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Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they travel back in time to 1999 for the latest installment of our ongoing series: This Year in Horror!You know how at the end of every year news outlets come out with a year in review, pop culture year in review, or music year in review? Well, it's time horror fans had something similar for the turn of the millennium.1999 was a monumental year for the genre, defined by found-footage revolutions, psychological twists, and some serious Y2K anxiety. From massive cultural shifts like The Blair Witch Project and The Sixth Sense to cult favorites and international shocks like Audition or Ravenous, we've got you covered!Also discussed: THE UGLY STEPSISTER, PSYCHO KILLER & going down the POLYBIUS rabbit hole.#1999movies #1999horror #horrormovies #foundfootage #psychologicalhorror #theblairwitchproject #thesixthsense #audition #ravenous #lakeplacid #sleepyhollow #stirofechoes #idlehands #theuglystepsister #psychokiller #polybius #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthmaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.Support the Show:FANGORIA: We are a proud affiliate of Fangoria! Visit the Fangoria Shop and use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount on mags and merch.HORROR FACTS: Check out more in-depth reviews and horror news at HorrorFacts.com.SUPPORT US: Love the show? Become a supporter on Spreaker to help us keep the lights on.All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media.
A winding two-mile road in Oldham County carries more than traffic. Beneath its tight curves and suffocating canopy lie abandoned estates, moral panics, unsolved murder, and decades of legend-tripping. On Sleepy Hollow Road, engines stall, headlights close in too fast, and the line between cautionary tale and real tragedy blurs in the rearview mirror. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedAmericanHistory hauntedamericanhistory.com Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGH Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334 AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68S Ebook GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1 KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_ SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 !! DISTURB ME !! APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturb-me/id1841532090 SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFv2CKKGwdQa3X2CkwkZ5?si=faOUZ54fT_KG-BaZOBiTiQ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DisturbMePodcast www.disturbmepodcast.com TikTok- @roadside.chris LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Programs advocate for long-term-care residents When Janice Munson walks through the entrance of a local nursing home, she has a list of names of the aged and disabled residents who have called for help. After those visits, she'll check in with other residents, sometimes asking if they have a physical therapy plan and if they are being taken for supervised walks to maintain their mobility. The answer is often no. "They'll say, 'I know there aren't enough staff, so I don't want to ask.' " Ensuring that residents obtain services is one of Munson's primary roles as a long-term care ombudsman, a position created by the Older Americans Act of 1965. The legislation requires states to provide independent advocates for residents in nursing homes, adult care homes and assisted living and rehabilitation facilities. Munson is among the eight volunteers who, along with five paid staff members, monitor 120 facilities in Region 4, which covers Putnam, Westchester and Rockland counties. Based in Cold Spring and led by Philipstown resident Judy Farrell, the region is one of 15 in the state. Region 5, based in Fishkill, covers Dutchess and five other counties. Nursing homes are the priority; the state wants them visited weekly and other facilities at least quarterly, said Farrell, who is also a member of the Philipstown Town Board. Although physical abuse draws headlines, complaints range from a staff member giving a resident the wrong medication or failing to follow therapy plans to dirty rooms, substandard food and a lack of recreation. Along with residents, the friends of residents and facility staff can report concerns, said Farrell. During the pandemic, when quarantines prevented families from visiting long-term care facilities, Farrell arranged for "compassionate care" visits. In one case, she helped a man unable to get his dying mother discharged to home hospice care. When she arrived home, he called Farrell, crying and grateful. "You can't replace that feeling," she said. "It's greatly satisfying." Arnold Tanner knows the feeling. A volunteer in Region 4, he visits a facility near his home in Sleepy Hollow twice a week. Carrying an iPad filled with notes, he meets first with people in the long-term-care units before introducing himself to newcomers and checking in at the rehab unit. He sometimes gets "a little better feel for the place" from newcomers and rehab patients, who are less reluctant to speak up, he said. Those in long-term care may fear retribution by staff, which is also a source of complaints. Statewide, the ombudsman program received 18,346 complaints during fiscal 2024, including 1,680 to the Cold Spring office. About a third were care-related, a broad category that includes accidents, falls, general requests for assistance and concerns about medications and physical therapy. Another 15 percent were complaints about staff failing to "honor and promote a resident's right or preferences" about healthcare, privacy, visitors and other areas. Many complaints related to food and admissions, including discharges and evictions. "Sometimes people face discharge for nonpayment when they might be eligible for Medicaid," Farrell explained. Complaints occasionally lead to legal action. In 2024, the state attorney general announced a $45 million settlement with Centers for Care, which owns four facilities, including one in White Plains, for "years of tragic and devastating mistreatment and neglect." According to the attorney general, "call bells regularly went unanswered, residents were forced to sit in their own urine and feces for hours, meals were not provided in a timely manner and personal belongings, including hearing aids, dentures and clothing, were often lost or stolen." After making On the Shoulders of Giants, a film about the orthopedics department at NYU Langone that was a Tribeca Film Festival Special Jury Award finalist in 2024, Cold Spring resident Peter Sanders turned to ombudsman programs. In March 2025, he began ...
In this encore edition of American Road Trip Talk, we are diving deep into the Garden State's most enduring legends. Our special guest, Karl Petry, will serve as our guide through the strange and fascinating history of the region. Among them, the terrifying “New Jersey Devil”, the state's clown prince of Paterson, Lou Costello, and the luxurious seaside resort town of Cape May. Also, there is the forbidding Sleepy Hollow, made famous by Washington Irving. Buckle up for a journey through folklore and history! Encore presentation originally aired January 9, 2026
Aaron Copland (1900-1990) è stato una figura di spicco nella musicaamericana, a volte chiamato il “Decano dei compositori americani” per la suaprofonda influenza sull'identità musicale americana del XX secolo. Nato aBrooklyn, New York, il più giovane di cinque figli di immigrati ebrei lituanirussi, la prima formazione musicale di Copland proveniva da sua sorella e dagliinsegnanti del quartiere. All'età di 15 anni, aveva deciso di diventare uncompositore.La sua svolta artistica è arrivata dopo aver studiato a Parigi con laleggendaria compositrice e insegnante Nadia Boulanger, che haplasmato la sua voce compositiva essendo introdotto alle ultime tendenzeeuropee. Tornato negli Stati Uniti negli anni '20, Copland iniziò a fondereelementi jazz con forme classiche, come si vede in Music for theTheatre e nel suo Concerto per pianoforte.Le sue prime opere, come la Sinfonia per organo e orchestra ele Piano Variations, mostravano un taglio modernista, segnato dadissonanze e ritmi complessi.Ma negli anni '30, nel bel mezzo della Grande Depressione, Copland cercò dicreare musica che risuonasse più profondamente con il pubblico americano.Questo cambiamento ha dato vita a una serie di opere che incorporavano melodiepopolari, armonie aperte e melodie accessibili, evocando lo spirito dellafrontiera americana. Questo stile ha definito opere come i suoi balletti AppalachianSpring (che ha vinto il Premio Pulitzer per la musica nel 1945), Billythe Kid e Rodeo, e la sua Fanfare for the CommonMan. Questi hanno reso Copland un nome familiare.Durante gli anni '40 e '50, Copland si espanse grazie alla musica da film,componendo colonne sonore pluripremiate per film come Uomini e topi (1939), Lanostra città (1940) e L'ereditiera (1949), per ilquale vinse un Oscar.Più tardi nella vita, esplorò tecniche più astratte e seriali, purmantenendo la sua sensibilità lirica. Oltre a comporre, Copland fu uninstancabile sostenitore della musica americana, scrivendo (inparticolare What to Listen for in Music nel 1939), insegnandoe dirigendo. Grazie alla sua dedizione nel rendere la musica contemporaneaaccessibile a un pubblico più ampio, è diventato un pilastro della vitaculturale americana.Copland è morto nel 1990 a Sleepy Hollow, New York, lasciando un'ereditàche continua a plasmare il modo in cui l'America ascolta sé stessa.Consigli per l'ascoltoOpere teatrali Opere orchestrali e concerti Opere vocali
¡Apoya al podcast como FAN de Terraescribiente en IVOOX o en PATREON y escucha todos los audios sin restricción! ¡Bienvenidos a otro podcast sobre audiolibros clásicos en Terraescribiente! Hoy un audio de Julio Verne: "LA LEYENDA DE SLEEPY HOLLOW " Maquetación: MAC (Terraescribiente) Por favor, sigue y suscríbete a las siguientes redes: Canal de WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCcO2s1NCrQqLpfFR3u Escucha los libros completos de Warhammer 40k en: patreon.com/Terraescribiente Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerraEscriba Telegram: https://t.me/+62_TRJVg-3cxNDZh Instagram: www.instagram.com/terraescribiente/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@terraescribiente YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Terraescribiente ¡También suscríbete a TERRAESCRIBIENTE en ITUNES Y SPOTIFY! ¡Dale me gusta a cada podcast y coméntalos! ¡Ayuda mucho! ¡Gracias!
Send a textAfter a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise - they come back, sit on the couch and refuse to do any housework. A group search for their missing friend, but what they find is far more terrifyingly lazy. On Episode 707 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is We Bury the Dead from director Zak Hilditch! We also talk about the best Dick (Grayson) we've ever seen, debate the weight that expectations can place on a film, and for our coming attraction reaction we check out the trailer for the film Obsession, and a preview of the German opera Monster's Paradise! So grab your Zombie Survival Guide, make sure you don't leave any unfinished business, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Valentines Day, Slim Jims, love is in the air, Friday the 13th, Sean Cunningham, Jason Voorhees, Scream 7, Mummy 4, The Mist, In A Violent Nature 2, Evil Dead Wrath, Chromebook Troubles, lens caps, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, The Sentinel, My Bloody Valentine, My Demon Lover, To Catch A Vampire, Charlie Spradling, Sphinx, House of the Dead 2, Sherlock Holmes, The Creeping Flesh, The Stepford Wives, The Beast Within, Dead Alive, The Temp, My Favorite Martian, Teen Ape, Mulva, Messengers, The Wolfman, Christina Ricci, Sleepy Hollow, Cursed, Adams Family, Darren Aronofsky, Josh Brolin, Planet Terror, The Goonies, Christine Elise, Needful Things, Michael Ironside, Total Recall, David Seltzer, The Omen, Richard Lynch, Bad Dreams, Corpses are Forever, Hillbilly Vanilli, Bad Bunny, Punishment Martinez, The Mandalorian, Gorgonzilla, Turbo Kid, RKSS, Klanchella, Milk and Serial, Obsession, Send Help, Sam Raimi, Drag Me To Hell, Iron Lung, the Black Lung game, RIP Ollie and Rio, “the best Dick I've ever seen”, Titans, Archie Bunker, We Bury the Dead, Daisy Ridley, The Battery, Dawn of the Dead, Brenton Thwaite, “Star Wars”, Captain Ron, Kurt Russell, humanity in zombie films, Cold Storage, brush fires, Benny Hill, don't put off tomorrow what you can do today, Night Patrol, Ryan Prows, The Unknown Comic, Pat Morita, Luc Besson, Dracula, Cumberland Farms, Malfunction Junction, My Bloody Scott Valentine, Happy Palentines Day, Go Fund Yourself, Oberons and Deuterons, and Han Salo or the 120 Days of Sodom.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
Host Matt Sullivan is joined by Marc Solomon, Chair of Sleepy Hollow Cinema, a new nonprofit working to build a destination movie theater in the Hudson Valley.They talk about creating a cinema from the ground up, why horror is at the center of the vision, and how Sleepy Hollow aims to become the horror film capital of the country.Learn more here: https://www.sleepyhollowcinema.org/Like us on Facebook & Instagram: @lmcmediacenterVisit LMC media website: http://lmcmedia.org/
The Daily Quiz - Art and Literature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which author wrote 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'? Question 2: In which book does 'Mr Bennet' appear? Question 3: Which book contains the character 'Lily Bart'? Question 4: Which author wrote 'The Name of the Rose'? Question 5: Which author wrote 'Nightmares and Dreamscapes'? Question 6: What is the nationality of Picasso? Question 7: Which author wrote 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'? Question 8: Which author wrote 'War and Peace'? Question 9: Which author wrote 'Annabel Lee'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 3: Episode 7Step into the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow with me as I'm joined by Nick Lawyer, artist and creator of the Sleepy Hollow Tarot Deck—a beloved deck that beautifully weaves classic American folklore with traditional tarot symbolism.In this episode, we explore Nick's lifelong love of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, his background as a professional stained-glass artist, and how a college art project unexpectedly evolved into a fully published tarot deck now sold in Sleepy Hollow itself.We talk about translating the Fool's Journey through Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman as Death, colonial-era symbolism in the Minor Arcana, and the meticulous historical research behind the deck. Nick also shares how he approached tarot as a non-practicing reader, navigating creativity, faith, folklore, and intention.Plus, Nick gives us a sneak peek into his next project—a Hex & the City–inspired tarot deck—and talks about life as a full-time artist, Halloween superfan, and maker of truly unforgettable spooky art.This episode is a love letter to storytelling, tradition, and the magic that happens when art chooses you.
Chris Nasrallah, a Palestinian-American raised in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was troubled by a recurring nightmare throughout his childhood taking place near the overpass of where he grew up. 20 years later, he came to experience the truth of this dream. The Kullective Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: OtherworldTeam@unitedtalent.com If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at stories@otherworldpod.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what's ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2016 in 2026, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In the latest episode, I catch up with a fellow podcasting obsessive, Phillip Iscove (host of Podcast Like It's), to talk about the ascension of Luca Guadagnino with A BIGGER SPLASH.Phillip IscovePhillip Iscove hosts Podcast Like It's along with Kenny Neibart and Emily St. James for the 1992 series. Phil is also one of the creators of Sleepy Hollow and is a writer on Station 19.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kerri covers a disturbing case out of Tennessee involving funeral home owner Bobby Wilks, accused of betraying grieving families in ways no one could have imagined. What begins as a trusted community business slowly unravels into a story of deception, neglect, and profound harm.Donna explores the bizarre phenomenon in Kalachi, Kazakhstan—often called the real-life “Sleepy Hollow”—where entire villages began falling asleep without warning. As scientists search for answers, the mystery only deepens, raising unsettling questions about what was really happening there.If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories!Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kerri covers a disturbing case out of Tennessee involving funeral home owner Bobby Wilks, accused of betraying grieving families in ways no one could have imagined. What begins as a trusted community business slowly unravels into a story of deception, neglect, and profound harm. Donna explores the bizarre phenomenon in Kalachi, Kazakhstan—often called the real-life “Sleepy Hollow”—where entire villages began falling asleep without warning. As scientists search for answers, the mystery only deepens, raising unsettling questions about what was really happening there. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast
Kerri covers a disturbing case out of Tennessee involving funeral home owner Bobby Wilks, accused of betraying grieving families in ways no one could have imagined. What begins as a trusted community business slowly unravels into a story of deception, neglect, and profound harm.Donna explores the bizarre phenomenon in Kalachi, Kazakhstan—often called the real-life “Sleepy Hollow”—where entire villages began falling asleep without warning. As scientists search for answers, the mystery only deepens, raising unsettling questions about what was really happening there.If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories!Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.comJoin The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast
Kerri covers a disturbing case out of Tennessee involving funeral home owner Bobby Wilks, accused of betraying grieving families in ways no one could have imagined. What begins as a trusted community business slowly unravels into a story of deception, neglect, and profound harm. Donna explores the bizarre phenomenon in Kalachi, Kazakhstan—often called the real-life “Sleepy Hollow”—where entire villages began falling asleep without warning. As scientists search for answers, the mystery only deepens, raising unsettling questions about what was really happening there. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast
DownloadWelcome to LOTC episode 459. This week is the decades finale episode. All year we have been looking year to year of the horror movies from the 1990's decade. During this show you will hear the crew with special guest Nicloe Trawick counting down their top 10 horror movies from the entire decade. This was lots of fun compiling our lists as well as hearing from each other. We are also going to hear from You the listener, what was your lists? Listen now and see what movies made the cut and which ones were left off. We also want to wish each and every one out in podcast world a Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. We will be back once again in 2026, bigger and better. Thank You so much for all your love and support through out the year. Grab those favorite snacks and beverages as you journey with us through the Land Of The Creeps.HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!TOP 10 LIST'SDAVE1. 1996 SCREAM2. 1999 SLEEPY HOLLOW3. 1990 TREMORS4. 1992 CANDYMAN5. 1994 CEMETERY MAN6. 1997 FUNNY GAMES7. 1996 FROM DUSK TIL DAWN8. 1990 EXORCIST 39. 1995 SEVEN10. 1998 THE FACULTYNICOLE1. 1991 SILENCE OF THE LAMBS2. 1996 FROM DUSK TIL DAWN3. 1996 SCREAM4. 1994 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS5. 1996 BAD MOON6. 1990 STEPHEN KING'S IT7. 1998 HALLOWEEN H208. 1998 RINGU9. 1997 EVENT HORRIZON10. 1999 RAVENOUSBILL1. 1990 MISERY2. 1997 CUBE3. 1997 FUNNY GAMES4. 1996 SCREAM5. 1990 JACOBS LADDER6. 1993 NEEDFUL THINGS7. 1998 THE FACULTY8. 1992 DEAD ALIVE AKA BRAINDEAD9. 1996 THINNER10. 1993 THE VANISHINGPEARL1. 1996 BAD MOON2. 1999 STORM OF THE CENTURY / 1991 CAPE FEAR3. 1993 NEEDFUL THINGS4. 1990 TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE5. 1994 THE CROW6. 1994 WES CRAVENS' NEW NIGHTMARE7. 1996 THINNER8. 1997 THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE9. 1998 STRANGELAND10. 1999 HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL / 1999 SIXTH SENSEGREG1. 1999 AUDITION 2. 1998 HALLOWEEN H203. 1996 SCREAM4. 1994 WES CRAVENS' NEW NIGHTMARE5. 1993 BODY BAGS6. 1993 THE UNTOLD STORY7. 1994 CEMETERY MAN8. 1997 NIGHT FLIER9. 1999 RAVENOUS10. 1990 MISERYLOTC Links :Land Of The Creeps InstagramGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdDr. ShockDVD Infatuation TwitterDVD Infatuation WebsiteFacebookHorror Movie PodcastJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movies PodcastYouTube ChannelLetterboxdDVD Infatuation PodcastThe Illustrated Fan PodcastBill Van Veghel LinkFacebookLetterboxdMusic,Movies,Sports & Stuff PodcastFacebook Music Movies Sports & StuffTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterOutro music provided by Greg Whitaker Below is Greg's Twitter accountTwitterFacebook
Guest: Tracy WellsPlaywright ofWhistle Stop, Totally Murder!, Angels of Bataan, One Stoplight Town, A Night Under The Stars, Finding Corey Taylor, Happily Ever Before, The Man in the Brown Suit, Great Expectations, The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Les Miserables, Pride and Prejudice, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rotten Apples, Eclipse, A Trip To The Moon, Eerie Academy, Night of the Macabre, Swan Lake, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Phantom of the Opera, The Tale of the Nutcracker, Emma, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Spaghetti Western...Or Mission Im-Pasta-ble, and many more.Official Website: https://www.tracywellsplaywright.com/Tracy Wells Bio: Tracy Wells' love of theater started at an early age when her parents took her to see big name shows in local community theaters. She loved the characters, the scenery, the costumes, and most importantly, the beautiful stories that came to life before her eyes. As a teenager, Tracy joined her high school drama department and got her own taste of small stage stardom—as well as her first glimpse into the challenges that schools and community theaters face, such as limited budgets, little to no stage or storage space, and the lack of scripts for large cast sizes. Upon entering adulthood, Tracy settled into life as a wife and mother, but the theater came calling again when her husband accepted a job as a junior high drama teacher. Once again, those challenges presented themselves—little to no budget, a small stage with only a few working lights, and difficulty finding scripts with enough roles for his ever-increasing class numbers. That is when playwriting entered Tracy's life. With the start of school quickly approaching, Tracy decided to pen her first one-act play, an adaptation of O. Henry's “The Gift of the Magi”. The play was well received by the students, and Tracy decided to seek publication for the script as well as continuing to write more one-act plays and eventually full-length plays as well. Tracy now has more than two hundred published plays and skits with a number of publishers and her plays have been produced all across the country as well as internationally. When she writes a play, Tracy continues to keep in mind those challenges she recognized all those years ago on the high school stage—limited budget, small stages, and the desire to let each character shine. Tracy continues to write plays for the youth and Christian market and resides with her husband and two children in Metro Detroit.The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLinksBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparTracy Wells The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter
Santa Claus is supposed to bring joy and gifts — but these killers used the beloved red suit to bring terror and death. From Christmas party massacres to serial killers hiding behind the jolly disguise, these are the true crimes that prove not every Santa belongs on the nice list.IN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas party turns tragic when a young bride suggests a game of hide-and-seek… then disappears for fifty years. (The Bramshill Bride) *** When you hear someone mention the headless horseman it's almost impossible not to think of the New England story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – a classic Halloween tale if there ever was one. But then there is the Christmas tale of another headless horseman as well – this one in Old England - and he makes an appearance each Christmas at Wycoller Hall. (The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall) *** A husband invites his wife into the room and asks her to closer her eyes for a Christmas surprise. The surprise is that she will never open her eyes ever again. (A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting) *** A mother is terrified when her daughter tells of a young girl who wants to play with her – but she also appears to be dead. (Ghostly Warnings) *** A Redditor tells a frightening story that took place one Christmas while visiting his grandmother's home. (I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again) *** To disguise oneself as the ever-generous Kris Kringle only to take life away from the innocent is simply unforgivable. Still, somehow, murders committed by people dressed up as Santa just keep happening. (Real Stories of Slaying Santas) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2021)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:32.764 = Real Stories of Slaying Santas00:13:13.162 = *** Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall00:17:50.071 = Terrifying Holiday Traditions00:24:32.826 = The Bramshill Bride00:30:36.878 = *** Ghostly Warnings00:33:44.965 = A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting00:37:27.296 = I Will Never Visit Grandma Again00:45:29.315 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Real Stories of Slaying Santas” by Jake Black for Ranker.com's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypav4v68, and Katee Fletcher for Thought Catalog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4m8ur6tr“The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp22x9“Terrifying Holiday Traditions” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sv6kk6y“The Bramshill Bride” from BurialsAndBeyond.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxf6sf86“Ghostly Warnings” by Kathi Kresol from HauntedRockford.com“A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting” from ABC News: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kcny9kz“I'll Never Visit Grandma For Christmas Again” by Redditor u/rikndikndnkn123, posted at Bugged Space:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bujx5np= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(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.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =#WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #KillerSanta #ChristmasCrimes #HolidayHorror #DarkChristmas #SantaKiller #CreepyChristmas #TrueCrimeStories #Macabrehttps://weirddarkness.com/KillerSantas
Jurupa Hills High School theatre director James Griffin, Jurupa Hills High drama teacher Nathan Cabrera, and Jurupa Hills High senior Matthew Lopez discuss the Players of the Palace, Jurupa Hills' 15-year anniversary production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” what drew them into the Fontana Unified program, how theatre and stagecraft help students in college and career, participating in the California Educational Theatre Association's annual High School Festival, their favorite all-time Players of the Palace production, and which former Jurupa Hills High alum has won an Emmy award.
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry. UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio proudly celebrated the 10th annual Stuff The Truck on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, 2025, hosted at DeCicco & Sons locations in Sleepy Hollow and Armonk—where Quality First is lived every day. This community tradition once again rallied support for Feeding Westchester, helping bring fresh, nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families at a time when rising costs are making everyday essentials harder to afford. Thanks to generous holiday giving and the backing of sponsors including Norcom, Inspiria, 107.1 The Peak, 100.7 WHUD, Robison, PCSB Bank, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Purple Frog Graphics, and Boston Children's Health Physicians, Stuff The Truck continued its mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.UPDATE: As of 12/9/2025, our food collection equates to over 10,000 meals!
“I hereby sentence you to adventure.”This week's fog-soaked headless whodunit is... Sleepy Hollow (1999). This film has everything: CSI:1799. Turn in your wood badge and your musket. And The Strangest place to find a dead pigeon. If you love deadpan spooky behavior, backwards-in-heels heroics, gleeful small-town gossip, and deliciously petty continuity nitpicks, this episode's for you!Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Horror Virgin to help more people discover our community.What did you think of our episode on Sleepy Hollow (1999)? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin on Facebook and Instagram, or @HorrorVirginPod on Twitter.Up Next: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textHey campers, get away from that bridge and over to the fire, we got some stories to tell. This week we tell you about the Legend of Sleep Hollow and how the Headless Horseman's bulge is not exactly what you think it might be. We also tell you about Richard Russell the airport employee who snapped and took a passenger plane for a joy ride over the sounds of Washington State.
Step into late November with This Week in Horror History, the horror podcast that digs into the spooky anniversaries hiding between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In this episode, we dive into a full week of genre milestones for November 18–25, from cult slashers and gothic ghost stories to Stephen King adaptations, survival horror gaming, and a haunting cannibal romance.We kick things off at summer camp with Sleepaway Camp (1983), the infamous 1980s slasher movie whose shocking final twist made it a cult legend on VHS and a must-watch for every serious horror fan. Then we ride into the fog with Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999), a stylish gothic horror film packed with headless-horseman mayhem, Hammer Horror vibes, and one of Johnny Depp's most beloved spooky roles.From there, we lock the supermarket doors and let The Mist (2007) roll in. This Stephen King horror movie traps terrified townspeople in a grocery store surrounded by Lovecraftian monsters and religious hysteria, building to one of the bleakest endings in modern horror cinema. We also pick up a controller for Condemned: Criminal Origins (2005), a grim Xbox 360 survival horror game that turned a next-gen console launch into a nightmare of crime scenes, jump scares, and first-person brutality.Our Deep-Cut Spotlight sinks its teeth into Salem's Lot (1979), Tobe Hooper's terrifying Stephen King TV miniseriesthat made an entire generation afraid to look out their bedroom windows. We talk small-town dread, the iconic window-scratch scene, and how this vampire story helped shape everything from Fright Night to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Midnight Mass.Along the way, we roll through horror birthdays (including icons connected to The Silence of the Lambs, The Thing, and indie horror favorites), revisit the legacy of Universal's Frankenstein in a Then & Now segment, and close with a Weekly Recommendation: Luca Guadagnino's Bones and All (2022), a melancholic cannibal road movie that plays like a twisted, emotional Thanksgiving watch.If you love horror history, Stephen King adaptations, Tim Burton gothic horror, 80s slasher movies, Thanksgiving horror, and deep dives into cult classics, this episode is your cozy, creepy guide to late-November genre viewing.Subscribe to This Week in Horror History on the Weekly Spooky network so you never miss a horror anniversary, hidden gem, or nightmare from the vault.Sleepaway Camp (1983)Streaming: Currently streaming on Peacock and available via Prime Video (depending on region/packaging).Physical: Recent Blu-ray restorations from boutique horror labels are in print and easy to hunt down for collectors.Sleepy Hollow (1999)Digital: Available to rent or buy digitally on the usual suspects, including Prime Video and Apple TV.Physical: Long-standing Paramount Blu-ray and DVD releases are widely available.The Mist (2007)Streaming: Streaming on Peacock and Paramount+, often as part of their Stephen King / horror lineups.Physical: Blu-ray editions are easy to find, including releases that feature Frank Darabont's preferred black-and-white cut.Condemned: Criminal Origins (2005 – game)Digital: Recently delisted from major digital storefronts, so it's not a simple click-to-buy anymore.Physical / Legacy: Best found as a physical Xbox 360 disc or as remaining PC keys from reputable sellers that still activate on Steam; expect some tinkering on modern hardware.Salem's Lot (1979 miniseries)Streaming: Shows up on free-with-ads streamers like Tubi and on horror-centric services such as AMC+ and Shudder from time to time, though availability shifts.Physical / Digital: There are solid DVD and Blu-ray editions in circulation, and it's typically available to rent or buy digitally on major VOD platforms when it falls out of flat-rate streaming.Bones and All (2022)Digital: Available digitally on Prime Video.Streaming: Also popping up on cinephile-focused streamers such as The Criterion Channel and MUBI, making it easy to slot into a late-night double feature.This episode of This Week in Horror History is brought to you by Savorista Coffee. If you love big spooky flavors without the jitters, head to Savorista.com and use promo code SPOOKY at checkout for 25% off your order. Every purchase supports the show directly — treat yourself to better coffee and help keep our horror history rolling.
Well Hello, Weirdos! Long time, no SEE!! Welcome to Keep It Weird, the podcast for all thing strange and unusual, stalker-ish and sleepy, spooky, scary and everything in between. We wanted to keep things EXTRA SCARY for another month because October was so crazy busy so welcome to SECOND OCTOBER!! October Part Two! This week Lauren starts us off with a rare TRUE CRIME TIME and the story of the Kuykendall Family Phone Stalker! In 2007 someone was able to not only clone the phones of the Kuykendall family but also somehow WATCH THEM INSIDE THEIR HOUSE. It's a case that remains unsolved to this day and boy oh boy do we hate that. Then Ashley takes us to a PARANORMAL PARADISE as we explore some real life haunts out of the legendary village of SLEEPY HOLLOW!! It may not be haunted by a headless hessian soldier, but that doesn't mean the place isn't crawling with old 16th century ghouls! Classic wailing women, the ghost of an American traitor, a witch of the wood and possibly even some new world FAE! Check out the links below if you want to do some more reading on this week's episode. FOLLOW US on social media @keepitweirdcast SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel www.youtube.com/keepitweirdpodcast JOIN OUR PATREON at www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast BUY SOME MERCH at www.keepitweirdpodcast.com/merch KUYKENDALL STALKER https://medium.com/tftunderworld/restricted-caller-from-death-threats-to-constant-spying-the-chilling-case-of-the-washington-state-8f2c7bc03297 https://abcnews.go.com/amp/TheLaw/story?id=3312813&page=1 SLEEPY HOLLOW https://sleepyhollowcountry.com/category/ghosts-spooks/ https://visitsleepyhollow.com/the-other-ghosts-of-sleepy-hollow/
We're tantalizing ALL of your senses with our newest theme – RAW and Un-SENSE-ored: Horror Movies about the Senses – brought to you by Lucas! His first pick… maybe stretches the boundaries of the horror realm but we have a good time anyway tickling our olfactories with a discussion on PERFUME: STORY OF A MURDERER! Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies! 00:00 - 9:40ish - Intros: Lucas went on an odyssey, Tron: Ares, Good Morning America 9:40ish - 1:08:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time! Lucas - Skinamarink, Christmas Bloody Christmas, One Battle After Another, Perfect Neighbor, LOTR: The Two Towers, Uncut Gems Cody - One Battle After Another, Sleepy Hollow, Primate, Exhuma, Here for Blood, Night of the Reaper, Bone Lake, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, Death of a Unicorn, Frankenweenie, This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse, The Devil's Rejects, The Strange World of Coffin Joe, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Freaked!, Scream, Blink, Cape Fear, Ouija: Origin of Evil Austin - Primate, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, 28 Years Later, The Boy Behind the Door, Black Phone 2, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Presence, VHS Halloween, The Monkey, Sinners Curtis - One Battle After Another, Primate, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, Black Phone 2, Presence, VHS Halloween, No Other Choice, Chungking Express, The Furious, A Bittersweet Life, Pumpkinhead, At the Drive-In, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Ernest Scared Stupid, Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Mimic, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Lake Mungo, The Descent, Frailty, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1:08:00ish - 1:42:00ish - PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER - SHUDdown and discussion! 1:42:00ish - End - Movie #2 of “Raw and Un-SENSE-ored: Horror Movies about the Senses” brought to you by Lucas!
When newlyweds Emma and Daniel choose the legendary Sleepy Hollow for their post-wedding getaway, they expect quaint autumn charm and maybe a few tourist scares. Instead, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare where Washington Irving's most famous ghost story bleeds into terrifying reality.
Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know where the Jack-o-lantern comes from? FIND OUT IN THIS SPOOOOOOOKY EPISODE.
Heads will roll! HAPPY HALLOWEEN and welcome to SLEEPY HOLLOW! We end TIMBURTOBER with one of Tim Burton's greatest movies! OR IS IT!? May the Headless Horseman spare us all... [YouTube Version] [Sources & links] Pick up Will's new audio drama WAR OF THE UNDEAD on Audible & TellEmSteveDave.com Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast The Netherworld Dispatch! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky. For more, cruise through our LINKS Sources: We watched the movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text usTonight, Anthology of Horror resurrects one of America's most enduring ghost stories — The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Originally written by Washington Irving, this timeless tale of superstition, ambition, and fear has been adapted and rewritten by Spring Heeled Jack for modern audiences.Set in the mist-shrouded valley of Sleepy Hollow, the story follows Ichabod Crane, an ambitious schoolmaster whose vanity and greed draw him into the heart of the Hollow's oldest legend — the haunting of the Headless Horseman. Through fear and folly, Ichabod learns that some ghosts are born not from the grave, but from the darkness of the human heart.Like the legend itself, this episode bridges the old and the new — weaving classical horror with modern sound design and original scoring to create an immersive, cinematic experience.Credits:Original Story: Washington IrvingAdaptation & Rewrite: Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis)Produced by: Mickie EberzPartial Score by: Scott WilsonMusic by: EmpressClosing Songs: both traditional folk songs reimagined and revived for a modern age, much like the story of Sleepy Hollow itself.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43
NBC chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen breaks down everything you need to know about Halloween safety and some fun candy facts. Also, Dylan sits down with Woody Harrelson as he shares details on reprising his role in the popular ‘Now You See Me' series and talks about a possible on-screen reunion with his longtime friend Matthew McConaughey. Plus, Laurie Hernandez stops by to catch up and discuss a cause close to her heart. And, NBC's Chloe Melas travels to upstate New York to uncover the spooky story behind the paddleboarding witches of Sleepy Hollow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's an audio oopsey episode of first issue club! It's mostly intact but beware spooooky tech trouble this halloween. In addition to the books in the title we'll talk about the Absolute Batman Annual, Supernatural and a new volume of The Beauty!
Tonight's sleep story is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/supportOr, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppodOrder your copy of the Just Sleep book! https://www.justsleeppodcast.com/book/If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trick or treat! It's time for the annual Down These Mean Streets Halloween Special! In this king-sized bonus show, we'll hear a parade of stories - both spooky and silly - designed to get you in the spirit of the season. First, big screen horror legend Boris Karloff lends his voice to "The Corridor of Doom," a thriller from Inner Sanctum Mysteries (originally aired on CBS on October 23, 1945). The Great Gildersleeve attends a Halloween party (originally aired on NBC on October 29, 1947) and a Halloween prank backfires on Henry in The Aldrich Family (originally aired on NBC on October 30, 1940). Then, it's ghosts vs. gumshoes in a pair of old time radio mysteries. Michael Shayne finds a dead body in a haunted house in "The Ghost of Moccasin Hill" (originally aired on Mutual on April 9, 1945), and a ghost may be responsible for a murder in a syndicated adventure of Boston Blackie. The Origin of Superstition tells us the story of the Boogey Man in a syndicated show from 1935, and Favorite Story dramatizes Washington Irving's classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Dorothy McGuire reprises her screen role as The Screen Director's Playhouse adapts "The Spiral Staircase" (originally aired on NBC on November 20, 1949), and Herbert Marshall makes a monster in a Suspense production of "Frankenstein" (originally aired on CBS on November 3, 1953).
This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa discuss Disney's newest attraction update — Soarin' Across America, debuting at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in 2026 — and what it means for the company's strategy ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. They also break down the just-released TEA Global Attendance Report and what the latest theme park numbers reveal about Disney, Universal, and the post-pandemic recovery. The new Soarin' Across America film and why Disney's betting on nostalgia over novelty Key takeaways from the 2024 TEA Global Attendance Report — who's up, who's down, and why Disney Cruise Line's new discount strategy and survey data collection The surprising link between Disney tech and U.S. military innovations The unbuilt Legend of Sleepy Hollow attraction that could have haunted the Magic Kingdom From ride refreshes to record books, Jim and Len explore how attendance trends, patriotic tie-ins, and spooky forgotten projects all shape Disney's next chapter. SHOW NOTES Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa discuss Disney's newest attraction update — Soarin' Across America, debuting at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in 2026 — and what it means for the company's strategy ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. They also break down the just-released TEA Global Attendance Report and what the latest theme park numbers reveal about Disney, Universal, and the post-pandemic recovery. The new Soarin' Across America film and why Disney's betting on nostalgia over novelty Key takeaways from the 2024 TEA Global Attendance Report — who's up, who's down, and why Disney Cruise Line's new discount strategy and survey data collection The surprising link between Disney tech and U.S. military innovations The unbuilt Legend of Sleepy Hollow attraction that could have haunted the Magic Kingdom From ride refreshes to record books, Jim and Len explore how attendance trends, patriotic tie-ins, and spooky forgotten projects all shape Disney's next chapter. SHOW NOTES Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 24-30, 1981 Happy Halloween! This week Ken welcomes producer/director behind the excellent documentaries "In Search of Darkness", David Weiner. Ken and David discuss playing Star Trek, TV watching with siblings, the three ages of horror, the video store age, making friends just to watch cable, not getting a VCR until much later in life, being the person in the household who brings in technology, missing four years of television due to attending boarding school, the power of the TV Guide movie section, seeing The Omen, the Exorcist, and Amnityville Horror for the first time on television, Fall Preview love, being able to see photos and images from television, the TV version of a movie, TV series based on movies, Logan's Run, Planet of the Apes, Land of the Lost, Valley of the Dinosaurs, being a 70s kid, Famous Monsters, where you have to grow up to associate King Kong with Thanksgiving, The Crawling Eye, Monster movies, WPIX, Chiller Theater, television images burned into your brain forever, having no identity of your own, being made of exclusievely tv memories, CED Selectadisc, having a Seagram's hook up, having a Kraft food hook up, Ken's sleeping bag collection, Love Boat, Fantasy Island, The Wonderful World of Disney, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Disney's Haunted Treat, Ken's theory of Knight Rider taking place in the Halloween III universe, going to film school, all the familar locations you drive by in LA, Moby Dick, Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes, pre-empting shows, the baseball world series, variety shows, The Muppets, Star Wars, Private Benjamin, local variations, mail fraud, record clubs, getting to interview John Carpenter, Star Trek II Wrath of Kahn, Looney Tunes Halloween specials, Fat Albert Halloween, It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, The Brady Brides, Tom Baker Doctor Who, The Fall Guy, the first time ever network airing of Halloween on NBC, factual inaccuracies, Jaws, seeing things you are not allowed to see, watching Halloween home alone as a teen and being terrified, how you couldn't easily prove people wrong growing up, Close Encounters of the first and second kind, and making an In Search of Darkness 70s documentary. Be sure to buy the latest In Search of Darkness doc, covering the second half of the 90s, 90shorrordoc.com
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of The Spiritual Sleepover, with our bestie Steffi Hill, aka Spirit Sis! We are diving into all things spooky — from ghost stories and witch trials to silly games and soulful reflections, as we discuss embracing cycles of death and rebirth, honoring our ancestors, and creating new rituals as the seasons shift. We explore the history and lingering wounds of the Salem Witch Trials, unpacking how fear, patriarchy, and property rights shaped both a "witch wound" and a "sisterhood wound" that still influence women today. Steffi brings her storytelling magic with a dramatic retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and of course, what would a Spiritual Sleepover be without games?! Join us for some fun, spooky vibes, and some much-needed laughs as we dive into Halloween-themed games. Through laughter, insight, and a touch of silliness, this episode is a celebration of feminine power, seasonal magic, and healing for the collective. Key Takeaways: How the Salem Witch Trials reveal deep ancestral wounds around feminine power, fear, and sisterhood that still shape society today How reclaiming the original meaning of “witch” — “one who chooses” — invites us to own our power, intuition, and role as co-creators of our reality Why this time of year is a sacred time to reflect on cycles of death and rebirth, connect with ancestors, and align with nature's rhythms Why supporting and uplifting one another — especially in the face of fear or oppression — is essential to transforming the “witch wound” into collective empowerment Silly and spooky games to bring some lighthearted joy to the season Want to attend a Spiritual Sleepover LIVE? Fill out this form Connect With Steffi (aka Spirit Sis): Psychic Scoop Podcast Instagram: @spirit_sis TikTok: @spiritsis Website: spiritsis.com YouTube: @spirit_sis DayLuna: 64 Gates & Gene Keys Mastery Course FREE Transits & The Harmonic Gate Mini-Course FREE Human Design Readings 101 Masterclass Join Your Human Design Besties Book a Reading With Us Here! EXPLORE LUNYA Use code: DAYLUNA for 15% off Human Design Chart Software: BodygraphChart.com Use code: DAYLUNA for 50% off your first 12 months! Get our book: Your Human Design! Online Human Design Reader Training Digital Products & Video Courses daylunalife.com Instagram: @d.a.y.l.u.n.a
Graveyards are often portrayed as eerie, haunted places. Today, they're depicted as places of fear and sorrow, where the living rarely go. But historically, cemeteries were central to community life. Far from being hidden or feared, they were embraced as spaces for reflection, creativity, and leisure. They allowed for open religious expression, inspired art and literature, and helped shape landscape architecture. This week we explore cemeteries and appreciate them for all that they have done to shape modern public parks and their roles in conservation and cultural history. Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Info :) Sources: Books: - Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America's Cemeteries by Greg Melville - Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography Webpages: National Park Service, Chronicling America, Chronicling America (2), Atlas Obscura, Green Burial Council, Mount Auburn, Sleepy Hollow, Green-Wood Cemetery For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! Liquid IV: Use our code NPAD at checkout to get 20% off your first order. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Hello Fresh: Use our link to get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life.
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Some towns in America take Halloween to the next level! Sleepy Hollow, New York, is famous for the Legend of the Headless Horseman, where spooky stories and lanterns light up the streets each October. Salem, Massachusetts, is known for the 1600s witch trials, and today it celebrates Halloween with parades, costumes, and haunted tours. Anoka, Minnesota, calls itself the “Halloween Capital of the World,” with celebrations that go back over 100 years! This video explores these special towns, their history, and why they've become the best places to experience Halloween magic and fun.
MUSICThe BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary Coming Home is on Peacock as of tonight!Rob Zombie will drop a new album in February called "The Great Satan". Check out the first single, "Punks and Demons". https://consequence.net/2025/10/rob-zombie-new-album-the-great-satan-single-punks-and-demons/ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails have more than just the Tron: Ares score out this month. They've also done some score work for the new Julia Roberts film After the Hunt, which is out now. The soundtrack will be released on November 14th. Check out one of Reznor and Ross's pieces, "After the Hunt, One" on YouTube. youtube.com/watch?si=wxG3cjzFSup1Tobn&v=-U7ZZmSNwcM&feature=youtu.be RIP: The disgraced frontman of the band Lostprophets, Ian Watkins, has been killed in prison. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ian-watkins-dead-lostprophets-paedophile-36052854 RIP: Thommy Price, the drummer in Joan Jett and the Blackhearts from 1986 to 2016, died Friday at 68. He also played on Billy Idol's Rebel Yell as well as with Scandal, Roger Daltrey, Steve Lukather, Debbie Harry, Ronnie Wood, and Blue Oyster Cult. RIP: The Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge has died at 82. TVTOP TALK SHOWS GUESTS:Jimmy Fallon has actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, actress Michelle Dockery, musical guest Karan AujlaStephen Colbert has actors Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter, musical guest J.I.D.Jimmy Kimmel has actor Bill Murray, actress Kat Dennings, musical guest ClipseSeth Meyers has actor Jason Bateman, actress Jinkx Monsoon Darius McCrary was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at the U.S./Mexico border. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:RIP: Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose offbeat charm and fearless choices transformed her into a cinematic icon, died Saturday in California at 79, her family confirmed.Best known for her role in Annie Hall, for which she won the Academy Award, Keaton also starred in The Godfather series, The First Wives Club and Something's Gotta Give. The sci-fi sequel 'Tron: Ares' bombed at the box office over its opening weekend, bringing in only $33.5 million across 4,000 North American theaters. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/tron-ares-box-office-opening-weekend-roofman-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-123654437 Charlie Sheen discussed feeling overshadowed by his brother Emilio Estevez's fame as a member of the Brat Pack, saying, "I felt like I was just taking up the rear. I felt like a valet on certain nights." https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/charlie-sheen-opens-up-about-feeling-excluded-during-brother-emilio-estevezs-brat-pack-era· Ellen Ripley's sacrificial death at the end of "Alien 3" seemed pretty finite . . . or so we thought. Sigourney Weaver told fans at New York Comic Con on Friday that "Alien" franchise producer Walter Hill has plans to bring her BACK. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alien-star-sigourney-weaver-has-met-with-disney-1236397969/ Walmart has purchased the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania, where George A. Romero shot the 1978 zombie classic "Dawn of the Dead" . . . and they plan to demolish it. https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3908419/walmart-hopes-to-demolish-the-dawn-of-the-dead-mall-within-the-next-two-years/AND FINALLYSo you want your kids to enjoy the darker side of Halloween, but you don't wanna go too dark? Here are 10 "gateway" horror movies you can stream on Disney+:1. "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949). Includes a surprisingly scary animated version of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".2. "The Black Cauldron" (1985)3. "Don't Look Under the Bed" (1999)4. "Escape to Witch Mountain" (1975)5. "Halloweentown" (1998)6. "The Haunted Mansion" (2003). This is the one with Eddie Murphy.7. "Mr. Boogedy" (1986)8. "Phantom of the Megaplex" (2000)9. "Return to Oz" (1985)10. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (1983)https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3908456/10-disney-gateway-horror-movies-you-can-stream-on-disney-this-halloween/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!MUSICThe BBC Ozzy Osbourne documentary Coming Home is on Peacock as of tonight!Rob Zombie will drop a new album in February called "The Great Satan". Check out the first single, "Punks and Demons". https://consequence.net/2025/10/rob-zombie-new-album-the-great-satan-single-punks-and-demons/ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails have more than just the Tron: Ares score out this month. They've also done some score work for the new Julia Roberts film After the Hunt, which is out now. The soundtrack will be released on November 14th. Check out one of Reznor and Ross's pieces, "After the Hunt, One" on YouTube. youtube.com/watch?si=wxG3cjzFSup1Tobn&v=-U7ZZmSNwcM&feature=youtu.be RIP: The disgraced frontman of the band Lostprophets, Ian Watkins, has been killed in prison. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ian-watkins-dead-lostprophets-paedophile-36052854 RIP: Thommy Price, the drummer in Joan Jett and the Blackhearts from 1986 to 2016, died Friday at 68. He also played on Billy Idol's Rebel Yell as well as with Scandal, Roger Daltrey, Steve Lukather, Debbie Harry, Ronnie Wood, and Blue Oyster Cult. RIP: The Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge has died at 82. TVTOP TALK SHOWS GUESTS:Jimmy Fallon has actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, actress Michelle Dockery, musical guest Karan AujlaStephen Colbert has actors Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter, musical guest J.I.D.Jimmy Kimmel has actor Bill Murray, actress Kat Dennings, musical guest ClipseSeth Meyers has actor Jason Bateman, actress Jinkx Monsoon Darius McCrary was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant at the U.S./Mexico border. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:RIP: Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose offbeat charm and fearless choices transformed her into a cinematic icon, died Saturday in California at 79, her family confirmed.Best known for her role in Annie Hall, for which she won the Academy Award, Keaton also starred in The Godfather series, The First Wives Club and Something's Gotta Give. The sci-fi sequel 'Tron: Ares' bombed at the box office over its opening weekend, bringing in only $33.5 million across 4,000 North American theaters. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/tron-ares-box-office-opening-weekend-roofman-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-123654437 Charlie Sheen discussed feeling overshadowed by his brother Emilio Estevez's fame as a member of the Brat Pack, saying, "I felt like I was just taking up the rear. I felt like a valet on certain nights." https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/charlie-sheen-opens-up-about-feeling-excluded-during-brother-emilio-estevezs-brat-pack-era· Ellen Ripley's sacrificial death at the end of "Alien 3" seemed pretty finite . . . or so we thought. Sigourney Weaver told fans at New York Comic Con on Friday that "Alien" franchise producer Walter Hill has plans to bring her BACK. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alien-star-sigourney-weaver-has-met-with-disney-1236397969/ Walmart has purchased the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania, where George A. Romero shot the 1978 zombie classic "Dawn of the Dead" . . . and they plan to demolish it. https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3908419/walmart-hopes-to-demolish-the-dawn-of-the-dead-mall-within-the-next-two-years/AND FINALLYSo you want your kids to enjoy the darker side of Halloween, but you don't wanna go too dark? Here are 10 "gateway" horror movies you can stream on Disney+:1. "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949). Includes a surprisingly scary animated version of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".2. "The Black Cauldron" (1985)3. "Don't Look Under the Bed" (1999)4. "Escape to Witch Mountain" (1975)5. "Halloweentown" (1998)6. "The Haunted Mansion" (2003). This is the one with Eddie Murphy.7. "Mr. Boogedy" (1986)8. "Phantom of the Megaplex" (2000)9. "Return to Oz" (1985)10. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (1983)https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3908456/10-disney-gateway-horror-movies-you-can-stream-on-disney-this-halloween/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.