The Pod and the Pendulum: A Horror Movie Podcast

Mike Snoonian

The Pod and The Pendulum is a new horror movie podcast covering every movie in every franchise. From heavy hitters like Friday the 13th, to the direct-to-video titles like Subspecies, we’ve got you covered. We feature guests on every show in order to discuss their love of movies like The Blair Witch Project, Scream, Alien, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jaws, Halloween, The Conjuring, and many more. Support the show and become a patron today at www.patreon.com/podandthependulum and get access to exclusive bonus content.

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358 episodes
Updated Wednesday

Episodes358

Newest first

Wednesday · 1 hr 52 min
THE BLOB (1988) & Remembering Chuck Russell (patreon unlocked) + Mike talks C.H.U.D. on WGBH
Mike unlocks this patreon episode from 2020 to discuss THE BLOB (1988) in remembrance of Chuck Russell. Plus, a bonus segment from Mike's appearance on WGBH's The Curiosity Desk to talk CHUD.
July 22 · 1 hr 33 min
WEDNESDAY Season 2
Mike and Devaughn are on hand to break down the bigger, more gothic second season of Netflix's Wednesday
July 14 · 1 hr 47 min
WEDNESDAY Season 1
This week we explore an Addams Family reimagined with our breakdown on the first season of the Netflix smash hit WEDNESDAY.
July 8 · 1 hr 20 min
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2
This week Mike, Ariel & Devaughn head back to animation land and ask the question, "Is Wednesday Addams kind of a jerk?" When we're not badmouthing young children, we're hitting a wide range of topics not limited to Mike's annual existential crisis about the state of the show and the franchises we cover. That said, there is a lot to discuss here including some eye-catching animation and gags and just what happened to kids' movies at the turn of the decade? Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support. Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, for as little as $2 at patreon.com/podandthependulum. Check out our website for easy access to our full catalog of shows, with hundreds of hours of free content. You can search the catalog, leave a review and even leave us feedback all from the site. Go to www.podandthependulum.com to check it out. Follow us- WEBSITE BLUESKY INSTAGRAM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 1 · 1 hr 13 min
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019)
This week we step way out of our normal comfort zone and talk about the scariest thing of all: 21st century animated movies made for six-year-olds! That’s right, we’re going to discuss 2019’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY!
June 26 · 2 hr
BACKROOMS
Mike & Brian do their best to not get lost in the Backrooms.
June 22 · 1 hr 8 min
THE ADDAMS FAMILY REUNION
This week we cover the hard to find, straight to VHS third entry in the Addams Family franchise, ADDAMS FAMILY REUNION
June 15 · 1 hr 10 min
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES
Addams Family Values returns to take the traditional family down a peg or two.
June 8 · 2 hr 4 min
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)
A deep dive into 1991's big screen adaptation of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the first family of the macabre.
June 5 · 18 min
PASSENGER (Patreon Preview)
A clip from our latest Patreon exclusive episodes, PASSENGER
June 2 · 2 hr 1 min
NOSFERATU (2024)
Our review and history of 1991's family friendly revival of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, & Christina Ricci
May 29 · 15 min
OBSESSION (Patreon Clip)
Patreon Clip of our Obsession episode
May 26 · 1 hr 46 min
THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 2
Review and analysis of Shudder's The Creep Tapes Season Two
May 21 · 58 min
DAVID BERTOLINO (Founder of SPOOKY WORLD, author BEHIND THE SCREAMS AT SPOOKY WORLD)
An interview with David Bertolino, founder of the original Halloween theme park Spooky World, & author of the new book Behind the Screams at Spooky World.
May 18 · 1 hr 49 min
THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 1
Full coverage of The Creep Tapes S1. Peachfuzz is back in this six-episode series from Shudder.
May 11 · 1 hr 39 min
THE SEVENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW MAILBAG, THE STATE OF HORROR, WHAT WE'RE EXCITED FOR & THE POD'S JOURNEY
Seven years into the podcast, we look back at the podcast's history. Also on tap, a mailbag, & 2026 in horror so far, & what upcoming horror movies we're excited for.
May 4 · 1 hr 53 min
CREEP 2
Creep 2 has "Aaron" (Mark Duplass) returning as everyone's favorite serial killer. In this found footage follow-up, has Peachfuzz met his match in Sara? With guest Mary Beth McAndrews.
May 1 · 18 min
FACES OF DEATH 2026 (Patreon Excerpt)
A brief excerpt from our latest patreon exclusive episode on the new Faces of Death movie
April 28 · 1 hr 57 min
CREEP
It's Peachfuzz time! This week we breakdown the 2014 found footage mumblegore classic CREEP.
April 23 · 1 hr
Ranking THE OMEN Franchise
This week we rank all the theatrical entries in THE OMEN franchise.

The Pod and the Pendulum: A Horror Movie Podcast

THE BLOB (1988) & Remembering Chuck Russell (patreon unlocked) + Mike talks C.H.U.D. on WGBH

WEDNESDAY Season 2

WEDNESDAY Season 1

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2

THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019)

BACKROOMS

THE ADDAMS FAMILY REUNION

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES

THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)

PASSENGER (Patreon Preview)

NOSFERATU (2024)

OBSESSION (Patreon Clip)

THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 2

DAVID BERTOLINO (Founder of SPOOKY WORLD, author BEHIND THE SCREAMS AT SPOOKY WORLD)

THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 1

THE SEVENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW MAILBAG, THE STATE OF HORROR, WHAT WE'RE EXCITED FOR & THE POD'S JOURNEY

CREEP 2

FACES OF DEATH 2026 (Patreon Excerpt)

CREEP

Ranking THE OMEN Franchise