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Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today!Hey, true crime friends. This week we are diving into episode5 of Death in the Dorms series- the murder of College of Charleston student, Patrick Moffly. Patrick was a likable student who got in over his head whenhe got involved in dealing drugs. When a drug deal turns into a violent robbery, Patrick is left shot by another dealer named Charles Mungin III. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie AndersenOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Followthem on IG, @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order.Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema andlisten here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom,TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, andX, @IvoryBoilerRoom!Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director),Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern)Sources:Hulu Docuseries Death in the Dorms- Season 2, Episode 5
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Hey, true crime friends. We are kicking off 2025 by covering
the Hulu Original Series- Death in the Dorm, season 2. In this first episode, we learn about the murder of Temple University junior, Jenna Burleigh.
Jenna disappeared the night after meeting some friends at a
bar for a friend’s 21st birthday party. Her body was found a few days later in a blue storage container in a shed belonging to an elderly couple in the Poconos.
Jenna’s Blessing Bags Website: https://jennasblessingbags.org/
Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen
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Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomShannon Carlin, a pop culture journalist, joins me to discuss her book Witches Run Amok: Disney's Hocus Pocus the Oral History which features extensive interviews with the cast and creative team of the iconic 1993 film! One major question that Shannon discusses in both this conversation and in her book is how did a movie that didn’t catch an initial spark end up casting such a spell on mainstream culture? We discuss so many topics starting with Hocus Pocus' origins and development, including how Bette Midler got cast as Winifred, the original script which was much scarier, and how the Sanderson Sisters became the campy trio that we all know and love! Then, Shannon discusses what the cast and creative team remember about the filming experience, specifically what it was like filming with such iconic actresses. At the end, Shannon weighs in on whether or not she thinks Hocus Pocus 3 is in the works and could there possibly be a Broadway musical adaptation? You can find Shannon's book here: https://books.disney.com/book/witches-run-amok/And follow Shannon on Instagram @new_girl_fridayFollow ITBR on IG @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok @dr.andrewrimbyBe sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ivorytowerboilerroomThanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview and TikTok @g_and_lrHead to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomMary joins me to discuss whether or not we actually enjoyed Ryan Murphy's Ed Gein series. Why are all of Ryan Murphy's recent shows so controversial, and may shocking his audience be his kink? Follow ITBR on IG @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok @dr.andrewrimby @dipips7Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ivorytowerboilerroomThanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview and TikTok @g_and_lrHead to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomWe're back for a new season in 2026 with a few contributors and the new managing editor of our favorite magazine, The Gay and Lesbian Review. Both Chase Bryer and Dean Hamer, join me to talk about their articles in the November/December issue which explores non-Western queer histories. Chase's article looks at Native American "Two-Spirit" communities, while Dean's article traces the history of Hawaii's idea of aikane, male same-sex friendships. Not only do both Chase and Dean provide more context about these indigenous queer ideas, but they also explain why it's so important to reclaim non-Western gender and sexual language that colonizers made shameful and erased. Chase also provides a lot of book recommendations for those interested in learning more about Native American and indigenous culture. Jeremy Fox, the new managing editor of the magazine explains how the G&LR is modernizing their brand to adapt to a digital and social media age. Then, he teases the new issue of the magazine which just came out! It's all about kink culture. Read this issue of the magazine here:https://glreview.org/issue/issue-179/ Follow ITBR on IG @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok @dr.andrewrimbyBe sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ivorytowerboilerroomThanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview and TikTok @g_and_lrHead to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Welcome back to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and we're wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year. I'm manifesting that 2026 is the year that all of us creative people accomplish our creative dreams! Please follow our new TikTok @dr.andrewrimby and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! There are so many exciting episodes that we're about to release and remember that you can always message me if you're interested in coming on the podcast or have a future episode suggestion!
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomDaniel makes his ITBR debut! Join me and first-time guest Daniel McKernan, the Managing Director/Production Manager at Playgirl magazine. He discusses its complicated yet rich history. We get deep into the female gaze overlapping with gay imagery, the censoring of queer spaces online, and the intricacies of what goes into these magazines. From Playgirl’s first issue in 1973 to celebrity controversies, Daniel doesn’t shy away from clueing us in on all the details. Be sure to get your hands on Daniel’s history of Playgirl book here: https://shop.playgirl.com/products/playgirl-50th-anniversary-bookAnd follow @playgirl and @danielmckernan on Instagram! Thanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
(Originally released on Nov. 27, 2023)I'm joined with my parents to talk about the importance of amplifying Native American voices, and we educate ourselves about how Native American Heritage Day came to be. As a white family, we talk about how "Killers of the Flower Moon" is essential viewing to learn about the Osage community and their culture/values, and how they were manipulated and abused by white settlers.After recording, my mom kept repeating, "can we have a do-over because I'm worried that there's going to be a strong backlash." I assured her that speaking truth to power when it comes to the Native American genocide that we see play out in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is not a fantasy but a reality. At the end of the episode my father emphatically states "What's wrong with history and facts" if it makes you uncomfortable "Deal With It"! Hopefully, listening to us discuss this encourages more families to have these conversations. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom
I'm re-releasing this timely and important conversation about the Thanksgiving mythology that so many of us have been taught in school, which ignores the horrors of white settler colonialism that has exerted such violence and exploitation of the Native American communities. Instead, as Dr. Andrea Sullivan-Clarke reminds us, it is time for Americans to educate themselves about Native American history and indigenous philosophies, which have been whitewashed from so many American textbooks.To learn more about Andrea's scholarship and writing, please head to her website: https://asullivanclarke.com/You can find her book "Ways of Being in the World: An Introduction to Indigenous Philosophies of Turtle Island" here:https://broadviewpress.com/product/ways-of-being-in-the-world/#tab-descriptionRemember to use the promo code ivorytower for 20% off your Broadview Press order!Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom
Happy Wicked: For Good week! To celebrate the release of the new film, here's our conversation after Wicked: Part One came out last year. It's always such a fun time chatting about Wicked and other films, books, and musicals with the ITBR book club. Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast! It means so much :)
With Wicked: For Good around the corner, I'm rereleasing my incredible interview with Gregory Maguire! It was such a pleasure to have him on the podcast to discuss all things Wicked. He talks about what inspired him to write about the Wicked Witch of the West, his reaction to the musical adaptation, and how he found out that his novel was being adapted into a film!Be sure to check out Gregory Maguire's website which includes links to all of his books, including Elphie (a prequel to Wicked): https://gregorymaguire.com/ You can follow Gregory Maguire on Instagram, @gregorymaguire. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel @ivorytowerboilerroom Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroomThanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomAuthor, actor, and singer Matthew R. Corr joins us on ITBR to go all in on my favorite film genre, horror, and not just horror but slasher films! We cover our admiration for the genre, all the tropes that slashers are known for, and this year’s release of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Matthew has his own book series called Slasherverse for all those who are looking for a fresh new take on the horror/slasher genre. This multi-book series is sure to scratch that horror itch for the spooky season!Follow Matthew's Instagram so you can stay up to date on all of his writing and projects! @matthewrcorr You'll find all of his books on his website, including the Slasherverse series that we talk about! https://www.matthewrcorr.com/Thanks to our following sponsors! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomToday on ITBR, I’m joined by Jon Kinnally, a prolific American TV writer and producer with an extensive background in the world of entertainment! His newest memoir, I’m Prancing as Fast as I Can, is a coming-of-age story about a scared boy, confused about his sexuality, who learns to accept himself, his queerness, and accomplish incredible artistic goals (including writing for the hit show Will & Grace)! It’s also a sort of love letter for those who share the experience of frustration, turbulence, and eventually figure out how to blossom into their queerness. His book makes you both laugh and cry at the same time. Jon also talks about his experiences working on the hit shows Will and Grace and Ugly Betty (to name a few), and what it was like taking Betty Buckley's meditative acting class (oh he also saw the original Carrie Broadway musical so you know I had to ask him about that). Be sure to follow Jon on Instagram @jonkinnallyGet your hands on his new book here: jonkinnally.comOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomOn today’s episode of ITBR, I’m joined by none other than Celia Laskey, a genre-defying author in the queer literature community. On a broad scale, we touch upon the idiosyncrasies of being a closeted celebrity, the thin veil of liberalism in Hollywood, and the constant tokenization of queer people in media. Cover Story tackles the irony of Ali, the lead character, working in Hollywood PR and ironically keeping celebrities in the closet while being a lesbian herself. Then we discuss a few prominent celebrities who may or may not be in the closet...please Swifties don't get upset with us! Her next book is in the works and follows a lesbian experiencing an immaculate conception!Don’t forget to check out Cover Story and the rest of Celia's novels here: https://www.celialaskey.com/cover-storyAnd follow Celia on Instagram @celia.laskeyOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomJoining me today on ITBR is Jonathan Parks-Ramage, a critically acclaimed gay author based in LA. As a playwright, screenwriter, journalist and novelist, Jonathan is at the forefront of portraying queer stories and platforming an exciting array of creative voices. His most recent novel, It’s Not The End of The World is a thrilling take on a haunting climate-crisis narrative surrounding a gay couple and their baby shower. There’s so much to dig into, and on today’s episode we discuss even the most intricate details such as heteronormativity in queer spaces and how the irony of writing about an apocalyptic climate crisis inadvertently helped Jonathan cope with the current state of the planet. Jonathan discusses how important and hopeful it is to research historical resistance movements that have succeeded and how we can have hope as a collapsing society and planet.You can find It’s Not The End of The World and all other things Jonathan Parks-Ramage over at https://www.jonathan-p-r.com/booksAnd you can follow him on Instagram @jprampageOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomFellow podcaster David Armstrong of Broadway Nation joins us today on ITBR to discuss the evolution of musical theatre! David is a producer and writer who teaches at the University of Washington School of Drama on the history of the Broadway Musical. On today’s episode, we discuss everything from Broadway’s Silver Age, storytelling within musicals, and the grander appeal of Broadway as a means of artistic expression. David also discusses the difficulty that it took to greenlight college level courses on the topic of Broadway. Make sure to tune into Broadway Nation to learn more about music, history, analysis and more with theatre experts, artists and insiders!Follow David on Instagram @davidatbroadwaynationListen to his podcast and get your hands on his book here: https://www.broadway-nation.com/Our Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomWe're back with a special classic film episode featuring returning guests Christian and Luke from That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema, Angela, and Michael from The Backstage Kingdom who are all classic film and musical theatre lovers! Because of our intern Sean's incredible editing skills, we present our conversation about the quintessential film noir classic, Sunset Boulevard which stars Gloria Swanson. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our discussion about why this film is as timeless as ever, why Gloria Swanson is such a gay icon, and why this may be the most meta film we have ever watched! @angelacatsaros, @learningreadswithchris, @lukedelmarofficial @thebackstagekingdom Our Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomJoin me and Frank Pizzoli as we discuss the evolution of queer literature over the decades! As a longtime queer advocate, writer, and journalist Frank has so much knowledge to share about both his own lived experiences as well as the current state of queer literature in the era of anti-intellectualism. Frank takes us back to growing up gay in Central Pennsylvania and being outspoken as a college student when he participated in the anti-war movement. And that brings us to his thoughts on today's political climate! Frank explains why he thinks our current American political system is actually encouraging people to abandon critical thinking and why there's a "dumbing down" of the general public. In Frank's new book Passionate Outlier: Gay Writers and Allies on Their Work, he talks with several iconic gay writers about their legacy and what queer literature looks like today. You'll learn all about his conversations with writers like Edmund White, Andrew Holleran, Felice Picano, and Christopher Bram (just to name a few). By the end of our conversation, not only will you learn about the history of queer literature, but you'll also understand how queer authors and their legacies are all around us. Get your hands on Frank's book here: https://rebelsatori.com/product/passionate-outlier/Frank also recommended the following websites:LGBTQCommunityNews.nyc & https://chelseacommunitynews.com/?s=frank+pizzoliOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomLaury A. Egan comes back onto the podcast to talk about writing and reading short stories, a genre of literature that often gets overshadowed by its older sibling, the novel. Laury is such a wealth of creative information which is why you'll learn why short stories face challenges in the publishing industry even though you would think that our fast-paced culture would love how you can finish a short story in one sitting. We then get into a spirited conversation about why American literary culture is being "dumbed down" and so many bestsellers are easily digestible plot-driven works, instead of rich psychological texts. You'll find all of Laury's writing on her website: https://www.lauryaegan.com/Be sure to follow Laury on Instagram @laurya.egan and Facebook @laury.egan Our Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomI'm joined with horror film expert Padraic Maroney who has written about both the Final Destination and Scream franchises! If you don't know, not only am I a horror fanatic, but so is my fiancé so he couldn't miss out on this exciting conversation. Padraic has interviewed so many from both the Final Destination and Scream franchises, and he reveals so many unanswered questions that viewers have, like what the new Scream film will look like! Padraic starts off the conversation explaining why Final Destination is a bridge between 90s slashers (like Scream) and supernatural horror! We hope you enjoy this conversation.You can find Padraic's books here: https://amzn.to/3J6yTm6Follow Padraic on Instagram and TikTok @basedonabookbypadraicFollow ITBR on IG @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok @ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director) and Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor)
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