FriGay the 13th Horror Podcast

EPISODE 71: POP PSYCHOLOGY IS TERRIFYING! It’s an industry that brings in billions every year, and while some of it can be good (or harmless), some of the pop psychology that passes as science is downright terrifying. Join Andrew and Matty as they explore EST, prosperity gospel, and and other points that will blow your mind! HORROR IN THE MOVIES Our little brains are exploding with WISHMASTER and...

EPISODE 71: MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING - BIGFOOT! We’re closing out our MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING series with a being that has captivated humans across time, geography, and cultures: BIGFOOT. We also welcome back to the show JEN KRUSE of SheSquatchers, the first all-woman sasquatch hunting crew. Jen lets us in recent developments in the hunt to prove the existence of this creature. Don’t miss it! HORRO...

Matty and Andrew welcome director TIM O'LEARY and actor ROBERT RICE of HereTV's DEMONHUNTR back to the show for this latest Horror Hookup! DEMONHUNTR is the story of best friends Daniel and Jeremy are mediums, meaning they can sense the presence of and communicate with supernatural entities. Struggling in a gig economy, they put their talents to use and create a business called DEMONHUNTR, where p...

EPISODE 70: FITNESS IS TERRIFYING Listen, it’s good to be fit… but the fitness industry has some ‘splainin’ to do, Lucy. From fad diets to knowingly encouraging body dysmorphia and eating disorders, it’s time we all get REAL about the terrifying world of fitness. HORROR IN THE MOVIES Get those leg warmers on, lace up, and get ready to work it, as we watch DEATH SPA and BLOOD GAMES! WHATCHA BEEN WA...

Since time immemorial, therianthropes have been a part of humanity’s mythology, winding through every culture and every region. Shapeshifting, however, remains mysterious. Join the boys as they explore therianthropy from ancient myth to modern realities. HORROR IN THE MOVIES We’re watching the cat’s MEOW when it comes to this topic: 1982’s CAT PEOPLE and 1992’s SLEEPWALKERS! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’,...

EPISODE 68: NEW YEARS ARE TERRIFYING! A new year: bright, fresh, full of hope. And, frankly, TERRIFYING possibilities! Join Matty and Andrew as they wrap up 2021, dream about 2022, and chat about what makes a new year so scary sometimes.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES All aboard for the TERROR TRAIN to NEW YEARS EVIL!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watc...

EPISODE 67: MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING - MUMMIES!   We’re all wrapped up about MUMMIES lately! Dive in with Matty and Andrew as they explore ancient Egyptian lore. Why was a full suit of bandages so fashionable? Were pyramids REALLY worth all that money? Were hieroglyphs really just the first emoji? Listen in and find out! HORROR IN THE MOVIES   Unwrap and unwind with us as we watch THE MUM...

EPISODE 66: FLYING IS TERRIFYING   For better or worse, the world is flying is again-- and boy, those friendly skies have turned pretty terrifying! Join Matty and Andrew as they chat about air travel– from current frustrations to ghosts onboard, you’ll be afraid to book that next ticket to Vegas! HORROR IN THE MOVIES   This is your final boarding call for 1983’s TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE...

EPISODE 65: MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING - Vampires! Sink your teeth into the latest installment in our MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING series! Travel with us across Mesopotamia and Europe, as we dig into vampire lore across history and cultures. Hear stories of modern day vampires! And, hey, do you know anyone who acts like a vampire? We sure do. They suck! HORROR IN THE MOVIES We’re gettin’ Universal over he...

EPISODE 64: HALLOWEEN 2021   HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Our favorite time of the year 🎃In our 64th episode, Matty and Andrew are spinning some SPOOKY tales around the campfire! HORROR IN THE MOVIES  TRICK OR TREAT! We’re watching NIGHT OF THE DEMONS and WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Watch both now on SHUDDER ! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... b...

MATTHEW SCOTT MONTGOMERY is co-host of the new documentary series UNIDENTIFIED WITH DEMI LOVATO-- and what a blast it was having this lovely soul on the show for our latest HORROR HOOKUP!  Best friend to Demi Lovato, Matthew joins them and their sister Dallas on a road trip in search of definitive answers to some of the biggest questions about extraterrestrial life. Along with leading alien e...

EPISODE 63: MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING - CRYPTIDS  In forests. In lakes and lochs. Beneath the ground. In the air. Mysterious creatures we can’t seem to capture, fully observe, or even understand. Are they in our imaginations? Or are cryptids the real deal? Our MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING series continues!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  Flying above, or tunneling below… we got the cryptid monsters...

EPISODE 62: JOURNALISM IS TERRIFYING!  It’s scarier than ever to be a journalist these days-- but it’s never been more important to investigate the truth! Join Matty and Andrew as the boys chat about some famous journalists, and the damn near HEROIC things these incredible people did.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  This ain’t the funny pages, sweetie… we’re watching INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPI...

EPISODE 61: MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING: Werewolves!  It’s a full moon, and that howling you hear? It’s not your drunk neighbor! Matty and Andrew kick off the MONSTERS ARE TERRIFYING series exploring a mythical creature that traces its origins allllll the way back to the ancient Sumerians. Listen to hear about the history of werewolves, their connection to LGBTQ culture, and real-life werewolves!...

EPISODE 60: SERIAL KILLERS ARE TERRIFYING, vol. 2  The boys are BACK after hiatus, and bringing you some scary ass shit with a SECOND VOLUME of SERIAL KILLERS! The mofo’s are scary as fuck– real-life monsters that live, walk, and KILL among us. YIKES!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  MANIAC and CREEP 2 should leave you sufficiently scared for... ((checks calendar)) the rest of your life!&nbsp...

Cozy up for a special throwback to one of our most loved episodes from 2019: GAY IN THE USA! A choice from Andrew, this episode brought together the voices of many LGBTQ+ podcasters. Listen in to hear them chat all about their queer lives in America: the good, the bad, and the sometimes terrifying.  This episode pairs with two very different queer horror films: THE GAY BED AND BREAKFAST OF TE...

FRIGAY << REWIND  Cozy up for a special throwback to one of our most popular episodes: CHICAGO IS TERRIFYING.  A choice from Matty, this episode is a love letter to Chicago, one of the greatest cities in the world.  A city that works harder, plays harder, and loves harder than any other, it's a place that is also full of mysteries, ghosts, and real-life horror. Listen in to he...

EPISODE 59: SUMMER CAMP IS TERRIFYING  Those lucky enough to go to summer camp know the typical campfire tales. But what about the REAL tales of terror at camp? Andrew and Matty chat about some real-life tales of actual summer camps that are sure to chill you… so cuddle up by the campfire!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  Rise and shine, campers! We’re watching FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II and THE...

Andrew and Matty welcome legendary drag icon Peaches Christ and screenwriter Michael Varrati for a chat all about the new podcast incarnation of MIDNIGHT MASS!    For over twenty years, Peaches Christ has brought their irreverent reverence for film to throngs of discerning fans. In 1998, Peaches birthed MIDNIGHT MASS at Landmark Theatres Bridge Theatre in San Francisco.  The show wa...

EPISODE 58: PRIDE 2021… ISN’T TERRIFYING  Another year has passed, and our PRIDE just keeps gettin’ stronger y’all! Your favorite gay co-hosts are at it again, welcoming hosts from the hit podcast GAY-ISH, Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz! Together, we’re chatting about queer spaces– especially important as we experience the fifth anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando.  HORROR IN THE MO...

The thrill of the ride. The taste of the cotton candy. The… terrifying way that theme parks treat their employees! It’s all here folks, in the latest episode from FriGay the 13th!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  THE FUNHOUSE and FINAL DESTINATION 3? Jump to the front of the line, and buckle up!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch...

EPISODE 56: HOTELS ARE TERRIFYING  Curious stain on the comforter? A scream from down the hall? Is that a camera in your vent?! Hotels can be pretty terrifying, and Andrew and Matty are *checking in* to chat all about it!  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  1408 and VACANCY are two two films that might make you question staying anywhere ever again.  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  List...

It’s not all “goo goo ga ga” when it comes to the baby industry-- it’s nothing but SCREAMS, kids. Having a baby in today’s world means spending more money than ever, and we’ve brought in The Baby Guy himself (and HUGE horror fan) JAMIE GRAYSON to chat all about it.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  IT’S ALIVE and THE BROOD are two little babies you’re gonna love learning more about!  WHATCHA B...

Bruce McArthur, Canada's most notorious serial killer, killed at least eight gay men until his conviction in 2019.  One of his victims, however, escaped his clutches, and lived to tell the tale. In this Horror Hookup we welcome Sean Cribbin, the man who escaped and survived– and is finally ready to tell his story.  Craig Huckerby, director of WAS I NEXT? joins to discuss the making of th...

EPISODE 54: FASHION IS TERRIFYING  It’s an industry centered around one thing: making humans feel beautiful. But what about the dark side of those shears? Andrew and Matty dive into the blood, guts, and gore of the fashion industry.  HORROR IN THE MOVIES  We’ve got EYES OF LAURA MARS and THE NEON DEMON struttin’ it down the runway, henny!  WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?!  L...