Podcasts about horrors

Jon and Carie Hallford's Return to Nature promises care but instead leaves bodies decomposing in filth and provides families with concrete instead of ashes; when investigators arrive, the Hallfords flee, leaving families demanding justice. This Week's Sponsors: SKIMS - Shop the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at skims.com/thinknot #skimspartner. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select I Think Not in the dropdown menu that follows Pacagen - Head to pacagen.com/THNK for 15% off and an exclusive gift at checkout.  HungryRoot - Head to hungryroot.com/ithinknot and use code ITHINKNOT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.  Gabb Mobile - Go to Gabb.com/think now and sign up for the best deals today–with no contract required   Miracle Made - Go to trymiracle.com/THINKNOT and use the code THINKNOT to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off

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This week on Urban Valor, we hear the extraordinary story of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Ham—a combat videographer whose job was to document war through the lens. Serving from 2007 to 2017, Robert captured footage most Americans will never see—graphic, haunting, and real. But it wasn't until he reviewed the footage later that the emotional weight truly hit him.In this week's episode of Urban Valor, Robert shares the reality of filming dying Afghans, surviving mortar attacks, and embedding with combat units across Afghanistan. He opens up about the toll that job took on his mental health and what happened after he came home. Despite enrolling at USC's top-ranked film school, he struggled with depression, identity loss, and nearly took his own life.Now a filmmaker dedicated to preserving the stories of those who served, Robert is the creator behind Interpreters Wanted and Searching for Bergdahl. His story is one of service, trauma, survival, and healing.

This epsiode continues where Part 1 left off - more true and terrifying stories of paranormal encounters, bone-chilling intrusions, and horrifying creepers —all taking place in the one place you're supposed to feel safest: your home. Horrific tales from everyday life set to a thunderstorm background for releaxation and sleep.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncle-joshs-true-scary-stories--1977911/support.

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Richard Freeman is a working cryptozoologist, author and explorer. He searches for and writes about unknown animals. The melodramatic may call him a monster hunter. He has hunted for creatures such as the yeti, the Mongolian death worm , the giant anaconda, the almasty, orang-pendek the gul, the naga, the ninki-nanka the Caspian tiger and the Tasmanian wolf. He is the Zoological Director at the Centre for Fortean Zoology. This is the world's only full time mystery animal research organization. It is based in North Devon, England.A former zookeeper Richard has worked with over 400 species from spiders to elephants but lists crocodiles as his favorite.He has lectured at the Natural History Museum in London and the Grant Museum of Zoology well as the Last Tuesday Society at Viktor Wynd's Little Shop of Horrors. Richard is also a regular contributor to the magazine Fortean Times.He has written books about cryptozoology, folklore and monsters including Dragons: More Than a Myth? , Explore Dragons, The Great Yokai Encyclopaedia: An A to Z of Japanese Monsters, and Orang-Pendek: Sumatra's Forgotten Ape. However he has recently branched out into horror and weird fantasy with Green Unpleasant Land: 18 Tales of British Horror Hyakumonagatari: Tales of Japanese Horror Book One as well as several shorts in the BHF Books of Horror. He has recently written an overview of cryptozoology and a chronicle of his own expeditions entitled Adventures in Cryptozoology volumes one and two. He has just written a book of high strangeness fortean cases called The Highest Strangeness, and a two volume work on man-eating animals that the publishers have unfortunately forced him to call Creatures that Eat People.www.cfz.org.ukBooks on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-Freeman/author/B00385MYHG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=98eaa18e-54c2-4514-8ed7-92525afdf10aClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.com

Hello Uglies! Join the creators and hosts of the Emmy nominated reality competition series “The Boulet Brothers Dragula”, as they reverse the sands of time and review the history of where Dragula began. This is part of our Post Mortem series reviewing the polarizing and provocative third season of the show. On this episode we discuss the behind the scenes details of the “Hospital of Horrors” challenge as well as the “Freakshow” challenge! Follow The Boulet Brothers on Insta: @bouletbrothers To watch the Creatures of the Night podcast videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BouletBrothersProductions Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/BouletBrothersPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the conclusion of our two part conversation with Tariq Khan on his book The Republic Shall Be Kept Clean: How Settler Colonial Violence Shaped Antileft Repression. In part one of the conversation we laid out many of the general dynamics between anti-indigenous settler colonial violence in the 19th Century and the development of the earliest iterations of anticommunism in the so-called United States, long before McCarthyism or even what's recognized by historians as the first Red Scare. In this conversation we talk about some of the legal precedents that the Trump administration has dusted off for some of his attempts to remove or exclude people for political views.  Because we recorded this conversation in December before Trump took office for his second term, we did not directly address several of his actions that draw from this history. The renaming of Denali as Mt. McKinley, drawing directly on laws used to deport anarchists to go after immigrants for their political views, and continuing the genocidal legacy of this settler colonial empire in fueling the genocide in Gaza. In addition to McKinley who was assassinated by an anarchist motivated in part by the US's war in the Philippines, we talk about contrasting figures like Teddy Roosevelt, John Hay, and Albert and Lucy Parsons and the influence that the later half of the 19th century, and 1877 in particular, had on their political trajectories. In addition we talk about the history of lynching and sexual violence and the relationship this practice had to disciplining anarchists alongside its roles for white society and as a repression mechanism against solidarity across racial lines.  Dr. Tariq Khan is a historian with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intertwined forces underlying and shaping our social, political, economic, and cultural institutions. He has wide-ranging research, writing, and teaching experience in the fields of global capitalism, transnational studies, U.S. history, psychology, sociology, ethnicity & race studies, gender studies, colonialism & postcolonialism, labor & working-class history, radical social movements, history “from below,” public history, and community-based research and teaching. A few things to shout-out. Recently I had the pleasure of joining the good people of Tankie Group Therapy on the East is a Podcast. I also recently joined Nick Estes from the Red Nation Podcast for a discussion of J. Sakai's book Settlers and went on Saturdays with Renee with Renee Johnston and Jared Ball. Recent episodes on our YouTube channel include Freedom Archives, Abdaljawad Omar, Momodou Taal, Steven Salaita, and a couple of discussions on Pakistan, India, and Kashmir. Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel so you can catch all of that work as well. If you like the work that we do, please support our show via patreon you can do so for as little as $1 a month and now you can also make a one-time contribution through BuyMeACoffee. Your support is what makes this show possible.     

A collection of true scary stories happening around the home. Horrific tales from everyday life set to a thunderstorm background for releaxation and sleep.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncle-joshs-true-scary-stories--1977911/support.

When a grieving widow spots her supposedly dead husband on a city bus, she's forced to question everything she thought she knew about reality! *** Hear the tale from Radio City Playhouse: “Strange Identity!” | #RetroRadio EP0412Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Pandora” (March 11, 1976) ***WD00:47:47.699 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD01:17:17.419 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD01:45:21.409 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Terrified Man” (January 15, 1948) ***WD (LQ)02:10:39.069 = Quiet Please, “13 and 8” (April 26, 1948) ***WD02:41:10.829 = Radio City Playhouse, “Strange Identity (December 27, 1948) ***WD03:11:45.179 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943)03:40:40.165 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Billy Dixon” (1930) ***WD03:42:07.812 = The Saint, “Horrible Hamburger” (September 10, 1950) ***WD04:13:10.479 = Sam Spade, “Stopped Watch Caper” (April 10, 1949) ***WD04:43:57.349 = The Sealed Book, “To Have And To Hold” (August 12, 1945) ***WD05:13:22.725 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT 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.= = = = ="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.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0412

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's Middle East visit and developments in Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Romania, Poland and India/Pakistan with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author Jim McTague about the economic concept of “creative destruction” and the advent of robotics in factories. We also visit with Senior Editor from the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore about “the Pope who foresaw the horrors of Communism.” We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Boo Mortenson, author Lew Papwer, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events including Trump's Middle East visit and developments in Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Romania, Poland and India/Pakistan with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with author Jim … The post The Pope and the Horrors of Communism appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

The Appalachian Mountains are filled with ancient mysteries—and Reddit has the receipts. In this episode, we dig into real-life paranormal encounters pulled straight from Reddit, all centered around the eerie energy of the Appalachian region. From chilling alien abduction stories to cryptid sightings and hauntingly nasty neighbors, this episode is packed with tales that prove the woods are watching... and maybe something else is too. In this episode: A missing-time, possible alien abduction near the CIA-linked Monroe Institute A terrifying encounter with the Goatman deep in the Kentucky foothills A machete-wielding stranger encounter on a remote trail... because sometimes humans are scarier than the paranormal The strange metallic taste that signals something otherworldly is near (and why you should run) And a SURPRISE “Am I the Asshole?” story involving a haunted house and a husband who definitely should have told his wife In the mountains, not every voice calling your name is friendly, even when it's the voice of a friend… Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch Kevin part 1 here: https://youtube.com/live/N48iBFfWvdM Watch part 2 here: https://youtube.com/live/F-0UIFeytu8 Watch part 3 here: https://youtube.com/live/VAhZoJu1kGo Watch 3 hours of Kevin here: https://youtube.com/live/AYivz_QumFo Kevin's links: EMAIL KEVIN hiddenfromhistory1@gmail.com Listen to Kevin and the Voice of the Republic live every Sunday at 6 pm eastern at www.bbsradio.com/herewestand The website of the Republic is www.republicofkanata.org See the evidence www.murderbydecree.com Videos: Kevin Annett on Crimes against Humanity by Church and State - Filmed in Toronto at That Channel TV studio in the spring of 2019    • Kevin Annett - A Candid Interview On ...    and    • KEVIN ANNETT AND CANADA'S GENOCIDE FU...  Kevin's book:   Murder by Decree https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530145619 Kevin on Telegram: t.me/murderbydecree Shaun Attwood's social media: TikTok:   / shaunattwood1    / shaunattwood  Twitter:   / shaunattwood  Facebook:   / shaunattwood1  Patreon:   / shaunattwood  Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ShaunAttwood:a #popefrancis #pope #news #world #vatican #catholic #catholicchurch

In this week's mini-sode, we're shining the spotlight on the cult-classic musical: Little Shop of Horrors. It's had many lives, and it's current Off-Broadway revival has given it some fresh new ones, with a revolving door of your favorite actors bringing their own takes to some of these iconic roles!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

Pinball, scams and explosions, oh my.

DU law students found star turtles for sale, animals kept in filth, and puppies sold over WhatsApp in unlicensed shops across Delhi's 8 zones.

The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm May 11th, 2025 EP:28 The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm Once a picturesque estate in Indiana, Fox Hollow Farm now holds a chilling legacy. In this episode, Justin & Erik talk to Richard Estep about his book The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm—a gripping blend of true crime and the paranormal. They explore the disturbing crimes of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, the eerie aftermath that still haunts the property, and the investigators who believe the spirits of his victims have never left. Join them as they uncover the darkness hidden behind the walls of this seemingly quiet farmhouse. Richard Estep has been a paranormal investigator for thirty years, researching claims of ghosts and hauntings on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of more than thirty books, spanning genres that range from paranormal nonfiction and true crime to history and fiction. He is a cast member of the TV shows Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal Revenge, and Paranormal 911, and has made guest appearances on A Haunting, Destination Fear, and Haunted Case Files. Richard writes a regular column for Haunted Magazine and frequently presents at conferences and public events across the United States.

Embark with us and manga artist and creator Rizky Arrydesta as we explore the fantastical medieval empire of Indonesia through his comic book, Candala! Candala: https://toontube.co/project/candalaCandala is a riveting, vicious, and bloody manga taking place in the 13th century Majapahit Empire, where the Epic Ramayana is a part of real life. Following our protagonist Ayu, a young girl from the caste of Sudra (merchant) and her quest to avenge her sister.  While traveling on a routine journey, Ayu's little sister was eaten and flayed by a Buto, a man-eating demon. Horrors filled her eyes as the demon turned into the shape of her little sister. Saved by the people of the caste of death-dealing warrior monk, “Candala”, she vowed to exact her revenge on the Buto who devoured her little sister. We spoke the Majapahit Empire, the caste system that ordered their society, and the importance of the Indus River Epic Ramayana had on their culture.  After setting the scene, we dove into Candala's story, the world, and the future of the story worldAyu is carving a path of revenge one Buto at a time!  Join us in the blood soaked islands of Indonesia!Support the showAre you an intrepid explorer with your own story world? You should be a guest on Story World Explorers! Connect with us here: https://clovispointcm.com/be-a-guest

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This episode of Let Us Be Idiots can be divided into the following segments, listed chronologically: Starting with Matteo Pascale promoting and plugging his latest blog post on crooklyncomedy.com, titled “Matteo Pascale Commissioned Momus For A Song of Cover The Horrors, “ this segment, of course, bleeds into with Matteo Pascale presenting on the episode, the song cover of The Horrors' “Still Life” that he commissioned Momus to do.  To properly set up how strange. This episode's dialogue segment happened to be. Matteo Pascale created a gag introduction/bumper. Consisting of the iconic opening monologue from The Twilight Zone, mixed with the theme intro music to The X Files. It has to be mentioned, cuz it's funny. In this Let Us Be Idiots episode's dialogue segment, Mike Recine's thoughts regarding the discussion we had over the phone and what was being said during this phone call were so strange that he was baffled for a considerable part of it.  The episode's final segment is ALL things Senator John Fetterman, with Let Us Be Us very own regular, Big Chief, aka John LoCicero, a former elected official, then appointed official for New York City. ***Outro Rap lyrics were written and performed by @jdange23 and the beat was produced by Matteo Pascale.***All other content can be found on the website: https://www.crooklyncomedy.com/Crooklyn Comedy and Let Us Be Idiots Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66644629Social media links:Main Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatteoPascaleCrooklyn Comedy Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrooklynComedyMain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedianmatteopascale/Crooklyn Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crooklyncomedy/Let Us Be Idiots Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letusbeidiots/Matteo Pascale's Website: https://www.crooklyncomedy.com/

Castlevania: Nocturne: Season 1, Episode 4 "Horrors Rising From the Earth" Olrox voices doubts to Mizrak about the Abbot's alliances; desperate to help a friend, Annette leads a risky mission over Richter's objections.   Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com  (audio/written) Tumblr: blackgirlcouch Instagram: @blackgirlcouch Youtube: ChristinaBGC  

Before narrative arcs, there was Acererak." Dive into Tomb of Horrors Part II and uncover how D&D's most infamous deathtrap shaped the game we love (and sometimes fear). In Part II of the RPGBOT.Podcast's deep dive into Tomb of Horrors, the hosts examine the legendary module not just as a harrowing dungeon crawl, but as a historical artifact that reflects the design philosophies, challenges, and mindset of early Dungeons & Dragons. The discussion unpacks how Tomb of Horrors shaped player expectations, influenced dungeon design, and helped define the adversarial relationship between dungeon masters and players in early editions. The episode also explores how Gary Gygax's approach to game balance, storytelling, and player mortality in Tomb of Horrors laid the groundwork for decades of D&D design choices—both embraced and rejected by later generations. RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill RPGBOT.Podcast S2E11 – Puzzles Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Part I Tomb of Horrors as a Window in DnD History – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E24 Other Stuff Dungeons of Dread (1e) (affiliate link) Return to the Tomb of Horrors (2e) (affiliate link) Tales from the Yawning Portal (5e) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (3.5) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (4e) (affiliate link) Topics Covered The origins of Tomb of Horrors and its role at early Gen Con tournaments Gary Gygax's design intent: weeding out overconfident high-level players How the module embodied the "DM vs. players" ethos of early D&D The difference between puzzle dungeons and modern story-driven design The use of traps as the main antagonist: Acererak's lair as a death machine Early D&D's emphasis on player skill over character skill The legacy of lethal design and its influence on modules and game systems How later editions of D&D tried to update or reinterpret Tomb of Horrors The cultural importance of Tomb of Horrors as a shared experience What this module tells us about the evolution of D&D's mechanics and tone Key Takeaways Gygax's Intentions Were Clear: Tomb of Horrors wasn't meant to be fair—it was a test. Gygax wanted to challenge players who thought their high-level characters made them invincible. The Real Villain is the Dungeon: Unlike other adventures with monsters and villains, Tomb of Horrors uses the environment itself—full of traps and tricks—as the main antagonist. Acererak is more of a concept than a boss fight. Old-School D&D Prioritized Player Ingenuity: Surviving the module required lateral thinking, note-taking, and paranoia. Modern players used to forgiving mechanics or narrative safety nets can find the module jarringly punishing. The Adversarial DM Was Once the Norm: Tomb of Horrors epitomizes an era where the Dungeon Master was a challenge to be overcome, not a collaborative storyteller. Player Death Was Expected—Even Celebrated: Mortality wasn't a failure, it was part of the game's drama. Character death drove table stories and became a badge of honor for those who survived. Modern Reimaginings Have Softened the Edges: Later versions (3e, 4e, 5e) of the module add story hooks and balanced mechanics but often struggle to retain the tension of the original. There's a tradeoff between accessibility and authenticity. It's a Snapshot of D&D's Origins: Tomb of Horrors is more than a dungeon—it's a reflection of how the earliest games were played, judged, and shared. Studying it offers insight into the roots of the entire hobby. Not for the Faint of Heart—Then or Now: The module remains infamous for a reason. While it can be fun, running or playing it still requires buy-in from everyone at the table that pain and death are part of the experience. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Before narrative arcs, there was Acererak." Dive into Tomb of Horrors Part II and uncover how D&D's most infamous deathtrap shaped the game we love (and sometimes fear). In Part II of the RPGBOT.Podcast's deep dive into Tomb of Horrors, the hosts examine the legendary module not just as a harrowing dungeon crawl, but as a historical artifact that reflects the design philosophies, challenges, and mindset of early Dungeons & Dragons. The discussion unpacks how Tomb of Horrors shaped player expectations, influenced dungeon design, and helped define the adversarial relationship between dungeon masters and players in early editions. The episode also explores how Gary Gygax's approach to game balance, storytelling, and player mortality in Tomb of Horrors laid the groundwork for decades of D&D design choices—both embraced and rejected by later generations. RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill RPGBOT.Podcast S2E11 – Puzzles Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32 Part I Tomb of Horrors as a Window in DnD History – RPGBOT.Podcast S3E24 Other Stuff Dungeons of Dread (1e) (affiliate link) Return to the Tomb of Horrors (2e) (affiliate link) Tales from the Yawning Portal (5e) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (3.5) (affiliate link) Tomb of Horrors (4e) (affiliate link) Topics Covered The origins of Tomb of Horrors and its role at early Gen Con tournaments Gary Gygax's design intent: weeding out overconfident high-level players How the module embodied the "DM vs. players" ethos of early D&D The difference between puzzle dungeons and modern story-driven design The use of traps as the main antagonist: Acererak's lair as a death machine Early D&D's emphasis on player skill over character skill The legacy of lethal design and its influence on modules and game systems How later editions of D&D tried to update or reinterpret Tomb of Horrors The cultural importance of Tomb of Horrors as a shared experience What this module tells us about the evolution of D&D's mechanics and tone Key Takeaways Gygax's Intentions Were Clear: Tomb of Horrors wasn't meant to be fair—it was a test. Gygax wanted to challenge players who thought their high-level characters made them invincible. The Real Villain is the Dungeon: Unlike other adventures with monsters and villains, Tomb of Horrors uses the environment itself—full of traps and tricks—as the main antagonist. Acererak is more of a concept than a boss fight. Old-School D&D Prioritized Player Ingenuity: Surviving the module required lateral thinking, note-taking, and paranoia. Modern players used to forgiving mechanics or narrative safety nets can find the module jarringly punishing. The Adversarial DM Was Once the Norm: Tomb of Horrors epitomizes an era where the Dungeon Master was a challenge to be overcome, not a collaborative storyteller. Player Death Was Expected—Even Celebrated: Mortality wasn't a failure, it was part of the game's drama. Character death drove table stories and became a badge of honor for those who survived. Modern Reimaginings Have Softened the Edges: Later versions (3e, 4e, 5e) of the module add story hooks and balanced mechanics but often struggle to retain the tension of the original. There's a tradeoff between accessibility and authenticity. It's a Snapshot of D&D's Origins: Tomb of Horrors is more than a dungeon—it's a reflection of how the earliest games were played, judged, and shared. Studying it offers insight into the roots of the entire hobby. Not for the Faint of Heart—Then or Now: The module remains infamous for a reason. While it can be fun, running or playing it still requires buy-in from everyone at the table that pain and death are part of the experience. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Bodyoid Horror: MIT's Trial Balloon to Grow Humans for Parts Unleashes Ethical Hell MIT floats a nightmare—grow “bodyoids” in labs for drugs, organs, maybe meat! No pain, no brains, they claim, but the transhumanist abyss yawns wide. Is this science or a soulless descent into Brave New World? Apple Readies “AI Agent Doctor” & Robotics is About to Have An “iPhone Moment”, Going Viral Apple's is nearing release of an AI agent to act as “doctor”, spy on your life, and dox you to whoever pays them.  But that's just the start: AI agents and humanoid robots are exploding onto the scene, with NVIDIA's CEO predicting streets swarming with bots by 2030 and the CEO of Figure says the 3 necessary tech hurdles to enable the trillion-dollar bot boom are here. It's totalitarianism meets voyeuristic tech terror Autism Apocalypse: Vaccine Giants Fuel a Silent Epidemic Autism rates are skyrocketing, with a 17% surge in just two years—now hitting 1 in 31 kids! While Big Pharma pumps 76 shots into vulnerable children, they dodge blame, claiming “better diagnosis” and use measles fearmongering to distract us. It's a profit-driven plague, destroying a generation while silencing voices screaming for truth! AI's Soulless Secret Unveils Meaning of “Image of God” and the Dignity of Humans Bryan Trilli's explosive book, Soulless Intelligence: How AI Proves We Need God, reveals AI's fatal flaw.   Ironically, AI may teach us what being in the image of God means and why ALL humans have value regardless of differing degrees of intellectual and physical abilities AI Twins: Digital Clones as Personal Assistants or Something Family Can Interact with When Your Gone      A new wave of AI startups is crafting digital twins—eerie replicas that mimic your voice, thoughts, and actions, taking your meetings, answering emails, and even “comforting” loved ones after your death!      Are they trying to replicate Michael Keaton's Multiplicity or Marlon Brando's computer tutor for his son in Superman? Supreme Court Showdown: Parents Battle School Board's ‘Pagan Pedophilia' Curriculum Pushing LGBTQ Sex Stories on 3-Year-Olds       A Maryland school board's sinister plan to force pre-K kids as young as three into explicit LGBTQ-themed storybooks—like same-sex playground sex—has ignited a court challenge      The case exposes a chilling state takeover of children's minds, funded by your skyrocketing property taxes. First 100 Days: Trump says “I Run the Country and the World”      With 130 executive orders in under 100 days, he's bypassing Congress and the judiciary, claiming sweeping powers over trade, immigration, and speech.  He says he “runs the country” and he's talking about a third term.  What would George Washington say?       Is this the end of constitutional governance and the rise of an imperial presidency?        What will Democrats do with this kind of power? Trump's Medicine Madness: 5 Years Later History Rhymes      He shrugs, 'Take your medicine,' blaming 'stupid leaders' for jobs fleeing to Mexico and China. But wait—wasn't he the mastermind behind USMCA? It's flaming hypocrisy as his flip-flopping tariffs spark an 'earthquake' of hidden damage—broken markets, shattered foundations, and a $37 trillion debt he won't touch!       Meanwhile, The chaos & uncertainty are more damaging than his “medicinal” tariffs as he locks down the economy       Trump's ‘medicine', focused on countries not industries, are sanctions by another name—while the real enemy, government debt and control, lurks in the shadows Punishing Those Found “NOT GUILTY” is OK with US Courts In a shocking abuse of power, Illinois cops seized a plumbing company's truck after a drunk driver crashed into it—and they've held it for over 15 months without a warrant or explanation!      And, as stealing property without even charging people with a crime has become standard practice so has “acquitted-conduct sentencing” where judges ignore NOT GUILTY jury verdicts and punish people for conduct the jury has acquitted — and the Supreme Court allows it to continue! Trump Goes Full Knucklehead with MS-13 Tattoo Tantrum Over a Photoshopped Lie       Trump's unhinged meltdown over a crudely photoshopped MS-13 tattoo exposes not only his shocking ignorance but an administration cowed into sycophancy, afraid to tell him when he forgets to wear his pants.      His administration is ignoring REAL evidence of cartel activity by the individual in question and doubling down on fake evidence out of pride and a determination to never admit a mistake.  How typical.  How telling.  How amusing and dangerous at the same time. China's Rare Earth Stranglehold: A Wake-Up Call for America      China's iron grip on over 90% of the world's rare earth mineral processing threatens to cripple U.S. technology, healthcare, and defense industries overnight as China's ready to turn off the tap in a high-stakes trade war in response to Trump's tariffs.       Join Josh Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth (USARE.com, NASDAQ:USRE), as he exposes the strategic maneuvering that gave China its monopoly, and unveils a bold plan to rebuild America's supply chain from the ground up.       How long will it take, and what happens in the interim? 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Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) discuss the life and career of an incredible American film director, producer, and actor. Once called “The Pope of Pop Cinema” and “The King of Cult” this massive talent also assisted in jumpstarting many careers of the actors and directors we know and love… It's Roger Corman! While he was an innovator and pioneer in the world of independent film, Corman actually studied engineering at Stanford before discovering his passion for movies. Many of his films would go on to achieve cult following status including A Bucket of Blood (1959), The Little Shop of Horrors (1960), The Intruder (1962), X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes (1963), The Wild Angels (1966), and The Trip (1967). To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

Send us a textIn this episode of Haunt Graveyard, we take you inside the Unmasking the Horror tour at Halloween Horror Nights, featuring two standout houses: Horrors of Blumhouse (spotlighting Freaky and The Black Phone) and the haunting original Descendants of Destruction. We reveal the hidden easter eggs, details, and design elements most guests miss without taking the tour. Plus, we share our full thoughts on the experience and why Unmasking the Horror is a must for any die-hard haunt fan! Get The Best Energy Drink On The Market Today: Dubby! It gives us Energy We Need to battle all the Ghosts and Demons! Use Code "HORRIFIC" to save 10% https://www.dubby.gg/discount/HORRIFIC%20?ref=yfafejid Make Your Car or House Smell Like a Disney or Universal Park with Magic Candle Company! Use Code "THNETWORK" at checkout and save 10% https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=8499280.CVzaCEZ7Ko Ghost Executioners and Halloween Gory Nights Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetwork Follow All Things Horrific Network Here https://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetwork

Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall brings her signature openness to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul, discussing her ongoing journey with self-kindness in the arts, the surprising truth about winning a Tony Award, and the supportive kindness of Jon Hamm while filming Your Friends and Neighbors. LENA HALL is a Tony award winner and Grammy nominee who stars alongside Jon Hamm on the new Apple series, Your Friends and Neighbors, which premiered to rave reviews on April 11th (one episode a week after initial first two episodes in premiere week). Lena plays “Ali Cooper” the younger sister of “Coop” played by Jon Hamm. We come to find out she is a singer / songwriter who has had some mental health issues regarding a past relationship and is trying to start over again both in life and in music. Lena's character gets to perform throughout the episodes, performing original material that Lena wrote, as well as covers of Radiohead, The Thompson Twins and more. She will be releasing an EP and album of her music from the show. Add in the Tony Award winning / Grammy nominated rock and roll voice and fans new and old are very excited. Previously, Lena starred on AMC's Snowpiercer for 4 seasons opposite Jennifer Connolly after winning the Tony Award for co-starring in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway opposite Neil Patrick Harris. She originated the role of Nicola in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots Her other Broadway credits include Cats, 42nd Street, Dracula, the Musical and Tarzan, the Musical. Hall has also starred in Off-Broadway productions such as Radiant Baby, Bedbugs!!!, Rooms: A Rock Romance, The Toxic Avenger, Prometheus Bound, Chix6, Little Shop of Horrors, and the 2017 original play How to Transcend a Happy Marriage. Follow Lena @lenarockerhall Let's be friends! @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy try and expand their home life in small, meaningful ways - getting a house cleaner (good) and forging a Faustian bargain with a pet-shop owner who sells you a human-shaped parakeet (likely bad).Series Discussed: Hima-Ten!, Pet Shop of Horrors (Collector's Edition)Assignments for next Episode: All You Need is Kill (Manga), The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love YouTIMECODES:0:02:15 - Elliot's Pick: Hima-Ten!0:05:00 - “Rizz”???0:11:30 - Heroine Headcount  0:20:00 - MEGANE MOE~0:26:30 - “Scratching an Itch”0:27:45 - We are both mushy idiots 0:30:30 - Andy's Pick: Pet Shop of Horrors (Collector's Edition)0:34:00 - “Rapid Onset Zenigataification” 0:41:15 - Anthropomorphized Pets: Yay or Nay?0:48:45 - Strange self-targeting Racism? 0:57:00 - Links to Little Shop of Horrors0:58:30 - Our Picks for Next Episode! 1:01:30 - Closedown If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus episodes and other perks as well, including the ability to vote on topics for us to cover!We have a Discord! Join us!We are affiliates on BookWalker - using this link when shopping there will give us a small kickback, helping cover the cost of manga for the podcast!The intro music is Track 8 on Resting State by HOME, used here under the CC-BY 3.0 license.

Recorded live at EmpireCon 2019 in Los Angeles, this episode of Conversations with Craig dives deep into the foam, felt, and freakishly fun world of movie puppetry with two absolute legends: Mike Quinn and David Barclay. These are the guys who've literally had their hands inside Yoda—yes, literally—and helped bring the most beloved alien puppet in cinema history to life. From The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi to The Dark Crystal and Little Shop of Horrors, Mike and David have been at the heart of some of the biggest (and weirdest) creatures ever to hit the screen—and yes, they even pulled out a Yoda puppet mid-panel. You've never seen a conversation get this real. The Secret Life of Yoda: Mark Hamill helped launch David's career after meeting him in a London toy store, while Mike snuck onto The Muppet Show set using cigarettes and chocolate. Audrey II's Gym Routine: It took eight weeks—and some torn muscles—to shoot one song for Little Shop of Horrors with the massive Audrey II puppet. Live at the Hollywood Bowl: Performing Muppets live is no joke—just ask Mike, who once took a couch to the head mid-show. “Yoda in Return of the Jedi? That was me. Just the right hand. But hey, sometimes that's all you need.” – Mike Quinn Want more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who bring your favorite characters to life? Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcasting platform for more behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews.

Did you know Oliver Stone had made a horror film? No? Did you know he'd made TWO horror movies before he directed Salvador (1986)? Well, step this way and discover his first two movies - Seizure (1974) starring Jonathan Frid, Hervé Villechaize and Martine Beswick, and The Hand (1981) starring Sir Michael Caine! 

Up for Bunker discussion this week: the ghostly horrors of the world underneath Edinburgh; the many alien encounters of 1970s Spain; the best hermits in history.

Send us a textLisa and Amy start a new Trixie Belden book: The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace. The BWGs (minus Brian, Dan, and Di) travel to England in search of answers about Honey's inherited necklace. While in London, Trixie feels like she's facing discrimination as an American. The group goes to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and the Bob-White whistle is necessary in the Chamber of Horrors.Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.comVisit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpcIf you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!     

Join us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the extraordinary world of Mister Sam Shearon, a dynamic artist, writer, and director whose boundless creativity has taken him from the vibrant streets of the UK to the dazzling lights of Los Angeles. In this captivating sit-down, Sam unveils the remarkable journey that has shaped his multifaceted career so far and shares his lifelong passion for cryptozoology—a fascination sparked in childhood. Prepare to be enthralled as Sam recounts spine-chilling encounters with mysterious creatures, from a dragonfly as large as a model airplane to a cricket bearing an eerily human face. These astonishing experiences reveal a world teeming with undiscovered wonders, lurking just beyond the veil of the known. We also explore the enigmatic phenomenon of time slips, delving into the mysteries of Liverpool's Bold Street—a notorious hotspot where individuals claim to have briefly stepped into another era. Could these temporal anomalies, reported at historic sites worldwide, hold the key to understanding ghostly apparitions? Join us as we unravel these questions and much more in a conversation that promises to ignite your curiosity and expand your sense of possibility.Tune in for an unforgettable episode filled with intrigue, inspiration, and the thrill of the unknown!Today's show art is by the man himself, Mister Sam Shearon. Follow Sam now!http://www.MisterSamShearon.comhttp://www.instagram.com/MisterSamShearon https://www.twitch.tv/mistersamshearon https://www.patreon.com/MisterSamShearonhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MisterSamShearonhttp://www.facebook.com/MisterSamShearonhttp://www.twitter.com/Sam_ShearonWe 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.

On this episode we dive into a Triple Dip on Pet Shop of Horrors, Ran and the Gray World, and Captain Momo's Secret Base! We also about Free Comic Book Day, Star Wars, Sinners, Lazarus, Kowloon Generic Romance, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac  Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new gaming channel! https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/  Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Free Comic Book Day at Comicopia - 00:03:04 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - 00:08:06 Nakayoshi Gaming - 00:17:52 Lazarus - 00:19:37 Sinners - 00:26:51 Kowloon Generic Romance - 00:36:32 Hunter x Hunter - 00:42:02 Jashin no Bentoya-san - 00:42:40 Next Episode Preview - 00:48:37 Captain Momo's Secret Base - 00:50:20 Ran and the Gray World - 01:05:30 Pet Shop of Horrors - 01:22:50 Our Rankings - 01:48:48 Outro - 01:49:51 Song Credits: “Hopscotch” by Louis Adrien “Jiggin the Jig” by Bless & the Professionals “Green Light” by Emily Lewis “Tasty Bites” by ZISO

In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast crew bravely (and foolishly) opens the first rusted gate into Tomb of Horrors, one of the deadliest and most legendary modules in tabletop RPG history. Originally written by Gary Gygax to humble overconfident players and their min-maxed murderhobos, the Tomb has become a rite of passage for generations of adventurers who thought they were smart. They weren't. The hosts dive into the legacy, design philosophy, and gameplay experience of Tomb of Horrors, from its origins in early tournament play to the sadistic joy it brings DMs and the crushing despair it brings players. They analyze why this deathtrap dungeon still matters today, how to survive it (hint: you won't), and what modern lessons GMs can learn from its brutal design. Spoiler alert: There are puzzles. There are traps. There is no mercy. The Origins of the Tomb Written by Gary Gygax in 1975 for tournament play at Origins I. Designed specifically to kill off characters run by smug powergamers. Later published in 1978 as S1: Tomb of Horrors, and updated across editions including 3E, 4E, 5E (Tales from the Yawning Portal), and even in Ready Player One. The Philosophy of Pain Tomb of Horrors isn't about combat—it's about punishing overconfidence. Encourages player skill over character sheet. You can't punch your way through this dungeon. A brutal mix of riddles, false doors, lethal traps, and one very smug demilich. Theater of Brutality Gygax's use of boxed text and riddles set a template for narrative traps. The party isn't just punished physically, but psychologically. “Congratulations, you poked the wrong wall and died instantly.” Puzzle Madness The module requires deep logic puzzles and metagame thinking. Hosts discuss how this creates a blend of escape room and psychological horror more than traditional dungeon crawling. Modern Takeaways How GMs can use elements of the Tomb to design clever traps and tests without just steamrolling players. Emphasizing consequence and caution in modern storytelling. How to prep your players for a game that isn't fair—and was never meant to be. Warning for Players If you're playing in a Tomb of Horrors game and haven't read it: TURN BACK NOW. The spoilers are real, the traps are real, and the deaths are personal. Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Tomb of Horrors. Listener discretion is advised unless you're the kind of player who thinks 10-foot poles are optional. They're not. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Tonight on the show, we're diving into a trio of cult-favorite musicals that blur the lines between horror, comedy, camp, and tragedy: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, starring Tim Curry), Little Shop of Horrors (1986, starring Rick Moranis), and the 2001 filmed stage production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, featuring David Hasselhoff in a career-defining dual performance.At first glance, these might seem like wildly different productions—ranging from glam-rock alien chaos to doo-wop-infused plant horror, to a dark, gothic tale of split identity—but together they tell a broader story about how musical theater has embraced monstrosity as metaphor. Each of these works asks: What happens when the line between man and monster blurs? What desires are we really afraid of? And can we sing our way through the madness?Tim Curry's Frank-N-Furter is a force of nature—part scientist, part seducer, part destroyer. Rocky Horror was a revolution in form and content, upending gender norms, mocking genre tropes, and creating an interactive cult ritual that has endured for nearly 50 years. It's a cultural milestone not just because of what it is, but because of what it unleashed—a safe space for the weird, the queer, and the outsider.Rick Moranis' Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors gives us a very different kind of mad scientist: a nebbish pushover corrupted by power, ambition, and a bloodthirsty plant. The film (based on the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken stage musical) blends 1960s Motown stylings with Faustian tragedy, capturing the dark side of the American dream—and warning us what happens when we feed the things that promise us love and success.And then there's Jekyll and Hyde, the most classical of the three, but perhaps the most psychologically intense. Hasselhoff's performance—often memed, but undeniably committed—gives us a musical take on Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless story of duality. It's a sweeping, gothic powerhouse of repression, temptation, and the dangers of scientific hubris—a thematic cousin to both Frank-N-Furter and Seymour in ambition and eventual ruin.Reviewing these three together allows us to trace how musicals have uniquely adapted horror and moral ambiguity to the stage and screen. From parody to tragedy to grand melodrama, these stories use music to heighten emotion, build absurdity, and expose the deep fears and fantasies lurking behind every monstrous transformation.So grab your fishnets, your gardening shears, or your top hat and cane—we're about to explore the darker, stranger side of musical theater, where the monsters are often the ones singing the loudest.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

This week: the left-wing radicalism of Garden Court Garden Court Chambers has a ‘reassuringly traditional' facade befitting the historic Lincoln's Inn Fields in the heart of London's legal district. Yet, writes Ross Clark in the cover article this week, ‘the facade is just that. For behind the pedimented Georgian windows there operates the most radically effective cell of left-wing activists in Britain'. Ross argues that cases taken on by Garden Court lawyers raise questions of impartiality. Is this just another example of ‘law's expanding empire' over the domain of elected politicians, as former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption has warned? The Spectator's editor, and former Justice Secretary, Michael Gove joined the podcast to discuss. (1:16) Next: cultural desert ‘From its gloopy green-filled chocolate to its soulless towers, Dubai is exerting a cultural influence over our capital' writes Angus Colwell in the magazine this week. More and more young people might be moving to the city, but its influence is being exported back. With around 250,000 Brits living in the Middle Eastern Emirate, why is Dubai so popular? Angus worries that we may lose some of the ‘pleasingly chaotic' aesthetic of London to Dubai's ‘artificial construction'. Angus joined the podcast alongside the writer Louise Perry. (13:43) And finally: the enduring obsession with Princess Diana  Almost 30 years on from her death, why has a fascination with Princess Diana endured? Philip Hensher reviews Dianaworld: An Obsession, by Edward White, in the magazine this week which explores the effect that Diana had – and still has – on people around the world. Why did people feel such a connection to the late Princess of Wales?  Philip joined the podcast alongside royal commentator Angela Levin. Philip explains that a ‘passive victimhood' has crept into society since Diana's death while, for Angela, the public felt they ‘owned' the Princess. (22:32) Presented by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

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If you've ever been in an abusive relationship—or know someone who has—you understand that it's one of the hardest things to escape and recover from...but thank God, it is possible. Join Joyce, Ginger, and Erin for a powerful conversation with Sandee Jo Crocker—a courageous survivor of domestic abuse—who shares real hope for anyone facing the fight of their life. Her story will inspire, uplift, and remind you that healing is possible.

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If you've ever been in an abusive relationship—or know someone who has—you understand that it's one of the hardest things to escape and recover from...but thank God, it is possible. Join Joyce, Ginger, and Erin for a powerful conversation with Sandee Jo Crocker—a courageous survivor of domestic abuse—who shares real hope for anyone facing the fight of their life. Her story will inspire, uplift, and remind you that healing is possible.

In the dark heart of Texas, monstrous things walk among us — and not everyone who sees them lives to tell the tale.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate*** DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87tzxfDISCLAIMER: 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Reports have been coming in for decades of hairy creatures in Texas something like a bipedal wolf, or maybe a Sasquatch. Other reports have the creature with no hair at all. Even stranger – whatever this creature, or creatures may be, it's not always on the ground that they are spotted, but in the sky as well. (Hairy Humanoids of Texas) *** In October of 1973, two fisherman reported seeing a space ship – and two extraterrestrials emerge from the craft when it hovered near the ground. Was this a true case of a close encounter of the third kind, or was something else going on? (Close Encounter in Pascagoula) *** 
The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer — streaming on Netflix now — speaks out in his own chilling words. We'll reveal the killer inside the thoughts of Arthur Shawcross. (Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross) *** The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns. We'll look at both the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster. (Cloven-Hoff Cryptids) *** Weirdo family member Tyler shares some of the numerous odd things that happened at his house while growing up. It sounds like the woman who used to live there may have decided to return after death to continue her residence. (This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:52.818 = Show Open00:03:06.569 = Hairy Humanoids of Texas00:21:40.063 = Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross00:31:22.813 = Close Encounter in Pascagoula00:42:48.884 = Cloven Hoof Cryptids00:48:38.807 = This Is My House, Whatever You Are, Go Away00:54:54.404 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Hairy Humanoids of Texas” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YlYzSM“Close Encounter In Pascagoula” by Micah Hanks: http://bit.ly/2Zim24k“Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30Rhv9C“Cloven-Hoof Cryptids” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/32Mi869“This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away” by Weirdo family member Tyler=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July, 2020EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TexasHumanoidsTAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, Texas cryptids, Texas paranormal, humanoid creatures, Goatman sightings, Converse werewolf, La Malacosa, flying humanoid Texas, Houston Batman, Amarillo monster, weird Texas, Texas folklore, mysterious creatures, strange entity encounters, paranormal Texas, humanoid cryptids, Lake Worth monster, White Rock Lake Goatman, Skull Crossing werewolf, glowing eyes Texas, Texas monster sightings

Jane Blasio was six years old when she was first called a 'black market baby.' Taunts from her peers at school forced her parents to tell her that she was adopted. The news planted the seed of desire to learn the truth about her birth family. But on her quest for answers, Jane learned that she was stolen at birth and sold as part of a sinister baby trafficking ring. Author Jane Blasio discusses her quest for truth and justice and shares how she broke the story of the horrors that took place inside of Dr. Thomas Hicks' clinic, as detailed in her book, Taken At Birth. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the shocking FSU shooting and the media's absolutely gross response, call out CBS for their shameless spin, and break down why Carmelo Anthony's latest drama has us all scratching our heads. We talk Kyle Rittenhouse, Kyle's critics, and the gang affiliations Democrats really don't want to talk about. We're also calling out AOC's wild new accent (seriously, what is happening?), Van Hollen's margarita diplomacy, and the absolute race-baiting queen Rep. Crockett. Plus, Mark Carney can't define gender, Washington State wants to parent your kids, and J.K. Rowling is once again the voice of reason. We've got Joy Reid cult talk, George Clooney's terrible face, and David Hogg whining about sleepy Democrats. 00:00Good morning2:57FSU shooting latest9:35First Fidelity10:54Disgusting spin by MSM13:40Carmelo Anthony press conference descends into chaos24:45Blackout Coffee26:51Dem Senator goes to El Salvador31:35Scott Jennings reacts32:50Dems cannot read a poll41:02Ad41:03Canada PM goes full Bud Light44:11Washington politician is gross and woke47:35Is J.K. Rowling is hateful?49:10Tish James speaks out52:00Ad52:01Melania gets put on a magazine cover52:39Trump and Meloni meet in the White House54:34Lisa Murkowski tries to console57:46Joy Reid dumps on MAGA59:00Clooney takes an interview in a theater and looks sickly61:29Ad61:30David Hogg is in hot water66:34Comedian has beef with Gutfeld70:30Bill Gates' wife speaks out72:01Ad72:02Thank yousSecure your silver today with First Fidelity Reserve. Get your one-ounce .999 fine American Silver Eagle for only $33 + free shipping. Call 800-336-1630 and visit https://www.FirstFidelityReserve.comStart your morning with Blackout Coffee and The Chicks! Bold brews and SO MANY flavors — Blackout with us! Visit https://Blackoutcoffee.com/CHICKS  and use code CHICKS at checkout for 20% off your first order.Visit https://Readywise.com and use code CHICKS10 for 10% off your entire purchase. Prepare when times are good, before things turn bad. Ready Wise Emergency Food.

Two families. Two homes. One haunted by anonymous letters that led to death… the other stalked by a stranger obsessed with “young blood.”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: 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.IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We'll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I'll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In00:01:51.202 = Show Open00:03:06.693 = The Circleville Letters00:14:30.627 = The Westfield Watcher00:42:39.061 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr“The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CirclevilleAndWestfield