Let's Make A Horror

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From the team that brought you the Webby award-winning Let's Make A Sci-Fi, a New Yorker Best Podcast of 2022, and the hilariously heartfelt Let's Make A Rom-Com, comes season three: Let's Make A Horror. This time, comedians Mark Chavez, Maddy Kelly, and Ryan Beil will make you laugh while they try to make you scream. Over 10 episodes, Mark, Maddy, and Ryan will learn what it takes to make truly frightening horror, interviewing Hollywood writers, directors, and enthusiasts; probing their deepest fears; and eventually taking a stab at writing and directing their own shocking short film.

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Let's Make A Sci-Fi, Episode 1: Take Me Seriously (feat. Jem Garrard + Catherine Winder)

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02/28/22 • 34 min

Ryan, Mark, and Maddy talk to producers Catherine Winder (Star Wars) and Jem Garrard (Vagrant Queen) and learn how to identify great story ideas. Then, they pitch each other concepts for their science fiction pilot and land on a winning idea.

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Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 2: The Couple (feat. Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith)

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02/20/23 • 31 min

The comedians turn to rom-com royalty Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith (10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, She's the Man) to help refine their pitch. They also develop their romantic leads, Greg and Catalina. But are they failing to see a few key rom-com red flags...?

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Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 7: Grand Romantic Gestures (feat. Ol Parker)

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03/27/23 • 28 min

Once you've broken your couple up, how do you bring them back together? With a grand romantic gesture, of course. But in the world of grand romantic gestures, how grand is too grand? How romantic is too romantic? When Mark's mad lib game doesn't quite help, the hosts bring in a true romantic comedy MVP: writer and director Ol Parker (Ticket to Paradise, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). They're just three comedians, standing in front of a Hollywood pro, asking him to help them finish their rom-com.

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Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 3: The Meet Cute (feat. Billy Mernit)

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02/27/23 • 29 min

With their romantic leads (kind of!) fleshed out, the comedians each try writing the genre's most iconic staple: the meet cute. Maddy hosts a rom-com movie marathon for inspiration. Mark discovers the term's unexpected origins. Story analyst Billy Mernit ("Writing the Romantic Comedy") returns to demystify how important the "cute" is in a potent "meet cute." Finally, the comedians read their romantic run-ins aloud to test their characters' chemistry.

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Introducing: Let’s Make A Sci-Fi!

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02/17/22 • 2 min

An eight-part adventure through the creative process as three comedians try writing a successful sci-fi pilot— with help from scientific experts and Hollywood screenwriting pros.

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Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 1: What’s Love Got to Do With It? (feat. Billy Mernit + Addison Duffy)

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02/13/23 • 31 min

Maddy, Mark, and Ryan get ready to fall in love with a whole new genre. They speak to Billy Mernit, Hollywood story analyst and author of “Writing the Romantic Comedy”, to learn the rom-com’s tried-and-true formula. They also consult United Talent Agency’s Addison Duffy to discover what kinds of rom-coms audiences and agents are loving. (Santa? Spies? Superspreaders?) With insights into both profits and passion, the writers pitch each other on rom-com concepts.

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Let's Make A Sci-Fi, Episode 2: World-Building (feat. Neill Blomkamp + Emily VanDerWerff)

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02/28/22 • 31 min

Ryan hosts a sci-fi movie marathon for inspiration. Director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and critic Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) advise on how to create engrossing fictional worlds. The gang develop their universe and even design a spaceship—but is world-building the right place to start?

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Introducing: Let’s Make a Horror!

Let's Make A Horror

09/27/23 • 3 min

Can three comedians get seriously scary? Mark Chavez, Maddy Kelly, and Ryan Beil attempt to not only write but also make a frightening short film—with help from Hollywood experts. Let's Make A Horror premieres October 11 wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode 1: Horror 101 (feat. Eduardo Sánchez)

Let's Make A Horror

10/11/23 • 34 min

Mark, Maddy, and Ryan learn the basics of horror movie making from legend, The Blair Witch Project director Eduardo Sánchez. The comedians also discuss their own love/hate relationship with the genre, their biggest fears, and establish the rules for this season’s spooky project.

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Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 4: Side Characters (feat. Karan Soni)

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03/06/23 • 32 min

Actor and sidekick extraordinaire Karan Soni (Always Be My Maybe, Deadpool) advises on what makes a compelling supporting character... and flexes his Salma Hayek connection. Maddy, Mark, and Ryan develop their movie’s entire romantic world, pitching each other on quirky best friends (and friends of friends) and picking out the perfect setting, before sitting down to outline their script.

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How many episodes does Let's Make A Horror have?

Let's Make A Horror currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does Let's Make A Horror cover?

The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Let's Make A Horror?

The episode title 'Let's Make A Sci-Fi, Episode 1: Take Me Seriously (feat. Jem Garrard + Catherine Winder)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Let's Make A Horror?

The average episode length on Let's Make A Horror is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Let's Make A Horror released?

Episodes of Let's Make A Horror are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Let's Make A Horror?

The first episode of Let's Make A Horror was released on Feb 17, 2022.

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