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Two buddies with the occasional guest will discuss a horror movie they watched over some drinks

John McFadden


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 114: The Eyes of the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 102:23


    G and John have a fun chat about one of King's very few forays into the fantasy genre. The two are very happy to see an old friend return; the magician with the smile of a dead man, the man with many monikers that loves to bring chaos in his wake, whether it's in mid-world, a plagued alternate version of America, or in this case an ancient kingdom called Delain. Yes, that's right Randall Flagg is back in one of King's underrated tales. Sit back, grab a flagon of ale, and enjoy this chat.

    Episode 113: Surviving - Shaun of The Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 104:22


    What's this, The Cold Ones gang repeating themselves? Not quite, guys. While we covered Edgar Wright's classic zombie movie a few years ago, Jim and John are tackling the flick in a different way today: Could we survive the movie? To spoil stuff, na, we wouldn't make it - but you should still tune in to see how we think we'd die! Mixed in are some musings on burgers and bitching about Max rebranding for their third time in like 5 years. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy

    Episode 112: The Talisman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 96:10


    G and John are back with the Stephen King discussions! In this episode we take a deep dive into one of King's earliest entries into the fantasy genre. The two discuss this world hopping, Dark Tower related tale of a kid on a quest to save his mother while battling creatures from another dimension. Please join us, right here and now as we run with the moon and journey with Jack Sawyer on his quest to save his mother with a magical Talisman which doesn't just impact one world, but all worlds.

    Episode 112: Spider-Man 2 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 70:26


    John and Rich finish up their marathon discussion!

    Episode 112: Spider-Man 2 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 90:12


    That's right, true believers, it's the triumphant return of Capes and Cold Ones! Join Rich and John as they dissect what many consider to be the gold standard of comic book movies - Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Rami. John gives a brief run down on the hurried pre-production that somehow still allowed arguably the best movie to ever feature your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The two also do not forget to praise one of the best villains turns as well with Alfred Molina donning the extra four mechanic arms as Doc Ock. This is going to be a marathon discussion, so get comfy, crack a cold one and enjoy this chat.

    Episode 111: Nosferatu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 102:22


    Join John and Kristina as they take a deep dive into Robert Egger's masterful retelling of the Dracula myth. The two gush over the visual language of the flick, the costumes as well as the makeup. The two also crown Bill Skarsgard as one of the kings of horror now that he has Pennywise and Count Orlock under his belt. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 110: Cycle of the Werewolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 78:38


    John and G discuss the underrated story of a werewolf haunting a small New England town. John may be a bit loopy, and we may have missed the spookiest month of the year by not posting a pod, but we're back now and that's all that matters! Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 109: Evil Eyebrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 87:41


    Kristina, John and Jenn with two n's sit down to chat about Richard Donner's The Omen. The trio dig the old timey score, '70's aesthetic and the fact that the doctor from The Secret of the Ooze plays a major part in this flick. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 108: Pet Sematary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 103:46


    G and John chat about one King's greatest, but also darkest works. The two chronicle the doomed lives of the Creed family that just wanted a nice little life in a sleepy Maine town, but were doomed by a busy road and a cursed burial ground a few miles away. The two dig into the tough to handle but true lesson that King imparts to his readers; Sometimes Dead is Better. This book certainly isn't for the faint of heart, but The King and Cold Ones Crew agree, it's one of the writer's finest and most haunting works to date. So if you're interested, pull up a chair, grab a cold one from Jud's ice bucket and enjoy this chat on King's classic novel.

    Episode 107: Me and My Shadow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 102:48


    Join Jim and John for a an adventure that spans hundreds of years as they recap the masterpiece that is Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits. What, not a horror movie you say? To that I will point to the horror of being threatened by a band of thieves the appear out of your bedroom wardrobe and then being chased by the disembodied head of The Supreme Being and then having misadventures in time and space while the personification of Evil plots your demise! John and Jim discuss the differences between American and British humor. The stacked cast of this flick is admired as well as the pure brilliant imagination of Terry Gilliam. Ok, sure it doesn't fit the regular definition of a horror movie, but c'mon, Time Bandits rules! Gather up with some cold ones and get ready for an adventure through time.

    Episode 106: Christine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 98:24


    Gina and John sit down to talk about a teen and his haunted car in the 80's classic King tale. The two dive into this surprisingly deep horror novel that has something to say about growing up and growing apart from childhood friends. Because it's King though, there has to be some brutal scares which this book has in droves. So buckle up (ha did you see what I did there?), and enjoy this chat.

    Episode 105: Let's Kick Shell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 94:09


    Rich and discuss the 2023's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The two discuss their nostalgia for the old series as well as the awesome old toys. They also praise the art style of the new movie and the welcome addition of Seth Rogen's humor. Sit back, grab a slice of pizza and enjoy.

    Episode 104: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 102:25


    The man in black fled across the desert, and the cold ones ka-tet followed. Join Gina and John as their start their trek through King's magnum opus. The duo break down this weird western with sci-fi, horror, and fantasy elements. The return of one of King's greatest creation, Walter, AKA Randall Flagg, AKA the man in black is praised. The two try to decipher the world that has moved on, and the broken gunslinger that it left behind. So, crack a cold one and enjoy this palaver.

    Episode 103: Late Night with the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 101:58


    Kristina and John cover the brilliant 70's set found footage flick written and directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes. The two praise the storytelling, the clever take on the previously well worn horror found footage technique, as well as the nostalgic art direction. The two think that this David Dastmalchian led flick will become required viewing for many Halloweens to come. So gather up Night Owls, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 102: On a THING and a Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 73:27


    John and Jim chat about John Carpenter's masterpiece The Thing, a tale about a shapeshifting alien lifeform that causes panic and paranoia amongst a team of Americans at a research station. The two discuss how criminally underrated the film was when it first debuted in 1982. They also get into the gory details of Rob Bottin's genius special effects makeup work on the film. The two discuss how often remakes can be disappointing but agree, Carpenter's retelling has to stand as one of the all time great remade flicks. So, bundle up as you join us in the Antarctic, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 101: The Running Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 98:02


    G and John take a deep dive into Richard Bachman's (cough cough, Stephen King's) dystopian novel. The two agree that King accurately predicted the rise of reality t.v, but also acknowledge that the writer falls short on executing his vision; a brilliant premise does not automatically equal a brilliant book. While this book fell short of expectations, the two look upon King's '80's bibliography with much anticipation, and the next stop is The Gunslinger. We are now are officially on the path of the beam. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 100: The Journey So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 99:55


    We made to 100, people! Instead of looking at any one specific movie, John and Jim rip off an old bit for sports radio; Mount Rushmore. The two list some of their favorite horror flicks and touch on early memories of watching them. They occasionally go off on tangents about comic book flicks as well as the state of the movie industry that we're witnessing right now. The duo discuss their upcoming plans for the pod going forward. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 99: Cujo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 95:41


    Welcome back to King's haunted town of Castle Rock. Gina and John take a big ol' bite out of King's seminal book about a good dog turned rabid. The duo dig into the nitty gritty of the novel with maybe one or two too many sub-plots. John has some issues with the cereal advertising subplot in particular. The two recall an early episode of their lives when they had to walk home from a gas station in the summer of '93. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 98: Claus and Cold Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 89:51


    Kristina and John take a deep dive into a Christmas movie tradition in the making: Violent Night, staring Stranger Things' David Harbour. The two reminisce about Christmas past. The inevitable comparison between Die Hard is made. John Leguizamo's evil Mr. Scrooge is admired. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better grab a cold one, I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is going to lay the hammer down.

    Episode 97: Roadwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 80:17


    G and John chat about another Richard Bachman/Stephen King story. The two navigate a tricky story that deals with mental health issues and loss. The duo wrestles with their disdain for the main character while still sympathizing with his dilemma. The two also discuss the nature of nostalgia. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 96: Cold Ones Not Included

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 91:56


    Jim and John sit down to talk about the fantastic Child's Play, directed by, directed by Tom Holland and written by Don Mancini as well as John Lafia. The duo reminisces about '80's toys. The practical effects are admired. John is way too interested in Chris Sarandon. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 95: His Name Was Jason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 101:44


    John, Kristina and Jenn with two N's take a deep dive into the first Friday The 13th flick directed by Sean S. Cunningham. The trio reminisce about watching the series at a young age. The confusion about the ending is remarked upon. John can't stop talking about different kinds of pies. It's a bit of a loopy episode recorded right in the middle of Red October (Go Phils). Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 94: What if... Aliens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 88:24


    Jim and John discuss Prometheus, Ridley Scott's return to sci-fi flicks. John struggles with coming up with the word casino. He also goes into great deatil about the creation of the movie. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 93: Firestarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 93:13


    Gina and John sit down to talk about Stephen King's 1980 sci-fi thriller, Firestarter. The two have some hot takes (ha get it?) on some of the characters in the book. A certain Netflix series is discussed as having taken inspiration from King's book. The terror of a child with psychic abilities is pondered. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 92: Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 96:00


    Rich and John tackle the culmination of the MCU's Phase 1: The Avengers, written and directed by Joss Whedon. The two recap how Marvel Studios made one of the biggest gambles in Hollywood history and won. The two then pretty much praise the flick for what it is, one of the great super-hero blockbusters. Side notes: Rich has some interesting Spider-verse theories. John is still fascinated by those scented candles sold by Gweneth Paltrow (If you don't know what I'm talking about, Google it. It's pretty funny). Sit back, crack a cold one and ASSEMBLE!

    Episode 91: Don't Go Spelunking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 74:35


    Kristina and John chat about The Descent directed by Neil Marshall. The two share their misgivings about exploring caves. The unique, somehow plausible monsters of the movie are admired. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 90: The Dead Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 101:42


    Gina and John take a deep dive into King's the Dead Zone. The two ponder the age-old question: if you could go back in time, would you kill Hitler (spoiler the correct answer is yes). The duo discuss what it would be like to have a power that would ostracize them from the rest of society. John struggles mightily with a Tiger analogy about halfway though the podcast. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 89: You're Gonna Need a Bigger Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 99:15


    Jim and John discuss Steven Spielberg's classic film, Jaws. The two share their love for the flick that made generations of people too scared to go into the ocean. Summertime memories are shared. The fashion and hairpieces of the '70's are admired. The two take a break every now and then to comment on The Phillies. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 88: I Can Do This All Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 97:07


    John and Rich sit down to talk about Captain America: The First Avenger, directed by Joe Johnston. The duo profess their love for this Indiana Jones inspired entry into the MCU. They have weird theories on the super soldier serum's effect on the human body. The two are also weirdly fixated on Chris Evans' pecks. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy. *Apologies for the rough sound quality at the start of the episode. It gets much better 7-8 minutes in*

    Episode 87: The AdaptoJenn (with two n's!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 97:54


    Do you like Friday the 13th movies? Do you like bits that have no connection to said movies? If not, then you are in the wrong place. Join John and Jenn with two n's as they navigate their way through Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood. The two try to run through the plot but get distracted by silly things like the timeline of the Friday series, sweet haircuts, and the incredible Canadian Tuxedos. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 86: The Long Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 87:31


    Sister G and John dissect this dystopian horror novel Stephen King wrote under a pen name. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 85: A Nightmares and Cold Ones/Deadsville Productions Crossover Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 93:51


    John and Jim are joined by Steph Infection, owner and producer of Deadsville Productions. Steph gives a crash course of Horror punk music. She also discusses the live shows Deadsville Productions helps set up. The gang also get a behind the scenes look at the upcoming show Deadsville Rock N Roll Mysteries featuring the legendary Kane Hodder in the role of Doggie Deviant. The trio reminisce about renting bad horror flicks at blockbuster, The Warped Tour from the early aughts and some of their favorite flicks of the '70's and '80s. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy. Also be sure to check out Deadsville Productions sites below for upcoming shows! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHXETKdAeTxAcD9B8jx_uw https://www.instagram.com/stephinfectionofficial/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/deadsvilleproductions/ https://www.facebook.com/deadsvillemysteries/

    Episode 84: Nilbog is Goblin Spelled Backwards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 97:18


    It has finally happened. The Nightmares and Cold Ones Crew discusses one of the "best worst" movies of all time, Troll 2. Join John, Jim and the Million Movie Man Duffy as they try to make sense of this odyssey involving trolls, meat hating preachers and a ghost grandpa that has the power to stop time and the ability to smite enemies with ghost lightening. The crew tries to dig into how a movie can go so spectacularly wrong, but still somehow be entertaining. So grab a double-decker bologna sandwich, get a glass of thick Nilbog milk (spiked with some kind of alcohol) sit back and enjoy.

    Episode 83: Witches Get Stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 104:34


    Jim and John sit down to talk about a flick that has haunted millennials for years, The Witches, directed by Nicolas Roeg. The duo discuss prequel and sequel ideas that would have been way better than that slop remake from 2020. Jim Henson's masterful puppetry and makeup work is admired. You know the drill; sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 82: Ghostface Takes Manhattan (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 46:00


    The gang finishes up their discussion on Scream 6.

    Episode 82: Ghostface Takes Manhattan (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 93:32


    Kristina, John, Jenn with two n's and Dan sit down for a lively conversation about Scream 6 directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The gang discusses the absence of franchise star Neve Campbell and the effect it had on the movie. John has a pretty bad pitch for a Mare of Easttown and Scream crossover. Kristina tries to keep everyone on track as they talk in Batman voice for some reason. If you were looking for an intelligent take on the new slasher flick you may have come to the wrong place, but hey you may get a laugh or two at the nonsense. Sit back, crack a beer and join us.

    Episode 81: The Stand (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 85:01


    Gina and John finish up their chat on The Stand.

    Episode 81: The Stand (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 98:32


    Captain Trips have you down? Join John and Gina as they make their cross-country journey along with some of Stephen King's most memorable characters as they dig into The Stand. The two dissect just about every minute detail of King's answer to Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The two discuss some things that felt a little prophetic in this text originally published in 1978. The introduction of The Walking Dude himself, Randall Flagg is also covered in great detail. Sit back, crack a beer, or rip open a Payday if you have a sweet tooth like Harold, and join us for this journey. 

    Episode 80: Batchat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 102:38


    John, Rich and special guest host Joe have a chat about Batman. The three ponder the future of the DCU under James Gunn. The trio also discuss what they would like to see in upcoming iterations of the Dark Knight on film. Sit back, crack a beer and enjoy.

    Episode 79: I Think We're Alone Now (Tiffany Voice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 53:20


    So, it's come to this. John was unable to get anyone to hang out so he recorded a solo pod. Fittingly, this episode covers I am Legend directed by Francis Lawrence. John has some high praise for Philly's own, Will Smith, as well as the atmosphere of this pre-Walking Dead and The Last of Us movie. John does complain once, twice or perhaps a dozen times about the really bad CGI. If you are feeling a little loopy like John in insolation, crack a cold one and give this a listen.

    Episode 78: Not Your Little Sister's Vampires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 95:53


    Feeling down from the cold weather and the sun setting too early in these gloomy winder months? Join John, Rich and Sister G for a lengthy talk about a somewhat forgotten but good flick, 2007's 30 Days of Night, directed by David Slade. The three praise the perfect concept for a horror film; vampires descending upon a town during a month-long polar night. The gang also digs into the animalistic and terrifying depiction of vampires, which unfortunately was superseded by those vamps that sparkle in sunlight (oddly enough David Slade directed one of those movies, a crazy fact I did not know when recording!) Other takeaways, John and Rich may be a bit too obsessed with the performance of the great character actor Ben Foster, Josh Harnett is dreamy, and lastly tractors armed with chainsaw-like weapons rule. Lock your doors, board your windows and make sure you have a few cold ones for this fun chat.

    Episode 77: Back to the Cold Ones (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 81:41


    The Delco lads finish up their discussion on one of the best movies ever made.

    Episode 77: Back to the Cold Ones (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 95:48


    Rich, Torch and John fire up the Delorean and take trip down memory lane to discuss one of the best movies ever, Back to the Future. Is it a horror movie? Probably not but stay tuned for John's pretty bad justification for covering it as one. The trio have an admittedly rambling conversation on this classic from the '80s. Sit back, crack a Pepsi Free and enjoy.

    Episode 76: Scrooge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 81:04


    Got the post-Christmas blues? Join Jim and John for a discussion of Scrooge, a classic adaptation of A Christmas Carol starring Alastair Sim. The two chat about how this particular adaptation of Dickens' immortal tale hits home. Plus, the two find time to complain about the cold weather that hit Delco over the Christmas holiday. Sit back, crack a cold one and know me better, man!

    Episode 75: A Very Iron Man Christmas (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 49:02


    The gang finishes their discussion on Iron Man 3.

    Episode 75: A Very Iron Man Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 82:46


    John, Rich and Kristina assemble to discuss Shane Black's Iron Man 3. Christmas in action movies is discussed. Alternative candles are mentioned once or twice. John gushes over Guy Pearce. Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 74: Welcome to The Party, Pal (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 65:20


    John, Jim and Kristina provide some final thoughts on Die Hard. Plus, the three dig into some of their favorite Christmas gifts they received as kids.

    Episode 74: Welcome to The Party, Pal (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 80:24


    Is it cliché to cover Die Hard as a Christmas movie? Is it weird that a horror podcast is throwing in a Christmas mini-series? Yes, but it's Die Hard, so who cares? John and Jim break down the iconic action movie that spawned dozens of imitations, some good, many bad. The two get into why Bruce Willis was the best actor available for the job. Come join us at the Nakatomi Plaza, crack a cold one and enjoy.

    Episode 73: Planes, Trains and Cold Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 88:59


    Kristina and John sit down and chat about the John Hughes classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. While not a horror movie, most people all agree that traveling can be horrific. Sit back, crack a few cold ones and enjoy.

    Episode 72: The Shining (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 61:47


    The gang finishes their discussion on this classic ghost story.

    Episode 72: The Shining (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 90:22


    John, G and Kristina break down the King classic. The iconic movie is touched upon. The three discuss the horrific prospect of living in a secluded hotel for months on end. Unmask, crack a few beers and take the Overlook tour with us.

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