Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

Abby and Alan deeply explore Japan's fascinating kaiju film genre, where enormous monsters and social commentary collide. We're peeling back the layers of this cinematic behemoth, from its roots in Japanese Tokusatsu filmmaking and mythology to the nuclear anxieties that colored its creation.

Ever wonder about the origins of these towering terrors? We've got you covered! We're diving into the influence of 1933's King Kong, the prototype of all monster movies. From there, we're moving to the Godzilla franchise, analyzing its evolution from the revered 1954 classic to the camp-filled romps of today. Whether you’re new to the genre or a seasoned kaiju fan, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into!

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Sources

• The Kaiju Film: A Critical Study of Cinema’s Biggest Monsters by Jason Barr
• Criterion article by Steve Ryfle: Godzilla’s Conscience: The Monstrous Humanism of Ishiro Honda 
• Unesco.org article on the history of Kabuki theater 
• Hollywood Reporter article by Ray Morton: Origin of Kong.
• No film school article by Alyssa Miller: Killer Kaiju: How the Giant Creatures Made Waves in Cinema
• Sideshow.com article by Shane Smith - A Complete Film History of Godzilla
• CBR.com article by Jim Johnson Cloverfield Monster's Confirmed Origin Is Actually Pretty Heartbreaking
• Den of Geek’s multi-part series on the history of Ultraman by Stephen Harber. 
• Wikipedia, IMDB + Many Films!

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Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of our deep-dive into the world of Goblins. This week Abby and Alan present three horrifying Goblin tales. Embark on a journey to the darker side of Japanese folklore as we unravel the terrifying tale of the Adachigahara Goblin, a creature known for its cannibalistic tendencies. Through the lens of a century-old folklore piece, we shed light on this malevolent being that strikes fear into the hearts of wary travelers. With the help of our friend Alex Goleman.

Next, Phil Eslick narrates Abby's story about a man who takes a job as a groundskeeper at a Scottish Estate.

And to round up this series, we're privileged to have JR Santos on board, an author with a passion for folklore. Follow JR on twitter @ccskeleton. Check out his short story collection here.

His first story published, "Azul"was featured on the first issue of the Archive of the Odd's epistolary horror biannual zine, find out more here.

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What if the world of paranormal phenomena is connected in ways we haven't even begun to understand? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with filmmaker and paranormal investigator Karl Pfeiffer, as we unearth hidden connections and delve into the mysteries behind his work. From Ghost Hunters International to creating the cult favorite series Hellier, Karl brings us behind the scenes.

We discuss Karl's holistic view of paranormal phenomena, exploring stories like the Mothman Prophecies and the work of John Keel. From connections between UFO sightings and poltergeist reports to the mind-reality link between the spiritual and physical realms, prepare to have your perspective on the paranormal transformed. Plus, we discuss the creation process behind the captivating paranormal show Hellier, and the importance of maintaining an open mind in the field of paranormal investigation.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for fans of the paranormal and the curious-minded alike. From examining the global nature of folklore and its potential connection to paranormal phenomena to Karl's memorable experiences investigating the Stanley Hotel, we leave no stone unturned. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the unknown with the captivating Karl Pfeiffer as our guide.

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Join us as we explore the origins of goblins and their varied representations across different cultures, from the Pyrenees Mountains in France to the British Isles, and even the tengu of Japan. We'll also discuss the cultural and historical significance of goblins, kobolds, and trasgu, analyzing their portrayal in popular culture and the problematic aspects of J.K. Rowling's work. Uncover the mysterious connection between goblins, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and the eerie paranormal encounters documented in the Hellier documentary series and the Hopkinsville Goblins case.

Finally, we'll dive into the portrayal of goblins in films like The Descent and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, comparing them to characters like The Joker and exploring the concept of alien goblins from space. We'll also examine the power of folklore in reshaping our understanding of the paranormal and its representation in modern media, such as metal music videos. Don't miss this captivating journey into the enigmatic world of goblins and their impact on our collective imagination!

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Sources

• Thank you very much to April Brenker for helping with research for today’s episode. 
• A paper by Annliya Shaijan from the Global Journal of HUMAN-SOCIAL SCIENCE, called Goblin Mythology: A Brief Study of the Archetype, Tracing the Explications in English Literature
• A Forbes article by Dani Di Placido: The Harry Potter Anti-Semetic Controversy Explained
• HeyAlma article by Evelyn Frick: The Anti-Semetic History of Goblins 
• CBR.com article by Ben Hardwick: Why Goblins’ Are The Lord of The Ring’s Biggest Misconception 
• History.com article by Volker Janssen: How the ‘Little Green Men’ Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm
• Audio recording www.tobarandualchais.co.uk - Anecdote About Seeing a Goblin
• Irishcentral.com article by Leo Casey: The Irish Legend of The Pooka
• A book called Vampire Universe by Jonathan Maberry
• Pawilds.com article by Lou Bernard: The Goblin Scarecrow
• Medium article by A.L. Treadwell: The Goblins of Old Detroit 
• Project Gutenberg, IMDB, Wikipedia 

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This week Abby and Alan present time travel-inspired horror stories.

Blessed was written by Caio Major; check out his blog here and Twitter here. And read by Phil Eslick.

HG Wells wrote the Time Machine, Read by Jon C Cook of the Fado podcast.

Once Upon a Time was written by Nadira Jamerson, Read by Sam Owens. Check our Nadira's website here, and follow her on IG @nadiraxrene.

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This week Abby and Alan explore the history of Time Travel in mythology, film and literature, focusing on horror and science fiction.

Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences.

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Sources for today's episode:

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Time Travel 
• Oxplore.com article on Ancient Time Traveling Myths
• The Paradoxes of Time Travel by David Lewis (1975) Princeton University
• Guardian article by Stuart Heritage The 20 Best Time Travel Movies 
• CrimeReads article by Dan Frey called The Four Types of Time Travel and what they say about ourselves and the world around us
• Screen Rant article by Craig Elvy - Back To The Future's Time Travel Explained: How It Works & Is It Accurate?
• Wondrium article by David K Johnson, PHD Time Travel in ‘Interstellar’: Time Dilation and Causal Loops
• Space.com article by Alisa Harvey and Vicky Stein - Is Time Travel Possible?
• Wikipedia & IMDB

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Abby and Alan present real unexplained stories submitted by our listeners.

Follow Marcus Hawke here. And Marc Sirinsky here. Final story by Erinn Bryant. 

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This week Abby and Alan present doppelgänger inspired horror stories.

Mirrored Images by Madz Smith-Ledford, read by Ashley Tam. Be sure to follow Madz on IG @MadzSmiLed.

Drowning in Sorrow by Sheldon Higdon, read by Jon C. Cook. Check out Seldon's website here, and follow him on Twitter @HigdonSheldon. And listen to the Fado podcast here.

The Illusion of Doppelganger by Duncan Overton, read by Michael Crosa. Check out Michael's newest podcast here.

And a surprise story written by Alan Kudan and read by Risa Puno.

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This week Abby and Alan explore the history of Doppelgängers in film and literature, focusing on horror and science fiction. 

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Sources for today's episode:

• Self As Other; The Doppelganger by Gry Faurholt of Aahus University, the article can be found here.
• IMDB for general information on the films we are going to discuss today
• Edgar Allan Poe’s The Story of William Wilson
• An article by Terry Thompson (1998) James's the Jolly Corner, The Explicator
• A fandom.com entry on The Therered from Us (2019)
• Vox.com article by Emily St. James Jordan Peele’s Us — and its ending — explained. Sort of.
• Article by Katherine Bowers, Gothic Doubling and The Double, Gothically

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In this episode, Abby and Alan talk about the history of Doppelgängers, including real-life accounts and mythology.

Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences.

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Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

Sources for today's episode:

• The Night Side of Nature by Catherine Crowe (1850)
• The Doppelganger Wikipedia Entry
• Research paper called The Vardøgr, Perhaps Another Indicator of the Non-Locality of Consciousness by L. DAVID LEITER.
• Betty T. Bennett. The Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1980. Volume 1, page 245.
• A listverse.com article by Pauli Poisuo: 10 Disturbing Tales of Doppelgangers
• Ward Hill Lamon’s Book The Recollections of Abraham Lincoln 
• Vice Article by Natasha Wynarczyk - The Time When You’re Most Likely to See Your Doppelganger
• A book called Footfalls on The Boundry of Another World by Robert Dale Owen

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This week Abby and Alan present two found footage inspired horror stories. The first is an excerpt from one of the most famous epistolary horror novels, Bram Stoker's Dracula as read by Jon C. Cook. The second story: You Can Never Return: A Hillcrest Asylum Story: Chapters 1-4 Written by Duncan Overton, Read by Tessa McKnight.

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This week on the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast, Abby and Alan discuss the history of found footage horror. Starting with early epistolary novels all the way through modern horror classics.

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On this week's episode, Abby is joined by Miranda Warzel to discuss The History of Black Masses. Make sure to follow Miranda on Twitch at BedtimeStoriesASMR and on IG @alien.meat.

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This week Abby and Alan present two Phantom of The Opera themed stories! Staring with Opera Ghost written by Derek Hutchins, read by Tessa McKnight. Check out Derek's book here. Ending with an excerpt from The Phantom of The Opera by Gaston Leroux, read by Jon C Cook.

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This week Abby and Alan talk through the real history that inspired The Phantom of The Opera. As well as the many film and theatrical adaptations, ranging from dramatic love stories to sadistic horror. 

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This week Abby and Alan present fiction and nonfiction ghost stories for you! Starting with Mornings at Madison submitted by Courtney Eastman of The Ghoul Guide. Next we read Marc Sirinsky's story, check out his work here. Followed by Nadira Jamerson's story, Survivor's Guilt. Check out Nadira's website. And finally Cooper Shreve's story, Niagara Falls and the Red Coach Inn.

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Happy Halloween! We are so thrilled to present a full-cast radio drama for you to enjoy this spooky season.  A million thanks to our incredible cast and crew.

Written and created by Abby Brenker and Sara Luke.

The Host - Sara Luke

Fresh Start App - Sara Luke 

The Ad - Sara Luke

The Woman - Janissa Rose

The Friend - Alex Goleman 

The Second Friend - Tessa McKnight

The Brother - Mark Jackson

The Ex - Billy Keenly

Phone - Alan Kudan 

Katherine Leaming - Abby Brenker

The Saleswoman -  Sarah Quincy

The Masseuse - Dan Roberts

The Delivery Person - Pete

The Doctor - Avi Dobkin

Edited and sound designed by Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan. Mixed by Alan Kudan.

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Abby and Alan discuss the history of the Ghostbusters film franchise. Starting with Ghostbusters from 1984, Ghostbusters 2, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).

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Abby and Alan are thrilled to present Jekyll and Hyde themed horror stories. The first story, The New Girl, was written by Eve S. Evans (check out her latest book here) and read by Sara Luke. And we are beyond excited to feature an excerpt of Jon C Cook's narration of the original text, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Listen to Jon's entire narration starting on October 30th on the Fadò Podcast.

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Abby and Alan explore the haunting real life history behind The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We talk through the real life inspiration behind the novella, the impact of Jekyll and Hyde on culture and of course our favorite (and least favorite) adaptations. 

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Alan and Abby present horror stories about Killer Plants. Featuring an original song called Monster Monstera written and performed by Michael Crosa. The Flowering of The Strange Orchid by HG Wells, read by Jon Cook. Ya-Te-Veo Written by Anastasia Garcia Read by Tessa McKnight. The Deadly Nightshade Thomas Gordan Hake, read by Avi Dobkin and The Swamp Humans by Cooper Shreeves, read by Billy Keenly.

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Abby and Alan continue their discussion of the mythology around Killer Plants throughout history.  This episode focuses on Killer Plants in films, comic books, novels, short stories, musicals and so much more.

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Abby and Alan explore the vast and strange history of killer plants. We're talking poisonous plants, plant monsters and strange plant mythology.

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This week we round out our exploration of Bigfoot with two Bigfoot themed short stories and a mini Sasquatch radio drama. Stories by Abby Brenker and Cooper Shreeves, performed by Miranda Warzel and Ethan Collins. Radio drama written by Michael Crosa and performed by Sara Luke and Peter Grisafi. 

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This week Abby and Alan continue their exploration of the history of Bigfoot. We talked through some modern conspiracy theories, first hand encounters and global versions of Sasquatch.

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This week Abby and Alan kick off a journey through the history of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Skunk Ape...whatever you like to call them.

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Abby and Alan are thrilled to present three creepy stories that explore various topics within the horror and science fiction genres. The first story was written by Abby Brenker and narrated by Miranda Warzel. The second story was written by H.F. Arnold and narrated by John Backstrom. The final story was written by Eve Evans (check out her latest book here) and read by Tessa McKnight.

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This week Abby is joined by Sarah Quincy to talk about the history of filmmaker David Cronenberg and how his work intersects with the "Mad Scientist" trope. We specifically focus on Shivers (1975), The Fly (1986) and Dead Ringers (1988). Of course, we also talk through his latest film Crimes of The Future (2022).

Content warning, we discuss body horror and themes of sexual assault.

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Abby and Alan present Invisible Man stories. The first story, is the first chapter from The Invisible Man, written by H.G. Wells and performed by Bob Daun, of Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour.  The second story was written by Cooper Shreves, and performed by Michael Crosa of Jollyville Radio (including editing and sound effects).

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This week Abby and Alan discuss the history of The Invisible Man. Starting with the book by H.G. Wells and ending with the 2020 remake of the film. Plus every film, comic book and TV series in between. 

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Alan and Abby present Creature themed stories for you this week! Featuring works with monsters similar to the Creature From the Black Lagoon. Stories by Hector Carlo of the Re: Shoot Movie Podcast, Matt O'Brien and Lily Cedarbaum. 

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Abby and Alan continue their exploration of the classic Universal Monsters with The Creature from The Black Lagoon. This franchise closes out the actual Universal Monster series, and remains a cult favorite with horror fans. But do you know the mythology behind the films?

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Abby and Alan are thrilled to present four personal paranormal stories that were sent in to us. Follow @WestonAndrew and @ReshootMoviePo1 on Twitter!

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Alan and Abby present two mummy themed stories for you this week to round out our exploration of mummification. The first story is written by Abby and read beautifully by Tessa McKnight. The second is an absolutely epic tale written by Derek Hutchins and performed by Bob Daun.

Check out Derek's Short Story Collection, THE UNDERTAKER AND OTHER MACABRE TALES, available on Amazon. And of course, tune in to Bob's Short Story Hour.

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Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun to discuss the history of mummies in the Universal Monster films, horror films, action films and just...film in general. We also touch on the literary history of mummies. 

Check out Bob's podcasts Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks.

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Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun to discuss the history of mummification, spanning many eras and cultures. Mummies are a staple in horror and action films, books and so much more. Check out Bob's podcasts Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks.

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Abby and Alan are thrilled to present six creepy stories that explore various topics within the horror and science fiction genres. Show these writers and narrators some love by following them on social media and supporting their work.

Grand Prix by Jamieson Ridenhour @jamiesonridenhour, narrated by Bob Daun. Jamieson Ridenhour is the writer and producer of the popular audio drama Palimpsest, go give them a listen! And of course, tune in to Bob's Short Story Hour.

Late Shift by Derek Hutchins @themanwhoknewjustenough, narrated by Jon C. Cook of the Fado Podcast. And check out Derek's Short Story Collection, THE UNDERTAKER AND OTHER MACABRE TALES, available on Amazon.

Anytime by Ryan C. Bradley, narrated by Michael Crosa @morklecorkle of Jollyville Radio. Follow Ryan at @RyanB4890 on Twitter. This story was originally published in Literary Hatchet #20.

Madam Marielle Has Never Been Wrong by F.R. Diaz @f.r.diaz_a.morbid.writer, narrated by Robin Sand. F.R. Diaz is a new author, and her debut novel, THE EFFECTS OF HER NERIUM, is on sale now at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

Hooked by Emma Kathryn, narrated by Ethan Collins. Follow girlofgotham on Twitter and Twitch and give her podcast The Yearbook Committee a listen!

9119 Lamont written and narrated by Billy Keenly @billykeenly.

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To celebrate our 100th episode, Abby and Alan spend the night at the oldest operational hotel in New York City. The Algonquin Hotel has a rich history, over a hundred years of paranormal sightings and a ton of traditions, including the lobby cat.

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Abby and Alan present subterranean horror short fiction. The first story is The Cask of Amontillado read by Avi Dobkin, written by Edgar Allan Poe. And Under written and read by Dan Roberts. 

Our film The Witching Hour premieres on March 16th at 8pm EST. Watch here. 

Help support Dan Roberts who has joined the Sleep Out: New York City and is sleeping on the street for one night so homeless kids don't have to. As part of his Sleep Out, he is raising funds and awareness for Sleep Out, an organization that provides shelter, safety, and support to nearly 2,000 kids each night. http://do.nr/n7pqg5

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Abby and Alan discuss the history of subterranean fiction, horror and films. Anything with a plot that unfolds underneath the Earth's surface is fair game. 

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Abby and Alan present disaster themed stories to complete our series on Disaster Films. The first story, Future Forest, is written by Wi-Moto Nyoka. Wi-Moto is part of the Black Women Are Scary podcast. Future Forest is read by Sarah Quincy. The second story is a poem written by Lord Byron and read by Alan Kudan. We also unofficially read A Tempest by Emily Dickinson. And finally Abby reads The Voice in The Night by William Hope Hodgson.

Help support Dan Roberts who has joined the Sleep Out: New York City and is sleeping on the street for one night so homeless kids don't have to. As part of his Sleep Out, he is raising funds and awareness for Sleep Out, an organization that provides shelter, safety, and support to nearly 2,000 kids each night. http://do.nr/n7pqg5

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Abby and Alan discuss the history and importance of disaster films throughout the history of film itself. 

CW: Talk about natural disasters, military attacks, boats sinking, etc. 
 
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Abby and Alan present cannibalism themed stories for you this week! The first story is written by Abby, read by Ethan Collins. The second story is written by Derek Hutchins (@derekmhutchins on Twitter) and read by Billy Keenly. And the final story is written by H.P. Lovecraft and read by Bob Daun.

CW: Violent themes.

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Abby is joined by Sarah Quincy to discuss how female cannibals are portrayed in film, especially in French cinema. The discussion covers many films but focuses on Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001).

CW: Talk about people eating people, sexual assault, murder, eating disorders and other violent themes.
 
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Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part two we talk about the sinking of the Essex, The Donner Party and other survival cannibalism, serial killers, Mewies and some other rough topics.

CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes.

Watch Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001) for next week's discussion! All French films featuring female cannibals. 

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Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part one we cover everything from the earliest fossil evidence of human cannibalism to reports of cannibalism in Jamestown...any everything in between.

CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes.

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Abby is joined by Medium and Animal Communicator Charlotte Chanler. Charlotte shares her own experiences with the paranormal and supernatural. 

Follow Charlotte on Instagram at @horsemagic and learn more about her work here.

Listen to the Buried Secrets podcast here.

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Abby and Alan present stories about evil engines, killer cars and murderous motors. Both stories were written by Abby Brenker, and we are honored that Michael Crosa and John Backstrom join us to narrate. 

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Abby and Alan discuss the horror trope of evil engines, killer cars, murderous motors. And the real life car possessions that inspired these haunting films. CW: Talk of car accidents.

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Abby and Alan present a selection of Christmas Ghost Stories. It was tradition during the Victorian Era to read ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Gather around the fire, grab some mulled wine and let us terrify you. Featuring Miranda Warzel (alien.met on IG) and Jon C Cook of the Fado Podcast.

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