The Horror Dads are joined by their new friend Zak Bellante of the horror brand, Death Comes Lifting (learn more about DCL HERE).  John and Jamie interview Zak and discuss his brand, talk through managing an up-and-coming horror business, health and wellness, and what it felt like to grow up a horror-fan in Pittsburgh, PA (where the likes of George Romero and Tom Savini made some of their most prominent films).  Tune in for great discussion and a deep dive into the zombie sub-genre with the Horror Dads and Death Comes Lifting. 

The Horror Dads are back to tackle a polarizing figure in the horror genre and discuss all seven of Rob Zombie's films.  John and Jamie rank the films and talk through each entry in detail.  Tune in for some thoughtful discourse as the Horror Dads watched through each film. 

The Horror Dads are joined by fellow podcaster and friend, Michael Seery, of the We Love Horror Podcast.  Michael and the Horror Dads talk through their favorite slasher films.  The group discusses some one-off gems that are lesser known, as well as some major multi-film installment franchises.  Tune in for some great discussion that spans across multiple decades and covers many different aspects and perspectives of horror.  Check out the We Love Horror Podcast HERE. 

The Horror Dads are rejoined by friend and musician, Gabe Reasoner, who sings in the post-hardcore band Careful Gaze.  Not only is Gabe a professional musician, but he is also a fan of the horror genre, and joins the Horror Dads to talk through 15 different horror films, and the scores or soundtracks that accompany those films.  The group covers a handful of films from 5 different decades.  Gabe's band, Careful Gaze, can be found anywhere you stream music such as Spotify or Apple Music - check out the Careful Gaze web store HERE.   

John and Jamie are joined by 80’s Horror Icon, Russell Todd, who starred in He Knows You’re Alone, Friday the 13th Part 2, and Chopping Mall. The Horror Dads discuss Russell’s roles that we’ve all come to know and love as horror fans, and also hear some great stories about working as an actor in the early 80’s. Russ is a wealth of knowledge and talks through the audition process, as well as some life-long friendships that he's made along the way. 

Join the Horror Dads as they discuss one of horror's most important subset of characters: The Babysitter.  As parents, we entrust our children with caretakers we feel will protect our children.  The horror genre has had some amazing characters react to some complicated and horrific situations.  Tune in as the Horror Dads discuss the best babysitters in the horror genre. 

Join the Horror Dads as they discuss their favorite Horror Television shows of all time. Anthologized television presents an interesting perspective to the process of storytelling. The Horror Dads do a deep dive on some of their favorites, and discuss the importance of setting, friend-groups, and character development in television. Whether it’s modern-day streaming T.V., or older black and white shows, there is something on this list for everyone to enjoy.

As we head into summer, the Horror Dads prepare for the warmer season the most appropriate way possible - by discussing the best Vacation-Based Horror Films. Tune in for conversation of summer camps, island resorts, and beachfront vacation homes, all of which have some form of sinister presence.  Whether you're vacationing with the entire family, eloping with friends for the weekend, or seeking a romantic getaway with your loved one, this episode has something for everyone.

The Horror Dads have the distinct pleasure of sitting down and talking with Larry Zerner, the actor who brought us the character of Shelly in 1982 in Friday the 13th Part III. Larry's iconic character brought the hockey mask into the Friday the 13th franchise.  Larry and the Horror Dads discuss the film in detail, and talk about the environment surrounding the release of a 3D film in 1982.  The film released the same time as E.T., Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Thing and other cinematic greats - tune in for the exciting discussion.  

Film remakes in general are contentious. However, in the Horror genre, remakes are under even more intense scrutiny as cult-followings of classic films have complicated and complex fan bases. Some remakes are loved, and some are hated - join the Horror Dads as they explore ten horror remakes, some hits and some misses.