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Kindergeist
by Kindergeist Podcast
A niece and her auntie explore and discuss kid friendly horror media through the lens of their differing perspectives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support
Episodes
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44: Arya Posey Talks Weapons, Scary Movie, and Life as a Young Horror Actor
Arya Posey joins Silaz and Xanthe to talk about her journey as one of horror's rising young stars. From her role in Scary Movie to starring in Zach Cregger's highly anticipated Weapons, Arya shares what it's like working on major productions, meeting fans at conventions, her advice to aspiring...
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43: Help Teens Make a Horror Film & Zakia News
This episode covers Xanthe's feature PhD documentary about British teens making a ballet horror film (directed by 16-year-old Nia Matthews) and a big update from Zakia. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/e807cf7d1 Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG:...
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42: SEASON FOUR FINALE with JED SHEPHERD and Teen Witch (1989)
Today we discuss the cult classic musical TEEN WITCH (1989) with the marvelous British Filipino filmmaker JED SHEPHERD (Host, Dashcam)! We cover monsters in the Philippines, his upcoming FMV horror game GHOSTS, an in-house exorcist, the '80s, crushes, diaries, our personal experiences with...
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41: Madayen (2016), Ringu (1998) & Muslim Horror with KARLA MALLETTE
Today we're joined by the stellar Karla Mallett, Professor of Italian and Mediterranean Studies and Chair of Dept of Middle East Studies at the University of Michigan. We discuss religion's influence in Japan's RINGU and Saudi Arabia's MADAYEN, the American Ring remake, her Religion and Horror...
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40: PSYCHO (1960) and the Horror of Mental Health
It's only Zakia and Xanthe this week as they talk about Xanthe's favorite movie... PSYCHO (1960). They discuss the mental health themes, getting married at the Bates Motel, nepo babies, the tram tour at Universal Studios, Olivia Rodrigo's VAMPIRE music video, stealing money, Robert Pattinson...
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39: The Horrors of Being a Military Kid with AVERY TURNER and CAYLA YOUNG
Today from Colorado and Japan, we're joined by Avery and Cayla of the organization, BLOOM Military Teens. We chat how military movies are horror movies, haunted areas in their towns, stereotypes in Netflix's SPACE FORCE, the challenges of moving and maintaining friendships, managing mental health...
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38: Return To Oz (1985) with DAVID WEINER
Today we visit the Land of Oz with the knowledgable David Weiner (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS trilogy on Shudder) as he chose the film, RETURN TO OZ! This is a must listen for aspiring young journalists, as he also shares the time he interviewed Oliver Stone, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, how he was...
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37: Bunnicula, Children's Horror Literature and Libraries with JUDY PRINCE-NEEB
This week we welcome the wise and radiant Judy Prince-Neeb to chat the BUNNICULA books and TV special, the importance of libraries and children's horror literature, romance novels, why young people have incredible minds, if Bella and Edward's relationship in TWILIGHT is toxic, separating the art...
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36: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (2014) and RAINBOW FRIENDS (2021) on ROBLOX
Zachary's back with his video game reviews on the original FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S (his first time playing), the new teaser trailer of the movie from Blumhouse, RAINBOW FRIENDS on Roblox, WILLY'S WONDERLAND, the dangers of online gaming as a kid, starting middle school, Zachary's greatest fears,...
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35: 50 First Dates (2004), The Horror of Rom-Coms, Disability with COLIN BUCKINGHAM
This ep is stuffed with insight from our guest Colin Buckingham, an actor, writer, producer and model who chose the explore the horrors of the rom-com, 50 FIRST DATES (2004). We also cover the horror of disability representation, the appropriate age gap in high school dating, healing and therapy...
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34: Pathogen (2006) and Making Feature Films as a Teen with EMILY HAGINS
From Austin, Texas, we're joined by director/writer Emily Hagins (SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON, COIN HEIST)! We discuss her journey of making her first feature film PATHOGEN, making MY SUCKY TEEN ROMANCE as a response to TWILIGHT, being a teen filmmaker, learning lessons about finding your voice…
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33: Evil Dead and Transgender Horror with LOGAN-ASHLEY KISNER
We get groovy this week with film critic and essayist, Logan-Ashley Kisner! We discuss how the EVIL DEAD franchise is heavily trans coded, Morgan Davies in EVIL DEAD RISE and that wild third act Deadite, Ash Williams as a trans man, Zakia's first time watching ARMY OF DARKNESS, transgender horror...
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32: M3GAN (2023) with AMIE DONALD
In the season 4 premiere, we are joined by the lovely Amie Donald, who portrays the title character in the Blumhouse film, M3GAN. She shares what it was like behind the scenes, doing her own stunts, her dancing roots, how she feels about AI and more! Follow Amie:...
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31: SEASON THREE FINALE with Josh Ruben (BLOOD RELATIVES, A WOUNDED FAWN)
In the season three finale, we are joined by actor, director, producer and kid-at-heart: Josh Ruben! We discuss his latest films, BLOOD RELATIVES and A WOUNDED FAWN, his disdain for angry white men, passion for werewolves, what a producer does, choosing kindness in the face of hatred, #MeToo,...
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30: CAPTURING THE KILLER NURSE (2022) & TALES FROM THE CRYPTKEEPER: IT'S FOR YOU (1999)
For the holiday season, Zakia and Xanthe review the Christmas horror episode of TALES FROM THE CRYPTKEEPER, "IT'S FOR YOU" (S3E11) and the true crime Netflix documentary, CAPTURING THE KILLER NURSE, about the serial killer Charles Cullen. We also cover abuse happening at Zakia's school, what she...
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29: Horror in K-Pop with FRANCESCA O'HOP
And now for something different, Zakia and Xanthe speak with Francesca O'Hop about horror in k-pop music videos from groups VIXX, Cross Gene, Dreamcatcher, Purple Kiss and more. We also cover neurodivergence in the horror genre, the zombie movie that was produced just to promote a song…
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28: RATATOUILLE (2007) is a Horror Movie!
Don't think RATATOUILLE is a horror movie? Think again. Zakia and Xanthe re-watch it and discover several elements that make it horror. We also cover who would be cast in a live-action version, the Brazilian rip-off RATATOING, McRib on Thanksgiving, rat representation in media, feminism and…
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27: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990's) with SEAN PARKER & STEVE GOLDBERG
Zakia's back! She & Xanthe speak with Steve & Sean of the Mostly Horror Podcast. It's our longest episode yet, but rich with fun and valuable discussion on HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and the original ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?. We also chat about Ryan Murphy's DAHMER, if you can...
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26: Interview with an ALIEN and improviser MELISSA G
Today Zachary and Xanthe interview two guests: an alien named E from the planet Zorgon and improviser/bystander intervention advocate Melissa G from Ontario, Canada! We discuss what E's species is like, intergalactic tourism, if alien representation in films is accurate, the importance of…
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25: Poppy Playtime (2021) and the Horror of Huggy Wuggy
This week it's only Zachary and Xanthe! We review Chapter 1 of the popular kids horror video game Poppy Playtime, Zachary's predictions for the upcoming film adaptation, his thoughts on the controversy Huggy Wuggy has with parents, what to do when you get too scared playing it and more! Huggy…
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24: ParaNorman (2012) with JAKE GETMAN
Today our guest is 15-year-old LA based actor... the wonderful Jake Getman! Zakia, Xanthe and Zachary ask him about PARANORMAN (2012), his absolute fear of anything spooky, how to handle acting in scary scenes, being home schooled, the trauma of Haunted Hayride, Top Gun: Maverick and more! Follow...
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23: The Witches (1990) with NEIL FRASER
Joining us today is the fab Neil Fraser, a multi award winning poster and key artist from Scotland in the UK. In this episode we discuss THE WITCHES (1990), when Roald Dahl visited his class, the representation of witches in the past versus today, if the comedy of Mr. Bean endures, his advice to...
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22: The Black Phone (2022) with NYLAH MONDESIR
Joining us today is the marvelous Nylah Mondesir, a 13-year-old actress, model and student body president of her middle school. We unpack THE BLACK PHONE, why she feels it's educational for young audiences and parents, child abuse, bullying, kidnapping, her advice for aspiring child actors and...
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21: The Addams Family (1991) with ZACHARY PONCE
Today we welcome fifth grader Zachary Ponce (AKA Zakia's brother), who recently joined us at Kindergeist as a guest co-host and contributor. We chat THE ADDAMS FAMILY, his love for Netflix's ALL OF US ARE DEAD, his greatest fears, the meaning of family and more. Follow Kindergeist: Twitter:...
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20: SEASON TWO FINALE & Answering Your Horror Questions
It's the season two finale! Zakia and Xanthe answer your questions, as listed below: 1. Favorite horror writers of all time and why? 2. What’s your favorite horror theme of all time? 3. What age is it appropriate for kids to watch rated-R horror films? 4. What are your top entry level horrors for...
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19: Coraline with PRINCE JACKSON
Today we have the regal Prince Jackson, owner of the GoodKnight Life podcast network, Host of the award-winning Knight Light Podcast: A Horror Movie Podcast on the Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network, and cast member in the upcoming Mental Health and Horror documentary. We chat about the stop…
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18: Horror Special Effects with BECCA SUH-HEE HAN
Becca Suh-Hee Han is a Korean-Am director, writer, assistant director and was a special effects technician on THE WALKING DEAD, WATCHMEN, THE OUTSIDER, HELL FEST, AMAZING STORIES and beyond. We chat about working in SFX at a young age, assisting on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, why horror keeps following...
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17: Horror Movie Theme Songs with JACK STANNEY
Heeeeeere's Jack STANNEY! Today we chat with the incredibly wise 12-year-old Welsh music critic/YouTuber and musician. Jack reviews six horror movie theme songs from Goosebumps, Friday the 13th Part III, Suspiria, Us, The Shining and Halloween. We also discuss his interview with Charli XCX, his...
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16: Satan's Servant with JACK MCDERMOTT, ETHAN GOMEZ-ZAHNLEY and SEAN OKIMOTO
This week we gather with the teen trinity of Screenager Productions: Jack McDermott, Ethan Gomez-Zahnley and Sean Okimoto! We discuss how they filmed their first horror feature during the pandemic, starting a company in eighth grade, juggling multiple hats as co-directors, co-DPs and co-editors,...
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15: Happy Death Day with REYNA CERVANTES
This week we're joined by trans Latina writer Reyna Cervantes (Fangoria and Bloody Disgusting)! We discuss why the Happy Death Day films are an ideal intro to slashers for younger viewers, emo horror, her feelings on birthdays, what she would do if pursued by a serial killer in a time loop... and...
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14: Beetlejuice with EARL BAYLON
Joining us today is Earl Baylon, a Filipino actor/voice artist/improviser/writer/producer who appears on Netflix's horror anime TRESE, the TOMB RAIDER video game trilogy, LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE and more! We discuss Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE, monster mythology in the Philippines, a creepy Oujia...
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13: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf with GORY CORY
This week we are graced by Gory Cory, a nonbinary teen horror blogger and filmmaker, teen correspondent at Fangoria and co-host of the Scream Teens Podcast. We chat about Nickelodeon's The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, the power of teenage girls, female werewolves, how to start your own blog, preparing...
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12: So Vam with ALICE MAIO MACKAY
This week we chat with Australian trans 17-year-old filmmaker, Alice Maio Mackay who is changing the trans and queer horror genre! We talk about her first feature So Vam, why vampires are the creature of choice, her love for Bella Thorne, the good and the bad of trans representation, making her...
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11: The Horror of Mental Health with ALISHA LISTON
Today we chat with Alisha Liston, a 13-year-old singer, actress and aerialist about acting in horror, mental health, her passion for 18th-century medical history, writing a psychological thriller novel... and more! Follow Alisha: Site: https://www.alishalistonmusic.com/ Pateron:...
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10: SEASON ONE FINALE & Zakia Interviews KRAMPUS
O' the Ho Ho HORROR! Xanthe has been kidnapped by KRAMPUS and Zakia is forced to interview the Christmas beast. Will she get her auntie back? Listen to find out how it ends... Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok:...
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9: Sam and Colby at THE CONJURING HOUSE & THE STANLEY HOTEL
This week Zakia and Xanthe cover YouTubers Sam and Colby's exploration videos at The Conjuring house and The Stanley Hotel, two famous haunted locations. We also discuss how we feel about ghosts, reality versus fiction in paranormal invesigations, what color to wear to protect yourself from...
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8: The TWILIGHT Saga & Vampires
This week Xanthe and Zakia sink their teeth into TWILIGHT, NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, BREAKING DAWN: PART 1 & 2, Zakia's obsession with the saga and Robert Pattinson, humans who claim they're vampires, Edward vs. Jacob, Mormon themes in the stories, the glorification of prom... and more! Follow...
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7: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman & Existing in Multiple Worlds
Zakia and Xanthe explore the YA horror novel THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, being trapped inside, living in two different worlds, the dangers of gossip, the beauty of taking risks... and more! Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok:...
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6: EIGHTH GRADE by Bo Burnham & the Horror of Growing Up
This week Zakia and Xanthe discuss Bo Burnham's A24 directorial debut EIGHTH GRADE and his Netflix special INSIDE, being bullied as a six year old YouTuber, phone addiction, the pros and cons of social media, why we shouldn't take advice from celebrities... and more! Follow Kindergeist: Twitter:...
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5: THE YEAR WITHOUT HALLOWEEN & THE KILLER SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN 3D
For this Halloween special, we chat about the book, THE YEAR WITHOUT HALLOWEEN by Shane Bitterling and the mixtape album, THE KILLER SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN 3D by Sean Keller & Friends. We also chat about the origin of the holiday, Halloween in Malaysia, Zakia's scary experience at the LA Haunted...
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4: GRETEL & HANSEL with the Gifts & Pains of Family
Xanthe and Zakia chat about the horror fantasy GRETEL & HANSEL, how it differs to the Brothers Grimm folklore, sibling relationships, watching movies on laptops vs. movie theaters, being parented by multiple family members... and more! Follow Kindergeist: Twitter…
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3: K-12 by Melanie Martinez & the Terrors of Being a Girl
Xanthe and Zakia discuss the Melanie Martinez horror-musical K-12, getting your period for the first time, if women ran the world, saying bad words, body insecurities, Billie Eilish... and more! Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG…
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2: WARM BODIES & Why Romance is Gross
Zakia and Xanthe discuss the zombie romance film WARM BODIES, why crushes are gross, dating in 7th grade, unrealistic expectations of love in movies, toxic influencers, coming out LGBTQIA+... and more! Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG:...
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1: Is Horror Appropriate for Kids?
In this inaugural episode of KINDERGEIST, Xanthe and Zakia discuss the horror of growing up Gen Z, mental illness, middle school on Zoom, advice for parents, why some movies shouldn't be rated R... and more! Note: due to technical issues, the back up Zoom audio was used towards the end. Follow...
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A niece and her auntie explore and discuss kid friendly horror media through the lens of their differing perspectives. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support
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