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THE DREAD BROADCAST EP2: Jessica Lacy Joins the Panel! Horror Reviews, Streaming Picks & Collector Must-Haves

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dread Broadcast — your new favorite monthly horror news roundtable, hosted by Tim and Johnathan of The Average Reviews Podcast! We’re building a free, creator-powered community, fueled by our love of horror in all its forms. If you’re into slashers, screamers, physical media, or under-the-radar gems, you’re in the right place.  🕯️ This Month’s Highlights Include:  • Special Guest Spotlight: Jessica Lacy (formerly Ivy Tholen) — author of Tastes Like Candy, Maul Rats, and more! She joins us to talk about writing slashers with heart, humor, and grit.  • The Cutting Room:   • Indie screeners from Raindance reviewed by @journeywithacinephile  • @thehorrorvision breaks down the buzzed-about A Desert  • @MovieDumpster joins with their signature insight  • The Curio Cabinet:  • @abhorrormovies brings lesser-known horrors into the light  • @superkickingit shares perfect summer slasher reads & Giallo-inspired books  • @thekiltandtheredneck covers horror gaming updates  • The Crypt:  • @facethemovies & @qthemoviecollector team up for a surprise physical media spotlight  📼 Plus: We tease Episode 3 (coming late July) featuring a found-footage indie horror producer as our next special guest.  🧛‍♂️ Don’t forget to: ✅ Like & Subscribe 💬 Drop a comment 📢 Tag your favorite horror creators — we want YOU in the conversation! 📺 Watch now and rewatch anytime on our channel.  #TheDreadBroadcast #HorrorNews #JessicaLacy #IndieHorror #PhysicalMedia #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #WhatToWatch #SummerSlashers #GialloBooks #HorrorGaming #A24 #FoundFootage  #RaindanceFilmFestival #SupportIndieHorror #CollectorsEdition

THE DREAD BROADCAST | Horror's Biggest May Headlines, Deep Cuts & Physical Media Obsessions!

🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of The Dread Broadcast — your new horror roundtable bringing together critics, collectors, and curators to dissect the biggest news, overlooked gems, and physical media drops in the genre we love.  In this debut livestream, host Tim from @theaveragereviews welcomes an incredible panel of creators to explore what haunted the horror world in May.  👻 Special Guest: Horror Author Nick Roberts (@spookywv) Nick joins us to talk about his upcoming projects, answer panel questions, and drop an exclusive announcement you won’t want to miss.  🔪 Segment 1: The Cutting Room – Reviews & Analysis • Travis (@thenightclubpodcast) breaks down Final Destination: Bloodlines • David (@journeywithacinephile) explores Drop • Tim dives into Fear Street: The Prom Queen  🦴 Segment 2: The Curio Cabinet – Hidden Gems & Streaming Picks • Aaron (@abhorrormovies / Aaron’s Movie Page) spotlights must-see indie horror • Tim shares what’s coming to (and leaving) major horror streaming platforms  🕯️ Segment 3: The Crypt – Physical Media Deep Dives • Steven (@afterhrsvideo) unearths Jason X, Jason Goes to Hell, and Re-Animator • Chris (@beardedfilmguy) spotlights The Coffee Table, Girls Without Shame, and The Brood • Jordan (@The_Movie_Den) brings a surprise pick from the vault  ⸻  🩸 Are you a horror creator who wants to join a future broadcast? Comment below or message us on Instagram! We’re always looking to expand the table.  📌 Subscribe for more roundtables, horror headlines, and unholy recommendations. 🔁 Share this stream. Help us grow the dread.  #TheDreadBroadcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thedreadbroadcast] #HorrorNews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrornews] #HorrorCreators [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorcreators] #PhysicalMedia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/physicalmedia] #HorrorReviews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorreviews] #IndieHorror [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indiehorror] #HorrorCommunity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorcommunity] #NickRoberts [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nickroberts] #VHSRevival [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vhsrevival] #FinalDestination [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/finaldestination] #FearStreet [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fearstreet] #HorrorPanel [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorpanel]

S3.E10: Is Goodfellas Really the Best Mob Movie Ever? (ft. @afterhrsvideo)

Episode Description – S3.E10: Goodfellas (1990) Review with Steven from After Hours Video “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a podcaster…” This week, we’re diving into the mob classic Goodfellas (1990) with our good friend Steven from After Hours Video. From iconic one-liners and unforgettable tracking shots to the real-life rise and fall of Henry Hill, we break down the Scorsese masterpiece using our unique scoring system. Did it live up to the hype, or did it leave us reaching for the cannoli? If you missed the YouTube livestream, catch the full episode now wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to share your score with us using one of our three scoring methods – find them on our Instagram! Check out our recording software, Zencastr, and start your own show here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage [https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage] #Goodfellas #Podcast #MovieReview #Scorsese #MafiaMovies #RobertDeNiro #JoePesci #RayLiotta #TrueCrime #FilmCommunity #CinemaLovers #PodcastLife #TheAverageReviews #MovieScore #TheAverage #PopCulture #FilmNerds

S3.E9: What about Bob - Thunderbolts* Review w/ Adam Gall

S3.E9: Thunderbolts Review (ft. Adam T. Gall)  In this episode of The Average Reviews, we return to the franchise that started it all for us — the Marvel Cinematic Universe — to break down the latest entry: Thunderbolts. Tim revisits the origin of our scoring system, how it all started with ranking MCU films in 2018, and why The Winter Soldier still reigns supreme. Joined by Adam T. Gall, we ask the big question: Did Marvel finally find its footing… or is this another swing and a miss?  🎙️ LISTEN anywhere podcasts are available 📺 WATCH now and drop your score in the comments 📱 JOIN US on Instagram (@theaveragereviewspod) to use one of our three scoring cards and tell us what you thought of the film!  💥 Whether you’re Team Red Guardian, still wondering what Ghost does, or just here for Florence Pugh — this one’s for you.  📣 Try Zencastr for your own podcast here: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage  👇 Like, comment your score, and don’t forget to subscribe! 👇  ⸻  #MarvelThunderbolts #ThunderboltsReview #MCUPhaseFive #MarvelPodcast #TheAverageReviews #MCU #RedGuardian #YelenaBelova #FlorencePugh #BuckyBarnes #PodcastLife #MovieReview #Zencastr #MarvelMovies #ThunderboltsMovie #MCUAnalysis #PodcastRecommendations #MoviePodcast #ScorecardSystem #PopCultureDiscussion

S3.E8: Heroes in a Half Shell - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles '90 (ft. Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast)

🎬 In this totally tubular episode of The Average, Tim and Johnathan are joined by Ricky from @thenightclubpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thenightclubpodcast] to dive deep into the sewers of nostalgia with the 1990 cult classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 🐢🍕 We’re talkin’ puppets, pizza, practical effects, and the power of childhood wonder as we score this film across our signature categories—giving weight to why a movie might hit that sweet 3.5 out of 5 stars and still be legendary. 💬 Did you grow up on TMNT? Think it still holds up? Drop your score in the comments, and don’t forget to check out our Instagram (@theaveragereviewspod) where you can join the conversation using our scoring systems! A massive thanks to Ricky for joining us on this ride through the sewers of cinema. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if this movie made your childhood a little greener. 🔗 Record your own podcast like us with Zencastr — click here to start for free and support the show: https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage #TMNT1990 #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TurtlePower #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #MoviePodcast #NostalgiaMovies #ThenightclubPodcast #Cowabunga #TMNTReview #RetroMovies #PodcastLife #ZencastrPartner #MovieNerds #PracticalEffects #ShellYeah #PizzaTime