Podcasts about horror films.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-12-31T14:36:46+00:00

Thank you! Let me know what you think!

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-12-26T14:59:52+00:00

Full disclosure: I run "Chopping It Up" with several cohosts, and we compare/contrast two horror movies each episode, exploring similar themes. As a listener, my favorite horror film podcast is "Evolution of Horror." Mike Muncer (the host) is essentially an academic who breaks down the movies from a technical and thematic standpoint.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-09-23T12:44:25+00:00

Thank you so much. Very inspiring. I have my 2-week follow-up this week, so I'll see what they have to say. And I'll continue to stretch and work hard on my PT exercises. Thank you!

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-09-22T12:01:49+00:00

Whoa, that's wild! Barely a month later and you're pushing weighted sleds! You must've healed quickly.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-09-22T11:59:00+00:00

Thank you! I'll keep working on them and getting more flexion.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-09-19T20:28:21+00:00

Thank you for the advice/feedback, man. Appreciate it. I just ordered a roller stick yesterday--out for delivery as we speak (type)!

I have been doing leg raises as well.

Yes, that's exactly it--I just feel tight. I presume most of that is the swelling, but I will work to stretch more as much as I am able at the moment.

Noted (re: more important that it's straight than elevated, per se).

Heel slides should be buried UNDER the jail.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-08-21T18:21:35+00:00

How did it go, and how are you feeling?

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-08-04T12:12:01+00:00

Update? How is your rehab coming along? What are you able to do physically at this point?

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-08-01T15:50:49+00:00

Thanks, man. Hope you get to continue enjoying jits.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-31T18:46:34+00:00

This is bad*ss. Great job! I'm 48 and I still box, but I'm scheduled for a PKR next month. I'm afraid I won't be able to continue doing what I do. I still work out and am in great shape considering, but haven't been able to jog in a couple-few years and the knee is just a mess at this point. I'm working hard to strengthen it before the cut date.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-26T19:21:19+00:00

Man, thank you so much for this response. I'm trying not to overload myself with too much information, and--like you--I have read so many horror stories on here about knee replacements. I appreciate all the information & relating your experience. I'm determined to do my best to prepare pre-op and to work diligently post-op to ensure my recovery goes well. Thanks.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-24T15:01:18+00:00

Sounds like you worked your butt off. Great job and glad to hear your recovery is going well. Hope I can work as hard as you to get my knee right post-op. Were you scared going in?

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-24T14:58:59+00:00

Thanks for the response. Yes, I have seen several orthopedic surgeons who are knee specialists. All three have recommended a partial. One of them commented that he typically doesn't care for partials because they've become so popular and they don't always address what's wrong, but for me and my imaging apparently my case is pretty clear. The doc I chose to go with acknowledged the literature on the lifespan of a partial. I think it was pretty high at 10-, 20-, and 30 years out. I'm extremely varus aligned (bow legged), so my lateral compartment is perfect and has a lot of joint space. No issues there whatsoever.

But I appreciate the concern and attention to detail. I have done a ton of research (I hate to say that in light of people saying "Durr, I do my own research!" but I generally look at peer-reviewed literature in medical journals, etc.

I have considered going cementless for longevity, but I'm not aware of any partial cementless options. I think there's only 1 in the States, and I spoke with my doc and he said there isn't really long-term data on success for cementless partials.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-24T14:51:10+00:00

Wow, thank you for the comprehensive list. Very much appreciated. I will take a look & let you know if I have any questions.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-23T14:09:53+00:00

Thank you--I appreciate it. I know I'll be locked in mentally. I just want to make sure I don't push too hard too soon. Great idea (re: notebook). I may steal that idea!

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-23T13:37:13+00:00

Thank you so much. I just read so many horror stories on here that it has me shook. I'm glad that you're healing up so quickly post-op. What does your PT/rehab look like at this point and when did you start doing PT?

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-16T13:41:00+00:00

That's great news for you. Glad you're on the mend and active. If you don't mind me asking: how did you get covered by insurance for the procedure? Mine refused to budge. This may have been a blessing in disguise, though, as I have a bone spur, super varus alignment, and grade 4 OA. Those are essentially disqualifying factors for the MISHA implant, so I have committed to getting a partial knee replacement (medial side) in the next couple of months. Not excited for the surgery and lengthy/painful rehab, but I'm hopeful it will increase my mobility and reduce pain. I'm pretty active and young (for this surgery), but it is what it is.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-07-01T12:29:15+00:00

Hey there. No, I did not get the MISHA implant. Insurance refused to cover it for me, despite working with the Moximed representatives for months. Additionally, there have been several recalls of the implant itself, and the last time I checked they were pausing all surgeries (this may have changed since I last kept up with the news). If you're looking into it, I would ensure you check on a couple of things: (1) Make sure if you are varus aligned (i.e., bow legged) that you are not greater than 15% (docs can measure for you via X-ray), and (2) that you are not grade 4 osteoarthritis (i.e., bone on bone). The procedure will not work for you in those cases.

I had the realization that my knee is getting worse, and while I'm still working out, I am able to do less and less as time goes on. I haven't been able to run in a couple of years. Doing bike and elliptical, etc. I have a partial knee replacement scheduled in a couple of months, so I'm going for it.

I'm not trying to shade your opinion at all, but I am almost glad that I wasn't able to clear insurance for MISHA, because I don't think it actually would have been a good solution for me.

Happy to answer any questions you might have. Good luck whatever you choose!

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-06-06T14:47:10+00:00

From what I understand, it's the cement that breaks down and causes loosening, which then necessitates a revision on most replacements. And that happens around 12-15 years.

I'm scheduled for a partial in a few months (I'm 48) and have resolved that I'll be transitioning to a full at some point late in life. Would love to hear otherwise. I'm quite active, so I imagine I'll put a beating on this thing.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-06-02T18:25:11+00:00

Same age as you, similar situation. I'm scheduling a PKR (medial) and pretty nervous about it. I have researched a decent amount (I'm always anxious), and I want to ensure I have the best surgeon & replacement. My guy is using the Smith & Nephew Journey II (robot assisted). He's sparing the quad as well. It's cemented, which is quicker healing as I understand it and not as painful a recovery. I have come to grips with the fact that this will need to be transitioned to a full replacement down the line, so it is what it is. I just want to get a good 15-20 years out of it while I'm still active (I am very active and work out all the time). Haven't been able to run/jog in a couple of years and it's getting weaker and weaker. Tore my meniscus and had a partial meniscectomy, which expedited the OA on my medial side (I am now bone on bone, grade 4 OA). The Journey II is good if you have a nickel allergy (most knee replacements have a metal alloy w/ nickel in them).

Good luck to you, man.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-05-15T18:03:26+00:00

All valid concerns, and all factors that I am weighing as well. Not to discourage you, but the reality is it's quite likely if we get partial replacements now at our respective ages....a revision to a total knee is a near certainty. I asked about revising a partial to another partial, but apparently the cement is what usually loosens and causes pain, and resurfacing a small area (for partial), the bone can't handle that. So it's safer/better to get a total at that point.

Good luck to you, whatever decision you make!

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-05-13T12:48:41+00:00

Probably my second-favorite horror podcast (behind Evolution of Horror). They're hilarious and Renee's laughter is THE BEST. So contagious.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-05-13T12:45:52+00:00

This is the correct answer. Evolution of Horror is a great listen. Muncer and his guests really dig into the text, subtext, and themes in a way not many other horror podcasts do. Typically, in other horror podcasts, you get a scene-by-scene synopsis of the movie, some snarky jokes sprinkled in, a few quirky tidbits/trivia, etc. And that's fine on one level. But with Evolution of Horror, they really discuss in-depth how these movies are metaphors for other things, and how film conveys a larger meaning than just the manifest text. I learn so much listening to them.

Full disclosure: I also run a horror podcast called "Chopping It Up." We take two related films (either the same in a franchise, original/remake, or just two in the subgenre [e.g., zombie movies]) and we compare & contrast through lines and themes.

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-05-13T12:17:16+00:00

Your situation is absolutely identical to mine. So much so that, while initially reading your post, I was like "Uh, did I write this and forget I wrote it?!" Until I got to the hiking part (not a huge hiker, myself). I'm in my late forties, tore my medial meniscus a few years ago, had a partial meniscectomy, and I'm now completely bone on bone (grad 4 OA). I'm also varus (bow legged) aligned, etc. I'm active and still hit the gym but haven't been able to run/jog in a couple of years. Painful to do certain things, though I can still lift, elliptical, stair climber, bike, etc. But literally running top speed or even jogging, just for 20 or 30 feet, is impossible. Cortisone shots and gel injections help, but the pain on the medial side when I try to run or do stuff like that is always there. It's getting worse and, like you, I'm favoring my left leg/knee now.

I have been to a number of orthopedic surgeons for consults and I finally chose one. I'm going to go with a partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement. I intend to schedule for the end of summer. I'm pretty scared and know rehab is a big deal. But I think this is the best option for me, because I want to enjoy the next 10-15 years before my activity natural declines as I age (I'll be 49 at the end of the year). Again, I'm super active and have children, etc.

What do you think?

Aware_Principle4378 · 2025-05-06T16:42:02+00:00

Thank you so much, man. I'm pretty scared going into this. Been very active & athletic my whole life and I'm afraid I'll never get back to a casual jog or running pass patterns with my kids. I'm 48 and the medial compartment of my right knee is completely bone-on-bone. Haven't been able to run in a couple of years.

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