Jacob
Jacob is a gorehound and a video gaming wordsmith with a penchant for Young Adult Fiction and good conversation about topics ranging from psychology and philosophy to anime and tabletop wargaming. He teaches fifth grade while keeping it really real. He also loves cats, especially his cats Kitty Pryde and Grey.
Genre Favorites
Books
The Scariest Stories You’ve Ever Heard series by Mark Mills, Katherine Burt, Tracey E. Dils
Stephen King’s older work, especially Carrie, Cujo, The Shining, It
Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine, especially Welcome to Camp Nightmare, The Werewolf of Fever Swamp, Welcome to Dead House, and Stay Out of the Basement.
Television
“American Horror Story” (2011-current)
“Tales From the Crypt” (1989-1996)
“Unsolved Mysteries” (1987-2010)“Tales From the Crypt” (1989-1996)
“Are You Afraid of the Dark” (1990-2000)
“Monstervision” (1993-2000) – Joe Bob Briggs is truly one of the best horror hosts of all time
“Svengoolie” (WCIU version from 1994-current)
movies
All of George A. Romero’s movies. Ok most of them but mainly Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), The Crazies (1973), Monkey Shines (1988), and Creepshow (1982)
Universal Monster movies, especially Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) and The Invisible Man (1933)
The Fly (1986)
The Monster Squad (1987)
The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1981 and 1987)
In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
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Listen to Evangelion: A Commentary
A comprehensive commentary podcast about one of the most beloved anime series ever - Neon Genesis Evangelion. Jacob takes deep dives into each episode, exploring the psychology of the characters and creator Hideaki Anno.
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Listen To Cinema Throwdown
Jacob is joined by his best friend, Annie, as the two go head to head with introducing each other to their favorite films.