Iowa and Wisconsin have a certain kinship when it comes to all things creepy. I was thrilled to explore that with Cedar Rapids' own Haley Flenker. Haley is the owner of The Lucky Cat, a comedy club and community hub that features dance, yoga, trivia and more. While talking about Sinister we discussed Fred Thompson's presidential run, Mr. Boogie's TRUE identity, our love for Deputy So and So and how hard it is to be atheists who believe in ghosts and vibes. Check out The Lucky Cat Here: https://w...
Sep 15, 2022•42 min
In this episode I'm joined by Denver comedian and artist, Katie Bowman! Katie is a fellow lover of horror and overall a great hang. We chatted about being cancers, Kurt Russell, her dog Dante, the importance of liking your coworkers and so much more. Check out Katie's podcast Help Me, I'm Scared, her artwork and upcoming shows here: https://www.katiebowman.rocks/ And don't forget to follow her on social media--(the greatest assimilation of them all lol) @katiebowmancomic
Aug 27, 2022•48 min
In this episode I'm joined by Ameerah Sanders an artist from Kansas City, MO. Ameerah is a comedian, writer, model, burlesque dancer and more. I was delighted she could sit down and chat about The Conjuring with me. We talked about woofing, how creepy the clapping game could be and how refreshing it was to see a positive father character in a horror movie. We discussed the Conjuring as a metaphor for how the bonds of community, friends and family, can help us counteract the American idea of "ind...
Jul 31, 2022•49 min
In this episode I chat with Alyssa Lentz about The Others. Alyssa is an organizer for Planned Parenthood Wisconsin and a photographer with a specific lens for (See what I did there?) fat positivity, queer community and people's gender journeys. Alyssa chose this film based on her own relationship with being raised religious. We chatted about creepy tiktoks, our perception of religion as children and the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. Check out Alyssa's photography here: http://www.alent...
Jul 05, 2022•51 min
While in Colorado I performed on a few shows with Idaho's Emma Arnold and am so thrilled to have her on the podcast. Emma chose Mandy, more than just a classic revenge story Mandy examines healthy and toxic masculinity with a dash of satanic panic nostalgia! The two of us discussed sadists, cults, the shifting narrative of horror and more! Learn more about Emma's comedy and bees here: https://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com/ Check out her patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/EmmaArnold
May 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode I'm joined by my long time friend Emma Johnson to discuss Censor. Emma is an author and conservationist living and reviving prairie preserves in Northern Wisconsin. We chatted about how outrage and censorship are often used to distract from larger, more important issues, being gals in the horror and punk rock communities and sexy green M&M's. Hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Emma's writing here: http://www.freaktension.com Chip in to her Farm Patreon and get some wildflowe...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr
In this episode I'm joined by Gwen Sunkel to discuss the 1994 made for tv adaptation of Steven King's The Stand. Gwen is a phenomenal comic from Indianapolis, Indiana who just released her first album, No More Tears. We chatted about how campy and fun this movie was, the 90's and Steven King's superb acting skills. Check out more about Gwen and her future dates on instagram: @gwenderwoman And be sure to get her new album here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-more-tears/1610380460?uo=2
Feb 27, 2022•42 min
In Episode 51 Whitney Wasson, creator of Sober Rabbit, and I talk about An American Werewolf in London. We discussed the metaphor of transformation and how embarrassing it is to wake up naked at the zoo. An American Werewolf in London uses humor to approach dark subject matter like suicide, murder and what accountability looks like. I hope you enjoy it and See you next Wednesday! Check out more about Whitney here: https://www.soberrabbit.com/ And follow Sober Rabbit on Instagram: @soberrabbit
Jan 30, 2022•38 min
In Episode 50 I'm joined by fellow trade unionist Sabrina Johnson to talk about the movie that almost didn't happen- The Hunt! We discuss how this film is a metaphor for rage working people feel in these times and how we are seeing a ton of strikes and workplace actions through out the country, our experiences as women in labor, and so much more! Check it out! And reach out if you are curious about starting a union at your workplace.
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In Episode 49 Kristin Lytie discusses Get Out with Meg Indurti. Meg is a phenomenal comedian, researcher and writer. If you haven't read her pieces in the New Yorker I don't know what you're doing with your time-get on it! We discussed Meg's personal connection to the film, the sunken place as it relates to suppressing revolutionary fervor and the tension of covert racist aggression that Peele captures so perfectly in his critique of white liberals. Enjoy! And be sure to follow Meg on Instagram ...
Oct 31, 2021•43 min
On episode 48 I'm joined by the wonderfully creative Alexandra Tsarpalas. She is the other other half of Mom Genes, our long running Chicago comedy show that we hosted as your weird moms and invited other comics to portray their family members. After years of telling me she doesn't like scary movies, she FINALLY agreed to do my podcast. Together we discussed Troll 2 and all the campy ridiculousness absolutely told me why she picked it. This movie starts as a PETA propaganda film and ends as an O...
Oct 18, 2021•42 min
Wow we're back! Miss me? In Episode 47 I sit down with Chicago's very own Jamie Shriner to discuss Midsommar. We chat about why exactly the Maypole was so fun, watching horror movies with your parents, the similarities between Midsommar and the Shining and Dani's journey of self discovery through grief to find community in Sweden. Lots of spoilers so watch Midsommar first! Check out Jamie on Instagram @jamieshrinerbiddle
Oct 02, 2021•44 min
In Episode 46 I invited Professor Alison Staudinger over to discuss her pick, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Alison is an Associate Professor at UWGB and teaches Freedom and Democracy Studies as well as Women and Gender Studies. We also discussed Ted Bundy and America's fascination with serial killers, how it's never ever going to stop snowing here, and Alisons' new book-Gender in the Political Science Classroom. We also deliberated the significance of the cat, which personally hit home for m...
Feb 26, 2019•52 min
In Episode 45 I'm joined by Milwaukee comedian Kaitlin McCarthy to discuss Hereditary. This is one of my favorite new movies, be warned we go full spoilers! We discussed using comedy as a tool to explore dark personal issues and how powerful that can be ....and sometimes alienating. We also discussed how comedy can be a community to turn to when those larger issues hit. In addition to working on the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Kaitlin also produces one of my favorite shows, Subjective: A Comedic ...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 8 min
In Episode 44 I'm joined by Austin's own Ava Smartt! She's a hilarious comic and hosts the podcast Gender Fluids with Arielle Norman (another Austin comic to watch for sure). In September of 2018 we were both on the Altercation Comedy Festival so I took the opportunity to talk to her about one of her favorite movies, Raw. We also talked about Ava growing up in small town Texas, bad parenting, and sisterhood. Enjoy and be sure to check out Ava's podcast! Gender Fluids on iTunes - https://itunes.a...
Oct 23, 2018•45 min
Episode 43 is a celebration of all things Fargo! I was opening for JT Habersaat at the Cellar in Fargo, North Dakota and we got a chance to check out the new film Lizzie at the beautiful Fargo theater. We also got to go see the original wood chipper from the movie Fargo and stuff our faces on pizza and German food. Fargo-you're amazing. In addition to the movie we also discussed our haunted hotel, rock and roll werewolves, domestic work and more! Enjoy!
Oct 16, 2018•29 min
In Episode 42 of Bloody Mary Podcast with Genevieve Rice and I discussing The Shining! Genevieve is the producer of Bird City Comedy Festival, host of Tastebuddies podcast, and one of my favorite people! We also discussed creepy twins, deadmalls.com, the question of “can people change,” and more—enjoy!
Oct 09, 2018•55 min
In Episode 41 I got to sit down with Madison's own Cynthia Marie. Cynthia is a stand up comedian and a regular at the Club on State. Originally from Philly, Cynthia is a driving force behind Madison Comedy Week, a debut comedy festival out of Madison in 2018. This is one of my favorite movies, a pivotal point in comedy meeting horror, and it was a delight to talk about it with Cynthia. Check out more about Cynthia here https://www.cynthiacasebere.com/
Oct 02, 2018•45 min
In Episode 40 Kristin sat down with long time friend and creator of the famed dance party Pants Off Dance Off, Claire Dactyl. Claire is a DJ, record store guru, and Kristin's Super Club sister. The two discussed "performing as human" and how hard that can be, how much Ripley made an impression on them growing up, and the importance of Jones the cat. Enjoy!
Sep 09, 2018•37 min
Episode 39 of Bloody Mary features Kristin Lytie talking about XX with Holly Trasti. Holly is a Green Bay guitar god of Holly and the Nice Lions. She is also a teacher, record store aficionado, and all around awesome person. Check out her band here: https://www.facebook.com/hollyandthenicelions/
Jun 19, 2018•44 min
Episode 38 was recorded in Toronto with comedian Nour Hadidi! Kristin and Nour discussed I Know What You Did Last Summer and important issues of life like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, doing comedy for international audiences, and the age old battle of brunettes vs. blondes! Nour is a hilarious comic whose writing can be seen on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes and the Comedy Network's The Beaverton. Check out more about her here: https://nourhadidi.com/ Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @NourHadid...
May 17, 2018•40 min
In Episode 36 Chicago comedian and storyteller, Carly Ballerini was on to discuss Rosemary's Baby with Bloody Mary host Kristin Lytie. The two also discussed growing up in Wisconsin, witchy baked goods, and the attack on women's agency of their own health. Enjoy! My friend Emma Johnson's Article that we discussed: It's Time To Talk About Transphobia in Horror Movies https://www.horrorsociety.com/2017/11/25/time-talk-transphobia-horror-films/ Carly's Website: https://www.carlyballerini.com/
Mar 12, 2018•51 min
In Episode 35 Sonal Aggarwal, world traveler and Chicago based comedian, sat down to talk about The Descent with your host Kristin Lytie. The two quickly realized it was not quite the film they remembered loving as young women. However in that moment Sonal stressed her fondness of remembering the first time she viewed The Descent. She also explored her ability to appreciate things she doesn't like and value the artistic labor that went into them, even the worst head crushing scene. She's zen as ...
Jan 24, 2018•45 min
Check out Episode 34 of Bloody Mary featuring Chicago comics Deanna Ortiz and Kristin Lytie discussing The Strangers. Deanna is a cast member of the Lincoln Lodge, produces the The Two Hour Comedy Hour, and is terrified of horror movies. Luckily she overcame that fear to discuss her long time favorite horror movie, The Strangers. The two discussed the main characters' relationship, how bad Liv Tyler is at hiding, and their personal tactics for making sure no one's in their house. Follow her on t...
Jan 02, 2018•47 min
In Episode 33 Jen Larson of the bands Swimsuit Addition and Beastii, creator of the card game Douchebag CEO, and Chicago Public School teacher joined me to talk about Pet Sematary 1 and 2.... well more so part 1. We discussed toxic relationships, the characters inability to face honest conflict resolution, and the eternal hell Pascow must face having to wear jogging shorts for all eternity. Jen's Bands: https://beastii.bandcamp.com/ https://swimsuitaddition.bandcamp.com/ Jen's Card Game Doucheba...
Dec 25, 2017•42 min
In Episode 32 I'm joined by Mariana Karampelas to discuss this 90's throwback, The Craft. Mariana is a lawyer, a bike enthusiast, and a genuine Chicago treasure. I had originally remembered this film to be an empowering tale of female teenage friendship and upon going back to re-watch it, realized just how horribly wrong I was. Mariana and I also discussed her experience growing up in a family of first generation Greek immigrants, the importance of a slow-mo squad role, and how cool we both were...
Nov 27, 2017•54 min
Happy Halloween--It's Episode 31 on October 31st! Holly Krig, Chicago activist and mother of Soph, stopped in to talk about the Exorcist. Be it anti-eviction work, abolitionism, or coordinating rides for children to see their incarcerated parents Holly is there fighting for the dignity of all people. The two chatted about growing up in Wisconsin, Dark Shadows making a lasting impression on them, and Holly discussed how she saw the Exorcist as a metaphor for restorative justice. Oh and Father Kar...
Oct 31, 2017•50 min
In Episode 30 Stephanie Weber of the Lincoln Lodge, Chicago Underground Comedy, and the Wait, What Happened podcast stopped in to talk about the Town That Dreaded Sundown! We chatted about murder outfits, the Zodiac killer, and sexy teens. This is a special crossover episode so after you listen to our take on the film head over to Wait, What Happened to hear all the true events that went into creating this movie. Check out us talking about the Phantom Killer on Wait, What Happened? here: https:/...
Oct 23, 2017•37 min
In Episode 29 Kristin interviews Tesh Silver, an illustrator and designer who has an affinity for bad horror movies, comic books, glitter and all things for the culture. She currently works with many non-profits, organizes with For The People Artist Collective doing social movement art and teaches Comics class with awesome elementary and middle schoolers at Hyde Park Art Center. We discussed the new It, how it compared to the old It, Pennywise as symbolism for trauma, and so much more! Just a re...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr
For the first time ever Bloody Mary was recorded live! And at the Beast Village Comedy Festival! I had a ton of fun interviewing people from all over the country about their favorite horror movies. Be sure to follow everyone on twitter and check out their sites to see when they are performing near you! This was such a success I want to do more live recordings- let me know if Bloody Mary should come to your town. Becky Braunstein- 28 Days Later @BeckyFromAlaska www.beckybraunstein.com Brian Bahe-...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 6 min
