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Scarred For Life

Andy Bush, Dave Lawrence

Booking Overview

A twice-weekly interview-led horror and nostalgia show featuring established creatives, critics, writers, and musicians who discuss formative fears and the films, television, books, and experiences that stayed with them. Credible pitches include recognized horror or film commentators, authors, comic creators, musicians, actors, and cultural figures with distinctive personal stories or relevant current projects; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have notable careers or published work.

Metrics

Episodes: 126

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 527 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

scarredforlife@lockitin.studio

contact@scarredforlifebooks.com

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Host

Andy Bush - Co-host of Scarred For Life, exploring the films, television, books, music, and personal experiences that left a lasting impression on guests.

Dave Lawrence - Co-host of Scarred For Life, leading conversations about childhood fears, psychological horror, nostalgia, and formative cultural experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established writers, filmmakers, critics, musicians, comic creators, actors, and other cultural figures with a recognizable body of work and compelling personal experiences involving horror, fear, nostalgia, or formative media.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or acclaimed writing, Creation of notable films, television, comics, or music, Recognizable work in film criticism or cultural commentary, Established careers in music, acting, or other creative fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Jenny Nelson - Film Soundtracks, Music And Memory, Cinematic Atmosphere, And The Stories Behind Movie Music.

Mark Kermode - The Frightening Power Of Film Music, Memorable Cinematic Scores, Childhood Film Fears, And His Book Surround Sound: The Stories Of Movie Music.

Jason Williamson - Childhood Fears, Public Information Films, Horror Movies, Social Anxiety, Working-class Britain, Touring, Acting, And Performing.

Garth Ennis - Horror Influences, Religion, Violence, The Boys, Judge Dredd, Growing Up During The Troubles, And The Relationship Between Real-world Violence And Fiction.

Recent Topics

Art, Horror, Film, TV, Nostalgia

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Scarred For Life
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Ramsey Campbell

October 12, 2026

Come and See Scarred For Life LIVE with special guest Rhys Thomas - Sunday 18th October at The Bedford - London - if you can't make it in person, buy tickets for the livestream!Get your live show tickets now at: https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/lineupIn another of our special Halloween mini series during the month of October, we’re joined by legendary British horror author Ramsey Campbell, one of the most acclaimed and influential voices in modern horror fiction. From Lovecraftian cosmic ...

Deep Dive: Inside Channel 4’s Apocalypse: 28 Days of Hunger, Fear & Survival

October 08, 2026

Come and See Scarred For Life LIVE with special guest Rhys Thomas - Sunday 18th October at The Bedford - London - if you can't make it in person, buy tickets for the livestream!Get your live show tickets now at: https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/lineupWhat would happen if you took a group of ordinary people, dropped them into an abandoned American town with no running water, no electricity and barely any food, and told them to survive for 28 days?That’s exactly what happens in Channel 4’s ...

Leigh Francis

October 05, 2026

Leigh Francis — the man behind Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and Bo’ Selecta! — joins Scarred for Life to talk about the things that genuinely scare him, the films that shaped him, and the strange experiences that have stayed with him for decades.Leigh reveals his three scars: The Exorcist, frogs and long division. From watching The Exorcist as a child and being terrified by its demonic themes, to a childhood encounter with a frog that left him with a lifelong fear of amphibians, Leigh explains w...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Scarred For Life
:

How do I get in touch with Scarred For Life?

Scarred For Life is hosted by Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence. Its publicly listed emails are scarredforlife@lockitin.studio and contact@scarredforlifebooks.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Scarred For Life?

The publicly listed emails for Scarred For Life: scarredforlife@lockitin.studio and contact@scarredforlifebooks.com.

How many listeners does Scarred For Life have?

Podseeker estimates Scarred For Life reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Scarred For Life?

Scarred For Life typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established writers, filmmakers, critics, musicians, comic creators, actors, and other cultural figures with a recognizable body of work and compelling personal experiences involving horror, fear, nostalgia, or formative media. Common among recent guests: Published books or acclaimed writing; Creation of notable films, television, comics, or music; Recognizable work in film criticism or cultural commentary. Recent guests include Jenny Nelson, Mark Kermode, and Jason Williamson.

How hard is it to get booked on Scarred For Life?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Scarred For Life cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Horror, Film, TV, and Nostalgia. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

scarredforlife@lockitin.studio

contact@scarredforlifebooks.com

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