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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
19/08/2026 | 1h
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!

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Blades (1989) with Special Guest Host MEREDITH BORDERS (Senior Editor of Fangoria) | TWPS Forgotten Gems
12/08/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
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).

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Send Help (2026)
05/08/2026 | 58 mins.
JLB breaks down all of the chaos and hilarity of Sam Raimi's "Send Help".

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TWPS Scary Talk with KATE DOLAN (Director/Writer of 'SOULM8TE')
29/07/2026 | 54 mins.
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.

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TWPS Scary Talk with MEGAN LAWLESS (Obsession)
22/07/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
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.

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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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