From Barbarian to Blood Meridian (with Cole Costello)

In this episode, Alex welcomes back regular guest Cole Costello for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with pop culture absurdities and quickly descends into the dark corners of modern horror. The two rank their favorite horror films of the 21st century, debate everything from Barbarian and Hereditary to The Lighthouse and The Hateful Eight, and explore why folk horror, psychological dread, and the unknown continue to captivate audiences. Along the way, they dive into Robert Eggers, Blood Meridian, and the timeless question: what actually makes something scary?