Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast
Three family members provide deep-dive, scene-by-scene reviews of horror films, blending production history with personal commentary.
This is a film club for horror devotees, hosted by a family of genre fans. Rather than a simple review, each episode is an exhaustive post-mortem on a single film, walking through the plot moment by moment. The hosts supplement their analysis with extensive research on production details, director trademarks, and behind-the-scenes trivia, such as the story of a screenwriter removing his name from 'Zombie' after a family death. [UWDjHUSWGRg]
“The show's scene-by-scene format is its key differentiator, allowing for a level of detail rarely found in film review podcasts. The dynamic between the three family hosts—who sometimes have strongly differing opinions—creates a relatable and engaging listening experience, like you're dissecting a movie with friends. [5, IHEvz4aNTOE]”
Who hosts this show
Pod Mortem is a weekly horror film review podcast hosted by the family trio of Reneé Hunter Vasquez, John Paul Vasquez, and Travis Hunter-Sayapin. Each episode is a deep-dive into a single contemporary, classic, or cult horror film, featuring a scene-by-scene breakdown packed with trivia, production history, and commentary. The show, which has been nominated for the Rondo Award three times, offers varying perspectives on the genre from its three hosts.
Credentials & credits
- Reneé Hunter Vasquez: Writer, Co-host of Pod Mortem.
- Travis Hunter-Sayapin: Singer/songwriter, Composer of "Pod Mortem Theme".
Other ventures
- Stairhole Productions LLC
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Pod Mortem | Episode 327 - Zombie / Zombi 2 (1979) [Audio Only]Jun 29, 2026 · 3h 32m
- 02Pod Mortem | Episode 326 - Memories of Murder [Audio Only]Jun 22, 2026 · 4h 43m
- 03Pod Mortem | Episode 325 - Popcorn [Audio Only]Jun 15, 2026 · 4h 25m
- 04Pod Mortem | Episode 324 - Speak No Evil (2022) [Audio Only]Jun 8, 2026 · 3h 53m
- 05Pod Mortem | Episode 323 - Prom Night (1980) [Audio Only]Jun 1, 2026 · 3h 41m
- 06Pod Mortem | Episode 322 - Copycat [Audio Only]May 25, 2026 · 4h 53m
- 07Pod Mortem | Episode 321 - Joy Ride (2001) [Audio Only]May 18, 2026 · 3h 51m
- 08Pod Mortem | Episode 320 - 9 [Audio Only]May 11, 2026 · 3h 09m
Notable episodes
- 01Episode 327 - Zombie / Zombi 2 (1979)
A deep dive into the controversial practice of creating unofficial sequels in Italian cinema and the film's status as a 'Video Nasty' in the UK. [UWDjHUSWGRg]
- 02Episode 326 - Memories of Murder (2003)
An analysis of Bong Joon-ho's directing style and the film's basis on a real-life, then-unsolved serial killer case in South Korea. [52jY3VnWJ88]
- 03Episode 325 - Popcorn (1991)
Explores the troubled production of a cult classic, including a director change and rating battles with the MPAA, highlighting the hosts' differing opinions. [IHEvz4aNTOE]
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted film review show, not an interview podcast. Each episode begins with the signature "Salutations" greeting, followed by host introductions and a spoiler warning. [52jY3VnWJ88] The core of the show is a lengthy, scene-by-scene analysis of the chosen film, which the hosts call giving it "the Pod Mortem treatment." [52jY3VnWJ88]
Signature segments
- · "Salutations" opening
- · Scene-by-scene film breakdowns
- · "The Pod Mortem treatment"
- · Spoiler warning segment
- · Host introductions with family relationship context
Topics covered repeatedly
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Audience & reach
The show's consistent sponsor is Original Cinematic, a production company focused on inclusive filmmaking. [UWDjHUSWGRg, 52jY3VnWJ88, IHEvz4aNTOE] This suggests an audience of aspiring filmmakers and viewers who are deeply interested in the movie production process itself.
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People also ask
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a weekly horror movie review podcast where three hosts conduct a detailed, scene-by-scene analysis of a single film per episode.
- Who are the hosts?
- The hosts are Reneé Hunter Vasquez, John Paul Vasquez, and Travis Hunter-Sayapin, who are all family members.
- Does Pod Mortem have guests?
- No, the show is a discussion between the three main hosts and does not feature guests.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly.
- Where can I listen to Pod Mortem?
- The podcast is available on major platforms like Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and YouTube, as well as their official website.
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