Best Paramus Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 65 - What you saw was Mad Enid 31:36

4d ago31:36

31:36

Sometimes in folk tradition, stories contain advice to be passed down by the ages; other times they are mad stories of people transforming themselves over and over while trying not to say the word "busty"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 64 - Cannibals and Cake 50:29

23d ago50:29

50:29

THE GREEN INFERNO (2013) This episode we trek into a film in the rainforest with cannibals with the munchies, overdone fart sounds and activist sashimi; yet this may not be meanest part. To cleanse our palate after that Alice set our minds at rest with a story of yet more flopping intestines and a whistling song... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Episode 63 - The Devil Bogeys 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

We all know the Devil has the best tunes. He gets about a bit and he's been doing this thing for a long time, so naturally we want to look at some of the stories about encounters across the centuries. Get ready for stories of wits, murder and agricultural equipment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Preview: Who's Back at the Door? The Podcast Audio Drama 17:00

1M ago17:00

17:00

In conjunction with our good friends at Floor Five Theatre Company, we have launched the podcast audio drama for WHO'S BACK AT THE DOOR? - book 4 in the Things That Go Bump in the Night Urban Legends series. In this episode, we will preview the audio drama by airing the first two episodes - Prologue & Chapter One. Sit back, relax, and immerse yours…

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Episode 62 - The scariest ping-pong ball you've ever seen 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

GONJIAM (2018) - Deemed one of the spookiest places on Earth, you can't wander the halls of Gonjiam Asylum anymore; it's been demolished. Luckily if you've ever wanted to visit there was a film made that wasn't filmed inside the Asylum, wasn't based on any real history and invented some frequently got people injured who subsequently visited. All th…

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Episode 61 - Not in Australia 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

Song time. Story time. Slipping time? A look at the weirder happenings around clocks, time and illness fogged thought processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 60 - They Don't Crash into a Toys'R'Us I'm Afraid 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

DELIVER US FOMR EVEIL(2014) - We're getting law enforcement themed this episode! A listener suggested film leads us into looking into a few supernatural stories from police officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 27:19

3M ago27:19

27:19

Welcome to Lerner on Learning. On this episode we will be talking about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with Linda Wolf, our Coordinator of the Bergen County Job Center, and Tammy Molinelli, our Executive Director for the Workforce Development Board.By Dr. Howard Lerner

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BCTS - Adult Education 17:55

3M ago17:55

17:55

Welcome to Lerner on Learning. In this episode Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the Bergen County Technical Schools Adult & Continuing Education programs with Victor Lynch, Principal of Bergen County's adult education program in Hackensack, and Alexa Markel, our placement and career counselor.By Dr. Howard Lerner

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Episode 59 - The Sinister Mr Fluffy 32:14

3M ago32:14

32:14

Sisters are weird, terrifying things. Sometimes, murderous things... especially in Scotland. Explore with us the famous murder ballet The Cruel Sister and how a rib cage and a few well chosen yellow hairs make a damn good harp; blondes have the most fun after all! Inspired by that, we stick with the theme of haunted instruments. Wouldn't it be nice…

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Episode 58 - Weird Skateboard Horse Thing 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

Time to delve into the motley selection of stories sent into us by our lovely listeners (yes, that's you) for the new year! Jails, horses, cats and creeps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 57 - Iceland; You Win Christmas 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

SILENT NIGHT (2021) - Christmas day often includes dangerous green things, but in Silent Night (2021) the gas cloud is very much lethal. We look at this darkly comic apocalyptic film and then hear about The Yule Lads who bring the festive cheer (among other more strange habits) to the children of Iceland. As an extra little present for you, we hear…

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Episode 56 - Let's Go Larking 32:15

5M ago32:15

32:15

'Tis the season for some carolling Fa La La Lala... Getting somewhat into the festive spirit in the style of the Victorians after we learn about a gruesome story behind a traditional Christmas carol. If you've been affected by the accents attempted by Alice in this episode; we're somewhat sorry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Episode 55 - Girl Doesn't wanna Shag ya 41:31

5M ago41:31

41:31

RINGU (1998) - When there's a mysterious and murderous videotape to watch, what's a girl to do? Might as well investigate it for your newspaper and drag your ex-husband along for the ride... Alice also tells the story of The Dish Mansion of Bancho, thought to be one of the inspirations for the horror classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Things That Go Bump in the Night Investigates: Evidence of the Afterlife ("The Life Review") 22:00

5M ago22:00

22:00

Things That Go Bump in the Night Investigates is a new series from JC Bratton, where she will discuss various topics related to the afterlife and "near death experiences." In this episode, JC focuses on "The Life Review," a phenomenon where a person relives various moments of one's life (more commonly known as "life flashing before one's eyes").…

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Episode 54 - The Rubber Man 37:05

6M ago37:05

37:05

Sinister fingering, pacts with the Devil and broken strings. Plenty of history for you here but never fear; we can just keep singing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 53 - Motherbird 43:57

6M ago43:57

43:57

We look into Unfriended (2014) and its depictions of the murky world of online harassment and bullying. If only all such things could be attributed to some emotionally unbalanced ghost... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Best of Things That Go Bump in the Night Featuring Project Impossible's Henry Carhart 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

Henry Carhart is an up-and-coming young adult sci-fi/fantasy author. His soon-to-be-released novel, Project Impossible, is not only action-packed, but it also addresses real issues that teens face, such as depression, bullying, and emotional abuse. I had the honor of being a beta reader for his novel, and all I can say is WOW! In this episode, we w…

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Episode 52 - Is she just Haunting Fish? 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

A darkness and cruelty run through this well known song, even in the verses you learnt as a child - and we never find out what happened to the ducks... Then we hear about more water-y spectres; one of which may or may not have been a fan of the Spice Girls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 51 - Women with Mumps who Lives in the Radiator 45:04

7M ago45:04

45:04

With a Covid boggled mind, Alice tries her best to articulate why David Lynch's Eraserhead made her uncomfortable. To round us out, we then hear about the story of green children; perfect! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 50 - Scary Cat Ballerina 36:06

7M ago36:06

36:06

Alice brings us with three modern horror stories from "The Grand Canyon State" while she unsettles us with her take on the American Accent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night Investigates: Evidence of the Afterlife ("The Light") 11:50

8M ago11:50

11:50

Things That Go Bump in the Night Investigates is a new series from JC Bratton, where she will discuss various topics related to the afterlife and "near death experiences." In this episode, JC focuses on "The Light" and the research of Dr. Kenneth Ring, who gives a well-researched explanation for this phenomenon that has affected millions of people …

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The Best of Things That Go Bump in the Night: Creepy Dolls 11:00

8M ago11:00

11:00

In this "Best of" episode of Things That Go Bump in the Night, JC walks us through 5 creepy doll subtropes of the horror genre: the "protector" doll, the evil clown doll, the killer dummy doll, the conduit/possessed doll, and the "based on a true story" doll.

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Episode 49 - Old Douglas 33:30

8M ago33:30

33:30

In this episode we hear about bones, the mysterious appearance of red hair and the terrors of ascending scales! History brings us many strange tale, as we have seen before; but the story of The Red Ghost might be one of our favourites yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Best of Things That Go Bump in the Night: Evidence of the Afterlife (Terminal Lucidity) 12:00

8M ago12:00

12:00

In this "Best of" episode of Things That Go Bump in the Night, JC describes the phenomenon of terminal lucidity and its connection with the mind-body problem.

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The Best of Things That Go Bump in the Night: The Appeal of Slasher Horror 8:12

8M ago8:12

8:12

In this "Best of" episode of Things That Go Bump in the Night, JC reads to you an article she wrote back in 2021 that uncovers five reasons why we love the slasher horror genre (hint: there is actually some science to it!).

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Episode 48 - Mr Dingle Dentface 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

Dead bodies are kind of scary (and it turns out, so are some live ones!), but we take a look under the sheet and review The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) as well as hear about an American town famous for a ghost that solving their own murder investigation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 47 - Which Job is she depicted as doing in the Statue? 27:48

9M ago27:48

27:48

On the streets broad and narrow, the Ghost Gig explores the history of one famous resident (or not!) of Dublin and some of its other less famous spectres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 46 - Why would they be Smoking in Space?!? 45:13

10M ago45:13

45:13

Listener request time! We investigate techno-gothic space cathedrals and Sam Neil dealing out too much exposition. Then we hear about what Mars, the Moon and Venus were like before humans inconsiderately started throwing probes at them; at least, according to one guys account... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 45 - Bloody Hell Mary! 20:44

10M ago20:44

20:44

With Vince away galivanting, it's left to Alice to fly solo once more. So, grab a candle, switch off the light and repeat three times into the mirror....Ghost Gig...Ghost Gig...Ghost Gig... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 44 - No Skin On 31:21

11M ago31:21

31:21

THE GHOST OF TOM (or John) Alice gives us three tales of historic ghostly happenings and we get a glimpse into gruesome songs young children are taught in school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 43 - Set Fire to a Babe 37:46

11M ago37:46

37:46

Which is scarier: babies or teenagers? Stories of both and stories of Changelings as we review You're Not My Mother (2021) and delve into some good old-fashioned folklore for good measure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 42 - A Chunk of Nelson 34:48

12M ago34:48

34:48

Taking to the waves to hear the tale of the gruesome song Nelson's blood and learn a little about The Flying Dutchman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night: LIVE From Paramus & Featuring Floor Five's Ellen Ko 29:37

12M ago29:37

29:37

Welcome to a special episode of Things That Go Bump in the Night: LIVE at IMP Studios in Paramus, New Jersey! Joining host and writer JC Bratton is Ellen Ko. Ellen is the voice behind a number of characters in the Things That Go Bump in the Night Pod Dramas. She is best known as the voice of Alex Anderson, the protagonist of Parasomnia. Ellen will …

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Episode 41 - Demon Dirty Talk 41:37

1y ago41:37

41:37

If "Hell is a teenage girl", I guess it's time for us to sing about it! Sooner or later comedy horror, blue sex demons and Pierce Brosnan's singing voice would combine; but who's have thought it would sound like this? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 40 - Tickets please 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

What do the Vikings have to do with an American railroad? We look into the history of a classic dark folk song and Alice mispronounces "Saskatchewan" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 39 - Danny or Chris? 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

We bring you our thoughts on Get Out (2017) before Alice recants some tales of some real life experiences of those who have received more than life saving organs from donors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 38 - Ring O Reggae Roses 37:10

1y ago37:10

37:10

Ring O Roses - Forever associated with The Plague, this sine is far from alone in it's association with horrendous disease and turmoil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 37 - Chances are Slender 44:53

1y ago44:53

44:53

Initially a piece of internet folklore and loose collection of spin-off media, it might surprise you to learn about the older (and not so old) folk stories that fed into making this modern monster... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 36 - Ghost Riders in the Sky 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY - Whether you know this song from Johnny Cash, the Blues Brothers or Me First and the Gimme Gimmes you probably don't know the surprisingly rich history of this absolute classic by Stan Jones. Saddle up with us and learn all about the torture, Norse gods and demonic goats in this songs storied past Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Episode 35 - A Burnt Out Face in a Photo Frame 34:37

1y ago34:37

34:37

We take on a listener suggested film with 2017's Veronica before hearing about the true story that inspired it in Madrid, 1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 34 - Ghosts might have Periods 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

Looking across the sea, we look to Ireland to learn about the folk song She Moved Through the Fayre follow up with a ghost tale set in a windswept coastal fortress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 33 - Krampus and St Knickers 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

Christmas comes but once a year, so it's about time we feature your favourite Alpine winter-y monster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 32 - Have Another Glass of Goats Milk 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

A Mexican possession story and a Muller Rice; neither of which are as messy as they could have been! We also learn something more about some sinister Mexican horror stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 31 - Gleefully Grim 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

We've heard of the tortured artist working away at their masterpiece; but a haunted artist? In a church? Ok, but after we talk about Wendell & Wild! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 30 - Sausa-y Bacon 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

43:44

Alice's mum joins us once again for a ghost walk, a murdered Japanese boy and a big ol' Smile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 29 - A 25 year old, playing a 31 year old, playing a 10 year old... 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

40:58

Stories of Orphans and asylums! We saw the recent Orphan: First Kill - so you know what we do about horror films by now, don't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night: The Podcast Audio Drama (Preview) 3:34

1+ y ago3:34

3:34

It finally happened! Although it took a year to produce, we are finally releasing the podcast audio dramas for JC Bratton’s Things That Go Bump in the Night, a series of young adult thriller short stories released in 2020. A podcast audio drama is like an audio book, but there are actors and sound effects. Basically, you’re listening to a movie! Th…

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Phenomenon (do do dododo...) 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

21:08

Alice graces us with another solo episode all about the infamous 27 club! Want to know some of the sinister and frankly bizarre theories behind it? Have no clue what we're on about? Then listen now!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 27 - Creepy Dead Kids 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

37:38

Creepy orphans, mysterious deaths and whistling along to the TV? Yep, it's all in a days work for some... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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