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Lake Eerie LibraryBack To School HorrorNow that the unofficial end to summer is behind us, it's time to focus on your studies! The Librarians are here to present you with four school-themed horror films to set the tone for the school year:
The Faculty
Disturbing Behavior
Suspiria
Cry Wolf
Timestamps
Housekeeping : Core memories about poop, the future is FaceTime, Britta wants to quit Billy Madisoning, the beginnings of call waiting, an Olympic tangent
23:28 discussion starts
28:54 The Final Bell
32:38 The Faculty
39:49 Faculty Spoilers
2024-09-081h 51Lake Eerie LibrarySpooky "Spirits" of Put-In-BayWelcome back, listeners! The Librarians are here to bring you holiday weekend vibes with tales from Northern Ohio's Party Capital (a title we totally made up): Put-In-Bay. Learn the history of this island town and its ghostly inhabitants, and help answer Beth's endless questions about winter island life!
Timestamps:
Housekeeping: drunken Marvel commentary
Discussion starts: 18:30
2024-09-011h 52Lake Eerie LibraryThe Ohio State ReformatoryConstructed in 1886, the Ohio State Reformatory, more commonly known as the Mansfield Reformatory or Shawshank Prison (if you're a movie buff), is one of THE most haunted places in Ohio. The Librarians give you the nitty-gritty on the history, haunts, and Hollywood of this gothic-style tourist destination.
Happy Hustling to all those who ran the Shawshank Hustle this weekend!
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, Slenderman's Drag Persona, Elvira's tassel technique, The Rhythm influenced Beth, Clap ASMR, Patrons playing frisbee with library materials
14:46 Hi new listeners
15:52 Discussion starts
2024-08-101h 27Lake Eerie LibraryMurder For Hire in OhioThe Librarians return with a true crime tale from the banks of Lake Erie itself:
In June of 2011, Eastlake police received a tip from a local man claiming he had just been solicited in a murder-for-hire plot. What would unfold sounds more like the plot of a Judd Apatow movie than something that could happen in a Northeast Ohio suburb.
This episode features:
Beth and Britta decide who will win in a fight against a gator; Beth has beef with bull sharks; reminiscing about Rax Roast Beef,and big Golden Retriever/Bl...2024-07-281h 06Lake Eerie LibrarySummer Reads: It and Summer of NightThis week the Librarians recommend two coming-of-age horror novels for your reading pleasure:
It by Stephen King
and
Summer of Night by Dan Simmons
CW: descriptive violence, bullying, childhood sexual content, arachnophobia, bias against unhoused people and those with addiction, violence against LGBTQIA+ and homophobia, domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, racism, animal death, reference to racial slurs, and organized religion.
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, color coding your life, millennial sticker anxiety, hypnotism and pasta sauce, a spooky MLM
16:21 It discussion begins
32:04 mild spoil...2024-07-141h 46Lake Eerie LibraryThe S. S. Kresge Fireworks ExplosionWhat do KMart, fireworks, and Cleveland all have in common? That would be the tragedy of the S.S. Kresge Fireworks Explosion in 1908. Join the librarians for a tragic play-by-play of the fateful pre-holiday celebration that resulted in seven deaths, mass chaos, and building destruction, all due to something that was deemed as a harmless display. This ain’t no blue light special! Beth and Britta give Ohio a PSA on fireworks etiquette, there’s beef with Mary and her 20 dollars, and Britta does some math on the unfathomable dollar amount of fireworks kept at the store.
Times...2024-07-071h 09Lake Eerie Library"An Evening of Blatant Stupidity"- 10 Cent Beer NightOn June 4th, 1974, The Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) offered the promotional 10 Cent Beer night in an attempt to draw crowds amongst dwindling attendance at games.
50 years later, the Librarians give you the play-by-play on the chaos that culminated over 9 innings, the rivalry that led to a riot, and the lasting legacy in sports history.
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, a Boo in a Tot's room, ET to the Rescue, The IG algorithm trap, A caked up Starfish
12:26 Shred for Ed
15:00 Anthropomorphic Hot Dogs
17:06 Discussion Starts
2024-06-231h 14Lake Eerie LibraryThe Abductions of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus Part TwoIn the early 2000s, Ariel Castro abducted Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus and held them captive for over a decade in his Cleveland home.
Part Two covers the birth of Amanda's daughter, a harrowing escape, and where Amanda, Gina, and Lily are now.
This episode contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual violence, child abuse and neglect, kidnapping, the child protective and foster care systems, animal abuse and death, pregnancy loss, and suicide.
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, giant hearts and teeth, tater tots and rah rahs
Discussion Starts: 10:26
2024-06-162h 26Lake Eerie LibraryThe Abductions of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus Part OneIn the early 2000s, Ariel Castro abducted Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus and held them captive for over a decade in his Cleveland home.
Part One covers the initial connections between the survivors and their abductor, as well as several near misses with law enforcement and ongoing search efforts.
This episode contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual violence, child abuse and neglect, kidnapping, the child protective and foster care systems, racism, racial profiling and mention of firearms.
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, more to our Justin theory, weird pencil grips, horror movie upda...2024-06-092h 12Lake Eerie LibraryJeepers CreepersEvery 23rd spring for 23 days, evil returns to eat...And also discuss Jeepers Creepers.
After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old abandoned church, Trish (Gina Philips) and her brother Darry (Justin Long) watch their routine road trip home from college turn into a heart-stopping race for their lives. They find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force that relentlessly pursues them and gives a new and chilling meaning to the old song "Jeepers Creepers." What does evolution have to do with anything? Did Beth just unlock a Breathe of the Wild-style memory i...2024-05-261h 40Lake Eerie LibraryCreature FeaturesSpring has sprung, and people (and the Critters) are getting squirrelly. What better way to get into the spirit than to watch some creature features? What films do the Librarians define as creature features? Dive in (literally) with classic monsters, creepy crawlers, and way too many movies that are set in fresh water for Beth's comfort. Do throuples exist in Atlantis? Is the first rule of Lake Eerie Library Fight Club "Don't tell Beth about tiny tubs of Vaseline"? What is that weird notification noise that we didn't edit out? Just HOW MANY creature movies feature Samuel L. Jackson? F...2024-05-191h 39Lake Eerie LibraryRosemary's BabyHappy Mother's Day! Hail Baby!
The Librarians discuss Ira Levin's modern classic "Rosemary's Baby" and the subsequent film adaptations, its unique perspectives on feminism, bodily autonomy, and consent, and the cultural impact that led to the "Horror Boom" in fiction.
CW: Discussion and mention of rape, pregnancy, gaslighting, and religion
Timestamps:
Housekeeping, Horny Mom Energy, Beth wants to oil up Randy Orton...
Discussion starts: 22:42
Spoilers Ahead: 54:15
2024-05-121h 46Lake Eerie LibraryThe Pike County MassacreThe Librarians are here to share the details of their most contemporary true crime topic yet.
April 2016- 8 members of the Rhoden family were found brutally murdered in Pike County, Ohio homes. The circumstances of their deaths led FBI and BCI investigators to one of Ohio's longest-running murder investigations to date. Who committed this heinous crime? Was it related to the seizure of thousands of cannabis plants in the area? Could the killer also be involved in a Kentucky murder? Or is there a much more sinister and personal explanation?
As of this episode's airing, a c...2024-04-281h 16Lake Eerie LibraryMinisode: The Defiance WerewolfThe Librarians are back with another minisode about the burly, emo, lumberjack, nightball-playing werewolf that terrified Defiance, Ohio. Was this an actual cryptid? Was it a disgruntled employee seeking revenge? A prank gone wrong? Learn more in this bite-sized episode of The Lake Eerie Library!
Timestamps:
Housekeeping and Decrepit Librarian back problems
4:17- Discussion starts
2024-04-2341 minLake Eerie LibraryMinisode: The Loveland FrogWelcome to the first Lake Eerie Library Minisode dedicated to one of Ohio's most endearing cryptids- the Loveland Frog. Is that froggy fella a time traveler? A witch? An alien? Or an escaped pet iguana? What's their glute workout routine? The Librarians are asking the hard-hitting questions you're all dying to have answered and petitioning for a guest spot at next year's Loveland Frog Festival.
Timestamps:
Start: Housekeeping and Dream Analysis
Loveland Frog Discussion: 14:45
2024-04-1447 minLake Eerie LibraryBook Club: Kin by Kealan Patrick BurkeThe Librarians are back for a long overdue book discussion of Kin by one of their favorite Ohio dwelling authors, Kealan Patrick Burke.
From Amazon:
"On a scorching hot summer day in Elkwood, Alabama, Claire Lambert staggers naked, wounded, and half-blind away from the scene of an atrocity. She is the sole survivor of a nightmare that claimed her friends, and even as she prays for rescue, the killers -- a family of cannibalistic lunatics -- are closing in.
A soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder returns from Iraq to the news that his...2024-04-071h 57Lake Eerie LibraryThe Irishman: Danny Greene Part 2Welcome to part two of the epic tale of Danny Greene, Cleveland's infamous Irish gangster. This episode covers the latter half of Danny's life and the warring crime families of Cleveland at that time. Britta thinks laundering money means running it on the delicate cycle, Beth doesn't want the government to have her DNA (sus) and the Librarians remind you to finish reading Kin by Kealan Patrick Burke for next weeks book discussion!
2024-03-311h 24Lake Eerie LibraryThe Irishman: Danny Greene Part 2Welcome to part two of the epic tale of Danny Greene, Cleveland's infamous Irish gangster. This episode covers the latter half of Danny's life and the warring crime families of Cleveland at that time. Britta thinks laundering money means running it on the delicate cycle, Beth doesn't want the government to have her DNA (sus) and the Librarians remind you to finish reading Kin by Kealan Patrick Burke for next weeks book discussion!
2024-03-3108 minLake Eerie LibraryThe Irishman: Danny Greene Part 1Welcome back listeners! The Librarians figured out their St. Paddy's shenanigan schedule and got to together to tell you all about the epic tale of Danny Greene, Cleveland infamous Irish gangster. Learn about Danny's early days, interior design choices, and what exactly racketeering means. Plus hear entirely too much about a tv series that ended almost twenty years ago, why you should only trust professionals to set your car explosives, and the secret to why Millennials ACTUALLY love "Avocado Toast"
2024-03-241h 22Lake Eerie LibraryLeprechaunThis week the Librarians prep your Irish celebrations with a look at the Leprechaun film franchise, starring Warwick Davis, and subsequent reboot. Learn about the making of the cult film and just how weird its sequels got (they made it to space before Jason did) as well as the return from comedy horror to its original slasher roots with Leprechaun: Origins and Leprechaun Returns.
2024-03-101h 36Lake Eerie LibraryProject Blue BookThe Librarians take the deepest of dives into the government investigation of unidentified spacecraft, aliens, TLDR letters, and everything involved with Project Blue Book and its humble start at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. So grab your mountain of mashed potatoes, your Reeses Pieces, make sure to phone home, and remember: The Truth Is Out There....and we all totally missed it while living through our 8th, 9th, and 10th unprecedented world events last year.
2024-03-031h 43Lake Eerie LibraryWright-Patterson Air Force BaseGet out your black suits, dust off your X-Files, and make room for space pancakes because this week's episode is chock full of aliens, ghosts, haunted planes, conspiracy theories, military and aviation history, and more! The Librarians are here to tell you all about Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the home of Project Blue Book and the infamous (and most likely not real) Hangar 18 that's full of UFO wreckage and E.B.Es from the Roswell crash and one really angry guy that just wishes people would stop asking about aliens.
2024-02-251h 43Lake Eerie LibraryDr. Sam Sheppard: Murder or Misfortune Part Two
Dr. Samuel Sheppard had it all: Good looks, youth, a promising medical career, a beautiful wife and son, and a home in idyllic Bay Village, Ohio. On July 4th, 1954 all that changed.
By God! It's Sam's theme music! It's Sam with the Mandible Claw!
The Librarians pick up where they left off with the SECOND trial of Sam Sheppard. They tag team Sam's short lived but impactful wrestling career (no crotch socks were harmed in the making of this episode) and present another possible theory into who really killed Marilyn Sheppard.
Par...2024-02-181h 34Lake Eerie LibraryDr. Sam Sheppard: Murder or Misfortune Part OneDr. Samuel Sheppard had it all: Good looks, youth, a promising medical career, a beautiful wife and son, and a home in idyllic Bay Village, Ohio. On July 4th, 1954 all that changed.
The Librarians dive into the completely bonkers story of the murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard, the mysterious alleged intruder, her husband Sam's multiple murder trials, a totally random connection to professional wrestling AND Harrison Ford, and the absolute injustice of the legal system and media fanaticism during what was called the Crime of The Century.
Part 1 of 2
TW: D...2024-02-111h 35Lake Eerie LibraryMy Bloody Valentines"My bloody valentine...sweet scary valentine...you make us smile in the mines..."
Love (and coal dust) are in the air this week as the Librarians discuss both My Bloody Valentine and My Bloody Valentine 3D. If you've never seen either movie, never fear! You'll be able to enjoy the first part of the episode spoiler free before the librarians take the mine car deeper into detailed territory.
So grab your Spider-Man blankets, and freshly boiled hot dogs and settle in for this weeks episode!
2024-02-041h 36Lake Eerie LibraryCrybaby BridgesDespite one of them experiencing a stabbing at Applebee's, the Librarians are back this week to dish all about Crybaby Bridges and the weirdly prolific amount of them in the Buckeye State. Whether there's truth to the stories or they're all simply folklore watch out for those Foley Artist Ghosts, Satanic Cults, Neil Patrick Harris, and Ohio Winter driving conditions.
2024-01-281h 26Lake Eerie LibraryWinter Horror RoundupThis week's episode features a roundup of Winter themed horror films guaranteed to give you chills (or at least something to talk about on a first date) From Stephen King to new scream queens, there's something for everyone.
2024-01-212h 16Lake Eerie LibraryThe Life and YOLO of Edgar Allen Poe...LoThe Librarians are falling apart, Britta bullies a dead guy, Beth defends her OG horror bestie Eddie, surprisingly no one has Diphtheria (take that, Balto!) and overall the vibes are...a lot. Anyway, Happy Birthday Edgar Allen Poe!
2024-01-141h 38Lake Eerie LibraryHaunted Getaways: The Golden Lamb and Punderson ManorHappy New Year, Library Listeners!
The Librarians return after a week off to tell you the sordid tales of two of Ohio's haunted hotels: Lebanon's The Golden Lamb- a site tied to many civil war stories and some spirits who probably enjoy slapstick comedy, and Punderson State Park's Punderson Manor Lodge and Conference Center- home to at least one specter who might have escaped Disney's Haunted Mansion ride, amongst many other ghostly inhabitants. So sit back, relax, and help us kick off 2024 at the Lake Eerie Library!
2024-01-0756 minLake Eerie LibraryHoliday Horror Pt. 2- A Horror-Day Book FloodMerry Christmas Eve, Listeners! Hopefully you're already enjoying a Christmas book flood but if you need some seasonal spine-tinglers to get you through the end of the year, the Librarians are here with some Christmas Horror Book Recs! Enjoy an extra brief cultural education on Iceland's Jólabókaflóðið and an appearance by special holiday guest- the infamous Tater Tot!
2023-12-241h 40Lake Eerie LibraryHoliday Horror Pt. 1 - For Your Viewing TerrorThe Librarians stopped their cookie baking and descended from Mt. Crumpet to bring you this list of Christmas Horror Film recommendations. Will they cover the classics? Or will they all be obscure indie horror titles? Can you tell us about these elves? Did you feed your new pet after midnight? What level did you park on in the garage and do they validate? All these questions and more await you in this weeks episode!
2023-12-171h 57Lake Eerie LibraryVelma West: MurderessThis week the Librarians are experiencing Christmas madness and delivering the sordid tale of Cleveland's own Iron Flapper- Velma West, who made national headlines in the roaring twenties (and surprisingly is NOT the inspiration for the character of Foxy Roxie Hart, despite a myriad of murderous similarities) Don't Wiig out if this week sounds a bit different while we work through a new audio setup and for everyone's sake DON'T MAKE US SING!!
2023-12-101h 09Lake Eerie LibraryThe Girl In Blue and Willoughby CoalThis week the Librarians take you to Willoughby to learn the sad Christmas Eve tale of the mysterious Girl in Blue and the spooky story of the Haunting of Willoughby Coal. Beth goes Liam Neeson on the missing person board at Walmart, Britta teaches a master class on segues, and we all take a trip to another dimension....the Twilight Zone.
TW: animal death
2023-12-031h 14Lake Eerie LibraryBook Club : The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesWhile you're hiding from family and digesting leftovers, crack open a copy of this month's book club choice, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.
From Goodreads:
The creeping horror of Paul Tremblay meets Tommy Orange’s There There in a dark novel of revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking from tradition in this latest novel from the Jordan Peele of horror literature, Stephen Graham Jones.
Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, The Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event f...2023-11-261h 10Lake Eerie LibraryThanksChilling: Stuffed Full of Holiday HorrorGobble Gobble listeners! Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or you just want to watch some camp on a random Thursday, the Librarians have a list of horror films set on or around the holiday for your viewing pleasure.
From evil twins and secret doomsday preppers, to the horrors of working retail we've got it all in this week's episode!
2023-11-192h 02Lake Eerie LibraryWho Killed Lisa Pruett? Part TwoThe Librarians are back with part two to cover Kevin Young's trial, possible theories that have gone (mostly) un-explored, Beth's irrational (maybe) horror at people who stay up late on weeknights, and too much (maybe) accidental ASMR from Britta.
TW: Descriptions of graphic violence, murder, mentions of suicide, alcohol abuse
2023-11-1256 minLake Eerie LibraryWho Killed Lisa Pruett? Part OneToday the Librarians take a deep dive into the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Lisa Pruett. An honors student from idyllic Shaker Heights, Lisa was creative, athletic, and loved by many. With tragedy at the end of every loose thread we may never know the answer to the question, "Who killed Lisa Pruett?"
This is part one of a two part series.
TW: mention of rape and sexual assault, mention of mental illness and suicidal ideation, descriptions of graphic injury and violence, quotations of hate speech.
2023-11-051h 29Lake Eerie LibraryGore OrphanageHappy Halloween Eve-Eve!
Today the Librarians are diving headfirst into the urban legend of Gore Orphanage. Some say hundreds of children died in a fire set by their malicious caretakers. Others claim that the activity of spiritualists drew ghosts to area. Settle in and help us de-bunk the story that had led to 100's of Reddit threads and a tri-city feud over who can claim the GORE-y details....
2023-10-291h 17Lake Eerie LibraryHalloween WatchlistThe Librarians are here to recommend some films set ON Halloween for your spooky movie nights!
What happens when the third film in a franchise takes a wildly different turn? Who shouldn't you let sleep in your deceased brother's bedroom (Dan Stevens) When visiting a haunted house how do you REALLY know that it isn't all real? Why was Britta terrified of Christopher Walken for over a decade? If M&Ms spill in a movie theater and no one is around to hear it do they make a sound?
Find all the answers in this...2023-10-221h 42Lake Eerie LibraryGrady Hendrix’s ”How To Sell A Haunted House”It's the Lake Eerie Library's first book club meeting and they're kicking it off with one of the Librarians' favorite horror authors- Grady Hendrix.
"How To Sell a Haunted House" is a tale of grief, family dynamics, body horror, and creepy toys.
So, grab your copy, and settle in for October's book discussion!
2023-10-151h 40Lake Eerie LibraryThe Malabar Farm MurdersWhy doesn't Mars make a vegan, nut-free candy bar? Where did Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall get married? What's the old-timey name for cottage cheese? What if Tina Belcher murdered her entire family to be with Jimmy Junior and then haunted the burger shop forever?
All these questions are answered in this week's episode when the Librarians tell you the story of Ceely Rose, the boy-crazy former resident of Malabar Farm State Park, who was tried for the murders of her Mother, Father, and older brother. Does Ceely still check out the local butts from her bedroom...2023-10-081h 14Lake Eerie LibraryMothman and the Silver Bridge DisasterDon't come for us West Virginia! Mothman is still your creepy boy, but today the Librarians are discussing his/her/they're? (do cryptids have genders?) connection to Ohio, John Keel's "Mothman Prophecies", and the 2002 film adaptation starring Laura Linney and Richard Gere.
2023-10-011h 10Lake Eerie LibraryDifferent SeasonsHappy Fall Y'all!
The Librarians are ushering in Autumn by discussing Stephen King's "Different Seasons"
This collection of novellas features:
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil, The Body, and The Breathing Method
and is also the inspiration for the films The Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil And Stand By Me.
So grab your rock hammer and comb, settle in at 249B East Thirty-Fifth Street, and turn up this week's episode!
2023-09-241h 28Lake Eerie LibraryThey’re only Summer Horror Films, Michael....The Librarians send off Summer in style with a discussion of some of their favorite and most culturally relevant horror movies set during the sweatiest season.
CW: suicide, graphic violence, sexual violence, animal death
Please visit https://www.doesthedogdie.com/ for more in depth trigger warnings for each title.
Additional warning: There is a feedback issue at the beginning of the episode that eventually resolves itself. Apologies, the Librarians are not to blame, this podcast episode was cursed by Nicolas Cage.
For Britta's Halloween Spotify Playlist :
https://spotify.link/NXSqTx0W9C...2023-09-171h 46Lake Eerie LibraryThe Circleville LettersThe Librarians pitch a cozy mystery to Matthew MacFadyen, yearn for pumpkin pie, and discuss the worst type of penpal - the Circleville Letter Writer- who terrorized a small Ohio city for more than a decade.
2023-09-1055 minLake Eerie LibraryCincinnati Music Hall and Spring Grove CemeteryIt's laundry day, but the librarians are ready to discuss two of the Queen City's spookiest locations. First, hear all about the historic Cincinnati Music Hall and it's unique idea of burial practices. Then scoot across town to the Spring Grove Cemetery, where even death can't help you avoid a fight with your sister.
2023-09-031h 32Lake Eerie LibraryCheck Out Lake Eerie Library!A new weekly podcast featuring two library workers discussing all things strange, paranormal, and macabre in the state of Ohio. Read and watch along with monthly horror book and film reviews, or sit back, relax, and enjoy some midwestern true crime and cryptids. Stay spooky!
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