Scarred for Life
Lock It In StudioBased upon the hit book series, hosts Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined by their guests to talk about the dark side of the 1970s and 80s (and, hopefully, heal some pop culture-related childhood traumas!) Follow us on socials: Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Producer - Dane Smith
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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This week we're joined by actor, comedian and Doctor Who super-fan Toby Hadoke.
He runs and is the host of XS Malarky comedy club in Manchester, is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio and has written several books on Doctor Who. Did we mention he l... more
This week we're joined by actor and director Lisa Bowerman. Known for playing Sandra Mute in the first two series of Casualty as well as starring as Bernice Summerfield in the Doctor Who audio dramas of the same name produced by Big Finish. She also ... more
This week we're joined by film director Prano Bailey-Bond. Her work includes the 2021 psychological horror film Censor as well as several short films that have been described as dark, strange and eery - in other words, scarring.
Based on the hugely ... more
This week we're joined by screenwriter, author and the man behind the legendary BBC film Ghostwatch - Stephen Volk! Having written the horror films Gothic (1986), The Kiss (1988) and The Guardian (1990), he also created the ITV series Afterlife along... more
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- Essential listening
Some big names have appeared but to be honest even the people I’ve not heard of are so entertaining too. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5MikeGuitar777
United Kingdom2 months ago - Must have for all things weird and wonderful
Absolute highlight of my week every time a new episode arrives.
Apple Podcasts5Customer999!United Kingdom2 months ago - Resurfaces dark, disturbing memories…. In a good way!
Ah, brings memories of scuttling down Trimdon Avenue in the dark to pick up a Sporting Gazette from Martin’s the newsagents, so that Dad could check his pools coupon, all the while thinking I was being pursued by the latest mid 1970s Dr Who adversaries.
Surely there’s no better back to back Dr Who stories than ‘Revenge of the Cybermen’, hot on the heels of ‘Genesis of the Daleks’?
Or, was it the other way round?
That’s the beauty of this pod - you can remember and correct the mis-remembered.
I d... more
Apple Podcasts5borodudeUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Are you a 70s/80s kid who survived scary TV and film?…this pod’s for you!
One of my go-to pods at the moment. As an 80s kid fascinated by paranormal and scary stories and imagery in books, TV and movies growing up, this brings back all those unwanted memories! Their books are great too. Go buy one!
Apple Podcasts5Kickin trousersUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Scarred Indeed
A great listen. Superb guests, brilliant and welcoming hosts. Every listen feels like your catching up with old friends. It’s so refreshing to give voice to our collective trauma!
Apple Podcasts5DuindobheulUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Spotify | #34 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  United Arab Emirates/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Ireland/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Japan/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Belgium/TV & Film |
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This podcast explores the unsettling and often dark aspects of childhood experiences shaped by pop culture in the 1970s and 1980s. Through engaging conversations with various guests, including notable figures from entertainment, the hosts share personal stories of how horror films, television shows, and other media influenced their lives and left lasting impressions. The discussion often balances nostalgia with a critique of how past media dealt with fear and trauma, presenting a unique blend of humor and reflective commentary that resonates with listeners who share similar childhood scars.
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Recent guests on Scarred for Life include:
1. Lisa Bowerman
2. Prano Bailey-Bond
3. Stephen Volk
4. Joe Cornish
5. Evelyn Hollow
6. Bob Fischer
7. Peter Laws
8. Julie McDowall
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