Best Josh Hendrix Podcasts (2025)

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November Bonus Episode: Twilight is Weird 1:43:53

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In November's BONUS EPISODE, Ash and Alaina deep dive into the cinematic masterpiece/disaster/fever dream known as Twilight. Yes, THAT Twilight. The one where a 100-year-old immortal creature gaslights a teenager into thinking she smells weird. Buckle up weirdos! Check out Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight: The Highs and Lows of the Iconic Vampire Se…

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Stars over Whitechapel with Special Guest Aliza Kelly 2:08:12

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Today we are joined by our friend Aliza Kelly, host of Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly, to take a cosmic deep dive into one of history’s most chilling mysteries: The Whitechapel Murders. We explore what the stars might reveal about the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Could astrology shed light on the motive of the crime…

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The Art of Motion: Capturing Life on Paper an Interview with Carol Fabricatore 49:45

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Based in New York City, Carol prefers to leave the studio and seek out the immediacy of city life, whether sidewalks, parks, boxing studios, or Coney Island. In this conversation, Carol Fabricatore shares her extensive experience as a professional illustrator and how she teaches advanced MFA students to advance on their creative journey. She talks …

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Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 2) 56:19

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In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unkno…

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Episode 76 - Stumptown w Royal Hebert 1:49:24

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Leia and Josh welcome back friend and Portland resident Royal Hebert to talk about Stumptown! Between Professor L's lesson and Royal explaining where all those places are in Portland, this is a really fun listen!

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Richard Speck : The Student Nurse Murders (Part 1) 57:12

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In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unkno…

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'The Dream Child' (with director Stephen Hopkins) 30:35

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Welcome back to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing the sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our fourth episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child director Stephen Hopkins, the stylish visualist who transformed Freddy Krueger’s world i…

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Episode 75 - Injustice w Dan Schaeffer 1:45:50

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Josh and Leia welcome back special guest Dan Schaeffer to talk about Injustice and Josh is STOKED since the game and comic are some of his favorites. What happens when Superman goes bad? He gets interesting! Also, some great moments with Harley Quinn and Green Arrow!

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The Hinsdale House Haunting 1:03:21

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When Phil and Clara Dandy first saw the house on McMahon Road in Hinsdale, NY, in the spring of 1970, they thought they’d found the home they could spend the rest of their lives in. Since the mid-1960s, the Phil, Clara, and their four children had been vacationing in rural western New York, and the house represented everything they loved about the …

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Listener Tales 103: Halloween 2025! 1:09:14

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ITS HALLOWEEN and we are reaching into our candy bowl to give you a spooooooky episode that's brought to you BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! Debdeb has gathered a batch of terrifying tales that will get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on all podcast platforms OR W…

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Revenge' (with director Jack Sholder) 29:11

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Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Holder, the filmmaker who brought Freddy Krueger to life in New Line Cinema’s orig…

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How AI Hinders Creativity in Education: Matt Worwood on The Convenience Trap 50:57

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Matthew Worwood is a full-time Digital Media Design faculty member at the University of Connecticut. He has research interests in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Co-Creativity using Generative AI tools and Digital Media. Outside of his research, Matthew is an experienced learning experience designer who works closely with K-12 educators on profess…

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Episode 74 - Astro City w Justin Stacy 1:32:25

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The entire Graphically Novel crew is in the house to welcome one of our favorite guests, Justin Stacy, to talk about Astro City! This delighful anthology delighted everyone while giving strong Watchmen vibes! Plus, do superheroes have a fascination with flying naked?

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Sallie the Man-Hater 1:12:38

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When newlyweds Tony and Deb Pickman moved into their new home in Atchison, Kansas in March 1993, they were excited to have found what they believed was the perfect home for their new family. But that summer, when Deb gave birth to their son, Taylor, things in the Pickman’s new house went from perfect to terrifying in a matter of months. Considered …

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MiniMORBID x 2: Cryptids of the Midwest 1:16:27

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Weirdos! We're bring OG MORBID back! THIS week we're reviving something that many of you have been missing: the illusive MiniMORBID! But fear not! We're going to give you a DOUBLE DOSE of Mini as Ash & Alaina each talk about a different cryptid of the midwest! Get ready for an unhinged episode that had us laughing HYSTERICALLY! And don't forget the…

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Freddy's Dead' (with director Rachel Talalay) 28:54

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Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our second episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare director Rachel Talalay, the trailblazing filmmaker who gave Freddy Krueger his flamboyant farewell in New …

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Episode 73 - Uncanny X-Men (2024) w Dawn Baldwin 1:25:03

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This is a can't miss episode! Josh puts all his chips in the pot as he and Leia welcome Dawn Baldwin back for a conversation about what Josh believes is an X-Men comic both Leia and Dawn will love! Can Gail Simone bring them around and get them to love X-Men? Tune in to find out!

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The Kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III 1:21:20

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Throughout the twentieth century, few names loomed as large in the business and financial worlds as John Paul Getty. Once the richest man in the world, Getty made his fortune in the oil industry and an avid art collector, with a massive collection that served as a basis for the Getty Museum, the wealthiest museum in the world. Getty’s wealth and bu…

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The Wyrick Family Haunting 1:01:37

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When Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into their new home in Georgia in 1989, the young couple thought they’d lucked out when they finally found a place they could afford. Within a few months, however, Andy and Lisa started noticing strange behavior in their three-year-old daughter, Heidi, and soon after, the Wyricks were forced to face the fact that the…

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ELM STREET REVISITED: 'Dream Warriors' (with director Chuck Russell) 32:51

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Welcome to Elm Street Revisited, a new Dread Central podcast interviewing the Dream Masters responsible for directing sequels to A Nightmare on Elm Street. In our first episode, host Josh Korngut sits down with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors director Chuck Russell, the visionary filmmaker who redefined Freddy Krueger for a generation. …

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Art, Design, and the Creative Process with Lorne Buchman 48:51

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In this conversation, Lorne Buchman discusses his book Make to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery. It's based on interviews he did with creators in a range of fields. These interviews connect with the same themes in my book Learning to See--powerful features of creativity like iteration, uncertainty, engaging with materials, and…

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Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery 1:05:12

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In the summer of 1878, eighteen-year-old Esther Cox was assaulted at gunpoint by a male acquaintance, leaving the Nova Scotia teenager traumatized and afraid. In the days that followed, Esther and those with whom she shared a house in rural Amherst began to notice unusual things occurring around the house including knocking on the walls and floors,…

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Episode 72 - The Invisibles w Ace Hendrix 1:31:15

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Josh and Leia are joined by new friend Ace Hendrix to discuss The Invisibles! Oh, the 90's. In a story new to all four of the people sitting in, we go over the acid trip (literally!) that is Grant Morrison's Invisibles. They discuss 90's Scottish writers as well as punk rock vs glam rock.

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October Bonus Episode - Corpse Medicine: Tomb to Table 51:29

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Weirdos! It's our SECOND BONUS EPISODE!!! This month, Ash is ready to give you a dose of corpse medicine! From mummy dust & king's drops to blood jam & human fat poultices, this month's bonus covers the weird remedies of yesteryear that will make you PRAISE modern medicine! Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022) Produ…

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The Dartmouth College Murders 1:20:10

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On the evening of January 27, 2001, Roxana Verona arrived at the Etna, NH home of her friends Half and Susanne Zantop for a dinner the couple had planned with friends that night. When no one answered the door, Verona entered the home and found the brutalized bodies of Half and Susanne, both dead from multiple stab wounds. The murder of the Zantops …

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Episode 71 - Batman: Court of Owls w Christi Nicodemus 1:56:28

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Forensics, Fiction, and the Fine Line Between Them: A Sit Down with Patricia Cornwell 1:16:12

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Weirdos! Today we are joined by legendary crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the Kay Scarpetta series and one of the pioneers of the forensic thriller genre! Whether you’re a longtime Scarpetta stan or newly forensic-curious, this episode is packed with morbid stories, writing wisdom, and bone-deep passion for the truth! Lookin…

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The Manhattan Alien Abduction 1:12:12

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On the evening of November 30, 1989, Linda Napolitano awoke in her lower Manhattan apartment to find herself unable to move. She felt as though she was in the presence of other individuals, then she began to lift off her bed and was transported, as though by unseen hands, out her bedroom window several floors up, before being abducted into an unide…

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Kara Rooney: Finding Your Voice as an Artist 48:25

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Kara Rooney is a successful New York multidisciplinary artist who creates installation performances and videos, as well as sculpture, painting, and photography. She's had numerous solo and group shows and performances, with many in New York City but also in Mexico, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. She's a published critic with articles in the New York Ti…

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The Horrific Crimes of the Aspirin Bandit 59:22

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On February 4, 1941, Bronx police officers were called to the home of John and Catherine Pappas for a report of a homicide. Based on the evidence, detectives theorized that someone had been invited into the Pappas apartment while Catherine was home alone and that same someone had strangled her to death, then ransacked the apartment looking for valu…

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Episode 70 - Dark Phoenix w Stephanie Tyson 1:47:17

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Jean Grey was dead: to begin with. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. Josh and Leia are joined by new guest Stephanie Tyson to discuss Dark Phoenix. Josh did this on Graphically Novel and barely survived it then and now he's going back to do it for RetCon. Psychic LARP gaslighting, P…

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Listener Tales 102: Villains! 1:07:25

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Weirdos, REJOICE! It’s that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! This week, Ash & Alaina enter their villain era, and focus on tales from the early oughts! We’ve got haunted plants! We’ve got stories about a break in! We’ve got ghostly babysitters! So sit down, grab a cup of ambrosia and join us as we say fare…

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Dialing the Dead: A Séance with Sam & Colby 1:53:03

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Weirdos! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the haunted and the unexplainable with none other than Sam & Colby! They’ve shared their passion for seeking the paranormal, taunting the unknown, and occasionally screaming at shadows in abandoned places. Sam & Colby talk about some of their most terrifying (and hilarious) experiences on the road, as…

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Episode 69 - Something Is Killing the Children w Patrick Stout Garrity 1:58:22

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Welcome to Season 7 and Episode 69 (nice)! Leia and Josh start the season with frequent guest Patrick Stout Garrity and the Boom! Studios comic Something Is Killing the Children. Can you out-Buffy the Buffy TV show? We'll find out! Plus, the season surprise for Leia!

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The Unsolved Death Stephanie Wasilishin 55:38

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In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the…

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Steve DeFrank: Unlocking Creativity in Art Education 52:30

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Steve DeFrank is a top New York painter with numerous one-person exhibitions and group exhibitions. His solo exhibitions include Clementine Gallery in New York, and the Clifford Smith Gallery in Boston. His group shows include the Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery and The National Arts Club in New York, and many others. His work has…

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The Enfield Poltergeist 1:12:27

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In the summer of 1977, single mother Margaret Hodgson called the police to her council estate apartment in Enfield, London to report that she and her two daughters, Janet and Peggy, had seen furniture move in the apartment and were hearing strange noises coming from within the walls. That simple albeit unusual call set in motion a chain of events t…

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September Bonus Episode: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish 1:11:00

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Happy Friday, weirdos! We are SO EXCITED to spend our FIRST MONTHLY BONUS EPISODE digging into the shocking Netflix Documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish! MAJOR spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched it yet, press 'pause' and get thee to Netflix IMMEDIATELY! Want to watch the documentary? Find it on Netflix here! Unknown Number: Th…

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The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part II 34:12

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Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out …

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The Tragic Death of Gloria Ramirez 54:51

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Just after 8:00 pm on the evening of February 19, 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was admitted to Riverside General Hospital with what Emergency Room staff believed were symptoms of a heart attack. When Ramirez failed to respond to the medications and emergency treatments, medical staff began preparations for defibrillation; however, when …

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The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 4) 57:30

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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The Very Best of the FrightFest Film Festival - Part I 23:27

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Development Hell is BACK from the UK, and we've got some dark secrets to share - exclusively - with Dread Podcast Network listeners! Are you looking to discover the future of the horror genre? Then tune into Dread Central's Development Hell podcast, starting this week, for two special episodes all about the very best new horror films to screen out …

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The Kidnapping Of Patty Hearst (Part 3) 54:00

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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Scott Barry Kaufman: Inspiring Creativity 40:25

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Scott Barry Kaufman is an influential psychologist, creativity researcher, podcaster, and best-selling book author. In this episode, we explore themes such as the messy nature of creative minds, the importance of incubation, and the role of daydreaming. We discuss the brain's imagination network and the balance between conscious and unconscious pro…

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The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 2) 58:10

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (Part 1) 1:05:03

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When nineteen-year-old Patty Hearst was kidnapped from her apartment in February 1974, everyone assumed the heiress had been abducted for the purposes of ransom. However, in the days that followed, Hearst’s kidnappers, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), made themselves known when they sent a letter demanding the Hearst family provide food to eve…

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Listener Tales 101: Sleep Over / Dream Edition! 1:02:19

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It's that time again! YOU know... that time that's brought to you, BY you, FOR you, FROM you and ALLLLL about you! And the best part?? It's another Sleepover Edition focusing on DREAMS! So grab your sleeping bag, a GIRLS' DINNER of junk food, and get ready to talk about some weird dream experiences! LISTEN to this (nearly)Nicholas-free version on a…

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Spooky Games That Will Ruin Your Actual Life Vol. 4 59:29

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Weirdos, we needed to reset the energy and couldn't think of a better way to do it than talking about some spooky games that are almost certain to ruin your life! This fourth volume definitely shows that sometimes when you play spooky games, you get spooky prizes! Want to read about MORE games?? Purchase 'Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark' by Luc…

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Randy Kraft: The Scorecard Killer (Part 3) 1:23:33

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Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area’s gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed…

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Kelly Leonard: Improv Comedy at The Second City 47:26

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Kelly Leonard has been involved with improv comedy for almost 40 years. He's worked with actors and comedians including Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan Michael Key, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler. He started working at the Second City Theater in Chicago in 1988, eventually becoming producer in 1992, and later, taking on roles and titles including Ex…