167 - Spank Bank for MURDER - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Published: July 12, 2021, 10 a.m.

Welcome to another episode of Vacation Fright school! We kick off by getting a little Insider Story: Podcasting. Joshua gets really confused about Jon Lovett and Jon Lovitz. Both of our beaus celebrated birthdays this past week! Joe bought The Samsquanch a cameo from JACKIE BEAT! She was perfectly hilarious! We HIGHLY (and gayly) recommend you buy a cameo from her! Use the website link NOT THE APP! We can't wait to take Jimmykins to his first drag show at Gossip Grill starring who else? JACKIE BEAT! You'd think she sent us a check, but no! We just LOVE her and you should, too! Joshua checked out VICIOUS FUN on Shudder. Joe has been enjoying LOKI on Disney+. This week we continue our summer of vacation horror with THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE remake from 2003! We discuss the Platinum Dunes production company and how they kicked off a remake-a-palooza! Joshua recounts his love for the original THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (Listen to our first season episode HERE!. We chat about terrorism, the post 9/11 world, the Iraq War, veganism, and chainsaw episiotomies! Super fun stuff! \n\nJackie Beat CAMEO link\n\nJackie Beat at Gossip Grill San Diego\n\nCheck out the new collection CREEPY BITCHES: Essays on Horror from Women in Horror!\n\nJoe clack-clack-clack-clacked his way onto THWORP! A Podcast for Big Fans!\n\nWe popped up on EVERY MONTH MADNESS to discuss Queer Coded Cartoon characters!\n\nEpisode 2 is HERE!\n\nEpisode 1 HERE!\n\nFOLLOW US!\nFacebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree\n\nRecommended Reading:\n\nOriginal trailer THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003)\n\nThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, A Vegan Allegory\n\n[The Ultimate Pro-Vegetarian Film Is the Last Movie You\u2019d Expect By Forrest Wickman] (https://web.archive.org/web/20130802094405/http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/07/30/texas_chain_saw_massacre_and_vegetarianism_animal_rights_themes_in_the_original.html)\n\nEXTRA CREDIT:\n\nWE HAVE ALL NEW TEES AND MERCH AVAILABLE!\n\nWE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the incomparable assistance of one Matt Kelly. Now you can benefit from his and co-founder of WE KNOW PODCASTING Chris Fafalios' 25+ years of combined experience to take your show to the next level. They want to share their experience with you, giving you a leg up on the competition. In a world of run-of-the-mill podcasts, you can stand out from the crowd with a professional and engaging show! \n\nWE GOT OUT OF BED TODAY John and Jasmine speak with one of Piti's most famous residents and Academic Challenge Bowl legend (and Fright School co-host!) Joe Fejeran!\n\nFright School Recommended Texts:\n\nNEW RECOMENDATION: Monsters in the Closet: Homosexuality and the Horror Film by Harry Benshoff\n\nThe Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal\n\nMen, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. Clover\n\nHorror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman\n\nProjected Fears by Kendall R. Phillips\n\nThe Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch by Paul Wells\n\nSupport FRIGHT SCHOOL by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school\n\nFind out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co\n\nThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices