Talks From The Crypt

Talks From The Crypt, hosted by Brandon Lea, is a cinematic long-form conversation series exploring film, horror, true crime, and the darker edges of culture. Through in-depth, unscripted interviews, filmmakers, actors, writers, and cultural voices move beyond the usual press cycle to speak openly about their work, experiences, and the paths that shaped them. Professionally produced yet relaxed in tone, the show blends thoughtful conversation with the atmosphere of a genuine hangout. Booking/Management/Sponsorship/Ad Inquiries: zach@talksfromthecrypt.com

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Episodes (26)

Mar 24th #26 - Joe Begos (Bliss, VFW, Jimmy and Stiggs)
Feb 17th #25 - Grimmlife Collective Returns (Michael Kolence & Jessica Kolence)
Feb 4th #24 - A Couple Of Old Fashioneds (Joe Lynch & Becca Howard)

Talks From The Crypt

Mar 24, 2026
2½ hours
136 MB

Joe Begos, director of Bliss, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Jimmy and Stiggs, and more, joins us in the Crypt for a conversation about independent filmmaking, shooting on film, and carving your own path without the system behind you. Joe discusses his films, the chaos that inspires his work, his polarizing writing and visual style, and maintaining full control over his films. We get into moving to Los Angeles with nothing, skipping film school, self-funding projects, and the reality of surviving as an independent horror filmmaker. We also talk film vs digital, world-building and taking wild ideas...

Talks From The Crypt

#26 - Joe Begos (Bliss, VFW, Jimmy and Stiggs)

Talks From The Crypt

00:00 -02:28:25