Best Fearsome Podcasts (2024)

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A Good and Fearsome God

15d ago

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Pastor Dale continues our series "Summer in the Psalms" with a sermon from Psalm 34.

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'Wes Craven's New Nightmare' (feat. film professor/author Ryan L. Terry) 1:29:26

6h ago1:29:26

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Given its title, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare seemingly plunged the final nail into the coffin of Robert Englund's infamous horror villain. And yet, it was ultimately Wes Craven — writer-director of the original A Nightmare on Elm Street — who gave Freddy Krueger a new lease on life. Film professor and author Ryan L. Terry joins Franchise Det…

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Murder In A Small Town: Josh Niles & Amber Washburn 40:34

2d ago40:34

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Send us a Text Message. On October 22, 2018, Joshua Niles and his girlfriend Amber Washburn were gunned down in their driveway in Sodus, NY. Police would soon learn that there was a mastermind behind the tragedy. A web of lies weaved all the way from a small town in Upstate NY to a small town in Dumas, Texas. *TRIGGER WARNINGS: verbal and physical …

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Darkness, My Only Friend

8d ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "Summer in the Psalms" with a sermon from Psalms 88.

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'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare' (feat. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast) 1:00:24

5d ago1:00:24

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In hindsight, it makes sense the diminishing returns of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child might signal Freddy Krueger should quit while he was (at least relatively) ahead. So two years later, longtime creative collaborator Rachel Talalay took the director's chair for the "final" entry. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast joins us to discu…

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Surviving A Nightmare: The Tracey Thurman Story 36:46

9d ago36:46

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Send us a Text Message. The Tracey Thurman case was a landmark legal case in the United States that led to a significant change in the way police departments handle domestic violence calls. In 1983, Tracey Thurman was brutally beaten and stabbed by her estranged husband, Charles "Buck" Thurman, in Torrington, Connecticut. Despite having a restraini…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child' (feat. David Rosen of Piecing It Together) 51:01

13d ago51:01

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master introduced fans to a brand-new final girl in Lisa Wilcox's Alice Johnson. So all its sequel had to do is build on that character and her story to keep that momentum going. But does A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child deliver a winner? David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss how t…

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The Cheerleader Murder: Kirsten Costas 38:53

17d ago38:53

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Send us a Text Message. Pretty and popular 15-year-old Kirsten Costas had it all. She was the teenage dream at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California in the 1980's. Jealousy and rage from a member of her peer group would cause a horrific crime to take place on the night of June 23, 1984. A community would never be the same. The 1994 TV movie, …

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The Lord is with You, Valiant Warrior

22d ago

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Pastor Barry preaches a Father's Day sermon from Judges 6:11-24.

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master' (feat. Kevin the Critic) 1:07:34

19d ago1:07:34

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Thanks to A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger became as popular as ever. The Springwood Slasher was suddenly a household name, leading to an increased focus on his macabre sense of humor. The result is the entry often known as the "MTV Nightmare." Kevin the Critic returns to the show to discuss director Renny Harlin's A Nigh…

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Lady Starlight: The Murder of Missy Avila 47:42

24d ago47:42

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Send us a Text Message. A case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime. *Trigg…

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How Majestic is Your Name

29d ago

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Our brother Lee Curry continues our series "Summer in the Psalms" with a sermon from Psalms 8.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (feat. podcaster Deanna Chapman) 1:04:01

29d ago1:04:01

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After the mixed reception to A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, the franchise turned to series creator Wes Craven and original star Heather Langenkamp. As our eight-part Freddy-led mega-series continues, we arrive at 1987's fan-favorite A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Podcaster Deanna Chapman joins us to discuss how directo…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 2 41:08

1M ago41:08

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Send us a Text Message. On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience st…

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Psalm 107: A Psalm of Steadfast Love

1M ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "Summer in the Psalms" with a sermon from Psalms 107..

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge' (feat. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer) 56:53

1M ago56:53

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How do you follow a classic like A Nightmare on Elm Street? That was the task director Jack Sholder and star Mark Patton faced with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Released less than a year later, the sequel dared to do something darker and very different, with wildly mixed results. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer helps us break d…

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 1 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Send us a Text Message. On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience st…

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Everyone Wants to be Happy

1M ago

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Pastor Kevin introduces a new series "Summer in the Psalms" with a sermon from Psalms 1-2.

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) (feat. screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoudeh) 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

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Chucky made some friends. Ash got groovy with Deadites. Now it's time for Freddy Krueger to slash his way into the spotlight, as we kick off Franchise Detours' first horror mega-series since 2021 with an in-depth chat about writer/director Wes Craven's 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. In keeping with tradition, screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoude…

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Unfriended: Social Media Feuds 23:55

2M ago23:55

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Send us a Text Message. This week I tell two stories about young women who let their rage get out of control after feuding with their best friend on Facebook. Listen to this week’s podcast recommendation: The Last Trip https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037 Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057170/Woman-tr…

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To the Ends of the Earth

2M ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "We Are Witnesses" with a sermon from Acts 1:8.

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'The World's End' (feat. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order) 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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As we raise our glasses to the final installment of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, Franchise Detours dives into the bittersweet, otherworldly journey of 2013's The World’s End. The film ends the series with a poignant commentary on friendship, nostalgia, and the inescapable march of time. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order joins the show to d…

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Introducing Residue: A True Crime Podcast 1:23

2M ago1:23

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Send us a Text Message. Trailer/Promo for Residue: A True Crime Podcast Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.com Find RESIDUE online: Instagram: @residuepodcast Tik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music…

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Stacey Castor 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey Castor, also known as the "Black Widow" of Central New York, was a serial killer who would stop at nothing to prevent being caught. Even if that meant killing her own flesh and blood. Her story would not only rock an entire community to its core, but it would also divide a family to the point of no repair. Sources: Mo…

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Relief for Worried Mothers

2M ago

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Pastor Kevin preaches a Mother's Day sermon from Psalms 131.

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'Hot Fuzz' (feat. Lauren Robinson of the Beer'd Al Podcast) 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Continuing our genre-blending trek through the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, we’re locking and loading for a deep dive into the explosive Hot Fuzz. Armed with sharp wit and a barrage of bullets, this entry takes aim at action movie conventions with a dash of murder mystery thrown in. Joining us is Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast. We’ll …

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Revenge Mother: Marianne Bachmeier 21:16

2M ago21:16

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Send us a Text Message. On March 6th 1981, Marianne Bachmeier fatally shot the man who murdered her 7-year-old daughter, right in the middle of his trial. The incident is one of the most well-known cases of vigilante justice in West German history. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4vcjYHfI4I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Bachmeier…

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You Will Be My Witnesses

2M ago

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Pastor Barry continues our series "We Are Witnesses" with a sermon from Acts 1:1-8.

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'Shaun of the Dead' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:11:24

2M ago1:11:24

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Just as the zombie genre returned to life, Shaun of the Dead emerged as a cult classic that redefined the landscape of horror-comedy. As we dissect the intricacies of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy in our latest mega-series, we delve into the film that set the tone for Edgar Wright's signature work. Clare Brunton of W-Rated joins us to shed li…

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Tragedy On Set: Twilight Zone The Movie 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Send us a Text Message. The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) is a science fiction anthology film directed by Steven Spielberg, John Landis, Joe Dante, and George Miller. The film is based on the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone" created by Rod Serling. The film's first segment, "Time Out," directed by John Landis, ended in tragedy. The incident …

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Wait for Power

2M ago

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Pastor Lawson introduces a new series "We Are Witnesses" with a sermon from Acts 1:1-8.

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Stacey DeGrandchamp 30:01

3M ago30:01

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey DeGrandchamp was excited for her senior year of high school when a fight at a high school house party took a deadly turn. When justice is not served, Stacey's cousin steps up and demands an arrest. This is the story of a life lost too soon. A life lost simply because of "mean girl" jealousy. Sources: https://www.inves…

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The Ascension of the King

3M ago

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Pastor Kevin concludes our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 24:46-53.

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The Senseless Murder of Nia Wilson 34:48

3M ago34:48

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Send us a Text Message. Nia Wilson was a young woman who tragically lost her life in a senseless act of violence. On July 22nd, 2018, Nia and her sisters were waiting to board a train at MacArthur Station in Oakland, CA when a random stranger attacked them. Sources: #textmewhenyougethome Lifetime network S2, EP 6 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news…

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But Wait, There's More

3M ago

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Pastor Kevin continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 24:36-45.

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The Tragic Story of Erin Maxwell 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Send us a Text Message. Erin Maxwell, age 11, was found hanging by a rope in her Palermo, NY home in 2008. The little girl had slipped through every single crack in the system designed to protect our children. Her older stepbrother, Alan Jones, would be arrested for her murder. A case that shocked the community of Central NY. Sources: https://www.s…

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A Walk to Remember

3M ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 24:13-35.

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Brianna Ghey: Peace & Mind 27:36

3M ago27:36

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Send us a Text Message. On February 11th, 2023, Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old girl, was murdered in a premeditated attack by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. The trial heard her murderers had a "thirst for killing" and a fascination with violence, torture, and murder. https://peaceandminduk.org/ Sources: BBC A Plan To Kill: The Murder of Brian…

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Why Are You Looking for the Living Among the Dead?

3M ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 24:1-12.

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God Rested

3M ago

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Pastor Kevin preaches a Good Friday sermon from Luke 23:50-56.

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The Amityville Horror Part 2: The Lutz Family 39:29

3M ago39:29

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Send us a Text Message. GET OUT! After the Lutz family moves into 112 Ocean Ave, they start to notice strange things are constantly occurring. Demon pigs, green slime, black sludge, hundreds of flies in the dead of winter! The young family was terrorized by paranormal experiences until they were forced to flee their new home after only 28 days. The…

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The Darkest Day

4M ago

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Pastor Kevin continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 23:44-49.

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The Amityville Horror Part 1: The DeFeo Family 33:05

4M ago33:05

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Send us a Text Message. In the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 1974, Ronald (Butch) DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family. The horrific murders of 6 family members as they slept in their Dutch Colonial home at 112 Ocean Avenue would go on to spark a horror movie franchise that would continue to deliver nightmares for decades. Sources: https://www.yo…

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The Pride of Man, The Glory of God

4M ago

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Pastor Dale continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 23:26-43.

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The Jenny Jones Show Murder: Scott Amedure 29:03

4M ago29:03

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Send us a Text Message. The Jenny Jones Show was taping an episode titled "Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" on March 6th, 1995. In typical "ambush tv" fashion, Jonathan Schmitz was surprised to learn that his good friend, Scott Amedure, had a crush on him. 3 days after the taping of the show, Scott Amedure would be murdered in his own home. The cas…

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Jesus' Prayer for Redeemer Chruch

4M ago

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Pastor Lawson preaches a sermon from John 17:20-26.

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Mary Santina Collins: Mary's Voice 39:07

4M ago39:07

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Send us a Text Message. At the height of the pandemic, Mary Collins, 20, took an Uber to a friend's apartment thinking she was headed to a "movie marathon girl's night." When Mary never returned home that evening, her family would stop at nothing to find out what really happened to her on the night of March 28, 2020. Sources: https://www.youtube.co…

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Is God Fair?

4M ago

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Pastor Lawson continues our series "The Gospel According to Luke" with a sermon from Luke 23:13-25.

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The Slender Man Stabbing 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Send us a Text Message. In May of 2014, two pre-teen girls plot to brutally murder their best friend in an attempt to appease the fictional character Slender Man. The girls become convinced that they had to murder Payton (Bella) Leutner in order to save their families. Sources: Slenderman by Kathleen Hale main source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…