The horror genre has embedded itself within popular culture, from the pages of popular literature to the cellulose and pixels of film and television. The market is so overwhelming that various media properties have emerged to continue the legacy. Here are ten horror-themed podcasts to satiate your fandom and keep you company during the holiday shopping season.

The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast

Every week, certified horror hounds Sean and Joe watch and recap the horror films of yesteryear, from Frank Henonlotter’s Basket Case to David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018). The Horror Show embodies the experience of talking horror with your closest friends, with moments of genuine appreciation packed between inside jokes. Be sure to keep an ear out for Joe’s stories about his dad.

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Horror Movie Club

Not unlike The Horror Show, every week, Horror Movie Club’s Brian and Ashvin select a horror film to recap with their own flavor of analysis. The feed includes classic and contemporary films to bring the listener a balanced collection. Each episode includes “The Ohio Connection,” a seven-degrees-of-Kevin-Bacon-style connection to the host’s home state of Ohio, provided by their good friend Alex, owner of Ohio City’s Jukebox Bar and Grill.

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The Loser’s Club: A Stephen King Podcast

This list would be incomplete without the mention of everyone’s creepy Uncle Stevie. Beginning in 2017, The Loser’s Club focuses on the work of Stephen King, reading and discussing his books chronologically. The show’s hosts, Randall, Mel, Dan, McKenzie, Jen, and Michael provide an excellent blend of critical analysis and humor to each episode in this love letter to the modern Dickens.

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Halloweenies: A Horror Franchise Podcast

If you’re looking for a deep dive into a classic horror franchise, Halloweenies is the show for you. Justin, Dan, McKenzie, Rachel, and Michael discuss each franchise’s history and cultural context, one film at a time, in sprawling episodes lasting more than two hours. Beginning with the show’s namesake, Halloweenies have covered Halloween, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream, Evil Dead, Child’s Play, and Alien. Note: Halloweenies is a sister podcast of The Loser’s Club, with members appearing on both shows semi-regularly.

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Guide to the Unknown

For fans of the supernatural, the paranormal, the surreal, and the unexplained. Hosted by siblings Kristen and Will, Guide to the Unknown focuses on the eerie side of popular culture, with episodes dedicated to urban legends, celebrity ghost encounters, haunted geography, and horror media.

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Weird Studies

If you’re looking for something more scholarly regarding the esoteric side of culture, Weird Studies is the show for you. J.F. and Phil discuss the significance of symbology, religion, the occult, and art. Episodes include coverage of the individual Tarot cards, discussions of Weird fiction by authors like Robert Chambers, and the films of John Carpenter.

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Necronomipod

Serial killers, and extra-terrestrials, and cults! Oh, my! Necronomipod is a true-crime podcast that veers into the history of the occult and conspiracy theories, often with a comedic bent. Hosted by Ian, Mike, and Dave, the show investigates the paranormal, supernatural, and inhumane while maintaining a good time.

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Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast

Another literary show, Elder Sign focuses on cosmic horror and the Weird (and not just H.P. Lovecraft). Brandon and G.L. provide high-brow analysis of the works of Robert Chambers, Michael Shea, Cixin Liu, Stephen King, and many more. Literature aside, episodes have included coverage of Role-Playing games like Mork Borg and Delta Green.

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Test Pattern: A Horror Movie Podcast

Now defunct, Test Pattern pairs two horror films and discusses them as standalone works and the themes that tie them together. Jacob and Tab dive deep into the cultural and historical context of classics like The Crazies, Night of the Living Dead, and Godzilla, and compare them to modern classics like Us, Hard Candy, and Mandy.

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Welcome to Night Vale

Diverting from the previously mentioned shows, Welcome to Night Vale is less a show about horror and more a show of horror. Welcome to Night Vale is an ongoing audio anthology of horror and the weird as it exists in the fictional town of Night Vale. The show incorporates a cast of recurring characters while investigating the strange going-ons that occur on a weekly basis. You’ll come for the narratives but stay for The Weather, their weekly musical break.

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