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Welcome to The Ominous Stitch Podcast, where threads of creativity intertwine with threads of the unknown. Join us as we unravel the eerie, one stitch at a time. In this unique podcast, your hosts Angela and Nicole seamlessly blend the worlds of crafting and the supernatural, weaving together tales of crocheting, cross-stitching, and the uncanny. With a penchant for the paranormal, Angela and Nicole delve into spine-chilling accounts of ghostly encounters, unexplained phenomena, and tales of ...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies has written works that have delighted audiences in many Buffalo theaters as well as around the world. Currently, one of his plays, Shipwrecked - An Entertainment, is onstage at the Road Less Traveled theater, and Mr. Margulies was gracious enough to record this interview with Peter to celebrate thi…
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For the start of this new season, choosing a guest was an easy decision: Greg Gjurich plays Louie de Rougemont, the lead character in RLTP’s first show, Shipwrecked! - An Entertainment, so having him sit down with Peter seemed obvious. But he is also a fascinating guy with a great back story, a delightful sense of humor, and a charming personality!…
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Hey Stitchers - this is bittersweet as we will be taking a hiatus after this episode. We finish up our cryptid road trip (buckle up as story time is much longer because we hit the remaining states in the US!). First, Angela brings you a well-matched crochet stitch: the Forget-Me-Not Flower. Movie review: Get Out (2017).…
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Hello Stitchers! We are back for another episode drop this week to bring you our Cryptid Road trip PART 9 (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut). First Angela brings you a meowy crochet pattern: the CAT stitch! Movie review: The Silence (2019). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagra…
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Welcome back to another amazing episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! Angela gives you the Tunisian Crochet Double Crochet stitch, then Nicole continues the cryptid road trip through Ohio, West Viriginia, Virginia and Maryland. Movie review: Sea Fever (2019). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theo…
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Welcome Stitchers! We bring you a fun summer episode filled with true spooky camping stories. Angela delivers you a fun and easy stitch first: the Reverse Tunisian Crochet Stitch. Movie Review: The Blair Witch Project (1999). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitchFacebook: The Ominous S…
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Episode 103 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast gives Angela the lead on story time where she dives into evidence of alien life from space. Before this, Nicole discusses a free crochet pattern from makeanddocrew.com: the Street-Fair Crochet Hippie Purse, where there are a few repeating fun new stitches. Movie review: Life (2017). YouTube Channel for Demo…
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Welcome to part 3/conclusion of Jack the Ripper, where Nicole dives into the many possible suspects (note, there are many more not mentioned - become a patron to listen to the other suspects soon!). Also a few haunts are mentioned in Whitechapel... Before story time, Angela gives you a guide on how the ribbing is created in her continued Houndstoot…
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Hello Stitchers!! Welcome to Episode 101! NOTE: This episode will touch up on a lot of gruesome events from the Jack the Ripper case. Listener Discretion is advised. Part 2 of 3 will touch up on the last three victims of the "canonical five". But before that, Angela unravels how to create a V neck on her houndstooth vest. You can find the pattern o…
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Hey Stitchers, welcome to the 100TH EPISODE of The Ominous Stitch Podcast!!! NOTE: This episode will touch up on a lot of gruesome events from the Jack the Ripper case. Listener Discretion is advised. Part 1 of 3 will touch up on the first two victims of the "canonical five". But before story time, Angela explains how easy it is to crochet the Houn…
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As founder and artistic director of relative newcomer First Look Buffalo, Bob Rusch has quite a story to tell: about his film and tv career in LA, his decision to move back to Buffalo, and his desire to create a local theater company that focused solely on plays that are new to area audiences. But first, Sandy Barillari, the entertainment manager o…
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Welcome back to The Ominous Stitch Podcast, where we explain fun crochet patterns, jump into spooky story time and review horror movies! This week's episode features Angela explaining the "Stitch" Beanie from Lilo & Stitch, then Nicole continues on the Cryptid Road Trip in Indiana (the Beast of Busco, Meshekenabek, & Pukwudgies) and Michigan (the M…
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Are you as excited to continue our cryptid road trip as Angela and Nicole are?! Part 6 focuses on Georgia (Altamahaha), South Carolina (Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp), North Carolina (Beast of Bladenboro), and Kentucky (the Pope Lick Monster). Before this, Angela explains how to crochet the Simple Stitch Tunisian Crochet Headband! Movie review: The…
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After Adrienne Lewis left her blossoming Buffalo theater career to begin again in Chicago, she couldn’t have known that her life would change so dramatically. She went from seeking out a career in television and movies to helping others do the same! After some success there, she left the “second city” to do the same in Los Angeles, and…well, you’ll…
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Welcome back to another AMAZING episode of the Ominous Stitch Podcast! Episode 97 features Angela and her new book, A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids by Rikki Gustafson and from it Angela crocheted the Chupacabra! Then Nicole continues their Cryptid Road Trip in story time, visiting Mississippi (Chatawa Monster), Tennessee (Tennessee…
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Hey Stitchers! For Episode 96 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast, Angela explains how to create the Farm House Granny Square. Then for part four of our Cryptid Road Trip, Nicole visits Texas to discuss the Lake Worth Monster and the Chupacabra; then to Louisiana for the ominous Rougarou. Movie review: The Cursed (2021). YouTube Channel for Demos Website…
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Though rarely appreciated by the average audience member, the costume designer is often the unsung hero of a production. Though one of the busiest in the city, designer Jenna Damberger managed to take time out from her incredible work planning the quick changes in RLTP’s recent show The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence to sit down and talk…
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Episode 95 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast features Angela explaining how to create the Sweet Flower in Wonderland applique found on the Instragram handle @tanoshiimajo; then Nicole continues the cryptid road trip through Kansas (Sinkhole Sam), Missouri (Momo), Oklahoma (Giant Octopus) and Arkansas (Fouke Monster, aka Boggy Creek Monster). Movie revi…
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We are on part 2 of the Cryptid Road Trip! We discuss cryptids in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Prior to story time, Angela shares her OWN pattern that she made: the Spiral Granny Square. Movie review: The Mist (2007). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitchFaceboo…
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In the process of undergoing a renovation, a revitalization, and an expansion, the Aquarium of Niagara is a well-known gem in the cultural offerings of western New York. And taking time out from her duties as Director of Development, Alexandria Lang led Peter on a tour and then sat down to talk with him about the history of and very promising futur…
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Welcome to Episode 93 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! Angela explains in detail how to create the Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch, then Nicole brings back the Road Trip Series across the USA - but with the most popular cryptid of each state; this episode features Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Movie review: Cloverfield (2008). YouTube Channel for Demos…
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Episode 92 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast features a three dimensional flower applique that would be gorgeous to add to any project. Story Time with Nicole delves into UFO sightings pre-20th century. Movie review: Event Horizon (1997). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitchFacebook: The …
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Long before 2020, when Madeleine George’s play about the “Watsons” was first chosen for the RLTP stage, no one could have known that she would go on to be one of the most popular playwrights currently being produced. Nor could anyone have known that she would soon win the role of “Executive Script Editor” for one of the most popular streaming servi…
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Hey Stitchers! Get your travel pants on as we take you across the pond to visit the most haunted hotels in the United Kingdom. First, Angela explains how to create the modified puff stitch, another neat 3D crochet idea! Movie review: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @t…
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This week's episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast features Angela back at her love of the Tunisian crochet hooks, but this time explaining the Tunisian Crochet FULL Stitch. Then Nicole dives in with story time about bizzare unsolved mysteries. Movie review: Quarantine (2008). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ …
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One of the most familiar faces throughout the Buffalo theater community, Darleen Pickering Hummert is a constant. A recipient of an Artie Career Achievement award, she is known as an actor, director, writer, co-founder of Theater for Change, and owner/operator of Pickering Hummert Casting. Her seemingly tireless devotion to these activities made he…
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This week's episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast features Angela explaining how to do the braided chained cable which adds a nice texture to any crochet project. Then Nicole delivers you haunted libraries across the United States. Movie review: Paranormal Activity (2007). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Ins…
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Hey Stitchers! In this week's episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast, Angela first explains how to crochet the easy loop cable stitch which is a fun way to give your crochet project texture. For story time, Nicole delves into time slips that real people in history experienced, everywhere from driving on a road in the US with someone 40 years in the …
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In a bow to the brilliant artistry of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter has a thoughtful conversation with one of its major players, Caroline Gilbert. As the principal violist, and one of the many talented musicians in this world class orchestra, Ms. Gilbert provides an inside look at life in the music hall. Her charm and personality lend c…
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This week's episode proves how much Angela LOVES the Tunisian crochet, as she delves into the Tunisian Crochet Lattice Stitch. Then Nicole brings you all the details about The Broad Haven Triangle in the UK. Movie review: Dark Skies (2013). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitchFacebook…
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In this week's engaging episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast, Angela delivers you the Crab Stitch TWO ways which is a fun way to finish a crochet project. Then story time with Nicole involves haunted prisons part 2: The Ohio State Reformatory, Missouri State Penitentiary, and Eastern State Penitentiary. Movie review: Se7en (1995). YouTube Channel …
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Rapidly becoming one of the most well-known faces at nearly every theater in Buffalo, Ricky Needham is a multiple threat actor and singer whose appearances often elicit rave reviews. Currently part of the super-talented cast of The Light Fantastic at Road Less Traveled, he nearly steals the show in several key scenes. After a recent tech rehearsal …
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In Episode 85 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast, Angela gives you the Tunisian Knit Stitch which is a cool way to crochet that looks like a thick knit! Then Nicole discusses two of the world's most haunted prisons that are no longer running: Crumlin Road Gaol in Northern Island & Alcatraz Penitentiary. Movie review: Nefarious (2023). YouTube Channel fo…
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Join Angela and Nicole for episode 84 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast: Angela guides listeners through step-by-step instructions on creating the Seventies Retro Flower Mosaic Crochet; then Nicole uncovers a couple mysterious creatures and the most haunted location in Sweden. To wrap up the episode, Angela and Nicole provide a lively movie review with…
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When Peter first read The Light Fantastic by Ike Holter, he knew he had to interview the playwright and try to get inside the mind behind the script. He was not disappointed by this fascinating and funny man. Whether you have seen the show yet or not, this interview offers myriad insights into its creation without any spoilers! Also along for a fun…
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Angela and Nicole are BACK with Part 2 of the Lutz's experience at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville, NY from the book "The Amityville Horror" (1977). Nicole follows it up with testimonies and statements that go against the book's timeline, and with Ed and Lorraine Warren's perspective. But before story time, Angela explains how to do the Simple Stitch T…
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Hey Stitchers, welcome to episode 82 of The Ominous Stitch podcast, where Angela explains how to create the super easy and beautiful retro Daisy Granny Square. Then Nicole gives you all the details about the Amityville murders that occurred in 1974, with a start into the Lutz's start in their new home. Movie review: The Amityville Horror (1979). Yo…
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In celebration of 20 years of Road Less Traveled Productions, Executive and Artistic Director Scott Behrend and Managing Director Gina Gandolfo spend a little time reminiscing and appreciating their partnership. Included are memories of all that went right due to hard work, as well all that went unexpectedly awry along the way. It’s a tribute to tw…
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Hey Stitchers, welcome back to The Ominous Stitch Podcast! This week's episode features Nicole in crochet time with an easy Crochet Woven Heart, demonstrated on YouTube by Naztazia; and Angela concluding her haunted castles around the world, detailing Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, Bellehurst Castle in New York, and Leap Castle in …
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Welcome back to another amazing episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! This week Angela discusses the really pretty "Fields of..." Mandela blanket which we will share her progress as she continues to crochet. Then Nicole dives into haunted pubs around the world, where she takes you to Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Australia. Movie review:…
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When a small but powerful feminist theater company called Brazen-Faced Varlets came on the scene in Buffalo, it immediately made an impact…both on the ever-growing list of artists involved and on the steadily increasing audience in attendance at its shows. Lara Haberberger, a performer and director in her own right, was one of the primary co-founde…
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Hey Stitchers! Welcome back to The Ominous Stitch Podcast where Nicole chats about the free crochet pattern "The Other Brother Darryl - a duck" brought to you by Hookers Don't Bite. Then Angela brings you some very ominous haunted castles from around the world, PART 1 because that's how many haunted castles there are in the world! Movie review: The…
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STITCHERS: We ran a 5K...in one of the happiest places on earth! This ominous episode was recorded in Anaheim after the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, and story time has some pretty morbid tidbits about the theme park. But first, Angela walks us through the super cute and easy headband from Bella Coco. Movie review: Haunted Mansion (2023). …
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Looming over Forest and Elmwood Avenues, in the shadow of the great AKG and Burchfield Penney Art Galleries, stand the dominating towers of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus. Sitting down to talk about its history, its current usage, and its bright future is Cultural Coordinator Patrick F. Ryan, a young man with knowledge far beyond his years. This fas…
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Welcome back to another AmAzInG episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! Angela explains how to create the honeycomb beanie with some easy stitches, then Nicole gives you MORE reincarnation stories from around the world - a Dalai Lama, an old Hollywood talent agent, and more. Movie review: Audrey Rose (1977). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https:…
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Happy New Year Stitchers! In this fun switcheroo episode, Nicole discusses a very easy DIY Crochet Hat found on the crochetdreamz website. Then Angela dives into story time about the Haunted Great Lakes here in the US! Movie review: Lake Eerie (2016). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominoussti…
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When Gerry Maher departed from his family and the Buffalo theater community on June 16, 2023, there were many anguished expressions of disbelief, sorrow, and sympathy. Although Peter never had the opportunity to interview Gerry, we now pay tribute to this friend and colleague with some stories of his life and some remembrances of the joy he brought…
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Hey Stitchers-get ready for a fun episode filled with Itty Bitty Mushie Pop crochet creatures (you can follow along with the Cable and Canvas YouTube video HERE), OMINOUS holiday creatures from around the world, and Angela and Nicole's review of Trollhunter (2010). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: …
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BONUS HOLIDAY POD! In the rush to prepare for the upcoming holidays, and not wanting to completely skip a regular scheduled podcast, Peter decided to slow things down for a relaxed extended conversation with Sabrina Kahwaty after her “Step Out with Sabrina” segment. The results are here for your listening pleasure as the two discuss some personal f…
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Hey Stitchers! Come listen to Angela explain how fun it is to crochet the Vintage Christmas Truck C2C blanket, then put on your detective pants to see if you have any theories about the unsolved mystery of the Yuba County Five. The movie review shifts from horror to thriller as both Angela and Nicole discuss why they both enjoyed The Lovely Bones (…
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