logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2019
47m 52s

Holidays: Saturnalia

SPOTIFY STUDIOS
About this episode
Christmas - a time for carols, presents, mistletoe and...animal sacrifice? This week, we explore the ancient pagan festival that led to many Christmas traditions we hold dear - and others that are best forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
Up next
Dec 2019
Holidays: Krampus
The goat-like demon known as Krampus embodies the dark, unspoken truth of the year’s most cheerful holiday—that children will only be rewarded with candy and treats if they are good. Otherwise…they will be punished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho ... Show More
45m 18s
Dec 2019
Holidays: Y2K
Starting as an ominous warning from technology experts, public concern around the Y2K bug soon outstripped the initial predictions and grew into full-blown hysteria. Some even claimed that New Years Eve of 1999 would be the end of civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
49m 44s
Jan 2020
Dating: Finding “The One”
Dating is celebrated as the natural and necessary path toward love, stability, and family—all things that humanity has held dear for centuries. Complaints about a bad first date are usually tempered by the knowledge that it’s all worth it in the end...but the search for "the one" ... Show More
42m 29s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
Edgar Allan Poe - Berenice
Edgar Allan Poe: "Berenice" is a short story that explores themes of obsession, decay, and the grotesque. The tale unfolds as the narrator becomes fixated on the teeth of his beloved cousin, Berenice, leading to a horrifying and unforgettable climax. 
20m 56s
Oct 2024
The Cask of Amontillado - A Spooky Halloween Story by Edgar Allan Poe
The Cask of Amontillado - A Spooky Halloween Story by Edgar Allan Poe. I read the story from a 100 year old book, see it here:- Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://rb.gy/azpdrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sleep_cove/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tikto ... Show More
31 m
Dec 2024
POE: The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. First published, 1846.Intro read by Christopher Swindle.Poe is an audiochuck production.Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a ... Show More
22m 31s
Sep 16
THE DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the death of Edgar Allen Poe?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles the mysterious death of famed author and poet Edgar Allen Poe. Known for his fascination with the macabre and for telling tales of mystery and psychological terror, did Poe man ... Show More
54m 4s
Jan 2025
Pit and Pendulum (Edgar Allan Poe)
Uncover the chilling terror of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale, The Pit and the Pendulum. This dark and gripping story follows the harrowing journey of a prisoner sentenced to endure unimaginable torment. Dive into this Gothic masterpiece and explore themes of fear, survival, and ... Show More
22m 26s
Jan 2025
"The Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe
In this haunting story, a prince and his elite guests attempt to escape a deadly plague by hiding in a luxurious, secluded tower. But as they indulge in opulence and revelry, an uninvited guest appears, bringing with it a grim reminder of the dangers lurking outside. Join us as w ... Show More
11m 6s
Dec 2024
POE: The Fall of The House of Usher (1839)
"The Fall of The House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. First published, 1839.Intro read by Christopher Swindle.Poe is an audiochuck production.Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform ... Show More
56m 6s
Jul 2025
The Cask of Amontillado - By Edgar Allan Poe - Music Free
The Cask of Amontillado - A Spooky Halloween Story by Edgar Allan Poe. If you like to listen with our relaxing sleep music, please scroll down to October 2024 to find our version with relaxing sleep music. I read the story from a 100 year old book, see it here: - Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... Show More
27m 58s
Oct 2022
The Raven - Read By Cassandra Harold - Unpleasant Dreams SPECIAL
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe as read by your host, Cassandra Harold. "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published 1845 and is in the Public Domain. Our little Halloween gift to you from Unpleasant Dreams. Boo! -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual propert ... Show More
9m 25s
Nov 2024
POE: The Tell Tale Heart (2021)
"The Tell Tale Heart" by Jake Weber. Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe. 2021.Intro read by Margo Seibert. Poe is an audiochuck production.Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter:  @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllc 
22m 33s