Best Horror Stories Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 264: Engine Trouble 36:09

29m ago36:09

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Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Musi…

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S21 Ep23: NoSleep Podcast S21E23 1:14:00

1h ago1:14:00

1:14:00

It's Episode 23 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express perilous property. "Open House" written by Steve Hudgins (Story starts around 00:03:05) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - David Cummings, Jean - Erin Lillis, Harriet Loomis - Nichole Goodnight, Betty Carter - Wafiyyah White, Byron Henderson - Elie Hirschman, Mildre…

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Episode 592: Josef Fritzl Part II - The Family Downstairs 1:06:31

10h ago1:06:31

1:06:31

The boys are heading back to the basement for part two of the story of Josef Fritzl and his daughter Elisabeth, whose nightmare had just begun when after four years of living as his prisoner-wife in the cellar beneath the Fritzl home, she gave birth to the first of seven children to be fathered by Josef - of which only 6 would make it out of the ce…

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Tales to Terrify 662 Grace Daly 43:40

1d ago43:40

43:40

Welcome to episode 662. We have one tale for you this week, about a set of imaginary appendages that refuse to be ignored. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Grace Daly’s Shoulder Blades as read by Jennifer March: 00:03:09 TRIGGER WARNINGS Shoulder Blades contains scenes of self-harm. PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkne…

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PseudoPod 941: In Haskins 35:36

1d ago35:36

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“In Haskins” originally appeared in Apex, issue 127 Everyone, both the young and the old, went about their lives as usual on the day of the Mask Festival. The downtown streets were covered with colored leaves and Mr. Burkett still waved at children and swept in front of his storefront. Mrs. Farley still clucked to Mrs. Durant on how the new teacher…

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The Magnus Protocol Fluff 1 - Plenty More Fish 13:25

2d ago13:25

13:25

Incident Elements: · Alexander J Newall. · Harsh Language · Sexual Innuendo You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Jonathan Sims Script Edited with additional material by Alexander J N…

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Side Stories: Baby Oiled to Death 1:08:40

3d ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories, true-crime news, and a slew of updates including the court's reaction to video footage of Kentucky Judge's execution-style courthouse slaying, P Diddy's criminal shenanigans continue as new "conspiracy theory" connects baby oil to multiple pneumonia-related deaths, the October 9th Doomsday cult …

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Tales From the Void - Behind the Scenes Podcast - Episode 02 27:00

3d ago27:00

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This Behind the Scenes Podcast is your chance to go behind the curtain to learn more about the people who have created the new horror anthology streaming series: Tales From The Void. Hosted by David Cummings from The NoSleep Podcast and one of the executive producers of Tales From The Void. He'll be speaking with the various writers and directors w…

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PseudoPod 940: Controlling Your Weeds 24:23

4d ago24:23

24:23

PseudoPod 940: Controlling Your Weeds is a PseudoPod original. NIMBY https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/not-in-my-back-yard#:~:text=’Not%20in%20My%20Back%20Yard,development%20in%20their%20local%20area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIMBY Get Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Out I always mow it twice a week during peak season. …

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RQ Original Feed Drop - Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later 37:15

5d ago37:15

37:15

This month we are featuring a feed drop of a brilliant RQ Original show Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later. Set in ancient Rome Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later is a dramatic comedy of power politics, whirlwind romances, and running fast to get nowhere. Introduction and outro by Billie Hindle. Listen to Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later on The Rusty Quill w…

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Legends 37: An Apple a Day 34:07

5d ago34:07

34:07

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast…

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S21 Ep22: NoSleep Podcast S21E22 1:24:30

6d ago1:24:30

1:24:30

It's Episode 22 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express into tales about chilling changes. "Unanswerable Questions" written by Bryan Leavelle (Story starts around 00:04:30) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator - Peter Lewis, Gilbert - Mary Murphy, Liz - Erin Lillis, Voice - Atticus Jackson "The Transcriptionist" wri…

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Episode 591: Josef Fritzl Part I - Dungeon Master 1:23:45

7d ago1:23:45

1:23:45

The boys are back in full effect and it's gonna' get dark as we begin a tale of kidnap, rape, child abuse, torture, slavery, and murder with the story of one of the worst fathers in human history - Josef Fritzel. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.…

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Tales to Terrify 661 Melinda Brasher 38:07

8d ago38:07

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Welcome to episode 661. We have one tale for you this week, about an old man who seizes the chance to settle a score with an old enemy and avenge his greatest failure. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06 Melinda Brasher’s Vodnik as read by Jesse Holt: 00:03:50 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terri…

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The Magnus Protocol - Season 1 Epilogue [+Announcements] 11:54

9d ago11:54

11:54

Incident Elements: Screaming Harsh Language Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Jonathan Sims Script…

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Deeper Lore: 263 (61, 78, & 215) 2:57

9d ago2:57

2:57

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Source…

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Side Stories: The Suicide Pod 1:13:59

9d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true-crime news starting with a fresh, new UFO image from China, troubles continue for P Diddy as Jonathan Oddi interrogation resurfaces online, a Kentucky Sheriff shoots Judge dead at courthouse, Several are arrested after American woman dies in the first use of controversial Swiss "suicide …

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harbingers 39:02

10d ago39:02

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An educator's watch of the winter skies sets him in anxious motion to shelter the innocent. Music: “Cicada Killer” by idokay, “The Heir” by Emmanuel Jacob, “Meeting the Goddess” by Kyle Preston. All rights reserved. Interview with Ila Patton, Galax, Virginia, from the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project collection (AFC 1982/009), American Folklife …

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Tales From the Void - Behind the Scenes Podcast - Episode 01 39:00

10d ago39:00

39:00

This Behind the Scenes Podcast is your chance to go behind the curtain to learn more about the people who have created the new horror anthology streaming series: Tales From The Void. Hosted by David Cummings from The NoSleep Podcast and one of the executive producers of Tales From The Void. He’ll be speaking with the various writers and directors w…

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PseudoPod 939: Cheating Death 49:55

11d ago49:55

49:55

CW: Ableist slur This material originally appeared in The Hitherto Secret Experiments of Marie Curie edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt & Henry L. Herz published by Blackstone Publishing (©2023) I didn’t join in as my surviving family members conversed over dinner. Usually, the aroma of hearty pork and cabbage bigos stirred my appetite, but today it re…

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Lore 263: Elementary 35:20

12d ago35:20

35:20

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by…

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S21 Ep21: NoSleep Podcast S21E21 1:12:00

13d ago1:12:00

1:12:00

It's Episode 21 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express into tales about vile visitors. "The Other Door" written by Rory Say (Story starts around 00:04:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Kyle Akers "No Reward Necessary" written by Andrew Hughes (Story starts around 00:13:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator…

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Episode 590: Sovereign Citizens vs. Mormons w/ Natalie Jean & Amber Nelson 1:21:26

15d ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Marcus is under the weather so this week while he rests up the boys are joined by the lovely ladies of Some Place Under Neith (Natalie Jean & Amber Nelson) to break down exactly what it means to be a "Sovereign Citizen", Mormonism in 2024, and the Venn diagram of similarities that exist between the two notorious cultures. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podc…

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Tales to Terrify 660 Jennifer Lesh Fleck 41:23

15d ago41:23

41:23

Welcome to episode 660. We have one tale for you this week, about a young woman who wants nothing more than to become the perfect daughter for her mother’s birthday. COMING UP Good Evening, Submissions: 00:01:06 Jennifer Lesh Fleck’s Wild Possibilities as read by Aven Shore: 00:04:02 TRIGGER WARNINGS Wild Possibilities contains slurs of body image/…

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Side Stories: Hvaldimir the Russian Spy Whale 1:06:40

17d ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true-crime news starting with Henry's reaction to the Hollywood casting of Ed Gein, P Diddy detained and denied bail for his "freak offs", the story of beloved Beluga, Hvaldimir the Russian Spy Whale comes to an end, Spain's professional Wedding Crasher, DC man caught on driveway ring camera …

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Sam W. Pisciotta | House of the Hidden Moon 29:32

17d ago29:32

29:32

My mother sits at the kitchen table in the moonlight, gazing at her folded hands. “Has your father returned with Lilah?” | © 2024 by Sam W. Pisciotta. Narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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RQ Network Feed Drop – The Gentleman From Hell: |S1| Ep.1 30:06

19d ago30:06

30:06

This month we are featuring a feed drop of an amazing new podcast that has just launched on the RQ Network The Gentleman From Hell. The Gentleman From Hell is a brand new, chilling, horror audio drama. From the brilliant creators behind Maeltopia and The Sleep Wake Cycle. In The Gentleman from Hell an entire town is gone. Without a trace. No signs,…

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Legends 36: Strike it Rich 30:02

21d ago30:02

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Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Sponsors:…

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S21 Ep20: NoSleep Podcast S21E20 1:11:00

20d ago1:11:00

1:11:00

It's Episode 20 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express into tales about creepy cadavers. "One-Way Ticket" written by Jeff Presto (Story starts around 00:04:10) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Kristen DiMercurio, Todd - Graham Rowat, The Man in the Trench Coat - Jesse Cornett "Morison's Funeral Home and Museum of Death" written by Jus…

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Episode 589: Horrors of SeaWorld Part II - Free Tilly 1:07:16

22d ago1:07:16

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This week the boys conclude the Horrors of SeaWorld starting with the tragic story of how Tilikum the Whale ended up in the hands of the animal-based theme park, the latter half of his life/career, and the controversial deaths of trainers Keltie Lee Byrne and Dawn Brancheau. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new…

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PseudoPod 938: Sea Curse 26:09

22d ago26:09

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“Sea Curse” was originally published in Weird Tales, May 1928 The Soul Cages And some return by the failing light And some in the waking dream. For she hears the heels of the dripping ghosts That ride the rough roofbeam. —Kipling THEY were the brawlers and braggarts, the loud boasters and hard drinkers, of Faring town, John Kulrek and his crony Lie…

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Tales to Terrify 659 Jacob Steven Mohr 43:16

22d ago43:16

43:16

Welcome to episode 659. We have one tale for you this week, about a man who fears that the harder he fights his destiny, the more firmly he’s set on a terrible path to fulfill it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Friday the 13th: 00:01:06 Jacob Steven Mohr’s Charly Singer’s Knife Trick as read by Colin Duncan: 00:05:38 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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The Magnus Protocol 30 - Dead End Job 34:00

23d ago34:00

34:00

CAT2RS3366-13052024-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- Isolation (urban) Incident Elements: Entrapment Compelling (supernatural) Manipulation Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by J…

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Deeper Lore: 262 (51, 68, & 117) 2:47

24d ago2:47

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 51: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 68: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sourc…

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Side Stories: smartschoolboy9 1:04:29

24d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Henry & Eddie are back with this week's weirdest stories and true-crime news - Soup's On! Starting off with a lil' #soupgate2024 update, THEN Casey Anthony makes headlines with new "married" beau, Jodi Arias selling art from jail, the disturbing tale of "smartschoolboy9", the Chris Chan arrest, Listener E-Mails, and MORE! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podc…

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"I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne + "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe 14:27

24d ago14:27

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This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne (© 2024 by Bella D. Bonne), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez and "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe (© 2024 by Sonya Taaffe), narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lore 262: Broken Lines 28:37

27d ago28:37

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Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lore…

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S21 Ep19: NoSleep Podcast S21E19 1:29:00

27d ago1:29:00

1:29:00

It's Episode 19 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express into tales about menacing monsters. "Tumble" written by Kristin Kirby (Story starts around 00:03:15) Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator - Kristin DiMercurio "Down Where It's Wetter" written by Em Starr (Story starts around 00:14:10) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Nick - Jeff…

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Episode 588: Horrors of SeaWorld Part I - The Perfect Killer 1:13:54

29d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

The boys are back in town! This week we're back to our regularly scheduled programming as we embark upon bloody waters for a two-part "true-crime" voyage unlike any other - led by Captain Ed Larson... It's time to discuss the death of Daniel Dukes, the origin story of Tilikum The Killer Whale, and the dark history of SeaWorld. Subscribe to SiriusXM…

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Tales to Terrify 658 Laura Davy 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Welcome to episode 658 We have one tale for you tonight, which finds a lone captive amid an army, both living and dead, whose only protection may be fading fast. COMING UP Good Evening: Submissions & Thank-yous: 00:01:06 Laura Davy’s Devouring the Dead as read by Amy Paonessa: 00:04:44 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Sho…

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Bring_Her_Bones 9:10

1M ago9:10

9:10

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PseudoPod 937: The Yearning of the All-Devouring Earth 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

PseudoPod 937: The Yearning of the All-Devouring Earth is a PseudoPod original. It’s always when we find a moment of peace that the universe remembers we exist—or maybe it’s less that the universe remembers, and more that it feels bored in our general vicinity and has to do something about that. The local middle school flooded over the summer. The …

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The Magnus Protocol 29 - Keyed In 26:55

30d ago26:55

26:55

CAT2RB4254-30012020-13052024 Drowning (subterranean) -/- key (metaphor) Incident Elements: Captivity Drowning Claustraphobia Grief Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ This episode is dedicated from Skylar Ceros to Aeron, thank you for your generous support! You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter…

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RE-WEAPONIZED: An Interview with George Knapp & Jeremy Corbell 44:21

1M ago44:21

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In this final dispatch from Contact in the Desert 2024 Henry & Ed sit down with friends of the show and legends of the UFO world - investigative journalist George Knapp and documentarian Jeremy Corbell of the WEAPONIZED Podcast join the show to discuss all things UFO, why the truth about UFOs is such a secret, the current state of UFO disclosure, u…

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Russell Nichols | What Happened to the Crooners 39:31

1M ago39:31

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On an unmarked road somewhere in the Appalachians, a midnight blue Cadillac rolled to a stop, gravel popping under tires, headlights peering out into the discord of dusk. | © 2024 by Russell Nichols. Narrated by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Legends 35: A Clean Death 30:20

1M ago30:20

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Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty. ————————— Sponsors: SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 20% off any new Si…

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S21 Ep18: NoSleep Podcast S21E18 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

It's Episode 18 of Season 21. Ride the Sleepless Express into tales about family fears. "Baby Girl" written by J. V. Gachs (Story starts around 00:04:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Linsay Rousseau, Doctor – Tanja Milojevic, Efrén – Jesse Cornett "Snowy Nights in Spring" written by Kim Larson (Story starts around 0…

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Prescription for Pain: An Interview with Philip Eil 45:48

1M ago45:48

45:48

Henry & Eddie sit down with journalist and author Philip Eil to discuss his latest book Prescription for Pain and the story of his father's former classmate Dr. Paul Volkman, the Chicago Physician who received four life sentences for illegally distributing pills that led to the deaths of multiple people. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Pod…

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Best Of: Hauntings 1:42:02

1M ago1:42:02

1:42:02

This week the boys are getting some much-needed R&R so it's time for another compilation of some of our favorite spooky moments in this - Best Of: Hauntings (2023-2024) with a special introduction from Ed Larson! Featured Episodes: Episode 553: Madame LaLaurie Part II - Evil Enough Side Stories: Marcus Meets a Ghost Episode 562: Haunted Dolls : Red…

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PseudoPod 936: Flash on the Borderlands LXXI: A Gibbet of Flesh 31:01

1M ago31:01

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“Every Part of You” was first published in OOZE: Little Bursts of Body Horror, edited by Ruth Anna Evans, in March 2023 and was also included in Hexagon Magazine’s The Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction, Volume 1. “To Be Human” is a PseudoPod Original “Taproot” is a PseudoPod Original “Every Part of You”: CW terminal illness, body horror, insects …

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