Out in the wilderness of the internet; somewhere between a cursed VHS tape and the ghost of a Blockbuster Video; lurks My Bloody Podcast, a horror show equal parts terrifying and delightfully unhinged. Imagine if The Criterion Channel got possessed by a demon, or if your horror-obsessed friend from high school actually started a podcast with their equally disturbed and well-read pals. That’s the vibe.

Hosted by Bryan Kluger, a man who speaks fluent Freddy and Jason with the academic rigor of a TED Talk on gore, My Bloody Podcast is a weekly séance-slash-horror-symposium where no monster is left behind and no bloody boil goes unpopped. Preston Barta joins him like a vampire with a PhD, dissecting dread with surgical precision, while Chelsea Nicole; cultural critic, scream queen, and walking IMDb of feminist horror; makes sure every terrifying nuance gets its due.

And what are the horror hounds howling about this week on Episode #170 of My Bloody Podcast? Just the small matter of rage-infected monkeys and the zombie apocalypse as foreseen in 28 Days Later and its arguably traumatized younger cousin, 28 Weeks Later. Yes, it’s all in preparation for 28 Years Later, the long-gestating third installment in a franchise that; like any good zombie; refuses to die.

The team takes a blood-spattered walk down memory lane to honor 28 Days Later, a film that made running zombies a thing (and single-handedly ruined jogging for the rest of us). With Danny Boyle’s raw, frantic lensing and a cast that looked like they’d actually survived the end of the world (shout-out to Cillian Murphy and his haunting cheekbones), the film redefined horror in the early 2000s.

Then there’s 28 Weeks Later, a sequel that opens with one of the most gut-wrenching opening scenes in modern horror, and then, well, kind of loses the plot somewhere around the time Robert Carlyle becomes a parkour zombie. Still, it has its defenders in My Bloody Podcast.

Together, Bryan, Preston, and Chelsea discuss what made these films work, what made them unravel, and what they hope 28 Years Later will do with the franchise (fewer military experiments, more realistic parenting maybe?). It’s a conversation full of screams, scholarship, and more laughs than you’d expect from a podcast about societal collapse.

My Bloody Podcast is where horror isn’t just appreciated; it’s worshipped, flayed open, and lovingly stitched back together. Listen in. Just don’t blame us if you start sleeping with the lights on.

Listeners who crave more behind-the-scenes industry insights, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs will find themselves addicted to My Bloody Podcast. You can catch the latest episode on iTunes or Spotify, or reach out to the team at mybloodypodcast@gmail.com. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or a casual viewer looking for something to spice up your movie night, this podcast is a must-listen for those who love their horror served with a side of humor, insight, and a touch of irreverence.