Frigay The 13th

FRIGAY << REWIND Cozy up for a special throwback to one of our most popular episodes: CHICAGO IS TERRIFYING. A choice from Matty, this episode is a love letter to Chicago, one of the greatest cities in the world. A city that works harder, plays harder, and loves harder than any other, it's a place that is also full of mysteries, ghosts, and real-life horror. Listen in to hear some local legends, the terrors of redlining and racism, and a deep dive into CANDYMAN and STIR OF ECHOES– two films that literally *scream* Chicago.

EPISODE 59: SUMMER CAMP IS TERRIFYING Those lucky enough to go to summer camp know the typical campfire tales. But what about the REAL tales of terror at camp? Andrew and Matty chat about some real-life tales of actual summer camps that are sure to chill you… so cuddle up by the campfire! HORROR IN THE MOVIES Rise and shine, campers! We’re watching FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II and THE FINAL GIRLS WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! HACK UP, SHACK UP, HOOK UP ...who will the boys choose? Tune in to find out! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

Andrew and Matty welcome legendary drag icon Peaches Christ and screenwriter Michael Varrati for a chat all about the new podcast incarnation of MIDNIGHT MASS!   For over twenty years, Peaches Christ has brought their irreverent reverence for film to throngs of discerning fans. In 1998, Peaches birthed MIDNIGHT MASS at Landmark Theatres Bridge Theatre in San Francisco. The show was such a success it eventually moved to the famed and storied Castro Theatre in San Francisco's Castro District. The stage show welcomed absolute legends: Mink Stole, RuPaul, John Waters, and more. And now, MIDNIGHT MASS is back, as a podcast with co-host (and horror screenwriter) Michael Varrati!  Listen in– and be sure to subscribe to MIDNIGHT MASS today!  

EPISODE 58: PRIDE 2021… ISN’T TERRIFYING Another year has passed, and our PRIDE just keeps gettin’ stronger y’all! Your favorite gay co-hosts are at it again, welcoming hosts from the hit podcast GAY-ISH, Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz! Together, we’re chatting about queer spaces– especially important as we experience the fifth anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando. HORROR IN THE MOVIES We’re here! We're queer! We’re watching KNIFE + HEART and MIDNIGHT KISS! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! HOTTIE OF THE EPISODE...who will the boys choose? Tune in to find out! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

The thrill of the ride. The taste of the cotton candy. The… terrifying way that theme parks treat their employees! It’s all here folks, in the latest episode from FriGay the 13th! HORROR IN THE MOVIES THE FUNHOUSE and FINAL DESTINATION 3? Jump to the front of the line, and buckle up! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! QUEER EYE FOR THE HORROR GUY Let’s make these films a little more GAY.-- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/supportFollow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

EPISODE 56: HOTELS ARE TERRIFYING Curious stain on the comforter? A scream from down the hall? Is that a camera in your vent?! Hotels can be pretty terrifying, and Andrew and Matty are *checking in* to chat all about it! HORROR IN THE MOVIES 1408 and VACANCY are two two films that might make you question staying anywhere ever again. WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! SLICE LEFT, SLICE RIGHT It’s the most terrifying dating game ever… which way will the boys slice?! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

It’s not all “goo goo ga ga” when it comes to the baby industry-- it’s nothing but SCREAMS, kids. Having a baby in today’s world means spending more money than ever, and we’ve brought in The Baby Guy himself (and HUGE horror fan) JAMIE GRAYSON to chat all about it. HORROR IN THE MOVIES IT’S ALIVE and THE BROOD are two little babies you’re gonna love learning more about! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! HOTTIE OF THE EPISODE Tune in to find out! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

Bruce McArthur, Canada's most notorious serial killer, killed at least eight gay men until his conviction in 2019. One of his victims, however, escaped his clutches, and lived to tell the tale. In this Horror Hookup we welcome Sean Cribbin, the man who escaped and survived– and is finally ready to tell his story. Craig Huckerby, director of WAS I NEXT? joins to discuss the making of the documentary. 

EPISODE 54: FASHION IS TERRIFYING It’s an industry centered around one thing: making humans feel beautiful. But what about the dark side of those shears? Andrew and Matty dive into the blood, guts, and gore of the fashion industry. HORROR IN THE MOVIES We’ve got EYES OF LAURA MARS and THE NEON DEMON struttin’ it down the runway, henny! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! WORST FASHION FAUX-PAS Listen in to hear more about the shameful former fashion habits of your favorite co-hosts! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

In the latest installment of FriGay's HORROR HOOKUP series, Andrew and Matty welcome legendary scream queen Barbara Crampton! Barbara's career has spanned a wide array of films including RE-ANIMATOR, BODY DOUBLE, FROM BEYOND, and CHOPPING MALL... just to name a few. She now stars in JAKOB'S WIFE, a film that deftly explores the dynamics faith, marriage, and the position of women in society. Barbara was a DREAM to have on FriGay the 13th–listen in to hear more from the legend herself!  

We’re on the highway to hell, kiddos, so hop in the back seat and never mind those screams coming from the trunk… we’re not stopping til we get there. Listen in to hear more about the Highway of Tears, road rage, and stories of REAL road rage terror from our listeners! HORROR IN THE MOVIES 2000’s JOY RIDE and 2003’s FINAL DESTINATION 2? Your car is all gassed up, and ready for the journey, dudes. WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! HOTTIE OF THE EPISODE Who will the boys pick?! Listen in to find out! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13 www.frigay13.com

ADAM SASS is the author of SURRENDER YOUR SONS, a new novel from Flux Books. The story of young queer people overcoming abuse, terror, and conversion therapy to find their way in a dangerous world, SURRENDER YOUR SONS in the end is a story of courage and love. Listen in to hear all about Adam’s journey in creating a novel that will hit home with LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.  

From Stockholm Syndrome to Conversion Therapy, brainwashing is a very real part of our human history… and let’s be real: it’s terrifying. Join the boys as we carefully scoot our way through it. HORROR IN THE MOVIES THE STEPFORD WIVES and DISTURBING BEHAVIOR, two films that bring brainwashing to the forefront. WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what they boys have been watchin’... bitch! QUEER EYE FOR THE HORROR GUY These films need a little dash of fabulous, and a whole lotta GAY. How can we alter the plots of THE STEPFORD WIVES and DISTURBING BEHAVIOR?

Neighbors: love them, hate them, or dodge them at every chance possible-- in our crowded world, they’re a fact of life. When you get a BAD neighbor? Damn, that rocks your life. Listen in as Andrew and Matty talk about some terrifying tales of neighbors-- including some of their own! HORROR IN THE MOVIES Welcome to the neighborhood! As a gift, we got you a Blu-Ray of FRIGHT NIGHT and a DVD of DISTURBIA! Oh, and here's a pie we baked for you. Hope you like blood pie. WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what the boys have been watchin’... bitch! SLICE LEFT, SLICE RIGHT Matty’s single again… let’s see which way he swipes… errr, slices! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

LUCKY is the latest film from Epic Pictures Group and Dread Presents, and drops on AMC’s SHUDDER Thursday, March 4. FriGay the 13th is proud to welcome writer and star BREA GRANT and director NATASHA KERMANI. Listen in for insights on how they crafted the film-- and their experience at the start of the pandemic, when SXSW was canceled. LUCKY will leave a huge impact on its audience-- listen in for the inside scoop! 

EPISODE 50: LOVE IS TERRIFYING As Newman once said on Seinfeld, “Love is a spice with many tastes; a dizzying array of textures and moments.” Well, eat up, kids, because the boys have prepared a spicy dish for you, all about LOVE. Andrew has some scary stories to share, and Matty has some thoughts on the terrifying nature of love, and why we keep doing it wrong. HORROR IN THE MOVIES THE CRUSH and FEAR? Yikes, you may never want to date anyone ever again! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what the boys have been watchin’... bitch! LISTENER CALL IN Hear from your fellow FriGays as we play real recordings of voicemails left on the FriGay Hotline! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

EPISODE 49: PUBLIC EDUCATION IS TERRIFYING! It’s a terrifying time in America for teachers, staff, and students as they continue to trudge through the COVID-19 pandemic. But when has education in America not been scary? We also welcome special guest Eva Padilla, teacher in Chicago Public Schools, to chat about the conditions in Chicago, and the looming teachers' strike. Dig in with us, as we crack open the books for a deep study on the horrors of public education! HORROR IN THE MOVIES CUTTING CLASS and THE FACULTY? Two perfect specimens for this lab report! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Their book report… OOPS, MOVIE REPORT is ready for you, Mr. Johnson! HOTTIE OF THE EPISODE The jock or the nerd… who will the boys choose?! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/supportFollow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13 

Grab your coffee, slam a Red Bull, and pop a caffeine pill… because the boys are taking you on a terrifying journey you can’t sleep through! You’ll never sleep again after hearing these tales… HORROR IN THE MOVIES It’s finally time: we’re talking all about Nancy’s Dream with A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, DREAM WARRIORS, and NEW NIGHTMARE! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH? Listen in to hear what Andrew and Matty have been watchin’... bitch! NIGHTMARE ON MY STREET How would Freddy use the boys’ fears to get them in their dreams? LISTEN IN! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/supportFollow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13 

Dive to the deepest depths of the sheer TERROR of the ocean with Andrew and Matty! Pollution? SCARY! Shipwrecks? OMG! Weird fish and other creatures? HOLY CRAP! HORROR IN THE MOVIES 1989 had MANY horror films on the ocean… and we focus on LEVIATHAN and DEAD CALM! WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Tune in to find out what the boys have been watchin'... bitch! BEST OF 2020 What films and performers did Andrew and Matty admire most in 2020? Tune in to find out! -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13

FriGay the 13th has officially certified the entirety of 2020 as TERRIFYING. It was a tough year, but the boys stuck it out with you-- and now it's time to review the year that was. HORROR IN THE MOVIES TALES FROM THE HOOD and IT COMES AT NIGHT offer some interesting lenses through which to view and process this awful year. WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN', BITCH?! Tune in to find out what the boys have been watchin'... bitch! PREDICTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS The ouija board and the crystal ball have given us some clues... -- Support FRIGAY THE 13TH: www.frigay13.com/support Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @FriGay13