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Tickled to Death

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Welcome to Tickled to Death, the horror movie game show where the screams are fake but the laughs are real. Each week comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead) invites actors, comedians, and podcasters to battle through trivia, improv, and ridiculous challenges pulled from iconic scary movies and cult classics. One week it is slashers, the next it is Stephen King or folk horror. October brings witches, werewolves, and Halloween itself. Guests include Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Jed Shepherd (Host, Dashcam), Ross Bryant (Dimension 20), Gavin Stenhouse (Kung Fu), and novelist Lin Codega (Moth Eater). Their mix of comedy, acting, and horror cred makes every episode unpredictable and always funny. It is spooky, it is ridiculous, and it is built so you can play along at home. New episodes drop every Thursday starting September 25. Don’t get tickled to death.
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Episodes

The TV's Leaking! | Scary Movie 3 | Betsy Sodaro and Drew Droege

Today we are getting ready for the upcoming release of the brand new Scary Movie by revisiting the 2003 comedy/horror spoof, Scary Movie 3! Guests Drew Droege (Stop That Train!) and Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts) talk about their favorite lines, the films being spoofed and their hopes for the new movie, which hits theatres June 5th. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-th...

Jun 04, 202639 min

Fairly Normal Activity | Paranormal Activity | Ross Bryant and Stuart Ross

Today we are covering the 2007 found footage classic, Paranormal Activity! Our host Roz Hernandez is joined by Ross Bryant (Dropout.TV) and Stuart Ross (Another Gay Horror Pod) as they discuss psychics, three toed footprints and all things Micah. Plus, we have a special guest question from Katie Featherston herself! Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall i...

May 28, 202638 min

It's Rosemary, Baby! | Rosemay's Baby | Sam Pancake and Vanessa Gonzalez

Today we are covering the 1968 psychological thriller, Rosemary's Baby. Host Roz Hernandez is joined by fan favorites Vanessa Gonzalez and Sam Pancake to discuss covens, improv groups, and the iconic Castevets. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of actors, comedians, and horror expert...

May 21, 202637 min

A Killer VHS | The Ring | Betsy Sodaro, Samantha Hale

Today we are talking cursed children, creepy lighthouses and some iconic jumpscares as we cover 2002's The Ring! Roz is joined by Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts) and Samantha Hale (Horror Nerd Comedy) as they look back on the film that stuck with evry millenial who saw it younger than they should have. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous cha...

May 14, 202644 min

We're Pod People | Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | Ross Bryant, Samantha Hale, Sarah Burns

We don't know who to trust on today's episode, all about the 1978 film Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Roz is joined by Ross Bryant, Samantha Hale and Sarah Burns as they talk 1970s San Francisco, "half gloves" and that iconic final moment. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of actors...

May 07, 202637 min

Don't Wake Daddy | A Quiet Place | Ross Bryant, Vanessa Gonzalez, Zach Noe Towers

Today we are getting loud about the 2018 film A Quiet Place! Host Roz Hernandez is joined by Ross Bryant, Vanessa Gonzalez and Zach Noe Towers as they talk about walking barefoot, skipping the chips and how long they'd last in a silent world. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of acto...

Apr 30, 202640 min

He's Just Not That Into You | Fatal Attraction | Sam Pancake, Lily Du, Stuart Ross

Today we are NOT going to be ignored, Dan! Because Roz is joined by Sam Pancake, Lily Du and Stuart Ross as they discuss bunnies, M Butterfly and the late 80s New York of Fatal Attraction. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of actors, comedians, and horror experts dive into iconic hor...

Apr 23, 202637 min

Hot for Teacher | The Faculty | Vanessa Gonzalez, Mx Dahlia Belle, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

Today we are repeating our senior year as we discuss the 1998 horror classic, The Faculty. Roz is joined by Vanessa Gonzalez, Mx Dahlia Belle and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner as they discuss young Elijah Wood, alien take overs and powdered drugs in pens. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of a...

Apr 16, 202637 min

Let's See Those Pearly Whites | Smile | Mx. Dahlia Belle, Zach Noe Towers and Stuart Ross

Today we are saying CHEESE as we discuss the 2018 film Smile. Our host Roz is joined by Zach Noe Towers (GoodSodPod) Mx. Dahlia Belle (Gender Agenda) and Stuart Ross (Another Gay Horror Pod) as we discuss sickening grins and very patient ex's. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of act...

Apr 09, 202637 min

Hell Is Other Podcasts | Event Horizon | Guy Branum, Alice Wetterlund, Tipper Newton

Today we are traveling past Neptune to discuss the 1997 cult classic Event Horizon. Host Roz Hernadez is joined by Guy Branum (Hacks) Alice Wetterlund (Resident Alien) and Tipper Newton (Lover’s Lane) as they discuss physics, the rules of space and their own personal hells. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week,...

Apr 02, 202635 min

Apocalypse When? | War of the Worlds, The Happening, 10 Cloverfield Lane | Alex Goldman, Rue Dickey, Andrew Krug

It's the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine! Today we are denying the evidence all around us until it's far to late as we talk about Apocalypse films! Host Roz Hernadez is joined by podcaster Alex Goldman (Hyperfixed, Reply All), actor and activist Rue Dickey, and actor Andrew Krug (Encounter Party) as they find out where exactly that asteroid is going to land. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy...

Mar 26, 202633 min

Women of Her-ror | The Substance, Apartment 7a, Jennifer's Body | Alice Maio Mackay, Emily Fleming, Eliza Skinner

Today we are giving the middle finger to the pink tax with an episode dedicated to movies by women filmmakers … It's a celebration of Women of Horror! Host Roz Hernandez is joined by Australian filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers, Satranic), Emily Fleming (Mythical Kitchen, Free With Ads) and Eliza Skinner (Earth To Ned) to talk about horror films by and for the ladies. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy ...

Mar 19, 202640 min

Ready Campers? | Friday the 13th Part II | Joshua Grannell, GiGi Leal and Liz Galalis

Today we are taking a hike out to Camp Chrystal Lake for a little R&R. Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ (Midnight Mass), GiGi Leal (RoomforScream) and Liz Galalis (Scamfluencers) join host Roz Hernandez as we talk about the second installment in the Friday the 13th franchise. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Ea...

Mar 12, 202639 min

Ready Player Done | Saw, Brainscan, Arena Wars | Amy Vorpahl, GiGi Leal, Annie Lederman

Today we are talking about some killer games. Amy Vorpahl (Dropout.Tv), GiGi Leal (RoomforScream) and Annie Lederman (ANNIEWOOD) join host Roz Hernandez as we talk about horror movies all about games. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenges. Each week, Roz and a rotating cast of actors, comedians, and horror experts dive int...

Mar 05, 202641 min

I Scream, You Scream | Scream (1996) | Zach Noe Towers, Vanessa Gonzalez and Hayden Bishop

Today we are celebrating one of the most beloved slashers, 1996's Scream! Zach Noe Towers, Vanessa Gonzalez and Hayden Bishop join host Roz Hernandez on this trip down memory lane, discussing how this iconic slasher and franchise shaped horror in between rounds of trivia and some games. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia with off-the-wall improv and ridiculous challenge...

Feb 26, 202641 min

Not So Funny Now | It, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Terrifier | Josh Gondelman, Hayden Bishop, Ed Voccola

Today we're laughing until it hurts as we wade into the world of killer clowns! Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight), Hayden Bishop (Trans-It Girls) and Ed Voccola (Scared All The Time) join Roz to talk about her personal family history with clowns, and discuss films like It, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Terrifier, and so many more. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to Death is the comedy game show that mixes scary movie trivia w...

Feb 19, 202642 min

Indie Horror Darlings | Hereditary, The Babadook, The Descent | Kristen Meinzer, Ryan Goodcase, Mx. Dahlia Belle

Today, we’re descending into the moody, blood-soaked, neon-lit basement of indie horror with Kristen Meinzer (By the Book, Therapy Pod), Ryan Goodcase (Sirius XM), and Mx. Dahlia Belle (Netflix's Gender Agenda). Join us on a journey through low budget and independently produced horror films like Hereditary, The Babadook, The Descent and more to find out whose best experienced in 4:3 aspect ratio. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled ...

Feb 12, 202640 min

Lights, Camera… Panic: Found Footage Horror | The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, Wreck & Troll Hunter | Jed Shepherd, Biqtch Puddin & Markeia McCarty

Roz Hernandez goes digging through the lost tapes with filmmaker Jed Shepherd (Host, The Blair Witch Documentary), drag icon Biqtch Puddin (The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula), and actor/gamer Markeia McCarty (Critical Role). From The Blair Witch Project to Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, Wreck, and Troll Hunter, they battle it out over shaky cameras, cursed footage, and horror’s most infamous jump scares. Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Ti...

Feb 05, 202646 min

Cauldrons, Curses & Killer Coven Energy | The Craft, Practical Magic, Suspiria, & The Witch | Zena Dixon, Andrea Subissati & Aaron B. Koontz

Roz dives broom-first into witchcraft movies. From The Craft and Practical Magic to Suspiria and The Witch, our guests test their powers through trivia, improv, and wildly cursed trivia answers. Writer and filmmaker Zena Dixon (Real Queen of Horror, Bloody Disgusting), Andrea Subissati (Rue Morgue Magazine, Faculty of Horror), and Aaron B. Koontz (Paper Street Pictures, Revival on Peacock) join Roz to battle for the title of Witchcraft Champion. Who will rule the coven...and who’ll just get tick...

Jan 29, 202639 min

30 Years of Vampire Strippers | From Dusk Till Dawn Anniversary Special | Alex Steed, Vanessa Gonzalez, Biqtch Puddin

This week we are headed to Texas to celebrate the 30 year anniverdsary of From Dusk Till Dawn! Guests Alex Steed (You Are Good Pod), Biqtch Puddin (The Boulet Brothers' Dragula) and Vanessa Gonzalez (Jimmy Kimmel Live) talk Tarantino cross over films, what their stripper names would be, and George Clooney's neck tattoo. Who will earn a spot at the bar... and who'll just get Tickled to Death? Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Living for the Dead), Tickled to De...

Jan 22, 202641 min

Killer Orcas, Giant Crocodiles and Lots of Birds | Crawl, Orca, The Birds | Michael Ian Black, Alison Leiby, Ben Pronsky

This week we are getting WILD with an episode all about Deadly Animal horror films! Comedian Michael Ian Black, podcaster Alison Leiby and voice actor Ben Pronsky fend off killer orcas, giant crocodiles and lots of birds as they answer trivia and play some games all about horror villains from the Animal Kingdom. Plus, stick around after the episode for an exclusive interview with Ben Pronsky about his work voicing the killer chimp Ben in Paramount's latest horror classic, Primate. So, who will b...

Jan 15, 202650 min

Big Foot, the Mothman, and Squonks, oh my! | The Legend of Boggy Creek, Crawl, The Mothman Prophecies | And Thats Why We Drink's Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer & Ned Donavon

Roz goes on a tour of North American Cryptid movies in this weeks episode, featuring the hosts of the hit paranormal and true crime podcast And That's Why We Drink - Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer! Em and Christine are joined by actor and TTRPG personality Ned Donovan as they answer trivia about Big Foots big feet, Mothman's epic buns and the sad and loveable Squonk. Who will prove their cryptid knowledge... and who'll just get tickled to death? Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernan...

Jan 08, 202644 min

[Re-Issue] Think You Know Stephen King? With BJ Colangelo, Michael Varrati & Sarah Seeds

Welcome, welcome, welcome to TICKLED TO DEATH! The horror movie game show where the screams are fake, but the laughs are real. Roz Hernandez takes us deep into the chilling world of Stephen King. From the haunted halls of The Shining to Carrie’s bloody prom, IT’s sewer-dwelling Pennywise, and the cursed ground of Pet Sematary, our guests battle through trivia and ridiculous games to see who will survive as the Final Ghoul. Joining the madness are critic BJ Colangelo (This Ends at Prom), filmmake...

Jan 01, 202642 min

[Re-Issue] Who Survives the Slasher Showdown? With Clare Cooney, Zach Noe Towers & Chad Collins

We're off for the holiday, but our feed isnt! We're diving back into one of our first episodes, in case you missed it. We’re slicing into the blood-soaked world of slashers: masked maniacs, sharp weapons, and way too many bad decisions. From Psycho and Halloween to Scream, Child’s Play, American Psycho, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, Roz tests our guests on the most iconic killers in horror. Actor/director Clare Cooney (Departing Seniors on Tubi), comedian Zach Noe Towers (Comed...

Dec 25, 202541 min

Ho, Ho, Uh Oh! | Black Christmas, Gremlins, Silent Night Deadly Night | Holiday Horror with David Howard Thornton, BJ Colangelo and Courtney O'Donnell

We're feeling festive this week with a celebration of Christmas horror films! Roz is joined by Art the Clown himself, David Howard Thornton (Terrifier, Screamboat), film critic BJ Colangelo (Fangoria) and commedian Courtney O'Donnell. From Krampus to Black Christmas, our guest go from holly to holey as they battle for the title of Christmas Horror Champion! Whose on the nice list.... and who'll just get tickled to death? Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!, Hulu’s Livin...

Dec 18, 202539 min

They're Back! | World War Z, Train to Busan, Night of the Living Dead | Zombie Horror with Khary Payton, Ivotres Littles, and Taylor Misiak

Roz Hernandez comes back from the dead to celebrate some of your favorite Zombie films! She's joined by guests actress Taylor Misiak (Going Dutch, Dave), Ivotres Littes (Horror Movies and Beyond) and King Ezekiel himself, actor Khary Payton (The Walking Dead). From Night of the Living Dead to World War Z, our guests test their survival skills and battle for the title of Zombie Movie Champion! Who’ll get bite… and who’ll just get tickled to death? Hosted by comedian and horror fanatic Roz Hernand...

Dec 11, 202543 min

Killer Deja Vu | The Ring, The Running Man, House of Wax | Horror Movie Remakes with Jacquis Neal, Matt Donato and Cate Osborn

We've got a killer case of deja vu on today's episode, since we're covering horror movie remakes! Roz takes our guests on a tour of remade horror classics like House of Wax, The Ring and Suspiria. Featuring a special question from director of The Running Man, Edgar Wright! Guests Jacquis Neal (How I Met Your Father, Droptout TVs Crowd Control), Matt Donato (Bloody Disgusting) and Cate Osborn (Sorry I Missed This) join host Roz Hernandez to battle for the title of Horror Remakes Champion! Hosted ...

Dec 04, 202539 min

[Re-Issue] Folk Horror Returns! Cult Trivia Chaos with Gavin Stenhouse, Ross Bryant and Lin Codega

We're off for the holiday, but our feed isn't! We're diving back into one of our first episodes, in case you missed it. Get ready for folk horror classics like Midsommar, The Wicker Man, and The Witch. This episode is all about cults, flower crowns, and eerie rituals! From Midsommar and The Wicker Man to The Witch and Hereditary, comedian Roz Hernandez puts our guests to the test: actor/writer/producer Gavin Stenhouse (Kung Fu, Black Mirror), actor and improviser Ross Bryant (Dropout TV, Mystery...

Nov 27, 202540 min

Rest Stops from Hell & Psycho Truckers: Road Trip Horror | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Wrong Turn, & Jeepers Creepers | Sam Pancake, Sean-Michael Argo & Morgan Peter Brown

Roz Hernandez hits the highway for a deadly detour into Road Trip Horror, where every rest stop hides a killer and every wrong turn leads to another psycho trucker. From The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes to Wrong Turn and Jeepers Creepers, this round of trivia, improv, and roadside terror gets bumpy fast. Actor and comedian Sam Pancake (Dumplin’, Transparent), writer and filmmaker Sean-Michael Argo (Jeepers Creepers: Reborn), and actor-producer Morgan Peter Brown (Absentia, Oui...

Nov 20, 202534 min

Horror Classics Face-Off! Rosemary’s Baby, The Birds, The Thing & More | Peaches Christ & Lily Du

We’re dusting off the reels and stepping into the world of horror classics: haunted apartments, killer birds, and body-snatching aliens. From Rosemary’s Baby and The Birds to Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing, and The Silence of the Lambs, Roz tests our guests on the films that defined the genre. Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ (Midnight Mass podcast, Terror Vault) and comedian Lily Du (Dropout’s Dirty Laundry, CollegeHumor) take on the trivia, improv, and chaos...but only one will be...

Nov 13, 202544 min
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