But it’s not just the convention scene that our Horror Nerds enjoy, for they also discuss this year’s theme for the convention: musicals! Between the campy cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, the plant-tastic Little Shop of Horrors, and the musical with the most-ical Beetlejuice the Musical, our hosts not only discuss the unique intertwining of two unlikely genres, but also express their shared admiration as well.
It’s all here on the Horror Nerds Podcast, so don’t miss out! Seriously, please don’t miss out. That's our copywriter telling you to listen, so you really should.
Special thanks to Midsummer Scream and Sue at The Procko Group for allowing us to cover the convention for our podcast. We are eternally yours.
Thank you to Jazzy Byner, Those Klein Boyz, David Weiner, Peaches Christ, Dreadful Damsels at Haunted 365, Ira Heiden, David Bertolino, Alex Cordova/The Magic Oil Box, Matthew Lillard, Adam Bucci/Small Town Weirdo, and all the spooky staff who help put together this incredible event!
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HORROR NERD LIVE
August 21 at the Hollywood Improv
September 11 at Slasherworld LA
Get tickets at https://linktr.ee/horrornerdcomedy
SHOW CREDITS:
Hosted by Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie Williams
Based on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha Hale
Copywriter: Eva Williams
Social Media: Eva Williams
Editor: Sarah Manners
Post Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie Williams
Creative Producer: Adam Molloy
Producer: Samantha Hale
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Horror Nerds Podcast music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Podcast Intro by Joe White
Podcast Outro VO by Bonnie Marie Williams
Magic Oil Box commercial VO by Bonnie Marie Williams
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