Best Nate DuFort Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 63: JAWS with Ira Marcks 29:53

10m ago29:53

29:53

We're back this week with even more sharks as we discuss all things JAWS with one of our favorite middle-grade authors, Ira Marcks! Is the story from the movie true? Why is this particular shark so scary? Why are we still talking about this movie almost 50 years after its release? Ira has answers to those questions and sooo much more. It's Shark Su…

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Episode 62: Sharks 26:41

14d ago26:41

26:41

What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word shark? Is it a sea predator with rows and rows of sharp teeth? Maybe it's a simple alternating E and F or F and F sharp played on a solo tuba? Or maybe it's a misunderstood fish whose representation in film has given them a bad name. Love them or fear them, we cannot wait to tal…

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Episode 61: Baba Yaga 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Have you ever heard the name Baba Yaga? If so, what images come to mind? If you grew up with Slavic folklore, maybe you've heard tales of a child eating witch. Or perhaps you've heard stories of a kind-hearted sorceress. Good, bad, or indifferent, how can one figure symbolize so many seemingly opposing things? We'll try to answer those questions an…

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Episode 60: The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

When it comes to unsolved mysteries, almost none are bigger or more widely debated than the disappearance of aviation innovator Amelia Earhart. What happened on that fateful journey? What became of Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan? And why do we struggle as humans so much with not having an answer? We'll try to answer those questions and more on t…

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Episode 59: Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spi…

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Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy [ENCORE] 27:01

2M ago27:01

27:01

A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth c…

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Episode 58: Skibidi Toilet 15:08

3M ago15:08

15:08

Last fall it felt like every other email, review, or topic recommendation we received mentioned a YouTube series that had captured the imaginations of our listeners and literally BILLIONS of young people around the world. If you haven't heard about these giant, singing, war mongering toilets with human heads, you're in for a huge surprise. We're ta…

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Introducing: World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world 25:38

4M ago25:38

25:38

This week we are proud to present the first episode of show we think you're going to love, World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world. Malik and Jamie were roommates when the world ended. Now separated by half the country, literal acid rain, werewolves, aliens, and more, they start a chat podcast to stay in tou…

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Episode 57: Poppy Playtime and Horror Video Games 17:31

5M ago17:31

17:31

We get a lot of amazing suggestions from our listeners of topics to cover on the show, but there's one topic that topples the competition: Video Games. Whether it's Five Nights at Freddy's, Doors, Hello Neighbor, Garten of Banban, or Poppy Playtime, there are tons of first person horror games that you want us to cover. Elise talks to gaming writer …

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Episode 56: The Last Kids on Earth with Max Brallier 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

What would you do if you woke up one day and giant portals in the sky brought about a monster apocalypse that left your hometown without any rules, grownups, or homework? Well if you’re Jack Sullivan, you’d move into your foster brother's treehouse, play video games and eat junk food, while teaming up with some former classmates to stop these monst…

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Episode 42: The Backrooms [ENCORE] 24:27

7M ago24:27

24:27

Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have c…

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Holiday Episode featuring The Yule Cat, Kallikantzari, Christmas Spiders, & more [ENCORE] 13:29

7M ago13:29

13:29

The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest,…

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Krampus [ENCORE] 7:38

7M ago7:38

7:38

For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellen…

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Episode 55: The SCP Foundation with Pacific S. Obadiah 24:48

8M ago24:48

24:48

SCP may be one of our most requested topics ever due to its presence on ROBLOX, but many of us don't know much about this strange foundation and their mission to Serve, Contain, and Protect. We were thrilled to talk to an expert, podcast producer Pacific S. Obadiah, about all things SCP including its origins and enduring popularity in it's over 7,0…

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Introducing: Ghost Tour 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

Today, we are excited to present a new project from some friends of the show. In this pilot episode of Ghost Tour, meet 15-year-olds Vern and Lee as they lead a ghost tour in Jepson, North Carolina, and meet their first real-life ghost. Writer: C. Quintana Voice-Over Artists: Darrell Brown, Whitney Dorr, Triya Leong, Imani Russell, David Shatraw, a…

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Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia [ENCORE] 31:37

9M ago31:37

31:37

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying?…

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Casper with Cory Webster 27:41

9M ago27:41

27:41

Adam heads to Friendship, Maine to hear about the events at Whipstaff Manor from a chiropractor (the return of Cory Webster!) who tended to an unlucky priest. Is chiropathy a legitimate form of medicine? We leave that to you to decide. You can find Cory on Instagram @corywebster or as a part of Dick Cannon @dickcannonimprov SHOW INFORMATION Patreon…

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Episode 54: Scarewaves, Siren Head, and more with Trevor Henderson 25:28

9M ago25:28

25:28

Where do our fears come from? For some of us, it’s past experiences… others, maybe a fear of the unknown… but if you're anything like the team at Unspookable, there is one man responsible for many of the characters, illustrations, and creatures, be it Cartoon Cat, Anxious Dogs, Long Horse, or Siren Head, that give us the shivers. We’re of course ta…

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Episode 53: Halloween 17:46

9M ago17:46

17:46

Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what are some of your annual traditions? Maybe you dress up in costumes, carve a Jack-o'-lantern, go trick-or-treating? But have you ever wondered why we do these things? Or that they may be tied to rituals over 3,000 years old? We're discussing the unexpected origins of Halloween and the barrier between our world…

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Episode 52: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board with Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker 19:39

9M ago19:39

19:39

Join us as we delve into the enigmatic sleepover ritual "Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board" with the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker, Distinguished Service Professor of English, Binghamton University. We'll uncover the ritual's intriguing history, learn its eerie chant, and discuss why rituals like this stand the test of time. That and mo…

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Doctor Sleep with Zach Olsen 29:50

9M ago29:50

29:50

It's off to New Hampshire to meet Ralph Lumbly (the hilarious Zach Olsen), a down on himself man still trying to make the starting lineup of the Patriots to make his father proud, who shares his struggles and how they're much worse than fellow AA member Dan Torrence in this The Shining/Dr. Sleep themed episode. If you're in the LA area, you can che…

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Episode 51: Chilling with Ghosts with Insha Fitzpatrick 21:36

9M ago21:36

21:36

Today is another special episode of the show as we learn even more about ghosts, rituals, and beyond with the author of the new book Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural , the amazing Insha Fitzpatrick, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Ellenor Riley-Condit and Nate DuFort Created, Produced…

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The Nightmare Before Christmas with Alex Fernie and Deborah Tarica 37:13

10M ago37:13

37:13

Halloween Town and Christmas Town may get most of the attention, but this week Adam talks to two residents of Easter Town (the amazing duo of Alex Fernie and Deborah Tarica) who share the rules and the ham that make their corner of the world so special. He is risen in this The Nightmare Before Christmas themed episode. SHOW INFORMATION Patreon: htt…

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Episode 50: Ghosts 21:01

10M ago21:01

21:01

Do you believe in ghosts? That's a question most of us have asked or have been asked before. How do you respond? Is it something you may have seen? Something you may have felt? Or has the presence of ghosts in popular culture and on YouTube or TikTok convinced you that they might just exist? Well, however you answer these questions, we think it's t…

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The Faculty with Andrew Young 29:07

10M ago29:07

29:07

It's tough being a football dad. At least that's what Adam learned this week after talking to a father (the hilarious Andrew Young) whose son suffered an atypical injury playing the Herrington football team in this The Faculty themed episode. For more Andrew, check out https://www.instagram.com/androssthegreat SHOW INFORMATION Patreon: https://www.…

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Episode 10: Friday the 13th [ENCORE] 22:24

10M ago22:24

22:24

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Friday the 13th. Do you believe in luck? Do you think you're lucky or unlucky? Do you believe that there are certain days that are more prone to unlucky occurrences? In this episode we explore the origins, history, and superstition surrounding Fr…

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Child's Play with Matt Harbert 30:50

10M ago30:50

30:50

Adam heads back to Chicago to talk to a toy product designer (the return of Matt Harbert!) about toy safety, the obvious holes in Peacock's high school education, and what it takes to memorize a voodoo spell in this Child's Play themed episode. Want more from Matt? Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/mattharbert SHOW INFORMATION Patreon: htt…

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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster with Genetra Tull 23:02

10M ago23:02

23:02

Most of us love hitting up the local Home Depot, and that's exactly where Adam heads this week to talk to a paint expert (the hilarious return of Genetra Tull) about the perfect shopping list needed to resurrect the dead in this The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster themed episode. Want more from Genetra? Check out https://www.instagram.com/genetrat…

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Episode 49: Horror4Kids 22:02

11M ago22:02

22:02

Today is another special episode of the show as we talk to the owner, creator, and curator of the popular social channels Horror4Kids, Rainier Croft, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter an…

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Talk to Me with Dan Telfer 32:45

10M ago32:45

32:45

Adam crosses over to talk to a young man who is no longer with us (the hilarious Dan Telfer) to hear about a life of secrets, childhood stabbings, and high school parties in this Talk to Me themed episode. Want more from Dan? You can check him out online at https://www.instagram.com/dantelfer -- SHOW INFORMATION Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myn…

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Barbarian with Brian Huskey 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

Adam heads back to Detroit to talk to a freelance digger and subterranean contractor (the return of the always hilarious Brian Huskey) about his specific line of work, keeping politics and permits out of the workplace, and the unfortunate events that occurred on Barbary Street in this Barbarian themed episode. Don't miss it! Want more from Brian? Y…

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Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE] 21:52

11M ago21:52

21:52

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, pl…

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Episode 48: Snot Goblins with Rob Kutner 16:09

11M ago16:09

16:09

Today is another special episode of the show as we look at women rulers of ancient Egypt, what Vampires can tell us about the immigrant experience, and more with the author of the new book Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales, Rob Kutner, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Directio…

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Critters 2: The Main Course with Christopher Corbin 27:25

12M ago27:25

27:25

Adam heads to Grover's Bend to talk to the Burger Baron (the return of the hilarious Christopher Corbin) about his rise to power, his descent into 4chan, and the events of that fateful day in this Critters 2: The Main Course themed episode. Then Adam and Christopher have a delightful conversation about the Mick Garris film and his special connectio…

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Episode 47: Psychic Powers 19:17

12M ago19:17

19:17

What do you think of when you hear the word "psychic"? Maybe a fortune teller in a dimly lit tent? A mind reader using their powers to cause chaos? Or a superhero who can bend the laws of space and time? The mysteries of the human mind have been studied by history's greatest thinkers since the beginning of time and we will look at all of these psyc…

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Hellraiser with Ross Bryant 31:47

1y ago31:47

31:47

Adam finds himself in the back of a garage with an Etsy shop owner and antiquities expert (the amazing Ross Bryant) with some experience with the Lament Configuration and walking the line between pleasure and pain in this Hellraiser themed episode. Then Adam talks to our old pal Ross Bryant about his relationship to the film, the beauty of physical…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street with Jon Gabrus [REBROADCAST] 27:31

12M ago27:31

27:31

Adam heads to Springwood Ohio to meet the man that puts the love in gloves (the always hysterical Jon Gabrus) having crafted mitts for everyone from Freddie Mercury to Freddy Krueger in this A Nightmare on Elm Street themed episode. ________________ SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @MyDeadNeighbors Instagram: @MyNeighborsAreDead Email: MyNeighborsAreDead@…

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Episode 46: Furby's Revenge with Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria 49:15

1y ago49:15

49:15

This week is a special episode with one of our favorite podcast creators. Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria sits down with the Unspookable team to revisit a late 90s toy that I think most of you will remember, one that is making headlines once again as it hits the department store shelves of July 2023. Join us as we look at the urban legends…

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