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Watch If You Dare is a podcast exploring horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and the eyes of a longtime fan. Whether you’re a hardened horror expert, a casual in a love-hate relationship with scary cinema, or just a victim of a dare, join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two and face your fears. Find new episodes of Watch If You Dare on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please subscribe, rate and review.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Episode 24: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
It's the first ever Halloween episode! Aaron and Derek put on their masks and discuss 1982's science fiction horror cult classic "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. The boys explain why they chose this bonkers flick to close out the Season of Spoop™ instead of the classic Myers-based original. They also dig into a little bit of Halloween legend, talk about Tom Atkins (yet again), and recommend a chunk of other horror media to check out. It's almost time, kids. The clock is ticking. Tune in to the podcast for the horrorthon. Don't miss it, and don't forget to wear your masks. The clock is ticking. It's almost time. Happy, happy Halloween! Halloween Halloween! We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Episode 23: Murder Party
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
The Season of Spoop™ rolls on! This week, Aaron and Derek tackle 2007's horror comedy film "Murder Party" directed by Jeremy Saulnier. This also marks the first time they've returned to a director (Saulnier directed "Green Room"). They discuss the absurd nature of the movie's set up, terrible art people from college, and tonal shifts in regard to the film's horror and gore. While the premise surrounds another party on Halloween, the spoop boys go through how "Murder Party" stands on its own and why it's a must watch for the season. Grab your plug-in chainsaw and slice into this episode! We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Episode 22: Night of the Demons w/ special guest Evan Maurer
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
The Season of Spoop™ (TM TM TM) starts here! Evan returns to join Derek and Aaron in discussing 1988's "Night of the Demons" directed by Kevin S. Tenney. They discuss the exaggerated fears associated with Halloween, reminisce about the weirdest places they've partied during the season, and say goodbye to an old friend, Podcoin. The boys also dig into the enjoyable trash that makes up this flick and why they went with it as their first choice for the October month. Will they escape the demons? Does anyone hook up? Amelia Kinkade is a pet psychic? Listen in to find out! We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Episode 21: Mayhem
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
This week, the spoop boys discuss 2017's action comedy horror film "Mayhem" directed by Joe Lynch. They discuss the horrors of American work life and culture, dig into the deterioration of an otherwise typical setting, analyze comparisons to "The Belko Experiment," and talk about the general production of the film. Derek likes to think "ham" is in "mayhem," and Aaron let's him embarrass himself. Grab your nearest power tool and prepare for a bloody good time! We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Episode 20: House (Hausu) w/ special guests Lauren Willson and Jonathan Nowacki
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
On this special, extra manic episode, special guests Lauren and Jonathan join Aaron and Derek to discuss 1977's Japanese horror comedy film "House" (Hausu) directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. They dig deep into Obayashi's fever dream of a movie sharing fears and interpretations, discussing Japanese imagery, and doing their best to run through the euphoric nightmare-like plot. Fears are shared. Other horror is recommended. There are now four, but will it help them survive the House? Take a trip into the country, and be wary of the cat! Shout outs to Light The Fright Podcast @LightTheFright and Ghosts-n-Heauxs podcast @ghostsnheauxs. We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Episode 19: The Omen w/ special guest Chrystle Rivers
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
For a special 19th episode, Derek and Aaron are joined by guest Chrystle to discuss the 1976 demonic horror classic "The Omen" directed by Richard Donner. They discuss the psychological vs supernatural nature of the film, fears of parenthood, and other religious themes. They also share creepy child stories, Stephen King, and other horror related content. Is this arguably the most well known movie they've covered since episode 1? Check your skin for the Mark of the Beast and listen if you dare! We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Episode 18: Raw
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2016's French-Belgian horror drama film "Raw" directed by Julia Ducournau. They discuss the primal fear associated with hunger and desire, Ducournau's direction with the film, and the sisterhood between the characters. They also go into the effective use of gore and shock horror throughout the movie. Grab a rare steak, take a bite, and join the spoop boys this week! We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Episode 17: Phantasm w/ special guest James Hales
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
We're back and with another guest! Derek and Aaron welcome James onto the show to discuss 1979's science fantasy horror film "Phantasm" directed by Don Coscarelli. They discuss the idea of funerals, death, and modern views of both. They also talk New Orleans and creepy tales, and they recommend other horror movies, comics, podcasts, etc. The podcast is about to begin! You play a good game boy, but now you must listen! Also, shout outs to Light The Fright Podcast and TENDRIL: The Banshee Chronicles podcast. We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Minisode 1: Aaron Talks "Midsommar"
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
On the first Watch If You Dare minisode, join spoop boy Aaron as he discusses 2019's folk horror flick "Midsommar" directed by Ari Aster. He goes in depth with his thoughts on the movie having just caught it in theaters. Enjoy this small slice of horror until our next full episode! We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Episode 16: The Fog
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
For this week, Aaron and Derek discuss 1980's "The Fog" directed by horror great John Carpenter. They share stories involving fog, cover the appeal of midnight jazz radio, and talk about Tom Atkins for the second time. They also go over choosing this as their first John Carpenter movie to cover. What's out there in the fog? Shut your doors, and let the spoop boys' sweet voices take you through the night. We are on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and the Podcoin app. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Our socials are on Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare