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The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastOctober 2025 + Bloody Mary's DelightHope you all enjoy this possible last show. If I can't get the help I need, this may be the last one I can finish. Please help. [xoiscythe@hotmail.com]
2025-10-1946 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2025 August Whateve,r WhateverWrite your own summary, thanks!Please write to xoiscythe@hotmail.comWhatever, whatever, blah de blah
2025-07-2842 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastNovember 2024Just letting y'all know how I am, which is not good, of course.
2024-11-2908 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRetrospective: Episode Six (May 2024)Continuing old retrospectives on to EPISODE SIX! "Coffee, Tea and Cribbage"! The audio drama begins as Tony and Carolyn find the perfect place to stow away Angelique’s painting, and Carolyn ponders on a pen, wondering if it’s one that took up too much air time in contemplation long ago.Captain Daniel Gregg inquires of his old friend, Andre’ DuPres, well… what the heck is going on and why is he within this Sam Evans guy?Elizabeth continues to investigate the history of the Seaview property with a far more laid back Roger.And…...
2024-05-071h 51
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRetrospective: Episode Five (April 2024)Background sound provided by podcast Skull Bottle Sorcery #184 WITH kind permission! (On Soundcloud and youtube)Brief updates with me and why we’re still focusing on the earlier Radio Drama episodes in retrospection. This podcast coincides with the original script release date. Why “The Prisoner” element was added, it was NOT just-for-fun: It was due to Josette’s Music Box tune being lifted from an episode of The Prisoner. Trivia, plain and simple.The podcast explains a few things relating to how the ghost of Captain Gregg manages to help in this interruption to Dark Shadows...
2024-04-032h 08
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRetrospective: Episode Four (March 2024)Brief updates with me and why we’re still focusing on the earlier Radio Drama episodes in retrospection. Focus on Ghost and Mrs. Muir fandom and it’s loose relationship with Dark Shadows. Reactions and non-reactions I received. Ghosts and Mrs. Muir novel understanding, etceteras. Background details of how Episode Four “Captain Gregg Gets Bent” was conjured, including the title. Gong through what happens in the episode from start to finish. Then eventually the responses from kind friends and acquaintances.
2024-03-011h 48
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Retrospective: Ep. Three (2024 Feb.)Describing what the entire show is about and an aside about hard copies of shows, etc. being better but more difficult to obtain. (DVD’s LIVE!) Why I’ve become calmer even as it might disappoint listeners(?) Describing both the episode and the very first review I ever received, yay! Some rambling of how everyone gets hopped up on hype. Also the incident back in 2014 on a group and how the design of FB messed things up insisting to show me things I did NOT wish to observe. Love to Helena and Os...
2024-02-031h 30
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRetrospective: Episode Two (January 2024)Going over the summary of the second radio drama episode in The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows. Then eventually I discuss the commentary as well as why changes for the better are occurring. How the Kids In The Hall hosts are acclimating to the differences and oddities. Drips of how knowingly being “despised” I just keep going? Well? It’s happened before! Going through various options with the supernatural, what to add, what to discard and what to keep. Vocal characterizations, etcetera. Josette’s chamber pot? Blending in the 1960 Time Machine film character.Hoffman...
2024-01-151h 52
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2023 DecemberAnother Update what I've been working on and a Farewell to Lara Parker. Rest in Peace!My usual attempt to figure out what people want to hear and what about and how I really don't know and why and HOWDY get in touch and here is how, etceteras. My standard blather, really. Take care everyone! (And read Henry Huggins, get some true pain!)
2023-12-0313 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode One Retrospective (Octobery 2023)After I introduce the usual show description I continue to blab with irritation at something that will likely shock people (minus the haters who will be pleased) when I tear-up the untouchable covenant of “Freedom-Of-Choice” which is not bestowed at all human births but given in a very delicate balance of many things we rarely take into account. Many people who were denied several choices as teenagers will be gratified to hear this bit. :)Freedom of choice comes further into play as I describe how the radio drama gives this delicate balance to the fictional characters according to t...
2023-09-301h 47
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast(August 2023) Retrospective Ep. 19The usual rigmarole of what the show is about and why it was originally shared, of course. From scene scene in episode 19 is explained and discussed going through listeners thoughts to each scene one at a time. Plenty of emphasis on Bewitched characters Samantha and Endora and how they feel about what they're witnessing via DS characters. Diabolos gets plenty of attention as well, along with Nicholas Blair and how our hosts feel about him. Recognition of the source material and how it was put together and why trivial pursuit of the details is very im...
2023-08-051h 41
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 18 Retrospective (Late June 2023)Diving into the details of how Episode 18, Braving The Waters was created, including the goofy stuff for Sir Simon Milligan ala Mad Max and a recent loss. Additives of The Kids In The Hall references and characters for this episode will be included.Further explanation of Andre DuPres and Captain Gregg’s ghost-time friendship prior to and after Andre’s reincarnation as Sam Evans in The Pit series. Building up the friendship of Sarah Collins and Captain Gregg. Explaining how Endora and Captain Gregg encountered each other, as well as consulting all this with Maggie Evans as the re...
2023-06-261h 35
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRetrospective for Episode 17 (June 2023)Hello and I dive into a pep-talk about anti-fans and the unfortunate lack of choices we had in this situation. (Hopefully the previous podcast caught you up with the main topic of the whole show.) Next I go for the scene by scene topics hitting on a little love for The Kids In The Hall with Milligan and Hecubus. Plenty of trivia involving all fandoms from Beetlejuice to The Munsters to Dark Shadows. (And even Star Trek!) How the big-fight was put together with BJ versus V’Angelique.Plenty of love for Roger, and in man...
2023-06-021h 18
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastMay 2023: Episode 16 RetrospectiveIntroduction to me and the podcast, what it was originally created to present. (This will likely sound even more calm than my first six episode intros.) Some of the pitfalls and touching on the anti-fans as well as an invitation to turn this show off if you don’t enjoy it. ^_^Recognizing how freedom and choice were removed in recent years thanks to surveillance and persuasive technology. This takes a very, very long time to learn about and how it alters people. Why “The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows” radio drama is *not* a binge-able show. Good to...
2023-05-031h 00
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2023 February – Second Season, Pseudo-RetrospectiveWhat my show is about, etceteras. Addressing the unfortunate topic of Anti-Fans…How my show is very different to the soap-opera it is based on, accordingly to what we all need to do to heal: CHANGE THE DESIGN. It’s not to decimate “villains”, it’s to alter the DESIGN of everything! :)Persuasive tech works easier on fans of soap operas due to the continuation-with-no-resolution. It is, sadly like, shooting fish in a barrel :(Going through my Dreamwidth journal and the focusing tips show…Discussing...
2023-02-1746 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 23: Trip My WireMilligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.Amy and David enter the Collinwood breakfast room in which David’s father, Roger, responds to their questions very distractedly. Mrs. Johnson has more to serve along with some sage words.Prior to her governess role, Maggie stops at home in the Evans Cottage to inquire for help from Captain Gregg via her father, Sam.Cousin Lily tests a theory with her cousin, Elizabeth Stoddard, on the RMS Queen Elizabeth, in which they play “Kings In The...
2023-01-0841 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSeptember 2022 Rebuilding Attention (Focusing Tips)Introduction to what my show is about.The difference between “The News” and “Hype”Solving problems could be much faster after all of that.Tools:Turning off all distractions.Relaxation comes next… (Suggestion of a free noise-canceling album.)Little Kids or Children’s books/stories. (I kid you not.)Daydreaming Words: day-dreaming the word you’re listening to.Going up the ladder: Working from shorter to longer: Simple versions to longer versions. Take pieces of something longer step-by...
2022-09-0229 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastJune 2022 Josette DuPres - MadamOn the off-chance this is the most important character in the World...So here we are encountering Dark Shadows fans who felt ostracized for, um, knowing all the trivia? Yep! HOW BIZARRE! If you understand who Josette duPres IS? No, you aren’t “all-alone”. It means: You are a fan. (duh) “NO ONE is gonna ‘come and get-ya’... it’s fricken TEEVEE!”Insisting on Julia/Barnabas in “Dark Shadows” is AS absurd as insisting on Jo/Laurie in “Little Women”. Little Women novels? DRY AS A BONE! Jungian Shadow comparisons... Dissecting Dark Shado...
2022-06-0747 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2022 April Update ShowJust some whatever crap updating you of what we're working on with Madam Findley = Andrea Martin... things like that, and Darrin Stephens being influenced by Roger Collins on the order of "In order to cope, you just crack jokes, like I do!" And various other things about the various things to make sense of things.And "The Exponential Growth of Laura Collins". That was feckin' FUNNY, people! What the heck, really? DIANA MILLAY FRICKEN ROCKS! ! ! And then? I don't even know! Just... I don't know! ENJOY!www.pitofultimatedarkshadows.wordpress...
2022-04-1624 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastThe Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: 10th Anniversary SpecialDelegating the dates and times of when textual episodes and when audio episodes are shared..Then when further fandoms are included: The Kids In The Hall, Clue, The Ghostbusters, Poltergeist, The Golden Girls, The Ghost And Mrs. Muir, The Addams Family, The Munsters, Beetlejuice, MASH, and so forth… Hawkeye, Beetlejuice, and we continue onward… Saving Mr. Wells, and adding “Bewitched”, of course, for the resolution ideas…Why I created “Constructive Praise” when I didn’t realize what “Narrative Discussion” was and what we had been doing, which was that, in the 20th Century…
2022-02-141h 00
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEPISODE 22: "The Endless Night At Collinwood"Milligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.Returning to the West Wing, Amy wonders about Quentin as David wanders in. David convinces Amy to leave and return to her room and have a séance in which they could bring Quentin to them. As they do, the new governess, Maggie Evans, approaches to both send David to bed and tuck Amy in, with memories about Amy’s brothers to share with her.Even as strange things are afoot in The Great House, the ghost of Sar...
2021-10-3047 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastA Conversation With Tito (October 2021)You wanted it? You got it! This podcast is marked [EXPLICIT!]We know Tito from my husband’s high school days… Tito very much enjoys the Dark Shadows 2012 film because he doesn’t know the old show and frankly, doesn’t care! He came over as my husband and I were playing dominoes. It was pretty cool!Instructions on how to differentiate real hate from “manufactured hate”. (It’s actually pretty simple, fellow fans…) Then my consultation with Melissa about the “confusion” about the confusion itself. :DTito’s 1960’s Nostalg...
2021-10-1847 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSept/Oct 2021 Spoilercast-UpdatePlenty of “Doctor Who” study updates here…Touching on Douglas Adams and the compliments I received over the years with my own creations that were similar to his. “Stones of Blood” commentary enjoyment and “The Key To Time” scenarios we’re watching currently…Discussing our loss of ability in digesting the narrative form. Very, very tragic! (If one is being rewarded to be rude, yeh, y’arent’ gonna get anything good… really.) Being relieved of anxiety through “Your Undivided Attention” podcasts and why. Working out how t...
2021-09-2852 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2021 June Updates and Online DiariesDS Annotations is back up and my involvement with that. Much love to Saramonster!Continuing narrative between The Pit and Osheen Nevoy’s “In Darkness” along with kind words from Helena Clara Bouchet. Also why I found a Hoffman/Stokes romance made the most sense. Next segment for beloved pen friends: postage stamp updates, things coming out and so forth.Alternative social sites by using a search-engine of choice and looking for the words “online diary”. These are my (first page search) results. I am not listing the sites I speak of here because the point...
2021-06-1049 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSpoilercast-Update April 2021/October 2013Personal updates and discussion with a beloved pen friend as we chatted over the phone, including Doctor Who, and the goofiness of the villains therein. Going over books I’ve been listening to and enjoying. Working on Hoffman/Stokes romance and consulting Helena for help. Bad things and good things in pairings and enjoyment. Reading notes about “House of Dark Shadows” from another pen friend who is an avid movie fan rather than a DS fan. Working with Madam Findley’s character, things coming up in "The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows" for her and cons...
2021-04-021h 05
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast(2021 February): Letters, Writing and Sending MailThis podcast is in a theme: Letter writing and sending mail…We start from Episode One with Wadsworth’s letter to Barnabas Collins, the two discussing that, and go right on up into what has already been released. (Be a’skeered… be very a’skeered. Or not.)Stepping through each episode to reveal what is available in letter writing, my listeners shall see where this leads, including why episode four ventured issue with Seattle’s Space Needle. *wink*Episodes: 5, 6, 7, and 8 explaining all the letter writing aspects of those. Continuing on with further episodes up into #12 and...
2021-02-0853 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEPISODE 21: Up The Damned StaircaseSir Simon Milligan and Manservant Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.As Elizabeth conjures “Drunken Sailor” on the piano, the ghost of Bill Malloy arrives and begins to explain the endless considerations of how he died, all based on the original “Dark Shadows” series. Many old and new histories are revealed as Liz and Bill come to a further understanding. Wafting towards evening, Maggie inquires of Bob at The Blue Whale what the recent news there is after the break-in the night before. As a storm approaches, David rushes to Amy’s room upo...
2020-12-2844 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast[Test] DEMO Pit#23 (December 2020)Some pals know we've had technical problems, so this is a test! If anyone was wondering what a "demo" episode sounds like, this is it! I don't plan to keep this up long so get it while ya got it!
2020-12-0736 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastThrowing Out Ideas – 2020 OctoberExpressing my new re-watchable movie, “The Social Dilemma”, then onward to my expeditious viewing of ‘Dark Shadows-1897‘ along with the focus of sorting out the romance between Quentin Collins and Angelique Bouchard. (As well as rearranging Laura Collins to be Laura Murdoch Stockbridge via Osheen Nevoy’s research.) And how '1840 Angelique' = "Angelique-Mark-2". Then mixing the magics between Dark Shadows and Bewitched. Rough draft ideas and potential spoilers for episode 23 and 24 in ‘The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows’. How Capt. Gregg digests the ghosts of Beth and Quentin and the overall situation on account of the bequest with Sam and Maggie...
2020-10-0147 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastAugust 2020 SpoilercastAnother blah-de-blah per request! Howdy out to all my pen pals, “YOU’RE ALIVE!” Also appreciating the kindhearted nature of folks who feel they “ought” to do better. Hopefully by this time hunkering down at home has shown most people how using “social” media to solely keep-in-touch isn’t very healthy. Going through Pit episodes 20, 21, and 22. Basic steps in each episode of the story.#20 “Bark At The Moon”#21 “Up The Damned Staircase”#22 “The Endless Night At Collinwood” In all of these episodes, I shall let loose my newest slogan, which is: “To boldly go where EVEN...
2020-08-1240 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 20: Bark At The MoonMilligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.Doctor Hoffman is surprised to find Amy Jennings accompanied by Carolyn Stoddard as Carolyn explains how she did. As the three consider what to do with Amy, David shows up to be introduced. Amy and David leave Doctor Hoffman and Carolyn Stoddard to their own wonderings about the creature seen in the woods previously.Venturing into what Amy and David are up to, we find Amy transfixed by the lightning and David wondering how she isn’t scared of that. The talk eventually leads to wo...
2020-07-3145 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast(June 2020) “I Got The Memo”Another oceanside chat for people who enjoy them. Apparently quite a few people enjoy them!I get started talking about a pen friend and a phone friend, good stuff and various reasons things in communications have been clogged. General pep-talk about the current upbringing in kids to the previous upbringing I experienced with pretty crappy distractions that weren’t as bad as now, but still pretty bad. I make it very clear here that I never wanted a parasocial relationship with my listeners. I wanted a social one. And? I still do!Ho...
2020-06-1443 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastMargaret Josette Dupres, Chapters 11- 16 (May 2020)[ADULT CONTENT]Again, “Explicit” while being fairly clean in all my description. This entry is the third podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; eleven through sixteen, as I add to what we are all going through via the tech obsessions. This audio program goes through, step-by step, discussing what occurs in each chapter, my personal struggles, and the wonderful discussion from readers.Chapters discussed are as follows:Chapter Eleven – “A Tender Retreat” (Maggie facing old haunts as Josette with her kidnapping.) [+ comments]Chapter Twelve – “...
2020-05-2554 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast“World On Hold” (2020 April)Personal current events, we re-observe recent troubles compared to the old ones that maintain their hold on us. Finishing the demo for 22 and what came from that for Doctor Hoffman and Professor Stokes' romance. (Delving into the relationship they may once have had as Magda and Sandor.) Plenty of fun.Reminder: Daytime Dramas are *not* built on resolution. (Which is why The Pit is built the way that it is.) Continuing on with what is coming up in Pit 22. Switching over to where we are in our 4th Doctor “Doctor Who” viewing with “Underworld” (1978) Getting...
2020-04-2439 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2020 March Spoilercast-UpdateBeginning with my understanding of what is happening to most listeners of this podcast program. Why direct communication is important and the examples of mishearing what I’m saying. My concern for our current sense of isolation and how I was told, “You saw all this coming.” Pointers of how to use the narrative site. Discussion over the previous web-log and what folks have been viewing. (Fun stuff.)Why “Dark Shadows” is a TV show that constantly reminds you that it IS a TV show. :) Then off we go into technical aspects of Pit episode 21 and further spoilers for that...
2020-03-1851 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2020 FebruaryFor anyone who wanted another explanatory ramble: You got it! Technical problems in both story and audio building of new Pit radio drama episodes.The convincing spell of social media (of course!) with the double-whammy of a belief non-canon pairings actually happened on the (DS) show. Much comparison to “Little Women” is involved. How Captain Daniel Gregg may also feel about a “kudos” or “like” button. Sharing mutual concern between myself and other fans of “The Ghost And Mrs. Muir”.More pride for John Karlen staying away from The Internet along with pen pals helping me break the social...
2020-02-2532 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Retrospective: Episode 15 (January 2020)And now, finally, back to the story… (I’ve been building this podcast since March 2019, so bare with me.) After mention of the dedication we get to what happens during Episode 15 in ‘The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows’, the annotated version, of course. The hilarious gin-rummy game between Nicholas Blair and Vampire Angelique, continuing on to the scene with Roger Collins, V’Angelique and Lily Munster. Next, Grandmama Addams and Morticia’s foray into Victoria Winters’ memories of Reverend Trask. Later, we cut from Josette’s room to a Willie and Sarah scene to David’s surprise and back again as Wads...
2020-01-301h 05
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastRemembering John Karlen And Terry JonesJust a little something I wanted to put out there prior to my release of the Retrospective in Episode 15.For Terry Jones and John Karlen: I don’t know who I would be if it weren’t for you…And frankly? I *don’t want* to know who I would be without either of you!This is for you, for us, and for me.Thank you and fare thee well.Love,Daryl
2020-01-2409 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSpoilercast, Etc. (December 2019)A few updates to pen friends. A dainty cautionary and word-to-the-wise about certain topic omissions, then… onto the fun! Spoiler ideas for upcoming Pit episodes blending DS 640-647 into The Pit. (Funny bit about solving a spill being faster than endlessly fretting over it.) Why we shall be getting more of Dr. Hoffman in future shows and less Barnabas. (And how we will get more Barnabas later.) More of Sarah’s Ghost being very useful. (Thank you, Captain Daniel Gregg!)The love for DS which surpasses social media, thankfully! On to education as well: The technology went...
2019-12-1042 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPen Friends & Closet-Fans (October 2019)Addressing the closet-fans, now that I have a better way of describing the situation. Why one podcast is missing and how to return it. Deleting my tumblr account and the moral support I received from a friend in ever having used it. (Who to thank for my use of Reddit.) My aversion to commercial sites and preference for smaller groups. The unreliability of commercial social media: “They sure know how to get ya’.” Working on Pit 21, as well as watching more Dark Shadows. Finding ideas for the future “saving” of Madame Findley, and all the fun that goes into that...
2019-10-2340 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2019 September (Update + ?)Yes! My calmer self is speaking these days. Discussing why this show ended up being more me talking over details than the radio drama project part of it: commercialism online was a massive component of that and what commercialism did to our social lives. Seeing the difference in community organized creations versus commercial creations. Topics in my consideration of a potential Dark Shadows continuation program, digesting that and how it might affect everything. How I’ve digested other series apart from Dark Shadows, and how friends have made adjustments for other new releases. Also why I and others ch...
2019-09-1728 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 19: Happy Hour In HellMilligan and Hecubus come to introduce the show with their usual flair but a much different song.As Carolyn Stoddard enters The Great House, her uncle, Roger Collins, presents her with the letter Mrs. Muir has sent which requests Miss Stoddard to visit her in Schooner Bay, while Roger evokes a bizarre dream he once had.After Maggie ascertains what Captain Gregg managed with Endora, via her father’s description, she asks about what happened to Mr. Wells at the Inn. Sam is happy to relay that Mr. Wells did not perish and perhaps Chris Jennings is...
2019-08-2846 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSpoilercast-Update (August 2019)Gratitude to pen friends all over. Explanation of how the closet-listeners came into being and how they behave. Hence, I avoid them in return. (Ah, the fascinating absurdity.) Mentions of more tech communities who prefer humane methods. Then onward to further spoilers for Pit Episode 21 (twenty-one)!A little explanation of our friend, Seamus, mentioned in previous podcasts, as well as his own reaction, likely very familiar to closet-listeners, to The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows. (One of my hypotheses was correct!)Going through a list of highlights that would help to alleviate the communication...
2019-08-2436 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastFor You (July 2019)Just a little something that might help. Why going in sequence is not only useful but vital. Take care, everyone.
2019-07-2607 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast2019 July Update (Etc, Etc, Etc.)Difficulty in celebrating Dark Shadows and The Pit… As well as communication technology going bad. Appreciating Helena Clara Bouchet for being a non-canon AND canon romance fan. (Seriously!)The perils with audience members attempting to be “critics”. Troubling responses from those *only* talking about what they *think* that ‘People’ think. (I’d much rather know what *you* think!) Explaining all this to pen pals. Work on Pit episodes recently. Notes to those who always say “Change it!” with loving kindness to DS cast members. Podcasts about the internet. (What was The Web like in 1999?) Discussing alter...
2019-07-0335 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSpoilercast-Update (May 2019)Why “House of Dark Shadows” is a party movie, with much love and apologies all around. Spoilers for Pit episodes (20) Twenty and (21) Twenty-One. It’s going to take a lot of effort for Chris Jennings to understand he’s in a relief-series now and not a soap-opera. Also a little consideration for how to word things with Bewitched characters. How I came to learn about The Center for Humane Technology (humanetech.com) and how very important I consider their work, with incredible validation about my own social media experience, as well as the experiences from other pen pals...
2019-05-1744 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastReady To Go (April 2019)2012 Movie Fans: WELCOME!This is an update for old listeners and for new listeners: please get in touch. Thanks to pen friends and offers to keep in touch from others who got “distracted” and how to get in touch with me. (I did all this for friendship and discussion, not popularity.)Little touches on something small coming up in Pit # 21. (Willie and Wadsworth)Pointers on what “The Haunting of Collinwood” is about.Background music: George Michael (mash-up mix) and Republica.Keep on listening and keep in touch!Love...
2019-04-1809 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastMargaret Josette Dupres, Chapter 6 - 10 (March 2019)Again, “Explicit” while being fairly clean for all that! This entry is the second podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; six through ten.I address one pointer of how to encourage me to share more of the novel so far. No high hopes on that score, of course. This audio session goes through, step-by step, discussing what occurs in each chapter, my personal struggles and triumphs through this journey as well as the wonderful discussion that arrived from wonderful friends and kind strangers.Chapters discussed are as follows:C...
2019-03-0902 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastMargaret Josette Dupres, Chapters 1 – 5 (Valentine’s Day 2019)Listeners expecting to hear me swear will be disappointed. This entry is the long-awaited first podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; one through five. This audio session goes through, step-by step, discussing what occurs in each chapter, my personal struggles and triumphs through this journey as well as the wonderful discussion that arrived from wonderful friends and kind strangers who granted me a way to stop panicking from lack of talk and finally allowed me to begin sleeping again which had been a problem at the end of 2013 into the beginning of 2014.
2019-02-1459 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastWorkshop With Osheen Nevoy (+New Years 2018/2019 Update)Beginning with a basic explanation to this podcast series, then how garnering discussion for this series improved and how unfortunate societal changes created further problems. In the workshop we explore how Randall & Hopkirk could work in “The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows” and a load of banter about most of the shows already involved. (Thank you, Osheen!)Considerations of (The Real) Richard III in tandem to how Barnabas Collins’ character has been portrayed in fanwork. Concern over future generations. A big insight in the learning process via media entertainment; the example used is “Animal Crackers” with The Marx B...
2019-01-0145 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 18: Braving The WatersMilligan and Hecubus reprise their introductory insanity with a little supplement from “Mad Max”.Sam Evans introduces the Ghost of Captain Daniel Gregg to his daughter, Maggie Evans, who is also now known as Josette duPres. However much Maggie and Gregg have in common, the purpose of their meeting proves to help convince the sea-faring ghost of making up for other past discrepancies.We later find Elizabeth Stoddard in the solitude of a piano on the deck of the RMS Queen Elizabeth cruise liner. As she plays the Chopin Nocturne she once did upon Bill Malloy’s deat...
2018-12-1252 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastInterview with New Fan: Melissa (Autumn 2018/Spring 2016)This podcast focuses on a new fan to Dark Shadows and why it makes sense that would-be good fans to this 1960’s television show don't speak up. Melissa discusses her enjoyment of my fanwork, Dark Shadows and Jonathan Frid as well as Barnabas Collins. Our continual friendship flows through this podcast which is much attributed to Lisa Weyenberg connecting us. (Love you, Lisa!!!)The interview displays what a new fan must contend with: Hate for Barnabas Collins, bizarre worship for Julia Hoffman. which has nothing to do with her strengths, feeling embraced on fan groups *at first* and th...
2018-11-171h 10
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastNon-Crackly Spoilercast (October 2018)After a few words of wisdom via Osheen Nevoy, a bit of personal news which includes Michaelmas and how we celebrate September 29th each year. Updates about upcoming episodes in The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: 18, 19, and some discussion about the rough draft completion of episode 20. Understanding The Addams Family, Barnabas and Maggie growing as a couple, comparisons between characters in fun spooky and drama spooky, how Chris Jennings will be handled, working with Captain Gregg, needing help with Amy, David and upcoming ghosts, how I’m keeping Tony Peterson in the show. Thoughts and theories ab...
2018-10-1033 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastCrackly Spoilercast (September 2018)If you listen to old vinyl records this probably won’t bother you. I cleaned it up the best that I could, so this is a good example of my technical problems! Basic updates with how I’m looking at the social media concerns versus the human requirements included. Touching on +The Reluctant Vampire+ component with Barnabas and going further with that topic. More discussion of what’s coming up in Pit Episode 19 “Happy Hour In Hell” as well as how it correlates with the original series, so there are some parallels between the original DS and The Pit to kee...
2018-09-0758 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastAlma Matters (August 2018)Personal updates which include working on future Pit episodes. Why good manners are necessary and criticizing is bad for morale. Concerns about reliance on the internet, particularly those raised on it.Reasons why The Reluctant Vampire is an important reflection of humanity, now more than ever.How being exposed to the negative is contagious and why humans require more care. Pep talk for pen pals who kept in touch, also for pen pals and listeners who became “elusive”. Bewitched, Ghost and Mrs. Muir viewing; “To Twitch or Not To Twitch”, and “Mon...
2018-08-0140 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 17: A Bio-Exorcist Comes To CollinwoodMilligan and Hecubus do a quick introduction as it is well known the audience is awaiting the big show down between Beetlejuice and V’Angelique.Quick maneuvering on BJ’s part whisks V’Angelique into the Collinwood drawing room and all Hell proceeds to slowly unfold in a variety of ways, while Barnabas and Maggie consult with each other, observing the alarming results from the other side of the door; young David Collins’ horror, and Roger Collins’ mere annoyance as he strolls passed them with certain responsibilities on his mind. (Probably not a good scene to listen to on a full...
2018-06-2955 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastBack On The Road (June 2018)Wadsworth once expressed, “Very well. I know who did it. And furthermore I’m going to tell you how it was all done.” That will be how this podcast attempts to wrap up so many of the problems many of us are enduring via social media and bash culture.First I start with more celebratory tales of continual audio drama creation. 18 “Braving The Waters” completion, the rough draft fun with 19 “Happy Hour In Hell”, as well as potential scenes for episode 20. More “Bewitched” characters coming into this show as well as more Gomez Addams. The importance of the grassroots team an...
2018-06-1446 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastInstructional Manual (April/May 2018)Basic information for various sites for this series and how to use them to comment on episodes; this is mainly in the direction of the url https://thepitofultimatedarkshadows.wordpress.com/Plenty of guidance in how to use these sites. Welcoming if a listener only wants to focus on a single character, fandom or cameo. Old internet rules for The Pit Crew. What makes me happiest: Commentary. Examples: My reading of Tito’s commentary for "Episode 5: Saving Pop" and Lisa’s commentary for "Episode 15: A Blundering Succubus". Some examination of Willie and Sarah’s interactions, as well as Mag...
2018-05-021h 03
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: February 2018News to pen friends and from pen friends.Being in touch with “Auntie”. Reasons why DS Fandom went downhill during the onset of social media.A short-list of online locations that became dead-ends for chat on “The Pit” show.Uplifting commentary from current pen friends for Pit episodes, as well as great love for The Pit’s Q & A. :)The Generation Gap implosion in recent years.Sam and Maggie Evans as the best father-daughter combination on television. How there is so much to work with via Maggie and Barnabas’ relationship.Farci...
2018-02-021h 13
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: December 2017My personal break away from drug-like social media sites; two in particular. My own upbringing in digesting fiction with the help of others. How people are looking for companionship to enjoy films and television shows with. Thanking pen pals and explaining what happened to those of you that “ran away screaming”. Living a recorded-life. The detriment of the like-button on the human race. Troubles in the bad behaviour toward myself as your entertainer (and the rare good). Unceremonious responses to the May 2016 podcast. News on grassroots team for Episode 17. Talk on future Pit episodes 18 and...
2017-12-1248 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastJulia and Barnabas: An Inquiry (November 2017)This podcast is meant to open a dialogue with fans of this non-canon romantic pairing. We’ve already been dealing with people who felt hurt and harmed by fans of it, but this is to give some insight into the possibilities of why it continues to get wished for and discussed so heavily.I go through a few bits of personal news, including a grief I am enduring, before I dive into the topics. My own desire of Willie and Maggie as a romance long ago, but stronger a difficulty I had with films an...
2017-11-0915 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: October 2017For all the pen pals, of course, and chat about why I admire Jonathan Frid, geeking out about Canadian culture. Getting Pit burn-out but how it keeps me going anyway. Social media topics and the reasons it erodes us, especially the younger generation without similar life experiences prior to this technology.How bash-culture took over from other more light-hearted heckling entertainment, as well as how criticizing became more important than deep-thought or enjoyment.Continuing on new episode creation throughout this year of healing. Why letter-writing is healthier for us, and why the web-log I created...
2017-10-2439 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: September 2017Genuine appreciation for pen friends overall, and in a sense that this gratitude may be endless considering the alternative online "prison-camps" we've all felt trapped in.Nothing fancy. Just basic news and me hanging out in my room. Talking about Carolyn and Tony as well as Dr. Hoffman and Prof. Stokes, both on Dark Shadows and in The Pit.Technical updates on Episode 17, inquiries for chat and correspondence.Much love for a non fandom related pointer K.L.S. mentioned in an interview. Explanations on the three-year roller coaster of social media versus the...
2017-09-3028 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: August 2017 & RetrospectiveStudy encouragement for The Addams Family, lining things up for Pit Episode 18 in script, wonderful results from pen pals and confusing results from online bystanders. Suggestion of postage stamps if one desires to send a gift. The repercussions of our implicit trust in “Mommy Internet”.Retrospective via Milligan and Hecubus, Sam and Barnabas, gift of lingerie joke for Helena, Dr. Hoffman and Prof. Stokes romance, Clue-like scene in Hoffman’s office, Barnabas and Maggie’s romance.Deep consideration of Willie Loomis’ character overall and his personal challenges between Dark Shadows and The Pit of Ultimate D...
2017-08-271h 45
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: July 2017 And RetrospectiveWhy pen pals work and social media wastes time. Incorporating “Bewitched” into Episode 18. Social network history. Two books by Nicholas Carr.Episode 12: Tons on regression therapy for Maggie Evans, music used. Healing Barnabas & Carolyn scene. Captain Gregg helping Sam Evans. Dr. Hoffman’s place in everything. Pivotal point with Lily Munster, Elizabeth and Tom Jennings. Milligan & Hecubus fun.Episode 13: Purpose of dedication to Kathryn Leigh Scott and importance of her contributions and characters in Dark Shadows. My falling into the Julia/Barnabas trap and how a Julia/Barnabas fan, Helena Clara Bouchet, helped to pull me out of...
2017-07-192h 01
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastIn TandemFor the pen pals... Listen... this one is all to the pen pals... whether you use email or paper mail: This one is for you!
2017-07-1305 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: June 2017 And RetrospectiveTalk about social media addiction with its ensuing paranoia. Continual gratitude to pen pals and describing their beautiful influence in my life. (I welcome more!)Why and how constructive praise is important. The fun of watching First Year Dark Shadows. A little chat over 16 & 17 – Retrospective for episodes 8, 9, 10, and both parts of 11. Fair delving into characters from The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Addams Family, The Munsters, and Bewitched in The Pit; particularly Captain Gregg’s stormy weather – story building as well as technical aspects.The fleshing out of Caleb Collins as based on evidence from the origin...
2017-06-101h 45
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update: May 2017 & RetrospectiveThanking pen pals for helping me to heal, explaining why that is important and discussing how the happy buttons ruined upbeat discourse in people over the years.Plenty of lively assertions in why beating around the bush about having “no time” to chit-chat is ridiculous, particularly in regards to over-use of social media. Lackadaisical listings of informational resources that have been important in creating the series which might help listeners.Presentation of where and how The Pit discussion questions are displayed, and why they are important for this fairly cerebral programming.Starting retr...
2017-05-0254 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update March 2017A “sickie” podcast for new pen pals and old listeners alike.This is a very newsy and studious monologue. I’ll address what’s going on with the letter-writing method of listening to the series and knowing that many who want to hear this can’t always download or play it via having poor equipment. Lots of discussions of people I’m talking with lately: Auntie, Jonah, etc. Identifying interruption fan fiction and how it works with Osheen Nevoy and Lisa Weyenberg’s works as key examples. Tons of spoilers for The Pit and later...
2017-03-041h 00
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update January 2017Explaining the long wait for Episode 17. In this you can hear my laryngitis. In between rambles we have various details of events planned for Episode 17 and how channeling Beetlejuice affects me.Studying with friends; Osheen and Lisa mentioned the most. Personal reflections and sad apologies to “Everyone”: fans, cast members, social network users. Possible reasons why the new technology is driving us all koo-koo. (Also some comparisons to Star Trek.)Lots of fun insights about various characters and the deeper lesson Barnabas Collins teaches us from his own personal behaviour: Accountability.Further updates with the...
2017-01-2051 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 17: Intro With Lisa WeyenbergPink Floyd and The Bee Gees sing us into a major list of thank yous.Lisa’s Interview: Her watching Dark Shadows since the age of five and beyond throughout the years. Kathleen Resch’s Concordances for Dark Shadows, and fanzines: “Inside The Old House”, “World of Dark Shadows”, “Wyndcliff Watch”, “The Music Box”, “Shadows of The Night” and how they were obtained. When the fanwork shifted away from the original Dark Shadows program. Discussion of Lisa’s Dark Shadows fanwork, which is also relief for the characters. Reincarnation for Josette and fans of that romance with Barnabas bein...
2016-12-201h 32
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update November 2016A calm, fireside chat update for fans of The Pit. Delving into The Munsters, there is some discussion about type-casting, both for Fred Gwynne and Jonathan Frid especially. Reasons to celebrate the allure of Barnabas Collins rather than being offended by his romantic choices. How fans of the Barnabas/Maggie pairing are preferable to me and to each other. Touches on the mythos of The Vampire through Barnabas and Josette’s romance.The general vibe seen from fans of The Addams Family as well as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. A welcoming to more fans of Wadsworth and th...
2016-11-1145 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 16: A Death In The FamilyAs Milligan and Hecubus announce the introduction to this episode, they let us know who lives and who dies. Vampire-Angelique remains impolite to their sorrow. But carry on, they must! And they introduce us to a scene we’ve been awaiting with Doctor “Hawkeye” Pierce (however much I stink at performing an impression of Alan Alda).As Doctor Hoffman comes to the unbearable realization of who is awaiting her in the autopsy room with Tom Jennings, Professor Stokes listens with complete intrigue. Tom is, of course, affronted to how he is being treated… until a familiar specter informs him of m...
2016-10-281h 00
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update October 2016In between Victoria Winters and Caleb Collins studies we have a somewhat studious ramble to keep you company until the release of Episode 16. Also, why Episode 16 hasn’t been released yet. (Plenty of spooky background music is in this podcast...)Finding where Dark Shadows characters Chris and Amy Jennings are coming into this radio drama and how they might be blended in via how they are from the original Dark Shadows.Bits of what’s already been assessed and written in scenes for future episodes. Comparisons of working on original material versus fanfiction material. Goin...
2016-10-1147 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update August 2016Just me, no music. Discussion about things, hopefully, getting better, and how to keep that going. The importance of correspondence especially.Clear reasons why I, and many others, lose their tempers. (Gets a bit loud while this is explained. Not really a rant, more an exclamation of disbelief in contradictory behaviour.) Deep appreciation for the nice people and tools for how to avoid the bummer types, too!"Spoilers" over scenes one through five, in Episode 16, that are being worked on, as well as the intricate technical aspects that make the idea of critiquing them severely unwanted...
2016-08-2531 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 16: Intro With Osheen NevoyThe Brady Bunch sings us into a major list of thank yous.From Dark Shadows to The Addams Family to fandom politics to real friendship to who this series was put online for, and the people who listen damn well ought to figure that out!Bits of thanks yous to cast members and bare shred mentions about The 50th DS Festival... Social Network warnings, etc. Adventures from tumblr... New friends, Old friends...Osheen's interview comes and a whole lot from that! (Of course!)Bill, Gerard, Dark Shadows and then? The WORLD!How...
2016-07-201h 09
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update June 2016Most of this was created Monday 6 June 2016. I felt the need to address a lot of the high stress going on. As well as some healing, personally. There is also a short rant or two for those who enjoy my rants. (I know there are some who do!) Discussion of why sharing files everywhere and buck-passing didn’t work.More in-depth explanations of how the attention-spans have diminished over the years in so many people, as well as the problems with social media and how I am combating those and have done. Updates on Pi...
2016-06-1038 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 15: A Blundering SuccubusAfter Sir Simon Milligan & Manservant Hecubus meander through their standard rigmarole of lusting after Angelique (and the usual drooling about Hecubus…) They explain what we are about to explore, as they usually do. *Guest Star: The Collinsport Fly…*Now that we’ve made it obvious our hosts are rooting for Angelique, we are allowed to see her kickin’ bootie in a game of gin-rummy with the sticky Nicholas Blair. (Do yourself a favour: drink no beverage and have an empty bladder while you listen to this scene. Thanks. You’re welcome.)Roger and Lily are faced with Vampi...
2016-06-011h 03
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit Update May 2016For the people out there who want to talk, who want more, who love The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: This is for you. Don’t listen thinking, “This will get people moving.” No. It’s for you the listener, the fan, the one who wants to be engaged and interactive. I hope it helps. Good luck.https://thepitofultimatedarkshadows.wordpress.com/
2016-05-0428 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastReincarnation & LovecraftOriginally a “minicast” but since that experiment showed unworthy, this is now a full-on podcast. I still await discussion for Episode 14 so I remain creative while we all “wait”. (If you have time for this how do you *not* have time to answer the Q & A for Episode 14 of The Pit?) Updates in my creative pursuits. Explanation of the importance in help from others while trying to learn and maintain accuracy. Reincarnation research via Dark Shadows, Maggie Evans as Josette, and Sam Evans as Andre in The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows. Episodes of Dark Shadows are delved into wit...
2016-03-1525 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastInterlude Chat for Episode 15Personal updates, understanding of what new technology has done to many of us in such a short time (which is very much like “Invasion of The Body Snatchers”). Discussion of how the convenience tricked us into believing we were more connected when we’ve actually become even more disconnected.How new friendships along with new fans are picking up the pieces and how it’s come about.(Further help is very appreciated!)News about previous and upcoming elements to “The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows”, as well as “Margaret Josette Dupres”: character studies and analysis and why that’s impor...
2016-02-1123 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 15: Intro With Automne ArcherLurch’s harpsichord entreats our venture toward a new avenue of this radio drama. The troubles collide and the gratitude extends in name and detail. So much celebration to be had between our faithful listeners who speak, and then? Our Addams Family prodigy reveals why she adores The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, as well as the golden age of cinema.Discussion in the appreciation of canon, romance, fandom interests, emotional fortitude, our deeper meaning, exploration, friendship, Facebook disconnect, character study, and who we are. Four alternatives to Facebook and its “Instant God”. Why correspondence is important and the do...
2015-12-021h 31
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 14: Reunion At The Old HouseFour months in production for audio in 2014. Originally published in text on 20 October 2013, then withheld from the public due to lack of support and discussion, we have now gained enough support on All Souls' Day 2015 (more than two years later) to bring you this episode. As Barnabas awakens to some whistling he discovers why Sam Evans seemed so familiar to him as shown in Episode 4. Wary of this understanding Barnabas is given jovial appeal as Sam Evans reveals himself to be the reincarnation of Andre Dupres.Willie and Wadsworth enjoy their re-acquaintance in Dr. Hoffman’s of...
2015-11-0156 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastA Call To Arms20 Minutes flat of updates in how the distractions and social networks have been eating us up for generalities when what actually gels people together are smaller crowds and specific interests.Steps to take for anyone who wishes to be part of the discussion crew for the radio drama episodes. Love to Poly Styrene, Barnabas Collins and groups who don't tolerate cruelty. As well as some fun music, of course.
2015-08-0720 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastHow Soon Is Now?Paper letters from people who enjoy the radio drama as well as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Learning about what responses happen offline instead of online.What is given via pen pals and why it's better than the "high-speed" internet world which has become much slower than the postal system. Discussions of love and hate for Barnabas Collins and who the guy actually resembles. Interesting background on the creator to "The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows" and why she doesn't believe cliche' advice. Plugs for other writers and how working together could create a better society...
2015-04-1452 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastHappy Talk for The Pit of Ultimate Dark ShadowsA cover of the "South Pacific" tune leads us into what is needed for this spooky multi-fandom, Dark Shadows, Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Addams Family, Clue, Lily Munster, Kids In The Hall...Addressing personal concerns as to the health of it's creator. Noticing estrangements in how we've been programmed by "The Internet". For anything unmentioned in this podcast I would say for listeners/readers delving into This Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows and not knowing what to say:Address your characters in episode commentary, your fandoms, those scenes. I always hoped for that...
2015-02-2337 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 14: IntroPat Benatar greets us in this understanding of being young, vital, and disenfranchised from the DS universe as far as romantic pairings go. (What a can of worms!)We also delve into what the heck happens when this actor/writer/comedienne gets her darn commentary. We shall listen in this intro.Another workshop with "Daryl's Husband" in which we come to understand the occupational choices this married couple has made and benefited from.Then we have the explanation of what comes up in Episode 14, should the audience choose to express what they enjoy about...
2015-01-011h 15
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 13: A Balancing of The HumoursFor Episode 13 we have Dr. Julia Hoffman and Barnabas Collins in a stare down of obstacles. Why DOES he love Josette and why is Maggie the key to that love? (Warning #1: Dr. Hoffman breathes a PG swearword, and since no one else would talk to me, Helena was in charge of allowing this swearword to happen. Thanks, sweetie.) Next we have Wadsworth returning in this installment because after his evening with Professor Stokes, the latter has an ample idea of why Wadsworth and Willie Loomis should meet. (Warning #2: If you listen to this you may never watch the...
2014-12-2155 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 13: IntroUnderstanding of how everything in this series, including the wrap-up novel, came to be and why no one spoke up before.Discussions about issues in pairings in the Dark Shadows world and about bullying over them, as well as the depth of Barnabas Collins tenderness that few writers come into contact with. Comparisons to other fandoms.Workshop about constructive-praise, guilt and communication with "Daryl's Husband".Scenes coming up for Episode 13.Explanation about manipulation over someone else's talents and freedom of choice.
2014-08-1652 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 12: Dark TherapyOver a month in production, Episode 12 has Sam Evans help guide Dr. Hoffman into hypnotizing his daughter Maggie to find out what her flashes of past memory mean. The journey is one of torment and confusion and likely the darkest episode of this series thus far.Strangely, as Maggie’s awakenings occur, so Angelique is also awakened to a disturbing though ironically fitting form by Nicholas Blair. NOT a happy vamp, this one.Captain Gregg is pulled from the marooned state he was put in by Endora, only to find his dear friend Andre, also known as...
2014-08-081h 02
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 12: IntroIn Search Of... Josette Dupres. Another interview with "Daryl's Husband". We discuss the sign about Bloody Mary, both the game and the beverage. This also provided information of tools to help bring both hemispheres of the brain to work in tandem.Also information about the upcoming episode "Dark Therapy", Captain Gregg getting very angry and how dark Episode 12 gets. http://www.multimatrixgame.com/Ugh, sorry about this. I wish life had been more balanced so I could have explained that left-right brained aspect in less out-dated and terrible stereotypes. I mainly meant...
2014-06-3046 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastPit of Ultimate Bloopers 2 + ExplanationsOuttakes and explanations about fending off harsh reviewers, help to and from other creators. Foibles over Bewitched research.How-To's of what to comment and the good it can do.Future chapters for novel "Margaret Josette Dupres"How I'm using my facebook account and help getting episodes to college radio stations.
2014-06-2230 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 11: Caleb Collins Fights Back, Part TwoNicholas Blair encounters a lugubrious undertaker in order to procure a coffin for his "granny" with awkward results.Dr. Hoffman meets Professor Stokes in her office after checking on Willie's progress in calligraphy. She then receives a phone call with surprising news.Tom Jennings comes across Nicholas Blair dubiously skulking around The Seaview Property. As Tom expresses Blair should leave in NO uncertain terms, the current "resident" of this house winds up to have a good tongue lashing and relieve almost a century worth of angst towards them. ^_^Wadsworth begins to calm down with...
2014-06-2032 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 11: Caleb Collins Fights Back, Part OneCousin Lily and Elizabeth renew ties after Elizabeth calms down by the shock of her unfamiliar looks.Roger, irked by his sister's reaction to the fun "costume" of their cousin, walks to The Old House to find a surprise of playground hysteria.Maggie Evans returns home to discuss all the surprising events with Sam.Tony & Carolyn relax on the porch at Gull Cottage in Schooner Bay with Mrs. Muir.Meanwhile Captain Gregg arrives at The Stephen's home. Endora is amused at his company... at first!
2014-06-1834 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 11: IntroUpperclassmen tune, deep gratitude to Dark Shadows fans, and Josette Dupres lovers. Plug for Osheen Nevoy's "Stand Fast And Damn The Devil" as well as singing her praises. Thanks to other writers and creators, interview with my spouse, workshop ideas on commentary and the need for that on both ends. Problem solving techniques. Descriptions of publishing novel: Margaret Josette Dupres.Garlic and vampires, John Kendrick Bangs's story "The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall" and it's importance in the 11th Episode.The chiseling out of Caleb Collins, the purpose for his ghost and the upcoming...
2014-05-1249 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 10: The Kids Are AlrightAs Barnabas Collins and Maggie Evans continue to investigate the trouble of the raven and what she's remembering a few callers come to the door throughout the morning.Nicholas Blair is handled by a most impatient Mr. Wells while trying to resurrect the corpse of Angelique, once Cassandra, into a new form.Mrs. Johnson and David discuss recent events in the kitchen.Carolyn Stoddard and Tony Peterson arrive at Gull Cottage with the restored portrait of Captain Daniel Gregg. Mrs. Muir has a few surprises in store.Elizabeth Stoddard is in for...
2014-05-0550 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastSpecial Announcement: Will The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows Continue?The characters speak and so do I
2014-04-1635 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 10: Intro"The Haunted House Blues", reviews by other fandoms, explanations for creation of "The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows" and podcast. Also uncovering the mystery between Dark Shadows fanfiction versus fanfiction of other shows and films. Plugs for Barry Dodd's Ragged Isle video series at raggedisle.com , Magical Irish Dolphin's "The Music Box", Mad Margaret's "Willie Loomis World Series", and "Night of Dark Shadows" director's cut novelization by The Collins Mausoleum. Psychological analysis of Dark Shadows characters and the creator of this series, and well as the necessity of feedback for basic human needs.
2014-03-2642 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 9: The Wisdom of MayhemOur hosts do a brief switch-a-roo in rank while informing us of the latest occurrences in Collinsport.Elizabeth Stoddard visits an old friend in town to discuss both her daughter and her potential other daughter.Tony & Carolyn awaken from their evening together in further fun and some alarm, noticing a certain familiar family member out the window.Maggie & Barnabas also awaken at The Old House with much more awkwardness and some startling discoveries lain in their midst. Wadsworth assists them, as always.Nicholas Blair steps out of the Collinwood Inn suite and...
2014-03-2153 min
The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcastEpisode 9: IntroA *big* sign, possibly from Captain Daniel Gregg himself!Explaining more of the story coming up, including how to make Lily Munster more convincing and not so cartoonish, though she will be rather cheerful, indeed. Contemplation on ghosts, early days of the program, Bill Malloy, but sadly no plugs as I couldn't get in touch with the authors I wanted to discuss.
2014-02-2503 min