Ghouls Next Door
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsA media-literacy podcast from a horror lens, exploring the unique and raw way society and culture influence film and media. We review media and discuss the history and psychology behind our fears. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
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Infinity Pool (2023): An Unhealthy Obsession with the Rich
February 28, 2024 19:57 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBBrandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool is a compelling science fiction film that scrutinizes the opulent lifestyle of the 1%, delving into their sinister nature of overindulgence. Gabe discusses the lifestyles of the rich and the famous and more importantly, why this film leaves much to be desired. Kat shares tools so you can be a better human than James, the main character was. Sources in this Episode: James At The End Of Infinity Pool Wasn't The Real James | Screenrant Morality and Personal...
Possessor (2020): Labor Alienation & Data Mining Horrors
February 22, 2024 15:26 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBPossessor is a gripping sci-fi horror movie that intertwines an existential identity crisis with a chilling undertone of commentary on the issues of data mining, surveillance and labor alienation. gabe unpacks the film's themes by dabbling into a little Marxism and also highlights a very real issue within the first scene of the film. Kat explains data mining and other technological advances that raise alarms when it comes to ethical concerns. Sources in this Episode: Psychological Infecti...
They Cloned Tyrone (2023): Subverting Stereotypes & Government Conspiracies
February 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBThey Cloned Tyrone is a loud, absurd, and charming sci-fi film that's equal parts blaxploitation, social commentary, and confirmed conspiracy theories. Following three unlikely heroes as they uncover a government conspiracy that weaponizes cultural staples and stereotypes against them. Gabe unpacks the harmful stereotypes and the power of Blaxploitation films. Kat gives an in-depth history lesson about the government and CIA's role in the role of drug trafficking around the world and how the...
Get Out (2017): Black Horror and White Liberal Villains
January 31, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBGet Out is a film that effectively blends horror, comedy, and social commentary into a genuinely brilliant horror film. Gabe discusses the way Peele showcases Black history and trauma without being traumatic. Kat unpacks the harm of white liberals and performative activism. Sources in this Episode: Get Out Explained: Symbols, Satire & Social Horror | The Take Get Out – MEDIA Get Out Fact Sheet Black Trauma vs. Black Horror Jordan Peele’s Get Out Political Horror By Dawn Keetley 6 Ways...
Us (2019): America's Selective Memory
January 24, 2024 16:24 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBJordan Peele's Us is a film intentionally titled, because it is a critique of us. It is gluttonous with its imagery and commentary, overflowing with context, history, and scoldings. The Ghouls do their best to unpack the many themes addressed in this fun horror film from classism, identity, Hands Across America, dance, and access to care. Sources in this Episode: Jordan Peele’s Us: the big plot twist, explained Why Hands Across America Is So Vital to Jordan Peele's Us ‘Us’ Movie Explaine...
Culture Shock (2019): Horrors of Immigration & the Veiled Threat of the American Dream
January 17, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBStepford Wives, Matrix, Pleasantville, and Don’t Worry Darling (before it even existed), wrapped up in an impactful and dark bow. Culture Shock is a science fiction horror film that leans a bit more into non-fiction, addressing the many layers of horror surrounding Immigration. Ghouls unpack the horrors of immigration, ICE in America, and America's history of destabilizing countries. Sources in this Episode: 'Into The Dark: Culture Shock' Director on 'Timeless' Qualities of Border Crossing...
Don't Worry Darling (2022): Confused Feminism
January 12, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBDon't Worry Darling is a beautifully shot film with an ending that solidifies it as the Stepford Wives' negligible step child. Ghouls share what happens in the film, the big twist, and why we're left wanting more or even something else altogether. Can love and the Patriarchy coexist? Sources in this Episode: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: A Drama That’s Accidentally a Comedy | Arts | The Harvard Crimson Harry Styles and Florence Pugh’s Sex Scenes in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Make No Sense Cap...
Anaconda (1997): There's Snakes this Big?!
December 27, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAnaconda (1997) is a fun creature feature with an interesting cast. A team of National Geographic documentarians find themselves in the clutches of an evil poacher, oh and also there are snakes here. Gabe gives us a glimpse into the making of these gigantic foes and other fun film things. Kat tells us how to survive a snake attack and shares some super fun facts about the big snakes too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
The Grey (2011): Fight to Live Another Day
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe Grey is an emotional film that has men facing their mortality. Fighting against the elements and a natural enemy, these men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness learn what's important to them. How can you survive a wolf attack? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Crawl (2019): Gators & Florida Man
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBCrawl is a home invasion film with a twist, the intruders are gators and your house is being flooded by a Category 5 hurricane! Gabe is shares the true Floridian things about this film (as a Floridian themselves). Kat tells us the difference between gators and crocs; and what to do to survive an attack. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Meg 2: Prehistoric Beasts & Real Shark Dangers
December 06, 2023 16:08 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBMeg 2 is a wild ride where prehistoric aquatic beasts make people their tasty lunch. Ghouls discuss this fun film and what the real Megaladons were like. Kat gives us a rundown of the world's deadliest sharks and what to do if you're attacked by one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
The Birds (1963): Horrors Behind the Scenes and in the Skies
November 29, 2023 15:42 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThe Birds (1963) is a classic creature feature with an even more terrifying backstory and making-of. Ghouls discuss this sleepy film, the potential themes, and the interesting approach to storytelling. Gabe also explores the real horror of the film: Hitchcock's unhealthy obsession and torture of Tippi Hedren. Kat shares facts about the most dangerous birds and if we should be afraid of birds. Gabe even gives us a taste of a fun true-crime theory involving birds! --- Support this podcast: ...
Beast (2022): Battle of the Dads
November 22, 2023 16:04 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBBeast starring Idris Elba is a suspenseful, family-driven story where one father fights to protect his family while another (furry and vicious) father fights to avenge the loss of his own. An expected film with heartfelt moments, Ghouls unpack this sleeper film. Kat shares what to do when you encounter a lion and also, maybe some things you shouldn't do. (Thanks WikiHow!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Slotherhouse: the Slowest Slasher
November 15, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 56 MBSlotherhouse is an absurd new horror film that follows a killer sloth in a sorority. It is exactly as you imagine it is. Ghouls talk about where it hits and misses. Kat shares fun, unexpected facts about sloths. Do they have the capacity to kill? The answer might surprise you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Cocaine Bear: Rules to Survive a Bear Encounter
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBCocaine Bear is a quirky, dark comedy that charmed the Ghouls. Full of memorable characters, a villain you root for, and some helpful tips to survive a bear attack. Ghouls talk about the film and Kat shares some instructions on how to know when a bear means business and what to do in the event they do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Malignant: Family Trauma & Flawed Memory
November 01, 2023 14:33 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJames Wan's Malignant is a truly unique film with creative imagery, a troublesome plot, and unforgettable stunts. This episode is ripe with spoilers because it's quite difficult to understand the story without knowing the truth. Ghouls discuss the "twist" ending, the hilarious stunts, and what they think would've made it even better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Insidious Franchise: Astral Projections & Family Secrets
October 25, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBInsidious is a fun franchise of dreamwalkers, demons, and hereditary trauma. The Ghouls discuss all 5 films, the good, the bad, and the hideous (looking at you Insidious 3). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Conjuring Franchise: the Romanticization of the Warrens
October 18, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThough the Ghouls have strong, negative feelings about the Warrens, the films have been a fun watch for them as horror lovers. Ghouls discuss the three Conjuring films, the real cases of the Warrens (both covered and not covered in the films), and why giving the Warrens a film make-over is a bad look. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Saw Franchise Pt. 2: Traumatizing Traps & Troubling Lessons
October 11, 2023 14:03 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThe Ghouls walk you through the first 9 Saw movies, the traps that haunt their nightmares, and who their least favorite proteges are. We sorted, or attempted to, the storyline of the franchise. Some of Jigsaw's victims make sense while others feel like a low blow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Saw Franchise Pt. 1: The Will to Live
October 04, 2023 14:12 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThe Saw Franchise is an important thread in the fabric of horror history. Known for the elaborate, gory, and challenging traps, Saw will leave an ache in your bones. The Ghouls have never been so aware of their individual body parts before. In this first part of our Saw coverage, the Ghouls start to question the motives and the holier-than-thou message John Kramer has for his victims. And they begin to unpack the many layers of the dense story of the franchise, the numerous proteges and more...
Paranormal Activity Franchise: Haunted by Plot Holes
September 27, 2023 15:22 - 1 hour - 86 MBThe Paranormal Activity franchise holds a special place in the Ghouls' hearts. The first film revived the Found Footage sub-genre (Gabe's favorite) and the films often promised creative jump scares and a slow burn. However, in trying to expand the universe the films began answering questions we never asked while never addressing plot holes or questions we did have. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Final Destination Franchise: Premonitions & Death's List
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBFinal Destination is one of the Ghouls' favorite series! What happens when you beat Death only to have them return with vengeance? With some of the most memorable and creative deaths in the horror genre, the series is a fun slasher with a faceless villain. Did these people really ruin Death's plan or was this all a part of Death's twisted game? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Final Destination: Premonitions & Death's List
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBFinal Destination is one of the Ghouls' favorite series! What happens when you beat Death only to have them return with vengeance? With some of the most memorable and creative deaths in the horror genre, the series is a fun slasher with a faceless villain. Did these people really ruin Death's plan or was this all a part of Death's twisted game? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Alien Franchise: Mother & the Meaning of Human Existence
September 13, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThe Alien Franchise is what we like to refer to as Listen-to-Women the film because if only any of the other characters did just that, we'd avoid this sticky, acid, chest-bursting mess. Ghouls are talking about the entire Alien franchise (sans AVP, already covered in our Predator episode), yes even Alien^3. Why won't they let Ripley die? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Predator Franchise: Trophy Hunting & the Male Gaze
September 06, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe Predator franchise is full of fun action-packed slashers. The first one stars one of the Ghouls' favorite final girls, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The films that follow are a mix of fun and why did this get made? We unpack each of the films (including Alien vs. Predator). We watched them so you don't have to! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Cyberpunk 2077 & Edgerunners: Evil Corporations & Technology
July 05, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe Cyberpunk franchise is one that highlights countercultural antiheroes trapped in a dehumanizing high-tech future. Kat talks about the history of the Cyberpunk world and explains the bleak picture of the video game. Gabe discusses the sad and too-real characters of the mini-series, Edgerunners and their complicated relationship with tech, healthcare, and their identities in a world intent on erasing the impoverished. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th...
Dune (2021) : What's the Deal with Spice?
June 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBDune is an expansive science fiction world created by Frank Herbert with characters, societies, and tropes intended to reflect real-world issues. Ghouls are joined by Dune fan, Mike Levitt who tells them what the book is about, what happens in the film, what doesn't happen in the film, and why we should care about Dune at all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support
Star Trek with Kennedy Allen
June 21, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBStar Trek is a story of perseverance, hope, and potential. This show has a robust history that has shaken the television landscape in a variety of ways. What does a future with free healthcare, different species, and the potential to have anything made in an instant do to humanity? Ghouls are joined by Trekspert, Kennedy Allen of Women at Warp, and Your Away Team to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trek. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-g...
The Expanse: Space Colonization with Li Sumpter
June 14, 2023 13:39 - 1 hour - 67 MBThe Expanse is a phenomenal work of science fiction that highlights the resilience and power of people against all odds. This is a show that is as close to scientifically accurate as we can get and features some truly impressive science, language, and history. Ghouls invite mythologist and transmedia creator, Li Sumpter (@MythMediaStudios) to talk about Afrofuturism, our place amongst the stars, and preparing for the inevitable from a place of community care. --- Support this podcast: ht...
American Psycho: the Monster of Wealth and Consumerism
June 07, 2023 15:09 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBAmerican Psycho is a brilliantly satirical and comical view of the toxicity of consumerism and masculinity. Bateman is an absurd villain that's remarkably not too far from the truth. Gabe discusses the outrageous villain and Kat explores the science of wealth's impact on our brains. Sources in this Episode: American Psycho: A Message on Consumerism How Money Changes the Way You Think and Feel How Money Affects the Psychology of the Extremely Rich Other Reviews on American Psycho: Mate...
Severance: Horrors of Corporate Culture
May 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBSeverance is a horrifying examination of America's corporate culture and the predatory power of those corporations. What does it mean to separate yourself from your "work" self, to remove yourself from any accountability for your actions at work, and to become a corporate slave? Through the pandemic, we've seen a rise in worker power that has afforded us many improvements from the physical office spaces, to better pay, and a stronger sense of importance for our lives outside of work. Sourc...
The Platform (2019): A Hunger for Economic Reform
May 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThe Platform is an unsubtle and disgusting film that confronts our acceptance of our toxic and abusive systems of power. It addresses in a terribly unsubtle way the false promises of trickle-down economics. And more importantly, leaves us with a hope for the future, one in which the children of tomorrow can break the system. Sources in this Episode: The Platform Director’s Ending Explanation Is as Intriguing as the Movie | Collider In The Platform Trailer, Trickle-Down Economics Turns Int...
The Mist (2007): A Disaster Society to Fear
May 17, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe Mist exposes the horrors of a society without control. It pitches the inevitable descent into madness and corruption. Author of the short story Stephen King and director Frank Darabont spin a tale that proves the real monsters are your neighbors, not the otherworld demons outside the windows. But what if this assumption about our society, one terrible event away from chaos, is not only wrong but harmful? Ghouls explore Rebecca Solnit's A Paradise Built in Hell and the ways society has in...
Candyman (2021): Generational Trauma & the Power of Folklore
May 10, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNia DaCosta's Candyman is a sequel to the 90’s folklore villain. The film is creative with its storytelling, handling pain and grief with care. The tale transforms into a way for this community to put a word to their pain. It is no longer about a villain terrorizing an already vulnerable community but instead, something to point to, to separate themselves from and move forward. Gabe explores the evolution of the notorious folklore villain turned vengeful spirit. Kat shares the film's Impact ...
Swarm (2023): Finding Connection through Fanaticism
May 03, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSwarm is an exploration of the mentally damaging toll obsession and fandom can have on a person. More than that though, it is ultimately a story about the human need for connection and acceptance. Gabe discusses the series' creative approach to an unreliable narrator we're all rooting for. Kat explains the human brain's need for connection and community. Sources in this Episode: The Significance of 'Swarm' (or God) Giving Dre a Happy Ending Why We Are Wired to Connect Other Reviews on S...
Skinamarink: Experimental Horror Gets Real on Fear
April 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBSkinamarink is a bizarre and disquieting film about interpreting the darkness with a young mind. The experimental film has many interpretations and in that, unifies its viewers to feel that special brand of fear from our youths. Gabe explains some of those theories and how the film successfully scares the pants off of you. Kat discusses childhood fears, how they're incredibly valid, and how to best help a child cope. Sources in this Episode: Skinamarink Explained- Child Abuse, Death, And ...
Steven Universe: Generational Trauma & the Rebellion of Existence
April 19, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBSteven Universe is a phenomenal show covering many issues and experiences while promoting compassion, growth, and freedom of expression. Though it is still very much a children's show, it is one of the few programs out there that covers trauma, identity, and other challenges in a healthy and empathetic way. Gabe reviews each Crystal Gem's unique journey to self-acceptance and also why they wish there was more justice regarding the Diamonds. Kat dives into Steven's growth and how a childhood ...
M3GAN (2022): An AI Companion for Grief & Parenting
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBM3GAN is a surprisingly heartfelt film about grief, loss, and AI. When Gemma leaves a grieving Cady in the hands of her robot companion, M3GAN, she may be doing more harm than she ever intended. The Ghouls explore how the film surprised them and became something much more than they were expecting. Gabe examines the film's critical eye toward parenting, technology, and grief. Kat finds that the film did it's research regarding grief in children but finds that Gemma did none at all. What can y...
Wednesday (2022): A Conversation on Latine and Neurodivergent Representation
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWednesday follows the moody character, Wednesday Addams during her formative years as a teen sleuth. Jenna Ortega plays the angsty Addams and expands the character we’ve seen many times before. Finally able to embrace their mixed-Latiné heritage, the show lightly touches on the potential. At times, viewers can feel seen in the show in a variety of ways but ultimately by not leaning into or confidently establishing certain characteristics, the show falls short of good representation. Sources...
Pearl (2022): Love in the Time of the 1918 Flu
February 28, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBTi West’s Pearl serves as a prequel to his X film’s memorable villain, the older, sexually-starved Pearl who wreaks havoc on the young bodies that had the audacity to engage in sexual relations on her property. Gabe appreciates the aesthetics of the film and Ti West's dedication to the theme. Kat dives into the troubled mind of young Pearl and how the complicated stew of terrible situations could influence her decisions. Having a husband away at war, taking care of family, isolating due to a...
I'm Totally Fine (2022): Friendship is Love
February 22, 2023 15:53 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBI’m Totally Fine is a charming, simple film that explores grief, anxiety, and the weight of unresolved loss. The film is funny and heartbreaking all at once. Successfully tugging at the heartstrings of the Ghouls. Gabe discusses the film's fun concept that can get too real sometimes. Kat researches how animals grieve, revealing humans to not be that special. Sources in this Episode: ‘I’m Totally Fine’ puts a comedic spin on grief Do Animals Experience Grief? The Truth about Animal Grief ...
You (season 3): Toxic Relationships
February 15, 2023 16:04 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn season 3 of Netflix's You, everyone's favorite problematic lover boy, Joe, has finally settled down into marital bliss with Love. Not all is perfect in this cookie-cutter, little boxes town as Joe and Love’s relationship begins a sharp decline. Turns out that staying together for a baby and because you know each other’s murderous secrets isn’t enough to keep a relationship afloat. Gabe delights at the hilarious season that pokes fun at the characters and fans of the series. Kat explains h...
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Break-Ups and the Pain in Your Brain
February 08, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMichel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an interesting exploration of memory and the impact of a breakup. Can we grow without the memories of our failures? Gabe discusses the toxic couple and the ways our relationships can define us, shaping us into the people we're to become. Kat researches the effects of break-ups on our brains, and the physical and mental pains that come from a split. As well as covers how our brain retains or erases memories for our benefit and health. ...
Crimes of the Future (2022): Human Evolution
January 31, 2023 16:05 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBDavid Cronenberg's future in Crimes of the Future is one without physical pain but with much distress. What is the next step in human evolution and will the powers-that-be allow for a new future? Gabe works to unpack the messages in the film and discusses a world in which surgery is the new sex. Kat explains how recycling is a scam and how insidious microplastics are. Sources in this Episode: Crimes of the Future, Explained: Dissecting David Cronenberg's New Movie Plastic Recycling is an...
Slash/Back (2022): Alien Imposters & Embracing Your Culture
January 25, 2023 16:16 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBSlash/Back is part coming-of-age, part John Carpenter’s The Thing, with a sprinkling of Attack the Block and all heart. While fighting alien invaders, these girls learn to love and fight for their culture, their home, and their identity. Gabe shares thoughts from the creator and cherishes new stories like these. A playful homage to horror while educating, love it! Kat shares information on the uncanny valley of the monsters and describes some of the Inuit folkloric monsters designed to keep ...
CAM: Sex Work & Social Identity
January 18, 2023 16:04 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBCAM is a truly haunting film that gets increasingly more uncomfortable and terrifying in ways certain content creators and femme-presenting people can feel at their core. The film follows camgirl Alice, a charming creator who specializes in intense but memorable “experiences” for her fans. After making her way to the top of the camgirl charts, her account and identity are stolen by someone wearing her face. Ghouls discuss the horrors, stresses, and complications content creators face. Gabe u...
The Outside: Horrors of the Beauty Industry
January 10, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAs part of our New Year, New Me series Ghouls are talking about the intense pressures of society and the beauty industry. Episode 4 of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, The Outside, is a bizarre film about how completely undone we can become while pursuing a more perfect outside. Gabe discusses the film's messaging, peculiar approach, and the webcomic it was inspired by. Kat explores the many contributing factors to our problematic beauty industry and why it's incredibly harmful t...
Haunted Prisons pt. 2: Special Interviews
December 28, 2022 23:41 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBOur incarceration system is truly horrific. Gabe talks with two people working to change the broken system. Our first guest is Tyree Wallace, currently incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. Tyree is the founder of the MANN UP Association, a peer support and empowerment group that does work both inside the walls of SCI Phoenix and on the outside to help those preparing for release. He is also a founder of the Pennsylvania Lifers Association. Our second guest, Pam Superville, Deputy Dire...
Haunted Prisons: Horrors of Mass Incarcerations and Wendell & Wild reviews
December 20, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThe horrors of the incarceration system are so robust and complex that there’s truly no one answer the problem. There is no end to what we could cover in this episode. It’s been a really difficult episode to plan for. In a two-part special, Ghouls are discussing the horrors of our mass incarceration system. Gabe explores the many issues and offers an abundance of documentary suggestions while also reviewing the claymation film, Wendell & Wild. Special guest, Pascale Vallee, shares her findin...
Haunted Towns part 2: The Low Low Woods & Centralia, PA
December 07, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBGhouls are exploring the fictional and real-life towns on fire. Gabe explores Carmen Maria Machado's Low Low Woods which tells the tale of Shudder-to-Think, Pennsylvania, and the terrible secrets brewing there. A story where sinkholes and towns on fire pale in comparison to the horrors of generational trauma. Kat covers the real-life Silent Hill inspiration, Centralia, PA. Surprisingly, the fact that it's actively been on fire since before the Ghouls were born is not the most interesting thi...