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Jordan & JB


    • Jun 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 14m AVG DURATION
    • 191 EPISODES

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    The Camp Nightmare podcast is an absolute gem for horror fans. Hosted by Jordan and JB, the show offers a refreshing and entertaining take on the genre. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and their passion for horror shines through in every episode. From their witty banter to their deep knowledge and analysis of films, they create a captivating atmosphere that keeps listeners hooked.

    One of the best aspects of The Camp Nightmare podcast is the flow of conversation between Jordan and JB. Their relaxed and natural style creates an inviting space for listeners to feel like they are part of the discussion. They tackle a wide range of topics within the horror genre, from classic films to obscure gems, ensuring there is something for everyone. Their enthusiasm is infectious, making it impossible not to share their excitement for all things spooky and macabre.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its high audio quality. Many podcasts in this genre suffer from poor sound production, making it difficult to fully enjoy the content. However, The Camp Nightmare excels in this area, providing crystal clear audio that enhances the listening experience. This attention to detail reflects their dedication to delivering a professional and enjoyable podcast.

    Despite its many strengths, one minor downside of The Camp Nightmare podcast is occasionally veering off-topic or getting sidetracked during discussions. While this can add some humor and spontaneity to the show, it may leave some listeners longing for a more focused approach. However, this can be subjective as some may appreciate the tangents as part of the overall charm.

    In conclusion, The Camp Nightmare podcast is a must-listen for any horror enthusiast. Through their engaging conversations and extensive knowledge of the genre, Jordan and JB have created a truly special podcast that brings joy and entertainment to its audience. With great audio quality, diverse content, and a genuine love for all things horror-related, this show is sure to keep you coming back for more scares.



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    Latest episodes from Camp Nightmare

    Episode 190: Sean Whalen Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 85:57


    Jordan and JB kick off the beginning of Season 6(66) by welcoming back actor Sean Whalen to hang out, chat about movies and talk updates for his movie "CRUST"!

    Episode 189: Year End Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 68:04


    Remember 2023? Neither do we. That's why Jordan and JB wrap up the season by looking at the top grossing horror movies of the past year! 

    Episode 188: Holiday Horror's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 67:50


    It's that time of year again when Jordan and JB curate a list of festive fright films and off beat movies for your holiday season! From "It's A Wonderful Knife" and "The Mean One" to "Merry Little Batman", there's something for every genre fan!

    Episode 187: Krampus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 59:55


    Jordan and JB get festive and talk about one of their top holiday horror films, Michael Dougherty's "Krampus" (2015) as well as some real life Krampus lore!

    Episode 186: Talks with Christopher Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 84:16


    Jordan and JB welcome film composer Christopher Young (Hellraiser, Drag Me To Hell, Spider Man 3, Sinister) to talk about film music, his writing process, inspirations, and his newest project with experimental photography!

    Episode 185: Bizarro Splatter Smut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 68:15


    For a special Thanksgiving episode Jordan and JB are joined by happy camper and indie horror author Seamus Belial to talk about his extreme genre he calls "Bizarro Splatter Smut"

    Episode 184: Return to the McHughniverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 59:28


    Jordan and JB welcome back special guest, blackout poet and horror author Jessica McHugh to talk about all the exciting things happening in the ever expanding McHughniverse!

    Episode 183: Haunted Hangout at Patapsco Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 93:32


    Jordan and JB celebrate Day of the Dead on a special podcast recorded inside the haunted Patapsco Distillery with guests and occultists Dan & Kat Eckhart along with distillery owner Scott to talk about the building's ghostly activity and all the strange happenings in the supernatural town of Sykesville.

    Episode 182: Cryptid Files - The Snallygaster & Dwayyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 58:55


    Jordan and JB open the cryptid files and discuss two rival folk monsters from their home state of Maryland: The dragon-like Snallygaster and the Dwayyo, also known as the "Maryland Dog Man".

    Episode 181: The Bell Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 76:31


    Jordan and JB talk about one of America's oldest "true" haunting stories, The Bell Witch, with special guest Kellie Valentine.

    Episode 180: Gothic Haunting Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 71:09


    Jordan and JB read some shocking new Camp Fan Fiction and curate a list of modern gothic haunting movies! List includes atmospheric ghost movies like The Others, The Skeleton Key, Winchester, The Woman in Black and more.

    Episode 179: The Stephen Kingdom (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 81:50


    Jordan and JB conclude their discussion on Stephen King, his extensive literary work, movie adaptations, addiction and recovery and why King remains such an inspiration to us and so many fans.

    Episode 178: The Stephen Kingdom (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 80:03


    Jordan and JB unlock the keys to the Stephen Kingdom as they discuss King's books, early life, inspirations and work through the 70's, 80's and 90's! Get a deeper look at the undisputed king of horror. 

    Episode 177: Pumpkinhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 67:31


    Jordan and JB go in depth on one of their all time favorite monster movies, 1988's "Pumpkinhead"! 

    Episode 176: The Fourth Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 61:42


    Jordan and JB talk about the 2009 alien abduction movie The Fourth Kind, and why this movie tricked audiences, upset Alaskan citizens and remains a stand out scare!

    Episode 175: The Dark and the Wicked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 59:21


    Jordan and JB talk about Bryan Bertino's 2020 horror heavy hitter, The Dark and the Wicked! We talk about Bertino's style and what makes this Devil movie a standout scare. 

    Episode 174: Talks with Josh Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 62:51


    Camp Nightmare hangs out with Josh Ruben, director of movies like "Werewolves Within" and "Scare Me" to talk about his new graphic novel "Darla" and his perspective on the WGA/SAGAFTRA strike in Hollywood.

    Episode 173: The Babadook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 63:54


    Camp Nightmare talks in depth about Jennifer Kent's 2014 modern horror classic, The Babadook! We talk about the themes of this fright film and what makes it so fundamentally terrifying for so many people, like us!

    Episode 172: It Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 58:00


    Camp Nightmare talks about movies that scared us, starting with David Robert Mitchell's 2014's horror underdog, It Follows. We get into the cast, story, themes and why this movie creeps us out!

    Episode 171: Horror Westerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 65:32


    Yee Haw! Camp Nightmare does an episode about horror western crossover movies! We talk about why these genres go so well together and curate a list of six horror westerns to satisfy any gunslinger. 

    Episode 170: CRUST Cast Convos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 86:42


    Camp Nightmare welcomes back character actor/filmmaker Sean Whalen to talk about what it was like on set directing his first feature film "CRUST" and bringing this story and creature to life. We also talk with Crust stars Rebekah Kennedy and Shawntay Dalon to talk about their time on the movie.

    Episode 169: Talks with Chris O'Brocki / Merman Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 103:56


    Camp Nightmare welcomes actor and performer Chris O'Brocki, better known to the mermaid community as Merman Christian! We talk with Chris about queer representation in horror as well as his roles in films like Crackcoon, Shriekshow and more! 

    Episode 168: Jaws Franchise Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 68:22


    Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water, Camp Nightmare bites into the Jaws sequels! We talk about the cast, crew, productions and stories behind Jaws 2, Jaws 3 and Jaws The Revenge!

    Episode 167: Jaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 62:52


    Camp Nightmare dives into one of the most iconic films ever made, Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, Jaws. We get into the story, cast, crew and production hell that went into making the greatest shark film ever put to film.

    Episode 166: True Crime - Albert Fish (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 78:20


    Camp Nightmare concludes their true crime discussion on Albert Fish. This episode explores the later years of his depravity, murder, his twisted letters and eventual capture.

    Episode 165: True Crime - Albert Fish (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 78:03


    Camp Nightmare welcomes back Kellie Valentine for some True Crime Talk about Albert Fish, the worst person ever. This episode focuses on the upbringing and early crimes of this serial child murderer, cannibal, sadist and all around unpleasant guy. 

    Episode 164: Evil Dead Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 77:53


    Camp Nightmare has a spoiler filled conversation about the the latest entry into the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise!

    Episode 163: Bear Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 79:37


    Camp Nightmare welcomes filmmaker and happy camper Michael Tuthill to talk about a sub-genre of creature features we simply call Bear Movies. We cover everything from 70's films like Grizzly and Prophecy to more modern takes like The Edge and Cocaine Bear!

    Episode 162: The Poltergeist "Curse"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 72:42


    Camp Nightmare unpacks the alleged "curse" surrounding the Poltergeist films and the numerous real deaths surrounding them. 

    Episode 161: Live Panel with Tim Balme

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 65:35


    Camp Nightmare hosts a live discussion panel with Tim Balme (Lionel from Dead Alive/Brain Dead) at Creature Feature Weekend.

    Episode 160: Dead Alive / Brain Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 89:34


    Camp Nightmare hangs out in a hotel room with the hosts of Horror Movie Night to drink hard Mountain Dew and talk about the 1992 Peter Jackson film "Dead Alive".

    Episode 159: Saw

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 71:35


    Camp Nightmare bring on Camp Ops Manager Bri to talk about her first ever horror experience, the 2004 film "SAW". We chat about how that movie turned her into the horror fan and happy camper she is today!

    Episode 158: Night of the Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 80:09


    Camp Nightmare continues the discussion on their own first experiences with the horror genre as JB talks about his first horror memory, the 1988 movie "Night of the Demons"!

    Episode 157: Poltergeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 71:12


    Camp Nightmare get into their own personal introductions to the horror genre. This week Jordan talks the 1981 film "Poltergeist" and how it shaped him as a genre fan and filmmaker!

    Episode 156: Scott Goldberg and The Forest Hills

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 59:42


    Camp Nightmare welcomes director Scott Goldberg to talk about his new werewolf film "The Forest Hills" featuring Edward Furlong, Dee Wallace, Felissa Rose and the triumphant return of Shelley Duvall to cinema! 

    Episode 155: Sean Whalen Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 77:38


    Camp Nightmare welcomes back special guest, actor Sean Whalen (People Under the Stairs, Twister) to talk about his upcoming creature feature horror comedy "CRUST" and the heart behind his killer sock monster.

    Episode 154: Predicting The Future (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 61:55


    Camp Nightmare concludes their conversation with celebrity occultists Dan and Kat Eckhart with various predictions for what could happen in 2023!

    Episode 153: Predicting the Future (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 90:05


    Camp Nightmare kicks off Season 5 by welcoming celebrity occultists Dan and Kat Eckhart to talk about the predictions they made on our show over a year ago, as well as the "metaphysics of predictions" and how they do what they do.

    Episode 152: 2022 Year End Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 78:49


    Camp Nightmare welcomes back Mike Laws from the Clearing The Q podcast to talk about the top box office grossing horror films of 2022 as well as some of the best horror series of the year. Whether you love them or hate them, these are the movies that brought the audiences into theaters in 2022!

    Episode 151: Modern Christmas Slashics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 66:07


    Camp Nightmare is getting festive with a curated list of 5 modern Christmas "Slashics" for your holiday viewing! This year's films include Christmas Bloody Christmas, Jack Frost, Christmas with Cookie, The Killing Tree and Santa Jaws! 

    Episode 150: Talks with Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 85:47


    Camp Nightmare welcomes Schuylar Croom, vocalist of band He Is Legend and hardcore horror/true crime aficionado! We talk about the horror influence on He Is Legend lyrics, concept albums, true crime capers, being a professional thrifter and more!

    Episode 149: Talks with R.A. Mihailoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 62:20


    Camp Nightmare welcomes special guest R.A. Mihailoff, actor best known for Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3! We talk logistics of chainsaw wielding, biker gangs and more!

    Episode 148: Satan! Satan! Satan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 99:43


    Camp Nightmare celebrates Halloween by talking about the concept of "The Devil" with celebrity occultists The Eckharts. Debut of Campfire Tale "The Butcher on Blue Jay Way" by author Haley Newlin.

    Episode 147: True Crime -The West Memphis 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 101:41


    Camp Nightmare goes back to the time of the Satanic Panic with guest Kellie Valentine to talk about the West Memphis 3 and their infamous case of injustice. Debut of Bump in the Night Story "My New Apartment" by Mike Laws.

    Episode 146: The Art of the Haunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 88:57


    Halloween month continues with a conversation with camp friend Eric Rudd to talk about what it's like to work, act, conceptualize and build some of your favorite local haunted attractions! Debut of Campfire Tale "Auntie Graves" written by Jessica McHugh!

    Episode 145: Vincent Proce Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 73:30


    Camp Nightmare welcomes back conceptual artist Vincent Proce to talk about his recent work on Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, The Boys, Welcome to Derry and much more! Debut of October's first frightening Campfire Tale, Sean Cochrane's "The Ant Agonist"

    Episode 144: 2000's Horror Goes Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 61:47


    Camp Nightmare concludes their series on high school horror movies by talking about some movies that emerged in the dawn of the new millennium! We cover movies like Ginger Snaps, Jennifers Body and even Scary Movie!

    Episode 143: 90's Horror Goes Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 68:35


    Camp Nightmare continues with part II of their "Back to School" horror movie series by looking at how the 1990's represented youth culture. These movies range from films like Scream and The Faculty to Prom Night 4 and Idle Hands!

    Episode 142: 80's Horror Goes Back To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 57:23


    Camp Nightmare kick off a series of episodes on horror movies set in and around the school environment,  starting with the 1980's! We look at movies like Prom Night, Slaughter High and Nightmare on Elm Street to see how culture viewed and represented the youth in this decade of high school horror films!

    Episode 141: Talks with Daniel Roebuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 88:34


    Camp Nightmare welcomes actor, filmmaker and cinephile Daniel Roebuck to the show! Dan talks with us about playing Grandpa Munster, working with Rob Zombie, being a faith based filmmaker and his lifelong love of movies!

    Episode 140: Halloween VS Friday the 13th Celebrity Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 70:19


    Camp Nightmare presents their full Halloween VS Friday the 13th celebrity panel from Creature Feature Weekend 2022 including: Tom Savini, PJ Soles (Halloween), John Michael Graham (Halloween), Kyle Labine (Freddy Vs Jason, Halloween Resurrection), Kimberly Beck (F13 The Final Chapter) and Lawrence Monoson (F13 The Final Chapter)

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