Out in the Matrix of radio airwaves; somewhere between a cursed VHS tape and the ghost of a Blockbuster Video; lurks My Bloody Podcast, a horror show equal parts terrifying and delightfully unhinged. Imagine if The Criterion Channel got possessed by a demon, or if your horror-obsessed friend from high school actually started a podcast with their equally disturbed and well-read pals. That’s the vibe.
Hosted by Bryan Kluger, a man who speaks fluent Freddy and Jason with the academic rigor of a TED Talk on gore, My Bloody Podcast is a weekly séance-slash-horror-symposium where no monster is left behind and no bloody boil goes unpopped. Preston Barta joins him like a vampire with a PhD, dissecting dread with surgical precision, while Chelsea Nicole; cultural critic, scream queen, and walking IMDb of feminist horror; makes sure every terrifying nuance gets its due.
After a month-long sabbatical devoted to fireworks, hot dogs, and the peculiar patriotism of horror fandom, the goblin hosts of My Bloody Podcast have returned, caffeinated and feral, to once again invade your eardrums with Episode #173. This week, Bryan, Preston, and Chelsea hurl themselves headfirst, greased, somehow, down a pink jelly slide into The Matrix (1999).
Sure, it’s not technically horror, but what is horror if not the creeping dread of realizing that reality is a computer simulation and that Hugo Weaving, looking like a cursed Rivendell tax auditor, might chase you through a lobby while robotic calamari crawl into your navel? Also, gruel. Endless, joyless gruel.
The trio dives deep: Keanu and Laurence sparring in leather and latex (kung-fu, not that kind), the way the film predicted our current AI nightmares with unnerving accuracy, and how, even after twenty-six years, bullet time still looks cooler than anything Marvel has produced since 2019. They also, naturally, detour into a spirited debate about the depths of their bellybuttons, because if you can’t talk about navel topology while dissecting Wachowski filmmaking techniques, are you even podcasting?
Adding to the cinematic pilgrimage, the gang recounts their trip to The Cosm, a movie theater that’s less “room with a screen” and more “half a planetarium, half a high-end sports bar.” Only in Dallas and Los Angeles can you now watch Neo dodge bullets on a 180-degree dome while a server discreetly slides you a red or blue margarita, and a freshly baked cookie just as Morpheus philosophizes about fate and double AA batteries.
It’s equal parts nostalgic, horror, and absurd, exactly the way The Matrix and the Oracle would want it.
My Bloody Podcast is where horror isn’t just appreciated; it’s worshipped, flayed open, and lovingly stitched back together. Listen in. Just don’t blame us if you start sleeping with the lights on.
Listeners who crave more behind-the-scenes industry insights, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs will find themselves addicted to My Bloody Podcast. You can catch the latest episode on iTunes or Spotify, or reach out to the team at mybloodypodcast@gmail.com. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or a casual viewer looking for something to spice up your movie night, this podcast is a must-listen for those who love their horror served with a side of humor, insight, and a touch of irreverence.
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WRITTEN BY: BRYAN KLUGER
BRYAN KLUGER, A SEASONED VOICE IN THE REALM OF ENTERTAINMENT CRITICISM, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING ARTS+CULTURE MAGAZINE, HIGH DEF DIGEST, BOOMSTICK COMICS, AND HOUSING WIRE MAGAZINE, AMONG OTHERS.
HIS INSIGHTS ARE ALSO CAPTURED THROUGH HIS PODCASTS; MY BLOODY PODCAST AND FEAR AND LOATHING IN CINEMA PODCAST; WHICH LISTENERS CAN ENJOY ACROSS A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS.
IN ADDITION TO HIS WRITTEN WORK, KLUGER BRINGS HIS EXPERTISE TO THE AIRWAVES, HOSTING TWO LIVE RADIO SHOWS EACH WEEK: SOUNDTRAXXX RADIO ON WEDNESDAYS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT ANSWER ON SUNDAYS. HIS MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO MEDIA AND CULTURE OFFERS A UNIQUE, IMMERSIVE PERSPECTIVE FOR THOSE WHO SEEK BOTH DEPTH AND ENTERTAINMENT.
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