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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 46 MIN

Tales From the Crypt Writer/Showrunner Alan Katz on the Legendary Composers on Tales

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*Trigger Warning: This episode has references to self harm and sexual assault. Alan Katz, formerly a writer/showrunner for the TV show, Tales from the Crypt, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about his new career in podcasting. Alan owns Costard and Touchstone Productions, which is home to podcasts such as The How Not to Make a Movie Podcast, The Donor: A DNA Horror Story, The Hall Closet, John Kiriakou's Dead Drop: What Makes a Spy Tick, and more! Nicole and Ryan also talk to Alan about the amazing composers that worked on Tales from the Crypt. Legendary composers such as Michael Kaman, Alan Silvestri, Ry Cooder and more leant their talents to the hit horror franchise. Alan shares a great story about collaborating with Kaman. Nicole also asks about a fun needle drop in the film Bordello of Blood, and Alan explains why there will never be a Tales reboot. For more information about Alan Katz: Website Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Trigger Warning: This episode has references to self harm and sexual assault. Alan Katz, formerly a writer/showrunner for the TV show, Tales from the Crypt, joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about his new career in podcasting. Alan owns Costard and Touchstone Productions, which is home to podcasts such as The How Not to Make a Movie Podcast, The Donor: A DNA Horror Story, The Hall Closet, John Kiriakou's Dead Drop: What Makes a Spy Tick, and more! Nicole and Ryan also talk to Alan about the amazing composers that worked on Tales from the Crypt. Legendary composers such as Michael Kaman, Alan Silvestri, Ry Cooder and more leant their talents to the hit horror franchise. Alan shares a great story about collaborating with Kaman. Nicole also asks about a fun needle drop in the film Bordello of Blood, and Alan explains why there will never be a Tales reboot. For more information about Alan Katz: Website Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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