Horror films may not all bleed the same, but they share an unusual affinity with relying on the technology of their day to drive their plots forward between the gore: Each scream queen needs a way to call for help, and a hundred ways for that to fail; an anchor of safety and a pulpit for monsters. A stranger isn't scary until they call. Samara can't get us without a television. The gadgets and tools of the day reflect the hopes and anxieties of the people, and the scary movies we all like are snapshots of the eras we missed or long to return to!
Three longtime buds in Minneapolis have been watching a lot of horror movies lately, and are doing their darndest to capture it for your parasocial pleasure. Watch what we're watching, then join to hear us yak about it. Violence and technology? Not good bedfellows.
Sam, Tima nad Nathaniel discuss Toy Story 5 and its use of tablets.
1 Jun 2026
11. VCR (The Ring)
Sam, Tim and Nathaniel watch The Ring and discuss the dangers of the VCR.
17 Apr 2026
10. AirDrop (Drop)
Sam, Tim and Nathaniel watch Drop (2025) and discuss AirDrops.
3 Apr 2026
09. Podcasts (undertone)
Sam, Tim and Nathaniel discuss the movie undertone and podcasts as a medium.
20 Mar 2026
08. Ring Doorbell (Weapons)
Hello and Welcome! In a major pivot, we've run out of Scream movies to talk about, and it's time to explore other horror films and their tech! How exciting for you, the listener!
WKU'K fans and former Naruto runners Sam/Tim/Nathaniel are ecstatic to talk about one of the funnest spooky flicks from 2025: Weapons! While it's not a masterpiece, it just might be a masterclass, and we get to watch video doorbells drive the story forward in a direct and satisfying way. There's someone at your door!
6 Mar 2026
07. Deepfakes (Scream 7)
Hello and Welcome! THE DAY IS UPON US!!! After a screaming sextet of movies, we’re just in time to watch and chat about the still-in-theatres Scream 7 (2026)!
Unfortunately, the circumstances around this one make it a weird one for several reasons, but as you know, WE AREN’T EVEN HERE FOR THE MOVIE!!! We are here to talk tech, this one is extremely timely for our day and age and the horrors we now face every day: The scourge of the AI deepfake! Listen to us so you can skip giving money to Spyglass on this one, tee hee! As far as you know, it's not even us making this one...
27 Feb 2026
06. Dating Apps (Scream 6)
Hello and Welcome! Love is in the air! But our hearts are broken, because Sydney is nowhere to be found! Instead, we find ourselves in the big city, continuing the exciting character arc established in the series’ return and previous installment.
Scream 6 (2023) is a sexy departure for the series: it’s a completely novel setting, it’s gorier, and the younger faces hold their own while the legacy roles take more of a back seat. And what better tech to explore than the film’s reliance on online dating apps to move the story forward? Swipe right if you can keep up!
20 Feb 2026
05. Family Locator App (Scream 5)
Hello and Welcome! Several real world tragedies and crimes put our beloved Ghostface on hiatus for over a decade, but thankfully for you, we’re late to the party anyway! The boys are back, and so is Sydney, for a requel - yes, a requel - so bold they reset the counter altogether.
The film of the day is Scream (2022)! While it should be called Scream 5, there are many things in life that are which should not be, and the title of this movie is merely one of them. Another thing that definitely should not be is the concept and real-world implementation of the Family Locator App, which is our tech talk topic. Find your friends? idk bro maybe find some bitches!
13 Feb 2026
04. Livestreaming (Scream 4)
Hello and Welcome! I thought this was supposed to be a trilogy! But once again, Wes Craven was dragged back into the game after eleven years of silence, and while the critics didn’t feel this one as much, it was a high point for us, and so here we are discussing another ‘SCRE4M’ film.
For this one, a fun treat - we’re live! No, we aren’t, but the characters are! In Scream 4 (2011), the topic of the day is the tech behind live-streaming! We have some personal experience in this area… Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe, or however you say that for podcasts!
6 Feb 2026
03. Fax Machine (Scream 3)
Hello and Welcome! Today we're on set with Dewey at Stab 3, the latest in-Scream-universe dump month flick.
In truth, Sam, Tim and Nathaniel aren't here to discuss Stab 3, but Scream 3 (2000), and Episode 3’s Technology is the lowly and vile fax machine, the undying dinosaur of data. This is a safe space for people who want to learn about fax machines but NOT for people who like fax machines.
30 Jan 2026
02. Cellphone (Scream 2)
Hello and Welcome! Sam, Tim and Nathaniel must hit the books and head to Windsor College, where Our Lady Sidney Prescott is doing her best to move on after last year's tragic events in Woodsboro.
We are of course talking about Wes Craven’s Scream 2 (1997) - Episode 2’s Technology is Cell Phones! If you’re hip like us and have a Cellular Account, it’s time for us to find out whether the freedom of college and portable communication makes our heroes any safer this go around.
23 Jan 2026
01. Cordless Phone (Scream 1)
Hello and Welcome! Sam, Tim and Nathaniel are embarking on a Scream Saga: We’re kicking off the podcast with a series on the beloved Scream franchise, and while Sam and Nathaniel are versed in the violence, Tim is seeing it for the first time.
Scream (1996) is our first film to filet, and Episode 1’s Technology is Cordless Phones. Dial in and sneak away down the hall from your lame parents and listen to your new favorite fake friends try their very best
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