Best Edward Villanova Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.56 Revulsion 40:42

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Eddie's back! And he's here to compare Orson Scott Card's 3 Types of Fear to a similar hierarchy of fear by Stephen King's reckoning. One key element is different. King recognizes a type of fear he calls "Revulsion", which represents gross-out horror. But is something nasty necessarily scary? Let's find out!Check out my website!EdwardVillanova.com(…

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Ep.55 The SCARIEST movie EVER (feat. Drunk Eddie) 1:21:22

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Kyle Edward Ball's SKINAMARINK wasrecently touted through viral media to be the scariest movie ever made. Is it? Also Eddie gets way too drunk again, this time on Bumbu XO rum. Film Theory episode on Skinamarink: https://youtu.be/HhSNbKezP64 Cody Leach's review of Skinamarink: https://youtu.be/BOIj3o4-JKU Help me keep the lights on: patreon.com/edw…

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Ep.54 Exorcism Extravaganza 1:45:30

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Eddie and Violet enjoy possibly the world's best rum and talk about exorcism, including the real life exorcisms of Roland Doe, the inspiration for The Exorcist, and the true account of the exorcism of Annaleise Michel, the inspiration for The Exorcism of Emily Rose; and different exorcism methods across several religions.…

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Ep.53 A Very Yandere Valentine's Day 49:13

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Welcome to season 4! In this Valentine's Day episode Eddie tlks about the phenomenons of "Cute Aggression", the inclination of some to want to harm things they find adorable, and how it may or may not relate to the Yandere (Japanese for "sick love") inclinations of some screwballs. Featuring a special book recommendation from author Edward Morris! …

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Ep. 52 Military Ghost Stories with Agent K 51:23

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HAPPY VETERANS' DAY! Eddie is joined by semi-frequent contributor "K" (henceforth dubbed "Agent K") who shares some select ghost stories from military history, and some personal stories of paranormal encounters during his time in the Air Force. Ghost captured on CCTV at Kadena Air Base, gate 3, Okinawa, Japan: https://youtu.be/9S8pAqAWZko…

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Ep.51 The Mysterious Death of Netta Fornario 21:33

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In this minisode Eddie talks about the strange and unexplained death of a London occultist, and the bizarre events leading up to her mysterious demise.

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Ep.50 Beware the Betel Nut Eaters 18:22

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A listener who wishes to be referred to simply as “Jack” provides this true story from his graddad’s travel journal about living in the Philippines and having a close encounter with a tribe of cannibals.

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Ep.49 Ichi the Killer 18:06

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In this Halloween minisode, Eddie talks about the gruesome murder of Lindsay Hawker at the hands of the self-mutilating psychopath Tatsuya Ichihashi, sometimes referred to as Ichi the Killer, not to be confused with the manga or movie of the same name.

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Ep.48 The Church that Vanished 26:03

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A chilling story about a fanatical preacher with some unusual teachings and the facts surrounding the mysterious disappearance of his 32 parishioners.

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Ep.47 Mafia Horror Stories 1:08:11

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Inspired by working on a mob story with a new collaborator, Eddie shares some of the more disturbing mafia horror stories he's encountered during his research on the Italian and American La Cosa Nostra mafia. Eddie on Truth Transistor Radio with Rob Hendrick: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3RydXRodHJhbnNpc3RvcnJhZGlvL…

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Ep.46 Who Blew Up America's Stonehenge? 38:34

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Eddie recaps the controversy surrounding the Georgia Guidestones, who may be behind their construction, and their destruction by an act of domestic terrorism in the early morning hours of July 6th 2022.

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Ep.45 Feral People 1:02:51

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Eddie discusses 3 harrowing tales of encounters with wilderness-dwelling people known as the People in White, the Moon-Eyed People, and the Trash Men, including the infamous Matt Higgins account and the disappearance of Dennis Martin. And no, it probably wasn't hillbillies.

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Ep.44 North American Legends 37:28

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Happy (belated) Independence Day! Eddie talks about some of the legends of the indigenous and pre-colonial peoples of of North America in this solo episode.

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Ep.43 The Smiley Face Killers 28:30

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Are a strange series of alleged accidental drownings actually the work of a clandestine network of serial killers responsible for over 100 murders? Does the FBI know about them but helps keep them under wraps? Eddie flies solo in this episode that make you uneasy if you meet a certain set of criteria...…

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Ep.42 Medical Nightmares 1:30:09

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Eddie and Violet talk about the horrors of both draconian and modern medicine, featuring a segment that may make you want to steer clear of MRIs for the rest of your life. ... and catheters.

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Ep.41 The Bermuda Triangle is for Shmucks 36:46

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In this Eddie-solo episode, Eddie talks about why the legend of the Bermuda Triangle is a big load of horse poopy.

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Ep.40 The Lost Colony of Roanoke 30:47

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Eddie goes it alone in this episode to let you know why the lost colony of Roanoke is one of the biggest non-mysteries in colonial American history.

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Ep.39 Strange and Unexplained 3 42:58

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Eddie and Violet talk about more strange and unexplained true events in the middle of a thunderstorm.

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Ep.38 Cinco de Mayo Especial! 39:41

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! It was too much to fit into one episode! Eddie and Violet cheer the Mexican holiday with mezcal, margaritas, and Dos Equis in this continuation of the Legends of Mexico!

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Ep.37 Legends of Mexico 44:08

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early in this solo Eddie episode about a handful of the many rich and colorful legends from Mexico.

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Ep.36 Horror Profile Part 2 49:30

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Eddie and Violet finish out the questions and make a ruling on what subgenre of horror Violet should watch.

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Ep.35 Horror Profile Part 1 1:15:40

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Eddie tests Violet's taste in horror with a series of horror-related questions.

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Ep.34 Calm Down, Caligula: Medieval Torture and Execution Methods 39:11

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Why was corporal punishment so brutal in antiquity? Everything already sucked even without the tyrants of the age being such dickwads. Eddie goes it alone in this episode to discuss some of the most twisted forms of corporal punishment in the Dark Ages.Featuring decent friggin' quality audio, now and forevermore!…

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Ep.33 Bizarre Illnesses 40:18

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As the resident medical professional, Violet takes the helm of this episode to talk about some of the most bizarre documented illnesses in medical history.

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Ep.32 What the Hell is Borgman? 53:19

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Eddie wants to know what the hell Borgman is. Violet thinks it doesn't matter. But what the hell is Borgman, anyway??

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Ep.31 Never Trust Forest Pie GRETEL & HANSEL (2020) Is it horror? 1:08:52

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Eddie and Violet watch Gretel and Hansel (2020) and try to determine whether or not this dark fantasy film counts as horror or not.

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Ep.30 Luck of the Irish 56:43

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Eddie and Violet discuss St. Patrick's day and the legends of tiny creatures around the world.

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Ep.29 30 Days of Night 1:00:30

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Eddie V and Violet discuss the winter solstice classic vampire story, 30 Days of Night.

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Ep.28 Proximity Psychosis 1:09:42

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Eddie and Violet discuss how proximity to a location or person can induce psychosis.

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Ep.27 Zombies!! 1:00:23

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Edward and Violet talk about the history of the Zombie legend, from Haiti to George A. Romero and beyond. Could a Zombie outbreak happen in reality? Has it happened before? Find out more in this episode!

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Ep.26 Spooky Boobs for Valentine’s Day 1:05:30

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Happy Valentine’s Day/Singles Awareness Day! Eddie and Violet review the 2009 box office bomb Jennifer’s Body and discuss the poor marketing and bad reputation that killed the profitability of a film that’s actually pretty good, even if a little predicable.

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Ep.25 What Even Are Vampires? 53:18

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Eddie talks about Vampires for an hour. Featuring some decent sound equipment for friggin once.

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Ep.24 Love Christmas or Die: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1999) 32:08

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Eddie and Violet discuss the potential horrordom of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, especially the 1999 movie rendition with Patrick Stewart.

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Ep.23 Wheeze-Breathing Murder Daddy Lives in my Attic - MARROWBONE (2017) 1:04:44

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Marrowbone is a movie with lots of tense moments, ghosts, insanity, and murder. But does it really qualify as horror? Edward and Violet dive into this English-language Spanish movie to determine just that!

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Ep.22 Sex, Rockets, and Witchcraft: The Story of Jack Parsons 58:17

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Edward and Violet discuss the The man, myth, and legend of Jack Parsons. A rockstar rocket scientist and occult wizard who formed a cult with Aleister Crowley and L. Ron Hubbard. Buckle up, space cowboy. This one’s a hell of a ride!

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Ep.21 Spoopy Movie Extravaganza 56:35

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A review of many of the popular and not-so-popular offerings on Shudder and other streaming services.

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Ep.20 The Illuminati 45:22

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Are the Illuminati real? Who are they? Do they really run the world? Is Eddie a Lizard-Person? We explore these topics with a little help from the ghost of Carl Sagan, who would *probably* approve… Buckle up, this one’s epic! ***LINKS*** AGENDA 21: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/outcomedocuments/agenda21 ; ADAM WEISHAUPT, founder of the Illu…

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Ep.19 The Uncorrupted Dead 1:13:35

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Violet Church leads this dive into the true phenomenon where some dead people still show signs of life despite being dead for hundreds or even thousands of years. ***LINKS*** Uncorrupted saint of Dallas: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/dallas-saint-dmitri/ *** Rosalina Lombardo: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalia_Lombardo *** Vl…

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Ep.18 The STENDEC Mystery 40:12

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A BSAA flight sends a cryptic message before disappearing without a trace. An unexpected discovery 50 years later blows the case wide open, but what does the strange radio transmission mean? ***LINKS*** WTF Bro episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-bro-podcast/id1520507812?i=1000529643870 ; STENDEC theories on PBS.org : https://www.pbs…

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Ep.17 Is It Horror? Get Out (2017) 50:16

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Edward and Violet discuss whether Jordan Peele’s debut film, GET OUT, is horror or not.

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Ep.16 Is It Horror? Little Joe (2019) 51:09

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A genetically engineered plant may or may not be turning anyone who inhales its pollen into a brainwashed plant zombie. Sounds spooky… but is it horror? Join Edward and Violet as they try to determine the legitimacy of this film’s horror genre status.

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Ep.15 Childhood Nightmare Fuel (Part 2) with Violet Church 45:22

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Violet Church joins us to discuss more scenes from movies and tv that scared the living hell out of us as children.

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Ep.14 Childhood Nightmare Fuel (Part 1) 1:01:39

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We all remember those scenes from movies and TV shows that scared the crap out of our childhood selves. This is part 1 of a showcase of just such scenes. What movies traumatized YOU as a kid? *** LINKS *** Anthony Francisco Schepperd animation - https://youtu.be/qzynqq61Be4 ; Contact Me - EdwardVillanova.com/contact…

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Ep.13 Horror Stories 59:38

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Edward goes head-to-head with Violet Church in writer’s duel! Who wrote the scarier story? Vote for your favorite! On the EVHS Facebook page! ***VOTE HERE*** https://www.facebook.com/Eddie-Vs-Horror-Show-109770127381555 ; ***READ THESE STORIES ON MY WEBSITE*** https://edwardvillanova.com/horror-story-contest ***LINKS*** Theaker's Quarterly Fiction:…

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Ep.12 The Evil in Us (2016) and Stupid Movie Politics 40:00

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This one gets political and calls out a craptastic movie on its BS propaganda. This episode features the story “The Last Ride” by Chrissie Rohrman, compliments of Dark Dossier Magazine. *****LINKS***** Dark Dossier Magazine (Lit Mag) - www.darkdossier.com ; Author Chrissie Rohrman - Twitter: @ChrissieRawrman…

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Ep.11 Film Theories and Ambiguous Endings 48:44

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All about ambiguous endings and some theories on what many of those endings may actually mean. We talk about The Thing, The Blair Witch Project, It Follows, The Wretched, Super Dark Times, House of Leaves, and a few others. *******LINKS ******** Blair Witch theory by THE FILM THEORISTS: https://youtu.be/YASj8IuQ_Yw ; WEIRD DARKNESS PODCAST: https:/…

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Ep.10 Doctor Sleep and Fever Dreams 36:09

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Doctor Sleep is the sequel to The Shining you didn’t even know you wanted! Eddie also briefly talks about Bone Tomahawk and discusses having COVID and the intense dreams it gave him. Listener submitted stories by fellow horror author Reed Alexander. ***************************************Reed’s podcast: THE NIGHTMARE FEED - https://www.iheart.com/p…

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Ep.9 Strange & Unexplained part 2 feat. Violet Church 1:08:31

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Violet Church is back for a second round of strange an unexplained real-life events! Happy Halloween! Sort of... ***NOTES*** El Paso HS ghost photo: https://www.hauntedrooms.com/texas/el-paso/haunted-places/el-paso-high-school ; Tell me I’m wrong about the ghost photo: EdwardVillanova.com/contact ; “Interconnectedness” by Cicada 3301: https://youtu…

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Ep.8 The Lighthouse (2019) - The Sexiest Fish You've Ever Seen 1:13:27

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I review the controversial 2019 film The Lighthouse, compared it to the 2016 BBC version, and discuss what really happened at the Smalls Lighthouse in 1801. Featuring 2 sentence horror stories and horror haikus! NOTES: Contact me! www.edwardvillanova.com/contact ; Theaker's Quarterly Fiction - http://theakersquarterly.blogspot.com/ ; UNSPLATTERPUNK…

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Ep.7 I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (Tribute to Harlan Ellison) 45:39

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A tribute to the man who inspired me to write horror, even before my discovery of Poe, Lovecraft, and King, the great and fiery Harlan Ellison. A controversial man who stood for his passions and took shit from nobody. A man truly possessed by the Bard Spirit, and a Viking berserker tripping on mushrooms. ***LINKS*** Harlan Ellison on the Sci-Fi cha…