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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 1H 6M

Joe Swanberg: KENNELED (2026) + MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND (2024)

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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. // Check out Joe Swanberg's website \\ https://joeswanberg.com/ 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 Facebook - https://facebook.com/BloodyDisgusting Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001! https://bloody-disgusting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. // Check out Joe Swanberg's website \\ https://joeswanberg.com/ 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 Facebook - https://facebook.com/BloodyDisgusting Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001! https://bloody-disgusting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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