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Safe Room

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Safe Room is your ultimate destination for spine-chilling discussions on all things horror video games. Hosted by Neil Bolt and Jay Krieger, the duo dive deep into the genre's darkest corners, from major titles to hidden indie gems each week. Tune in every Monday for our main episodes, where we explore classic and contemporary horror games. And on Thursdays , don't miss Horror Bytes, our bite-sized indie horror spotlight featuring emerging talent within the indie horror space! Art & music created by Matt Jordan (@MattPainte).

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Bloody FM

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Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Horrors of Wolfenstein (Guest: Mike Wilson) 16.05.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay are joined by Bloody Disgusting's Mike Wilson to chat about the Wolfenstein franchise's long love affair with horror.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE. Safe Room - @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detention 09.05.2022

For this month's edition of Chopping Block, Neil and Jay chat about the historical horror of Red Candle Games' 2D side-scroller Detention.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE. Safe Room - @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror Bytes: May 02.05.2022

For this month's edition of Horror Bytes, Neil and Jay have another bevy of bite-sized horror offerings that make the most of their short run times.  Neil’s Picks: No-Snake Hotel WHIMPER Apocalyptic Decisions Our Lady of Sorrow Jay’s Picks: The Interview Dispatch The Abyss Drive Time Radio   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE.   Safe Room - @Saf...

Telltale’s The Walking Dead ep 1: ”A New Day” 25.04.2022

For this week's Safe Room, the boys dive into the first (of many) emotionally charged episode of Telltale's The Walking Dead: "A New Day."     For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE.   Safe Room - @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weird West 18.04.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay dive into the weirdness of the west with Wolfeye Studios Weird West! Is there more to this western action RPG hybrid or is it just weird?    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE.   Safe Room - @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror Bytes: April 11.04.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay highlight another promising crop of bite-sized indie horror games for their monthly Horror Bytes segment.   Jay’s Picks Cleaning Redville ROJO: A Spanish Horror Experience The Lighthouse The Shopping List   Neil’s Picks Ambrosia Blockage Feeding_Log_01172013 Ghost in the Washing Machine   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod....

Lone Survivor: 10 Years Later 28.03.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay celebrate the 10 year anniversary of horror indie darling Lone Survivor. Examining the game's blending of a  surreal Lynchian atmosphere with surprisingly deep survival horror mechanics makes for a memorable title a decade later.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter or browse past episodes HERE.   Safe Room - @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzk...

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Resident Evil Remake 21.03.2022

This week, Neil and Jay celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Resident Evil (2002) remake, as well as the importance of remakes and preservation in games.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chopping Block: SPOOKWARE 14.03.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay debut a new episode format titled, The Chopping Block, in which Neil assigns Jay some spooky HW to help combat his ever-growing back catalog.   And for the format's inception, Neil has picked SPOOKWARE, a spooky twist on Warioware formula.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acas...

Horror Bytes: March 07.03.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay highlight another promising crop of bite-sized indie horror games for their monthly Horror Bytes segment.   Neil’s picks: FeedVid: itch.io Truth or Dare: itch.io The Parallel Universe: itch.io Father: The Truth: itch.io   Jay’s Picks: Wayward Harbor: itch.io | Steam Dinner with an Owl: itch.io | Steam Maple County: itch.io Lure: itch.io   For updates on the sh...

The Last of Us Part II (Guest: Harrison Abbot) 28.02.2022

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by Newsweeks Harrison Abbott (@HarrisonAbbot13) to chat about the bleak brutality of The Last of Us Part II.   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Project Zomboid 21.02.2022

This week, Neil and Jay dive into arguably the most hardcore undead survival game out there, Project Zomboid, which takes the undead immersive sim to the next level.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dying Light 2 (Guest: Andrew King) 14.02.2022

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Andrew King (@funnelchest94) is filling in for an absent Jay, to unpack the parkour zombie nightmare Dying Light 2.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror Bytes: February 07.02.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay highlight another promising crop of bite-sized indie horror games for their monthly Horror Bytes segment.   Neil's picks: Invictus, Mate, Mote, and Night Mirror. Jay's picks: Spiders Everywhere, Fears to Fathom: Home Alone, Descent, and You Will (Not) Remain.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotF...

Tormented Souls 31.01.2022

For this week's episode, Neil and Jay chat about the homage survival horror of Tormented Souls.    For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruelty Squad (Guest: Evan Millar) 24.01.2022

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by Rue Morgue's video game editor Evan Millar (@evanjmillar) to discuss the bizarre immersive sim Cruelty Squad.   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror Bytes: January 17.01.2022

Neil and Jay debut a new Safe Room segment: Horror Bytes, in which they highlight a handful of bite-sized indie horror games! Neil's Picks: 3 Minutes & Experiment: Groceries  Jay's Picks: Tornuktu & Security Booth For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safe Room’s Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2022 10.01.2022

Neil and Jay ring in the New Year chatting about their most anticipated horror games of 2022!   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safe Room‘s Horror Game of the Year Awards 20.12.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay discuss their favorite horror games of the year for the last episode of 2021.   Be on the lookout for the show's return on 1-10-22!   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until Dawn (Guest: Reyna Cervantes) 13.12.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by Bloody Disgusting.com and Fangoria Magazine contributor Reyna Cervantes (@Jfcdoomblade) to chat about Until Dawn.   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Neil - @Nezzko Jay - @NotFunnyJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Difficulties of Combat-Less Horror (Guest: Andrew King) 06.12.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by freelance writer Andrew King (@funnelchest94) to discuss the merits, or lack thereof, of combat-less horror games.     For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Condemned: Criminal Origins 29.11.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are discussing the crime scene pipe bashing terror of Condemned: Criminal Origins.   For updates on the show, feel free to follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Emergent Horror of Prey (Guest: Aaron Boehm) 22.11.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by returning friend of the show and game designer Aaron Boehm (@Baron_Aim) to chat about the emergent horrors of Prey (2017).    For updates on the show, please follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Horror of Tomb Raider (Guest: Daryl Baxter) 15.11.2021

For this week's episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay are joined by author and podcaster Daryl Baxter (@darylbaxter) to chat about Tomb Raider's long-standing horror influences.   Daryl has also just published a book on the making of the first two Tomb Raider games: The Making of Tomb Raider, which can be found here.    For updates on the show, please follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod.  Hosted on Aca...

Manhunt 08.11.2021

For this week’s episode of Safe Room, Neil and Jay chat about the voyeuristic brutality of Rockstar Games' notorious stealth action game Manhunt. For updates on the show, please follow us on Twitter @SafeRoomPod.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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