{"podcast":{"title":"Dads From the Crypt: Not Your Father's Horror Podcast","slug":"dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598","podcast_index_feed_id":4044598,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/6087cfd4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://dadsfromthecrypt.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/16095133/16095133-1724257206473-9e4b0cdffa211.jpg","author":"Dads From the Crypt","episode_count":358,"summary":"Hello kiddies! We delve into the dark world of horror anthology TV and film, exploring such chilling tales as Tales From the Crypt, The Twilight Zone, Creepshow, and Black Mirror. Missing an episode would be a GRAVE mistake.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T20:21:02.055411+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598"},"episode":{"title":"Aliens (1986) Review w/ Rachel Shatto (Zombie Grrlz) – Is It the Best Sequel Ever?","slug":"aliens-1986-review-w-rachel-shatto-zombie-grrlz-is-it-the-best-sequel-ever","published_at":"2026-04-21T19:41:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/aliens-1986-review-w-rachel-shatto-zombie-grrlz-is-it-the-best-sequel-ever","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsfromthecrypt/episodes/Aliens-1986-Review-w-Rachel-Shatto-Zombie-Grrlz--Is-It-the-Best-Sequel-Ever-e3i3pt0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/6087cfd4/podcast/play/118662496/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-18%2Ffa30bf53-c864-eb73-595f-9c81f4e1304e.mp3","summary":"Game over, man? Not even close. This week on Dads From the Crypt, we’re locking and loading for a deep-dive review of Aliens—the explosive sequel that took Alien’s slow-burn terror and turned it into an all-out sci-fi horror war film. Joining us is Rachel Shatto from the Zombie Grrlz to break down everything from xenomorph chaos to Ripley’s evolution into one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver in an Oscar-nominated performance, Aliens raises the stakes with unforgettable action, iconic characters, and one of the most intense final acts in horror history. We discuss: Is Aliens better than Alien ? Ripley vs. the Alien Queen 👑 Practical effects that STILL hold up Why this might be the greatest sequel ever made Whether you’re a lifelong fan or revisiting LV-426, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and plenty of chestburster-level takes. Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTikTok: Dads From The Crypt-TokInstagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt","meta_description":"Game over, man? Not even close. This week on Dads From the Crypt, we’re locking and loading for a deep-dive review of Aliens—the explosive sequel that too…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3732,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/episodes/aliens-1986-review-w-rachel-shatto-zombie-grrlz-is-it-the-best-sequel-ever/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/aliens-1986-review-w-rachel-shatto-zombie-grrlz-is-it-the-best-sequel-ever.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}