Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Monstrous (2025)

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20: Nellie Bly 48:00

16h ago48:00

48:00

This episode dives into the life of a trailblazing female journalist who broke societal norms and made significant contributions to investigative journalism during a time when women’s lives were planned out for them. Today Carrie tells us about the journalist pioneer Nellie Bly. A woman determined to forge her own path and make her own name. Nellie…

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Revenge: Rise Like a Phoenix 1:24:26

6d ago1:24:26

1:24:26

Charlie joins Caitlin to cover 2017's Revenge, by director Coralie Fargeat, who gave us The Substance in 2024. We talk about Fargeat's unique style, which combines realism with hyper-stylized elements, her body horror trends, and her feminist themes. We also talk about the controversy around rape revenge as a narrative structure. It's a movie we bo…

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19: Doris Payne 37:46

8d ago37:46

37:46

In this weeks case Carrie tells us the story of Diamond Doris, a woman that led a thrilling life and lived a life of crime for decades. Doris Payne's life is the wild story of a woman who chose a life of crime over a mundane one. From a tough childhood in West Virginia to becoming a notorious jewel thief, she lived an extraordinary life full of dar…

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18: Bettie Page 54:52

15d ago54:52

54:52

In todays episode we cover our first case in honor of women’s history month. For this week we cover the life of a starlet that was a mixture of glamour, tragedy, and resilience. Known as the Queen of Pinups from the 1950s to today the woman we cover this week had a turbulent life marked by early childhood trauma, a successful yet controversial mode…

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17: Lamonte McIntyre and Willie Grimes 1:25:14

22d ago1:25:14

1:25:14

This episode dives into the wrongful convictions of Lamonte McIntyre and Willie Grimes, it highlight the flaws in the justice system, the impact of systemic racism and the present unchecked power. The cases highlight the pervasive racism in the criminal justice system, with Black defendants facing harsher sentences and wrongful convictions more fre…

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Species: Alien Succubus Conquest 1:33:07

27d ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Keith of the Horror Convos Podcast joins Caitlin to cover 1995's Species, a movie that is both campy and complex. We talk about the movie's themes and production, and we cover many horror tropes: the succubus, Frankenstein monsters, monstrous menstruation, monstrous motherhood, and science gone awry. Tangents include: fighting sharks vs fighting ga…

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16: The Exonerated 5 1:04:53

29d ago1:04:53

1:04:53

When a woman is left barely alive police zero in on a group of kids in the wrong place at the wrong time and leads to a case that was doomed from the start. This case left 5 young boys fighting for their innocence and ultimately leads to wrongful convictions that changed the lives of 5 families forever. This week Carrie dives into the case of the C…

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15: Wrongful Convictions of Black Americans 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

The history of racial injustice in America has contributed to the presumption that people of color are more likely to be criminals, leading to wrongful convictions. With recent data showing that Black Americans account for a large percentage of exonerations, with many wrongful convictions still being uncovered. In this episode Carrie dives into the…

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14: The Red Summer of 1919 42:53

1M ago42:53

42:53

In honor of Black History Month us here at Monstrous will be covering an event or person that impacted the black community and the U.S. as a whole each week. This week Carrie dives into the Red Summer of 1919. On this episode Carrie tells us some historical facts regarding the red summer of 1919 and what these few months entailed, what caused it an…

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S5 Ep 6: Horror Parody - The Blackening 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Our last horror parody episode is the 2022 film, ‘The Blackening’, directed by Tim Story. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿In this episode, we discuss the realistic friendship dynamics of the central group, describe our amusement at the playful use of Black stereotypes, and explain how this film rejects Blackness as a monolith.You can find us on most platforms @themonstrousf…

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Assigning Zodiac Signs to Horror Characters: Part Two 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Maddie and Colleen are back to talk horror astrology with Caitlin. On this episode, we give charts for Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, Darcy from Oddity, Chucky from Child's Play, Clarice Starling from The Silence of the Lambs, Count Orlok and Ellen from Nosferatu, Billy and Stu from Scream, Lou and Jackie from Love Lies Bleeding, Laura Palme…

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Strange Darling: Love Hurts 1:23:15

2M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

Charlie joins Caitlin to cover Strange Darling, a recent erotic thriller from JT Mollner. We talk about the production (specifically that it was beautifully shot on 35mm), the editing, the acting, and the score. We both really loved the movie, and we enjoyed taking a closer look at the gender themes throughout. Tangents include: Top Chef (skippers,…

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S5 Ep 5: Horror Parody - The Final Girls 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

Welcome to Camp Bloodbath! 🌲🪓👧 Continuing with our horror parody theme, we are covering the 2015 comedy ‘The Final Girls’ directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.In this episode we identify the recurring use of grief in horror, analyse the final girl trope and this film’s regrettable lack of engagement with Carol Clover’s original text, and debate the ex…

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Year Ender: 2024 Horror 1:56:01

2M ago1:56:01

1:56:01

Zach, Maddie, Colleen, and Mary join Caitlin to recap 2024 in horror. We each give our top five horror movies of the year, including some honorable mentions, and we dunk on the ones that disappointed us. We also talk about trends in horror as well as what we're looking forward to in 2025. Tangents include: donkeys and being "donkey drained" (TM Col…

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13: The 1992 Christmas Killings 1:16:21

3M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

In todays episode we dive into a Christmas murder case. On Christmas eve of 1992 four people who were apart of a group of runaways and wayward teens dubbed the downtown posse embarked on a shooting spree that killed, injured and impacted many. Carrie tells us about a group of teens who go from troubled and rebellious to cold blooded killers. Source…

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It's What's Inside: Body Swap 1:23:28

3M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover It's What's Inside, a new horror-adjacent comedy currently streaming on Netflix. We talk about the body swap trope, the movie's fantastic acting and editing, and what our tells would be if we found ourselves in other bodies. Tangents include: the gender divide on "big lights," Charlie's wedding, photos, horror…

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Holiday Horror: Favs and Flops 2:14:03

3M ago2:14:03

2:14:03

Victor joins Caitlin to run through a list of Christmas horror movies. We look at some favorites, like Krampus, P2, and Black Christmas, and we have just as much fun exploring Christrmas horror flops. We also give superlatives for best killer Santa, most overrated Christmas horror movie, most underrated Christmas horror movie, best Christmas kill, …

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Psycho 2: The Original Legacy Sequel 1:16:17

3M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Mathula joins Caitlin to cover Psycho 2, a sequel that came out 23 years after its predecessor. We look at monstrous motherhood, revenge, friendship, and deception as we discuss this underrated gem. Tangents include: Blockbuster, swear word rankings, preferred alcoholic spirits, favorite ice, stylish villains, brand loyalty, Christmas lists, Christ…

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12: Christmas Countdown 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

This week is a solo episode for Carrie. Carrie takes us through some fascinating creatures and characters of this time of year in this Christmas countdown special. photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715 Let us know if you want a biweekly minisode at: https://youtube.com/@monstroustcpod?si=Mil…

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S5 Ep 4: Horror Parody - Scream 49:21

3M ago49:21

49:21

“No, please don’t kill me Mr. Ghostface – I wanna be in the sequel!”It’s time for horror parodies and so we’re tackling the 1996 classic ‘Scream’ directed by Wes Craven. 😱🔪🩸We compared the poignancy of the original to its many sequels, discussed the difficulties of effective satire in the age of media oversaturation, and described the surprisingly …

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Soft and Quiet: Rough Watch, Important Watch 1:07:08

4M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Adam joins Caitlin to cover 2022's Soft and Quiet. Inspired by the events of the 2020 birdwatching incident, Beth de Araujo wrote Soft and Quiet as a critique of the racism and white nationalism that originate specifically in white women. We talk about those themes, as well as feigned white victimhood, patriarchy, and the rise of fascism. Tangents …

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11: The Villisca Axe Murders Part 2 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

This week we cover the case of a mass murder. A heinous crime that took place over 100 years ago, one that despite the years of investigations, multiple grand jury hearings, a slander suit and a murder trial is still unsolved to this day. This case had multiple suspects but no evidence to prove who truly committed these murders. This week Carrie di…

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Favorite Masks in Horror 1:22:13

4M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Fellow Richmond podcaster Josh of Super Scary Podcast joins Caitlin to discuss the most iconic masks in horror. From Jason to Michael to Leatherface and beyond, we cover all our favorite horror movie masks and what makes them so effective. Tangents include: the Richmond podcast scene, Nightmare Weekend, vacuuming vs dusting, bar vs liquid soap, mov…

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Smile 2: When You're Here, You're Family 1:28:25

4M ago1:28:25

1:28:25

Christian, Mil, and Nick join Caitlin to discuss 2024's Smile 2, a box office smash with fun viral marketing. We talk about our theater experiences and discuss themes of loneliness, fame, addiction, and mother/daughter relationships. Tangents include: maps, Sex and the City, horror subgenres, sequels, smiles, FMK criteria, and our Octobers (happier…

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10: The Villisca Axe Murders Part 1 1:13:15

4M ago1:13:15

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This week we cover the case of a mass murder. A heinouscrime that took place over 100 years ago, one that despite the years of investigations, multiple grand jury hearings, a slander suit and a murder trial is still unsolved to this day. This case had multiple suspects but no evidence to prove who truly committed these murders. This week Carrie div…

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Favorite PG-13 Horror Movies 1:43:24

4M ago1:43:24

1:43:24

Bob from Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to discuss their favorite PG-13 horror movies. Horror tends to live comfortably in the R rating, but with the right atmosphere, PG-13 horror can deliver some real scares. Let us know if we missed any of your favorites! Tangents include: voting, favorite characters from 2024 horror, autumn, a FMK, cro…

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S5 Ep 3: Serial Killers - Red Rooms (ft. interview with director Pascal Plante) 47:57

5M ago47:57

47:57

For our last serial killer episode, we are covering the 2023 crime thriller ‘Red Rooms’ directed by Pascal Plante. 🟥💻This episode is extra special because it includes snippets from an interview with the director himself. <3 We discuss the fascinating shift in focus from murderers to their admirers in this film, and attempt to unpick the psychology …

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The Substance: You Are One 1:58:15

5M ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Rachel and Matilda from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to cover The Substance, a new body horror movie from Coralie Fargeat. We talk about beauty standards, the dual self, self care vs self loathing, patriarchy, and more. It's a dense, stylized, vulnerable movie with lots to talk about. Tangents include: movies and shows that surpris…

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9: Spooky Episode 9 35:14

5M ago35:14

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This week Carrie tells us some real ghost encounters that will leave sceptic second guessing their beliefs.Autor: Audioboom Studios

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The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist 1:10:30

5M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover The Conjuring 2, set in jolly old England (so prepare yourselves for our accents and impressions). We talk about Ed and Lorraine Warren becoming Christian superheroes, and we discuss the "real life" case as it played out in Enfield. It's a silly, fun time. Tangents include: Charlie's wedding, dreams, LPOTL, Pa…

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9: The Dark Tale of Cinderella 31:09

5M ago31:09

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We are back this week with another Disney tale! Every little girl loves Disney princesses, each one give every girl a new view of the world around them and new dreams to strive for but do we know what inspired these princesses? This week we talk about none other than Cinderella. In this dark tale there is no Gus Gus, no fairy godmother. This tale i…

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8: Spooky Episode 8 50:11

5M ago50:11

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This week we dive into a spooky season favorite to learn its origins. The subject of this weeks spooky episode came out of Maryland in 1890 and was inspired by spiritualism. Carrie tells us where it came from, how it became named and how it became what it is today. Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profil…

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Becky: There Once Was a Little Girl 1:14:04

5M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Maddie joins Caitlin to cover 2020's Becky, a horror comedy that explores the depths of tween girl rage. Lulu Wilson is great, and we get to see Kevin James in a dramatic role. It's a fun time! Tangents include: weddings, TLC, 2024 horror, fall, chaotic zodiac signs, backyard fires, Nicole Kidman, broken bones, sland, Thanksgiving, holiday decor, d…

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7: Spooky Episode 7 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

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This week we have a second round of spooky games to play or not play. Carrie tells us about 13 more games and these ones you may want to think twice about participating in. Sources for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715Autor: Audioboom Studios

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Favorite Final Scenes in Horror 1:26:41

5M ago1:26:41

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Mary joins Caitlin to cover their favorite ending scenes in horror movies. From entire end-sequences to punchy final-shots, we cover the best of the best. Standout themes include: good guys winning, bad guys winning, heart-stopping twists, harrowing bleakness, discomforting ambiguity, and the good ol' A24 stare. Tangents include: cybertrucks, quick…

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8: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sandra and John Jacobson 49:56

5M ago49:56

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This week we cover another unsolved case. Carrie discusses an unsolved disappearance of a mother and her young son. This case will be unsolved for 28 years on November 16th, nearly 3 decades with no answers to what happened to this mother and her son or at the very least where they went. Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://…

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S5 Ep 2: Serial Killers - I Saw the Devil 58:21

5M ago58:21

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Continuing our serial killer theme, we are covering the 2010 action thriller ‘I Saw the Devil’ directed by Kim Jee-woon. 👁👁👹In this episode we discuss this thriller’s relentless violence and its thematic purpose, debate whether the main character's driving motivation is narcissism or grief, and talk about Western exoticism of so-called ‘Asia Extrem…

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6: Spooky Episode 6 41:40

5M ago41:40

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This week Carrie tells us about 7 spooky games to play and we have a new guest to hear this games with you. Sources and photos for this episode can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561641454715Autor: Audioboom Studios

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Oddity: We Are Connected 1:24:09

6M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Victor joins Caitlin to discuss Oddity, a 2024 horror release from Ireland that we both really enjoyed. We talk about twins, vengeance, arrogance, and, of course, oddities. Check this one out on Shudder as soon as it's out! Tangents include: name origins, beverages, soundtracks, PSLs, porch swings vs tire swings, books, and hand replacements.…

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The Devil's Bath: Mothers In Law, Am I Right 57:15

6M ago57:15

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Mathula of Hallelujah Dystopia joins Caitlin to cover The Devil's Bath, a quietly-released and beautifully-crafted 2024 horror movie. The movie touches on depression, sexuality, monstrous motherhood, and religious and old-world traditions, all while teaching us about the historical phenomenon of suicide by proxy. It's a harrowing watch, but it has …

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7: The Unsolved Murders of Latisha Lambert and Christopher Shinn 1:14:00

6M ago1:14:00

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The loss of a loved one is hard for anyone, but the loss of a loved one at the hands of someone else is unbearable. This is something so many of us, including Carrie, can unfortunately understand, but imagine having your loved one taken from you at the hands of someone else to never know who is responsible, to never have justice, and to never have …

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5: Spooky Episode 5 31:52

6M ago31:52

31:52

This week Carrie takes us to Alabama. To yet another location that is a symbol of childhood. Another innocent and happy place… But is it really? Our location this week is said to be yet another place haunted by the ghost of children, but how the ghost ended up there is really up for debate. It could be one of two reasons maybe even both. In the end…

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S5 Ep 1: Serial Killers - Tenebrae 47:01

6M ago47:01

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Ciao a tutti ⋆˙☽ we're back with szn 5! Our first theme is serial killers, starting off with the 1982 Italian horror mystery, 'Tenebrae', directed by Dario Argento. 🟡👠 In this episode, we summarise the origins of 'giallo' in Italian cinema, unravel the many layers of Argento's meta-commentary through the film's eroticised violence, voyeurism and pl…

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Serial Mom: Pussy Willow 1:15:34

6M ago1:15:34

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Joe from Films at First Sight and No Film Left Behind joins Caitlin to cover 1994's Serial Mom, the monstrous motherhood classic from John Waters. 2024 marks Serial Mom's 30th anniversary, and we are thrilled to revisit it. We talk about our favorite jokes, our favorite kills, and just how John-Waters-y this movie is. Tangents include: a mini revie…

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6: The Sugar Baby Cannibal 51:27

6M ago51:27

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What happens when you head for America looking for a better life? You have a dream of a better life. The American Dream as they call it but what if this dream turns out to be a nightmare. Omaima Nelson was a model who had been born and raised in Egypt. She immigrated to the U.S. after she turned 18 but only a few years later she would be entangled …

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4: Spooky Epidoe 4 23:52

6M ago23:52

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This week Carrie takes us to West Virginia. To a location that is a symbol of childhood, an innocent happy place…but is it? Our location this week is said to be possibly cursed but is definitely haunted and the ghosts? Well, those are of mostly children. Sources: https://www.wvlakeshawnee.com/ https://visitmercercounty.com/places/lake-shawnee/#:~:t…

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Ginger Snaps 2: Hairy Palms and All 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Eric from Bloody Good Horror joins Caitlin to cover 2004's Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed. We revisit monstrous menstruation as a trope and praise the movie for being a truly excellent sequel. Tangents include: podcasting, snacks, PSLs, urban legends, easter eggs in horror movies, legs vs eyes count, werewolves vs regular dogs, soups, flaws that would s…

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5: 8 Minutes: The Unsolved Abduction and Murder of Amber Hagerman and Her Legacy 38:38

6M ago38:38

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Every child loves Christmas and can’t wait to run and play with their new toys. If you live where its warm in the dead of winter your kids flock outside playing with and riding on their toys they got a few weeks before on Christmas Day. Seeing your children play together outside on their new toys is a joy that can’t be described but what happens wh…

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3: Spooky Episode 3 24:33

6M ago24:33

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For this week were doing things a little different. Carrie tells us about a ritual game, 2 urban legends and 5 short ghost stories. With some side commentary from Carries husband.Autor: Audioboom Studios

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Queen of the Damned: And Nu Metal Lestat 1:21:00

7M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Soju from Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to cover 2002's Queen of the Damned, a movie about fame, loneliness, and desire. It's got soundtrack for the ages, and it hits some of our favorite vampire tropes. We also talk about Aaliyah and the tragic circsumtances surrounding her death. Tangents are mostly vampire related, as we got a ton of g…

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