Podcasts about off book

Off to Old Dublin Town to have creepy tales pumped direct into our earholes this week. I'm joined by Peter Dunne, the writer and director of Petrified — Ireland's premier horror drama podcast.   It's a horror show with a vein of Irish humour, but it's not afraid to get really nasty when the chance arises. Across dozens of episodes, Peter and the team have offered serial killing parents, haunted lighthouses, doomed housing estates and possessed call centres. And now and then they shatter the fourth wall to curse the audience!   And despite being surely the busiest man in podcasting, Peter talks to me all about it.   Enjoy!   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What fat folks need to know about sperm health, and why the research is far less alarming than the system wants you to believe.In this episode:Why the association between BMI and sperm parameters is not the same as causation, and what the research actually foundHow weight stigma and weight cycling are the unaccounted variables most likely driving any reduction in sperm healthPractical, weight-neutral steps to support sperm health that can make a real difference within three monthsThis episode is sponsored by Rejoova. Formulated by three fertility experts, Rejoova have created supplements to support folks with their fertility: Rejoova Eggs, Rejoova Sperm, and Rejoova Repair. Use code POSITIVE for 10% off at getrejoova.com. Your body is not the problem. The research shows the reductions are small, the system is not telling you the full story, and there is plenty you can do right now that has nothing to do with weight loss.Resources:Rejoova fertility supplements - use code POSITIVE for 10% offBook a Fat Positive Fertility Roadmap SessionGet the book: Fat and FertileHave questions? Share your story in the Substack comments. I would love to hear from you. Get full access to Fat and Fertile at fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe

Kaelyn Moore returns to talk scared, straight from the helm of Heart Starts Pounding – her mega podcast of mysteries, murder and the macabre.   She watches a lot of dark documentaries for research. I asked her to come talk about a few that recently inspired her (or disturbed her). We cover serial killers, cursed objects and a relationship that will give you serious ICK! But of course, this being Talking Scared, we also spin off into a conversation about ethics, belief and the justice system.   ** I apologise to you as well as Kaelyn for my terrible suggestion of a documentary to watch. Hopefully my anger and self-loathing is funny.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the storytelling with data podcast, Simon and Amy tackle common presentation challenges submitted by subscribers to the storytelling with data YouTube channel.They discuss how to turn complex analysis into a clear and engaging story, why storyboarding can help you structure your message before jumping into slides, and how to decide what to include—and what to leave out—when your analysis contains more detail than your audience needs.Simon and Amy also explore practical strategies for presenting dashboards, balancing graphs and tables, preparing for tough questions, connecting with your audience, and managing nerves. Along the way, they share personal presentation mishaps, hard-earned lessons, and concrete tips for building confidence, reducing filler words, and delivering with greater clarity.Whether you're presenting to executives, clients, colleagues, or classmates, this episode offers practical guidance to help you plan, create, and deliver more effective presentations.Related resources:Subscribe to the storytelling with data YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@storytellingwithdataRegister for the May 14, 2026 virtual workshop: https://storytellingwithdata.com/workshopsUse code Podcast10 for 10% offBook: storytelling with you: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/booksPodcast episode 86: speak so others listen: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/confidentcommunicationPodcast episode 46: the question of questions 

This week we host one of the most exciting horror filmmakers of the decade – Damian McCarthy, the twisted mind behind Caveat, Oddity and now, Hokum.   It's the biggest film in Damian's career so far, with his biggest star, Adam Scott playing Ohm, a deeply flawed American writer who travels to Ireland, to spread his parent's ashes. Whilst staying in a creaky old hotel, he stumbled across dark human conspiracy and witchy haunting.   Damian is so much nicer than Ohm, and this is a cheery conversation about the cheeriest scary film I've seen in a while!   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I'm answering a listener question on how to pursue education in Human Design. I share my experience of starting out as a brand new beginner, to becoming a successful reader and podcaster. I'm giving recommendations on my favorite reader training, an essential book, and how to know if you are ready to invest in education. We talk about the realities of this process and how to know if deeper education is right for you. After listening, you might also love episode 100 as well.If you are a brand new beginner to Human Design, you can definitely listen to this episode. Then start with Episode 1 and listen sequentially.Leah McCloud's Human Design Mastery + Course (Live Experience) Use code MADELINE for 20% offLeah McCloud's Human Design Mastery Course (Self Paced) Use code MADELINE for 20% offBook a reading with Madeline hereFollow Madeline's on Instagram @healthy_madelineLook up your Human Design Chart HereVisit Madeline's website hereWeekly Transit Reports on Substack Here

Listen at your own peril this week.   I spoke with Ian Tuason and Nina Kiri, the director and star of Undertone – billed as “the scariest movie you'll ever hear!”   It's the story of an isolated podcaster, who makes the terrible mistake of listening to some very unnerving audio files…which then start to bleed into her own life. You can imagine the number it did on me!   Ian and Nina talk about the movie's roots in Ian's own experience of late-life care for his parents, and the responsibility of portraying that on screen. We discuss how the film weaponises sound, how the internet is a scary, fascinating place, and even a little exclusive heads up about more to come in this universe.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After seeing an early screener of Something Very Bad is Going to Happen I immediately thought it was going to be huge! So I leapt ahead of the curve and invited writer and showrunner, Haley Z Boston to come talk scared about weddings, soulmates, David Lynch and Danish horror, and what it's like to work with the Duffer Brothers. This show has been my whole personality for two weeks. Ihope you watch, listen to this interview, and love it all.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess McKenna (@jessjessmckenna) and Zach Reino (@zachreino) join the 'boys to talk their podcast Off Book, corporate improv gigs, and past presidents before continuing with Munch Madness XI: The Tournament of Champions: Reheated Rivalry, with the first match-up of the Semi-Soft Final Round.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/doughboys Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Off Book episode is a trip into the deep dark woods, for a very special playdate!   Our guest is Rod Blackhurst, director and co-writer of the new retro horror movie, Dolly. It's a film about a very scary house in the woods and the even scarier person who lives inside…and who wants nothing so much as a new toy of her own.     Rod and I talk about the tone, gore and influences behind the movie – from 16mm classics to New French Extremity. We discuss the pathos of a truly great horror monster, and the physical performance that brings Dolly to terrifying life.   I'm really cheering for this movie. It was so much more than I expected.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It: Welcome to Derry has just reached its Season One conclusion and the theories are flying as to where the show will go next.   I have something like an answer for you. Maybe. Perhaps. Cos the creators, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, are on Talking Scared for a conversation about the show, the movies and how they work within King's story.   They talk about their childhood relationship with the book, how they first came to adapt it, and know that there was more story to tell. We discuss some of the most shocking moments in the season, and they give some very tantalising details about what's to come, and how deep into the wider, cosmic mythology they are going to delve.   I'll just say… it sounds EXCITING!   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica McKenna (Off Book!) joins Kevin and Caroline to kick off WOW or NOW-VEMBER, a month-long celebration of the game pitting contestants against each other to see who can best identify if a song is WOW (Christian) or NOW (secular)Get weekly episodes at patreon.com/goodchristianfunEvery month, we match iTunes reviews with donations to charity.Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you improvise a musical? Sure, you can. But isn't it hard to do? Absolutely. That's why hardly anyone does it. I mean, who wants to do hard things? Well, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino do. They're the hosts and creators of Off Book, a podcast where they improvise a whole new musical with each episode. They've also appeared on shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Goldbergs, and Comedy Bang! Bang! (forgive our use of exclamation points, Sleepyheads). Jessica and Zach travel a lot and they sure do love tiki bars. You know with the pineapples and the garish decor and all that. They join John Moe to talk about the forgotten (and perhaps made up) oyster musical Oyster Ranch, the role of the “Edward Albee” in a theater, and all the things, like airplanes, that should be made tiki.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

Mine isn't the only Good Boy released into the world this week. You may have heard of a little film that shares my books name.   I joke – Ben Leonberger's Good Boy is everywhere, and rightly so. It's a haunted house movie told from the POV of Ben's dog Indy (playing himself). It's a magic trick of filmmaking and puppy eyes.   Ben came on the show for a generous chat about making the movie. He tells us about the technical hurdles to be jumped, the mammoth 400 day shoot, the portrayal of fear through a dog's eyes… but mostly we talk about his bond with Indy and why we both believe dogs are the ultimate horror movie heroes.   This is a dog-lover's delight. Happy Friday!   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's walk or die this week on Talking Scared, as we're joined by the screenwriter of The Long Walk.   JT wrote and directed 2024's cult-hit Strange Darling, and now he's brought his pen to bear, in finally bringing Stephen King's beloved early novel to the screen. Along with director, Francis Lawrence, JT has created one of the best King adaptations EVER(!!) and he joins me to talk about exactly how they got this shuffling monster over the finish line.   JT tells us all about his journey from actor to writer and director and his feelings about creative control. We discuss the obvious structural hurdles that kept this film from being made for so many years. We acknowledge it's strain of very dark humour, but also how seriously the movie contends with the threat of the gun in American life.   It's a good conversation about an awesome movie.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey — grab a seat. This episode unpacks a wild off‑the‑books money story involving Kawhi, a busted tree‑planting company, and the Clippers' owner that could mean big trouble for the team. We also bounce through college football thrills, streaming show rants, and random hot takes — short, messy, entertaining. Come for the scandal, stay for the laughs.

No full treatment of The Stand would be complete without a look at Mick Garris' landmark television adaptation. In 1994 he put together an adjacent epic, transforming 1300 pages into 8 hours of prime-time viewing.   It was my introduction to Stephen King. It is one of my fondest memories with my dad.   So it's a true honour to get Mick on the show to talk about how it all came together. The scriptwriting with King, the killer cast, the Hollywood gossip, and the traffic-stopping shoot.   Plus, we talk about how Mick's creative life has been entwined with King's – for better or for worse.   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Hillary are true gems and geniuses, we're so happy to have them on the show with us today!Check out Off Book! Zach and Jess McKenna's Musical improv show! - https://linktr.ee/OffbookJoin the newsletter for their upcoming movie! - https://buttondown.com/zachandjess?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacRcx2RCRLYlYxYVKPmpU4nvRRCkuSqeEbVokev27c5Fzsc9c7hCHXvSMVoCQ_aem_8fF47bn0vGAdtLZYJlXf9QHillary on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/hillaryannematthews/?hl=en3:03 - Misheard on 91116:04 - Substitute Teacher29:23 - Work Party44:44 - Suds Man01:04:00 - Hillary's song to remember Ryan's blanketSubscribe at patreon.com/mandog for more!!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠ManDog on YouTube!⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNW0sgvxgiENf8OKGjNmoZgCheck out ⁠⁠⁠BigGrandeWebsite.com⁠⁠⁠! - https://biggrandewebsite.com/Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Big Grande⁠⁠ on Youtube! - https://www.youtube.com/@biggrandevidsEat Pray Dunk and Hey Randy on CBB World! - https://www.comedybangbangworld.com/The Greatest Conversation Ever YT! - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatestConversationEverYes, Also YT! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWKnIrmQ973mnHJtRRNAdA

This episode of Off Book is not an improvised musical, but it does have ALL the special announcements you didn't know you were waiting for! We're going on tour! We're making an improvised movie about MOCK TRIAL! We've got demo tracks for all the Act 1 songs of our original musical "15 Year Old Portal. Thank you so much for all of your support. We couldn't do any of this without you. Join our movie mailing list: buttondown.com/zachandjess Get Tour tickets: linktr.ee/offbookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 Four-Minute Offense 9:10 Research & Doug 15:05 Doug's Big One = You're Not Izzo! 26:40 Trading Devin Booker 44:00 Town Hall Tuesday 1:21:42 D-Backs vs Braves 1:30:28 Aaron Rodgers Bugs Me 1:36:30 Vs Vegas

On this week's show an all-star team of super agents join Julia to gab including guest host Amy Nicholson, film critic for the Los Angeles Times. Their first mission: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the supposed final installment of the Tom Cruise action juggernaut. Like Cruise on to a vintage biplane, Dana jumps on the call to discuss all the film's death-defying stunts, clunky exposition, and lasting cultural impact. Next, they're joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to dish on Sirens, Netflix's pastel-hued dramedy starring Meghan Fahey, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore. Finally, Slate's music critic Carl Wilson arrives to grapple with the hugely successful, but critically polarizing, new Morgan Wallen album I'm the Problem. In an exclusive Plus segment, Amy, fresh from the Riviera, shares with Julia and Dana her favorite films and moments from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Endorsements: Amy: The 19th season of the British game show Taskmaster, wherein a group of comedians are made to do impossible tasks by host Greg Davies. Carl: The Mock Trial-centric live episode of the musical improv podcast Off Book, and the podcast itself while you're at it.  Julia: The quintessentially American, summertime experience of eating a hotdog on a ferry as well as the 2011 film Money Ball. You can also hear more from Amy on her podcast Unspooled and from Carl on his substack Crritic!.  Want more Culture Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Culture Gabfest show page. Or, visit slate.com/cultureplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show an all-star team of super agents join Julia to gab including guest host Amy Nicholson, film critic for the Los Angeles Times. Their first mission: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the supposed final installment of the Tom Cruise action juggernaut. Like Cruise on to a vintage biplane, Dana jumps on the call to discuss all the film's death-defying stunts, clunky exposition, and lasting cultural impact. Next, they're joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to dish on Sirens, Netflix's pastel-hued dramedy starring Meghan Fahey, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore. Finally, Slate's music critic Carl Wilson arrives to grapple with the hugely successful, but critically polarizing, new Morgan Wallen album I'm the Problem. In an exclusive Plus segment, Amy, fresh from the Riviera, shares with Julia and Dana her favorite films and moments from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Endorsements: Amy: The 19th season of the British game show Taskmaster, wherein a group of comedians are made to do impossible tasks by host Greg Davies. Carl: The Mock Trial-centric live episode of the musical improv podcast Off Book, and the podcast itself while you're at it.  Julia: The quintessentially American, summertime experience of eating a hotdog on a ferry as well as the 2011 film Money Ball. You can also hear more from Amy on her podcast Unspooled and from Carl on his substack Crritic!.  Want more Culture Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Culture Gabfest show page. Or, visit slate.com/cultureplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send in the clowns!   In this Off Book episode I talk to Eli Craig, director of cult-classic Tucker and Dale vs Evil, and the man who put Clown in a Cornfield up on the big screen.   After crowbarring my way into his press day, I asked him what drew him to the project, what else there is to ‘do' with scary clowns and slashers in cinema, and what this movie has to say about Middle America right now.   We go deeper than you'd expect for a movie about clowns chasing kids with chainsaws.   Enjoy   Clown in a Cornfield is in cinemas from May 9th.   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man of many talents, Gary Earl Ross is a wordsmith with novels, short stories, and plays on his list of accomplishments. After reading one of his crime novels, Peter was anxious to probe the mind of someone who writes about such fascinating characters and detailed action. But first, on this season's final edition of “Off Book on Off Road,” Michelle Holden once again joins Peter for a lively discussion of RLTP's beautiful production of Burn This.

Wednesday, April 23 -  Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on the trade war and the cost of new vs pre-owned equipment, a rise in importing eggs amid the continuation of the avian flu, and economic assistance payments. Then, Doug introduces us to Rachel Hopkins, an Ag Business Field Specialist with University of Missouri Extension, who has a long background in farming as she was raised on a multi-generation dairy farm. Doug and Rachel discuss the hardship family farmers are facing, where money is being hemorrhaged, and delving into the family finance aspect and where to “tighten the belt” and stop “keeping up with the Jones's.” Today's financial climate is causing farmers to make hard cuts to farm budgets, but Hopkins says they should not overlook household expenses. As a family farmer and mom, Rachel knows first hand the added stress of off-budget costs, especially when $20-$30 here or there multiple times quickly add up. Lastly, Doug opines the importance of female farmers, financial success in farmings, and modern farming via the AI influence. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Back to the 80s this week for one of the most singular horror movies of the year – now streaming on Shudder. Dead Mail is an ode to the era, but there are no neon fonts or leg warmers (or Olivia Newton Johns) here. Instead we're in the drear of the decade, for a story about a synth-obsessed man who keeps his business partner captive in his flock-wallpapered bathroom. The poor victim's only hope is the investigative ‘Dead Mail' department of his local post office. If that sounds mad… well, it is. And I'm joined by Kyle McConaghy, one half of the writing/directing duo behind the movie. We talk about scripting the crazy, about the hands-on reality of low-budget filmmaking, replicating 80s aesthetics, and a big bucket full of rubber rats. Enjoy! Dead Mail is streaming on Shudder from Friday 18th April   Support Talking Scared on Patreon Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hello! Welcome back to a brand new season of Off Book with Fallon. I'm so happy to be kicking off 2025 with a cluster of episodes focused on caring for yourself as an artist. Today I'm joined by one of my favorite creators, King, to discuss dethroning in the audition room and grounding yourself in faith. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you! To stay up to date with everything OBWF, follow @offbookwithfallon on Instagram!

In this episode of the Sexy Ageing podcast, host Tracy Minnoch-Nuku and guest Stella MacGregor discuss the journey from perimenopause to postmenopause. They share personal experiences, unique symptoms, and the empowerment that comes with navigating this life stage. The conversation emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, mental health, and the hope that lies in postmenopause, encouraging women to embrace their strength and purpose as they age.Stella is a long-time subscriber in the Sexy Ageing app and an incredible example of a woman who has come through the toughest of perimenopause stronger and more resilient. TakeawaysThe journey through menopause can be challenging but empowering.Unique symptoms like vertigo and rage can occur during perimenopause.Lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can significantly impact well-being.Women often experience a shift in mindset during perimenopause.Empowerment comes from taking control of one's health and choices.Postmenopause can be a time of renewed purpose and strength.Compassion for oneself and others increases during this life stage.It's important to talk about the diverse experiences of menopause.Women can thrive in their 50s and beyond, redefining their lives.The choices made during menopause can shape the future positively.SEXY AGEING RESOURCESSexy Ageing Fitness and Lifestyle APPUse the code “PODCAST” for 20% offBook me for a Menopause Workshop Book: My Menopause MemoirDownload your FREE Menopause Symptom Tracker HERE  BENABLE ONLINE SHOPPING: Use this invite code to set up your own account for free "SA7YX"GOGOOD PROTEIN: 15% DISCOUNT CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS Instagram TikTok LINKEDIN

The latest Off Book episode has me facing my demons. My guest is Scott Derrickson, one of the best horror movie makers to ever do it. He scared us with Sinister, moved us with The Black Phone, marvelled us with Doctor Strange, and ruined my life with The Exorcism of Emily Rose. He's back with The Gorge, a mad genre mashup, starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Miles Teller,  currently streaming on Apple+. Scott joins me for a leisurely conversation about making that artistically-inclined ‘drive-in' movie, as well as a tour through the highs (and lows) of his filmography. We get into the beauty and terror of super 8 film, his relationship with Joe Hill, and the challenge of the substantial, character led horror film. All complemented with blasts of lilting birdsong from Scott's LA garden. Plus, a little hint of what to expect from The Black Phone 2! Enjoy!   Support Talking Scared on Patreon Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode it's the Big T and Arian power hour. They get into a discussion on prison, Game of Thrones and other TV show endings, Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep, TV jingles and we even answer listener voicemails. Enjoy! (00:16:16) Dynamics of Prison (00:22:23) Game of Thrones (00:34:09) Nicky Smokes Microwave Incident (00:49:01) Kendrick Lamar (00:55:51) TV Jingles (01:04:47) VoicemailsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

The latest Off Book episode takes you out to the American desert and leaves you there, cold, alone and confused. We're speaking with Dutch Marich, the surprisingly lovely mind behind the most terrifying found footage I've seen in years – The Horror in the High Desert series. These films are full of a particular kind of fear. Never obscure, but always hidden – leaving you as fascinated as you are scared. It's the kind of weird, collective storytelling that used to set internet forums alight! In this 100% spoiler-free conversation, Dutch and I talk about withholding answers, we discuss the scary side of Nevada and his fascination with unexplained disappearances. And he even tell us the tenuous connection between his movies and Stephen King's Desperation. Plus, if you're a fan of these movies, you'll find out a little info on what's coming in the next instalment. Enjoy!   Sign Dutch's petition   Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess McKenna (@jessjessmckenna, Off Book) joins the 'boys to talk Disneyland, Massachusetts geography, and musicals before a review of Krispy Kreme x Pop-tarts doughnuts. Plus, the debut of Thirst Responders.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/back-at-it-again-at-krispy-kremehttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/2016/01/story-of.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/history-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-iconic-glazed-ipo-stock-filing-2021-6#krispy-kreme-first-opened-in-1937-1https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/krispy-kreme-moves-forward-with-insomnia-cookies-sales-process/https://www.foodandwine.com/krispy-kreme-pop-tarts-crazy-good-doughnuts-collection-8767222https://investors.krispykreme.com/news/news-releases/news-details/2025/KRISPY-KREME-Partners-with-Pop-Tarts-for-Crazy-Good-Kickoff-to-New-Year/default.aspxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the podcast, Tracy discusses the impact of alcohol on menopause with guest Ange Chappel, founder of the Mind the Sip app. They explore the cultural attitudes towards alcohol, personal journeys with drinking, and strategies for reducing alcohol intake. The conversation emphasizes the importance of making mindful choices regarding alcohol consumption, especially for women navigating menopause. They also touch on the changing perspectives of future generations towards alcohol and health. CONNECT WITH ANGE CHAPPEL Mind the Sip SEXY AGEING RESOURCESSexy Ageing Fitness and Lifestyle APP: https://getstarted.sexyageing.com/Use the code “PODCAST” for 20% offBook me for a Menopause Workshop for your place of workBook: My Menopause Memoir GoGood Protein - 15% OFF with this LINK PUSH Gummies (creatine monohydrate) - 15% OFF with this LINK Download your FREE Menopause Symptom Tracker HERE  BENABLE ONLINE SHOPPING: Use this invite code to set up your own account for free "SA7YX" CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS  Instagram  TikTok  LinkedIn CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Sexy Aging Podcast 01:02 Introduction to Alcohol Awareness 03:54 Personal Journey with Alcohol 07:13 Cultural Influences on Drinking 10:03 Health Risks of Alcohol Consumption 12:56 Impact of Alcohol on Menopause 16:15 Strategies for Reducing Alcohol Intake 19:13 Future Generations and Alcohol Consumption

Take funny music seriously! Though often dismissed as silly or derivative, funny music, Lily E. Hirsch argues, is incredibly creative and dynamic, serving multiple aims from the celebratory to the rebellious, the entertaining to the mentally uplifting. Music can be a rich site for humor, with so many opportunities that are ripe for a comedic left turn. Taking Funny Music Seriously (Indiana UP, 2024) includes original interviews with some of the best musical humorists, such as Tom Lehrer, "the J. D. Salinger of musical satire"; Peter Schickele, who performed as the invented composer P. D. Q. Bach, the supposed lost son of the great J. S. Bach; Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome of the funny music duo Garfunkel and Oates; comedic film composer Theodore Shapiro; Too Slim of the country group Riders in the Sky; and musical comedian Jessica McKenna, from the podcast Off Book, part of a long line of "funny girls." With their help, Taking Funny Music Seriously examines comedy from a variety of genres and musical contexts--from bad singing to rap, classical music to country, Broadway music to film music, and even love songs and songs about death. In its coverage of comedic musical media, Taking Funny Music Seriously is an accessible and lively look at funny music. It offers us a chance to appreciate more fully the joke in music and the benefits of getting that joke--especially in times of crisis--including comfort, catharsis, and connection. Lily E. Hirsch is a musicologist and author most recently of Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko Ono; Weird Al: Seriously; and Insulting Music: A Lexicon of Insult in Music. Lily on Twitter and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America. He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. His forthcoming books are Frank Zappa's America (Louisiana State University Press, June 2025) and U2: Until the End of the World (Palazzo Editions, Fall 2025). Bradley on Twitter and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Take funny music seriously! Though often dismissed as silly or derivative, funny music, Lily E. Hirsch argues, is incredibly creative and dynamic, serving multiple aims from the celebratory to the rebellious, the entertaining to the mentally uplifting. Music can be a rich site for humor, with so many opportunities that are ripe for a comedic left turn. Taking Funny Music Seriously (Indiana UP, 2024) includes original interviews with some of the best musical humorists, such as Tom Lehrer, "the J. D. Salinger of musical satire"; Peter Schickele, who performed as the invented composer P. D. Q. Bach, the supposed lost son of the great J. S. Bach; Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome of the funny music duo Garfunkel and Oates; comedic film composer Theodore Shapiro; Too Slim of the country group Riders in the Sky; and musical comedian Jessica McKenna, from the podcast Off Book, part of a long line of "funny girls." With their help, Taking Funny Music Seriously examines comedy from a variety of genres and musical contexts--from bad singing to rap, classical music to country, Broadway music to film music, and even love songs and songs about death. In its coverage of comedic musical media, Taking Funny Music Seriously is an accessible and lively look at funny music. It offers us a chance to appreciate more fully the joke in music and the benefits of getting that joke--especially in times of crisis--including comfort, catharsis, and connection. Lily E. Hirsch is a musicologist and author most recently of Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko Ono; Weird Al: Seriously; and Insulting Music: A Lexicon of Insult in Music. Lily on Twitter and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America. He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. His forthcoming books are Frank Zappa's America (Louisiana State University Press, June 2025) and U2: Until the End of the World (Palazzo Editions, Fall 2025). Bradley on Twitter and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Take funny music seriously! Though often dismissed as silly or derivative, funny music, Lily E. Hirsch argues, is incredibly creative and dynamic, serving multiple aims from the celebratory to the rebellious, the entertaining to the mentally uplifting. Music can be a rich site for humor, with so many opportunities that are ripe for a comedic left turn. Taking Funny Music Seriously (Indiana UP, 2024) includes original interviews with some of the best musical humorists, such as Tom Lehrer, "the J. D. Salinger of musical satire"; Peter Schickele, who performed as the invented composer P. D. Q. Bach, the supposed lost son of the great J. S. Bach; Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome of the funny music duo Garfunkel and Oates; comedic film composer Theodore Shapiro; Too Slim of the country group Riders in the Sky; and musical comedian Jessica McKenna, from the podcast Off Book, part of a long line of "funny girls." With their help, Taking Funny Music Seriously examines comedy from a variety of genres and musical contexts--from bad singing to rap, classical music to country, Broadway music to film music, and even love songs and songs about death. In its coverage of comedic musical media, Taking Funny Music Seriously is an accessible and lively look at funny music. It offers us a chance to appreciate more fully the joke in music and the benefits of getting that joke--especially in times of crisis--including comfort, catharsis, and connection. Lily E. Hirsch is a musicologist and author most recently of Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko Ono; Weird Al: Seriously; and Insulting Music: A Lexicon of Insult in Music. Lily on Twitter and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America. He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. His forthcoming books are Frank Zappa's America (Louisiana State University Press, June 2025) and U2: Until the End of the World (Palazzo Editions, Fall 2025). Bradley on Twitter and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

On this very special episode, we join forces with the hilarious podcast OFF BOOK. When our powers combine, Zach and Jess of Off Book, plus their killer backing band of Scott, Dana and Brett create an improvised musical, while Nate and Charlie break down the sound and structure of a Broadway show. Stay tuned for deep thoughts about what separates pop music from musicals, wild speculation about the origin of the word “vamp,” and an ENTIRE FREAKING MUSICAL COMPOSED FROM SCRATCH that will make you laugh your face off. This is not one to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time again for Off Book's annual holiday musical with the incredible Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (and of course, the Fam Band!) For the first time ever, the holiday spectacular was recorded LIVE at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles (December 18th 2024.) Follow the Christmas star (The CORRECT one) to a tale of shared gifts, marriage, tropical fruits, and of course, the 12 Days of Catmas. Happy Holidays!This episode is available to watch (VOD) at Linktr.ee/offbook until 1-19-2025, after which it can be viewed by our members at OffBookClubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's tiiiiiiiiiime!!!!   It is officially the holiday season here at the Off-Book club and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than this Christmas CLASSIC. So pop on some Christmas music in the background, and dive into this episode with us!   We're gonna explore character and depth and language and just a little bit of everything with this GIFT that Charles Dickens has given us, in the spirit of the Christmas season.   As always, we hope all spirits past present and future are being kind to you this holiday season, and we couldn't be more appreciative that you've spent time in our little bubble this year.   That is a wrap on this YEAR and on this SEASON of the Off-Book Club!! See you next you for SO MANY more exciting things coming your way.  Now get to listening!! xoxo, E&B

Justin Karcher is a welcome visitor in every theater in town because at any one of them he can be inspired to write a poem about the show he sees. And recently, he has tried his hand at play-writing, as well. How this young man came to be known as “Buffalo's theater poet” is revealed in a fascinating conversation in this episode. But first, Michelle Holden returns to talk with Peter about audience reaction to RLTP's current show Witch on another segment of “Off-Book on Off Road.”

Send us a textHalloween has finally arrived. I'm marking it in grim, macabre style. For this Off Book Samhain Special, I'm joined by Kaelyn Moore, host and creator of Heart Starts Pounding – a podcast for the darkly curious, which offers up a new true-story of horror, hauntings and mystery every week. Kaelyn is a treasure trove of haunted anecdote and freaky facts. We only touch the tip of her knowledge in this conversation, but still manage to cover the grimmest deaths at Disneyland, a South American Nazi cult, the most cursed book in history and Kaelyn's own family history with an early American serial killer. All that, plus a lot of recommendations for movies and the gruesome true-crime reading. Stick around for the afterword, and plenty of updates on the future of Talking Scared, Enjoy! Happy Halloween.  Books mentioned: The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery (2017), by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy JamesThe Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine (2017), by Lindsey FitzharrisI'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer (2018), by Michelle McNamaraThe Devil's Rooming House: the True Story of America's Deadliest Female Serial Killer (2011), by M. William Phelps  Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

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Send us a textI started Off Book so that I could speak to some of the brightest dark stars in the wider universe of horror. This week that plan comes to absolute fruition – ‘cos Kate Siegel is Talking Scared! Yes, Kate Siegel, scream-queen of our generation, horror maven, acting superstar and now director of extraterrestrial found-footage nightmare (!!) ”Stowaway.” (a segment from the new V/H/S Beyond) Kate talks to me about the steep learning curve of making that short, the camera techniques she uses to disorientate, bewilder and horrify. She talks about her approach to finding character, especially in her collaborations with her husband, Mike Flanagan – and she talks about the horror stories she loves most in the world. She also calls me out very early on. How the hell did I recover?? Enjoy! V/H/S Beyond is streaming now on Shudder Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Improv legends Will Hines and Zach Reino stop by for an insane episode of improvised comedy. patreon.com/mandog Will! - World's Greatest Improv School! - Will's TikTok - IG! Off Book! - The Zach and the Jess - IG! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠ManDog on YouTube!⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠BigGrandeWebsite.com⁠⁠⁠! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Big Grande⁠⁠ on Youtube! Eat Pray Dunk and Hey Randy on CBB World! The Greatest Conversation Ever YT! - Yes, Also YT!

Send us a Text Message.This week's guest on Talking Scared: Off Book scares children. I mean… that's not his main job or intent (I don't think) but he does it anyway. Trevor Henderson is the internet's favourite horror artist. He creates digital nightmares that have become the fuel for a new generation of nightmares. Trust me, in the few moments that Gen Z aren't being terrified by climate change or the slide into global racism… it's Trevor's “Cartoon Dog” or “Long Horse” – or his iconic Sirenhead – who are capering through their minds. But his pictures are just the start of it. He works in movies, in video games, in podcasting and he's even written a book. He's horror's renaissance man, and he joins me to talk about it – from how he started, to the secrets of great monster design. And then we spend the end of the show just talking about some awesome movies you may not have seen or heard of. This is a fun episode. Trevor is at the beating heart of horror. Enjoy! Movies mentioned:The Ritual (2017)Arcadian (2024)Horror in the High Desert (2021)Horror in the High Desert 2: Minerva (2023)Late Night With the Devil (2024)History of the Occult (2020)Fake Documentary Q (YouTube Channel)StopMotion (2024)The Cat With Hands (2001)Infested (2024)Loop Track (2023)Savageland (2015)The Tunnel (2011) Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.In the second Off Book episode we get out of our armchairs and go on a real adventure. Well, not really – but we talk to two people who do. Danielle and Cassie are the hosts of National Park After Dark – a podcast catering to the “morbid outdoor enthusiast.” They have skyrocketed to success, with well-researches stories of murder, maulings and mad incidents out in the world's national parks.  I've listened for years now and I'm delighted to finally get the chance to ask them all the questions… what is their favourite flavour of outdoor macabre? Is there a particular unsolved mystery that burns a hole in their brain? What's the scariest thing they've encountered out there… and should we reintroduce wolves to the UK? (Yes!) You don't need to like the outdoors to enjoy this episode. Danielle and Cassie do the hard work for us.  Just enjoy! Books mentioned: Wolfish: Wolf, Self and the Stories we Tell About Fear, Ferocity and Freedom (2023), by Erica BerryA Bolt From the Blue: The Epic True Story of Danger, Daring ad Heroism at 15,000 Feet (2012), by Jennifer WoodliefThe Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (1999), by Stephen KingWhere the Dead Wait (2023), by Ally WilkesFire in the Sky: The Walton Experience (1997), by Travis Walton Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the Show.

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