Podcasts about Transylvania

What if Dracula wasn't inspired by Vlad the Impaler at all, but by an ancient Irish vampire king buried upside-down under a thorn tree? Uncover the disturbing true stories, from Elizabeth Báthory's blood baths to premature burials during plague outbreaks, to ancient demons that stalked babies in their cribs—discover the dark tapestry of true stories, medical mysteries, and folklore that created the world's most famous vampire.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Everyone knows about Dracula. Most everyone has seen at least one film starring the undead blood-sucker, or has read the novel by Bram Stoker. But only the real fans of Dracula know about the real people and true stories that inspired Bram Stoker to create the character.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Transylvania Superstitions” by Emily Gerard: https://amzn.to/3vsAqrsBOOK: “Carmilla” by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: https://amzn.to/3cw291IHistory.com, Ranker.com, AtlasObscura.com, InternationalHero.co.uk, HowStuffWorks.com, Universtiy of Iowa's Victorian Wiki, Google Books, HistoryIreland.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mnrpdm36,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eeypjjz3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4et6ysvs,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bcstakc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53vbu5dr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bhd6f7yv,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36n7y9v, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2nc96tjx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2848x4mkWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 16, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeforeDraculaABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#DraculaOrigins #VampireHistory #TrueCrimeHorror #WeirdDarkness #GothicHorror

Welcome back...to Dark Realms.Today, we wander inside the haunted heart of Transylvania, as we explore the terrifying legends of the Dark Realm of Hoia Baciu Forest, Romania's so-called “Bermuda Triangle.” From areas that seem to have the ability to control reality itself, to chilling ghost encounters where unseen voices beg to be let in, and the infamous "Dead Zone" clearing, where nothing grows, devices fail, and apparitions are caught on camera. Hoia Baciu's lore is as dark as it is unforgettable. Twisted trees, restless spirits, UFO sightings, and violent paranormal attacks have made this eerie forest one of the world's most feared places.Join us as we uncover Hoia Baciu's secrets, sinister energy, and the total eeriness which makes this a one-of-a-kind, Dark Realm.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles!By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 130+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Once more, simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cha-Chi and David welcome Charles Rosenay, a Beatles enthusiast and author. They delve into Charles's extensive work in organizing Beatles conventions and Magical History Tours in Liverpool, bringing fans closer to the band's iconic history. Additionally, Charles shares his passion for the paranormal, discussing his experiences with ghost tours and his book on true ghost stories. The conversation covers Charles's encounters with notable Beatles and their influences, as well as his involvement with Monkees conventions. The episode also highlights upcoming events, including a Beatles brunch in Burlington, a Beatles-themed concert at the Region Theater, and Charles's next Transylvania tour. Tune in for a deep dive into Beatles lore, horror stories, and the vibrant world of fandom.   Links:    www.bookoftop10Beatleslists.com   www.Bookoftop10horrorlists.com   Topics 01:24 Special Guest: Charles Rosenay and His Beatles Adventures 02:01 AI-Generated Introduction for Charles F. Rosenay 03:36 Charles's Liverpool Tours and Beatles Pilgrimages 08:42 Group Dynamics and Challenges on Beatles Tours 15:55 Networking and Connections in the Beatles Community 27:12 Exploring Cultural Phenomena and Literature 28:14 Charles's Journey as an Author 31:14 The Fascination with Horror 32:33 Paranormal Investigations and True Ghost Stories 38:51 Beatles, Rock and Roll, and Pop Culture 40:28 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Events

Send us a textIn episode #152 we talk with Emily Keddie, who recently set the supported FKT on the Oregon Volcanic Skyline Route, climbing 15 of Oregon's tallest volcanoes:Navigating the challenging 416-mile route, with more than 85,000 feet of vert in 12 days, 17 hours and 12 minutes. Trail running, climbing, logistics, and enduring through pain and injuryStrategies for nutrition and hydration on and off-trailEmily Keddie is an ultra runner, mountain athlete and former Pacific Crest Trail thru hiker, who resides on the West Coast of the United States. She runs outside to explore mountains, volcanoes, trails, as well as to experience views, the freedom of exploration, and to build and lean into her strength, independence, self-sufficiency and empowerment. Having moved between road, trail and ultra racing throughout the years, she has varied her training to focus on speed, endurance or adventure running. Most recently, Emily completed the FKT of the Oregon Volcanic Skyline Route, adding to her more than 30 other FKTs set since 2020, mostly unsupported. In 2025, beyond her incredible FKT in Oregon, Emily also took 1st at the Transylvania 100k in Romania in 2025, as well as the Ancient Lakes Trail Run 50 Miler and Siuslaw Dunes 50k, and 2nd place at the Lake Sonoma 100 mile Sufferfest.She loves to backpack, camp, cook, watch movies, read, rock climb, skydive, go bowling, and is always striving to balance family and adventure. Emily loves her work as a coach, supporting her athletes so they can enjoy their own success. Emily lives in Bend, Oregon, with her family and dog, Jolly. Connect with Emily:IG: instagram.com/emilyin.thewildMentioned:Trifecta Nutrition (save 50% your 1st order with code NR50): https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05FKT: fastestknowntime.com/athlete/emily-keddieLMNT: amzn.to/4n3sh7mPeak Refuel: amzn.to/3JVkGZJNerds Gummy Clusters: amzn.to/4gg90gjSpeedland Shoes: amzn.to/4pg29r6Salomon Packs: amzn.to/4mVQoEVMountain House: amzn.to/46aobD0Leki Poles: amzn.to/4m3UlWDRabbit: runinrabbit.com/Blaze Physio: blaMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

The First Circumnavigation Of Earth, Harlawn Howard & Rat ThumbsPlaylist: J.G. Thirlwell - No VacancyRude Norton - Sea CruiseThe Mo-Dettes - Dark Park CreepingThe Chessmen - Time MachineThe Rattlesnake Shakes - El SerpienteThe Waldos - BustedThe Sleeveens - DowntownThe Deadly Snakes - Graveyard ShakeThe Modernettes - BarbaraRonnie Fujiyama - New York GrooveAqui D'el Rock - Eu Nao Seicatl. - Gotta Thing For YouForbidden Dimension - Gag OdorBig Balls & The Great White Idiot - Gonna Be A RatJack O. & The Tennessee Tearjerkers - Dirty NailsRowdy - All In My HeadThe Kings Of Nuthin' - La ChupacabraStrange Attractor - It's A GirlThe Detroit Cobras - Midnight Blues

Mamuwalde Unchained: William Crain's Blacula  Well Boys & Girls, this week Mr. Chavez & I begin our yearly dive into Horror, returning to the genre with a search for lesser-known, less-discussed titles in the Vampire sub-genre. Over the next two months we will be traveling to Korea, Canada, the American Southwest, a post-apocalyptic Japan, and New Zealand. This week we start in Transylvania and travel to Los Angeles with 1972s Blaxploitation Classic, Blacula. A film with a mixed reputation, there certainly is a great deal to admire in William Crain's re-imagining of the Dracula legend. One of the most powerful aspect is the performance of its lead actor William Marshall. Much of what we do here is an examination of cinema in the popular culture, social history, and an embracing of the "what-if's" - There are quite a few that this film raises. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Our Continued Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

The Titanic, St. Giles & Horse SensePlaylist: J.G. Thirlwell - No VacancyThe Von Zippers - Titanic HeartNight Chill - Haunted BeachThe Gun - Race With The DevilThe Riff Randells - Girls Like MeThe Jam - I Changed My AddressLes Breastfeeders - Mes Lunettes NoirAll Hits - Easy KillerMark Malibu & The Wasagas - Monster On The looseThe Feederz - Have You Never Been Mellow?Needles//Pins - Kalifornia KornerThe Girls - Where Wolves DrinkSlant 6 - Double Edged KnifeBenny - Bin Weider FreiThe Crybabys - You Don't Have To Wear Boots To Be A Cowboy (But You've Gotta Leave Your horse Outside)Tank - Crazy HorsesMegas & Ikarus - KondorKyra - Do Things RightU.I.C. - Lockjaw BayJohnny Palermo - Silly Old Songs

Globalization is dying, maybe even dead. Borders are back, baby. That's the message in Jonn Elledge's sparkling Brief History of the World in 47 Borders. In this romp around world history , Elledge introduces us to 47 of the world's oddest borders including particularly weird ones in Detroit, Kaliningrad and Bolivia. So should be celebrating or mourning the rebirth of the border? Elledge is in mourning. A self-described progressive who grew up on Star Trek dreams of planetary unity, he sees nationalism's resurgence since 2016 as "quite a bad thing." He blames economic stagnation—when the pie stops growing, generous approaches to migration and distribution become much harder to sustain. I'm more sanguine. Whatever globalist bureaucrats at the UN or EU promised us, borders were never going away. As a species, we humans are agoraphobic. The Trekkies are wrong. The claustrophobia of the border is what gives us our sense of space. 1. Borders are having a political moment - The "liberal hegemony" that promised borderless globalization has been collapsing since 2016 (Brexit, Trump), making nationalism and territorial division the dominant political force again.2. Economic stagnation drives border obsession - When economies aren't growing and people aren't getting richer, generous policies on migration and wealth distribution become much harder to sustain politically.3. Maps shape leaders' minds - Trump's fixation on his Oval Office Ukraine map shows how visual representations of territory directly influence foreign policy decisions and geopolitical thinking.4. Most "historic" borders are recent inventions - What we assume are natural, ancient boundaries (like the Berlin Wall, Bangladesh, or even Germany's division) are often just decades old, showing how arbitrary our sense of "normal" geography really is.5. Borders create unexpected consequences - From Bolivia maintaining a navy despite being landlocked to Detroit's expansion bankrupting the city, where you draw lines has profound, often unintended effects on politics, economics, and culture for generations.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has dominated headlines the past few days after revealing in a heartfelt July 31 Instagram statement that he's been battling Lyme disease. According to AOL, Timberlake described his struggle as relentlessly debilitating, saying the diagnosis finally explained the bouts of nerve pain, crushing fatigue, and illness he endured on stage during his recently wrapped Forget Tomorrow World Tour. The pop icon admitted he considered canceling the tour more than once but ultimately pressed on, crediting the pure joy he gets from performing as greater than the stress on his body. As he opened up about his condition, Timberlake acknowledged speculation around his recent live appearances, particularly the noticeably low-energy performances that drew bewildered responses from concert goers and social media. Viral TikToks surfaced showing him barely singing in Transylvania, prompting widespread fan concern and a wave of commentary online. TwistedSifter dryly noted he “phoned in” the set, with clips showing Timberlake letting the crowd fill in lyrics while he swayed passively, fueling questions regarding his health and commitment on stage.His statement marks a rare public transparency from Timberlake, a notoriously private star, and the tone strongly suggested this might have been his last big tour, or at least the end of arena-scale performances for now. He capped the announcement by thanking fans, his touring crew, and especially his wife Jessica Biel and their children for “unconditional love,” saying he's unsure what the future holds for his live shows. The news trended widely on X and Instagram, with #JustinTimberlakeHealth one of the top searches.In business news, Finance Monthly and Scottish Sun report Timberlake is expanding his portfolio, partnering with Tiger Woods to launch a sports bar and cinema called T-Squared Social in St Andrews, Scotland, coming this fall after a successful launch in New York. His recent real estate play—offloading a massive Tennessee estate—has also made the property news pages. Meanwhile, Billboard and Rolling Stone confirmed Timberlake as a headliner for the 2025 BottleRock festival, though it remains unknown whether his diagnosis will impact future commitments.Coverage has focused on the biographical weight of his health revelation, widely seen as a turning point for one of pop's most resilient entertainers. Timberlake's candidness has drawn empathy from the music world and fans alike. Whatever comes next, his honesty in the face of adversity is cementing a new chapter in a superstar legacy.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Grab your Scooby Snacks and hop into the Mystery Machine with Felipe as we solve some capers all throughout the Scooby-Doo Universe on this exciting new rewatch series, each week with a different guest.In this episode, Felipe welcomes Nicole back to the podcast as they journey to Transylvania for a recap of Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness from 2015.Have any questions for the podcast? Email them to brazildragonpod@gmail.com.Thank you to Freddy Luna (StuckOnYouCartoons) for the incredible Brazilian Dragon Podcast Artwork.*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*Brazilian Dragon PatreonBrazilian Dragon YouTube Channel*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*This episode is part of the Brazilian Dragon Podcast Network. Feel free to support The Brazilian Dragon Podcast via PayPal or Patreon. And follow the Brazilian Dragon on social media: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook! Plus, check out our website! 

Sink your teeth into a slew of vampire movies from 1922 through 2025 that may or may not suck with returning movie lovers Chris Holmes and Michael Stewart (Save for Half podcast, Found in the Ruins podcast), plus we chew a bit on Stoker's Dracula novel. From England to Transylvania to Germany to Italy to Spain to Japan and beyond… those bloodsuckers are everywhere!! Which vampire flicks made us their thrall? One flick's surprise armadillo never fails to amuse Shane. Chris objects to amazingly cool armor in Dracula movies. What astoundingly fantastic Funko Pop does Shane own?? A surprising clash of opinions on The Lost Boys and Near Dark. We have crossed oceans of time just to bring you this episode. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #285 - 8/29/2025 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Holmes Basic D&D, John Eric Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs with Chris Holmes – Episode 267 – 5/12/2023 https://shaneplays.com/holmes-basic-dnd-john-eric-holmes-edgar-rice-burroughs-with-chris-holmes-podcast/ Zombie Movies with Chris Holmes and Mike Stewart – Episode 277 – 7/22/2024 https://shaneplays.com/zombie-movies-with-chris-holmes-mike-stewart-podcast/  Surreal Cinema with Clements & Holmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LcpVM55HQA  Vampire Movies Discussed in this Episode:Nosferatu (1922) Dracula (1931) Dracula's Daughter El Vampiro Horror of Dracula  Dracula, Prince of Darkness  The Vampire and the Ballerina The Vampire Doll Count Dracula (1970) Count Yorga, Vampire House of Dark Shadows Blacula The Night Stalker Captain Kronos-Vampire Hunter Bram Stoker's Dracula (1974) Blood for Dracula Night of the Walking Dead Dracula (1979)  Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Salem's Lot (1979) The Hunger Fright Night (1985) The Lost Boys Near Dark  Buffy the Vampire Slayer *Briefly mentioned Buffy TV series * Briefly mentioned Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Interview with the Vampire Blade Blade 2 Shadow of the Vampire Thirty Days of Night Let the Right One In A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Boys From County Hell The Last Voyage of the Demeter Nosferatu (2024) Sinners Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

It's (close to) James's birthday, so Gary dove deep into the movie closet to dust off this hidden gem of a somewhat Monster Rally comedy starring Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr, & Geena Davis. Are there some wildly cancelable men in this? Yup. Are they absolutely hilarious in it? Unfortunately, also yes. You can find the Monstie Men on ⁠Instagram⁠. Buy some merch on ⁠TeePublic⁠. Check out ⁠all of their links here⁠. Part of the ⁠Geekscape Network⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quatre ans après sa dernière participation et à quelques heures du départ, François D'Haene s'apprête à retrouver Chamonix et la ligne de départ de l'UTMB.Déjà quadruple vainqueur de la course, le coureur du Beaufortain revient avec une préparation impressionnante : victoire écrasante à la Transylvania, record sur le mythique Nolan's 14 dans le Colorado, et un hiver monumental en ski-alpinisme.Dans cet épisode, François revient sur la décision de se relancer dans l'aventure UTMB, sur les enseignements tirés de ses projets “off”.Entre quête d'un possible 5ᵉ sacre – synonyme de record – et volonté de savourer pleinement l'instant, il nous livre son état d'esprit à la veille de cet immense rendez-vous. Un échange où se mêlent émotions, doutes, souvenirs, préparation minutieuse et ce regard émerveillé qui ne l'a jamais quitté depuis sa première CCC en 2006.Un épisode exceptionnel pour plonger dans la tête et le cœur de l'un des plus grands champions de l'histoire du trail, à l'aube d'un nouveau chapitre qui pourrait marquer la légende de l'UTMB.Un épisode enregistré à la House of Mountains i-Run x Fraich Touch à Chamonix

Everyone knows about America's 13 original colonies… but did you know there was almost a 14th? In 1775, a private land deal known as The Transylvania Purchase sought to create a brand-new colony in the rugged mountains where Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee meet. Frontiersman Daniel Boone carved the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap, opening America's first true gateway to the West. But the plan was tangled in conflict with Indigenous nations, colonial governments, and the Revolution itself. In this episode of Parkography, Jason explores the rise and fall of the Colony of Transylvania, the battles that defined it, and how the Cumberland Gap went from a dangerous frontier to a National Historical Park that tells the story of America's earliest westward expansion. Find the  Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the Parkography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography Check out our other channels focused on RV travel:   @RVMiles    @RVMilesPodcast ​

Grab your Scooby Snacks and hop into the Mystery Machine with Felipe as we solve some capers all throughout the Scooby-Doo Universe on this exciting new rewatch series, each week with a different guest.In this episode, Felipe welcomes Nicole back to the podcast as they journey to Transylvania for a recap of Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness from 2015.Have any questions for the podcast? Email them to brazildragonpod@gmail.com.Thank you to Freddy Luna (StuckOnYouCartoons) for the incredible Brazilian Dragon Podcast Artwork.*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*Brazilian Dragon PatreonBrazilian Dragon YouTube Channel*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*This episode is part of the Brazilian Dragon Podcast Network. Feel free to support The Brazilian Dragon Podcast via PayPal or Patreon. And follow the Brazilian Dragon on social media: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook! Plus, check out our website! 

Welcome to the legendary Transylvania Chronicles! In this episode, the coterie returns to Nova Arpad with mixed success. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring Dork Tales this month! Use code DORKTALES to save 15% at https://www.bookwyrmgames.com  Orders over $100 also enjoy free shipping! #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #vampirethedarkages #vtm #whitewolf #worldofdarkness #transylvaniachronicles #onyxpath #actualplay #worldofdarkness #dorktales **** Kelly Clark as Storyteller Starring Chris Blogg as Rainald von Eggenberg Robin Holford as Tereza Dinescu Jen Peters as Alëna Fyodorov Kal Vincent as Bastien **** Music credits: Music from Monument Studios:      Shadowlands      Revenant      Ambition      Treachery      Lord of Destruction      Town on Fire      Platoon Slaughters      Combat Drum Loop Tracks licensed under the All-In-One Pack Or Fantasy Complete 2 https://www.monumentstudios.net The following tracks by Dark Fantasy Studios were used      Hidden Past      Nearing Evil Tracks licensed under a Premium license. http://darkfantasystudio.com/ It also includes music from Joel Steudler licensed through a  Humble Music collection.      Scourge Shadowlands 1 - Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Like what you heard? For background ambiance, we used sounds from Tabletop Audio for this session, just like we have for off-camera games for years! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life!  The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering. https://www.tabletopaudio.com

After some negotiation with the Maeghar on Naxos, our coterie finds itself faced with new challenges...If you have anything to spare, even a few bucks helps when organizations like the Trans Empowerment Project are struggling to stay afloat amid this regime we're dealing with in the US, so please consider donating, or at least share the link with folks who might be able to help out! https://transempowerment.raiselysite.com/team-hammodSupport our players:Alana aka Cassian - https://spectralcraft.ca/Chad aka Antonio - https://twitch.tv/chad8472Lee aka Iris - https://linktr.ee/beeghostyyRaven aka Jaeson - https://www.twitch.tv/raven_tree7Valencia aka Demetrienne - https://www.twitch.tv/ultravalencia and for their book - https://a.co/d/9AxCdH8Music: The Embrace and Bloody Castle by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kingdom Of Kandy, Elvis Costello & Giraffe HijinxPlaylist: J.G. Thirlwell - No VacancyThe Count Bishops - I Want CandyRattlesnake Shakes - El SerpientePale Lips - I'm A WitchThe Ex Boyfriends - Dangerous And OrgasmicGuana Batz - Radio SweetheartMagazine - Shot By Both SidesThe Gossip - Bring It OnThe Viletones - Screaming FistSedatives - Superstitious MindsThe Dictators - Science Gone Too FarPoison Ivy & Wanda Jackson - Funnel Of LoveFocus - Hocus Pocus IIThe Jury - Who Dat?The Wild Giraffes - Move It On OverShadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet - Zombie CompromiseThe 5.6.7.8's - Bomb The TwistThine Retail Simps - Barstool BloozeThe Hurriganes - Get On

After a harrowing reunion of siblings, our coterie is on the road again and hoping to find out more about the Children of Osiris and what they've done with Lamis...If you have anything to spare, even a few bucks helps when organizations like the Trans Empowerment Project are struggling to stay afloat amid this regime we're dealing with in the US, so please consider donating, or at least share the link with folks who might be able to help out! https://transempowerment.raiselysite.com/team-hammodSupport our players:Alana aka Cassian - https://spectralcraft.ca/Chad aka Antonio - https://twitch.tv/chad8472Lee aka Iris - https://linktr.ee/beeghostyyRaven aka Jaeson - https://www.twitch.tv/raven_tree7Valencia aka Demetrienne - https://www.twitch.tv/ultravalencia and for their book - https://a.co/d/9AxCdH8Music: The Embrace and Bloody Castle by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty years ago, Kimberly Haley Coleman was stuck abroad on business weekends, wanting to volunteer but finding nothing meaningful to do. So she created her own opportunities—and Globe Aware was born. Today, Globe Aware connects volunteers with communities in 21 countries through week-long service projects. We're talking about real work: installing concrete floors in Guatemala, assembling wheelchairs in Cambodia, building stoves that actually vent smoke out of homes. In our conversation, Kimberly shared something that didn't surprise me. Volunteers consistently tell her they received more from the experience than they gave. There's something about showing up, working alongside families, and seeing their daily reality that writing a check simply can't replicate. These aren't luxury trips. You're staying in modest accommodations, eating local food, and getting your hands dirty. But families come home fundamentally changed in how they see the world. As Kimberly puts it, "There's no check you can write that can do that to a kid's brain." If you've been thinking about meaningful travel or want to show your family a bigger world, this episode offers a completely different way to think about vacation time. You could even revisit a few places through new eyes and opportunities.  Think Machu Picchu, Transylvania, Thailand, Cuba, Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Galapagos Islands. Links from this episode: Globe Aware Binky Patrol

Grab your Scooby Snacks and hop into the Mystery Machine with Felipe as we solve some capers all throughout the Scooby-Doo Universe on this exciting new rewatch series, each week with a different guest.In this episode, Felipe welcomes Vale to the podcast as they journey to Transylvania for a recap of Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy!Have any questions for the podcast? Email them to brazildragonpod@gmail.com.Thank you to Freddy Luna (StuckOnYouCartoons) for the incredible Brazilian Dragon Podcast Artwork.*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*Brazilian Dragon PatreonBrazilian Dragon YouTube Channel*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*This episode is part of the Brazilian Dragon Podcast Network. Feel free to support The Brazilian Dragon Podcast via PayPal or Patreon. And follow the Brazilian Dragon on social media: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook! Plus, check out our website! 

The Lost Colony Of Roanoke, St. Fiacre & Dancing CockatoosPlaylist: J.G. Thirlwell - No VacancyThe Wipers - MysteryThe Nervebreakers - The Good, The Bad & The UglyThe Rage - I've Got Your NumberCrachat - Pas De CompromisForbidden Dimension - Honeymoon On A HookThe Mummies - Your Ass (Is Next In Line)Huevos Rancheros - HuevosaurusFlathead - More & MorePyPy - Pagan DayThe Tranzmitors - Dancing In The Front RowThe Muffs - No ActionTerry Jacks - There's No Blood In BoneThe Daggermen - That GirlBlitzkrieg Bop - Let's GoThe Trashmen - Bird Dance BeatThe Ridiculous Trio - No FunDon Norman & The Other Four - Low ManThe Sleepy Sleepers - Hevi TapaaJohn DuCann - Don't Be A Dummy

Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Eddie Murphy & Jim Carrey. Fellow podcaster Valerie Royer returns to the show to talk about another third film in a franchise. Patrick and Joe investigate the cause of this pattern and believe the number 23 to be involved. Lev decides to go to a rave as research for this episode. What did his fact-finding mission unearth? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in August 2025. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'Shrek the Third' is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K (also you can get the Shrek quad-pack if you're an addict): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ELI90R0/ Music from "All Star Cover in Classical Latin" by The Miracle Aligner   Artwork from BJ West   quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, murphy, carrey, versus, vs, shrek, third, three, 3, banderas, diaz, transylvania, princess, everett, idle, latin, rave, trolls

What does Planet of the Apes and a Van Helsing analog traveling to Transylvania have in common with titanium orgy werewolves and bad mod music? Apparently, it's Sybil Danning getting topless only once, and yet also somehow 18 times. That doesn't make sense, and yet you'll understand exactly what that means when you tune in to this episode of Loathsome Things: A Horror Movie Podcast that continues to compare nipples to pizza toppings out of solidarity with the ladies.

Welcome to the legendary Transylvania Chronicles! In this episode, the some party crashers ruin everyone's fun. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring Dork Tales this month! Use code DORKTALES to save 15% at https://www.bookwyrmgames.com  Orders over $100 also enjoy free shipping! #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #vampirethedarkages #vtm #whitewolf #worldofdarkness #transylvaniachronicles #onyxpath #actualplay #worldofdarkness #dorktales **** Kelly Clark as Storyteller Starring Chris Blogg as Rainald von Eggenberg Robin Holford as Tereza Dinescu Jen Peters as Alëna Fyodorov Kal Vincent as Bastien **** Music credits: Music from Monument Studios:      Shadowlands      Revenant      Arcane      Crusaders      Combat Drum Loop Tracks licensed under the All-In-One Pack Or Fantasy Complete 2 https://www.monumentstudios.net The following tracks by Dark Fantasy Studios were used      Hidden Past      Nearing Evil Tracks licensed under a Premium license. http://darkfantasystudio.com/ It also includes music from Joel Steudler licensed through a  Humble Music collection.      Scourge It also includes licensed music from Game Dev Marketplace, Ovani Sound, and Audio Hero:      Troposphere      Washy Ambience Shadowlands 1 - Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Like what you heard? For background ambiance, we used sounds from Tabletop Audio for this session, just like we have for off-camera games for years! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life!  The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering. https://www.tabletopaudio.com

The Gateway Podcast – Dacre Stoker – Dracula Files Date: August 12, 2025 Episode: 89 Discussion: Dracula Files About Dacre: Dacre Stoker is the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and the New York Times and International best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead (2009), and Dracul (2018). Dacre is also the co-editor of The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker: The Dublin Years (2012). He has published Stoker on Stoker Dracula Revealed (2022) a companion book to his informative audio visual presentations. In 2022 Dacre and Robert Eighteen Bisang published Dracula Annotated for the 125th Anniversary, a culmination of years of research, this version includes many of the passages edited out of the final Dracula typescript, including the first three chapters and the original ending. Dacre and Chris McAuley have created the StokerVerse which as the name implies the range was originally inspired by the works of Bram Stoker. With a series of novels, comics, audio dramas, video, tabletop and RPG games published, The StokerVerse is becoming known as one of the leading brands in the Horror genre Dacre is a native of Montreal, Canada, he taught Physical Education and Sciences for twenty-two years, in both Canada and the U.S. He has participated in the sport of Modern Pentathlon as an athlete and a coach at the international and Olympic levels for Canada for 12 years. Dacre has consulted and appeared in recent film documentaries about vampires in literature and popular culture. The Real Vampire Files (2010 History Channel), The Tillinghast Nightmare, (2014 Historical Haunts), Secrets of the Dead (2015 PBS), Mysteries at the Museum, (2017 Travel Channel) Legend Hunter (2019 Travel Channel) American Vampires (2022 Fox Nation). Dacre currently hosts tours to Dublin Ireland, Whitby England, and Cruden Bay Scotland, to visit places where Bram Stoker lived, was educated, worked, researched, and wrote Dracula. He has been leading groups to Transylvania over the past 10 years to explore both the life and times of the historic Vlad Dracula III and also the locations where Bram Stoker set his famous novel. BOOKS: Dracula the Un Dead Dutton 2009 Bram Stoker's Lost Journal The Dublin Years Robson Press 2012 Stoker on Stoker Dracula Revealed Telos 2022 Dracul Putnam 2018 Slains Castle Secret History Hellbound 2022 The Virgins Embrace Graphic Novel AUK 2021 Dracula's Bedlam Graphic Novel AUK 2022 Dracula The Return, The Cult of the White Worm Scratch Comix 2023 Dracula Annotated for 125th Anniversary Hellbound 202 Website: www.dacrestoker.com Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas

Playlist: The Monsters - Sex WaxTwisted Teens - RandoPat and the Pissers - ProgressGhost Bastards - Where Is My Dog?Screamin' Sins - Haunted DreamsScreamin' Sins - Six Feet UnderJody Reynolds - Fire of LoveMesser Chups - Love Will Tear Us ApartThe Bug Club - Quality PintsNight Chill - Queen of BloodCosmic Club - Telephone BoothSlaughterhouse - DNAVarious Artists, featuring Toxic Fem - Sick ObsessionPyrex - SlugmanCIVIC - PoisonEdmonton Gender Party - Misery BiserySamWoy - Beat UpTeen Mortgage - Devil Ultrasonic Dream

First aired October 12, 2022Continuing with the spooky season Katie takes us into the world's most haunted forest, Hoia Baciu. Here, in the Transylvania woods, people enter and don't always return. What makes this location such a paranormal hot spot? How did these woods earn the nickname Romania's Bermuda Triangle? Finishing off the episode we share the story of a lone gravesite in Nova Scotia said to be haunted by a sole inhabitant, 8-year-old Catherine McIntosh. Support the showStay curious!

Sometimes after hundreds of years of unlife, things - or people - can still catch up to you when you least expect them...Support our players:Alana aka Cassian - https://spectralcraft.ca/Chad aka Antonio - https://twitch.tv/chad8472Lee aka Iris - https://linktr.ee/beeghostyyRaven aka Jaeson - https://www.twitch.tv/raven_tree7Valencia aka Demetrienne - https://www.twitch.tv/ultravalencia and for their book - https://a.co/d/9AxCdH8Music: The Embrace and Bloody Castle by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playlist: J.G Thirlwell - No VacancyJohnny Concrete - BubblesRocket 808 - Digital BillboardsCelia & The Mutations - Mony MonyThe Painted Ship - And She Said YesRay Luxemburg - FollowingAgony Bag - Rabies Is A KillerLas Vinylators - AcosadorFlesh Rag - Another DimensionColor Me Psycho - Thirteen Is My Lucy NumberThe Bad Actors - Are They HostileThe Jackets - Wasting My TimeLes Sexareenos - Mojo WorkoutHuevos Rancheros - Please Pass The KetchupThe Vapids - Lucy PotatoLes Hou Lops - Oh Non!The Sirens - DiversionMarionetz - Peter PimmelSparks - Goofing Off

Episode 990- Jason Interviews Brian Gonsar DRACULA'S BRUNCH CLUBDracula's Brunch Club graphic novel: Have you ever wondered how vampires got their taste for blood? In Dracula's Brunch Club, it all started with a crimson-red donut, dripping and oozing with spooky secrets—I mean, jelly. Dripping and oozing with non-spooky-tasting JELLY. Get ready to sink your fangs into the hilarious new graphic novel Blood, treachery, and humor from two promising newcomers not enough? Count Dracula is not your average vampire. Well, sure, he's undead, hates garlic, and will burn up in sunlight––but unlike other vampires, he has a knack for baking. And it's his brunch club's famous blood-orange-jelly donuts that give his fellow vampires the energy source they need to live forever. But when Transylvania experiences a mysterious jelly shortage, it allows his nemesis, Constantine, to swoop in and steal the brunch club—and the vampires' loyalty—from Dracula. But it's not just jelly donuts at stake. When townsfolk start to go missing, Dracula suspects Constantine has far more sinister motives lurking that could threaten everything vampires and humans have worked for. With the help of his chef and human friend, Elena, Dracula must find a new energy source before every vampire and human turns on him and he loses his coveted brunch club forever.Buy It: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Draculas-Brunch-Club/Brian-Gonsar/9781637158401Theme Songs by Drew: Donuts and Darkness & Jelly DreamsLike & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331Patreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.comYour Support Keeps Our Show Going On Our Way to a Thousand EpisodesDonate Here https://bit.ly/36s7YeLAll the C4FaP links you could ever need  https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen To the Episode Here: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/

Join Justin as he chats with actor and artist Duncan Regehr about drawing inspiration from Nature, classic Dracula performances, The Monster Squad, preparing for his role as Pat Garrett in Billy the Kid, becoming Zorro, and more!Duncan Regehr bio: “Duncan Peter Regehr (born October 5, 1952) is a Canadian multimedia artist and actor. He was also a figure skater and a classically trained Shakespearean stage actor in his native Canada, before heading to Hollywood in 1980. Regehr played the title character in Zorro, The Family Channel's television series based upon Johnston McCulley's classic hero. He also had roles in multiple television incarnations of Star Trek. He also played the role of Count Dracula in 1987's The Monster Squad.”Intro and outro theme created by Wyrm. Support Wyrm by visiting the Serpents Sword Records bandcamp page (linked below):https://serpentsswordrecords.bandcamp.com/Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.

For this 299th episode of Necronomicast, I am excited to welcome to the program Aaron Sagers! Aaron Sagers is a Storyteller. An award-winning media personality and travel expert, he is a TV & on-camera host, producer, journalist, and author on a mission to make cross-cultural connections across the globe through myths, legends, and folklore. Sagers is best known for his expertise as a Paranormal Journalist, Paranormal Pop Culture historian, and “nerd culture” expert. He currently appears as host of Netflix's 28 Days Haunted, on Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught on Camera (in its ninth season); is creator/host of the Talking Strange video and podcast show with the Den of Geek network; writer of the DC Comics DC Horror Presents story “Superstitious Lot,” debuting a new character called “Dr. Spooky.”  He is producer/host of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Ripley's Road Trip show; creator/host of the ad-supported independently produced paranormal/true crime podcast NightMerica. He is a National Geographic presenter and former professor at New York University, and presented across the globe on topics of pop culture, folklore, and the paranormal. Whether exploring Knights Templar in France, drag racing in the United Arab Emirates, exploring elf caves in Iceland, spending days in Romani villages in Transylvania, tagging Great Whites in Cape Cod, swimming in Loch Ness, searching for a cursed witch in a Nicaraguan volcano, camping at Mt. Fuji, wrangling crocs in Australia, meeting with the Vatican's Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Rome, traveling solo in Morocco, or pursuing the best cocktails in, well, everywhere, Aaron is a relentlessly curious adventurer who has explored six continents, and dozens of countries. He was invested as one of only three worldwide Knights of Count Dracula by the Transylvanian Society of Dracula, is a Scottish Laird, was turned into an action figure, ran some marathons, has his face on a bottle of rum...and is now a guest of NECRONOMICAST!!   Aaron Sagers official website!

Welcome to the legendary Transylvania Chronicles! In this episode, the coterie spends a fun night with the traveling folk. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring Dork Tales this month! Use code DORKTALES to save 15% at https://www.bookwyrmgames.com  Orders over $100 also enjoy free shipping! #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #vampirethedarkages #vtm #whitewolf #worldofdarkness #transylvaniachronicles #onyxpath #actualplay #worldofdarkness #dorktales **** Kelly Clark as Storyteller Starring Chris Blogg as Rainald von Eggenberg Robin Holford as Tereza Dinescu Jen Peters as Alëna Fyodorov Kal Vincent as Bastien **** Music credits: Music from Monument Studios:      Shadowlands      Revenant      Outlandish Tavern      Arcane Tracks licensed under the All-In-One Pack Or Fantasy Complete 2 https://www.monumentstudios.net The following tracks by Dark Fantasy Studios were used      Hidden Past      Nearing Evil Tracks licensed under a Premium license. http://darkfantasystudio.com/ It also includes music from Joel Steudler licensed through a  Humble Music collection.      Scourge It also includes licensed music from Game Dev Marketplace, Ovani Sound, and Audio Hero:      Troposphere      Washy Ambience Shadowlands 1 - Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Like what you heard? For background ambiance, we used sounds from Tabletop Audio for this session, just like we have for off-camera games for years! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life!  The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering. https://www.tabletopaudio.com

Today I'm so pleased to welcome back someone who you all loved the first time around on the podcast - the brilliant author and travel writer, Monisha Rajesh. Her passion for trains, and for the way rail travel slows you down and opens you up to new worlds, was just infectious. And I'm so excited to say that she's back with a gorgeous new book called Moonlight Express, which takes us deep into the magical world of sleeper trains. In this new adventure, Monisha journeys across Europe, the Americas and beyond, trading airports for railway platforms and following moonlit tracks through some of the most cinematic landscapes on Earth, which we have the pleasure of chatting about today. From the soft snow and candlelit calm of the Norwegian night trains to the fairy-tale villages of Transylvania, glimpsed at sunrise through the window of a creaky couchette on the Dacia Express. Or to the pastel-painted streets of Savannah, Georgia, in the US, reached on Amtrak's Silver Meteor. She takes us high into the Andes too, aboard the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer from Cusco to Arequipa, where the train carves through deserts and towering peaks, so close to everyday life you feel like you could touch it. And back in Britain, she celebrates her mum's 70th aboard the Royal Scotsman, sipping whisky in the observation car as the Highlands go past.She reminds us what makes train travel so unique: the romance, the community, and the chance to simply sit by the window and watch the world roll by.Destination Recap: Oslo to trondheim, Trondheim to Buda, NorwayTransylvania, Romania FinlandPeru - Belmond Andean Explorer - Cusco to ArequipaBelmond Royal Scotsman Caledonia Sleeper Train, London to Edinburgh Cornish Riviera trainSilver Meteor - Orlando, Florida to Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah, Georgia, USAMoonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train by Monisha Rajesh is published by Bloomsbury (28 August).With thanks to Airbnb for their support of today's episode.Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first to find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't wait until then, remember there's the first 14 seasons to catch up on, that's over 155 episodes to keep you busy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our coterie continues their quest to fuck over the Habsburgs and rescue Lamis, they find themselves taking a bit of an unexpected detour along the way...Support our players:Alana aka Cassian - https://spectralcraft.ca/Chad aka Antonio - https://twitch.tv/chad8472Lee aka Iris - https://linktr.ee/beeghostyyRaven aka Jaeson - https://www.twitch.tv/raven_tree7Valencia aka Demetrienne - https://www.twitch.tv/ultravalencia and for their book - https://a.co/d/9AxCdH8Music: The Embrace and Bloody Castle by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The July Crisis, Rachel Sweet & Nuclear WastePlaylist: J.G. Thirlwell - No VacancyShrapnel - Combat LoveThe Malibu Kens - Crude CityPlatinum Blonde - No RegretsWitness Inc. - JezebelRachel Sweet - Cuckoo ClockThe Mummies - Uncontrollable UrgeOur Generation - I'm A ManThe Ettes - Get OutThe Existers - Telex LoveTuff Darts - Your Love Is Like Nuclear WasteThe Red Elvises - Love PipeThe Honeycombs - Can't Get Through To YouThe Billy Karloff Band - Backstreet BillyThe Cutz - Nuclear Hall Of FameDemon's Claws - Hunting On The 49Curse Of Horseflesh - Andromeda StompThe Crazies - SelfdestructThe Dickies - Paranoid

Send us a textWelcome aboard this episode of MAKING TRACKS RAILWAY PODCAST with Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory – no tickets are required to travel with us and there is no fare to pay!In this episode we'll be hearing from a teacher at one of Ukraine's Childrens' Railways , an enthusiast and preservationist from Kiev tells me something of the current challenges in that country……Bill Parker of Flour Mill fame reflects on the two year working holiday of one of his engines in Transylvania, and the arrival of another industrial machine from further east; Sharon Gregory visits a Manchester attraction with some similarities to the lauded ‘high line' in New York City….Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts reveals an extraordinary statistic about her constituency in Wales and what relevance it has to the world of heritage railways, and Lord Faulkner is concerned that a law from the 1920s threatens to restrict the activities of youngsters on UK heritage railways. We also hear from historian and broadcaster Tim Dunn and Stephen Wiggs of New Europe Heritage Railway Trust, (NEHRT) a small British NGO that has forged links with a number of heritage railway organisations across Central & Eastern Europe since the end of communist rule more than thirty years ago.  Alasdair also meets Mimmi Mickleson, President of FEDECRAIL whilst in Romania at a steam gala event featuring a locomotive that used to haul paper and wood pulp in Kent and has been on the Sibiu Agnita Railway in Transylvania for nearly two years.Links to Railways and Organisations mentioned in this episode:New Europe Heritage Railway Trust or NEHRT FEDECRAIL - European Federation of Museum & Tourist RailwaysRead about the Lviv Children's  Railway in Railway Supply onlineMocănita - Sibiu - Agnița - RomaniaCastlefield Viaduct, ManchesterThe Continental Railway Circle Facebook PageYou can contact Cristian Marinescu here: and follow him on X @ x.com/AFeroviara for Romanian railway contentThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

Before the coterie can head to Greece to find out what's going on with mommy... er... Lamis, they have some unfinished business in Vienna with the Habsburgs. Surely nothing bad could come of all of this, right? Support our players:Alana aka Cassian - https://spectralcraft.ca/Chad aka Antonio - https://twitch.tv/chad8472Lee aka Iris - https://linktr.ee/beeghostyyRaven aka Jaeson - https://www.twitch.tv/raven_tree7Valencia aka Demetrienne - https://www.twitch.tv/ultravalencia and for their book - https://a.co/d/9AxCdH8Music: The Embrace and Bloody Castle by Ivan Duch (https://ivanduch.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book a cabin by the lake, buy your theme park tickets, and put the finishing touches on your "halfling rogue" cosplay because on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast we're going on vacation! Your horror host Edward October will be your personal tour guide on the all-inclusive summer vacation of a lifetime with stops at lackluster national parks, haunted theme parks, and horrific Renaissance Festivals.             First up: Edward October narrates Ernest Hemingway's humorous guide to vacationing in the great outdoors & shares some true horror stories from theme parks and amusements parks. Then, we'll take you on a tour of the WORST vacation destinations in the history of horror cinema.    Plus:  Haunted, horrific, ghostly, and ghastly tales from the Renaissance Faire & a ballad about wizardry gone horribly wrong. Featuring special guests Autumn Grube (Autumn's Oddities) & Amber Jourdan (Witches Talking Tarot).        Pack your bags because we're serving up disappointing fishing retreats, horrifying theme park accidents, tilt-a-whirl ghosts, Ren Faire stalkers, cosplay creeps, and medieval mayhem with VIP excursions to Transylvania, the fog-shrouded English moors, and the darkest backwoods of the rural USA on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.// PROMOS        Horrifying History, Madison on the Air, Jane Nightshade, horror author                // FOLLOW        Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media! Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com                // LINKS & REFERENCES        Dracula, Prince of Darkness clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwhuq-_O__w    Barbarian clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIQnJMEncBM         Burnt Offerings trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRTwCD2QhTs         An American Werewolf in London clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDcfZGdx2E0The Descent clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faZ88f6Gfzc         The Ritual clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wmnD-H2SRM         A Cry in the Dark clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coPevaETtnM         Picnic at Hanging Rock trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAbCyrQXbYLake Mungo clip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPZ1OfAbGL8&pp=ygUKbGFrZSBtdW5nbw%3D%3DThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcVBEcM_zgThe Hills Have Eyes trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzLfsql1YvcDeliverance clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBSRk-DbhRw | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnHedUTJF9I          Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

The Temple Of Artemis, St. Vincent Of Marseilles & New Life Found In GooPlaylist: J.G . Thirlwell - No VacancyMaster Plan - Find Something Beautiful (And Set It On Fire)Ohm & The Secret Sources - Mad At The WorldThe Go-Devils - EndThe Treblemakers - Exploding Bikers From HochelagaThe Saints - Know Your ProductSic Kidz - FrenzyAltermoderns - She's Not YoursThe Wayouts - No TimeQuiet Jungle - EverythingThe Lazy Cowgirls - How It Looks And How It IsThe Karroll Brothers - Goin' Down TownUniplux - Papa E MamaDeath Valley - Meteor Of Many MoodsThe Flyin' Spiderz - AliveThe Nomads - Primordial OozeMarieke & The Go Get 'Em Boys - SwitchbladeSonic Avenues - Burn My MindNightmare - Great Balls Of FireTeenage Head - Disgusteen

What if the real risk of AI isn't job loss but brain atrophy?Episode SummaryIf you've spent any time on social media recently, you'll be familiar with the flood of low-quality AI-generated sludge. And on this episode, I'm speaking to someone who is leading a one-woman campaign against it and in favour of human-generated content. Her name is Zsike Peter and she's the fiercely human founder of an agency called Vampire Digital; you'll hear why its called that on the show.  Zsike is also the author of a new book called Thinkbait: The Definitive Guide to Reclaiming Human Creativity in the Age of AI which seeks to highlight and combat the prevalence of AI-generated low-quality content.Her mission is a passionate defence of human creativity in an age where generative AI threatens to dull our minds and voices. Its a rallying cry for intentional, thoughtful use that keeps our agency intact. In a fascinating discussion, we explore her extraordinary backstory, from growing up in communist Transylvania to being arrested after escaping a toxic UK host family that hired her as an au pair. And you'll hear the remarkable story about how she went undercover in a brothel to win a journalism scholarship. These stories aren't just great anecdotes, they reveal a mindset of relentless curiosity, courage, and independence that informs her work today.What makes Zsike's objection to AI so compelling is that initially she embraced it.  But after having tried it out, she flipped from embracing generative AI to warning against its effects on our thinking. You'll hear her talk about the concept of Thinkbait as an alternative to clickbait; content that stimulates rather than stupefies. Along the way, we unpack how language creates culture, why writing is thinking, and what it means to preserve our humanness in a machine-saturated world.And much, much more.Guest Biography: Zsike Peter Zsike is the founder of Vampire Digital — a content agency with a “fiercely human heart,” known for producing sharp, human-written copy in a world drowning in AI sludge. She is also the author of Thinkbait: The Definitive Guide to Reclaiming Human Creativity in the Age of AI — a book that serves as both a practical framework and a philosophical manifesto. Her background in journalism, corporate communications, and digital marketing now powers a mission to help people reclaim their voices (and their thinking) in a world increasingly seduced by generative AI.LinksThinkbait  - https://thinkbait.co.uk/Vampire Digital, Zsike's agency - https://www.vampiredigital.biz/Zsike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsike-peter/AI-Generated Timestamped Summary(yes, I know, ironic, given the subject!)[00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] Zsike's childhood in communist Transylvania and family escape story[00:13:00] Going undercover in a brothel to win a journalism competition[00:19:00] Her arrest and start in the UK after fleeing abuse[00:24:00] Building a career in communications and founding Vampire Digital[00:28:00] Why she chose the vampire brand and what it represents[00:31:00] How her agency captures authentic voice in client content[00:33:00] Her shift from embracing to warning against generative AI[00:36:00] The dangers of outsourcing thinking and writing to machines[00:41:00] Why individuality and voice matter in a world of sameness[00:44:00] Thinkbait as a framework, manifesto, and act of defiance[00:48:00] The bedtime story moment that triggered a rethink on AI[00:53:00] The rise of fake authority and automated engagement online[00:57:00] Language loss, writing in a third language, and cultural identity[01:03:00] How hardship shaped her creative drive and ethical stance[01:07:00] Final reflections

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has made plenty of headlines in just the past few days, mixing tour drama, family tension, a tough business loss, and international politics into the latest chapter of his story. Timberlake's European summer tour is winding down, with high-profile concerts across venues like Bánffy Castle in Transylvania on July 17 and upcoming dates in Paris, Tbilisi, Baku, and Istanbul through the end of July. His recent set at England's Lytham Festival turned chaotic when audio issues forced a halt mid-performance, prompting him to publicly lose his temper with his crew. Video clips of Timberlake animatedly dressing down staff made the rounds on social media, dividing fans between those criticizing him for being unprofessional and others defending his frustration as understandable under the circumstances, given the technical meltdown in front of thousands of paying fans. According to TMZ and Kiss 95.1, this incident was particularly embarrassing as the sound cut out during Cry Me a River, a song famously linked to his split with Britney Spears, leading to further chatter online about karma and showmanship.Offstage, Timberlake is facing scrutiny over the state of his marriage to actress Jessica Biel. Star Magazine is reporting that the couple's energy is “really bad” after a year of competing ambitions and the strains of their nearly 13-year marriage. Biel, coming off a snub for an Emmy nomination despite a high-visibility campaign for her role in The Better Sister, has reportedly not gotten much support from Timberlake, who himself is said to be weighed down by recent personal baggage. This runs from the much-publicized DWI arrest in 2024, to lingering fallout from allegations in Britney Spears' memoir, and even dating rumors from the set of Palmer. Insiders suggest Biel is well-positioned for her next act—with or without him—while Timberlake “needs the structure of family life,” hinting that a major reckoning could be ahead for their relationship when his tour winds down and he returns home.On the business front, it's a rough week for Timberlake as well: GolfWRX confirms he took a multimillion-dollar loss selling his beloved Mirimichi Golf Course in Memphis for just $500,000, after investing over $16 million into its renovation and restoration. Once a passion project and award-winning destination, the deal represents a significant financial blow for the pop star, though his net worth remains impressively high.Adding to the international attention, his planned July 23 show in Tbilisi has sparked a petition among Georgian fans urging him to speak out against their country's authoritarian tilt before performing as part of a government-funded initiative. According to OCCRP, organizers insist they don't want Timberlake to cancel but hope he'll use his platform to publicly support democracy—a high-profile political request that puts Timberlake in a potentially sensitive international spotlight. Altogether, this week has been classic Timberlake: sold-out shows, tabloid scrutiny, social media viral moments, and the persistent balancing act between global stardom and complicated personal realities.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Welcome to the legendary Transylvania Chronicles! In this episode, the coterie meets with Nova Arpad and fulfils a debt. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring Dork Tales this month! Use code DORKTALES to save 15% at https://www.bookwyrmgames.com  Orders over $100 also enjoy free shipping! #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #vampirethedarkages #vtm #whitewolf #worldofdarkness #transylvaniachronicles #onyxpath #actualplay #worldofdarkness #dorktales **** Kelly Clark as Storyteller Starring Chris Blogg as Rainald von Eggenberg Robin Holford as Tereza Dinescu Jen Peters as Alëna Fyodorov Kal Vincent as Bastien **** Music credits: Music from Monument Studios:      Shadowlands      Revenant      Mother of Deception Precombat      Subterfuge      Echoes      Ambition Tracks licensed under the All-In-One Pack Or Fantasy Complete 2 https://www.monumentstudios.net The following tracks by Dark Fantasy Studios were used      Hidden Past      Nearing Evil Tracks licensed under a Premium license. http://darkfantasystudio.com/ It also includes music from Joel Steudler licensed through a  Humble Music collection.      Scourge It also includes licensed music from Game Dev Marketplace:      Ominous Shadowlands 1 - Horizon Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Like what you heard? For background ambiance, we used sounds from Tabletop Audio for this session, just like we have for off-camera games for years! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs, special effects, and soundboards to bring your adventures to life!  The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering. https://www.tabletopaudio.com

Storming The Bastille, Del Reeves & Monday MalaisePlaylist: J.G . Thirlwell - No VacancyThe Adicts - Viva La RevolutionThe Curse - The Killer BeesForbidden Dimension - The Shadow KnowsThe Ugly Ducklings - Nothin'Del Reeves - Gettin' Any Feed For Your Chickens?Devo - Gates Of SteelThe Rage - I've Got Your NumberCandygirl - CandygirlCorker - Hallways Of GreyThe Sleeveens - Give My Regards To The Dancing GirlsThe Presence - MechanoidSlant 6 - Rebel Rebel Bat CatThe Manikins - Monday Morning GunkThe Real Kids - Every Day Is A SaturdayK.V. Raucous - Nosferatu's Last RideCrachat - Pas De CompromisInfamous Scientists - I Can't Get The SoundsScreaming Lord Sutch - She's Fallen In Love WIth The Monster Man

Today's fantastic offering is the complete ''I Banged a Werewolf'', a part of the ‘Werewolves are Assholes' series, an original work by Joshua Waggoner 90, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all.  https://www.reddit.com/user/joshuawaggoner90

America is littered with lots of almost-states, which very nearly joined the Union in their own right, but for some reason did not. In today's episode we cover Vandalia, Transylvania, Westylvania, Franklin, and Nickajack. By investigating these almost-states, we delve into constitutional law on matters of succession, and tap into a centuries-old conflict between populist hillbillies and English lordlings. www.ThePoliticalOrphanage.com

In this week's main episode, we step into the eerie silence of Hoia Baciu Forest – a twisted expanse of woodland on the outskirts of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Often dubbed the “Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,” this forest has become one of the most infamous paranormal hotspots in the world. From tales of a shepherd and 200 sheep vanishing without a trace, to reports of ghostly apparitions, mysterious burns, and UFO sightings, Hoia Baciu is a nexus of strange phenomena.OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify AmazonThe BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-romania/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-mystery-clearing-ufo/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/haunted-hoia-baciu-legends-disappearances/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-electronics-malfunction/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/what-is-inside-hoia-baciu-forest-the-worlds-most-haunted-forest/articleshow/104580970.cmshttps://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-ghosts-voices-clearings/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-ufo-sightings-emil-barnea/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/haunted-forests-in-romania/https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/scientific-explanation-of-hoia-baciu-paranormal-activity/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;;SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Adie introduces dispatches from the Turkey-Iran border, Russia, the USA, Paraguay and Transylvania.Israel's attacks on Iran led thousands of people to flee cities under fire - now they must decide whether to return home, fearing further strikes and a regime still in power. Orla Guerin has been on the Turkey-Iran border, where she spoke to Iranians escaping the war, and others going back home to their families still in the country.As Western leaders gathered for the G7 and NATO summits, President Putin held his own annual international gathering: the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. While an economic summit in name, Steve Rosenberg found the focus this year to be much more geared towards the promotion of Russia's military might.Donald Trump's sudden decision to attack Iran's nuclear sites was met with concern by many in Washington – including some of his most ardent supporters. But the dissenters were quick to fall back in line, says Bernd Debusmann Jr in Washington DC.The herbal drink Mate is hugely popular in Argentina - football legend Lionel Messi is a big fan. But across the border in Paraguay, Jane Chambers finds Mate enthusiasts are miffed that their bigger neighbour is seen as the originator of Mate, claiming Paraguay is the true home of Mate culture.And finally, in Transylvania, Sara Wheeler explores the ebb and flow of a centuries-old Saxon settlement nestled amid ancient forests.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Daniela Oancea, Corporate Beverage Manager for Regent and Oceania, talks to Mark and Kate about how growing up in Transylvania prepared her for hospitality life; how trends have changed on cruise ships, from sobriety to liquor preferences; the rise of solo travelers; and where in the world some of her favorite bars are.Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.