Blood, Sweat & Fears

Episode 34 | Sam Lake | Hellraiser

Edinburgh comedian Sam Lake joins us to break down Clive Barker's Hellraiser! Everything from Pinhead to its bloody gothic love story and what our version of a Cenobite would be, it's all here! Check us out at the GICF: Dean's show: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com...
Kyle and Alan's show: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com...
Sam's show: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com...

Episode 33 | Charlie Ashton | The Fly

In this week’s thrilling episode of Blood Sweat and Fears, we're diving into David Cronenberg's horror classic The Fly with the brilliant Manchester comic Charlie Ashton! 🦠
Prepare for an unforgettable conversation as we explore the visceral, spine-tingling details of Cronenberg's masterpiece and how The Fly makes us question the limits of humanity, the horror of transformation, and what it truly means to lose oneself.
Join us as Charlie brings his unique blend of humor and insight to one of the most disturbing and fascinating films in horror history. #thefly #horrormoviepodcast #explained #jeffgoldblum #80s

Episode 32 | Pierce Higgins | Joker

In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Fears, Dean, Kyle, and Alan welcome back stand-up comedian Pierce Higgins to dissect Todd Phillips’ 2019 Joker in time for the highly anticipated sequel’s release. Does Joker accurately portray the world of stand-up comedy?
How does it compare to other portrayals of the iconic villain across film history?
Join us as we dive deep into Arthur Fleck’s descent into madness, its impact on the stand-up scene, and how this film ranks among other portrayals of the Joker, from Romero to Ledger to Leto.
We’ll discuss everything from the film’s gritty realism to its dark, uncomfortable humor and what makes the Joker one of the most complex villains in cinema.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights into the world of stand-up, film, and everything in between! #Joker #StandUpComedy #BloodSweatAndFears #ToddPhillips #JoaquinPhoenix #PierceHiggins #jokerfolieàdeux #FilmAnalysis #ComedyMovies #RankingTheJokers

Episode 31 | Billy Kirkwood | Phantasm

Join your hosts Dean, Alan, and Kyle as they discuss the bizarre world of Phantasm, including its eerie silver spheres, Tall Man’s creepy vibe, and mind-bending plot twists.
But it doesn’t stop there—we also veer wildly into conversations about Lovecraftian horror, Dean’s questionable cartwheel skills, and how WWE could definitely use some interdimensional threats! 💀💪 Subscribe for more horror, laughs, and occasional wrestling moves! #Phantasm #BillyKirkwood #Lovecraftian #WWE #BloodSweatAndFears #ScottishComedy #HorrorMovies

Episode 30 | Mike Carter | Child's Play

This week, we’re joined by Liverpool comedian Mike Carter to chat about the horror classic Child’s Play! We debate whether any of us could actually take on Chucky (probably not), reminisce about our favorite childhood toys, and somehow end up in a hilarious discussion about cranberry juice. #podcast #chucky #horrorstories #funny
SOCIALS:
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Alan: @AlanJayComedy
Mike: @thatmikecarter
Pod: @bloodsweatandfearspod

Episode 29 | Amanda Dwyer | It: Chapter One

In this thrilling episode of Blood, Sweat and Fears, the boys welcome the hilarious Amanda Dwyer into the studio to dive deep into the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's IT! Join us as we unravel our biggest fears and how they stack up against Pennywise the Clown!
#BloodSweatAndFears #StephenKing #IT2017 #Pennywise #BillSkarsgard #TimCurry #HorrorMovies
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Pod: @BloodSweatandFearsPod
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Alan: @AlanJayComedy
Amanda: @amandadwyerlol
Check out Amanda's show at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/amanda-dwyer-what-you-thinking-about
Check out us at The Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/scream-queens-ft-kyle-samuel-alan-jay-and-dean-t-beirne
Check out Material Girl, Amanda's podcast with Susan Riddell: https://www.youtube.com/@UC879QfkCoPFZFOqY2-6rsFw
 

Episode 28 | Gregor Mackay | Stay Alive

Welcome to another episode of Blood, Sweat and Fears! This week, we're thrilled to have Gregor Mackay, the frontman of Weegie Hink Ae That, join the boys to delve into the terrifying world of the 2006 video game horror film Stay Alive! 😱👾
In this episode, we explore:
🕹️ Favourite Video Games: From classics to modern masterpieces, we share our top picks and why we love them.
🌍 Best Video Game Worlds to Get Trapped In: If you had to be stuck in a video game, which one would it be? We debate the pros and cons of various virtual worlds.
👻 Frankie Muniz's Horror Debut: We dissect his role in Stay Alive and how it stacks up in the horror genre.
Join us for laughs, thrills, and a deep dive into the intersection of video games and horror. Whether you're a gamer, a horror fanatic, or just here for Gregor's insights, this episode is packed with entertainment and eerie excitement.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Pod: @BloodSweatAndFearsPod 
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Alan: @AlanJayComedy
Gregor: @weemackay1
Check out Weegie Hink Ae That on tour: https://www.weegiehinkaethat.co.uk/shows
Check out us at the Edinburgh Fringe:
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/scream-queens-ft-kyle-samuel-alan-jay-and-dean-t-beirne

Episode 27 | Matt MacDonald | Drag Me To Hell

Comedian Matt MacDonald joins us to break down Sam Raimi's other horror classic, DRAG ME TO HELL! We discuss the art of demon slime, what our personal ideas of hell would be, and whether or not Christine actually deserved to be dragged down to hell. 
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Pod: @BSFearsPod
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Alan: @AlanJayComedy
Matt: @mattmacdcomedy

Episode 26 | Lauren Steven | Midsommar

In this episode, we dive into the sunlit horror of Midsommar with comedian Lauren Steven. Together, we explore the film's unsettling rituals and symbolism, all while wearing flower crowns.
SOCIALS
Pod: ‪@BloodSweatAndFearsPod‬
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Kyle: @kylesxmuel
Alan: ‪@AlanJayComedy‬
Lauren: @laurenstevencomedy

Episode 25 | Leprechaun | Ryan Cullen

Get ready for a hilarious ride through the ridiculous stereotypes of 90s Hollywood in the 25th episode of Blood Sweat and Fears as Dean, Alan, and Kyle welcome Irish comedian and Roast Battle host Ryan Cullen! This time, they're taking on the infamous horror flick "Leprechaun," starring Warwick Davis in what can only be described as his most cringe-worthy role yet. From killer leprechauns to pots of gold gone wrong, nothing is off-limits as the boys tear apart this cult classic with razor-sharp wit.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Dean: @DeanTBeirne
Alan: @AlanJayComedy
Kyle: @kylesxmuel
Ryan: @ryancullencomedy
Follow the pod here: @BloodSweatAndFearsPod
Get tickets for Ryan’s show at the Fringe: https://underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/eve...
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