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Jordan and Philly

Join your co-hosts, Jordan Rae and Philly, as we dive into the world of horror! Each episode, we’ll compare iconic horror movies to books with similar dark themes, exploring how they connect and what makes them tick. From final girls on the big screen to chilling stories in pages, we’ll break down the genre’s beauty and misconceptions. Get ready for a spooky adventure filled with new recommendations and fresh insights into horror! 👻📚🍿

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Final Girls After the Trauma: Scream and Final Girl Support Group September 05, 2025

TW – psychological trauma, stalking, graphic violence and gore, manipulation, home invasion, harassment, survivor's guilt, PTSD, sexualized violence, substance abuse, mild misogynyIn this chilling episode, we unmask the blood-stained legacy of Wes Craven’s meta-horror masterpiece Scream and dive into the twisted therapy session that is Grady Hendrix’s The Final Girl Read More

[Scream Share #2] Final Destination August 27, 2025

*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*TW - death, descriptions of gore, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imageryWelcome back to Scream Share, where we review and discuss our personal horror favorites, and personal favorites recommended by YOU - our listeners! This episode we're discussing one of Jordan's horror favorites - Final Destination, the Read More

[Scream Share #1] Jennifer’s Body July 20, 2025

*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*TW - discussions of sexual assault, sexual abuse, self harm, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imageryYou might notice that this time we’re not comparing a book to a movie. This episode kicks off our brand new series called Scream Share, where we review and discuss our Read More

What Makes a Final Girl: Friday the 13th and My Heart is a Chainsaw June 13, 2025

TW - discussions of sexual trauma, family and childhood trauma, child neglect and abuse, self harm, suicide, extreme violence, descriptions of disturbing imageryIn this chilling episode, we slice into the blood-soaked legacy of horror's most iconic slasher and discuss what makes a "final girl". Comparing the postmodern grit of Stephen Read More

Fear and Horror Can Be Skin Deep: The Substance and Rouge May 30, 2025

TW - discussions of sexual harassment, family trauma, body dysmorphia, self harm, eating disorders, descriptions of disturbing imageryWe've escape the young adult horror but we can't seem to escape something else... In this episode, we reflect on the surreal and sinister worlds of The Substance directed by Coralie Fargeat and Read More

Time Travel and Terrors: How to Survive Your Death Day May 14, 2025

TW - discussions of violence, sexual trauma, and psychological traumaIt's Philly's belated birthday! We're reading another Young Adult horror novel (because we can't escape them!) and discussing time loop in horror. Listen as we compare How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine to Happy Death Day directed by Christopher Read More

Trauma Bonding in the Wild: Yellowjackets and What the Woods Took April 21, 2025

TW - discussions of violence, psychological trauma, cult behavior, mental illness, substance abuse, and child abuseIn celebration of the season finale, we explore the woods in the Yellowjackets created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson and another thrilling YA horror What the Woods Took written by Courtney Gould. FOLLOW US Read More

Cults, Community, and Identity: Midsommar and The Honeys March 28, 2025

TW - discussions of self harm/suicide, psychological trauma, cult behavior, loss of a loved one, religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ discriminationIn this first episode, we revisit one of our favorite horror films Midsommar directed by Ari Aster and find comparisons in YA horror The Honeys written by Ryan La Sala. FOLLOW Read More