That Was Pretty Scary

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That Was Pretty Scary

by Morbid Network

That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter.
NOTE TO LISTENERS:
When That Was Pretty Scary first launched in 2023, it began as a joint venture between Jon Lee Brody and Freddie Prinze Jr. In 2025, after 102 episodes together, Freddie departed the show and JLB continued on as the solo host. New listeners can enjoy the full archive of early episodes and then seamlessly transition into the current era of the show. Enjoy and stay scary!

104 episodes

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1

April Fool's Day (1986)

54:40 Apr 1, 2026

2

Bring Her Back (2025) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN

1:13:30 Mar 25, 2026

3

Ready or Not (2019)

1:06:18 Mar 18, 2026

4

TWPS Scary Talk with AMY WANG (Writer/Director/Producer of 'SLANTED')

59:22 Mar 13, 2026

5

Friday The 13th (1980) with Special Guest Host Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting!

1:05:02 Mar 11, 2026

6

TWPS Scary Talk with MEERA MENON & KIRAN DEOL (Didn't Die)

1:01:56 Mar 4, 2026

7

TWPS Scary Talk with MICHAEL HARRIOT (Author of 'Black AF History')

1:11:09 Feb 28, 2026

8

Blaxploitation Horror Part IV | Don't Know Much About Horror History

24:35 Feb 27, 2026

9

The Gorge (2025)

1:01:06 Feb 25, 2026

10

Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History

15:32 Feb 20, 2026

11

Death Name (2026) with writer REGINA KIM

1:09:54 Feb 18, 2026

12

Valentine (2001)

59:52 Feb 14, 2026

13

Blaxploitation Horror Part II | Don't Know Much About Horror History

15:36 Feb 13, 2026

14

WARM BODIES with Relationship Expert SABRINA ZOHAR

1:06:17 Feb 11, 2026

15

Blaxploitation Horror - Part I | Don't Know Much About Horror History

14:15 Feb 6, 2026

16

Cannibal Mukbang with Writer/Director AIMEE KUGE

1:19:12 Feb 4, 2026

17

Welcome to the NEW That Was Pretty Scary!

2:08 Jan 28, 2026

18

Happy Birthday To Me (1981)

1:22:53 Jan 21, 2026

19

Frankenstein (2025)

1:40:51 Jan 14, 2026

20

TWPS Scary Talk with BEN LEONBERG (Director & Writer of GOOD BOY)

1:01:53 Jan 7, 2026

21

2025 Horror Year in Review

1:22:41 Dec 31, 2025

22

TWPS Scary Talk - Christmas Horror Edition with Steven C. Miller (Silent Night)

1:05:17 Dec 24, 2025

23

TWPS Investigates: The Origins of Christmas Horror

1:13:23 Dec 17, 2025

24

Weapons

1:37:05 Dec 10, 2025

25

TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 2

1:33:23 Dec 3, 2025

26

Encore Presentation: Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe

45:09 Nov 26, 2025

27

TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 1

1:05:12 Nov 19, 2025

28

Is Return To Oz a Horror Film?

1:33:28 Nov 12, 2025

29

TWPS Scary Talk with RACHEL BELOFSKY (Founder of Screamfest)

51:19 Nov 5, 2025

30

How The Simpsons Changed TV and Horror Forever

1:07:29 Oct 31, 2025

31

TWPS Special: Night of The 'Scaries' Call in Show

32:22 Oct 30, 2025

32

TWPS Listener Pick: Hell House LLC

1:08:50 Oct 29, 2025

33

TWPS Listener Pick: The Halloween Tree

1:11:37 Oct 22, 2025

34

TWPS Listener Pick: Monster House

1:17:10 Oct 15, 2025

35

TWPS Listener Pick: Halloween III: Season of the Witch

1:10:35 Oct 8, 2025

36

TWPS Scary Talk with SARAH NICKLIN (V/H/S Halloween)

57:02 Oct 3, 2025

37

Bonus Minisode: "Good Boy" Spoiler Free Review

15:54 Oct 2, 2025

38

TWPS "What If?" - John Carpenter's "Halloween IV"

1:03:52 Oct 1, 2025

39

TWPS Investigates: The Fall and Rise of James Wan's Dead Silence

1:32:18 Sep 24, 2025

40

Bonus Minisode: "The Long Walk" Spoiler Free Review

10:24 Sep 19, 2025

41

Bonus Minisode: "HIM" Spoiler Free Review

17:47 Sep 18, 2025

42

TWPS Scary Talk with Justin Tipping (Director/Writer of HIM)

47:32 Sep 17, 2025

43

TWPS Deep Cut: The Man Who Laughs (1928)

1:11:40 Sep 10, 2025

44

Bonus Minisode: "The Conjuring: Last Rites" Spoiler Free Review

15:19 Sep 4, 2025

45

TWPS Deep Dive Sinners Pt. 2

1:11:04 Sep 3, 2025

46

TWPS Deep Dive: Sinners Pt. 1

53:38 Aug 27, 2025

47

Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe

44:07 Aug 27, 2025

48

The Babadook with Special Guest Host Maggie Levin

1:02:51 Aug 20, 2025

49

Heart Eyes with Writer/Producer Michael Kennedy

1:04:24 Aug 13, 2025

50

Jennifer's Body with Special Guest Host: Angel Melanson

59:27 Aug 6, 2025

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