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Cradle to the Grave
My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting with my birth year of 1971, I’ll be listing my Top 10 horror films of every year of my life and…
Episodes
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Frankenhooker (1990)
"Wanna date?"Intro song: "Roxanne" by The Police (1978)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the show on Threads…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 41: 1990 - Part 1
At the start of the new decade of the 90's your host Erik was 19 years old, taking some collage courses, hanging out with friends, learning how to play guitar…
Cradle to the GraveSUPERMASSIVE BEST OF THE 80'S SPECTACULAR!
Before I say goodbye to the 80's I've got one more special episode for you! I asked my guests Becky Darke and Stephen Bissette to take all 132 horror movies…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 40: 1989 - Part 2
"Sometimes dead is better."Intro song: "Wave of Mutilation" by Pixies (1989)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Heathers (1989)
For many of us our High School years were like living inside a horror movie! One film that perfectly captured that feeling of isolation, dread, and uncertainly…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Warlock (1989)
Musician Steven "Doc" Dibble returns to the show to discuss bad old age make-up and mullets in our fun chat about Warlock!Intro song: "The Wizard" by Black…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 39: 1989 - Part 1
It's the end of the 80's and the end of your host Erik's High School years. After graduation, 18 year old Erik took some college courses, got a job delivering…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 38: 1988 - Part 2
"I'm your friend till the end."Intro song: "Crash" by The Primitives (1988)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Beetlejuice (1988)
"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!"Intro song: "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" by Harry Belafonte (1956)Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Friday the 13th Part 7 - The New Blood
Could this 7th Friday the 13th movie have the best kill out of all of them? Maybe, but it definitely has the best looking Jason! My guest author Michael Aloisi…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 37: 1988 - Part 1
Almost out of High School in 1988, a 17 year old Erik could see the light at the end of tunnel. Armed with comics and Stephen King paperbacks he navigated his…
Cradle to the GraveBONUS EPISODE: Black Horror
In this special episode celebrating Black History Month, I got together with Ava Fields from The Horror Advocate, horror author Sylvester Barzey, and AJ &…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 36: 1987 - Part 2
"Groovy."Intro song: "Never Let Me Down Again" by Depeche Mode (1987)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the show…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987)
Just when you thought it was safe to hit that play button, comes my chat with iFanboy's Josh Flanagan about the 4th best Jaws movie of all time! We also spend…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Predator (1987)
"I ain't got time to bleed."Intro song: "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard (1957)This episode is dedicated to the memory of Carl Weathers [1948 - 2024]Follow…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 35: 1987 - Part 1
1987 was a good year for your host Erik. He turned 16, got his drivers license, got his hair cut like Tony Hawk, met a group of guys that he is still friends…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 34: 1986 - Part 2
"Game over, man! Game over!"Intro song: "One Vision" by Queen (1986)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the show on…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Manhunter (1986)
38 years ago the first cinematic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter hit the screens in the adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel Red Dragon. A young filmmaker named…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Blue Velvet (1986)
Cradle to the Grave's Official David Lynch expert, Vinnie Guidera returns to send you a love letter straight from his heart about one of the director's best…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 33: 1986 - Part 1
The year was 1986 and your host Erik was a 15 year old boy doing his best to make it through his first year of high school without flunking algebra and getting…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 32: 1985 - Part 4
"I'm running this monkey farm now, Frankenstein, and I wanna know what the fuck you're doing with my time!"Intro song: "Take On Me" by a-ha (1985)Follow the…
Cradle to the GraveBONUS EPISODE: A Chat about Tobe Hooper
In this special bonus episode I got together with two of the greatest horror comic book artists of all time, Kelley Jones (Sandman) & Stephen Bissette (Swamp…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 31: 1985 - Part 3
"You're so cool Brewster!"Intro song: "In Between Days" by The Cure (1985)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 30: 1985 - Part 2
" And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him."Intro song: "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 29: 1985 - Part 1
It was the middle of the decade and your host Erik was 14 and trying his best to make 1985 a year full of the best horror he could get his grubby hands on!…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 28: 1984 - Part 2
"We came, we saw, we kicked it's ass"Intro song: "99 Luftballons" by Nena (1984) Follow the show on Instagram…
Cradle to the GraveDARK DISNEY - Part 4: The Black Hole (1979)
In the finale of my 4 part Dark Disney series of episodes, I chat with Bryan White from the Bring Me Axe Podcast about the one that kicked the whole "dark" era…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
I got together with Josh Flanagan from the premier comic book site/podcast iFanboy to chat with me about a movie that scarred a generation. Intro song: "Stop…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: The Toxic Avenger (1984)
Gravedrigger Chris Burnett from the band The Test Dream returns to the show to chat with me about a movie that manages to offend every living person on…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 27: 1984 - Part 1
In 1984 your host Erik turned 13 and officially became a teenager. Gone were the days of playing with G.I Joe's and Transformers... right? Right? Uhh..well…
Cradle to the GraveTOP 5 DRACULA FILMS! with Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones
In celebration of the Kickstarter campaign for their new graphic novel DRACULA - BOOK 1: THE IMPALER, I asked comic book legends Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones to…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 26: 1983 - Part 2
"The ice is gonna break!"Intro song: "Seek & Destroy" by Metallica (1983)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow the…
Cradle to the GraveBONUS EPISODE: Michael Jackson's Thriller Video!
40 years ago a 14 minute film cemented it's place in music and horror history. Harnessing the talents of John Landis' skillful directing, Rick Baker's…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Jaws 3D (1983)
They say the third time is the charm right? Right? Well, I will say Jaws 3D is charming and fun and totally worth chatting about with Dean Manness from the…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Remember going to the video store, searching the horror section, and finding the biggest VHS box known to man? Chances are that oversized cassette box…
Cradle to the GraveDARK DISNEY - Part 3: The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
In the third part of my journey through DARK DISNEY'S films, I got together with photographer Elle Jaye to talk about Bette Davis' eyes!Intro song: "Bette…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 25: 1983 - Part 1
In 1983 your host Erik was 12 years old and enjoying his last days as a prepubescent kid before the teenage years would wreak havoc on his hormones! When not…
Cradle to the GraveDARK DISNEY - Part 2: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
I kick off the month of October with one of the best "Halloween Season" movies based on one of the best "Halloween Season" authors Ray Bradbury. Author J.A…
Cradle to the GraveDARK DISNEY - Part 1: Dragonslayer (1981)
Have you ever wanted to see a Disney movie where the Princess gets her foot chewed off by a baby dragon? Well, look no further, Dragonslayer has you covered!…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 24: 1982 - Part 2
"You gotta be fucking kidding."Intro song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor (1982)Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepodFollow…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Swamp Thing
Rachel and Matt from The Strange and Beautiful Network joined me to chat about the best Man-Turns-Into-Swamp-Monster movie ever made, Swamp Thing from…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Basket Case
Erik and his guest for this episode Stephen "Doc" Dibble ask..."What's in the boooooooooooox?!"Intro song: "Basket Case" by Green Day (1994)Follow the show on…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 23: 1982 - Part 1
Your host Erik was 11 years old when one of the greatest years in cinema history took place. While he wasn't allowed to go to the theater just yet to see these…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 22: 1981 - Part 2
"Silver bullets my ass."Intro song: "Unchained" by Van Halen (1981)Outro song: "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)Follow the show on…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Blow Out (1981)
I got together with Adam Franklin & Mikey Jones from the band SWERVEDRIVER to chat about what many consider (including me) to be director Brian De Palma's best…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Halloween II & Visiting Hours
HOSPITAL HORRORS! It's a very special Intermission Episode this month as me and my Official Gravedigger guest Stephen Bissette tackle not one, but two early…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 21: 1981 - Part 1
By 1981 the 80's were in full swing! Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th President of the United States - First Space Shuttle launch takes place from Kennedy Space…
Cradle to the GraveON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Fade to Black (1980)
This On the Brink of Horror episode was suppose to feature Cradle the Grave regular Chip Conrad. We even got together in-person to talk to about the movie. But…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 20: 1980 - Part 2
Even Tony, the little boy who lives in my stomach, thinks these 5 horror films were the best that came out in 1980! "REDRUM! REDRUM! REDRUM!" Intro Song: "Back…
Cradle to the GraveINTERMISSION EPISODE: Motel Hell
It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent Fritters.Intro song: "You're Eating Out My Heart and Soul" by Kregg Nance (1980)Follow the show on…
Cradle to the GraveEpisode 19: 1980 - Part 1
The year was 1980 and 9 year old Erik started the new decade pretty much the same as always, reading comics, playing with Star Wars toys, and watching Creature…
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Interview with Jeff Lieberman
In this special bonus episode Erik and his co-host Stephen Bissette (who was under the weather during our chat, but wouldn't let that stop him from joining us)…
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SUPERMASSIVE END OF THE 70'S SPECTACULAR!
Here it is! The TRUE finale of Season 1: The 1970's! In this special episode I am joined by Stephen Bissette and Rodney Barnes as we go through all 108 horror…
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Episode 18: 1979 - Part 2
It's the end of the 70's! We leave the decade in style with 5 awesome horror movies and 5 awesome guests! Intro song: "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC (1979)Follow…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Time After Time / Murder By Decree
It's a special ON THE BRINK OF HORROR Double Feature! Two Jack the Ripper movies for the price one! Intro Music: "Jack the Ripper" by Screaming Lord Sutch…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Phantasm
Erik is joined by Cradle to the Grave regular Chip Conrad to chat flying balls and graveyard sex in this fun Intermission Episode!Intro Song: "Sittin' Here at…
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Episode 17: 1979 - Part 1
In 1979 your host Erik was a shy 3rd grader that loved Star Wars and his new Luke Skywalker and C3PO action figures. He also loved horror movies, but not as…
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ON THE BRINK OF HORROR! Magic
Before Chucky there was Fats! Join Erik and his guest BP, from The Let's Talk Horror Channel, as they discuss the 1978 film Magic and just how terrifying…
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Episode 16: 1978 - Part 2
Here it is! The biggest episode YET in Cradle to the Grave's history! But of course! Only an episode this big could handle all 5 of these incredible horror…
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INTERMISSION EPISODE: Jaws 2
The Jaws is back! Erik got together with Matthew Holland to chat about the 2nd best Jaws movie ever! Intro Music: "Disco Jaws" by Lalo Schifrin (1976)Follow…