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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.

Recent Episodes

Sept. 22, 2025

PREDATOR

This week, we ain't got time to bleed.... because we're too busy breaking down one of the most iconic action/sci-fi/horror movies of all time, PREDATOR. Starring the one and only charisma machine Arnold Schwarzeneggar, who hi...
Sept. 15, 2025

RANKING THE LIVING DEAD SERIES

Mike and Brian take one last look back at the summer of George, and deliver our crew's rankings of the six Romero films alongside the two remakes.
Sept. 8, 2025

300th Episode: THE 25 BEST HORROR MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY (SO FAR)

The Title says it all! This week we're celebrating our 300th episode with a supersized countdown of the best horror movies of the century so far. It's an all hands on deck episode and as a bonus, we welcome back former cost L...
Sept. 8, 2025

300TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR THE 25 BEST HORROR MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY (SO FAR)

The Title says it all! This week we're celebrating our 300th episode with a supersized countdown of the best horror movies of the century so far. It's an all hands on deck episode and as a bonus, we welcome back former cost L...
Sept. 1, 2025

DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)

This week we tackle one of the best remembered remakes of the 2000s with the directing debut of a young Zac Snyder as he teams up with writer James Gunn for the remake of Dawn of the Dead. Mike Ariel and Devaughn break down ...
Aug. 24, 2025

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)

This week Mike and Ariel are joined by Tucker (Disenfranchised podcast) to talk about the often maligned official remake of NOTLD, penned by Romero himself, with special effects guru Tom Savini stepping into the director's ch...