With the Comics Code loosening in 1971, monsters came roaring back into the pages of our favorite medium. Kids that grew up reading comics were now making them; many of them were members of the counter-culture. Throw in a desire to do something all-new (and some fads like kung-fu) and you have all the makings of a wild decade of comics. Join Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell as they explore some of the craziest comics of the 1970s (and early '80s). Each season focuses on a different character.
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Clinical Lycanthropy is a mishmash of good music, bad music, and internet.
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High Strangeness surrounds the world, cropping up here and there, imbuing ordinary reality with weirdness and dunking normal people into strangeness and wonder. Follow us as we explore a reality that is stranger than any fiction.
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Zach and Matt are two veteran horror movie enthusiasts discussing their favorite (and not-so-favorite) films. Spoilers abound so scary movie fans, beware.
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He's an alpha wolf and a beta boyfriend. She's dated every monster in New York City. It's time for their Meat-Cute. Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in New York, is learning to live with the side effects of lycanthropy. Other than waking up naked and bloody in Central Park once a month, he's managing just fine. If only he could finish the book he's supposed to be writing. If only he could find someone he trusted enough to tell the truth to. Gail Sommers may not have her love life in order, ...
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Join Dave and Greg, two licensed mental health counselors who dissect and over-analyze everything and anything to make it all make sense in the scheme of life, living and mental health.
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The Dreamscape Chronicles peer into realms beyond our dreams and the many types of paranormal experiences that occur during the night. We view the multiple facets of reality involving lucid dreaming, astral projection, sleep paralysis, shadow entities, prophetic dreams, OBE's, NDE, and so much more. From first hand personal stories involving the paranormal to ancient esoterica and hidden occultism knowledge we look through the veil. Throughout the podcast we discuss the history, lore, and pa ...
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Eric and Frankie are not linguists. What Eric and Frankie lack in bona fides (boring fides, more like it) they make up for in sibling jocularity, rampaging tangents, and lighthearted ribbing. They already know you're a smart person, you don't need to be told that. Instead, join them every Wednesday to learn a new, cool, big word to enrich your new, cool, big brain and listen in on a casual conversation loosely connected to the word. BW4SP releases weekly to enrich your lexicon, ~30 minutes a ...
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Welcome to The Night Crew Podcast — where we shine a light on all the things that go bump in the night. From bloodthirsty vampires and savage werewolves to ancient legends and modern myths, this show dives deep into the world of monsters. Along the way, I’ll also be sitting down with horror authors to talk about their latest books, careers, creative influences, and—of course—their favorite horror creatures. But what exactly is The Night Crew? It’s more than a podcast. The Night Crew is also ...
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FG2TO is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to Occult theory and practice. Our intention is to guide the listener through the fundamentals of the occult and build to more complicated theory and practice as we go along! Please consider contributing to our patreon.com/FG2TO to help make the show better & chat us up on Facebook and Instagram!
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Lycanthropy in the Mirror: The Psychology of the Wolf Within | Ep 16
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21:45🩸 Episode Description The moon is full, the snow is red, and the beast is staring back from the glass. In this introspective horror episode of The Night Crew Podcast, Brad Ricks takes listeners on a haunting exploration of lycanthropy—the legend of the werewolf—as both a monster story and a mirror for the human condition. From ancient Greek curses …
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WOOOOOOORDS… werecast. It’s the final word of our octobword spooktacular! The word of the week is: Lycanthropy - Noun 1: a delusion that one has become a wolf 2: the assumption of the form and characteristics of a wolf held to be possible by witchcraft or magic In this episode: The Omegaverse Recap The story of Bisclavret My weekly gallivanting He …
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Paranormal Files.26 Moon Madness: The Shadow Of Lycanthropy
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1:01:01We explore the history of the ancient werewolf. A creature born of fear, moonlight, and the wild within us. From historical tales to occult philosophy, we trace how transformation reveals humanity’s hidden instincts. The wolf inside invites you to face the beast within the shadow of your soul. Contact Natalie - Honorary Celestial Mage Bluesky @ npe…
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The idea of werewolves have existed for ages and have often played a role in different cultures and religions throughout time. While the clinical term lycanthropy, the belief one is turning into a wolf, has existed for years as well, the diagnosis is very rare. Join Dave and Greg as they look at the diagnosis, what it looks like, and whether it nec…
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Pamela K. Kinney on Haunted Appalachia, Werewolves & Writing the Unknown | Ep 17
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37:36🔍 Episode Description: In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, Brad Ricks sits down with multi-genre author and paranormal investigator Pamela K. Kinney to talk about her lifetime of writing—spanning poetry, horror fiction, and bestselling true-ghost books—and her love of all things supernatural. Pamela shares: 👻 From Poems to Paranormal Bestsel…
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S07E20: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Tales of the Macabre (w/ Thony Aiuppy!)
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1:45:05We're joined by comics creator Thony Aiuppy (HAINT TALES, THE AQUABARIAN) to discuss Seaboard Periodicals' WEIRD TALES OF THE MACABRE, a B&W horror magazine and one of their earliest efforts. The anthology featured folks like John Severin, Ernie Colón, Leo Summers, Leo Duranoña, Augustine Funnell, Pat Boyette, and many more! Watch it on YouTube: ht…
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THE DESCENT & THE DESCENT PART 2 - There and Back Again
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39:51Matt and Zach talk about the duology of The Descent movies as they create a compelling world and then fail to expand upon it in a meaningful way. They compare the franchise to other horror film franchises and themes in this dark and dank double feature.
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It's whatever, but the word for the week is: Sprezzatura - Noun : studied nonchalance : graceful conduct or performance without apparent effort : the state of Eric being a huge fartbag1 In this episode: Not a dilf, just a dil I’m a Sprouts 6 Almost no Twilight references in this one Furry Raves and Crypto Currency Fit check for my Garbodor era Lesb…
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THE MONSTER SQUAD - Amulet Me Tell You About This Movie
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33:11Matt & Zach are BACK baby. It's been a full year, but we are ready to return from Hiatus with one of our favorites.
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Paranormal Files.27 The Witching Hour: Graveyard Etiquette
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1:05:09Join Percival and Viviane as they explore the ancient art of graveyard etiquette the sacred practice of honoring the dead through mindful conduct, offerings, and ritual respect. Join us as we uncover how these timeless customs serve not only as acts of reverence but as powerful safeguards that maintain balance between the realms of the living and t…
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Episode 154: The Season of the Witch with Susan Demeter
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2:11:32Susan and Barbara sit down for a cosy chat about everything from becoming a crone, living with the cycle of nature, ghosts, cats, ghost cats, apports, ancestors, and Arthur Miller's The Crucible.By 6 Degrees of John Keel
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Viggy Parr Hampton on Body Horror, Shapeshifters & Writing Fast Without Outlining | Ep 15
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36:47🩸 Episode Description On this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, Brad Ricks sits down with Viggy Parr Hampton—author, podcaster, and epidemiologist—to explore the dark science and creative sparks behind her chilling fiction and hit horror shows. Viggy shares how she: 🧬 Writes Science-Driven Horror – From her debut A Cold Night for Alligators (a rog…
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S07E19: Atlas/Seaboard - Fright featuring The Son of Dracula (w/ Grace!)
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2:01:35We're joined by Grace to talk about FRIGHT, written by GARY FRIEDRICH with art by FRANK THORNE. This may have been a Tomb of Dracula clone with a younger twist. We'll never know, but we know David Anthony Kraft was waiting in the wings to take over writing duties...but it wasn't meant to be. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9tWNjnE5t1w You can…
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It's the penultimate word for Octobword and this one stinks! Also, trigger warning: dead animals (squirrels, deer) Fetid - Adjective : having a heavy offensive smell In this episode: Post-poop-cold-coffee A thousand years of latent piss A very bad soup Dead Skull speriment "I wanna huff your cat" if you know what I mean Like what we do? Join our Di…
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From Tent Revival to Soul Mirror: Horror Writing & Kraken-Sized Fears with Edmund Stone | Ep 14
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48:10🔍 Episode Description: In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks sits down with horror author Edmund Stone—the creative mind behind Tent Revival, Soul Mirror, and multiple dark short story collections, as well as the layout and formatting wizard for The Night Crew novels. Together they dive deep into: The Evolution of a Horror Writ…
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Episode 153: Djinn, Fairies and the Dark Man with Darragh Mason
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1:39:43Author, podcaster and photographer Darragh Mason talks with Barbara about his explorations into the world of the djinn, fairies and the shadowy Dark Man.By 6 Degrees of John Keel
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The Octobword for this week is... Lachrymose - Adjective 1: given to tears or weeping : tearful2: tending to cause tears : mournful In this episode: I swear, I don’t know how how my glasses broke Catharting all over the place Weepy food Surprisingly real moments What fills your egg cup? What’s your favorite terrible game names? What’s the scary lou…
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Mecha Horror, Vampire Evolution & Cemetery Secrets - Author EM Otero | Ep 13
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49:27🔍 Episode Description: On this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks sits down with author EM Otero—a writer who blends mecha sci-fi, cosmic horror, and blood-soaked folklore into unforgettable stories. Eric takes us deep into: Genre-Bending Fiction – From his breakout mecha-cosmic horror novel The Howling Between Worlds (soon to be a …
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S07E18: Atlas/Seaboard - The Cougar (w/ MARVEL BY THE MONTH!)
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2:01:21We're joined by Robb, Bryan, and Jamie from Marvel by the Month to talk about THE COUGAR, written by STEVE MITCHELL with art by DAN ADKINS and FRANK SPRINGER. What started as a KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER comic turned into this strange book about a movie stuntman that fights monsters by night. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmfMtiAGDKU You ca…
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It's time for another spoooooooky word! Lugubrious - Adjective 1: mournfulespecially : exaggeratedly or affectedly (see affected entry 2 sense 1a) 2: dismal In this episode: Vampire Water Bed Bernd das Brot Airbud XIII - Now He Plays Baseball Droopy Dog “Impressions” Frank is Valid The Azure Waistcoat Comedy Tour Blehhhh Like what we do? Join our D…
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The Dark History of Werewolves: Ancient Curses, Medieval Beasts & Modern Movies | Ep 12
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16:26🩸 Episode Description Welcome to The Night Crew Podcast, where shadows breathe and monsters listen. In this moon-drenched episode, host Brad Ricks takes you on a chilling hunt for one of horror’s oldest, hairiest legends: the werewolf. From the first eerie howl to the silver bullet finale, discover: 🌕 Ancient Origins – King Lycaon’s curse in ancien…
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Paranormal Files.25 The Living Vampires Vessel Of Shadows
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39:18Quench your thirst this episode where we cover the ancient vampire of legend and the more modern soul sucking kind encountered in the workplace. From Sanguine to Psychic Vampire hopefully you'll be able to discern what your boss truly is by the end of this episode. Join us in discovering what people may do in the shadows. CLICK HERE to TEXT us your…
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B.A.M. Shadow Show #123: The Coming of Caleb Hammer! (FREE BONUS!)
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1:07:43We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon backers, but this one's a freebie. Enjoy and if you like it, please consider backing the show to get the other 122 episodes in video or audio format and other exclusive offerings. We cover Marvel Premiere #54 "The Devil's Starry Anvil!" which was the introduction of the western character Cale…
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Episode 152: Apocalypse and Shadow with Robin Lassiter
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2:10:26Apocalypse and Shadow with Robin LassiterExperiencer and author Robin Lassiter discusses the power of grief and love during a time of Shadow.By 6 Degrees of John Keel
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It's the first Wednesday of spooky season and we've got twoOOOooOOOoo words to celebrate! Inauspicious - Adjective 1: being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come Auspicious - Adjective 1: showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious2: attended by good auspices : fortunate, prosperous In this episode: The narrowest ass in…
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From Small-Town Horror to Godless Splatter: Author Shannon Bradner | Ep 11
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39:06📖 Episode Description In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, Brad sits down with horror author Shannon Bradner to talk about her journey from childhood stories inspired by her grandmother to publishing dark, twisted tales on Godless and with Baynum Books Press. Shannon opens up about: Her early love of reading and how it sparked her passion for…
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S07E17: Atlas/Seaboard - Targitt (w/ Jason Farrell)
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1:39:36We're joined by Jason Farrell, Matt's former co-host of THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS podcast, to talk about TARGITT, written by RIC MEYERS with art by HOWARD NOSTRAND. John Targitt is a defective clone made from DNA of Frank Bullitt, Harry Callahan, and Paul Kersey (Bronson's character from Death Wish). He's an FBI agent who wages an all-out war on crime aft…
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It's our 'worst' episode (yet), but not like you think! Worst - verb (transitive) : to get the better of : defeat In this episode: Conquering your challengees (sic) Frankie uses “Java” as a reference to ‘cool coding…’ Reasons I can’t get a job Parenting metaphors “I’m gonna knock it over” obtusive crosswords Like what we do? Join our Discord Commun…
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Grief is a universal experience that, while it impacts everyone, is demonstrated differently in every person. Join Dave and Greg as we discuss the stages of grief as well as share some personal stories of grief and how to work through it.By Dave and Greg
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Ross Killey Interview | Horror Author on Werewolves, Zombies & Bigfoot | Ep 10
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49:00🔍 Episode Description: In this fun and cryptid-filled episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks is joined by horror author Ross Killey for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, monsters, and that one time a tree started shaking in the Indiana woods. Ross discusses his journey from outlining stories during security shifts to publishing…
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Paranormal Files.23 Sacred Flux And The Healing Of Reiki
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36:59This week we talk with owner of Sacred Flux about his practice as a Reiki Practitioner. He discusses the history and what Reiki is and isn't. https://www.sacredflux.com/?i=1 https://www.christianreiki.org/ CLICK HERE to TEXT us your stories! Support the show Click The Support Link Above For Patreon Access! Do you have a dream you want analyzed? Sen…
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We're still figuring things out, I guess you could say that, when it comes to podcasting, we're still a: Tyro - noun : a beginner in learning : novice In this episode: Tyro Banks Master's in Pokemonology What are you happy to be terrible at? Easy mode is a-okay rUbBeR pEnCiL Daniel the Sweet Little Cheek-Clapping Lad Like what we do? Join our Disco…
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Zach Ellenberger - Historical Horror, Wendigos, and Improvised Madness | Ep 9
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49:03📄 Episode Description: In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks welcomes indie horror author Zach Ellenberger for a wide-ranging and hilarious conversation about writing, folklore, and how music and history collide with monsters. Zach—author of Potato Kingdom and dozens of eerie short stories—shares how his love of history, horror…
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S07E16: Atlas/Seaboard - Wulf the Barbarian (w/ Jared from Swords & Scrolls!)
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2:31:45For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by Jared from the SWORDS & SCROLLS podcast to talk about WULF THE BARBARIAN, written and drawn by LARRY HAMA with inks by KLAUS JANSON. Hama created a character who's a "barbarian" in name onl…
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Make using this word a key part of your identity, the word of the week is: Endemic - adjective 1a: belonging or native to a particular people or countryb: characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment 2: restricted or peculiar to a locality or region Endemic - noun 1: an organism that is restricted or peculiar to a loca…
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Phrogging is the process of entering the space of someone else and hiding for a duration of time without the knowledge of the person who resides or occupies this space. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss this creepy invasion of privacy, the impacts it can have on the people it impacts, and offer some wild examples of situations involving phrogging.…
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The History of Vampire Movies | From Nosferatu to Twilight & Beyond | Ep 8
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25:15In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, horror author and host Brad Ricks takes listeners on a cinematic coffin crawl through the history of vampires on the silver screen. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🎥 Silent beginnings: Nosferatu (1922) — Count Orlok’s plague-ridden nightmare and Bram Stoker’s widow’s lawsuit. 🦇 Universal era: Bela Lugosi…
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Paranormal Files.22 Whispers In The Woods
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37:42Tonight, we explore the strange sounds of the dark. We aren't talking about the noises under your bed, but the ones you hear in the deepest part of the forest. Follow us off-trail into the darkness to find the sounds of the night. CLICK HERE to TEXT us your stories! Support the show Click The Support Link Above For Patreon Access! Do you have a dre…
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Go off, Quang! It's a new word for Word Wednesday: Idiosyncrasy - Noun 1a: a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality b: individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food) 2: characteristic peculiarity (as of temperament) In this episode: Tiny little, semi-transparent Stewie Griffin knockoff tee Di…
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We rarely think of becoming suddenly wealthy as a negative but the impacts it can have on relationships, identity and mental health are significant. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the phenomena of sudden wealth syndrome and its impacts on those it effects.By Dave and Greg
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S07E15: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Suspense (w/ Matt Harvey!)
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2:15:31For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by prolific metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Left to Die, Gruesome, and Cold Slither) to talk about WEIRD SUSPENSE f/ THE TARANTULA: Michael Fleisher & Pat Boyette's tale of a the Lycosas, a li…
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Eric's word for the week is that saucy little tail on the bottom of a 'c,' that's more fun to say than it is to type, it's 'cedilla.' Cedilla - noun : the diacritical mark ¸ placed under a letter (such as ç in French) to indicate an alteration or modification of its usual phonetic value (as in the French word façade) In this episode: C is a stupid …
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Shame is an evolutionary emotion that can be similar to other emotions, such as depression and anxiety, that can have positive impacts on our behavior when in small doses but can be detrimental to our overall wellbeing when experienced too significantly. Join Dave and Greg as we explore the emotion of shame and even share some of our own experience…
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