Spooky Sips

Live from the Las Vegas Strip (alright not live, recorded in our hotel very far from the strip), we're giving you all the details, more like ramblings, from our trip to Vegas and Universal Horror Unleashed. Sip along on a Holy Water cocktail and a tall glass of water, which we were never able to get in all of Vegas. Don't mind the sound quality (we're drunk) or the constant crinklin...

Feeling tired? Then don't watch Skinamarink, it'll put you right to sleep. Just like our drink-pairing; warm milk. The movie may be a snooze-fest, but this episode isn't! Listen along as we review the movie, talk about the terror of sleep paralysis, and Not-so-Dr. Laura uses all her big words. Oh, and find out what weapon Derek (Laura's cat) brought us while we were recording. ...

Sorry, this isn't Skinamarink! We're taking a little summer break. Instead, join us in revisiting the 2000 classic Final Destination. This episode we're drinking a virgin Bloody Mary (add a splash of vodka if you're imbibing). Listen along as we chat about Laura's ultimate teenage crush, count up the countless death toll, and find out a ton of fun facts.  We'll be bac...

Special Guest Father Trace (who also happens be our father (Ivette's father-in-law) joins us for this haunting episode. We review The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), get an insider perspective on exorcisms, and chat about the connections between Faith and the beyond. By far one of our favorite discussions! We're sipping on a crisp glass of Rosé and learning Jesus' last name! So get s...

Duuun...dun...duun...dun...dun dun dun dun! It isn't summer without a shark in the water! Listen along as we dive in to 1975 film Jaws and try to stay afloat. We review the film, give some incredible fun facts, and get into the psychology of galeophobia. All of course will sipping on our paired drink: which for this movie is drinking wine out of a pint glass (iykyk). Let's get sipping an...

Känn ingen rädsla, feel no fear this week as we watch the 2019 film Midsommar. This movie will take you on quite the trip and so will this episode! Sip along with a beer and a shot of your choice (trust us, you'll want it). We'll journey through the movie together and then not-so-Dr Laura will talk about the stages of life and the grief displayed in Dani's dreams. So get watching an...

We've been infected with rage this week as we watch and review the 2002 horror '28 Days Later'. (Not to be confused with Sandra Bullock's journey to sobriety in the movie '28 Days') Sip along with a minty fresh Grasshopper Cocktail and listen along as not-so-Dr Laura delves into the psychology behind "groupthink" and Ivette finds some very fun facts for us....

Pour yourself a (or 4) martinis and settle in for our review (roast) of the 2024 movie, The Substance. In this episode we break down the movie and our hot takes, Not-so-Dr Laura explores the dreams throughout the movie and the psychology of aging. And Brianna is there to tell you how much she didn't like it. Recipe below for this week's pairing, so get sipping and get listening.  A Class...

Join us as we follow Chris and Rose upstate to see her parents, what could go wrong? In this episode we'll review the 2017 film, Get Out. Ivette has some in-depth directors-cut fun facts for us and you know not-so-Dr Laura is pulling out the dream book for this one. So pour yourself a glass of milk and a bowl of dry Fruit Loops and listen along.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to sub...

We're going back to 2001 when this angsty film was known "as the best movie ever"... Donnie Darko. Listen along as we dissect the movie, dig into some fun facts, and you know Not-so-Dr Laura has a deep psych segment for us. Staying true to that time in our lives, we're sipping beer from a keg in a solo cup. Cheers!  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever...

Kids can be hell, right? Especially in the 1976 film, The Omen. Sip along with us this week as we sit down and discuss the movie, a spiritual psychology segment, and get *very* sidetracked by our cocktail pairing (recipe below).  Alabama Slammer Cocktail:  3/4 oz each of Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and Southern Comfort. Top with orange juice and enjoy!  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe...

We're going far out this week... all the way to outer space! Join us and our very special guest, Jaden, as we embark on a journey through the film, Event Horizon. You know we love a theme, so we're sipping on a Black Hole Cocktail (recipe below). In place of our usual psych-segment, we're getting a science-segment from Jaden that helped us all understand what a black hole actually i...

Step right up and head into the Carnival... of souls!! This week we're going back to 1962 and watching Carnival of Souls. Listen along as we review the movie, discuss the Utah connection, and sip on an antique of a beverage! Plus not-so-Dr. Laura teaches us you can be dead and still suffer from depersonalization and Ivette digs into some fascinating fun-facts!  Drink Pairing:  - Whiskey - Cof...

Pour yourself some bubbly, turn off all the lights, lock the doors and watch The Strangers with us. Listen along as we dive into the 2008 movie that had us all spooked. Not-so-Dr. Laura takes us on a psych segment you won't want to miss and tune in to learn what blood oath we'll all be taking.  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow...

In keeping with the short month of February, we're watching a short movie! Go watch "Other Side of the Box" on YouTube and then listen along as we discuss great little film. We're sipping on Laura's personal favorite; box wine. So pour yourself a glass and get listening!  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on I...

Happy Valentine's Day Sippers. To honor this romantic holiday, we're watching the early 80's slasher My Bloody Valentine (1981). In keeping with the Canadian accents, we're sipping on Moosehead beer as we review the film, list all the kills, and get into the psychology behind our killer. Get watching and get sipping cuddled up with your loved ones!     Thanks for listening! Don...

Deedle, deedle, Blackcoat's daughter... you'll wonder what was in that Holy water! Join us as we sip on a delicious mocktail, a Spooky Sips original, while we chat all things about The Blackcoat's Daughter. We were recommended this great film by an Instagram follower, @literarylove123. Listen along as we walk through the film and then go into the psychology (or possession) of our ma...

"The blood is the life." And blood there will be. Listen in as we head to the theaters to watch Nosferatu and fall into Robert Eggers dark world. Sip along with a glass of Vampire wine as not-so-Dr. Laura analyzes the dream world of the movie. And don't forget to leave us a review after sipping along!  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listeni...

Merry Christmas Sippers! Listen along as we watch and review Violent Night (2022) and sip on a very festive cocktail (recipe below). This Christmas Eve we’re taking you through the psychology of burnout and how even Santa isn’t safe from it. We wish you all such Happy Holidays and thank each and every one of you for sipping along with us.  Cranberry Orange Brandy Cocktail: 2oz Brandy 1oz Triple Se...

Join along as we put on our capes and head to The Village to review the M. Night Shyamalan movie. Sip along as we pour ourselves a Little Red Riding Hood Cocktail (recipe below) and chat about the dynamics of un-contacted villages and communities.  Little Red Riding Hood Cocktail:  Muddle raspberries and fresh basil in a shaker Add: 2oz Orange-infused Vodka 1oz Lemon Juice 3/4oz Simple Syrup 2-3 D...

Happy Thanksgiving Sippers! As is our tradition, we watched a Thanksgiving Horror in honor of the upcoming holiday. This year we watched it so you don't have to ... because, wow, it's ... not good. Or maybe amazing. Listen along and decide for yourself. We were heavily sipping, so enjoy our ringing laughter throughout the episode, and make yourself a Drunken Turkey Cocktail to sip along....

Join us for this very special episode where we sit down with actress Jasmine Kheen and discuss the upcoming horror movie 'The R.I.P. Man'. Get to know Jasmine and learn some behind the scenes insights and listen along as we discuss the potential psych behind the villain of the film.  For more information on the film's production, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-r-i-p-ma...

As local Utahans, you know we had to head to the theaters to watch Heretic. Join us this episode as we sip on our signature soda, dish up some pie, and review this dark film. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura dives into the psychology of religious followers. And let us know if you agree with our ratings.  Heretical Soda: Diet Coke (if you are in Utah, head to your favorite soda shop) Blueberry syru...

In honor of our favorite holiday, Halloween, we poured ourselves some pumpkin beer and re-watched Halloween Ends (2022). We have re-released our episode from 2022 as a special treat to you! If you haven't listened, or want a revisit, get listening and get sipping and have a most Happy Halloween!  Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us...

For Halloween week, we had to have a movie that actually scared us, and The Wailing was a perfect choice. Tune in as we review the movie and sip on an appropriately chosen drink: a Soy Sauce Cocktail. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura explores the psychology of lying and hear us debate our ratings passionately.  Soy Sauce Cocktail (from Kikkoman's website): 35 ml Fin 35 ml Martini Rosso 15 ml...