Pod Beyond: A Horror Movie Podcast
Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ host Pod Beyond, a horror movie podcast. They dive deep into favorite horror films to offer commentary beyond the story. The show covers everything from all-time classics to underground hits. It is a celebration of the hosts' shared love for the horror genre.
Episodes
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
In this episode of Pod Beyond, the boys dive deep into the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre where they dissect the impacts of Vietnam, portrayals of mental illness, and much much more!
The Mist
In this episode of Pod Beyond, Russ, Jacob and Mike dive deep into 2007's The Mist where they argue about Star Wars, talk about parallels to Lord of the Flies, discuss possible allegories of the seven plagues of Egypt, and much more!
Undertone
In this episode of Pod Beyond, the boys dive deep into 2026's Undertone where Russ recounts his experience with death rattles, the boys get told they'd be good fathers, they discuss the facades of podcast hosts, and much more.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
In this episode of Pod Beyond, the boys get deep as they analyze Scooby-Doo and its role in the portrayal of American Gothic, inflation fetishes, being a child in the Midwest, and our host's monster girl awakening.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
In this heavily cut episode of Rot Beyond, the hosts dive deep into everything but the movie (not really). Good times abound.
Midsommar
We're back like we never left! In this episode of Pod Beyond, hosts Jacob, Mike, Keyton, and Russ dive deep into 2019's Midsommar where they vivisect Millenials (again), talk about the rituals themselves, and wish the movie was way shorter.
Insidious Chapter 2
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your hosts don't have much to talk about, but dive deep into Insidious Chapter 2.
X
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your hosts lock in and discuss the declining birth rate, the symbolic nature of each death in the movies, and how the elderly and sex are viewed in today's society.
Aliens
In this episode of Pod Beyond, hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into James Cameron's Aliens, where they discuss the further unraveling of the Vietnam war metaphor, Dungeons and Dragons, and allude to Alien Romulus way more than necessary.
Alien
In this episode of Pod Beyond, Mike is cringe, the hosts discuss trauma, and examine how Vietnam impacted the making of this movie.
Pandorum
In Pod Beyond's return after a brief break, your intrepid hosts discuss 2009's Pandorum, where they discuss alternate timelines, Harambe, The Challenger, and much much more.
It Follows
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your intrepid hosts dive deep into 2014's It Follows, where they create the Pod Beyond Polycule, and reminisce about Suburban Dread
C.H.U.D
In this strange episode of Pod Beyond, your intrepid hosts dive deep into 1984's cult classic C.H.U.D. In the episode, the hosts talk about the New York garbage crisis of 1981, The Big Lebowski, and the treatment of the homeless. Follow as @podbeyond_ahmp on Instagram and share with your friends!
The Black Phone
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your hosts dive deep into 2021's The Black Phone, where they discuss, trauma, Colorado, and Freddy Fazbear.
Salem's Lot (1979)
TW: Rape In this episode of Pod Beyond, hosts Mike, Russ, and Keyton dive deep into 1979's Salem's Lot. Within the episode, they discuss the differences between the book and the movie, as well as horrific stories from each of their hometown's histories.
Kill List
In this contentious episode of Pod Beyond, your intrepid hosts lock in for a riveting discussion, and Mike and Jacob are at odds for the first time in Pod Beyond history.
From Beyond
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your hosts give good analysis, think about Millenial From Beyond, and comprehend horrors beyond their comprehension.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Apologies for the heavy breathing, one of our hosts was sick. In this intrepid episode of Pod Beyond, your brave hosts dare to ask, "What would a gen z Hills Have Eyes look like?"
Together (Unfinished)
In this episode of Pod Beyond, your hosts Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2025's Together, where they discuss the controversial career of James Franco.
Super Dark Times
In this episode of Pod Beyond, intrepid hosts Russ, Mike, and Jacob dive deep into 2017's Super Dark Times, where they discuss Spice, being fat and annoying, and Columbine.
The Grey
In this harrowing episode of Pod Beyond, your intrepid hosts discuss 2011's The Grey, where they uncover what would be the most shocking change one could do to make a film scarier.
Train to Busan
In this episode, Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep into 2016's Train to Busan, where they discuss classism, and the being a chud.
Silent Night Bloody Night
In this episode of Pod Beyond, Mike, Jacob, and Russ have nothing to say.
Eden Lake
In this week's episode, Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ discuss the horrors of the United Kingdom in 2008's Eden Lake.
Hell House LLC
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into Hell House LLC
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep Jacob's Ladder.
Candyman
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive in for a quick focused episode where they discuss the 1990's classic: Candyman.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
In Rot Beyond's most unlistenable episode yet, the crew dives deep into what scares millenials, white dudes, and white women. WARNING: If you don't think we're funny, please skip this one.
Insidious
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2010's Insidious where they discuss family trauma and have the most relationship ending argument of their career: are Adam Sandler movies good?
Time Crimes
In this week's episode of Pod Beyond, hosts Jacob, Russ, and Mike dive into 2007's Time Crimes, the most interesting Time Travel horror movie the podcast has ever seen.
Smile
In this titillating episode of Rot Beyond, hosts Jacob, Keyton, and Mike dive deep into 2022's Smile, where they theorize upon the meanings of the monster, what messages the film is trying to send, and how it would be different with a male main character. They also talk about food, reference Smiling Friends, and generally bring each other closer to a straightjacket holiday.
The Sadness
Hosts Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2021's The Sadness where they discuss how COVID-19 gave birth to one of the most violent zombie movies of all time.
The Ritual
WARNING: MICROPHONE ISSUES PRESENT Intrepid hosts Jacob and Mike tackle 2017's The Ritual, where they shit on Netflix, Lovecraft Country, and Ben Shapiro, while also giving a deep dive on the history of black metal.
Event Horizon
Hosts, Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into Event Horizon, where they lambast the film Titanic, drive the Millhouse bit into the earth, and string together complex analysis of hell in space.
The Haunting of Hill House Part Two (6-10)
In the next episode of The Hill House saga, hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into the final episodes of The Haunting of Hill House, where the rot consumes them all as the Millhouse bit reaches its peak, Five Nights at Hill House breaks forward, and they commiserate the end of their most ambitious project yet.
The Haunting of Hill House Part One (Episodes 1-5)
In this beast of an episode, intrepid hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive into Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House, where they discuss the metaphors behind the flaws of each character, the pitfalls of writing characters for your wife, butt rock, sleep paralysis, and much much more. Warning: if you hate drivel and pointlessness, skip the last twenty minutes.
One Year Anniversary Tier List!
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ look back on the year and rank the movies they watched from Peak to Chopped. We appreciate all the support you've given us and look forward to another year!
V/H/S 94
Jacob, Keyton, and Mike dive deep into V/H/S 94 where they discuss each section of the anthology as well as the horrors of growing up in the midwest.
Hellraiser
Keyton, Mike and Russ discuss Hellraiser, and raise great points about the nature of sin while also imagining if Beavis and Butthead met the Cenobites.
The Witch
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep into 2015's The Witch where Russ advocates for violence against children, becomes a 1400s incel and the boys reminisce on the woes of being twelve and alone in the woods.
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (Unfinished)
In this unfinished but still entertaining episode, Keyton, Jacob, Mike and Russ dive headlong into Tucker and Dale vs. Evil where they come up with nicknames for each other, discuss father and son movie bonding time and you get a glimpse of the future.
The Ring
Hosts, Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into the American remake of The Ring where they cancel J.R.R. Tolkien, discuss the ethics of IPA brewing, and Mike serenades the audience with his rendition of classic MCR songs. We also talk about The Ring.
Suspiria
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ discuss the classic film Suspiria in depth, where they discuss what part of Italy is the best, how Mike is an illegitimate Italian, and the depths of Argento's inspirations.
Saw
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep in 2004's Saw
Cannibal Holocaust
Jacob, Keyton, and Mike dive deep into 1980's controversial Cannibal Holocaust, where they talk about when they would feel okay to eat people, and what parts they would eat off themselves.
The Shining
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into Stanley Kubrick's The Shining where they get deep into the symbolism of all the ghosts (even Dogman).
The Conjuring
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2013's The Conjuring, where they recount their own ghost and paranormal encounters, and get generally scared at everything.
The Wicker Man
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive into The Wicker Man where they examine British police brutality, Charli XCX's Brat, and what folk horror is.
I Saw The TV Glow
In the special episode, guest host Brenna, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep into 2024's I Saw The TV Glow, where they discuss the deep metaphor and meaning of the movie, and Mike gets down bad for Martin Scorsese
Martyrs (2008)
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2008's Martyrs where they discuss what it means to be a martyr and to be martyred, sainthood and how it relates to death, and how John Lennon should've imagined a lot of things harder.
Se7en
Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep into David Fincher's Se7en where they talk about the differences between thriller and horror, what makes something noir, the ethics of vigilante justice, and much much more. Make sure to follow us on Instagram!
The Cabin in the Woods
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive into 2012's The Cabin in the Woods.
The Descent
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2006's The Descent.
Terrifier
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive into 2016's Terrifier.
The Babadook
Mike, Jacob, Russ, and Keyton dive deep into 2014's The Babadook.
Late Night With The Devil
Pod Beyond dives into 2023's Late Night with the Devil.
Hereditary
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive deep in 2018's Hereditary.
Evil Dead Double Feature.
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive into The Evil Dead Franchise.
The Twilight Zone Movie
DISCLAIMER: WE EXPERIENCED MICROPHONE PROBLEMS FOR THE FIRST CHUNK OF THIS EPISODE. IT IMPROVES AROUND HALFWAY THROUGH.
Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive into The Twilight Zone movie.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive into 2007's The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Child's Play Double Feature
We're back! All four hosts are back to run through both Child's Play Movies!
Sinister
Keyton, Mike and Russ tackle 2012's Sinister.
Jaws
Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ discuss 1975's Jaws.
Black Christmas Triple Feature
Hosts, Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive into all three Black Christmas movies.
The Lodge
Russ, Keyton, and Mike dive into 2019's The Lodge
Talk To Me
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive deep into 2023's Talk To Me, but Jacob doesn't really talk, and the rest of the crew loves the movie.
Cube
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike and Russ dive into Cube. Apologies for the bad mic quality on this one.
Final Prayer
Hosts Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive into 2013's Final Prayer.
Let Me In
Hosts Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive deep into Let Me In
The Fly
Hosts Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ delve deep into The Fly
The Belko Experiment
Hosts Jacob, Keyton, Mike, and Russ dive into 2016's The Belko Experiment.
Audition
Hosts, Keyton, Jacob, Mike, and Russ talk about 1999's Audition!
Rec
Reports, Jacob, Mike, and Russ discuss 2007's hit Found Footage film Rec.
The Thing
Chilly scientists Jacob, Mike, and Russ dive deep into a classic this week and discuss 1982's The Thing.
Recommended
Crickets Corner
History of the Earthquake and Fire in San Francisco
Fox news
K-Drama Obsessed Mamas | Beyond “Just One More Episode!”
True Crime Classics
The Healer Revolution
Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
McKinsey on Consumer and Retail
megahired.com
Hard Knocks Podcast
Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits
