Stitched Together

About Stitched Together

Welcome to the Lab. Join co-hosts Franken-John and Bride-Haylee as they dig into the archives of the horror genre, recap their real-world adventures from convention floors to the fog of Halloween Horror Nights, and face the unpredictable directives of their electronic oracle, Alexander. Two lifelong horror fanatics, one podcast, completely Stitched Together. New episodes drop weekly—keep your eyes on the shadows.

Publisher

Franken-John and Bride-Haylee

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   How He Got Banned, Bankrupt, & Built an Indie Horror Empire | Robert Massetti Interview

   In 1959, William Castle wired theater seats to electroshock audiences. In 2026, filmmaker Robert Massetti is bringing interactive terror to your living room with "Cryptovision." We sit down with award-winning director and FEAR FILM Studios founder Robert Massetti (celebrating 25+ years in indie horror) to break down his newest retro horror host series *Crypt of Fear*, the brutal realities of big-box consignment distribution, programming the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival, and the hard-hitting advice every independent creator needs to hear. Grab your popcorn (drenched in real butter) and get ready for a deep dive into the real, unpolished grind of DIY horror cinema. 🩸 Check out Crypt of Fear & FEAR FILM Studios: • Website: https://thecryptoffear.com | https://fearfilm.com • FREAK SHOW Film Fest: https://freakshowfilmfest.com • Comics: https://fearcomicbooks.com • Follow Robert on Instagram: @fearfilm 🎙️ Stitched Together Horror Podcast: • Hosted by Franken-John & Bride-Haylee • Listen to the full uncut audio edition on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! • Subscribe for weekly horror film debates, indie showcases, and macabre cinema deep dives. #HorrorPodcast #IndieHorror #RobertMassetti #CryptOfFear #FreakShowHorrorFilmFestival #StitchedTogether #Filmmaking

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Escaping Zombies with Anxiety: The PATIENT Graphic Novel | Jerrod D. Brito Interview

   Welcome back to The Stitched Together Horror Podcast! For our latest Fresh Blood Initiative spotlight, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee sit down with writer, director, and indie horror powerhouse Jerrod D. Brito, the founder of Sharpspoon Pictures. We dive into his festival-winning shorts Horned and Sleep Tight (now streaming on HorrorHound TV), the craft of building atmospheric dread through score vs. total silence, and his wild 6-issue comic series PATIENT—a claustrophobic horror-comedy exploring mental health, panic attacks, and prescription dependency during a zombie outbreak. Plus, we talk about the future of mobile terror with his upcoming vertical escape room web series based on 303 Escape, and put him on the hot seat for our rapid-fire game: Slasher Survival Triage[cite: 1, 3]! 🩸 Connect with Jerrod D. Brito & Sharpspoon Pictures: Website & Portfolio: https://www.sharpspoonpictures.com (https://www.sharpspoonpictures.com/) Patient Graphic Novel: https://www.sharpspoonpictures.com/patient.html (https://www.sharpspoonpictures.com/patient.html) YouTube: @SharpspoonPictures (Note: FundMyComic backers can still claim rewards until December 1st by messaging Jerrod directly on social media!) 00:00 - Intro: Welcoming Jerrod D. Brito (Sharpspoon Pictures) 00:55 - Festival Runs & Blurring Genre Lines with 'Horned' 02:27 - Navigating Indie Film Festivals & Pay-to-Play Scams 04:40 - Learning Craft: On-Set Experience vs. Networking 05:45 - The Origin of the "Sharp Spoon" Defiance Moniker 07:50 - Streaming on HorrorHound TV & The Rush of Live Audiences 09:20 - The Art of the 5-Minute Short & Writing Discipline 11:56 - Sonic Dread: Scoring, Silence, & Scares in 'Sleep Tight' 17:03 - Game Break: Poorly Explained Horror Movies 19:34 - 'Patient' Deep Dive: Anxiety, Meds, & Waiting Room Zombies 23:38 - Character Chemistry: Dogan Brown vs. Olivia 26:03 - Scripting for Sequential Art & Working with Buğra Batuhan Berah 29:05 - The 2004 Nightclub Superhero Comic Origin 33:02 - The Emotional Core of 'Patient': You Are Not Alone 34:04 - Game Break: Slasher Survival Triage (Rapid Fire Choices) 37:55 - Horror Tropes & The Opening In Media Res Cliché 40:15 - Mobile Scares: The Vertical Horror Web Series (303 Escape) 46:47 - Social Algorithms vs. Artistic Creation 48:00 - Screenplay Slates: 'Killer Video', 'Nefarium', & 'Open Doors' 50:35 - The Indie Grind: Budget Hacks, Paid Cast, & Building Your Rolodex 53:10 - AI in Creative Arts: Human Soul vs. Automation 56:40 - Why Anxiety is a Storyteller's Superpower 57:44 - Where to Find Jerrod's Work & Backing 'Patient' 01:00:10 - Tubi Feature Submissions & Indie Contests 01:01:50 - Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Can You Survive the Apocalypse on a Micro-Budget?

   Together Till the End Interview: When a horror critic reviews an indie zombie movie, what happens when she meets the director? In this episode of The Stitched Together Horror Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Salvador "Sal" Medina to break down his claustrophobic, single-location zombie thriller TOGETHER TILL THE END—shot in just 6 days on a micro-budget of $15,000. Joining our indie horror discussion is senior iHorror staff writer and horror critic Luna Gray, who dubbed the apocalypse a "scheduling problem" for a toxic couple. We dive into the realities of sub-$50k indie filmmaking, horror movie logic, Mexican horror cinema, analog horror, and a round of horror movie trivia!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Welcome back to the Lab: Meet Luna Gray & Salvador Medina01:05 - Fantastic Fest & What’s Hot at iHorror Right Now01:48 - Salvador's 30-Second Elevator Pitch: Together Till The End02:36 - The Dead as a "Scheduling Problem" (Bait-and-Switch Zombie Horror)03:38 - Psychological Dread: Why Not Showing the Zombies Worked05:12 - Pandemic Pressures: Writing Masculinity & Quarantine Fear09:27 - Dawn of the Dead vs. 28 Days Later (The Zombie Speed Debate)11:13 - Tequila Over Panic: The Most Realistic Survival Move12:20 - The Zombie Eye Rag Debate: Defending Joaquín14:45 - The Eternal "Man-Child" & Mexican Macho Culture20:20 - The $15,000 Budget: Unpacking Set Design & Industrial Framing22:50 - Luna Gray's Golden Rule: Where Low Budgets Hurt the Most (Sound vs. Plot)25:15 - Adapting the Short to Feature in 6 Months27:52 - Sophie Gómez: Working for Free & The Impromptu Rain Scene31:45 - The Real Monster: Giovanni Gamba & Real-World Threats34:45 - Game Break: Poorly Explained Horror Movies (Trivia Showdown!)38:00 - Is Tubi the New Local Video Store? Discovering Micro-Budget Gems40:50 - Digital Deliverables & Navigating VOD Under $50,00044:50 - Analog Horror, VHS Culture, & The Rejection of AI48:15 - Horror Movie Battle Royale: Elm Street, The Shining, Alien & Misery50:40 - Where to Stream Together Till The End & Sal's Next 16mm Project52:35 - Luna Gray Plugs: "No House Is Empty" Novel & SubstackSTREAM TOGETHER TILL THE END:• Watch on Tubi: https://tubitv.com• Watch on Amazon Prime: https://amazon.com• BloodStream & Apple TV: https://studiodome.com/titles/together-till-the-endGUEST LINKS & SOCIALS:• Luna Gray on iHorror: https://ihorror.com• Luna Gray's Substack (The Void Writes Back): https://substack.com• No House Is Empty by Luna Gray on Amazon: https://amazon.com• Salvador Medina / Pulp Films and Media: https://instagram.com#TogetherTillTheEnd #IndieHorror #ZombieMovie #HorrorMovies #iHorror #Filmmaking #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview💀 SUBSCRIBE for more indie horror deep dives, filmmaker interviews, and genre dissections!#IndieHorror #TogetherTillTheEnd #ZombieMovie #iHorror #Filmmaking #Tubi #HorrorCommunity #Podcast🧪 STEP UP TO THE SLAB:Subscribe to the Stitched Together Horror Podcast for weekly slasher dissections, retro horror trivia, and deep-dives into global haunt culture with Franken-John & Bride-Haylee! 👇 CONNECT WITH THE LAB:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stitchedtogetherpod• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc?si=645ecf04c3654069• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549• Contact the Lab: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com🎵 MUSIC & SOUNDS:Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound (Safelisted User)#stitchedtogetherpodcast #horrorpodcast #slashermovies #hauntculture #retrohorror #horrorcommunity

4. 

   5 Sept 2026

   HHN 35 Review — All 10 Houses Ranked, Merch Haul & Orlando Horror Side Quests

   Lucky Episode 13 is here, and we’re recapping our entire Orlando horror vacation! We survived opening night crowds, powered through two hours of torrential rain in ponchos, and leveraged the Scream Early + Express Pass strategy to conquer all 10 haunted houses in a single night. In this episode, we break down: The Orlando Horror Side Quests: Digging through vintage horror, oddities, and wet specimens at Gods & Monsters, Atomic Horror, and Prometheus Esoterica. The Haul: Showing off our event t-shirts and assembling the massive 10-figure HHN 35 icons carousel diorama. House-by-House Reviews: Full breakdowns and ratings for the heavy-hitter IPs (Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, Sinners, and Stranger Things 5) plus the 5 original houses (Jack & Oddfellow, Madlands, Cyber Goria, Invasion, and H.R. Bloodengutz). Scare Zones & Shows: Dodging Art the Clown and chainsaws in the streets, catching the Stranger Things lagoon show, and comparing the gateway spooky atmosphere at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The Ep. 13 Haunt Awards: Our consensus #1 house, best practical makeup effects, biggest letdowns, and the single best jump scares of the trip. 🗳️ Horror Movie Battle Royale (Round 2 Voting Is Live): Halloween (1978) vs. A Nightmare on Elm Street The Exorcist vs. The Shining Head over to our social pages or drop your votes in the Spotify episode Q&A/polls! Stay connected with us:🌐 Website: stitchedtogetherpod.com📸 Socials: Follow us across YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook!

5. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Do NOT Do This at Horror Cons! (Haunt Rules, Trivia & Absolute Nonsense)

   Welcome to Episode 10 of Stitched Together! 🎃Monster-Mania Con is officially here, and with our trip to Halloween Horror Nights just a few weeks away, Franken-John puts Bride-Haylee into the hot seat with ZERO prep for our balanced 3x3 challenge! In this episode:⚖️ "Judge Haylee" presides over controversial horror con and haunt maze etiquette (Line cutters, merch snatchers, and dark-ride flash photography!).🕵️ "Fact, Fiction, or Absolute Nonsense?" – Can Haylee spot the fake horror history among bizarre real-life oddities?🔪 Rapid-Fire "Would You Rather?" – High-stakes slasher and haunt survival dilemmas.🏆 Plus: Championship updates on our Sci-Fi/Creature tournament bracket, launching the Psychological Horror Bracket, and our upcoming con/HHN itinerary!💀 DROP A COMMENT: What is your #1 pet peeve in a haunted house or at a horror convention? --------------------------------------------------⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Cold Open: Putting Bride-Haylee on the Spot01:05 - Show Intro & Theme01:54 - Channel Housekeeping & Tournament Bracket Updates05:09 - Fresh Blood Initiative (FBI) Updates06:58 - "Judge Haylee" presides over Con & Haunt Etiquette07:23 - Case #1: The Line Saver09:04 - Case #2: Merch Table Combat11:40 - Case #3: Flash Photography in the Dark Maze14:20 - Fact, Fiction, or Absolute Nonsense? (3 Rounds)15:00 - Round 1: Convention & Prop Oddities17:08 - Round 2: Theme Park & Movie Lore19:00 - Round 3: Medical Curiosities & Monster Sighting Day22:12 - Monster-Mania Con Preview & Celebrity Photo Ops29:38 - Halloween Horror Nights Strategy & House Previews39:40 - Rapid-Fire "Would You Rather?" Dilemmas44:32 - Episode 10 Wrap-Up & Outro🧪 STEP UP TO THE SLAB:Subscribe to the Stitched Together Horror Podcast for weekly slasher dissections, retro horror trivia, and deep-dives into global haunt culture with Franken-John & Bride-Haylee! 👇 CONNECT WITH THE LAB:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stitchedtogetherpod• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc?si=645ecf04c3654069• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549• Contact the Lab: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com🎵 MUSIC & SOUNDS:Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound (Safelisted User)#StitchedTogether #HorrorPodcast #MonsterMania #HalloweenHorrorNights #HHN #HorrorCommunity #JudgeHaylee #HorrorTrivia #HauntEtiquette

6. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Did the Dead Meat Horror Awards Get It Wrong?

   Did James and Chelsea at Dead Meat get it right, or were some of the best horror movies completely ROBBED this year? 🏆🩸 Welcome back to the lab, ghouls and ghoulettes! In Episode 9 of Stitched Together, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee break down the official Dead Meat Horror Awards! From the brutal practical carnage of Final Destination: Bloodlines and The Ugly Stepsister to the technical masterclasses of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, we’re comparing our secret ballots against the actual winners. Plus, in this episode: • Cold Open Banter: John’s unapologetic gore bias vs. Haylee’s strict "Pet Protection Protocol" (if the dog looks nervous, the movie gets a 0/10! 🐶❌) • Fresh Blood Initiative (FBI): Spotlighting indie horror creators Jude Martys & Tony Massaro, plus a collaboration call for horror writers, directors, and artists. • Horror Battle Royale: Revealing the Creature/Sci-Fi tournament results and opening voting for the Psychological Horror bracket! --- 🩸 FRESH BLOOD INITIATIVE (FBI) CALLOUT: Are you an independent horror writer, director, illustrator, makeup/FX artist, or creator? We want to showcase your work! DM us on Instagram/Threads or email us to collaborate on an upcoming spotlight. 🔗 STITCH TOGETHER WITH US: 👕 Shop Gear: https://stitchedtogetherpodcast.fourthwall.com 🧵 Threads: @StitchedTogether 📸 Instagram: @StitchedTogether 📱 TikTok & YouTube: Stitched Together Podcast Stay Stitched Together!

7. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Behind The Bunny Slasher | Tony Massaro on Horror's Deadliest Tropes

   Welcome back to the lab! In this installment of the Fresh Blood Initiative, Franken-John and Bride Haylee sit down with director Tony Massaro, lead actress Kathleen Ferrell O'Connor, and assistant director/actor Thomas Anthony—the creative force behind the upcoming independent slasher feature, THE BUNNY. We dive deep into how a mask bought off a discount rack evolved into a 108-page manuscript, crafting practical gore using real rabbit pelts, shooting at Veterans Park in Watertown, CT, and building a brand-new slasher universe from the ground up. Plus, in Segment 1 we break down the brutal Slasher Battle Royale results (Halloween vs. Nightmare on Elm Street!) and launch voting for the Supernatural bracket. Sticky around after the interview for our HHN 2026 Orlando announcement and house predictions! 🩸SUPPORT "THE BUNNY" & THE CREW: • Crowdfundr Campaign: https://crowdfundr.com/campaigns/82fmu4/pay?perk=cY1Ha • Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563745855423990 • YouTube: @LegendofBunny39 • Instagram: @DieHardHorrorTony ⚡ SUBMIT TO THE FRESH BLOOD INITIATIVE:Are you an independent filmmaker, author, FX artist, or haunt creator? Submit your project to be featured on Stitched Together:👉 Hit the link in our channel bio! ---------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro & Fresh Blood Initiative Spotlight 00:02:21 - Battle Royale Update: Slasher Finals Locked In! 00:04:20 - Supernatural Bracket Voting Open (Exorcist vs. Poltergeist / Shining vs. Conjuring) 00:08:00 - Psychological Horror & The Back Rooms Debate 00:11:02 - INTERVIEW: Welcome Tony Massaro, Kathleen Ferrell O'Connor & Thomas Anthony 00:13:00 - The Origin of The Bunny: From Dollar Store Mask to Feature Film 00:18:00 - The Indie Grind: Overcoming Setbacks & Keeping the Vision Alive 00:24:00 - Learning Filmography as an Amateur & DIY FX Testing 00:29:14 - Filming Slasher Scenes at Veterans Park (Watertown, CT) 00:35:00 - Crowdfundr, Bunny Bundles & Supporting Independent Horror 00:38:20 - The Bunny Universe: Montgomery J. Clinton & Future Sequels 00:40:48 - FX & Crafting The Bunny Costume with Real Rabbit Pelts 00:46:36 - Tony's Message to Aspiring Indie Filmmakers 00:48:20 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Heading to HHN 2026 in Orlando! 00:52:00 - HHN 2026 IP Speculation (Hellraiser, Sinners, Evil Dead Burn) 00:56:20 - Final Words & Outro--------------------------------------------------- #IndieHorror #TheBunny #SlasherMovies #HorrorPodcast #StitchedTogether #FreshBloodInitiative #PracticalEffects #HHN2026 #HalloweenHorrorNights🧪 STEP UP TO THE SLAB:Subscribe to the Stitched Together Horror Podcast for weekly slasher dissections, retro horror trivia, and deep-dives into global haunt culture with Franken-John & Bride-Haylee! 👇 CONNECT WITH THE LAB:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stitchedtogetherpod• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc?si=645ecf04c3654069• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549• Contact the Lab: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com🎵 MUSIC & SOUNDS:Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound (Safelisted User)#stitchedtogetherpodcast #horrorpodcast #slashermovies #hauntculture #retrohorror #horrorcommunity

8. 

   25 Jul 2026

   Why Modern Horror is Too Clean: The Evil Dead & Necromantic Noir w/ Jude Martys

   Welcome back to the lab, mortal creatures! In Episode 006 of the Stitched Together Podcast, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee sit down in-person with comic illustrator and fine artist Jude Martys (creator of 'Necromantic Noir'). We kick off our brand-new "Fresh Blood Initiative" segment highlighting independent horror creators, break down Sam Raimi’s 1981 micro-budget masterpiece 'The Evil Dead', debate Zack Snyder, and unbox an unbelievable haul of original art! 🎨 Check out Jude Martys' Work: • Website: https://www.theartofjudemartys.com • Instagram: @TheArtOfJudeMartys • Upcoming Event: Super Jersey Comic Expo (Aug 29 @ Iron Peak) 🛍️ Support the Show & Grab Merch: • Store: https://stitchedtogetherpod.com • Socials: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Threads (@StitchedTogetherPod) --------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Cold Intro & Lab Opening 01:20 - Welcome to Ep 006 & Fresh Blood Initiative Intro 02:28 - Jude Spotlight: Drawing Under Clip Lamps in Closets 08:31 - Cathartic Gore & Practical FX vs. Real Life 11:40 - Breakdown of 'Necromantic Noir' & Horror Anthologies 22:40 - The AI Art Controversy & Artist Integrity 26:10 - The Hot Seat: Why Zack Snyder Needs to Stay Away from 'Escape From New York' 32:29 - 'The Evil Dead' (1981) Dissection: Raimi's Camera Angles & Micro-Budgets 43:58 - The 'Evil Dead' Franchise: From Evil Dead 2 to Ash vs Evil Dead & Rise 55:54 - Evil Dead Trivia Challenge (Can We Stump Jude?) 1:00:05 - Fresh Blood Initiative: Spotlight on Indie Creators & Upcoming Interview 1:02:05 - Horror Sweet 16 Tournament Bracket (Slashing Round 1) 1:10:45 - Live Swag Unboxing: Original Art & Custom Prints 1:21:45 - How Jude Learns His Craft & Inspiration Notebooks 1:26:06 - Plugs, Closing Remarks, & Igor's Outro --------------------------------------------------- #EvilDead #HorrorPodcast #NecromanticNoir #IndieHorror #PracticalEffects #ZackSnyder #SamRaimi #StitchedTogetherPod

9. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Horror Couple Monster Match Gets Chaotic

   We survived the wedding week, horror nerds! On today's episode of Stitched Together, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee put their brand-new marriage on trial with a chaotic round of The Spooky Newlywed Game and the Horror Couple Monster Match. Plus, we are officially launching Category 1 (The Slashers) of our massive Horror Movie Battle Royale Sweet 16 tournament! Cast your votes on our socials to decide who wins between Halloween (1978) vs. Scream (1996) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) vs. Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter! In this week's Fresh Blood Initiative (FBI), we are spotlighting incredible indie horror creators, including Luna Gray, Robert Massetti (Fear Film Studios), and previewing our upcoming live feature interview with Tony Massaro for 'The Bunny'!🧪 STEP UP TO THE SLAB:Subscribe to the Stitched Together Horror Podcast for weekly slasher dissections, retro horror trivia, and deep-dives into global haunt culture with Franken-John & Bride-Haylee! 👇 CONNECT WITH THE LAB:• Instagram:   / stitchedtogetherpod   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEg1N1FpbUhqQkwxZW5EQXJVd0prZk5TYVpGZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsa3k4Ymp6R1NTLXZPbW5QTmFldGdleXNxeU9mU1loYWhyQ2tHZm9DSmd6ZDZXeHNLTHBpcTJnNEdNU2dXTFVMZUFDT0NsbzlGRFp5dVV0RktXdkRROHJlS0JlUmRVclEyWWh2VE1xbHY4MzhLeXBFbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fstitchedtogetherpod&v=pbpoNkwPaMk)• TikTok:   / stitchedtogetherpod   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnllenNfUmJUaDc2WDdFNERNdHRSNFo5cU1mUXxBQ3Jtc0ttVE9HckxaUzFTbWduVHdUZTBVWEhUSWlPUE51d3ZiOHpCQmtKUkdpbkdMNFlZNXBLZ0hkcmtjWUtpWG5yU2dJTWFqYjhTYWdjVkVwUmdPVDd2TmlhOVpHYk1yVmUtQlFySTBhWXNwcE0teDBYeEwwaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40stitchedtogetherpod&v=pbpoNkwPaMk)• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGpMeUMtNy00cFpXQTVuSUJWSWUtYnFTTzhvd3xBQ3Jtc0ttVTF1M3lkNmFjTXRHLWREemFfQW45UU11S2RaYjQ5SFZOS3ZKa3JzdjN0N1ZQbjlRMjBPMkVOaC1Ha1QzeVNKNUZrZlp6WG5JSHV2czQyTVNNdV9wTTN3OFF3LTkzamZ3WUtVY3BIOVduMGtHREVaQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc%3Fsi%3D645ecf04c3654069&v=pbpoNkwPaMk)• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXpMcUdJZVhYbkk5LXh4NzZDTkxfcGViZHc0QXxBQ3Jtc0trTHhuajV0X1JkRkwySkt4a0YwRWRjbEdMSEFXQTBydkljSkZXdXYwVUZFa3JFS2Vjbmt1dkVyRXpMbkpLMVRyaGRjcVk0Nld0OFV6Z3B0YURaX2xsWnY0S1VvRGZoRWJacmwzUmZLMGJ4ZUhRSEFwaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fstitched-together%2Fid1896918549&v=pbpoNkwPaMk)• Contact the Lab: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com🎵 MUSIC & SOUNDS:Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound (Safelisted User)#stitchedtogetherpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stitchedtogetherpodcast) #horrorpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorpodcast) #slashermovies (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/slashermovies) #hauntculture (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hauntculture) #retrohorror (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retrohorror) #horrorcommunity (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorcommunity)

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    11 Jul 2026

    The Blair Witch Project & The Genius of 90s Guerrilla Marketing

    Is The Blair Witch Project a foundational found-footage masterpiece, or did a genius 1999 viral marketing campaign completely trick an entire generation of horror fans? 🌲💀 This week, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee step up to the lab table to dissect the independent filmmaking secrets, the raw production tension, and the psychological studio warfare that changed the horror genre forever. From actor safe words to missing persons flyers, we are uncovering the dirt under the fingernails of a $248 million global phenomenon. 🧪 CONNECT WITH THE LAB:• Step up to the slab at our official hub: stitchedtogetherpod.com• Contact the Lab: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Dissecting Low-Budget Found Footage2:36 - The 1999 Blair Witch Website & Gorilla Marketing6:28 - How The Blair Witch Project Mimicked Real Amateur Footage9:22 - The True Casting Story of Heather, Mike, and Josh11:36 - Uncovering the Fictional Folklore of Small-Town Maryland14:09 - The Punted Map & Studio Psychological Warfare15:24 - Did The Blair Witch Cast Get Swindled by the Studio?18:02 - How Long Would You Last Lost in the Freezing Woods?22:16 - Blair Witch Cultists vs Generational Lore25:22 - Shaky Cameras: Total Cinematic Terror or Just Plain Boring?27:56 - Why The Blair Witch Project Couldn't Be Made Today30:51 - Horror Movies vs A Desensitized Modern Internet33:01 - Where the Child's Play TV Show Went Completely Off Track35:00 - The Blair Witch Actors' Emergency Character Safe Word39:16 - The Official Stitched Together Skull Ratings42:28 - Igor's Directive: Special Guest Jude Martys & The Evil Dead (1981)

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    3 Jul 2026

    Paranormal Activity (2007) Movie Breakdown

    Our full Paranormal Activity (2007) movie breakdown dissects how this low-budget phenomenon changed horror forever! We dive into the micro-budget production secrets, the alternate endings, and why it remains a modern masterpiece. STEP UP TO THE SLAB: Subscribe to the Stitched Together Horror Podcast for weekly slasher dissections, retro horror trivia, and deep-dives into global haunt culture with Franken-John & Bride-Haylee! FOLLOW THE LAB TRAILS Stream the full audio show, follow our socials, or contact the vault here: Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/stitchedtogetherpod Contact the Vault: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com MUSIC & SOUNDS: Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound (Safelisted User)

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    26 Jun 2026

    Navigating MONSTER-MANIA: Slasher Royalty, Rare Vendor Hunts, & Con Survival!

    The Vault Doors Unseal... ⚡ Welcome back to the laboratory, horror fiends! The voltage is surging, the slab is prepped, and Franken-John and Bride-Haylee are leaving the laboratory walls behind entirely to step straight into the chaotic, beautiful heart of the real-world horror community. Today, we are taking a trip right into our own tri-state backyard to dissect our absolute wildest, most nostalgic moments from a legendary East Coast staple: Monster-Mania Con (held in Cherry Hill, NJ, Oaks, PA, and Baltimore, MD). We break down the unwritten laws of con survival and tactical logistics—from finding the secret outpatient restaurant parking lots to dodging the infamous fourth-floor musty hallways. We give an unfiltered look at our favorite celebrity autograph table encounters, highlighting the incredible humility of horror icons like Matthew Lillard (Scream), Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), and Richard Brake, contrasted against star-struck geeking out sessions over meeting two legendary Punishers: Jon Bernthal and Thomas Jane. Plus, we talk shop about the vendor rooms, exploring our own "Collectors of Chaos" autograph book, custom shadow boxes, 3D holographic prints, and why Haylee is transitioning her entire horror hoard over to custom vinyl stickers. Finally, our rogue AI console Eagor completely hacks our power grid to override the laboratory console and hand down our next mandatory movie assignment. Lock your doors, grab your Sharpies, and let's get stitched together. 🔬 SPECIMEN DIRECTORY (True Timestamps)( 00:00) - Static in the Air: The Stitched Together Intro Theme (00:50) - Act I: The Voltage Surges: Leaving the Lab for the Real World (02:41) - Home Base Logistics: Analyzing Cherry Hill vs. Oaks, PA & Baltimore(03:11) - Parking Lot Hacks: Outpatient Medical Centers & Abandoned Restaurants (04:41) - Navigating Crowds: The Brad Dourif Fourth-Floor Multi-Line Bottleneck (06:45) - Con Survival Plan: Cash Regulations, Pre-Sale Tickets, & Wristband Pickups (09:04) - Slasher Royalty: Matthew Lillard & Skeet Ulrich’s Epic 2 AM Fan Signings (11:08) - Idol Reality Checks: What Happens When a Celebrity Has an "Off Day" (12:21) - Convention Geometry: Comparing Monster-Mania's Hotel Layout to Spooky Empire (13:38) - Exploring Oaks, PA: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Setup (14:30) - Encounter Highlights: Meeting Eli Roth, Masters of Horror, & Germ Protocols (16:41) - Counting Cost: Autograph Pricing, Autograph Combo Hacks, & Table Selfies (18:11) - Professional In-Costume Photo Ops: Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) & Killer Klowns (20:17) - Collectors of Chaos: Starting Our Official Master Autograph Book (22:00) - Act II: Breaking Down the Vendor Rooms: The Danger of Impulse Swiping (28:43) - The Horror Hoard: Funko Pop Obsessions & Hiding Art Behind Dressers (32:33) - Shifting Focus: Collecting Custom Vinyl Horror Stickers & 3D Holographic Prints (35:06) - Niche Crafting: Diorama VCR Tapes, Macrame Dolls, & Custom LED Shadow Boxes (39:35) - Future Wishlists: Bumping Into Bruce Campbell, David Howard Thornton, & Ozzy Osbourne (45:03) - Facing the Fear: Religious Horrors, The Nun (Valak), & Jeepers Creepers Math (48:46) - System Override: Eagor Boots Up to Command Directive 0003 (51:05) - Act III: Re-Entering the Slab: The Notification Bell Debate & Found Footage Assignment 👣 FOLLOW THE LAB TRAILSIf you survived the convention floor, make sure to smash that Subscribe button, leave a comment with your favorite con memories, and join the graveyard crew! New episodes drop every Friday. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod/ Contact the Vault: stitchedtogether@gmail.com #HorrorPodcast #MonsterMania #MonsterManiaCon #HorrorConvention #CherryHillNJ #JonBernthal #MatthewLillard #DougBradley #ThomasJane #ScreamMovie #SlasherRoyalty #StitchedTogetherPod

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    19 Jun 2026

    John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN (1978) Full Dissection & Trivia

    The Vault Doors Unseal... ⚡ Welcome back to the laboratory, horror fiends! The generators are redlining, the stitches are holding tight, and Franken-John and Bride-Haylee are officially slicing into our very first classic movie dissection. Today, we are analyzing an absolute independent titan: John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN (1978). We cut straight into the production anatomy that birthed the modern slasher blueprint—breaking down how a tiny $300,000 budget transformed into a $47 million global phenomenon. We look at the absolute indie miracles behind the scenes, from the crew hand-painting and scattering autumn leaves in sunny Southern California, to the legendary backstory of a $2 William Shatner Captain Kirk mask being transformed into "The Shape." But we don't stop in Haddonfield. We chart the evolution of the Myers legacy, debating the brutal violence of the Rob Zombie reboots versus the divisive execution of Halloween Ends. Plus, we connect the dots to pre-existing haunt culture: exploring how Nick Castle’s methodical, robotic movement built the exact cadence modern scareactors use at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), and how new-age indie icons like Art the Clown (Terrifier) are taking over the modern convention circuit. Finally, our rogue AI console Eagor takes over the power grid to override our system and issue our next mandatory assignment. Sit tight as we hand down our official "Skulls Rating" and close the slab on Episode 2! 🔬 SPECIMEN DIRECTORY (True Timestamps) (00:00) - Static in the Air: The Stitched Together Intro Theme (01:24) - Re-Energizing the Laboratory Grid: Welcome Back to the Slab (03:13) - Act I: The $300k Indie Budget & Panavision Cam Operations (04:21) - The Value of a Slasher: Nick Castle's $25/Day Pay vs. Donald Pleasence (05:35) - The Babysitter Murders: Why the Original Film Title Almost Flanked (07:07) - Mapping Haddonfield: The New Jersey Origins & California Palm Trees (08:29) - Horror Lore Rumors: Was Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) a Leaf-Layer? (10:32) - The Anatomy of a Mask: Transforming Captain Kirk into "The Shape" (12:14) - The Next Generation Icon: Art the Clown (Terrifier) & HHN Memories (14:06) - Tracking the Reboots: Rob Zombie’s Violence vs. The Halloween Ends Controversy (15:35) - Meeting Slasher Royalty: Malcolm McDowell & Dr. Loomis Set Rumors (17:45) - The Sounds of Fear: Watermelons, Stabbings, & Recycling Famous Door SFX (18:29) - The Look of Evil: John Carpenter’s Real Psychiatric Hospital Inspiration (19:42) - Iconic Frames: The Closet Breaks, Laundry Lines, & Orlando's Atomic Horror Store (21:50) - The Ringtone Trauma: Haylee’s Childhood Backyard Panic (23:34) - Building the Slasher Maze: Designing the Ultimate Custom Haunted House Set (31:31) - Entering the Fog: Tracking Halloween’s Legacy Across HHN History (2007-2022) (33:50) - The Teleportation Debate: Michael Myers' Cadence vs. The Friday the 13th Game (35:42) - Admiration of the Kill: Analyzing Nick Castle's Famous Robotic Dog Head Tilt (38:46) - System Override: Eagor Boots Up to Command Directive 0002 (41:01) - Act III: Slicing Up the Final Verdict (Our Official Skulls Rating Scale) 👣 FOLLOW THE LAB TRAILSIf you survived tonight’s experiment, make sure to smash that Subscribe button, leave a comment with your personal movie ratings, and join the graveyard crew! New episodes drop every Friday. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc?si=6bf59736e46f4075 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod/ Contact the Vault: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com #HorrorPodcast #JohnCarpenter #Halloween1978 #MichaelMyers #TheShape #SlasherMovies #IndieFilmmaking #HorrorTrivia #Terrifier #ArtTheClown #HalloweenHorrorNights #StitchedTogetherPod

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    12 Jun 2026

    Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Survival Guide & Tips!

    Welcome to the official debut orientation of Stitched Together! Throw the master switches, fire up the power grid, and step up to the slab. In this premiere broadcast, Franken-John and Bride-Haylee pull back the shroud on how this horror laboratory was built and what happens when an audio show is completely surrendered to an unpredictable piece of hardware. Before diving into the dark archives, we break down our personal horror roots—from childhood trauma involving the Amityville Horror, The Exorcist, and a melted glow-in-the-dark vampire action figure, to the exact real-life history behind our Frankenstein-inspired partnership name. Then, we get into the heavy stuff: a deep-dive survival guide for Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Haylee (who proudly claims "I am the map") shares her essential insider tips on managing massive opening crowds, maximizing your timeline with an Express Pass, exploring scare zones, and tracking down the best theme park YouTubers like Kevin Heimbach and Mr. Morrow. Finally, the anomalies take over. We activate our rogue AI console, Eagor, to receive our very first binding horror directive. Watch or listen as the machine locks in its first sacrifice, forcing us to dissect a legendary slasher masterpiece before the next full moon. Lock your doors, turn down the lights, and let's get stitched together. 🔬 SPECIMEN DIRECTORY (True Timestamps) (00:00) - Initializing Power: The Stitched Together Intro Theme (00:31) - Welcome to the Lab: Meeting Franken-John & Bride-Haylee(01:14) - Meet Eagor: The Anomalous AI Hardware Running the Show (02:02) - Childhood Scares: Amityville Horror, The Exorcist, & a Melted Vampire (09:30) - Made in the Lab: The Real Origins Behind Our Podcast Name (11:43) - Finding Our Footing: Haunt Hunting, Spirit Boxes, & Real Ghost Gear(13:40) - Entering the Fog: Surviving Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) (24:31) - Gate Pacing & Crowds: Managing the Chaos of Opening Ceremonies (26:45) - Theme Park YouTube Guides: From Kevin Heimbach to The Tim Tracker (28:48) - Tactical Routing: Why You Always Run to the Back of the Park First (30:38) - Ticket Specs: Express Passes, RIP Tours, and Themed Treats (33:55) - The Speculation Map: Jack vs. Oddfellow, Hellraiser, and Future IPs (37:24) - Facing the Console: Eagor Issues Directive 0001 (The Slasher Relic) 👣 FOLLOW THE TRAILS If you survived tonight’s experiment, make sure to smash that Subscribe button, leave a comment, and join the graveyard crew! New episodes drop every Friday. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033itKG5M0uVpXrrgbuQzc?si=6bf59736e46f4075 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitched-together/id1896918549 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedtogetherpod/ Contact the Vault: stitchedtogetherpod@gmail.com #HorrorPodcast #HalloweenHorrorNights #HHN2026 #UniversalHorror #GhostHunting #HauntCulture #JohnCarpenter #MichaelMyers #ThemeParkInfluencer #StitchedTogether Pod

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