Best Nathan Spooner Podcasts (2024)

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) 1:55:04

7M ago1:55:04

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In Series 4, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 7 December 2023) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) and 'The Ash Tree' (1975) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a w…

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Ten Christmas Ghost Stories 26:44

7M ago26:44

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In Series 4, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, as I count down ten of my favourite Ghost Stories for Christmas! What are your favourites? Tell me on Twitter and Facebook.By Adam Robinson

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'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford: with Nathan Ballingrud 1:24:59

7M ago1:24:59

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In Series 4, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Nathan Ballingrud as we discuss 'The Upper Berth' by F. Marion Crawford Nathan Ballingrud is the author of The Strange, Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell, and North American Lake Monsters, which won the Shirley Jackson Award. A novella, Crypt of the Moon Spider, will appear i…

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'Martin's Close' by M.R. James: with Naomi Ryan 1:50:00

7M ago1:50:00

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In Series 4, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Naomi Ryan as we discuss 'Martin's Close' by M.R. James Naomi Ryan is a barrister. After completing the BCL at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda’s College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a crimin…

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'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe: with Leon Craig 1:28:12

8M ago1:28:12

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In Series 4, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Leon Craig as we discuss 'Berenice' by Edgar Allan Poe Leon Craig is a writer and editor from London, now based in Berlin. Her gothic short story collection Parallel Hells was published by Sceptre Books and she is currently working on her first novel. Leon’s fiction has also appeared i…

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LIVE SPECIAL: The Woman in Black (1989 adaptation) with Prof. Catherine Spooner & Andrew Michael Hurley 51:56

8M ago51:56

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Welcome to this special bonus LIVE episode of The Ghost Story Book Club! Join me (Adam Z. Robinson), Gothic expert and award-winning writer Professor Catherine Spooner and novellist Andrew Michael Hurley for this post-screening discussion of The Woman in Black (1989 TV film adaptation) which was recorded LIVE at The Dukes, Lancaster, on Saturday 28…

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'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: with Dr. Emily Vincent 1:44:21

8M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

In Series 4, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Dr. Emily Vincent as we discuss 'The Giant Wistaria' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Dr Emily Vincent is a Deputy Associate Director of Research and an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies International, based at Durham University. Emily holds a PhD in English Lite…

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'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton: with Caroline Bird 1:09:11

8M ago1:09:11

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In Series 4, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Caroline Bird as we discuss 'The Striding Place' by Gertrude Atherton. Caroline Bird is a poet and playwright. Her most recent collection, The Air Year, won the Forward Prize for Poetry and was shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Prize and the Polari Prize. Her previous collections includ…

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'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin: with Kirsty Logan 1:23:44

8M ago1:23:44

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In Series 4, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Kirsty Logan as we discuss 'The Hated House' by Celia Fremlin. Kirsty Logan’s latest novel is Now She is Witch (Harvill Secker, 2023), a queer medieval witch revenge quest. Her memoir The Unfamiliar (Virago, 2023), a memoir of queer pregnancy and parenthood is out now. She is also the …

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'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James: with Will Maclean 1:56:00

9M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

In Series 4, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Will Maclean as we discuss 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' by M.R. James. Will Maclean is a writer and the author of the novel The Apparition Phase. He’s written for television professionally since 2006, during which time he’s worked as a scriptwriter for people as varied a…

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'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit: with Rachel Fairburn 1:14:37

9M ago1:14:37

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Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club Series 4! In Series 4, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rachel Fairburn as we discuss 'Man-Size in Marble' by E. Nesbit. Rachel Fairburn is a comedian. Along with Kiri Pritchard McLean, she co-created and co-hosts All Killa No Filla, a smash-hit podcast with a huge international following. Rach…

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News... Live Events This Autumn 8:42

10M ago8:42

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Join me at live events that are happening up and down England this October and November... Visit our LinkTree here for info and to book: https://linktr.ee/tbodal HAUNTED dates and details: Fri 6 October LION’S DEN, MANCHESTER, 8pm https://grimmfest2023.eventive.org/passes/buy **Use the code HAUNTED23 for a discount!** Fri 20 October OLD TOWN HALL, …

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Sherrie Holzer - Winemaker in Paso Robles, California 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

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Ron and Sharine talk with Sherrie about the unique experience she had getting started making wine and what she is currently fermenting in the Paso Robles, California wine region! In specific, Sherrie outlines the process of making sparkling wine, a.k.a. "bubbles," not to be confused with Champagne. They discuss how they met (hint: it has to do with…

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Creative Revolution Show Episode 7 with Nathan B. Spooner 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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Ron and Sharine interview Nathan Spooner, a musician, singer-songwriter, and all-around creative man. The video features clips from Nathan's most recent music video to his song "Pamela Jane" and another favorite, "Almost a Love Song." Nathan shares some of his history and fun stories, and he talks about the challenges of being an independent musici…

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Ron and Sharine Living Room Concerts Series - 1 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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Sharine and Ron perform 10 songs in their living room to inaugurate their concerts series. Audio engineering support from Phil Durt. SET LIST: Rainbow Brown-Eyed Girl Rocket Me You Don’t Own Me Here Comes The Sun Ashes Santa Baby You’re My Star Space Oddity Fly Me To The Moon Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so…

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Ron & Sharine 2022 Year in Review 16:25

1+ y ago16:25

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Ron and Sharine host the show from their living room to talk about all the creativity, cooking, travel, times with friends and family, and music that happened in their lives in 2022. The video episode features many photos and video clips! Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https…

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'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton: with Rhianna Dhillon 1:12:47

1+ y ago1:12:47

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In Series 3, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Rhianna Dhillon as we discuss 'The Lady's Maid's Bell' by Edith Wharton. Rhianna Dhillon has been a film critic for 12 years, beginning her career at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra as their in-house film critic. Now a film and TV critic on BBC 6Music’s Breakfast Show with Lauren Laverne, Rhian…

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Christmas Special: with Mike Muncer - 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) 1:37:17

1+ y ago1:37:17

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In Series 3, Episode 11 - our Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 2 December 2022) as we discuss two class Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) and 'Lost Hearts' (1973) Mike Muncer is the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror, a weekly…

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'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson: with James Swanton 1:52:05

1+ y ago1:52:05

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In Series 3, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, James Swanton as we discuss 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson James Swanton is an award-winning actor and writer, increasingly recognised for his attempts to frighten people. He has so far been responsible for Sikes & Nancy (Trafalgar Studios, West End), Frankenstein's Creature …

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Va-Va-Vegan: Creamy Crunchy Asian Slaw 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

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Sharine was in the kitchen to make a flavorful coleslaw for her clients. This short video shows less chopping and more stirring together of the nutritious ingredients for this colorful slaw. Note from Chef: "I'm not a doctor, but here is a quote from the book Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. that highlights the importance of vegetables, and especi…

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'They' by Rudyard Kipling: with Emily Klassen 1:32:47

1+ y ago1:32:47

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In Series 3, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Emily Klassen as we discuss 'They' by Rudyard Kipling. Emily Klassen is a classical soprano and actor living in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in music from the Baroque period and has performed extensively at home and abroad. She made her worldwide television debut on the critically …

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Interview with Jack Nageleisen, engine builder, race car driver, and total mechanic 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

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Ron and Sharine interview Jack Nageleisen to learn about how he got started racing cars, building engines, and opening a mechanic shop. There is some discussion about playing music, boating, and riding horses. Sharine talks about their latest creative endeavors including her recent chef-d'oeuvre of multi-cultural meals in the Va-Va-Vegan kitchen. I…

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Paul Schelly, musical instructor and professional guitarist 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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Ron and Sharine interview musical instructor and professional guitarist Paul Schelly, disclosing the winding story of how they all met in the 90s in the Los Angeles area. Paul shares brief history and photographs of his days playing in rock bands and also teaching guitar. Sharine offers a quick round-up of what's cooking in the Va-Va-Vegan kitchen.…

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'The Cicerones' by Robert Aickman: with Andrew Michael Hurley 1:37:56

1+ y ago1:37:56

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In Series 3, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Andrew Michael Hurley as we discuss 'The Cicerones' by Robert Aickman. Andrew Michael Hurley is currently based in Lancashire. His first novel, The Loney, was originally published by Tartarus Press as a 300-copy limited-edition, before being republished by John Murray. It went on to se…

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'The Lost Ghost' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: with Becky Darke 1:39:15

1+ y ago1:39:15

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In Series 3, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Becky Darke as we discuss 'The Lost Ghost' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. Becky Darke is a podcaster, writer, presenter and programmer with her sights on film, horror and the ‘90s. You can find Becky on the podcasts Don’t Point That Horror At Me, Return to Eerie Indiana, The Evolution of …

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'The House with the Brick-Kiln' by E.F. Benson: with Louise Blain 1:17:10

1+ y ago1:17:10

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In Series 3, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'The House with the Brick Kiln' by E.F. Benson. Louise Blain is a broadcaster and writer specialising in gaming, technology, and entertainment. She hosts BBC Radio 3’s monthly Sound of Gaming show and can be found talking all things tech on BBC Radio Scotland…

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LIVE-STREAMED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Be part of the audience! 2:34

1+ y ago2:34

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LIVE-STREAMED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Be part of the audience! On Friday 2 December, I'm going to be hosting a LIVE-STREAMED episode of the podcast. Be part of the audience - join my Patreon here. My guest will be none other than Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast and we will be discussing the classic BBC Ghost Story for Christmas films, sp…

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'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving: with Andy Mitton 1:24:49

1+ y ago1:24:49

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In Series 3, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Andy Mitton we discuss 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. Andy Mitton is a writer, composer, director, and editor, and designer. His primary focuses are the disparate worlds of musical theater and horror movies. Film credits include The Harbinger - currently on the fes…

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'The Red Room' by H.G. Wells & 'There Will Come Soft Rains' by Ray Bradbury: with Kirsty Logan 1:31:22

1+ y ago1:31:22

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In Series 3, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Kirsty Logan we discuss two stories: 'The Red Room' by H.G. Wells & 'There Will Come Soft Rains' by Ray Bradbury. Kirsty Logan's first story collection, The Rental Heart & Other Fairytales, won the Scott Prize, the Polari First Book Prize, and the Saboteur Award. Her first novel, The G…

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GHOSTWATCH 30TH ANNIVERSARY: Interview with Lesley Manning and Stephen Volk plus LIVE episode with guests Jenn Ashworth and Prof. Catherine Spooner 1:30:24

1+ y ago1:30:24

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Welcome to this special bonus episode of The Ghost Story Book Club. It's an episode of two halves: First, I'm joined by Lesley Manning and Stephen Volk, the director and writer (respectively) of Ghostwatch (1992). It's the 30 year anniversary of that outstanding film and I was lucky enough to spend some time chatting to Stephen and Lesley. Then, in…

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'Count Magnus' by M.R. James: with Leon Craig 1:31:23

1+ y ago1:31:23

1:31:23

In Series 3, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Leon Craig we discuss 'Count Magnus' by M.R. James. Leon Craig's debut short story collection Parallel Hells was published by Sceptre Books in February 2022. She has written freelance journalism for the White Review, the TLS, the Brixton Review of Books and Another Gaze, among other pu…

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'The Violet Car' by E. Nesbit: with Jenn Ashworth 1:44:11

1+ y ago1:44:11

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In Series 3, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Jenn Ashworth as we discuss 'The Violet Car' by E. Nesbit. Jenn Ashworth is novelist and Professor of Writing at Lancaster University. Her novels include A Kind of Intimacy, The Friday Gospels and Fell. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018. In 2019 she pu…

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'Thurnley Abbey' by Perceval Landon: with Will Maclean 1:36:18

1+ y ago1:36:18

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Welcome to Series 3 of The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 3, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Will Maclean we discuss 'Thurnley Abbey' by Perceval Landon Will Maclean is a writer and the author of the novel 'The Apparition Phase'. Originally from the Wirral, Will has been fascinated by ghost stories since he was a child, and has…

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Introducing The Creative Revolution Show 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

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Hosts Ron and Sharine briefly share their creative histories and collaborative works, then preview a few of the guests slated to appear on the show! Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FXkKLuyl6wZDQ5s5m2grA…

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The Creative Revolution Show - Audio Teaser 0:47

1+ y ago0:47

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Hosts Ron and Sharine present a 47-second introduction to the show, which is all about finding, sharing, and inspiring authentic creativity. Thank you for tuning in! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FXkKLuyl6wZDQ5s5m2grA…

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Series 3: Trailer + Live event news 4:57

2y ago4:57

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Series 3 of The Ghost Story Book Club is coming. Subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Twitter and we'll announce the date of the first episode very soon! Join me for our first ever Ghost Story Book Club live event. Join me, Jenn Ashworth and Professor Catherine Spooner at The Dukes, Lancaster, on Friday 28 October for a post-screening discussion …

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'The Signal-Man' by Charles Dickens: with Jenn Ashworth 1:49:14

2+ y ago1:49:14

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club... for the final time this series! In Series 2, Episode 13 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Jenn Ashworth as we discuss 'The Signal-Man' by Charles Dickens. Jenn Ashworth is novelist and Professor of Writing at Lancaster University. Her novels include A Kind of Intimacy, The Friday Gospels and Fell.…

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'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs: with Catriona Ward 1:12:57

2+ y ago1:12:57

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 12 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Catriona Ward as we discuss 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. Catriona Ward is a novelist. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the United States, Kenya, Madagascar, Yemen, and Morocco. She read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford and…

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Ghosts: with Thom Burgess 1:35:07

2+ y ago1:35:07

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 11 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Thom Burgess as we discuss some of the Best Comic Book & Graphic Novel ghost stories. Thom has put together a list of ten of his favourites. After his breakout indie comic Malevolents in 2015, Thom Burgess quickly garnered attention from the …

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Ghosts & Insects: with Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf 1:29:11

2+ y ago1:29:11

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guests, Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf as we discuss 'The Mummy's Soul' by Anonymous, 'The Moth' by H.G. Wells and 'Butterflies' by Lafcadio Hearn from their book 'Crawling Horror: Creeping Tales of the Insect Weird'. Daisy Butcher is a doctoral sch…

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'A School Story' & 'Wailing Well' by M.R. James: with Mark Nixon 1:30:20

2+ y ago1:30:20

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mark Nixon as we discuss 'A School Story' & 'Wailing Well' by M.R. James. Mark Nixon is a writer who dwells by a graveyard in County Durham. In addition to writing and publishing short ghost stories, Mark has written extensively in the audio d…

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Television Ghost Stories: with Brontë Schiltz 2:09:20

2+ y ago2:09:20

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 8 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Brontë Schiltz as we discuss 10 of the Best Television Ghost Stories. Brontë and I have picked five favourites each and we discuss why we love them! Brontë Schiltz graduated from the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies at Manchester Metropoli…

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'The Judge's House' by Bram Stoker: with Lauren Owen 1:29:24

2+ y ago1:29:24

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 7 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Lauren Owen as we discuss 'The Judge's House' by Bram Stoker. Lauren Owen is a novelist. She grew up in Yorkshire and studied English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Her first novel, The Quick, is the Victorian tale of two siblings and of Londo…

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'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman: with Louise Blain 1:14:04

2+ y ago1:14:04

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 6 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Louise Blain as we discuss 'Ringing the Changes' by Robert Aickman. Louise Blain is a writer and broadcaster working across entertainment, technology, and gaming. She presents BBC Radio 3's monthly Sound of Gaming show - which you can listen t…

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Ghost Story Movies: with Mike Muncer 1:51:35

2+ y ago1:51:35

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 5 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer (of The Evolution of Horror) as we discuss 10 of the Best Ghost Story Movies. Mike and I have picked five favourites each and we talk about why we love them and this chilling cinematic sub-genre so much! Mike Muncer is producer & s…

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'Smee' by A.M. Burrage: with Emily Klassen 1:20:48

2+ y ago1:20:48

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 4 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Emily Klassen as we discuss 'Smee' by A.M. Burrage. Emily Klassen is a classical soprano and actor living in Toronto, Canada. She specialises in music from the Baroque period and has performed extensively Canada and abroad. She made her worldw…

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'Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book' by M.R. James: with Robert Lloyd Parry 1:29:29

2+ y ago1:29:29

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 3 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Robert Lloyd Parry as we discuss 'Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook' by M.R. James. Robert Lloyd Parry is a writer, actor and storyteller. His theatre company is Nunkie Theatre and he is perhaps best known for his performances as M.R James. He does wo…

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'The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth' by Rhoda Broughton: with Danny Robins 1:08:53

2+ y ago1:08:53

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 2 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Danny Robins as we discuss 'The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth' by Rhoda Broughton Danny Robins is a writer, broadcaster, journalist and playwright. He is the creator of the podcast series Haunted, the BBC drama-documentary T…

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'The Kit-Bag' by Algernon Blackwood: with Michelle Paver 1:40:17

3y ago1:40:17

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Welcome back to The Ghost Story Book Club! In Series 2, Episode 1 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Michelle Paver as we discuss 'The Kit-Bag' by Algernon Blackwood. Michelle Paver is an award-winning novelist and children's writer. As well as being the writer of the fantasy series, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Michelle may be best known …

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Series 2: Trailer 3:20

3y ago3:20

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Series 2 is coming. Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter and we'll announce the date of the first episode very soon! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GhostClubPod JOIN ME ON PATREON www.patreon.com/adamzrobinson Keep up with The Ghost Story Book Club by joining this group: www.facebook.com/groups/AZRevents Email: theghoststorybookclub…

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