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.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 07-29: Brainstorm (1983)
    Mar 31 2025
    BRAINSTORM (1983) follows scientists Michael Brace (Christopher Walken) and Lillian Reynolds (Louise Fletcher), who develop a revolutionary device that records and plays back human experiences. As they push its boundaries, the technology’s potential becomes both exhilarating and dangerous. When corporate greed and government interference threaten its misuse, Michael faces moral and personal dilemmas. Blending cutting-edge … Continue reading Ep. 07-29: Brainstorm (1983) →
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 07-28: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) & Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
    Mar 24 2025
    In What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), faded child star Baby Jane Hudson cares for her wheelchair-bound sister, Blanche, a former movie star herself. Trapped in their decaying Hollywood mansion, their relationship devolves into psychological torment as Jane’s jealousy and guilt spiral into cruelty. As secrets about their shared past emerge, the lines between … Continue reading Ep. 07-28: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) & Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) →
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Ep. 07-27: The Andromeda Strain (1971)
    Mar 17 2025
    THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN (1971)—A satellite crash-lands near a small town, unleashing a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that rapidly kills almost everyone in its path. A team of elite scientists is assembled at a high-tech underground lab to study and contain the organism, dubbed “Andromeda.” As they race against time to prevent a global catastrophe, they unravel … Continue reading Ep. 07-27: The Andromeda Strain (1971) →
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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