Whiskey Morgue Podcast

It's a Halloween first at the Morgue! For the first time ever, we're welcoming an in-person guest, Rob from Whisky in the 6, for a little trick or treating. We're putting four Jim Beam bourbons to the test in a blind flight, with two limited release bottles and two everyday pours you can find on the shelf. Which bottles will be treats, and which ones will leave us with a trick? Along the way, we'r...

On this episode of the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, I’m joined by screenwriter and director Kristen Semedo, an editor for the NoSleep Podcast, to talk horror, filmmaking, and her upcoming film Comfort Food while sipping on some of our favourite RTD Old Fashions. We dig into the film’s blend of ghost stories, existentialism, surrealism, and food as a source of comfort, explore female agency and the trop...

On this episode of the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike sits down with Troy Bolotnick, Charlie Flint, and Steve Canepa of Filmland Spirits to talk horror, whiskey, and the evolution of the brand. The guys dive into Filmland’s latest releases, including their American single malt finished in IPA barrels, the creative story behind Malted Mummy and the Saga of Raiya, their favorite Mummy movies, the Brew...

In this episode, Mike sits down with husband-and-wife duo Tony Wash and Meredith Tummillo, the executive producers behind Better Luck Than Chuck, a horror trivia game show born from a late-night conversation about whether a horror trivia show had ever been made. They discuss the journey from that initial idea to a fully produced series, their inspirations, selecting contestants, the challenges of...

This week on After the Last Rental, Zack pulls Phantasm 3: Lord of the Dead off and cracks some cold beers with Mike—just as Reggie would. We celebrate Reggie Bannister and one of horror’s most beloved cult characters, diving into his evolution from wisecracking ice cream man to shotgun-wielding Tall Man hunter, and why Phantasm 3 perfectly blends horror, sci-fi, zombies and weird comedy. Reggie m...

Senses Fail's Buddy Nielsen Talks Still Searching, Fatherhood & Horror Movies On this episode of the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike sits down with Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Still Searching and reflect on the legacy of an album that has meant so much to so many fans. While Buddy is literally out on a camping trip, the conversation takes a fitting deto...

This week on After the Last Rental, we're cracking open the 1987 cult classic The Gate and pairing it with a pour of Buffalo Trace Bourbon—Mike's gateway whiskey into bourbon. Using our 3 Sips System, we revisit the movie's unforgettable practical effects, Satanic Panic atmosphere, and surprisingly effective nightmare fuel, while debating whether its tiny demons, meandering story, and over-the-top...

TERRIFIER 3 Secrets, Horror Legends & the Most Whiskey Ever Drank on the Podcast This week on the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike sits down with filmmaker and producer Marcus Slabine to talk horror, filmmaking, and the winding road that led him from working on blockbuster productions like The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to projects including STREAM, Dark Offerings, Terrifier 3,...

David Weiner joins me on the Whiskey Morgue Podcast to discuss In Search of Darkness: The Golden Age of Horror, the upcoming documentary celebrating 1970s horror cinema. Over a few drinks, we talk about the films, filmmakers, and cultural impact that helped define the golden age of horror. If you’re a fan of 70s horror movies, horror documentaries, and classics like Halloween (1978), The Texas Cha...

TERRIFIER 3 Secrets, Horror Legends & the Most Whiskey Ever Drank on the Podcast This week on the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike sits down with filmmaker and producer Marcus Slabine to talk horror, filmmaking, and the winding road that led him from working on blockbuster productions like The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to projects including STREAM, Dark Offerings, Terrifier 3,...

The Most Overhated Horror Remake of the 2000s?   In this episode of After the Last Rental, Zack pulls House of Wax off the shelf while Mike pours a glass of Maker’s Mark. From Paris Hilton’s infamous “See Paris Die” marketing to the sticky practical effects overshadowed by the glossy early-2000s cast, the guys revisit a remake that may deserve more credit than its reputation suggests. Along the wa...

This week on the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, I’m joined by whiskey reviewer, sneaker enthusiast, former Malt Review contributor, and Bourbon Pursuit regular Matt Kusek for a conversation that blends horror, whiskey, wrestling, and sneaker culture. We talk about growing up with Chicago horror icon Svengoolie, the magic of late-night horror hosts, and the uniquely weird cultural identity of Chicago. We...

On this episode of After the Last Rental, Zack and Mike re-visit Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, the one that was supposed to actually bury the franchise, but somehow brought it roaring back to life. Zack pulls a final chapter that leans into bigger lore, bigger cameos, and bigger spectacle, while Mike pairs it with a pour of Weller Antique. Together, they break down a sequel that trades scare...

On this episode of the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike sits down with professional wrestler and actor Vinny Pacifico to talk about his journey from the wrestling ring to the world of horror with his upcoming indie horror film Mr. Reset and the Society of Turnbuckle & Bone . Vinny shares stories from working shows connected to All Elite Wrestling, training with some of the industry’s best, and dev...

Mike from Whiskey Morgue is teaming up with Zack Lovitz of Terror Racks Video in this episode of, After the Last Rental. We're pouring a drink, reviewing a VHS from Zack's video store, and discussing why these classic movies still matter. In this episode, Mike and Zack rewind the tape on Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, pairing the Mardi Gras–set sequel with a pour of Starlight Honey Finish Bourbo...

Mike from Whiskey Morgue is teaming up with Zack Lovitz of Terror Racks Video in this new series, After the Last Rental. We're pouring a drink, pulling a VHS from Zack's video store, and digging into why these classic movies still matter.  We kick off the series with a childhood favorite, Ernest Scared Stupid while sipping some Eagle Rare 10 year bourbon.   After the Last Rental is where the video...

Christmas might be over, but the chaos lives on. In this episode of The Whiskey Morgue Podcast, Mike is joined by director and producer Steven LaMorte to talk about Christmas Chaos: The Making of The Mean One, a behind-the-scenes look at turning a viral Hallmark-horror trailer into a full-blown feature. From bootstrapping a production with almost no budget—building caves in living rooms to racing...

On this episode of Whiskey Morgue, Mike cracks open Moonlight Mayhem bourbon with the minds behind Filmland Spirits — Charlie Flint and Steve Canepa. We dig into how Film Land blends whiskey culture with cinematic nostalgia, why the story and the liquid have to speak the same language, and which horror tropes they’d happily bury six feet under in the spirits world. The conversation dives into thei...

On this episode of The Whiskey Morgue, Mike is joined by Richard T. Wilson, writer and creator of Halloween Girl and founder of Mad Shelley Comics. They dive into Richard’s path from Emmy-winning educational programming to horror storytelling, exploring how grief, identity, and catharsis shaped the evolution of Charlotte and the expanding world of Halloween Girl Book 3: Gods and Monsters.  Richard...

This week on The Whiskey Morgue Podcast, I sit down with Justin Ware — producer and co-founder of Find Familiar Spirits, the creative force behind the fantasy-inspired Quest’s End and the hauntingly immersive Macabre Spirits. We dive into how Justin and Matthew Lillard built entire worlds around their whiskies, blending storytelling, art, and community into every bottle. From the origins of Dawn o...

This week, I’m joined by my friend Eric, the Whiskey Mutant for our first ever Halloween special as we dive mask-first into Halloween III: Season of the Witch — the black sheep of the franchise that ditched Michael for Celtic curses, killer masks, and pure 80s weirdness. Join us, as we pair Halloween treats with whiskey and get as unhinged as frisky Tom Atkins with a six-pack and a theory.   Happy...

This week, Mike shares a few pours with The United States of Bourbon — Mitch Gerads (Eisner Award–winning DC Comics artist), Brandon Boone (World Soundtrack Award–winning composer), and Graham Rowat (actor and acclaimed narrator).   They do a deep dive into how art, music, and storytelling collide over a good pour. They share how the series came to life through their shared roots in the NoSleep Po...

In this episode, Mike sits down with award-winning filmmaker Steven LaMorte to talk about his horror parodies The Mean One and Screamboat, starring David Howard Thornton. With a few epic pours of Heaven Hill Distillery in hand, they dive into Steven’s early storytelling roots, his jump from working with Sony and WWE into horror, and how he balances camp, gore, and humor on screen. They also dig in...

Season 2 of The Whiskey Morgue Podcast kicks off with Chris Dudley of Underoath! We talk about the band’s Three Chord bourbon release, the making of their new album The Place After This One, and how recording in a cottage brought them back to their roots. Chris also dives into his passion for film scoring, from his work on Plastic Men to the movies that inspire him, plus we trade thoughts on some...

On this episode, I’m joined by my super pal Zack from Terror Racks Video to dissect the glorious mess that is Jason Goes to Hell. We dive into everything from the legal tangle that kept “Friday the 13th” off the title, to Jason’s supernatural body-hopping side quest that split fans harder than a pole through a camper. We show some love to the tense, trap-filled opening, and debate whether Creighto...