ALTER Weekly

ALTER Weekly

Talking terror with hosts Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo as they unveil twisted new filmmakers, examine classic films in a modern light and debate all things horror. Sharpen your knives, because scary talk was never this much fun. New episodes every Thursday across all major podcast platforms. ALTER Weekly is produced and directed by Andrew Bowser. Original music by Sapphire Sandalo. ALTER Weekly is executive produced by Stephen Michael at Gunpowder & Sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

If We Defended Torture Porn...

March 18, 2021 • 56 mins
One last hurrah! In the finale of ALTER Weekly, Andrew and Sapphire are joined by Bishal Dutta to talk about his new film, Inferno, and what inspired him to work in horror. Then, with an axe to grind, our hosts tackle one of most contentious subgenres of the fandom, torture porn!

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If Scream Was The Last Slasher Film...

March 11, 2021 • 51 mins
What makes a great Slasher Movie? Andrew and Sapphire meet with Mike Muncer of the Evolution of Horror podcast to find out! Also, ALTER society convenes to talk about the 2021 remake of the classic, Wrong Turn!

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If All the Ghosts Had Backstories...

March 4, 2021 • 52 mins
Some might say the real estate in Beverly Hills is predatory, but this movie takes it literally! In this week’s episode, Andrew and Sapphire debut a brand-new segment: Love It, Hate It while they talk about the things they love and hate about 13 Ghosts. Then they are joined by Zena Dixon of the Bloody Disgusting podcast to discuss if Open House is Better Off Dead!

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If We Were In Final Destination...

February 25, 2021 • 56 mins
We’ve moved beyond the cube! Andrew and Sapphire learn more about themselves through a Kokology test called “Into the Depths” before being joined by filmmaker Jeffrey Reddick to talk about what lead him to create Final Destination. Then they're joined by Prince Jackson of the Knight Light Podcast to decide if Society is Better Off Dead!

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If We Named Our Dog Satan...

February 18, 2021 • 56 mins
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, but kids can’t help but be afraid of the dark. Andrew and Sapphire invite Nate, Elise and Ellie of the Unspookable Podcast to talk about their efforts educating kids to not be scared of scary stories and monsters in closets. Then, they bring on Marc Cartwright to talk about his new film We Die Alone, before the ALTER Society returns to take a look at Evil Eye!

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If You Give A Ghost A Hug...

February 11, 2021 • 51 mins
Let me tell you a scary story… Andrew and Sapphire are visited by Pierre Tsigaridis and Dina Silva to talk about their film “I Who Have No One”, then talk with David Milchard and Nick Carella of Paranormal Solutions Inc about Horror Comedy, and just how skeptical they can be!

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If We had a Roller Coaster in Our House...

February 4, 2021 • 55 mins
Clothes make a statement and costumes tell a story! Andrew recounts watching High Spirits for the first time, then he and Sapphire talk costume design with Emma Cogan before being joined by Hannah May Cumming to talk about their achievements with their collective: Monstrous Femme Films.

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If Monks Could Fly...

January 28, 2021 • 58 mins
Andrew and Sapphire bring on Nichole Goble from the Body of Horror podcast to talk about disability representation in horror, and then are joined by comedian Vanessa Guerrero for another Better Off Dead to talk about issues in Freaks.

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If We Did the Time Warp Again...

January 21, 2021 • 58 mins
It's just a jump to the left! Andrew and Sapphire are joined by the Boulet Brothers who tell us how drag relates to our favorite genre, and bring in a superfan to talk about the Rocky Horror Picture Show experience!

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If We Grew Up In Horror...

January 14, 2021 • 53 mins
This week, Andrew and Sapphire talk about some real-world horror, before they rewind to the late 80’s and talk to Danielle Harris (Halloween) and Miko Hughes (Pet Sematary) about their different experiences as child actors and how it affected both of their lives… for better or for worse!

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If We Unleashed The Cube...

January 7, 2021 • 49 mins
What scary stories would you tell during a blackout? This week, Andrew discovers his true self thanks to Sapphire and the kokology of "The Cube Game" and Josh Ruben stops by to talk about his Sundance film, Scare Me!

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Episode 10: If We Saw the Wolfman Explode Mid-Air…

December 31, 2020 • 54 mins
… it would be pretty freakin’ cool. Andrew and Sapphire dive deep into cult classic The Monster Squad and its documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards with cast members Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, and producer Henry McComas and reflect on the film’s impact on fans and themselves. Writer Aaron Pruner also joins ALTER Weekly to talk about how the real world horrors of being a father has affected his perception of the genre....

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If We Had A Christmas Special...

December 24, 2020 • 59 mins
Have a holly jolly Black Christmas! During the most wonderful time of the year, Andrew and Sapphire follow up on Spiritually Cool,and bring on Michelle Swope from Dread Central to break down Black Christmas and all of the following remakes! Then, we see what the ALTER Society had to say about this week's film: Porno!

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If Our Hairstylists Were Serial Killers...

December 17, 2020 • 55 mins
Owls, owls everywhere! Andrew and Sapphire talk about their personal experiences with haunted houses with Jacob Chase (Larry, Come Play) and how life informs art with director Jill Gevargizian (The Stylist, ALTER). The newest ALTER Society pick is announced at the end of the episode - be sure to watch this week and comment on ALTER's Youtube Community Tab for the chance to have your comments heard on air!

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If We Wrote Sleepaway Camp...

November 12, 2020 • 63 mins
On the eve of Friday the 13th, ALTER Weekly brings you an exciting episode where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo talk about the transphobia of Sleepaway Camp with writer Joan Ford, chat with Brea Grant about her upcoming film: Lucky, and her work on 12 Hour Shift, and bring the ALTER Society back to talk about May the Devil Take You and its sequel: May the Devil Take You Too!

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If 2020 Was a Scary Movie...

November 5, 2020 • 55 mins
In this exciting episode, Andrew and Sapphire explore how horror fans are faring among a pandemic with Coltan Scrivner, how horror can help tackle societal issues of today with Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr, and an intro to the brand new ALTER Society Movie Club!

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ALTER Weekly Trailer

October 24, 2020 • 57 secs
Welcome to ALTER Weekly, a show where Andrew Bowser and Sapphire Sandalo seek to investigate horror from new unexpected points of view. Talking all things ALTERed, the hosts will discuss horror classics, cult curios, talk to horror experts, pick brains with psychologists, and break down ALTER films with the next wave of twisted filmmakers!

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