Best True Crime Movie Club Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS EPISODE: True Crime Movie Club - The OJ Simpson Memorial Double Feature 2:54:40

7d ago2:54:40

2:54:40

In memory of one of pop culture's biggest clowns, sit back and enjoy this double billing of two classic episodes from our sister show, True Crime Movie Club!By 1289 Productions

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The OJ Simpson Memorial Double Feature 2:54:40

7d ago2:54:40

2:54:40

OJ's dead y'all. The Juice done spoiled. Enjoy these two classic TCMC episodes and pour one out for the Hertz Man. New episodes coming soon!By 1289 Productions

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Episode 136: Assume The Position 1:36:21

44m ago1:36:21

1:36:21

A new family has moved into 1428 Elm Street, and the Springwood Slasher has some unfinished business. Join us for a Midnight Ritual of A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge(1985)! https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Special Guest: Evan Brandon.By Travis Maxel Boone

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 06 - Dumb Wrestling Conspiracies 46:15

1h ago46:15

46:15

Jon's videography adventure, Jesse discusses YouTuber Truthneversleep's exposure of the high-ranking Satanic organization - the WWE. Mike details the theory that Kevin Sullivan murdered the Benoit family, and Grant joins in to talk about Vince McMahon's sensitive side. All this and more in this fully remixed and remastered classic episode of Podcas…

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Dreams 44:47

2h ago44:47

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This week we meddle our way into analyzing our dreams and discuss the creepy things people (including Sammy) do in their sleep such as sleep walking and talking. Be brave and face your nightmares with us!By Sammy Wellons & Riley Weekes

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Episode 1005: Tax Day Can Kiss My Extension!!! Also Brady to the Chiefs?! 49:32

7d ago49:32

49:32

Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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Episode 135: Stillborn Porn 1:36:48

4d ago1:36:48

1:36:48

Nudity, old books, anicent spells, and blood magic.... yep, Welcome To The Night Club. Join us for a Midnight Ritual of Tonight She Comes(2018)! https://linktr.ee/thenightclubBy Travis Maxel Boone

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Episode 710 - Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer 34:33

6d ago34:33

34:33

Friend of the podcast Geoffrey Baer is BACK with a new special on WTTW called "Chicago Mysteries." Listen as Geoffrey and I discuss a few of the stories from the program. https://www.wttw.com/mysteries Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the mic…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 05 - Papa in the Clouds: Personal Ghost Stories 25:34

6d ago25:34

25:34

Restaurant etiquette. LBJ's low-hanging fruit. A spectral prankster lives in Dan's parents' house. Tristan's son (probably) talks to the dead, and Jon recalls a startling and possibly paranormal childhood event - all this and more in this fully remixed and remastered classic episode of Podcast 1289! Music by Natureworld1986.…

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Movie: Revisiting the Grudge 34:31

6d ago34:31

34:31

We apologize for the long break between episodes but the meddling kids have returned! This week we revisit the movie that still haunts us in our dreams: the Grudge. Riley faces his fears head on while Sammy begrudgingly (pun intended) tags along. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder.…

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Episode 134: Americucked Switcheroo 1:42:31

10d ago1:42:31

1:42:31

One man stands for freedom, justice and the American way.... join us for a Midnight Ritual of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter(2012)! Join our Discord and Subscribe to our 4th Wall! https://linktr.ee/thenightclubBy Travis Maxel Boone

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960s 22:59

13d ago22:59

22:59

Not long after The Beatles invaded America and kids everywhere picked up guitars and drumsticks and formed their own bands, enterprising individuals all over Chicago and the suburbs saw… opportunity. This is the story of Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960’s. Additional Reading (anything purchased through these links - not just the items listed -…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Minisode 01 - Did Stephen King Kill John Lennon? 11:07

13d ago11:07

11:07

Dan, Mike, and Jesse - along with special guests Chef Bagels and Grant - discuss one of the most controversial and blatantly idiotic conspiracy theories of all time: Stephen King being the true slayer of ex-Beatle and peace activist, John Lennon. Enjoy this classic episode of Podcast 1289 fully remastered and remixed!…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 04 - Spooky Places 29:25

14d ago29:25

29:25

Travels through the Japanese Suicide Forest, Dan's parents lie to each other about a murder in their home, and a discussion about inept exorcists visiting the Amityville Horror house - all this and more in this fully remixed and remastered classic episode of Podcast 1289!By 1289 Productions

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Episode 1004: Best Beatles Songs/Chiefs Talk 1:40:14

17d ago1:40:14

1:40:14

On this show James and I discuss the best/worst/underrated songs on the last Beatles albums and then Cody and I discuss the latest news about the Chiefs. I may only be doing a show for an audience of me anymore. lol Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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Episode 133: The Passion of The Night Club 2:11:52

18d ago2:11:52

2:11:52

Happy Easter! Join us for Mel Gibson's arthouse cosmic blood ritual, The Passion of The Christ! Special Guests: Ross Paul and The Average Podcast.By Travis Maxel Boone

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Episode 709 - Chicago's Parks - Five Named for Notable Women 35:14

20d ago35:14

35:14

Connie Fairbanks, author of "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now," joins me on this episode as co-writer and co-host as we discuss five Chicago parks named for women. Purchase Connie Fairbanks' book "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now" from the author: https://www.conniefairbanks.com/ Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3BzEPxt Show some love for the podcast…

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Episode 132: Academy Cuck Chair 3:08:42

24d ago3:08:42

3:08:42

We put a little grease in our Night Club and performed a Midnight Ritual of The Greasy Strangler(2016)! TNC 4th Wall: https://the-night-club-shop.fourthwall.com/ TNC Discord: https://discord.com/invite/6MA2HRyS2w Cody-Co Bandlab: https://www.bandlab.com/cody_israel Fixi's Playground: https://darkfixius.podbean.com/…

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Episode 1003: Thoughts on The Al Gore Rhythm and The Chiefs Trading Sneed 48:45

29d ago48:45

48:45

Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jane Addams and Hull House 20:31

27d ago20:31

20:31

She grew up in a small town in Illinois in the late 1800s and became known worldwide as an activist, reformer, and winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. This is the story of Jane Addams and Hull House. Want to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Art for this episode courtesy of Rebecca Demos - https://www.in…

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Episode 131: Windigo Wet Dream 1:37:57

1M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

Tonight we are joined by director Gabe Torres and actor Marco Fuller to peel the flesh from the bones of their new film, The Windigo(2024)! The Windigo: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_windigo#:~:text=Where%20to%20watch%20The%20Windigo&text=Rent%20The%20Windigo%20on%20Apple,TV%2C%20Prime%20Video%2C%20Vudu. Special Guests: Gabe Torres and Marco…

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Episode 708 - Forgotten Sisters author Cynthia Pelayo 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

Local author Cynthia Pelayo's new book masterfully blends dark Chicago history and fairy-tale horrors. Listen as the author and I discuss her life growing up in Chicago and her exciting new book about two sisters and a killer dumping men into the Chicago River. cinapelayo.com YouTube version: https://youtu.be/r32m2jwrxHc Show some love for the podc…

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Episode 130: Circle Jerk Jealous 45:06

1M ago45:06

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TNC wraps up last year with Cody-Co's Top 10 Horror Films of 2023! The Night Club: https://linktr.ee/thenightclubBy Travis Maxel Boone

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Saint - Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini 22:59

1M ago22:59

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Her last name is well known around the city, but do you know the story behind Chicago's Saint, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini? Listen and learn, Chicago history fans! Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Po…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 03 - Your Love Is Fading: Unexplained Communication 43:50

1M ago43:50

43:50

Strange signals from outer space, a murdered man with codes in his pocket, and Max Headroom takes Chicago - enjoy this classic episode of Podcast 1289 fully remastered and remixed!By 1289 Productions

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Best/Worst/Underrated Beatles Songs Part 1 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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Episode 707 - Chicago History Minis: Chicago's First Murder, An Egyptian Museum Theft, and Spuds MacKenzie 33:59

2M ago33:59

33:59

Three! Three! Three episodes in one! Enjoy. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups! https://portlandsyru…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 02 - Tales from the Cryptids, aka Bloods vs. Cryptids, aka Cryptid Walk 36:01

2M ago36:01

36:01

Hervé Villechaize still was not a cryptid. Enjoy this classic episode of Podcast 1289 fully remastered and remixed!By 1289 Productions

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Episode 129: Monumentous 3:27:36

2M ago3:27:36

3:27:36

Booze and buffoonery abound! The Night Club and the Joe Blow Horror Show had a wild weekend in New Orleans and recorded our Top 15 Favorite Horror Films of 2023! The Night Club: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Joe Blow Horror Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-blow-horror-show/id1438319238 Special Guest: Bostuna.…

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PODCAST 1289 REMASTERBATED: Episode 01 - Dispatches From The Grassy Knoll 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

The first installment in our series of early episode remasters! Hear where Podcast 1289 began in enhanced audio quality!By 1289 Productions

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Episode 128: Ooga Booga Oompa Loompa 2:51:24

2M ago2:51:24

2:51:24

Pop some caffeine pills and pull your secret coffee pot out from under the bed. Tonight, we are joined by Sam from Chuddle The Pod and first time guests The Horror Bandwagon for a Midnight Ritual of the horror classic from Wes Craven: A Nightmare On Elm Street(1984)! The Horror Bandwagon: https://thehorrorbandwagon.com/ Chuddle The Pod: https://chu…

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A Special Announcement 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

See y'all tonight at 9!By 1289 Productions

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jack Johnson and Café de Champion 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

Jack Johnson not only became the first Black American heavyweight championship boxer but who also lived (and loved) in Chicago and opened the wildly popular Café de Champion before tragedy and the government forced its closure. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.…

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Episode 127: Stone Age Politics 1:53:39

2M ago1:53:39

1:53:39

Prehistoric horror is on the menu! Andrew Cumming joins us to talk about his debut feature film and then we perform a Midnight Ritual of said film, Out of Darkness(2024)! Andrew Cumming: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4203071/ Out of Town(1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c82iFG3e6g Out of Darkness: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/out-of-dark…

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Marshall "Major" Taylor - The Black Cyclone 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

He has been called the first international African American sports superstar and in his time was the biggest star of any sport. Although he wasn’t born in Chicago, some of Marshall "Major" Taylor's most lasting accomplishments occurred here. Want to read more about "Major" Taylor? (purchasing through the links below may help support the podcast at …

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Episode 126: The Shape of Fish Cake 2:11:17

2M ago2:11:17

2:11:17

The Princess Without Voice and The Fish Man. Its a tale as old as time. Join us for a Midnight Ritual of Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water(2017)! The Night Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bhFqJFdtcU Special Guests: Evan Brandon and Strawberry.By Travis Maxel Boone

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Episode 1001: Jonathan Wier is ebullient 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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Episode 706 - Sergio Mayora and the Art of Weeds Tavern 21:16

3M ago21:16

21:16

Bartender, poet, musician, artist, and more. Sergio Mayora and the art of Weeds Tavern. In the Weeds: How Bartender, Poet, Musician and Artist Sergio Mayora Cultivated One of the Most Important Taverns in Chicago History by Dave Hoekstra (New City, November 2022) https://www.newcity.com/2022/11/01/in-the-weeds-how-bartender-poet-musician-and-artist…

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Episode 125: Mirage of Flesh 2:15:15

3M ago2:15:15

2:15:15

You can't piss on desert hospitality, The Night Club won't allow it! Tonight, we have a conversation with actor Scott Haze, and then perform a Midnight Ritual of his latest film: The Seeding(2024)! The Seeding: https://www.magnetreleasing.com/theseeding/ Special Guest: Scott Haze.By Travis Maxel Boone

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Episode 124: Burn The Demo 2:09:02

3M ago2:09:02

2:09:02

Heartfelt gore is in-store tonight as we are joined by David Littleton for a Midnight Ritual of Uncle Peckerhead(2020)! David Littleton https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2100791/ https://www.instagram.com/davelit/ Special Guest: David Littleton.By Travis Maxel Boone

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Fight Club is the SURGE of movies 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - School By Radio: The 1937 Polio Outbreak in Chicago 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Enjoy this episode originally posted in January 2021. In 1937, 87 years before the current pandemic forced kids to find ways to learn outside of the traditional classroom, Chicago school children took classes by radio while trying to stay safe from the threat of polio. Support the show for the cost of a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/c…

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Sans Souci Amusement Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Midway Gardens 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

Enjoy this story from July 2020. Six years after the closing of the World's Fair of 1893, on 10 acres near the University of Chicago, a new outdoor entertainment venue opened called Sans Souci. Sans Souci and Midway Gardens, although all but forgotten, paved the way for outdoor entertainment for generations to come. Support the show for the cost of…

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Episode 123: Gollum Flair 2:10:40

3M ago2:10:40

2:10:40

Voodoo and tap dancing, who knew? Tonight on The Night Club, we visit with entrepreneur Kevin Davis and conduct a Midnight Ritual of Child's Play(1988). Kevin Davis: https://msha.ke/keversal?fbclid=PAAaaP5upEHOThfrmuCy_jofkLwxC6YOcpEQ-Npn6QbXdb1UhloBwKCHWPu6Y The Night Club Discord: https://discord.gg/ZWeDjdypdC Michael Myers vs Jason Voorhees: htt…

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Nevermind the 90s! January 1994 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Where the 90s that great? Probably not as great as you remember. Support The Jonathan Wier ShowBy Jonathan

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Episode 705 - Tragedy on the Tracks: Connecting Winnetka to Chicago 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

A series of tragedies prompted one Chicago suburb to change the way trains travel through their city. This is the story of Connecting Winnetka to Chicago. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https:/…

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Episode 122: Somehow More Surreal 3:26:09

4M ago3:26:09

3:26:09

The Night Club has reached the penultimate film in Don Coscarelli's fever dream of a franchise, Phantasm IV: Oblivion(1998). Join us, along with special guest Ian Willhelm Kronenberg, for that very special Midnight Ritual and a jam packed edition of Ricky's Rippin Riffs. https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Special Guest: Kronenberg.…

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Episode 121: Overrated Devil Baby 2:33:37

4M ago2:33:37

2:33:37

This is no dream, this is really happening! The Night Club is visited by Tim & Baylee from The Average: Movie Reviews For Social Settings, and we perform a Midnight Ritual of Rosemary's Baby(1968)! The Average: https://linktr.ee/theaveragereviews The Night Club: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Special Guest: The Average Podcast.…

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The 119th Annual Podcast 1289 Year-End Holiday Special! 56:52

4M ago56:52

56:52

Join the boys as they look back on their favorite moments from the past few years in this star-studded Christmas special!By 1289 Productions

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Episode 704 - Chicago's Deadly Stockyards Fire of 1910 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

Just days before Christmas in 1910, a fire broke out at the stockyards in Chicago that resulted in the highest loss of life of firefighters due to a building collapse, a grim claim held for nearly 91 years before being surpassed on 9/11. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a v…

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