Always informative and always funny. They all sound like they still enjoy watching horror films, which I can’t say about some of the other horror podcasts I subscribe to.

Franchises covered well by smart, funny ppl

This is one of the greats in the horror pod community. Mike can vibe with any guest, and it makes for fun discussions about horror franchises.

Well researched and made with love. If you want a fun deep dive of some of the behind the scenes of these franchises, you won’t be disappointed.

Love Mike’s movie breakdowns

Mike and his co-hosts are so fun to listen to. They go deep into each movie/franchise. I’ve watched so many new movies just so I can listen to the podcast. Now I know I love the Phantasm Franchise! Thanks guys!

I enjoy the conversations and alleyways this podcast finds.

Fun podcast. They usually don’t get too negative on movies. They do a good amount of research. Relaxed conversation. Fun and easy to listen to. I appreciate the love they gave to Nightmare on Elm Street 4.I miss Jerry though. I hope he returns

I just love listening to Mike, and his guests. The discussions are well thought out, and always funny. As a childcare provider, I really appreciate Mike’s offbeat humor when it comes to kids, and I love when he has his daughter on. I also Ike that he’s a fellow New Englander (I’m in Vermont). Keep up the good work! 5 stars!

GOATed podcast

Any podcast that will go into all 5 Critter movies is great in my book. Mike is a great host and is killing it with the Texas Chainsaw movies. Fun podcast to listen to.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of my favorite films of all time so I couldn’t wait for The Pod And The Pendulum to cover this masterpiece. I was completely blown away with how much time and knowledge went into this episode. Host Mike Snoonian and guests Devaughn Taylor,Brian Keiper and Nichole Goble has provided what I think is required listening for anybody that’s a TCM fan. I know every time Mike is going to release a new episode, I’m going to be in for a treat. Doesn’t get any better than this!

This isn’t a horror podcast, it’s a therapy session for people too old to be this millennial. They can say what they want it’s their right, but they get way too personal and as they cry about Being bullied, they make fun of people. Typical nonsense. Possibly the most nausea inducing podcast I’ve listened to so far.

Discovered this pod almost two years ago and it’s phenomenal. Mike is fantastic and you can feel his love and appreciation for the genre in every second. The co-hosts over time have been dynamite and bring something cool to the table for discussion. Always ready to hit play the moment a new episode drops.

Really enjoyable podcast here. I really appreciate the efforts that go into it! I am a Patreon subscriber as well and look forward everything The P and P cranks out. Keep it up!

A few years ago, I'd watched the entire SCREAM franchise for the first time and wanted to listen to an intelligent and insightful podcast about it. After several false starts, I finally found my way to The Pod and the Pendulum and I've been an avid listener ever since. (Why it's taken me so long to leave a review is really just a matter of how little I log in to iTunes.) Still, Mike & Co. are incredibly knowledgable about all things horror and I learn something new with each new listen and am endlessly entertained from episode to episode! If you're not listening to this podcast, you should be!

I started listening because of Mike on psychoanalysis and then never stopped !

This is an okay podcast. The co-host changes midway through their run; she's less provacative but equally know-it-all horror nerd who dominates the conversation with her own personal interests. The other host Mike mispronounces a lot of words (Janet Leigh and Leigh Whannel come up frequently and Leigh is always pronounced Lay). Skip around for movies you're interested in, not worth it to listen consistently, otherwise you'll be listening to a lot of pitches for their Patreon.

I got hooked on this podcast during their deep dive on the Elm Street series a while back. I can’t recommend it enough.

I found Mike’s podcast by listening the Horror Virgin(still top show with current hosts virgin nerds!). When jenn started new show with mike, reviewing horror movies from psychological perspective, I found their presenters have great chemistry, bring gum. Both horror virgin and Psychoanalysis refered to this podcast. Love reviews of new French Extremiy. Also love giving Faculty of Horror credits due as always. I have listened to podcasts I don’t like, I just move on n and look for others. I don’t 1 star since other people might count them a 5. Love this show and the presenters!

It took me a long time to finally listen to Pod and the Pendulum and I don’t know what I was waiting for. Horror as a genre lends itself to the exploration of franchises and whatever combination of hosts and guests is here always do a great job of it. The Final Destination deep dive has been absolutely joyous.

I knew about this pod for a time, started listening a few days ago and I’m hooked. I started at the beginning (because I’m anal), it’s addictive, these are horror series fan talking about the movies they love and even ones they don’t w/o putting them down. I didn’t even skip the Scream 4 episode and I loathe that movie, but I needed to hear what the host and guest thought. I’m so excited to have a back log of stories to listen to, especially as an escape. Thanks Mike & Jerry for this great pod.

Great hosts. Great pod. Great movies

I love looking at my phone on Sunday to see a new episode available. Jerry and Mike are entertaining and are incredibly insightful on the genre

Jerry and Mike have two very different perspectives on films and both are very good, insightful and often times emotional and hilarious. The guests they get are so fun and it’s a blast to deep dive into these movies we all love.

I started listening to the podcast a few weeks ago, and fell in love with the first episode (which was the HalloweeN 6 episode, since I saw Daniel Farrands was guest). I love the variety of guests and the analysis of the films, as opposed to a plot summary based approach. I was so engulfed in the discussions I binged the entire catalogue in the past month and just joined the patreon. Can’t wait till you tackle TCM, Saw, and Nightmare on Elm Street!

Well-researched, informative without dryness, and interesting. The political commentary is fantastic and relevant, and I’m thrilled that it pisses off all the right people. Highly recommend.

This is probably one of the most underrated podcast for horror movies. They go really in-depth of why the movie was made, character analogies and all around cover everything you want to know about the movie. Mike and Jerry know what they are talking about. This podcast is a hidden jem that everyone should know about. (Bonus) They interview directors and actors who were involved in the films sometimes. (My personal podcast favorites) Friday the 13th Series.... Alien series..... Halloween series....

I enjoy a handful of horror podcasts and The Pod and the Pendulum is certainly one of them. It’s cool that they go through entire franchises from start to finish covering the good, the bad and the ugly. The hosts clearly do a good amount of research in preparation for the episodes which is appreciated and their love of cinema shines through. The only thing about the podcast that rubs me the wrong way is the social justice warrior, progressive, anti-capitalism stuff that creeps through a little bit at times and in much greater amounts other times. I was excited to listen to the Alien episode (which was generally great) but the amount of seemingly liberal or left wing opinion politics that were injected into it were a downer for me and kinda took me out of the listening experience. It’s their podcast and they can say whatever they want but it’s just not what I want to hear during a horror podcast. Overall, I enjoy the podcast and would recommend it to horror fans looking for deep dives into the films they love. I just wish they’d keep the political opinion commentary out of it. 4/5 stars.

The research Mike and Jerry do to prepare for this is fantastic. The quality of the guests are on point. Good people, too. And I love supporting good people. Great deep dives of our favorite franchises.

I like the podcast but would love it if I never heard Jerry talk about anything ever again. Whether it’s him talking over people Constantly or him talking about how he is constantly talking about the internet bullies him and then he bullies a Corey Haim, who is dead (real classy). Also, your whole Friday the 13th 4/ 80s coming of age analogy is not clever and actually really stupid. I want to keep listening but can’t do it with that guy at the helm.

This reminds me of listening to drunk family and friends discuss movies while they fabricate stories about whatever film they are ranting on about.

Knowledgeable and Passionate!! An Excellent PodCast for Horror fans!! Love the format, love the tackling of an entire series 1 episode at a time. Gary.

Love the content. Also love the idea of starting a franchise and reviewing all the movies one episode at a time. Keep up the great work!!

These guys and gals do a great job and take a deep dive into some iconic horror franchises.

A terrific exploration and invitation to revisit full and iconic horror series. Laughs and interesting facts and new lens with which to consider. Looking forward to their take on other franchises!

Just found this podcast and I’m bingeing everything to get caught up. Really enjoy their insights into these moves we all grew up with. The 6 star Tokyo Dome inside (pro wrestling) joke at the end of episode 1 cracked me up. Well done!

I watched most of the Friday the 13th for first time recently listening to these after was very fun. Even watched Christine for the first time while waiting for the next episode. Keep it going.

Newer podcast that is quickly becoming one of my favorites. This show has a great vibe and I appreciate how they celebrate the positives of these movies without bashing on some of the not so great things. Highly recommend this for a listen.

I have binged the first 4 episodes today and am an instant fan. The hosts and guests truly love these movies and the discussion is always lively. I can’t wait to see where it goes from here. If you love franchise horror, do yourself a favor and check out this show!

Great chemistry and insightful analysis makes this a must listen as far as I’m concerned—plenty of thinking outside the box which is exactly what I’m in the mood for these days. Can’t wait for all of the franchise deep dives coming up!

Fun look back at these movies, back stories and good reviews

Do yourself a favor and check it out. It’s a great listen.

As the podcast swings you get the history along with the in and outs of what works and doesn’t for each installment of genre franchises the good, the bad, & the ugly. But also informal ideas.

In their first episodes they are diving deep into a movie that I hold near and dear to my heart! Scream!! I loved the deep dive and I can’t wait for more episodes that deep dive into other great horror movie franchises!!