. We reminisce about that and more! Annie produces Hello Beautiful and Hour Glass Comedy in New York and you can learn more about her here: https://annierussell.org/ Follow her on instagram and twitter: @anniemrussell

In this episode i'm joined by Green Bay's own, Pete Andersen. Pete is also known as Tammi Truckstop who I first saw perform at Napalese Lounge's Comedy Cabaret. I was so blown away by his creativity, costuming, music choices and humor I knew I wanted to have him on Bloody Mary! We discussed Neon Demon, such a classic movie about witches and what it means to pursue your desires and dreams at all costs. This movie is beautifully packaged as an art house film but is truly brutal exploring necrophilia, cannibalism and more-- Enjoy!!

In this episode I'm joined by comedy writer and podcaster, Jordan Morris, to discuss everyone's favorite movie from a video game, Resident Evil! Jordan is one half of the podcast, Jordan, Jesse Go! and recently created the new Archie comics horror special that will be coming out later this week. Relive the early 2000's angst with us! We had a wonderful time discussing corporate greed, unlocking our secret talents (just like Mila) and the best way to fight off zombie dogs. Check out Jordan's podcast here:https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/jordan-jesse-go/ Learn more about the Archie Horror Special and preorder here: https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN231229 Check out all about Joran: https://www.jordanmorris.net/?fbclid=IwAR3UE-e-4OIVY426ykgJiDvSIPQbo9y1Dj-WFtcFGX7yqs58zYh5EeTeDvg

In this episode I'm joined LIVE AND IN PERSON by Reena Calm. I met Reena in Chicago so early in my comedy career and she's been a wonderful and thoughtful friend for nearly a decade. I'm thrilled that she finally agreed to do an episode of Bloody Mary! We chatted about The Menu, Peter Grosz, Green Bay's growing comedy scene and working in the service industry. Check out Reena's shows and videos here: https://reenacalm.com/ Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @ReenaCalm

In this episode I'm joined by Milwaukee's own Natalie Wickman. Natalie is a former ballerina and current comedian. We chatted about Black Swan and discussed the evils of chasing perfectionism while pushing yourself, the physical toll of dance on the body and the Kids in The Hall. I think the scariest part of this movie was Natalie Portman's character becoming a sexual being in such close proximity to her mother, but that's just me. Enjoy! Follow Natalie on Instagram @nataliewickman The KITH sketch I wanted to share is no longer available on youtube :( ask your old friends about it.

In this episode I'm joined by Andy Iwancio who I met at the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas in 2022. Andy is a comedian, DJ and writer out of Seattle, Washington. The two of us chatted about the War of the Worlds, haunted mirrors, Keith Raniere and what would lure us specifically into a windowless van. We also talked about body horror, trans identity and horror tropes. Andy is so knowledgeable about all things horror it was a total blast having her on the podcast! Her new EP- Hard Trans will be available soon with a full length album coming later this year! Check out Andy's shows here: https://linktr.ee/andyiwanciocomedy Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @andyiwancio

In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles comedian and delightful goth, Virginia Jones. I met Virginia at this year's Altercation Comedy Festival down in Austin. Virginia and I reflected on 2022, seniority in comedy, the never ending story and how to tell if you are becoming a werewolf. A challenger of goth stereotypes Virginia is not a huge fan of horror so I was pleased she agreed to be on the pod. Enjoy! And check out more about Virginia here: https://www.badinia.com/ Follow on TikTok & Insta: @badinia

In this episode I'm joined by the very funny and charming Antoinette Stevens. I met her this last October at the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin Texas where she blew the doors off the places with her hilarious jokes. Antoinette chose The Ring to discuss and we talked about that and working in cyber security, how to find secret cameras in air b and b's, Iowa corn culture and her upcoming move to Georgia to be closer to her parents. The Atlanta area is lucky to gain this rising star in their scene! Check out more about Antoinette here: https://www.antoinettestevens.com/ Follow her on instagram: @antoinettestevenscomedy

In this episode I'm joined by the hilarious Sammie James and it was such a treat to have such a connoisseur of horror on the pod! Sammie is a comedian that hosts The Badass Trans Women of Comedy and The Waiting Room, a comedy show based on stories about our health and bodies. We loved this movie so much for the duality and complexity of all the characters, even the zombies. We also discussed being pro-candy corn, the power of Neil Diamond and God's Sledgehammer. Enjoy! Check out all Sammie's shows and projects here: https://linktr.ee/sammiesamjames Follow Sammie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammiesamjames/?hl=en

In this episode I'm joined by Chicago comic, Jessica Misra. Jessica hates horror movies and was duped into watching Barbarian by a friend who told her, "it was the funniest movie they'd ever seen." Honestly, this is probably the only way we'd get Jessica on the podcast so I'll take it! We chatted about Air B and B's, bidets, the Alternating Currents festival where we met and more! Jessica runs No Gimmicks Comedy the first Friday of the month at the Lincoln Lodge and you can follow her on instagram at @jessicamisracomedy

Happy Halloween everyone! This is a very special episode because it's live! As part of the Altercation Comedy fest in Austin, Texas I had conversations with comedians about their favorite horror movies. JT Habersaat, creator and curator of the fest chatted about Pearl and X, Chicago's Caitlin Checkeroski chatted about Casper, English Matt of Houston discussed Night of the Demons and Sari Beliak talked about Fire in the Sky from her home state of Arizona. This was very fun to do! Enjoy! Check out more about Altercation here: https://altercationcomedyfest.com/ Follow everyone on Instagram: @JTCustomtoys @CaitlinCheck @englishmattdonovan @saribeliak

In this episode I'm rejoined by Chicago's Deanna Ortiz. The two of us chatted about REAL LIFE Orphan situations, Esther's fashion choices and our celebrity crushes. You can catch Deanna at the Lincoln Lodge every weekend since she's a cast member there and watch The Drunk Cooking Show here: https://www.deannaortiz.com/ Listen to Deanna's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crushes-with-deanna-ortiz/id1474962053 Follow her on Instagram @deannaortiz_

In this episode Kass Smiley and I discuss a movie whose reputation proceeds it, I Spit On Your Grave. Kass is a comedian and curator of the Alaskan comedy festival, Before You Die. We chatted about the film, Kass' grandma's response to the film, what Alaska is like and so much more!!! Follow Kass on Twitter and Instagram -- @KassSmiley Check out the B4UDie Comedy Fest https://www.alaskab4udiefest.com/

In this episode I'm joined by Madison's own Sasha Rosser. Sasha is a comedian and musician who regularly tours the country while also producing hit variety and comedy shows in Madison. Sasha picked Tokyo Gore Police and I gotta say I was blown away by how deep it was. I thought we were getting into a regular old splatter flick and boy was I wrong. We chatted about Vince Vaughn's intestines, sleepovers, the militarization of the police, and the importance of therapy and friendship bracelets. Enjoy and check out Sasha more here: Instagram @sasha.rosser Sasha's Music Exandroid https://soundcloud.com/exandroid

Kicking off October with the return of Kaitlin McCarthy to discuss The Autopsy of Jane Doe. We discussed how underrated this movie is, how relationships to your parents change as we grow and the current state of being a woman in our home state of Wisconsin. This week kicks off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival which Kaitlin is a part of so be sure to check out some shows at the Laughing Tap! https://laughingtap.com/ And follow Kaitlin on instagram @the_kaits_meow

Iowa and Wisconsin have a certain kinship when it comes to all things creepy. I was thrilled to explore that with Cedar Rapids' own Haley Flenker. Haley is the owner of The Lucky Cat, a comedy club and community hub that features dance, yoga, trivia and more. While talking about Sinister we discussed Fred Thompson's presidential run, Mr. Boogie's TRUE identity, our love for Deputy So and So and how hard it is to be atheists who believe in ghosts and vibes. Check out The Lucky Cat Here: https://www.theluckycatcr.com/ And follow Haley on insta: @lostabet

In this episode I'm joined by Denver comedian and artist, Katie Bowman! Katie is a fellow lover of horror and overall a great hang. We chatted about being cancers, Kurt Russell, her dog Dante, the importance of liking your coworkers and so much more. Check out Katie's podcast Help Me, I'm Scared, her artwork and upcoming shows here: https://www.katiebowman.rocks/ And don't forget to follow her on social media--(the greatest assimilation of them all lol) @katiebowmancomic

In this episode I'm joined by Ameerah Sanders an artist from Kansas City, MO. Ameerah is a comedian, writer, model, burlesque dancer and more. I was delighted she could sit down and chat about The Conjuring with me. We talked about woofing, how creepy the clapping game could be and how refreshing it was to see a positive father character in a horror movie. We discussed the Conjuring as a metaphor for how the bonds of community, friends and family, can help us counteract the American idea of "individualism" to take on our own demons. You can follow Ameerah's work on Instagram & Twitter -- @AmeerahSanders TikTok-- @dumptruckassshawty Read more here! https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2022-02-27/a-kansas-city-comic-wants-to-give-herself-the-joy-and-laughter-she-once-saved-for-her-audience

In this episode I chat with Alyssa Lentz about The Others. Alyssa is an organizer for Planned Parenthood Wisconsin and a photographer with a specific lens for (See what I did there?) fat positivity, queer community and people's gender journeys. Alyssa chose this film based on her own relationship with being raised religious. We chatted about creepy tiktoks, our perception of religion as children and the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. Check out Alyssa's photography here: http://www.alentzphotography.com/ And learn more about abortion access here: https://abortionfunds.org/fund/womens-medical-fund-2/ Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin:https: //www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-wisconsin Follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssa_lentz

While in Colorado I performed on a few shows with Idaho's Emma Arnold and am so thrilled to have her on the podcast. Emma chose Mandy, more than just a classic revenge story Mandy examines healthy and toxic masculinity with a dash of satanic panic nostalgia! The two of us discussed sadists, cults, the shifting narrative of horror and more! Learn more about Emma's comedy and bees here: https://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com/ Check out her patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/EmmaArnold

In this episode I'm joined by my long time friend Emma Johnson to discuss Censor. Emma is an author and conservationist living and reviving prairie preserves in Northern Wisconsin. We chatted about how outrage and censorship are often used to distract from larger, more important issues, being gals in the horror and punk rock communities and sexy green M&M's. Hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Emma's writing here: http://www.freaktension.com Chip in to her Farm Patreon and get some wildflower seeds to start your very own habitat: https://www.patreon.com/wildflowerfarm Buy her new book Unicorn Wasteland: https://everybodypress.com/products/unicorn-wasteland-by-emma-alice-johnson I can't stress this enough, buy her book it's so good!

In this episode I'm joined by Gwen Sunkel to discuss the 1994 made for tv adaptation of Steven King's The Stand. Gwen is a phenomenal comic from Indianapolis, Indiana who just released her first album, No More Tears. We chatted about how campy and fun this movie was, the 90's and Steven King's superb acting skills. Check out more about Gwen and her future dates on instagram: @gwenderwoman And be sure to get her new album here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-more-tears/1610380460?uo=2

In Episode 51 Whitney Wasson, creator of Sober Rabbit, and I talk about An American Werewolf in London. We discussed the metaphor of transformation and how embarrassing it is to wake up naked at the zoo. An American Werewolf in London uses humor to approach dark subject matter like suicide, murder and what accountability looks like. I hope you enjoy it and See you next Wednesday! Check out more about Whitney here: https://www.soberrabbit.com/ And follow Sober Rabbit on Instagram: @soberrabbit

In Episode 50 I'm joined by fellow trade unionist Sabrina Johnson to talk about the movie that almost didn't happen- The Hunt! We discuss how this film is a metaphor for rage working people feel in these times and how we are seeing a ton of strikes and workplace actions through out the country, our experiences as women in labor, and so much more! Check it out! And reach out if you are curious about starting a union at your workplace.

In Episode 49 Kristin Lytie discusses Get Out with Meg Indurti. Meg is a phenomenal comedian, researcher and writer. If you haven't read her pieces in the New Yorker I don't know what you're doing with your time-get on it! We discussed Meg's personal connection to the film, the sunken place as it relates to suppressing revolutionary fervor and the tension of covert racist aggression that Peele captures so perfectly in his critique of white liberals. Enjoy! And be sure to follow Meg on Instagram and Twitter: @megindurti

On episode 48 I'm joined by the wonderfully creative Alexandra Tsarpalas. She is the other other half of Mom Genes, our long running Chicago comedy show that we hosted as your weird moms and invited other comics to portray their family members. After years of telling me she doesn't like scary movies, she FINALLY agreed to do my podcast. Together we discussed Troll 2 and all the campy ridiculousness absolutely told me why she picked it. This movie starts as a PETA propaganda film and ends as an Oscar Meyer commercial. And you better not be expecting trolls because there aren't any! Enjoy! You can follow Alexandra on all the platforms @keenobservation and check out her work here: https://www.alexandratsarpalas.com/

Wow we're back! Miss me? In Episode 47 I sit down with Chicago's very own Jamie Shriner to discuss Midsommar. We chat about why exactly the Maypole was so fun, watching horror movies with your parents, the similarities between Midsommar and the Shining and Dani's journey of self discovery through grief to find community in Sweden. Lots of spoilers so watch Midsommar first! Check out Jamie on Instagram @jamieshrinerbiddle

In Episode 46 I invited Professor Alison Staudinger over to discuss her pick, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Alison is an Associate Professor at UWGB and teaches Freedom and Democracy Studies as well as Women and Gender Studies. We also discussed Ted Bundy and America's fascination with serial killers, how it's never ever going to stop snowing here, and Alisons' new book-Gender in the Political Science Classroom. We also deliberated the significance of the cat, which personally hit home for me as I spend a lot of time thinking about my cat. Enjoy! And check out Alison's book here: http://www.iupress.indiana.edu/product_info.php?products_id=809189

In Episode 45 I'm joined by Milwaukee comedian Kaitlin McCarthy to discuss Hereditary. This is one of my favorite new movies, be warned we go full spoilers! We discussed using comedy as a tool to explore dark personal issues and how powerful that can be ....and sometimes alienating. We also discussed how comedy can be a community to turn to when those larger issues hit. In addition to working on the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Kaitlin also produces one of my favorite shows, Subjective: A Comedic Showing The second Friday of every month in Milwaukee Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/SubjectiveAComedicShowing/?ref=br_rs And follow her on twitter at: @The_Kaits_Meow

In Episode 44 I'm joined by Austin's own Austin Smartt! She's a hilarious comic and hosts the podcast Gender Fluids with Arielle Norman (another Austin comic to watch for sure). In September of 2018 we were both on the Altercation Comedy Festival so I took the opportunity to talk to her about one of her favorite movies, Raw. We also talked about Austin growing up in small town Texas, bad parenting, and sisterhood. Enjoy and be sure to check out Austin's podcast! Twitter & Insta - @austinissmartt Website- austinsmartt.com Gender Fluids on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gender-fluids/id1294948276?mt=2

Episode 43 is a celebration of all things Fargo! I was opening for JT Habersaat at the Cellar in Fargo, North Dakota and we got a chance to check out the new film Lizzie at the beautiful Fargo theater. We also got to go see the original wood chipper from the movie Fargo and stuff our faces on pizza and German food. Fargo-you're amazing. In addition to the movie we also discussed our haunted hotel, rock and roll werewolves, domestic work and more! Enjoy!

In Episode 42 of Bloody Mary Podcast with Genevieve Rice and I discussing The Shining! Genevieve is the producer of Bird City Comedy Festival, host of Tastebuddies podcast, and one of my favorite people! We also discussed creepy twins, deadmalls.com, the question of “can people change,” and more—enjoy!

In Episode 41 I got to sit down with Madison's own Cynthia Marie. Cynthia is a stand up comedian and a regular at the Club on State. Originally from Philly, Cynthia is a driving force behind Madison Comedy Week, a debut comedy festival out of Madison in 2018. This is one of my favorite movies, a pivotal point in comedy meeting horror, and it was a delight to talk about it with Cynthia. Check out more about Cynthia here https://www.cynthiacasebere.com/

In Episode 40 Kristin sat down with long time friend and creator of the famed dance party Pants Off Dance Off, Claire Dactyl. Claire is a DJ, record store guru, and Kristin's Super Club sister. The two discussed "performing as human" and how hard that can be, how much Ripley made an impression on them growing up, and the importance of Jones the cat. Enjoy!

Episode 39 of Bloody Mary features Kristin Lytie talking about XX with Holly Trasti. Holly is a Green Bay guitar god of Holly and the Nice Lions. She is also a teacher, record store aficionado, and all around awesome person. Check out her band here: https://www.facebook.com/hollyandthenicelions/

Episode 38 was recorded in Toronto with comedian Nour Hadidi! Kristin and Nour discussed I Know What You Did Last Summer and important issues of life like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, doing comedy for international audiences, and the age old battle of brunettes vs. blondes! Nour is a hilarious comic whose writing can be seen on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes and the Comedy Network's The Beaverton. Check out more about her here: https://nourhadidi.com/ Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @NourHadidi And go see her live in Toronto!