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Scarred For Life

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Doctor Who
Horror Films
Nostalgia
Comedy
Nightmare On Elm Street
Horror Fiction
Childhood Fears
Comics
Star Wars
Childhood Trauma
Christmas
American Horror
Pop Culture
Fear
Ghost Stories
Childhood Memories
British Horror
Death
The Phantom Menace
1970s

Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that 'scarred' them for life. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For enquiries, email dane@loc... more

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Latest Episodes

It's another Watch Club episode and this week we're delving into 3 Vincent Price classics!

Witchfinder General (1968)

The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971)

and Theatre of Blood (1973)

We'd love your recommendations for the next watch club, so if you ha... more

Our guest this week is the horror author Catriona Ward.

Catriona has been writing in the world of horror fiction for the past decade, becoming the first woman to be a 3-time winner of the August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel, at the British Fa... more

The gang are joined this week by actor and regular guest Lizzie Hopley for part two of our deep dive into the world of slasher films!

This time we get into the lesser known slashers and post-2000's entries.

If any of the films we've talked about ac... more

Our guest this week is the actor and director, Dominic Brunt.

Most of you will know Dominic from his iconic role as Paddy Kirk in the soap opera Emmerdale, who he’s played for almost 30 years!

Along the way he’s been nominated for 11 British Soap A... more

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Recent Guests

Catriona Ward
Horror author
Author
Episode: Catriona Ward
Dominic Brunt
Actor and director known for Emmerdale; horror film producer/director
Emmerdale; Surreal Sleep App project
Episode: Dominic Brunt
Simon Day
Actor and comedian, Fast Show veteran
The Fast Show
Episode: Simon Day
Emily Dean
Writer and podcaster; former co-host of The Frank Skinner Show
Absolute Radio / Walking The Dog
Episode: Emily Dean
John Thomson
Creator and designer of Cannabis Grow (board game)
Cannabis Grow brand / Kickstarter project
Episode: Board Game Deep Dive with John Thomson
Ross Noble
Comedian and actor known for stand-up and film/TV work
Episode: Ross Noble
Sarah Govett
Author and screenwriter known for her work in both young adult fiction and adult thrillers
Episode: Sarah Govett
Matthew Sweet
Writer, Journalist, and Cultural Historian
Episode: Matthew Sweet
Sally-Anne Martyn
Author of dark psychological thrillers set in Northern England
Episode: Sally-Anne Martyn

Hosts

Andy Bush
Co-host of Scarred For Life; host with Dave Lawrence discussing childhood fears and media that scarred listeners.
Dave Lawrence
Co-host and co-author of Scarred For Life books; guides discussions on childhood fears, media, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 389 ratings
  • Michael Sheen

    I’ve just relistened to the Michael Sheen episode and was reminded about how rude and rushed the ending is. How can they run out of time? Just edit it surely? Poor Michael Sheen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ferristhefrog
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • New to this, enjoying it

    Plenty of new horrors to look up on the internet now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    This nickname was rfrcr
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Christmas special 2025

    👍Absolutely wonderful and genuinely hilarious. More like this,please.🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuxigary
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Like setting a mantrap for your ears, in a good way

    They’ve had some decent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monsieur G.A. Lapie
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Nice

    👍More nostalgia,please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuxigary
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Rushed episode endings and revamps have drawn criticism from some fans.
Show blends humor with deep, thoughtful discussions of fear.
Guests bring strong recall of 70s-80s media and nostalgia.
Consistency in guests and depth of conversation are appreciated by listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#20
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#133
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#143
Brazil/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#172
Ireland/TV & Film

Talking Points

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Slasher Deep Dive - Part Two
Q: What makes Scream stand out as a meta-horror film?
Scream stands out because it acknowledges the audience's familiarity with horror conventions and deliberately uses that awareness to empower characters to counter the killer, creating a self-aware, engaging twist on the traditional formula.
Slasher Deep Dive - Part One
Q: What role does the killer's backstory play in these films?
The guests note that backstory can deepen investment (e.g., Jason and his mute persona), but some entries succeed by balancing mythology with relatable or sympathetic characters, which heightens the emotional impact of deaths.
Slasher Deep Dive - Part One
Q: Why are the later Friday the 13th films often seen as weaker than the original?
Participants argue that while the first film introduced Jason as an iconic figure, subsequent installments leaned too heavily on repetitive and less inspired setups, with some films over-relying on gore and not developing character stakes.
Slasher Deep Dive - Part One
Q: What makes Halloween stand out as a foundational slasher film?
The panel agrees that Halloween established timeless tropes, a minimalistic but effective setup, and a sense of inevitability around the killer, all wrapped in a serious tone that gave the genre cultural weight.
Emily Dean
Q: When was the last time you were actually properly scared or something?
Emily describes being scared by angry men in cars or figures of authority, and notes she isn't typically frightened by horror films but rather by the things she can't see or understand.

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A nostalgic, conversation-driven show that explores fear, childhood trauma, and pop-culture memory through the lens of guests who have worked in horror, literature, television, and film. Episodes typically pair intimate personal scars with broader reflections on how media shapes imagination, often weaving in historical eras, iconic programs, and the role of storytelling in processing fear. A standout: a conversational vibe with high-profile and niche guests alike, yielding candid anecdotes and cross-genre insights, from literary horror to classic TV nostalgia, with occasional festive or bonus content that expands the show's universe for long-time listeners.

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Recent guests on Scarred For Life include:

1. Catriona Ward
2. Dominic Brunt
3. Simon Day
4. Emily Dean
5. John Thomson
6. Ross Noble
7. Sarah Govett
8. Matthew Sweet

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