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"Axelbank Reports History and Today: Conversations with America’s top non-fiction authors and why their books matter right now" approaches our past and present in a way that makes anyone want to listen. National-award winning TV news reporter Evan Axelbank interviews writers of history and current events to explore how America works and how it has been shaped by both the powerful and the powerless. In conversational and engaging fashion, listeners learn about the most important events, theme ...
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A weekly live show where Brent Evans, CEO of XO Marriage, gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening at XO. With special guest interviews, current topics, Q&A, and more this is a fun live look at what's going on at XO and in the world of marriage.
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Hello! My name is Austin Torres and welcome to the Would You Die? Podcast, the weekly podcast where we talk about our favorite horror monsters and villains. Every week I’ll talk to a different guest about their favorite horror villain or monster, why we love them, and of course... whether or not we would die! We’ll also talk horror in general and whatever comes to mind. You can find the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @WouldYouDieShow.
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Welcome to the Essential Financial Advisor Marketing Podcast. In this podcast, you’ll get discussions and interviews 100% dedicated to helping financial advisors with their marketing challenges, as well as sharing what’s working well in their practice.
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by returning guest and filmmaker BRET MILLER to talk about my favorite scary movie, ALIEN. We talk all about Ridley Scott’s masterpiece, our favorite shots, and why we love the entire franchise. Enjoy! Follow Bret at the links below! Website: https://www.bretmillerfilmmaker.com/ Twitter @bre…
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The first thing a president must do is swear to uphold the Constitution. But what happens when they betray that promise? Corey Brettschneider argues that it takes ordinary citizens to not only reign them in, but to make sure it never happens again. In "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought …
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No new episode this week, but I’m not leaving y’all hanging either! Please enjoy this release of episode 94, where I talked to my dear friend Molly Gibson about our short film BEST DAY EVER, my directorial debut. Watch our short film, Best Day Ever, here: https://youtu.be/WDJbfRl2Qh4 Follow Molly at the links below! IMDB Instagram: @themollygibson …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by WREX HORTON, vocalist of the rock band Flat Black, to talk about one of the scariest films of the 2000’s, The Descent. We also talk about his journey in music and what it takes to be a creative. Enjoy! Follow Wrex at the links below! Instagram: @wrexhorton Instagram: @flatblack Facebook h…
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Three-thousand miles. Fourteen states. Seven hundred towns. Two spouses. One Winnebago. Francis Barry and his wife, Laurel, took a trip across the Lincoln Highway from New York to San Francisco during the height of the pandemic, and during the height of the 2020 election. Their project was to figure out America by driving along the route that was f…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by cosplayer and horror game streamer, BREEZYFGAMES, where she introduces me to the wonderful world of gaming. We talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s, Until Dawn, Alien:Isolation, Outlast, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Breezy at the links below! Youtube: Breezyfgames Instagram: @breezyfbaby…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by one of my besties since first grade, Evan, to chat about Ti West’s brand new horror trilogy. We talked all about X, Pearl, and the recently released MaXXXine, and we did it live! Enjoy! Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @WouldYouDieShow on Twitter, Facebook, and In…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my fellow millennial horror filmmaker/podcasters, the iconic duo Devin Shepherd and David B Jacobs of the Cadaver Dogs Podcast! Celebrate the 4th of July with this deep dive into the horror cinema of Reagan’s America. We talk about They Live, Poltergeist, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and so…
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George Washington is often given the lionshare of the credit when it comes to establishing the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power in the United States. But in her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic," Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky argues that the second president also deserves a healthy portion o…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by multi-talented filmmakers and podcasters, Michael and Josie Herman, known for The Call of the Void, House of Ka, and the upcoming podcast Silvertongues! We delve into the darkness and horrors of The Lord of the Rings, talking about the Nazgûl, Shelob, and more. Enjoy! Follow Michael and J…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by horror enthusiast and cosplayer Nicole of the Damned to talk everything Chucky… Can you believe this is the first time Chucky’s been covered on the show? Enjoy! Follow Nicole at the links below! Instagram @nicoleofthedamned Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @WouldY…
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From the publisher, Roaring Book Press: Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare provides a gripping account of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Authors Dr. Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy delve into Senator Joe McCarthy's infamous hunt for communists during the 1950s Red Scare. Originally written for young a…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend and horror filmmaker Deanna Hope to talk everything zombies, specifically the iconic DAWN OF THE DEAD! We talk both George Romero AND Zack Snyder! We also share our top 5 zombie movies, (which is so so hard)... Enjoy! Follow Deanna at the links below! YouTube Channel Insta …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Selis (Sweet N’ Spooky) to celebrate one of our favorite horror franchises, THE OMEN! We recorded it LIVE last night, so this episode is fresh and unedited! We cover everything in the franchise, from the Gregory Peck classic to the one with Sam Neill to Nell Tiger Free’s br…
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BONUS EPISODE! An audio release of the April 2nd, 2024 livestream hosted with Michael and Bobby of The People Under the Scares. Listen as I force them to pick the greatest American horror film ever made via a 68-film bracket. Enjoy! The People Under The Scares Podcast/ Bobby Torrez & Michael Anthony: Instagram/Twitter: @People_Scares https://linktr…
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At the dawn of the 20th Century, the center of city life could be found at department stores. One could find the latest fashion, meet friends for a cup of coffee, mail a letter, and escape the hustle of every day life. Julie Satow shows how three women made department stores not just the place to be, but into an engine of cultural change. She also …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by make-up effects artist Ashley Richardson to talk all about the 2024 horror hit LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL! We also talk about our favorite creatures and the art of makeup effects. Enjoy! Follow Ashley at the links below! Instagram: @ashdoesmakeup_ https://ash0987.wixsite.com/makeupartist W…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by author Laurel Hightower (Crossroads, Silent Key, Below), to talk all about her brand new novel THE DAY OF THE DOOR and the angel to some, demons to others… PINHEAD! We love Hellraiser in this house. Enjoy! Follow Laurel at the links below! Twitter https://laurelhightower.com/ Would You Di…
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On this episode, Adam Higginbotham brings us back to the moment that many say they will never forget, but also to a moment that is filled with misconception and myth. When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, seven astronauts lost their lives and NASA was confronted with its biggest failure. Higginbotham shows us how the space program cho…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by filmmaker Ante Novakovic (Sanctioning Evil, American Frightfest), to talk all about his brand new film BLOODLINE KILLER, starring Shawnee Smith and Tyrese Gibson. We also talk about Ante’s relationship with horror and his filmmaking journey. Enjoy! Follow Ante at the links below! Instagra…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Chloé Harper Gold to talk everything VAMPIRES! We recorded it LIVE last night, so this episode is fresh and unedited! I promise this episode won’t suck, because we talk everything from Dracula to The Lost Boys to Doctor Sleep, and more. Enjoy! Follow Chloé at the links belo…
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Teddy Roosevelt is thought of as the quintessentially masculine American president. He is known for going to war, for fighting buffalo with his bare hands, and sailing down the River of Doubt. But as Edward O'Keefe, the CEO of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library explains, TR is more a product of the women in his life than the men. His mother, …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Liese to discuss the relationship between Religion and Horror movies! We talk about The Witch, The Omen, The Exorcist, and more. Enjoy! Follow Liese at the links below! Twitter Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @WouldYouDieShow on Twitter, Facebook, …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by Ian and Grant the punk rock band SUCK BRICK KID and today we are talking about the recent horror hit BARBARIAN! We also discuss Dawn of the Dead, physical media, and horror soundtracks on vinyl. Enjoy! Follow Suck Brick Kid at the links below! Instagram @suckbrickkidfl Facebook Would You …
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Paul Sparrow argues that Franklin Roosevelt is the quintessential American president, not just of the 20th Century, but in all of American history. FDR's ability to rally the nation from the Great Depression, and then carry it into a devastating but essential World War showed not just his talent, but his understanding of the stakes the country face…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by horror writer, podcaster, and multi time guest on my show, my friend Vannah Taylor to talk about the world of ballet and its relationship with horror. We talk Suspiria, Black Swan, Possession, and yes, I mix up Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky multiple times… Enjoy! Follow Vannah at the links b…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by YouTubers Robbie and Kaylie of That Horror Couple to talk everything Michael Myers AND everything Leatherface. Why choose between two great icons? We’re horror fans, we don’t mind talking about both lol. Enjoy! Follow That Horror Couple at the links below! YouTube @ThatHorrorCouple Instag…
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What does it mean to have "free time" and is it ever enough? In "Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal," Dr. Gary Cross explains how free time is both precious and deceptive. Why are people on vacation already searching the web for their next one? What counts as free time? Does technology help or hurt our experience with time spent away from w…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by filmmaker Dustin Hendrix to talk about the fiendish Art the Clown! Drop on by The Clown Cafe while we also discuss the The Thing and if Art is lowkey kinda funny? Enjoy! Follow Dustin at the links below! Linktree Instagram: @dustinhendrix6 Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by Tyler X Dylan of the Three Ys Men Media to discuss the upcoming monster mash GODZILLA X KONG: The New Empire! Join us as we geek out over everything Godzilla X Kong. Enjoy! Follow Three Y's Men Media at the links below! Facebook Instagram The Continuing Adventures of Elk Would You Die is …
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In "American Flygirl" Susan Tate Ankeny shows how a young girl with a fascination for flying became the first female Asian-American pilot to fly for the military. Hazel Ying Lee was born in Portland, but came of age at a time when the deck was stacked against people like her. Hazel never let discrimination or expectation shatter her dreams of flyin…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by Sebastian from GHØSTKID as we talk all about Silent Hill. We also discuss the struggles of pursuing art in today’s world and how our tastes change throughout time. Enjoy! Follow GHØSTKID here! Instagram https://linktr.ee/ghostkiddo Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by Joe and Brian from the Fly Over State of Fear Podcast! Join us as we talk all about Tucker and Dale Vs Evil, the distribution of small films, and iconic horror comedies. Enjoy! Follow Flyover State of Fear here! https://linktr.ee/FlyoverStateOfFear Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres…
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Though few remember it, James Swanson argues the Deerfield Massacre of 1704 played a critical role in the shaping of early America. He explains how Native tribes and French soldiers brutalized a small outpost of colonists in western Massachusetts and set off a continental effort to find the missing victims and establish forces to protect the coloni…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined again by fellow podcaster and cinephile, host of Films for the Void, my friend Landon Defever! We talk about the iconic King story Misery, our favorite Stephen King adaptions, and Star Wars??? (It makes sense in context, trust me.) Enjoy! Follow Films for the Void here! https://linktr.ee/fil…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by podcaster and horror creator Don Anelli! Join us as we discuss the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, as well as reminisce on our favorite Godzilla related childhood memories. Enjoy! Follow Don at the links below! Facebook Twitter (@don_anelli) Instagram (@donanelli) https://donshorrorworld.…
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Up until the very end of World War II, even Dwight Eisenhower did not grasp the extent of the devastation the Holocaust had inflicted to the Jewish people. It wasn’t until he was among the liberators at the Ohrdruf concentration camp where the Americans found thousands of dead bodies and starving Jews when Eisenhower finally had his full call to ac…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by actress and host of the YouTube Channel, Sweet ‘N Spooky, Selis. Join us as she introduces me to the wonderful world of GIALLO, including films like Deep Red and the Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh. Enjoy! Follow Selis at the links below! Linktree YouTube Instagram (@sweetnspookyofficial) Twitt…
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day Brittany Dawn Nelson & Jordan Nelson are joining to discuss our recent conference, infertility, and re-waiting while dating! Want to attend an XO Marriage conference and change the course of your marriage? Visit https://xomarriage.com/conferences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Abraham Lincoln is often thought of as the president who kept the union together, or who contributed the legal basis for slaves to be freed in states in rebellion, but Harold Holzer, one of America's renowned Lincoln scholars, explains how Lincoln harnessed the power of immigrants to make both achievements possible. Holzer's new book, "Brought Fort…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by Damien, Felipe, and Salem of the rock band THE REQUIEM to chat all things RESIDENT EVIL. Join us as they introduce me to this franchise and we get very nostalgic for the early 2000’s. Enjoy! Follow The Requiem at the links below! Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Would You Die is hosted …
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Want to attend an XO Conference from the comfort of your own home? Visit https://xoathome.com and get 25% off with code XOLIVE -------- XO Marriage exists to help couples have a healthy and strong marriage. We do this by hosting conferences, creating resources, and offering encouraging digital content. Our world-class speakers offer leading marriag…
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by writer/director Tory Jones, star Spooky Madison, and returning guest/star Leah Voysey to talk about their upcoming slasher, THE BOY FROM BELOW. Join us as we discuss this exciting new film, what horror means to us, and our favorite horror films of the 90s. Enjoy! Follow The Boy From Below…
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The Founding Fathers are often thought of as the pathbreaking generation that fought with dignity, wrote with moral clarity, and bound the colonies together with one goal. Except, in their new edited collection, “A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers and Adventurers who Created a New American Nation,” historians David Head and Timothy …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by the guitarist/vocalist for the rock band Observe the 93rd, Derek Henry! Join us as we talk about one of the surprise hits of 2023, the sci-fi horror gem NO ONE WIL SAVE YOU. We also get really existential at the end lol. Enjoy! Follow Observe the 93rd at the links below! Website Spotify Y…
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Visit https://www.visionretreat.com/ and use code NEWYEAR at checkout for $10 off either the Vision Retreat Guidebook or Video Course. The video course is designed specifically to accompany your guidebook, Dave & Ashley Willis personally walk you through each step of your very own Vision Retreat. Want to attend an XO Conference from the comfort of …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m rejoined by book seller and host of The Laydown Podcast, Ryan Clark! Ryan takes us through a journey of some of the best and most exciting books of horror literature from 2023! We also have talk about Galaxy’s Edge and DRACULA. Enjoy! Find The Laydown Podcast here! https://linktr.ee/TheLaydownPodca…
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From costumes to professional football to a brand of high end ovens, "Vikings" have become a part of American pop culture. In "American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America," historian Martyn Whittock explains why actual vikings set sail, what they were after, and why the potential for myths to be handed down to …
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On this episode of the Would You Die? Podcast, I’m joined by my friend, musician and geologist, John Owens. Join us as we discuss all iterations of THE THING, from the original book Who Goes There to the 2011 prequel. Enjoy! Follow John at the links below! Instagram Motor City Brass Band Would You Die is hosted by Austin Torres and can be found @Wo…
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