🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 Centuries of passion pent up in his savage heart! We conclude this batch of summer horror by covering our first Universal Monster movie, CREATURE FORM THE BLACK LAGOON! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the legacy of Millicent Patrick and the sci-fi fears of the 1950s. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 YOU’RE ALL DOOMED! We continue this new batch of summer horror with the OG camp slasher, FRIDAY THE 13TH! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss this film wearing it’s influences on its sleeve, the incomparable Betsy Palmer, and how the hell did this franchise end up in space?!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 IF IT BLEEDS, WE CAN KILL IT! It’s… RETURN OF SUMMERWEEN! We continue this month of summer horror with PREDATOR! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss how many memes come from this movie, themes of masculinity, and why this is one of Austin’s all time favorite movies. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 WOOF! Welcome to… RETURN OF SUMMERWEEN! We kick off this new batch of summer horror with 1983 classic, CUJO! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss where Cujo lands in the Stephen King tier list, differences between the book and movie, and our Mount Rushmores of movie dogs. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 GET ON BOARD! This week we’re covering the very first zombie movie featured on our podcast, TRAIN TO BUSAN. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss our favorite zombie movies, the ills of capitalist greed, and the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 Be wary of fauns… This week we’re covering Guillermo del Toro’s Spanish masterpiece, PAN’S LABYRINTH. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss Del Toro’s career, the legendary Doug Jones, and where this film falls on the horror spectrum. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 Kiri kiri kiri kiri! This week we’re covering the notorious Japanese film AUDITION. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss its impact on 2000s horror, the romantic comedy vibes, and how I probably should’ve given my team a heads-up on this film’s reputation… oops lol.

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 We are going AROUND THE WORLD and exploring horror cinema from other countries. We’re beginning the month with a trip to Italy, covering Argento’s DEEP RED. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss Giallo, Goblin, and how the lead character looks like Paul McCartney … Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 BE NOT AFRAID We’re concluding Mike Flanagan May not with a film, but a celebration of his television shows. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher … Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 WELL HI THERE We’re continuing Mike Flanagan May with his miracle of a film, DOCTOR SLEEP. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss our favorite legacy sequels, what constitutes a film epic, and the incomparable Ewan McGregor… Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 We’re continuing Mike Flanagan May with his slasher collaboration with the iconic Kate Siegel, HUSH. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the queen that is Kate Siegel, the upcoming Carrie series, and John Gallagher Jr’s epic 2016… Enjoy!

This month we are doing a deep dive of the works of modern master of horror, Mike Flanagan! We’re kicking off Flanagan May with one of his earlier films, OCULUS. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the WWE jump scare, eating lightbulbs, and what happens if you say Candyman in the Lasser Glass… Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 For 27 years I dreamt of you… craved you… I’VE MISSED YOU! We are ending Send in the Clowns month by revisiting Pennywise and talking about 2019’s IT: Chapter Two! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the adult cast, missing cameos, and how popular Bill Hader is. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 YOU’LL FLOAT TOO! April is Send In the Clowns Month, and this week we’re talking all about Pennywise the Dancing Clown from 2017’s IT! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the Skarsgard siblings, what Stephen King’s magnum opus is, and what the Loser’s Club are up to now. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 DON’T F*** WITH FRIENDO! April is Send In the Clowns Month, and we’re continuing it with CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss college fight songs, horror movies we watched as high schoolers, and how good Kevin Durand is. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 What are you gonna do? KNOCK MY BLOCK OFF? April is Send In the Clowns Month, and we’re continuing it off KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE! Join Anneliese and I as we discuss movie theme songs, Ryan Gosling, and Austin’s favorite part of the movie… multiple times. Enjoy!

My 5th short film, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, is complete and already submitted to its first round of festivals! I’m so excited with this one and can’t wait to show this film to everyone. I’ll be posting when and where Dietary Restrictions plays so stay tuned. Here’s the poster!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 It can’t rain all the time… This month is 313 Month, and we’re covering all horror films set in Detroit. Today we’re talking about THE CROW. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss this film’s horror status, its Detroit roots and legacy, and how Ernie Hudson doesn’t age. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 NOPE. This month we’re covering all horror films set in Detroit, and today we’re talking about BARBARIAN. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss our favorite Whitest Kids U Know videos, whether Justin Long is better known for horror or comedy, and the resilience of Detroit. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 NOW YOU’RE GONNA SEE WHAT I SEE! This month is 313 Month, aka Horror in the D, and today we’re talking about DON’T BREATHE. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the how ripped Stephen Lang is, whether or not we’re actual Detroiters, and Rottweilers in Horror. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 March is 313 Month! That’s right, all horror films set in Detroit, and we’re kicking off the month with IT FOLLOWS. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the scream queen Maika Monroe, the historic Redford Theatre, and Producer Jeremy’s childhood ice cream place. Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 I CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING ANYMORE! Today we’re concluding Love and Let Die month with LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the iconic writing of Diablo Cody, our favorite character Taffy, and all the Stranger Things connections… Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 U Up? Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Today we’re continuing Love and Let Die month and covering FRESH. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the crazy twists and turns of this film, the illustrious career of Sebastian Stan, and things that would unfortunately work on us… Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 BEEP BOOP Happy early Valentine’s Day! This is our 50th episode with Anneliese as cohost and to celebrate we’re covering the 2025 gem COMPANION. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss the ramifications of artificial partners, the art of face acting, and The Hunger Games… Enjoy!

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 I’M YOUR MONSTER Happy February! We’re beginning a new month we’re calling Love and Let Die, and the 1st film we’re covering is YOUR MONSTER. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss our queen Melissa Barrera, the cinematic influences for this film, and why Jacob is the worst… Enjoy!

4 years ago today, I launched the Would You Die Podcast. Since then, we’ve had 194 episodes including 48 with Anneliese as my cohost, 14 livestreams, 129 unique guests, 2 Patreon exclusive podcasts, 3 short films released, 4 annual Gremlins Holiday Spectaculars, and countless memories made.

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 REDRUM!!!! We conclude COLF AF JANUARY with one of the most iconic horror films ever made, THE SHINING. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss iconic movie sweaters, how dang quotable this film is, and the GOAT Dick Hallorann… Come play with us...

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 YOU GOTTA BE ****ING KIDDING We declared January to be Cold As Ice Month, and we’re starting the month and the year with THE THING. Join Anneliese and I as we discuss how this film grew from reviled to beloved, the blood test scene, and whether we should pet that dawg… Enjoy!

My Top 10 films of 2025! I watched 52 films released this year, matching my record I set in 2023! 1. Sinners 2. Predator: Badlands 3. Companion 4. Superman 5. Wake Up Dead Man 6. Weapons 7. Jay Kelly 8. Final Destination: Bloodlines 9. The Life of Chuck 10. Avatar: Fire and Ash

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!🚨 RESPECT THE BALANCE We celebrate conclude F*** Around and Find Out Month AND 2025 the Oscar-winning smash hit, THE SUBSTANCE! Join Anneliese and I in this chaotic episode as we discuss where we discovered Margaret Qualley, the shrimp scene, and so many tangents… Enjoy!