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Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 157 - Berkey Family Vacation 1988Written 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.Consider donating and volunteering with organizations like National Immigration Project, Immigrant Defense Project, Legal Aid J...
2025-05-2609 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 43 - Vampire Horror StoriesAbby 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 b...
2024-10-301h 07Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 41 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 2Abby 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 pod...
2024-09-161h 25Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 40 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 1Abby 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...
2024-09-031h 33Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 142 - Horror on The High Seas: Maritime Folklore and Ghost ShipsAbby and Alan discuss maritime folklore, ghost ships, pirates and so much more. lunaticsproject.comGet 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.SourcesNPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve Found the Lost City of Atlantis Again.History.com article by the site’s editors: Bermuda TriangleHistory.com article on AtlantisAn article from Naval...
2024-08-201h 10Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 141 - Horror on The High Seas: Creatures From the DeepAbby 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.comGet 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.SourcesNPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve...
2024-08-061h 00Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 140 - Horror on The High Seas: Paranormal GeographyAbby 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.comGet 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.SourcesNPR article by Andy Bowers: We’ve Found the Lost City of Atlantis Again.History.com ar...
2024-07-2355 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 139 - The Dark History of New York CityAbby 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.comGet 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...
2024-07-031h 26Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 39 - Dancing Plague Horror StoriesAbby 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.comGet 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 pa...
2024-06-1942 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 138 - The History of the Dancing Plague of 1518Abby 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. SourcesA Time to Dance, A Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of The Dancing Plague of 1518. A book by John...
2024-06-081h 20Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 137 - Bite-Size HorrorAlan 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...
2024-05-1629 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 38 - Artificial Intelligence Horror StoriesAbby 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...
2024-04-231h 27Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 135 - The History of Horror and Artificial IntelligenceAbby and Alan discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence as represented in horror and science fiction films. lunaticsproject.comCheck 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...
2024-04-091h 28Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 37 - Demonic Summoning Horror StoriesAlan 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 A...
2024-03-261h 13Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 133 - The History of Demonic SummoningAbby 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 o...
2024-02-271h 15Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 132 - The History of Truman Show DelusionAbby 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...
2024-02-1351 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 36: Amusement Park Horror StoriesAbby 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 J...
2024-01-311h 04Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 131 - The History of Amusement Park HorrorJoin 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.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for...
2024-01-151h 25Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 35: Exorcism Horror StoriesThis week Abby and Alan present horror stories about exorcisms. lunaticsproject.comGet 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...
2023-11-2748 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 34: Bloody Mary Horror StoriesAbby 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 Maca...
2023-10-3051 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 125 - The History of Kaiju Films: Part 1Abby 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 th...
2023-08-0259 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 31 - Time Travel Horror StoriesThis 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.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord.Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in...
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WRAP DRINKS#007 - Alan Kudan // Sound MixerAlan Kudan is a sound mixer, the voice of God on our show, and host of Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how to book more jobs, union versus non-union jobs, and hear some really interesting experiences from his time in the industry.Support the show
2023-04-291h 38Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 121 - The History of Time Travel in Science FictionThis 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.comGet 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...
2023-04-2749 minLunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorEpisode 120 - Real Scary Stories 6Abby 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.comGet 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 o...
2023-03-241h 01Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of HorrorLunatics Library 30 - Doppelgänger Horror StoriesThis 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
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