Kindergeist

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 psychics, his advice to young horror filmmakers and more! Follow Kindergeist:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPodIG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpodSite: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 class, the Halaloween Film Festival, Muslim Horror in different regions, J-Horror is emo, Djinn possession, Joko Anwar, if horror movies are halal and more! Madayen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUdlHz69ID4 Follow Karla: IG: https://instagram.com/mallettekarla Twitter: https://twitter.com/karlamallette Web: https://lsa.umich.edu/rll/people/faculty/alrak.html Follow Kindergeist:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPodIG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpodSite: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 (again...) and more! Follow Kindergeist:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPodIG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpodSite: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 and more! Follow BLOOM Military Teens: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloommilitaryteens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloommilitaryteens Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloommilteens Website: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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: https://www.instagram.com/amiedonald_nz/ Follow Kindergeist:Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPodIG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpodSite: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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, stereotypes of the "dark side" of k-pop idol training programs, BTS and South Korea military service and then some! K-Pop Horror Music Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pH3GqyfaGT8tUSUDwjkPlFAvqsbLsL- Follow Francesca: IG: https://instagram.com/francesca_st_genev13ve TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@francesca_st_genev13ve YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@francescaohop3517 Sites: https://hopskotchart.com/ and https://reelkpop.com/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 female misogyny, the horror of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD, Zakia's cooking phase, Disney's empathy agenda and more! Unigo Zombie Scholarship: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship McRib Blues Music Video: https://youtu.be/zkb--woGbeo Zakia & Tita: Filipino Hot Dogs, Eggs & Toast: https://youtu.be/DNWO3hTdsps Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 separate the art from the artist, sleepovers at haunted locations, what their Boggart would be, if ghosts are real, their advice for kids who want to be podcasters & more! Follow Steve & Sean: Mostly Horror IG: https://www.instagram.com/mostlyhorrorpod/ Mostly Horror Twitter: https://twitter.com/mostlyhorror Steve's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevenisaverage/ Steve's Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenisaverage Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/hypocrite.ink/ Sean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HypocriteInk Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 Wuggy news clip: https://youtu.be/1NwgkwNHXW4 Poppy Playtime: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1721470/Poppy_Playtime/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 Jake: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakegetman/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ Jake's full bio: At just 15 years old, Jake Getman is seamlessly jumping between TV, film, commercial and voiceover projects. Regarded as a versatile character actor, Jake has an aptitude for both comedy and drama. His most recent project is a guest star role as ‘Colin’ in Episode 1.8 of the new Apple TV+ series, “Life by Ella” starring Lily Brooks O’Briant.  Jake’s breakout role was in the popular Brat TV web series, "A Girl Named Jo" playing actress Addison Riecke's younger brother, Ray Fitzroy. He has guest and co-starred in numerous televisions shows including “Sunnyside” on NBC and Hulu, “Schooled” on ABC and Disney Channel’s “Just Roll with It,” to name a few. His principal film credits include “Cheaper by the Dozen” currently streaming on Disney+, the central character, Dylan, in the Lifetime movie “House of Darkness: New Blood” in 2018 and, the 2016 horror movie “Little Dead Rotting Hood” playing Eric Balfour’s son (and Izabella Alvarez’s younger brother).  Jake’s voice can be heard in numerous projects including as Froggy in the PS4 game “Concrete Genie” and the English dubbed voice of Young Super Lopez in the Netflix film “SuperLopez. “ Jake also took over the title role of “Young Ben Franklin” in the popular podcast whose second season was released this past February on Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. In 2019, Jake was chosen to appear in a tribute to Robert Downey Jr. during the Teen Choice Awards as he accepted the award for Choice Action Movie and Choice Action Movie Actor. The real fun for Jake would become an impromptu moment that occurred backstage in a now viral video where Robert had everyone wish and sing “Happy Birthday” to Jake. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jake spent his early life in foster care. He is an advocate for at-risk youth, the homeless and a passionate dog lover. When not working, Jake enjoys plane spotting, flying drones, running track, watching movies and working out --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 aspiring artists and more! He has worked on over 60 productions to date and has clients including Shudder, Prime Video, 101 Films, the Willard Price Estate and Fright Rags and is best known for his poster work on 2020s viral hit Host. Follow Neil: Twitter: https://twitter.com/neilfraser78 IG: https://www.instagram.com/neilfrasergraphics/ Site: https://neilfrasergraphics.com/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 more. Follow Nylah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nylahsodope/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nylahmondesir Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 motion film CORALINE, parenting as a horror fan, his gateway horror selects, how to wean yourself into the gore genre, his advice to kids who want to be a podcaster... and more! Follow Prince: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theheadknight Knight Light Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KnightLight Bloody Disgusting: https://bloody-disgusting.com/author/prince-jackson/ Mental Health and Horror: https://twitter.com/MHhorrordoc Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 her, being in a male dominated field and more! Follow Becca: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bec.han Tinashe Music Video She Worked On: https://youtu.be/KI-IiIt-xpg Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 favorite music, what makes a solid music review, cringing at your past work, video games and more!  Playlist from this ep: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uCfepIQw0aAV9Fg9yqCEi?si=9080667234134218 Follow Jack: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_3CbsTojkv9w5YjWXgMzw Bandcamp: https://devlinjackstanney1.bandcamp.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stanneydevlinjack Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 more! Follow Reyna: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jfcdoomblade IG: https://www.instagram.com/jfcdoomblade/ The Windsor Film Club: https://linktr.ee/windsorfilmclub Gayly Dreadful Article: https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2020-sleepaway-camp-finding-your-identity Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 board experience and his advice to those who want to pursue a career in acting. Follow Earl: Twitter: https://twitter.com/earlybgoode IG: https://www.instagram.com/earlybgoode/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/earlybgoode Website: https://earlbaylon.com/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 for high school and more! Follow Cory: Site: www.gorycory.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorycoryhorror IG: https://www.instagram.com/_gorycory_/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support

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 first film at 12 years old, Australian VS American horror and more! Follow Alice: Bad Girl Boogey: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bad-girl-boogey#/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_maiomackay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicemaiomackay One Manner Productions: https://www.instagram.com/onemannerproductions/ Follow Kindergeist: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindergeistPod IG: https://instagram.com/kindergeistpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kindergeistpod Site: https://kindergeistpod.weebly.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kindergeist-podcast/support