As you may imagine, I have absolutely no THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ABOUT THIS. I submit my first: there are actors with cleft lips. Wild, but true! www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/lily...

NEW EPISODE DROP!!

Heading out to see KEEPER. MANAGE MY EXPECTATIONS!

NEW EPISODE ALERT. I got to (somewhat) put on my former theatre major hat and chat about Taymor’s phenomenal adaptation of Shakespeare’s TITUS. Arguably Bill’s most brutal and bloody work, we see how bodily autonomy and mutilation make the political personal.

This past week was my birthday and it had me thinking: How do we acknowledge changed ideas on art based on lived experience? Is there a change in expectations of how you approach content at a certain age?

Confession: as someone who likes to have Court TV on the background, I managed to catch (I think) all of the testimony in Alex’s trial and have been following the appeals/corruption drama. True crime can be handled horribly but @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are FANTASTIC.

My feelings on FREAKS runs deep and wide. And disability representation ing horror (obviously). So excited for this.

No new episode on the BODIES OF HORROR feed but my annoying voice will NOT BE SILENT. Grateful for the amazing and kind @chewywalrus.bsky.social and Mike to let me join in the convo about V/H/S: HALLOWEEN. Come for chat of the film and stay for chat of why the Jack in the Box mascot is the worst.

NEW EPISODE!! So excited to talk about this film. I like the vibes a lot but we are going to go deep on those ageist tropes, and the…interesting?…things it has to say about caregiving.

PICK MY NIGHT: -double feature of Him + The Strangers: Chapter 2 OR Screening of Perfect Blue at the nearby theatre?

NEW EPISODE DAY! Do you like the “disabled-as-villain” trope, but with hot sauce? Do you like Oliver Platt playing, as always, a psychologist? Do you wonder if there is hierarchy of disabled kids? Well…

This movie. This book. The taps. Excited to talk about this gem of a movie. Pre-homework before you listen: Would this movie make your Top 25 Horror Films of the Century?

Let’s go.

Should I go see FREDDY’S REVENGE tonight?

Have you ever encountered a child in the wild that their reaction was to sniff and salute you? I need help knowing what to do with this. I assume 97.2% are possessed but my data is not peer verified.

NEW EPISODE ALERT! I somehow have put out 100 episodes of this podcast. I’ve had amazing sunbeams of humans support me along the way in a 1000s of ways, but a special shout out to each and every guest that has come on for an episode and for anyone that has listened to even AN episode: THANK YOU.

This makes me tear up since you were one of the biggest influences in me deciding to take the leap into podcasting. Adore you, Jenn, and thank you for being such a phenomenal force.

Tomorrow on #AOASPodSquad: it’s not every day that you hit 100 episodes so be sure to celebrate @bodiesofhorror.bsky.social as Nichole crosses a milestone!

GUESS WHAT? I’m in the trenches with EPISODE 100! I cannot believe that I’ve reached this milestone and am so, so excited to get to episode 200. So… If you’ve listened: What’s been your fave episode? What’s been your favorite film covered? What can be harder and stronger in the next 100 episodes?

NEW EPISODE ALERT! Episode 99 is here and it’s something special. So thrilled to be joined by @bjcolangelo.bsky.social to talk about SPONTANEOUS. This film packs a wallop of a punch to the feels and BJ and I shared some feels and how this resonates with us in different, but similar, ways.

Today on #AOASPodSquad: For Episode 98, @bodiesofhorror.bsky.social revisits James Whale’s 1931 film, FRANKENSTEIN, an absolute classic. Joining Nichole for the discussion is podcaster and writer extraordinaire, @brianwaves42.bsky.social!

TOMORROW. NEW EPISODE. VERY EXCITED!

The amount of whimsy any trip of Nashville promises is directly connected with how many Pedal Taverns I see within the first hour. Evidence-based, peer-reviewed article coming.

Still some details but it’s a nice start.

Heading to Nashville this weekend for work and have a couple of evening hours free. GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS.

NEW EPISODE DAY! It was a treat and a half to have @theluckysharms.bsky.social and @35thfloor.bsky.social on to talk about this intensely icky, very powerful feature debut by Brandon Cronenberg. I walked away from this film and conversation reaffirming my aversion to “mystery meat.”

There are so many fascinating things happening in this film. Sickfluencers. Commercialization of illness. Work/life balance. LETS GO!

My favorite part of watching cooking completion shows? Contestant 4 will talk about how they’re there to win money to care for an ailing loved one. *silence, maybe a nod* It is ALWAYS and immediately by the judges talking to Contestant 5 that broke their hollandaise sauce. *cue brooding music*

Episode 97 of the pod is out this week and that means: episode 100 is right around the corner. No words, just pure love for anyone and everyone that has encouraged the pod.

Some people are just changing the world. Grateful Access: Horror exists there’s a convening of the most brilliant, earth-shaking folks to talk about horror, disability, and all things access and representation. Thrilled to see @blerdymassacre.bsky.social as part of the proceedings. Gamechangers.

Bad day. Roughest day.

Please give love and gratitude to folks that give you the time of day. Compassion and kindness sometimes feel at a minimum and be full of gratitude for folks that give you respect and graciousness.

New episode day! Annabelle: Creation is on the table for this episode and I’m focused on the characters of Janice and Esther. Both have disabilities and highlight some of the film’s ableist tropes. But where this film leans on some tropes strongly, there is initiative to subvert others.

This film has it all: Prequel! Polio! Porcelain! I am EXCITED for this episode and dig in to a prequel that begs the question: Do you know what a stairlift is?

This movie thrills me and upsets in equal parts. Love @bjcolangelo.bsky.social and can’t wait for this episode.

Now watching: Red State Looking forward to next week’s therapy session. (Double featuring it with MARGARITA WITH A STRAW as sugar for the medicine).

Incredible film. Incredible filmmaker. LETS GO.

Wes is just a dearheart and beyond thrilled that I was asked to chat about this wild, timely classic. Wes is doing amazing things in chatting about disability and film. Get familiar!

Just finished editing and uploading an episode that makes me so, so happy. I am forever grateful for folks who offer their time and perspective and hilarity and overall wonderfulness to be guests. No words in any language could capture how honored I am to know some of the folks I know.

Tomorrow on the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad: Nichole's @bodiesofhorror.bsky.social returns to unpack why talking about horror through a disability lens is crucial.

Highlight of World Pride here in D.C.? Randomly bumping into and getting the best hug from @mbmcandrews.bsky.social. What a babe and legend to my mind.

NEW EPISODE DAY! Closing out this Older Americans Month and Military Caregivers Month with some chatter about 2014’s LATE PHASES. I touch on a lot: isolation, reframing a hero with a disability in horror, and the intersection of physical/mental health conditions impacting veterans.

NEW EPISODE WEEK (was last week and I KNOW). Any time I get to chat with @mikesnoonian.bsky.social from the @podandthependulum.bsky.social is a treat and this episode was both fun and surprisingly cathartic to record.

ICYMI: NEW EPISODE WEEK! #Malignant is so fun, so I try to ruin it by asking: what are we calling “the cancer,” and why?

Another film and another chance for us to explore James Wan’s distrust (or downright hatred) of medical professionals.

ICYMI: @tracedthurman.bsky.social joined @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social to discuss the exploitation vibes of AMITYVILLE 2. Hit up @bloody-disgusting.com and @bloodyfm.bsky.social to read/listen 👇

If I’ve been quiet recently , it’s because I’m processing rage of Milly Shapiro not being Carrie in Flanagan’s reboot. Y’all love stories about folks with disabilities or that may “look different” as long as you don’t actually have to see it.

If the Season Finale of THE PITT isn’t a reveal that Robby is Dr. Carter in the Witness Protection Program….

Spitballing ideas: crossover episode of @murdermfiction.bsky.social and I chatting about HEAVENLY CREATURES?

THE RULE OF JENNY PEN is now on Shudder and I need y’all to dip your toes into the cool waters of John Lithgow with a puppet.