Fr. Roderick Vonhögen explores the deeper layers of the stories that you love.
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A Podcasting Network surrounding everything that is in the world of theme parks, movies, and your favorite streaming shows, conventions, interviews and so much more!
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Come questing with a group of D&D virgins as they explore the famous RPG for the first time. Oh, and they've been drinking, so things are sure to descend into comedic irreverence....
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Hey folks. Mandy Kaplan here. I’d like to share a bit about my intentions and mission for MMAN if you’ll indulge me. You will? Huzzah! Look, I am a lot of things. I’m a writer, actress, mother, and lover of musicals and cats, but NOT Cats, The Musical. Give me a little bit of credit, would ya? So...throughout my life, I’ve been surrounded (and intrigued) by all things nerd. A sister who plays D&D, a Star Wars-obsessed husband, friends who love anime, comic books, video games, and...well, you ...
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Who are the risk takers that help reinvent and reimagine the kinds of stories we see on TV? And how do they disrupt what we’ve come to expect on our screens and in our culture? We Disrupt This Broadcast, a podcast from The Peabody Awards and Center for Media & Social Impact, wants to answer these very questions. Produced and distributed in partnership with award-winning audio production group PRX and hosted by comedian Gabe González, We Disrupt This Broadcast explores how the minds behind cr ...
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What do you get when you cross a mainstream mom, a Time Lord, and the Spice Girls? A deliriously joyful trip through time, space, pop culture, and puppets. This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy welcomes back the dazzlingly encyclopedic Manny Patel—Doctor Who superfan, mashup artist, and the human equivalent of a well-timed sonic screwdriver—for an ene…
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Let’s Wrassle Ep 10 – WrestleMania Fallout, Wild Week Aftermath, and the Roast of WrestleMania!
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3:08:20Send us a text In Let’s Wrassle Ep 10, Jimmy, Jason, and Cain dive into all the WrestleMania fallout, from shocking results to major title changes and storyline shifts. We break down the chaotic week that followed, including WWE Raw, SmackDown, and the buzz from AEW. Plus, as a special bonus, hear the full, unfiltered audio from the controversial "…
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Tribute Show 97 – Andor Season 2 Revealed: Cast Panel Highlights & Diego Luna Interview
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50:35Send us a text In Tribute Show 97, we’re diving deep into all the thrilling Andor Season 2 reveals straight from Star Wars Celebration Japan! From the action-packed new footage and cast insights to a special spotlight interview with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) and Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), this episode is your ultimate breakdown of everything we know so f…
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Campfire Chronicles Ep 10.9 – Death of a Unicorn: Unicorns, Gore, and Satire Galore
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47:05Send us a text In this episode of Campfire Chronicles, the crew dives into the offbeat horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn. We break down the film's unique blend of fantasy and gore, its sharp satirical tone, and what makes it stand out in the genre. Is it just weird—or wonderfully weird? Tune in to find out if Death of a Unicorn has what it takes to …
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Let’s Wrassle Ep 9 – WrestleMania Predictions: Who Walks Out a Champion?
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1:12:08Send us a text In Let’s Wrassle Ep 9, Jimmy, Jason, and Cain lay down their bold predictions for WrestleMania! From Cody vs. Roman to the Women’s Title matches, who do the guys think will steal the show, and who’s walking out with gold? Plus, some fantasy booking and wild theories for the biggest event of the year! Get The Best Energy Drink On The …
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In 1977, George Lucas introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away—a universe filled with lightsabers, Jedi mysticism, and the eternal struggle between the forces of good and evil. In the decades since, Star Wars has alternately soared and stumbled, expanding its mythos with prequels, sequels, spin-offs, and animated series. Some of these additio…
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Campfire Chronicles 10.8 Lets Party With Frankie Freako!
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35:48Send us a text In Campfire Chronicles 10.8, the crew takes on the wild horror-comedy Frankie Freako! We break down the film’s insane energy, outrageous practical effects, and nostalgic throwback vibes. Does Frankie Freako deserve a spot in Halloween Gory Nights? Plus, all the latest haunt news and spooky updates! Follow The Panel Here: Jimmy: https…
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Lets Wrassle Ep 8 We are so Close to the End of the Road to Mania
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1:05:23Send us a text With Jimmy out of town, Jason and Cain break down the latest news and what's going on with WrestleMania right around the corner. They break down what nights one and two will look like with the release of the lineup and the latest with AEW. Get The Best Energy Drink On The Market Today: Dubby! It gives us Energy We Need to battle all …
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This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy attempts to survive a full-blown fungal apocalypse—emotionally, spiritually, and occasionally by camouflage. And she’s not alone! She’s joined by three-time guest and ethics enthusiast Matthew Fox, who gently guides her through the cordyceps-infested wasteland that is The Last of Us. Think of them as a podcast Joe…
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Andor: Tony Gilroy on Oppressive Regimes and Popular Revolutions
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36:01This week on We Disrupt This Broadcast, we’re talking about one of the most thrilling and politically thoughtful shows out right now - Andor. Peabody Awards Executive Director Jeffrey Jones talks with Andor creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy about the ideologies explored in the Disney+ series in the Star Wars story universe. They dive into how revo…
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Horrific Podcast #354 Chad Ferrin (Ed Kemper Director)
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37:27Send us a text In Horrific Network Ep 354, we sit down with horror director Chad Ferrin to talk about his chilling new film Ed Kemper, based on the life and crimes of the notorious serial killer. Chad dives into the psychological depth of the movie, the real-life horrors that inspired it, and how he approached bringing such a disturbing story to th…
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Story Secrets - What The Predator Gets Wrong About Autism
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15:28The other day I watched The Predator—not the classic one with Schwarzenegger, but the confusing 2018 sequel that somehow ended up in my Netflix queue. The film tries to tackle neurodiversity, with a young autistic boy at the heart of the story. Tries... and mostly fails. The kid is smart, often overwhelmed, and largely misunderstood by the adults a…
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Ladies and gentlemen, Swifties and skeptics, gather round, for today we embark on a journey of seismic cultural significance. No, not another election cycle. No, not the discovery of yet another billionaire’s secret doomsday bunker. We are talking about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—a three-and-a-half-hour pop music odyssey, equal parts spectacle, sermo…
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Let’s Wrassle Ep 7 – Cena vs Cody Gets Real, Heyman Picks a Side, Women’s Title Drama & More!
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1:06:37Send us a text In Let’s Wrassle Ep 7, Jimmy and Cain dive into a massive week in wrestling! Cena and Cody finally come to blows—what does this mean heading into WrestleMania? Paul Heyman shockingly chooses to be in CM Punk’s corner for the main event, and the Women’s World Title picture heats up with unexpected twists. From WWE chaos to AEW buzz, w…
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Campfire Chronicles 10.7 Watching VHS Tapes With Mr. Crocket
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49:09Send us a text In Campfire Chronicles 10.7, the crew dives into the 2023 horror film Mr. Crocket! We break down its eerie atmosphere, twisted storytelling, and whether it deserves a spot at Halloween Gory Nights. Does Mr. Crocket have what it takes to haunt our nightmares? Tune in for an in-depth horror discussion and the latest haunt news! Get The…
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Haunt GraveYard: Mickey's Not So Scary 2022
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1:47:04Send us a text We are at The Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Not So Scary! We take you on some rides and all the Halloween festivities such as the Sanderson Sister Stage Show and Boo To You Parade! Get The Best Energy Drink On The Market Today: Dubby! It gives us Energy We Need to battle all the Ghosts and Demons! Use Code "HORRIFIC" to save 10% https:/…
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You wake up. You’re at work. You don’t know how you got there. You don’t know who you are outside of this fluorescent-lit, carpeted labyrinth. And worst of all—you have to attend a melon party. This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy takes a cubicle tour of Apple TV+'s Severance. Joining her is Jon Cassie, a certified nerd extraordinaire, former podcast…
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Story Secrets - Why I'm Publishing My Book One Chapter at a Time
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18:42At the end of the first quarter of 2025, I'm ready to take the next step in my creative journey. For the past three months, I’ve been working hard on writing a fantasy novel – a project I’ve dreamed about for years but never dared to start. It’s been tough, but also incredibly rewarding. The truth is, writing can be a lonely process. I spend hours …
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Story Secrets - What Went Wrong with Your Favorite Movies
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17:13Have you ever wondered why some of your favorite movies feel so authentic, even when you know it’s all make-believe? Take Titanic, for example. Part of what made the acting feel so real was the genuine fear of the actors and extras filming scenes in massive water tanks, with entire sections of the ship tilting and throwing them into the water. Talk…
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Story Secrets - Shadowlands: C.S. Lewis's Love and Loss
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19:38Here on the Story Secrets podcast, I’ve reviewed movies, TV shows, books, and even video games. But this time, I’m diving into something I’ve never talked about before: a theatre play. And not just any play, but Shadowlands by William Nicholson. You might know this story from the movie adaptation starring Anthony Hopkins, but I haven’t seen the mov…
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Story Secrets - A Spooky Adventure with Heart: City of Ghosts Review
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17:21What if you could actually talk to ghosts? Not just in some spooky, fake haunted house on a Halloween night, but for real—crossing over into the world of spirits, building friendships with the dead? That’s the brilliant premise of City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. And it’s more than just a cool ghost story; it’s a story about identity, friendship,…
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Story Secrets - My Mind-Blowing VR Adventure in Assassin’s Creed Nexus
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29:14Yesterday, I experienced something truly amazing. I played the first stage of a VR game on my Quest 3, based on the legendary gaming franchise Assassin’s Creed. Now, I’ve played parts of previous games, but this was something else entirely. This was the first VR version of the game, called Assassin’s Creed Nexus, and it completely blew my mind. The…
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Everything Everywhere All At Once with Lester Ryan Clark & Kynan Dias
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1:10:40Everything Everywhere All at Once. It’s the film that took home a million Oscars, melted a billion brains, and somehow made hot dog fingers emotionally resonant. This week, Mandy sits down with Exorcist Minute co-hosts Lester Ryan Clark and Kynan Dias, two men who decided that watching Everything Everywhere like normal people just wasn’t enough, so…
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Let’s Wrassle Ep 6 – Cody Calls Cena Out, Punk Gets His Wish & AEW’s Wildest Spot Yet!
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1:04:36Send us a text In Let’s Wrassle Ep 6, we break down the insane week in wrestling! Cody Rhodes calls John Cena a little bitch—will Cena respond? CM Punk finally gets his wish as the WrestleMania main event becomes a triple threat with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Plus, AEW delivers one of the most brutal spots yet, with Moxley taking nails to the …
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Send us a text We are back at Universal Studios Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights 31! We take you through all 10 haunted houses featuring The Weekend, Bugs Eaten Alive, Dead Man's Pier, Halloween and so much more on today's show! Get The Best Energy Drink On The Market Today: Dubby! It gives us Energy We Need to battle all the Ghosts and Demons! …
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Story Secrets - The Mind-Blowing Finale of Severance Season 2
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11:27Wow. The Season 2 finale of Severance was nothing short of brilliant. Apple TV+ has done it again, delivering a masterpiece that feels like the best thing since Lost. But unlike many mystery-box shows, Severance gives you answers while keeping you hooked with even more questions. At the heart of this show is the creepy and mysterious Lumon corporat…
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Story Secrets - The Pit: The Grittiest Medical Drama Since ER
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10:31If you were addicted to ER back in the day like I was, you might want to check out The Pit. It’s a new medical drama starring Noah Wyle (Dr. Carter from ER), and it has that same chaotic, high-intensity energy—but with a much darker, grittier edge. Set in the emergency room of a major city hospital—nicknamed The Pit because it feels like a war zone…
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Severance: Ben Stiller & Adam Scott talk Severance, Corporate Abuse and Keeping our Humanity
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39:23Host Gabe González takes a dive into the unsettling corporate world of the Peabody award-winning show Severance. Through the dystopian and satirical concept of splitting one’s consciousness into an “innie” (work self) and “outie” (home self), Severance explores the lengths corporations will go to dehumanize its workforce and the ways in which worke…
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Campfire Chronicles 10.6 – Luck, Laughs & Horror: Leprechaun Live at Queen Bean!
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1:35:34Send us a text Join us for a special Campfire Chronicles live from the Queen Bean Coffee House as we celebrate all things Leprechaun! The crew hosts a hilarious and mischievous Leprechaun competition, testing luck and trickery, before diving into a deep discussion on the 1993 cult classic horror film. Does Leprechaun have what it takes to be part o…
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Have you seen the first episode of Wheel of Time Season 3? Amazon dropped three episodes at once, and I’ve watched the first one—and wow, they have seriously stepped up their game. For those unfamiliar, Wheel of Time is one of the most famous fantasy book series out there. Robert Jordan started it, crafting an epic world where history repeats itsel…
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The Horrific Podcast #353 Cannibal Comedian Cast!
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1:04:38Send us a text Join us for an exclusive interview with the cast of the upcoming horror-comedy film Cannibal Comedian. We sit down with Aaron Prager (Charlie), Austin Judd (Crystal), and Robert Dunne (Carrey) to delve into their experiences portraying characters in this darkly humorous tale. Cannibal Comedian follows the story of Charlie, a struggli…
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Story Secrets - Why Adolescence is the Best Netflix Series You’re Not Watching
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7:04There’s a new series on Netflix that’s suddenly blowing up, even though it wasn’t really advertised. No big promotional campaign, no flashy trailers—just word of mouth making it explode in popularity. And after watching the first episode, I totally get why. It’s called Adolescence, and at first glance, it sounds like a typical crime drama. A 15-yea…
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Story Secrets - The True Story of St. Patrick
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5:03Most of what people think they know about St. Patrick isn’t actually true. He wasn’t Irish. He probably didn’t chase snakes out of Ireland. And he definitely didn’t invent green beer (sorry, folks). But here’s something even more surprising: we have a firsthand account of his life, written by St. Patrick himself. It's called The Confessio, and it’s…
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Lets Wrassle Ep 5: Why Cody will Win and Jaye Will Lose
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1:04:44Send us a text On this action-packed ep of Let's Wrassle Jimmy tries to convince Jason and Cain why Cody will beat John Cena and Why Gunther will beat Jey Uso at Mania. The gang also talks about what was wrong with Moxley vs Cope at Revolution. Get The Best Energy Drink On The Market Today: Dubby! It gives us Energy We Need to battle all the Ghosts…
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Wheel of Time—a sprawling, epic fantasy series filled with magic, palace intrigue, and, apparently, an unlimited budget for breathtaking visuals and absurdly attractive people. This week, Mandy welcomes back Audrey Kearns, aka the Geek Girl Authority herself, to painstakingly explain what the hell is going on in this Amazon Prime behemoth. We start…
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Story Secrets - Warrior Cats: Into the Wild Review (Spoilers)
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15:32Okay, confession time. I did not expect to get emotionally invested in a book about warrior cats. But Into the Wild pulled me in fast. At first, I thought, "Oh, this will be a fun, light read." And then suddenly, I was knee-deep in clan politics, betrayals, and existential questions about loyalty. This book is way smarter than it looks. And today, …
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Story Secrets - How I Fell in Love with Reading Again
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16:02I was a library kid. My happy place was a quiet corner, surrounded by books, far from the constant noise of home—my dad’s bagpipes, my brother’s piano practice, and the general chaos of family life. Yet despite my love for books, there was a long period when I barely read at all. What happened? School. In the Netherlands, we were forced to read “re…
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Campfire Chronicles 10.5 – Stepping Into the Ring of Horror with Dark Match
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1:46:45Send us a text In this episode of Campfire Chronicles, we dive into the Shudder Original horror film Dark Match—a terrifying fusion of pro wrestling and horror. The crew breaks down the film’s eerie atmosphere, brutal storytelling, and whether it deserves a spot in our Halloween Gory Nights lineup. Plus, we discuss the latest haunt news, from upcom…
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Story Secrets - Severance Is 'Lost' for the Streaming Generation
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15:42I can’t stop talking about Severance. It’s rare for a show to capture my imagination the way this one does. Every episode is like a puzzle piece, and the internet is buzzing with speculation, theories, and analysis. It reminds me of the Lost era when fans would dissect every frame for hidden clues. What makes Severance so special? A Thriving Fan Co…
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Story Secrets - The Magic of Star Wars Toys
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15:11If you grew up with Star Wars, you probably had that one toy that defined your childhood. Maybe it was a lightsaber, an action figure, or a model of the Millennium Falcon. For me, those early Star Wars toys were more than just collectibles—they were how we kept the magic alive between movies. Back then, you couldn’t just rewatch Star Wars whenever …
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Story Secrets - The Role of Providence in The Hobbit
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13:29Over the weekend, I dived into a fascinating series of lectures on The Hobbit by Joseph Pearce. If you're not familiar with his work, he's written extensively about the deeper layers of Tolkien's stories, especially their Catholic themes. But this lecture series really opened my eyes to something I hadn’t fully appreciated before: the role of grace…
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This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy marches barefoot into the unwashed, coconut-scented, betrayal-laden world of Survivor. And who better to guide her through this mosquito-infested fever dream than Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Weekly and a man who has spent an alarming amount of time thinking about reality television strategy. Ye…
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Story Secrets - The Irish Saint Who Inspired Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
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20:41Did you know that an Irish saint from the early Middle Ages helped inspire both J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis? His name was St. Brendan the Navigator, and his legendary voyage to a mysterious land echoes through some of the greatest fantasy stories ever written. I’ve been diving deep into early medieval Irish history while writing my own fantasy no…
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Campfire Chronicles 10.4 The Monkey
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1:06:07Send us a text The Gang goes to check out the new movie The Monkey based on the Stephen King Short Story and see if it can fit in the Halloween Gory Nights Event. Check out the Panel Here Jimmy https://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetwork John and Ash https://www.facebook.com/HigbeeHorrorHaunt Charlie https://www.facebook.com/charles.e.williams.35 Cain htt…
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Story Secrets - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – A Deal with the Devil, But at What Cost?
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15:57The idea of making a deal with the devil has been explored in countless stories, but The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab does something truly unique with it. This book surprised me—in the best way possible. The story follows Addie, a young woman in 1714 France who, in a desperate moment, makes a bargain with a mysterious figure nam…
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Story Secrets - The Lazarus Project: A Time Travel Story That Makes You Think
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12:42What if there was a global reset button for time? A way to roll back history whenever humanity faced disaster—whether it be a world war, a pandemic, or some other catastrophe? That’s the premise of The Lazarus Project, a sci-fi series I recently started watching, and let me tell you—it’s fascinating. The story follows George, an ordinary guy who su…
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Horrific Podcast #352 – Love at First Fright: Sacramento Scream Park Valentine’s Haunt
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1:07:04Send us a text Get ready for a Valentine’s Day filled with screams! In this episode of Horrific Podcast, we take you inside Sacramento Scream Park’s Valentine’s haunt event, experiencing all four haunted houses in full audio. From heart-pounding scares to eerie atmospheres, this special event proves that love and terror go hand in hand. Tune in for…
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Story Secrets - Is Assassin’s Apprentice Worth the Hype?
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31:42I finally read Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb—the book that everyone on BookTok and BookTube seems to love. And I went in with high expectations. A fantasy classic? Deep characters? A compelling story? Count me in. And then… well, let’s just say my experience was very different from the glowing reviews I had read. Here’s the gist: The story fo…
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Story Secrets - Andor Isn’t Just a Star Wars Show—It’s a Warning
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21:20The trailer for Andor Season 2 just dropped, and wow—it reminded me why this series is one of the best things to come out of Star Wars in years. And no, it’s not just because of the gritty storytelling or the fantastic cinematography. It’s because Andor is about something bigger than a galaxy far, far away. At its core, Star Wars has always been ab…
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Manny Patel
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59:02In 1993, a television show did something radical. It eschewed the traditional frontier, the ever-expanding voyage, the endless pursuit of the unknown. Instead, it stood still. It stayed put. It built a world—not on a starship, but on a space station. A fixed point in the cosmos where characters, conflicts, and consequences could spiral outward in w…
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