Podcast Episodes

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You can now find all of our episodes on Megaphone! Stay up to date on the latest episodes or go back for old favorites! Follow this link to the new hosting page… Jersey Ghouls Podcast on Megaphone

You can still listen to the show on your favorite podcasting app and through links on social media!

Episode 178: Ghoul Talk - Top 10 Christmas Kills

Deck the halls will blood and holly! Falalalalalalalala! Tis the season to be creepy! Falalalalalalalala! Merry Christmas from Jersey Ghouls HQ! They are closing out 2022 with a very seasonal top 10 list: Best Christmas Horror Kills! What are some of your favorites? Did they make Marissa or Jacki’s list?

The Ghouls are so excited to join the Geekscape family! Starting in 2023 you can also find our show and so many other creative podcasts on the Geekscape website! It is a one stop shop for all of your podcasting needs!

We wish you a scary creepmas and a happy new year!

Episode 177: Ghoul Talk - Horror Profile Q&A Part Two!

Jacki borrowed an idea, did a Google search, and found an awesome horror questionnaire made by one of the host of The Scariest Things Podcast! They churned out 100 thought provoking questions all about finding your own horror profile! This week Marissa and Jacki tackle the last half of the questionnaire. We would love to hear your answers!

Make sure you hit up The Scariest Things Podcast to find all of the links to find them on social media and where to listen to them. Their website has so much more than just episodes so take some time to explore all of their awesome content! And definitely be sure to listen to their episode where they answer the profile questions in a seed round style. Want to answer the questions yourself? Get the PDF here.

Episode 176: Jersey Ghouls vs Spanish Language Films

This week the Ghouls are going international with two phenomenal horror films from 2017. Veronica and Terrified are highly recommended movies with effective jump scares, change your pants moments, and amazing special effects. But fear not, Marissa comes through at the end with solid advice on avoiding the monster under your bed.

Episode 175: Ghoul Talk - Horror Profile Q&A Part One!

Jacki borrowed an idea, did a Google search, and found an awesome horror questionnaire made by one of the host of The Scariest Things Podcast! They churned out 100 thought provoking questions all about finding your own horror profile! This week Marissa and Jacki tackle half of the list. Stay tuned as part two will be coming out soon. We would love to hear your answers!

Make sure you hit up The Scariest Things Podcast to find all of the links to find them on social media and where to listen to them. Their website has so much more than just episodes so take some time to explore all of their awesome content! And definitely be sure to listen to their episode where they answer the profile questions in a seed round style. Want to answer the questions yourself? Get the PDF here.

Also make sure you are following past guest and friend of the show Elizabeth Sagewood on YouTube! Her “Tag Tuesdays” videos are what inspired Jacki for this episode! Check out one her her original tag videos here!

Episode 174: Jersey Ghouls x Every Month Madness: Best Halloween Themed Movie - 32 Bracket Part Two

It’s the triumphant return of Every Month Madness! The Ghouls are celebrating EMM and spooky season by joining up with host, Joe and guest, Ed to bracket style determine the best Halloween themed movie! This is the second half of the 32 bracket so make sure you have already listened to part 1. Soon we will link Every Month Madness so you can hear how the rest of the brackets shake out.

The Ghouls were thrilled to do this episode with Joe and Ed. Make sure you are following Every Month Madness on your favorite podcasting app , by checking out the website or following the show on Facebook.

Episode 173: Jersey Ghouls x Every Month Madness: Best Halloween Themed Movie - 32 Bracket Part One

It’s the triumphant return of Every Month Madness! The Ghouls are celebrating EMM and spooky season by joining up with host, Joe and guest, Ed to bracket style determine the best Halloween themed movie! This first episode covers half of the 32 bracket. Tune in next week for the second half of the 32. From there we will link Every Month Madness so you can hear how the rest of the brackets shake out.

The Ghouls were thrilled to do this episode with Joe and Ed. Make sure you are following Every Month Madness on your favorite podcasting app , by checking out the website or following the show on Facebook.

Episode 172: Ghoul Talk - Top 5 Stephen King

This week the Ghouls chat about one of their favorites: Stephen King. They list their Top 5 Favorite Stephen King books and then their Top 5 Stephen King adaptations! Be sure to comment below with your Top 5!

Stephen King was the topic of the 2021 March Madness episodes with Joshua and Joe of Fright School and good friend of the show Joey Costal! Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of the first round! Speaking of Fright School, make sure you are following them on social media and check out their Patreon!

We also mentioned our friend and past guest Elizabeth Sagewood. Check out the awesome shelf tour of her Christopher Pike collection on her YouTube channel!

Episode 171: Jersey Ghouls vs 2007’s Grindhouse Movies

Welcome to another episode of problematic people that put out awesome films and the guilt from enjoying them. That’s right, this week the Ghouls talk about the 2007 Grindhouse double feature: Death Proof directed by Quentin Tarantino and Planet Terror directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Episode 170: Ghoul Talk - Interview with Harry Carpenter

This week the Ghouls chat with author, Harry Carpenter! They discuss his upcoming book, Chemical Burns, also written with author, Timothy R. Baldwin. They talk about the Fright Reads Book Festival which Harry runs and much to the Ghouls delight, they talk about Ghostbusters!

Fright Reads is happing on October 1st in Millversville, MD (just south of Baltimore) from 12pm to 6pm. Authors, artists, and more will be vending at the event and it is the perfect way to kick off October and spooky season!

Learn everything about the festival, purchase tickets, see the guests and all of the vendors on the Fright Reads Book Festival website Follow the fest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Keep up with Harry on his website and click the shop link to buy his books!

Episode 169: Jersey Ghouls vs Eli Roth

Catie joins the Ghouls again to close out Cruel Summer! Spoiler alert: these ladies are not fans of Mr. Roth or the two movies they watched. Hostel and The Green Inferno are discussed and if you listen closely, you can actually hear each one of them roll their eyes during the show. Tune in to find out why these movies did not sit well with the Ghouls & company.

Find Catie’s musings on horror and pop culture over at Horror Geek Life or hear her on the SCREAMWRITERS PODCAST available on your favorite podcasting app!

Episode 168: Jersey Ghouls vs The Water

What would a proper Cruel Summer be without an underwater animal attack! This week the Ghouls dive into the original Piranha movie from 1978 and Open Water from 2003.

Check out our friends across the pond Ghouls Magazine! Editorials, reviews, a podcast and more.

Episode 167: Jersey Ghouls vs Summer

The Ghouls are back with another episode of the Cruel Summer series! They both share some thoughts on their first viewing of Summer of 84 and then find out if I Know What You Did Last Summer still holds up all these years later. What horror movies are a must watch for you during summer?

Episode 166: Jacki’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Birthday Extravaganza!

Not only is it Jacki’s birthday but it is also the 30th anniversary of the release of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Catie joins the Ghouls again as they talk about the OG movie, life in the 90’s and the TV series!

Check out Catie’s retrospective on the series at Horror Geek Life written early this year in honor of the show’s 25th anniversary .

Episode 165: Jersey Ghouls vs Beach Horror

Another summer season means another Jersey Ghouls theme… Welcome to Jersey Ghouls’ Cruel Summer! We start where any good summer season starts - at the beach! Blood Beach for the monsters and John Saxon and Psycho Beach Party for the nostalgic 2000’s and Xander from Buffy! Let’s just say that the Ghouls are ready to attend any party Charles Busch (Facebook & Instagram) wants to throw!

Episode 164: Jersey Ghouls vs Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

This week the Ghouls are joined by Booktuber/Bookstagrammer, Elizabeth Sagewood! They discuss the three books written by Alvin Schwartz and the impact that the stories, and the illustrations by Stephen Gammell, had on not only their own childhoods but anyone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. Next they talk about the 2019 film adaptation and how well it translated from page to screen.

Follow Elizabeth for more spooky content on YouTube and Instagram!

Episode 163: Jersey Ghouls vs Psycho 1 & 2

The Ghouls are joined by Chris of The Last Film on the Left blog to discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece, Psycho and the sequel that came out 22 years later.

Keep up with Chris on his blog The Last Film on the Left where he reviews horror movies with a spiritual perspective!

Click to read the article that Marissa referenced — Psycho Feminism: from Hitchcock to Hollaback and Back Again written by Greg Scorzo.

Episode 162: Jersey Ghouls vs Sinister (Let’s Scare AJ Part 4!)

The Ghouls are back again with another installment of LET’S SCARE AJ! He graciously returns to the show to watch Sinister after the failure that was The Conjuring 3. Was there redemption? Did AJ get scared? What movie should we torture… um… show him with next?

Hear more from AJ and Jacki on their podcast THE LIST WE MISSED! The pair finally watch all of the popular movies everyone else already has. Episodes are released on the second and fourth Sunday each month! Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and never miss out on the fun by following on Instagram and Facebook!

Episode 161: Jersey Ghouls vs Lizzie Borden

I hope you are ready to hear Jacki talk…and talk…and talk about one of her favorite historical subjects: The life, alleged crimes, and trial of Lizzie Borden! On an August morning in 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden are murdered in their Fall River home. To this day the crime remains unsolved but many believe that Lizzie is the only likely suspect. Do you think Lizzie did it?

Episode 160: Ghoul Talk - Interview with director Deborah Voorhees!

The Ghouls are absolutely thrilled to chat director, writer, actor, and all around awesome lady, Deborah Voorhees on this episode! They dive into life as an 80’s horror actress, writing, inspiration, and of course Deborah’s latest movie, 13 Fanboy. We get a behind the curtain peak at what it was like writing and making 13 Fanboy as well as the usual fun antics of a Jersey Ghouls interview.

You can rent or own the digital copy of 13 Fanboy on all VOD sites including Amazon and you can purchase the physical copy wherever movies are sold. If you are a Showtime subscriber, 13 Fanboy will be making its debut there on May 2, 2022.

Keep up with the latest news about 13 Fanboy, Friday the 13th, anything and everything horror on Deborah’s Facebook group, Deborah Voorhees Shear Horror Group.

Episode 159: Jersey Ghouls vs Folk Horror

Catie joins the Ghouls again and this time they are getting a little folksy! 1968’s Witchfinder General and 2018’s Apostle are discussed. 50 years separate these movies but many of the same themes are found throughout both films in the fascinating subgenre of folk horror.

Hear Catie on the ScreamWriters Podcast, read her reviews and lists on Horror Geek Life, and soon she will have a story on Scarlet Leaf Review!

Episode 158: March Madness 2022! The Final 4 & A Winner is Crowned!

Welcome to the final four… who will be the winner?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre.

Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know Podcasting! Drop him a line for any of your podcasting needs! If you have never listened to Analog Jones and the Temple of Film, now is a great time to catch up on all of their episodes! You can also drop them a line at analogjonestof@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel!

Episode 157: March Madness 2022! The Sweet 16 & The Elite 8!

We’ve narrowed it down from 32 to 16… Who will make it to the next round!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre.

Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know Podcasting! Drop him a line for any of your podcasting needs! If you have never listened to Analog Jones and the Temple of Film, now is a great time to catch up on all of their episodes! You can also drop them a line at analogjonestof@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel!

Episode 156: March Madness 2022! The 32 Bracket!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — It’s March Madness time, Bay-Bee! This year the Ghouls are joined by long time friends of the show, Matt Kelly and Stephen Bay! With their powers combined they will determine the best human serial killer in the horror/thriller genre.

Keep up with Matt Kelly at Geekscape and We Know Podcasting! Drop him a line for any of your podcasting needs! If you have never listened to Analog Jones and the Temple of Film, now is a great time to catch up on all of their episodes! You can also drop them a line at analogjonestof@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel!

Episode 155: Jersey Ghouls vs Green Room

This week the Ghouls are joined by author Erik J. Brown! His debut novel ALL THAT’S LEFT IN THE WORLD comes out on March 8, 2022 and is now available for pre-order. Not only are they discussing his new book, they dive into the multilayered horror that is 2015’s Green Room. Even the delightful Patrick Stewart can’t make them feel good about this one!

Click here to read the article Marissa mentioned during the show: Green Room's Normalization Of Horror And Ideological Terror Is What Makes It Feel So Real by Tristan Young

Click here to find the links to Erik’s website, all of the places you can buy his book, and support LGBTQ+ fundraising efforts for The Trevor Project.

Whenever it is possible, please support your local independent book store!

ALL THAT’S LEFT IN THE WORD by Erik J. Brown

WHAT IF IT’S US meets LIFE AS WE KNEW IT in a gripping post-apocalyptic queer YA romance.

When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie’s house, he’s injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world’s population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, it’s to be scared of what other desperate people will do... so why does it seem so easy for them to trust each other?

After danger breaches their shelter, they flee south in search of civilization. But something isn’t adding up about Andrew’s story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. He’s starting to feel something more than friendship for Andrew, adding another layer of fear and confusion to an already tumultuous journey.

The road ahead of them is long, and to survive, they’ll have to shed their secrets, face the consequences of their actions, and find the courage to fight for the future they desire, together. Only one thing feels certain: all that’s left in their world is the undeniable pull they have toward each other.

Episode 154: Jersey Ghouls vs Horror Cartoons

This week the Ghouls are joined by their friend Tom to talk all about the horror cartoons of their youth, scary Disney rides, and parenting advice aplenty!

Tom started a Youtube channel in 2021 called The Pop Daddy where he reviews movies, movies, food, products and music on his road to fatherhood! Subscribe to his channel and all of this social media: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and if you want to see him review something, email him at tompopdaddycoombs@gmail.com

Looking to travel to Disney? Tom is an authorized Disney vacation planner with Mickey World Travel! Follow him on Facebook or email him for information at tom@mickeyworldtravel.com

Episode 153: Jersey Ghouls vs 1970’s Horror

The Ghouls are back with another dive into their decades series. It’s the 1970’s and about time for them to experience some Hammer Horror. Twins of Evil and The Satanic Rites of Dracula are discussed. Both of the ladies are new to the world of Hammer and it is no surprise that they have very different opinions on the films. Comment below with your favorite Hammer films!

Episode 152: Jersey Ghouls vs The Shining Miniseries (1997)

The Ghouls are trying to shake the winter blues with a giant dose of nostalgia. They watched the 1997 made for TV miniseries: The Shining including the commercials that aired with it! The book vs the movie vs the miniseries and all of the pros and cons that come with them! Which version is your favorite?

Want to enjoy it too? Click here to enjoy all 6 hours of the original airing!

Have you listed to Jacki’s other podcast yet? The List We Missed is a podcast where Jacki and AJ finally watch all the movies everyone else already has.

Episode 151: Jersey Ghouls vs New Year’s Eve!

New year, same old Jersey Ghouls! They kick off the new year with a few holiday related gems! 1980 is coming in strong with New Year’s Evil and Terror Train! Pee-Wee Herman references a plenty in the first episode of the new year. Pop the champagne - Happy 2022!

Episode 150: Jersey Ghouls vs Gremlins 2

It’s a special Christmas treat because Marissa’s youngest daughter, Molly, makes her Jersey Ghouls debut in this episode! The gang discusses the sequel to a Christmas classic. The sequel has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas or winter but Mr. Futterman is back so that’s a check in the plus column!

Episode 149: Jersey Ghouls vs 1960’s Horror

The Ghouls swing into the 1960’s with returning guest Vanessa of the Renegade Film Festival and new friends Carolina & Tessa of Femme Regard! Eyes Without A Face & Carnival of Souls are discussed and the conversation goes from film theory to self reflection to script rewrites to Mormon Atlantic City.

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit!

Follow Tessa & Carolina on their adventures with their production company and podcast! Be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

Episode 148: Jersey Ghouls vs 1950’s Horror

Put on your poodle skirts and meet us at the malt shop! The Ghouls are headed to each decade to discuss the best of horror each has to offer. This week they are deep in the 1950’s with big thrills and sci-fi chills! The Night of the Hunter and Invasion of the Body Snatchers did not disappoint!

Episode 147: Ghoul Talk - Top 10 Halloween Party Songs

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

It’s time for another list episode and this time the Ghouls have recruited their friend Dylan to help out! All three have brought their ultimate Halloween party mix tape with them! Did they name one of your favorites? Did they miss a song that MUST be played at every Halloween party? You can find most of the songs mentioned on this Spotify playlist!

Keep up with Dylan and be sure to like and subscribe: Christmas 365 on Facebook and Instagram and Icon vs. Icon on Facebook Twitter and Instagram

Have you seen Halloween Kills? Join the best thing to come out of the movie: That One Lady Who Brought An Iron To Fight Michael Myers Facebook Group

Episode 146: Jersey Ghouls vs 1940’s Horror

The Ghouls return to the history of horror with a 1940’s edition. The Wolfman and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein are discussed. Jacki gets her first taste of Abbott and Costello and falls in love. Marissa nails it with her suggestion for the modern Abbott and Costello comedy duo.

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit!

Episode 145: Ghoul Talk with the star of Monster Squad: Andre Gower!

The Ghouls are joined once again joined by Vanessa of the Renegade Film Festival as they all sit down to chat with the star of Monster Squad and the director of the documentary, Wolfman’s Got Nards, ANDRE GOWER!

Watch the award-winning love letter to Monster Squad fans Wolfman’s Got Nards on VOD and follow the journey on Instagram! Follow Andre on Instagram and Twitter.

We touched on Andre’s health in the episode. We ask that you check out the GO FUND ME page that was set up for him by his friends. If you are not able to donate, please share the link and spread the word to help the leader of our squad!

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit! For the whole month of October use the discount code: KREEPS to get 31% the submission fee!

Episode 144: Jersey Ghouls vs 1930’s Horror

The Ghouls continue their history of horror series in the 1930’s with two Tod Browning classics, Dracula and Freaks! Hear about their hot take on how Dracula is a feminist, their dreams of running away to join the circus, and the constant conversation derailment to talk like the cast of Mare of Easttown… or more specifically, the cast of SNL.

Find the reference material for this episode:

Masculinity, Femininity and other Curiosities in Tod Browning's 'Freaks' and 'Dracula'

Subversive Horror Cinema: Countercultural Messages of Films from Frankenstein to the Present

The Ghouls are out and about in October! Come see us on October 9th at the drive-in for another Creature Feature Weekend that benefits Scares that Care. We are also returning to Monster Mania in Philadelphia October 22nd-24th. Vanessa from the Renegade Film Festival will be joining us! Stop by and say hello and check out the awesome merch!

Episode 143: Jersey Ghouls vs 1920’s Horror

The Ghouls are headed back to school along with returning guest Catie! Starting with 1920, they will discuss some of the best horror from every decade. How could they not kick things off with the silent classics, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu?

Check out the article that Marissa talked about: 100 years of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: why we’re still living in its shadows By: Alex Barrett

You can follow Catie’s adventures on Instagram and her recent work at Dread Imaginings.com

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit!

And finally please check out Jacki’s new podcast The List We Missed! Along with AJ (of Let’s Scare AJ fame) the pair finally watch all of the popular movies everyone else already has. Currently episodes are released on the second Sunday each month! Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app and never miss out on the fun by following on Instagram and Facebook!

Thank you for the continued support of our show and the love you show our friends! It means so much to us! We have the most awesome listeners!

Episode 142: Jersey Ghouls vs The Gate

It’s time for the final installment of the Jersey Ghouls Summer of Suburban Horror. We wave goodbye to the warm weather of 2021 with the 1987 cult classic, The Gate! It’s time to put away the beach towels and pack up the picnic basket as the Ghouls wax nostalgia once last time before it’s time to go back to school. But don’t be sad! The end of summer means the beginning of Spooky Season and pumpkin spiced everything!

We mentioned our friends over at Analog Jones and the Temple of Film! Please take a moment to give them review on Apple Podcast! And if you are not following them on your favorite podcasting app or Youtube — get on it! They have the best VHS podcast on the internet!

Episode 141: Ghoul Talk with Jason Goes to Hell director Adam Marcus!

In this very special Friday the 13th episode…The Ghouls want to give a huge thank you to Vanessa Wright for not only joining them again but for brining on her friend Adam Marcus. Jacki finally gets to live up to her Fan Girl title while gushing over her favorite Friday movie with the man who directed it! For the 28th anniversary of the release of the film, Adam delights them all with stories from the shoot, behind the scenes fun facts, and what the future holds.

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit!

Keep with with Adam on Instagram and Facebook!

Episode 140: Jersey Ghouls vs The People Under the Stairs

As we enter the last month of summer break, the Ghouls are continuing the Summer of Suburban Horror with the Wes Craven classic, The People Under the Stairs!

Episode 139: Jacki’s The ‘Burbs Birthday Extravaganza

Well look at that! Smack dab in the middle of the Ghouls Summer of Suburban Horror is Jacki’s birthday! This year she celebrates the big 4-0 with yet another one of her favorites, 1989’s The ‘Burbs. Pre-Oscar Hanks, super hot Feldman, the horror of a boring life on a sleepy street, and um… murder! Old favorite Joe Costal returns for the shenanigans as well as first time guest Vanessa Wright of the Renegade Film Festival!

Learn more about Renegade Film Festival on their website, Facebook, and Instagram! Want to submit your film for a chance to join the fun? Click here for the rules, information on deadlines, and how to submit!
Hear Joe on his podcast Every Month Madness on your favorite podcasting app. You can also keep up with all of his adventures on his website joecostal.com and Twitter!

Episode 138: Episode 138: Jersey Ghouls vs The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It (Let's Scare AJ Part 3!)

You knew it was coming! AJ is back with the Ghouls to watch The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It! Did they finally scare AJ to the point of never watching horror again? Hear their thoughts on the latest film from the Conjuring Universe.

*Side note: AJ and Jacki are launching a new podcast on July 11th! It was going to be called How Did We Miss This? but in between the time of recording and the launch, another podcast with that name came out. While the podcast will still be launched on the 11th, they are coming up with a new name and social media links!

Episode 137: Jersey Ghouls vs The Stepford Wives

Welcome to the Jersey Ghouls’ Summer of Suburban Horror!

They are kicking off this summer long celebration with the OG Stepford Wives and the crappy remake. (Sorry not sorry, Frank Oz) Marissa shares her fears of town livin’ after growing up in the city and Jacki puts on the feminism hat for this one.

Episode 136: Jersey Ghouls vs Mid-90’s Horror

This week the Ghouls are joined by Mells and Eli of Twin Knife Productions! Convincing arguments, Ted Levine impressions and a discussion of the existential crisis that we call life. Good times had by all!
Keep up with Mells and Eli and enter the world of immersive horror on Instagram at Twin Knife Productions. They are frequent collaborators with friends of the show, Joshua & Samantha of Unstable Nightmare People and Blackheart Collective.

Episode 135: Jersey Ghouls vs 1970’s EC Movies

Two things about this episode. One: sadly Marissa got sick and could not join Jacki and guest, Adam for this recording. Boo-urns! Two: strap in kids, this is gonna be a long one. Having someone like Adam on the show gets the conversations going as he and Jacki breakdown history of EC and the vignettes in both Tales from the Crypt (1972) and Vault of Horror (1973).

Find Adam on Instagram & Twitter!

Episode 134: Jersey Ghouls vs Ti West Movies

It’s a Ti West double feature this week! The Ghouls unpack The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers. Marissa loved the strong female characters. Jacki is disappointed by a lack of platonic relationship representation. Not today, Satan… but they’re free tomorrow.

Episode 133: Jersey Ghouls vs Sexy Vampires

Snuggle down into your coffin with a goblet of blood and that special someone because this week Mary joins the Ghouls to talk about sexy vampires. They watched Interview with the Vampire & Only Lovers Left Alive. So many sexy vampires to choose from! Who do you think is the sexiest of them all?

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Episode 132: Jersey Ghouls vs Grahame-Smith Adaptations

This week the Ghouls take on two film adaptations by author Seth Grahame-Smith, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. One Ghoul is a history buff and the other teaches English. Three guesses on how this episode shakes out!

Episode 131: March Madness 2021! The Remaining Brackets!

Stephen King often writes about technology causing havoc in our lives. Life imitates art this week as technology has railed against the humans and sadly the remaining of the bracket recordings were lost. Marissa and Jacki do their best to bring up the key points from the conversations that everyone had as they recap the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4, and the final showdown of the best Stephen King adaptation.

Apologies all around to the wonderful panel of guests that took the time to watch 32 movies and devote a whole Saturday to sit down and record the most anticipated episodes of the year.

Find out what Joey is up to on his website!

Follow Fright School on Facebook & Instagram and be sure to subscribe/follow on your favorite podcasting app!

************************************************************************************* Follow the 3 Crones Productions on Facebook
Current shows and shows launching soon:
3 Crones Presents Facebook & Instagram
Block or Buster on Facebook Every Month Madness on Facebook
The social media for How Did We Miss This? coming soon!

Jersey Ghouls is a part of 3 Crones Productions. Produced and edited by Marissa Pona and Jacki Giorgianni. * * Join the 3 Crones - we'd love to work with you! Podcast, radio plays, short stories, scripts, and film. If you are interested in finding an outlet for your idea, contact us on Facebook!

Episode 130: March Madness 2021! The 32 Bracket - Part 2

Prepare yourself, Stephen King! This year the gang is coming for you!
Welcome back to the most anticipated time of year for the Ghouls — March Madness! This year they are joined by Fright School hosts: Joe & Joshua and are pleased to welcome back an OG March Madness panelist, Joey Costal!

Find out what Joey is up to on his website!

Follow Fright School on Facebook & Instagram and be sure to subscribe/follow on your favorite podcasting app!

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Follow the 3 Crones Productions on Facebook
Current shows and shows launching soon:
3 Crones Presents (Facebook & Instagram)
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The social media for How Did We Miss This? and Every Month Madness coming soon!

Jersey Ghouls is a part of 3 Crones Productions. Produced and edited by Marissa Pona and Jacki Giorgianni. * * Join the 3 Crones - we'd love to work with you! Podcast, radio plays, short stories, scripts, and film. If you are interested in finding an outlet for your idea, contact us on Facebook!

Episode 129: March Madness 2021! The 32 Bracket - Part 1

Prepare yourself, Stephen King! This year the gang is coming for you!
Welcome back to the most anticipated time of year for the Ghouls — March Madness! This year they are joined by Fright School hosts: Joe & Joshua and are pleased to welcome back an OG March Madness panelist, Joey Costal!

Find out what Joey is up to on his website!

Follow Fright School on Facebook & Instagram and be sure to subscribe/follow on your favorite podcasting app!

Jersey Ghouls is a part of 3 Crones Productions. Produced and edited by Marissa Pona and Jacki Giorgianni. * * Join the 3 Crones - we'd love to work with you! Podcast, radio plays, short stories, scripts, and film. If you are interested in finding an outlet for your idea, contact us on Facebook!

Episode 128: Ghoul Talk - 3 Crones Productions

This week the Ghouls are joined by Mary to talk about the launch of 3 Crones Productions! Hear about the upcoming shows and future projects under the 3 Crones umbrella!

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Episode 127: Ghoul Talk - Myers Briggs & Horror Movies

The Ghouls take a personality test to find their Myers Briggs Type Indicator. Once they know who they really are, they find out what their assigned types has to do with the horror genre.

Take a free version of the classic test here! Once you’ve taken the test, find out…

Which horror movie you should watch based on your MBTI?

What would happen to you in a horror movie?

What horror movie cliché are you based on your MBIT?

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Episode 126: Jersey Ghouls vs Wintery Horror

This week the Ghouls warn you about unsanitary hanky-panky and keep each other warm by getting into a heating argument about thematic subplots! Keep the winter blues away and join the conversation about Dead Snow and Scare Me.

Episode 125: Jersey Ghouls vs Ladies’ Night Body Horror

The Ghouls kick off 2021 with long time listener and friend of the show, Rahne! The blood gets flowing this week as they tackle female focused body horror with May and Jennifer’s Body.

Follow Rahne on Instagram to see her latest cosplay adventures and her SFX/beauty makeup looks. You can also purchase some of her awesome crocheted creations on her Etsy shop Bazaar of Random.

Episode 124: Jersey Ghouls Christmas Spectacular Week 4

The Ghouls are closing out the Spectacular and the 2020 holiday season with their friends Dylan and Matt from the newest Geekscape podcast: Christmas 365! The gang talks about Better Watch Out and A Christmas Horror Story both with mixed reviews. Have you watched them? What other Christmas horror did you watch this season?

After you take the tree down, keep the holly jolly alive with Christmas 365 on Facebook Instagram and where ever you listen to podcasts!

You can also find Dylan at Icon Vs. Icon writing about all things pop culture!

Matt continues to rock the podcasting world with his many projects. Give them all a listen!

Horror Movie Night

My Favorite Episode of…

One Hit Thunder

Episode 123: Christmas Day Surprise!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

The Ghouls could not do a Christmas Spectacular and not deliver on the big day! Just like Santa, Marissa and Jacki gift to you Santa Jaws and Fatman! It wouldn’t be a Jersey Ghouls Christmas if they didn’t call out problematic behavior while still spreading the holiday cheer!

Episode 122: Jersey Ghouls Christmas Spectacular Week 3

Week three brings us a thought provoking film set at Christmas called I Trapped the Devil. The Ghouls are joined by two amazing friends from Blackheart Collective, Joshua and Sam Simon! What would you leave out to snare Satan?

Learn more about Blackheart Collective, apply for upcoming immersive horror events, and more can be found on their Instagram. You can also support them buy picking up some sweet merch from TeeSpring!

Episode 121: Jersey Ghouls Christmas Spectacular Week 2

It’s all blood and subtitles for week 2! Joshua and Joe from Fright School join the Ghouls to talk about Rare Exports and Sint.

You can find Fright School on Facebook, Instagram, and on your favorite podcast app!

Episode 120: Jersey Ghouls Christmas Spectacular Week 1

Every Sunday in the month of December, the Ghouls are celebrating the holiday season with good friends and Christmas Horror! Mary (Dark Hills Radio) and Shane (7he Blindman) start the festivities with Gremlins and Krampus!

Check out Dark Hills Radio here and listen on your favorite podcasting app!

See the amazing talents of Shane here and follow him for tutorials!

As mentioned at the end of the episodes, Marissa and Jacki will be joining the gang over at Geekscape for another charity stream on Saturday, December 12th! Click this link for more information, updates, how to donate and the schedule.

Episode 119: Jersey Ghouls vs Old Timey Cannibals

Nom! Nom! Nom! This week the Ghouls celebrate Thanksgiving with Ravenous and Bone Tomahawk! Grab a plate, put on your best bear pelt, and saddle up to our table for a feast that may or may not consist of Aunt Gertrude!

As mentioned at the end of the show, check out what some of our friends are up to:

Dark Hills Radio

Black Heart Collective

Episode 118: What are we up to + Black Christmas 2019

This week the ladies switch up the format a bit a spend some time chatting about life, the election, and what they are watching and reading. Then they decide to forsake Thanksgiving and hang the holly while they discuss the 2019 Black Christmas remake.

Episode 117: Ghoul Talk - Top 5 Favorites the Years We Were Born

The gang is headed all the way back to the 80’s to list off their personal favorites from the year they were born. Special guest Mary joins the fun this time as they discuss horror movies released in 1981, 1982, and 1984!

Find out what Mary is up to by checking out Dark Hills Events and Dark Hills Radio!

Episode 116: Jersey Ghouls vs Jordan Peele

Marissa continues to encourage Jacki to watch modern horror movies and this week the Ghouls are joined again by the family Costal. Joe and Charlie return and for the first time Rosemary, Marissa’s mom, joins the discussion. They tap into a more serious conversation with Jordan Peele’s first two movies: Get Out and Us.

Find out more about Joe and what he is up to at joecostal.com

Episode 115: Jersey Ghouls vs The Conjuring 2 (Let’s Scare AJ Part 2!)

You asked for it - AJ is back to hate every minute of watching The Conjuring 2! What a good friend he is. Marissa and Jacki on the other hand? Well, they are already trying to think up another movie for him to watch. What horror movie would you show to a friend to scare the pants off of them?

Episode 114: Jersey Ghouls vs More found Footage Movies

The Ghouls are back at it with more found footage movies: The Taking of Deborah Logan and As Above So Below. Eternal Youth. Dead People. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. What more could you want in an episode?!

Episode 113: Jersey Ghouls vs The Blair Witch

This week Jacki is happily out numbered by family! Marissa’s brother Joe and nephew Charlie make a return to the show to talk about The Blair Witch Project and Book of Shadows Blair Witch 2! They get the scoop from an actual teenager on if the 1999 film holds up today, the gang talks about thinking the first movie was absolutely real, and the very true declaration is made that 90’s women are the most bad ass.

Find out about Joe and his latest goings on at joecostal.com

Are you a writer? Do you want to be? Please check out Murphy Writing of Stockton University!

Episode 112: Jersey Ghouls vs More 80’s Vampires

A few years ago the Ghouls talked about some of the best 80’s vampire movies. Now they talk about some of the… well… other 80’s vampire movies. They take a bite out of Vampire’s Kiss and Once Bitten. Did Jacki find a Nicolas Cage movie that she doesn’t like? Did Marissa find the perfect group costume? Let us know your thoughts on how they hold up 30+ years later.

Episode 111: Ghoul Talk - Top 5 Summer Horror

Mary (Dark Hills Events) joins the fun as the gang stays cool during the hot summer months with their Top 5 Summer Horror Movies. They even throw a few summer guilty pleasures into the mix! What are your essential summer horror watches?

Check out Dark Hills Events on Facebook and Instagram

Episode 110: Jacki’s Thir13en Ghosts Birthday Extravaganza!

Another July means another birthday celebration for our little diva, Jacki! This year they have their fantastic friends Joshua and Joe from Fright School joining the fun! As it often happens, Jacki’s taste in movies is not for everyone but with this group fun can be had no matter what. Stick around at the end for the Jersey Ghouls first ever “post credits” scene where Joe continues his distance learning with a Jersey-Italian language arts course!

Find Fright School on Facebook and Instagram
Follow Joe’s other podcasting adventures Art Time of the Month and MFK Ultimate

Episode 109: Ghoul Talk Interview with Rakefet Abergel

This week the Ghouls are joined by actor and film maker, Rakefet Abergel. They chat about life and projects and her latest film, Boo. The gang also discuses plot twists and the impact of M. Night Shyamalan movies.

Find out more about Rakefet and keep up on the latest from her on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram

Get more info on Boo and future screenings on Facebook

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Episode 108: Jersey Ghouls vs William Castle

This week the Ghouls are joined once again by Matt Kelly! The three head back to the kooky black and white days of William Castle movies and enjoy Vincent Price in The House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler!

Matt is a busy man creating and producing podcasts - check them all out!

Horror Movie Night

You can also see the gang from Horror Movie Night every Tuesdays as they go live on the Geekscape Youtube channel!

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Episode 107: Jersey Ghouls vs The Fog + Quarantine Life Updates!

The Ghouls talk about a classic that they both had not seen. Listen as they gush over Adrienne Barbeau in this weeks episode on John Carpenter’s The Fog. Marissa and Jacki also chat about life during the pandemic and what they have been up to to keep themselves sane.

Episode 106: Jersey Ghouls vs The Poughkeepsie Tapes

The Ghouls continue the theme of found footage and dive into The Poughkeepsie Tapes. This week they are joined by special guest, Joshua of extreme immersive horror experience: The Black Heart Collective. The movie was hard to come by for many years but is now available on Amazon Prime. Have any of you dared to watch it?

If you are looking for extreme immersive horror, please check out The Black heart Collective on Instagram and Facebook. During the pandemic, they are creating online experiences so all you need is an internet connection and the willingness to push your fear to its limits.

Episode 105: Jersey Ghouls vs Hell House LLC

The Ghouls are joined by special guests Kris and Tarrin of Extreme Screams! They chat about haunts, immersive horror experiences, and what their haunt limits are. Then they turn to 2015’s Hell House LLC. A found footage movie about haunt gone terribly wrong.

Check out Extreme Screams on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram!

Episode 104: Jersey Ghouls vs French Extreme Films

The Ghouls get extreme this week. French Extreme that is. High Tension and Martyrs are up for discussion and no surprise, the ladies do not see eye to eye on them.

Episode 103: March madness 2020! The Final Bracket!

It is time to crown a winner! From the Elite 8 to the final match up, things start to get tough. Who will get knocked out? Can you believe that just happened? Are they all still friends after this one? It has been another roller coaster of a recording and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Once more the Ghouls would like to extend a gigantic THANK YOU to the crew from Dark Hills Events. Joey, Krystina, Mike, and Mary worked with Marissa and Jacki from the start on these episodes and their contributions made it one of the best yet. Show them all the love by checking out their website, Facebook, and Instagram pages!

Episode 102: March Madness 2020! The 32 Bracket!

And the madness continues…

The Ghouls and the Dark Hills Events crew keep on keepin’ on as they break down the 32 bracket. Major upsets abound as we get closer and closer to the Final Four!

Once again, please check out Dark Hills Events on their website, Facebook, and Instagram!

Episode 101: March Madness 2020! The 64 Bracket!

Here. We. Go.

It’s time once again to battle it out! This year we look at horror movie survivors. Final girls, final guys, the whole damn gang. If they made it to the end, they could make it in the bracket. Joining us this year is the amazing crew of Dark Hills Events! As per usual, things get heated, arguments are fought and won, and we break down this bracket to 32!

Checkout out Dark Hills Events online, on their Facebook page & Instagram!

Episode 100!

The Jersey Ghouls have hit triple digits!!!

Marissa and Jacki look back over the past few years and chat about the journey thus far. They send all their love to everyone who has listened over the last 99. From family and friends to guests on the show, folks we have met at conventions and events, members of the Facebook group, and fellow podcasters. This fun hobby has opened up a world of opportunity to them and the horror community has become a second family. Marissa and Jacki can not thank you all enough for the love, support, guidance and laughs. Cheers to 100 episodes and here’s to 100 more!

Episode 99: Jersey Ghouls vs The Winter Blues

Smack dab in the middle of the winter season, the gang taps into some snowy horror. The Children and Frozen don’t hit the mark for everyone but fun is had when the Ghouls discuss what they would do in similar situations. Who is going to leave who in the cold? Who will hold out for a cure? Can wolves drive a car? Tune in and find out!

Episode 98: Jersey Ghouls Top 10 of the Decade!

They got around to it eventually! The Ghouls go through their personal favorites of the last decade. They may not have been the top grossing or the most critically acclaimed but favorites of the Ghouls none the less. As per usual, Marissa thinks Jacki is out of her bird, Jacki thinks Marissa needs to think outside the box and Zack chimes in with music appreciation. PLUS they came up with bonus top ten list because they are so damn fun!

Episode 97: Jersey Ghouls vs Stephen King’s The Stand

M-O-O-N! That spells The Stand.

The Ghouls are joined once again by Catie (Mise En Scream) as they tackle the 4 part miniseries that aired on ABC in 1994. Mayhap they like it, mayhap they don’t. Either way, you know they will “do a little research” and dive into one of Stephen King’s more successful book to TV screen adaptations.

Episode 96: Jersey Ghouls vs Hellraiser

This week the Ghouls are thrilled to be joined by friend and convention staple, Joshua of Joshua Does Cosplay fame! They chat about cosplay life, Joshua tells his best convention stories, and finally talk about one of the best 80’s horror movies, Hellraiser.

Episode 95: Jersey Ghouls vs Dangerous “Technology”

Zack joins the Ghouls again as they “look to the future” with two tech based horror films, Videodrome and The Lawnmower Man. An unsettling correlation is found between Cronenberg’s film and today’s dependency on technology, we’ll give you one guess on which one of the Ghouls really enjoyed The Lawnmower Man, and as per usual, off topic antics ensue.

Episode 94: Marissa’s Return of the Living Dead Birthday Extravaganza!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARISSA!

Joining the birthday fun are Joey (Dark Hills Gaming), Zack, & Catie (Mise En Scream). This week the gang helps Marissa blow out the candles and talk about one of her all time favorite movies, Return of the Living Dead!

Episode 93: Jersey Ghouls vs Paranormal Activity

This week the gang tackles the first three movies in the Paranormal Activity franchise. Jump scares are discussed, sequel preferences are revealed and Marissa’s husband Matt makes an appearance when they go super off topic and talk about whiskey.

Episode 92: Jersey Ghouls vs Burton & Depp

The Ghouls are joined by Zack this week as they dive into Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! Marissa watches Sleepy Hollow for the first time, Zack geeks out on Danny Elfman music and Jacki does a horrible Christopher Walken impression.

Episode 91: Jersey Ghouls vs Trick 'r Treat PLUS Top 5 Best and Worst Halloween Candy

Happy Halloween Week! The Ghouls are joined by Marissa’s daughter to start the episode this week. They reveal their personal Top 5 Best and Worst Halloween Candies list! There are a few disagreements but at the end of the day, who is going to turn down free candy! Then Marissa and Jacki dive into one of the best Halloween anthologies ever and gush over the most adorable demon pumpkin baby in 2007’s Trick ‘r Treat.

Episode 90: Jersey Ghouls vs The Conjuring

This week Jacki’s friend AJ joins the discussion. FUN FACT: AJ doesn’t like horror movies! Being the good friend that Jacki is, she subjects him to The Conjuring.

Episode 89: Jersey Ghouls vs Scream

This week the gang unpacks one of the most iconic horror films of the 90’s, Scream.

Episode 88: Ghoul Talk - Top 10 TV Halloween Episodes

We are so close to October and Halloween that the Ghouls are kicking off the season with a list episode! Marissa and Jacki each put together lists of shows, past and present, that had awesome and memorable Halloween themed episodes. Did your favorite make the list? What shows make your top 10?

Episode 87: Jersey Ghouls vs Friday the 13th Part VIII & Night of the Axe

It’s time for a good ol’ hack and slash this week as the Ghouls are joined by film maker, Shawn Wright. They talk about Friday the 13th Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan and Shawn’s short film, Night of the Axe.

Click here to watch the film!

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You can also purchase the film via email: wrightfilms1@gmail.com

Episode 86: Jersey Ghouls vs It Follows & Lillith

This week the Ghouls are joined by director Lee Esposito (Ritterhaus Productions) to talk about the movie It Follows and his feature length film, Lillith. Check out the link below to watch the trailer and buy tickets for it’s one week engagement (9/13/19 to 9/20/19) at Atlantic Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ!

Watch the Lillith trailer!

Follow the Lillith on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter and keep up to date on the goings on at Ritterhaus on Facebook & Twitter

Episode 85: Jersey Ghouls vs Tom Atkins

Thrill me, Ghouls! This week the gang is minus one Marissa but plus one Matt Kelly (Horror Movie Night & Disneatos) as they discuss two movies starring the one, the only: Tom Atkins!

Episode 84: Jersey Ghouls vs Poltergeist 1 & 2

Pull up a seat next to the TV People and join the Ghouls as they discuss Poltergeist 1 & 2. The gang shares their own fears, Marissa debates who really directed the first movie and Jacki tells a few stories about how to scare your mother half to death!

Episode 83: Jersey Ghouls vs the Blobs

The Ghouls are back at looking at the old and new. This week they talk The Blob 1958 and 1988!

Episode 82: Jersey Ghouls vs Club Bro

Tap the keg, Dude! It's time to party on Pleasure Island! This week the Ghouls talk about Broken Lizard's Club Dread and Dude Bro Party Massacre III from 5 Second Films.

Episode 81: Jersey Ghouls vs Guilty Pleasures Part 3

The Ghouls are back at it again with a few guilty pleasures and this time they are joined by Brian Kelly (Horror Movie Night and Cool De La podcasts). They decided to find a theme this time and picked “the third in a franchise” movie. Marissa picks Child’s Play 3, Brian brings Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 to the table, and Jacki delights the gang with Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland!

Episode 80: Jersey Ghouls vs Motel Hell & Children of the Corn

Go to the motel, you’re gonna have a bad time. Head to Gatlin, your’re gonna have a bad time. Join the gang this week as they discuss Motel Hell and Children of the Corn. They re-cast Motel Hell as a Rob Zombie remake and marvel at the interconnected Stephen King Universe.

Episode 79: Jersey Ghouls vs The Wicker Mans

It’s time to find a sacrifice this week as the gang discusses The Wicker Man movies. Two completely different movies that are totally the same and not at all alike! Christopher Lee is amazing and Nicolas Cage is… um… is… allergic to THE BEEEEEEES!

Episode 78: Jacki’s New Nightmare Birthday Extravaganza!

Oh yes dear listeners! It is that time of year again when Jacki takes over in the name of her birthday and makes the gang watch one of her favorites! Much to everyone’s relief she picked, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare! Recorded a few weeks ago when everyone was together at the Pop Rock n’ Horror Convention, frequent guests, Zack and Catie (Mise En Scream) join in the celebration.

Episode 77: Jersey Ghouls vs Massacre Movies

Girls rule and boys drool! It’s about time they got to these female written AND directed films that flip the script on the slasher sub-genre. So pledge the house, put on your sexy pajamas, and start a pillow fight because this week the Ghouls discuss two awesome 80’s slashers: Sorority House Massacre and The Slumber Party Massacre!

Episode 76: Jersey Ghouls vs Takashi Miike

This week the Ghouls pick two out of Takashi Miike’s expansive filmography and discuss Audition and One Missed Call. Jacki ventures into an area she has avoided for years, Nate excitedly talks about the J-Horror he loves so much, and Marissa finds what she is always looking for in female horror characters.

Episode 74: Camp Blood Wrap Up!

The Ghouls went to camp and half of them lived to tell the tale! Hear all about their adventures at the Dark Hills Gaming event, Camp Blood: Jason Goes to Hell. They chat in the car on the way there and make their survival predictions, while at camp, they talk to staff and fellow campers, and recap all the excitement on the way home.

The next event will take place on September 14, 2019 — Pennywise Lives! Please head to Facebook and check out Dark Hills Gaming for more information on this and upcoming events. Join us and the rest of the amazing people that we met as we try to survive the night!

Episode 73: Jersey Ghouls vs The Slasher App & Dee Snider’s Strangeland

This week the Ghouls go all tech on you ass when they are joined by their friend Damon as he talks about his new app, The Slasher App! They also hit up the teen chat rooms and discuss the late 90’s film written by Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, Strangeland.

Episode 72: Pop Rock n’ Horror Wrap Up!

This week join the Ghouls on their ride home from the first ever Pop Rock n’ Horror convention. The ladies wax on about the experience, the celebrities, the fun, the result of Jacki playing drinking games and Marissa’s “breakin the law” moment at the hotel pool! Spoiler alert: The weekend was an amazing success and we have our fingers crossed for another Pop Rock n’ Horror next year!

Terrifier Panel - Pop Rock n’ Horror Convention 6/2/19

Pop Rock n' Horror Convention | Gettysburg, PA | June 2, 2019 | Featuring David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) Damien Leone (Writer & Director) Steven Della Salla (Police Officer #2) Jason Leavy (Police Officer #1) | Hosted by Marissa Pona (Jersey Ghouls & Mise En Scream Podcasts) & Jacki Giorgianni (Jersey Ghouls Podcast)

Keep your eyes on social media to see when the Indiegogo campaign for Terrifier 2 will start! Until then, follow them on Facebook (also here) and follow Damien and David on Instagram!

The Return of the Living Dead Reunion Panel - Pop Rock n' Horror Convention 6/1/19

The Return of the Living Dead Reunion panel hosted by Marissa (Jersey Ghouls) and Matt (Horror Movie Night) recorded live at the Pop Rock n’ Horror Convention on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Featuring Beverly Randolph aka Tina, Thom Mathews aka Freddy, Linnea Quigley aka Trash, Miguel Nunez Jr aka Spider, and Allan Trautman aka Tarman!

Episode 71: Jersey Ghouls vs Sleepaway Camp

This week the Ghouls are packing their bags, mixing up the Bug Juice, and headed to Sleepaway Camp! What’s up with that weird girl, Angela? God, Judy is such a B-I-T-C-H! Eww, is Meg hitting on Mel? Huh, lots of kids are dying at this camp… I think I want to go home.

Episode 70: Jersey Ghouls vs Re-Animator Movies

Fill up the syringe with green goo because this week the Ghouls are talking Re-Animator and Beyond Re-Animator. Not everyone was on board with these movies and the obvious cringe factor can’t be ignored. Can Jeffrey Combs save the films with his portrayal of Dr. West?

Episode 69: Jersey Ghouls vs Slashers

This week the Ghouls talk about the very special movie, Slashers. Well, special to them anyway. This episode is a bit self-indulgent and super nostalgic as Marissa and Jacki talk about their time as Hollywood Video employees, their wild college days, and origin story of the Jersey Ghouls!

Episode 68: Ghoul Talk - Horror Moms List

Welcome to the first in a new series, Ghoul Talk! They kick it off with a list of Good and Bad Horror Moms! A few matching entries, a few deep cuts, and as always, few questionable choices. Do you agree with our list? Who would make it on to yours? Happy Mother’s Day!

Episode 67: Jersey Ghouls vs Creepshow 1 & 2

From baking cakes to swimming in lakes, the Ghouls tackle their first anthology series with Creepshow 1 and Creepshow 2!

Episode 66: Jersey Ghouls vs Killers in Space

What happens when you take a successful horror franchise and launch it into space? Usually, nothing good. This week the Ghouls search the stars and discuss Jason X and Leprechaun 4 In Space. Would you give your android nipples?

Episode 65: Jersey Ghouls vs Fairuza Balk

Zack joins the Ghouls this week as they all break out their Fairuza Balk fan club badges! The gang discusses Return to Oz and The Craft. Jacki has to defend her love for a childhood favorite, we learn some couch biology, and everyone comes together at the end because who doesn’t love a good witch movie?!

Episode 64: Jersey Ghouls vs Pet Sematary 1 & 2

The familiar voice of Nate returns for this episode with the Ghouls. They talk 1989’s Pet Sematary and its 1992 sequel. Topics on the table are anti-bullying of cats, the acting chops of a 2 year old, and revelations about Mr. Crabs. Have you seen the Pet Sematary remake yet? Let us know your thoughts!

Episode 63: Jersey Ghouls vs the Internet

The internet changed the world and not always for the good. In this week’s spoiler heavy episode, the Ghouls discuss CAM and Assassination Nation. They talk about what you could expect if they were Camgirls, James chimes in a bit without having seen either movie, and we have the rare instance were Marissa and Jacki completely disagree about a movie.

Episode 62: Jersey Ghouls APRIL FOOLS!

This week the Ghouls celebrate April 1st by flipping the script on horror and diving into two of their favorite comedies! Joined by Marissa’s husband, Matt, the gang talks Back to the Beach and That Thing You Do!

Episode 61: Jersey Ghouls vs Mel Brooks

This week the Ghouls are joined once again by James as the three of them talk more comedy horror. The gang discusses Dracula Dead and Loving It and Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks is adorable, the story of Dracula is boring, and Marty Feldman is the King of Comedy!

Episode 60: Jersey Ghouls Monster Mania 42 Wrap Up!

The Con Flu has hit the Ghouls this week so enjoy this little chat about our weekend at Monster Mania 42 in Cherry Hill, NJ. It is a love fest to our friends, awkward celebrity encounters, and possibly illegal propositions to Tom Atkins. We spent the weekend with amazing and talented humans! Find their podcasts, comment, like, subscribe!

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Episode 59: Jersey Ghouls March Madness 2019 - Remakes! (Part Two)

Did your favorite remake of the Sweet Sixteen make it in the bracket? Do you have predictions? Are you screaming at your phone or computer like a lunatic because we eliminated something we shouldn’t have? Is this too many questions?

The Ghouls are back with Matt, Catie, and Zack and it is time to crown the winner of our Battle of the Remakes!

Episode 58: Jersey Ghouls March Madness 2019 - Remakes! (Part One)

Who’s ready? Are you ready? LET’S GOOOOOOO!

Break out the brackets and plan your strategies because we are back with another March Madness! Matt (Horror Movie Night, Disneatos, Geekscape) hosts this year as we fight it out and decide the best of the best remakes. Catie (Mise En Scream) and Zack join the Ghouls this time around as they whittle it down from the Sweet Sixteen to the Final Four! **We had a lot of audio issues — we apologize in advance**

Episode 57: Jersey Ghouls vs Devil Children

Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop and it looks like the workshop produced a couple of babies. This week the Ghouls discuss two classic horror films, Rosemary’s Baby and The Omen. They talk the pros and cons of Satan being your baby daddy and all encompassing power of Gregory Peck’s eyebrows.

Episode 56: Jersey Ghouls vs Valentine’s Day 2019

Love is in the air this week as the Ghouls celebrate Valentine’s Day together. It is all candy hearts and blood soaked clothing as they discuss the 2009 remake of My Bloody Valentine and Valentine from 2001.

Episode 55: Jersey Ghouls vs Lake Bodom

This week the Ghouls try their hand at the true crime trend. They discuss the 1960 Lake Bodom murders and the 2016 movie of the same title.

Episode 54: Jersey Ghouls vs Carpenter’s Escape Movies

The Ghouls go outside the horror box to discuss two John Carpenter movies, Escape from New York and Escape from LA. Their friend Zack joins the show this week and brings his love of Carpenter’s music to the forefront of the conversation. Kurt Russell is an ideal anti hero, Issac Hayes rules the streets and Marissa is not on board with hang gliding over LA.

Episode 53: Jersey Ghouls vs Stephen King & Kathy Bates

This week the Ghouls are joined by special guest, Morgan from Maximum Mediocrity Podcast! After a long break from the works of Stephen King, they dive into Misery and Dolores Claiborne. Kathy Bates proves to be phenomenal as we all fight to be the president of her fan club. Thanks to Morgan’s knowledge of the books these movies are based on, we get to compare and discuss. It’s like the spooky book club we always wanted to be in!

Episode 52: Jersey Ghouls vs Guilty Pleasures Part 2

The Ghouls are back at it this week with another round of guilty pleasure movies! Jacki brings us Mary Reilly. For Marissa, they talk about Bram Stoker’s Dracula. They both defend and tear down the movies that they love so much. Street cred be damned-these movies are so good! And not unlike a few stars of these movies, what isn’t good is the accents the ladies try to pull off. Apologies to the listeners across the pond!

Episode 51: Jersey Ghouls vs Infected/Survival Movies

The a world were survival movies are a dime a dozen, two stand out above the rest. This week the Ghouls talk 28 Days Later and The Girl with All the Gifts. The Zombie vs. Infected debate is sparked. Jacki makes a fuss, Marissa reins her in and at the end of the day, we should all read more books.

Episode 50: Jersey Ghouls vs Comic Book Movies

This week the Ghouls are joined by Adam Casey as we dive into the ink and paper world of comic books that were turned into feature films. 30 Days of Night and The Crow are discussed in this episode and we learn that Adam finds the good in everything, Marissa wants to skateboard again, and Jacki is still living her best 90's life.

Episode 49: Jersey Ghouls vs Christmas Horror

You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout because Santa is on a hate fueled murder spree and you might be the next one found bloody and face down in the snow! Wait, I don’t think I sang that right… This week the Ghouls sit by the crackling fireplace with a mug of coco and discuss Silent Night, Deadly Night and Christmas Evil.

Episode 48: Jersey Ghouls vs 90’s Vampire Movies

This week the Ghouls are joined by Ashley from the AFHigh List Podcast! We talk 90’s vampires while discussing John Carpenter’s Vampires and From Dusk til Dawn. Pointy teeth, boobs and a heaping dose of misogyny. What more could you want?!

Episode 47: Jersey Ghouls vs Modern Chucky Movies

This week the Ghouls and their friend to the end, Matt Kelly discuss the latest installments of the Chucky series with Curse of Chucky and Cult of Chucky.

Episode 46: Jersey Ghouls vs Spooky Animation

This week the Ghouls are joined by favorite, Matt Kelly as they relive their childhoods with some of their favorite spooky animated films. They breakdown Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters, the Sleepy Hollow segment from the Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and The Halloween Tree.

Episode 45: Jersey Ghouls vs Horror Mocumentaries

The Ghouls return this week with special guest, James! We talk the art of the “mocumentary” and discuss Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and What We Do in the Shadows. #Stu

Episode 44: Jersey Ghouls vs The Three Mothers Trilogy

The Ghouls welcome special guest, Catie to the conversation this week as we discuss another round of Dario Argento movies. The Three Mothers Trilogy: Suspiria, Inferno, and The Mother of Tears.

Episode 43: Jersey Ghouls vs Tales From The Crypt

Hello Kiddies! This week the Ghouls watched Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood and were dying to talk about it. They take a stab at the Tales From The Crypt franchise and breakdown some history, measure up the acting chops, and daydream about Billy Zane. We hope you join us this week because you know what they say: the morgue, the merrier!

Episode 42: Jersey Ghouls vs David Cronenberg

This week the Ghouls discuss yet another giant in the horror industry, David Cronenberg. We look at two of his films; Shivers and The Fly. It is body horror 101 this time around and not all of the Ghouls are up to the challenge. Can you watch the Brundle-Fly transformation with out turning away?

Episode 41: Jersey Ghouls vs 80’s Vampires

This week the Ghouls (and returning favorite, Matt Kelly) discuss two of the best vampire movies to come out of the 80’s: The Lost Boys and Fright Night. While we love both films, one definitely comes out on top as our collective favorite. And at the top of the show we ask the age old question: Who do you want to bite you? David (Kiefer Sutherland) or Jerry (Chris Sarandon)? Tune in - find out!

Episode 40: Jersey Ghouls vs Reboots

This week the Ghouls tackle two recent reboots: Evil Dead (2013) and Blair Witch (2016). With the two heavy hitters that these movies are based on, you might think they would come up against some criticism from our Ghouls. And for the most part, you would be right. Marissa called in some reinforcements, Nate had a compelling argument, and Jacki acted like an old person telling these new movies to “Get Off My Lawn!”

Episode 39: Jersey Ghouls vs Werewolves

Ahwoooo! This week the Ghouls get hairy discussing The Howling and Ginger Snaps. Our topics jump from social commentary to Rick Baker to gender roles to masturbation. Trust me, it all makes sense.

Episode 38: Jersey Ghouls vs Tiny Creatures

Will an alien bounty hunter look like your favorite rock star? Will you be ready to help save Satan’s Den? Check the toilets and clear the barn because this week the Ghouls are talkin’ tiny creatures with Ghoulies 2 and Critters!

Episode 37: Jersey Ghouls vs Rubber

This week the Ghouls take a recommendation from Jacki’s Uncle Ron and watch Rubber. This absurdist movie sparked a more serious and critical conversation than normal. What do you think of a tire that goes on a killing spree? Also, do you like sausages? *Our apologies this week for the audio issues! It seems that the episode was only picked up through Marissa’s microphone.

Episode 36: Jersey Ghouls vs The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

This week the Ghouls are joined by Stephen & Matt from the VHS podcast Analog Jones and the Temple of Film! Join us as we talk the art of puppetry, plot holes and we try to find out what Manzini really is the Captain of. This was obviously a Jacki pick -- did Marissa and Nate join in on the laughter or did they want to throw Jacki away with the movie? Special thanks to Stephen for the amazing custom graphic!

Episode 35: Jersey Ghouls vs Dario Argento

This week the Ghouls discuss movies by one of the greats in the horror genre, Dario Argento. We watched Demons and Deep Red and see where so many others have been influenced by Argento's movies. Don't forget you can also listen to our podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, TuneIn and I Heart Radio! 

Episode 34: Jersey Ghouls vs Bad Moms

This week the Ghouls talk motherhood and murder. Are they good moms gone bad? Was the pressure being the perfect mom too much? Is this Marissa's future? Join us as we discuss Serial Mom and Dead Alive (Braindead).

Episode 33: Jersey Ghouls vs Trolls

Spike up your hair and shine the jewel in your bellybutton because the Ghouls are talking trolls! But unlike the toys of our childhood, these are out to kill you. We talk Troll Hunter and Troll 2 this week along with some questionable searches on Jacki's Google account. #nokinkshame

Episode 32: Jersey Ghouls vs Summer Vacation

It's summa' time and this week we discuss Tourist Trap and The Ruins. Hopefully this serves as a warning to never leave your house. Have a stay-cation and stay alive!

Episode 31: Jersey Ghouls vs Witches

Double, double, toil and Tim Curry! This week the Ghouls break out their wands and spell books and enjoy a few witch movies. This nostalgia-fest includes The Witches, The Worst Witch (1986), and Hocus Pocus. Sadly, we learned that Charlotte Rae passed away this week and the timing works out for us to honor her in one of our childhood favorites.

Episode 30: Jacki's Night of the Demons Birthday Extravaganza!

The end of July means it's time again to celebrate Jacki's birthday! This year she subjects her fellow Ghouls and guests to one of her favorites, 1988's Night of the Demons! Joining the party this year is Matt (Horror Movie Night, Disneatos, Geekscape.net) Scott (Horror Movie Night) and Steve (Analog Jones and the Temple of Film). Listen as six podcasters fail to stay on topic, brainstorm about a new podcast idea, and learn a little bit about each other. So put on your party hat, grab a slice of cake and enjoy Night of the Demons or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and  Love the Boobs.

Episode 29: Jersey Ghouls vs. Religious Horror

This week the Ghouls take on two movies with a religious theme, Stigmata and Dracula 2000. We get a little bit more serious in this one but we bring it back around to the good ol' Ghouls style by the end when Marissa calls Nate and Jacki "fucking dingdongs" because she grew up in North Jersey and didn't have TastyKake.

Episode 28: Jersey Ghouls vs. Office Horror

Work sucks. In this episode, join the Ghouls as they live the daily 9-5 grind while they discuss two office based movies, The Belko Experiment and Mayhem.

At the Theater - Hereditary

A few weeks ago Marissa and Jacki saw the much talked about film, Hereditary. In this episode we discuss what we thought and how we felt after. Be warned, lots of spoilers in this one. 

Episode 27: Jersey Ghouls vs. Guilty Pleasure Movies

In this episode, Marissa, Jacki and Nate watch and discuss each other's favorite guilty pleasure horror movies. For Marissa, it is the made for TV movie The Midnight Hour. Jacki picks Nightmare on Elm St. Part 4: The Dream Master and Nate brings us into the tech age with 1994's Brainscan. 

Episode 24: Jersey Ghouls vs. The Prom

Hey everybody! It's that time of year... PROM SEASON. The Jersey Ghouls are taking it back to high school as we discuss  prom horror films. So, grab a date, spike your punch, and get ready for our discussion of Prom Night and The Loved Ones.