Hosted by Samantha Hale & Bonnie Marie Williams
It’s alive — Season Two is here!
Samantha and Bonnie welcome filmmaker Tom Dolby to talk about directing Samantha’s brand-new live comedy special, "Samantha Hale: Horror Nerd." Together, they pull back the curtain on the creative chaos of making a horror-comedy special, from childhood scares to live-show laughs.
Recorded just after the Horror Nerd live premiere at the Hollywood Improv, this episode dives into the alchemy of creativity, vulnerability, and community — and how horror icons, film history, and personal storytelling all collide to create something unforgettable.
Whether you’re a horror buff, comedy fan, or creative weirdo finding your tribe, this episode is a love letter to laughing through the dark.
Keep the laughs going and be sure to order Samantha Hale’s comedy special debut, Horror Nerd, on iTunes!
Hosted by Anthony Landry, Bonnie Marie Williams, and Samantha Hale
Based on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha Hale
Marketing by Joe White
Editor: Sarah Manners
Post-Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie Williams
Creative Producer: Adam Molloy
Producers: Anthony Landry, Samantha Hale, and Joe White
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Featured Horror Nerd Comedian of the Week: Samantha Hale
🧠 Episode Takeaways
Samantha Hale: Horror Nerd is the culmination of a lifelong horror-comedy passion.
Tom Dolby’s direction brought cinematic storytelling to stand-up.
Vulnerability onstage connects performer and audience.
Childhood experiences shape every creative identity.
Collaboration and community spark the best ideas.
Budget limits breed creative genius.
Honoring horror icons keeps film history alive.
Supportive audiences make all the difference.
Horror-comedy is more than laughs — it’s catharsis.
Music Credits:
Horror Nerd end credits theme from special - by Geoff Black
Magic Oil Box Commercial VO by @voiceoversuperhero “She-Wolf” and “Nexus-6” Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio @WhiteBatAudio
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