Bloody Disgusting Podcast

Happy June, you beautiful creeps! And Happy Pride Month! We're BACK and crawling out of the coffin just in time for summer screams.

First up, our resident SCREAMBOX expert Tony Wash rises from the depths to drop some seriously exciting news. This October, SCREAMBOX is unleashing an all-new original unscripted series, YOUR DEAREST DARKEST FRIEND WITH YOUR HOST TED RAIMI. That's right, THE Ted Raimi! Hosting horror royalty, actors, directors, and FX artists for intimate, spine-tingling conversations...all while mixing up specialty cocktails and mocktails inside his very own haunted parlor. It's spooky, it's boozy, and we are OBSESSED! Tony also walks us through all the terrifying titles hitting SCREAMBOX this month, so grab a pen (or a Bloody Mary). Like what we did there??

Then, once Tony disappears back into the shadows, Zena and Shelby take over to break down the horror movies you absolutely cannot miss this Summer 2026! The lineup is stacked and the screams are coming. Which films are on YOUR radar this season? Let us know!

Now let's get bloody. Let's get disgusting. Let's GO.

Check out Meagan Navarro's Bloody Disgusting’s Summer Horror Preview 2026: 30 Horror Movies You Don’t Want to Miss https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3947791/bloody-disgustings-summer-horror-preview-2026-30-horror-movies-you-dont-want-to-miss/

Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast!

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This week, Zena sits down with the incredibly talented Joe Swanberg, director, producer, writer, editor AND actor, for a conversation you don't want to miss!

Joe is one of the founding forces behind the mumblecore movement, and 20+ years into his career, he's showing no signs of slowing down. From manning every corner of film production to opening his very own video rental store on the outskirts of Chicago...yes, really! Joe does it all.

In this episode, we dive deep into his latest projects KENNELED and MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND, both streaming now on SCREAMBOX! Joe opens up about his love for horror, his passion for lifting up other filmmakers, and shares behind-the-scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else. And because we can't help ourselves, Joe takes on the Horror Hot Seat. Can he handle the heat? Tune in to find out!

KENNELED (2026)
A destitute dogwalker finds a wealthy client who saves him from financial ruin. But this is no ordinary dog.

MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND (2024)
A children's TV show host, ensnared in a case of amnesia, must confront his missing memories as his puppet co-stars turn on him.

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It's that time again, Talk or Torch is BACK! Zena and Shelby are putting their taste buds (and their sanity) on the line with another round of horror trivia featuring the fiery hot sauces from Torchbearer Sauces. And let's just say... Torchbearer is NOT playing nice this month. Tongues are burned, things get heated, and somehow ham becomes a topic of conversation. Don't ask!

Once they survive the heat, the girls dive deep into THE RESIDENT (2011), starring Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. A recently single woman rents what seems like the perfect New York City apartment until she begins to suspect she's not as alone as she thinks. A creepy landlord, an insane stalker, and one TERRIBLE husband. What could go wrong?

Plus, we spotlight a legendary cameo from Hammer Films icon Christopher Lee, his only collaboration with the studio since 1976's To the Devil a Daughter. Strap in. It's about to get spicy.

Feeling brave? Torchbearer Sauces: www.torchbearersauces.com

Let’s get bloody and disgusting.

Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast!

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps.

Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between.

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The sun is out. The wildflowers are blooming. Three girls walk into the Australian bush and simply...don't come back! This week, Shelby dresses up as a student at Appleyard College, and together with Zena, they take a deep dive into PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK! The 1975 Peter Weir film that has been unsettling audiences (and cobnfusing them beautifully) for fifty years!

Is it horror? Is it a mystery? Is it a fever dream dressed up in Victorian lace? Yes. The answer is yes! Zena and Shelby dig into what makes this movie feel like a waking nightmare despite its dreamy, sun-drenched surface and the rock itself as something ancient and hungry! The two also tackle the big question: Do you need an explanation to be truly scared?

Whether you've seen PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK three times or it's been on your list forever, this one's worth the descent! Bring sunscreen. Leave breadcrumbs.

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Want to send Zena and Shelby your own unpopular horror opinion? Reach out and you might be featured on a future episode! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected].

Tune in. Get bloody with us.

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps.

Oh, and before you go, if you want even MORE horror in your life (and let's be honest, you do), the Bloody Disgusting crew has hand-picked a collection just for you. It's streaming right now on SCREAMBOX! There's new horror, cult favorites, and everything in between. Head to screambox.com to sign up and start streaming today!

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// Follow Shelby Novak \\
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// Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\
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// Follow Zena Dixon \\
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Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox!
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Did you miss us? We took a little break last week, but Zena and Shelby are back and getting bloody again!

But this time...they're getting controversial. A listener recommendation sparked this week's topic: unpopular horror opinions. Zena and Shelby are pulling back the curtain on the movies and takes that might raise some eyebrows. These are the movies that weren't quite their speed and the opinions they know you might not agree with and that's okay. Horror fans, this is a safe space for hot takes!

Right after, the ladies share their recent horror watches, the ones that actually delivered and had them screaming (in the best way)! Whether you're nodding along or yelling at your headphones, this episode is for every horror lover who's ever felt alone in their opinion.

Want to send Zena and Shelby your own unpopular horror opinion? Reach out and you might be featured on a future episode! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected].

Tune in. Get bloody with us.

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps.

Oh, and before you go, if you want even MORE horror in your life (and let's be honest, you do), the Bloody Disgusting crew has hand-picked a collection just for you. It's streaming right now on SCREAMBOX! There's new horror, cult favorites, and everything in between. Head to screambox.com to sign up and start streaming today!

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Follow us on social media and join the conversation!

// Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\

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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast

// Follow Shelby Novak \\

Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social

// Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\

Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep

IG: @scareyoutosleep/

Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social

// Follow Zena Dixon \\

Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror

Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox!

https://www.screambox.com/livetv

Never miss a horror headline, follow us on

Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting

Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting

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Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001!

https://bloody-disgusting.com
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