I'm Glad You Exist

On today's episode I'm joined by IGYE alumni, Jonathan Brookins. Jonathan was one of this podcast's original guests, setting the tone for five years worth of deep, reflective and insightful conversations with people all over the world. From the highs of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to navigating the tumultuous waters of a Covid-locked down Manhattan, Jonathan shares beautifull...

Congratulations! You have been selected to enter todays episode where a classroom full of teenagers learns the hard way that group projects can be deadly—literally! In this darkly comedic episode, we explore the absurdity of forced friendships, survival strategies, and the real question: who thought it was a good idea to give high schoolers weapons?  Tackling the original 'Death Game' mo...

"Original or Remake?" - media's most tedious question gets brought out to wince in the sunlight as the Crafting Chills co-ghosts discuss Robert Egger's Oscar-nominee re-imagining of the granddaddy horror of them all, Nosferatu. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexist Episode artwork by the...

Etaoin returns! The Irish singer-songwriter superstar is back on IGYE to talk all about what's happened in the last four years since we last spoke. New music, her own record label, problems with boys, it's all going on and it's all making life that much more interesting. Always love to Etaoin for taking the time to talk to us before her career inevitably catapults into the stratosph...

On today's episode, John is joined by Ultra-Marathon athlete, Alex Welch. Fresh off a successful sophomore attempt at the insanely brutal, Marathon Des Sables, Alex chats about what makes Ultras so special, how he got into running, the pros and cons of the lifestyle needed to complete Ultras, and where he goes next. You can follow Alex on IG @ultrarunner_alexwelch - You can find me on IG @joh...

Live, for the first time, in studio TOGETHER! A spooky union months in the making. Today, the Crafting Chills Crypt Crew take on The First Omen - a movie that is tediously annoying to tell people you're watching, as they assume you mean the original. No, NOT.THAT.ONE, the 2024 prequel. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that...

On today's episode of IGYE I'm joined by my good friend, intrepid educator, film buff and general lovely soul, Laura Dawn. Laura lives in South Korea, where she works as an English teacher in a primary school. In this chat, we talk all about what it means to upend your life and travel half-way around the world to find your own sense of fulfilment and meaning. You can follow Laura's...

On today's episode I'm joined by eating disorder and bi-polar influencer, Cara Lisette. Cara is a huge personality within the world of eating disorders and mental health, having released several books around eating disorders and bi-polar. Cara is also a qualified therapist working in the UK. You can find links to all of Cara's resources, writings and buy her books here!! https://car...

OH DAMN, it doesn't get much more personally special for me as far as guests go! Michael Swaim is a professional author, comedian, actor and podcaster. He became the face of the website Cracked.com during its hey-day, the popularity of which allowed him to branch off and create his own podcast network Small Beans (which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts).  Michael is a genuine crea...

James (Jay) Du Heaume is a professional musician currently living and working in London. He's been a good friend of mine for a number of years. His pilgrimage from Jersey to find success as a musician is one I keep a close eye on and feel passionate about supporting. Many people try, few people succeed. Lift up your friends when they try to pursue their dreams. In this chat, we talk about how...

BACK FROM BEYOND THE PODCAST GRAVE! But for real, just a big ol' hiatus whilst I got some life stuff sorted. Big episode today - we're going familiar with my own family, my big brother, Dan Liot. Dan is on instagram as @jerseysoberwalker and has become an influencer and promoter within the sober scene in Jersey. He's been sober for over 1700 days now and we're chatting about wh...

BONUS EPISODE Context found within, tl;dr, I've moved flat and got engaged! I haven't had any time to set-up a new home studio yet for recording, so until that's back up and running, here's a little sneaky episode Nyxx and I got done before I packed up all the kit. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @i...

On today's episode I'm joined by frontman, musician and fashionista, Jack Bergin Jack is the vocal talents behind Australian metal band, Void of Vision. Their music crosses a range of themes, from depression and substance abuse to eroticism. Void of Vision are one of my favourite bands creating music today, and in this chat you'll hear all about VoV's origins and transformation...

Hey guys! A quick update for y'all about the immediate future of CC. TLDR: We're taking a lil break for our own sanity and will commence your regular horror programming very soon! Stay spooky, John

We're keeping the finger on the pulse of contemporary horror this week! We watched The Outwaters, "it's the 2023 Blair Witch!", is it though? I guess, kinda?! What it definitely is is a found footage movie that's generated a lot of hype and we were certainly on the train too!  We conclude Nightmare Fuel by also dipping back into Found Footage, how serendipitous!  Follow Ny...

From the horrors of a living room in Skinamarink, to a good ol' fashioned black mass orgy in an abandoned building - this week we're chatting about Baskin! An offering from the lands of Turkey where such cultural differences are imperative to getting the most out of this story. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too...

Can you spy him, deep within? Little Possum, black as sin. 2018's Possum, written and directed by Matthew Holness is one of John's favourite films, let alone horror films. Tune in for 90 minutes of him gushing to Nyxx about why this film is so good, whilst simultaneously being an horrifically awful viewing experience. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it...

The year's most divisive movie takes the form of this narratively obtuse, indie horror. Is it the nostalgic horrorscape 50% of the audience celebrate it as, or is it simply a weird little film that stands out because it breaks convention so brazenly? Find out RIGHT NOW! Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youe...

It's the mac-daddy, grandfather of all found footage films, The Blair Witch Project and Crafting Chills is spending almost three hours going into our biggest takeaways from this cultural phenom.  Thus concludes Found Footage month and we move onto our next theme -- NIGHTMARE FUEL! Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @...

3-2-1 AND WE'RE LIVE! No we're not, and neither is the conceit of this film, so this opening bit by me really makes no sense. What does make sense is this absolute horror icon being just about as flawless as a found footage horror film can be! And for the lazy among us, it's even more scary because *gasp!* SUBTITLES! That's right, this Spanish horror darling is Crafting Chill&a...

Found Footage. Haunted Asylum. This film writes itself, which is ironic, because the nature of reality tv is that it's supposed to not be scripted! We just watched Grave Encounters and spend the majority of this episode talking about the medium of found-footage, what themes GE presents (if any) and where a film like this sits within some sort of ranking scale. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna...

SCIENCE itself declared Host the scariest movie ever. It's a film that takes place entirely on a Zoom call. Make of those two facts what you will. We now enter February - Found Footage month! - Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexist Episode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele) In...

John and Nyxx are back - this time they're going back in time to the year...2015?! Wait, what?! If that leading sentence makes no sense to you, it's because this little gem nails a 70's throwback aesthetic so well, you'd be convinced it was a recently rediscovered relic from a bygone era of film... at least until something happens in the basement... Does this love letter to old...

Spoiler: This film is bleak as. Topics include suicide, child abuse and religious cults. When condensed to those features it really makes it seem weird that Nyxx and I love this film so much, but hey, that's horror! Find out why on today's episode!! Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliot IGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexist Episode art...

Spooky happenings in this not The Thing homage to The Thing A movie so creepy it (maybe?) has two titles. Known as both Black Mountain, sometimes with the suffix of 'side', BMS is a low-budget indie movie about The Thing if it had more native spirituality within its frigid landscape. Continuing our January theme of cold weather, here's a punt on a lesser known movie to keep up the c...