That Was Pretty Scary
Morbid Network · That Was Pretty Scary (Shelby Girl Productions)
Show overview
That Was Pretty Scary has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 170 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 1h 2m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. Published by That Was Pretty Scary (Shelby Girl Productions).
From the publisher
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!
Latest Episodes
View all 170 episodesMidsommar (2019) with Special Guest Host JANECKA OLEN
TWPS Scary Talk with LUDI LIN (Mortal Kombat)
50 First Dates...But Make It a Horror Movie!
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Forbidden Fruits (2026) with Writer/Director MEREDITH ALLOWAY
Revisiting MALIGNANT with stars GEORGE YOUNG and MICHOLE BRIANA WHITE
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with Elm Street Expert DIANDRA LAZOR
S4 Ep 16April Fool's Day (1986)
EIt's only fitting that on its 40th Anniversary year, that JLB cover the 1986 gem 'April Fool's Day' on April Fool's Day! A horror film that was perhaps too clever for its own good? Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 15Bring Her Back (2025) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN
EJLB is joined by friend of the podcast Sarah Nicklin to discuss the Philippou brothers 2025 film 'Bring Her Back'. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 14Ready or Not (2019)
EJLB revisits the 2019 gem 'Ready or Not' and unravels all of the themes within it! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 13TWPS Scary Talk with AMY WANG (Writer/Director/Producer of 'SLANTED')
EJLB sits down with Amy Wang, the writer/director/producer of 'Slanted', a movie that stars Shirley Chen, Maitreyi Ramakrisnan and McKenna Grace. Amy shares behind the scenes stories of conceptualizing the film and all the context that'll give you a deeper appreciation of it. "SLANTED' is in theaters NOW! -- Follow Amy Wang on Instagram Follow Slanted on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 12Friday The 13th (1980) with Special Guest Host Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting!
EWe're heading to Camp Crystal Lake circa 1980! JLB is joined by his friend and horror expert Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting to talk about the movie that jumpstarted the 80s Golden Era of Slashers! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 11TWPS Scary Talk with MEERA MENON & KIRAN DEOL (Didn't Die)
EJLB sits down with the director/writer/producer and lead actress of the zombie rom-com 'Didn't Die', Meera Menon and Kiran Deol. The film is discussed as well as the importance of Asian American representation. Meera also talks about losing her home in the Altadena fires just weeks before the Sundance Premiere. The backstories for these two are beautiful and so is the film. -- ABOUT "DIDN'T DIE" Didn’t Die is a zombie rom-com (zom-com) directed by “The Walking Dead” director Meera Menon that is releasing to theaters March 6, 2026, via Level 33 Entertainment. Emmy-nominee Kiran Deol (Destroy All Neighbors) stars in the film, Heralded by Variety as an “enticing character-centric comedy” and by Collider as a film that “forges its own bloody patch by taking the story back to the barest of bones.” Didn’t Die premiered in 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival as a Midnight Feature; merely weeks after director Menon’s Altadena home was tragically consumed by the LA fires and revolves around an unfolding zombie apocalypse in rural America, as a podcast host (Deol) struggles to maintain her dwindling audience amidst the chaos. -- Follow Didn't Die on Instagram Follow Meera Menon on Instagram Follow Kiran Deol on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 10TWPS Scary Talk with MICHAEL HARRIOT (Author of 'Black AF History')
EIn 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. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 9Blaxploitation Horror Part IV | Don't Know Much About Horror 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. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this. Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 8The Gorge (2025)
EThe Gorge was one of the best films of 2025. So why aren't more people talking about it? JLB breaks it all down! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 7Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History
EIn Part III of the Blaxploitation miniseries we look at films like Blacula, Ganja & Hess and Sugar Hill; and explore the messages they were sending.--Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this.Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 6Death Name (2026) with writer REGINA KIM
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.--DEATH NAME is AVAILABLE NOW on Tubi!Follow Regina Kim on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 5Valentine (2001)
EHappy 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. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S4 Ep 4Blaxploitation Horror Part II | Don't Know Much About Horror History
EIn Part II of the Blaxploitation Horror mini series we talk about where the name Blaxploitation came from and what implications came with it.--Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of Black AF History) for lending his voice and knowledge to this.Follow Michael Harriot on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.