Best Dear John Stories Podcasts (2024)

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115: Skunkape, Bunyip, Kate's Teeth (yes, really) - Myths, Magic and Murder 52:48

23d ago52:48

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In this episode we laugh and say insane things. This is one of my favourite episodes we've made as of yet, so please enjoy! We talk about the Floridian Skunkape, a large ape creature that can leave a stink. We also talk about the Bunyip, a creature made up of parts of almost every animal, but is it real? PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX…

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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now 30:24

3M ago30:24

30:24

Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Be a fly on the wall of our off the rails season five podcast wrap up and season 6 brainstorm. Where else can you hear about Ned the non-binary newt, our search for the perfect GenZ (but GenX loving) intern, and how protective we are of our amazing Facebook community. You’ll even find out what Fa…

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114: HEISTS - The Great Train Robbery & The Baker Street Bank Robbery - Myths, Magic and Murder 51:45

3M ago51:45

51:45

This week we're doing a highly requested HEIST episode! We talk about the Great Train Robbery of 1963, when a gang of daring thieves executed a meticulously planned heist on a Royal Mail train, making off with a staggering £2.6 million...We also talk about the Baker Street Robbery of 1971, where a group of burglars tunneled their way into a Lloyds …

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Dear 20-Year-Old Me 19:25

4M ago19:25

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! If you could, what would you say to your 20-year-old self? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the advice we wish we had back then (and whether we’d even listen to ourselves). Hindsight is definitely 20/20, but it may just show our 50+ selves how far we've come—or not! Episode links Never Been …

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113: Southend Werewolf & Beast Of Bray Road - Werewolves - Myths, Magic and Murder 52:39

4M ago52:39

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In this episode we talk about some interesting and puzzling werewolf cases. How credible are these stories? Let's discuss! We talk about William Ramsey, a man who suffered from random bouts of werewolf-like rages. His case was so fascinating, Ed and Lorraine Warren showed up to investigate... We also talk about the Beast Of Bray Road, one of the mo…

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Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Movies of John Hughes 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! You! Yeah YOU! Get that popcorn ready because the podcast crew is diving deep into John Hughes' iconic movies. From all the quirky characters to the timeless coming-of-age themes, Hughes had a unique way of capturing GenXers that still resonates today. Take a trip back to the '80s with us to expl…

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112: Australia's Most Haunted House & Ghost Island - Myths, Magic and Murder 40:28

4M ago40:28

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This week we talk about some super spooky ghost stories! Get your candles out and get ready to get scary as we delve into the stories of Ghost Island & Australia's most Haunted House! We also talk about sandwich ingredients ( important ), bees in the walls, and what kind of ghosts we would be. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVE…

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UNSCRIPTED MINI: Things That Would End A Victorian Child - Myths, Magic and Murder 32:11

4M ago32:11

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In this unscripted mini we take a listener request and discuss some things that we think would bewilder a Victorian child. Abbie insists on telling them Star Wars is real life, Kate gets her own mother confused with Dumbledore (yes really?? I am also confused??) and we are VERY tired and in a hotel room at night. All good fun. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC &…

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1984 Flashback: Songs Turning 40 in 2024 43:42

5M ago43:42

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Annnnnnnd we’re BACK! Today, the podcast crew is diving into the top tunes turning 40 in 2024. and you may be surprised how many are on the list. Plus we've got a rad '80s enthusiast joining us - author Tami Dever of Totally Cool 80’s - to talk about what made 1984 such an important year in music…

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111: Baba Yaga & The Kikimora: Slavic Folklore - Myths, Magic and Murder 40:23

5M ago40:23

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NEW EPISODE! In this episode we dive into some Slavic folklore and discuss Baba Yaga and her house on chicken legs, as well as the Kikimora that lurks underneath the floorboards.... PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patreon to help us keep creating podc…

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ENCORE: You’ve got a friend: Making BFF’s at midlife 37:45

5M ago37:45

37:45

Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Well, we’re not back from our extended spring break just yet, have no fear, dear listeners. There will be new season five episodes very soon - we promise. For now, check out an encore of one of our favorite episodes: “You’ve got a friend: making BFFs at midlife “. Seeya next weds with a brand new…

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THEY ATE MUMMIES - THE VICTORIANS - Myths, Magic and Murder Life & Death 58:14

5M ago58:14

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In this episode, we're trying a new format we call Life & Death! In these episodes, we discuss the gruesome ways people lived and died in different dark time periods. In today's show, Abbie discusses how the Victorian's ate very questionable things, had toilets that might explode, and more. Kate explains about getting trapped in your grave, a short…

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We're on Spring Break 0:56

7M ago0:56

0:56

Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! If you’ve tuned in expecting a brand new episode this week, surprise! The podcast crew is off on spring break right now but we’ll have some kick ass stuff for you when we get back. Topics like being resilient as a Gen Xer, and songs turning 40 in 2024. Meanwhile, why don’t you check out our websi…

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The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day 36:54

7M ago36:54

36:54

Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Is there a better time to get real about the darker side of Valentine's Day, especially for GenXers? Is it all hearts and flowers, or is there more to the story? Things have definitely changed for a few of us since our last romance episode in 2021, but you know that we still have tons of opinions…

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110: TIME TRAVEL: John Titor& Sergei Ponomarenko 44:57

7M ago44:57

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Get ready for a wild ride in Episode 110 of Myths, Magic, and Murder! We're delving into the time-traveling adventures of John Titor and Sergei Ponomarenko. Buckle up for a mind-bending exploration into the unknown! #TimeTravel #JohnTitor #SergeiPonomarenko PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch -…

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The Perks of Being GenX 22:03

8M ago22:03

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Ready for some real GenX scoop? Today, we're dishing about the perks of being over 50 (yep, they exist!). From health and work to society, pop culture, relationships, family, and the dreaded 'Misc' category (aka, WTF moments) you know we never hold back. Want more? Tune in for the wisdom of our k…

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Hashtag This: GenX's Social Media Story 32:12

8M ago32:12

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Yeah, we get the irony of discussing this here, but buckle up because today's episode is about Chris’s favorite topic - social media (#not). What channels are GenXers on? Are the people we follow doing our generation proud or making us cringe? Do we even belong there? And what the fuck is an infl…

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We're still standing: 2023 in the rearview 17:58

9M ago17:58

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Well, we survived 2023. Wanna hear what the GenX Stories podcast crew is looking forward to next year? Of course you do. Listen in and you’ll even hear our words for 2024 (because you know how we feel about those stupid resolutions). Happy new year everyone! Seeya in January. Episode links Season…

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Shall we play a (video) game? 35:50

9M ago35:50

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today we're talking all about video games, both what they were like when we were kids and what they've evolved into. From Pacman to Space Invaders, Donkey Kong to Pitfall, and even the OG Pong, we're spilling the tea on our top three all-time favorite games from back in the day. Oh and admit it -…

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Does GenX do ASMR? 19:23

10M ago19:23

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today we're taking on something Courtney has been after us to talk about for years - ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). From chasing the elusive 'brain tingles' to pondering its potential as the ultimate sleep aid for a restless generation, we're exploring how (or if) GenX engages with …

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GenX deep dive: Four albums, all the memories 59:12

10M ago59:12

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Get ready for a crazy musical ride on our latest episode. The experiment: Each host picked an GenX album they love, made the rest of us listen to it, and then we talked about it. This is a totally new thing for us so it could have been amazeballs or a total disaster (hint, it wasn't a disaster). …

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Sincerely yours: Movies that define GenX 49:37

11M ago49:37

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! In this episode, we dig into the movies that shaped who we are as a generation. Whether you're looking to reminisce about your favorite coming-of-age movies (Breakfast Club anyone?) or are curious about the cultural touchstones that made us, step back in time with the GenX Stories crew. We even r…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 64: DEAR Mr. McGREELY 21:20

11M ago21:20

21:20

Strange Forebodings Episode 2Dear Mr. McGreely Written by Mark Slade StarringNeil shearer as McGreelyLouella Richardson as EmmaChrisi Pashley as Florence and NarratorMartin Clothier as Ominous VoiceWesley Critchfield as the DetectivesProduced by Mark Slade Chauncey Haworth Lothar Tuppan and Wesley CritchfieldDirected and sound design by Wesley Crit…

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN Unscripted and Scary Stories - Myths, Magic and Murder 53:00

11M ago53:00

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Happy Halloween! This week we're sharing scary stories, talking about memories and living in a pumpkin. This isn't reaaalllyyyy a minisode considering it's an hour long, but we hope you enjoy it this spooky season! PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patr…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 63: THE OCTOBER GAME By RAY BRADBURY 27:40

11M ago27:40

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Dead Airwaves Episode 63: The October Game By RAY BradburyRead by Wesley CritchfieldThis episode, for Halloween, we present Bradbury's Classic horror story. If you are looking for a trigger warning or any kind of warnings, you came to the wrong podcast. We believe in the element of surprise.Be sure to go to Amazon for a copy of Horrible Little Stor…

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109: NEW GHOST JUST DROPPED & Dear David Internet Story - Myths, Magic and Murder 52:02

11M ago52:02

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This MAY be our spookiest episode yet. We talk about a mysterious ghost creature Kate wants to keep under wraps for as long as she can because she loves this one. And we talk about the Dear David internet thread by Adam Ellis. Is this ghost story all it seems to be? We can't be 100% but we do know we can't sleep without thinking about it anymore...…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 62: "Hot Orgy of the Caged Virgins" by Elizabeth Massie 41:37

11M ago41:37

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Kimberly Godwin reads the classic horror story "Hot Orgy of the Caged Virgins" by Elizabeth Massie, A group of Young men and women look to expand their sexual vocabulary with an exclamation mark of blood!This story appears in the Book Horrible Little Stories, stories they don't want you to read! Screaming Eye Press Anthology to benefit Free Speech.…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 61: At the Altar of Dyonday By Wesley Critchfield 18:26

11M ago18:26

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Dead Airwaves Episode 61: At the Altar of Dyonday By Wesley Critchfield.Except from Wesley's audiobook.Make sure you checkout Horrible little stories, featuring stories by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson and Gary Raisor.Also look for Twisted Pulp Magazine on sale at Amazon.…

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It’s a Snack Attack! 48:46

11M ago48:46

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! We hope you're hungry! It's time to talk GenX's favorite snacks & drinks. What we loved as kids, what kept us going as young adults (at least when we moved away from our parents!) and even what we're feeding GenZ these days. So spread some florescent Cheeze on a cracker, dig out that 40 year old …

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DEAD AIRWAVES : EPISODE 60 "Mrs. Rinaldi's Angel" By Thomas Ligotti 30:38

11M ago30:38

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Dead Airwaves : EPISODE 60 "Mrs. Rinaldi's Angel" By Thomas Ligotti Read by Lothar Tuppan.Make sure you checkout Horrible Little Stories on Amazon. Stories by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson and Gary Raisor and more!Also look for Twisted Pulp Magazine issue 31, on sale on Amazon.#thomasligotti #twistedpulpmagazine…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 59: The RAT TRAP By MYC HARRISON 40:14

11M ago40:14

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The Rat Trap by Myc Harrison Read by Wesley Critchfield. Three brothers work on a farm, one is a grafter who keeps things afloat, one is a drunkard bully and one is a struggling fellow of low intellect. The bully and the illiterate try to catch a rat in a barn using nothing more than an iron bar, petrol, matches and a heap of stupidity.Make sure yo…

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108: Cults - The Family & NXIVM - Myths, Magic and Murder 46:06

11M ago46:06

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In this episode, we delve deep into the chilling world of cults, exploring the dark secrets behind notorious groups like NXIVM and The Family. Join us as we unravel the twisted ideologies and manipulative tactics. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patre…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 58 SO MUCH WORK By CONRAD HILL 23:13

11M ago23:13

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 58 So Much Work By Conrad HillRead by Wesley CritchfieldA lot of work taking care of a Pet. Especially if you dislike the Pet.Be sure to check out Horrible Little Stories Anthology of Stories "They" don't want you to read. https://www.amazon.com/Horrible-Little-Stories-They-Dont/dp/B0CGC26NJ1Also check out Twisted Pulp Magazin…

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(Not so) old dogs, new tricks: Reinventing midlife 19:54

12M ago19:54

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! On today’s episode of GenX Stories we wonder if you can really change your world in midlife? What have we done that we thought we were too old to try? Or what are we still planning to try? Life definitely ain’t over and you may be surprised how GenXers are choosing to reinvent ourselves in our 50…

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107: Highgate Vampire & Devils Tramping Ground - Myths, Magic and Murder Podcast 47:54

12M ago47:54

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This week we unravel the spine-chilling tales of the Highgate Cemetery Vampire and the perplexing Devil's Tramping Ground... Did a vampire really lurk around London in the 70s? Does the Devil pace the woods at night? If Abbie poops in the woods, does anyone hear her? PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website a…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 57: OLD FEET By MARTIN WADDELL 28:34

12M ago28:34

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Dead Airwaves Episode 57:Old Feet by Martin WaddellRead by Wesley Critchfield Have you ever found a foot in your tea urn?Martin Waddell (born 10 April 1941) is a writer of children's books from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He may be known best for his picture book texts featuring anthropomorphic animals, especially the Little Bear series illustrated …

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ENCORE: Writing what we know 12:33

12M ago12:33

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! On today’s kick-ass encore episode, we have a real treat - Eve’s cousin Jenny talks all about her debut semi-autobiograhical YA novel. Set in 1991 during the AIDS crisis, and revealed through sketches, journal entries & the music we grew up on, hear how sharing her story became an authentic state…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 56: STRICTLY FOR THE BIRDS By LINDSEY STEWART 15:45

1y ago15:45

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 56: Strictly for the Birds By Lindsey Stewart. Read by Wesley Critchfield.If you go to the beach and see pigeons surrounding a man feeding them, you should leave immediately!Be sure to checkout Horrible Little Stories anthology, with fiction by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson G. Wayne Miller …

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 55: BASKET CASE By STEVE VERNON 13:22

1y ago13:22

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Dead Airwaves Episode 55: Basket Case By Steve VernonA macabre sea faring story.Steve Vernon is one of Canada's premier storytellers. He has published numerous novels and story collections, written for children and adults alike, such as Maritime Murder, Where the Ghosts Are, The Lunenburg Werewolf, and his young adult novel Sinking Deeper: Or, My Q…

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Cruel Summer: What we’ve been up to 25:13

1y ago25:13

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Welcome to Season 5 of GenX Stories! While as kids we used to have a "break" over the summer, GenXers don't really get that anymore at midlife. So what the hell did we actually DO on our podcast hiatus? You'd actually be surprised what we've been up to. Between painting rocks, fuck-it travel and …

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Horrible Little Stories Commercial 2:26

1y ago2:26

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Horrible Little Stories Commercial featuring Author/Audio Drama Actor Lothar Tuppan.Horrible Little StoriesWith tales of horror, dark fantasy, and malicious goodness by Joe Lansdale Elizabeth Massie Jack Dann Richard Christian Matheson Gary Raisor and more is available now.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CGC26NJ1/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 54 TEMPERATURE DAYS ON HAWTHORNE STREET By CHARLES L. GRANT 36:54

1y ago36:54

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Dead Airwaves Episode 54 Temperature Days on Hawthorne Street By Charles L. Grant, Read by Wesley Critchfield.Residents on Hawthorne Street are gifted wishes from a strange Milkman.Charles Lewis Grant (September 12, 1942 – September 15, 2006) was an American novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet ho…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 53 NOT AFTER MIDNIGHT by Daphne du Maurier 1:57:52

1y ago1:57:52

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 53 Not after Midnight by Daphne du MaurierRead by Louella RichardsonDame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning,[1] DBE (/duː ˈmɒrieɪ/; 13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989) was an English novelist, biographer and playwright. Her parents were actor-manager Sir Gerald du Maurier and his wife, actress Muriel Beaumont. Her grandfather was Georg…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 52 SUZIE SUCKS By JEFF GELB 18:32

1y ago18:32

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Dead Airwaves Episode 52 Suzie Sucks By Jeff Gelb All rights, copyright belongs to Jeff Gelb. Used by permission of the writer.Read by Chrisi PashleyJeff Gelb is an American writer and editor.[1] He won the 2005 Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology with Del Howison for the book Dark Delicacies: Original Tales of Terror and the Macabre.…

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DEAD AIRWAVES EPISODE 51 SNOW by KATHRYN PTACEK 29:43

1y ago29:43

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Dead Airwaves Episode 51 SNOW by Kathryn PtacekRead by Nancy BuelerAll rights, copyright belong to Kathryn Ptacek, used by permission of the Author.Kathryn Grant, née Ptacek (born September 12, 1952) is an American writer and editor. Since 1981, she has published science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, and romance short stories and novels under…

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106: Ningen & Dobhar-chú The Cryptids - Myths, Magic and Murder 40:27

1y ago40:27

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This week we're back to talk about some cryptids. Kate talks about Ireland's Dobhar-chú - a large mythical otter said to freak out the locals. Abbie talks about the Japanese urban legend of the Ningen, a whale type creature that has yet to be discovered... We also talk about our bath tubs crashing through the floor, kissing fish (?) and other absol…

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DEAD AIRWAVES Episode 50 The man who did tricks with glass by Ron Wolfe 24:34

1y ago24:34

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Dead Airwaves Episode 50 The man who did tricks with glass by Ron Wolfe Read by Wesley CritchfieldWe made it to 50 episodes! And boy do we have a doozy of a story for you! This classic story by Ron Wolfe is about a man who can create great illusions with mirrors. One time recording of the story --All rights reserved by Ron Wolfe.…

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MINI: Haunted Hotspots -Newsham Hospital & Jean Harlow House - Myths, Magic and Murder 25:55

1y ago25:55

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This week, we're exploring two haunted hotspots: the eerie Newsham Park Hospital, once a psychiatric hospital and orphanage, now hosting ghost tours, and the mysterious Jean Harlow mansion with its alleged hauntings. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Pa…