Jeff Belanger returns to celebrate the scariest, most violent and dangerous holiday – Christmas! His new book, “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts,” details the real reasons we put up trees, hang stockings, string up lights, and exchange gifts this time of year, and it actually has nothing to do wi ... Show More
Feb 27
The Old School Heavy Metal Blitz of Tailgunner
Tailgunner is leading the new wave of British heavy metal, and the buzz is real… they were selling out shows before they’d even played live! Singer Tom Hewson, bassist Zack McEwen, and guitarist Craig Cairns talk about forming the band online during lockdown, betting on themselve ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 25
Oh My Gob! An In Depth Deliberation with John Goblikon
John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon joins to break down his life as a 30,000-year-old goblin navigating humans, music, comedy, and podcasting! John explains what goblins REALLY are (and why trolls are the enemy), growing up in Reseda with a human family, getting bullied in high school ... Show More
49m 10s
Feb 20
Dolph Lundgren on Drago, Stallone & 40 Years of Rocky IV
Dolph Lundgren joins to talk about the making of Rocky IV and the creation of one of the most iconic villains in movie history – Ivan Drago! Dolph shares the story of getting dismissed at his first audition for being “too tall,” how he eventually landed the role, and how Sylveste ... Show More
57m 14s
Dec 2021
Fri. 12/04 - Krampus, the Unabomber, & Tickle Me Elmo
Why the FBI thought the inventor of Tickle Me Elmo might have been the Unabomber. A new potential method for freeze-drying vaccines. And it’s Krampusnacht this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the sinister anti-Santa.
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20m 56s
Dec 2021
Halloweenies Office Christmas Party 2021: Celebrating The Year's Best Horror
<p>It's the holidays! The Halloweenies are ready to egg some nog, rip open some gifts with the fury of a Haddonfield mob, and maybe even sing some carols with a cadence like Demon of <em>Friday the 13th 5</em>. So, join 'em at their office Christmas party, where they'll wax nosta ... Show More
1h 22m
Dec 2023
The Christmas Day Extravaganza
No calls — just us. A Christmas treat! We’re talking Christmas traditions, New Year’s resolutions, and everything in between (poop, smoking, Prenuvo scans, ramen noodle coleslaw, etc.). Happy holidays + thanks for listening — we love you!!
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22m 23s