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!

*Spongebob Narrator Voice*

4 YEARS LATER...

Welcome to the 4-year anniversary episode of my podcast, Happy 2 Be Here! In this episode, I reflect on my journey with the podcast and the growth I've made over the past four years. This episode also features a special segment: Which well-known TV characters would have a good podcast, and would I tune in? I'll go through characters like Sue Sylvester and Phil Dunphy and share my thoughts.

Thank you to all the guests who have been on my show, it's always a pleasure. You have helped make the show what it is! A special thank you to my listeners. You are all so special to me. I am happy to be here with all of you.

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful returning guest on the show with me. She's the host of The Quarter Life Happy Hour podcast, a Virgo, she's one of my besties, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Davita!

This week we're talking all about the Oscars! We share our predictions for who we think will win, some films we feel should have been nominated this year, and our favorite Oscar-nominated films from this year. Tune in!

For this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest back on the show with me. She's a libra, one of my very best friends, a self-proclaimed certified yapper, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie!

In this episode, we're covering a lot of ground. We discuss logging off social media & knowing when to step back, saying fuck you to "body trends" & social media algorithms pushing said "body trends," weight lifting, and why we should party more. We also envision our ideal night out from the pregame to the last bar of the night. Tune in!

This week it's Valentine's Day. So this week it's all about rom coms. I'll be discussing what sets a rom com apart from a comedy movie and a romance movie.

I am avid lover/watcher of rom coms, so I thought I'd put my knowledge up to the test. I will be placing various rom coms into the following categories: lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, lawful neutral, true neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful evil, neutral evil, and chaotic evil. Join me for an episode of v-day fun!

This week, I have a wonderful returning guest joining me. They are a consultant, a pop music enthusiast, a true delight, and they're happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Ray!

This episode is all about the Grammys! We will be discussing Grammy snubs in the past, criteria for nominations, and who we think will win. Will Charli go spring breakers? Will there be a Chappell sweep? Tune in to hear what we think!