Best Freeze Frame Podcasts (2025)

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Freeze Frame: "The Running Man" (R), "Now You See Me, Now You Don't (PG-13), "Nouvelle Vague" (R) 2:00

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"The Running Man" is a remake of Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 dystopian action thriller based on a Stephen King book. Oddly enough, it was set in 2025. This time out, Glen Powell plays a man desperate for money for his family, who agrees to appear in a TV reality game show where he attempts to outrun a team of murderous bounty hunters to win a bill…

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Making Every Day Sacred. A Conversation about Ordinary Mysticism with Crystal Thompson 59:58

2h ago59:58

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This week's episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast is something special. I'm joined by my emotional support Canadian (yes, really!) and fellow coach Crystal Thompson, and we're diving into a book that touched both our hearts: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground by Mirabai Starr. If you've ever wanted to feel more connected—spirituall…

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Digitising the world: Microsoft’s Mike Yeh on cloud computing, AI and sovereignty 34:25

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One of the hottest topics in the world is data centres. Demand for the computing power needed to drive modern economies and societies, especially with artificial intelligence, is climbing steeply. Cloud computing services, often provided by big tech firms known as hyperscalers, supply a lot of this power. In today’s episode, Microsoft’s regional vi…

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Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf on how to make defence faster, cheaper and better 48:27

8h ago48:27

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The Sydney Dialogue (TSD) is just weeks away! If you haven't yet registered, head on over and do so now: https://tsd.aspi.org.au/enquire In the second episode of TSD Summit Sessions, David Wroe speaks to Anduril co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf. This is an episode for our defence wonks - Brian talks about the need to build capabilities quickly, aff…

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Freeze Frame: "Frankenstein" (R), "Predator: Badlands" (PG-13), "Die My Love" (R), "Sarah's Oil" (PG) 2:00

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's dream project "Frankenstein" is now on Netflix. There is much to be admired in this visually stunning adaptation, including strong performances from Oscar Isaac as the egotistical creator and especially from Jacob Elordi as his misbegotten creation. While it's certainly worth a watch, this version adds s…

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The Anger Scale - How to Stop Treating Every Frustration Like a Crisis 31:31

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If you feel like you're exhausted and angry all the time, you're probably treating every frustration like a crisis. In this greatest hits episode, I'm teaching you The Anger Scale - a simple but powerful tool that helps you stop reacting to dirty socks the same way you'd react to unpaid bills. I'll share: Why we treat anger like an on/off switch (a…

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Superintelligence and human security, with Dan Hendrycks 55:45

4d ago55:45

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Last month, some of the world’s leading artificial intelligence experts signed a petition calling for a prohibition on developing superintelligent AI until it is safe. One of those experts was Dan Hendrycks, director for the Center for AI Safety and an adviser to Elon Musk’s xAI and leading firm Scale AI. Dan has led original and thought-provoking …

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Freeze Frame: "Hedda" (R), "Stitch Head" (PG), "The Perfect Neighbor" (R), "Blue Moon" (R) 2:00

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Tessa Thompson is solid in "Hedda,” the Amazon Prime reimagining of Ibsen's classic tragedy "Hedda Gabler." Writer/director Nia DaCosta has changed the setting and added lesbian and racial components that Ibsen probably never would have imagined. While not all of DaCosta’s changes work and purists may balk, “Hedda” is a mostly effective update that…

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‘We are not doing well’: Estonia’s Marko Mihkelson on democracy vs authoritarianism 47:02

8d ago47:02

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Russia has more than 100 times the population of its neighbour Estonia, yet the small Baltic nation has played a clever strategic hand, wedding itself closely to NATO and the European Union, and investing in sovereign tech and security capabilities. But with Moscow pressing and testing Europe, Estonia and its neighbours are under pressure. Veteran …

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Albo meets Trump, Putin finally cops it and superintelligence hits the headlines 1:05:22

14d ago1:05:22

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What a week! And some of it was actually good news! Justin and Dave pull apart the latest events, starting with PM Anthony Albanese’s all-consuming meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. After all the jangled nerves, it went rather well, but what does the critical minerals deal mean in geopolitical terms? Is AUKUS really safe? A…

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Freeze Frame: "Regretting You" (PG-13), "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (R), "Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost" (Not rated) 2:00

14d ago2:00

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"Regretting You" is a drama about romance, infidelity and grief based on a popular novel by Colleen Hoover. A teenage girl played by McKenna Grace discovers dark secrets after some family members are lost in a tragic accident. She navigates the tragedy while experiencing a big high school crush. Grace is terrific, as is Allison Williams as her trou…

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Healthy Anger & Healing Boundaries with Karen C.L. Anderson 53:35

18d ago53:35

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In this greatest hits episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Karen C.L. Anderson for a powerful conversation about the role of healthy anger—and how to relate to it in a way that creates healing instead of harm. Karen is a master-certified life coach and author who helps smart, creative women transform the…

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Freeze Frame: "After the Hunt" (R), "Good Fortune" (R), "Ballad of a Small Player" (R) 2:00

21d ago2:00

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Who would have thought that a movie with a great cast, intriguing theme and acclaimed director could have resulted in something as bad as "After the Hunt." Julia Roberts stars as a college professor who becomes embroiled in a sex scandal. The strong supporting cast includes Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny. Director…

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Russian mind games: strategic comms guru Natalia Solieva on Moscow’s attempts to gaslight the world 49:48

22d ago49:48

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In today’s episode, Natalia Solieva, former spokesperson at Ukraine’s Embassy in Washington and an expert on Russian information operations, analyses Moscow’s wartime gaslighting (and not in the sense of its dwindling energy exports to Europe.) Natalia, now a resident in the United States, has studied extensively the battle of narratives over Mosco…

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Europe’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, with Special Envoy Paola Pampaloni 45:18

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Though it’s on the opposite side of the world, Europe is vital to Australia’s security, not just because of our shared values but also because of the continent’s role in supporting Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s aggression—arguably the test case for future global order. Today, senior European Union diplomat Paola Pampaloni tells Stop the Wor…

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Freeze Frame: "Roofman" (R), "A House of Dynamite" (R), "Shell" (R) 2:00

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Talk about product placement! The bizarre true story of a kind-hearted criminal gets the big screen treatment in "Roofman." In this entertaining comic drama, Channing Tatum stars as a clever thief who robbed dozens of McDonalds by entering the restaurants through the roof, was sent to prison, escaped, and then holed up for months in a Toys 'R' Us. …

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Google’s Alice Friend on harnessing artificial intelligence 47:38

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How to Hold Space in Your Relationship with Adam Brady 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Holding space is one of the most transformative relationship skills—and yet most of us were never taught how to do it. In this greatest hits episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I'm joined by Adam Brady, teacher at the Chopra Center, for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about The Art of Holding Space. Together, we explore what it mean…

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Freeze Frame: "The Smashing Machine" (R), "The Lost Bus" (PG-13), "Play Dirty" (R) 2:00

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Respectable. That may be the best thing one can say about the new Dwayne Johnson movie "The Smashing Machine." In this art house sports drama from writer-director Benny Safdie, The Rock plays troubled mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr who battles drugs and insecurity as well as his opponents in the ring. Emily Blunt is his impatient, moderately …

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Freeze Frame: "One Battle After Another" (R), "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" (G), "Dead of Winter" (R), "Eleanor the Great" (PG-13) 2:00

2M ago2:00

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Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson once again proves to be one of the world's top filmmakers with his thinking man's action thriller, "One Battle After Another." Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel "Vineland," Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn star in a spellbinding, entertaining and profane tale involving wannabe revolutionaries, racism, military corrupt…

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So you want to own Greenland? With Liz Buchanan. 49:13

1M ago49:13

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For some, Greenland might have only entered their consciousness when US President Trump offered to buy it. But there’s much more to the story, even beyond its history with the United States. In today’s episode, Liz Buchanan gives Stop the World listeners a useful crash course on Greenland, from the mysterious disappearance of the Vikings in the 140…

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Functional Freeze & Feminist Healing, Ending Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina 55:04

2M ago55:04

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If you've ever caught yourself shrinking, shutting down, or bending over backwards to keep the peace in your relationship—even when it costs you your own peace—this episode is for you. I'm joined by feminist healer, trauma-informed coach, and author Béatriz Victoria Albina, whose groundbreaking new book Ending Emotional Outsourcing names what so ma…

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Freeze Frame: "A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey" (R), "HIM" (R), "Xeno" (PG-13), "Swiped" (R) 2:00

2M ago2:00

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While it doesn't all work, the fantasy romance "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" is, at least, an interesting experiment. Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell are very appealing, but they're stranded in a bizarre story about strangers who revisit trying episodes from their past by passing through a series of mystical doorways. Its message that encourages r…

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General (Ret) Charles Flynn on land power, deterrence and technology in the Indo-Pacific 46:55

2M ago46:55

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The Indo-Pacific is a strategic theatre named after two oceans, but according to retired US four-star general Charles Flynn, land forces would be crucial in any conflict, including over Taiwan. In today’s episode, David Wroe speaks with Charles, who retired last year as commanding general of the US Army Pacific, about the often misunderstood and ov…

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Australia’s future: Senator James Paterson on strategy, technology and securing the economy 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Stop the World is hosting a short series of conversations with Australian politicians that transcend daily politics and breaking news to get to the fundamental strategy and security challenges Australia faces. In the first of the series, we speak with Shadow Finance Minister, Senator James Paterson. James shares frank views on Australia’s strategic…

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Repro Ready: The Essentials of Fertility Preservation 14:41

2M ago14:41

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In this episode of The 7-2-1, Dr. Kemi Olaiya and Dr. Cheryl Mensah continue the conversation on fertility preservation in sickle cell disease with Dr. Leslie Appiah, a leading expert in fertility preservation. Together, they break down what patients, families, and providers need to know, from insurance coverage and the hematologist’s role, to spec…

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Freeze Frame: "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" (R), "The Conjuring: Last Rites" (R), "Seen and Heard: The History of Black Television" (TV-MA) 1:59

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It's taken 41 years, but the sequel to the classic rock mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap" has finally arrived. In “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer return as the clueless British hard rock band attempts a perilous comeback. Rob Reiner is back as director -on and off screen- and Paul McCartney an…

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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her fight for Belarus’ freedom 40:48

2M ago40:48

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In this special episode of Stop the World, David Wroe speaks with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian democracy advocate who leads a government-elect from exile. After dictator Alexander Lukashenka declared himself winner of the 2020 election despite sweeping evidence that the people had chosen Sviatlana, 1.5 million Belarusians took to the st…

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From Resentment to Relief Through Marriage Coaching with Amanda Gold 55:34

2M ago55:34

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If you've ever wondered what marriage coaching really looks like behind the scenes—this conversation is for you. In this episode of The Marriage Life Coach Podcast, I'm joined by my former client Amanda Gold, who vulnerably shares how her relationship transformed through coaching. Amanda opens up about the frustration and disconnection she once fel…

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Disturbing TRUE Food Delivery Horror Stories That’ll Make You Think Twice 18:17

2M ago18:17

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Allegedly TRUE Cabin in the Woods Horror Stories Too Disturbing to Ignore 17:54

2M ago17:54

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Terrifying TRUE Pizza Delivery Horror Stories That Happened After Dark 16:58

2M ago16:58

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Creepy TRUE Abandoned Building Horror Stories That’ll Freeze Your Blood 17:22

2M ago17:22

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Bone-Chilling TRUE Winter Night Horror Stories You Can’t Forget 16:50

2M ago16:50

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Terrifying TRUE Night Drive Horror Stories That Will Haunt You 15:18

2M ago15:18

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Freeze Frame: "Twinless" (R), "The Threesome" (R), "Eenie Meanie" (R) 1:59

2M ago1:59

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The very adult comic drama "Twinless" is about a straight man named Roman, played by Dylan O'Brian whose twin brother dies in an accident. He befriends a gay man named Dennis, played by James Sweeney whom he meets in a support group for people who have lost a twin. Problem is, Dennis carries some dark secrets. Sweeney does triple-duty as writer/dir…

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NATO futurist Florence Gaub on forecasting the future to shape the future 49:32

2M ago49:32

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History is littered with missed calls and downright bad predictions. Think Arab Spring, the post-2003 occupation of Iraq, the Sino-Soviet split, the fall of the USSR, Operation Barbarossa and the assumption that engagement with China would mean liberalisation. Futurist Florence Gaub’s job is to help NATO make sure it isn’t caught like a deer in hea…

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Starbucks Horror Stories You’ll Wish You Never Heard 20:37

2M ago20:37

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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911 Call Horror Stories That Will Keep You Paranoid Forever 16:54

2M ago16:54

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Home Intruder Horror Stories You Won’t Believe Happened 15:14

2M ago15:14

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Psycho Roommate Horror Stories You Won’t Be Able to Shake Off 18:27

2M ago18:27

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Basement Horror Stories That Will Keep You From Going Downstairs 20:27

2M ago20:27

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Halloween Horror Stories That Will Make You Dread the Holiday 16:40

2M ago16:40

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Fall Horror Stories That Will Keep You Inside Forever 21:31

2M ago21:31

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Valentine’s Day Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Love Life 16:52

2M ago16:52

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Domino’s and Taco Bell Horror Stories You Won’t Want to Order From Again 17:11

2M ago17:11

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Crazy Neighbor Horror Stories That Will Keep You Looking Over Your Shoulder 17:10

2M ago17:10

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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True Fall Horror Stories That Will Make You Fear the Season 17:26

2M ago17:26

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Airbnb and New House Horror Stories You Won’t Want to Book Again 17:00

2M ago17:00

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…

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Driving Alone at Night Horror Stories That Will Keep You From Ever Going Out Again 16:55

2M ago16:55

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All advertisements are placed exclusively at the beginning of each episode, ensuring complete immersion in our horror stories without interruptions. Experience uninterrupted psychological journeys from start to finish with zero advertising breaks. When darkness awakens and paranormal activity echoes through abandoned corridors, Horror Nightmares St…