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The Pod and the Pendulum

The Pod and the Pendulum

The Pod and The Pendulum is a new horror movie podcast covering every movie in every franchise. From heavy hitters like Friday the 13th, to the direct-to-video titles like Subspecies, we've got you covered.

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THE EXORCIST III
Feb. 18, 2025

THE EXORCIST III

After what Mike called the low point of the show in terms ofmovie we’ve covered, this week we’ve rebounded with a minor classic, WilliamPeter Blatty’s The Exorcist 3. Or is it Legion? Or is it The Exorcist 3:Legion? Or is it…
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EXORCIST 2: THE HERETIC
Feb. 10, 2025

EXORCIST 2: THE HERETIC

This week we’re talking about a movie so awful it made Mike question the whole format of the show. Do we really want to cover every franchise if it means films like The Exorcist II: The Heretic are forced on our eyeballs? Wi…
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THE EXORCIST (Part 2)
Feb. 3, 2025

THE EXORCIST (Part 2)

After last week's episode on the background of the movie, Brian and Mike are back to dive into The Exorcist proper. We discuss where it fits in the canon of the great 70s, auteur driven works, how Friedken's insistence on re…
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THE EXORCIST (Part One)
Jan. 27, 2025

THE EXORCIST (Part One)

What a wonderful day to talk about The Exorcist. This week Mike, Brian, and Stephen start our discussion on one of the foundational films in modern horror, 1973’s The Exorcist. For the first half of our two parts on this tit…
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LONGLEGS (Unlocked Patreon Episode)
Jan. 13, 2025

LONGLEGS (Unlocked Patreon Episode)

This week we're unlocking our patron vaults and giving everyone a taste of what you get when you become a subscriber. Mike, Brian, and Stephen joined forces to break down the Oz Perkins smash hit, and one of the most commerc…
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THE BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2024
Jan. 6, 2025

THE BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2024

Before we go out with the old and in with the new, your fearless crew is taking one last look back at 2024. Mike, Devaughn, Steven, Brian, and Ariel are all on hand to unveil their top ten genre films of the past year. While…
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