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Midsommar (2019) with Special Guest Host JANECKA OLEN
13/05/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
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'!

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TWPS Scary Talk with LUDI LIN (Mortal Kombat)
08/05/2026 | 52 mins.
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!!

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50 First Dates...But Make It a Horror Movie!
06/05/2026 | 59 mins.
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!

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The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
29/04/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
JLB deep dives into Emilie Blichfeldt's "The Ugly Stepsister" and all of it's societal messages.

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Forbidden Fruits (2026) with Writer/Director MEREDITH ALLOWAY
22/04/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
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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About That Was Pretty Scary

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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