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Progressively Horrified

Jeremy Whitley
Horror Films
Queer Representation
LGBTQ+ Representation
Fear Street Trilogy
Feminism In Horror
The Shining
Mental Health
Doom
The Haunting
R.L. Stine
Horror Genre
90s Music
Fear Street
Jaws
Feminism
Ableism
Video Game Adaptations
LGBTQ+ Icons
Slasher Films
May

A podcast that holds horror to standards horror never agreed to. Hosts Jeremy Whitley, Ben Kahn, Emily Martin and guests watch, read, listen to, and check out movies, tv shows, comics, books, art and anything else from the horror genre and discuss it through a progressive lens. We'll talk feminism in horror, LGBTQ+ issues and representation in horror, racial and social justice in horror, disabilit... more

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Every year at this time of year we review our big list of movies we've watched for the last year and try to figure out where they go on the list of all the movies we've watched before. It's a big nasty list of video nasties and every year we duke it ... more

Tilly Bridges joined us this week to continue our Patreon only series "Progressively Wach" exploring all the work of the Wachowski Sisters. We're half way through the extant Matrix films, so that means it's time to talk about The Animatrix!

For the ... more

It's Christmas time and Joe McHale is fully in his murder dad phase. He's playing dad's of questionable morals in all kinds of horror movies. We're doing a queer teen take on It's a Wonderful Life. Oh and also there's a dude dressed as a spooky angel... more

Apologies for our lateness, we had our own sort of Christmas Carnage going on around here. Suffice to say, our editor had a fever that sounded more like a radio station than a temperature for the human body. She's all better now though, so let's get ... more

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Recent Guests

Konner Knudson
Freelance editor, writer and creative consultant
Episode: Carnage for Christmas (aka St. Kickolas ) with Konner Knudson
Tomi Trembath
Writer, podcaster, and host of Transcendent Comics
Transcendent Comics
Episode: V for Vendetta (aka You Cut My Hay!) with Tomi Trembath and Alicia Whitley
Michele Abounader
Comics editor extraordinaire
Episode: Heathers (aka Anime Student Council Real) with Michele Abounader
Elana Levin
Graphic Policy Radio host
Graphic Policy Radio
Episode: T-Blockers (aka Anywhere Can Be a Gay Bar if You Try Hard Enough) w/ Elana, Katie, and Joe
Cam Collins
Co-creator of Old Gods of Appalachia
Old Gods of Appalachia
Episode: Darby and the Dead (aka Sketchy Ghost MLM) with Cam, Emmanuel, and Tomi
Tomi Trampath
Host of Transcending Comics and Giant Size Violence Podcast
Transcending Comics
Episode: Darby and the Dead (aka Sketchy Ghost MLM) with Cam, Emmanuel, and Tomi
Katie Schenkel
Writer of James and Thomas, including the upcoming Caterfly
Episode: We're All Going to the World's Fair! w/ Katie, Sian, Tilly, and Tomi
Sean Ibram
Author of Don't Go Back, The Watcher's End of Folk Horror, and the upcoming Atlantis in Times
Episode: We're All Going to the World's Fair! w/ Katie, Sian, Tilly, and Tomi
Tomi Chirp
Writer and host of various podcasts
Episode: We're All Going to the World's Fair! w/ Katie, Sian, Tilly, and Tomi

Hosts

Jeremy Whitley
Host, educator, and critic, specializing in comic book narratives and their societal implications.
Ben Kahn
Co-host and creative strategist, blending film critique with humor and insight.
Emily Martin
Co-host and cultural commentator, known for her engaging discussions surrounding representation in media.
Alicia Whitley
Educator and cultural analyst focusing on horror narratives and their educational implications.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Found them from the Aliens franchise reviews

    Never really listened to this type of analysis on a film review podcast, let alone horror. Their episode for Alien: Covenant had my attention, so I downloaded the rest of the franchise, and now I’m hooked and subscribed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBoomBoom21
    United Statesa year ago
  • Horror has never been my thing…

    These three have made me a believer. Jeremy, Emily, and Ben bring it every week! Between excellent guests, great selections, monthly themes, and everything else under the sun, I’ve never looked at horror under so many progressive lenses thanks to them. This podcast is your one-stop shop for this genre from spoopy to existentially terrifying!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddard209
    United States3 years ago
  • An incredible show where some of your funniest, most insightful friends discuss horror films. It's clear that they love the genre enough to want it to be its best. My to-be-watched list increases with every episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Em
    4 years ago
  • From Spoopy to Existential Terror..:

    One of my legit favorite horror podcasts- or just podcasts all around- Progressively Horrified is a blast and another reason to rejoice when Friday rolls around.

    The vibe is pure hang-out session, with Jeremy, Emily and Ben/Bee as delightful hosts, easily bringing each guest into the fold and approaching horror films from all across the genreverse with good humor, and a relevant modern social lens with which to view it.

    It’s great stuff- like listening in on the brilliant conversation in anoth... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oslowe
    United States4 years ago
  • Chemistry so good the product should be illegal

    Super entertaining and in depth recaps of sometimes great and sometimes terrible horror movies. Moving beyond the blood and guts and jumpscares to talk about the politics that lie underneath the glossy surface. Jeremy, Emily, Ben/Bee and a rotating panel of guests keep the conversation lively and entertaining! Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueRhian1980
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast offers a unique lens on horror, providing insightful critique and analysis of gender, identity, and representation.
Some critiques suggest tightening episodes for a more concise exploration of topics, indicating a desire for improved pacing.
Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie of the hosts, who create an inviting atmosphere for in-depth discussions.

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Dead End: Paranormal Park - Pride Rebroadcast
Q: Zuri, can you tell us what Dead End Paranormal Park is about?
Scary stuff, ghosts, monsters, basically just evil stuff.
Hellbent - Pride Rebroadcast
Q: What would we say are the trigger warnings going into this movie?
Definitely slurs targeting gay men and some degrading language around trans people.
Hellbent - Pride Rebroadcast
Q: Did anyone else scream at their TV when Eddie says, look, it's a knife?
Yes, it was clear he was mistaken, and we all found it humorous.
Assassination Nation - Pride Rebroadcast
Q: What is it about this movie that you love?
It resonates deeply with my own experiences and touches on themes of trans identity, societal judgment, and the impact of social media.
The Wailing (aka The Hills We Meet Along the Way) with Ted Anderson
Q: Can you tell us about the film's exploration of generational trauma?
The film presents old religion as betraying the protagonist while a new spirit embodies naive individualistic beliefs.

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5. Cam Collins
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