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Recorded Live in Oxford, England, 20 July, 2025  “He gets the crown put on his head, the Hobbits are there, it's an amazing time” - Eric on Ralph's CoronationOn our first Summer Live episode of the season, we're releasing our outrageous show from closing night of last year's residency at the Oxford Comedy Festival! This show was an incredible end to a super-fun run of six shows we had at the festival and wowza, King Ralph is certainly something, isn't it? Is this moment-of-death photograph that starts the film technically a snuff pic? Aren't they asking way too much of this bumbling buffoon for only being King a couple weeks? How much cash did Burger King sink into this cinematic misadventure? And is there a single scene here with a sober Peter O'Toole? PLUS: One of King Ralph's first decrees: invade Jug Nation!King Ralph stars John Goodman, John Hurt, Camille Coduri, Richard Griffiths, Leslie Phillips, James Villiers, Joely Richardson, Julian Glover, Rudolph Walker, and Peter O'Toole as Sir Cedric Willingham; directed by David S. Ward.This episode is brought to you by Storyblocks! Head to STORYBLOCKS DOT COM SLASH WHM ot access the human-made stock media library that's essential to your workflow. For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through our link. Again, that's STORYBLOCKS DOT COM SLASH WHM for 15% off annual plans!Come hang out in Vegas with us THIS WEEKEND (August 6-8) as we do a three-night stand at ST:LV to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and 10 years of The Nexus! We'll be at the convention Thursday, Friday and Saturday night doing three Nexus shows on Wrath of Kahn, Generations, and First Contact! Best part is, you don't need to have a convention pass to attend, each show is ticketed separately. Click through to snag your tix now!Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Success can make you rich, but can it cost you everything else?In this episode, CEO Matty J shares how he built multiple income streams, travels the world through strategic relationships, and why success forced him to rethink his faith, marriage, and priorities.From passive income and networking to personal growth and hard-earned life lessons, this is a conversation every entrepreneur needs to hear.

Classes are back in session at Angelic Grove Academy! As Painy, Roy, and Bideon tackle their final exams, Greeda Groteska sets her wicked sights on making sure the Strangers of Power have a very, very chaotic school day.CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Season 10 is on hold because the rules for literary agents just changed, and not necessarily in the author's favor. This episode tells you exactly what questions to ask before you sign (or pay for) anything.

Wells gets manhandled by his own nieces and nephews in a water basketball game he compares to fighting Jake Paul, then tears up over a dance dedicated to a contestant's late mom on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. Brandi has her first ever caviar bump and gets told by Wells that turning one down would be "financially irresponsible," right before she invents a whole new way to say the common phrase "nickel and dime."They also debate self driving cars and spiral into a full Bigfoot conspiracy (including a theory on female Bigfoots, or "Littlefeets"). They break down Sarah's theory of "pretasting" your food before you even order it, and pitch their dream retirement community for millennials, complete with golf carts and a pool bar.FAVORITE THINGS:Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro (Hulu)Lucky (Apple TV)Famous by Blake CrouchRansom Canyon Season 2 (Netflix)Shrinking (Apple TV)Thanks for tuning in, YFTers. Love ya, Fam! Thank you to our incredible sponsors:Storyblocks: Head to Storyblocks.com/YFT to access the 100% human-made stock media library. For a limited time they're offering 15% off any annual plan, only available through this link.Firstleaf: Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark. Head to TryFirstleaf.com/YFT to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year.Zazzle: Right now, save 25% on your first order at Zazzle.com. Go make something Zamazing.Zenni: Go to zenni.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.Quince: Go to quince.com/yft for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/YFT.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been quite a while since Dave changed the strings on his guitar (and even longer for me), so we take a minute to talk about how much we forgot and what's still in our minds. Since installing iOS 27, my favorite app is Apple's built in Weather app. The updates may seem small, but if you use it a lot, it's an incredible upgrade. This is how Apple should update apps--it's not just about adding 100 new features, it's about making those features work better for the user. Apple just finished a round of hardware price increases and now the company is increasing pricing on its subscription too. I would rather pay after seeing if the software is going to get any better. Brought to you by: Storyblocks: Head to Storyblocks to access the human-made stock media library that's essential to my workflow. For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through my link. Again, that's Storyblocks for 15% off annual plans. Show Notes: Weather app My OG HomePod will NEVER be able to run Apple Intelligence Couple of Apple luminaries on their Siri AI experience Apple Increases Subscription Prices Apple tests system that uses AI to record Genius Bar conversations with customers Shows and movies we're watching Bosch Legacy, Amazon Widow's Bay, Apple TV

We're closing the book on genre, two seasons, dozens of subgenres, and a lot of overthinking later. This week we revisit some highlights: novel architecture and the dreaded middle-of-the-book slump, why cross-genre mashups can backfire if you get too ambitious, the tension between writing what you love and writing what sells, adaptation lessons from film and video games, and how genres evolve to match whatever readers are actually afraid of right now.Did I miss a genre you wanted covered? Let me know. Next up: Season 10 is all about voice, including what it actually is and how to find yours. FSubscribe because you deserve a Writing Break.Home : America's Editor - Let's work together.More Writing TipsMusic licensed from Storyblocks.

Grab something freshly squeezed from the Juice Bar and set yourself down on a bean bag chair. It's time to talk about episode 2 of The Strangers of Power!CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Genres and subgenres are ever-evolving. This week, we trace one horror lineage from a crumbling 1764 castle all the way to today's femgore boom, dig into a detective fiction metamorphosis that spans three centuries and two continents, and sit with a publishing story that should unsettle every working writer, one where AI hijacked a fired journalist's own byline to keep publishing under his name.Plus: this week's overthinking prompt, built to work whether you write genre fiction or literary fiction.An AI-generated review of Resident Evil Requiem written by a fake 'iGaming and sports betting analyst' briefly hit Metacritic | PC GamerFired Journalist Finds AI Publishing Under His NameWhat Is Femgore? | Book RiotHome : America's Editor - Let's work together.More Writing TipsSubscribe because you deserve a Writing Break.Music licensed from Storyblocks.

Over the past decade, Jaime (@iGumdrop) has built a 2M+ following, founded her own successful clothing brand, dropped out of college to pursue streaming, and now she's on the cast of Season 16 of MasterChef!In this week's episode of Office Drama, we get into the version of the story you don't see on TV.In this ep, we talk about:→ why she almost said no to MasterChef→ what it's like to be on the cast of MasterChef→ the insane reality TV background check nobody warns you about→ what Gordon Ramsay is ACTUALLY like in person→ the roti canai controversy→ the truth about agents, managers, and the people you work with as a creator→ why "the interview never matters" and what she actually hires on→ how she skipped the 5-year plan and went straight to a deathbed planThis episode is for anyone who's ever been underestimated, boxed into one version of themselves, or scared to take the leap because they might look like a fool. Jaime is one of the most earnest, chaotic, hilarious people I know, and watching her bet on herself, publicly, after ten years of quietly putting in the work is exactly the kind of story I started this show to tell.→ Find Jaime:https://www.youtube.com/@igumdrophttps://www.twitch.tv/igumdrophttps://www.instagram.com/igumdrop/https://www.tiktok.com/@igumdropA huge thank you to the MasterChef production team for letting us share these stories!#MasterChef #MasterChefGlobalGauntlet@MasterChefonFOX @FOXTV @FoodClubFOXSubmit your Coworker Confessions

How much can you really accomplish in two minutes?This week on Writing Break, I share a simple exercise I call The Two-Minute Wait, which can help you better understand your relationship with time and improve the way you manage it.We also discuss this year's International Booker Prize news before exploring storytelling traditions from around the world, including Nordic noir, magical realism, Gothic horror fiction, wuxia, Japanese literary fiction, West African oral storytelling, and the art of translation.Whether you're looking to become more productive or broaden your understanding of storytelling, this episode offers practical ideas you can apply immediately.✨ Support Writing BreakRate, review, and share with a fellow writer. Every kind word helps keep the show going.International Booker Prize Doubles Purse, Changes NameInternational Booker Prize winnerHome : America's Editor - Let's work together.More Writing TipsMusic licensed from Storyblocks

This episode was originally released as an episode of our Star Trek re-cap show, The Nexus on December 29, 2020 “I love how he says ‘Black Hole' in this movie” - Eric on Elder SpockOn this special WHM Vault Unlock, we're adding some Star Trek to the 2026 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza with a lengthy discussion about the better-than-we-remembered 2009 reboot, Star Trek.Were the lens flares really that bad? Are we still cool with the Beasties on the soundtrack? How rad was that Sulu swordplay? And Bones is just throwing around "hobgoblin" in this movie? PLUS: Remember, this was recorded in August 2020, so the months of lockdown madness are in full-effect. It's probably why this episode was three hours long! Star Trek stars Leonard Nimoy, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Ben Cross, Winona Ryder, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Morrison, and Clifton Collins Jr.; directed by J. J. Abrams.This episode is sponsored by Storyblocks! Head to Storyblocks dot com slash WHM to access the human-made stock media library that's essential to your workflow. For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through our link. Storyblocks dot com slash WHM for 15% off annual plans! Come hang out in Vegas with us this summer as we do a three-night stand at ST:LV to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and 10 years of The Nexus! We'll be at the convention Thursday, Friday and Saturday night doing three Nexus shows on Wrath of Kahn, Generations, and First Contact! Best part is, you don't need to have a convention pass to attend, each show is ticketed separately. Click through to snag your tix now!Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

The fallen Muddies refuse to stay down as they merge into the terrifying Mega Muddy! Faced with their greatest challenge yet, the Strangers of Power must band together and unlock incredible new abilities if they hope to save the Angelic Groves from Greeda Groteska's creation of chaos!CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

On this week's show we talk about the passing of Om Malik, a wonderful man and a friend to many. Dave has some thoughts on the impact of the recent price hikes for Apple hardware and what it could mean for future products. We still don't know what will happen if you replace Siri with Claude in iOS 27, so I asked Claude his understanding. Not as good as I had hoped. There is a Hide My Email bug that Apple software was alerted about last year that allows people to see your real icloud.com email address, but Apple has yet to fix it. For a company that preaches on how important privacy and security is, you would think they'd be all over this. Maybe they'll get to it next year. Brought to you by: Storyblocks: Head to Storyblocks to access the human-made stock media library that's essential to my workflow. For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through my link. Again, that's Storyblocks for 15% off annual plans. Show Notes: Om Malik. RIP. Apple's new pricing Gurman on the new pricing Apple Hide My Email bug seemingly allows 100% of real email addresses to be discovered Shows and movies we're watching Bosch, Amazon Queen of Chess, Netflix

Welcome to WORK! Today we're unpacking the future of social media & how creators using Claude to create content, although it's an amazing feature - it's changing the creator economy

Welcome to WORK! Today we're unpacking the future of social media & how creators using Claude to create content, although it's an amazing feature - it's changing the creator economy

Everyone in your life thinks your book would make a great movie, play, or video game. But adaptation isn't a copy-paste job because every medium solves storytelling problems differently. This week, we put one scene through four different mediums to see what each one reveals about craft, whether or not you ever plan on adapting anything.

Today on SuperIdols! RPG, practice for the collab show is interrupted by the arrival of a new threat who challenges RhythMixx's legitimacy as superidols. Cast: Dana Lexa (she/her, authorx.bsky.social) as Valerie Pearce / Violence Violet Tea (they/them) as Angie Blake / Bane Kitten Luca (he/they, wizzardsupreme.bsky.social) as Allen Micucci / Queen Bee Liv Chavez (she/they, livinaday.bsky.social) as Lucia Moore / Trixie ErynCerise (she/her, eryncerise.bsky.social) as The GM Guest Player: Austin Taylor (he/they/she, sailorsctaustin.blacksky.app) as Achlys Dialogue Editing and Mastering: Leon Richardson (he/they, catlinggun.bsky.social and peachgardengames.itch.io ) ---------- NOTICE: The SuperIdols Patreon is now closed. Details about archived Patreon content can be found on our website here: https://superidolsrpg.wordpress.com/patreon-archive/ ---------- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/superidolsrpg.bsky.social Download the ashcan release of SuperIdols! RPG: A New Stage: https://eryncerise.itch.io/superidols-rpg-a-new-stage ---------- Logo Art: Prissmbell (@Prissmbell) Opening Theme: "Le Chevalier Noir 'version_instrumentale'" by Cyborgjeff (used under license from Jamendo Music) Ending Theme: "Lax" by Humans Win (used under license from Storyblocks.com) Achlys' Device Theme: "Oxygen" by Forthefewofusleft - https://forthefewofusleft.bandcamp.com/ ---------- Other incidental music and sound effects for this episode are licensed from Storyblocks.com and Freesound.org. For inquiries about specific tracks, please contact the GM on Bluesky at eryncerise.bsky.social. This campaign is played using Masks: A New Generation, written by Brendan Conway and published by Magpie Games, with custom moves by ErynCerise and Zachary Selman Palmer. SuperIdols! RPG is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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AI continues reshaping publishing, and writers cannot afford to ignore what's happening. In this week's news episode, we explore the growing legal, ethical, and professional questions surrounding AI, authorship, copyright, and creative ownership.

Vidéo produite et présentée par HugoDécrypteJournalistes : Samy Rabbata, Benjamin Aleberteau, Hugo TraversCadreur : Noé PériquetMonteur : Anthony OchoaMotion design : Anthony Ochoa, Manon Langlais, Jacques EtcheberryÉtalonnage : Noé PériquetMixage : Arthaud VersaveaudMiniature : Doryan Hincker, Axel ReynierDirectrice de production : Marie DelvalléeChargé de production éditoriale : Clément ChauletChargée de production : Fiona GouzeAssistante de production : Amandine BarAdministratrice de production : Sterenn HallAssistant administratif de production : Emeric Iooss Directrice commerciale : Chloé LeveugleChargée de partenariats : Zélia CastangConceptrices-rédactrices partenariat : Léa Saad, Manon MontoriolVoix partenariat : Garance ChalvinStagiaire coordinatrice de production : Emma SéveracMonteur sponso : Alexandre SoubeyrandCrédits musiques : ArtlistCrédits images : Reuters, White House, Kremlin, Limitless Virgin Produced,CBS, CNN, Artlist, Storyblocks, TF1HDMEDIA / UNFOLD 2026 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Armed with The Power, our heroes return to the Angelic Groves to confront Greeda Groteska's invading Muddies! As the battle rages, Roy, Yennifer, Biff, Painy, and Bideon MetaMorph for the very first time into the legendary Strangers of Power! Will their newfound abilities be enough to stop the forces of chaos?CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Should you write what you love or write what sells? Is it possible to do both?In this episode of Writing Break, we explore how writers can stop chasing trends and, instead, find the overlap between personal passion and commercial viability.

Cross-genre fiction is thriving, but blending genres successfully requires more than adding a dragon to a murder mystery (sad, but true). If you're writing a cross-genre novel, planning to write one, or wondering whether your manuscript accidentally became one, this episode will help you blend genres without confusing your readers.

Some monsters don't lurk in the dark — they wear a familiar face and sit down at your table. | June 07, 2026 #WDRadio==========HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing person's case would eventually be resolved. But the answer that would come would pose even more questions, proving the adage that “truth is stranger than fiction”. (The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis) *** The idea of a person changing into a wolf, or shape-shifting into some type of animal or cryptid is mostly confined to the authors of fictional horror. But not all societies and cultures are so quick to label shape-shifting as make-believe. (Shapeshifters And Therianthropes)==========HOUR TWO: “The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” *** When you hear the name “Transylvania” the immediate image in your mind is probably that of Dracula. But this Romanian town has more creepiness than just the Count's castle – it is also a hot spot for UFO activity and mysterious unexplained happenings. Some even think it could be the location of a portal to another dimension. (Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?) *** Sightings of unidentified flying objects might seem like a recent phenomena, with most reports occurring in the 20th and 21stcenturies. But UFO sightings go a lot further back in human history – and our ancient ancestors were just as shocked, confused and sometimes terrified, as we are today. (Ancient UFO Sightings)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A man goes off for supplies, leaving his wife behind to tend to the home in his absence – but not only did he never come home with the groceries, but a ghost story grew out of it. (The Ghosts of Hunger Valley) *** A UFO incident which we have covered before, but is worth looking at again, is an incident in 1952. This was one of the first admitted entity sightings and probably also one of the earliest close encounters of the third kind investigated officially at the time it took place.==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” from Paranormality Magazine“Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?” by A. Sutherland for the Message to Eagle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ghvx2jxy“Ancient UFO Sightings” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8y3dlh5c,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1rucr7et, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sxyfr93, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swo6sglh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/17o2c3i5“UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted“ by Mike Lockley for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1fxu6h8y“The Ghosts of Hunger Valley” by Charles Skinner, edited by Kathy Weiser, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/111pegi3“Shapeshifters And Therianthropes” by James Fenner for List Verse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1qqh0ult“The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis” by CrystalDawn for Lost N Found Blogs: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1shqwhrt==========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 material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links 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®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).==========

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What keeps a novel interesting after the premise stops being new?In this episode, I share the most important question to ask yourself while writing, no matter what genre you're writing. I also analyze why some novels start out strong but struggle to sustain themselves to the end.

May 31, 2026: They say the fires at Caledonia Mills started on their own, but anyone who spent a night there knew something far more sinister was at work.==========HOUR ONE: “The Witching Hour of 3AM” *** You don't have to go to a cemetery or haunted house to experience the supernatural. You don't need to drive a cursed road to encounter a ghost. Sometimes the paranormal takes place on military bases. (The Military And The Mysterious) *** The corpse of a murderer winds up doing advertising for a drug store. (The Murder of Maggie Walker) *** In 1922, an otherwise unremarkable farmhouse in Novia Scotia was the site of alleged poltergeist activity which made headlines all over Canada and the United States. A poltergeist that liked to set fires. (The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills)==========HOUR TWO: Claiming to audibly hear from God either makes you crazy, or a prophet – and only time can tell which is true. If you claim things are going to happen because God says they will – and then they don't happen – that means you're cray cray, and a false prophet. That also makes your followers a bunch of dupes. Sadly, the 19th and 20th centuries were full of crazy false prophets with mindless sheep worshipping them. (Creating False Prophets) *** Headline: “Exciting Wake!” When you see the words “exciting” and “wake” in the same headline, you can make a guess that someone is not resting in peace! (Exciting Wake)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A smitten fan falls in love with a talented actress, and convinces himself she loves him in return. This sounds very much like a story out of today's entertainment magazines – but this tale of unrequited love took place in the 1880's. (The Lunatic James Dougherty) *** The terrifying Aswang is the most feared creature of Philippine folklore—and with good reason. I'll tell you why. (The Deadly Aswang) ** Reports have been coming in from people claiming to see full-sized African lions not in the Savannah or in the wilderness – but in North America. But is there any truth to the their claims? (Phantom Lions of North America)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:BOOK: “Mysterious America” by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3lZIviBBOOK: “Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology”: https://amzn.to/3m2Re3kDOCUMENTARY: “The Aswang Phenomenon”: https://amzn.to/3jQrNjC“Creating False Prophets” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y5bqt97p,https://tinyurl.com/y26vpmga, https://tinyurl.com/y6tgpcl3, https://tinyurl.com/y2jy3eqf“Phantom Lions of North America” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygdg3eh“Exciting Wake” from the Huntington, IN “Daily Democrat”, reposted on the Strange Company website: https://tinyurl.com/y5cy4ksa“The Deadly Aswang” by Professor Geller for Mythology.net: https://tinyurl.com/yxhcrcxc“The Witching Hour of 3AM” from Paranormality Magazine“The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills” by Hammerson Peters for MysteriesOfCanada.com: https://tinyurl.com/y43ug999“The Lunatic James Dougherty” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: https://tinyurl.com/yxkxo8b6“The Military and the Mysterious” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.org: https://tinyurl.com/y46jdmks“The Murder of Maggie Walker” posted on the website Murders In History: https://tinyurl.com/y2qw2rup==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird 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.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.==========

This week's episode is a Writing Break clip show packed with writing advice across multiple genres and storytelling forms.If you've missed part of the recent genre series or just want a concentrated episode full of practical writing insight, this one pulls together some of the strongest segments from recent episodes.

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The Feywild is under attack! Five ordinary teens are chosen by the cosmic being Beholdon to become the legendary Strangers of Power and defend the Angelic Groves from the evil astral hag Greeda Groteska and her army of Muddies... It's time to METAMORPH!CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Some novels should have been novellas. In this episode, we get into the latest publishing and book trend news, and we talk about why shorter forms can create stronger stories. If you've ever wondered whether your manuscript is actually a novella in disguise, this episode is for you.

An English butcher murdered his wife the day his exorcism ended, the Son of Sam blamed his neighbor's dog, and a forked-tongued occultist who called himself Pazuzu buried bodies in his backyard — and every one of them swore it was the demon who did it. | #WDRadio May 10, 2026==========HOUR ONE: “The devil made me do it.” It's an excuse that has been used so often by so many that it has lost its meaning, and its effectiveness. So only a fool or a madman would commit a horrible act and then try to blame it on the devil or a demon… unless, of course, that person truly believes that is exactly what happened to them. (A Demon Made Me Do It) *** The little Norwegian village of Bærum Verk still stands as an old foundry settlement, and is an active place, both as a place to work, and as a place to live – and as a place to keep living even after you're dead. (The Most Haunted Village in Norway) *** There are more than a few stories from upright citizens around the world who claim to have seen tiny humans. I'm not talking about the diminutive human beings we used to classify as dwarves or midgets until we became more enlightened. I'm talking about short, maybe two-foot tall, perfectly proportioned people. (Big Stories About Little People)==========HOUR TWO: Like many desolate places, the Arctic has its share of ghost stories and haunted legends floating around the frigid, wild areas of its domain. It might be the frights rather than the cold that gives you goosebumps. (Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle) *** You never know what might be lurking just out of sight – in the shadows, behind a door. I'll share a few true stories that might make you double-check the locks at night and check the closet before going to bed. (Never Trust The Dark) *** When you think of the Salem Witch Trials, you typically think of women being burned at the stake, innocently accused of witchcraft. There are two incorrect assumption about that mental picture. First, most of the accused were hung, and none have been truly verified to be burned alive. And second, sorcery and Satan worship were not seen to be bound by gender, and so either a man, woman, boy, or girl could be a witch. And one of those unfortunate men was Giles Corey – but his punishment went beyond the norm, and into the gruesome. (The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: When John and Eva were married they told their relatives that they planned to honeymoon on the Atlantic coast, but John had another plan, and it would not be his last deception. But it would be the first act in what ended up being a mystery that has still gone unsolved to this day. (The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery) *** Weirdo family member James Pierce brings a true story that he calls, “It Came Through the Screen Door”. *** A 5-year-old boy having the time of his life at a carnival suddenly goes missing – and when found later there is no evidence whatsoever as to how he got where he was, who took him there, or what happened to him before he was found. (The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron) *** Weirdo family member Joy Cruz remembers something her mother told her as a child… and it quite possibly saved her soul. (I've Seen The Devil)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Genesis of Geraldine” by David Jeremiah for Light Source: https://tinyurl.com/y7t7nuwx“A Demon Made Me Do It” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qedyjq, and Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yb8e6z25“The Most Haunted Village in Norway” from Moon Mausoleum: https://tinyurl.com/ya8nuxur“The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyod3q3j“Big Stories About Little People” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ycql47wq“It Came Through the Screen Door” by Weirdo family member James Pierce“Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yc9ymjyx“The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials” from Sometimes Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y979qn8e, and Evan Corey for History: https://tinyurl.com/y7qt45kx“I've Seen The Devil” by Joy Cruz for Weird Darkness: https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit“The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ydf4w6ce“Never Trust the Dark” from The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/y7bgdq5z==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird 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.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Short stories don't give you less to do, just fewer places to hide. They are often seen as a stepping stone for writers, but they demand a level of precision many writers underestimate.In this episode, we look at what short stories are actually designed to do. We explore how strong short fiction is built around a single emotional movement, why focus and constraint matter, and how detail selection, pacing, and endings carry more weight in a limited space.We also break down short story forms and word counts, from microfiction to novellas, and discuss how length shapes structure, scope, and publishing opportunities.

Shadow people slip through the dark in three escalating forms — fleeting glimpses, lingering watchers, and rare physical encounters that defy every rational explanation. But what are they?HOUR ONE: When you think of human sacrifice, you might picture Aztec or Mayan ceremonies, or maybe a Satanic cult standing in a pentagram with a naked woman on an altar – possibly even a volunteer. Personally, I picture Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. While civilizations and groups such as these certainly did (and maybe still do) their share of brutal sacrificing, they are by no means the only ones that conducted death rituals. Some will most certainly surprise, and possibly disturb, you. (Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls) *** A shadow person is a humanoid figure that you perceive in a patch of shadow. Some believe that they are supernatural spirits or extra-dimensional beings. What are they? Paranormal researchers have a theory, neuroscientists have another theory. (Contact With a Shadow Man) *** An astronomy professor says we should begin focusing on space archaeology – starting with our own moon. Why? Well, he believes E.T. might have left a clue there of his existence. (Extraterrestrial Evidence on the Moon) *** Thousands of years ago, people were performing a form of surgery that involved boring holes through a person's skull. Why on earth would they do such a thing? (Trepanation: I Need That Like Another Hole In The Head) *** What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens?==========HOUR TWO: David Parker Ray is believed to have tortured and killed more than 50 women inside his soundproof trailer. A trailer he referred to as his “toy box”. (The Toy Box Killer) *** Two friends sipping soda and playing pool find the green table stained blood red, with no warning whatsoever. (Murder At The Pool Table) *** Malta, Italy is known for its splendid ruins, historical monuments, and ancient sites, but one of these places stands out; a mysterious underground complex that holds with in it many enigmas and oddities that remain unsolved to this day. (Malta's Cryptic Catacombs) *** Weirdo family member Robert Foster tells of a creepy incident that happened to him while working security at an army depot in Oregon. (The Phantom Truck) *** Imagine opening up the newspaper and reading this paragraph: “If anyone doubts this story in the least… they are reliable men who would under no circumstances lend their names to an untruth.” Newspapers just do not stand by their sources this unwaveringly, at least not anymore… and especially if the subject of the article is a haunted house. (The Ghost Told Them To Move)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: What if we were to discover there were aliens still living on the moon – and they were meddling in our affairs? How would you feel about that? Should extraterrestrials interfere in human affairs if they can help our society, or should we refuse that kind of leap in technology and medicine? (Should Aliens Interfere With Earthly Affairs?) *** Those who work nights are already in the creepy position of working what is called the “graveyard shift” - so you have to expect something to go wrong. If you are a security guard actively looking for something out of the ordinary during the graveyard shift, you know you're going to go home with stories to tell. (Tales of Graveyard Shift Security)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazineBOOK: “The Secret War: The Heavens Speak of the Battle” by Heidi Holllis: https://amzn.to/3c0oeD7“Trepanation: I Need That Like Another Hole In The Head” by Robin Wylie for the BBC: https://tinyurl.com/yatx2ruu“Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls” by T.L. Perez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y9noz4wz“Contact With a Shadow Man” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y8j6j7qb“Extraterrestrial Evidence on the Moon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y86xeukz“Should Aliens Interfere With Earthly Affairs?” by Ellen Lloyd for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y9yle3a6“The Toy Box Killer” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yafys82x“Murder At The Pool Table” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y3bzlff6“Malta's Cryptic Catacombs” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ya9pa9je“Tales of Graveyard Shift Security” gathered by Bailey Brown for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/ycyyuh3w“The Phantom Truck” by Weirdo family member Robert Foster“The Ghost Told Them To Move” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ycrke6qn==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird 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.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Welcome to Break, Battle & Roll presents: On Tap. Today we're talking all things Star Wars! Movies, RPGs, video games, and of course - vacation destinations! May the Force be with you!CASTAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeChad StaffordBen HollandGUESTAly StaffordCREWWriting: Aaron RollinsSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

What happens when you break the rules of storytelling?In this episode, we explore how to experiment with intention. We look at nonlinear structure, fragmented narratives, and hybrid forms and why they only work when the writer maintains control over meaning, pacing, and emotion.Key takeaway: You can break structure, but you cannot abandon it.

In this episode, we break down the publishing developments editors and agents are talking about right now and what they mean for working writers.

Welcome to WORK!!!!

Comics, manga, and graphic novels combine image and word to tell stories in a way prose cannot. In this episode, we examine what actually changes when storytelling moves into panels, and why many writers struggle when they approach the form with prose habits.

It's April 1st, and you know what that means! Let's listen to what these FOOLS record behind the editing veil. It's once again time for Break, Battle & LOL! April Fools! Pleases enjoy our collection of bloopers from this past year few years! CASTAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeChad StaffordBen HollandCREWWriting: Aaron RollinsSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Welcome to Break, Battle & Roll presents: On Tap. We're further diving into the topic of different Dungeon Mastering styles and game preparation with our special guest, Janelle's hus-band-o, Joe Salerno.CASTAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeChad StaffordBen HollandGUESTJoe SalernoCREWWriting: Aaron RollinsSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Welcome to WORK!! Today we're sitting down with @alexis_barber to dive into the unfiltered behind the scenes of the creator economy!

From skeletal faces in TV static to well-dressed spirits standing in hallways, these late-night witnesses share the terrifying things they saw while the rest of the house slept. | #WDRadio | WEEKEND OF JANUARY 25, 2026==========HOUR ONE: Investigators noted the hair on the alleged victim's arms was singed, and the skin burned. The grass where he claimed to have had the encounter was also scorched. Did this scoutmaster and the boys with him truly experience a real UFO sighting in 1952, or was it all a hoax? (The Scouts and the UFO) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn't. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil) *** Is the Thunderbird real or myth?  Most would say it is myth – or if it was real, it's now extinct. But then how do you explain sightings of the massive airborne creature as recently as 2018? (The Giant Thunderbird Lives) *** Sometimes, the darkness of night can hide frightening secrets. Especially if you are alone. (You'll Never Guess What Happened While You Were Asleep)==========HOUR TWO: Different peoples build their identity around different facets of their culture: the Italians around their food, the Greeks around their architecture, America around expanding waistlines. The Isle of Man, however, has pinned its identity today on low tax rates, motorcycle races and, oh yes… mermaids and fairies. (Catching Mermaids on Man) *** Would you be willing to eat your meals off the chest of a corpse, in the process, taking on their sins as your own? That's the gruesome job of a sin eater – and there were people willing to do it even into twentieth-century. (Would You Become a Sin Eater?) *** Dr Richard Gallagher is a New York psychiatrist and a psychiatric professor. He has spent twenty-five years viewing exorcisms – and he says 'fallen angels' target the devout AND those who've meddled with the occult. He says it outright – being possessed by a demon can and does happen, and he has seen it all too often. (Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real) *** UK homeowners believe their homes are haunted and want to rid themselves of them, while Americans don't care if a house is haunted so long as it has a swimming pool! (Ghostly Homes And Ghost-Loving Buyers)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Robert Ressler came up against a lot of resistance, but his dedicated focus on the minds and motives of serial murderers created what we know today as criminal profiling. (The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn't. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:BOOK: “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal” by Dr. Richard Gallagher: https://amzn.to/2YSlhBJBOOK: “20 Commonly Asked Questions About Demons” by Daniel C. Okapara: https://amzn.to/3fCEsFDBOOK: “Demonic Possessions Extraordinary True Life Experiences” by C. Torrington: https://amzn.to/3fEzoAx“Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real” by Sheila Flynn for Daily Mail: https://tinyurl.com/y7yb5x26“The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/ybeh2zke“Catching Mermaids on Man” from Beachcombing's Bizarre History Blog: https://tinyurl.com/y9uat6zq“Would You Become a Sin Eater?” by Lisa A. Flowers for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yco9cv44“Ghostly Homes and Ghost-Loving Buyers” by Jenn Gidman for Newser: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tezpc; and T.K. Randall for Unexplained Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hvestDesVerges UFO case singed grass photo evidence: https://tinyurl.com/yax47shuBOOK: “Running From The Devil: A Memoir of a Boy Possessed” by Steve Kissing: https://amzn.to/2AfJO9ABOOK: “Unexplained!” by Jerome Clark: https://amzn.to/2YYxRj8“You'll Never Guess What Happened While You Were Asleep” by Sarah Blumert for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/ya2bu7gk“The Scouts and the UFO” by Colin Bertram for History: https://tinyurl.com/y9wcubpk“I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil” by Steve Kissing for the Huffington Post: https://tinyurl.com/ybhrudzc“The Giant Thunderbird Lives” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y7agyegx==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicateWeird 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 registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

When Santa's costume caught fire at a small-town Christmas program in 1924, the crowd rushed to the only door — but it opened inward, and they couldn't escape. One little girl vanished that night, and nearly a century later, two ghost children are still seen at the building where the bodies were taken.IN THIS EPISODE: “When The Show Didn't Go On: The Iroquois Theater Fire” *** “A Deadly Christmas: Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Fire” *** “Horror For The Holidays: Ghosts of the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster” *** “A Christmas Mystery: The Vanishing of the Sodder Children” *** (Originally aired December 23, 2016)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“When The Show Didn't Go On: The Iroquois Theater Fire” from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse: https://amzn.to/3nNw0qJ“A Deadly Christmas: Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Fire” used by permission from Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/yav7oyye“Horror For The Holidays: Ghosts of the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster”, from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse: https://amzn.to/3nNw0qJ“A Christmas Mystery: The Vanishing of the Sodder Children” used by permission from Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y7cy4h78Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =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 registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/BabsSwitch#WeirdDarkness #ChristmasEveTragedy #HistoricDisaster #TrueCrime #HauntedOklahoma #GhostStory #ForgottenTragedy #SchoolFire #Paranormal #HolidayHorror

On Christmas Eve 1642, shepherds witnessed something impossible — two phantom armies fighting a brutal battle in the sky over Edge Hill. When investigators arrived, they saw it too, and testified under oath to the king.Episode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary's Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =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 registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/EdgeHill