Podcasts about Bram Stoker

On The Literary Life Podcast this week, our hosts continue with part 2 of their series on Bram Stoker's Dracula. After sharing their commonplace quotes, Angelina, Cindy and Thomas begin discussing how to properly read Dracula and other books written in this tradition. (Hint: It's not the Freudian or psychoanalytical approach!) Angelina argues that Bram Stoker was trying, among other things, to reintroduce the traditional forms and metaphors into the modern era. Thomas shares the dark etymology of the name Dracula and how that relates to the image of Satan in this character. Cindy brings up Jonathan's memory of Mina when he is in his darkest moments and the power of love against evil. For the full show notes on this episode, including book links, quotes, and more, please visit https://theliterary.life/297. 

This week the hosts begin a month of classic Universal monster movies beginning with Dracula (1931). From wiki: "Dracula is a 1931 American pre-Code vampire film directed and co-produced by Tod Browning from a screenplay written by Garrett Fort and starring Bela Lugosi in the title role. It is based on the stage play Dracula by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, which in turn is adapted from the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.[3] Lugosi portrays Count Dracula, a vampire who emigrates from Transylvania to England and preys upon the blood of living victims, including a young man's fiancée."Also discussed: spiders, Sparks, transcendental meditation, One Battle After Another, Thomas Pynchon, Meiko Kaji films, and more.  NEXT WEEK: The Old Dark House (1932) Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/‪@sisterhyde.bsky.socialJoshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

Ever since we saw The Cell (2000), its wild and disturbing visuals have been stuck in our heads. So we decided it was time for a deep dive to really explain what makes this movie so uniquely terrifying and brilliant. In this episode of The Cinema Psychos Show, Brian and special guest Jordan The Grey Witch give their full reaction and review. We'll break down Tarsem Singh's insane direction, Vincent D'Onofrio's chilling performance, and why Jennifer Lopez's role was such a big moment for her. Think of this as our ultimate movie recap for one of the most visually stunning horror films of the 2000s. Here's some of what we get into:  Our genuine reaction to the most messed-up scenes (you know the ones). How the costume design connects to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Why we think it's like "The Matrix in reverse for grown-ups." Analyzing the serial killer's psyche and the film's surprising depth. Our final verdict on whether this 2000 cult classic holds up. NEWSLETTER/SUBSTACK!!!! Subscribe to our Newsletter on Substack! - https://cinemapsychospod.substack.com/?r=6l5ori&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍

EPISODE 1 OUT NOW! Check out our website for episodes, cast and crew, fun bonus content and more: https://dracula2004.wordpress.com/ The fax machine is beeping a warning...From the creator of The Pilgrimage Saga comes brand new audio adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic novel Dracula. Dracula: 2004 is a brand-new twist on a 127-year-old theme... when a young solicitor named Jonathan Harker is invited to Castle Dracula in the year 2004, our heroes must use the power of friendship, garlic and dial-up internet to prevent the nefarious Count Dracula from gaining a foothold within the unwitting people of London.Care to take a bite?Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17RtSkUhHVblEu-JymMiPc1gu37GvgnLb_Smua0PlrDI/edit?usp=sharing

This week's show kicks off our annual celebration of the spooky month of GOTHTOBER! Join the gruesome twosome as they spin some tunes that show a true appreciation of the grim and ghastly! The days are shorter, and the nights are longer and everything turns grey as they once again explore the dark and ethereal world of Goth Rock…What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal from his personal collection. Robert is forced to test his endurance and provide feedback, as he has no idea what he will be subjected to every week. We hope that we turn you on to something that was lost on your ears, or something you've forgotten about, or that (in our opinion) should have been the next big dark thing.Songs this week include:The Drowning Season – “Brighter Than A Thousand Suns” from Brighter Than A Thousand Suns - EP (2018)October Burns Black – “With You” from Fault Line (2018) Vision Video – “Dead Gods” from Modern Horror (2024)Occults – “Hot Crucibel” from Rituals (2024)The Tears Of Ozymandias – “Zero Point” from The Tears Of Ozymandias (2021)Temple – “Ceremonial Incantations” from Past Laments (2021)Black Rose Moves – “Shadow Dance” from Death Dance - EP (2025)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/https://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria StoreIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

This week, I'm not sitting by the fire alone. Joining me is my old podcast partner and good friend, Adam, for a special conversation about something near and dear to both of us: horror movies.   Together, we dig into: Why horror has such a grip on us The movies that first hooked us as fans The films that still give us chills (and laughs) today A few deep-cut recommendations you might not expect   Adam's Top 10:  1. The Exorcist  2. The Burbs 3. Event Horizon  4. The Shining 5. The Babadook 6. Oddity  7. Talk To Me  8. The Conjuring  9. Insidious  10. The Ring   John's Top 10: 1. The Exorcist 2. The Burbs 3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4. Fright Night  5. Trick r' Treat 6. Cabin in the Woods 7. The Shining 8. IT 9. The Blair Witch Project  10. Bram Stoker's Dracula    October is the perfect time to celebrate the genre, and this episode is all about why horror continues to thrill, disturb, and inspire us.  

True Blood, Twilight, Buffy… so many of us can't get enough of vampires and werewolves. But lately, our feeds have been flooded with full-on “Alpha” werewolf erotica — a darker, hungrier kind of fantasy. In this episode, we dig into how paranormal romance has shifted from seductive Draculas to dominant werewolves. Why is it everywhere now? Who's creating it? And is this just Beauty and the Beast on steroids or something more unsettling? Join us as we indulge our love of all things supernatural, just in time for Halloween month.   Clips featured in this episode: Gary Oldman in “Bram Stoker's Dracula” (1992 film) Matt Bourne in “Interview With the Vampire, Anne Rice, & 150 Years of Gay Vampires” Craig Thomson in the TED-Ed video “The dark history of werewolves” Frans de Waal in his TED talk “The surprising science of alpha males” “Claimed By The Mega Size Alpha King No She-Wolf Dared To Mate” by Wattpad Dark Romance Fantasy Stories Reference to ContaPoints YouTube video on Twilight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqloPw5wp48   Questions or Comments you'd like us to cover? We love answering your questions and analysing the stories you've found. Send them to us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s2tcpodcast Enjoyed the show? Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others discover the podcast.    

Tis the season for a spooky movie! The scariest thing about this film is probably a tie between Keanu's accent and Keanu's bowl cut, but we still love it. If you want Dracula delivered to your inbox in real time, check out Dracula Daily! DM: Amy CW: SA Join us on our BRAND NEW Discord server!

On this week's episode of The Literary Life Podcast, Angelina Stanford is joined as always by Thomas Banks and Cindy Rollins for the opening of their series on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Today our hosts focus on the background and historical context for this piece of literature, as well as going over the highlights of the first two chapters. They talk about the question of the role of the monster in literature in modernity versus its historical interpretation. Understanding the form of the Gothic novel and the time period in which this book was written are important aspects of approaching Dracula.  Keep listening next week for more about how to read this book. We will be covering chapters 3-7.  To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/296.  Get the latest news from House of Humane Letters by signing up for their e-newsletter today! We are excited to announce this coming year's annual Literary Life Online Conference, happening January 23-30, 2026, “The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit Quickeneth: Reading Like a Human”. Our speakers will be Dr. Jason Baxter, Jenn Rogers, Dr. Anne Phillips, and, of course, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks.

Welcome, my friends, to Paranormal Heart podcast, paranormal talk, with heart and soul. Tonight's segment is pre-recorded streaming on United Public Radio Network, 107.7 New Orleans and 105.3 the Gulf Coast, YouTube and anyplace you find your favorite podcasts. I'm your host, Kat Ward. Thank you so much for tuning in. Folks, I have another great guest for you tonight. Author of the official Dracula prequel, J.D. Barker. Barker is a New York Times and international bestselling author whose stories blur the line between reality and nightmare. Known for weaving together suspense, horror, crime, and the supernatural, Barker pulls readers into dark, twisting worlds where nothing is ever as it seems. Handpicked by the Stoker family to continue Bram Stoker's legacy, he also co-authors bestselling novels with James Patterson, and has written several acclaimed standalones, including his newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs. A true master of modern thrillers with a haunting edge, Barker's name has become synonymous with gripping, unforgettable storytelling. A huge thank you to my special guest tonight, and to you, my wonderful audience, for tuning in. I also want to thank UPRN 107.7 New Orleans and 105.3 the Gulf Coast for carrying the show. If you enjoyed tonight's episode, please Like, Subscribe, Share, and Comment—it truly means the world to me. And if you'd like a little piece of Paranormal Heart to call your own, you can grab some podcast swag, like a mug, by emailing me at paranormalheart13@gmail.com. Until we meet again, take care of yourselves and each other. Sending you all much love. J.D. Barker's Website: https://jdbarker.com/aboutjd/  

Foul-play at Lucy's house. And we're not talking about the garlic strewn about, and on, her person. A wolf escapes a zoo. Phil delves more into circulatory disorders caused by multiple blood transfusions, and the vampires that exist in the subconscious.0:00 - intro1:04 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 11 Pt. 124:51 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgTACO: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/blood-transfusions-in-adults(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

On this BONUS edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome special guest Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of legendary author Bram Stoker. A New York Times bestselling author himself, Dacre shares his family's story of how Dracula was created and how it shaped the Stoker legacy for generations. He also takes us inside his research into Bram's origins and the fascinating discoveries he's uncovered along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepara tu estaca, porque hemos cruzado océanos de tiempo para desentrañar el clásico de Bram Stoker. En este episodio especial y épico, el equipo de FASE24 te trae una tertulia de más de cinco horas dedicada por completo a la novela Drácula. Hemos leído y analizado la obra al detalle para ofrecerte una inmersión sin precedentes en su mitología y contexto. Exploraremos a fondo a Drácula como el monstruo gótico por excelencia y el inquietante reflejo de los miedos victorianos a la sexualidad y la invasión extranjera. Desgranaremos el particular formato epistolar (diarios y cartas) que Stoker utilizó para crear suspense, y pondremos bajo la lupa la lucha entre la ciencia (el legendario Van Helsing) y la superstición que moldea la trama. Analizamos el rol de personajes clave como Jonathan, Mina y Lucy como arquetipos de la moralidad de la época. Si buscas la conversación más completa, profunda y apasionada sobre el vampiro más famoso de todos los tiempos, has llegado al lugar correcto. ¡Dale al play y que empiece la cacería! Participan Pablo Aguado Daniel Generoso Óscar Salcedo Antonio Rentero Música Jesús Moñino (audios habituales) Fondo de la voz de audio (Suno AI) Si quieres seguir los directos o ver los vídeos de FASE24 puedes hacerlo en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Todos los enlaces de nuestro podcast https://linktr.ee/fase24 Apoya a este podcast en iVoox https://www.ivoox.com/support/1130693 Apóyanos en Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/fase24 Accede a nuestra comunidad de Telegram https://t.me/fase24 ¿Quieres anunciarte en nuestro podcast? https://advoices.com/fase24 fase24podcast@gmail.com La Playlist de FASE24 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OCRVNr7xZFOuI4oHfyO11?si=e32bcf4cad964085 Nuestro canal de YouTube para directos y eventos especiales: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Si te gusta Fase 24 Podcast y quieres apoyarnos y ayudarnos a mejorar, invítanos a un café: https://ko-fi.com/fase24 También puedes apoyarnos pasando a iVoox Plus a través de alguno de estos enlaces: Plan Anual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=8c09fb5a8058f3eeda41ddf70593ddf3 Plan Mensual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=28e5c797498187a91eebddc0977d2b49 iVoox Plus https://www.ivoox.com/plus?affiliate-code=c16f1b36738d87bd53d152b8aca2344c Podcast patrocinado por: Kinton Brands https://www.kintonbrands.com/

Prepara tu estaca, porque hemos cruzado océanos de tiempo para desentrañar el clásico de Bram Stoker. En este episodio especial y épico, el equipo de FASE24 te trae una tertulia de más de cinco horas dedicada por completo a la novela Drácula. Hemos leído y analizado la obra al detalle para ofrecerte una inmersión sin precedentes en su mitología y contexto. Exploraremos a fondo a Drácula como el monstruo gótico por excelencia y el inquietante reflejo de los miedos victorianos a la sexualidad y la invasión extranjera. Desgranaremos el particular formato epistolar (diarios y cartas) que Stoker utilizó para crear suspense, y pondremos bajo la lupa la lucha entre la ciencia (el legendario Van Helsing) y la superstición que moldea la trama. Analizamos el rol de personajes clave como Jonathan, Mina y Lucy como arquetipos de la moralidad de la época. Si buscas la conversación más completa, profunda y apasionada sobre el vampiro más famoso de todos los tiempos, has llegado al lugar correcto. ¡Dale al play y que empiece la cacería! Participan Pablo Aguado Daniel Generoso Óscar Salcedo Antonio Rentero Música Jesús Moñino (audios habituales) Fondo de la voz de audio (Suno AI) Si quieres seguir los directos o ver los vídeos de FASE24 puedes hacerlo en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Todos los enlaces de nuestro podcast https://linktr.ee/fase24 Apoya a este podcast en iVoox https://www.ivoox.com/support/1130693 Apóyanos en Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/fase24 Accede a nuestra comunidad de Telegram https://t.me/fase24 ¿Quieres anunciarte en nuestro podcast? https://advoices.com/fase24 fase24podcast@gmail.com La Playlist de FASE24 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OCRVNr7xZFOuI4oHfyO11?si=e32bcf4cad964085 Nuestro canal de YouTube para directos y eventos especiales: https://www.youtube.com/@Fase24Podcast Si te gusta Fase 24 Podcast y quieres apoyarnos y ayudarnos a mejorar, invítanos a un café: https://ko-fi.com/fase24 También puedes apoyarnos pasando a iVoox Plus a través de alguno de estos enlaces: Plan Anual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=8c09fb5a8058f3eeda41ddf70593ddf3 Plan Mensual https://www.ivoox.com/premium?affiliate-code=28e5c797498187a91eebddc0977d2b49 iVoox Plus https://www.ivoox.com/plus?affiliate-code=c16f1b36738d87bd53d152b8aca2344c Podcast patrocinado por: Kinton Brands https://www.kintonbrands.com/

1ER PODCAST DEL MISTERIO EN HABLA HISPANA DESDE 1993 TEMPORADA 32 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Comenzamos la tercera experiencia de la temporada 32 de La nueva Luz del Misterio. Una experiencia única de comunicación de La Luz del Misterio esta semana a las impactantes imágenes muestran el impacto directo de un misil sobre un OVNI en China Una impactante explosión se registró después de que un misil aparentemente destruyera un objeto volador no identificado, lo que desató numerosas teorías sobre el verdadero impacto. Residentes de la provincia china de Shandong grabaron un objeto brillante y lento volando cerca del suelo momentos antes de que pareciera desintegrarse en un destello brillante y caer a la Tierra. Luego haremos un homenaje a la figura de Bram Stoker y sus escarceo con el mundo del misterio. Bram Stoker se asoció profundamente con el misterio y el terror, principalmente a través de su icónica novela Drácula, que estableció el arquetipo del vampiro moderno y fusionó mitos y realidad para crear una historia gótica. Su propia vida también estuvo marcada por el misterio, ya que de niño enfermizo se recuperó milagrosamente y, tras su muerte en 1912, su figura quedó eclipsada, pero su obra fue y sigue siendo fundamental en el género. Su madre le contaba historias de terror y misterio durante su infancia, una experiencia que influyó profundamente en su obra posterior. Cerraremos La Luz del Misterio de esta semana con un reportaje conociedo la Golden Dawn. La Orden Hermética de la Aurora Dorada (en latín: Ordo Hermeticus Aurorae Aureae, en inglés: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn) fue una sociedad secreta dedicada al estudio y la práctica del ocultismo, el hermetismo y la metafísica entre finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del siglo XX. Es conocida como una orden mágica. Estuvo activa en Gran Bretaña y centró sus prácticas en la teúrgia y el desarrollo espiritual. Muchos de los conceptos actuales de rituales y de magia, como la Wicca y el Thelema, fueron inspirados por la Aurora Dorada, que se convirtió en una de las organizaciones más influyentes del ocultismo occidental del siglo XX. Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

Mary unearths the vampire - exploring the vampire's Eastern European origins, metaphorical and economic vampirism, and two essential Gothic vampire texts: Polidori's The Vampyre and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

1ER PODCAST DEL MISTERIO EN HABLA HISPANA DESDE 1993 TEMPORADA 32 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Comenzamos la tercera experiencia de la temporada 32 de La nueva Luz del Misterio. Una experiencia única de comunicación de La Luz del Misterio esta semana a las impactantes imágenes muestran el impacto directo de un misil sobre un OVNI en China Una impactante explosión se registró después de que un misil aparentemente destruyera un objeto volador no identificado, lo que desató numerosas teorías sobre el verdadero impacto. Residentes de la provincia china de Shandong grabaron un objeto brillante y lento volando cerca del suelo momentos antes de que pareciera desintegrarse en un destello brillante y caer a la Tierra. Luego haremos un homenaje a la figura de Bram Stoker y sus escarceo con el mundo del misterio. Bram Stoker se asoció profundamente con el misterio y el terror, principalmente a través de su icónica novela Drácula, que estableció el arquetipo del vampiro moderno y fusionó mitos y realidad para crear una historia gótica. Su propia vida también estuvo marcada por el misterio, ya que de niño enfermizo se recuperó milagrosamente y, tras su muerte en 1912, su figura quedó eclipsada, pero su obra fue y sigue siendo fundamental en el género. Su madre le contaba historias de terror y misterio durante su infancia, una experiencia que influyó profundamente en su obra posterior. Cerraremos La Luz del Misterio de esta semana con un reportaje conociedo la Golden Dawn. La Orden Hermética de la Aurora Dorada (en latín: Ordo Hermeticus Aurorae Aureae, en inglés: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn) fue una sociedad secreta dedicada al estudio y la práctica del ocultismo, el hermetismo y la metafísica entre finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del siglo XX. Es conocida como una orden mágica. Estuvo activa en Gran Bretaña y centró sus prácticas en la teúrgia y el desarrollo espiritual. Muchos de los conceptos actuales de rituales y de magia, como la Wicca y el Thelema, fueron inspirados por la Aurora Dorada, que se convirtió en una de las organizaciones más influyentes del ocultismo occidental del siglo XX. Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

Melissa Dawn has always felt drawn to the dark corners of the human story—not for fear, but for fascination. She is a podcaster, writer, researcher, and content creator devoted to the enduring mystery of the vampire. Alongside her research and writing, she hosts two shows: Velvet Bite Radio, where vampires in history and fiction take center stage, and Vampires of the Simulation, a deeper dive into mind, myth, and the hidden forces shaping our reality. Both are extensions of the same curiosity—what lurks beneath the surface, and why we remain haunted.Visit Melissa's official Youtube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@melissadawnharrisVelvet Bite Radio is on Podbean, here:https://velvetbiteradio.podbean.com/Melissa returns to Talking Weird to share her extensive knowledge of vampire lore, and to address the question: What are the myths, and what are the realities of vampirism?This is a creepy and fascinating deep dive, that you do not want to miss!

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This week on We Seen't It, Kevin, Pat, and Josh welcome two incredible guests from the film world: Daniel, a special effects and post-production wizard, and Ellis, a pro who works in principal photography for movies, TV, and commercials. Together we dive deep into the creative side of filmmaking — from the nuts and bolts of practical effects to the art of capturing the perfect shot — and talk about the reality of crowdfunding movies in today's landscape. Plus, we get personal: Ellis shares highlights from her trip across Europe and the countries she's seen. Kevin gives his review of Long Walk while Pat dives into Demon Hunter. We break down new TV shows like Alien: Earth and Gen V. And because it's spooky season prep time, we reveal our Scarefest 2025 pre-bracket, where horror heavyweights battle it out in eight wild matchups: Bram Stoker's Dracula vs. Nosferatu (2024) (The OG) Sinners vs. From Dusk Till Dawn (Vampire Party) Weapons vs. Long Legs (Creepy Old People) Trick 'r Treat vs. Thanksgiving (The Holidays) Knock at the Cabin vs. The Heretic (No Soliciting) Fear Street Prom Queen vs. Totally Killer (80's Slasher) Together vs. The Substance (Does My Butt Look Fat?) Silent Night, Deadly Night vs. Trolls 2 (Memes) We even touch on Universal's big news about the Jurassic Park River Adventure closing for an 8–9 month refurbishment in 2025 and what that means for park fans. As always, we round out the show with “Because of the Internet,” where we showcase the clips that caught our eyes this week. This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insight, laughs, and pop culture chaos — don't miss it!

[13x1] We begin Season XIII with the BBC-Netflix three-part miniseries of Dracula, from the creators of Sherlock, which finds the Count (Claes Bang) being pursued across Europe in a post-modern twist on Bram Stoker's novel and the gothic Hammer traditions... And making his return to the show is author and podcaster Tony Black... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Tony Black Editor: Hugh McStay "I'm undead not unreasonable." -- Dracula Jump ahead to a particular episode: (00:01:55) "The Rules of the Beast" (00:34:02) "Blood Vessel" (00:57:13) "The Dark Compass" Enjoying what you hear? Please subscribe, leave a rating, or write a review to help us keep bringing you great content! You can also show your support by leaving a donation at ⁠Ko-fi ⁠⁠. Stay connected and follow our social media ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. A proud part of the ⁠Film Stories⁠⁠ podcast network. Theme music by ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠ • Episode art by ⁠Dan Owen⁠. Podcast art by ⁠Keshav⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Russian schooner Demeter drifted into Whitby harbor with its dead captain lashed to the wheel and its entire crew missing, the ship's log revealed a horrifying truth: something ancient and evil had been hunting them one by one across the dark waters. The final entries, written in the captain's trembling hand, chronicle the crew's descent from unease to terror as they realize their cargo of fifty earth-filled boxes conceals a predator that feeds in the night and cannot be killed.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveySOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Last Voyage of Demeter” by Bram Stoker: https://amzn.to/3KZnJ0zBOOK: “Dracula” (full novel) by Bram Stoker: https://amzn.to/44sXcj4=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 24, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LastVoyageOfDemeterABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#DraculaShipLog #LastVoyageOfDemeter #VampireHorrorStory #GothicLiterature #ClassicHorrorTales

Send us a textLawrence stops by to discuss his latest release, as well as writing, creating and film making.*****Lawrence C. Connolly's books include the collections This Way to Egress, whose titular tale of psychological horror was adapted for the Mick Garris film Nightmare Cinema; and the Bram-Stoker-nominated Voices.He is currently collaborating with his brother Christopher Connolly, Academy-Award winning producer Jonathan Sanger, and Mr. Sanger's producing partner M. Jones to develop a feature film based on Minute Men: Execute & Run.More information can be found at: https://lawrencecconnolly.com/*****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

Have you ever heard of the New England Vampire panic? No? Neither had we! Join us this week as we take a trip to an unexpectedly sad and kind of gross part of rural New England history, that potentially served as the inspiration for the most famous vampire story of all time. . .Bram Stoker's Dracula!Links for Today's Episode:The Great New England Vampire Attack - Smithsonian MagazineMercy Brown, the Rhode Island Vampire - New England Historical SocietyDid a Real-Life Vampire Panic Inspire Bram Stoker? - History.comJoin the Homebodies:Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Watch Full Video Episodes on YouTube!Subscribe to Our Substack!Credits:Music: Goosebumps by Veace D

What if Dracula wasn't inspired by Vlad the Impaler at all, but by an ancient Irish vampire king buried upside-down under a thorn tree? Uncover the disturbing true stories, from Elizabeth Báthory's blood baths to premature burials during plague outbreaks, to ancient demons that stalked babies in their cribs—discover the dark tapestry of true stories, medical mysteries, and folklore that created the world's most famous vampire.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Everyone knows about Dracula. Most everyone has seen at least one film starring the undead blood-sucker, or has read the novel by Bram Stoker. But only the real fans of Dracula know about the real people and true stories that inspired Bram Stoker to create the character.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Transylvania Superstitions” by Emily Gerard: https://amzn.to/3vsAqrsBOOK: “Carmilla” by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: https://amzn.to/3cw291IHistory.com, Ranker.com, AtlasObscura.com, InternationalHero.co.uk, HowStuffWorks.com, Universtiy of Iowa's Victorian Wiki, Google Books, HistoryIreland.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mnrpdm36,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eeypjjz3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4et6ysvs,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bcstakc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53vbu5dr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bhd6f7yv,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36n7y9v, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2nc96tjx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2848x4mkWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 16, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeforeDraculaABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#DraculaOrigins #VampireHistory #TrueCrimeHorror #WeirdDarkness #GothicHorror

New York Times bestselling author ALMA KATSU joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FIEND! We cover all the sinister topics, plus a few bonus items that speak to a pivotal point in history! How far are we willing to stretch our morals to please others? Do we experience regret in hindsight when we do that? Or do we justify our actions and it becomes our new normal? And what about families where a sense of patriarchy runs strong - does it foment competition amongst siblings? Alma brings her 30 year long career in intelligence into this discussion in a fascinating way - wow! You'll be so glad you joined us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Lucy's strange condition gives new meaning to the wedding vow, “in sickness or in health, so as long as we both shall live.” Phil makes an appeal to Dracula about how Dracula could take his vampire operation to new heights.0:00 - intro2:10 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 10 Pt. 221:13 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Bram Stoker's Dracula may be fiction—but was its creator influenced by true supernatural experiences? In this fascinating episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, to uncover the hidden stories behind the legendary author's life. From documented paranormal encounters in Stoker's family history to eerie inspirations drawn from Victorian occult research, Dacre reveals how real-life mysteries shaped one of the most enduring horror classics of all time. Listeners will hear exclusive insights into Stoker's personal connections with the paranormal, psi, and unexplained phenomena—making the line between myth and reality blur in chilling ways. LEARN about Dacre: https://www.bramstokerestate.com/dacre-stoker-cv Dracula's Vampire Ball: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Haunted Halloween Tour: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ #SupernaturalCircumstances #Dracula #BramStoker #DacreStoker #ParanormalHistory #GhostStories #VictorianOccult #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #VampireLegends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nico hat mich trotz Erkältung ans Mikrofon gezwungen! Er schrieb mir gestern Abend eine Nachricht, die ich gerne mit euch teilen möchte:"Hallo,Es ist nicht in Ordnung, als Podcast-Azubi krank zu machen während ich dich brauche. Eine Erkältung und Fieber kriegt man auch mit Tee und Ibuprofen weg. Das schadet mir und deiner Ausbildung. Wenn das weiterhin vorkommt, muss ich ernsthaft über eine Kündigung nachdenken. Bitte nimm deine Verantwortung ernst.Viele Grüße,Ocin Remyeh"So bleibt mir nichts zu sagen außer viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge!+++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findest du hier: LINK +++

This Halloween season, Tony takes you deep into the terrifying history of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Known for his brutal tactics and chilling reputation, Vlad's reign of fear in 15th-century Wallachia left a legacy drenched in blood and horror. Was he a national hero, a sadistic monster, or both? Discover the true story behind the myth, filled with betrayal, torture, and a legend that still haunts our nightmares. Tony narrates this spine-chilling journey into the life and dark legacy of history's most infamous ruler.  #VladTheImpaler #Dracula #ParanormalPodcast #HalloweenSpecial #TrueHistory #DarkLegends #HauntedHistory #TruthBeTold #TonySweetNarrates #ClubParanormalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

For some, the paranormal seems to run in their blood, and that is certainly true for our guest today. In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Hall, a medium, paranormal writer, researcher, and ambassador for Haunted Magazine. Charlie shares her fascinating journey with the paranormal, from her roots in Northern Ireland to her current home in London. From encountering apparitions to communicating with spirits, she remains introspective about her abilities and open to all possibilities. We also explore the legend of Abhartach, a 5th- or 6th-century Irish chieftain believed by some to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Charlie vividly recounts her family's chilling encounter at this ancient site, weaving a haunting tale that lingers long after the story ends. Join us as Charlie unveils more mysteries from her extraordinary journey into the paranormal.We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.

THE SWIMMER (1968) We dive deep in to The Swimmer and discuss and analyze, maybe just a little bit the glorious film directed by Frank Perry, based on a screenplay by Eleanor Perry, from the 12 page short story by John Cheever. "Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town."If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

Send us a textRobert and John are big Universal Monster fans. So, Dayton sets them free to discuss some classic horror. In this, the first in a limited series, Liam joins them to discuss Dracula (1931). Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7 https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast

2025 Rerun Notes: In commemoration of this month release of the last-ever Mishmash Monday on Channel 1, I thought I'd rerun the first two installments of the series - both from all the way back in 2017 (Season 1 of the show). Therefore, all the obvious caveats on "absolutely atrocious production quality" and blah blah blah (especially on C1E10, the earlier of the two releases). Though today's rerun is officially, canonically the "second" Mishmash Monday, it's actually the first "for real" Mishmash Monday. The first "actual free play episode". Not that it was produced before C1E10, but released later, but that C1E10 was a "Mishmash Monday" in name only, and was definitely not a true free play. I'll explain in that episode's rerun. But for now, numbers and dates aside, this was our first actual "free play" episode in NNR history. And even though the production quality is so absolutely horrible, I still regard this episode as an excellent collection of music! Easily in our top 50% of show history, and perhaps even top 25%. So, enjoy! Original 2017 show notes below! ------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's broadcast is Episode 16 for Mishmash Monday, October 9th, 2017 on a program we're calling "Mishmash Monday - vol. 2".    Track Number / Game / System / Track Name / Composer / Time Stamp    01: Intro 00:00  02: Ghost in the Shell - PS1 - The Vertical - Joey Beltram 01:44  03: Solstice - NES - Title Theme - Tim Follin 08:10  04: Axiom Verge - multi - Inexorable - Thomas Happ 11:04  05: Silent Hill 2 - PS2 - The Reverse Will - Akira Yamaoka 15:44  06: Wai Wai Mahjong - PC Engine - Unknown Track 4 - Uncredited 19:09  07: Adventure Island - NES - Stage 1-1 - Jun Chikuma 20:50  08: Mega Man X - SNES - Central Highway - Toshihiko Horiyama 22:14  09: Tsuri Taro - SFC - Fishing for Seema - Katsuhiro Hayashi 25:14  10: Liquid Kids - Arcade - Waltz of Water and Bubble - Kazuko Umino 28:18  11: Metroid Fusion - GBA - Nightmare Battle - Minako Hamano 30:21  12: X-Men - Genesis - Shi'ar Empire - Fletcher Beasley 32:11  13: X-Racer - Hydra Development Unit - Floor it! - c: John Wedgeworth / a: Jay Cook 36:05  14: Shovel Knight - multi - A Cool Reception - Jake Kaufman 37:47  15: Destiny - PS4/XB1 - Passage - C. Paul Johnson 40:26  16: ARMS - Switch - Main Theme - Atsuko Asahi and/or Yasuaki Iwata 43:36  17: El Viento - Genesis - High Sky - Motoi Sakuraba 46:26  18: Magical Chase - TG16 - Waltz of Meditation (part 1) - Hitoshi Sakimoto 48:48  19: Wolverine - NES - Bonus Room - Geoff Follin 51:18  20: Castlevania II - FDS - The Silence of Daylight - Kenichi Matsubara 52:17  21: Final Fantasy IX - PS1 - Esto Gaza - Nobuo Uematsu 53:21  22: Animal Crossing: New Leaf - 3DS - 10pm - Kazumi Totaka 56:47  23: Outro 59:23    Music Block Runtime: 57:43, Total Episode Runtime: 01:05:49    Our Intro and Outro Music is Funky Radio - Dreamcast - BB Rights    If you wish to subscribe to the Nerd Noise Radio - Channel 1 Music block podcast, there are two options:    Option 1: Subscribe right here to the "Nerd Noise Radio Network - All Channels" podcast feed. Feed will include Channels 1, 2, 3, and any future channels not yet planned. 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This week we're talking with Young Adult author and children's librarian Hal to talk about hir new book, vampires, monstrosity, the Old Internet, and the publishing landscape.    Pre-order Fawn's Blood here: https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4753-fawn-s-blood  halschrieve.com  Media mentioned https://www.tumblr.com/librarycards https://www.tumblr.com/gatheringbones  Books/Literature Small changes over long periods of time https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/small-changes-long-periods-time/ Failure to Comply https://www.featherproof.com/catalog/failure-to-comply-sarah-cavar  Dead Collections https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678855/dead-collections-by-isaac-fellman/ Carmilla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmilla Thirst https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712422/thirst-by-marina-yuszczuk-translated-by-heather-cleary/ Peeps, Scott Westerfeld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeps_(novel)  Little F (formerly Little Faggot) https://www.feministpress.org/books-overflow/litte-f Mortal Companion, Patrick Califia https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/620928.Mortal_Companion  The Fist of the Spider Woman https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/F/Fist-of-the-Spider-Woman  Mermaid in Chelsea Creek https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/mermaid-in-chelsea-creek  Cold, Mariko Tamaki https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250831569/cold/  Read at Your Own Risk https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250323354/readatyourownrisk/  It Better Be Worth the Trip – First gay YA novel (1969) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ll_Get_There._It_Better_Be_Worth_the_Trip The Outsiders  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outsiders_(novel) Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speak_(Anderson_novel) Looking for Alaska, John Green https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looking_for_Alaska Books by Raina Telgemeier Books by Svetlana Chmakova Books by Tiffany Jackson Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales https://www.nathanhaleauthor.com/ We Are Palestinian https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Are-Palestinian/Reem-Kassis/9781623717254  These Olive Trees https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703283/these-olive-trees-by-aya-ghanameh/ Hilwa's Gifts https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774226/hilwas-gifts-by-safa-suleiman-illustrated-by-anait-semirdzhyan/ Movies Hackers (1995) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113243/ Dracula's Daughter (1936) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027545/  Nosferatu (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5040012/ Daughters of Darkness (1971) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067690 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116367/ Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103874 Blade (1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120611/ I Am Legend Disney Channel's Zombies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombies_(2018_film)  Transcript: https://pastecode.io/s/wruy3we6  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/zzEpV9QEAG

Emergency blood transfusion for Lucy! Dr. Seward and Dr. Van Helsing seek to uncover the cause of Lucy's condition, but simultaneously make her a delicious snack for future vampire visits with the blood they've selected for the transfusion!0:00 - intro3:29 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 10 Pt. 125:56 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

In this week's episode, I look at what goes into a successful theme park, and compare it to the process of creating a compelling story. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store: FALLDRAGON25 The coupon code is valid through September 8, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 266 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller and today is August 29th, 2025, and today we are considering if theme parks are like writing. Before we get into this topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store, and that coupon code is FALLDRAGON25. And as always, we'll have the coupon code and links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is only valid through September 8, 2025. That's only one week, so if you want to use it, act now. And if you need a new ebook for fall, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing projects. I am 63,000 words into Blade of Flames, the first book in my new epic fantasy Blades of Ruin series, and I think 63,000 words puts me about almost two thirds of the way through. I think the book will end up being between 90,000 and 100,000 words, so hopefully we are on track to have that out before the end of September. I'm also 5,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, which will be the 13th book in the Cloak Mage series. And if all goes well, I think that will probably be out in October, towards the end of October, maybe a Halloween book. In audiobook news, recording is still underway for Shield of Power (that will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills); we're coming up on the end of that, so should have some good news on that before too much longer. Recording is underway for Ghost in the Siege, and that will be excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. So that is where I am at with my current writing and audiobook projects. Some good progress this week. 00:01:53 Main Topic: What Epic Universe Can Teach Us About Creating Memorable Characters Now on to our main topic this week: are theme parks like writing and what theme parks can teach us about creating memorable characters and settings. I have to admit, this is an unusual topic for me because I am not really a theme park person. I have several family members who are interested in the history of Disney Corporation, so I've picked up some through osmosis, but that's essentially it. This topic was suggested by my podcast transcriptionist, and it was an interesting idea, so I thought we would go with it. I don't really know all that much about theme parks. As I mentioned, I'm not really in the target audience and I'm not in the sort of demographic where I would watch, for example, someone's four hour live stream through the latest Disney attraction or whatever. Though I did watch the video that Jenny Nicholson put out last summer about her experience with the Star Wars “hotel”, and I think that was interesting as a piece of essentially documentary journalism depicting a tale of sort of corporate greed and cost cutting and how that can lead to inevitable failure. But that is a bit of a tangent from our main topic, which is whether or not writers can learn anything from theme parks. I did pick up enough through osmosis from the history of Disney to know that in the early days before the Disney Corporation became as sort of corporatized and cost cutting as is now, that when they built a new attraction, the attraction had to be able to tell a story, like there was some sort of a story that needed to be told or an essential narrative that needed to be followed through the layout of the attraction so the guests, if they were paying attention, would be told a story. So apparently the big news in the theme park universe this year is that Universal opened a new theme park called Universal Epic Universe in Florida in May 2025. The park is built on a central hub, which then divides out into five intellectual property based lands like Super Nintendo World with all of the Mario characters. What's interesting is that two of the five lands in the theme park are directly based on content that began as book series, the How to Train Your Island- Isle of Berk (which was originally written by Cressida Cowell) and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic, which was originally written by J.K. Rowling. One other land, The Dark Universe, draws heavily on the Frankenstein story, which was originally written by Mary Shelley (among other creatures like Dracula, who as a character originated in Bram Stoker's novel in the 19th century). Now, what does this have to do with writing? I mean, for most writers, the idea of becoming popular enough that people build theme parks based on your characters is probably a bit unrealistic as a career goal. However, I think there are lessons that can be learned there for writers about holding the interest and compelling readers. All three of the intellectual properties we discussed previously were more often known for their movie adaptations than the books they were originally based upon. But we can learn what makes memorable characters and settings in the book series and how a theme park would draw upon a beloved book series to generate ticket, merchandise, and food sales. I think it is both fair to say and a profound understatement that books, movies, and theme parks are wildly different kinds of art forms. However, the fundamental principles of storytelling, of world building do seem to apply across all three. So let's take a look at some of those principles. Part I: Creating Fictional Worlds Memorably People like distinct and creative worlds that make them feel immersed in something beyond mundane reality, even if that reality is not safe, easy, or pleasant. In all three stories that inspire these theme parks, the main character faces something that no one has before. Harry Potter readers can imagine that they're an owl delivery letter away from arriving at a new school full of friends, magic, and danger. How to Train Your Dragon lets readers soar through the air while rescuing a lovable dragon from a dark fate. Dragon riders are considered to be a special group of people in this world. Frankenstein allows us to imagine a world where humans are powerful enough to have power over life and death itself, though in the grand tradition of science fiction and horror, this always goes horribly wrong. After all, creating an artificial life form did not end particularly well for Victor Frankenstein in the first book. And where this comes into theme parks is that readers want to find a way to be included in the fictional world. In Harry Potter, readers can imagine which house they're sorted into based on personality traits. By choosing a house in the Hogwarts school or magic wands whose components reflect their personalities, they feel more included in the story because they know where they would belong in it. Many, many, many young adult series since then have tried to include some sort of factions or special lands or organizations in their stories for this reason, but it never seems to land quite as well as it did in the Harry Potter series. Though to be honest, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry seems like it would be immediately shut down if any sort of educational authority or ministry of education or department of education ever investigated it because it (laughs) is not a well-run school. In How to Train Your Dragon, dangerous dragons are not only faced, they're befriended and protected. Something frightening becomes a chance to feel powerful and help others. And readers often enjoy reading about dark creatures or villains like Frankenstein's monster because it makes the real world seem more secure or stable by comparison or because they feel like misfits or outcasts and can sympathize with these characters. Now, for writers, specific world building details often are very distinct things that readers remember, sometimes even more than the plot. For myself, that's worked advantageously with several of my different settings where some of the distinct details of the Cloak Games settings or the Half-Elven Thief settings stick in people's minds. For the examples we're talking about here, some readers might remember a biting textbook, a flying broomstick, or what's on the Hogwarts banquet table more than they remember the plots of the individual Harry Potter movies or books. Now for the theme parks, Universal Studios capitalizes on this and makes money by creating merchandise and food items from those moments in the books, and they give visitors an opportunity to buy a nice cold glass of Butterbeer or a t-shirt from their Hogwarts house. And that feels more special than buying a pair of, for example, Mickey Mouse ears because they have a preexisting connection with Harry Potter, and though it's extremely unlikely that any of us will end up owning a theme park, as writers, don't be afraid of adding details like that, very specific details like that to the world building because it does help create a distinctive atmosphere and help the readers connect with the story. Part II: Investing Audiences in Your Characters Now onto part two, investing audiences in your characters. It's a good idea to find a way to make the readers root for your characters. Harry Potter and Toothless the dragon both begin as scrawny, unloved, and unimpressive, but they rise in the face of danger to become brave and important. When characters team up in a structured way, such as Dumbledore's Army or the creation of the Berk Training Academy, it gives the readers a chance to imagine how they could join the main characters and be part of the group. It's also important to remember a character doesn't have to be likable to be memorable, though obviously this often works better for villains. For example, Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter is a very memorable character, even though she's totally unsympathetic and unlikable because she represents a sort of bureaucratic, pettiness, and evil that we inevitably all have to deal with at some point in our lives, whether in school or dealing with various bureaucracies (whether government or corporate) as we get older. Frankenstein's creature likewise isn't always likable, though he is sympathetic because he didn't ask to be created. His creator mistreated him. He tried to fit into human society and totally failed. So while he does many morally reprehensible things like for example, murdering Victor Frankenstein's bride to be, nonetheless he retains an element of sympathy because if he's a monster, it's because Victor Frankenstein created him to be a monster. Even when his decisions aren't ideal or are quite bad, his loneliness and curiosity are still deeply relatable. Part III: Adapting To Grow With Your Audience Now, Part III, adapting to grow with your audience/adding new characters to an existing world or an interconnected series. Don't be afraid to age up your characters and change them across a series. In Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragons, the characters age through series and face new and more complex challenges. Watching characters change is a great way to make them feel more lifelike and give them new complexities. I was reminded of that very recently with the publication of Ghost in the Siege, where I believe that is the 34th novel with Caina as the main character. Obviously she has changed and grown quite a bit since that first book all those years ago and some part of the plot was Caina coming to terms with how much she's changed and how much she's changed as a result of what she's had to do to save people she cares about, which is kind of an interesting comparison to the fact that I found it a bit challenging to write the book just because Caina has changed so much from her original start in trying to find a way to write that while remaining true to the character. Given how well the book has been received (thanks, everyone!), I think I might have landed on the mark for that one. If you want to continue in the world and write another series in the world, it's usually a good idea to include some carryover characters between the series. I've done that a lot with Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, Dragonskull, and Shield War, where some characters continue over between the series. In the theme park, for example, in the Dark Universe, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein continues the work of her ancestor, Victor Frankenstein. That can also help to remind readers why they like the series so much by bringing back favorite characters. Returning to favorite locations in the series is a way to keep fans engaged, as long as it makes sense or fits the story. Give your books emotionally satisfying, not necessarily happy conclusions. Give them a chance to say goodbye to characters in places they've come to care about. Remember, the ending doesn't have to be happy. It doesn't have to be sad. It can be a bit of both. But what is important above all else is that the ending provides emotional resolution to the emotional conflicts and stakes raised within the story. Anything else and the readers will feel cheated. And now the conclusion. Fortunately, your readers won't have to wait in line for two hours to experience your characters the way that Epic Universe visitors must. But it's a testament to strong writing that people are willing to pay very large sums of money to do that, especially in Florida where the heat and the extreme humidity are constant, especially in summer. It's proof that well-developed settings, memorable characters, and immersive plots are important to readers and go a long way. Although you and I will probably not ever be theme park owners and I do not plan to ever go to Florida and go to Epic Universe, you can learn from how they build and maintain the relationship between their intellectual properties and their paying guests. Remember that you want compelling characters, a good story, and a satisfying conclusion. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

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Sink your teeth into a slew of vampire movies from 1922 through 2025 that may or may not suck with returning movie lovers Chris Holmes and Michael Stewart (Save for Half podcast, Found in the Ruins podcast), plus we chew a bit on Stoker's Dracula novel. From England to Transylvania to Germany to Italy to Spain to Japan and beyond… those bloodsuckers are everywhere!! Which vampire flicks made us their thrall? One flick's surprise armadillo never fails to amuse Shane. Chris objects to amazingly cool armor in Dracula movies. What astoundingly fantastic Funko Pop does Shane own?? A surprising clash of opinions on The Lost Boys and Near Dark. We have crossed oceans of time just to bring you this episode. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #285 - 8/29/2025 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Holmes Basic D&D, John Eric Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs with Chris Holmes – Episode 267 – 5/12/2023 https://shaneplays.com/holmes-basic-dnd-john-eric-holmes-edgar-rice-burroughs-with-chris-holmes-podcast/ Zombie Movies with Chris Holmes and Mike Stewart – Episode 277 – 7/22/2024 https://shaneplays.com/zombie-movies-with-chris-holmes-mike-stewart-podcast/  Surreal Cinema with Clements & Holmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LcpVM55HQA  Vampire Movies Discussed in this Episode:Nosferatu (1922) Dracula (1931) Dracula's Daughter El Vampiro Horror of Dracula  Dracula, Prince of Darkness  The Vampire and the Ballerina The Vampire Doll Count Dracula (1970) Count Yorga, Vampire House of Dark Shadows Blacula The Night Stalker Captain Kronos-Vampire Hunter Bram Stoker's Dracula (1974) Blood for Dracula Night of the Walking Dead Dracula (1979)  Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Salem's Lot (1979) The Hunger Fright Night (1985) The Lost Boys Near Dark  Buffy the Vampire Slayer *Briefly mentioned Buffy TV series * Briefly mentioned Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Interview with the Vampire Blade Blade 2 Shadow of the Vampire Thirty Days of Night Let the Right One In A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Boys From County Hell The Last Voyage of the Demeter Nosferatu (2024) Sinners Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

As autumn descends, I wanted to face a classic symbol in British and European folklore - the black dogWe start in East Anglia, England, with perhaps the most famous of all shadow hounds: Black Shuck, who makes an appearance in St Mary's church of Bungay in 1577, storms to raise havoc. And a reading drawn from Ghosts and Witches by Wentworth + Ayrton, 1991, on the Galleytrot and Shuck.Before facing:The Barghest of Yorkshire, accompanied by rattling chains, may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula's transformation into an enormous black dog in Whitby.Yeth Hounds (Devon)Whisht Hounds (Devon/Dartmoor)Richard Cabell's Hounds (Dartmoor) widely considered a major inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles.The Devil's Dandy Dogs (Cornwall): A terrifying hunt led by Satan himself.The Wish Hounds or Witch Hounds of SussexThe Church Grim, a guardian spirit that appears as a large black dogAnd The Moddey Dhoo of the Isle of Man: Meaning "black dog" in Manx, this giant shaggy-haired dog that haunted Peel Castle And we finish with readings of The Moddey Doo or the Black Dog of Peel Castle from Manx Fairy Tales by Sophia Morrison, 1911 and The Book of Were-Wolves by Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865. And accounts of witch wolves from Estonia.These are just a few of the countless legends of black dogs, wolves and hounds. Do drop me a message if you would like to share your own favourites! Happy SeptemberSarah X

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Segunda parte del monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 3ª y última parte del monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Originally envisioned as a vampire dominatrix with a dungeon to torture and feed on men, 1936's Dracula's Daughter underwent a radical reinvention to accommodate a more sensitive Production Code.  Gloria Holden's daughter is a more thoughtful, melancholy blood sucker, trying in vain to turn her back on her vampiric roots.  The only character from the original to make it into the sequel is Van Helsing (Von Helsing in this version).  Bela Lugosi was meant to reprise his role but moved on after the film's production was delayed several times.   Dan and Vicky discuss the sequel, it's place in the Universal horror pantheon and it's much talked about lesbian themes.  They also cover alot of recently seen movies and TV including Eddington, The Home, Together, 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Warner's Batwoman (the Ruby Rose year).  Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

From the director who brought you The Godfather Trilogy, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Megalopolis, comes a movie made for... well... nobody really... I mean we don't even know if Jack is made for kids only, adults only, or both. Either way, Jeff, Stuart and Brian had a blast talking about the rise and fall of one of Hollywood's most famous/infamous directors.

All quiet on the Westenra front? Or is Lucy hiding someone from us? A dutch doctor is hired by Lucy's fiancé to investigate. Renfield goes back to eating flies. Phil discusses the vampire subconscious inhabiting its victims.0:00 - intro2:18 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 9 Pt. 225:54 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

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George Noory, author Maria Schmidt and Dacre Stoker, the great grandnephew of famed author Bram Stoker who created the character of the vampire Dracula, discuss the history of vampires in literature and pop culture, if it's possible Dracula could have been a real person, and people who live their lives believing they are actually vampires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darkness Radio presents: Halloween Dream: Having A Halloween Party in Dracula's Castle With His Relatives with Researcher/Author/Filmmaker, Dacre Stoker! Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most successful novels in history. The tale of the evil Count has thrilled and fascinated people since its publication in 1897. The novel has never been out of print and has been translated into thirty languages and sold in over a hundred and twenty countries worldwide. Count Dracula is now regarded as one of the most famous fictional characters in history. Bram Stoker based Dracula's castle on Bran Castle in Romania, a place he never got to visit in life, but his Great Grandnephew, Author, Dacre Stoker has put boots on the ground many times where Bram hasn't... and now, through Mysterious Adventures Tours, you can join him and experience the adventures straight out of the pages out of the book! Dacre Stoker Joins Darkness Radio today to outline the amazing trip that Mysterious Adventures Tours has lined up for 12 days over this Halloween season!  He talks about his experiences in Hoia Baciu Forest, Poenari Fortress, and Bran Castle! Sign up to go with Dacre Stoker and Mysterious Universe Tours to Romania here:  https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ Want to attend JUST Dracula's Vampire Ball at Bran Castle? Click this link to find out how: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Find out more about Dacre Stoker here:  http://dacrestoker.com/about/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are VERY FEW tickets remaining for the Pawtographs For Pooches event at the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre. MN..  Get your Tickets NOW and help us raise money for the Tri-County Humane Society of St. Cloud!  Get your Tix HERE:  http://pawtographsforpooches.com/ #paranormal #supernatural #paranormalpodcasts #darknessradio #timdennis #dracula #vampires #bramstoker #fatherofdracula #dacrestoker #romania #mysteriousadventurestours #mariaschmidt #vladtheimplaer #brancastle #hoiabaciuforest #poenarifortress  #iuliahasdeucastle #blackchurch #jilavaprison #transylvania #secondsight #Dracul 

Darkness Radio presents Beyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More with Paranormal Investigator/Author, Dave Spinks! In the early 2000s, Dave Spinks set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind one of America's most infamous legends—the Mothman of Point Pleasant. What began as a deep dive into the chilling sightings of the 1960s quickly turned into something far more unsettling. With each visit to the area, he peeled back layers of mystery, revealing an eerie web of supernatural occurrences that stretched far beyond the Mothman itself. For two decades the deeper this native West Virginian dug, the stranger the stories became—whispers of banshees wailing in the night, shadowy cryptids lurking in the forests, UFOs lighting up the sky, and even the presence of witches practicing ancient rites. But this wasn't just folklore. Spinks himself experienced bizarre phenomena, documenting an overwhelming amount of paranormal evidence that suggested Point Pleasant was a true hotbed of the unknown.  Dave joins Darkness Radio today to talk about this new book, about his adventures with David Weatherly and Serenity Jenny chasing down Mothman stories, Men In Black, Banshee hauntings, Occult activity, and much much more!  Get your copy of Beyond Mothman here: https://bit.ly/4eHpgpO Find out more about Dave here:  https://www.davespinkspi.com/ Get Dave's music here:  https://www.davespinkspi.com/ghost_in_the_machine_music Want the Halloween experience of a lifetime? Travel with the Great Grandnephew of Bram Stoker to Dracula's Castle and many other historical haunts in Romania this Halloween season!  Spread your payments out and Use the code "darkness" for a discount! Click this link for more information! https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/halloween-tours/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #davespinks #thewestvirginiadogman  #ghosts  #spirits  #apparitions #evp #hauntings #hauntedhouses #paranormaltv #ghostnation #ghosthunters #paranormaldrama #discoveryplus #haunteddolls  #demons #Aliens  #UFO #UAP #Extraterrestrials  #Alienspaceships  #disclosure #shadowpeople  #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #bigfoot #sasquatch #yeti  #abominablesnowman #ogopogo #lochnessmonster #chupacabra #beastofbrayroad #mothman #Satanists  #conspiracytheory  #neardeatheexperience