Horror Vanguard

Horror Vanguard

Ash and Jon are your guides as we delve through the crypts of Leftist politics and Horror films

Episodes

April 22, 2025 91 mins
CD Eskilson, author of the new book of poetry Scream / Queen, joins the crypt to discuss poetry, Queer horror, and working with the monsters of our time. Order CD's book here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/S/bo245013529.html Bookmark CD's website: https://www.cdeskilson.com/ Discuss the poetry of the gothic and the gothic of poetics with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social w...
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The legs are long, the vibes are necrotic, and the marketing campaign is locked away in the basement. Let's all gather 'round and find out what's up with these mysterious metal orb rattling around our collective head. NIC CAGE JUMP SCARE! Discuss HAIR METAL BABY YEAH with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ www.horrorvanguard.com (maybe work in progress here) You...
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We barely contained this one. Discuss barefoot podcasting with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ You can support the show for less than the cost of MAKING THE PERFECTLY SILENT ENTIRELY NOISELESS GRAIN SILO at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard
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We're joined by none other than Justin from librarypunk to discuss either a film about a zombie boyfriend or an unfinished fever dream from which aspects of our sanity will never awaken! Check out librarypunk on your podcast app of choice and on their website: http://librarypunk.gay/ Discuss other haphazard zombie makeup applications with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorv...
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Want even more questioning? Get the full episode, and the ability to question us at your leisure, at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard! Never one to cut corners, here's the second ever Horror Vanguard Q&A Episode! Discuss your favorite questions (just in general, like types of questions, questioning, the history of questions, etc) with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguar...
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We've donned our festive novelty sunglasses to discuss the true meaning of the season: discussing Christological interpretations of the holidays and leveraging merchandising! Discuss your favorite types of novelty glasses with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost of 8 to 12 more sequels depending...
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Adam C. Jones from Acid Horizon joins us in the HV Crypt to discuss the movie Naked Lunch alongside his new book The New Flesh out now from Repeater! Catch Acid Horizon on your podcast app of choice and at their website: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Order The New Flesh: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/new-flesh-life-death-data-economy Discuss your favorite types of new flesh with Horror Vanguard at...
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Wherein we finally get to talk about Titane and just how good Julia Ducournau is. Follow us on Twitter for the latest deals in autobody repair: twitter.com/HorrorVanguard You can support the show for less than the cost of A BRAND NEW CAR!!!: www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard
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There's a lot to say about the holodeck and how Trek treats Worf's complex character arch, but there's even more to say about French history and werewolves! Who knew!? Let's talk about Iron Chef: America, a movie for the whole family, and the lingering consequences of French colonialism! Share your Worf fanfic with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ You can suppo...
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Enjoy the refreshing taste of Ash and Kyle discussing Len Kabasinski's Skull Forest! Discuss your favorite schools of karate with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost of a weekend getaway with your best gals in the woods at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard
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It's been six years of Horror Vanguard and it's time for some changes! Discuss your favorite past episodes with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ twitter.com/horrorvangaurd www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost of 6 years of podcasting at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard
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TRICK OR TREAT! It's Halloween! No one should be alone on this day, so we've got nearly 5 hours of Exorcist reviews to keep you company! Listen in wrapt terror as Jon guides us through every film from the iconic first Exorcist movie all the way to the profane Exorcist: Believer! Discuss your favorite possession-based horror movie franchise with between 3 and 5 failed reboot attempts with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/...
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Mistress Snow returns to the HV Crypt for her 5th, 9th, or 60th appearance! Today, we're reviewing all three films in Ti West's X Trilogy: X, Pearl, and MaXXXine! We have wildly diverging takes, but there's one thing we can all agree on: GIVE THAT ALLIGATOR IT'S OWN SPINOFF MOVIE! Keep up with Mistress Snow on her website: https://doctrixsnow.com/ Mistress Snow's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistresssnowphd Mistress S...
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In my restless dream, I hear that podcast. Horror Vanguard. You promised me a double-feature episode on both Silent Hill movies someday. And you finally did! Discuss your favorite fog machines with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ twitter.com/horrorvangaurd www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost of all the fog machines money can b...
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In my restless dream, I hear that podcast. Horror Vanguard. You promised me a double-feature episode on both Silent Hill movies someday. And you finally did! Discuss your favorite fog machines with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ twitter.com/horrorvangaurd www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost of all the fog machines money can ...
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Long-time fans of the show will know that there are a few books we regularly cite in our discussions. One of those books is Mark Steven's Splatter Capital! Today, Mark joins Horror Vanguard to discuss one of the most popular and commercially successful splatter films: Terrifier! Follow Mark Steven: https://twitter.com/multimimetica Check out Splatter Capital: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/splatter-capital/ And check out C...
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Get access to the full episode on our Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/horrorvanguard HV Classic goes undercover into the deregulated confections industry to break the story on the horrible abuses behind your favorite Willy Wonka brand candies. Can we find some proto-utopian prefigurations in this post-scarcity candyland or is it all dystopian refuse and chocolate runoff? Discuss your favorite OSHA-violating sweets with Horror Vangu...
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We're joined by Audrey and Donovan from Radio Free Tote Bag to review Shaun of the Dead and give dating advice to anyone else struggling to find the one during the end times. Listen to Radio Free Tote Bag here: https://radiofreetotebag.castos.com/ Ash has been on RFTB twice and you can find those episodes here: https://radiofreetotebag.castos.com/episodes/rftb-272 https://radiofreetotebag.castos.com/episodes/314-roundball-woodco...
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The first theory-driven horror movie review podcast to be in 3D if you count the meta-narrative 4th wall break of your visual experience while listening to the show as an immersive multidimensional element... Spooky! On the plus side we have a great van to hang out in as we discuss gender, cinema, and slashers. On the downside we have the 3rd Friday the 13th movie. Can he just be in space already? Discuss your favorite 3D gags ...
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What is poetry? How is sculpture? When is art? Who is Roger Corman? Why are buckets? Snapsnapsnapsnap. The made for TV remake comes for us all when we discuss: Bucket of Blood! Discuss your favorite beat poets and/or sculptors with Horror Vanguard at: bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/ twitter.com/horrorvangaurd www.horrorvanguard.com You can support the show for less than the cost...
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