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Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast
Light & Shadow is a horror podcast exploring the cultural, psychological, and spiritual themes hidden within horror films, literature, and folklore. Whether you're a lifelong horror fan or simply curious about what lies beneath the surface, each episode invites you to discover the meaning behind the macabre. It's time to share another dark tale...
Episodes
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastNightmare in the Ozarks 2026
It's almost Halloween, and I'm back from the third annual Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival in Eureka Springs! I'm discussing my favorite shorts and…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStorytime: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
As autumn settles over the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, strange legends and local folklore come to life in Washington Irving’s timeless tale of Ichabod…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastInterview with Coltan Scrivner, Executive Director of Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Fest
I’ve been visiting Eureka Springs, Arkansas, my whole life, and in recent years, I’ve watched its popularity grow, especially within the horror community. In…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastSouthern Gothic: The Skeleton Key
In this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Bob to kick off the Southern Gothic series with a discussion of The Skeleton Key from 2005. We’re exploring…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: IT (1990)
Pennywise the clown has become an enduring icon, terrifying kids for generations. In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Matt and Jackie to revisit the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Jacob's Ladder
In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Jacqueline to discuss Jacob's Ladder from 1990. Together, we explore the film's most disturbing moments, the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: The Stand
In this episode, I’m joined by friends of the show Matt and Jackie to discuss The Stand (1994). Join us as we explore the epic scope of the miniseries…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: The Stand
In this episode, I’m joined by friends of the show Matt and Jackie to discuss The Stand (1994). Join us as we explore the epic scope of the miniseries…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Frailty
In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Logan to discuss the complexity of faith and family dynamics in Frailty. We're also discussing Old Testament…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Frailty
In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Logan to discuss the complexity of faith and family dynamics in Frailty. We're also discussing Old Testament…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: The Wicker Man (1973)
In this Religion in Horror episode, I’m exploring the complicated intersections of faith, reason, and devotion in the 1973 classic, The Wicker Man. I’ll also…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: The Wicker Man (1973)
In this Religion in Horror episode, I’m exploring the complicated intersection of faith, reason, and devotion in the 1973 classic, The Wicker Man. I’ll also…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastDavid Lynch Detour: A Twin Peaks Discussion
In this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Randy to discuss the groundbreaking and confounding series, Twin Peaks. We’re chatting about why we love it…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastDavid Lynch Detour: A Twin Peaks Discussion
In this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Randy to discuss the groundbreaking and confounding series, Twin Peaks. We’re chatting about why we love it…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastSouthern Gothic: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
In 1946, a masked "Phantom Killer" murdered five people in Texarkana. The mystery and lack of resolution turned the case into local legend, and it later…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastSouthern Gothic: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)
In 1946, a masked "Phantom Killer" murdered five people in Texarkana. The mystery and lack of resolution turned the case into local legend, and it later…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: The Clovehitch Killer
I’m joined by friend of the show Sunny to discuss church culture, family conflict, and secret lives in The Clovehitch Killer.We’re also chatting about Dennis…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: The Clovehitch Killer
I’m joined by friend of the show Sunny to discuss church culture, family conflict, and secret lives in The Clovehitch Killer. We’re also chatting about Dennis…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastWIHM 2026: The Descent
In this Women in Horror Month episode, I’m joined by first-time guest Caitlin to discuss the terror of misadventure and the fantastic ensemble female cast in…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastWIHM 2026: The Descent
In this Women in Horror Month episode, I’m joined by first-time guest Caitlin to discuss the terror of misadventure and the fantastic ensemble female cast in…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: IT: Welcome to Derry
In this bonus episode, I’m joined by Bob from the Straight Chilling Podcast to discuss season one of IT: Welcome to Derry. We’re chatting about our history…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: IT: Welcome to Derry
In this bonus episode, I’m joined by Bob from the Straight Chilling Podcast to discuss season one of IT: Welcome to Derry. We’re chatting about our history…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastNightmare in the Ozarks 2025
Nightmare in the Ozarks is an annual horror film festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, that showcases horror, thriller, dark comedy, spooky sci-fi features…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastNightmare in the Ozarks 2025
Nightmare in the Ozarks is an annual horror film festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, that showcases horror, thriller, dark comedy, spooky sci-fi features…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Creepshow
In this solo episode, I'm discussing Creepshow, which has become a very important part of my annual spooky season tradition. I'm discussing the stellar cast…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Creepshow
In this solo episode, I'm discussing Creepshow, which has become a very important part of my annual spooky season tradition. I'm discussing the stellar cast…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Tower of Terror
We're kicking off Halloween season with a Disney Channel classic, Tower of Terror from 1997. In this episode, I'm joined by Justin from Straight Chilling to…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Tower of Terror
We're kicking off Halloween season with a Disney Channel classic, Tower of Terror from 1997. In this episode, I'm joined by Justin from Straight Chilling to…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: It Follows
In this episode, I'm joined by first-time guest and friend of the show Hydraberg to discuss ambiguity, atmosphere, and the relentless pursuit of death in It…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: It Follows
In this episode, I'm joined by first-time guest and friend of the show Hydraberg to discuss ambiguity, atmosphere, and the relentless pursuit of death in It…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Sinister
In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m discussing the boogeyman, cursed films and why Sinister has become one of my favorite horror movies.
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Sinister
In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m discussing the boogeyman, cursed films and why Sinister has become one of my favorite horror movies…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Dark Night of the Scarecrow
In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m joined by my Mom to discuss this made for tv gem from 1981. We’re chatting about watching it with my…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: Dark Night of the Scarecrow
In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m joined by my Mom to discuss this made for tv gem from 1981. We’re chatting about watching it with my…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStorytime– The Colour Out of Space
In this tale by H.P. Lovecraft, a mysterious meteor crashes at a farm in the Ozark hills, leaking an unearthly color that slowly poisons the land. As the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStorytime: The Colour Out of Space
In this tale by H.P. Lovecraft, a mysterious meteor crashes at a farm in the Ozark hills, leaking an unearthly color that slowly poisons the land. As the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is one of Stephen King's more bizarre books and is widely regarded as a bad one. The miniseries suffers from the same reputation. A sleepless…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is one of Stephen King's more bizarre books and is widely regarded as a bad one. The miniseries suffers from the same reputation. A sleepless…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: SAW
SAW was a game changer for horror, inspiring a new sub genre and spawning a 10-film franchise. In this episode, I'm discussing my personal history with the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: SAW
SAW was a game changer for horror, inspiring a new sub genre and spawning a 10-film franchise. In this episode, I'm discussing my personal history with the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastWIHM 2025: The Invitation
I'm joined once again by Jacqueline from A Cut Above for a women in horror month special! We're chatting about the weirdness of LA, dealing with death, awkward…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastWIHM 2025: The Invitation
I'm joined once again by Jacqueline from A Cut Above for a women in horror month special! We're chatting about the weirdness of LA, dealing with death, awkward…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: A Nightmare on Elm Street
In the first episode of the Fundamental Frights series, I'm discussing A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984. I'm diving into the legacy of Wes Craven and why…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastFundamental Frights: A Nightmare on Elm Street
In the first episode of the Fundamental Frights series, I'm discussing A Nightmare on Elm Street from 1984. I'm diving into the legacy of Wes Craven and why…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastCreature Comforts: A Christmas Carol
Originally recorded last year, I join Justin from Straight Chilling for a discussion of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. We’re chatting about the book and…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastCreature Comforts: A Christmas Carol
Originally recorded in 2023, I join Justin from Straight Chilling for a discussion of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. We’re chatting about the book and…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: Live from Bangor, Maine
Hello, Losers! As you know, I am a lifelong Stephen King fan and constant reader. My Mom and I recently spent a few days exploring the Bangor, Maine area…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastStephen King Detour: Live from Bangor, Maine
Hello, Losers! As you know, I am a lifelong Stephen King fan and constant reader. My Mom and I recently spent a few days exploring the Bangor, Maine area…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Southbound
I'm joined by friend of the show Logan to discuss crime, punishment, and the bad decisions that lead us down the dark road in Southbound. We're also chatting…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Southbound
I'm joined by friend of the show Logan to discuss crime, punishment, and the bad decisions that lead us down the dark road in Southbound. We're also chatting…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Hellraiser
In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Matt to discuss Clive Barker's 1987 classic Hellraiser. We're chatting about the complicated nature of the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Hellraiser
In this episode, I'm joined by friend of the show Matt to discuss Clive Barker's 1987 classic Hellraiser. We're chatting about the complicated nature of the…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Constantine
I'm once again joined by my husband, David to discuss the complexities of faith and rogue angels in Constantine. We're also chatting about David's experience…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Constantine
I'm once again joined by my husband David to discuss the complexities of faith and rogue angels in Constantine. We're also chatting about David's experience as…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastThe First Omen and the Resurgence of Catholic Horror
In this episode, I'm discussing the the recent popularity of Catholic horror and why I was pleasantly surprised by The First Omen. I'm also returning to my…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastThe First Omen and the Resurgence of Catholic Horror
In this episode, I'm discussing the the recent popularity of Catholic horror and why I was pleasantly surprised by The First Omen. I'm also returning to my…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Children of the Corn
I'm joined by Hannah of the Cinema Slab Podcast to discuss the 1984 classic, Children of the Corn. We also chat about our experiences growing up in church…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: Children of the Corn
I'm joined by Hannah of the Cinema Slab Podcast to discuss the 1984 classic, Children of the Corn. We also chat about our experiences growing up in church…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: 1408
Is this a simple haunted house story, or something more? This month, I’m taking a deep dive into this Stephen King adaptation and what it has to say about…
Light & Shadow: A Horror PodcastReligion in Horror: 1408
Is this a simple haunted house story, or something more? This month, I’m taking a deep dive into this Stephen King adaptation and what it has to say about…