Look out SCARY SLEEPIES (that means you The Brave)! Because as a part of our ongoing series covering movies about magic shoes, we discuss The Red Shoes with Natalie Berg. An accomplished ballerina herself (Clara in The Nutcracker and Goofy Sexless Jester in The Queen and her Beautiful Princesses) Natalie offers personal insights on why seeing a sca…

This will likely mostly be remembered as the episode where Tanner absolutely owns Matt in the debate about whether or not living on top of the building next to the Burbank 16 would lead to going to more movies than where Matt currently lives. Oh! also be sure to wind all three of your gears and don't watch anything too competitive because Emma Horn…

Get out your soccer balls listeners, but don't tell daddy (he won't let you play and will have the older boy that hangs around your house push you over). Amanda Lifford has us watch Gracie and we all learn a valuable lesson about how commentary tracks are forever and you shouldn't refer to a 15 year old as a "sexy girl" on one. Also Gracie's friend…

Ok everyone, turn on any of the lights in your house you want and grab your mom because James Werner has us watch the very spooky Shrek! It's basically a Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance party because we mostly sit around quoting donkey to each other! Sorry about that! It's all fun and swapping manly stories until real man's man Lord Farquaad (Isab…

Honestly this episode is difficult to conceive. Winnie Code has us watch the famously spooky The Princess Bride and we learn about how it's scary and also about the little velvet dress Winnie would wear to Christmas morning. Then the grandson from the movie (Chris Tcholakian) shows up and is honestly very rude to us and to Rob Reiner. Follow the Sc…

Just pretend this one came out right after the last one, it's fine. Austin Williams had us watch The Brave Little Toaster, so we actually need you to not be in your head otherwise you'll get too scared learning about such horrors as: a man who salvages a motor from a broken blender!!! Also blanket (Mike Christian) shows up and honestly I think he w…

Oh boy, the Brave Boys are at the friend's house where the mom let's us do whatever and she has built a little jail for us and Molly Kiernan (@mollybkiernan). Thank goodness Molly has us watch the disgusting movie The Adventures of Pinocchio. We see an old man bathe with his clothes on! You will learn that a doll CAN love eating cake! Geppetto (Cha…

Look out kiddo (kiddo means wife) because Stephanie Burchinow (@stephburch1) has us watch The Grudge. So I of course talk about my wife a lot and her hair and how I burp her. Also The Grudge (Isabella Escalante (@isabellaesc)) shows up I guess looking for Jake Jabbour? Mostly it was following Stephanie from improv practice and really just talks abo…

♫ Oswald, oh Oswald. ♫ Shrek, oh Shrek. ♫ Nick Costanza (@nickcostanza) joins the Brave Boys and guest co-host Erin Smith (@erinonainen) in order to give his hot takes on Batman Returns and to discuss the action movie(s) that snapped him out of being a scaredy... pussy??! Then the ultimate stinker, the Penguin (Tyler Schnupp (@schnupp69)), appears …

Rob Zombie (Ivan Ngo (@ngoivanngo)) invites the Brave Boys to his Summer Kickoff! His Dragula is for sale and the digits that make up the gate code can be input in any order, baby! There's too much going on to really describe it. It's a necessary click, though, because it does contain new Chucky lore. It's a big, big party with a hot and spicy gues…

I'm sure everyone is absolutely pumped to see who wins Holiday Cheermeister this year in Whoville, but I got my money on one particular green underdog (I wish it were undergrinch and I was the one under him hubba hubba!). Alex Bigelow (@a__biggs) was scared of the Grinch so we watch him. We watch him very closely…

Grab your pogo sticks and little pedal cars, babies, because Cara Meyers (@carameyers) scares us all the way to Ireland with Leprechaun! Yikes! Also Tanner brings up whether or not baptism is necessary for salvation for a third time on the podcast (and this time Erin DOESN'T edit it out). Luckily, Cara doesn't try to convince us all to leave and Ta…

It's 8pm, you're calling your mom to come pick you up from a sleepover because your friend's parents are making you go to sleep before the clock hits double-digits. On the ride home, your parents talk to you about drugs, alcohol, and tummy piercings... they've just seen the movie Thirteen. You don't listen, you shoplift this episode from the itunes…

Yeah, Fortnite, we 'bout to get down because Derek Mari (@directorderek) has us watch Signs. It's a real spooker rated PG-13 because of TERROR!!! We also find out the mysterious origins of the Tomato Town song. Then of course we are joined by Bat Handler Patrice Slugger (Kati O'Hearn (@katiohearn)) who scares us half to death by telling us what the…

Grab your tiny hat and give it to your friend so they can help you escape your school! Anna Bezahler (@annabezahler) has us watch the horrifying Madeline. I almost typed Matilda, I can't get it through my head which is which. Anyway this is a movie about a bunch of girls who, according to Lord Covington (Isabella Escalante (@isabellaesc)), live in …

Listen up fooglies, John Chapman (@chappy127) is here to have us watch Spy Kids. So grab the brand new product from Totino's: "pizza," and play this podcast backwards. Also Floop (Meredith Dillon (@meredithdillon)) comes by to talk about his egg. Follow Tanner on Letterboxd as tabner and find Matt by searching through who Tanner follows. Or follow …

Hope you like big babies, because we got the biggest one since Honey I Blew Up The Kid! Bō! Sarah Bebb (@just.kissing.improv) has us watch the all time spooker, Spirited Away, and I just know all you piggies will eat it up. While I do like Sarah, I do not love her and I think I'm allowed not to, but do I love Matt Adams? Do we get to the bottom of …

What's your favorite Scary Movie Sleepover?! Better decide quick before a Weinstein changes the name to Scream Sleepover! Jake Jabbour (@wakeupwithjacob) has us watch Scream, but first he brings us Jiffy Pop (Matt messed it up somehow though so it didn't get as big as in the movie). A little behind the scenes trivia: I'm very tempted to title the e…

Wake up all you tub-sleepers! Our main man Truman Burbank is here thanks to Bri Rodebaugh (@brirodebaugh) who has us watch The Truman Show. Do we think the whole world is watching us? Is there a whole bar themed after us? Is a man in a tub splashing with joy at our actions? We try and figure it out and we almost figure it out over a nice cool Coors…

Welcome to Primetime, listener! Lehr Beidelschies (@lehrbeidelschies) absolutely spooks out the Brave Boys by having us watch the spooker A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors! So don't fall asleep, otherwise you'll piss yourself (if you are able to piss yourself... let us know, we're conducting a census like the famous census from Women Talk…

Time to tune into the Sci-Fi channel (this is pre Syfy) and watch a special about some kids that disappeared near Burkittsville, because Kati O'Hearn (@katiohearn) has the Brave Boys backpacking near Burkittsville's Blair Witch! And don't tell your mom that Kati watched The Blair Witch Project, otherwise she'll tell Kati's mom and she'll take away …

Somehow, Bill Murray returned. Conner McCabe (@conner_mccabe) has us watch Ghostbusters II. A movie that not even EdTV (the original influencer) could stomach. It would have to be quite the stomach -- to drink all that pink goo! Keep your eyes peeled during this movie and you may even spot a cameo from the character Winston from the first movie! Oh…

It was always you, Listener! Tyler Schnupp (@schnupp69) shows up and tells us a scary ghost story that you are a bad friend if you don't believe. This guy had us watch Candyman and finally the Brave Boys are on the same page. We stinkin' love this thing. Then Candyman (David Donnella (@davidlasoul)) and Helen (Casey Rosario (@caseyrosariyo)) show u…

Can you solve the mystery of Sleepy Hollow? Can you remember which of these old men is which and what their job is? Mark Jacob (@markbymarkjacob) shares this spooky grey movie with us, and guess what? You may have heard (from the DVD cover) that Big Fish is Tim Burton's Masterpiece, but perhaps some of the people on this podcast think that it's act…

Look out college students because there's a smug and irritating professor on the prowl! His name is Venkman and he's got a little thing for a haunted lady ;^). Blake Edwards (@blakeedwards23) has us watch Boy Ghostbusters, and it's almost as scary as the sound of a heater!!! Also Gozer the Gozerian (May Darmon (@maydarmon)) stops by to make fun of …

We're taking the bull by the pigtails in this one (the Trunchbull that is). Bogart Avila (@bogartavila) has us watch the great spooker-classic Matilda. We of course all agreed that Matilda uses telekinesis and her powers are science rather than magic. Of course director Danny DeVito (Jess Uhler (@jessicauhler)) also shows up and defends his movie f…

Summer's here and we're watching Jaws with Scott Thiede (@swthiede). And no this podcast description isn't blank, you just have your nightstand's red LED lamp on and you've brought in everyone at the party to see your lamp and how it impacts what you can see. We're having a good time until this guy Bruce the shark (Erin Smith (@erinonainen)) shows …

Bring out your Wife Guys because Dennis Curlett (@futuremedennisc) has us watch Paul W. S. Anderson's Event Horizon. Just kidding, Tanner's the only Wife Guy here... so why don't you pull your hand out of your mouth so you can click play on this episode. Also, Dr. Weirbeast (Ann Maddox (@mikiannmaddox)) shows up and parks the Event Horizon on my st…

If you're on a plane you better pray your pilot's an atheist! Or that you're a Christian!! Because if not, then for reasons beyond god's control, you will have to live in a world ruled by the Antichrist Nicolae Carpathia. Rachel Marsh (@rachel_marsh) freaks my beans with the haunting film Left Behind. Then Dirk the intelligence source (Marcos Gonzá…

The Brave Boys and Vida Robbins (@vidarobbins) discuss how the scariest part of Little Monsters is Howie Mandel's acting choices. Then uh-oh! Boy (Chris Howard (@chrishowabunga)) shows up and is not devious at all as he tries convincing everyone to join him in Monster World. Follow Tanner on Letterboxd as tabner and find Matt by searching through w…

This episode was originally found on a VHS tape in a Taco Bell parking lot. Zach Jobe (@zhjobe) has us watch The People Under the Stairs and we get so scared we have to go to a Best Buy, the safest place anyone can think of. Later we all learn a bit about the bible from a person from under the stairs (Katelyn Hempstead (@katelynhempstead)). This is…

If you're afraid of Jason from the Friday the 13th movies, then have no fear, because he does not really appear in this movie. Nick Sahoyah (@sahoyah) scares us to our cores by making us watch Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning! Enjoy as Tanner falls silent and the two experts discuss all the Friday the 13th movies they like more than this one…

Calling all citizens of Roku City! Courtney Vineys (@courtenberry) has us watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit and we get dipped. Then Jessica Rabbit (Bri Rodebaugh (@brirodebaugh)) arrives to deliver a singing telegram to Matt from his girlfriend... You may notice that my WIFE has never sent me a singing telegram during a record. Curious... Also I forgot…

Alice doesn't live here anymore?! She never did! Her name is Zoe! The Brave Boys are taken by the hand and led to a world of a big sandwich and Boogie-Goo™ by our friend Nick Tiffany (@nicktiff). He is also brave now and no longer afraid of Don't Look Under the Bed. Which is good, because Zoe (Molly Kiernan (@mollybkiernan)) shows up to teach us al…

Listen this one with the lights on! Russell Carter (@dangerr_russ) introduces us to the haunting world of Darkness Falls. Are you afraid of the tooth fairy? Are you a baby, or have you lost all your baby teeth and now you can kiss and actually like it when you have to film a kissing scene?? Is Russell brave now (no baby teeth?)? His bravery is put …

Matt gets sick and reconsiders being a horror fan at all, because Ivan Ngo (@milhousecrying) has us watch Puppet Master. Tanner sort of likes the scary little guys and it seems that maybe Erin will never quite feel the same way about him. Also Pinhead (Casey Rosario (@caseyrosariyo)) stops by to defend Charles "daddy" Band's honor. Follow Tanner on…

The Brave Boys were trying to have listeners call in with important questions. Unfortunately, Chucky (Mark Jacob (@markbymarkjacob)) and E.T. (Isabella Escalante (@isabellaesc)) show up and join as new hosts? We do finally get some callers, but none of you called in, it was a bunch of freaks who just wanted to talk to E.T. about wanting to have sex…

Can you unravel the mystery? Can you explain exactly what the rules of the ghosts in this movie are? Meredith Dillon (@meredithdillon) spooks us to our core by having us watch White Noise. Well, luckily Jonathan Rivers (John-Michael Sedor (@2names1man)) comes by and he should have all the answers. He's very chill and answers all our questions. Send…

Everybody's working for The Weekend... except the scary nurses who think he's so hot! The boys were very Brave and went to Halloween Horror Nights, and they actually did the scary Halloween maze and everything! Also, Tanner should get more Brave Credits because he was more scared than Matt. The famous Halloween Horror Nights clown, Hollywood Harry …

Grab your Jim Bean and potato chips because Charlie Mihelich (@mihelicopter) has us watch 28 Days Later! We keep blood out of our eyes, though, and even find time to confuse Ralph Fiennes with Christopher Eccleston. Then, everyone's favorite character from the movie 28 Days Later, scientist Barney Frank (Erin Smith (@erinkellysmith)), shows up to r…

Is that the Halloween theme we hear? NO! It's a different song, this one is called Tubular Bells and it's from The Exorcist. It's also good, but you can tell the difference. In the Halloween theme they play the same note twice in the dunt part of dun dunt dunt dun dunt dunt dun dunt dun# dunt. David Donnella (@davidlasoul) is the one who is to blam…

Look out Jovial Bob Stine, because Sunny Zimmerman (@zimmer_down_) has the brave boys watch an episode of Goosebumps! We talk about this scary dummy then we have a return guest, Chucky (Mark Jacob (@markbymarkjacob)), on to discuss this representation of a doll man in media, and to get into more trouble with Laura. Follow Tanner on letterboxd as ta…

You'll float too. If E.T. is helping you escape that is! We determine which of us was brave enough to order a pizza without asking our parents first, because our friend Garrett Palm (@gpalm79) has us watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Then the little freak himself, E.T. (Isabella Escalante (@isabellaesc)), stops by to teach us how the bike floating …

Find out if the boys are too scared to crawl under a bathroom stall as they talk to Ann Maddox (@mikiannmaddox) about They Live. Also learn about how Tanner has been experimenting with ways to improve upon the comfort provided by a squatty potty. Then one of the aliens (Scott Thiede (@swthiede)) says some truly controversial things that do not refl…

May Darmon (@maydarmon) paints a horrifying picture of being scared of the mummy from The Mummy (1999) in a bathroom on vacation. Also Brendan Fraser (@realzacholsen) shows up and just can't stop doing his signature giggle and talks about some of his movies and also some movies that he isn't in. Follow Tanner on letterboxd as tabner and find Matt b…

WARNING: This episode is best heard through a tube attached to a gas mask being worn by an older woman who helped you out when you were haunted as a child. Anja Boltz (@anjaboltz) shares with us a harrowing tale of watching Insidious as a child and the "wet and wild" sleepover that followed. Then the Darth Maul looking demon Surrender (@eli_gonzzz)…

Brent Flyberg (@brentflyberg) watches the scariest X-Files episode and teaches us about his family's butter storage. The unforgettable character "Boy Playing Baseball" (@erinkellysmith) joins to tell us what's been happening in the town of Home, PA since 1996. Follow Tanner on letterboxd as tabner and find Matt by searching through who he follows.…

We accidentally create a scenario where our friend Isabella is once again pressured by improvisers to watch The Shining. Tanner learns he wants to dress as a little boy. Peggy and Poggy (Anna Garcia and Tyler Schnupp) share what their life has been like for the last 42 years since the film. @isabellaesc @scrambieggs @schnupp69 Follow Tanner on lett…

Well, looks like the brave boys are back in the fright this week. Mr. Trick himself, Travis Watt, shares Pet Sematary and we meet my neighbor Jud Crandall (Anna Bezahler). Will we want to be buried in a Pet Sematary? Will we want to live our lives again??? Follow Tanner on letterboxd as tabner and find Matt by searching through who he follows. Our …

Learn the dark origins of Ernest's stupidity if you dare. Chris Howard shares with us Ernest Scared Stupid and the woman dressed like a pizza contained within. Later Trantor (Ann Maddox) comes to tell us about the Rose Bowl Flea Market. @mikiannmaddox @chrishowabunga Follow Tanner on letterboxd as tabner and find Matt by searching through who he fo…