Out on the long road of walks where death stalks the airwaves; 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.
Episode #179 of My Bloody Podcast doesn’t so much begin as it laces up its sneakers. Bryan, Preston, and Chelsea, our well-worn trio of cinematic mall walkers summon a special guest, Susan Kamyab Stephens of
ThisChixFlix, to join them on their longest journey yet, a brisk conversational trek through The Long Walk, Stephen King’s first stab at a novel, dashed off while he was still in college, presumably between ramen breaks and existential demonic clowns.
The foursome pick apart the new film adaptation like seasoned walkers rifling through an Auntie Anne’s pretzel bag. They chew over its echoes of Stand By Me, that other King tale of boys on a death march toward adulthood, and marvel at its cruelty, its strange familiarity to our own world of endless hustle, burnout, and reality tv tyranny. The book’s differences from the movie are prodded like sore blisters. And the big question looms, could any of them, podcasters or guest, survive more than three minutes in King’s merciless marathon? (Spoiler: probably not, unless mall walking now counts as elite training.)
The episode is a delirious blend of humor, cinephile analysis, and what might be called mall memoir, personal tales of wandering through air-conditioned corridors, where the soundtrack is always Muzak and the scent of Cinnabon tempts like a siren’s call. By the end, Susan deserves a medal, or at least a foot massage, for her contributions, especially after metaphorically logging twenty miles and, at least in spirit, losing both feet.
It’s gory, it’s funny, it’s surprisingly tender. And like the best mall-walks-turned-podcasts, it leaves you both entertained and just a little sore.
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.
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WRITTEN BY:
BRYAN KLUGER
BRYAN KLUGER, A SEASONED VOICE IN THE REALM OF ENTERTAINMENT CRITICISM, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING ARTS+CULTURE MAGAZINE, HIGH DEF DIGEST,
