Episodes

4d ago

Abby sits down with our friend Kate Rotunda to talk about the intersection of feminism and horror. We start out by discussing Frankenhooker (1990) and go from there. CW: Discussion of violence against women and SA. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 9

Abby and Alan sit down to talk through the dark history of every day expressions and sayings. From mad hatter to taking it with a grain of salt, we get into all of it. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 2

Abby and Alex pick up where they left off last week, and talk through The Wiz and Wicked, in all of it's forms. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 25

Abby sits down with Alex to talk through all things Wizard of Oz. From L Frank Baum's books which date back to 1900, to the 1939 classic MGM film and so much more. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 18

This week Abby and Alan present four modern day horror stories, all in some ways inspired by or adjacent to the Friday the 13th film franchise. Belly Bees was written by Sam Logan and narrated by Kate Rotunda. Follow Sam at samloganwrites.com . No Signal was written by Warren Benedetto and narrated by Mike Macera. Follow Warren at https://warrenbenedetto.com . The Lake was written by Jay D. Falcetti and narrated by Sara Luke. Follow Jay at @jdfalcetti and Sara at @saraluke25 on Instagram. Aluminum Canoes was written by Zachary Taylor and narrated by Peter Papazoglou. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 10

The saga concludes! Abby and Alan continue with their deep dive into the Friday the 13th horror franchise with the final four movies; Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X, Freddy vs Jason and the Friday the 13th reboot from 2009. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 17

Abby and Alan talk about the middle films in the Friday the 13th franchise: Part 5 through Part 8. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 7

Abby and Alan sit down to discuss the history and production of the first four films in the Friday the 13th horror franchise. In part one we start with the first four films; Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1983). From Kevin Bacon to Corey Feldman, there is a lot to discuss between the first four movies in this series. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Use code JAWS20 for 20% off our merch shop , all summer. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 16

Abby and Alex are so thrilled to present three haunting and spooky tales. The Summoning was written by Joseph Hare, and narrated by Denali Bartell. Check out Joseph on Instagram @josephhareifyoucare and on Substack josephhare.substack. The Bark was written by Glenn Dugan and Narrated by Mike Macera. Check out Glenn's website here, whereisglennnow.com and follow him on Instagram @whereisglennnow. Poltergeists on Presidents Street was written by LindaAnn Lo Schiavo and narrated by Alex Goleman. Follow LindaAnn on bluesky @ghostlyverse.bsky.social and on Twitter: @Mae_Westside. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 29

Abby and Alex Goleman are thrilled to present three haunting horror stories. First Date was written by Carver Welsh and narrated by Abby Brenker. Follow Carver on IG @carverwelsh. A Scratching at The Door was written by Jon Adcock and narrated by Denali Bartell. Follow Jon's work here . Check out Denali's poetry collection here . Division of Spoils was written by D.H. Parish and narrated by Mike Macera. Check out D.H. Parish's work here . Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 22

Abby just couldn't get enough. This week is a true deep dive into the history of one of the most bizarre phantoms to haunt a major city. Reports and sightings of Spring-Heeled Jack were commonplace in Victorian London. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 12

We are thrilled to present three superhero horror stories. Interminable was written by Warren Benedetto and performed by Mike Macera. Heffalumps and Ozzles was written by Nikki Blakey and performed by Sara Luke, follow Sara on IG at @saraluke25. The Undertaker was written and performed by Denali Bartell. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 24

Abby and Alan continue their conversation about superhero history and horror. Diving into the most iconic superheroes of all time, and the best examples of superhero horror. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 10

Listen in as Abby and Alan discuss the origins of superhero horror, starting with the earliest instances of folk heros, and the very first superhero comics. From Hugo Hercules to Robinhood, the Scarlett Pimpernel and Namor the Submariner. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 26

Written by Jacob Steven Mohr. Starring Denali Bartell, Sarak Luke and Mike Macera. Direction and sound design by Abby Brenker (with the help of Alan Kudan.) Sound engineering and mixing by Alan Kudan. Enjoy your Summer! Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 20

This week Abby sits down to discuss all things Astrology. From the earliest uses of star divination in ancient cultures, to Mercury in retrograde, and everything in between. Sources Time Magazine article: Where Do Zodiac Signs Come From? By Olivia B. Waxman. Academic Paper from Richard Fitzpatrick as part of the physics department at the University of Texas, Austin: Ptolemy’s Almagest: Fact and Fiction . National Geographic article by Catherine Caruso: What are the ancient origins of your zodiac sign? 14 Famous Prediction s by Nostradamus by Robert Johnson. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 6

We are so thrilled to present The Player, written by Forest Flynn and performed by Winston Alvarez. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 21

Today we discuss the history of the Lincoln's, The Booth's and the intersection of the White House and the Occult. But more importantly, this history is really a reflection of a nation divided, and the aftermath of grief. It doesn't seem so far away from the current state of the state. Sources Whitehousehistory.org article by Alexandra Kommel: Seances in The Red Room . CSUN University Library: The Edwin Booth Family Collection National Geographic Article by Parissa Djangi: Seances at the White Hous e In The Houses of Their Dead by Terry Alford Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 8

Listen in to the final installment of our Space Horror series. We will conclude with two epic space horror stories for you. Pariah's Last Breath was written by Curtis A. Deeter and narrated by Denali Bartell. Check out Denali's work here . Follow Curtis on Facebook @AuthorCurtisADeeter and Instaram is @Curtis_A._Deeter. Orion Beckons was written by Benjamin Cooper and narrated by Mike Macera. Keep tabs on Benjamin's work here: www.MindofBenjaminCooper.com and listen to Mike's band Beach Therapy on Spotify. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 24

Abby is so thrilled to present three haunting space horror themed stories. Encounter was written and narrated by Nick Young. You can follow Nick on Instagram @zenblues and on X: @NickYou87166031. Toy Robot was written by S.S. Fitzgerald and narrated by Jon C Cook. Follow S.S. Fitzgerald on X: @S_S_Fitzgerald. And listen to the Fadó podcast to hear more of Jon's dreamy voice on demand. A Piece of The Sky was written by Warren Benedetto and narrated by Michael Crosa. Check our Warren's website here: https://warrenbenedetto.com. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 11

Abby and Alan continue to discuss the vast history of space horror in film, with a focus on one of the most famous horror franchises of all time, Alien. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources A New Yorker article by Adam Gopnik: The War Inside H.G. Wells from 2021 New York Times Article by Mekado Murphy: How ‘Alien’ Spawned So Many Others from 2017 ArtNet.com article by Tim Brinkhof: As Seen on ‘Alien’: H.R. Giger’s Biomorphic Nightmare War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast transcripts by HG Wells. New Yorker Article by Dan Chiasson from 2018: “2001: A Space Odyssey”: What It Means, and How It Was Made PublicBooks.com article by Eleanor Johnson: Speaking the Monster: Ecofeminism in “Alien” and “Aliens” Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 26

Abby and Alan discuss the vast history of space horror in film and literature. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources A New Yorker article by Adam Gopnik: The War Inside H.G. Wells from 2021 New York Times Article by Mekado Murphy: How ‘Alien’ Spawned So Many Others from 2017 ArtNet.com article by Tim Brinkhof: As Seen on ‘Alien’: H.R. Giger’s Biomorphic Nightmare War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast transcripts by HG Wells. New Yorker Article by Dan Chiasson from 2018: “2001: A Space Odyssey”: What It Means, and How It Was Made PublicBooks.com article by Eleanor Johnson: Speaking the Monster: Ecofeminism in “Alien” and “Aliens” Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 9

Listen in as Abby discusses the dark origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman rituals to the modern celebration of love. We explore how traditions like Lupercalia influenced the holiday and examine the lesser-known stories of St. Valentine and the evolution of Cupid. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources Time Magazine article by Kat Moon: The Truth About the Connection Between Valentine’s Day and the Ancient Roman Festival of Lupercalia NPR article by Arnie Seipel: The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day Time Article by Rachel E. Greenspan: Cherubic Cupid is Everywhere on Valentine’s Day Smithsonian Magazine Article by Lisa Bitel The Gory Origins of Valentine's Day Historic UK article by Ellen Castelow St Valentines Day Good Housekeeping article by Marisa Lascala 15 Best Valentine's Day Horror Movies for People Who Want Their Hearts Racing Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 1

Abby is thrilled to introduce my new co-host for Campfire Tales in 2025, Alex Goleman. And thrilled to announce that we will be leaning way more into Campfire Tales this year. Sit back, pretend you're siting around a campfire and prepare to be spooked. Treatment of The All Consuming Client was written by Joelle Killian and preformed by Denali Bartell. Follow @Joelle_Killian on IG. Deep Within was written by Travis Mushanski and preformed by Peter Papazoglou. Follow @TravisMushanski on social media. Abandoned Sweets was written by Josh Clark and preformed by Michael Crosa. Follow josh_of_clark on Instagram. And check out the Podnooga podcast network for more from Michael. As always, thanks for supporting this podcast and the incredibly talented writers and narrators that we are lucky enough to work with. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 16

This is part two of our conversation with the mysterious Andy, to discuss modern day theories around alien encounters, UFOs, UAP and interdimensional beings. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Kep @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 3

Abby and Alan sit down with the mysterious Andy, to discuss modern day theories around alien encounters, UFOs, UAP and interdimensional beings. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Kep @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 19, 2024

Abby and Alan are so thrilled to present four haunting holiday horror stories. Cozy up next to a fire with a cup of hot coco, and prepare to shake in your snow boots. Matches was written by Warren Benedetto and narrated by Jon C. Cook. Catch Jon's narration of A Christmas Carol every week, here. Some Items Are Display Only was written by Sarah Jane Justice and narrated by Sara Luke. Follow Sarah Jane Justice on social media @SarahJaneJusticeWriting and Sara Luke @SaraLuke25. The Snow Ones was written by Paul O'Neill and narrated by Mike Macera. Follow Paul on Instagram @Paul.on1984. Listen to Mike's band Beach Therapy anywhere you listen to music. Spirit of The Seasons was written by Marisca Pitchette and narrated by Abby Brenker. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 10, 2024

From Krampus and Belsnickel to ancient pagan festivals, Abby and Alan discuss the dark origins of Christmas mythology and monsters. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. SOURCES Smithsonian Magazine Article by Kat Eschner - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/ All Things Interesting Article by Morgan Dunn: The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired Christmas An article called The Legend of La Befana by Debra Thimmesh, on ItaliaRail.com Santa Claus: Real Origins and Legends on History.com English Heritage article by Tom Moriarty: The History of Father Christmas Atlas Obscura Article by Sarah Elizabeth Troop: The Monsters of Christmas Smithsonian Magazine Article by Colin Dickey: A Please to Resurrect the Christmas Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 1, 2024

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present three horrifying and hauntingly beautiful stories. Come and gather around the campfire, as we collectively grow more and more unsettled together. Consider donating to Beloved Asheville . Lakeland was written by Marisca Pichette, and narrated by Michael Crosa. This story was originally published in text in September 2022 by Night Terror Novels, as part of their Theatre Phantasmagoria series. Marisca's first novella, Every Dark Cloud, is forthcoming in spring 2025 from Ghost Orchid Press. Support Michael by checking out the Podnooga Podcast Network . Black Tea, Cream Tea, Chocolate Tea, Blood was written by Elou Carroll, and narrated by Denali Bartell. It was previously published in Kaleidotrope last year and was included in Tor.com's (now reactormag.com 's) Must Read Short Fiction list for September 2023. You can follow Denali on Instagram at @Denalibartell and check out their poetry collection here . Eulogy of The Lake was written and narrated by Mike Macera. You can listen to Beach Therapy on Spotify here . Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 12, 2024

Get your copy of Ghostly Ghastly Tales here ! And follow Anastasia Garcia on Instagram @anastasiawrites to keep your eye out for upcoming projects. On today's episode Abby sits down with Anastasia to discuss the mythology behind La Llorona, La Lechuza and her new book of short horror stories. Sources Janvier, Thomas A. “Legend of La Llorona.” In Legends of the City of Mexico , 134–138. New York: Harper and Brothers Publishers, 1910 Library of Congress article by folklorist Stephen Winick: La Llorona: An Introduction to the Weeping Woman Espooky Tales article on The Owl Witch Texas Standard article by Sarah Asch & Raul Alonzo La Lechuza legend serves as both a cautionary tale and a story of revenge Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 30, 2024

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present three horrifying vampire themed stories. Consider donating to BeLoved Asheville to help our friends impacted by Hurricane Helene. Watch our horror short on Halloween Night, here . Leftovers was written by Warren Benedetto and narrated by Michael Crosa. Follow @WarrenBenedetto and @Podnooga on social media. Therapy Notes was written by Hector Carlo and read by Lissa Sweeney and Mike Macera. Listen to the Re-Shoot podcast, Beach Therapy music and follow @LissaSweeney on IG. An Improper Suitor was written by Kate Rotunda and read by Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 26, 2024

Abby and Alan discuss the history of the New England Vampire Panic and how it influenced some of the most prominent examples of vampire horror literature, including Bram Stoker's Dracula. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Listen to our episode on the history of Samhain and All Hallows Eve . Sources Smithsonian Magazine Article by Abigail Tucker: The Great New England Vampire Panic A NewEngland.com article by Joe Bills: New England’s Vampire History | Legends and Hysteria A NewEngland.com Article: Vampire Mercy Brown | When Rhode Island Was “The Vampire Capital of America” A History.com article on Vampire History How the Rise of Vampire Fiction Coincided with The Real Life New England Vampire Panic by Nat Brehmer on bloodydisgusting.com Thanks to April Brenker for research help! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 20, 2024

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present Hitchcock inspired horror stories. Claudia was written by Marisca Pichette and read by Lissa Sweeney. Check out Marisca’s poetry collection Rivers in Your Skin, Sirens in Your Hair. And follow her website: www.mariscapichette.com or IG: @marisca_write. Follow Lissa on IG at LissaSweeney. Me, A Hero was written by Warren Benedetto and read by Mike Macera. Visit warrenbenedetto.com and follow @warrenbenedetto on Twitter and Instagram. Check out Mike’s band Beach Therapy . Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 8, 2024

Abby and Alan sit down to discuss the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately, we do have to warn that this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault. Correction: Rebecca did win Best Picture at the Oscars in 1940. The only time one of Hitchcock's films won Best Picture. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources The 12 Lives of Alfred Hitchcock by Edward White Screenrant article by Dalton Norman - Why Alfred Hitchcock Remade The Man Who Knew Too Much Guardian article by Betsy Reed - What’s wrong with Hitcock’s women Lithub.com article by Edward White - The Dark Side of An Auteur History.com article by Even Andrews - 9 Things You May Not Know About Alfred Hitchcock 2015 Documentary Film Hitchcock/Truffaut No Film School article by Jason Hellerman - How Alfred Hitchcock Used Visionary Cinematography American Cinematographer Article by David Artkinson, PhD - Hitchcock’s Technique’s Tell Rear Window Story BBCUK Article by Matthew Sweet: Alfred Hitchcock: Murder, Mayhem and Music Far Out Article by Swapnil Dhruv Bose - How Alfred Hitchcock Changed Cinema Forever You Tube: The Dick Cavett Show Interview with Alfred Hitchcock You Tube: Tom Snyder Interview You Tube: Alfred Hitchcock 1960 BBC TV interview You Tube: American Film Institute – Alfred Hitchcock Accepts the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award 1979 Thanks to April Brenker for research help! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 24, 2024

Abby is thrilled to present this conversation with our friend The Ghoul Guide. I sit down with Courtney Eastman to discuss the basics of ghost hunting, her approach to paranormal investigation, some of the most haunted locations in the United States and across the globe. Follow Courtney @TheGhoulGuide on all platforms. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 16, 2024

Abby and Alan present 6 more incredible ocean horror stories and poems. Bloodington Pier was written by Tony Earnshaw and performed by Tessa McKnight. Follow Tony on Facebook @tonyearnshaw, X @TonyEarnshaw, Instagram @thetonyearnshaw and check out his website: www.antonyearnshaw.wordpress.com. Uncharted was written by J.P. Relph and performed by Sara Luke. Follow the writer @RelphJp on social media and her website here: www.therelphian1@wordpress.com. Follow Sara at @saraluke25 on Instagram. The Widow’s Cottage was written by Kurt Newton and performed by Jon C Cook. Check out the Fadó podcast to hear more of Jon's narration. And follow Kurt on Facebook here , X here , Instagram here , and Bluesky @kurtnewton.bsky.social. Dream Within A Dream was written by Edgar Allan Poe and performed by Michael Crosa. This poem is dedicated to Lucas. Check out the Podnooga Podcast Network . The Sea Took Our Names was written by J.R. Santos and performed by Avi Dobkin. Follow J.R. Santos on twitter and blue sky, both found under @ccskeleton. The Sea Witch was written by Erin Bryant and performed by Dan Roberts. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 3, 2024

Abby and Alan present the first part of our Ocean Horror Stories series, as part of our Horror on The High Seas exploration. Lorelee was written by Elou Carroll and read by Tessa McKnight. Follow Elou on social media at @keychild and check out www.eloucarroll.com . A Sinking Feeling was written by Warren Benedetto and read by Jon C. Cook. Visit warrenbenedetto.com and follow @warrenbenedetto on Twitter and Instagram. And check out the Fadò podcast for more of Jon's amazing narration work. Selkie's bones was written by Marisca Pichette and read by Sara Luke. Follow Marisca on their website mariscapichette.com and on X @MariscaPichette, Instagram @marisca_write and Bluesky @marisca.bsky.social. Follow Sara on Instagram @saraluke25. Lost to The Black Depths was written by Mathew Gostelow and read by Abby Brenker. Follow Mathew @MatGost on Twitter. And check out weirding-words.blogspot.com. Revenge of The Vampire Sea Snail was written by Alex Grehy and read by Michael Crosa. Check out Alex’s first speculative poetry collection, Last Species. And check out Michael's work running the Podnooga Network. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 20, 2024

Abby and Alan discuss maritime folklore, ghost ships, pirates and so much more. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources NPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve Found the Lost City of Atlantis Again . History.com article by the site’s editors: Bermuda Triangle History.com article on Atlantis An article from Naval History and Heritage Command: The Loss of Flight 19 DiscoverMagazine.com article by Tree Meinch: How Deep is the Mariana Trench and what have we discovered in its depths? Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson: Release the Kraken! 2,000 years of Tall Tales and a Smattering of Truth 2009 History.com article on the Titanic: https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/titanic An article from thecollector.com 5 of the most famous shipwrecks from the ancient world: https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-famous-shipwrecks/ New Zealand Maritime Museum article, Top 20 Sailing Superstitions Thank you to April Brenker for research help, as always! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 6, 2024

Abby and Alan continue our mega summer ocean horror series, by discussing horrifying and dangerous creatures of the deep. We cover real threats like sharks, but mainly discuss mythological creatures like Sirens, Mermaids, The Kraken and Merlions. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources NPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve Found the Lost City of Atlantis Again . History.com article by the site’s editors: Bermuda Triangle History.com article on Atlantis An article from Naval History and Heritage Command: The Loss of Flight 19 DiscoverMagazine.com article by Tree Meinch: How Deep is the Mariana Trench and what have we discovered in its depths? Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson: Release the Kraken! 2,000 years of Tall Tales and a Smattering of Truth 2009 History.com article on the Titanic: https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/titanic An article from thecollector.com 5 of the most famous shipwrecks from the ancient world: https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-famous-shipwrecks/ New Zealand Maritime Museum article, Top 20 Sailing Superstitions Thank you to April Brenker for research help, as always! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 23, 2024

Abby and Alan kick off their mega series on ocean themed horror with The Bermuda Triangle, The Mariana Trench and Atlantis. Haunted ocean geography if you will. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources NPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve Found the Lost City of Atlantis Again . History.com article by the site’s editors: Bermuda Triangle History.com article on Atlantis An article from Naval History and Heritage Command: The Loss of Flight 19 DiscoverMagazine.com article by Tree Meinch: How Deep is the Mariana Trench and what have we discovered in its depths? Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson: Release the Kraken! 2,000 years of Tall Tales and a Smattering of Truth 2009 History.com article on the Titanic: https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/titanic An article from thecollector.com 5 of the most famous shipwrecks from the ancient world: https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-famous-shipwrecks/ New Zealand Maritime Museum article, Top 20 Sailing Superstitions Thank you to April Brenker for research help, as always! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 3, 2024

Abby sits down with our friend Alan from A Storied Native, to talk about the dark history of New York City. We discuss Roosevelt Island, the New York Lunatics Asylum and Nellie Bly, the lost estates of Astoria, Queens and North Brother Island. Follow Alan @A_Storied_Native on Instagram. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 19, 2024

Abby and Alan present two horrifying dancing plague inspired short stories. The Paino Man was written by Birttany Johnson and narrated by Michael Crosa. Check out Brittany's book Mississippi Blue here. And check out Michael's amazing work here . A Procession of Skulls was written by JR Santos and narrated by Adam McAlonie. Watch Adam's music video Parking Lots here. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 8, 2024

Abby and Alan discuss the horrifying and very real dancing plague of 1518. In the French Town of Strasbourg, in the summer of 1518, a bizarre and horrifying plague took as many as 400 lives. The plague started with a single woman, who could not stop dancing. Almost for an entire week she danced alone until others slowly joined her. Dancing until their bodies gave out. Watch our film The Witching Hour here. Sources A Time to Dance, A Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of The Dancing Plague of 1518. A book by John Waller. A book from 1888 - The Black Death and The Dancing Mania by Justus Friedrich Karl Hecker. History.com article by Evan Andrews - What Was The Dancing Plague of 1518? The People Who Danced Themselves to Death by Rosalind Jana on BBC.com https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/dancing-plagues-and-mass-hysteria A Smithsonian Magazine Article - A Strange Case of Dancing Mania Struck Germany Six Centuries Ago Today by Marias Fessenden Research help from April Brenker. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 16, 2024

Alan and Abby present five horrifying one page stories. Vote for your favorite story from today's episode here . Air Bag was written by Mike Macera. Listen to Beach Therapy's new album . Not Myself This Week was written by Sara Luke, folllow Sara on Instagram @saraluke25. Blood Bath was written by Lori D'Angelo. Find her on Twitter and Bluesky @sclly21 or Instagram and Threads at lori.dangelo1. The Hand You're Dealt was written by Alex Grehy. Check out her blog, http://idealreaderblog.wordpress.com/ . Follow Alex on Twitter @indigodreamers and on Facebook: alex.grehy.7. Gimlet de la cœur was written by Marisca Pichette www.mariscapichette.com . Follow her on Twitter/X: @MariscaPichette , Instagram: @marisca_write, Bluesky: @marisca.bsky.social. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 26, 2024

Abby sits down with author, historian and tour guide Marie Carter to discuss Walpurgis Night, May Day Horror and her new book, Mortimer and The Witches. From Saint Walburga, to Beltane and The Wicker Man, we cover all of our bases with the storied history of May 1st. Follow Marie on Instagram at @mariewritesandedits and check out her website: https://www.mariewritesandedits.com/ Also, consider purchasing her books. More information here. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 23, 2024

Abby and Alan present three haunting artificial intelligence inspired horror stories to round out our series on the horror of A.I. Goodnight, Conrad was written by J.R. Santos and read by Mike Macera. Support a charity anthology that gives back to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Check out JR's work here . Listen to Mike's band Beach Therapy anywhere you listen to music. Reaper in the Sky was written by S.S. Fitzgerald and read by Jeff Ayars. Follow S.S. Fitzgerald here. Red Light was written by Eve S. Evans and read by Tessa McKnight. Check out Eve's work here. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 9, 2024

Abby and Alan discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence as represented in horror and science fiction films. lunaticsproject.com Check out the Telelibrary here . Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 26, 2024

Alan and Abby present four demonic summoning themed horror stories to round out our three part series. A Fair Trade was written by Chris Ritchey and performed by Jon C Cook of the Fadò Podcast . Check out Chris's website here, and follow him on social media AuthorCRitchey. Finding Friends Through Fiends was written and performed by Kat Day. Check out Kat's website here , and follow the PseudoPod for delicious horror stories. Summoning was written by Terry Lander. Check out his book Monster Jack on Amazon . And follow Terry on social media Terry Lander Author. Hunted was written by S.S. Fitzgerald and performed by Michael Crosa of the Podnooga Network . Click here for every way you can connect with S.S. Fitzgerald and support their work. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 12, 2024

This week we are thrilled to sit down with Jenn Wexler and Sean Redlitz, the filmmakers behind "The Sacrifice Game," and "The Ranger" to discus the intersection of demons and horror filmmaking. We chat through all things horror, the paranormal and how Jenn and Sean were inspired by The Lesser Key of Solomon while writing "The Sacrifice Game." lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 27, 2024

Abby and Alan dive into the history of demonic summoning, and its impact on horror. Embark with us on a shadowy expedition into the origins and evolutions of demonic summoning, where ancient gods were recast into sinister spirits under the unforgiving light of monotheism. From the Lesser Key of Solomon to the Hermetic Order of The Golden Dawn, we discuss the history of cultures and peoples who have attempted to summon demons. The notorious Warrens, Pazuzu from "The Exorcist," and even Black Phillip of "The Witch" fame make appearances, showcasing how horror films have shaped our understanding of the infernal. We also chat through the threads of historical rituals from modern horror, examining the authenticity filmmakers strive for when portraying ancient summoning rites. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources Book by Ed Simon called PANDEMONIUM: An Illustrated History of Demonology PBS article by David Crary of the Associated Press: Ancient but small in number, Zoroastrians confront depletion of their faith Archeology.org article by Eric A. Powell, called: The World of Egyptian Demons The Rationality of Renaissance Magic by Gregory W. Dawes Aliester Crowley’s autobiography: The Confessions of Aleister Crowley Book by Owen Davies: Grimoires: A History of Magic Vice article The Men Who Love to Worship The Devil and Summon Demons by Grace Wilson Book by Ronald Hutton: The Wild Hunt and The Witches Sabbath Wikipedia + IMDB Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 13, 2024

Abby and Alan discuss the history of Truman Show delusion, an example of cinema influencing culture and society. Have you ever felt like your life is a TV show and you're the unwitting star? It's more common than you think. We talk through the research of Joel Gold, a psychiatrist who coined the term "Truman Show delusion" after seeing patients who believed they were starring in a reality show against their will. We discuss how individuals' beliefs about being the centerpiece of a reality show mirror the narrative of the iconic film, "The Truman Show," and raise questions about the power of media to shape our innermost fears and fantasies. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources The Truman Show movie from 1998, directed by Peter Weir. Psychology Today article by Mark D. Griffiths PHD - The Truman Show Delusion New Yorker Article by Andrew Marantz - Unreality Star WEB MD article by Suzanne Wright called Truman Show Delusion New York Times article by Sarah Kershaw called Look Closely, Doctor: See The Camera? National Post article called Reality Bites from 2008 IMDB + Wikipedia. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 31, 2024

Abby and Alan present amusement park themed horror stories. Ever wondered what dark secrets lurk beneath the thrills of amusement parks? We have unearthed a trio of harrowing tales that will chill you to the bone and make you question the shadows behind the carousel lights. Our journey kicks off with a look into the world of amusement park horror, a genre ripe with untapped potential. We recount the nerve-wracking experiences of a security guard in an abandoned park, where his reality is as twisted as the rusted rides he patrols. Our first story was written by John K Peck, follow John online twitter.com/johnkpeck and johnkpeck.com . Necropolis was narrated by Jon C Cook of the Fadò podcast . But the terror doesn't stop at the creaking gates of deserted attractions. Join us as we dive into Sara Luke's riveting story, "Splashdown," which masterfully intertwines the themes of loss, family, and survival against the backdrop of a decaying water park. Follow Sara on Instagram @saraluke25. Finally we share a story by Cooper Shreves, about the less-than-ideal escapades at Adventure Landing, providing a chilling testament to the mishaps and memories made in these playgrounds of joy turned graveyards of innocence. So, tune in, hold on tight, and prepare for an expedition into the eerie enigma of carnivals and water parks that will forever alter your view of where you find your fun. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 15, 2024

Join Abby and Alan as they explore the intersection of horror and amusement parks, a match made in heaven sadly. Strap in for a historical rollercoaster that whisks you from the vintage charm of pleasure gardens to the ghostly whispers of long-forgotten theme parks. We unearth the transformative journey of rides, from ice slides to modern-day scream machines, and share a carousel of tales that might just make you think twice about your next fairground visit. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources An article on Vox by Arthur Levine, The Story of Amusement Parks is The Story of America Smithsonian Magazine article by Kat Eschner - The Dizzy History of Carousels Began with Knights Ask.com article by Allyson Chen - Abandoned Amusement Parks with Even Creepier Backstories The Travel article by Laurence Watt - Haunted Theme Parks That Were Abandoned Mental Floss Article by Michele Hermann - 11 Fun Facts About Coney Island Worldabandoned.com article on Nara Dreamland Atlas Obscura, Wikipedia + IMDB Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 27, 2023

This week Abby and Alan present horror stories about exorcisms. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support the talent featured in this episode! Read Brittany's book here , and follow her on Instagram at noctiscriptor . Listen to Adam and Mike’s band Beach Therapy here . And watch Long Beach Island here . You can purchase JR’s book, We Living Failures on Amazon . Pre-order his next project here . Follow Lissa @lissasweeney on Instagram. Support Michael Crosa and check out Chattanooga Podcast Studios here. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 12, 2023

Did you know that The Exorcist (1973) was inspired by true events? We talk through the life of Ronald Doe, the real-life boy who inspired this spine-chilling film. Join us as we delve into his unexplainable experiences and the horrifying tales that led to the creation of this unforgettable movie. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources A Vanity Fair article by Rosemary Counter: The Haunting Real Story That Inspired The Exorcist NYTimes review of The Exorcist from 1973 by Vincent Canby All Things Interesting Article by William DeLong called Inside The Harrowing Exorcism of Ronald Doe Screenrant article by Christopher Fiducccia, 30 Wild Details Behind The Making of The Exorcist CBSnews.com article by Rhadika Chalasani - Creepy Tales from Cursed movies Syfy.com article by Cydney Contreras: The Exorcist Cast Endured Deaths, Fires and More Mishaps - Was the set haunted? The documentary Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998) which is available on YouTube. An article from The Guardian: Boy Whose Case Inspired The Exorcist is Named by US Magazine Roger Ebert’s review of The Exorcist on rogererpert.com Wikipedia + IMDB Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 30, 2023

Abby and Alan present Bloody Mary themed horror stories. Our first story, The Mirror, was written by Abby Brenker and narrated by Adam McAlonie. The Sunday Stalker was written by JR Santos and narrated by Jeff Ayars. You can purchase JR’s book, We Living Failures on Amazon . And watch Jeff’s latest feature, This is Our Home (2019) on Amazon. He Comes After Midnight was written by Courtney Eastman. Be sure to follow Courtney on Instagram @TheGhouldGuide. The story was narrated by Lissa Sweeney, follow Lissa @lissasweeney on Instagram. You can purchase your copy of the Feminine Macabre Volume 3 on Amazon . And finally, excerpts from John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs were narrated by the amazing Mike Macera. Listen to Adam and Mike’s band Beach Therapy here . And watch Long Beach Island here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 23, 2023

Are your sleepovers complete without the chilling game of Bloody Mary? The game's origins are steeped in mystery, intrigue, and eerie folklore. In this episode, we unravel the stories of three historical women who potentially inspired this bone-chilling game. From the turbulent reign of Queen Mary the First to the bloodcurdling tales of Elizabeth Bathory and the enigmatic Mary Worth, we walk you through the bloody corridors of history. Imagine a time when King Henry the Eighth severed ties with the catholic church, setting in motion a series of events that shaped the course of history. Delve into the reign of his daughter, Queen Mary I, infamous for her attempts to restore Catholicism and her reign of terror. You will also hear about the chilling tales associated with Elizabeth Bathory, a noblewoman speculated to have bathed in virgin blood for eternal youth. Then, peruse the life of Mary Worth, whose narrative sways between hero and villain, adding an intriguing layer to the Bloody Mary folklore. Do you know about the Toxler's fading effect? This episode dives into its connection with horror genre in relation to midnight rituals. Exploring its representation in classic horror films, and the modern depiction of the Bloody Mary ritual in popular video games, we take a chilling journey into the murky depths of horror lore. So, buckle up for an episode that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, daring you to face the enigmatic and horrifying history of Bloody Mary. Tune in now, if you dare! lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Check out the work of our friend Sheldon Higdon here . Sources The Myth of Bloody Mary by Meilan Solly on SmithsonianMagazine.com History.com article, How Henry the VIII’s Divorce Led to Reformation by Sarah Pruitt. History.com article, What Inspired Bloody Mary’s Gruesome Nickname? By Una Mcilvenna. The Ghost in My Machine article on Bloody Mary A Mental Floss Article by Emily Petsko Bloody Mary: Why We Think We See Faces in The Mirror Wikipedia and Britannica.com Thanks to April Brenker for research help! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 10, 2023

Abby sits down with an old friend to talk through some of the experiences she has had living in a historic and haunted home. You can watch this episode here . From sleep paralysis to spectral encounters, Grace's tales will have you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual realm. As our conversation evolves, we discuss theories that our perception of reality is shaped by the energy we emit. We traverse the realms of consciousness and spirituality, extending far beyond the tangible. Come along, join us as we unearth the mysteries of Grace's historic home and delve into the captivating world of the supernatural. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 21, 2023

Abby and Alan present the finale of our Kaiju series, with two Kaiju themed horror stories. Prepare to witness the sheer power of nature in its raw, unforgiving form. Imagine a city teetering on the brink of annihilation by a gargantuan storm, a lone boy observing the growing tempest from his window, and a girl from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, as she gazes into the heart of the storm. In this hair-raising finale of our Mega Series, we're pushing the boundaries, as I share a revised version of one of my own cherished tales, serving you a profound spectacle of chaos, fear, and survival. Read for us by Michael Crosa. And check out Chattanooga Podcast Studios here. Get ready for a spine-chilling journey into the Yukon territory of 1908, as we explore a unique Kaiju tale penned by renowned writer, Georges Dupuy, and narrated by Jon C Cook : The Monster of "Partridge Creek." This episode will carry you to the heart of the wilderness, where Father Lavineux, Leymour, and I come face to face with the colossal Master of Partridge Creek. Be prepared for a pulse-pounding encounter with a thirty-ton dinosaurus, a magnificent beast that reminds us of nature's overwhelming power over humanity. Join us on this thrilling ride, whether you're a long-time Kaiju enthusiast or new to the genre, we guarantee a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 7, 2023

From the Ultra species in Ultraman to the awe-inspiring battles in Gamera, we're diving into the heart of this epic genre. Beyond the giant robots and monsters, we discuss the emotive stories, the humanity caught in the middle, and the real differences that set these films apart from the rest. We even delve into the legacy of Toho's prop department in shaping the Ultraman TV show. Ever wondered how real-life events and political themes find their way into the Kaiju universe? We venture into modern Kaiju films, taking a deep look at movies like 'Cloverfield' and 'Pacific Rim.' The discussion gets intense as we draw parallels between the DARPA program and the 'drift system' in Pacific Rim, touch upon the unique concept in 'Colossal,' and even discuss the 2018 movie 'Rampage.' Lastly, we switch gears to explore the literature side of the Kaiju world, discussing the thought-provoking themes and storytelling techniques. From the political commentary woven into these narratives to chilling tales of survival and death, we leave no stone unturned. And, speaking of literature, we even bring up John Scalzi's book - Kaiju Preservation Society. Get ready for a hefty dose of insight and a fresh perspective on all things Kaiju! And guess what? We've got some kickass Kaiju-themed merch waiting for you in our store. So, buckle up and join us for this epic exploration! lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources No film school article by Alyssa Miller: Killer Kaiju: How the Giant Creatures Made Waves in Cinema CBR.com article by Jim Johnson Cloverfield Monster's Confirmed Origin Is Actually Pretty Heartbreaking Den of Geek’s multi-part series on the history of Ultraman by Stephen Harber. Wikipedia, IMDB + Many Films! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 25, 2023

Buckle up and bring plenty of popcorn, because we're embarking on a colossal journey through the cinematic history of Kaiju films. Ever caught yourself wondering about the origins of characters like Ghidorah, Mothra, Rodan, and Godzilla's son? Prepare to have your curiosity satisfied as we deep dive into the Showa era of Kaiju films. This week we talk through the evolution of the Godzilla franchise through four eras. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources The Kaiju Film: A Critical Study of Cinema’s Biggest Monsters by Jason Barr Criterion article by Steve Ryfle: Godzilla’s Conscience: The Monstrous Humanism of Ishiro Honda Unesco.org article on the history of Kabuki theater Hollywood Reporter article by Ray Morton: Origin of Kong. No film school article by Alyssa Miller: Killer Kaiju: How the Giant Creatures Made Waves in Cinema Sideshow.com article by Shane Smith - A Complete Film History of Godzilla CBR.com article by Jim Johnson Cloverfield Monster's Confirmed Origin Is Actually Pretty Heartbreaking Den of Geek’s multi-part series on the history of Ultraman by Stephen Harber. Wikipedia, IMDB + Many Films! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 2, 2023

Abby and Alan deeply explore Japan's fascinating kaiju film genre, where enormous monsters and social commentary collide. We're peeling back the layers of this cinematic behemoth, from its roots in Japanese Tokusatsu filmmaking and mythology to the nuclear anxieties that colored its creation. Ever wonder about the origins of these towering terrors? We've got you covered! We're diving into the influence of 1933's King Kong, the prototype of all monster movies. From there, we're moving to the Godzilla franchise, analyzing its evolution from the revered 1954 classic to the camp-filled romps of today. Whether you’re new to the genre or a seasoned kaiju fan, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into! lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources The Kaiju Film: A Critical Study of Cinema’s Biggest Monsters by Jason Barr Criterion article by Steve Ryfle: Godzilla’s Conscience: The Monstrous Humanism of Ishiro Honda Unesco.org article on the history of Kabuki theater Hollywood Reporter article by Ray Morton: Origin of Kong. No film school article by Alyssa Miller: Killer Kaiju: How the Giant Creatures Made Waves in Cinema Sideshow.com article by Shane Smith - A Complete Film History of Godzilla CBR.com article by Jim Johnson Cloverfield Monster's Confirmed Origin Is Actually Pretty Heartbreaking Den of Geek’s multi-part series on the history of Ultraman by Stephen Harber. Wikipedia, IMDB + Many Films! Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 10, 2023

Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of our deep-dive into the world of Goblins. This week Abby and Alan present three horrifying Goblin tales. Embark on a journey to the darker side of Japanese folklore as we unravel the terrifying tale of the Adachigahara Goblin, a creature known for its cannibalistic tendencies. Through the lens of a century-old folklore piece, we shed light on this malevolent being that strikes fear into the hearts of wary travelers. With the help of our friend Alex Goleman. Next, Phil Eslick narrates Abby's story about a man who takes a job as a groundskeeper at a Scottish Estate. And to round up this series, we're privileged to have JR Santos on board, an author with a passion for folklore. Follow JR on twitter @ccskeleton. Check out his short story collection here. His first story published, "Azul"was featured on the first issue of the Archive of the Odd's epistolary horror biannual zine, find out more here. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 25, 2023

What if the world of paranormal phenomena is connected in ways we haven't even begun to understand? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with filmmaker and paranormal investigator Karl Pfeiffer, as we unearth hidden connections and delve into the mysteries behind his work. From Ghost Hunters International to creating the cult favorite series Hellier, Karl brings us behind the scenes. We discuss Karl's holistic view of paranormal phenomena, exploring stories like the Mothman Prophecies and the work of John Keel. From connections between UFO sightings and poltergeist reports to the mind-reality link between the spiritual and physical realms, prepare to have your perspective on the paranormal transformed. Plus, we discuss the creation process behind the captivating paranormal show Hellier, and the importance of maintaining an open mind in the field of paranormal investigation. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for fans of the paranormal and the curious-minded alike. From examining the global nature of folklore and its potential connection to paranormal phenomena to Karl's memorable experiences investigating the Stanley Hotel, we leave no stone unturned. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the unknown with the captivating Karl Pfeiffer as our guide. Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 13, 2023

Join us as we explore the origins of goblins and their varied representations across different cultures, from the Pyrenees Mountains in France to the British Isles, and even the tengu of Japan. We'll also discuss the cultural and historical significance of goblins, kobolds, and trasgu, analyzing their portrayal in popular culture and the problematic aspects of J.K. Rowling's work. Uncover the mysterious connection between goblins, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and the eerie paranormal encounters documented in the Hellier documentary series and the Hopkinsville Goblins case. Finally, we'll dive into the portrayal of goblins in films like The Descent and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, comparing them to characters like The Joker and exploring the concept of alien goblins from space. We'll also examine the power of folklore in reshaping our understanding of the paranormal and its representation in modern media, such as metal music videos. Don't miss this captivating journey into the enigmatic world of goblins and their impact on our collective imagination! Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources Thank you very much to April Brenker for helping with research for today’s episode. A paper by Annliya Shaijan from the Global Journal of HUMAN-SOCIAL SCIENCE, called Goblin Mythology: A Brief Study of the Archetype, Tracing the Explications in English Literature A Forbes article by Dani Di Placido: The Harry Potter Anti-Semetic Controversy Explained HeyAlma article by Evelyn Frick: The Anti-Semetic History of Goblins CBR.com article by Ben Hardwick: Why Goblins’ Are The Lord of The Ring’s Biggest Misconception History.com article by Volker Janssen: How the ‘Little Green Men’ Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm Audio recording www.tobarandualchais.co.uk - Anecdote About Seeing a Goblin Irishcentral.com article by Leo Casey: Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 14, 2023

This week Abby and Alan present time travel-inspired horror stories. Blessed was written by Caio Major; check out his blog here and Twitter here . And read by Phil Eslick. HG Wells wrote the Time Machine, Read by Jon C Cook of the Fado podcast . Once Upon a Time was written by Nadira Jamerson, Read by Sam Owens. Check our Nadira's website here , and follow her on IG @nadiraxrene. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 27, 2023

This week Abby and Alan explore the history of Time Travel in mythology, film and literature, focusing on horror and science fiction. Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources for today's episode: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Time Travel Oxplore.com article on Ancient Time Traveling Myths The Paradoxes of Time Travel by David Lewis (1975) Princeton University Guardian article by Stuart Heritage The 20 Best Time Travel Movies CrimeReads article by Dan Frey called The Four Types of Time Travel and what they say about ourselves and the world around us Screen Rant article by Craig Elvy - Back To The Future's Time Travel Explained: How It Works & Is It Accurate? Wondrium article by David K Johnson, PHD Time Travel in ‘Interstellar’: Time Dilation and Causal Loops Space.com article by Alisa Harvey and Vicky Stein - Is Time Travel Possible? Wikipedia & IMDB Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 24, 2023

Abby and Alan present real unexplained stories submitted by our listeners. Follow Marcus Hawke here. And Marc Sirinsky here . Final story by Erinn Bryant. Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 6, 2023

This week Abby and Alan present doppelgänger inspired horror stories. Mirrored Images by Madz Smith-Ledford, read by Ashley Tam. Be sure to follow Madz on IG @MadzSmiLed. Drowning in Sorrow by Sheldon Higdon, read by Jon C. Cook. Check out Seldon's website here , and follow him on Twitter @HigdonSheldon. And listen to the Fado podcast here . The Illusion of Doppelganger by Duncan Overton, read by Michael Crosa. Check out Michael's newest podcast here . And a surprise story written by Alan Kudan and read by Risa Puno. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 20, 2023

This week Abby and Alan explore the history of Doppelgängers in film and literature, focusing on horror and science fiction. Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources for today's episode: Self As Other; The Doppelganger by Gry Faurholt of Aahus University, the article can be found here . IMDB for general information on the films we are going to discuss today Edgar Allan Poe’s The Story of William Wilson An article by Terry Thompson (1998) James's the Jolly Corner, The Explicator A fandom.com entry on The Therered from Us (2019) Vox.com article by Emily St. James Jordan Peele’s Us — and its ending — explained. Sort of. Article by Katherine Bowers, Gothic Doubling and The Double, Gothically Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 5, 2023

In this episode, Abby and Alan talk about the history of Doppelgängers, including real-life accounts and mythology. Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Sources for today's episode: The Night Side of Nature by Catherine Crowe (1850) The Doppelganger Wikipedia Entry Research paper called The Vardøgr, Perhaps Another Indicator of the Non-Locality of Consciousness by L. DAVID LEITER. Betty T. Bennett. The Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Johns Hopkins University Press , Baltimore , 1980. Volume 1, page 245. A listverse.com article by Pauli Poisuo: 10 Disturbing Tales of Doppelgangers Ward Hill Lamon’s Book The Recollections of Abraham Lincoln Vice Article by Natasha Wynarczyk - The Time When You’re Most Likely to See Your Doppelganger A book called Footfalls on The Boundry of Another World by Robert Dale Owen Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 22, 2023

This week Abby and Alan present two found footage inspired horror stories. The first is an excerpt from one of the most famous epistolary horror novels, Bram Stoker's Dracula as read by Jon C. Cook . The second story: You Can Never Return: A Hillcrest Asylum Story: Chapters 1-4 Written by Duncan Overton, Read by Tessa McKnight. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 8, 2023

This week on the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast, Abby and Alan discuss the history of found footage horror. Starting with early epistolary novels all the way through modern horror classics. Vote for your favorite 2022 horror films here . Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 29, 2022

On this week's episode, Abby is joined by Miranda Warzel to discuss The History of Black Masses. Make sure to follow Miranda on Twitch at BedtimeStoriesASMR and on IG @alien.meat. Nominate your favorite 2022 horror films here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 11, 2022

This week Abby and Alan present two Phantom of The Opera themed stories! Staring with Opera Ghost written by Derek Hutchins, read by Tessa McKnight. Check out Derek's book here . Ending with an excerpt from The Phantom of The Opera by Gaston Leroux, read by Jon C Cook. Nominate your favorite 2022 horror films here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 27, 2022

This week Abby and Alan talk through the real history that inspired The Phantom of The Opera. As well as the many film and theatrical adaptations, ranging from dramatic love stories to sadistic horror. Nominate your favorite 2022 horror films here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 13, 2022

This week Abby and Alan present fiction and nonfiction ghost stories for you! Starting with Mornings at Madison submitted by Courtney Eastman of The Ghoul Guide. Next we read Marc Sirinsky's story, check out his work here. Followed by Nadira Jamerson's story, Survivor's Guilt. Check out Nadira's website . And finally Cooper Shreve's story, Niagara Falls and the Red Coach Inn. Nominate your favorite 2022 horror films here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 28, 2022

Happy Halloween! We are so thrilled to present a full-cast radio drama for you to enjoy this spooky season. A million thanks to our incredible cast and crew. Written and created by Abby Brenker and Sara Luke. The Host - Sara Luke Fresh Start App - Sara Luke The Ad - Sara Luke The Woman - Janissa Rose The Friend - Alex Goleman The Second Friend - Tessa McKnight The Brother - Mark Jackson The Ex - Billy Keenly Phone - Alan Kudan Katherine Leaming - Abby Brenker The Saleswoman - Sarah Quincy The Masseuse - Dan Roberts The Delivery Person - Pete The Doctor - Avi Dobkin Edited and sound designed by Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan. Mixed by Alan Kudan. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 24, 2022

Abby and Alan discuss the history of the Ghostbusters film franchise. Starting with Ghostbusters from 1984, Ghostbusters 2, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 10, 2022

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present Jekyll and Hyde themed horror stories. The first story, The New Girl, was written by Eve S. Evans (check out her latest book here) and read by Sara Luke. And we are beyond excited to feature an excerpt of Jon C Cook's narration of the original text, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Listen to Jon's entire narration starting on October 30th on the Fadò Podcast . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 2, 2022

Abby and Alan explore the haunting real life history behind The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We talk through the real life inspiration behind the novella, the impact of Jekyll and Hyde on culture and of course our favorite (and least favorite) adaptations. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 26, 2022

Alan and Abby present horror stories about Killer Plants. Featuring an original song called Monster Monstera written and performed by Michael Crosa. The Flowering of The Strange Orchid by HG Wells, read by Jon Cook. Ya-Te-Veo Written by Anastasia Garcia Read by Tessa McKnight. The Deadly Nightshade Thomas Gordan Hake, read by Avi Dobkin and The Swamp Humans by Cooper Shreeves, read by Billy Keenly. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 18, 2022

Abby and Alan continue their discussion of the mythology around Killer Plants throughout history. This episode focuses on Killer Plants in films, comic books, novels, short stories, musicals and so much more. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 11, 2022

Abby and Alan explore the vast and strange history of killer plants. We're talking poisonous plants, plant monsters and strange plant mythology. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 4, 2022

This week we round out our exploration of Bigfoot with two Bigfoot themed short stories and a mini Sasquatch radio drama. Stories by Abby Brenker and Cooper Shreeves, performed by Miranda Warzel and Ethan Collins. Radio drama written by Michael Crosa and performed by Sara Luke and Peter Grisafi. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 21, 2022

This week Abby and Alan continue their exploration of the history of Bigfoot. We talked through some modern conspiracy theories, first hand encounters and global versions of Sasquatch. Here you can find abortion funds in need of donations by state. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 7, 2022

This week Abby and Alan kick off a journey through the history of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Skunk Ape...whatever you like to call them. Here you can find abortion funds in need of donations by state. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 24, 2022

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present three creepy stories that explore various topics within the horror and science fiction genres. The first story was written by Abby Brenker and narrated by Miranda Warzel . The second story was written by H.F. Arnold and narrated by John Backstrom. The final story was written by Eve Evans (check out her latest book here ) and read by Tessa McKnight. Follow Charlotte on Instagram and book a session here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 10, 2022

This week Abby is joined by Sarah Quincy to talk about the history of filmmaker David Cronenberg and how his work intersects with the "Mad Scientist" trope. We specifically focus on Shivers (1975), The Fly (1986) and Dead Ringers (1988). Of course, we also talk through his latest film Crimes of The Future (2022). Content warning, we discuss body horror and themes of sexual assault. Here you can find abortion funds in need of donations by state. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 26, 2022

Abby and Alan present Invisible Man stories. The first story, is the first chapter from The Invisible Man, written by H.G. Wells and performed by Bob Daun, of Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour . The second story was written by Cooper Shreves, and performed by Michael Crosa of Jollyville Radio (including editing and sound effects). lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 13, 2022

This week Abby and Alan discuss the history of The Invisible Man. Starting with the book by H.G. Wells and ending with the 2020 remake of the film. Plus every film, comic book and TV series in between. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Send your stories and submissions to thelunaticsproject.com. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 6, 2022

Alan and Abby present Creature themed stories for you this week! Featuring works with monsters similar to the Creature From the Black Lagoon. Stories by Hector Carlo of the Re: Shoot Movie Podcast , Matt O'Brien and Lily Cedarbaum. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 29, 2022

Abby and Alan continue their exploration of the classic Universal Monsters with The Creature from The Black Lagoon. This franchise closes out the actual Universal Monster series, and remains a cult favorite with horror fans. But do you know the mythology behind the films? Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your stories! lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 23, 2022

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present four personal paranormal stories that were sent in to us. Follow @WestonAndrew and @ReshootMoviePo1 on Twitter! Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your stories! lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 16, 2022

Alan and Abby present two mummy themed stories for you this week to round out our exploration of mummification. The first story is written by Abby and read beautifully by Tessa McKnight. The second is an absolutely epic tale written by Derek Hutchins and performed by Bob Daun. Check out Derek's Short Story Collection, THE UNDERTAKER AND OTHER MACABRE TALES, available on Amazon. And of course, tune in to Bob's Short Story Hour . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 9, 2022

Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun to discuss the history of mummies in the Universal Monster films, horror films, action films and just...film in general. We also touch on the literary history of mummies. Check out Bob's podcasts Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 2, 2022

Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun to discuss the history of mummification, spanning many eras and cultures. Mummies are a staple in horror and action films, books and so much more. Check out Bob's podcasts Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 28, 2022

Abby and Alan are thrilled to present six creepy stories that explore various topics within the horror and science fiction genres. Show these writers and narrators some love by following them on social media and supporting their work. Grand Prix by Jamieson Ridenhour @jamiesonridenhour, narrated by Bob Daun. Jamieson Ridenhour is the writer and producer of the popular audio drama Palimpsest , go give them a listen! And of course, tune in to Bob's Short Story Hour . Late Shift by Derek Hutchins @themanwhoknewjustenough, narrated by Jon C. Cook of the Fado Podcast . And check out Derek's Short Story Collection, THE UNDERTAKER AND OTHER MACABRE TALES, available on Amazon. Anytime by Ryan C. Bradley, narrated by Michael Crosa @morklecorkle of Jollyville Radio . Follow Ryan at @RyanB4890 on Twitter. This story was originally published in Literary Hatchet #20. Madam Marielle Has Never Been Wrong by F.R. Diaz @f.r.diaz_a.morbid.writer, narrated by Robin Sand. F.R. Diaz is a new author, and her debut novel, THE EFFECTS OF HER NERIUM, is on sale now at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Hooked by Emma Kathryn, narrated by Ethan Collins. Follow girlofgotham on Twitter and Twitch and give her podcast The Yearbook Committee a listen! 9119 Lamont written and narrated by Billy Keenly @billykeenly. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 21, 2022

To celebrate our 100th episode, Abby and Alan spend the night at the oldest operational hotel in New York City. The Algonquin Hotel has a rich history, over a hundred years of paranormal sightings and a ton of traditions, including the lobby cat. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 14, 2022

Abby and Alan present subterranean horror short fiction. The first story is The Cask of Amontillado read by Avi Dobkin, written by Edgar Allan Poe. And Under written and read by Dan Roberts. Our film The Witching Hour premieres on March 16th at 8pm EST. Watch here. Help support Dan Roberts who has joined the Sleep Out: New York City and is sleeping on the street for one night so homeless kids don't have to. As part of his Sleep Out, he is raising funds and awareness for Sleep Out, an organization that provides shelter, safety, and support to nearly 2,000 kids each night. http://do.nr/n7pqg5 lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 7, 2022

Abby and Alan discuss the history of subterranean fiction, horror and films. Anything with a plot that unfolds underneath the Earth's surface is fair game. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 28, 2022

Abby and Alan present disaster themed stories to complete our series on Disaster Films. The first story, Future Forest, is written by Wi-Moto Nyoka. Wi-Moto is part of the Black Women Are Scary podcast. Future Forest is read by Sarah Quincy. The second story is a poem written by Lord Byron and read by Alan Kudan. We also unofficially read A Tempest by Emily Dickinson. And finally Abby reads The Voice in The Night by William Hope Hodgson. Help support Dan Roberts who has joined the Sleep Out: New York City and is sleeping on the street for one night so homeless kids don't have to. As part of his Sleep Out, he is raising funds and awareness for Sleep Out, an organization that provides shelter, safety, and support to nearly 2,000 kids each night. http://do.nr/n7pqg5 lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 20, 2022

Abby and Alan discuss the history and importance of disaster films throughout the history of film itself. CW: Talk about natural disasters, military attacks, boats sinking, etc. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 7, 2022

Abby and Alan present cannibalism themed stories for you this week! The first story is written by Abby, read by Ethan Collins. The second story is written by Derek Hutchins (@derekmhutchins on Twitter) and read by Billy Keenly. And the final story is written by H.P. Lovecraft and read by Bob Daun. CW: Violent themes. Check out Derek's book here . lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 31, 2022

Abby is joined by Sarah Quincy to discuss how female cannibals are portrayed in film, especially in French cinema. The discussion covers many films but focuses on Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001). CW: Talk about people eating people, sexual assault, murder, eating disorders and other violent themes. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 24, 2022

Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part two we talk about the sinking of the Essex, The Donner Party and other survival cannibalism, serial killers, Mewies and some other rough topics. CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes. Watch Raw (2016), In My Skin or Dans Ma Peau (2002) and Trouble Every Day (2001) for next week's discussion! All French films featuring female cannibals. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 17, 2022

Abby and Alan dive into the complex and sprawling history of human cannibalism. In part one we cover everything from the earliest fossil evidence of human cannibalism to reports of cannibalism in Jamestown...any everything in between. CW: Talk about people eating people and other violent themes. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 10, 2022

Abby is joined by Medium and Animal Communicator Charlotte Chanler. Charlotte shares her own experiences with the paranormal and supernatural. Follow Charlotte on Instagram at @horsemagic and learn more about her work here. Listen to the Buried Secrets podcast here. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 3, 2022

Abby and Alan present stories about evil engines, killer cars and murderous motors. Both stories were written by Abby Brenker, and we are honored that Michael Crosa and John Backstrom join us to narrate. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 27, 2021

Abby and Alan discuss the horror trope of evil engines, killer cars, murderous motors. And the real life car possessions that inspired these haunting films. CW: Talk of car accidents. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 20, 2021

Abby and Alan present a selection of Christmas Ghost Stories. It was tradition during the Victorian Era to read ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Gather around the fire, grab some mulled wine and let us terrify you. Featuring Miranda Warzel (alien.met on IG) and Jon C Cook of the Fado Podcast. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 13, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the dark connections between Yule and Horror, dating back thousands of years. From brutal winters that early pagans endured, to modern holiday horror films like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night...and everything in between. lunaticsproject.com Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 6, 2021

Abby and Alan discuss the true events that inspired the Amityville Horror book and film series. A horrific crime that leads to extensive paranormal and haunting claims. The Amityville Horror rocked then nation and went on to inspire over 30 sequels and remakes. Do you believe? lunaticsproject.com Join the discussion on Discord . Listen to the paranormal podcast I curate for Vurbl , updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 22, 2021

Abby and Alan present the scariest stories from Lunatics Radio Hour. Sit back and relax as we send shivers down your spine. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Join the discussion on Discord . lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 15, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the history of The Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Tuberculosis in the United States. We were lucky enough to have our friends Robin and Bob (of Bob’s Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks ) share their first hand possibly paranormal experiences visiting Waverly Hills. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 8, 2021

Abby and Alan present stories about Ouija! The first story is read beautifully by Nadia Rausa (from One to a Thousand), an excerpt from The Seven Purposes. The second story is written by Abby Brenker and narrated by the one and only Kevin Murphy. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 30, 2021

Abby and Alan talk about the history and evolution of Ouija boards, spirit boards and talking boards. Ouija started as a device to contact spirits during the Spiritualism movement in the United States, but turned into a fun game for kids and finally to a spooky way to summon demons. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 28, 2021

Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20. Part one covers all films from the original through The Curse of Michael Meyers. Listen back for that. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 25, 2021

Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part one leaves off after the discussion of the 6th film. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 21, 2021

Abby and Alan present stories about haunted houses! The lineup includes a story written and read by Abby, a story written and read by Jon C Cook of the Fado Podcast . And a story written by W.W. Jacobs and read by Bob Daun, of Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 18, 2021

Abby and Alan discuss the history of haunted house attraction and rides. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 11, 2021

Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun, Robin Sand, Michael Crosa and Jon C Cook to read poems and short stories written by Edgar Allan Poe. Listen to Jollyville Radio , Fadò , Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour to support our friends. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 4, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the strange life and bizarre, unsolved death of Edgar Allan Poe. The work of Edgar Allan Poe is heavily influenced by the difficult nature of his life. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 27, 2021

Abby and Alan are joined by Bob Daun and Collin Arnett of the Hidden Oaks podcast to talk about their paranormal experiences. These stories truly give me chills. Check out Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 20, 2021

Abby and Alan read horror stories that center around isolation. Written and read by Abby Brenker and Alan Kudan. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 13, 2021

Abby and Alan explore three components of the history of isolation. Starting with the dangers of solitary confinement, isolation torture and ending with bizarre cases of people being stranded on deserted islands. For more information on ways to help fight solitary confinement in the US prison system, check out Solitary Watch and Letters to Solitary. Click here for information on organizations in Texas who are fighting against the abortion ban. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 6, 2021

This week Abby is joined by Jon Cook of the Fadó podcast to talk about Point Pleasant, West Virginia, The TNT Area, The Mothman...and Jon's strange, unexplained first hand sightings. If you listened to our coverage of The Mothman this is a great companion episode to get some local color. Click here for information on organizations in Texas who are fighting against the abortion ban. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 30, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the very heavy history of The Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The Mothman is a cryptid of extreme fame, but there is something deeper about these accounts than others like them. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 23, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the real history that inspired the film The Blob. From the thousand year history of Star Jelly to the pinnacle 1950s drive in horror flick, this one is wild. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 2, 2021

Abby and Alan read listener submitted stories about paranormal, unexplained and scary things that have happened in real life. Send us your stories! filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 26, 2021

Abby and Alan are joined by Avi Dobkin, of the From Alpha to Zedd podcast, to read mermaid poems and stories. Avi reads The Mermaid and The Merman by Alfred Lord Tennyson. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 19, 2021

Abby and Alan deep dive into the history of mermaids, spanning from ancient oceanic deities, to sailor lore and alleged mermaid sightings, to The Little Mermaid and modern mermaid horror. Listen in as they unpack the rich history of mermaids and mythical aquatic sea creatures. Special thanks to Al Goodsell for research guidance. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 12, 2021

Abby and Alan share wonderful stories about the mythological creature, The Kraken. The first story is written by Patrick Goodsell and read by Alan Kudan. The second story is written by David H. Keller and read by Bob Daun. Be sure to check out Bob's Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 5, 2021

Abby and Alan deep dive into the mythical history of The Kraken, a sea monster that notoriously hunted sailors off the coast of Norway and Greenland. Special thanks to Kevin Murphy for poetically helping is read some of the more magical Kraken passages and poems from literature. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Get your lunatics merch here ! Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 21, 2021

This episode features classic fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Anderson. All are read beautifully by Jon Cook of the Fadò Podcast. We round out our fairy tale series with a modern story, written by Dan Roberts and read by Alan Kudan. Listen in to parts one and two of our deep dive into the disturbing history of fairy tales. onsider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 14, 2021

Abby and Alan are joined by Jon Cook of Fadò Podcast to continue their conversation on the disturbing and brutal history of Fairy Tales. Some fairy tales are thousands of years old and by examining iterations throughout history, we get insight into each culture that retold them. Follow Fadò on Instagram and Patreon as well! Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 7, 2021

Abby and Alan are joined by Jon Cook of Fadò Podcast to talk through the disturbing and brutal history of Fairy Tales. Some fairy tales are thousands of years old and by examining iterations throughout history, we get insight into each culture that retold them. Follow Fadò on Instagram and Patreon as well! Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 31, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the curse of the crying boy paintings that spread panic across Great Britain in the 1980s. The Urban Legend goes that hanging this mass produced painting in your home ends in a fire that burns everything...with the exception of the painting itself. Listen in to learn more. Subscribe to the Spooky B*tches newsletter here. Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 24, 2021

Abby and Alan read listener submitted stories about paranormal, unexplained and scary things that have happened in real life. Send us your stories! filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Get the Spring issue of Lunatics Magazine on Etsy. Or become a Patron to get one automatically. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 17, 2021

This episode features two reincarnation themed short stories. The first was written by Spooky Bambina ( follow on IG ) also listen to Itchy Dress Sunday on Spotify or your favorite streaming app. The second story is written by Anastasia Garcia. Anastasia Garcia is a Mexican-American writer of horror and speculative fiction. Anastasia’s recent short story is featured in Corvid Queen, a journal of feminist fairy tales, folklore, & myths. Anastasia’s writing will appear in an upcoming issue of the Nottingham Horror Collective. In 2020, Anastasia was named a recipient of the Ladies of Horror Fiction writer’s grant. Originally from Texas, Anastasia now works at Instagram and lives in New York City with her partner and her cats. Follow her writing journey on Instagram @anastasiawrites or at anastasiawrites.com . Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 10, 2021

Abby and Alan explore alleged real life cases of reincarnation. Listen to part one for the history of reincarnation. Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Get the Spring issue of Lunatics Magazine on Etsy. Or become a Patron to get one automatically. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 3, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the history of reincarnation. Reincarnation spans from ancient Egypt, to Indian and Tibetan Buddhism, to modern day Wiccan practices. Consider donating to Mission Oxygen to help the Covid-19 crisis in India. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Get the Spring issue of Lunatics Magazine on Etsy. Or become a Patron to get one automatically. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 26, 2021

This episode features two Grim Reaper themed short stories. The first, The Violin, written and narrated by Jon C. Cook of the Fadó Podcast . The second called The Death of The Ankou was written by Wyndham Lewis and narrated by Abby Brenker. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 19, 2021

Abby and Alan learn about the history of Death personified and the Grim Reaper. Tracing death gods and goddesses throughout history and the rise of the Grim Reaper after the Bubonic Plague. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 11, 2021

This episode features two short stories on the theme of Pyrokinesis. Both were written by Abby Brenker and read by Bob Daun. Subscribe to Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour to stay up to date on the amazing creative projects Bob's working on. And listen to Bob read some of Abby's story in this episode of BSSH. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 5, 2021

Abby and Alan sit down with Bob Daun to discuss the history and psychology behind Pyromania and Pyrokinesis. Subscribe to Hidden Oaks and Bob's Short Story Hour to stay up to date on the amazing creative projects Bob's working on. And listen to Bob read some of Abby's story in this episode of BSSH. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 29, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the real life events that inspired the novel and the famous film Psycho, directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock. We also learn about the production of the film, the psychology behind it and the many remakes that came later. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 22, 2021

This episode features three necromancy stories; Other worlds written by Abby Brenker and read by Miranda Warzel. Luz written and performed by Wi-Moto Nyoka, edited by Ianna A. Small, sound design is by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door. Direction by Gineiris Garcia, co-producer of Black Women Are Scary. And Old Bones written by Alan Kudan and read by Kevin Murphy. Consider donating to Bread & Roses Black Liberation Fund and follow @BlackWomenAreScary on Instagram. Consider donating to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta . --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. lunaticsproject.com Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 15, 2021

Alan and Abby continue their exploration of Necromancy throughout history. The second part focuses on the roots of necromancy in Egypt and the Middle East, and the influence of Christianity on this practice. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Find out more about RAINN here. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 8, 2021

Alan and Abby learn all about the history of necromancy. Starting with death rituals from early civilizations and ending with the major impact necromancy has on Greek and Norse mythology. Even more coming next week in part two. Consider donating to Austin Mutual Aid (venmo @austinmutualaid ) and take a look at this comprehensive list of orgs across Texas that need our help. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Find out more about RAINN here. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 22, 2021

Abby & Alan explore the haunted rumors of The Bowery Hotel...while staying there. CW: Themes of sexual assault. Consider donating to Austin Mutual Aid (venmo @austinmutualaid ) and take a look at this comprehensive list of orgs across Texas that need our help. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Find out more about RAINN here. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 18, 2021

Welcome to the second episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives. In this episode Miranda Warzel, Adam Bashian & Laura Sudduth read Medusa themed stories to you. Considering supporting the Southern Poverty Law Center . And check out @Dark.Interiors in Instagram. If you want to write for us or submit stories you've already written: email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com or DM @thelunaticsproject on Instagram. If you're a voice actor with a microphone set up and want to read for us, get in touch! Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 15, 2021

CW: Themes of sexual assault. Abby & Alan explore the history of Medusa. Originating in ancient mythology, she's endured and has been transformed into a modern symbol. Find out more about RAINN here. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 10, 2021

Welcome to the first episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives. If you want to write for us or submit stories you've already written: email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com or DM @thelunaticsproject on Instagram. If you're a voice actor with a microphone set up and want to read for us, get in touch! In this episode Abby Brenker, Miranda Warzel (@alien.meat) and Kevin Murphy read stories written by Abby Brenker...all about zombies. If you missed our history of zombies episode, be sure to go back and check it out. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 8, 2021

Alan and Abby talk through the history of zombies...and then phone a friend to explore some of the best (and worst) zombie films ever made. PBS Documentary on the History of Zombies: watch here . Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 31, 2021

Alan and Abby are joined by Adam Bashian of Dark Interiors to discuss oddities, curiosities and haunted objects. Follow Dark Interiors on instagram @dark.interiors and head to darkinteriors.com to subscribe to their newsletter (for subscriber only offers) and of course, check out their wonderfully spooky merch. Head to https://taaugust.com to get your copy of The Mercer Island Murderer. Available on February 1st 2020. And check out Bowery Boys ! A fun podcast covering the history of New York City. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 25, 2021

Abby and Alan explore the true story that inspired Wes Craven to write A Nightmare on Elm Street and the fascinating story of the film's production. A film that helped to define the slasher villain horror sub-genre. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 18, 2021

The Shining would have never come to be if Stephen King hadn't stayed at Colorado's Stanley Hotel. Abby and Alan talk all about the haunted hotel that inspired one of the most iconic horror stories and movies of all time. Lunatics merch, available here ! Featuring a story performance by our dear friends @michaelcrosa and @pilar.kep from @jollyvilleradio --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 11, 2021

Reluctantly, Abby and Alan explore the very long history of clowns. And the very short history of evil clowns. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 4, 2021

Abby and Alan debate the existence of the paranormal through the lens of the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case from London. Lunatics merch, available here ! Here is the brick video , start at 7:30. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 21, 2020

Abby and Alan are joined by Miranda Warzel to learn about the pagan history and tradition of Yule & The Winter Solstice. Lunatics merch, available here ! --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 14, 2020

Abby and Alan unravel the rich history of the crystal ball. Dating back to the druids and working their way to our emoji keyboards. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out @dark.interiors on Instagram for your own mystery box or bone collection. --- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Dec 7, 2020

Abby and Alan explore the strange hoaxes of Victorian Era mediums and the downfall of the Spiritualism movement. Check out part one for a more uplifting episode. Lunatics merch, available here ! -- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 30, 2020

In Spiritualism: Part One, Abby and Alan deep dive into table tapping, ectoplasm, spirit photography and all of the wonderfully creepy elements of this Victorian Era movement. Lunatics merch, available here ! -- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories . Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 23, 2020

Abby & Alan lose their heads over the history behind the headless horseman myth we know and love. Lunatics merch, available here ! From the Episode: Consider donating to The American Indian College Fund and your local food banks. Watch Queer Ghost Hunters . Follow @embodyheaven on IG for an Astrology Reading. -- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 16, 2020

Abby & Alan learn about the ghost trains of popular urban legend. Lunatics merch, available here ! From the episode: Take a look at the St. Louis Ghost Light here and look up murder houses here . -- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 9, 2020

Abby & Alan learn about Lizzie Borden, who may still haunt the house where she "allegedly" murdered her family with an axe. Lunatics merch, available here ! This is the Buzzfeed video that we talk about a lot in this episode. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 31, 2020

Lunatics Radio Hour teamed up with Jollyville Radio to bring you a Halloween Radio Drama. *Tune in to Jollyville for the clean version!* Lunatics merch, available here ! Written and Directed by Abby Brenker & Michael Crosa. Starring Sara Luke as Terry Mitcham, Jarrett Kerr as Henry Chadwick Jones & Patrick Troy-Brandt as Bruce Kitchens. Supporting Cast; Brian Green, Dan Roberts, Miranda Warzel. Advertiser Voices ; UncleASAR ALKEBULAN, Emily Ancinec, Lizzie Brister, Michael Crosa, Michelle Darcy, Richard Dayries & Robert Leary. Sound Design by Alan Kudan. Music and Additional Editing by Michael Crosa. Photo by Matthew Feeney. -- Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @akay_illustrates. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 29, 2020

Abby & Alan are joined by Miranda Warzel (@alien.meat) to dive into the deep, brutal and beautiful history of Samhain. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 26, 2020

Abby & Alan give you exactly what you need leading up to Halloween...the ultimate guide to vampires. We're talking the history of vampiric lore, real life vampires and arguably too many pop culture vampires. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 19, 2020

Abby & Alan travel back to the dawn of time when humans started believing in werewolves and shapeshifters...and talk about it. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 12, 2020

Abby & Alan dive head first into the wonderful world of Frankenstein. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 8, 2020

BEWARE OF SPOILERS! Abby & Alan are joined by Dan Roberts and Avi Dobkin to find out who the ultimate horror villain is. Tune in to find out who takes the cake. Listen to part one here . Lunatics merch, available here ! Listen to Dan and Avi's Podcast From Alpha to Zedd. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 4, 2020

BEWARE OF SPOILERS! Abby & Alan are joined by Dan Roberts and Avi Dobkin, hosts of From Alpha to Zedd to debate who the ultimate horror villain is. Using a bracket system, a spinny wheel and dice to randomly select each pairing, monsters move forward only after beating their match in a single elimination challenge. Lunatics merch, available here ! Part one of two. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories here. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute. Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 28, 2020

Abby & Alan are joined by Michael Crosa to discuss the history of possession and Tourette syndrome. Lunatics merch, available here ! Check out Michael's Podcast Jollyville Radio . Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 21, 2020

In this special episode we explore Gothic Horror and interview modern Gothic Horror author April A. Taylor. Check out The Haunting of Cabin Green . Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 17, 2020

In this episode we try our hand (again) at the Surrealist parlor game: Exquisite Corpse. This time the theme centers on a mysterious haunted house. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 14, 2020

In this episode Abby & Alan tackle the mysteries of hypnosis. Is it based in science? Does it work? Let's find out together. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Sep 7, 2020

Abby & Alan explore the cursed Connecticut village of Dudleytown. A ghost town that sits in the middle of Dark Entry Forest. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 30, 2020

Abby & Alan are joined by Becky Fiore (Abby's sister) to talk about Light and Dark Fae of Celtic Mythology. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 24, 2020

Abby & Alan try something new and discuss the very interesting life and even more interesting death of Harry Houdini. Lunatics merch, available here ! Watch one of his tricks! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 17, 2020

Abby & Alan are joined by Abby's Dad to disclose government secrets, tell alien encounter stories and talk about The Leatherman. The Leatherman was a real life mystery man who walked a continuous 32 day loop between the Hudson River in New York and Connecticut. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . -- Subscribe to Anti-Racism Daily - a daily email newsletter from Nicole Cardoza. Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 10, 2020

Abby & Alan tell stories of haunted lakes across the Eastern United States. Lunatics merch, available here ! Listen to our Loch Ness Monster episode here! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. *Story overlay music in this episode provided by Vivek Abhishek and Zombzie . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . ---- Nicole Cardoza is wonderful! She is graciously putting out a daily anti-racism newsletter. Not sure where to start? Subscribe and support her on Patreon if you can. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Aug 3, 2020

Abby and Alan are joined by Jarret Kerr to talk about the legend of La Mona. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics ---- Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 27, 2020

Abby and Alan hear first hand paranormal experiences from Abby's Mom. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics ---- Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 20, 2020

Abby and Alan learn about the Hungry Ghosts legends from various regions in Asia. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics ---- Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 13, 2020

Abby and Alan teach you everything you need to know about creepypasta. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics ---- Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jul 6, 2020

Abby and Alan talk to Steve about Sleep Paralysis. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics ---- Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Follow this post to donate directly to Blank trans folks . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 29, 2020

Abby and Alan talk to their friend Artur and explore the idea of 'Glitches in The Matrix' - especially during quarantine. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Check out the documentary 13th by Ava DuVernay - It's currently on Netflix and looks at mass incarceration in the United States. Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation , a fund that provides therapy for Black women. Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 22, 2020

Lunatics merch, available here ! Anti-Racism Resources: Nicole Cardoza is wonderful! She is graciously putting out a daily anti-racism newsletter. Not sure where to start? Subscribe and support her on Patreon if you can. The instagram educators I mentioned are: @ ihartericka and @ rachel.cargle - Follow and support them! Click this link to be taken to a thread on Instagram, which will give you the venmo/paypall/cash app info for Black queer and trans folks that you can donate to directly. Click here to automatically write in to your congress members asking them to support a bill that would make reparations for slavery now. __ In this episode Alan and Abby talk about the forever creepy Jersey Devil. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jun 1, 2020

Lunatics merch, available here ! *Please take a look at these resources and consider donating to bail funds and black organizations, educating yourself and supporting the anti-white supremacy movement . We all need to be actively anti-racist.* Abby & Alan explain the surrealist era parlor game, Exquisite Corpse. And then we play it. Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 25, 2020

Abby & Alan talk about the history and hauntings of Alcatraz. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 18, 2020

Abby & Alan talk Ghost Ships and tell haunted stories of the sea. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 14, 2020

Abby & Alan talk through the history of ESP and test each other's psychic powers. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 11, 2020

Abby & Alan explore the dark history of the Loch Ness Monster and play listener paranormal stories. Lunatics merch, available here ! Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

May 4, 2020

Abby & Alan are joined by Alex Goleman to talk witches. Lunatics merch, available here ! *Everything we say about Joan of Arc is incorrect. Please don't trust us.* Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa & Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 27, 2020

Abby & Alan teach you about The Golem from Jewish folklore. Lunatics merch, available here ! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 20, 2020

Abby & Alan read you creepy stories to distract you from the horrors of real life. Lunatics merch, available here ! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 13, 2020

Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Lunatics merch, available here ! If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Apr 7, 2020

Abby, Alan and guest Dan Roberts bring you deep inside the world of Wendigo lore and Wendigo psychosis. It's a dark place...won't you join us? Lunatics merch, available here ! Donate to Convenant House . Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 30, 2020

Abby and Alan teach you Bloody Mary, The Elevator Game and more. Lunatics merch, available here ! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 23, 2020

Abby & Alan sit down with Kellen Quigley to dig into alien abduction stories. It's a haunting time! Lunatics merch, available here ! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 13, 2020

Celebrate this St. Patrick's day by worshipping this badass Irish Goddess with us. In this super short mini episode we only give you the highlights...just enough to wet your whistle. Lunatics merch, available here ! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you're looking for more Lunatics: Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Mar 4, 2020

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Dan Taveras. *Stay tuned to hear Dan's song Mariana at the end of the episode!* Check out Dan's music on Spotify . Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Lunatics Magazine is available here. Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 23, 2020

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Ashley Tam to deep dive into the wonderful world of werewolves! Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Lunatics Magazine is available here. Watch Shewolf here! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 12, 2020

In this slightly different episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby tells Alan about how she threw up at a seancé last week! Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Lunatics Magazine is available here. Watch our newest film Maya & The Monster . Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Feb 4, 2020

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Avi Dobkin to talk about Tontines and tell scary stories. (Listen to Avi's Power Rangers podcast here .) Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Lunatics Magazine is available here. Watch our newest film Maya & The Monster . Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Jan 20, 2020

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Dan Roberts to talk about life after death and tell a wild story about an 1800s apocalypse. Wild! Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Jan 5, 2020

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with our friends Brianna & Nick to discuss paranormal experiences, spirituality & tell spooky stories. Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dec 23, 2019

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Matt O'Brien to chat about all things Christmas & Horror. Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dec 16, 2019

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Pete Grisafi to chat about metal, ghosts & vintage video games. Follow Pete on Twitch (The Metal Beast.) Lunatics merch, available here ! If you like what you hear, and you want to hear more...subscribe! Intro Music and bumpers by Michaela Papa. Subscribe to our newsletter! *The paranormal case I reference is the Enfield Poltergeist - Check 'er out . So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. The deadline to submit to our Winter Magazine is December 20th. Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Love you! Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dec 9, 2019

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Sara Luke (@saraluke25) to chat about horror films and read scary stories. Lunatics merch, available here ! Thank you so much for listening - If you liked this episode, please subscribe for more. Check Sara out in Lunatics films! I'm Starting a Cult , Just Another Online Date & Love Bites . Make sure to subscribe to us on YouTube to catch Sara in Lipstick, premiering on December 18th. **Original music by Michaela Papa** --X-- So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com and let's chat! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dec 2, 2019

In this episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby & Alan sit down with Betsy Hillstead to chat about paranormal experiences and read scary stories. Lunatics merch, available here ! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe! So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com and let's chat! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 22, 2019

In this episode KK Mayo ( KAKE Dance ) joins Abby to read some spooky stories. Lunatics merch, available here ! So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com and let's go from there. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . We post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. Please subscribe to this podcast! If you're interested in starting your own podcast, we suggest Buzzsprout ! We use it to help us post our podcast to all platforms, to host our episodes, provide analytics and more. Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 15, 2019

Lunatics merch, available here ! In this episode Avi Dobkin ( From Alpha to Zedd ) and KK Mayo ( KAKE Dance ) join Abby to read some spooky stories. So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com and let's go from there. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon . I post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. Please subscribe to this podcast! Love you SO much. xo Abby Brenker Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Nov 7, 2019

Lunatics merch, available here ! Welcome back, we hope you enjoy the second episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour. In this episode, we hear spooky stories read by Avi Dobkin, Anthony Robledo and Alan Kudan. It also seems to be the episode where I need to explain each story after it's read...sorry guys, I'll try to work on writing stories that make more sense. Anyway, hope you enjoy. So many of you have reached out about reading stories! Amazing! Send an email to filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com and let's go from there. If you want to support our project, please consider donating to our Patreon. I post tons of content there, some might say too much content. It also acts as a bit of a blog, it's the best way to keep track of what we're doing across all mediums: film, podcasts, magazines and more. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics . Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Love you SO much. xo Abby Brenker Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show

Oct 30, 2019

Lunatics merch, available here ! Welcome to the Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast! Join us for spooky tales, ghost stories and more. In this episode we read The Man With an Axe and Roulette. Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube 'Films About Lunatics ' to see short film versions of these stories. Poster Art by @pilar.kep. Subscribe to our Newsletter! Thanks for listening! Follow us on TikTok , X , Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon . Support the show