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NECROMANIACS PODCAST
NECRO 333 HOKUM

NECROMANIACS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 89:16


This week we discuss HOKUM, the follow up of 2024's ODDITY by Damian McCarthy. For anyone who has been listening to us for any amount of time, you will remember that we were keen on ODDITY as well as his earlier film, CAVEAT. Call us on the Necrophone at 908-913-0782. #horrormovies #necromaniacspodcast #necrothursday   Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “You are Now Under Our Control” – Beastmilk

Festivals, and BBQ
Oddity&FearFest-with-JaredCarrithers 2026

Festivals, and BBQ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 5:18 Transcription Available


CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Oddity and FearFest taking place starting Sept. 19th, 2026 - of this month in Colorado Springs. We interview Jared Carrithers the show manager about the show 

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 654 - Thurber House

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 31:29


The Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio is a charming home that is now a museum and meeting place for those with literary interests. There is a tragic and haunted history to the abode. The house sits on the outer border of the former Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, which burned down in 1868, killing seven women in the fire. Jeweler Thomas Tracy Tress accidentally shot and killed himself in the house when he lived here. Writer, humorist and cartoonist James Thurber lived in the house for a time and he had a ghostly experience that he wrote about. Spirits do seem to knock about the place. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Thurber House. The Moment in Oddity features the Standard Wing Nightjar. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/09/hgb-ep-654-thurber-house.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Haunted Haus" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Allentown Presents
Spooky Movie Squad Ep. 514 "Hokum"

Allentown Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 51:37


Join the Squad as they review a new film from the director of "Oddity" and "Caveat" for the start of Foreign Horror Month.    Email us at AllentownPresents@gmail.com

The Editor's Cut
Hokum with Brian Philip Davis

The Editor's Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 39:09


In today's episode we are joined by Irish editor Brian Philip Davis about his work on HOKUM which had its world premiere at SXSW in 2026. We talk about how to create the best jump scare and how to  leave the audience on the edge of their seats in a case scene! Brian Philip Davis is known for his work in genre cinema, with films showcased at prestigious festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, SXSW, Frightfest, and Fantastic Fest. Recent projects include Damian Mc Carthy's Oddity, which won audience awards at SXSW and the Overlook Film Festival, as well as a Saturn Awards nomination for Best International Film. Upcoming projects include Hokum, another collaboration with Damian Mc Carthy (starring Adam Scott) to be released by NEON on May 1st, as well as The Incomer, a folk comedy (starring Domhnall Gleeson) written and directed by Louis Paxton premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2026. Additional titles include Bad Day for the Cut, Boys from County Hell, The Occupant, Here Before, The Devil's Doorway. He is a member of Irish Screen Editors, British Film Editors, BAFTA and is represented by UTA.

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 652 - Haunted Toronto

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 60:13


Canada is home to some great haunts and Toronto is one of those cities harboring several locations with ghosts stories. We've covered Keg Mansion (Ep. 303) and Queen's Park (Ep. 57 & upcoming Redux) in previous episodes, but there are many other haunted locations in the city of Toronto and on this episode, we are going to explore several of them. There are theaters and jails, but also several little shops and restaurants that seem warm and inviting until one realizes you may be joined by the unseen. Join us for the history and hauntings of the city of Toronto. The Moment in Oddity features Old RIP the Lizard. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/08/hgb-ep-652-haunted-toronto.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Have a Good TIme" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology
SHRINK CHAT: Iron Lung, The Backrooms, Spider Noir - Horror Reviews 2026

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 37:38


What does it mean to be scared in 2026?Horror Facts with Cath is back — and so is the watch list that somehow kept growing. This month Shannon and Cathy work through thirteen titles across film and series, from a claustrophobic submarine nightmare and a wedding week that was never going to end well, to a spider in a 1930s trench coat and a medical examiner who doesn't know when to quit.This episode covers:Film:Iron Lung — claustrophobic, gorgeous, more blood than any horror film in historyThe Backrooms — A24's liminal space debut from the youngest director to ever hit number one at the box officeHokum — Damian McCarthy's follow-up to Oddity, atmospheric Irish horrorLee Cronin's The Mummy — demon possession, practical gore, and a Blumhouse/Atomic Monster collaborationWhistle — teen slasher meets cursed artifact meets Final Destination logicThrash — hurricane sharks, Netflix, Tommy Wirkola, exactly what it sounds likeUndertone — audio-driven A24 horror built almost entirely on sound designReturn to Silent Hill — the third attempt to adapt the greatest horror game ever madeSend Help — 2026's genre wildcardScream 7 — Sidney Prescott returns. Ghostface returns. Shannon and Cathy have thoughts.Series:Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen — Netflix, Duffer Brothers produced, wedding horror, 8 episodes of dreadScarpetta — Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta, Prime Video, forensic thrillerSpider-Noir — Nicolas Cage as a 1930s New York superhero-turned-private investigator, Prime VideoTwo licensed therapists — one forensic psychologist, one clinical marriage and family therapist — reviewing horror so you know what's worth your time and what's worth avoiding entirely.Until then... sleep safe.

Fringe Radio Network
Fringe Flashback! EARTH ODDITY 48: Will Humanity Survive the Sex-Robot Apocalypse?

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 78:16 Transcription Available


Enjoy this early episode of Earth Oddity with John Long and Christopher "Tiny" Sullivan from 2018!  Over the years, Earth Oddity has remained one of our favorite podcasts at Fringe Radio Network and our only long-form comedy podcast.  Hilarious. Endearing. Not Exactly Wholesome.  Just the way we like it.  Read below for an EARTH ODDITY PODCAST UPDATE from Tiny."I love this podcast, and I don't even follow college football.  I've never eaten at a Waffle House.  I've been to a Waffle House, they refused to seat me."  - Daniel XEARTH ODDITY UPDATE (Reposted from https://www.earthoddity.net)What's up everybody?!  A lot of people have been reaching out asking if the podcast was over.  I would like to say no, but honestly, both John and I have a lot going on right now. I don't want to speak for John, but as for me, the factory where I work announced they'll be closing the plant sometime within the next year or two. That means while I have a job now, I won't for much longer so I'm actively enrolling in trade school trying to get some certifications that look good on a resume. There's a chance I could get offered a position in Fort Wayne IN but even if I did, my wife and kids don't want to move. Honestly, I don't either as that's too far for me outside of the southeast and it's not like I can count on that. Plus, I'm currently an active serving deacon at my church and while that doesn't typically take up a lot of time, it's one more thing along with working full time, class, and being a dad. I went ahead paused the Patreon last night because I'm not sure when or if we'll be back. Maybe we'll just take a break and come back. Maybe if we come back we'll try to do a YouTube show. Maybe instead, I'll try and help my teenage son launch a YouTube gaming channel. Maybe we'll both just never find our way back. There is just so much uncertainty right now and I don't really know how the next couple of years are going to play out. The only thing I know for certain is it will be much different from the way things are now.We do have at least one episode in raw audio on a hard drive that at some point I want to finish up and release. Also, I'd like to get with John and at least do one more and explain what's going on with us. I really do miss the long conversations with John but I don't miss all the other stuff that goes along with editing and producing a podcast. You can often feel like you're just talking into a black hole and nobody cares, so it's actually reassuring when people reach out. It feels good to give an update to someone who's interested and I hope things are going well for you in your tiny corner of the world!-TinyORIGINAL AIR DATE: DEC 17, 2018News Links for the Week:Kentucky man shot in the leg over hot wheels cars: https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/502731922.htmlEscape Plot to Blast Hole in North Carolina Jail Falls Apart When Plans Mailed to Wrong Person: https://ktla.com/2018/12/15/plot-to-blast-hole-in-north-carolina-jail-thwarted-when-plans-mailed-to-wrong-person/Human heart left onboard Southwest flight prompts in-air turnaround: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/human-heart-left-onboard-southwest-flight-prompts-in-air-turnaround-reportBritain's most stupid thieves ‘must have thought Escape Room was a real bank: https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/30/britains-most-stupid-thieves-must-have-thought-escape-room-was-a-real-bank-8193335/Robot turns out to be man in suit:   https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46538126Cop Punched in Face at Hoboken Santacon; 14 Arrested: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Arrests-at-Hoboken-SantaCon-Police-Cop-Punched-in-Face-502857141.htmlSex robot conference cancelled over backlash to proposed speech by Steve Bannon:   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/steve-bannon-sex-robot-conference-lsr-ace-2018-adrian-cheok-university-montana-a8680336.htmlFormer teacher admits to biting teen's butt while in pool: https://nypost.com/2018/12/15/former-teacher-admits-to-biting-teens-butt-while-in-pool/Special thanks to Silencyde for providing the music! Check out his music on Soundcloud here, on his YouTube channel here, and on Facebook here.Music Break:  Bay Breeze by FortyThr33 https://soundcloud.com/fortythr33-43 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XER8Zg0ExKUWe want to hear from you! Please email the show earthoddity@planetmail.net You can also follow us on Twitter @_earthoddity and on Instagram at _earthoddity. You can call us at (662) 493-2059! Please don't hesitate to leave us a voicemail, we want to hear your voice!  Also like us on Facebook here and while your there, don't forget to join our group page and take part in all the hilarity that ensues! Have a great week and we love you! God bless you every one!

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 650 - Brownella Cottage

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 34:39


Brownella Cottage in Galion is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Ohio and has stood for nearly 140 years. While this is not a small house, it definitely has the appearance of a cottage and it has the distinction of having only the couple that built it, live in it. Bishop Brown was a controversial figure and he and his wife Ella are believed to haunt their former home. Join us for the history and hauntings of Brownella Cottage. The Moment in Oddity features parachuting Tylenol mice. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/08/hgb-ep-650-brownella-cottage.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Haunted Haus" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

RdMCast
(teaser) Cabana RdM #110 - Hokum

RdMCast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 2:23


Lutando para terminar a conclusão de sua trilogia de sucesso, Ohm Bauman é um escritor amargurado que decide viajar para a Irlanda para conhecer o hotel onde seus pais passaram a lua de mel e depositar suas cinzas. No entanto, durante sua estadia ele começa a presenciar eventos sinistros e descobre que um dos quartos do local pode ser assombrado.Dirigido por Damian McCarthy, Hokum – O Pesadelo da Bruxa é o novo filme do diretor irlandês que surpreendeu o mundo do horror com seus dois primeiros longas-metragens: Caveat (2020) e Oddity (2024). Agora, o cineasta finalmente chega em Hollywood prometendo uma história para lá de impactante.Ecoando clássicos de Stephen King, Hokum também traz o estilo inconfundível de McCarthy, se estabelecendo na trajetória do diretor de contar enredos folclóricos sinistros recheados de humor, drama e karma sobrenatural. Mas será que o filme se iguala aos seus antecessores e acerta nos sustos? Vamos descobrir, o Cabana RdM começa agora.O RdMCast é produzido e apresentado por: Gabi Larocca, Thiago Natário e Gabriel Braga.ARTE DA VITRINE: Estúdio GrimESTÚDIO GRIM – Design para conteúdo digitalPortfólio: https://estudiogrim.com.br/Instagram @estudiogrimcontato@estudiogrim.com.brPODCAST EDITADO PORFelipe LourençoSEJA UM(A) APOIADOR(A)Apoie o RdM a produzir mais conteúdo e ganhe recompensas exclusivas!Acesse: https://apoia.se/rdmConheça a Sala dos Apoiadores: https://republicadomedo.com.br/sala-dos-apoiadores/CITADOS NO PROGRAMAHokum: O Pesadelo da Bruxa (2026)Citações off topicOddity - Objetos Obscuros (2024)Noites Brutais (2022)1408 (2007)Passageiro do Mal (2026)Episódios(prévia) Cabana RdM #63 - OddityTem algo para nos contar? Envie um e-mail!contato@republicadomedo.com.brTwitter: @RdMCastInstagram: Republica do Medo

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 648 - Haunted Cheltenham

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 40:38


Cheltenham in Britain is a wealthy, historic spa town that is a renowned center of cultural activity featuring wonderful Regency architecture. The town has been described as an unspoiled Cotswold town and it lies in the center of the Cotswolds. The very first major investigation by the Society for Psychical Research took place in Cheltenham and the results inspired the story of The Woman in Black. This is a very haunted place with stories of poltergeists, banshees, phantoms, headless horsemen and ghosts of military men and monks. Join us for the history and hauntings of Cheltenham, Britain. The Moment in Oddity features a poop chisel tool. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/07/hgb-ep-648-haunted-cheltenham.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Even Much More Spirits Of The Greenwood by Sasha Ende at Ende.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Film Alchemist
Messed Up Movie Draft: Shudder Originals

Film Alchemist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 69:18


This year we are celebrating 10 years of our favorite streaming app - SHUDDER! That's why we are going back into battle to pick the 12 best original Shudder movies since launching in October 2026. Griffey, Heath and Team Sopha-Sam dive into horror's most unique catalogue to revisit new classics like Deadstream, Oddity, Late Night With the Devil and our personal favorite Glorious - written by frequent guest and friend of the show, Joshua Hull. Who came out with the best Shudder list? Which great films were left on the table? Which Shudder movie will you be watching tonight? Go to Instagram, follow @misfit-parade and let us know all your messed up opinions! Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

The Real BBC
#306 - The Real BBC - Avengers Green Screen, The Oddity Odyssey ft Disparu

The Real BBC

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 272:07


Watch it Here: https://youtu.be/sFHu9agjrZk

Cult of Conspiracy
Meta Mystics- Listen To Me, Don't Listen To Me w/ Wizard Of Oddity

Cult of Conspiracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 82:57 Transcription Available


The Wizard Of Oddity is a wise man who's discovered truth in various ways, as we all do. But it's not what he's discovered that makes him special, it's in the ways he relays the information in his strange, funny and enthusiastic ways. Stay Weird!To Find The Wizard Of Oddity--> https://www.tiktok.com/@thewizardofoddityTo Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsGive us a follow on Instagram—> @MetaMystics111Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

From Dusk Till Don
Hokum (2026)

From Dusk Till Don

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 67:40


Send us Fan MailJoin us for an Irish folk tale of haunted hotels, mysterious forests and magic mushrooms mixed with goat milk! That's right we watch Adam Scott get down to his roots and learn the importance of "do not disturb" signs, book ends and how sexy they can be, and why keeping a small hack saw on you is always a good idea!AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGPLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/fromdusktilldonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y    

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 646 - The Life and Afterlife of John Wayne

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 50:39


The actor John Wayne oozed tough. He was a man's man who was not only tough in his movies, but he was rugged in private life. Wayne's acting career began in 1939 and lasted for 40 years with the actor appearing in more than 100 movies. He won an Oscar, fathered seven children, loved multiple women, battled cancer twice and left behind an amazing legacy. The actor may have also left behind his spirit. Join us for the history and hauntings of John Wayne. The Moment in Oddity features the Pizza Welfare Check. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/07/hgb-ep-646-life-and-afterlife-of-john.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Western Intro 1 by Sasha Ende at ende.app Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Quiet Little Horrors
Episode S07E12: Hokum

Quiet Little Horrors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 46:19


Irish director Damian McCarthy's first two films, Caveat and Oddity, have popped up in side discussions and recommendations before around here, but we've never devoted a full episode to one of his films and it seems like it's about time. Hokum is his most sophisticated film yet, and Jessi and Jen each had slightly different experiences with it—but there's a lot here to like and discuss.

A Year In Horror
Hokum (2026) w/ Acid Reign

A Year In Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 66:39


UK Thrashers Acid Reign are back with a new album 'Daze of the Week'. Writer and director Damian McCarthy is also back, he, with his latest movie 'Hokum'. I can think of nothing better than mashing up the two of them into a fantastical English/Irish folk horror thrash assault. This is the result.

Keen On Democracy
The United States of Oddity: Madeleine Schwartz on How the World Sees America at 250

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 35:24


“What is happening today in America is part of a global political turn — and what's odd is how little the American people seem to realize it.” — Madeleine Schwartz So we've finally arrived. America is 250 today. But where, exactly, have we come? How should we think about the United States of America on July 4, 2026? Rather than peering inwards, Madeleine Schwartz — the Paris-based founder and editor-in-chief of The Dial — reverses the lens. Her anthology, How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump (The New Press), gathers twelve essays from writers in India, Canada, South Africa, Ukraine, Palestine, Taiwan, Turkey, Cuba, Egypt, Argentina, Italy, and Ireland. The result might be the most honest birthday message that America will receive today. What these writers all observe is the same extraordinary ambivalence about the United States. They describe a country that defines itself as the democratic purveyor of justice, while operating as a vast imperial and economic power that shapes the lives of the rest of the world. What's odd — and Schwartz uses that word carefully — is how few Americans seem to realise this is how the world sees them. “The question of America is vast. It is unrelenting and unanswerable and will not be silenced,” the Gaza poet Muhammad al-Zaqzouq notes in his essay. Happy birthday, odd America. You might not know it, but the rest of the world is watching. And they won't forget what they've seen. Five Takeaways •       The World's Ambivalence: Purveyor of Hope, Imperial Power: Schwartz's central finding from twelve countries of essays: the world does not simply hate or love America. It holds a profound ambivalence — between the country that presents itself as the beacon of hope and democracy, and the country that is a vast imperial and economic power that shapes the lives of billions who have no vote in its elections. This ambivalence is, she argues, almost impossible to fully understand from inside the United States, where the assumption of benign intent is so deep. The essays collectively diagnose what the US's retreat from that self-image means for the world's ability to find alternative frameworks. •       Turkey and America: Erdoğan and Trump Have Learned From Each Other: Kaya Genç's essay from Turkey is one of the collection's most original: the Turkish right has long admired the vast powers of the American presidency as a model to follow, even as that same right has been characterised by American commentators as anti-American or Islamist. The admiration was never for American values — for free speech or civil liberties — but for the structural power of the presidency. Trump, meanwhile, has learned from Erdoğan's playbook of media control, legal intimidation, and institutional capture. The learning has gone in both directions. What is happening in America, Genç argues, is not exceptional — it is part of a global turn. •       Taiwan: Self-Defence Classes and Going It Alone: Michelle Kuo's essay from Taiwan describes a country that has fundamentally revised its relationship with the United States. For decades, many Taiwanese believed that by adhering to certain principles — upholding liberal values, supporting LGBTQ rights, maintaining civil liberties — they would gain American favour and the protection that came with it. That thinking is now gone. People in Taiwan are taking self-defence classes, preparing for a possible Chinese invasion without the expectation of outside help. And the values they uphold — civil liberties, LGBTQ rights — are upheld now because they actually want them, not to please Washington. •       The Dial: 90 Countries, One Third in Translation, Based in Paris: Schwartz founded The Dial four years ago in response to a sense that American media was turning catastrophically inward, unable to understand its own moment without comparison to what was happening elsewhere. The magazine publishes work from some 90 countries, about a third of it in translation, and aims to bring voices from outside the Anglophone foreign correspondent establishment. Several pieces from the book were reprinted in The Guardian. The anthology grew from a special issue published during the 2024 election, asking writers from around the world to look at the United States — a reversal of the magazine's usual direction. Schwartz will be talking about the book in Paris on July 4, not eating hot dogs. •       The Question of America: The Gaza Poet's Unanswerable Verdict: Muhammad al-Zaqzouq is a Gazan poet and father of three who has spent years trying to reach the United States, only to find that under Trump's America, asylum is no longer a possibility. His essay traces a lifetime of ambivalence — America as site of exclusion and segregation, America as specter of another possible life, America as the dream that institutions offer and that the firm hand of diplomacy snatches away. Schwartz reads the closing lines in the interview: “The question of America is vast. It is unrelenting and unanswerable and will not be silenced.” Of all the voices in the anthology, it is the one that stays. About the Guest Madeleine Schwartz is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Dial, an online magazine of culture, politics, and ideas with a focus on local writing from around the world. She is the editor of How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump (The New Press, June 9, 2026). Her writing appears in The London Review of Books, The New Yorker, and The New York Review of Books. She teaches journalism at Sciences Po in Paris, where she is based. References: •       How We See It: The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump edited by Madeleine Schwartz / The Dial (The New Press, June 9, 2026). Essays from India, Canada, South Africa, Ukraine, Palestine, Taiwan, Turkey, Cuba, Egypt, Argentina, Italy, and Ireland. •       The Dial — Schwartz's magazine of international writing, based in Paris. •       Kaya Genç (Turkey), Michelle Kuo (Taiwan), Muhammad al-Zaqzouq (Gaza), Eve Fairbanks (South Africa) — among the essayists referenced in this conversation. •       Adam Shatz, blurb: “To read this rich, subtle, and moving anthology is to be reminded that it is often foreigners who understand us best.” About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 3,000 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is t...

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 644 - Amargosa Hotel and Opera House

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 36:52


Out among the bleached bones of Death Valley National Park sits a quirky little building known as the Amargosa Hotel and Opera House. Death Valley features salt flats and ancient lakes with jagged rock formations and several ghost towns. It really resembles a place where things go to die. And thus, it is a haunted landscape. Join us as we explore the haunted Amargosa Hotel and landscape of Death Valley. The Moment in Oddity features 40 Acre Bog Island. Our location was suggested by listener Anna Frias. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/06/hgb-ep-644-amargosa-hotel-and-opera.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Late Night Country Road" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Video by Winstonrha from Pixabay

Meta Mysteries
#396- Listen To Me, Don't Listen To Me w/ Wizard Of Oddity

Meta Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 82:00 Transcription Available


The Wizard Of Oddity is a wise man who's discovered truth in various ways, as we all do. But it's not what he's discovered that makes him special, it's in the ways he relays the information in his strange, funny and enthusiastic ways. Stay Weird!To Find The Wizard Of Oddity--> https://www.tiktok.com/@thewizardofoddityTo Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsGive us a follow on Instagram—> @MetaMystics111Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meta-mystics--5795466/support.You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

Fun With Horror - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Happy Tuesday! This week, Andrew and Scotty find a large wooden man sitting at the table with them as they discuss "Oddity". Scotty also talks about a couple movies he's seen, they both discuss liminal horror, and of course, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what Scotty chose for their next movie, as well as listener comments!"Oddity" was directed by Damian McCarthy, and is about a blind woman who runs a shop full of curiosities who is trying to get revenge against the person who murdered her twin sister.Feel free to send us a message! What did you think of this movie? Of this episode? Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/FunWithHorrorPodcastFollow us on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/396586601815924Twitter - https://twitter.com/funwhorrorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fun_with_horror_podcast/FWH + Fangoria collab:For 20% off at the Fango Shop, just enter FUN_WITH_HORROR_PODCAST at checkout!

30 Screams or Less Podcast
TSOL157 - Caveat

30 Screams or Less Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 34:04 Transcription Available


On this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast we review Caveat, the 2020 Shudder horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy, starring Ben Caplan, Johnny French, and Leila Sykes.The movie follows Isaac, a drifter with partial memory loss who accepts a strange job watching a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island. What starts as a creepy slow-burn with strong atmosphere, sound design, and one nightmare-fuel rabbit toy quickly turns into a confusing mix of psychological thriller, supernatural horror, and mystery.In this spoiler-filled review, we break down the chained vest, Olga's crossbow, the dead woman in the wall, Moe's suspicious behavior, and why Caveat left us wondering if it was creepy, confusing, or both.We also compare it to Damian McCarthy's later films, including Oddity and Hokum, and discuss why those worked better for us.Watch Caveat now on Shudder, then listen to our full review.Sponsored By:

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 642 - Zener Cards, the CIA and Psychic Phenomenon

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 62:22


Anyone who has followed and listened to History Goes Bump for any amount of time knows that we consider ourselves open-minded skeptics when it comes to paranormal activity. Particularly the kind of activity connected to psychics. When science gets involved in the paranormal, it lends it some credibility. Parapsychology became a part of college curriculum and at that same time, scientists and government agencies also started paying attention to psychic phenomenon. Intelligence organizations even tried to use it to spy on other countries. On this episode, we are going to look at one of the main tools used to test psi abilities - Zener Cards - and wind our way through the history of parapsychology and some of the famous names connected to this and operations like Project Stargate. The Moment in Oddity features a 1986 Concept Car. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/06/hgb-ep-642-zener-cards-cia-and-psychic.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Nostalgia" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Spoiler Alert Radio
Brian Philip Davis - Irish Film Editor - Bad Day for the Cut, The Devil's Doorway, Boys from County Hell, Oddity, The Occupant, Hokum, The Incomer

Spoiler Alert Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 29:01


Brian is known for his work in cinema genres, with his films showcased at major festivals like: Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto. Brian's film work includes: Bad Day for the Cut, The Devil's Doorway, Boys from County Hell, Let the Wrong One In, Oddity, The Occupant, Hokum, and The Incomer. Brian's television editing work includes: Dalgliesh and The Wreck.

The Grave Plot Podcast
Episode 261 – Hokum/Over Your Dead Body

The Grave Plot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 145:47


Things are getting weird this week on The Grave Plot Podcast. First up, we’ve got another helping of Real World Horror, where we discuss a Catholic exorcist who found himself in hot water after publicly suggesting that UFOs might actually be demons in disguise. Whether you believe in little green men, little red devils, or neither, it’s certainly one of the stranger stories we’ve covered lately. Then it’s time for Horror Business, where we strap on our proton packs for a brand new animated Ghostbusters series, venture back into the woods for yet another trip to visit the Blair Witch, and check out the latest from reunited power couple Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett, who appear ready to unleash absolute chaos with their upcoming action-horror hybrid Onslaught. We also take a look at Colony, the new infection nightmare from the director of Train to Busan, before capping things off with perhaps the most bonkers premise of the week: a Christmas-themed horror-action movie featuring a family, a cult-like obsession with the holidays, and a rogue badass Santa Claus. Then it’s review time. First, we head to a remote cabin for Over Your Dead Body, a darkly comedic bloodbath starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as a married couple whose romantic getaway goes spectacularly off the rails. After that, we venture into the misty Irish countryside with Hokum, the latest supernatural chiller from Oddity director Damian McCarthy, blending folklore, grief, and creeping dread into one unsettling package. Between murderous spouses and haunted legends, we’ve got plenty to dig into this week. So grab that special someone, bring ’em in tight, and settle in for another episode of The Grave Plot Podcast!

ScaryCrit
...Because! - Sleepy Hollow (1999)

ScaryCrit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 60:04


*recorded May 30th, 2026We are back from the dead yet again with a new episode, Critters! Grab your luggage and take the scenic route with us to the 1999 period classic, Sleepy Hollow. Between how the film started out as a garish slasher to the influential, character-driven spooky favorite it is, to a bunch of mispronunciations of "Ichabod" and how our first encounters with the film made this a Halloween perennial, there's much to discuss. So make haste! …Because!Timestamps4:09 - Negronomicon20:55 - Crit57:01 - Final CurlsGems from Ep. 118Hokum (2026)Oddity (2024)Passenger (2026)Backrooms (2026)Obsession (2026)The Chair (2023)The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)The Drama (2026)Anora (2024)Deep Water (2026)Saccharine (2026)I Love Boosters (2026)Riverdale (2017, television series)The Vampire Diaries (2009, television series)All American (2018, television series)Smallville (2001, television series)One Tree Hill (2003, television series)Backrooms (2026)The Backrooms (found footage) (2022, short)Hereditary (2018)Weapons (2025)Night of the Living Dead (1968)Sleepy Hollow (1999)Casper (1995)The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820, Washington Irving)The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949, animated)Hocus Pocus (1993)Batman and Robin (1997)Harry Potter (2001, film series)Death on the Nile (Agatha Christie, Collins Crime Club, 1937, Print)Clue (1985)Silent Hill (1999, video game)The Ring (2002)Cinderella (1997)The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Black Sunday (1960)Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)Van Helsing (2004)Beetlejuice (1988)Strange Horticulture (2022, video game)The Last of Us Part II (2020, video game)The Last of Us (2023, television series)Support the show

ZZ Talk
Two Guys Review "Oddity"

ZZ Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 36:57


Back to horror this week, stay tuned for Zoolander next!

Slaughterhouse Princess

Have you ever seen something in a movie that really changed you on a fundamental level?  So have I and it's something I like to call the indoor tent.  It's the height of luxury.

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast
Oddity (2024)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 60:28 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailThis week we're unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken's dual performance sharpens the film's grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieOddity (2024)Main EpisodeInterview with Damian McCarthyHow Olin Lost His EyeSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week's movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 640 - The Life and Afterlife of Johnny Horton

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 48:57


Many of our listeners have probably never heard of Johnny Horton, but he was one of the best and most popular honky tonk singers during the late 1950s. His specialty were historically inspired songs. Johnny tragically died young in an accident and there is a chilling legend connected to that death. He had a premonition that came true. That wasn't the only paranormal thing. Horton may have come back. Join us for the life and afterlife of Johnny Horton. The Moment in Oddity features Snake Oil. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-640-life-and-afterlife-of-johnny.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Jailhouse Soda Pop Rockabilly  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Two Chicks and a Horror Flick

Ireland. A haunted inn. A witch with a grudge. And one very unlucky writer who should have known better.This week, we are heading across the pond for another Damian McCarthy masterpiece, Hokum — the latest from the Irish filmmaker who gave us Caveat and Oddity and has apparently made it his personal mission to make sure we never sleep again. Adam Scott stars as Ohm Bauman, an author who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes and ends up with way more than he bargained for. Because of course he does.We're breaking down the atmosphere, the folklore, the scares — and yes, we have thoughts. McCarthy's slow-burn style is either your love language or your nightmare (or both), and we are absolutely here for it.Director: Damian McCarthyTawny: 3.9/5Miriam: 4.8/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 638 - Railroad House Inn and Shank's Tavern

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 30:02


The Railroad House Inn celebrated its bicentennial in 2023. Through those 200 years, the inn has witnessed a lot of history in Marietta, Pennsylvania. The oldest continuously operated bar in all of Lancaster County, Shank's Tavern, is also in Marietta. Both of these historic locations are reputedly haunted. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Railroad House Inn and Shank's Tavern. The Moment in Oddity features an arrow injury saving a woman's life. Our location was suggested by listener Kay Eberhart. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-638-railroad-house-inn-and.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Railroad Lady, Ambient Ethereal Guitar by ODennehy from Pixabay

Predictable Revenue Podcast
428: Pivoting During COVID with Thomas Alflen

Predictable Revenue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 33:39


Product-market fit is often treated like a switch: either you have it, or you do not. But in reality, it tends to behave more like a spectrum. A company can have early traction, real customer interest, and even paying users, and still not be in the market where the fit is strongest. That was one of the most useful ideas in Collin Stewart's conversation with Thomas Alflen, co-founder of Oddity.ai, on the Predictable Revenue Podcast. As Thomas put it, product-market fit did not feel binary in practice. It felt stronger in some markets than in others. And that is the real lesson for founders: early signs of demand matter, but they are not the finish line.  The job is to keep testing where the problem is clearest, where customers feel it most urgently, and where your solution becomes easier to repeat and scale. Highlights include: Early Market Exploration (13:30), Impact of COVID-19 on Business and Market Shift (17:24), Market Selection Criteria and Variables (21:54), Recognizing Product-Market Fit and Its Spectrum (24:56), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!

The Movies That Made Me
HOKUM writer/director Damian McCarthy

The Movies That Made Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 69:15


HOKUM writer/director Damian McCarthy breaks down the movies that had a massive impact on him growing up in the '80s and '90s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Hokum (2026) Gremlins (1984) Oddity (2024) The Thing (1982) The Thing (2011) Nightmare Alley (1947) The Thing From Another World (1951) The Frighteners (1996) Back to the Future (1985) Fright Night (1985) Re-Animator (1985) Bad Taste (1987) Meet the Feebles (1989) Dead Alive (1992) Heavenly Creatures (1994) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987) Army of Darkness (1992) Blood Simple (1984) The Evil Dead (1983) American Movie (1999) Ringu (1998) Ghost (1990) Dirty Harry (1971) The Ring (2002) Fight Club (1999) - 32:50 The Matrix (1999) The Truman Show (1998) Office Space (1999) Donnie Darko (2001) Southland Tales (2001) The Fall (2006) Alone in the Dark (1982) Jaws (1975) Caveat (2020) The Hidden (1987) The Killing (1955) Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) Vampire's Kiss (1987) Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972) Bad Lieutenant (1992) Blue Ruin (2013) The Toxic Avenger (2025) I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017) The Duellists (1977) He Dies At The End (2010) Other Notable Items Our Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Adam Scott John Carpenter Tyrone Power Peter Jackson Michael J. Fox Crispin Glover Thomas F. Wilson Christopher Lloyd Jake Busey Jeffrey Combs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring novel by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954) Robert Shaye Sam Raimi The Coen Brothers Bruce Campbell Hideo Nakata Patrick Swayze Tony Goldwyn Kevin Smith Robert Rodriguez Our Richard Kelly podcast episode Tarsem Singh Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sarah Michelle Gellar Seann William Scott Moby Dwight Schultz The A-Team TV series (1983-87) Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series (1987-94) Donald Pleasence Martin Landau Jack Palance Jack Sholder Kyle MacLachlan  Michael Nouri  Stanley Kubrick Werner Herzog Nicolas Cage Klaus Kinski Abel Ferrara Mark Isham Our Jeremy Saulnier podcast episode Our Macon Blair podcast episode Ridley Scott Bruce Lee SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spooky Tuesday
Hokum (2026): "Down the Rabbit Hole"

Spooky Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 118:09


If scary bunnies and folk horror are your thing, you're probably already familiar with Damian McCarthy's work — but in case you aren't, his newest project, Hokum (2026), is about to put him on your radar. Starring Emmy-nominated TV actor Adam Scott, this horror movie about an author contemplating bleak endings at a remote Irish inn is about to introduce its indie darling director to a whole new American audience. But after Oddity nabbed five knives across the board when we covered it last August, can his follow-up film survive the hype? Join us on our latest episode as we dig into this flick's symbolism and realize Mommy Issues May is still alive and well here at Spooky Tuesday. References:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hokumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cailleachhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161614/hokum-director-same-creepy-idea-keeps-working/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hokum-ending-explained-adam-scott-damian-mccarthy-interview

The American Mind
Homer's Odyssey and Nolan's Oddity

The American Mind

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:48


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit claremontinstitute.substack.comThe Odyssey: Homer's epic tale of a man's harrowing return home from war. Today, the object of gender-critical, woke narrative extremes in translator Emily Wilson's rendition—and potentially in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation. Spencer Klavan and Ryan Williams discuss the rumors and reports about the summer film's casting: Zendaya as Athena, Lupita Nyong'o as Helen, Travis Scott as the poet Demodocus, and possibly Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page) as Achilles. Will Nolan somehow pull it all together, or deliver a steaming pile of Woke?

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 636 - Hotel Metlen

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 30:59


Dillon, Montana has served some important purposes in its time. This was the terminus for the Utah and Northern Railway and was the supply and shipping hub for the Beaverhead Valley, meaning it supplied most of the mining in the area. Eventually this would be the wool capital of America. The Hotel Metlen was built here and it still stands today in the town's historic district. There are several ghosts that reside within the hotel and not all of them are friendly. Join us for the history and hauntings of Hotel Metlen! The Moment in Oddity features the White Baneberry. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-636-hotel-metlen.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Never Go in the Attic" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Horror Movie Talk
Hokum Review

Horror Movie Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 95:01


Synopsis Ohm is a writer struggling to let go of his past. In an effort to move on, he travels to Ireland to spread his parents’ ashes. When he checks into the very hotel his mom and dad stayed at on their honeymoon, Ohm learns about the witch said to haunt the building. Some shady business is afoot. But, having some shady business to attend to himself he goes to his bedroom with a rope and a dream. Fiona, an employee at the hotel stops him from committing the ultimate L, and is later discovered to be missing. Ohm sets out to find the woman who saved his life and hopefully return the favor.  Review of Hokum Hokum is directed by Damian McCarthy, who also directed both Caveat and Oddity, which are both great movies. Hokum follows suit with the same feel and spooky imagery. If I could describe Damian McCarthy's style in one word, I would call it unsettling. While I think I like the premise of Caveat and Oddity better than Hokum, the themes were better in this film. At hokum's core there is a message about self-forgiveness and allowing yourself to heal what is broken within. The main character Ohm, played by Adam Scott, who you may recognize from Krampus (or like Parks and Rec and Severance), is a man who did something terrible and never let himself forget it. He became the villain in his own story and lets that show in the conversations and interactions he has with others. But just like the story he is writing, maybe our character will learn to do something selfless. It’s beautiful, shocking, and unexpected. I will say that I was hoping for a little more out of some plot lines. The witch feels like a subplot that barely makes it into the movie, but maybe I’m just being nitpicky. Score 9/10

Pop Culture Happy Hour

In the satisfying new horror movie Hokum, Adam Scott plays a misanthropic writer who takes his parents' ashes to the lonely Irish inn where they honeymooned many years ago. There's just a few things dampening his stay: surly staff, a local eccentric and a witch haunting the hotel. Hokum was directed by Damian McCarthy, known for making similarly spooky films like Caveat and Oddity. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Film Alchemist

Today Griffey, Heath and Sam go deep into Irish folklore to study the haunted offerings of Hokum, the latest spookhouse horror from Oddity filmmaker Damien Mc Carthy. A mixed bag of story threads that never fully pay off, creepy objects that provide arresting imagery and one amazing sequence in a hotel room that could be one of the scariest scenes of the year. We're evaluating this one from every angle, so go see the movie and come join us for this first movie in a very Messed Up May! Synopsis: A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot and Florence Ordesh Directed by Damien Mc Carthy Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/  Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

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Happy Horror TIMe!
Ep 306: Hokum Pocus

Happy Horror TIMe!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 34:42 Transcription Available


Damian McCarthy's 2024 horror film, “Oddity,” sent a chill down our spines, so we were eager to check out his latest: this time about a hotel whose honeymoon suite is said to be haunted by a witch. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Hokum” — from the visuals and settings that scared us most, to the character arc of Adam Scott's Ohm, and some key insights from the Q&A we attended with the director and star.

Talking Scared
Off Book #18 – Hokum, with Damian McCarthy

Talking Scared

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 54:31


This week we host one of the most exciting horror filmmakers of the decade – Damian McCarthy, the twisted mind behind Caveat, Oddity and now, Hokum.   It's the biggest film in Damian's career so far, with his biggest star, Adam Scott playing Ohm, a deeply flawed American writer who travels to Ireland, to spread his parent's ashes. Whilst staying in a creaky old hotel, he stumbled across dark human conspiracy and witchy haunting.   Damian is so much nicer than Ohm, and this is a cheery conversation about the cheeriest scary film I've seen in a while!   Enjoy   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead Meat Podcast
268: Oddity (2024)

Dead Meat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 71:24


Chelsea and James finally watch and review Damian McCarthy's 2024 film Oddity. This week's episode is sponsored by HOKUM, in theaters Friday. This episode is also sponsored by Obsession, only in theaters May 15th. This episode is also sponsored by Rocket Money! Join at https://www.rocketmoney.com/deadmeat This episode is also sponsored by Liquid I.V.! Go to https://liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code DEADMEAT at checkout. Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Golden-Chainsaws-and-Dull-Machetes-2026-Calendar/Dead-Meat-Productions-Inc/9781524892418 MERCH! https://deadmeatstore.com Website: https://deadmeat.rip WATCH OUR PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR OUR MOVIE, “Pre-Game”: https://youtu.be/o__XhcFS5Nc Get the Full Podcast RSS Feed! ► https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeat Dead Meat on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/deadmeatjames Instagram ► http://instagram.com/deadmeatjames Tiktok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjames Reddit ► https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/ Discord ► https://discord.gg/deadmeat Chelsea Rebecca on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/carebecc Instagram ► http://instagram.com/carebecc James A. Janisse on Social Media: Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jamesajanisse Instagram ► http://instagram.com/jamesajanisse Practical Folks (James and Chelsea's other channel): https://www.youtube.com/practicalfolks MUSIC!! "U Make Me Feel" by MK2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 634 - Haunted Edmonton

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 44:36


The city of Edmonton got its start as a place of trade like so many other Canadian cities. It eventually would be the Gateway to the North. Edmonton has come up on the podcast before when we covered Fort Edmonton. While the fort is one of the most haunted locations in the town, there are several other places with ghost stories. These include theaters, schools, hospitals, restaurants and a cemetery. Join us for the history and hauntings of Canada's Edmonton! The Moment in Oddity features the Silver Wraith. Our locations were suggested by Brodi Tallman and Tania Turner. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-634-haunted-edmonton.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Misguided Seances" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
The Fermi Paradox: Human Uniqueness and Oddity

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 38:40


Why does the galaxy seem silent? Maybe aliens aren't rare—maybe humans are. We explore the strange mix of traits that turned one clever primate into a technological civilization, and whether our oddities might be the real Great Filter.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Quinn's Ideas https://nebula.tv/quinnsideas?ref=isaacarthur

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
The Fermi Paradox: Human Uniqueness and Oddity (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 38:15


Why does the galaxy seem silent? Maybe aliens aren't rare—maybe humans are. We explore the strange mix of traits that turned one clever primate into a technological civilization, and whether our oddities might be the real Great Filter.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Quinn's Ideas https://nebula.tv/quinnsideas?ref=isaacarthur

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 632 - Haunted Inveraray, Scotland

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 42:58


The town of Inveraray in Scotland holds one of the most famous castles in Scotland and a jail from the 1800s that was one of the most modern jails for its time, making this the perfect spot for those seeking history with haunts. Nearby Loch Fyne attracted a long history of clans and people with its rich fishing of herring and oysters and is the longest sea loch in the country. The waters also harbor dolphins, seals, otters and even basking sharks. Stories claim that a phantom galleon occasionally appears on the loch and it seems to signal death is coming. What are some other haunts around this village? Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Inveraray, Scotland. The Moment in Oddity features the Dancing Plague of 1518. Our location was suggested by James McKenna. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-632-haunted-inveraray-scotland.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Celtic Rhythm Produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12231-celtic-rhythm Pictures by Reinhard Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63474300 By Simon Burchell - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110285776

History Goes Bump Podcast
Ep. 630 - Haunted Air Force Bases

History Goes Bump Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 65:11


World War I would birth the beginnings of the Air Service branch of the Army, which would eventually become the Air Force. This branch of the military is almost 80 years old, making it the youngest branch of the military until the Space Force was established in 2019. There are currently over 50 active-duty air force bases around the world. They serve a variety of purposes from combat operations to support training to logistics to command. Several of these bases have ghost stories connected to them. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of these various American Air Force bases! The Moment in Oddity features the Secret Subway. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/03/hgb-ep-630-haunted-air-force-bases.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Video by Souzan B from Pixabay