Best Cave Dweller Music Podcasts (2024)

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Macho Frost (Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre) Interview 53:00

6h ago53:00

53:00

We sit down with Macho Frost of Chicago crossover thrash band Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre to discuss the band's new album Super Turbo. They discuss being a comedy thrash band and their lyrical inspirations: petting dogs, Robocop, Godzilla, Happy Gilmore, Tokyo Gore Police and more. They also talk about the Chicago thrash scene, wrestling, video g…

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Amy Carlson and The Love Has Won Cult 54:59

1h ago54:59

54:59

On April 28th, 2021 the mummified corpse of a woman found in a Crestone Colorado home was reported to the Salida Police Department. It was later discovered that this was the corpse of Amy Carlson, the leader of the Love Has Won cult. But what would lead a McDonald's manager and mother of 3 young kids to abandon her family and home and start a cult?…

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Bloody Mary And The Woman Behind The Legend 46:18

2h ago46:18

46:18

The legend of Bloody Mary is a staple in the realm of spooky stories whispered by children at sleepovers and tested in dimly lit bathrooms around the world. But where did this haunting tale originate, and why does it continue to endure? On this episode we'll travel back to the 1500s and take a glimpse into Queen Mary Tudor’s life, discover why she …

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Black Metal Rainbows Interview 56:07

4d ago56:07

56:07

James sits down with editors Daniel Lukes and Stanimir Panayotov, as well as designer Jaci Raia, of Black Metal Rainbows. They discuss the project's book by the same name, published by PM Press, as well as its accompanying compilation. They have an in-depth discussion about black metal's culture, aesthetic and sonic evolution. They also discuss why…

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3M Forever Chemicals: Science. Applied To Kill Us. 41:03

5d ago41:03

41:03

In 1997 3M chemist Kris Hansen was tasked with testing the blood of their employees for the presence of fluorochemicals, also known as forever chemicals. Hansen was told they weren’t toxic, but the company wanted to know how widespread they were in their employees. When testing control samples they came to the realization that these chemicals were …

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Dwellers Of The Cave: Cryptids - Mothman and The Thunderbirds 58:41

10d ago58:41

58:41

In the first episode of a new interview series called Dwellers of the Cave we sit down with Alex Parkinson of Mothman and The Thunderbirds about his upcoming album Portal Hopper, out July 12th. We discuss the project's new sound, prog metal as a genre and we get into several in-depth discussions about cryptids from across the US.Listen to and order…

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Giovanni Maria De Agostini: Italian Monk, Cave Dweller, World Nomad 40:42

12d ago40:42

40:42

Living in a cave, not gonna lie, sounds pretty cool. For over 30 years, a monk Giovanni Maria De Agostini lived in caves all over Europe, Brazil and America. He was so admired that he gathered a following in almost every country he went to. So much so that he still has a small number of followers who make pilgrimages to his old cave home in New Mex…

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Alfred G. Packer: America’s First Cannibal 37:04

19d ago37:04

37:04

Alfred G Packer left Provo Utah with a group of prospectors to Breckenridge Colorado to try to strike it rich during the Colorado Gold Rush in 1873. Against the advice of others, he decided to travel to Gunnison Colorado in the middle of an unusually harsh winter storm. While he didn’t find gold, he did become infamous for resorting to murder and c…

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VRSA Interview 43:12

25d ago43:12

43:12

We sit down again with the guys from Connecticut progressive/post sludge metal act VRSA to talk about their new album Saltwater Circadian, released March 30th. They also talk about their evolving sound, touring in New England, New Haven's local music and food scenes and more.Listen to Saltwater Circadian: https://vrsa.bandcamp.com/album/saltwater-c…

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The True Story Behind Baby Reindeer 1:01:01

26d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Baby Reindeer is a true story of the hit 2019 Edinburgh Fringe one-man play, that also goes by the same name, Baby Reindeer. It follows the writer and performer RIchard Gadd’s warped relationship with a female friend, turned stalker, and the impact it has on him and his deep-dark, buried trauma. This critically acclaimed hit series seems to be what…

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Malsten Interview 51:13

1M ago51:13

51:13

We sit down with the guys from Swedish horror doom band Malsten to discuss their powerfully depressive new concept album The Haunting of Silvåkra Mill - Rites of Passage, out now on Svart Records. We discuss the concepts behind the album, the band's love of horror and their musical inspiration. We also talk about the challenge of promoting and se…

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Ciudad Juárez Cobalt-60 Radiation Disaster 49:31

1M ago49:31

49:31

In December of 1983 a hospital maintenance worker at El Centro Médico de Especialidades in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua was tasked with dismantling old equipment to sell for scrap metal at a local junkyard. What ensued was the largest nuclear disaster in North American History releasing 100 times more radiation then the partial nuclear meltdown at Three…

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Ben Ricketts (Acid Mass) Interview 47:30

1M ago47:30

47:30

We sit down with Ben Ricketts, the man behind Cincinnati, Ohio based solo blackened thrash/speed metal project Acid Mass. We talk about the project's most recent EP UPON THE KNIFE and the upcoming album Worship, out August 2nd, 2024 on Morbid and Miserable Records. We also discuss local Ohio bands, non-alcoholic beers, our most disappointing live s…

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Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar: African American Music Appreciation Month 59:55

1M ago59:55

59:55

June is African American Music Appreciation Month so we’re going to talk about The Renaissance and Cowboy Carter albums by Beyoncé and their criticism. We'll talk about how slaves were the original cowboys. We’ll also break down Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize winning Damn and decode every single song, including the one that's a true story! Follow …

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Vilho Kallio and The Helsinki Witchcult 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

In 1930 and 1931 severed limbs and body parts were discovered at the Tattarisuo Springs in Helsinki, Finland leading to an investigation that discovered a witch and their coven practicing black magic and the occult in the region. Dubbed the The Helsinki Witchcult their actions caused mass panic and hysteria 50 years before The Satanic Panic swept t…

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Murillo v. Musegades: Bowie High School v. U.S. Border Patrol 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

In 1992 high school students and staff from an El Paso, Texas high School were being constantly harassed by the U.S. Border Patrol. Agents would aggressively yell at them demanding to prove their citizenship. One young lady was knocked to the ground by agents and kicked 20 times. The abuse could no longer be tolerated so several students, some alum…

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Fred (Sons Of Arrakis) Interview 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

We sit down with Frédéric Couture of Canadian Dune themed stoner rock band Sons of Arrakis to discuss Frank Herbert, all things fuzzy and their new single Scattering. We are also joined once again by Ryan of Black Throne Productions who organised Sons of Arrakis' recent gigs across Canada. We also talk about Brutal Legend's killer soundtrack, class…

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Travis Walton: The True Fire In The Sky Story 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

Few alien abduction stories are as well known as Travis Walton’s. His story inspired a best selling book and the movie Fire In The Sky. For those unfamiliar, Walton claims he was abducted on November 5th, 1975 while returning home from logging at the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. His disappearance made international news and he didn’t reap…

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The History of Eurovision 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Eurovision Song Contest stands as a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. From its humble beginnings as a simple radio broadcast to its status as a global cultural phenomenon as a dazzling televised spectacle, Eurovision continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. The contest has spawned a…

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Irönwitch Interview 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

Just before the release of their debut self-titled release Irönwitch’s Muz, Pete, and Dalton caught up with Matt to talk about how you become way better at playing loud and fast as fuck by playing doom, never playing in shit bands ever, and being snark about the shows you play.Listen to Irönwitch:https://ironwitchband.bandcamp.com/album/ir-nwitchFo…

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L'appel du Vide: The Call Of The Void 55:06

3M ago55:06

55:06

L'appel du Vide or Call Of The Void is the strange uncharacteristic phenomenon one feels to put themselves in imminent danger, like the urge to jump off a building or cliff when looking over the edge or swerving into oncoming traffic while driving. Most people never act upon this urge and affects those who have never had any suicidal tendencies or …

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Dan Dolby (Mastiff & Trepanation Recordings) Interview 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

We sit down with Dan Dolby of the UK Doom/Sludge Metal/Hardcore band Mastiff and owner of Trepanation Recordings to talk about Deprecipice, the new album from Mastiff, out now on MNRK Heavy. We discuss the band's influences and their fusion of extreme metal and hardcore and the heavy use of atmosphere on the new release. We also discuss the longest…

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Blue Balls: Real? Myth? A Little Of Both? 48:55

3M ago48:55

48:55

Blue balls, one of the biggest mysteries for women. A big myth is it’s all the sperm backed up that causes their pain or ache. Yet, scientifically speaking it’s widely accepted that it’s the additional blood pooled around down there. And I say widely accepted because Blue Balls is NOT in any medical textbooks! How can that be if more than half of m…

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Sleeping Beauty Syndrome A.K.A. Kleine-Levin Syndrome 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer …

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Selena: Queen of Tejano Controversies and Conspiracies 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans. With th…

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Bobby (Salem's Bend) Interview 59:57

4M ago59:57

59:57

We sit down with Bobby of LA stoner /psychedelic rock band Salem's Bend to discuss all things fuzzy and old school. We talk about the band's recent Canadian tour put on by Black Throne Productions and playing with Sons of Arrakis. We also discuss Bobby's hidden love of the Bee Gees, his band's old school influences and the challenges of making musi…

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Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t a…

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Jolly Joseph: India's Cyanide Serial Killer? 50:19

4M ago50:19

50:19

In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did di…

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Devi Hisgen (Teitan & Stuporous & The Color of Rain) Interview 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

We sit down with Devi Hisgen, who is the man behind Dutch experimental black metal outfit Teitan, as well as a member of Stuporous and The Color of Rain. We discuss Devi's music journey, his various projects and bands and the wider Dutch metal scene. We also discuss local Rotterdam artists and history, musical collectivization, vegan cuisine, vinyl…

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RRR: Rise Roar Revolt 1:18:05

4M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

RRR is a 2022 Telugu language Indian action film that first came to the attention of Western audiences when their Netflix trailer featuring almost comical over-exaggerated action and special effects scenes went viral. We took a chance on it and were pleasantly surprised. The movie had a mission, a romance, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and more…

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Lautrec Interview 50:11

5M ago50:11

50:11

After their debut release “In Search of the Waters of Oblivion”, Matt sits down with Brisbane axes one man black metal project Lautrec. They chat about the transition from working with a band to being the sole driving force, the connotations behind the term demo, and the work of John Martin.Listen to Lautrec:https://lautrecbm.bandcamp.com/album/in-…

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Amupac: The Alien Base Protecting Mexico From Hurricanes 41:48

4M ago41:48

41:48

The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in…

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Stanley Cups: What’s All The Hype About? 57:44

5M ago57:44

57:44

The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years. They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours. In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the pe…

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Earthbong Interview 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

We sit down with the guys from German stoner / doom / drone metal band Earthbong to talk all things heavy and hazy. We discuss the band's influences, their latest release Church Of Bong and the process of writing songs longer than some artists' albums. We also talk about playing live, the importance of a good sound guy, what they smoke for breakfas…

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We Are 138: The History Of The Misfits 1:17:00

5M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop.…

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Joey Carbo (WOORMS) Interview 1:05:12

5M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

We sit down with Joey Carbo of New Orleans sludge / noise rock / doom / punk act WOORMS to talk all things heavy and fuzzy. We discuss the bands varied influences, the challenges of touring and overcoming the setbacks of the pandemic. We also talk about the band's releases from Slake to Twitching, as Prey to Fatalismo, the NOLA underground music sc…

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Bob Marley: The Man, The Legend 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was…

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The Great Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Heist 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recov…

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The United States Founding Fathers: Boozy, Floozy, or Both? 37:52

6M ago37:52

37:52

Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States. In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I wil…

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Lawrence Joseph Bader: Amnesiac or Con Man? 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2…

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Nathan (Graveir) Interview 1:03:07

6M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Ahead of Immeasurable Darkness 2, Matt caught up with Nathan from Brisbane black metal act Graveir to talk about their recent split with Thrall, starting a record label via a group chat, and being a process driven person.Listen to Graveir:https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/Follow Graveir:https://www.graveircult.com/https://www.instagram.com/graveircu…

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Stranded At Sea: The Robertson Family Survival Story 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood! How did this family manage to survive …

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Octavia Hatcher: Buried Alive or Urban Legend? 36:50

6M ago36:50

36:50

In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if…

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Joe & John (Caged) Interview 53:00

6M ago53:00

53:00

We sit down with Joe Hughes and John Jones from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania death, doom, noise act Caged to discuss their new album From Roving About the Earth, out now on Translation Loss Records. We discuss the band's journey and inspiration, the role that no-input mixers and turntables play in their music and the importance of innovation and expe…

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The Tylenol Murders of 1982 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control…

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MK-Ultra: The CIA’s Failed Mind Control Experiment 48:38

7M ago48:38

48:38

The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss s…

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The History Of The Poinsettia and Its Tie To Christmas 33:09

7M ago33:09

33:09

Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas? Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant. In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green! Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by m…

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Helltown, OH: Haunted Abandoned Village? 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over so…

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Tom Hanno Interview 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

We sit down with Tom Hanno, writer for CDM, owner of Tom's Reviews, contributor to the Doom Charts and numerous other publications including Doomed and Stoned, Sleeping Shaman and more. We discuss Tom's long history in the metal scene, the challenges and rewards of music journalism and Tom's top albums of 2023. We also talk legacy bands, why Nu Met…

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Krampus: 50% Human, 50% Goat, 100% Fun 29:02

8M ago29:02

29:02

Krampus dates back for hundreds of years. In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium. Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell. In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace…

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