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Bret and David (and occasional guests) discuss all things horror: everything from movies, to music, conventions, games, products, events, and a whole lot more. If you like horror, and you like laughing, you've come to the right place!

The Swearwolves


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 253 EPISODES

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    The Swearwolves podcast is an absolute gem for horror movie enthusiasts. Since I started listening to the podcast, I have been completely hooked and cannot get enough of it. The hosts are not only incredibly knowledgeable about horror films but also bring a hilarious and entertaining dynamic to each episode. They have recommended some fantastic movies that I would have otherwise missed out on, and their genuine passion for the genre shines through in every episode. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you laugh, teach you about horror movies, and introduce you to new favorites, look no further than The Swearwolves.

    One of the best aspects of The Swearwolves podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Bret, David, and Alan are not only hilarious individually but also play off each other perfectly. Their banter never feels forced or unnatural, making it extremely enjoyable to listen to them discuss horror films. Additionally, their knowledge of the genre is impressive. They provide insightful commentary on each movie they review or discuss, delving into the themes and techniques used in filmmaking. This combination of humor and expertise creates a truly engaging listening experience.

    In terms of drawbacks, there really aren't many when it comes to The Swearwolves podcast. However, if you're not a fan of explicit language or crude humor, this may not be the podcast for you. As the title suggests, they do use strong language at times and make jokes that some listeners may find offensive or inappropriate. While this is part of their charm for many fans (myself included), it can be off-putting for more sensitive listeners.

    In conclusion, The Swearwolves podcast is a must-listen for any horror movie enthusiast. From their comedic chemistry to their extensive knowledge of the genre, Bret, David, and Alan deliver an exceptional podcast that consistently entertains and educates their audience. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking to dip your toes into the genre, this podcast is an incredible resource for discovering new films and gaining a deeper appreciation for horror. Give it a listen, and you won't be disappointed!



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    Latest episodes from The Swearwolves

    Ep. 263: Ghostface Takes Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 104:12


    Bret and David grab a couple slices of pizza, swing by a bodega, board a…

    Ep. 262: Bored Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 84:14


    Bret and David catch up on what they've been up to so far this year…

    Ep. 261: The Swearwolves Were Hung

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 99:16


    Bret and David put up the tree, pour some eggnog, and invite you to sit…

    Ep. 260: John Carver of Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 64:44


    Bret and David discuss Bret's new business venture, an upcoming Evil Dead themed pinball machine,…

    Ep. 259: An American Zombie in Haddonfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 122:08


    Bret and David recap their trip to Richmond for Nightmare Weekend and discuss Rob Zombie's…

    Ep. 258: Dawn with the Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 77:42


    Bret and David discuss an upcoming east coast horror convention, Bret's newest Friday the 13th…

    Ep. 257: Not Out of the Woods(boro) Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 106:30 Transcription Available


    Bret and David discuss a couple of recent conventions out in Arizona and Scream (aka…

    Ep. 256: Dig If You Will, The Hitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024


    In between catching up and talking about everything from pinball, to Duran Duran lyrics, to…

    Ep. 255: He’s Just THAT Into You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 112:32


    Bret and David return from a four-month absence to discuss Suitable Flesh and their trip…

    Ep. 254: Ho Ho Ki-Yay, Motherf****er!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 79:38


    Bret and David celebrate the holiday season by discussing some of their recent conventions and…

    Ep. 253: Never Meet Your Heroes Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 97:26


    Bret and his wife hit up 3 horror conventions in a 24-hour span, so he…

    Ep. 252: Convening the Admirers of Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 153:30


    In this supersized episode, Bret and David discuss David's recent trip to Pasadena, California, for…

    Ep. 251: Halloween H2… Oh, no! They’re back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 122:02


    Bret & David return from their hiatus and talk about Mad Monster Party AZ, New…

    Episode 250: Freddy vs. Jason vs. The Swearwolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 106:04


    Bret and David chat about David's recent trips to Monsterpalooza and Europe, discuss Freddy vs.…

    Episode 249: Craven Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 66:54


    Bret and David discuss David's trip to Texas Frightmare Weekend and Wes Craven's New Nightmare…

    Episode 248: Slayed in Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 98:20


    Bret and David take a round trip from Camp Crystal Lake to New York City…

    Episode 247: Kids Do the Damndest Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 58:52


    Bret and David wrap up John Carpenter's theatrically-released horror films by discussing 1995's Village of…

    Episode 246: Ant-Man and The Shape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 90:20


    Bret and David take perhaps their final trip to Haddonfield and discuss 1995's Halloween: The…

    Episode 245: Field of Screams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 75:26


    Bret and David chat about Bret's time at Chiller Theatre, make a big announcement, and…

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    Episode 244: Sawll in the Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 74:16


    Bret and David ignore their map, head down a desolate road, and discuss Leatherface: The…

    Episode 243: Naked and Afraid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 90:26


    Bret and David chat about Bret's experience at Monster-Mania Con and discuss the 1995 sci-fi…

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    Episode 242: Mike Myers – The Guy Who Stabbed Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 81:18


    Bret and David head back to Haddonfield to discuss Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael…

    Episode 241: One Blew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 61:58


    Bret and David equip themselves with several cans of bug spray and discuss The Nest…

    Episode 240: Every Body Counts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 77:40


    Bret recaps his recent trip to New Jersey Horror Con, and then he and David…

    Episode 239: Hell No, Dolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 72:58


    Bret and David travel back in time to a mid-80's cabbage patch and discuss Stuart…

    Episode 238: Battle Royale with Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 65:28


    Bret and David awaken to find themselves on an island and (in between fighting to…

    Episode 237: No Sleep Till Poland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 68:50


    Bret and David forfeit their electronic devices, fly to Poland, and discuss Nobody Sleeps in…

    Episode 236: Under the World in 80 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 77:32


    Bret and David inject themselves with vampire and werewolf blood, become unstoppable hybrids, and discuss…

    Episode 235: Arquette-nophobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 80:24


    Bret and David dump toxic waste into a pond, douse themselves in perfume, and discuss…

    Episode 234: Scream 4 More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 79:50


    Bret and David bone up on their horror movie trivia, return to Woodsboro, and discuss…

    Episode 233: The Wrath of Spawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 47:38


    Bret and David have an awkward therapy session, prepare a vegetarian lunch, and discuss The…

    Episode 232: Broadcast Snooze

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 56:00


    Bret and David head to the woods and refuse to stop recording as they discuss…

    Episode 231: Taint-ed Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 66:06


    Bret and David stuff a shoe in a toilet, fight awkwardly, and twirl with wild…

    Episode 230: You’ll Float 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 57:34


    Bret and David age twenty-seven years and wrap up the Pennywise saga by discussing It:…

    Episode 229: What is It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 71:56


    Bret and David make a paper boat, sail it down a storm drain, and discuss…

    Episode 228: Another Night, Another Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 63:30


    Bret and David board up their doors and windows, and discuss Tom Savini's remake of…

    Episode 227: Dookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 40:06


    Bret and David bury themselves alive, party in a vacant house, and discuss 1986's Spookies.

    Episode 226: All Pain. No Gain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 44:10


    Bret and David ring in 2023 by getting swole and watching Bloody Muscle Body Builder…

    Episode 225: First Goddamn Week of Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 101:02


    Bret and David discuss John Carpenter's The Thing (1982), and as an added bonus, David…

    Episode 224: Let it Blow, Let it Blow, Let it Blow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 47:52


    Bret and David must have been on the naughty list this year, because they're spending…

    Episode 223: Home, but Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 55:32


    With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, Bret and David get into the holiday…

    Episode 222: Deers for Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 64:18


    Bret and David kick off December by discussing Antlers (2021). With a title like that,…

    Episode 221: The Cat in the Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 72:50


    Bret and David take a listener's suggestion and check out a movie about a killer…

    Episode 220: On Fridays, We Wear Black!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 51:14


    Bret & David celebrate Thanksgiving by discussing a movie that honors the great tradition of…

    Episode 219: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 73:56


    Bret and David celebrate a listener's birthday by checking out a film of her choosing:…

    Episode 218: Where’s the Wolf?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 52:46


    Bret and David discuss the infamous 2005 Wes Craven werewolf flick, Cursed.

    Episode 217: Halloween Begins… and Ends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 118:14


    Happy Halloween! To celebrate the best day of the year, Bret and David put on…

    Episode 216: Still Evil. Still Dead.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 49:36


    Bret and David find a book wrapped in plastic and barbed wire, read incantations from…

    Episode 215: A Scanner Snarkly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 44:24


    Bret & David try to make each other's head explode while discussing David Cronenberg's Scanners…

    Episode 214: Brewster’s Hellions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 50:00


    Bret and David sharpen their stakes, gather some holy water, and head back to the…

    Episode 213: 1, 2, 3 and I Come with the Wicked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 64:24


    Bret and David discuss a PG-rated film in this R-rated episode: Something Wicked This Way…

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