Talks From The Crypt: Horror and True Crime

#12 - Bill Moseley (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects)

April 23, 2024 15:54 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Bill Moseley, best known for his iconic roles as Chop Top in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2" and Otis B. Driftwood in Rob Zombie's ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ trilogy, joins us in the Crypt to discuss behind-the-scenes details of his most notorious roles and the path that led him to horror stardom. From his early days as Chop Top to his career-defining role as Otis in Rob Zombie's films, Bill walks us through his unexpected entry into acting after a career in journalism, his encounter wit...

#11 – Museum of Death (Owners JD Healy and Cathee Shultz)

February 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Museum of Death owners/curators, JD Healy and Cathee Shultz, join us in the Crypt for Episode 11 to guide us through the eerie corridors of their world-famous museum, located in Hollywood, CA and New Orleans, LA. We'll uncover the origins of the museum, the fascinating stories behind the acquisition of their gruesome collection, and the chilling artifacts that starkly remind us of life's fragility. From serial killer memorabilia gifted to them by the killers themselves, to mortician's tool...

#10 – Grimmlife Collective (Michael and Jessica Kolence)

January 31, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Grimmlife Collective joins us in the Crypt for Episode 10, unveiling their journey from early struggles to iconic moments at horror conventions, and their ventures into the grim side of culture across the globe. Join us as we explore their artistic process, the emotional toll of delving into true crime, and their encounters with the paranormal. We'll discuss the difficulties of covering cases like Ted Bundy, Michael's harrowing near-death encounter, and a haunting glimpse of a real apparitio...

#09 - Harold Schechter (True Crime Legend)

October 31, 2023 19:11 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

Explore the dark recesses of the criminal mind as true crime legend Harold Schechter joins us in the Crypt. Listen closely as we dissect the intriguing world of collecting murder memorabilia, hear never-before-released audio of Ed Gein’s voice, and unravel the psychology behind our fascination with monsters and serial killers. In this expansive conversation, we peel back the layers on his captivating new book, 'Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects’, get details on Harold Schechte...

#08 - Directors of The Blair Witch Project (Dan Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez)

August 17, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Venture into the depths of the Black Hills Forest as both directors of “The Blair Witch Project”, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, join us on this episode of Talks From The Crypt to uncover the secrets behind one of the world’s most influential horror films of all time. Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that turned a low-budget indie film into a global phenomenon.From its inception to the legacy it left behind, learn about the creative process that brought worldwide attention ...

#07 - Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes)

June 29, 2023 15:04 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Delve into the extraordinary life and career of iconic actor and author Michael Berryman, as we get into the tales and fascinating experiences that shaped his journey on this episode of Talks from the Crypt. The conversation begins with Michael's early years, marked by his father's exposure to the atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the effects of nuclear radiation Michael experienced as a result, and how this exposure shaped Michael's unique perspective on life. Unveil exclusi...

#06 - Scott Michaels (Dearly Departed)

May 11, 2023 15:47 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Step into the shadowy underbelly of Hollywood’s golden era with Scott Michaels, the mastermind behind “Dearly Departed Tours”, "The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter", and “FindADeath.com”. In this episode, Scott and Brandon delve into the chilling events that lurked behind the bright lights of Hollywood from the 1930s through the 1960s. They recount the tales and grim details of celebrity deaths, unmarked celebrity graves, the fatal car accidents of Jayne Mansfield and Princess Diana, Marilyn M...

#05 - Rick West (Midsummer Scream)

December 18, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

"The smell of rotting bodies was so strong and so bad that I literally started gagging." Brandon Lea sits down with co-founder and creative director of Midsummer Scream, Rick West. Midsummer Scream is the world's largest Halloween and Horror convention, featuring over 350 vendors, panels from horror movie and haunted attraction legends, live entertainment, and a 100,000 square-foot space where multiple haunted houses and attractions are set up specifically for the attendees of Midsummer Scr...

#04 - MurderCo. (Tim Gough of Black Market Escape Rooms Inc.)

July 13, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

"When you were growing up, did you imagine you would be selling peoples' organs on the black market?" This episode, Brandon discusses the magic behind the R-Rated, extreme horror escape room MurderCo., with owner & creative director Tim Gough. Learn about the amazing characters and their back stories, state-of-the-art technology, superstitions, and the one-of-a-kind experience at MurderCo, which Haunting.net called "The Scariest Escape Room on Earth". Be sure to subscribe to our channel ...

#04 - Tim Gough (MurderCo. / Black Market Escape Rooms)

July 13, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

"When you were growing up, did you imagine you would be selling peoples' organs on the black market?" This episode, Brandon discusses the magic behind the R-Rated, extreme horror escape room MurderCo., with owner & creative director Tim Gough. Learn about the amazing characters and their back stories, state-of-the-art technology, superstitions, and the one-of-a-kind experience at MurderCo, which Haunting.net called "The Scariest Escape Room on Earth". Be sure to subscribe to our channel ...

#03 – Transworld 2022, Lemp Mansion, Ghosts, Horror Movies, + More

April 30, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Brandon sits down in the Crypt with Jason Egan (Saw / Blair Witch Escape Room) and Joey Simpson (Kissing Candice) to recap Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2022 and talk about their fears, horror movies, ghosts, haunted houses, and the infamous Lemp Mansion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talksfromthecrypt/support

#01 – Jason Egan

November 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

A pioneer in the haunted house and escape room industry, Jason Egan is the owner of the Official Saw Escape Room, Escape Blair Witch, and Fright Dome. He stopped by The Crypt to talk about: - His start in haunted houses - Why Fright Dome ended - How he started the world’s only official Saw / Blair Witch Escape Rooms - Trailer Haunts - Working with Lionsgate - Halloween Kills - Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes - The SYFY Chucky TV series - Working with Sid Haig, David Copperfield, Bill Moseley...

#02 – Jason Egan

November 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

A pioneer in the haunted house and escape room industry, Jason Egan is the owner of the Official Saw Escape Room, Escape Blair Witch, and Fright Dome. He stopped by The Crypt to talk about: - His start in haunted houses - Why Fright Dome ended - How he started the world’s only official Saw / Blair Witch Escape Rooms - Trailer Haunts - Working with Lionsgate - Halloween Kills - Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes - The SYFY Chucky TV series - Working with Sid Haig, David Copperfield, Bill Moseley...

#02 – Jason Egan (Fright Dome / Official Saw & Blair Witch Escape Room)

November 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

A pioneer in the haunted house and escape room industry, Jason Egan is the owner of the Official Saw Escape Room, Escape Blair Witch, and Fright Dome. He stopped by The Crypt to talk about: - His start in haunted houses - Why Fright Dome ended - How he started the world’s only official Saw / Blair Witch Escape Rooms - Trailer Haunts - Working with Lionsgate - Halloween Kills - Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes - The SYFY Chucky TV series - Working with Sid Haig, David Copperfield, Bill...

#2 – Jason Egan

November 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

A pioneer in the haunted house and escape room industry, Jason Egan is the owner of the Official Saw Escape Room, Escape Blair Witch, and Fright Dome. He stopped by The Crypt to talk about: - His start in haunted houses - Why Fright Dome ended - How he started the world’s only official Saw / Blair Witch Escape Rooms - Trailer Haunts - Working with Lionsgate - Halloween Kills - Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes - The SYFY Chucky TV series - Working with Sid Haig, David Copperfield, Bill Moseley...

Introduction

October 31, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MB

Talks From The Crypt is an all new horror and true crime podcast where we will be talking about all of the topics and subtopics this genre brings. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror movies and maybe haunted attractions, or we’re talking about the horrors we face in real life, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we will be covering it all. This is a one stop shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage...

#01 – Introduction

October 31, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MB

Talks From The Crypt is an all new horror and true crime podcast where we will be talking about all of the topics and subtopics this genre brings. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror movies and maybe haunted attractions, or we’re talking about the horrors we face in real life, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we will be covering it all. This is a one stop shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage...

#1 – Introduction

October 31, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MB

Talks From The Crypt is an all new horror and true crime podcast where we will be talking about all of the topics and subtopics this genre brings. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror movies and maybe haunted attractions, or we’re talking about the horrors we face in real life, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we will be covering it all. This is a one stop shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage...

#00 – Introduction

October 31, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MB

Talks From The Crypt is an all new horror and true crime podcast where we will be talking about all of the topics and subtopics this genre brings. Whether we’re admiring manufactured horror, like horror movies and maybe haunted attractions, or we’re talking about the horrors we face in real life, like true crime and the paranormal – here is where we will be covering it all. This is a one stop shop for horror fans to keep up to date on news, get to know their favorite horror icons, and engage...

Talks From The Crypt: Horror and True Crime

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