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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast

Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast

AnDread

Andread and guests dive into the wonderful and complicated world of disability representation in horror movies and literature in the horror genre, bringing insights from scholars and fans of the genre. Released every other Sunday.
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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 016: Zombies as Metaphors for People with Disabilities

Episode 016: Zombies as Metaphors for People with Disabilities

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06/06/21 • 149 min

AnDread and Disability Studies scholar Anne Jackson dive into zombies as metaphorical representations of people with disabilities. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode016

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 005: Psycho

Episode 005: Psycho

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11/29/20 • 118 min

AnDread and author Vicious Victor Rodriguez dive into one of the show’s namesakes, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960). We discuss mental illness in horror, the Other, and the film’s shifting perspectives and sympathies. Also reviews of the Psychoanalysis Podcast and Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel that inspired the film. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode005

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 020: Halloween

Episode 020: Halloween

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10/17/21 • 149 min

AnDread and returning guests Josh Anderson and Matt Connolly discuss John Carpenter·s Halloween (1978), mental illness, evil, and the mad psychiatrist Dr. Loomis. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode020

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 019: One-Year Anniversary Celebration

Episode 019: One-Year Anniversary Celebration

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09/24/21 • 172 min

AnDread celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Freaks & Psychos podcast by talking with film journalist and access consultant Charlotte Little and horror fan (and intro music composer) Dark Mark. We discuss the changing trends in disability representation in horror, horror short films, disability and apocalypse, the growth of the podcast, and Halloween horror! Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode019

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 018: Audio Description

Episode 018: Audio Description

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08/15/21 • 184 min

AnDread & described video writer Liam Leonard aka Graham the Haunted Marshmallow discuss the benefits of audio description for viewers, the challenges & rewards of writing audio description, & the audio description for Gerald’s Game! Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode018

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 017: Werewolves as Metaphors for People with Disabilities

Episode 017: Werewolves as Metaphors for People with Disabilities

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07/16/21 • 141 min

AnDread, Joshua T. Anderson, and Matthew Connolly discuss werewolves as a metaphor for mental illness and addiction, female puberty, and the tragic outsider! Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode017

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 015: Relic

Episode 015: Relic

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05/08/21 • 100 min

AnDread and Columbus film critics Hope Madden and George Wolf cover Relic (2020). We discuss gothic metaphors of the mind, dilemmas of caring for elderly parents, and compassion for people with dementia. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode015

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 014: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Episode 014: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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04/25/21 • 123 min

AnDread and Bill the Butcher Van Veghel dive into The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). We discuss Lon Chaney’s connections to disability, Quasimodo as an empathetic disabled character, and the horrors of silent cinema. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode014

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 013: Rob Reiner's Misery

Episode 013: Rob Reiner's Misery

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04/11/21 • 94 min

Part Two of AnDread’s discussion with Erin C. Hendricks on Stephen King’s Misery (1987) and Rob Reiner’s film adaptation (1990). We discuss addiction and differences between the book and movie. Show Notes available at freaksandpsychospodcast.com/episode013

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Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast - Episode 002: Freaks

Episode 002: Freaks

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10/18/20 • 92 min

AnDread talks in-depth with film critic Angela M. Smith about Tod Browning's controversial 1932 classic, Freaks.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast have?

Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Disability, Tv & Film, Horror and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 019: One-Year Anniversary Celebration' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast?

The average episode length on Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast is 125 minutes.

How often are episodes of Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast released?

Episodes of Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast are typically released every 15 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast?

The first episode of Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast was released on Sep 27, 2020.

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