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Joe Bob Celebrates 200th Episode with Spooktacular Special

8/28/2025

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Joe Bob Briggs marks the 200th episode of “The Last Drive-In” with a Halloween special, “Joe Bob’s Splatterween,” on Oct. 24.
The episode includes a feature with GWAR and is part of Shudder’s “Season of Screams.”
Briggs discusses the show's community and the growth of horror fandom, emphasizing co-host Darcy's influence.
Future episodes will explore unique themes, including a debate on the giallo genre's origins.

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Story summary

Joe Bob Briggs marks the 200th episode of “The Last Drive-In” with a Halloween special, “Joe Bob’s Splatterween,” on Oct. 24.
The episode includes a feature with GWAR and is part of Shudder’s “Season of Screams.”
Briggs discusses the show's community and the growth of horror fandom, emphasizing co-host Darcy's influence.
Future episodes will explore unique themes, including a debate on the giallo genre's origins.