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The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 20: Barbara Crampton! (Jakob's Wife)Mic got locked out of his Mausoleum and he recorded with his good friend Leilani Patao, host of Let's Get Lei'd and the New Afternoon Show on Wednesdays, to talk about one of The Scream Queens of the 1980s, Barbara Crampton!
Tune in for discussion of Jakob's Wife (2021), the horror genre as a whole, and the wonders of exploring liberation through high-concept horror, while we give an overview of Barbara Crampton's work as an actor, producer, and horror icon.
Don't mind the skeleton band in the background, they're helping with the ritual.2024-04-2535 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 19: Pacific RimTurn back the clock Cultists! We're taking you back to 2013, to talk about not only one of the finest action films to come out in the 2010s but one of Guillermo del Torro's most fun and exciting films. Micah and dear friend Kaya Trefz cover Pacific Rim (2013)! Tune in for a talk on kaiju groupie scientists, mind-melding, and the power of love (as shown through big robots!)
Opening Song- Pacific Rim Theme by L'Orchestra Cinématique2024-04-1131 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt: Episode 18 HANNIBALAre you eating well, Cultists? Allow the Cult to clean your palette with Mic's absolute favorite TV drama, NBC's Hannibal (2013-2015).
Old friend Wiley June returns to the Mauseluem to share his first watch of Bryan Fuller's sensational show. Tune in to listen to talks of purple prose, confounding killers of the week, and, of course, some real high-class tastes. The first piece of high art to touch our depths! (Thank god we dropped those Venture Bros back into the vault!)
So have a friend over for dinner and tune in...2024-03-2832 min
The Cult CryptWayneRadioTV- The Cutting Room Floor!So Roan and I talked a Lot a few weeks ago and the Beast made me a little tape- isn't that cute? Sure they jumped on me and started biting my neck when I grabbed it, but uh I think this will be a fun lil treat before the big Hannibal episode next week!
Oh here's a link like we promised (although Roan hasn't finish his coding yet, this is an inspirational project) https://www.kinitopet.com/
2024-03-2011 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 17: WayneRadioTVHello Cultists! Do you have your passport? Feed me coiiiiiiiiiins cultistssssssssssssssssssss!
Welcome back to the Final Five of the Cult Crypt! Today, Mic and Roan Lucas (@casual.ron on insta) share all the good good bits of WayneRadioTV or RadioTVSolutions!
Tune in to hear bits on being trapped, Sentient AI, and what theater looks like on a digital stage. (U M4Y 4LS0 H34R FR0M L1L 0L' M3 ;3C)
Opening Track: There's Nothing There ~ Vs. Doctor Coomer- WayneRadioTV Remix- by Aquacycle2024-03-1430 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 16: Glass Beach!Cultist! We are in the final stretch, the FINAL FIVE EPISODES with WNYU start now with a full band review of Glass Beach!
Micah and Alfie Massey talk about music old and brand new. Fresh off the release of plastic death, Glass Beach has been on Mic's playlists since high school when they were casio dad. So we ask you to listen to some indie music, revel in the catharsis, and then sit and talk with us about Glass Beach!
Opening Song: ends of the earth by casio dad2024-02-2931 minThe Cult Crypt1 SP34K!!!!!!! [TH3 B3AZT]H3LL0 MY N4M3 1S TH3 B34ST!
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2024-02-2202 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 15: Vocaloid!!Hail Cultists!
Mic is back in the Crypt archives and he's brought on WNYU radio host- retroteen, host of VOCAVERSE! The perfect expert to talk Vocaloid! Tune in for Tenn and Mic discussing nonexistent singers, Domino's ads and the exciting world of synthesized vocal libraries.
Keep posted Cultists, the Final Five is upon us... and the Beast just might be waking up. Ze might just get on mic ;3c2024-02-1531 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 14: Warhammer!Welcome to the Final Season of Cult Crypt at WNYU! We start off with an episode recorded way down South in Texas. Our Connoisseur is led through all the different realms and games of Warhammer by dear friend, Frog (they/them, or Salmonellacapella on Twitch!) Tune in for talks on Grimdark comedy, miniature painting, and the joys of making pretty little guys!
2024-02-0129 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 13- Epithet Erased!On the Season Two Finale!! of the Cult Crypt fall season. With good friend Nikhil Chirumamilla, Micah shares one of his favorite internet shows- Epithet Erased by Jello Apocalypse (or Brendan Blabber). Listen for talks on anti-cynical mindsets, a cool guy named Murder and cool ass world building!2023-12-0729 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 12- Pushing DaisiesMicah has been forced back into the Beast's Crypt after his Halloween excursion. So, to help ease the transition, special guest Ila Finn is here to talk with him on Pushing Daisies, the Bryan Fuller-written, Barry Sonnenfeld-directed ABC series from 2007-2008.
Listen for discussions on saturation, fairy tales and mortality (but quirky)! Enjoy a sunny little break in this cold November season with Cult Crypt!2023-11-0931 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Extravaganza!! (Radio Edit)Hello Cultists!
Happy Halloween!!! As we approach this most Hallowed of Holidays- the cult has decided to unleash the Cult Conisseur onto the world, and Micah has used his freedom to gather interviews and conduct a forum talking about the most famous cult musical of all time- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)!!!
Thank you so much to Kam Kampton (he/him), Zoe Gray (they/he/she), Sofi Lopez Arredondo (they/them), Katie Woo (she/her) and Sofia Carianna for joining Micah on this deep dive!
2023-10-2631 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt- The Orbiting Human Circus- Director's CutSpotify Exclusive!
Enjoy this long-form, uncut version of the Orbiting Human Circus episode featuring Jake Keville!
With the difficulty of squeezing a multidisciplinary artist into a single piece- this is a separate upload for the love of the music. Enjoy diverse discussion on the queerness of the work, and the impact of re-publishing. Enjoy some small swears, a longer cut, and a full acapella version of 'City of Lights'! This is a test run but also fits the work in representing this podcast and vibe. Enjoy Cultists!2023-10-121h 14
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 10- The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air)!Prepare yourself for a quiet, dreamy Cult Crypt episode.
The Beast is away, so host Micah and returning guest Jake Keville talk music via the indie darling member of the Elephant 6 Collective, Neutral Milk Hotel and Miss America- Julian Koster (star and creator of The Orbiting Human Circus). Listen for talks on childhood, hypnotism and recictating platypi. Encourage a saw to sing and tune in!
The intro and outro is an acapella cover of 'City of Lights' done by Micah Carlsen, originally created by The Music Tapes and available on The Orbiting Human Circus EP.
Check out the Director's Cut...2023-10-1231 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 9- Good OmensHappy Mabon Cultists! The Autumn season is in full swing and the cult is celebrating with a new season of the Cult Crypt!
\We start out the Autumn with a Cult Classic of literature- Good Omens- The Nice and Accurate Predictions of Agnes Nutter, Witch.
Micah, your Cult Conisseur, and his guest, Max Rosenblum, talk Good, Evil and being human while discussing both the 1990s novel and both seasons of the Amazon Prime series- keep an ear out for Season 2 spoilers, but we don't spoil the Big One.
Welcome back...2023-09-2730 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 8- The Gospel of Joan (Crawford)Cultists, it's the summer. And the one thing this season does best is self-indulgence. So for NYC Pride and in the spirit of pure camp and hedonism- Micah, your Cult Conisour, will be chatting with his director and bestie Sofi Lopez Arredondo!
They chat on the recently staged production of Sydney Green's The Gospel of Joan (Crawford)- staged at The Tank between June 17th and 18th, as part of Tank's Pride Fest. They talk camp, developmental plays, and women's wrongs. Settle in for a talk at the Theater and keep your eyes peeled for whatever new evolution. Happy Pride...2023-06-2827 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Ep 7- ANIMORPHS!!!It's the Summer Spooktacular Cultists! We're starting the hottest season with the apex of the Scholastic Book Fair. ANIMORPHS! WHOO GET SOME SICK THERMALS AND SEND YOUR MATTER INTO ZERO SPACE- Mic and special guest Divya Sarma synopsis the series, talk diversity, moral grayness and stan KA Applegate. Hope to see you Cultists cooling off in the archives throughout the summer season.2023-06-0730 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 6- This House Has People In ItOn the Spring finale, Micah and Vibhu are going over two big things: one, the Adult Swim Infomercial This House Has People In It (2016), and the collective of artists who made it Wham City Productions! Along the way, they talk about security footage, discomfort, and horror comedy.
Check out the short on Youtube or Max (under Infomercials) and look up the over 2 hours of bonus content on Youtube for some all-American family discomfort and dysfunction.
See you at the Summer Solstice Cultists- :3c2023-05-1430 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 5- Brave Little AbacusThe Cult Conissour has finally located an album! A weird emo math rock album with a super long name!! Listeners, this week Micah and music guy Jake are reviewing the seminal album by disbanded group Brave Little Abacus, Just Got Back From The Discomfort- We're Alright. Mic and Jake talk genre, cartoons, screaming, and emotions. Hope you don't mind pitchless tracks. 2023-05-0130 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt- Episode 4 Cruising (1980)On a Cult Crypt first (!), Micah your Cult Conisseour is reviewing a listener-suggested film- The 1980s gay thriller Cruising (William Friedkin). Get ready for a chat on queer discourse, Al Pacino, perception, and our reckoning with unpopular, cult media.
Content Warning:
While the audio doesn't go into detail, this film contains
graphic depictions of hate crimes, assault, murder, and coerced sex. The
film isn't an easy watch, we won't be dwelling on it, but make sure to
look into all of the content within the film before seeking it out.
Warning as well for...2023-04-1730 min
The Cult CryptThe Cult Crypt Episode 3- The Monument MythosWelcome Cultists to our first deep dive into the wide world of
internet cult media. Micah, you connoisseur and his DM Wiley June
are going over the Monument Mythos- an analog horror series that asks
the question- What if Statues were bad and housed eldritch beings!
Check out the still running show and real-time developments of Season 3 happening at
MISTERMANTICORE on Youtube- to view Alex Kansas' the Monument Mythos as
intended. Or you can just listen to Micah and Wiley gush about it that,
works too. The Beast would love that.
...2023-04-0330 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 2- Naked LunchOn the second episode of the Cult Crypt, the Cult presents a late birthday present to Mr. David Cronenburg- analyzing the 90's beat redux
Naked Lunch (1991). Your cult host, Micah Carlsen is here to give you context and some content warnings on William S. Burroughs and Dhruv Barot giving
his raw take on this goopy, bug-ridden film. Exterminate All Rational Thought while listening to this WNYU production on a movie night unfriendly work- talking Mugwumps, typewriters, and centipedes- entomophobia beware.
Welcome to the Cult Crypt- the final burial place of High Art. On a bi-weekly basis, your guide to the h...2023-03-2030 min
The Cult CryptCult Crypt Episode 1- DetentionaireWelcome to the Cult Crypt- the final burial place of High Art. On a bi-weekly basis, your guide to the hidden corners of the web comes to WNYU. The Cult Collector will sit down with an esteemed colleague to discuss an unearthed arrowhead that's been jammed in his craw. This could be a season of a canceled TV show, a Bandcamp artist's crunchiest EP, or a possibly murderous author from the 1950s, any strange piece of work that deserves more time in the spotlight.
On this inaugural episode the newly appointed Cult Collector, Micah Carlsen, talks with co...2023-02-2729 min
Litopia All ShowsPop-Up Submissions with Special Guest RC BridgestockFeatured on this edition of Pop-Up Submissions...
"I Want Out" - political thriller from Steven McCracken;
"The Man Who Lived Twice" - romance from Kenneth McCormick;
"Treasureland Book 1: How To Beat the Baddie and Be Back In Time For Lunch" - children's funny fantasy adventure from Kate E. Salisbury;
"Dead Man Walking" - ya from Micah Carlsen;
"The Devil's Apprentice " - historical fiction from Fiona Fraser-Thomson.
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Make a Pop-Up Submission here, and please subscribe to Litopia's...2019-12-1900 min
Pros & ProseBrin-Jonathan Butler on the Grandmaster and the world of chessIn today's episode, Micah is joined by Brin-Jonathan Butler, the author of the recently released The Grandmaster, which focuses on the 2016 World Chess Championships and the strange world of chess. Together they talk about what makes Magnus Carlsen so great, why Bobby Fischer still captures the imagination of so many, and why so many great chess players seem to lose their minds in the process.2018-11-301h 04