Tom Conwell SF13 E10

Wes and cohost Chris Sutton are joined this week by Ufologist Tom Conwell to discuss his books and research into UFO sightings around the country. Are aliens among us? How involved are the world’s governments? Why are psychics more likely to be abducted? Tom gives his theories on these questions as well as where UFO sightings are usually concentrated.

Along with our regular weekly segments such as Joe Lewis and Fakeshemp.net movie reviews, we are joined by really bad Santa reading your letters and our newest segment, ghost hunts on location. The ladies of Bench Breaking Broads take us to Crooked Creek Civil War museum and share with us their paranormal experiences.

For more info on UFO sightings or if you want to check out Tom’s books, you can find him on Amazon under Thomas W. Conwell or email him at Tconwel2@nycap.rr.com

Shay McAlister SF13 E9

True life continues to horrify this week as Wes and co-host CC Ann welcome Shay McAlister to the show to discuss unsolved crimes. Shay is a podcaster and Emmy winning investigative journalist for WHAS in Louisville with a keen focus on cold cases. She is also a very active animal advocate and supporter of the ACE Project, a Louisville based nonprofit that helps bring positive resources to the youth community.

Shay has investigated several unsolved crimes in Bardstown KY. Among these are the cases of Jason Ellis, a police officer ambushed by the roadside in 2013, and the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Shay discusses elements of these cases as well as others. She also talks about many other facets of her job such as personal safety concerns in her line of work and her rapport with the communities that she researches. For more info please check out www.bardstownpodcast.com

The movie feature of the week is the short MOVIE NIGHT, which follows the activities of a man just trying to sit down and catch a movie on the television while facing various distractions. Unfortunately, one of these distractions just might be a terrifying, ghoulish visitor.

We learn about female serial killers in The Week in Horror and that Really Bad Santa prefers beer and pretzels. Don’t miss segments from Mutagen Nation, Billy Crank and movie reviews from Joe Lewis and Fake Shemp. And remember, the Bluegrass Parkways is one of the creepiest roads in Kentucky!

Allen Marston SF13 E8

Albert Fish, Gary Ridgway, and Ed Gein. All of these men are real life horror stories. On this week’s show, Wes and co-host Chad Harlan talk American serial killers with Allen Marston. Allen spoke at Scarefest XII on the topic and tonight he brings further insight into the terror behind these nonfictional boogie men along with several others that you may not be familiar with.

Allen explores the cultural phenomenon behind the fascination with serial killers, where his personal interest comes from, how publicity possibly affects serial killers, and why he would rather not revisit information about Albert Fish again if possible. It is a fascinating delve into factual horrors that truly can be more terrifying than fiction.

At the end of the program, our feature presentation is the film short THE THING, an adaptation of a short excerpt from the SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK book series. Afterwards, Wes and Chad chat briefly with the writer/director Miles Bellar about his movie influences, his vision as a filmmaker, and upcoming projects. To see more from Miles, check out his “138 PRODUCTIONS” Youtube page at www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKWE9CSCY6H3lqOOkK4ZNQ/featured

We also have new updates from the Week in Horror History, CC on the road, Billy Crank, Mutagen Nation, movie reviews from Fakeshemp and Bonehead Joe Lewis, and an extra special visit from Really Bad Santa. Yep, not sure if this Santa is the kind that would want milk and cookies. Maybe some tequila and a few Playboys??

Kid Cadet GalaxyCon Preview SF13 E7

Tonight we venture a bit outside the horror norm as Wes and co-host Brandon Griffith welcome Kid Cadet, here to talk about GalaxyCon Louisville, a festival of science fiction, pop culture and more, happening Nov 22-24. Kid Cadet is a veteran of Radio Disney and counts panel moderator, ring announcer, and recording artist among her many hats.

Kid Cadet shares her valuable insights into GalaxyCon, how she became involved in the Con, her professional approach as a moderator, and the celebrities that she fan girls over. But what secrets does she hold from Radio Disney?

We also get our first celebrity announcement for Scarefest the 13th! No spoilers but it is definitely a “SWEET TREAT” for Scarefest and horror fans!

We also have a healthy serving of new content segments with The Week in Horror History, movie reviews from FakeShemp and Bone Head, CC Ann on the road, and Mutagen Nation. Plus, a viewing of Scarefest XII’s film festival entry THE BRABOON, the story of a man’s transformation after an experimental heart surgery.

Phil Summers SF13 E6

Scarefest television this week brings you a fascinating perspective into ghost theory with self proclaimed ghost theorist Phil Summers. Cohost Chad Harlan joins Wes and Phil to discuss the scientific approach to ‘What is a ghost?’. Do we project what a ghost is? What happens when people die and see ‘the light’? Does the night sky provide proof of ghosts? Be sure to tune in for these answers and more.

We also bring you our new weekly segments such as The Week in Horror History, Mutagen Nation interviews, Joe Lewis with Bonehead weekly movie review, Glenn from Fakeshemp.net Aussie movie reviews and Billy Crank asks ‘What are you scared of?’.

If none of that sounds appealing to you, we also have our weekly horror movie short. This week we feature the short film Dinner Date and it’s sure to serve up something for everyone so be sure to tune in!

World Oddities Expo SF13 E5

Our newly minted cohost, CC Ann joins our seasoned host Wes for her first time this week and brings you an interview from Adam Hutter, ringmaster and curator of the World Oddities Expo. Adam discusses with us what the WOE has to offer such as a plethora of horror, tattoos, burlesque, serial killer presentations and even onsite taxidermy. Be sure to visit Woetothee.com to get more info on this unique expo and how you could win a real human skull.

Later CC and Wes are joined by Cassie Lane and husband Brian, psychic medium and paranormal investigators. Cassie’s gift has brought her face to face with many spirits and she and her husband are gearing up to investigate the Lord Baltimore hotel to discover what her gift will find there.

With Scarefest radio now known as Scarefest TV, we bring you a few regular weekly segments such as movie review by Joe Lewis, on location with Billy Crank, this week in horror history, Mutagen Nation on location and a horror short film.

This week we see the short Welcome to Die and are joined afterward by Joel and Greg, creators and actor of the short. Be sure to check out this loaded episode of Scarefest TV and find out what bugs Wes about guns in films.

Helen Baldwin Kingkade SF13 E4

This week Wes and co-host Holly speak to Helen Baldwin Kingkade, the director, writer, producer, and a multitude of other hats on the short film SONGBIRD, winner of Best Short Film of 2019 at this year’s Scarefest. SONGBIRD is still currently working its way around the film circuit, netting many awards and accolades in almost every department including Best Actor and Best Cinematography.

A big fan of Alfred Hitchcock, Helen admits that this love may have helped influence the story’s creation. She also discusses SONGBIRD’s casting, the filming process and funding, and what inspires a person to put so much craftsmanship into a short film project. Given the success of this fantastic short film, we’re looking forward to her next project.

We also get some great expanded content this week with a movie review from Bonehead Joe Lewis, a delve into This Week in Horror History and an interview with an Egyptian demon by Dan Nation. An Egyptian demon? Wow, Dan is a brave soul. For more Dan Nation check out Mutagen Nation’s YouTube channel.

CC Ann Our Newest Co host SF13 E3

Here it is true believers, not only is there a new co-host but the Scarefest sausage party is proud to welcome a brilliant young lady to the broadcast family, CC Ann. Tonight Wes introduces us to CC Ann, and like any good superhero, she has a great origin story from having a connection to a person in Wes’ past to Scarefest XII being her first horror con ever to becoming a new co-host.

CC Ann comes to us all the way from Baltimore and shares her opinions on the supernatural,, how she feels about remakes, and why TV series are not necessarily her cup of tea. We are looking forward to much more from CC and she will be giving us her first official show soon from the World Oddities Expo. Plus she has some unbelievable art on display during her interview.

Wes also reminds us that the Scarefest wines from this season will still be available through Christmas. And we wonder what wackiness would happen if Wes had been one of the researchers stuck in the Antarctic during John Carpenter’s THE THING.

Scarefest 2019 Post Mortum SF13 E1

Scarefest XII has come and gone and was it ever exciting! Tonight, Wes hosts co-owner, and horror icon in his own special way, Brandon Griffith. After an exhausting, but spectacular year, Brandon fills us in on the triumphs and inevitable speed bumps of putting together one of the premiere horror cons in the U.S. How can Scarefest NOT rock out? People got to throw axes with horror legends!

We learn that this year was the best attended Scarefest in the last 3 years with one of the richest film festivals in Scarefest history. Brandon also lays down the dates for next years’s 13th anniversary Scarefest as October 23-25, tying in nicely with Lexington’s bountiful Halloween celebrations. We hear what went over big and what may have gone a little sideways. Prepare yourself for the sheer terror of AOL era internet horror stories and the madness of coffee shops that weren’t open early in the day .

Wes also announces a big change as Scarefest Radio transitions into a new stage of evolution, Scarefest Television! There will new content, new hosts, and new Coke (okay, we made that last part up). Plus we wonder if Brandon ever straightened out his “keyboard is an accordion” dilemma.

John Kassir SF12 E47

Good evening boils and ghouls, tonight Wes and co-host Chad Harlan interview the one and only John Kassir, the brilliant voice talent behind the Crypt Keeper on TALES FROM CRYPT. He brings his own special blend of fun, excitement, and ghoulish humor to our ears as a multi-talented comedian, thespian, voice actor, and lacrosse player. Yes, a lacrosse player. What can’t this guy do?

John walks us through his decades long career from being a theatrical performer to Star Search winner to his multitude of roles in film, television and even video games. And what a career he’s had. He beat Sinbad to win Star Search. He appeared in several seminal HBO series, namely 1ST and TEN and DREAM ON. He has voiced a host of characters, not just the Crypt Keeper, but many other favorites including Deadpool, who he portrayed in various video games years before the character ever appeared in movies. He also shares a little insight into his craft in regard to the difference in roles that are voice only versus appearing in the flesh.

Towards the end of the show we have a few announcements of pre-sale celebrity photo packages and other assorted events for Scarefest XII, just a few weeks away. We also learn that Wes may be able to get John double what Wes makes. So, double of zero is still zero, right?