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That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter.

NOTE TO LISTENERS:
When That Was Pretty Scary first launched in 2023, it began as a joint venture between Jon Lee Brody and Freddie Prinze Jr. In 2025, after 102 episodes together, Freddie departed the show and JLB continued on as the solo host. New listeners can enjoy the full archive of early episodes and then seamlessly transition into the current era of the show. Enjoy and stay scary!

That Was Pretty Scary

In honor of the last day of Black History Month, TWPS presents this conversation between JLB and best selling author & historian Michael Harriot (author of 'Black AF History'). JLB and Michael talk about the history of Blaxploitation Horror and Black History in regards to cinema. 

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TWPS Scary Talk with MICHAEL HARRIOT (Author of 'Black AF History')

In the conclusion of the Blaxploitation miniseries, we take a look at modern Black horror movies and trace them back to the lineage of Blaxploitation.

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Blaxploitation Horror Part IV | Don't Know Much About Horror History

The Gorge was one of the best films of 2025. So why aren't more people talking about it? JLB breaks it all down!

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The Gorge (2025)

In Part III of the Blaxploitation miniseries we look at films like Blacula, Ganja & Hess and Sugar Hill; and explore the messages they were sending.

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Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History

DEATH NAME is a Korean American horror movie that released on Tubi recently. JLB sits down with the writer Regina Kim to talk about the script writing process and the importance of Korean American representation in horror.

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DEATH NAME is AVAILABLE NOW on Tubi!

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Death Name (2026) with writer REGINA KIM

Happy Valentine's Day, Scaries! JLB loves yall so much that he just had to do a special Valentine's Day episode covering the 2001 gem 'Valentine' and celebrate its 25th Anniversary. 

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Valentine (2001)

In Part II of the Blaxploitation Horror mini series we talk about where the name Blaxploitation came from and what implications came with it.

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Blaxploitation Horror Part II | Don't Know Much About Horror History

JLB is joined by relationship expert Sabrina Zohar to analyze the love story in the beloved 2013 horror rom-com 'Warm Bodies'!

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WARM BODIES with Relationship Expert SABRINA ZOHAR

In honor of Black History Month, this is the first of the 4 part miniseries (of minisodes) on Blaxploitation Horror. Before the Blaxploitation era took shape in the 1970s, the groundwork was already being laid out for years.

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Blaxploitation Horror - Part I | Don't Know Much About Horror History

Cannibal Mukbang is everything you hope it'll be and one of the best movies of 2025 you may have missed. JLB talks with the writer/director/producer of the film, AIMEE KUGE, about the film and all things horror!

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Death Name (2026) with writer REGINA KIM

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