Short and Spooky

Short and Spooky is a podcast about anthology TV shows from the 80s, 90s, and sometimes the early 00s. Each week your hosts Johnny Junk, Tommy Trash, and The Big Sniff discuss episodes of shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Tales From the Crypt, The Outer Limits, and more!

Ep. 208 - Desirable Alien

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology TV shows) is returning to a favorite series Monsters. Johnny Junk has selected an episode called "Desirable Alien" but don't let the title fool ya, there are no aliens in this episode. Anyway it has Blondie and Luiz Guzman as guest stars so just watch it and listen alright? Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

06-23
01:27:27

Ep. 207 - Tale of the Pinball Wizard

What's up shorties, are you ready for a weird one? Good because this week's episode is a Tommy Trash pick and it delivers! The Spooky Crew will be discussing an episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? called "Tale of the Pinball Wizard". Check it out! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

06-16
01:40:11

Ep. 206 - A Night in Terror Tower

Short and Spooky bringing you some RL Stine style scares this week. That's right we're doing a Goosebumps, a Sniff pick! The episode discussed is "A Night in Terror Tower" Check it out now! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

06-10
01:16:24

Ep. 205 - The Partnership/ Daisies/ Catnip

Hey, Shorties and Spookies, We're finally returning to the show Darkroom! This week Johnny Junk has picked "Episode 5" of the series "Darkroom" for the discussion. That's three segments in total, titled "The Partnership" "Daisies" and "Catnip" It's a fun time! But wait, is that David Carradine? Oh yeah, he's in there too. Check it out now!

05-13
01:24:37

Ep. 204 - Three's a Crowd

This week's Short and Spooky is a Tom pick which means Chaos! Come and discuss the Tales From The Crypt episode called. "Three's a Crowd" about a doughy alcoholic who loves crossbows and hates his wife. You do the math. Anyway, check it out now!

05-06
01:23:37

Ep. 203 - Sleeping Dragon

This week's episode of Short and Spooky is a Big Sniff pick which means... Monsters! That's right, Cooper loves his Monsters and chose an episode called "Sleeping Dragon" which is about... you guessed it, a dragon! What more could you ask for? Nothing! Listen! Now!!! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

04-28
01:08:23

Ep. 202 - If a Tree Falls.../ The Occupant

Get your tightest black tee shirts on, because Short and Spooky is dipping back into one of our favorite series... Night Visions! Yes, we love anthology shows but we can't do only the good ones! So this episode is a stinker! Johnny Junk, Tommy Trash, and The Big Sniff break down and discuss "If a Tree Falls..." and "The Occupant". We're talking about faith, religion, death, and of course the paranoia associated with finding crumb-covered dinner plates. Buckle up and listen! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

04-22
01:16:57

Ep. 201 - Garter Belt

This week Short and Spooky is covering a very bad episode of The Hitchhiker. Like, REALLY bad. It's called "Garter Belt" and even though it has a Carradine in it, it's a rough watch. Don't say I didn't warn ya. But hey, at least it's fun to talk about! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!

04-14
01:03:46

Ep. 25 - The Legendary Billy B.

Happy New Year, you greasy gremlin! Ring in 2019 with a non-guest episode of The Short and Spooky podcast! In today's episode, Tom and Jon talk about an episode of the 80's anthology series "The Hitchhiker" called "The Legendary Billy B." A bizarre story of a Rock and Roll superstar, also discussed are future children, running from men at the bar, and karaoke songs!  Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

01-03
01:07:52

Ep. 21 - And All Through the House

Ho Ho Ho, It's December and Short and Spooky is getting all Christmas on ya. That's right, the podcast about horror and scifi anthology shows is doing a holiday classic... The Tales From the Crypt episode "All Through the House" Today's special guest (Danielle Deltorchio) joins Jon and Tom to discuss the evolution of the Crypt Keeper's voice, pill popping housewives,"The Nick Monster", and the logistics of how a child could pull Santa into a window. Plus candy talk returns! Lucky You! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

12-04
01:07:04

Ep. 102 - Pillow Talk

Short and Spooky 2.0 in full effect. This episode features Jon and Tom welcoming Cooper and Kyrie as hosts with an official ceremony. The new and improved gang sit down to discuss an episode of Monsters titled "Pillow Talk". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

03-02
01:09:03

Ep. 101 - Say Cheese and Die

A sexy 4-way record this week! Featuring hosts Johnny Junk, Tommy Trash, The Big Sniff, and Miss Kyrie. Short and Spooky (the podcast about anthology shows) does an episode of "Goosebumps" called "Say Cheese and Die" Listen as they discuss the episode, give picks of the week, and play a new game called "Typical Tom" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

02-25
01:23:07

Ep. 30 - Tale of the Dead Man's Float

The Griggs family returns! On this episode of Short and Spooky (the podcast about anthology shows from the 80’s and 90’s) we’ve got Tory Eliot in the hot seat, while Justin and Baby Jewel make cute noises in the background. We’re really bringing the heat today folks. The essential “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” episode “Tale of the Dead Man’s Float” is our topic of discussion, as well as our affinity for murder, how to hide teenage boners, and candy talk is back! Hell Yeah! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

03-11
01:33:32

Ep. 29 - Dust to Dust

Aww Jeez, we really did it this time! Short and Spooky, the podcast about anthology shows from the 80's and 90's, is doing part-two of our first ever two-part episode! This episode of "Freddy's Nightmares" called "Dust to Dust" is awful. If you like to watch the original episodes before listening to the pod, save yourself the time and mental anguish, skip this one! Just listen to our discussion. On this episode of the podcast you can hear your hosts Tom and Jon discuss the finer points of Eminem fandom, questionable Star Trek references, and snorting people like cocaine! Buckle up! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

03-01
01:10:50

Ep. 28 - Prime Cut

We're back baby! That's right! Short and Spooky, the podcast about anthology shows from the 80's and 90's, is doing our first ever two-part episode! This episode of "Freddy's Nightmares" called "Prime Cut" is part one of a two part series. This episode you can hear your hosts Tom and Jon discuss the finer points of vampire lore and dream sequences, as well as subjects like Chuck E. Cheese ball pits, club footed children and preferred human preparation for eating! Dig it! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

02-18
01:36:39

Ep. 27 - The Haunted Mask

A Super Sized Short and Spooky! The podcast about anthology shows from the 80's and 90's is really bringing it this week. Jon and Tom have double trouble with a double guest episode. Featuring returning guest Daniel Cooper and first timer Riley Adams. The boys discuss the Goosebumps classic "The Haunted Mask" Other topics of conversation include wet dreams, and Coop's traumatic Mask story. Check it out! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

01-18
01:10:08

Ep. 26 - Tale of the Frozen Ghost

I'm...  Cold...  The infamous "Are You Afraid of the Dark" episode titled "Tale of the Frozen Ghost" is the focus of this week's Short and Spooky. Your hosts Jon and Tom, along with this week's special guest (Steve Tam) analyze and discuss the poorly made, yet iconic ghost story. Other topics of discussion include favorite carnival foods, above ground swimming pools and childhood crushes on Melissa Joan Hart.  Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

01-10
01:06:48

Ep. 20 - Safe Sex

Damn fool! We've got a star studded episode for today's Short and Spooky podcast! Special guests (Justin Griggs, Tori Elliot, and baby Jewel) are all hanging out with Jon and Tom to discuss the "Freddy's Nightmares" classic "Safe Sex" That's right 1/2 the band "The Cushion Theory" is here to talk shit and play a song at the end of the episode. Other topics discussed include Jon's teenage goth phase, the lack of respect for Asian culture, and more! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

11-29
01:16:48

Ep. 19 - The Girl Who Cried Monster

The Big Sniff Returns! That's right, friend of the podcast (Daniel Cooper) is back talking Goosebumps with Tom and Jon. Short and Spooky, the podcast about anthology series breaks down the classic "The Girl Who Cried Monster" Other topics of conversation include, meatballs for dad and clothes for dogs. Don't forget to rate and review on itunes, and tell your dang friends already! Sheesh! Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

11-22
01:13:32

Ep. 15 - Tale of the Gruesome Gourmets

You know everyone loves and episode of "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" and everyone loves a crazy guest! Today on Short and Spooky (the podcast about anthology shows) it's double trouble, because you're getting both. Your hosts Jon and Tom welcome guest host Dylan Frazao to the podcast to discuss the AYAOTD classic "Tale of the Gruesome Gourmets" I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!  Please Rate, Review, Recommend, and Reach out to us @ShortandSpooky on Twitter and ShortandSpooky@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortandspooky/support

10-25
01:42:56

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