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Johnny Has the Keys

Johnny Has the Keys

By: Tim Smith & David Horton
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 Johnny Has the Keys is a Horror and Science Fiction podcast, deciphering inspirations, influences, and parallels within the genre. It is the indulgence of life-long friends, David Horton and Tim Smith, and it presented via the magic of podcasting with their enthusiastic –albeit sometimes, sarcastic and profane—commentary. If you’re seeking geeked-out wisdom for all things creepy and spacey, then you have stumbled upon the right show. Uncles Tim and David are prepared to escort you through the long corridors of ghastly themes and speculative similarities. Whether you seek enlightenment, laughter, or explosive tirades of nerdy knowledge, these boys are well-acquainted with horror and Sci-Fi’s many doors. …and they’re more than willing to share the keys. Art
Episodes
  • Ep. 08-23: The Bad Seed (1956)

    Ep. 08-23: The Bad Seed (1956)
    Feb 16 2026
    THE BAD SEED (1956)—a seemingly perfect little girl, Rhoda Penmark, hides a chilling secret beneath her angelic demeanor. When a classmate dies under mysterious circumstances, her mother begins to suspect that Rhoda’s charm conceals something far more sinister. As maternal love clashes with growing horror, The Bad Seed explores the nature of evil—whether it’s born … Continue reading Ep. 08-23: The Bad Seed (1956) →
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 08-22: I.S.S. (2023)

    Ep. 08-22: I.S.S. (2023)
    Feb 9 2026
    In I.S.S. (2023), tensions flare aboard the International Space Station when news breaks of war between the United States and Russia back on Earth. As loyalties are tested and survival becomes uncertain, astronauts from both nations must decide whether to trust one another or claim control of the station by force. Suspense builds in the … Continue reading Ep. 08-22: I.S.S. (2023) →
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 08-21: The Phantom of the Opera (1925 & 1962)

    Ep. 08-21: The Phantom of the Opera (1925 & 1962)
    Feb 2 2026
    In The Phantom of the Opera (1925), a disfigured musical genius, Erik, haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House, obsessed with the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé. When his love turns to madness, terror erupts above and below the stage. Lon Chaney’s haunting performance and groundbreaking makeup make this silent classic a cornerstone of horror … Continue reading Ep. 08-21: The Phantom of the Opera (1925 & 1962) →
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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