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Spooko

304. AMA with Peach & Shag

·1 hr 21 min·5 clips
Peach enlists his friend Shag to conquer his fear of scary movies over one spooky night, one Wikipedia summary at a time.
The episode is a live-recorded Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for the horror podcast Spooko. Hosts Peach and Shag begin by explaining the AMA format and sharing their personal, niche uses of Reddit. They dive into listener questions, starting with which horror movie villain they could defeat, unanimously choosing Chucky. They discuss horror movies they wish the other could watch, with Shag mentioning The Sadness and Peach considering Terrifier 2. The conversation shifts to Australian culture, explaining the significance of Bunnings hardware stores and their sausage sizzles. Shag details a scene from Terrifier 2 that disturbed him, sparking a discussion on horror's purpose. They address their podcast's relationship with Too Scary Didn't Watch, recalling how they connected via Twitter. Questions about Australian wildlife lead to advice for tourists worried about spiders. The hosts explore themes of selling out in their careers—advertising and law—and how Spooko provides creative fulfillment. They share the story of their friendship, from meeting in high school to a heartfelt conversation in their twenties. The episode touches on horror video games, the Oscars, and favorite ice cream flavors. It ends with reading a listener's message about how Spooko helped during cancer treatment, highlighting the podcast's community impact.

As heard by us

A Reddit AMA gives Peach and Shag room to talk community, collaboration, and the pull of Australian horror.

Spooko uses a Reddit AMA as a relaxed conversation between Peach and Shag, with written questions coming in while they record from FBI studios.

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Why you'd press play

You get a Reddit AMA in motion, a Wolf Creek detour, and Peach and Shag answering written questions while they record.

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