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We have reached what appears to be the end of the road here at EMBL Podcast. While we are sad because it's unlikely that we will be able to continue producing content, we are going out on a positive note by publishing our final (?) episode on Halloween! For the first part of the episode, Mariah shares a couple of scary experiences from her past. They will chill you to the bone! After that, Chuy talks about some movies that would have made it as the main topics for possible future episodes. At the conclusion, we reminisce about past episodes, especially Mariah's guest spots. There are too many people to thank for helping us out throughout the years. We want to take the opportunity to thank Monica and Bel, our past cohosts, as well as everyone who agreed to appear as a guest, and everyone who sent positive feedback and advice. Until we see you on the next one, have a good one! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

R.M. Renfield has been Dracula's right hand man for a while, ever since he met him in Transylvania. He is tasked with making sure that his master is well fed and protected against anything from that pesky sunlight to the stubborn vampire hunters that attack him every so often. As of late though, Renfield has been having second thoughts about his lifestyle. He joins a support group, and he even tries getting a place of his own. However, his master is not pleased about this turn of events ... Join us as we discuss this quirky movie from everyone's (except Mariah) favorite over-the-top actor, Nicolas Cage! We definitely had a good time covering this one, and we hope you enjoy our profound insights on it :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Mima is a pop singer who has decided to chase a new career as an actress. Her manager and agent seem to have conflicting views about this move, where one seems reluctant and the other supportive. However, Mima's decision seems to not be turning out as she might have expected when her former band enters the charts with their new single, while her acting career puts her at odds with her own self image. In the middle of all of this, she finds a mysterious website where her deepest thoughts are published ... Join us as we discuss this great animated film! In addition to the plot, we discuss concepts from psychology, the struggle of adjusting to life under the limelights of real life celebrities, and personal experiences that relate to the content of the movie. We would like to offer an a apology because the audio for our intro segment was corrupted, and we weren't able to fix it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

As police investigate the site of a horrible and mysterious crime scene, they come across the body of an unknown young woman, whom they label as Jane Doe. The sheriff takes the body to Tommy and Austin, who are a father/son team acting as coroners in the small town. As Tommy and Austin proceed with the autopsy, things will take very dark and unsettling turns for them ... Join us as we discuss this great film! We discuss the plot and provide our insights as to what we thought was going on as each scene takes place. Mariah provided some very candid answers to some of the questions she was asked. But ... we also had a mysterious guest! We apparently experienced some paranormal activity while recording this episode. Hopefully Jane wasn't mad at us for talking about her ... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Amelia is a single mother struggling to raise her son, Samuel. Her husband passed away when they were on the way to the hospital so she could give birth, and ever since then, she has been unable to move on from her grieving. As life seems to be getting more and more cumbersome for her, Samuel finds a mysterious book in his shelf. After reading it for him, Amelia starts to experience strange occurrences. Will she be able to figure out what the Babadook wants, and will she be able to face it? Join us as we discuss this great film from 2014! There was a lot to unwind with this one, and the topics we talked about could be sensitive to some listeners. Everything from the fears about parenthood, to the possible difficulties of dating someone with children, to the complexities of mental illness was covered, so grab on to your hats and push play! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Kate and John are a married couple about to have their third child. Unfortunately, the child is stillborn due to medical complications. Kate falls into depression, and, after going to therapy, talks John into adopting a child. They visit an orphanage and meet Esther, a seemingly very talented and polite girl. They decide to become her adoptive parents, but that would prove to be a fatal mistake, for there is something very wrong with Esther ... Join us as we discuss the plot of this very interesting film! In addition to that, we touch up on other topics, like the much dreaded "birds and the bees" conversation, the difficulties of balancing being a parent with being a regular human being, etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Sara and Alex are a young couple, and they have decided to leave city life behind them and move to the country. They believe this will help Sara and their baby, Liam, have more time to bond, since Sara has been experiencing post partum depression. The house they have decided to move into, however, has a dark past. Soon after they arrive, Sara starts to hear noises and have strange visions of the house's previous inhabitants. Things start to go missing from their home as well, which makes Alex worried ... Join us as we talk about this doozy of a film! While the topics and issues presented in here are very valid, the execution left a lot to be desired. Tune in so you can hear us talking about the plot, but also, about some strange personal experiences that mirror some of the scenes in the film! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Kurt wants to become a viral social media influencer more than anything. He has been making content for a while, but so far, his efforts have been unsuccessful. In addition to that, he has a side gig as a driver for a service called Spree. He decides to develop a method called The Lesson, which, according to himself, is guaranteed to finally make him the internet sensation he has always wanted to be. Even if it comes at the cost of the lives of his Spree customers ... Join us for the discussion on this satire/critique of influencer culture! In addition to covering the main plot points, we also talk about real life topics and issues related to the movie. From the dynamics of broken families, to the importance of maintaining good mental health, and from how different the world was before the internet to the evolution of Youtube, we definitely went all out for this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Sharon is the adopted daughter of Rose and Christopher. One night, she sleepwalks out of her home, and Rose catches up to her just before she falls into an abyss. The terrified young girl kept screaming something into the night. "Silent Hill! ... Silent Hill! ..." Rose figures out that Silent Hill is an abandoned town, and she decides that the best course of action is to take Sharon there to understand why it is that the child is so obsessed with it. She was unaware, however, that the town had a dark history, and that her young daughter is only trying to go back home ... Join us as we discuss this videogame adaptation! While talking about the plot, we also talk about things that the movie scenes reminded us of. From the creepiness of the town and its inhabitants (both human and not), to comparisons to some of the game counterparts, this one is a banger of an episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Cady is a young girl who suffered the loss of her parents in a car accident. She was sent to live with her aunt Gemma, who is a very successful and independent woman. Even so, Gemma was completely unprepared to take care of her young niece. Between her new role as a guardian, the deadlines at work, her nosy neighbor with a hellhound for a pet, and the judgmental social worker assigned to oversee her interactions with Cady, things get unusually complicated for her. Gemma decides to complete the prototype of a new toy/robot so that Cady can have someone to play with, learn from, and to take care of her while she works. However, the situation takes a dark turn when M3GAN, the robot companion, starts to learn at an accelerated rate, and pretty soon, she starts to make her own decisions ... Join us as we talk about this very entertaining film! Besides talking about the plot, we also draw parallels to some of the concepts and elements presented or alluded to in the film, such as Attachment Theory, Assimov's Laws Of Robotics, the Uncanny Valley, and more! As a bonus, we share some brief creepy stories about our past experiences with rogue AI and dolls! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Naru is a Comanche woman living in the 1700s. She has always wanted to be recognized as a hunter by her people, so she has taken it upon herself to train for that purpose. Her brother Taabe, who is a talented hunter, encourages her along the way. When a mysterious looking object in the clouds appears, Naru comes to believe that it is a sign for her to attempt a hunting ritual. What she didn't know was that a powerful extraterrestrial creature had landed in the area, and it was on a hunting expedition of its own. Will Naru be able to overcome this great challenge, or will she become the Prey for this monster? Join us as we discuss this great film! We cover some wacky topics for this one, including (but not limited to) the food chain, symbolism, and what the possible consequences of punching a bear in the face would be :P  We also discuss some of the lore of the Predator franchise and the significance of representation in film when it's done properly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Riley is going through some rough times. She is a recovering addict and is living with her brother, but she's stuck in a dead end job. Her boyfriend, Trevor, is planning to break into an abandoned warehouse to steal whatever might be inside, and he asks her to tag along. Little did she know that the one object they would find there would drag her into a downward spiral of tragedy, loss, and horror ... Join us as we discuss this horror requel-bootmake! We're not sure exactly where it fits into the Hellraiser canon, but it was a cool watch nonetheless. However, we had some not so positive opinions about this one, especially in the context of comparing it to the OG from the 80s :P What exactly were those opinions, you ask? You're gonna have to listen to find out! We're also excited to inform you that this is our Season 8 Finale, and we're planning some new ideas for our podcast! Thanks to everyone who has been supportive over the past 8 Seasons, and here's to many more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support