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That Was Pretty Scary

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That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter.

NOTE TO LISTENERS:
When That Was Pretty Scary first launched in 2023, it began as a joint venture between Jon Lee Brody and Freddie Prinze Jr. In 2025, after 102 episodes together, Freddie departed the show and JLB continued on as the solo host. New listeners can enjoy the full archive of early episodes and then seamlessly transition into the current era of the show. Enjoy and stay scary!

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S4 · E38
Wednesday · 50 min
TWPS Scary Talk with 'IT ENDS' Director/Writer ALEX ULLOM
JLB sits down with ALEX ULLOM, the director/writer of Neon's 'It Ends'. Alex talks about his long journey making the film, what motivated him to do so and how he made a powerpoint to convince his parents to pursue filmmaking.
S4 · E37
August 19 · 1 hr
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
JLB unwraps all the themes in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come which includes a theory that it exists in the same universe as The Pitt. NOTE: If you haven't listened to the breakdown of the first Ready or Not give that a listen to get the full experience!
S4 · E36
August 12 · 1 hr 2 min
Blades (1989) with Special Guest Host MEREDITH BORDERS (Senior Editor of Fangoria) | TWPS Forgotten Gems
TWPS Presents...FORGOTTEN GEMS! A series where we explore the horror movies that have been forgotten or maybe never even noticed at all! Today JLB is joined by Meredith Borders, Senior Editor of Fangoria, to discuss the 1989 movie 'Blades' (aka 'Jaws' but with a lawnmower).
S4 · E35
August 5 · 58 min
Send Help (2026)
JLB breaks down all of the chaos and hilarity of Sam Raimi's "Send Help".
S4 · E34
July 29 · 54 min
TWPS Scary Talk with KATE DOLAN (Director/Writer of 'SOULM8TE')
KATE DOLAN (Director/Writer of 'SOULM8TE') chats with JLB about her expansion into the M3GAN universe, having the film pulled from its theatrical release at one point and her overall approach to horror storytelling.
S4 · E33
July 22 · 1 hr 10 min
TWPS Scary Talk with MEGAN LAWLESS (Obsession)
MEGAN LAWLESS from OBSESSION chats with JLB about the movie taking the world by storm and shares her origin story as well as what life can really be like for an actor when you're part of a worldwide phenomenon like Obsession.
S4 · E32
July 15 · 1 hr 17 min
The Bride! (2026)
JLB breaks down all the themes of Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'THE BRIDE' and how it's a course correction for the 1935 film 'The Bride of Frankenstein'.
S4 · E31
July 8 · 1 hr 10 min
Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Special Guest Host MADISON SHEPARD
JLB is joined by his friend and actor/comedian extraordinaire MADISON SHEPARD (Single Drunk Female, Barry) to talk about George Romero's 1968 classic 'Night of the Living Dead'.
S4 · E30
June 24 · 54 min
AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) with screenwriter GUINEVERE TURNER
JLB is joined by his friend and American Psycho screenwriter GUINEVERE TURNER! Guinevere shares some behind the scenes stories and talks about unapologetically telling queer stories throughout the years.
S4 · E29
June 17 · 1 hr 8 min
TWPS Scary Talk with SYDNEY PARK (Scary Movie, The Walking Dead)
JLB's 'Seoul Sister' SYDNEY PARK joins TWPS for a conversation about Asian representation and identity. And Sydney talks about how leaning into her comedy roots led to her latest role in Scary Movie.
S4 · E28
June 10 · 54 min
Last Night in Soho (2021)
JLB unwraps all the themes in Edgar Wright's underrated giallo thriller 'Last Night in Soho' and why it's the movie everyone needs to see at least once.
S4 · E27
June 5 · 54 min
TWPS Scary Talk - Pioneer Asian Filmmaker QUENTIN LEE Talks Queer Narratives and Asian Representation
JLB is joined by Asian filmmaker QUENTIN LEE. Quentin is a pioneer when it comes to Asian and Queer representation on screen and preserving the history of Asians in film.
S4 · E26
June 3 · 1 hr 1 min
Mother/마더 (2009)
Going back to South Korea circa 2009 to revisit Bong Joon Ho's 'Mother'. One of the best Bong Joon Ho and the K-horror has to offer!
S4 · E25
May 27 · 42 min
TWPS Scary Talk with NATALIE ERIKA JAMES (Saccharine, Relic, Apartment 7A)
JLB is joined by NATALIE ERIKA JAMES the writer/director/producer of 'SACCHARINE'. Everything from the genesis of the story to Natalie's past films to Asian identity is on the table in today's chat!
S4 · E24
May 20 · 1 hr 5 min
TWPS Scary Talk with DAN ATTIAS (Director of 'Silver Bullet', 'The Sopranos', 'Entourage')
JLB is joined by prolific director DAN ATTIAS, who has directed everything from The Sopranos to Homeland to Entourage to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and of course the 1985 cult classic 'Silver Bullet'. Dan shares stories spanning decades making for a master class of an episode.
S4 · E23
May 13 · 1 hr 24 min
Midsommar (2019) with Special Guest Host JANECKA OLEN
JLB is joined by Janecka Olen from the Scream Queen Podcast to unwrap all the folk horror and mental health themes in the 2019 Ari Aster film 'Midsommar'!
S4 · E22
May 8 · 52 min
TWPS Scary Talk with LUDI LIN (Mortal Kombat)
JLB is joined by his friend and one of the stars of Mortal Kombat II (which is in theaters now!), Ludi Lin! They talk about the importance of representation, showing up for one another and Ludi talks about playing Liu Kang and what we can expect from MKII!!
S4 · E21
May 6 · 59 min
50 First Dates...But Make It a Horror Movie!
50 First Dates is known as a sweet rom-com from the mid 2000s. But today JLB is joined by his good friend and comedian extraordinaire Lauren O'Brien for the inaugural episode of the TWPS spinoff '...but make it a horror movie!" to turn the beloved rom-com into the horror movie it may have always been!
S4 · E20
April 29 · 1 hr 11 min
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
JLB deep dives into Emilie Blichfeldt's "The Ugly Stepsister" and all of it's societal messages.
S4 · E19
April 22 · 1 hr 14 min
Forbidden Fruits (2026) with Writer/Director MEREDITH ALLOWAY
JLB is joined by Meredith Alloway, the writer/director of "Forbidden Fruits' a movie being described as 'The Craft' for Gen Z. Meredith talks about the genesis of the idea, getting producers Mason Novick & Diablo Cody on board and all of the themes present throughout the film.

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