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Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work. Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, acade ...
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"Bridgerton With Mary & Blake," the ultimate podcast dedicated to the hit TV show from NETFLIX and Shondaland Media, Bridgerton, and the captivating spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join hosts Mary and Blake as they embark on an immersive journey through the world of Bridgerton, exploring themes of mental illness, family, love, faith, passion, friendship, dissecting the performances of Regé-Jean Page, Gabrielle Collins, Tom Verica, and Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, India Amart ...
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A podcast for expats looking for connection and belonging in a foreign land. Join hosts Areej Hasso and Raheel Shaharyar as they talk about their experiences in London, UK.**Cover art by Linda Peanberg King (www.peanbergking.com) Music by Daphne Sarnat (www.daphodil-music.co.uk)
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, the necessity of REAL choice for drama, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake’s favorite Needle Drop moment from the sho…
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Back once again with undisputed Queen of Stephen King podcasting, Kim C. In this episode, Kim C. plays Sherpa Tenzing to my increasingly word-baggery Edmund Hilary as we scale the second Dark Tower novel, The Drawing of the Three. As you will hear, this installment of the DT series left us bewitched, bothered, bemused and with breathe completely ta…
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Our fever for The Stand has gone full blown this month, as we finish our epic conversation with Andy Stanton. We discuss the mutations of The Stand, from the graphic novels to the miniseries and touching on the forthcoming The End of the World as We Know It, a collection of short stories set in the world of Captain Trips with contributions from pas…
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Marion Parker was a 12 year old girl who was enjoying a celebratory Christmas party at school when she was abruptly taken from class under very false pretenses. **TRIGGER WARNING**!! This one is so sad and hard to listen to. Thanks for the case request, Lynsey! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8978/marion-parker https://www.newspapers.com/articl…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.05 – Tick Tock. In this episode, we chat why this show has succeeded in humanizing it’s characters amidst the plot mechanics, important visual cues for subtext, and why engagement parties are just so damn awkward…especially ours… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCA…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.04 – Old Friends. In this episode, why Lord Debling is the best and the worst, the final test before a character breaks their stasis, and why we are making a shirt that says, “Hyacinth Knows All”… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH …
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.03 – Forces Of Nature. In this episode, we chat the prominent use of subtext in many different scenes, the antagonist/protagonist relationship shared between Cressida and Penelope, and why Mary will only refer to Benedict as “Bennington” from now on. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW…
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Daphne did a great job telling this story. So sad, when someone you trust is the one in the very end who can't be trusted at all. Amie was smart, accomplished, respected and loved by many. She helped a ton of people and unfortunately her life was snatched from her in a very tragic and scary way. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1943215/bio/ https://www.…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.02 – How Bright The Moon. In this episode, we chat the parallel stories between the Mondriches and the Bridgertons, the push and pull dialogue between Eloise and Cressida, and why Blake actually references the movie Made Of Honor…. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE POD…
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The Sallie House is located in Kansas and is known to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Like for real haunted! Not haunted house haunted! Even though they make you sign a waiver, no serious injuries have been reported since 1993. Enjoy your stay at the Sallie House. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kansas/sallie-house/ https://usghostadv…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows. In this episode, we chat the emotional math behind Eloise’s choices, if Penelope is a likable character, the dynamic behind parallel facades between Colin And Pen, why Mary & Blake Commandments are always right, and why Mary is HERE for a side of Deblin Beef… SUBS…
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This is a listener request from @lynds321. Ericka and Ben Sifrit, the killer couple who's relationship was like throwing gas on a fire. These two found thrills in devious ways and the outcome had terrible consequences for an innocent couple who got sucked into a party that ended with a deadly game. The Sifrits had no remorse for the awful crime the…
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Daphne did such a great job talking about the life of John Gotti. He was a poverty stricken kid who went on to become the highest ranking member of the Gambino Crime Family. Living his life in the spotlight like a celebrity of sorts and then the inevitable fall from grace. These stories about mobsters seem so unreal like a screenplay or book you ca…
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Mary & Blake discuss and breakdown the Bridgerton season 3 trailer. In this episode, we chat the noticeable difference in how this season is shot, all the glow ups, and why we are ready for some gardens to be in bloom. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE Like Our Facebook Page Joi…
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Phillip Markoff dubbed the Craigslist Killer by the press, was a good looking guy, with ambition and moving his life in the "right" direction. Never in trouble, always following the rules and striving for the next level. Big dreams and set goals that were well on there way to being met. Then enter the dark side of maybe unexplored or hidden sexual …
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Lindsey Anderson Beer's 2023 prequel to the 2019 reboot of Pet Sematary got something of a kicking by most critics on its release. There are the bones of a good film in their somewhere though, and the look and the soundtrack of the film, plus an eclectic cast, make it an interesting curio if nothing else. Joining me to discuss it is N.P. Cunniffe, …
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Kitty Genovese's murder was shocking and senseless as all murders are. The interesting thing about this case is what has come to be known as "The Bystander Effect". Newspapers exaggerated the details as they do, and subsequent reporting led to a full study in the human response. The bystander effect was a term coined after this tragic murder. The s…
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Daphne explains the origin of Papa Legba in relation to Haitian Vodou, Dominican Vodou, Winti and Louisiana Voodoo. Papa Legba is believed to be the gatekeeper who serves as the intermediary between God and humanity. These roots are derived from religious beliefs that span different cultures. He speaks all languages and has no evil intentions. We h…
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LSD 25, yuuhhh! We're not as tripped out as we'd hoped to be when learning about Project Artichoke and its subproject, MK Ultra. This episode is all about the unintended discovery of a mind melting drug, acid, and how the CIA tried to use it to spread "American values" to other nations and even its own citizens. Buckle up, we're about to go for a f…
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We're finally there, thank goodness. The crime was horrible, unthinkable and tragic. Unfortunately not anything new. This at least has a made a positive impact on the future for Australia and it's citizens. We hope you enjoy the outcome. https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-dangerous-mind-what-turned-martin-bryant-into-a-mass-murderer-20090427-ajk4.ht…
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We're back (again) after a long hiatus, but what a return. One of the most listened to episodes of this podcast were the two-part epic discussions between me and Andy Stanton a few years ago. We both kicked around the idea of a rematch, and what other book could we cover but the 1990 edition of Stephen King's The Stand? Whilst other podcasts displa…
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This is the second part of a 3 parter, this one is rough and that's an understatement. Get your tissue and be aware that this is going to be brutal. This was the largest mass murder in Australia's history. It is a level above anything we've covered thus far. I actually teared up at some points during Daphne's description of these events, which is n…
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This one is a weird one! That's all we've got, very weird. Doesn't everyone drive with a pony in their car? But anyway, some weird events happen in Martin Bryants life that we explore in this episode. By the end of the story, you might just feel kind of sad or bad for him, and part 2 coming soon!! https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-dangerous-mind-wh…
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Hey sexy tigers, here we are for the final part of Betty Lou Beets. It's a little long... but OMG!!! The black widow spun a very elaborate web with a lot of crazy twists and turns. A lot of things happen in this final part and we also get our resolution. https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/beets-betty-lou.ht https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library…
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Welcome back, Sexy Tigers! This episode got real, real quick! Gayle explores Betty's next two marriages in this episode. P.S. Don't ask what's going on with the landscaping. https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/beets-betty-lou.ht https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/betty-lou-beets/ https://www.tvguidetime.com/people/robert-frankl…
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Hey Sexy Tigers! Gayle has spent quite some time learning about the twisted Betty Lou Beets, AKA the Black Widow of Texas. This episode is spent diving into her early life and the first few marriages she had. The first isn't always the worst, remember that! https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/beets-betty-lou.ht https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-libr…
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Welcome to our new series! The United States of WTF! This episode features one of the many gateways to hell, or in this case, the stairway to hell, that lives in Tagus, ND. Also, what the heck is up with the Wandering Bus in Philadelphia, PA? Thanks for the nightmares, Gayle! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagus,_North_Dakota https://myamericanodyss…
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In this episode Daphne is fangirling hardcore over the worlds most haunted doll. It's a heartwarming story about a boy and his doll...or is it. Key West is known for a lot of things and Robert is one of them. Sit back grab your favorite childhood toy and hope it doesn't f*@k with you like Robert has been rumored to do. https://www.artisthousekeywes…
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We're back!!! This is a love story gone wrong, over and over and over again. With a little bit of familicide sprinkled in. Nannie Doss was a hopeless romantic forever in search of the perfect partner. Unfortunately for the men she found it didn't work out as she'd hoped. Maybe take a little time to get to the know the person you're going to settle …
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Daphne had the pleasure of finding this case about Ernest Ingenito, an unhinged Grade A douche bag. Like most spree killers, he basically just had a temper tantrum that resulted in the death of 5 people, all members of the same family. Four other family members were also injured but thankfully survived. Thank you New Jersey, the state who outdid th…
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This week Gayle does an unsolved! This is the case of Joseph Force Crater a New York City Judge who went missing without a trace. Political corruption, extortion, jealous lovers, running in shady circles are all possible reasons why this guy went missing. At the end of the day, 93 years later it's still a mystery with many possible scenarios. It wi…
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Abigail Western was a young woman who wanted to follow in her fathers footsteps to become a scientist at Area 51, but her life took a tragic twist when she became the subject of interest. This twisted tale is bound to make you think twice about the things that go bump in the night. https://creepyspooketty.fandom.com/wiki/The_Abigail_Project https:/…
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We're back!!! This was one of the short episodes we were going to do for Halloweek which because of the loss of our Tolle we did not do. Daphne put a lot of effort, as always into this episode about the famed Area 51 so we wanted to share it. There is no disturbing fact and it's short and sweet but really good and explains a lot. We hope you enjoy.…
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium was established to be a quarantine hospital for Tuberculosis patients. It opened in the early 1900s as such, but the building still stands today. We dove into the history of the property before its transition to a hospital and the aftermath of the property once the hospital was no longer in use. This spot is known to be one…
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In this episode Gayle takes us to the Bermuda Triangle aka The Devils Triangle. This was a fun one we were able to bounce ideas off each other and go back in history and with the twist of a mystery. Aliens, Atlanteans, weather, mechanical malfunctions due to true north and magnetic north converging or poor navigation, it's all up for debate. Please…
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In this episode Daphne tells us this ridiculous story of a narcissistic murderer. Ira Einhorn manipulated his way through life and conned people to buy into his cause. This was like following a game of legal twister, that went on for years. https://the-line-up.com/the-unicorn-killer-an-environmental-activist-with-a-deadly-secret https://en.wikipedi…
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We unearth a real curio in the King canon today, as the teleplay for Sorry, Right Number gets a good grilling. Originally filmed as part of the Tales From The Darkside television series, the teleplay was then reproduced in the 1993 short story collection, Nightmares and Dreamscapes. My guest and I discuss how much of this is autobiography, how much…
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This was another rough one. Trigger warning for child abuse, sexual abuse and basic horribleness. In this episode, Gayle gives us the rest of the full story of what happened to Mary Bell. Life after her sentencing and how she got to be the child murderer that she was. The whole story was hard to research, hard to put together and hard to relay. It …
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In this episode Gayle tells us the tragic and horrible story of the Tyneside Strangler more commonly known as the Mary Bell story. In part 1 we go through the escalation of disturbing, aggressive and violent behavior that led up to the devastating murders of two innocent young children. If only steps would have been taken to correct this behavior a…
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Today's episode is a special one, as today is Lisa Vilate Williams birthday and we want to remember her for the beautiful mark she left on the world. Lisa Vilate Williams was a young, beautiful, full of life 26 year old who was in a relationship with a recent divorcee. “She was magic,” Lisa spent her time adoring her boyfriend's three year old twin…
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This is the story behind the Nun movies. In honor of the release of the Nun 2, Daphne thought looking into the idea that sparked the films would be fun. It creeped me the f**k out. But good job Daph on finding the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Stay tuned till the end END for a PSA from Daphne. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5814060/ https://…
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It should be unsurprising that Stephen King, as the world's most popular writer, should have such a pervasive presence online. More than any other author, the number of his fan-sites is in the thousands. However, only one fan-site has achieved the kind of dominance that Lilja's Library has. Indeed, it is a resource in producing this podcast every m…
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Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? Well… we still don’t know! We don’t even know if her name was Bella. All we know is a woman’s bones were found in a hollowed out Wych Elm. Was she a sacrifice for dark magic ritual? Was she a German spy who met a tragic end? Was she a gypsy who just slipped through the cracks? We’re still waiting on some answers too! …
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This is not one for the faint of heart. In this episode Gayle details the life of Tara Grant a successful business woman, a mother and a wife, someone who led an impressive life and had it snatched from her. The perpetrator was her selfish, controlling, egotistical, douche bag of a husband. I can't stress it enough, JUST GET A F***ING DIVORCE. This…
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Hey guys, we're back!!! We are heading back down south to the Florida Keys. Daphne is taking us once again to Key West for some haunted history. A little informative, a little ghosty, and a lot of fun as always. Grab your rum punch or tropical fruit punch, your choice no judgement, kick back and enjoy this short but fully loaded episode. https://so…
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Today Daphne is joined by her longtime best friend Lynsey to discuss the Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco, Mexico. This island is home to more than 4,000 haunted dolls, which the former resident began collecting when became either obsessed or possessed by the spirit of a girl who drowned in one of his canals. Or did she? The jury is still out on t…
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In this episode Daphne discusses the 1997 "Pizza Killings" or "Thrill Kills". Giorgio and Jeremy were two young men doing their best to be good humans when two jerk wads ruined it all. This is a PSA for all delivery drivers. https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/13/the-pizza-murders-the-story-of-a-random-double-murder-that-shocked-a-small-town/ https…
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Daphne takes us out to sea to discuss the case of Terry Jo Dupperault. She was an 11 year old girl who was having the time of her life traveling through the Bahamas when disaster struck on the final night of her voyage. If this case doesn't send chills down your spine and make you sick to your stomach, then you are highly disturbed. https://honey.n…
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This was a fun one. While researching The Stanley Hotels' history and haunted history, I found out so many things I never knew. We have visited The Stanley Hotel on many occasions and have had a few of our own encounters. So take this trip to Estes Park with us for a little bit of history, a little bit of spooky, a dash of creepy and of course don'…
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