Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast
Ready to get hacked to pieces… from laughter?
The Horror Nerds Podcast is the official podcast of Horror Nerd Comedy, delivering bloody-funny conversations, horror movie deep dives, and sketch comedy for fans of the macabre. Based out of the scariest place in the world — Hollywood, CA — hosts Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie Williams, aka the Shining Twins of Podcasting, guide you through a hilarious, unhinged love letter to horror.
Each episode blends horror comedy, movie discussions, and industry nerdery, featuring original sketch comedy bits and parody commercials performed by some of the most talented voice actors in the business, plus clips and stories from the Horror Nerds stand-up comedy show in Hollywood.
Expect:
- Horror movie breakdowns (from cult classics to modern slashers)
- Sketches, characters, and parody commercials
- Guest appearances from horror icons, comedians, filmmakers, and musical guests
- A welcoming community where being weird is encouraged
Whether you’re here for scares, laughs, or both, Horror Nerds is where horror fandom meets comedy chaos.
🎧 New episodes drop on Tuesdays.
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Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast
From the Hellmouth to Healing: Horror Aromatherapy with The Magic Oil Box
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This week’s Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast episode is a December Sponsor Spotlight featuring our friend, collaborator, and fellow horror-obsessed sweetheart Alex Cordova, creator of The Magic Oil Box: your new favorite queer-owned aromatherapy brand inspired by horror movies, Buffy, nostalgia, and the power of scent to heal.
Alex joins us to talk about how Buffy the Vampire Slayer inspired the name “The Magic Oil Box,” how horror shaped his identity growing up, and why scent can unlock memories faster than any jump scare ever could. We dive into his character-inspired blends from the top horror franchises, and why every blend is rooted in personal connection, trauma healing, and queer joy.
We also talk about:
✨ the new Twilight shower steamers (Eternal Twilight + Spirit of La Push)
✨ growing up queer and finding belonging through horror
✨ choosing films that feel like home
✨ video store nostalgia, VHS chaos, and renting purely for the cover art
✨ Buffy friendships, chosen family, and why “everyone has a Freddy”
🎧 You’ll Love This Episode If You’re Into:
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Queer-coded villains
- Twilight memes (“hoa hoa hoa hoa” season, anyone?)
- Aromatherapy as emotional storytelling
- Fandom-inspired creativity
- Community, acceptance, and chosen family
This special cut brings heart, humor, and serious “we survived because of Buffy” energy. Whether you’re team Spike, team Angel, or team “Buffy doesn’t need a man,” this episode will hit home.
👇 Support our sponsor:
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Credits:
Hosted by Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie Williams
Featuring Co-Host Anthony Landry
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: Samantha Hale, and Joe White
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Horror Nerds Podcast Theme music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Commercial VO by Bonnie Marie Williams
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Sponsorships:
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The Magic Oil Box, LLC Small-batch, cruelty-free scents inspired by horror and pop culture, and handcrafted with love and magic by a proudly LGBTQ+ and Latino-owned business. Horror Nerds listeners can take 15% off with code SLAYNERDS15, thanks to our sponsor who keeps us slayin’.
Affiliates:
Take 10% off Shaped Ice Molds, featuring the most iconic slashers in cinema, with code HorrorNerdsPodcast10
The Horror Nerds Comedy Podcast uses Riverside.fm to record our podcast and share to social media.