Fresh Brains Podcast
by Scott Smith
Relive your nostalgia for your favorite horror films with a weekly podcast dedicated to getting a completely fresh take from horror fans who are seeing classic films for the very first time. Each week your host Scott will introduce Bryan to another must see horror movie that somehow passed him by, and we’ll record his first thoughts live. Do these movies hold up? Are we guilty of wearing rose-tinted glasses when talking about our favorite films? Listen and find out.
Episodes
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Episode 20 - The Bride of Frankenstein
Tonight, Bryan and I say goodbye. Last year we set out on a journey to see how well some of the highest (and lowest) regarded horror movies stood up to the viewing of a newbie to horror. There were some surprises along the way for sure. And while there are plenty more movies to watch, at this…
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Episode 19 - Night of the Creeps
This week Bryan wanted something fun, so we decided to take some liberties with the term "classic" and watch Night of the Creeps.
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Episode 18 - May
This week we finally get around to watching Angela Bettis in one of the greatest under the radar horror movies of all time, May.
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Episode 17 - The Omen
This week we travel back to 1976 to learn why children are literally the worst.
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Episode 16 - House of 1000 Corpses
This week we finally get around to letting Bryan watch House of 1000 Corpses. It's been a long time since Scott has seen this one as well, so come see if it holds up for him too.
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Episode 15 - The Grudge
This week we dive into the Japanese horror phenomenon with the 2004 American remake of The Grudge.
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Episode 14 - Zombie
This week Scott's joined by special guest, Doug. We discuss Lucio Fulci's Zombie and discuss why all movies need to have a scene of a shark fighting a zombie.
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Episode 13 - Psycho
This week we tackle another essentail horror movie that Bryan has somehow never seen, Psycho.
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Episode 12 - Black Christmas
This week we take a look back at the 1974 holiday favorite, Black Christmas.
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Episode 11 - The Return of the Living Dead
This week come get a double dose of Bryan as we're joined by special guest Bryan Wolford and discuss The Return of the Living Dead. Can you handle this much Bryan? Honestly, I doubt it.
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Episode 10 - The Toxic Avenger
Once again, Bryan is MIA and Noah fills in. This week he brings The Toxic Avenger with him in an attempt to sway Scott to the ways of Troma. After mild protest, Scott remembers that he and Noah both love the same shitty movies and settles in.
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Episode 09 - Candyman
Join us as we get surprisingly intellectual (at least for us) as we try to dissect the original 1992 Candyman.
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Episode 08 - House on Haunted Hill
This week we take on a listener request with a Vincent Price classic, House on Haunted Hill.
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Episode 07 - Halloween
Join us this week as we put the idea of a fresh perspective on a classic to the test. Bryan is watching the 1978 Halloween for the first time. How does it hold up in his eyes? Come listen to find out.
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Episode 06 - The Collector
This week Bryan goes missing and rather than look for him, Scott finds a guest host, Noah. Not only that, but Noah makes Scott watch a movie he's never seen before, The Collector. Does Scott like giving up control? Will Noah be invited back? Is Bryan really dead? Tune in to find out.
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Episode 05 - Scream
This week we head back to 1996 for a fresh take on the Wes Craven slasher, Scream. Come see if we think it holds up and is worth the praise.
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Episode 04 - Horror of Dracula
This week we sink our teeth into the 1958 Hammer version of Dracula. This is a first time watch for both of us, so come see if we think it holds up.
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Episode 03 - Freaks
This week we rediscover the 1932 classic Freaks. Come see why Tod Browning was blacklisted and learn whether or not Brian will ever be the same again.
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Episode 02 - Child's Play
This week we dive into what is easily one of Scott's favorite horror franchises, Child's Play.
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Episode 01 - Night of the Living Dead
Join us on our premier episode where we discuss the 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead
About this show
Relive your nostalgia for your favorite horror films with a weekly podcast dedicated to getting a completely fresh take from horror fans who are seeing classic films for the very first time. Each week your host Scott will introduce Bryan to another must see horror movie that somehow passed him by, and we’ll record his first thoughts live. Do these movies hold up? Are we guilty of wearing rose-tinted glasses when talking about our favorite films? Listen and find out.
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Scott Smith