A podcast exploring horror in film across classics and subgenres with Kyle Olson, Tommy Metz, Kynan Dias, Pete Wright, and more.

The Drac Pack

Kyle Olson assembles the “fang gang” to explore three cinematic incarnations of Dracula—each swinging for the gothic fences in dramatically different ways. From Coppola’s horny opulence to Butler’s biblical bite and Evans’ brooding bat-clouds, the panel sinks their teeth into what makes a Dracula truly Dracula.

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The Drac Pack

Kyle Olson assembles the “fang gang” to explore three cinematic incarnations of Dracula—each swinging for the gothic fences in dramatically different ways. From Coppola’s horny opulence to Butler’s biblical bite and Evans’ brooding bat-clouds, the panel sinks their teeth into what makes a Dracula truly Dracula.

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Mommy Acts This Way Because she Loves You

This month on Sitting in the Dark, we pay homage to the original Final Girl—Mom. From toxic devotion to architectural annihilation, we crack open the gift box of maternal horror and unwrap three deeply uncomfortable truths about the women who raised us… and might bury us.

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Your Ghoulish Hosts

Las Vegas, NV
Kynan Dias is an actor, screenwriter, and film professor whose work dances between heartbreak and hilarity. A Las Vegas-raised UCLA grad with a knack for sitcoms and a résumé full of crying in comedies, he co-hosts several TruStory.fm film history podcasts that blend deep research with unscripted chaos. He teaches film at UNLV, where he champions everything from Queer Cinema to Women in Comedy.
Los Angeles, CA
Tommy Metz III—filmmaker, festival favorite, and proud recipient of “Most Handsome Son” (per his mom)—has directed award-winning shorts, a horror standout (Static), and the feature film 30 NIGHTS. He’s also spent 20+ years mentoring young writers through Young Storytellers. He lives in Sherman Oaks with his four-legged co-star, Foster, who may or may not have beef with skateboards.
Portland, OR
Pete Wright is a veteran broadcaster and media consultant with a 30-year career spanning journalism, brand storytelling, and podcasting. He is a co-founder of TruStory FM, where he hosts and produces podcasts that blend education, entertainment, and human-centered communication.
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