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Don't worry if you don't have to believe in curses… Robert the Doll believes enough for the both of you.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: From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll) *** In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God's right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God's Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In00:01:26.878 = Show Open00:04:06.804 = The True Story Behind Robert The Doll00:12:49.695 = The Lead Masks Case00:17:49.768 = God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man00:29:25.952 = How Horror Changed After WW100:44:57.564 = How To Bury A Witch00:51:04.416 = The Hot Cocoa Killer00:56:04.077 = Murder In The Red Barn01:05:28.702 = Leftover Magic01:11:06.093 = The Baker Street Robbery01:31:57.360 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought01:33:06.815 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp“The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX“God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe“How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d“How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c“Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp“The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg=====(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: May 2022EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RobertTheDoll

Chapter 1 What's Monsters In America by W. Scott Poole"Monsters in America: Our Historical Obsession with the Hideous and the Haunting" by W. Scott Poole is a compelling exploration of American culture through the lens of monsters and monstrosity. The book delves into how various American monsters—ranging from folklore creatures to cultural icons—reflect the nation's fears, prejudices, and myths. Poole analyzes the evolution of monsters in American literature, film, and popular culture, suggesting that they serve as a mirror to societal anxieties. By examining figures such as Bigfoot, the vampire, and zombie narratives, Poole illustrates why these creatures are not just sources of entertainment but also poignant symbols of deeper cultural issues, including racism, nationalism, and existential dread. The work provides a historical context, demonstrating how societal changes influence perceptions of monstrosity, while also probing into themes like identity, the otherness, and the perpetual battle between civilization and savagery. With insightful analysis and engaging writing, Poole invites readers to reconsider their relationship with these figures and what they reveal about the American psyche.Chapter 2 Monsters In America by W. Scott Poole Summary"Monsters In America" by W. Scott Poole explores the cultural significance of monsters in American society and how they reflect deeper societal anxieties, fears, and desires. Poole delves into various monster archetypes found in literature, film, and folklore, analyzing their origins and the context in which they emerged. He examines classic figures such as vampires, zombies, and werewolves, and discusses how these creatures embody the struggles and conflicts present in American history.Throughout the book, Poole argues that monsters serve as a projection of societal issues, from immigration and race to gender and class. He highlights how these monstrous figures often represent the 'other' and reflect fears about what is unfamiliar or threatening to mainstream culture. By tracing the evolution of monsters through American pop culture, Poole provides insight into how these creatures have transformed alongside the nation's identity and values. He also touches on the commercialization of monster mythology and how they have become central to entertainment narratives.Overall, "Monsters In America" presents monsters not merely as fictional entities, but as critical cultural symbols that dissect and reveal the complexities of the American psyche.Chapter 3 Monsters In America AuthorW. Scott Poole is an American author and academic known for his work in American studies and popular culture. He released the book "Monsters in America: Our Historical Obsession with the Hideous and the Haunting" in 2011. This book explores how monsters in American culture reflect broader anxieties and fears in society, examining various manifestations of monstrosity in literature, film, and folklore.In addition to "Monsters in America," Poole has written other notable works, including:"The Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World" (2018) This book narrates the history of the influential hacking group Cult of the Dead Cow and its impact on technology and society."Ronald Reagan and the Movies" (2017) An analysis of the relationship between Ronald Reagan's film career and his political life."A History of Horror: The Changing Face of Fear" (2020) An examination of the evolution of horror in American culture.As for which of his books is the best in terms of editions, "Monsters in America" is particularly well-regarded for its thorough research and engaging prose, and it has received positive reviews from both academic and general audiences. It is often cited in discussions of American folklore and cultural studies, making it a strong candidate for his best...

This week my podcast guest is Scott Poole from Airborn Connectors. Scott and I chat about next generation power systems, the challenges of low noise switching and how Airborn is tackling the issues surrounding clean conducted emissions. Also this week, I check out some teeny tiny batteries developed by a team of researchers at MIT that could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment

IN THIS EPISODE: From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll) *** In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God's right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God's Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch)YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…00:00.00.000 = Title Story Teaser00:01:44.080 = Show Open00:04:23.389 = The True Story Behind Robert The Doll00:13:23.609 = The Lead Masks Case00:18:11.906 = God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man00:29:36.729 = How Horror Changed After WW100:45:19.832 = How To Bury A Witch00:51:13.049 = The Hot Cocoa Killer00:55:38.750 = Murder In The Red Barn01:04:52.817 = Leftover Magic01:10:31.241 = The Baker Street Robbery01:31:09.996 = Show Close01:32:19.135 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp“The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX“God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe“How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d“How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c“Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp“The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSgWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May, 2022CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/robert-the-doll/

Frankenstein's Monster! Hungry ghosts! Moaning bloodsuckers! Goat draining goblins. Babadooks. Gorilla-whales. Slasher films. Body horror… and what these folk stories, films, and fandoms have to do about our hopes and fears. Also yes, you can watch monster movies as a job. Just ask the wonderfully charming and deeply informed Dr. W. Scott Poole, College of Charleston professor and author of “Monsters in America,” who teaches multiple courses on history and monster lore. We also cover: monsters on various continents, monsters as queer icons, horror vs. monsters, secret messages in monster movies, the edits that your government may not have wanted you to see, what to do if you suspect you have one under the bed, Hollywood production secrets, special effects makeup, and — as always — why we're so horny for ghouls.Buy W. Scott Poole's new book: Dark Carnivals: Modern Horror and the Origins of American EmpireBrowse more horror and pop culture books by W. Scott Poole including: Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror, Monsters in America, and In the Mountains of Madness: The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. LovecraftDonations went to the International Rescue Committee and Pet HelpersMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: SPOOKTOBER episodes, Thanatology (DEATH & DYING), Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP), Taphology (GRAVESITES), Vampirology (VAMPIRES), Fanthropology (FANDOM), Victimology (CRIME VICTIMS), Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES), Forensic Ecology (NATURE DETECTIVE), Oneirology (DREAMS), Fearology (FEAR)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, stickers, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Help spread the darkness! VOTE FOR THIS EPISODE at https://weirddarkness.com/vote – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE WEIRD DARKNESS® in your social media and with others who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Want to advertise in Weird Darkness? Visit https://weirddarkness.com/advertise for more info!IN THIS EPISODE: In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God's right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God's Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch) *** From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp “The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX “God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe “How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d “How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c “Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp “The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(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 production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/15607This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

Tonight's a very special IWTB, as the men in black welcome The American Ghost Project's leader Scott Poole! Scott shares what led him to his profession, discusses some of his best evidence with the team, talks about the ins and outs of ghost hunting, previews his upcoming projects, and, of course - Zak Smack Talk. 

By popular demand! This month Chris, Angus and Jessica discuss productions of R.C. Sherriff'sJourney's End, including the original play and the 1930 and 2017 film versions. Along the way, we consider the importance of James Whale, whether the French changed their clocks during the war and the definition of an anti-war play, while Chris makes a bid for the over-arching significance of moustaches to the history of the war. References RC Sherriff, Journey's End (1928) Emily Curtis Walters, Between Entertainment and Elegy: The unexpected success of RC Sherriff's “Journey's End”', Journal of British Studies 55.2 James Whale, Journey's End (1930) James Whale, Frankenstein (1931) James Whale, The Road Back (1937) James Curtis, James Whale: A new world of Gods and Monsters (2003) Lewis Millstone, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930 N Enstaff, Journey's End: York Notes for GCSE (2006) Rosa Maria Bracco, Merchants of Hope: British Middlebrow Writers and the First World War, 1919-1939 (Berg, 1993) Saul Dibb, Journey's End (2017) Scott Poole, Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror (2018)  

What is America's fascination with the macab? Author and professor Scott Poole returns to the show to take us into the Dark Carnivals of American Empire. And since we just had an election, we consider how our devices are haunted houses - and whether we're scared of the right things.

Graduate student Rosie Grant pays respects by baking recipes found on tombstones. Jessica Stevenson waxes nostalgic about vintage Halloween candy and today's sour favorites. W. Scott Poole, who teaches a course in the history of horror, explains perennial fears of trick or treating, from razor blades to rainbow fentanyl, and the role the media plays. Growing up across the street from the panaderia, Esteban Castillo recreates his favorite Chicano sweets in a new cookbook. Ignacio Murillo embraces fall fruits, including pears, for his new cocktail menu at A.O.C. Finally,Victor Hazan weaves a spooky yarn about his wife Marcella's search for a human skull.

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In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God's right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God's Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch) *** From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp “The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX “God's Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe “How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d “How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c “Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp “The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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In Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), Mina Harker makes it to the final battle against the vampire, even though she fell victim to his bite along the way. Her best friend Lucy Westenra wasn't that lucky. A vivid character in her own right, she succumbs to Dracula and becomes a vampire. Even more disturbingly, she preys upon children. The methods the men use to stop her are gruesome: she is staked, and her head is removed. To top it all off, the men seem more disgusted by her forward and unladylike behavior as a monster than by her vampiric exploits. In Gwendolyn Kiste's story “The 8 People Who Murdered Me (Excerpted from Lucy Westenra's Diary),” we get Lucy's story from her perspective. She breaks down how she became a victim and almost “a footnote in a story that's not my own,” but it turns out that Lucy may use her immortality to take control of a life that wasn't necessarily hers while she was mortal.   Links mentioned in ep: The story: https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/the-eight-people-who-murdered-me-excerpt-from-lucy-westenras-diary/ On Lucy Westenra's character: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/why-do-so-many-dracula-adaptations-screw-over-lucy-westenra  Recommended in this episode: W. Scott Poole's Wasteland On  the next episode: Elsa Lanchester and The Bride of Frankenstein Please rate and review us, or better yet, tell a friend.  Our social media is @MonsterWrote on Twitter and Instagram. Our email is monsterwrote@gmail.com. This episode was produced and researched by Lisa and Mel. Theme music is “Misconception” by Nicolas Gasparini, used with permission. 

You know these women. You know their long black dresses, usually with dangerously plunging necklines. You know their jet black hair and “vampy” makeup. You know their sinister sense of humor. They are the horror hosts who made B-Movies on television a fun, and sometimes scandalous, affair. That's right, today, we are discussing Maila Nurmi and Cassandra Peterson, the women better known as Vampira and Elvira.  Recommended in this episode: The Chair on Netflix; Vampira: Dark Goddess of Horror by Scott Poole and Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson NEXT EPISODE: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988 film) Please rate and review us, or better yet, tell a friend.    Our social media is @MonsterWrote on Twitter and Instagram. Our email is monsterwrote@gmail.com. This episode was produced and researched by Lisa and Mel. Theme music is “Misconception” by Nicolas Gasparini, used with permission.   

From blood-thirsty vampires to the vengeful undead, join us as American pop and folk culture specialist W. Scott Poole traces the origins of the contemporary genre of horror to the devastation of World War I in an eye-opening conversation based upon his 2018 book, Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror. Following the works of famous figures like director F.W. Murnau, actor Bela Lugosi and writers Arthur Machen and H.P. Lovecraft, Poole argues that the trauma of the Great War and its calamitous costs reappear in a multitude of macabre forms, echoing the unprecedented horrors of the trenches, haunting the screen and page through today.  Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Kansas City Public Library --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/art-mcdermott/support

I was fortunate to have Ron Forse join me for a second podcast. We start with Pete Dye's impact on golf architecture  and what to look for this week as  you watch the PGA Championship on TV. Then we move on and discuss the future of golf. We start with what Ron's worried about and then move to the hopeful stuff. (NOTE: At one point in the podcast, Ron and I try to recall Scott Fawcett's name and instead use the name Scott Poole. Both gentlemen played a role in Kiawah. Scott Poole during construction in 1990 and Scott Fawcett worked with Pete Dye and helped with the latest work at Kiawah in preparation for The PGA Championship).Twitter - BostonHomer Instagram - StayHomeHusbandStayHomeHusband.comClubhouse Collective

In this episode of Chamber Chat, Scott Poole, President & COO of RoyOMartin, discusses the role that RoyOMartin plays in the local economy. We also get to hear about his personal journey in manufacturing, the challenges and opportunities of his career, and why he chose this career path.

Scott on the Pod! Special thanks to Scott Poole for joining us for this episode. Don't forget to educate yourself, ask for help, and vote early. If you can't vote early or want to wait till November 3rd you can vote at Owenwood! You can follow us on Instagram @thinspacepod & @owenwoodcampus or look us up online at owenwood.org Special thanks to Brady Dubose for mixing and producing this episode!

Cian is delighted to invite to the cabin in the woods W. Scott Poole, author of In The Mountains Of Madness: The Life And Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. Lovecraft for a chat about the great New England horror writer! In this episode we have an enormously fun conversation that includes: -Lovecraft's short story The Moon-Bog, set in Ireland -Lovecraft's racial worldview and how the Celts/Irish feature in it -Links to better-known HPL stories such as The Rats In The Walls and The Horror At Red Hook -Recent revisionary takes on HPL's universe such as The Ballad Of Black Tom -Lovecraft's discussions with Robert E Howard about race -Connections to other writers of fantastic/weird fiction -Recent book Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins Of Modern Horror Don't miss this one! NOTES: Wasteland, W. Scott Poole, 2018, Counterpoint Press https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wasteland-Great-Origins-Modern-Horror/dp/1640090932 In The Mountains Of Madness, W. Scott Poole, 2016, Soft Skull Press https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Madness-Extraordinary-Afterlife-Lovecraft/dp/1593766475/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mountains+madness+poole&qid=1602261897&sr=8-1 The Ballad Of Black Tom, Victor Lavalle, 2016, Tor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ballad-Black-Tom-Victor-Lavalle/dp/0765387867 A Means To Freedom, Lovecraft & Howard, 2017, Hippocampus Press https://www.amazon.co.uk/Means-Freedom-Letters-Lovecraft-Robert/dp/0984480293 "Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org 'Cthulhu and R'lyeh' by Bendukiwi https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cthulhu_and_R%27lyeh.jpg

In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Anthony Tresca discuss the 2017 film Get Out. Episode Highlights: We talk about the film's use of place--particularly the home--as a mechanism for exploring (horrific) bodied experiences of African Americans, the significance of having the character of Rose be truly evil, and how the film's alternate endings would have changed...well, everything!  A Dose of Scholarship: Check out W. Scott Poole's excellent Monsters in America, which explores American history and culture through the monsters we fear and the monsters we create (the final pages explore Get Out specifically). For a more in-depth look at Get Out, we recommend Cammie M. Sublette's essay exploring the film through the legacy of plantation slavery, available in the edited collection Horror Comes Home.Twitter/Instagram: @NightmarePod1; Email: suchanightmare.pod@gmail.com

Join Mel and Lisa as they discuss the YA horror novel Sawkill Girls, by Claire Legrand. Following the death of her father in a car accident, Marion Althouse finds herself moving to a new home on Sawkill Island. Her mother, numb with loss, will be the housekeeper for the top family on Sawkill: the Mortimers, a mother and daughter with numerous dark secrets. Marion's sister Charlotte is eager for a new scene and new friends. While still lost in the throes of grief, Marion has become an anxious caretaker to her remaining family. She just wants a safe place for all three of them to heal. Sawkill isn't the place for that, however. It doesn't take long for Charlotte to find new friends, including the boss's daughter, Val. Then the unthinkable happens: Charlotte disappears. Marion quickly discovers that Sawkill has a terrifying history of disappearing girls, several of whom were friends with Val at the end, and no one really does much to figure out what happened. It turns out that this Island is a temporary home for a monster from another dimension, and this monster needs to eat girls to survive. The Rock of Sawkill isn't happy about this occupation and needs girls to unite to protect it and its inhabitants. Marion has to negotiate this new community, with its distrust of outsiders and strict class hierarchies, and figure out who are her allies and who are her enemies. It doesn't take her long to learn that nothing is quite what it seems to be.     Recommended in this podcast: W. Scott Poole's Vampira: Dark Goddess of Horror, Paul Tremblay's Survivor Song, and Stephen Graham Jones's The Only Good Indians Please rate and review us, or better yet, tell a friend.  Our social media is @MonsterWrote on Twitter and Instagram. Our email is monsterwrote@gmail.com. This episode was produced and researched by Lisa and Mel. Theme music is “Misconception” by Nicolas Gasparini. 

“THE TERRIFYING TRUE STORY OF ROBERT THE DOLL” and More Terrifying True Paranormal Horror Stories! #WeirdDarknessIf you like the podcast, please leave a review in the podcast app you listen from, and share a link to the podcast on Facebook and Twitter to invite others to become Weirdos too!IN THIS EPISODE: (Dark Archives episode with stories from Feburary 04-05, 2019) *** 
In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God’s right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God’s Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch) *** From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll)
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Greetings, and welcome back to Horror Business. We have one awesome episode in store for you guys. In this episode we’re talking about two films involving Satanic Cults: 1968’s The Devil Rides Out and 2011’s Drive Angry. And, as a bonus, we’re joined by the wonderful  Scott Poole, author of Monsters In America and Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins Of Modern Horror. First and foremost, we want to give a shoutout to our sponsors over at Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, the premiere screen-printing company of the Lehigh Valley. Chris Reject and his merry band of miscreants are ready to work with you to bring to life your vision of a t-shirt for your business, band, project, or whatever else it is you need represented by a shirt, sweater, pin, or coozy. Head on over to www.xlvacx.com to check them out. Also, thank you to our Patreon subscribers. Your support means the world to us and we are eternally grateful for that support. Thanks! We start by briefly discussing what we’ve done lately involving horror. Scott talks about reading Kim Newman’s Anno Dracula and revisiting the films of Yorgos Lanthimos, Liam talks about seeing The Invisible Manand White Force, and Justin talks about re-watching Terrified on Shudder, starting the television series The Plot Against America, and diving into the work of artist Junji Ito. Up first is The Devil Rides Out. We open up by giving a brief summary of the film, and a background of the novel series that work is based on. Justin talks about how the film initially felt like it was assuming the viewer had a background knowledge of the series and how they turned him off at first but then it was something that appealed to him eventually. Some of the more interesting aspects of the films production are touched upon, as is the vague mysterious background of Christopher Lee’s character. The restrictions placed upon the film by production codes not allowing nudity are discussed. The somewhat dated nature of the film is discussed, as is Terence Fisher’s work with Hammer Films. The juxtaposition of the film as being set in the 1920’s but very clearly being made in the 1960s is discussed, and we briefly talk about how the film was one of the first to feature the actual Devil as a villain. The theme of the a rightfully distrusted aristocracy is touched upon. Richard Matheson’s distinctly American stamp upon a film that is supposed to be very British is examined. Charles Gray’s performance as a contrast to Christopher Lee’s is discussed. Justin talks about the quaintness of the orgy scene not for its lack of nudity but more so for how at this point in time summoning merely the Devil or Satan is kind of passé. The heavy-handed Christian theology and morality is touched upon. Up next is Drive Angry. We give a brief outline of the film. We discuss the absurdity that is the concept of a bureaucracy in Hell. Nic Cage as an “out of control proletariat” is discussed. The like-ability of much of the cast is discussed, as is the idea of the Devil as “not that bad of a guy” who actually despises much of what is done in his name, something in line with the moral code of the Church of Satan. The interesting idea of how Nic Cage isn’t actually against anyone who has any real supernatural abilities is touched upon. Cage’s career as being an actor who is strongest when he is acting opposite of a strong female lead is discussed. The weird touch of a “buddy adventure” film that the movie has is touched upon. Nic Cage’s legacy as an actor is discussed. First and foremost, thanks to Scott for joining us and talking about these movies. His books can be purchased here and he can be followed on Twitter at @monstersamerica. Thank you to everyone and anyone who donated on Patreon, checked this episode out, or shared a tweet/shared a post on FB/gave us love by recommending us to someone. We love you forever for listening and donating. Any questions, comments, suggestions for movies and guests,

Greetings, and welcome back to Horror Business. We have one awesome episode in store for… The post HORROR BUSINESS Episode 73: THE DEVIL RIDES OUT & DRIVE ANGRY w/ Scott Poole appeared first on Cinepunx.

In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Anthony Tresca discuss the 2015 film Krampus.Episode Highlights: Katherine talks about monster theory, Anthony praises the film's visual and practical effects, and we lightly bicker about whether the film is ultimately affirmative or disaffirmative in its message. A Dose of Scholarship: There is so much great scholarship on monster theory! We recommend beginning with Monster Theory: A Reader, edited by Jeffrey Jerome Cohen. Another good edited collection is Monster Culture in the 21st Century: A Reader. For those looking for single-author books, we suggest checking out the books, respectively, by Stephen T. Asma and W. Scott Poole. And we are very excited about the January 2020 release of The Monster Theory Reader, edited by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock!Twitter/Instagram: @NightmarePod1; Email: suchanightmare.pod@gmail.com

On this week’s Horror Podclass we are doing a deep dive into the brand new Blue-Ray release of the 2018 movie Overlord.  This movie has everything: Nazis, zombies, motorcycles with sidecars, explosions, and jumping out of airplanes.  It just doesn't really have much to say about the horrors of war or the nature of evil... but hey, that's OK.  It is still a really fun movie.  Plus, Tyler gives us a sneak peek at some of the cool features on the Blue-Ray disk. Connect with us Tyler and Mike at: The Horror Pod Class Facebook Group Signal Horizon on Facebook and Twitter Mike D on Goodreads Helpful Links: Click here to get your free two months of Shudder so you can check out Horror Noire!  Seriously, this is a must watch for Horror Pod Class fans! Mike and Tyler are both reading John Langan's latest collection, Sefira and Other Betrayals.  Excellent as always from John Langan! The Guardian: "War is Hell:  Overlord and the History of Battle Set Horror Movies" War is Boring: "The Best Military Horror Movies are Set Back Home" W. Scott Poole's excellent non-fiction exploration of horror, Wasteland:  The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror Mike went back and did some research about the racial integration of the US Army and sure enough, racially mixed small units were most definitely not present during WWII.  There was an entire Parachute Infantry Batallion, the 555th "Triple Nickel", made up of African-American soldiers.  They didn't see combat during WWII, but you can read more about their history during WWII, The Korean War, and their integration into the 82nd Airborne Division after the war which paved the way for that Division to be the first integrated division in the US Army. Next Week: POD PEOPLE!

“The Terrifying True Story of ROBERT THE DOLL” and 3 More Real Dark Stories! #WeirdDarknessIN THIS EPISODE: In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God’s right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God’s Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll)SUPPORT THE PODCAST...Become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/marlarhouseAdvertise on Weird Darkness;: http://www.bgadgroup.com or call 770-874-3200What was that commercial I heard?: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/sponsorsAudiobooks narrated by Darren Marlar: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/audiobooksWeird Darkness store (t-shirts, mugs, etc.): http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/storeSTORY CREDITS AND/OR SOURCES…
”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://www.ranker.com/list/robert-the-doll-curse-facts/melissa-brinks“The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX“God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://www.ranker.com/list/abaddon-facts/matthew-lavelle“How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT (affiliate link)WEIRD DARKNESS MUSIC PROVIDED BY Midnight Syndicate http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ and Shadow’s Symphony http://www.facebook.com/shadowssymphony/ - all music used with permission. All rights reserved.  All other music provided by AudioBlocks.com with paid license.There is no copyright infringement intended for this episode and/or the material used for it. If you have an issue with Marlar House/Weird Darkness posting this, please contact us privately and we can sort it out. Psalm 23:4 ESV = "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”*** Learn how to escape eternal death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYmodFKDaM WeirdDarkness™ - © Marlar House Productions, 2019. 

Historian and horror scholar Scott Poole returns to the podcast just in time for Halloween. His new book explores how the Great War provided the language for horror cinema and literature. Why is horror such an important language for our culture...

Scott Poole is a professor of history in American pop and folk culture with a heavy emphasis on horror studies. We talked about his latest book that examines the effect World War One had on horror movies. 0:56 – Scot talks about how he got into studying horror. 2:58 – Scott talks about the book … Continue reading Horror movie history – “Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror” (Counterpoint, 2018) – W. Scott Poole interview →

What was HPLâ??s opinion of Great Britain and its culture? Of the Empire? Or World War 1? Was he an advocate of America joining the war against Germany, or was he of a more isolationist tendency? Any comments on Stephen Kingâ??s very Lovecraftian story â??Nâ??? What did Lovecraft himself regard as his best works of fiction, and his worst? Arenâ??t there enough parallels between the Cthulhu Mythos and Godzilla films to consider the latter a species of the former? Check out the short films on YouTube by "bluworm", especially his adaptation of â??Tthe Shadow Out of Time.â?? What is your opinion on the fiction universe of Warhammer 40k and the very Lovecraftian Chaos Deities? A tour guide on Providenceâ??s HPL walking tour stopped us at a yellow and black building with strange aquatic carvings on it, and told us that one of the creatures carved in it was Lovecraftâ??s inspiration for Cthulhu. Is that so? Any opinion on Donald Tysonâ??s novel Alhazred? Later this year there is a Call of Cthulhu game coming out for the playstation 4 and xbox. See the trailer on youtube if only to see the visuals and atmosphere. Isnâ??t the Necronomiconâ??s cosmology & word-view very similar to Epicureanism? A defense of L. Sprague de Campâ??s pioneering bio of Lovecraft. And â??Have you seen the new bio, In the Mountains of Madness, by W. Scott Poole? Not bad!)â?? Did Lovecraft know any languages besides English?  Have you ever thought of starting a Patreon for The Lovecraft Geek? More episodes? I'd even be down with The Lovecraft Geek riffing on the work of other weird, horror, or sword and sorcery authors, etc., e.g., Lin Carter. Could you talk a little (or a lot!) about your thoughts on Arkham House, your favorite titles, the ones you own, the ones you'd like to own, etc? In "The Dunwich Horror," we read about "decayed" and "undecayed" branches of families in Dunwich. Does this actually have any meaning besides those who, like HPL, kept up a pathetic pretense of remaining "gentry" and those who no longer went to the trouble? Have you ever heard the adaptation of â??The Dunwich Horrorâ?? on the famed radio program "Suspense," featuring the great Ronald Coleman as Prof. Henry Armitage, who in this adaptation becomes the narrator. It can be heard at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRTsJnsrS_M

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me's Tom Bodett offers up the key to a happy, sober life (not hanging out with drunk jackasses plays a role), Scott Poole waxes poetic about corn dogs, Head Writer Courtenay Hameister says farewell, and Box Set offers up stunning harmonies.

In this episode of MonsterTalk, Blake conducts a pop-culture interview with historian Scott Poole on the first monstrous horror movie host, Vampira (Maila Nurmi). His new book is Vampira, Dark Goddess of Horror. READ the episode notes

This week on MonsterTalk, the hosts talk with the author of Monsters In America, Dr. Scott Poole. His book chronicles the history of monsters from colonial America to modern times—and tries to tackle the issue of meaning in a world where monsters are “meaning machines.” Content Advisory: The content in this episode is rated is PG13. Be sure to read the episode notes to see the winners of the MonsterTalk t-shirt design contest and see the three winning designs. READ episode notes

Episode 61 Ironman Talk 15th of May, 2007www.ironmantalk.comThis weeks newsEpic Camp is open to sign up: go to www.epiccamp.com to find out more.  Results for: Lanzararote, Florida 70.3, Bussleton Half, Lisboa Long Distance. Up coming race: Auburn, the worlds hardest half! Interesting cover of inside tri.  Movie review: The Flying Scotsman. Review of 70.3 champs tv coverage. Thanks to Chance Barber  Bike Jerseys are ordered!Hot topic Should Ironman be an Olympic sport. Give us your reasons why you think what you think.  If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion. Age grouper of the weekMeritxell Portillo Araujo is this weeks age grouper. She was the only female starter and finisher at the Ironcat iron distance race in I ‘Ampolla. She managed to get 60th overall! The conditions were really tough and she still managed to have a great day! High 5 to avoid jet lag1. Listen to last weeks show for travel tips. 2. Stay awake until reasonable be time when you arrive. 3. Keep hydrated as soon as you land. 4. Get out and do a little bit of training. 5. Get outside and keep occupied. (Shopping, tourist things)This weeks websites.Lanzarote: ironman.com St Croix 70.3: ironman.comBussleton Half: busseltonhalf.comLisboa Long: Lisboatriathlon.com Auburn: auburntriathlon.com Race Across America: RAAM.comInside Tri cover: insidetri.com  Chance Barbers Blog: chancenotchase.Website of the week:  Scott Poole, from Scotland, sent us through his tri clubs website: www.stirlingtri.com It has some great articles for beginners.Questions and Answers.We really focused on questions and answers this week. There were loads of good questions.  Next week we may have Craig Alexander on, if you want to ask us a question email us and we’ll try our best to ask him.