Story Hole is a comedy podcast that explores the lore behind the most interesting characters, events, and plots from fiction and history. And then probably adds some butt jokes.
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Good comic, mediocre episode. --------------------------------- This isn't the proper way to cite stuff but whatever... "Annihilation Soundtrack" "Ginger Root cover of Linus and Lucy" "Vice" "A bunch of psychology articles and reddit and junk" "Terminator 2"By Story Hole
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Throw your Grimace shake out the goddamn window. Tonight we need to talk about McDonald's other mascot, the moonman himself, Mac Tonight.
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Story Hole 175: Ectoplasm and Guatemalan Cryptid Lovers
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Let's have a séance, wear big hats, and flirt with horse-ladies! Happy Halloween!!!
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We're talking about sandwiches today.
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In a bizarre twist of events, we've opted to NOT cover other series finales for our fifth finale episode! Instead, we're grab bagging some random shorter stories this week. Joey talks about demon tigers, Roger pops some Pringles, and Brian takes us to the last World's Fair. Also, we chit chat about some other junk we're working on! Have a lovely su…
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Story Hole 172: Jack I. Box & Jack In the Box
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Have you ever wanted to know more about Jack in the Box's mascot, Jack? Well, the Story Hole team did! Come join us as we give you the backstory to everyone's favorite fast food mascot, Jack I. Box!By Story Hole
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Ready to get wicked? This week, we're taking a look at what is actually happening with the Insane Clown Posse! What are they about? Why are juggalos so dedicated? Turns out, there's a surprising mythology behind all that facepaint and Faygo...
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Ever wonder and worry that those creepy, crawly, bumps in the night are real? Well, I'm sorry to break the news but they're real and here, now! Lucky for us, there's an organization that's on it! And as it turns out, when the internet comes together, sometimes we can all actually cooperate and make something good!…
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You feeling nostalgia for the 90's? You see the kids wearing their JNCO's and think," Hey, I miss those days!" Do you dream longingly of a decade of economic growth and little to no tact? Well, why not get a cardboard circle of that decade and join the Story Hole boys as we discuss POGS. Its cardboard, its gambling, its fun?…
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Three friends, Roger, Joey, and Brian were sitting around the dinner table discussing a topic that had been on their minds for some time now. Farts. The boys had heard stories of their fathers and grandfathers laughing uncontrollably at some of the most outrageous and loudest farts they had ever heard. The boys, in wonderment, wanted to know more a…
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Mondays, am I right? You're better off just staying in bed and listening to this podcast about Garfield. Also, eat a lasagna.By Story Hole
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If you like collecting babies like us, this is the perfect episode for you! Quit your cacas, poopoos, and even your peepees, and shake your rattle this week as we cover the strange history of the 1980's fad, Cabbage Patch Kids.
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Do you love Crocs? Do you hate Crocs? Do you need to know more about the rise & fall of Crocs? Join the Storyhole boys as they dive into the world's love/hate relationship with its favorite ugly shoe.By Story Hole
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This week, we're pushing past that hard candy coating and getting into the meat of M&Ms! The lore, the history, and the controversy...we're ready to let it melt in your mouth.By Story Hole
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Oh my starry eyed surprise! Tonight's episode is for all the wanderers, wonderers, and night owls out there because tonight, we're going to give you the Greek myths surrounding the night sky. If you've ever wondered why your astrological sign is a goat with a fish tail or who that Orion guy with the belt is, check out this episode on the constellat…
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Did you just finish Netflix's Wednesday and need to know more about her families world!? Join the Story Hole boys as we discuss where the backstory of the Addam's family! Brian's creepy and kooky, Roger's mysterious and spooky, Joey is all together ooky. It's the Addams family.... episode.By Story Hole
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It's the end of the year and it's time to talk about something important. You might want to sit down for this one. It's the history of pants.
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Another episode about Sonic the Hedgehog, ya gotta b'echidn'a me!...That's a terrible joke. Let me make it up to you with a few stories about Sonic's rival turned friend, Knuckles the Echidna. This week we're going to see what this punchy fella's motives are, find out about his sketchy comic book family, and finally put rumor to rest about Michael …
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Do you have a special place in your heart for Pluto (planet not the dog)? Did you feel that the IAU did your boy dirty when they downgraded him to a 'dwarf planet?' Do you have more questions & rage than answers? If any of the following are true, you are now a dwarf human! But also, you've come to the right place to go on a deep dive of astronomica…
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The Legend of Zelda is one of the most universally recognized video game franchises in history. It also has one of the most infamously obtuse, complicated storylines. In this weeks episode, we make sense of it all and unravel the legend! Also, a brief dip into the shameful history of the non-Nintendo Zelda titles!…
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Scary Hole 157: Oiwa The Onryō, Kohada Koheiji, & Linda Moulton Howe
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Hey, it's just a regular night...Why don't you take a look inside this cavern? BOO! Sorry about that classic prank scare, but we had to do it for Halloween! The campfire is lit, the weather is frightful, and the bodies are putrefying. Join us out in the woods for the annual tradition of midnight ghost stories. This year we've got some more Yokai, a…
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Storyhole 156: Matthew Hopkins: Witchhunter
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Need something to get you into the Halloween season? Have a pesky witch problem and are looking for the right kind of charlatan to kill some defenseless women in the name of God? You came to the right place / podcast. Come journey back with the Storyhole team to 17th century England and learn everything you need to know about Matthew Hopkins: witch…
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After 154 episodes, it's time to FINALLY talk about something important: baloney. Join us for a very compelling look at the history and lore of everyone's third favorite lunch meat, and the man that made it the cultural touchstone it is today!By Story Hole
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The 90's were a pure time... Full of hope, Fruitopia, and going D and/or Z for Discovery Zone. It was also a time for two young stars to get their big break on the classic Nickelodeon film "Good Burger." But what happened to those loveable, burger flipping characters? Find out today when we cover the unreleased sequel, Good Burger 2 Go!…
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Here at Story Hole, we pride ourselves in tradition. As expected, we're sending off our season with tributes to other, less important shows. Join us one last time in season 4 as we talk about the miserable and bitter ends to David The Gnome, Ren & Stimpy, and Mr. Ed. And, of course do our annual State of the Podcast review! Thanks for listening, Ho…
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Story Hole 152: My Dad's Pulsating Space Orb
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One day back in the 90's my brother and I were hanging out. Our dad came up and said ”did you hear that scientists found a pulsating orb in space that defies all laws of physics?” To this we were like…. Wow, cool! Later we remember asking him about this to which he replied, "what are you talking about?" To this day he has no recollection of the spa…
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If you're making a list of the 100 sexiest aliens, there's a good chance the Xenomorph from Ridley Scott's ALIEN movies would make that list. Well, it would make OUR list at least. Find out why on this episode of Story Hole!By Story Hole
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Don't puff, puff, pass up this opportunity to hit this dank episode. Go green, plant trees, and enjoy those clouds as they go up. This week, we're going to take a trip to the 1930's to see how media perceived marijuana with the cult classic, Reefer Madness.
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Are you like me (Brian) and enjoyed a Dunkaroo in your lunch? Maybe you were a Fruit by the Foot or Gusher lover? If so, or if the thought of sugary treats excites you, come with the Story Hole team as we look into Dunkaroos!
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This week, we tackle some difficult topics: Who is Cap'n Crunch? Is he actually a captain? Why aren't there records of his service in the Navy? Did he commit a war crime? Find out as we dive into the history and lore of beloved cereal mascot, Cap'n Crunch!By Story Hole
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For 30 years, Joey has kept his theory about Megaman to himself. The Blue Bomber and android that everyone loves is finally going to go on trial. Join us this week to explore the humanity of this little android man and make a judgment for yourself. This is the life and death of Rock Volnutt, AKA Megaman.…
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Have you ever wondered why one of the most associated images with demonology is a seated hermaphroditic human with a goat head? No? Huh.... weird. Well this weeks Story Hole is all about just that as we dive deep into the creation and explanation of the Baphomet.
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Story Hole 145: Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
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The Haunted Mansion is one of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions, but what’s the story behind the house? Where’d all these ghosts come from?? Find out as we dig into the history and lore of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion!By Story Hole
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Hi Holes! We wanted to take a minute to introduce you to our other podcast project we started. It's called Food Hole! It's a very sophisticated dive into the world of snacks. If you like Story Hole, give this a taste. If you enjoy it, there are plenty more! Just search FOOD HOLE wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be back next week with a new Sto…
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Story Hole 144: Pepsi (& Kevin's Departure)
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PepsiCo is a weird ass company. That's all you need to know. Stick around for a Viking funeral for Kevin at the end.
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Story Hole 143: Michael Larson: the man that pressed his luck!
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Have you ever felt that you needed to push it? You needed to lay it all on the line and go for broke? On this episode we discuss the story of Michael Larson: the man that beat the game show Press Your Luck in 1984. Come listen to how he did it and what happened after his date with destiny! No whammy.... no whammy..... STOP!…
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I'd be willing to bet that when most people think of Pinocchio, they think of the lovable but mischievous puppet from Disney's Pinocchio....but the origins of this little guy are MUCH weirder and MUCH darker than that. On this week's hole, we're telling the ORIGINAL story of Pinocchio from 1883!By Story Hole
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Are you a lonely, horny man that loves bugs?! Well, this episode is just for you! This week we take a dive into the mind of one of the greatest writers of 20th century. It's full of existentialism, family issues, and totalitarian governments. Take a little listen and find out why livin' like a bug ain't easy.…
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If you had a device that you could view any event from the past, what would it be? Would you look to see the beginnings of religion? Would you watch heroes fight to the death on the battlefield? Would you watch someone in the shower? ..... Pervert. What if Story Hole was to tell you that this device exists????? Sit back, relax, stop watching that p…
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Happy New Year everybody! Lets get this year started off right. Let's talk about toilets.By Story Hole
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Story Hole 138: More World Holiday Celebrations
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Hey you! Stop being a Scrooge and dive into a pile of wacky traditions! We're gonna dig into Mari Lwyd, Caganers, Christmas Radishes, and Frau Perchta, Merry Hole-mas from the Hole Boys <3By Story Hole
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Story Hole 137: Holiday History behind Gingerbread Cookies and Houses
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Do you like your episodes spicy, warm and sharp? Is that also how you like your cookies? If so, this is episode for you as the Storyhole team explores the history behind our favorite holiday treat, Gingerbread cookies!
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Listener, we need your help! It's too foggy and we need your weird nose to guide our podcast. Join us this week as we explore the interesting backstory behind Rudolph and Santa's other magical reindeer! It's delightful.By Story Hole
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Remember when Grendel's mom attacked Beowulf for killing her son? That was a case of a monster being more reasonable than scary. We're going to take a look at another honest, decent monster this week, Sesame Street's Cookie Monster! Work up your appetite and take a big bite of this week's episode. Maybe by the time it's over, you'll finally know wh…
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Do you like to eat things that are hard to get? Do you need a splash of tangy bbq to smother your eardrums? Do you live in anticipation of the next time you can eat that hard to get meal? Then you have come to the right place! This week we cover the history of the McRib from the military science lab to Bedrock to a McDonalds near you. Storyhole and…
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Grab your twinkies and your ding dongs, we're taking a look at the lore and history behind Hostess Cakes and their mascots!By Story Hole
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Scary Hole 132: Bella Wychelm & The Hill Abductions
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It's our last night in the woods and it's time to piss everyone's pants! Join us for the strangest stories this year tonight! Happy Halloween!By Story Hole
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Scary Hole 131: The Garden of Earthly Delights & The Stull Cemetery
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Things are heating up out here in the woods! All month long, we're sharing scary tales around the campfire...and this week we're taking a trip to HELL! Indulge in a look at a Renaissance painter's vision of eternal torment, and then join us for a trip to a graveyard in Kansas where you can see the devil!…
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Scary Hole 130: The Goddess of Death & The Wendigo
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ITS HAPPENING. Hope you brought your flashlight, because we're heading back out to the woods for another round of spooky stories around the campfire! All month long, we'll be telling scary stories about ghosts and creeps and curses. This week, we've got two stories: one about an ancient artifact of a death goddess from a long-dead religion...that m…
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It's October! And we're ready to spook your pants off. But first, we have a real treat (or trick) for you: A NEW PODCAST. From the makers of Story Hole comes FOOD HOLE! A refined conversation about unrefined foods. If you're interested in hearing intense, sophisticated discourse about cheetos or captain crunch or mountain dew, this is exactly what …
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