Johnny Has the Keys

By: Tim Smith & David Horton
  • Summary

  • 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.
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Ep. 07-32: The Artifice Girl (2022)
    Apr 21 2025
    THE ARTIFICE GIRL (2022)—A team of investigators interrogates Gareth, a reclusive programmer, about a revolutionary AI designed to lure and catch online predators. As the conversation unfolds, the true nature of the artificial intelligence—named Cherry—comes into question. What begins as a promising tool for justice evolves into an ethical and philosophical debate about sentience, autonomy, … Continue reading Ep. 07-32: The Artifice Girl (2022) →
    Show more Show less
    1 hr
  • Ep. 07-31: The Norliss Tapes (1973)
    Apr 14 2025
    THE NORLISS TAPES (1973)—A journalist investigating the occult, David Norliss, records his findings on a series of tapes before mysteriously vanishing. As his tapes unravel, they reveal a chilling tale of a wealthy widow, her reanimated sculptor husband, and an ancient supernatural force. This eerie made-for-TV horror film, directed by Dan Curtis, blends investigative mystery … Continue reading Ep. 07-31: The Norliss Tapes (1973) →
    Show more Show less
    54 mins
  • Ep. 07-30: Super 8 (2011)
    Apr 7 2025
    SUPER 8 (2011)—A group of young friends in 1979 witness a catastrophic train crash while making a Super 8 movie, only to discover that something inhuman has escaped the wreckage. As their small town experiences bizarre and dangerous events, the kids uncover a government conspiracy and a creature desperate to return home. Directed by J.J. … Continue reading Ep. 07-30: Super 8 (2011) →
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 6 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro768_stickypopup

What listeners say about Johnny Has the Keys

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.