Don't Point That Horror At Me

Best friends + a mutual passion for teen nostalgia = a podcast where Jill Nolan and Becky Darke take an irreverent look at their beloved Point Horror books. The girls chat about a different Point Horror every episode, and take a look back at 90s pop culture with features like 'Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number 1s' and 'Becky's Box Office'.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Don't Point That Horror At Me episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Don't Point That Horror At Me for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Don't Point That Horror At Me episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Harvest

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01/16/22 • 88 min

Jill and Becky are in Sunnydale, California for a special episode. Point Horror fave Richie Tankersley Cusick wrote this Buffy the Vampire Slayer novelisation, and it is a JOY. Join The Harvest and Don't Point That STAKE at Me!

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Buffy the Vampire Slayer is suitable for younger audiences, our podcast might not be.

Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you!

Logo design by Stuart Collins

Music by Lee James

Teacher's Pet by Richie Tankersley Cusick

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09/29/21 • 217 min

Becky and Jill are going back to school with RTC's Teacher's Pet (1990). Kate's at a writing retreat in the middle of the woods and even her love of horror can't save her from creepy lecturers, odd groundsmen and... cowboys? Will she fall victim to spooky caves and goth poetry, or escape with her life and an idea for her first best-seller?! We find out.

Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office.

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you!

Logo design by Stuart Collins

Music by Lee James

Check out Tia Diana's art on IG @tiadiana_draws

Kiki's Delivery Service episode of Not Just For Kids podcast

Bonfire of the Vanities season of The Plot Thickens podcast

Double Date by Sinclair Smith: Part Two

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05/10/21 • 99 min

Jill and Becky are back to conclude their discussion of Sinclair Smith's Double Date (1998).

Plus all the usual nineties film fun from Becky’s Box Office.

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

If you like what you hear, you can support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app.

You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you!

Logo design by Stuart Collins

Double Date by Sinclair Smith: Part One

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02/13/21 • 162 min

Becky and Jill discuss Double Date by Sinclair Smith (1998) for a Valentine's Day special. Practical jokes abound and you know how much we love a prankster...! Will our protagonist Tracy be able to figure out what's a joke and what's real? Will the gang ever get some BBQ? Will this be the greatest Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones ever? We find out!

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

If you like what you hear, support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating. Thank you!

Donate at https://ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod

Our special guest is Mark Morriss. Buy tickets for An Evening With The Bluetones In Your Living Room here.

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TEASER: RETURN TO EERIE, INDIANA

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03/09/20 • 12 min

Becky and Josh watch the iconic opening credits of the classic 90s TV show Eerie, Indiana. We chat Marshall and the Teller family, Simon, Elvis, Bigfoot, the twins, the mummy, the paper route and MORE!

Return to Eerie, Indiana starts Friday 13 March.

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Halloween Night II by R.L. Stine

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10/31/19 • 145 min

It's PART TWO of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part two of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Brenda and Halley are back and up against a brand new murderous adversary. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features.

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

Edited by Becky Darke

Logo designed by Stuart Collins

Halloween Night by R.L. Stine

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10/30/19 • 195 min

It's PART ONE of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part one of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Becky and Jill chat all things All Hallows, as Brenda and Halley battle it out over rotting jack o' lanterns, headless birds and goofy two-timing boys. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features.

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

Edited by Becky Darke

Logo designed by Stuart Collins

The Yearbook by Peter Lerangis: Part Two

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09/28/19 • 97 min

Much like the mighty Pytho, this month's episode is quite the beast! So we've split it into two parts. Both out today! So don't worry, you don't need to wait to find out the bonkers conclusion to this brilliant book... coz here it is!

The Yearbook by Peter Lerangis: Part One

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09/28/19 • 121 min

Dream Date by Sinclair Smith: Part Two

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05/28/24 • 70 min

Becky and Jill are feeling sleepy and delving into the world of Sinclair Smith's Dream Date (1993). Katie's bored and a bit boring, and all she wants is to find some excitement at her new school. Plus preferably a cute boyfriend to sweep her off her feet. But what Katie doesn't realise is that dreams really do come true and greasy biker boy Heath is here to turn her life into a nightmare. Will Katie escape Heath's coersive control and find true love with classmate Jason? Will bestie Raquelle ever wear a bad outfit? Will Bopper the aged bassett hound make it out of the book alive? In the second part of this two-part episode, we find out!

Plus nineties film fun with Becky's Box Office.

Listen to Part One of this two-part episode first.

FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be.

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Music by Lee James.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Don't Point That Horror At Me have?

Don't Point That Horror At Me currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does Don't Point That Horror At Me cover?

The podcast is about Teen, 90S, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Arts, Nostalgia and Horror.

What is the most popular episode on Don't Point That Horror At Me?

The episode title 'Dream Date by Sinclair Smith: Part One' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Don't Point That Horror At Me?

The average episode length on Don't Point That Horror At Me is 117 minutes.

How often are episodes of Don't Point That Horror At Me released?

Episodes of Don't Point That Horror At Me are typically released every 37 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Don't Point That Horror At Me?

The first episode of Don't Point That Horror At Me was released on Jan 26, 2019.

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