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The Sunday Scaries

Travis Talaric
28 Weeks Later
The Ring
28 Days Later
Horror Movies
Danny Boyle
28 Years Later
Alex Garland
Naomi Watts
VHS
J-Horror
Gore Verbinski
Ringu
Samara
Aidan
Poltergeist
The Conjuring
The Conjuring: the Devil Made Me Do It
Ed and Lorraine Warren
Steven Spielberg
Barbarian

Horror film buffs Ricky Townsend and Travis Talaric explore their favorite scary movies. New releases, classics, and everything in between.

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Latest Episodes

Travis is joined by aspiring podcast co-hosts Weslie and Margot (his daughters) as they cover their favorite Halloween film to watch together, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Our highest scare-o-meter rating to date, continual requests for more appl... more

The boys answer the call to Scott Derrickson's follow-up to his 2022 surprise hit in this year's BLACK PHONE 2 as they cover 80's tropes, 8mm film, and the power of the ole "I'll pray for you!!!"

Our spooky special episode covering Michael Dougherty's Halloween fixture, Trick 'r Treat. Jenna Pumpkin joins us to dive into the history of Halloween, Rick and Jenna cover the fraught release of the film and why that contributed to its cult status... more

• This one's for the dogs! Rick and Trav throw a bone to indie horror films as they cover Ben Leonberg's debut film, GOOD BOY (2025). Plenty of reminiscing about their own goods boys, who both recently passed, with coverage of the film starting at ... more

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Recent Guests

Benny Townsend
Appeared on the podcast previously for The Conjuring episode.
Episode: Trick 'r Treat (2007) with Jenna Pumpkin and Benny Townsend
Jenna Pumpkin
Expert in Halloween lore and history, former trivia partner of Ricky.
Episode: Trick 'r Treat (2007) with Jenna Pumpkin and Benny Townsend
Joe Gaasbeck
Former college roommate and film enthusiast
None mentioned
Episode: Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) with Joe Gaasbeck
William Evangelados
Childhood best friend of Ricky, offers insights and shared experiences regarding The Ring.
Episode: The Ring (2002)

Hosts

Ricky Townsend
Host and co-host known for his insightful critiques and personal anecdotes related to horror films, engaging audiences with humor and distinctive perspectives.
Travis Talaric
Host and co-host recognized for combining humor with thoughtful insights into horror cinema, enhancing the viewing experience for listeners through engaging discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • On the Way to Good

    I think it’s got potential. They need to fix their mic lag, as they don’t realize they are talking over each quite a lot. Also forcing in some cringy pc phrasing on stuff, just to check off a checkbox, but it feels unnatural, and should be toned down. Other than that, it seems like it could be a good show with some minimal work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AngelasDong
    United States2 months ago
  • Great for fans of film.. and everyone else!

    Perfect blend of intriguing, comedic and informational!! New favorite podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcastlover1129
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and comedic blend offered in discussions, which makes for an enjoyable experience while exploring often complex themes in horror films.
There are some critiques regarding technical aspects and occasional forced wording in dialogue, but overall, many find the podcast entertaining and worthy of improvement.

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The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Q: Will you be on those apps?
I'll just be your sounding board. I'll be just literally like asking what to do, like a teeing off question, like what happened to you this week, Rick?
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Q: What did you think of The Conjuring 2, Rick?
I liked it. I thought it was scarier than The Conjuring 1, honestly. I'll get into that of why I think that, but mainly has to do with the night time creeping around a dark house and dark corners.

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Focused on the realm of horror cinema, this podcast engages listeners with lively discussions about both classic and contemporary horror films. The hosts, known for their deep passion for the genre, explore diverse aspects including film production, themes of violence, emotional depth, and societal commentary, frequently drawing parallels between cinematic narratives and real-life experiences. Episodes often feature a mix of personal anecdotes, humor, and critical analysis that resonates with fans of horror, making the content both engaging and relatable. Unique insights and on-the-ground perspectives on newly released films, alongside retrospectives on influential horror classics, contribute to a well-rounded exploration of the genre.

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