The Short Horror Beer Cast

By Paul Lorello and Alec Chambers

Violating your earholes while pairing pints with classic horror, GenX style. Paul and Alec drink in the work of literary masters amidst collapsing scenery and pop culture digressions. Open all hour

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

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November 12, 2025BONUS EPISODE: Lines & Lyrics
Specifically, first lines and favorite lyrics. We love words, you see. And we thought it'd be fun to throw a few of our favorite first lines from our favorite stories out there. It was so much fun that we got to thinking about our favorite song lyrics as well! We traded them, and we laughed about it. And then Hemingway punched me in the mouth. And if you get THAT reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others. Throw on yer smokin' jacket and join the Short Horror Beer Cast after party!

Social Links
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits
Theme music: "Afterparty" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure
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58min
October 31, 2025Ep. 23. Halloween Special! The October Game by Ray Bradbury!
Ray Bradbury is back with a Halloween tale so gruesome it'll even scare old Mudfoot Brown. And if you get that reference, you'll have no problem with any of the others.
Join us for horror, beer, and all the Gen-X shenanigans you can ask for.
We do spoilers here, so be sure and read the story first!

Social Links
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits
Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Beer discussion music: "Halloween Theramin Fun" and "Halloween Trick or Treat", by Greg Kirkelie, from Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA
Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure
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30min
October 28, 2025Ep. 22. The River Styx Runs Upstream by Dan Simmons
It's Dan Simmons's breakthrough tale of bitter bereavement, childhood loss, and all kinds of undead shenanigans. It's a horror story with too much horror in it. Brace yourselves—this one stings like a nettle with a grudge.
Grab a beer and lock your doors.
Oh, and spoilers ahead, so read the story, why don'tcha?

Social Links
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits
Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure
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54min
October 08, 2025 BONUS EPISODE: What's the Deal With Harlan Ellison?
In this bonus episode, we answer that burning question and provide a soothing lotion for the burning!
From brilliant storytelling to... er, shall we say... explosive temper, we explore the legendary writer's genius, unpredictability, and battle with mental illness. Pour yourself a short beer and and join us as we unpack the wild and complex mind behind “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.”
Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure

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22min
October 03, 2025Ep. 21: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison - Part II
In Part II of our breakdown of Harlan Ellison’s 1967 Hugo Award winner, we're all in on the AI apocalypse!
Craft beer pairing and Gen-X tangents—what more can you ask?
This is classic horror fiction, apocalyptic sci-fi, and two guys overanalyzing everything with a pint in hand like you've never heard!
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first! Or read it after. Just read it, period!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure
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50min
September 16, 2025Ep. 20: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison - Part I
Season Three opens with a delightful little yarn by the one and only Harlan Ellison. Grab a beer and snuggle with your favorite AI chatbot girlfriend while you listen!
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good.
Story Info
Title: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream"
Author: Harlan Ellison
Originally Published: If, March 1967
Beer Pairing
Alec's choice: Three Floyds Brewing, Oceans of Time
Paul's choice: Evil Twin Brewing, No Hero
In this episode
Introducing an up-and-coming director named Stanley Kubrick!
The Exorcist, and other comedies!
Highbrow humor!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure
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48min
September 03, 2025Ep. 19: The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein - Part II
We're back and not a moment too soon with the sequel to The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein, the scariest cat horror story since Garfield met the ghost pirates! It's an action-packed cap to Season Two and we couldn't be more out of ideas!
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good.
Also, be sure to check out Part I!
Story Info
Title: "The Events at Poroth Farm"
Author: T.E.D. Klein
Originally Published: From Beyond the Dark Gateway , December 1972
Beer Pairing
Alec's choice: Busch Light (don't judge, it's for the farmers)
Paul's choice: Long Island Farm Brewery, Field Haze
In this episode
A recap to end them all!
Accent shaming!
Alec does Alec!
Jacob's Ladder and other family favorites!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure
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1h 9min
August 08, 2025Ep. 18: The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein - Part I
This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, it's a cat-lovers nightmare as we settle down for a bug-infested summer with "The Events at Poroth Farm", by T.E.D. Klein.
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if that chills your wort.
Story Info
Title: "The Events at Poroth Farm"
Author: T.E.D. Klein
Originally Published: From Beyond the Dark Gateway , December 1972
Beer Pairing
Alec's choice: Short's Brewing, Psychedelic Cat Grass
Paul's choice: Finback Brewery, Cats Are People Too
In this episode
Don't call him Ted!
Shameless antiarachnidism!
Never malt your own barley, and other homespun advice for the lovelorn!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure
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1h 11min
July 15, 2025Ep. 17: Graveyard Shift by Stephen King
This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re getting rodential with a little known up-and-coming writer by the name of Stephen King. We expect great things from this kid!
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if it'll blow your skirt up.
Story Info
Title: "Graveyard Shift"
Author: Stephen King
Originally Published: Cavalier, October 1970
Beer Pairing
Alec's choice: Narragansett Brewing Co, The Famous Narragansett Lager
Paul's choice: Left Hand Brewing Co, Wake up Dead
In this episode
Creepy basements!
Paul misinforms the public!
Alec gets attacked by a bat!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
Edited by Alec Chambers
Produced by Sid Seizure
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1h 6min
June 25, 2025Ep. 16: Dance of the Dead by Richard Matheson
This week on The Short Horror Beer Cast, we’re rockin’ with Richard Matheson’s kooky, kwazy dystopian world of happy fun times!
Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you're precious like that.
Story Info
Title: "Dance of the Dead"
Author: Richard Matheson
Originally Published: Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3, 1955
Beer Pairing
Alec's choice: 3 Floyds Brewing, Zombie Dust
Paul's choice: False Hope Brewing, Negative Outlook
In this episode
More impressions!
Alec’s war story!
We talk shit about Stephen King!
Links & Follow Us
Website: shbeercast.com
Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast
Credits
Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse
Dig his stuff on YouTube
Edited by Paul Lorello
Produced by Sid Seizure
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51min

FAQs about The Short Horror Beer Cast:

How many episodes does The Short Horror Beer Cast have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.