Best Closer To Midnight Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS - Introducing Acephale: Horror Fiction 46:22

9M ago46:22

46:22

This Halloween, we'd like to introduce you to another show distributed by Realm. Acephale: Horror Fiction is a collection of stories of cosmic and existential horror. Written and performed by Jeffrey Walker. In this episode, a graphic designer seeks fulfillment in life. But his search reveals something that he never wished to find. Learn more about…

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PARKDALE HAUNT: THE POST-MORTEM (Part 2) 55:44

9M ago55:44

55:44

The post-mortem continues! We tackle topics such as, "Did Ian actually build himself a coffin?", "What joke does Emily regret not including in the show?" and "How many tiny Alexes is too many to take on in a fight?" Featuring the musings of: Alex Nursall, Emily Kellogg, and Ian Boddy. CONTENT WARNINGS: alcohol Parkdale Haunt is an original podcast …

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PARKDALE HAUNT: THE POST-MORTEM (Part 1) 51:22

9M ago51:22

51:22

Well hello again. It's been one year since the end of the show, so Alex, Emily, and Ian decided to sit down one more time to answer some outstanding listener questions, reflect on the series, and give a little insight into what's coming next... This is not a spoiler-free zone, so if you're new here, this might not be the best place to start. Also, …

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Poker Face: Recap Podcast from the Ray Taylor Show 2:21

1+ y ago2:21

2:21

Poker Face: Recap Podcast from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic: What’s Up everybody, I'm Ray Taylor, and I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new episode recap podcast for Rian Johnson's new show “Poker Face”. Starting Tuesday, February 14th, you can join me every week as I delve into the hit Peacock TV series "Poker Face." Each episode of my …

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BONUS: PARKDALE HAUNT PRESENTS "THE BIG SNOW" 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

It's the holiday season, and the light of the street lamps are dim in the thick snow that blankets the city. Toronto can be cold in the winter, but sometimes you come across a case that makes your blood turn to ice. Everything changed the night she walked into my office, and there's no going back now. The nights just keep getting longer and, someti…

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The Midnight Club S1E10 “Midnight” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 57:35

1+ y ago57:35

57:35

The Midnight Club S1E10 “Midnight” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Dr. Stanton interrupts the ritual, saving Ilonka and the other women's lives, but Shasta escapes. Ilonka realizes that Shasta tried to use her for a murder-suicide ritu…

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The Midnight Club S1E9 “The Eternal Enemy” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

The Midnight Club S1E9 “The Eternal Enemy” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Sandra is the one whose cancer has regressed, and Dr. Stanton tells her that her terminal diagnosis was an error. Kevin tells Ilonka that he's been sleepwalking…

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The Midnight Club S1E8 “Road to Nowhere” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 1:04:41

1+ y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

The Midnight Club S1E8 “Road to Nowhere” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ilonka confronts Dr. Stanton about what she overheard. Dr. Stanton swears her to secrecy, but Ilonka tells Kevin. Ilonka believes she's the one who's been cured b…

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The Midnight Club S1E7 “Anya” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

The Midnight Club S1E7 “Anya” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Dr. Stanton catches the club. The ritual was completed but Anya is in a coma, where she dreams that she healed and returned to society, but her life is empty and she outlive…

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The Midnight Club S1E6 “Witch” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

The Midnight Club S1E6 “Witch” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: At Midnight Club, Kevin continues his story about the teenage serial killer, and Ilonka tells a story about a modern-day witch who tries to use magic to help her friends. A…

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The Midnight Club S1E5 “See You Later” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 1:03:16

1+ y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

The Midnight Club S1E5 “See You Later” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ilonka gives Anya CPR, reviving her. Ilonka reads the book, which is a diary written by Athena, a survivor of Paragon. Paragon, a health cult founded by Athena's mo…

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The Midnight Club S1E4 “Gimme a Kiss” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

48:23

The Midnight Club S1E4 “Gimme a Kiss” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ilonka and Kevin bring the rest of the Midnight Club to the secret floor. They find records of the original Midnight Club, which was founded by Julia in 1969, as wel…

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BONUS: 9 II MIDNIGHT - TERRORS OF THE REAL WORLD 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It seems like the terrors of the real world are most appealing to you and for good reason... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One grou…

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BONUS: 9 II MIDNIGHT - HORRORS OF OUR DREAMS 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It seems like the horrors of our dreams are most frightening to you... On the Eve of Halloween, a dozen storytellers sneak inside the abandoned Darklight Carnival grounds to share a chilling batch of stories in two varieties. This year they split up to uncover the fears that lurk within and horrors that walk among us. One group will head to the Fer…

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30: AMARANTHINE 51:44

1+ y ago51:44

51:44

AMARANTHINE: undying. Trust. Simple in theory — do you have faith in someone, someone you love, someone you know, someone you care about? It can be difficult in practice, and there comes that moment where you ask yourself... how do you find faith in the darkness? Who do you place your confidence in? Who can you rely on? To the people we love, we sa…

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The Midnight Club S1E3 "The Wicked Heart” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

51:13

The Midnight Club S1E3 "The Wicked Heart” Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ilonka reads Julia's case file and finds drawings with a symbol and the number "292.13". Ilonka tells Kevin about the visions and whispering voices she's heard h…

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29: QUIETUS 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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QUIETUS: final settlement (as of a debt). "Glacial Lake Iroquois was a prehistoric proglacial lake that existed at the end of the last ice age approximately 13,000 years ago. The lake was essentially an enlargement of the present Lake Ontario that formed because the St. Lawrence River downstream from the lake was blocked by the ice sheet near the p…

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28: CALIGINOUS 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

CALIGINOUS: misty, dim; obscure, dark. Starting anything with, "Webster's Dictionary defines..." is always a bad move, so I'll just say this: Family is whatever you need it to be. You can be born into it or you can build it. You can weave threads between yourself and others to create a web that holds you all within its strands. Family can be born a…

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The Midnight Club S1E2 "The Two Danas" Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 54:59

2y ago54:59

54:59

The Midnight Club S1E2 "The Two Danas" Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Ilonka tries to investigate Julia and Brightcliffe's past as the headquarters of a cult named "Paragon", but Dr. Stanton, who runs Brightcliffe, claims ignorance of…

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27: SMALL HOURS 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

43:52

SMALL HOURS: The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep. SPA MENU: Manicure - $58 40-Minute Massage - $150 Full Body Soak and Scrub - $189 Full Body Immolation - Complimentary The Fires of Moloch Burning Away the Sin Within Your Flesh - +$50 (weekends only) I just want to say here that I think we're the first podcast t…

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26: IRASCIBLE 47:07

2y ago47:07

47:07

IRASCIBLE: having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. What lives in the basement of your mind? What do the voices in your head say to you in the dark? How deep do those fears go and what will you do the day you come face to face with them? You can't run. You can only listen. Do not go downstairs Do not go downstairs Do not go downstairs Fea…

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The Midnight Club S1E1 "The Final Chapter" Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS 43:07

2y ago43:07

43:07

The Midnight Club S1E1 "The Final Chapter" Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: When cancer cancels her plans for college, star student Ilonka finds a sliver of hope at Brightcliffe, a mysterious hospice for terminally ill teens. Director: …

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25: TORSION 45:41

2y ago45:41

45:41

TORSION: the state of being twisted. There are plenty of good things about your university days, but spending time in the big sterile libraries is rarely one. It's especially not great if you're perusing the occult section while someone keeps an eye on you. There are eyes in the shelves, eyes in the halls, and eyes in the house... watching, always …

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24: ERE LONG 38:31

2y ago38:31

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ERE LONG: (archaic) before long; soon. Claire lets off some steam while Judith and Owen go antique shopping. What? Not everything is doom and gloom, only most things. Sometimes you just have to take a little walk and see what the day brings you (and sometimes that thing is... a singing fish? Am I reading this right? Ok, whatever). Featuring the voi…

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BONUS: NINE II MIDNIGHT - Prologue 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

On the Eve of Halloween, 14 storytellers make their way to the Darklight Carnival and share horrific tales of mystery and murder… but not is all as it seems. This October 30th, the feed you’re listening to now, along with all other participating shows, will post two episodes simultaneously for Nine II Midnight. One episode will feature tales that a…

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23: MALISON 44:32

2y ago44:32

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MALISON: (archaic) a curse. There is a certain amount of vulnerability you need to be able to have with someone to share a bed with them, to share a space, to go out in public unapologetically. There is a certain amount of courage and foolhardiness one must have to do these things while a plume of smoke starts to waft in your direction, as the wind…

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22: POLLARD 43:18

2y ago43:18

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POLLARD: to cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth at the top; a deer which has cast its antlers. There's nothing worse than an ex who won't let go, aside from an ex who sends their friends over to your place to try to get you to stay. Wait, did I say "stay"? I meant "be attacked by eldritch nightmare beings." It's the nex…

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Midnight Club - Preview - Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - Ray Taylor Show 7:06

2y ago7:06

7:06

Midnight Club - Preview - Episode Recap - Mike Flanagan - Leah Fong - Netflix - Ray Taylor Show Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: The Midnight Club follows a group of five terminally ill patients at Brightcliffe Hospice, who begin to gather together at midnight to share scary stories. Creators:…

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21: YET 51:53

2y ago51:53

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YET: in addition. It's the morning after the worst night of Claire, Judith, and Owen's lives. How do you pick up the pieces? Where would you even start? Where do you go from here? Featuring the voices of: Emily Kellogg as Claire Alex Nursall as Judith Ian Boddy as Owen and Jocelyn Dotta as Lydia CONTENT WARNINGS: The occult, alcohol/drunkenness, me…

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SEASON 3 - TRAILER 3: JUDITH 1:26

2y ago1:26

1:26

THERE IS NO TURNING BACK YOU CAN ONLY GO FORWARD INTO THE DARKNESS THAT THREATENS TO DEVOUR YOU DO YOU TRUST YOUR FRIENDS? Season 3 of Parkdale Haunt premieres on September 26, 2022. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Featuring Alex Nursall as Judith Recorded at Pirate Sound Distributed by Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt…

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SEASON 3 - TRAILER 2: OWEN 1:03

2y ago1:03

1:03

Can you heal from what you've been through? Season 3 of Parkdale Haunt premieres on September 26, 2022. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Featuring Ian Boddy as Owen Recorded at Pirate Sound Distributed by Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/parkdalehaunt and Kofi at ko-fi.com/parkdaleha…

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SEASON 3 - TRAILER 1: CLAIRE 1:32

2y ago1:32

1:32

How do you move forward after all the pain you've caused? Season 3 of Parkdale Haunt premieres on September 26, 2022. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Featuring Emily Kellogg as Claire Recorded at Pirate Sound Distributed by Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/parkdalehaunt and Kofi at …

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PARKDALE HAUNT: LIVE! 1:09:08

2+ y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Parkdale Haunt goes live at Toronto Comicon 2022! Is it fun? You bet it is. Does it feature a great cast? Heck yes it does. Is it canonical? You better believe it isn't. Plus, you get an episode AND a Q&A all in one. It's like Christmas in March, if this is what you wanted for Christmas (a highly specific ask if there ever was one). Featuring Emily…

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BONUS: A VERY PARKDALE CHRISTMAS 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

33:24

A semi-canonical standalone episode where everyone's just having a good time. Things are good. They're great! There's a cute dog! Everyone's eating a lot of bread! Christmas is here and it's just nice and nothing will ever go wrong ever again. Featuring the voices of Alex Nursall, Emily Kellogg, Ian Boddy, Taylor Davis, Jocelyn Dotta, and Set Shute…

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20: TAKE CARE 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

44:18

Where do you turn when there’s no way out? Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pinch, Jocelyn Dotta, Amy Bowman, Phil Wright, and all of our Cultists, of which there are too many to name here. CONTENT WARNINGS: confinement, the occult, violence, knives, blood, fire, the paranormal Parkdale Haunt is an original pod…

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19: CONFINED 36:31

2+ y ago36:31

36:31

What do you do when the world closes in on you? Featuring the voices of Ian Boddy, Alex Nursall, Emily Kellogg, Amy Bowman, and Jocelyn Dotta Also featuring the song "The Places I Have Lost" by Derek Harrison (www.derekharrison.ca), used with permission of the artist. CONTENT WARNINGS: confinement (claustrophobia), physical violence Parkdale Haunt …

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18: DISARTICULATE 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

How do you feel in the calm before the storm? Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pinch, Amy Bowman, and Jocelyn Dotta CONTENT WARNINGS: Cults, the paranormal, abusive relationships Parkdale Haunt is an original podcast Created and written by Emily Kellogg and Alex Nursall Directed and produced by Alex Nursall Eng…

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17: ASH AND BONE 37:45

3y ago37:45

37:45

When stressed, you should take a step back and reassess, try to relax, and avoid doing anything too rash. Judith, when stressed, does none of these things, and NOW S H E WILL PA. Y FO R HER H U B RIS Y O U STUPID CH I L D Featuring the voices of Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Chelsea Andrade, Amy Bowman, and all of our Cultists, of which there are too ma…

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16: ACQUIESCE 35:26

3y ago35:26

35:26

Owen and Judith engage in some espionage in a bid to see what Claire and Adam are like in public, calling in a favour with a rich frenemy. What could go wrong at a fancy party? Hang on, I’m getting a note that says “lots of things.” So, lots of things could go wrong. Whoops. Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pin…

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15: REFLUX 39:02

3y ago39:02

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There’s nothing like an old friend coming around for an unexpected visit, especially when all the doors are locked, and you’re not at home. Can’t say it’s something that Judith and Owen appreciate much, but maybe that’s just them. Meanwhile, Judith can feel another relationship starting to spiral out of control. Featuring the voices of Emily Kellog…

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14: BACKBITE 33:05

3y ago33:05

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A visit to Austin Bird’s house gives some insight. Judith steals a magazine. Owen ruins all his laundry. Lydia reveals that she’s got a better understanding of the situation than one would expect. And in the distance, something begins to burn… Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pinch, Taylor Davis, Jocelyn Dotta,…

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13: THE HANDS WE'RE GIVEN 38:04

3y ago38:04

38:04

Hello my darlings! I’m so glad you’re reading this. Today we’re going to discuss being positive when life doesn’t go our way. We try to stay positive here in our household. Life in the house is good, it’s so good. Everything is good, and if you say any differently, the only thing left for you to do is suffer. Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, …

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12: DARK POST 35:19

3y ago35:19

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A lunch date results in some unintended consequences. Claire is getting weirder and Judith is not feeling it. Meanwhile, Adam is out on his super cool motorcycle ruining Owen’s day in more way than one. Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pinch, and Jocelyn Dotta CONTENT WARNINGS: the occult, hauntings/the paranor…

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11: REACH 42:15

3y ago42:15

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The warm weather is here and so much has happened: Claire has returned! Judith is going on a date! Owen is back from vacation! These are all good things, right? … Right? Featuring the voices of Emily Kellogg, Alex Nursall, Ian Boddy, Carson Pinch, and Jocelyn Dotta CONTENT WARNINGS: the occult, hauntings/the paranormal Parkdale Haunt is an original…

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SEASON 2 - TRAILER 3: JUDITH 2:37

3y ago2:37

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Do you know what to do next? Season 2 of Parkdale Haunt will premiere on September 27, 2021. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Alex Nursall as Judith Emily Kellogg as Claire Theme music by Phil Wright Recorded at Pirate Sound Presented in partnership with Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt Learn more about your ad choices.…

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SEASON 2 - TRAILER 2: CLAIRE 2:02

3y ago2:02

2:02

Do you know what's happening to you? Season 2 of Parkdale Haunt will premiere on September 27, 2021. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Emily Kellogg as Claire Alex Nursall as Judith Theme music by Phil Wright Recorded at Pirate Sound Presented in partnership Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt Learn more about your ad choic…

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SEASON 2 - TRAILER 1: OWEN 2:50

3y ago2:50

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Do you know what you're getting into? Season 2 of Parkdale Haunt will premiere on September 27, 2021. CONTENT WARNINGS: The paranormal Ian Boddy as Owen Theme music by Phil Wright Recorded at Pirate Sound Presented in partnership with Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Parkdale Haunt: The Q&A Episode 59:57

3+ y ago59:57

59:57

Welcome to the Parkdale Haunt Q&A episode, where Alex, Emily, and Ian answer listener questions, talk about our thoughts on S1, and debate chip flavours and wine preferences. For those that listen through to the end, there’s also a big ol’ bunch of bloopers from the S1 recording sessions. Thanks again for listening, and stay tuned for Season 2, com…

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MINISODE: A PARKDALE CAROL 23:21

3+ y ago23:21

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A semi-canonical tale about Christmas spirit… and Christmas spirits. What lurks in the past, and what is yet to come? CONTENT WARNINGS: Hauntings/the paranormal, blood, the occult, alcohol Emily Kellogg as Claire Alex Nursall as Judith Ian Boddy as Owen Taylor Davis as Austin Bird Theme music by Phil Wright Recorded at Pirate Sound Presented in par…

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10: OBSERVANCE 39:41

3+ y ago39:41

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W EL COM E HO M E CL A I R E CONTENT WARNINGS: Hauntings, possession, the occult, blood, violence Emily Kellogg as Claire Alex Nursall as Judith Ian Boddy as Owen Carson Pinch as Adam Theme music by Phil Wright Recorded at Pirate Sound Presented in partnership with Realm You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @parkdalehaunt. Learn more about your…

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