For this season finale, we're getting spooky. In this episode, I'll be discussing media that truly frightened me–not just jump scares. I'll be talking about media like Skinamarink (2022), Ethel Cain’s Perverts, Junji Ito’s Manga, and more. I'll also be discussing the ways that media creates a scary atmosphere. What makes something scary?

If you like horror movies and are fascinated by how they create fear, this episode is for you.

Sources:

"creating suspense in horror films – a video essay” by Academy of Edits

• “the scariest genre of horror” - 4 Plus

• “What Makes a Movie Scary” - Now You See It

• “Are You Becoming Immune to Horror?” - Crowmudgeon

This week on H2BH, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me! They're the host of the podcast, Long Arm Stapler, an artist, a zine maker, and they're happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Maira!

We discuss how Maira got into zines, the favorite zines they've made, how zines are a unique art form, and how they can be a way to organize/spread information. We also discuss podcasting, the importance of community, and how these topics intersect. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show. She's a Cancer sun, a teen librarian, a light in my life, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Claire!

This week, we're discussing librarianship: working with kids vs. teens, why libraries are important now more than ever, and our role as librarians during this time. We will also rank famous children's book characters in a meme chart ranging from lawful good to chaotic evil. Tune in!