Best Andrew F. Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) 1:55:04

10M ago1:55:04

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In Series 4, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 7 December 2023) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a w…

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Ten Christmas Ghost Stories 26:44

10M ago26:44

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In Series 4, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, as I count down ten of my favourite Ghost Stories for Christmas! What are your favourites? Tell me on Twitter and Facebook.By Adam Robinson

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'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford: with Nathan Ballingrud 1:24:59

10M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

In Series 4, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Nathan Ballingrud as we discuss 'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford Nathan Ballingrud is the author of The Strange, Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell, and North American Lake Monsters, which won the Shirley Jackson Award. A novella, Crypt of the Moon Spider, will appear i…

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'Martin's Close' by M.R. James: with Naomi Ryan 1:50:00

11M ago1:50:00

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In Series 4, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Naomi Ryan as we discuss 'Martin's Close' by M.R. James Naomi Ryan is a barrister. After completing the BCL at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda’s College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a crimin…

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'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe: with Leon Craig 1:28:12

11M ago1:28:12

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In Series 4, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Leon Craig as we discuss 'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe Leon Craig is a writer and editor from London, now based in Berlin. Her gothic short story collection Parallel Hells was published by Sceptre Books and she is currently working on her first novel. Leon’s fiction has also appeared i…

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LIVE SPECIAL: The Woman in Black (1989 adaptation) with Prof. Catherine Spooner & Andrew Michael Hurley 51:56

11M ago51:56

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Welcome to this special bonus LIVE episode of The Ghost Story Book Club! Join me (Adam Z. Robinson), Gothic expert and award-winning writer Professor Catherine Spooner and novellist Andrew Michael Hurley for this post-screening discussion of The Woman in Black (1989 TV film adaptation) which was recorded LIVE at The Dukes, Lancaster, on Saturday 28…

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'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: with Dr. Emily Vincent 1:44:21

11M ago1:44:21

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In Series 4, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Dr. Emily Vincent as we discuss 'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Dr Emily Vincent is a Deputy Associate Director of Research and an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies International, based at Durham University. Emily holds a PhD in English Lite…

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'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton: with Caroline Bird 1:09:11

11M ago1:09:11

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In Series 4, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Caroline Bird as we discuss 'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton. Caroline Bird is a poet and playwright. Her most recent collection, The Air Year, won the Forward Prize for Poetry and was shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Prize and the Polari Prize. Her previous collections includ…

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'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin: with Kirsty Logan 1:23:44

12M ago1:23:44

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In Series 4, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Kirsty Logan as we discuss 'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin. Kirsty Logan’s latest novel is Now She is Witch (Harvill Secker, 2023), a queer medieval witch revenge quest. Her memoir The Unfamiliar (Virago, 2023), a memoir of queer pregnancy and parenthood is out now. She is also the …

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'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James: with Will Maclean 1:56:00

12M ago1:56:00

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In Series 4, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Will Maclean as we discuss 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James. Will Maclean is a writer and the author of the novel The Apparition Phase. He’s written for television professionally since 2006, during which time he’s worked as a scriptwriter for people as varied a…

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'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit: with Rachel Fairburn 1:14:37

1y ago1:14:37

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Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club Series 4! In Series 4, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rachel Fairburn as we discuss 'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit. Rachel Fairburn is a comedian. Along with Kiri Pritchard McLean, she co-created and co-hosts All Killa No Filla, a smash-hit podcast with a huge international following. Rach…

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News... Live Events This Autumn 8:42

1y ago8:42

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Join me at live events that are happening up and down England this October and November... Visit our LinkTree here for info and to book: https://linktr.ee/tbodal HAUNTED dates and details: Fri 6 October LION’S DEN, MANCHESTER, 8pm https://grimmfest2023.eventive.org/passes/buy **Use the code HAUNTED23 for a discount!** Fri 20 October OLD TOWN HALL, …

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'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton: with Rhianna Dhillon 1:12:47

2y ago1:12:47

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In Series 3, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rhianna Dhillon as we discuss 'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton. Rhianna Dhillon has been a film critic for 12 years, beginning her career at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra as their in-house film critic. Now a film and TV critic on BBC 6Music’s Breakfast Show with Lauren Laverne, Rhian…

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) 1:37:17

2y ago1:37:17

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In Series 3, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 2 December 2022) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly…

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'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson: with James Swanton 1:52:05

2y ago1:52:05

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In Series 3, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, James Swanton as we discuss 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson James Swanton is an award-winning actor and writer, increasingly recognised for his attempts to frighten people. He has so far been responsible for Sikes & Nancy (Trafalgar Studios, West End), Frankenstein's Creature …

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'They' by Rudyard Kipling: with Emily Klassen 1:32:47

2y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

In Series 3, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Emily Klassen as we discuss 'They' by Rudyard Kipling. Emily Klassen is a classical soprano and actor living in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in music from the Baroque period and has performed extensively at home and abroad. She made her worldwide television debut on the critically …

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'The Cicerones' by Robert Aickman: with Andrew Michael Hurley 1:37:56

2y ago1:37:56

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In Series 3, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Andrew Michael Hurley as we discuss 'The Cicerones' by Robert Aickman. Andrew Michael Hurley is currently based in Lancashire. His first novel, The Loney, was originally published by Tartarus Press as a 300-copy limited-edition, before being republished by John Murray. It went on to se…

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'The Lost Ghost' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: with Becky Darke 1:39:15

2y ago1:39:15

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In Series 3, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Becky Darke as we discuss 'The Lost Ghost' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. Becky Darke is a podcaster, writer, presenter and programmer with her sights on film, horror and the ‘90s. You can find Becky on the podcasts Don’t Point That Horror At Me, Return to Eerie Indiana, The Evolution of …

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'The House with the Brick-Kiln' by E.F. Benson: with Louise Blain 1:17:10

2y ago1:17:10

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In Series 3, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'The House with the Brick Kiln' by E.F. Benson. Louise Blain is a broadcaster and writer specialising in gaming, technology, and entertainment. She hosts BBC Radio 3’s monthly Sound of Gaming show and can be found talking all things tech on BBC Radio Scotland…

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LIVE-STREAMED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Be part of the audience! 2:34

2y ago2:34

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LIVE-STREAMED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Be part of the audience! On Friday 2 December, I'm going to be hosting a LIVE-STREAMED episode of the podcast. Be part of the audience - join my Patreon here. My guest will be none other than Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast and we will be discussing the classic BBC Ghost Story for Christmas films, sp…

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'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving: with Andy Mitton 1:24:49

2y ago1:24:49

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In Series 3, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Andy Mitton we discuss 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, and editor, and designer. His primary focuses are the disparate worlds of musical theater and horror movies. Film credits include The Harbinger - currently on the fes…

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'The Red Room' by H.G. Wells & 'There Will Come Soft Rains' by Ray Bradbury: with Kirsty Logan 1:31:22

2y ago1:31:22

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In Series 3, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Kirsty Logan we discuss two stories: 'The Red Room' by H.G. Wells & 'There Will Come Soft Rains' by Ray Bradbury. Kirsty Logan's first story collection, The Rental Heart & Other Fairytales, won the Scott Prize, the Polari First Book Prize, and the Saboteur Award. Her first novel, The G…

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GHOSTWATCH 30TH ANNIVERSARY: Interview with Lesley Manning and Stephen Volk plus LIVE episode with guests Jenn Ashworth and Prof. Catherine Spooner 1:30:24

2y ago1:30:24

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Welcome to this special bonus episode of The Ghost Story Book Club. It's an episode of two halves: First, I'm joined by Lesley Manning and Stephen Volk, the director and writer (respectively) of Ghostwatch (1992). It's the 30 year anniversary of that outstanding film and I was lucky enough to spend some time chatting to Stephen and Lesley. Then, in…

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'Count Magnus' by M.R. James: with Leon Craig 1:31:23

2y ago1:31:23

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In Series 3, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Leon Craig we discuss 'Count Magnus' by M.R. James. Leon Craig's debut short story collection Parallel Hells was published by Sceptre Books in February 2022. She has written freelance journalism for the White Review, the TLS, the Brixton Review of Books and Another Gaze, among other pu…

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'The Violet Car' by E. Nesbit: with Jenn Ashworth 1:44:11

2y ago1:44:11

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In Series 3, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Jenn Ashworth as we discuss 'The Violet Car' by E. Nesbit. Jenn Ashworth is novelist and Professor of Writing at Lancaster University. Her novels include A Kind of Intimacy, The Friday Gospels and Fell. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018. In 2019 she pu…

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'Thurnley Abbey' by Perceval Landon: with Will Maclean 1:36:18

2y ago1:36:18

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Welcome to Series 3 of The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 3, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Will Maclean we discuss 'Thurnley Abbey' by Perceval Landon Will Maclean is a writer and the author of the novel 'The Apparition Phase'. Originally from the Wirral, Will has been fascinated by ghost stories since he was a child, and has…

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Bonus: Sorry Charlie Miller Episode 1 27:08

2y ago27:08

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Reality TV star Charlie Miller is missing. In an effort to show Captain Martinez he’s ready to become a detective, and to prove to his husband Kevin that he’s found a passion in life, Mark decides to find Charlie himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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10 - “Your Story is Full of Holes” 21:34

2y ago21:34

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The Hotdog Committee faces its biggest crisis yet: too many gavels. A public access TV host delivers critical testimony about digestion. After all that, a touching poem is read to a robot. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Produc…

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9 - “Good Cop, Then Bad Cop, Then Bad Cop Again” 15:06

2y ago15:06

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The high school gets repurposed. A press conference goes off the rails. The investigation heats up. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Odenkirk, and Joshua Poole Head Writers: Nate Oden…

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8 - “The Magic of Doctor Van Vini” 22:50

2y ago22:50

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The emergency medical operation is given a touch of whimsy. An emotional service is followed up by something much less special. A loan comes due. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Oden…

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7 - “…And Subsequent Eating Contest” 18:02

2y ago18:02

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Local sportscasters try to set aside their personal lives. Two of Argyle’s strangest residents face off against each other. Like so many other hotdog contests, it all ends in unimaginable tragedy. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executiv…

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6 - “Hunting Day Has Come!” 17:28

2y ago17:28

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Summer cheer and salted meats are in ample supply. The bowling team searches in earnest for hotdogs. The high school janitor and vice principal make stunning discoveries. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk,…

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5 - “You Can Buy Things, with Money” 16:44

2y ago16:44

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Two very special visitors arrive in Argyle to promote a brand-new product, only to have their worlds turned upside down. The Hotdog Committee plays “hard to get” with a perfect solution to their problems. Free samples are taken advantage of. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: …

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4 - “DMV, DMV!” 22:07

2y ago22:07

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The DMV has the longest wait… and the best food! Louis’ resentment towards Richie builds. Everyone knows the Hi Hanson High School’s fight song. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Odenkirk, Bob Odenk…

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3 - “Substitute Bowler for the #2s” 18:16

2y ago18:16

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The tip-top backup athlete for the vicious Hi Hanson #2s, Richie McDonough, meets a fan. The bowling team gets in a mountain of trouble. A lawn toy could solve Argyle’s biggest problem. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer:…

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2 - “If I Were to be a Custodian…” 18:00

2y ago18:00

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Two cousins seal the town’s destiny. Hi Hanson High School’s janitor daydreams of a promotion. Argyle’s police officer investigates a crime that hasn’t happened yet. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naom…

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1 - “The Argyle Hotdog Committee” 17:37

2y ago17:37

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The Ye Olde Historicaltown & Coin Laundromat is fully automated. Not a single Argyle resident has ever won anything. The Hotdog Committee hatches a daring plan. Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Andrew Friedman, Tim Robinson and more Composer: Eban Schletter Director: Tim Kalpakis Engineer: Dave Eichhorn Executive Producer: Nate Odenkirk, Naomi Ode…

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Series 3: Trailer + Live event news 4:57

2y ago4:57

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Series 3 of The Ghost Story Book Club is coming. Subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Twitter and we'll announce the date of the first episode very soon! Join me for our first ever Ghost Story Book Club live event. Join me, Jenn Ashworth and Professor Catherine Spooner at The Dukes, Lancaster, on Friday 28 October for a post-screening discussion …

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Trailer 2:50

2+ y ago2:50

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One town. One murder. One million hot dogs. Welcome to Argyle. Grab a hot dog and allow town narrator Jeremy Zax (Bob Odenkirk) to regale you with this region’s rich history! Founded in 1843 by settlers with their sights set on California, these brave souls grew too tired and instead settled for Ohio. Argylites love to celebrate the spirit of “clos…

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'The Signal-Man' by Charles Dickens: with Jenn Ashworth 1:49:14

3y ago1:49:14

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club... for the final time this series! In Series 2, Episode 13 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Jenn Ashworth as we discuss 'The Signal-Man' by Charles Dickens. Jenn Ashworth is novelist and Professor of Writing at Lancaster University. Her novels include A Kind of Intimacy, The Friday Gospels and Fell.…

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'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs: with Catriona Ward 1:12:57

3y ago1:12:57

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Catriona Ward as we discuss 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. Catriona Ward is a novelist. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and…

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Ghosts: with Thom Burgess 1:35:07

3y ago1:35:07

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 11 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Thom Burgess as we discuss some of the Best Comic Book & Graphic Novel ghost stories. Thom has put together a list of ten of his favourites. After his breakout indie comic Malevolents in 2015, Thom Burgess quickly garnered attention from the …

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Ghosts & Insects: with Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf 1:29:11

3y ago1:29:11

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guests, Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf as we discuss 'The Mummy's Soul' by Anonymous, 'The Moth' by H.G. Wells and 'Butterflies' by Lafcadio Hearn from their book 'Crawling Horror: Creeping Tales of the Insect Weird'. Daisy Butcher is a doctoral sch…

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'A School Story' & 'Wailing Well' by M.R. James: with Mark Nixon 1:30:20

3y ago1:30:20

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mark Nixon as we discuss 'A School Story' & 'Wailing Well' by M.R. James. Mark Nixon is a writer who dwells by a graveyard in County Durham. In addition to writing and publishing short ghost stories, Mark has written extensively in the audio d…

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Television Ghost Stories: with Brontë Schiltz 2:09:20

3y ago2:09:20

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Brontë Schiltz as we discuss 10 of the Best Television Ghost Stories. Brontë and I have picked five favourites each and we discuss why we love them! Brontë Schiltz graduated from the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies at Manchester Metropoli…

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'The Judge's House' by Bram Stoker: with Lauren Owen 1:29:24

3y ago1:29:24

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Lauren Owen as we discuss 'The Judge's House' by Bram Stoker. Lauren Owen is a novelist. She grew up in Yorkshire and studied English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Her first novel, The Quick, is the Victorian tale of two siblings and of Londo…

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'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman: with Louise Blain 1:14:04

3y ago1:14:04

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman. Louise Blain is a writer and broadcaster working across entertainment, technology, and gaming. She presents BBC Radio 3's monthly Sound of Gaming show - which you can listen t…

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Ghost Story Movies: with Mike Muncer 1:51:35

3y ago1:51:35

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer (of The Evolution of Horror) as we discuss 10 of the Best Ghost Story Movies. Mike and I have picked five favourites each and we talk about why we love them and this chilling cinematic sub-genre so much! Mike Muncer is producer & s…

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'Smee' by A.M. Burrage: with Emily Klassen 1:20:48

3y ago1:20:48

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Emily Klassen as we discuss 'Smee' by A.M. Burrage. Emily Klassen is a classical soprano and actor living in Toronto, Canada. She specialises in music from the Baroque period and has performed extensively Canada and abroad. She made her worldw…

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'Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book' by M.R. James: with Robert Lloyd Parry 1:29:29

3y ago1:29:29

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Robert Lloyd Parry as we discuss 'Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook' by M.R. James. Robert Lloyd Parry is a writer, actor and storyteller. His theatre company is Nunkie Theatre and he is perhaps best known for his performances as M.R James. He does wo…

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