Better Dig 2: A Podcast for Horror Lovers

Movie Review: Whistle

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're tuning in to Whistle, a chilling story where one sound might be all it takes to invite something you can't escape. We break down the scares, the effects, and ask the most important question: Does this one actually deliver on its eerie premise... or does it blow? Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

We Survived Universal Horror Unleashed!

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we took on Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, and lived to tell the tale! From intense scares to immersive environments, we're breaking down everything we experienced, what absolutely terrified us, and whether it lives up to the hype. Did we make it through unscathed, or are we still recovering? Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

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Movie Review: Hokum

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're diving into Hokum. With eerie tension and psychological twists, this one keeps you guessing what's real, and what might just be...hokum. We break down the story, the performances, and whether the film sells the illusion or leans too far into the nonsense. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Movie Review Double Feature: The Mortuary Assistant & Good Boy

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're digging into a Shudder original double feature with The Mortuary Assistant and Good Boy. From embalming bodies and confronting demonic forces to the unsettling perspective of a very good boy being tormented by a dark entity, we break down the scares, the atmosphere, and which one stuck with us the most (for better or worse). Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Movie Review: Lee Cronin's The Mummy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're unearthing The Mummy, the latest horror take from Lee Cronin. We break down the scares, the story, and whether this reimagining breathes new life into the legend, or should've stayed buried. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

5 Years, 50 Fears (Part 2)--Ranking HHN Orlando Houses of the Last 5 years

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're back with Part 2 of our ranking of every haunted house from the last 5 years at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando, and the disagreements have only gotten worse. We're diving into the top of our lists, debating which houses truly deserve the highest spots, and calling each other out along the way. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

5 Years, 50 Fears (Part 1)--Ranking HHN Orlando Houses of the Last 5 years (Plus HHN35 Spec Update!)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're kicking off Part 1 of our ranking of every haunted house from the last 5 years at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. From fan favorites to the ones we're still side-eyeing, we're breaking down the ones that stuck with us, some good, some bad, and some just plain terrible. Spoiler alert...we don't always see eye-to-eye.

Plus, we're discussing the newest Horror Night Nightmares speculation map for HHN35! New rumors, returning possibilities, and what we're ABSOLUTELY hoping NOT to see this year.

Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Movie Review: Black Phone 2

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're answering the call and diving into Black Phone 2. The Grabber is back, and the stakes are higher, darker, and way more unsettling. We break down the scares, the story, and whether this sequel lives up to the chilling impact of the original, or if it should have stayed on the other end of the line. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Movie Review: Undertone

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're diving into Undertone. Centered around a mysterious audio recording that begins to unravel reality, this movie gives a heaping dose of psychological tension and slow-building dread. We break down the story, the unsettling sound design, and whether the creepy atmosphere delivers real scares or just leaves you straining to hear more. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

HHN35 Speculation -- Icon & House Announcement!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're diving into our first round of speculation for Halloween Horror Nights 35. From dream houses and icons to wild theories we may or may not have made up on the spot, we're breaking down everything we hope (and fear) might be coming this year. Will our favorite franchises make the cut? Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment? Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

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Movie Review: Scream 7

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're talking all things Scream 7. New suspects, brutal kills, and another round of Ghostface chaos, but does the latest installment live up to the legacy of the franchise? We break down the scares, the twists, and our biggest hot takes. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Movie Review: Iron Lung

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This week on Better Dig 2, we're diving into the claustrophobic horror of Iron Lung. Trapped in a tiny submarine drifting through an ocean of blood, the tension never lets up, and neither do our opinions as we break down the atmosphere and scares in this adaptation of the cult-favorite video game. Would we survive this mission? Absolutely not. Grab a seat on the couch and join us!

Pilot

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:45:52 GMT

Pilot episode of Better Dig 2, a husband-and-wife horror podcast bringing our couch conversations to the masses. We’ll be covering movies, books, Halloween Horror Nights, and more. Join us as we dig in to all things horror!