520 : Happy New Year (2025 In Review)

Happy New Year! It’s Episode 520, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair and Erik Van T’Holt for our 15th annual year in review episode, 2025 in review.  We talk about all the cool Barker-related stuff that happened in 2025.  

This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. 

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• Check out his recent paintings, Self Acceptance, Fireflies and The Waiting Room II, 

Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel | Internet Killed the Video Star

Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast

Ed and Nina’s 2025 with Hellraiser 2022. 

Discussion: 2025 in Review

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• David Anderson
• Erik Van T’ Holt
• Daniel Elven
• Amanda Stewart
• Bradley Gartz
• Matthew Batten
• Bennett
• Jesse
• Clara Leslie
• Timothy Ramakers
• Terry Murdock
• Sponsor: Don Bertram’s Celebrate Imagination
• Sponsor, Ed Martinez YouTube Channel
• Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast

Show Notes

• Episode 502  514 | Hellraiser Revival | Announcement Red Band Trailer | Bloody Disgusting
• Episode 518 | Hellraiser 2022 4K Blu-Ray set : Order Here
• 499 Wishmaster Commentary with Peter Atkins
• The Book Club of Blood Youtube Playlist
• David: New Comics from Crowdfunding
• Hellraiser 2022 Soundtrack on iTunes Store
• Suntup The Hellbound Heart
• Opur Interview Episodes: Roy Robbins | Jason Lyles | Barbie Wilde | Don Bertram and Hans Rueffert | Nicholas Vince | Del Howison
• Night of the Zoopocalypse
• David: Re-Listening to old episodes of the Clive Barker Podcast
• 500th Episode
• Jose’s Graham Humphreys Hellbound Poster
• Creepy Pasta Article
• Candyman: The True Story of the Bathroom Mirror Murder: Episode | The Podcast
• Commentary: Enter the Dragon
• The Now Playing Podcast
• Ryan’s Podcast Commute | YouTube | Tiktok
• Lord of Illusions in 4K
• End of Jericho Squad 77 D&D Game
• Just in! The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian 2nd Ed

Coming  up for 2026 

• Portrait Study
• Book Club of Blood : Confessions of a (Pornographer’s) Shroud
• Clive’s Contemporaries: 1978
• More News, Reviews and Interviews,

And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. 

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AI Summary of our chat

Hellraiser Community Engagement Discussion

The group discussed their New Year’s Eve experiences and introduced themselves, with José, Ryan, Erik, and David Blair joining the call. They shared their anticipation for upcoming game announcements, particularly the Hellraiser Reviver, and highlighted the growth of the related Discord community. José mentioned fan screenings of Hellraiser franchise movies and the community’s engagement with actors. The group also touched on the significance of the Hellraiser Reviver Discord server and its activities, including interviews with actors and fan-made content.

Hellraiser 2022 Blu-ray Bonus Features

The group discussed the recent Hellraiser 2022 Blu-ray release, which included bonus material provided by Ed and Nina Martinez featuring 3D files and imagery of Leviathan tech used on the Cenobites. They highlighted the inclusion of a steelbook, two audio commentary tracks, and a full-color booklet with artwork by Keith Thompson, noting that the booklet was in German and would need translation. José and Erik shared their excitement about the release, with José mentioning the importance of Ed and Nina’s YouTube channel in providing interviews for the bonus features. Erik praised the Wishmaster commentary with Pete Atkins as a favorite episode, while Ryan appreciated the “Book Club of Blood” series for providing engaging content during a period of limited new releases.

Book Club of Blood Series

The group discussed their Book Club of Blood series, with Ryan suggesting creating a separate YouTube playlist for these episodes. They explored upcoming stories, including one about frog races and world politics. The conversation shifted to independent creators and Kickstarter projects in the horror and sci-fi genres. Erik shared his experience funding soundtrack Kickstarter campaigns, particularly for The Chairman. The group discussed the challenges of featuring music in their content due to streaming platform restrictions. They agreed to review the Hellraiser soundtrack, with Erik offering to share his review in Dutch.

Hellraiser Media and Celebrations

The group discussed several topics related to Clive Barker and Hellraiser media. José shared his excitement about a new Suntup edition of the Hellbound Heart, which features a beautiful design and limited editions. Ryan mentioned conducting interviews with various Hellraiser-related individuals, including Roy Robbins and Jason Lyles. Erik expressed enjoyment of the Night of Zoopocalypse movie and commentary. The group also celebrated their 500th episode and discussed a new Hellraiser poster by Graham Humphries that José had received as a private commission.

Reality and Fiction in Media

The group discussed various gaming and movie-related topics, including haunted characters in video games and the true crime podcast about the Candyman story. They explored the intersection of reality and fiction, particularly in true crime podcasts and movies based on real events. The conversation concluded with a discussion about their upcoming movie commentary project, which will focus on films from 1978, with a poll to determine the next movie to cover.

Podcast Polls and Barker Discussion

The group discussed creating a poll for their podcast, deciding to centralize all polls on their blog and share them across platforms. José shared his collection of Clive Barker character portraits and mentioned a particularly moving interview with Nicholas Vince about his life and work. Erik expressed appreciation for Now Playing Podcast’s sponsorship, while the group also discussed various movie franchises like Anaconda and Darkman. Ryan attempted to demonstrate the Barker Cast Studio setup but experienced technical difficulties with his camera connection.

Clive Barker Projects Update

The group discussed various topics related to Clive Barker’s work and their own projects. Ryan shared updates on his studio setup and recent activities, including a TikTok video. José mentioned the completion of the Jericho Squad 77 campaign and the release of the second edition of the BarkerCast interviews book. They also discussed potential future projects and releases for 2026, including possible new movies, plays, and poetry books by Clive Barker. The group agreed to start a new series in 2026 focusing on Clive Barker portraits and to continue with their regular content of news, reviews, and interviews.

Clive Barker Projects Update

The group discussed upcoming projects and predictions for Clive Barker’s work, including potential sequels and adaptations. They noted that while some projects were in development, others had faced setbacks, such as a TV series that lost its studio backing. José encouraged listeners to follow their podcast for updates on Barker’s work, and the group shared plans to ring in the New Year with family and work commitments.

Streaming’s Impact on Entertainment Industry

The group discussed José’s work schedule and potential job changes, followed by a conversation about streaming services and YouTube Premium. They explored the dominance of YouTube compared to other streaming platforms and discussed how major companies like Google and Apple could potentially acquire studios to compete with traditional media. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the future of movie theaters, including the impact of streaming services on box office attendance and the potential for theaters to be converted into other uses.

Future of Movie Theaters Evolving

The group discussed the future of movie theaters, with José suggesting that while traditional theaters may not disappear soon, they might evolve to become more gimmicky with features like 4D experiences and bars. They also discussed the history of home video formats, including the failed DivX format, and the current trend of YouTube adding AI-generated captions to videos. The conversation concluded with a discussion about potentially doing a live YouTube stream for their podcast, though they expressed concerns about the technical challenges and managing the chat.