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Scary Spirits Podcast

Scary Spirits Podcast

By: Gregory Wallace and Karen Hudson
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Welcome to the Scary Spirits Podcast, where we explore the spine-tingling world of horror movies and pair them with delicious, themed cocktails! Each episode, our hosts will delve into a classic horror film, breaking down its scares and thrills, and analyzing its impact on the genre. But that’s not all – we’ll also be crafting a delicious cocktail inspired by the movie’s themes and characters. Whether you’re a horror movie buff or a cocktail connoisseur, the “Scary Spirits Podcast” has something for you. Join us as we explore the dark and spooky world of horror movies, and sip on a carefully crafted cocktail to set the mood. From the classic to the obscure, we’ll cover it all – and make sure you have a drink in hand to calm your nerves. So grab your shaker, dim the lights, and settle in for a night of “Scary Spirits”.© 2021-2025 Gregory Wallace & Karen Hudson - Scary Spirits Podcast Art
Episodes
  • Horror Express (1972) – SSP265

    Horror Express (1972) – SSP265
    May 27 2026
    This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we pay solemn tribute to two titans of terror—the incomparable Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee—by revisiting the chilling 1972 cult classic, Horror Express. Step aboard a snowbound locomotive hurtling through the frozen desolation of Siberia, where something ancient, unspeakable, and utterly relentless stalks its prey beneath the dim glow of gaslight. Civilization fades with every passing mile… and survival becomes a most uncertain luxury. Your hosts, Karen and Greg, guide you through this atmospheric nightmare with equal parts wit and reverence, dissecting the film’s eerie legacy, unforgettable performances, and the dread that lingers long after the final frame fades to black. And what, you may ask, is terror without a proper indulgence? In honor of this devilish journey, they sip upon the elegantly crafted “Beautiful Friendship” cocktail—a drink as refined as it is deceptively potent. So, steel your nerves, pour yourself something worthy… and join us for a celebration of gothic horror, cinematic brilliance, and the enduring legacy of two gentlemen who defined the genre. All aboard… the Horror Express awaits. Beautiful Friendship Cocktail • 1 pinch cinnamon• 3/4 oz Cointreau• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice• 5 leaves fresh mint• 1 1/2 oz Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum• 1/4 oz simple syrup• 2 oz soda• 1 bar spoon tamarind concentrate Instructions: Add the mint leaves and simple syrup to the bottom of a shaker and gently muddle to release the mint oils.Add the rum, Cointreau, lime juice, tamarind concentrate, and a pinch of cinnamon. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.Strain the mixture over fresh ice into a tall Collins glass.Top with club soda, gently stir to combine, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Source: cointreau.com A Brief Synopsis: Alexander Saxton, a brilliant British anthropologist researching in the Russian Far East, boards the Trans-Siberian Express with his latest discovery, a frozen specimen he hopes to prove is the missing link. But en route to Europe, passengers begin to turn up dead, and terror engulfs the train as Saxton and his partner, Dr. Wells, struggle to contain a mysterious — and increasingly murderous — force with the power to control minds. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: We learn about the Trans-Siberian Railway.Karen tells us all bout the Toy Poodle dog breed.Dr. Karen tells us why we have fold in our brains.Greg makes an Iron Maiden reference. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Frogman (2023) – SSP264

    Frogman (2023) – SSP264
    May 20 2026
    Step into the shadowy crossroads where folklore, eyewitness testimony, and cinematic interpretation converge—because this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg guides us into the realm of the unexplained with a creature rooted not in distant legend, but in local lore. In the spirit of careful cryptozoological inquiry, Karen and Greg turn their attention to the 2023 found-footage curiosity Frogman, a film that dares to explore one of Ohio’s most curious amphibian enigmas. Much like the documented patterns of regional monster sightings cataloged over decades, the Loveland Frogman—an enduring figure in Midwestern mystery—takes center stage as both subject and inspiration. With an investigator’s eye and a storyteller’s instinct, your hosts examine the film’s narrative, authenticity, and its place within the broader tradition of cryptid cinema. Does Frogman offer compelling “evidence,” or does it merely echo the familiar rhythms of modern folklore? As Loren Coleman himself might suggest, the truth lies somewhere between belief and skepticism—and that tension is where the real fascination begins. Of course, no expedition into the unknown would be complete without ritual—so Karen and Greg complement their analysis with a carefully crafted “Frog Man” cocktail, a libation as enigmatic as the creature itself. Whether you’re a seasoned cryptid enthusiast or a curious skeptic, this episode invites you to sip, speculate, and perhaps reconsider what might be lurking just beyond the edge of the known world. Tune in, keep your senses sharp, and remember: sometimes the strangest creatures are the ones closest to home. Frog Man Cocktail • vodka• orange juice• Mountain Dew Citrus Soda (alt: orange soda) Instructions: You just mix 1/3 vodka with 1/3 orange juice and 1/3 mountain dew in a beer mug. Source: cocktailbuilder.com A Brief Synopsis: In 1999, a 12-year-old named Dallas Kyle captures footage of the mythical creature, Frogman, but no one believes it is real. Twenty years later, he returns to the same place with his friends to obtain irrefutable proof that it exists. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen gives us some background on Loveland, Ohio and the Loveland Frogman.Greg makes a reference to the song “Getting Better” by The Beatles.We learn that no state in the United States has an official cryptid. Our rating of the film: This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    56 mins
  • Grizzly II: Revenge (1983/2021) – SSP263

    Grizzly II: Revenge (1983/2021) – SSP263
    May 13 2026
    This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we take a rugged trek into the wilds of cult horror cinema to mark the recent May 6th birthday of George Clooney with a bear-sized deep dive into the 2021 oddity Grizzly II: Revenge. It’s a tale born of teeth, claws, and Hollywood curiosity—one part creature feature, one part cinematic legend finally unleashed. Join your trail guides, Karen and Greg, as they sit by the campfire and wrestle with this long-lost sequel, sharing thoughts as raw and honest as the wilderness itself. Along the way, they sip on a specially crafted “Bear Bait” cocktail, strong enough to warm you through the coldest mountain night and smooth enough to keep the conversation rolling. If you love horror movie reviews, bizarre film history, creature features, or just enjoy your scares served with a stiff drink and a bit of frontier wisdom, this episode’s for you. So pull your coat tight, mind the shadows beyond the firelight, and listen close—because out here, revenge isn’t just personal… it’s Grizzly. Bear Bait Cocktail• 1 Tbsp blackberries• 1/2 oz black raspberry liqueur• 2 oz tequila• 1/4/ oz smoky mezcal• 2 oz milkweed cordial Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the berries in the fruit liqueur.Add a few ice cubes, the tequila, and the mezcal, and stir the ingredients for about 30 seconds, then strain into a martini glass.Top with two ounces of milkweed soda (substitute a flavored seltzer). Source: backyardforager.com A Brief Synopsis: All hell breaks loose when a giant Grizzly, reacting to the slaughter of Grizzlies by poachers, attacks at a massive big-band rock concert in the National Park. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen tells us about the most popular national parks.We get more “bear facts” than we need.Bear bile is very important apparently.Greg inadvertently makes references to Billy Joel and Steve Miller.We also have references to the bands Winger and Venom! Our rating of the film: This movie was soooo bad that it took us 5 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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