Best The Hometown Horrors Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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United States of Hysteria 2: Director's Cut (feat. Hart D. Fisher) 2:00:55

1d ago2:00:55

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Horror icon Hart D. Fisher returns to dissect every fear imaginable in modern human life. Interested in American Horrors? Check out the channel and grab some tickets to their upcoming film festival! Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just in time for y…

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Tyler-Simone Molton Ep. 407 44:30

6h ago44:30

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Andy is joined by Lesibu Grand's Tyler to talk about nerd influences, how to have difficult conversations, and shooting a Cheeto. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Alien: Romulus (2024) 1:49:12

7h ago1:49:12

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Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by their producer Shauno to break down arguably the biggest horror release of the year, Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus! Set between Ridley Scott's Alien & James Cameron's Aliens, the ninth film in this franchise follows a group of young space colonizers that come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the …

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Ep. 44 "The Shambler from the Stars" by Robert Bloch | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos 32:34

2h ago32:34

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The first in a sequence of three stories (The Shambler from the Stars, The Haunter of the Dark and The Shadow from the Steeple), this gruesome narrative involves a burgeoning writer who, in the desire for occult knowledge, purchases a forbidding book: De Vermis Mysteriis. This tome has had quite the afterlife in subsequent fiction, appearing in man…

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Ep. 43 "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce | Hometown Horrors 29:03

8d ago29:03

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This famous story (regarded by Kurt Vonnegut as the best short story in American literature) describes (in a style that today might be described as Lynchian) a moment in time. A man, condemned, and a dreamlike escape. Narrated by Thomas Barker https://ko-fi.com/tuomasva Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Y…

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Ep. 42 "Hell Screen" by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa | Monogatari Macabre 1:09:18

2h ago1:09:18

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Narrated by a (somewhat) impartial court observer, this reworking of a much older tale, concerns the obsessive artistry, and terrible downfall of the painter Yoshihide. First published in 1918 in serial form, the author is considered the father of the Japanese short story, and himself met a tragic end. Narrated by Thomas Barker https://ko-fi.com/tu…

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Musician Leah Mason Ep. 406 1:00:02

4h ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Nashville-based musician Leah Mason joins Andy to talk about writing her newly-released album Hexed, relative opinions on comedy, and technically visiting Sweden. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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PEEKABOOS: Alien Romulus 44:41

11d ago44:41

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Welcome to PEEKABOOS! Where we discuss hot new horrors movies the moment we get home from the theater and give you the skinny on whether it's worth seeing. This episode we tackle the new sci-fi horror thriller Alien: Romulus! Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other …

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Alligator (1980) 1:06:36

4h ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they break down one of the biggest cult classic monster films of the '80s, Alligator! Directed by Lewis League & starring the late, great, Robert Forster, Alligator follows a Detective tracking a mutated monstrosity that was flushed into the New York sewers years prior. Is this the pinnacle of Alligator Horror? Where d…

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Singer Meghan Kelleher of Divine Sweater Ep. 405 46:32

2d ago46:32

46:32

Divine Sweater's Meghan Kelleher joins Andy to talk about showing up for the opening band, describing your vibe, and singing with a Boston accent. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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America's Hometown Horror Returns Ep. 404 1:30:45

16d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

America's Hometown Horror hosts Mike, Andrew, and Matt join Andy to talk about 4 years in podcasting, year 2 of Hops & Haunts Horror Convention, and what makes them cry. Apologies for Andy's sound quality for the first 4 minutes. He realizes he's muted eventually. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.…

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Eat Locals (2017) 1:39:43

10d ago1:39:43

1:39:43

Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by Andy Driscoll of Inebri-Art to break down the 2017 film, Eat Locals! Mike, Matt, Andrew & Andy also talk about the 2024 Haunts & Hops Horror Conversion and the 2017 year in horror. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267! - We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for a…

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Comic Jimmy Doherty Ep. 403 1:02:25

30d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Aspiring comedian Jimmy Doherty joins Andy to talk about turning a hobby into work, developing a comic persona, and the importance of bombing on stage. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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"Rotten" Horror Movies: A Fantasy Draft 1:19:53

11d ago1:19:53

1:19:53

The AHH Crew is mixing things up with a horror fantasy draft, and tonight, they're selecting their favorite "Rotten" Horror Movies! For better or worse, Rotten Tomatoes has had a huge influence on the film industry: It has helped many movies, and indisputably harmed a number of very good horror films. So which movies make the cut? Tune in to find o…

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Ignore the Thing in the Basement 37:13

1M ago37:13

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Josh of the Secret Society of Strangers Podcast talks about the playful and sinister spirits haunting his home in Bismarck, North Dakota. Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just in time for your morning commute.…

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Author Wes Blake Ep. 402 51:44

29d ago51:44

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Author Wes Blake joins Andy to talk about his upcoming book, Pineville Trace, jobs in dying industries, and how you never know what molds you. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 41 "The Mezzotint" by M. R. James | Ghost Stories of an Antiquary 30:56

24d ago30:56

30:56

It was a seemingly ordinary mezzotint*, unremarkable except for the unusually high price, and the half-missing attribution on the back. Until the changes began. For the curator of a university art museum, a most unexpected, and shocking series of events is about to unfold. This tale first appeared in James's first collection, Ghost Stories of an An…

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Cannibal Holocaust (1980) 1:28:09

1M ago1:28:09

1:28:09

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they discuss the most controversial horror movie ever made, Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust! From despicable stories behind the scenes to widespread outrage upon its release, Cannibal Holocaust, regardless of what you think about it, is one of the biggest cult films ever released. And every horror fan should proba…

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Edutainer Alex Eaves Ep. 401 48:31

22d ago48:31

48:31

Filmmaker, skateboarder, and reuse enthusiast Alex Eaves joins Andy to talk about and what we learn from our parents, his involvement with the reuse movement, and aircraft carriers. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 40 "The Haunter of the Dark" by H. P Lovecraft | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos 1:14:41

25d ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Robert Blake is a hunted man, only he does not know it yet. A young writer with an interest in the occult, Mr Blake becomes fascinated by a distant church, the spire of which he can see from his garrett window. A furtive exploration uncovers an ancient artifact, and seals his fate. The last written of H. P Lovecraft's stories (apart from a few coll…

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PEEKABOOS: Longlegs 24:18

2M ago24:18

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Welcome to PEEKABOOS! Where we discuss hot new horrors movies the moment we get home from the theater and give you the skinny on whether it's worth seeing. This episode we tackle the new horror thriller Longlegs! Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just…

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Longlegs (2024) 1:16:12

29d ago1:16:12

1:16:12

It's one of, if not the most anticipated horror release of 2024: LONGLEGS. The AHH Crew has seen it, and they're here to break it down for you (SPOILER FREE for the first 24 minutes). In case you've been living under a rock for the last several months, Longlegs is the latest offering from Osgood Perkins, starring Maika Monroe and...Nicolas Cage. Th…

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Podcaster Andy Driscoll Ep. 400 1:56:50

1M ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Guest hosts Zo & Liam are joined by podcaster Andy Driscoll to talk about podcast intros, Muppet hierarchy, and how Andy really feels about cats! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory GrayBy Inebri-Art

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Did You See Him Too? 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Katrin provides some haunted history from her tours of Savanah, GA as well as a nightmare that may reach outside the realm of dreams. Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just in time for your morning commute.…

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In a Violent Nature (2024) 1:49:39

1M ago1:49:39

1:49:39

Tonight, the AHH Crew is joined by friend of the show Anthony Landry of Spooktacular to discuss the hip new slasher on the scene: In a Violent Nature! But first: Tony provides updates on SPOOKTACULAR & his newest venture in the world of podcasting, National Geographic is partnering with Steven Spielberg & Amblin on new JAWS documentary, a new seaso…

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Singer Laura Pieri Ep. 399 43:00

1M ago43:00

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Laura Pieri joins Andy to talk about her new EP, Frankie, the joy of bad movies, and how horror reflects our discomfort with an other/self conflict. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 39 Writing 2 Sentence Horror Stories Using a Few Simple Principles 17:59

2M ago17:59

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The Bad Idea grows legs! Or perhaps wings... In which I talk a bit about Inversion, Repetition and Paradox (with examples). Secondly, I read some of my crap attempts at writing short horror stories. Can you do better? I bet you can! My apologies to Gilbert Gottfried, Groucho Marx, Fox's Animation Domination lineup. The Philosophy of Horror: https:/…

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Ep. 38 "Wailing Well" by M. R. James | A Stable for Nightmares 27:53

1M ago27:53

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Warning! Tonal whiplash incoming. This delightful (and delightfully creepy) short story by master of the genre Montague Rhodes James is a sort-of Billy Bunter meets the contents of a Breugel the Elder painting. Hopefully that doesn't give too much away. First published in 1928, this was a joy to record; you can't beat the old English public-school …

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Musician Jenny Parrott 41:15

2M ago41:15

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While touring to support her new album "Love Spell," Jenny Parrott joins Andy to talk about practicing kindness, touring with your family, and telling the voice in your head where to stick it! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Slumber Party at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (Part 2 feat. The Paranormal Strangers) 59:44

2M ago59:44

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The Paranormal Strangers, Heather and Samantha, relay their scariest experiences as paranormal investigators, including their run in with the infamous Creeper at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just in time for your m…

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Godzilla Minus One (2023) 1:25:48

2M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

It was one of the biggest films of 2023, and tonight, the AHH Crew is breaking it down. It's Godzilla Minus one time BB! And to top it all off, KAT IS BACK! Now available on Netflix, Godzilla Minus one follows a former kamikaze pilot in post-war Japan suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after encountering a giant monster known as "Godzill…

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Author Rupert Taylor Ep. 397 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

Andy is joined by New Zealand-born writer Rupert Taylor to talk about his upcoming novel Please Let Me Destroy You, the freedom granted by unhinged writing, and starting fights. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 1:26:24

2M ago1:26:24

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Tonight, follow the AHH Crew to the dark recesses of grimy 1980s Chicago as they break down Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer! Based on a true story, the film follows Henry (Michael Rooker in his film debut), a serial killer in the midst of a disturbing, depraved random crime spree. And this one is certainly not for the faint of heart, folks. BUT …

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Ep. 37 "Pigeons from Hell" by Robert E. Howard | Hometown Horrors 1:23:40

2M ago1:23:40

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An ancient evil festers in the heart of a small community, and though the original perpetrators may be gone, traces of their misdeeds linger on. Also, it's never a good idea to stay the night in a seemingly abandoned mansion, even if you are on holiday. Written in 1934, "Pigeons from Hell" is one of several regional horror stories by Howard set in …

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Screen Artist Kat Libretto Ep. 396 54:50

2M ago54:50

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In this Barrel-Aged Classic, screen artist Kat LiBretto joins Andy at Mayflower Brewery to talk about moving to Plymouth, the ins and outs of printing, and rainbow rolls! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 36 Does This Scare You? Classic Horror and Weird Fiction: A Lifelong Love Affair. 16:16

3M ago16:16

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What scares you, and why? What scares me? For this episode, I wanted to do something different to my weekly serialisation, and open up the forum, to have a bit of a wee chat about why we love weird fiction. Who knows, maybe this'll become a 'thing'... Or maybe this was a Very Bad Idea. Supernatural Horror in Literature https://hplovecraft.com/writi…

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The Relic (1997) 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Join the AHH Crew as they delve into potentially the Mikey-est Mike pick of all time. Tonight, it's the 1997 cult classic monster movie, The Relic! Chock full of '90s cheese, bad dialogue, bad acting, yet AWESOME practical monster effects, The Relic follows a detective and a biologist as they try to defeat a South American lizard-like monster which…

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Possessor (2020) 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they delve into some more Cronenberg, BRANDON Cronenberg, that is, as they break down his 2020 film, Possessor! This is another up and coming filmmaker in the horror genre to watch, folks. Starring Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh & Sean Bean, Possessor follows an assassin who performs her a…

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Slumber Party at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (Part 1) 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

The day has finally come! Danny and Olivia pull an all-nighter at the infamous and iconic Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, WV. Send us a text Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for memes and updates! A new episode drops every other Tuesday, just in time for your morning commute.…

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Actress Anjali Bhimani Ep. 395 28:38

3M ago28:38

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Actress Anjali Bhimani joins Andy to talk about reconnecting with her gaming past, how forcing yourself to relax doesn't work, and how something being hard doesn't make it not worth doing. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 35 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 3 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic 1:34:35

3M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

In our final instalment of this perplexing and perturbing story, (see episode 34 for part two). Things reach a fever pitch at Bly manor with multiple manifestations, disappearances, and a possible breakdown. Of reality, or of sanity? You be the judge. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://you…

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The Fog (1980) 1:14:22

3M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Tonight, lock your doors, bolt your windows and join the AHH Crew as they venture into.. The Fog! Released in 1980, this underrated gem from John Carpenter feels like it's ripped from the pages of a Tales From the Crypt comic. Tune in for a full breakdown & discussion. But first: THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 slays at the box office, STEPHEN KING is bac…

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Musician Logan Lynn Ep. 394 43:05

3M ago43:05

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Logan Lynn joins Andy to talk about trying to make money in music, the ups and downs of living in Idaho, and 25 years of stage fright. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 34 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 2 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic 1:15:00

3M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

In part two (see episode 33 for part one), tension mounts, apparition encounters increase, and the governess at Bly begins to lose the plot. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9gAlZeexHnFHASayT0nGM17V4hCSzSiBy Thomas Barker

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Podcaster Eli Bosnick Ep. 393 58:29

3M ago58:29

58:29

Podcaster, comedian, and TV magician consultant Eli Bosnick joins Andy to talk about working with people you don't like, atheism outreach, and knowing the "real" Eli. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 33 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 1 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic 1:59:12

3M ago1:59:12

1:59:12

The ceremony of innocence is drowned in this, most ambiguous ghostly novella from 1898 by renowned Anglo-American writer Henry James. A governess is given charge of two young children in the countryside manor of Bly, only to find (or does she?), that erstwhile inhabitants of the house, and their influence over the children, may linger. Lock the doo…

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When Evil Lurks (2023) 1:57:15

3M ago1:57:15

1:57:15

Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they venture to...When Evil Lurks! Directed by one of the most interesting filmmakers working at the moment, Demian Rugna, When Evil Lurks follows two brothers who find a demon-infected man just about to "give birth" to evil itself. They decide to get rid of the body, only to end up unintentionally spreading chaos. Put…

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Gig Musician Jimmy Craven Ep. 392 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In this Barrel-Aged Classic, we remastered our second episode, as Jimmy Craven joins Andy to talk about financial validation, the dangers of active listening, and getting on the Taylor Swift train early. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art

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Ep. 32 "The Thing in the Hall" by E. F. Benson | A Stable for Nightmares 36:57

3M ago36:57

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If you open the doors of perception too far, who knows what might come knocking? An eminent physician is drawn into a dangerous occult scheme by a longtime colleague, with horrific results. The Thing in the Hall displays the authors characteristically deft style, with a touch of sly humour, in this alarming yarn from 1912. Queries, comments? Write …

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Baskin (2015) 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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Tonight, join the AHH Crew as they delve into the world of Turkish horror and discuss all things Baskin! Based on a 2013 short film of the same name from Can Evrenol, Baskin follows 5 Turkish police officers who inadvertently wander into Hell after responding to a distress call. It should surprise absolutely no one that this is an Andrew pick, so p…

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