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Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 150 -- Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil, oh, my!Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wondered what the differences is between Lucifer and Satan and the Devil? More importantly, which one talks to us through the Ouija Board? Well, we really get into the first bit... not so much the second, but it's still worth it. A Manor 150th episode spectacular, with the dude who gave us the best genres of music! Next week's episode is about Cooking with Beer! Part two of episode two. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a 2021-03-1941 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 149 -- Crossroads part 2Welcome back to the Manor! We're finally making it back to our episodes on the crossroads. After over a year hiatus from this, we're presenting crossroads folklore from South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This will lead us into our episodes on selling your soul at the crossroads, the Blues, and Robert Johnson. Enjoy! Next week's episode is about... The Devil! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twit...2021-03-1221 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 148 - Bigfoot! (Cryptids episode 3A)Welcome to the third of our cryptid episodes! This time we discuss that hairy loveable ape-man, Bigfoot. At least we get into the name, Native American background, the yeti-sasquatch-bigfoot connection, Trickster gods, environment, and bits with Tolkien and Pratchett. Next week's episode is the second of our Crossroads episodes (we know, it's about time). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You can also find our podca...2021-03-0527 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 147 -- Cooking with Beer (part 2A)More cooking with beer! Except this time we're actually talking about cooking with beer instead of whiskey. Imagine that. We get into flavor profiles of the malts/grains, hops, and yeast that match up with various foods. This is a two part episode and in this first part, we give a bit of background and discuss bread, pork, and chili. So grab your pint and spatula (or big wooden spoon, which our friend's mom always threatened us with) and enjoy! Next week's episode is the third of our cryptid episodes. Get in touch with...2021-02-2623 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 146 -- Monty Python Series I (part 4 of 4)Welcome back to the Manor as we finish up our episodes on that most awesome of British comedy troupes, Monty Python and their first series. Afterwards, we're going to play "how to stay hidden in the pub." Next week's episode is about... honestly, we don't know as we schedule this. Now that we've finished our holidays (this is being posted Christmas Eve 2020), we're scheduling all of our back-log and this is it! We'll have to start recording something soon. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a 2021-02-1936 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 145 -- Led Zeppelin, their third album (part 5 of 5)Welcome back to the Manor! Today we're wrapping up our arc on Led Zeppelin's III album, discussing the actual songs themselves. It was a fun ride, working on this for its 50th anniversary! Next week's episode is on Monty Python as we wrap up our episodes on their first series. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You can also find our podcast on iTunes and Spoti...2021-02-1234 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 144 -- Our favorite beers (part 4 of 4)Pour a pint and celebrate with us! We're finally broadcasting the 4th of 4 in our "favorite beers" arc. This has been gathering dust back in the nooks and crannies of the Manor, scurrying around, hiding and jumping out, and here it is. Recorded over two years ago, when we had just started, we've finally decided its time to put it out for all of you. Enjoy! Next week's episode is on Led Zeppelin as we finish up the five part episode on their third album. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/me...2021-02-0518 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 143 -- thoughts on non-metal bands (part 2 of 2)Welcome back to the Manor! Today we finish our discussion on non-metal bands/music that we like. The list isn't exhaustive, so it's always possible we'll come back to this. But for now? Well, just enjoy. Next week's episode is FINALLY the last of our four installments on "favorite beers," which we recorded over two years ago and have broadcast over that time. Pour a pint of your own favorite and enjoy! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.faceb...2021-01-2939 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemLive Show 001: Burns Night 2021Welcome to the Terrors' first live show! It wasn't great and now we're 0 for 2 on making a really good quality Burns Night episode, but at least we show our love. We'll get better on these. Hopefully. Enjoy what we've done for Burns Night 2021 and enjoy a few of Robert Burns' poems, as read by the Terrors! 2021-01-2621 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 142 -- Monty Python Series 1 (part 3 of 4)Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more Monty Python episodes! We continue our discussion of the group's first series! If you haven't listened to the first two, you really should. They're good. But for now, pour a pint of bitter or make yourself a G&T and enjoy! Next week's episode is about the non-metal bands we like (finishing that two-parter). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter...2021-01-2239 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 141 -- Iron Maiden Beer Series: Fear of the DarkWelcome back to the Manor! Pour yourself a pint of the black stuff (Fear of the Dark, Guinness, etc.) or whatever your tastes buds are fancying. Today we're talking about Iron Maiden's Fear of the Dark. The new beer from Robinson's was just released, so as usual, we talk about the bear and the song and album from which its named! Cheers! Next week's episode is a continuation of our Monty Python Series I arc (part 3 of 4). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or...2021-01-1525 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 140 --2020 review: Jody's top five albums of 2020 and James' top five new drinks of 2020Welcome back to the Manor! Ha! We fooled you! You thought this episode would be something completely different based on what we wrote in the notes in the previous episode! Little did you know that we'd record a couple of other episodes and slide them on in there! To be fair, we didn't know at the time, either. So! Jody picks his top five metal albums of 2020 and goes into a bit of detail on why and James spent too much time hiking and drinking, and buying older albums he missed out on years ago, so he talks...2021-01-0846 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 139 -- Led Zeppelin, LZ III era (part 4 of 5)Welcome to the Manor and welcome back to our regular episodes, now that the holidays are over. Here we continue our Led Zeppelin LZIII era episodes. We get into the mixing of the album and the touring! Welcome to more Zep and welcome to 2021! Next week's episode is about Monty Python's series I (part 3). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You can also find our podcast...2021-01-0123 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 138 --The Terrors' Annual "Last Episode of the Year" thingWelcome to the Manor! Enjoy some smoking bishop... unless that brings back horrible memories of Catholic school (James still has a twitch) and enjoy the topic we always discuss during the last episode of the year. What is it? Well, you could look back at the previous two years, but it would just be easier to listen to this one. Wassail! Next week's episode is about Led Zeppelin's third album (part 4 of 5). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.fa...2020-12-2542 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 137 - Yule 2020: The Oskoreia Wild HuntWelcome back to the Manor and our annual Yule time wild hunt episode! Enjoy our conversation on the Oskoreia, those hard drinking and reindeer stealing Christmas ghost riders! Next week's episode is what our last episode of the year always is. Join us! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You can also find our podcast on iTunes and Spotify and wherever fine (and our) podcasts are a...2020-12-1817 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 136 - Yule 2020: Hygge, Coorie, and Ghost Stories for ChristmasWelcome back to the Manor and our annual Ghost Stories for Christmas episode! Gather your smoking bishop and join us for some spooky readings and context around these ghastly tales of winter ghostliness! Plus a bonus on hygge and coorie, the Danish and Scottish winter philosophies. We're excited and you should be, too! Next week's episode is our annual Wild Hunt episode for Yule time! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twi...2020-12-1143 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 135 -- Yule 2020: Algernon Blackwood's "The Glamour of the Snow"Welcome to Yule season at the Manor! Take a seat by the fire and have a mazer of something warming. Today we're discussing "The Glamour of the Snow," a fantastic short story by Algernon Blackwood that is about the lure of the wilderness. We like the snowy wilderness, too. Next week's episode continues are annual tradition of Ghost Stories for Christmas, as well as hygge and coorie. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or o...2020-12-0437 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 134 -- A Terrors Tribute to David ProwseIt's memorial time at the Manor. The lights are dimmed and the mirrors are covered. Join us in a pint as we tell stories of David Prowse, Lord Vader himself, who passed away November 28th this year (2020). This week's episode will still be on "The Glamour of the Snow," but we wanted to get this out for Sir David. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You...2020-12-0221 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 133 -- The Nightmare Before Christmas: a Halloween or a Christmas movie?Welcome to the Manor! Join us as we discuss if the lads and lasses from Halloween Town and their movie should be watched at Halloween or at Christmas. We're sure the answer will surprise no one. Next week's episode is about Algernon Blackwood's winter time spooky story "The Glamour of the Snow." Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor You can also find our podcast on iTunes...2020-11-2736 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 132 -- Alice's Restaurant, a Thanksgiving Day traditionWelcome to Thanksgiving at the Manor! Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into popcorn, toast, and jelly beans (which is something we'll talk about next year -- foreshadowing, dun dun dun!). I wonder what goes better with that repast, stout or mead? Guess we'll have to find out within the next 365 days. But we digress (sorry for the tangent). This year we're talking about the Arlo Guthrie song that's played every year on classic rock stations (and formerly on current rock stations when, you know, the songs were current), "Alice's Restaurant." We talk about the s...2020-11-2048 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 131 -- Unintentional Folk Rock of the '70s-'90sWelcome back to the Manor! Join us as we discuss songs from the '70s, '80s, and '90s that are folk rock (it is Friday the 13th after all, heh heh heh), even though they weren't meant to be. Yes, we'll get into our reasons, even giving some counter-examples! Hooray! Next week's episode is a Thanksgiving episode on Alice's Restaurant and Charlie Brown/Peanuts. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on...2020-11-1340 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 130 --A Tribute to Eddie Van HalenWelcome to the Manor, where the clocks and mirrors are draped with striped black. A month ago today the world lost one of the greatest guitarists ever to grace its green face, when Eddie Van Halen passed away. Join us as we pay tribute to Eddie and discuss what we loved about him and the band in general. Cheers, Eddie! Next week's episode is "Unintentional Folk Rock." Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or o...2020-11-0648 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 129 -- Halloween 2020! Dark Carnivals and Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes"By the pricking of our thumbs... we have something to cure that. Alcohol and talking about spooky, creepy carnivals! Along with another "B Author" talk, where we get into Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes," we'll give other film, television, and musical suggestions for dark carnivals. So join us in the last Halloween episode of 2020! Or is it? MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!! Next week's episode is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen - we talk Edward and our favorite VH album each. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pk...2020-10-3048 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 128 -- Halloween 2020! Our Favorite Animated Halloween ShowsWelcome to the Manor's haunting Halloween happenings! This special episode is just a nice stroll down the avenue of animated shows. Halloween shows that we watch, whether annually, every few years, or even just once because they aren't out anymore. Next episode is about dark and creepy carnivals, including Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Image courtesy of: James 2020-10-2720 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode127 -- Halloween 2020! The 200th Anniversary of "The Legend of Sleep Hollow"Welcome back to the Manor and to more Halloween haunted horror happenings. This time we get into Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," as 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of that great book. We also discuss adaptations, such as the Disney/Bing Crosby version, as well as related music. Plus, the overlap of the headless horseman with the Wild Hunt! Hoorah! So go dance a jig with Katrina and then listen to our show. Next episode is about our favorite Halloween animated shows. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podb...2020-10-2348 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 126 -- Halloween 2020! The Spooky Card Game "Gloom"Welcome back to the Manor! Enjoy a special extra mid-week Halloween season episode. Last year, Jody and I went to a wonderful place called Doughnuts and Dragons, where we played a spooky card game called Gloom and also enjoyed tasty doughnuts and wonderful brews. We saved the episode for this Halloween season. It is the last of our live recordings and was taken on James' phone, so much like the other live shows, it's not the best quality, but we still enjoyed doing it. Next episode comes out Friday and is on the 200th anniversary of...2020-10-2008 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 125 -- Halloween 2020! Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows" and "The Wendigo"Welcome back to the Manor! Continuing with our annual Halloween spookfest, with this year's theme of authors, we present to you Algernon Blackwood and two of his quite spooky stories! Enjoy! Next episode is our review of the card game Gloom, a rather spooky game. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Image courtesy of: James found a large swath of willows while out hiking...2020-10-1651 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 124 --FantasmagorianaWelcome back to the Manor and our October spookfest! One of our last live episodes (at least until we figure out how to do them without all the background noise) gets into Fantasmagoriana, a collection of German ghost stories printed by the French. Fun, huh!? No, it's spooooooky... Next week's episode is about... ha! This Friday's episode is about Algernon Blackwood and two of his quite spooky stories. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or o...2020-10-1236 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 123 -- Halloween 2020! Ambrose Bierce's spooky short storiesWelcome to Halloween Country at the Manor! We're continuing our spooky author theme with Ambrose Bierce and five wonderfully spooky short stories. Which ones? Other than mentioning the word "toe," you'll have to listen and find out! Next week's episode is about... wait, it's October! That means there will be a midweek episode and we'll be discussing the collection of stories in Fantasmagoriana. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors...2020-10-0938 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 122 -- Halloween 2020! James' trip to Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray BradburyWelcome back to the Manor! This midweek Halloween special is on Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray Bradbury. James took a trip to check out the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum, gander at the places that influenced Ray (including The Ravine!), and the local Ray influenced brewpub. Next week's episode is about... more accurately this Friday's episode keeps going with our spooky author theme as we talk about Ambrose Bierce and a handful of his spooky stories. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on F...2020-10-0612 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 121 -- Halloween 2020! The Halloween Tree by Ray BradburyWelcome back to the Manor and our favorite time of year! It's time to traipse through the October Country and start this year's theme of spooky authors with Ray Bradbury's "The Halloween Tree," one of James' all time favorite books. Next week's episode is about... ha! It's October! You don't have to wait a week. We'll be back midweek with a small Halloween episode about James' Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray Bradbury. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook...2020-10-0243 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 120 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 3 -- Headley Grange, Iceland, Bath Festival)Welcome back to the Manor! We hope you're enjoying the Led Zeppelin episodes, because we sure are! We continue our look into their third album, particularly their writing and recording at Headley Grange and a few early shows in Iceland and at the Bath Festival. Next week's episode starts our Halloween blitzkrieg! We start with an episode about one of our favorite books and favorite authors, "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Faceboo...2020-09-2533 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 119 -- Hobbit Day 2020! Giving Merry, Pippin, and Sam their due.Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our annual Hobbit Day episode! (Which also marks our second anniversary!) Each year we talk about Hobbits to celebrate Bilbo and Frodo's shared birthday of September 22nd. This year, we get into how the movies made the hobbits, especially Merry and Pippin (but a fair bit of Samwise, too) the short shrift and how much more awesome they were in the books. We also talk a bit about what we'll be doing to celebrate. So pull a pint from the cellar and pull out your favorite pipeweed, and join us i...2020-09-1842 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 118 -- Happy 69th, Elvira!Welcome to a special episode! We wish Elvira, that most gorgeous of ghouls, the mistress of the dark, she who put the "bra" back in bravo, a happy 69th birthday. Well, we actually go into some detail about why we love her, too. Don't worry. There's still an episode coming out tomorrow. Next week's episode is on Hobbits! It's our annual Hobbit Day episode, celebrating Bilbo's and Frodo's shared birthday on September 22nd (so we release that day or the Friday before). Check it out! We give Merry, Pippin, and Sam their due. Get in t...2020-09-1712 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 117 -- Deep Purple Mk III era -- BurnWelcome back to the Manor and welcome to more Deep Purple. To quote Dee Snider "You're Gonna Burn in Hell!" Well, one of those words are correct for this episode. We introduce the new bandmates into DP, making the mark III line-up and discuss their first album together, DP's 8th studio album "Burn." It's good stuff! Next week's episode... we have two! Thursday will be a special tribute to Elvira on her birthday and our usual Friday episode is on Hobbit Day! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/sh...2020-09-1158 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 116 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 2)Welcome to the Manor, where we come from the land of ice and snow. We're continuing our Led Zep III arc, with more history and context than you can shake a dragon boat oar at! Next week's episode is a tribute to that most awesome of horror hosts, Elvira, for her 69th birthday. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitte...2020-09-0424 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 115 -- Folk Music part 4: Folk MetalWelcome to the last of our folk music episodes (although we may do future episodes on specific bands), finishing with folk metal! Grab some mead and prepare to delve into the musicology and history of the genre. We start in the early 1990s and work our way to the present, examining the sub-genres of this genre of metal. Slainte and wassail! Next week's episode is continuing our arc on Led Zeppelin's third album. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/p...2020-08-2841 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 114 -- For Ray Bradbury on his 100th BirthdayBorn August 22nd, 1920, Ray Bradbury has his 100th birthday tomorrow, albeit postmortem (June 5th, 2012). Pull up a chair and enjoy a pint and pipe as we talk about our favorite stories from one of James' top five authors (and a general favorite of Jody's, as well). We'll also get into more detail on the specific books "The Halloween Tree" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" when we get into our Halloween blitzkrieg in Octoboer. Next week's episode is the last of our folk music arc, with folk metal. Get in...2020-08-2140 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 113 -- Traquair House historyWelcome back to the Manor! Today, we're talking about another manor, that most wonderful of hunting lodges / fortified manors, Traquair House! Why? Because James fouled up a couple things in a previous episode and wanted to correct himself, the process of which created an entire episode on the history of Traquair, some history and context of Scotland, and the brewing that occurs at their manor. So join us at our manor as we talk about the longest inhabited manor in Scotland. Next week's episode is on author Ray Bradbu...2020-08-1424 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 112 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 1)This year marks the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin III! To celebrate, we're doing the usual multi-episode (3, 4, or 5 - you know how we are) arc. So sit back with us here at the Manor and enjoy a pint and a pipe as we talk about the band and their writing, recording, touring, and more! Picture courtesy of James' music collection. Next week's episode is about Scotland's Traquair House and Brewery. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a1...2020-08-0721 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 111 - some of our favorite music other than metalOccasionally, as we're sitting at the Manor, we'll just start talking about whatever stupid things come into our heads (rather than the usual specific stupid things about which we usually talk). This one is on our favorite non-metal music. There will be a few of these and they kind of, more or less, basically, go by decade and genre. They'll also be used for when we are hard at research on other topics or, as is this case, James accidentally fouled up the schedule and forgot the fifth Friday of July this year. 2020-07-3137 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 110 — Monty Python’s first series (and what led up to it) part 02Welcome back to the Python Series 1 arc! More Pythonesque jocularity as we cover first series (what we'd call 'season' in the States), as well as what they were doing post-university that led right up to the show. Enjoy! Next episode: Led Zeppelin, the third album era. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 2020-07-2436 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 109 -- Prohibition episode 2 (Clinton, Indiana)Welcome to the second episode on Prohibition! This time we're focusing on Clinton, Indiana and its general area. Family lore, local lore, and more on the Slaven Prohibition Ale! Next episode: The second episode of Monty Python Series. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Image: a neat Celtic punk image I found online and searched all over for the owner -- if you know who it is...2020-07-1731 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 108 -- Happy birthday, Eric Carr Happy 70th, Eric. We hope you enjoy this tribute from the Terrors (mostly Jody, natch). Next episode: The second of our prohibition episodes. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Image: Wikicommons Eric Carr 2020-07-1049 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 107 -- The Boys Season 2 is on its way - our thoughts on season 1 and the graphic novelsFor fans of "The Boys," whether the graphic novels or the Amazon series, or even if you're just a Garth Ennis fan, this episode is for you! Don't listen if you dislike British curse terms, but maybe we'll C U Next Tuesday anyway. We do not care for the terms in actual life, either, but when one reviews an Ennis comic, we go with the philosophy that to truly understand, one has to dive in and experience it. Next episode: A tribute to Eric Carr on his 70th birthday -- OR!!! -- the second of our prohibition ep...2020-07-0324 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 106 -- folk metal part 3 (folk punk)Welcome back to the Manor! Get some Irish whiskey (or whatever suits you) and join us as we talk about folk punk, with bands such as Dropkick Murphys. This will be a nice bridge from the '60s (previous episode) to folk metal (next episode). Next episode: The Boys (the graphic novel and the show). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Image: a neat Celtic punk i...2020-06-2621 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 105 -- Nessie! The Loch Ness Beauty (cryptozoology episode 2)Welcome to our second cryptid episode! This time we're talking about Nessie the Loch Ness Beauty (she's not a monster). So yes, this makes our batting average 1.000 on lake creatures for our cryptozoology episodes, but we promise the next one will be different (and may include a guest!). Sit back and relax with a Scotch ale or some Scotch whisky or anything you just want to enjoy (milk, water, rum, whatever). Next episode: Folk music part 3, folk-punk. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a 2020-06-1935 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 104 -- Monty Python's first series (and what led up to it) part 01Finally! We've been talking about doing a Monty Python episode for quite a while now and here's the first! We have a couple of episodes based on their first series (what we'd call 'season' in the States), as well as what they were doing post-university that led right up to the show. Enjoy! Next episode: cryptozoology episode 2! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 2020-06-1234 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 103 -- How "The Dirt" Helped Us Remember how Awesome Motley Crue AreWe love Motley Crue's music. Not enough to dig around in the editing tools to find the umlauts, but we love them. We listened to them all the time in middle school, high school, college, and beyond. We both find their first two albums to be seminal and do really like/love the others, as well. Their farewell tour did sour us a bit, though. They certainly did not perform well and it seemed as though, to quote Jody, "they were mailing it in." That's why it took us both a year after its release to w...2020-06-0529 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 102 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 3 of 4)Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to get these out to you. You may have heard the first two, but it's not necessary to listen to those first, although some of the non-sequiturs may make more sense if you do. These are definitely one of the most laid back...2020-05-2924 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 101 -- folk metal part 2 -- folk music's influence on the '60sWelcome to the manor! Today we're continuing our foray into folk music, this time hitting on its cultural impact (context!) of the '60s. Wow, this is getting close to Zep III! Part three, coming up in a month, will be a short bit on Celtic punk and similar things, after which will be folk metal. Woooo! Next week's episode: our favorite beers (part 3). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter...2020-05-2239 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 100 -- Episode 01 of the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal History Podcast That Never WasWoohoo! We've made it to episode 100! My grandmother would be so proud of me. Actually, she'd probably ask me why I'm doing this and then hit me with a slipper for a flippant answer (then proceed to tell everyone else to leave me alone). Anyway, I digress. For episode 100, we thought we'd do something special! In our introductory episode, we mentioned a podcast we had been working on before this one that we were going to call The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal History Podcast. We've recorded what would've been the first episode of that podcast for you to e...2020-05-1545 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 099 -- Kiss: Music from the Elder (part 3 of 3)Welcome to part 3 of our 3 part series on Kiss' "Music from the Elder." If you want to know more, go check out the first two episodes. If you already have, then you're all set! In any case, you're bound to appreciate Jody's enthusiasm on this much maligned album. Image: back of the album courtesy of Jody's music collection. Next week's episode: our 100th episode! We dig back in the vaults and re-record the first episode from our initial podcast idea of the history of heavy metal with context. Context! Drink! Get in touch with...2020-05-0848 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 098 -- Walpurgis Night special! Burning Witches (the band and their new album Dance with the Devil)Walpurgis Night is upon us! From sundown on April 30th to sundown on May 1st, beware the witches! More Walpurgis greatness! It's a witches' festival, so why not go with Burning Witches the band! We talk about their history and delve into their latest album. So whether you're skyclad or not... enjoy! Enjoy! Image: James' photo of the front cover of his copy of Burning Witches' "Dance with the Devil." Next week's episode is the final part of our Kiss' "Music from the Elder" trilogy. Get in touch with us a...2020-05-011h 01

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 097 -- Walpurgis Night special! The Toad Cults of Robert E HowardWalpurgis Night is upon us! From sundown on April 30th to sundown on May 1st, beware the witches! In honor of this august (the adjective, not the month) holiday, here's our discussions on the toad cults as written about by Robert E Howard (he of Conan the Barbarian fame). Enjoy! Image (public domain): we couldn't get the permission to use any cool toad/frog paintings, so here's a nasty looking Victorian crab! Next week's episode is the second of our Walpurgis Night episodes where we talk about the band Burning Witches a...2020-04-2432 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 096 -- Kiss: Music from the Elder (part 2 of 3)Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series on Kiss' "Music from the Elder." If you want to know more, go check out the first episode. If you already have, then you're all set! Image: back of the album courtesy of Jody's music collection. Next week's episode: our first of two Walpurgis Night episodes -- Toad Cults! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 2020-04-1754 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 095 -- Dedicated Listening 2: Dedicated Media ImmersionOne of our first episodes was about dedicated listening and we discussed listening to Zeppelin songs at the same time as they popped up while reading a Zep biography. This time, because of all the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (released last month) and the Monty Python (upcoming) overload, we thought we'd take on this same topic from another angle! Although probably with the same level of intoxication (low to medium). This time, it's books, music, tv, radio, film, video games, and more that are all from the same subjects. Enjoy! We did. Next week's episode is Music...2020-04-1017 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 094 -- cooking with beer 01: whiskey infused Hoosier sugar cream pie (history, recipe, and more) and moreWelcome to the kitchen of the manor! We both enjoy cooking with beer, so welcome to the first episode where we discuss just this! Except for the first episode, keeping in mind the mayhem part, we're actually cooking with whiskey. We give the history of the Indiana favorite Hoosier sugar cream pie with a few additions/alterations/things. Plus, maybe a bit more about cooking with beer. Enjoy and try to not to salivate on your phone. Next week: the return of dedicated listening. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbea...2020-04-0331 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 093 -- Our favorite H.P. Lovecraft storiesWelcome to the manor! Mind the tentacles, as we get into each of our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories. Best if listened to either at midnight or noon, depending on your disposition. Next week's episode is on cooking with beer. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 2020-03-2731 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 092 -- folk metal part 1 -- history of folk musicWelcome to the manor! Today we're getting into folk music. Partially because of our love of folk metal and folk music, but also it'll be a nice way to lead into the Led Zeppelin third album era. For part one we get into some aspects, such as modes and melodies, and also its origins and revivals and we stop just a wee bit before its cultural impact (context!) on the '60s, which will be part two in not quite a month. Next week's episode is about our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories. Get in touc...2020-03-2024 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 091 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 4 -- our favorite bitsWelcome back to the manor, as we sit once more along the side the pools, just outside the Megadodo Publications offices on Ursa Minor, nursing hangovers from too many Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters that were made by a fun-loving two headed man. We didn't ask if he had two of anything else. In the last part of our ever expanding trilogy, we geek out in general. What did you expect? Sass you later, you hoopy froods! Image: James at a speakeasy (legal, sadly) enjoying a gin and tonic with that most excellent book, the HH...2020-03-1343 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 090 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 3b -- fan interview with TracyAs part of our two or more week long festival of all things HHGTTG (primary phase era more or less -- usually more), we talk to HHGTTG fan Tracy! Welcome to the show, Tracy, hopefully we haven't scared you off (although from our end, you more than held your own -- Ford would've been proud, especially if you'd joined him in a whiskey or three). Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terr...2020-03-1117 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 089 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 3c -- fan interview with SamAs part of our two or more week long festival of all things HHGTTG (primary phase era more or less -- usually more), welcome back to the show that most hoopiest of all froods, who always knows where his towel is and that you should all sass... Sam! Sam tells me about his love of HHGTTG at a local English pub over a couple of pints of bitter on a Thursday night (seriously, those are all true). This time, though, you should all be able to hear the discussion even over the ambient noise of the pub (m...2020-03-1028 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 088 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 2 -- the making ofWelcome back to the manor, as we sit along the side the pools, just outside the Megadodo Publications offices on Ursa Minor, sipping a Jynnan Tonnyx and eyeing the nearby Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster with both apprehension and longing. Partially because of the assured headache, but mostly because of the two headed man mixing them with entirely too much glee. In the second of our four part trilogy, we talk about the making of the HHGTTG, starting with the radio show and going all the way through the 2005 feature film. Yes, we're focusing on the bits that are...2020-03-0650 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 087 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 1 -- an introduction42 years ago, a most notable and wonderful being came forth from the great radio drama producing planet of Aleric B and gave us the BBC radio series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (first episode was broadcast on Wednesday, March 8th, 1978, which is why we're book-ending that day with our episodes). Over the next few episodes, we'll talk about HHGTTG and that human (?) being Douglas Adams. This is just a short introduction for those who don't know what it is, because after recording two very long episodes, we realized that if you're coming into it without having heard/read/et...2020-03-0410 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 086 -- Prohibition 1: true tales of Capone's Chicago, the term Red Light, and the Slaven Prohibition beer recipeWelcome back to the manor! Today we're discussing prohibition, that failed attempt to make life suck. Why did this come up? Between Jody mentioning James' family's prohibition beer in a previously recorded episode (that hasn't come out yet, but will soon) and James having just read a book about bootleggers and brothels, it had to be done. In this episode, James shared true stories of Chicago during Capone, from his maternal grandparents that were there during that era. We also give the definitive answer as to where the term "red light" comes from in regards to prostitutes and...2020-02-2826 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 085 -- Cryptids part 1: South Bay BessieWelcome to the first of our episodes on cryptids! Those gorgeous, yet shy, creatures that cryptozoologists go nuts over. For our inaugural, we're talking about South Bay Bessie, that playful lake monster from Lake Erie (USA and Canada). Why? Because James thought of it while drinking a beer called Lake Erie Monster. James was so excited, he even made a map and put X markers at the locations where she's (they?) been sighted. If you can't see it here, go to the Podbean page and you'll be able to see the episode image. Sit back with...2020-02-2120 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 084 -- KISS: Music from the Elder (part 1 of 3)We know, we know. KISS' "Music from the Elder" has been lambasted by fans and critics alike, as well as by the band and their team. Is it really that bad? Take a trip with us as we get into the ups and downs of the background (context!) and the actual music. There's almost definitely going to be something on which everyone agrees and disagrees with us. And after you listen to this, go enjoy Valentine's Day with some serious shagging. It's what Gene would want for you. Well, probably not, but it's what Gene would want for hi...2020-02-1439 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 083 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 4 of 4 -- the songs)We're finally finishing up Led Zeppelin's LZ II era with information, background, trivia, and our takes on the songs. Is there much more to be said here? Probably, but we'll let the audio do the talking. Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor Photo: picture of James' album's back cover. 2020-02-0743 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 082 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 2)Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to produce these. We now have them all ready to go, but are leaking them out a bit at a time. We're kind of like Deep Throat in that way, but definitely not in others. The other two will come out when they...2020-01-3124 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 081 -- Trip Review: Nova Scotia!James took a trip to Nova Scotia a few months ago and loved it so much that he wanted to talk about it. Jody was definitely good with the idea, considering the number of listeners we have in this wonderful province. If you've ever thought about taking a trip, maybe James will convince you to go to New Scotland, Canada! Questions, comments, scathing remarks? Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Picture: James was tur...2020-01-2422 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 080 -- Holiday Special -- Burns Night 2020!Welcome to another holiday special from the Terrors! We talk about what we do on Burns Night, which is January 25th of every year (this year it's a Saturday!) to celebrate Scotland's wonderful poet Robert Burns. We know, we could've released this the day before, but we wanted to give you a week's notice so you could do your own planning. Aren't we swell? Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise. Let us know if you like this format or not! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pks...2020-01-1722 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 079 -- Sun and Steel, the beer, the song, the inspiration (Maiden beer series episode 6)Welcome back to the Manor! We left the old year with a Maiden beer review and we're welcoming the new with a Maiden beer review (almost). Beer and metal, what a great way to leave and enter. This time, you should all be able to easily join us in a pint, as we get into Iron Maiden's beer series with Sun and Steel. We talk about the beer inspired by the song, the song itself, and who inspired the song - Miyamoto Musashi! Look at us branching out! Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise...2020-01-1022 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 078 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 3 of 4 -- the album)Welcome back to the Led Zeppelin fanboy podcast! We're still on the Brown Bomber album (II) and we're actually talking about the album: production, engineering, locations, and more! (We'll get into the actual songs next time.) A special wish for John Paul Jones to have a happy birthday! He turns 74 today (January 3rd, 1946). Also, Jimmy Page will be 76 in less than a week (January 9th, 1944). Huzzah! Photo: picture of James' owned album's front cover. 2020-01-0328 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 077 -- Red 'N' Black -- the beer and the song (Maiden beer series episode 5)Welcome back to the Manor and our continuation of that awesome congruence of metal and beer! This time we talk about Iron Maiden's Red 'N' Black porter and the song from which the name is taken. What a great way to end the year! Hopefully you've all found a bottle to enjoy while you listen. Image courtesy of James' beer collection. 2019-12-2721 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 076 -- The Wild Hunt (part 1) (Yule 2019 episode)Welcome to the first of probably many Wild Hunt episodes! The Hunt is especially active this time of year, as we discussed in one of last year's Yule time episodes. Here, we regale you with true stories of the Hunt from recent folk tales, to keep in the spirit of ghost stories around Christmas time. Plus, our usual jocularity. Episode Image: "The Wild Hunt" by IrenHorrors (Deviant Art) -- used with permission. Check out the other artwork. It's great! https://www.deviantart.com/irenhorrors And here's the link to Eva's Wild Hunt story: https...2019-12-2031 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 075 -- Christmas Ghost Stories (Yule 2019 episode)Continuing our annual Christmas ghost story theme! We hope you enjoy M.R. James (it's the 100th anniversary of his story "The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance) and Neil Gaiman (it's the 30th anniversary of "Nicholas Was..." We certainly did. Plus, you get some context. Context! Context of the era in which M.R. James was writing. Plus some more expounding on Jerome K Jerome's work that we mentioned last year, including why you should start smoking your pipe more often. So light your pipe and pour your pint (or perhaps just a nice glass of whiskey punch...2019-12-1343 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 074 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 2 of 4 -- groupies)Welcome to the Led Zeppelin fan boy podcast! Now on episode 482 (it feels like according to some of our listeners evidently -- too bad -- suck it!). Here we talk about those wonderful women who kept the boys in the band semi-sane. In this episode, it's a lot of Jimmy and Miss Pamela (pictured), but there is more than that. 2019-12-0616 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 073 -- Album Reviews: Lacuna Coil, Helloween, and Nita StraussWelcome to the Terrors' first album review episode. We discuss Lacuna Coil's latest album "Black Anima" (released October 11th, 2019), Helloween's latest, their live album "United Alive in Madrid" (released October 4th, 2019 -- we know, James is obsessed with them), and Nita Strauss' solo album "Controlled Chaos" (released last year, November 16th, 2018 -- this one is pretty much Jody, speaking of obsessions). Let us know if you agree or disagree! Leave us a message on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ ...2019-11-2934 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 072 -- Happy Thanksgiving from the Terrors!Just a bit of thanksgiving fun where we talk about sharing alcohol (and when we don't) and give a few shout-outs to our listener locations around the world (recorded a bit ago, so we'll have to update this soon!), as well as other little tidbits of jocular fun. Yes, we know Thanksgiving is almost a week away. Better 666... sorry, I meant 6... days early than 1 day late. (This came from a longer recording where we were quite tipsy at the start and it got progressively worse. One of the most fun to record and one of th...2019-11-2208 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 071 -- Deep Purple Mark II (part 4 -- Who Do We Think We Are)Welcome to the Manor! Join us as we discuss the final months of the Deep Purple Mark II era, with album things and song things and all sorts of things you never knew you were missing (probably because you weren't, but we were). 2019-11-1556 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 070 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 1 of 4 -- on touring and critics)Welcome back to more Led Zeppelin! We know you've been clamoring for this (clamor, clamor, clamor). The first of four parts on the Brown Bomber era, with this episode focusing on touring and what the critics were saying (and what the band thought of that), as well as a few miscellaneous bits. Next episode... groupies! Picture is a promotional still from 1969 (which both Jody and James happen to have purchased). 2019-11-0832 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 069 -- Hallowed, the beer, the song, and All Hallows Day (Maiden beer series episode 4)Welcome back to the Manor! Sadly October Country is on the far side of our fields, but we do get to at least discuss things of interest. Beer and metal! We get into Iron Maiden's beer series with Hallowed and talk about the beer (this particular one and the general style), the song, and the Catholic holy day of obligation, the Solemnity of All Saints, better known as All Hallows Day, the day from which we get Halloween (because the church ripped off the pagans -- we talk about that, too!). Image courtesy of James' beer collection. 2019-11-0133 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 068 -- The Strange Tale of Nera and Vampire Poems (Halloween episode)Welcome back to the Manor as we finish up our Octoberblitzkreig! In the last episode of our Halloween season, we (mostly Jody) regale you with poems about vampires... and vampyres... and vampire brides... and whats nots. Also, James gives his version of Echtra Nerai, an old Irish tale of Halloween/Samhain spooky goodness, filled with the talking corpses, death, and battles with the sidhe. This one even has sound effects! OooOoOOOooooOoOooo!!! Here's a link if you'd like to read it: https://letterpile.com/creative-writing/The-Strange-Adventures-of-Nera-1-A-Tale-of-Irish-Halloween-Samhain-Spookiness Image file: public domain of jack-o-lantern carved from a turnip, a...2019-10-3050 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 067 -- our favorite metal/rock Halloween song (Halloween episode)Welcome to the metal part of the manor! We talk about our favorite song that's Halloween themed and why, as well as throwing out an album suggestion. Yes, there are song snippets. By the way: since recording, the Pumpkins United album from Helloween has come out and the live version of Halloween is fantastic! 2019-10-2917 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 066 -- Scare Stories to Tell in the Dark (movie review) (Halloween episode)Yes, James went to see the show. He was hoping it would be a bit more spooky, but for a young adult movie based on a young adult book series, it wasn't half bad. We talk about the movie and the books and other horror themed young adult series we enjoyed when we were younger. Image credit: from James' library 2019-10-2810 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 065 -- Where the Sun Don't Shine contest entry (Halloween episode)We promised our horrible 24 hour contest entry and here it is! We obviously had no idea what we were doing. If nothing else, it's a wee bit more spookiness to enjoy this Halloween season. Enjoy! 2019-10-2706 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 064 -- The Great Pumpkin's 60th anniversary and "Sam Hane" (Halloween episode)It's the Great Pumpkin, Brutes! Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the first mention of this Halloween figure in the funny pages. We talk a bit about the grand figure himself, but then also discuss his semblance to other Halloween notable figure "Sam Hane," who of course we know there isn't an actual Samhain deity named Samhain, but the background of the figure is great fun to discuss! 2019-10-2521 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 063 -- Coven: Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls 50th anniversary (Halloween episode)Coven! That most magnificent and much maligned occult rock band. Their debut album inspired some and frightened many, mostly through a massive misunderstanding of what Jinx, Oz, and Steve, as well as their myriad band mates, were trying to do. Join us as we get into the wonderful evilness that lurks within this classic piece of music and it's context. Context! We talk about magick, musick, symbols (the horns!), and much more. Yes, we know we're a few months late for the true anniversary, but it fits in so well with October Country. Image: promo picture...2019-10-1858 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 062 -- Vampires in Literature (Halloween episode)Sit by the fire and enjoy some more vampiric goodness! We continue our exploration into the blood suckers, moving from folklore (last week) to literature! We focus mostly on the older writings, but touch on the more recent, knowing that we'll have more to say on those later. Image courtesy of Jody's library and the book he's referenced a few times over these two episodes. 2019-10-1155 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 061 -- Monty Python's 50th Anniversary SpecialWow! We almost missed this in the hubbub of our annual Halloween October Spooktacular Evilfest. Merry 50th, Python Players! Image: James' wall paper and sound CD he purchased years ago and is no longer any good except for the few images he saved as JPGs. 2019-10-0615 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 060 -- Vampires in Folklore (Halloween episode)Welcome to October Country in the Manor! We've already started the season with last week's Trooper 666 (which is okay, as we start our Halloween celebrations in September anyway), but now we're all in for the rest of the month. These first two weeks are going to focus on vampires, with this week looking at the folklore of our fanged brethren. What causes, harms, cures, and hampers them? Listen on! Image: Le Vampire by R. de Moraine (1864 - public domain) in Les Tribunaux Secrets 2019-10-0452 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 059 -- Trooper 666, the beer and the Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden beer series episode 3)Welcome back to the Manor! This time, with October Country just around the corner, we discuss Iron Maiden's Trooper 666! A fantastic beer with fantastic numerology for the number of the beast. Now come join us "Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for the Devil sends the Beast with wrath Because he knows the time is short Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the Beast For it is a human number, its number is six hundred and sixty six" Image courtesy of James' beer collection. 2019-09-2738 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 058 -- On Bombadil and Barrow WightsAnother special for Hobbit Day (which is in two days from this episode posting)! Here we give our own special treatment to those much talked about people and things, Tom Bombadil and the Barrow Downs' Barrow Wights, as well as Goldberry and the Old Forest. What we liked, who they are, why it's okay that they weren't in the movies, and much more. Grab a pint and a pipe and enjoy! Image: we were going to sneak in an awesome Barrow Downs image, but we couldn't get the right (we don't want to steal copyright if we can he...2019-09-2059 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 057 -- Holiday Special -- Hobbit Day 2019!Welcome to the Manor and the second of our "what we do on a holiday" special, this time for Hobbit Day! Join us, as we celebrate both Bilbo's and Frodo's birthdays on September 22nd. We wanted to get this episode out a bit early, so you can prepare yourself. So listen on, if you want ideas on how to celebrate. Of course, since it's us, it definitely involves reading and/or drinking, but there's lots more! Picture: part of James' 2017 Hobbit Day festivities. Yes, he had already decorated for Halloween. 2019-09-1313 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 056 -- Star Beast (or something) 40th AnniversaryWelcome back to the Manor! This week, we (well, mostly Jody... James is fairly clueless on this) discuss the behind the scenes of the movie Star Beast for its 40th anniversary! Well, Star Beast... ALF... something... 2019-09-0654 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 055 -- Six Degrees of Deep Black Purple SabbathWelcome back to the Manor! Today we play "stump the bastard," where James tries to stump Jody on his knowledge of linking musicians of the '60s - '90s to Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. He does a pretty good job! Also, we talk about Scrooge McDuck. 2019-08-3032 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 054 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 1)Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to produce these. In fact, we've only finished this one so far (which includes a bit of humor beyond ales), but the other three will pop up in the feed as we finish them and as they fit into the schedule. This is de...2019-08-2328 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 053 -- Crossroads Folklore and Spookiness (part 1)Join the Terrors as they head up to the crossroads, so they can sell their souls to the devil (spoilers: he didn't want them). We'll head across Europe this time, as the first of two parts on the Crossroads, before we make it a trilogy with an episode on Robert Johnson sometime in the future. Also, here's the full article of James': https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities 2019-08-1620 min

Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and MayhemEpisode 052 -- Deep Purple Machine Head (miscellany)There were just so many good bits we took out of the Deep Purple episodes (specifically Machine Head) that we had to make an extra special episode for those jocular moments! Enjoy. 2019-08-0924 min