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Ghoul on Ghoul

193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratings

Ghoul on Ghoul is a supernatural sex-positive, horror-comedy podcast featuring first-person encounters with the paranormal. Every week, hosts Sarah and Amanda discuss gloriously ghoulish topics like ghosts, true crime, cryptids, cursed places, and other creepy, cool things. They also interview guests about their own experiences with the supernatural, make tons of dirty jokes, and review paranormal pop culture.

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Episodes

Episode 187: The Devil’s Milk Caps

June 08, 2023 04:03 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Amanda and Sarah head to historic New England and back to California for two wild cases. Sarah covers Elizabeth Knapp, a 17th-century teen girl believed to be demonically possessed. Amanda reveals part two of the Clara Phillips fiasco. Other subjects covered include fighting in front of the cheese dip, classic Hollywood monologuing, and buying too much unreturnable Target merch.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the 1951 sci-fi film 'The Thing from Another World.' Sources: “The Use ...

Episode 186: Born To Sleaze

May 25, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Amanda and Sarah go goblin mode for this episode about another little fucker and a Hollywood true crime case. Sarah talks about the connection between the Ebu Gogo and the Homo floresiensis on the Indonesian island of Flores. Amanda heads back to the flapper era with the first of a two-part series about Clara Phillips, aka the Tiger Woman. Other subjects covered include quitting coffee, being nude under a trench coat, and roasting America's Next Top Model.  Recommendations: Amanda recomm...

Episode 185: Final Sale Friend

May 11, 2023 04:32 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Amanda and Sarah choose a neutral color palette for two stories about a folkloric crone and mysterious light. Sarah goes all witchy again with the legend of Black Annis, a cannibalistic witch-like figure from Leicester, England. Amanda heads to North Carolina for the history of the Brown Mountain Lights. Other subjects covered include a spooky survey, a fictional clothing line, and a new pet camera.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the Dario Argento film Deep Red.  Sources: White D...

From The Archives: Balls And Pall Malls

April 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah revisit an episode from back when they were still figuring out this whole podcasting thing and didn't have a decent mixer. It still slaps. Originally posted as Episode 39 on Feb. 14, 2019.  Amanda and Sarah look at the house hiders phenomenon, or, as they like to call it, Hinterkaifeck Syndrome™. Sarah covers the stalking case of Michelle Fredenburg-Onion and the delightful misadventures of Jeffrey Allen Manchester, AKA The Roofman. Amanda returns to Daniel LaPlante and ke...

Episode 184: Cradle To The Table

April 13, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Amanda and Sarah explore some unusual lore and a California cryptid. Sarah says no to drugs with a look at connections between cannabis-related superstitions/urban legends and the history of cautionary tales. Amanda takes listeners to the West Coast with a rundown of the Fresno Nightcrawler. Other subjects covered include taste-testing Peep-flavored Pepsi, thirsting for Steve Guttenberg, and cooking babies.  Recommendations: Sarah doubles down on Amanda's previous rec of the 2022 horror ...

Episode 183: Screamface

March 31, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Amanda and Sarah sprinkle some spooky potpourri and film facts all over this episode. Sarah samples various Black Dog stories along with a Pittsburgh urban legend known as Slag Pile Annie. Amanda meets at the intersection of comedy and horror with a look at the history and legacy of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein. Other subjects covered include a weird email, a ghost encounter, and a terrifying orgasm.  Recommendations: Amanda doesn't recommend Scream VI but does recommend...

Episode 182: Sycophantic Pedantic

March 16, 2023 04:31 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Amanda and Sarah meet at the intersection of sex and crime with two very different stories. Amanda celebrates Women's History Month with the story of Jane Toppan, a nurse/serial killer believed to derive pleasure from drugging her patients to death. Sarah investigates the historical connections between execution by hanging, the mandrake root, and erotic asphyxiation. Other subjects covered include the masculine urge to send bad gifs, chore preferences, and bunny decor.  Recommendations: ...

Episode 181: Ass-trology Exx-travaganza

March 02, 2023 14:20 - 56 minutes - 50.1 MB

Get out your charts, ghouls, cos Amanda and Sarah have an episode chock full of hot zodiac takes, including double the Ass-trology. Other subjects covered include sex rags, reality TV, sisterly tampon pressure, and a gruesome Mario Bros. character.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon. 

Episode 180: Spesh And Fresh

February 16, 2023 15:33 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Amanda and Sarah explore a questionable haunting and even more questionable condition. Sarah provides updates on The Demon of Brownsville Road (originally covered in Episode 37), a Pittsburgh-area case of a family terrorized by a supernatural presence in their home. Amanda investigates penis-snatching, a phenomenon where men believe their genitalia was stolen through magic.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the film Men and the third installment of Shudder's documentary series In Searc...

Episode 179: Country Nepo Baby Palace

February 02, 2023 06:33 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah take a dose of true crime with a case about a con artist and a locked-room mystery. Amanda goes to Arkansas for the story of how Norman Baker lured victims into the famous Crescent Hotel with fake cancer treatments. Sarah investigates the unsolved 1931 murder of Julia Wallace, who was found beaten to death in her Liverpool home. Other subjects covered include a creepy country ballad, an Alex Jones Chili-Gate explainer, and a Richard Attenborough love fest.  Recommendations...

Episode 178: What Is Book? with Genevieve Barbee-Turner

January 19, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Amanda and Sarah welcome guest Genevieve Barbee-Turner, a professional tarot illustrator with multiple custom decks to her name. Genevieve discusses her theories on tarot and its uses, and how her decks serve to tell stories with a social justice angle. She recently launched a Kickstarter for her next project HAUNTED: An Appalachian Tarot Deck, described as being inspired "by Appalachian folklore and urban legends from Southwestern PA, West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio." Find her work at Kil...

The Ghouls Are Going Through It

January 05, 2023 05:30 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MB

Sorry, ghouls, no new episode. We'll see you in two weeks. 

From The Archives: Buckle Your Biscuits

December 22, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah revisit an episode from back when they were still figuring out this whole podcasting thing and didn't have a decent mixer. It still slaps. Originally posted as Episode 43 on March 14, 2019.  Just a warning: This episode contains references to sexual violence, bodily trauma, and some disturbing, gory details about pregnancy. Listener discretion advised.  Amanda and Sarah give birth to instances of pregnancy horror for this episode. Sarah goes way back to the 1700s for the...

Episode 177: One True Sky Dude

December 08, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Amanda and Sarah head to Italy to dance with the puppets and cry blood with the saints. Amanda becomes a real girl with a dive into the disturbing, cautionary, pre-Disney origins of Pinocchio. Sarah prays to St. Lucy/Lucia, whose reputation for gouging out her own eyes has inspired traditions and desserts in Italy and Sweden. Other subjects covered include never buying a new car, making up Olivia Newton-John lore, and hating Elf on the Shelf.  Recommendations: Sarah recommends (so far) t...

Episode 176: Soft Indoor Pants Food

November 24, 2022 05:58 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah serve up multiple helpings of a Fuck-Marry-Kill game with different famous cannibals. Other subjects covered include proper mac n' cheese settings, penial speculums, and the fluidity of Leatherface.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon. 

Episode 175: Happy Trails, Butterhead

November 10, 2022 06:22 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Amanda and Sarah head back to the farm to finish up a two-parter and take down a viral rumor. Sarah finishes up her retelling of the Caledonia Mills haunting in Nova Scotia. Amanda examines the belief among TikTok users that U.S. national parks are infested with feral cannibals. Other subjects covered include loving on lettuces, hating on Thanksgiving, and not buying bad movie jewelry.  For more on Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery mentioned in this episode, see Episode 116: Handsom...

Episode 174: C.A.I.L.F

October 28, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah do Halloween right with a festive true crime case and a harrowing haunting. Amanda fills your candy bag up with the story of Peter Fabiano, aka the Trick or Treat Murder. Sarah unveils part one of a two-parter about the Mary Ellen Spook Farm of Caledonia Mills. Other subjects covered include impersonating Jennifer Coolidge, slipping into Scorpio season, and inventing a new milk.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the new Unsolved Mysteries season on Netflix, and the Net...

Episode 173: Slutty Slug with Carrie and Katie

October 13, 2022 04:44 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Amanda and Sarah finally go ghost hunting! Guests Carrie and Katie discuss their paranormal investigation into a presumably haunted Pittsburgh spot, and they have the audio to prove it. Katie also goes into her years-long love of ghost hunting, explains the culture, and provides tips on how to do your own investigations. Other subjects covered include ranking the best personal Halloween costumes, lusting after characters from spooky TV shows, and singing to your chickens.   You can find Ca...

From The Archives: Medieval Butt Science

September 29, 2022 05:08 - 58 minutes - 50.4 MB

Amanda and Sarah revisit an episode from back when they were still figuring out this whole podcasting thing and didn't have a decent mixer. It still slaps. Originally posted as Episode 23 on Oct. 11, 2018.  Because there are no rules and everything is chaos, this episode is a grab bag! Amanda talks about the real-life strength ministry Power Team and scarecrow lore. Sarah gets behind osculum infame (or the Kiss of Shame), a supposed ritual where people greeted the Devil by kissing his butt...

Episode 172: Lady Lon Chaney

September 15, 2022 04:26 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Amanda and Sarah get real loopy in this extra-long episode about warding and winged cryptids. Sarah explains the origins of the cornicello, the evil eye, and the Roman obsession with dicks. Amanda gets inspired by her recent trip to the Pacific Northwest with a tale about the Batsquatch of Mount St. Helens. Other subjects covered include little Caboodles, dog clothes for humans, and messy adventures aboard Viking River cruises.  Recommendations: Sarah recommends (not really) the horror f...

Episode 171: Boo-nadryl

September 01, 2022 04:46 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah touch on two wronged women of history with a U.K. case and a famous princess. Sarah takes on Bessie Dunlop, a 16th-century Scottish farmer's wife whose strange encounters with fae folk got her into big trouble. Amanda covers Juana of Castile, a supposedly troubled noblewoman beset by awful, power-hungry men. Other subjects covered include the perils of poison ivy, the many armpits of the body, and the tragic consequences of royal inbreeding.  Recommendations: Amanda reco...

Episode 170: A Jaunty Haunting with Chauncey Johnston

August 18, 2022 04:44 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Amanda and Sarah welcome guest Chauncey Johnston, a Pittsburgh hairstylist extraordinaire with a few stories about her haunted encounters working at the Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa in Sharon, Pa. Other subjects covered include dislodging your diva cup, masturbating at work, and living near an ice cream cone factory.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon. 

Episode 169: Little Fing Fans

August 04, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah focus more on sex for their 169th episode. Sarah wades into the rusalka, a type of Slavic water spirit with a taste for singing, hair styling, and luring men to their deaths. Amanda goes Dutch with the incredible story of the Oversteegen sisters, who used the power of seduction to take down Nazis. Other topics covered include scat humor, hentai, and traumatizing Amanda with frogman art. Recommendations: Amanda recommends seeing the new horror film Nope.  Sources: JSto...

Episode 168: Good For Cameltoe

July 22, 2022 04:51 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Amanda and Sarah sweat it out during an episode about creepy wall stuff and yet another Black Widow. Sarah tears down immurement, AKA the practice of trapping people or animals in walls for superstitious, religious, or punitive purposes. Amanda heads to Chicago for the tale of Tillie Klimek, a woman believed to have poisoned, many times fatally, around 20 people. Other subjects include ball sack enthusiasts, deadly spider inventions, and too many animal skeletons.  Recommendations: Amand...

Episode 167: Big Sappho

July 07, 2022 04:49 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah surprise each other with a shocking song origin and morbid fashion trend. Amanda reports on the connections between an assault on TV newsman Dan Rather, a random murder, and a hit by the band R.E.M. Sarah once again revisits the French Revolution for a look at how the major event inspired a wave of hairstyles and clothing. Other subjects covered include a radical feminist monster truck, plus bird facts, and Soviet chic. Sources:  The Transcript (Coiffure à la victime: The...

Episode 166: Wet Little Hot Dog

June 23, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Amanda and Sarah go all-natural with deadly water features and weird animals. Sarah looks at the fascinating and sometimes dangerous appeal of waterfalls and the "lovers' leap" phenomenon. Amanda goes wild with stories about creepy critters like snakes, rats, and eels, as well as emus. Other subjects covered include a sleepwalking incident, a Bigfoot festival rundown, and another panty discussion.  Recommendations:  Amanda recommends the 1974 horror film Deathdream. Sources:  Historic...

Episode 165: Mush & Gruel

June 09, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah settle on cases with dubious details in this episode. Amanda heads to New England for a look at the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, an area in Massachusetts with a bizarre reputation. Sarah delves into some weird corners of the internet to get to the bottom of a New Orleans vampire "legend." Other subjects covered include an unsexy butt discussion, a breakfast-based sitcom, and a possible emu attack. Recommendations: Sarak kind of recommends the Netflix series Archive ...

Episode 164: My Favourite Old Pussy

May 27, 2022 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Amanda and Sarah head to completely different parts of the world for stories about a mysterious sleep illness and a Black Widow. Sarah explains the inspiration behind a horror franchise with a look at Laotian beliefs and the connection to the Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death Syndrome among Hmong refugees. Amanda takes on the case of the Merry Widow of Windy Nook. Other subjects covered include deep-fried Doritos, British sitcoms, and greased pigs.  This episode is sponsored by the Mattres...

Episode 163: That'll Do, Penis Pig

May 12, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Amanda and Sarah take on a spooky western Pa. legend and an internet-era cult. Sarah goes into Betty Knox and her ox, a story familiar to the Dunbar Mountains area between Ohiopyle and Dunbar in Pennsylvania's Fayette County. Amanda traces the origins and demise of Amy Carlson and her Love Has Won cult. Other subjects covered include growing an arm phallus, vibing with Florida, and following the enlightened path of Golden Corral.  This episode is sponsored by the Mattress Factory museum an...

Episode 162: Hot Ghoul Shit Fourth Anniversary Show

April 28, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Amanda and Sarah celebrate four years of podcasting with a special anniversary episode about summer horror and hotties. Go down a list covering camping, drive-ins, beaches, and more, all while looking at everything that could go right or wrong when enjoying warm-weather activities. Other subjects covered include omitted Quidditch, creepy kayaking, and radio hits on weed.  Recommendations: Amanda and Sarah discuss two new movies, The Northman and X. For updates on future episodes and ot...

Episode 161: Himbo Cephalopod with Stew Frick

April 14, 2022 05:51 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Amanda and Sarah welcome artist Stew Frick of Forlorn Moon for a rousing conversation about cryptid clothes, snipe searches, and dickish ducks, as well as a supernatural-inspired game of EBFM/FMBE that goes into some very unexpected places. Hear about the new clothing line Stew painted in collaboration with Highway Robbery Vintage. Find Stew's work at forlornmoon.com and follow them on Instagram.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Ins...

Episode 160: Mooching About

March 31, 2022 05:35 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Amanda and Sarah realize that the kids aren't alright with two stories about supernatural sightings. Sarah covers the famous Cottingley Fairies photo hoax, and how it affected the lives of the two young girls behind it. Amanda heads to the Isle of Wight for the absolutely bonkers case of the Sandown Clown, a mysterious being that may have visited two children. Other subjects covered include being khaki crazy, fangirling on Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and dreading Aries season. Recommendations: ...

Episode 159: The Yassification Of Rocks

March 17, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah go all Law and Order: SVU with a RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES-filled episode. Sarah covers the recently viral story of Sessho-seki, a cracked-open rock in Japan believed to have held the spirit of Tamamo-no-Mae. Amanda takes a few absolutely wild and tragic twists and turns with the murder of Joleen Cummings. Other subjects covered include adult plays for kids, Cary Grant facts, and NPR voices. Recommendations: Amanda recommends the Hulu body horror movie Fresh, Sarah does ...

Episode 158: Just Grab It!

March 03, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Amanda and Sarah call up some more phone terror and head straight for the Moon. Amanda covers the harassing, often terrifying phone calls that plagued three Washington state families in the early aughts. Sarah explains the origins and misunderstandings that led to people believing the Moon is made out of cheese. Other subjects covered included bad burrito ingredients, hateful puns, and Reddit story reveals. Recommendations: Amanda recommends (kind of) the series Servant on Apple+.  Sou...

Episode 157: Lookin' For A Battle-Axe

February 17, 2022 18:45 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

Amanda and Sarah are calling up phone terror, doubles, and more. Amanda covers the case of L'Enfant, an especially egregious case of harassing phone calls that terrorized a Washington, DC restaurant for over a decade. Sarah dips into her fearscination again with a look at the Irish fetch, the Finnish Etiäinen, and other doppelganger-like figures from folklore. Other topics covered include a Reddit horror story, a Skyrim misunderstanding, and a new sexy term of endearment.  Recommendations:...

Episode 156: Talking About Topics

February 03, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah take tons of listener-submitted discussion topics and questions about ghost fashion, most haunted Pittsburgh neighborhoods, most ghoulish celebs, Halloween costumes, horror movies, and more.  For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon.   

Episode 155: Kind Of A Socialist

January 21, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah accidentally hit on the same theme with two true crime stories. Sarah covers the confounding ordeal of Frankie Stewart Silver, a North Carolina woman in the 1800s put on trial for her husband's ax murder. Amanda tackles a famous case from Pittsburgh history with the story of Kate Soffel and the Biddle Brothers. Other subjects covered include unmarked COVID testing vans, haunted sites, and bad terms for screwing around.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the hit Showtime...

Episode 154: Inexplicable Togas

January 06, 2022 07:07 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Amanda and Sarah deliver a hearty helping of meat to start 2022 off right. Sarah kicks things off with a primer on Herne the Hunter, an English folkloric character/god whose fascinating history has connections to Shakespeare. Amanda takes the stage for a look at Carrie: The Musical, the disastrous horror-inspired production considered one of Broadway's biggest flops. Other subjects covered include the wild world of dating apps, farm romance, and Riverdale vs. Sabrina. Recommendations: Sa...

Episode 153: Stupid F*cking Raisin

December 09, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Amanda and Sarah stay true to their dynamic with a look at an antique affliction and a road trip gone wrong. Sarah explains Glass Delusion, a mostly medieval-era condition where the sufferer believes their bones. body parts or surroundings are made of glass. Amanda heads back to Australia for the mystery of the Tromp family disappearance. Other topics covered include smoke-free bars, regional pizzas, and audio-only Friends.  Recommendations: Sarah kind of recommends the EPIX horror serie...

Episode 152: Ghoulshit

November 25, 2021 06:47 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

After weeks of recuperating from bad colds, Amanda and Sarah decide to riff it for this extra special meatless episode. Subjects covered include theater flubs, early crushes, monkey balls, torso murders, and so much more.  Recommendations: Amanda offhandedly recommends the 1997 comedy Fierce Creatures. Sarah probably recommended something too. For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon. 

Episode 151: Baby Promise

November 11, 2021 06:19 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah cover a misunderstood murderess and a fairytale with multiple versions. Amanda heads to late-1800s New York City for the story of Maria Barbella, an Italian immigrant woman who famously took the law into her own hands. Sarah looks at the possible origins and many varied takes on Rapunzel from throughout history. Other subjects covered include heartburn hassles, Pier One memories, and courtroom knives.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends two 80s slasher films, Edge of the...

Episode 150: Menthols For Mothman

October 28, 2021 04:48 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Happy 150th episode, ghouls! Amanda and Sarah celebrate this milestone with a major heavy hitter. Celebrities submitted by listeners are put through their paces during a rousing game of EBFM/FMBE before they shift gears into a look at Skinwalker Ranch. Sarah goes into the lore and misconceptions surrounding the Skinwalker, and its cultural importance to Indigenous groups. Amanda saddles up for a trip to Skinwalker Ranch, considered a paranormal hotspot lousy with UFO activity, strange creatu...

Episode 149: Spook-A-Luke with Ben and Lance from Neon Brainiacs

October 15, 2021 05:52 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah welcome guests Ben and temporary co-host Lance from fellow Pittsburgh podcast Neon Brainiacs. Ben tells a matrimonial urban legend inspired by his latest film project Bergeron Brothers: Wedding Videographers. Lance recounts a few creepy ghost encounter from his hometown of Ebensburg, PA, and talks about his recently released horror film The Boonies. Other subjects covered include spiritualist feet pics, hard bellies, and piss goats.  Recommendations: Amanda and Ben recom...

Episode 148: Caboigles

September 30, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Amanda and Sarah go classic cryptid with primers on newer Bigfoot encounters and older vampires. Amanda covers 21st century Bigfoot sightings across the U.S. Sarah covers the medieval English undead beings known as Revenants and how they connect with modern vampire lore. Other subjects covered include off-brand Caboodles, bad stage makeup, and affirmational death metal.  Recommendations: Sarah and Amanda both rec and don't rec the new horror movie Malignant.  Sources: The Conversation...

Episode 147: MILF TV

September 16, 2021 06:04 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

Amanda and Sarah drop some knowledge on misunderstood murderers and pagan festivals. Amanda heads to Charleston for the story of Lavinia Fisher, a woman believed to have been one of the country's first female serial killers. Sarah explores the mythic beliefs and magical traditions behind the Wheel of the Year. Other topics covered include moon cheese, bovine erotica, and apartment haunts. Recommendations: Sarah recommends - to some extent - the new horror movies Candyman and The Night Ho...

Episode 146: Legion Of Lauras

September 02, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Amanda and Sarah talk parasites and headless prospectors for this episode. Sarah reveals the fascinatingly freaky side of nature with a look at zombies ants, toxoplasmosis, and the Braconid wasp. Amanda heads north to Canada for a look at the terrifying history of the Nahanni Valley. Other subjects covered include chain restaurant rankings, stripper wells, and vodka sodas. Recommendations: Amanda recommends the films Let's Scare Jessica to Death and The Boys From Brazil.  Sources:  Th...

Episode 145: Mean Trucks

August 19, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Amanda and Sarah take on two haunted places that influenced famous horror films. Amanda takes a cue from her recent trip to Colorado with a history of the Stanley Hotel, the place that gave author Stephen King the idea for The Shining. Sarah stays on the East Coast for a look at the Seaford haunting that originated some major paranormal theories and may have been the inspiration for Poltergeist. Other subjects covered include powerful potpourris, elk sightings, and mall non-hauls. Recommen...

Episode 144: Swinger Castle

August 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Amanda and Sarah cover tales old (very old) and new with an  Arthurian legend and scary social media. Sarah gives everyone a primer for the new film The Green Knight with the story of the knight Gawain and his quest to find the titular figure. Amanda scrolls Twitter and TikTok for examples of how people post their way through a horror narrative. Other subjects include school clothes shopping, roommate rating, and masturbating.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the Shudder anthology ser...

Episode 143: Midsummer Q&A

July 22, 2021 04:25 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Amanda and Sarah take listener questions, give advice, and get quizzed by an internet meme. Recommendations: Sarah recommends the 2019 horror film The Vigil. For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or check out our Patreon. 

Episode 142: God-Level Ghost

July 08, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Amanda and Sarah can't drive 55 for this episode about cases connected to highways and bi-ways. Amanda indulges her twin fearsination with the story of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, identical Swedish sisters who pulled a shocking folis a deux on the M6 motorway in England. Sarah pulls to the side of the road for a look at phantom hitchhikers. Other topics include bad improv, pre-teen coffee, and clear plastic kink.  Recommendations: Amanda recommends the Netflix true-crime series Sophie: A...

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