In this episode from the Sounds Scary archives, hosts James Oster and Ryan Cultrera sit down with actor, musician, and all-around creative force Jake Abel for a wide-ranging conversation that spans everything from horror to home cooking.



Jake opens up about his experience working with horror maestro James Wan on Malignant, sharing behind-the-scenes details about the film’s striking practical effects, the magic of working on a soundstage-sized haunted house, and what it was like diving into his first major horror role. For a performer who hadn’t yet dipped into the genre, Malignant sparked a new creative curiosity—and possibly a future in horror storytelling.



They also revisit Jake’s beloved role in Supernatural, exploring the show's long-lasting impact, its unique sense of community, and what makes its cast and fanbase so special. Plus, Jake reflects on childhood fears (Chucky, anyone?), growing up in rural Ohio, and how his real-life ghost stories—and one particularly haunted farmhouse—might just inspire his own horror film someday.