Best Lights And Shadows Interview Series Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark History of Werewolves: Ancient Curses, Medieval Beasts & Modern Movies | Ep 12 16:26

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🩸 Episode Description Welcome to The Night Crew Podcast, where shadows breathe and monsters listen. In this moon-drenched episode, host Brad Ricks takes you on a chilling hunt for one of horror’s oldest, hairiest legends: the werewolf. From the first eerie howl to the silver bullet finale, discover: 🌕 Ancient Origins – King Lycaon’s curse in ancien…

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Ep 2 Quicksilver Favorites: Characters, Moments, and Chaos 1:01:14

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they take a deeper look at Quicksilver, book one in Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series. This episode goes beyond the recap to highlight the hosts’ overall thoughts and reactions, their favorite characters, standout moments, and the quotes that left the strongest impression. Fr…

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Ep 1 Quicksilver Recap: Everything You Need Before Brimstone 26:07

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they dive into a quick yet thorough recap of Callie Hart’s Quicksilver, book one in the Fae & Alchemy series. Perfect for listeners looking for a refresher before the release of Brimstone, the highly anticipated second book, this episode distills the key plot points, characters, and mo…

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Brimstone Prep & Recovery: What to Expect This Season 2:39

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties, Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they begin the Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, dedicated to Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series. With Brimstone releasing on November 18, 2025, the hosts guide listeners through every stage of the alchemical journey: prep, spiral, and recovery! First, they share what to expe…

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From Small-Town Horror to Godless Splatter: Author Shannon Bradner | Ep 11 39:06

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📖 Episode Description In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, Brad sits down with horror author Shannon Bradner to talk about her journey from childhood stories inspired by her grandmother to publishing dark, twisted tales on Godless and with Baynum Books Press. Shannon opens up about: Her early love of reading and how it sparked her passion for…

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Ross Killey Interview | Horror Author on Werewolves, Zombies & Bigfoot | Ep 10 49:00

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🔍 Episode Description: In this fun and cryptid-filled episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks is joined by horror author Ross Killey for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, monsters, and that one time a tree started shaking in the Indiana woods. Ross discusses his journey from outlining stories during security shifts to publishing…

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Zach Ellenberger - Historical Horror, Wendigos, and Improvised Madness | Ep 9 49:03

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📄 Episode Description: In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks welcomes indie horror author Zach Ellenberger for a wide-ranging and hilarious conversation about writing, folklore, and how music and history collide with monsters. Zach—author of Potato Kingdom and dozens of eerie short stories—shares how his love of history, horror…

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The History of Vampire Movies | From Nosferatu to Twilight & Beyond | Ep 8 25:15

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In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, horror author and host Brad Ricks takes listeners on a cinematic coffin crawl through the history of vampires on the silver screen. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🎥 Silent beginnings: Nosferatu (1922) — Count Orlok’s plague-ridden nightmare and Bram Stoker’s widow’s lawsuit. 🦇 Universal era: Bela Lugosi…

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Monster Behind the Microphone - Author Brad Ricks | Ep 7 56:14

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Episode Description: In this special birthday episode of The Night Crew Podcast, the tables turn as Brad Ricks hands over the mic and becomes the interviewee! Guest host and spooky book club leader Courtney DeGuire steps in to dig deep into Brad’s writing journey, his vampire-fueled inspirations, and the wild story behind his first short story abou…

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New Orleans Vampires: Anne Rice, Casket Girls, & Jacques Saint-Germain | Ep 6 27:03

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New Orleans: jazz, gumbo… and vampires? In Episode 6 of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks takes you deep into the mist-shrouded alleyways and blood-soaked lore of one of America’s most haunted cities—New Orleans. From the eerie legend of the Casket Girls to the mysterious, possibly immortal Jacques Saint Germain, and even a modern-day vampire…

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BD Prince on Comedy, Horror & Killer Clowns 🎭 | Ep 5 54:05

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📄 Episode Description: n this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks sits down with horror author and screenwriter BD Prince, whose darkly twisted imagination takes center stage. From writing humorous greeting cards and jokes for Joan Rivers to creating gut-wrenching horror fiction, BD Prince shares his unique journey from comedy to the…

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Accomplice to the Villain | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 2:03:55

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🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s first interviews about Accomplice to the Villain! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Hannah Nicole Maehrer to get the inside scoop on Accomplice to the Villain! This episode was recorded before the book’s official release, making i…

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Accomplice To The Villain Immediate Thoughts & Reactions | Fangirl Breakdown 43:07

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In this spoiler-filled reaction episode, hosts Kinsey and Karly (and Kingsley??) break down their initial thoughts & reactions to Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s highly anticipated Accomplice to the Villain, which released yesterday, August 5th, 2025. The excitement? High. The chaos? Unhinged. As our resident ATTV-fangirl, Kinsey dropped everything to read…

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How to Kill a Vampire 🩸 | Global Vampire Myths, Folklore & Slaying Methods | Ep 4 23:11

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Think you know how to kill a vampire? Think again. In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks goes full Van Helsing, guiding you through the wild, weird, and often hilarious ways vampires are destroyed around the world. From Romania’s classic stake-through-the-heart to the Philippines’ terrifying Manananggal-slaying tactics, we tour…

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Horror Author Joe Scipione Talks Mr. Nightmare, Writing Horror & Aliens | Ep 3 43:04

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📄 Episode Description: In this episode of The Night Crew Podcast, host Brad Ricks sits down with horror author Joe Scipione—creator of the Mr. Nightmare series—for a deep dive into the creative chaos of writing monsters, aliens, and haunted middle-school trauma. From his long road to publication, to accidentally getting punched in the face on Bourb…

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Jade Presley - The Never List | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:09:32

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In this spicy new episode of Dear Fantasy Author, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Jade Presley, to talk all things The Never List, a steamy “why choose” romantasy packed with magic, myth, and four very swoon-worthy love interests. This book became an instant book club favorite—and we were so excited …

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Stacey McEwan - A Forbidden Alchemy | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:38:57

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🎤 Recorded the day before the US release date - one of Stacey’s first in-depth interviews about A Forbidden Alchemy! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stacey McEwan to get the inside scoop on her brand-new romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy!…

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The Dark History of Dracula | Vlad the Impaler, Bram Stoker & the Evolution of Vampires | Ep 2 22:50

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In Episode 2 of The Night Crew Podcast, we sink our teeth into one of the most iconic—and undead—figures in horror history: Dracula. From the brutal legacy of Vlad the Impaler to the shadowy genius of Bram Stoker, this episode peels back the coffin lid to explore how Dracula went from medieval warlord to literary legend to pop culture icon. We dive…

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What’s Next for Dear Fantasy Reader: New Formats, New Books, Same Fangirl Energy 4:53

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With Onyx Storm wrapped, the DFR hosts—Hannah, Kinsey, & Karly—are giving you a quick update on what’s coming next for the pod! From new season formats to upcoming coverage plans—this is everything you need to know about what’s changing, what’s staying, and what’s ahead! Featuring: A shift from chapter-by-chapter deep dives to fast-paced prep and p…

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Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:41:34

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🎤THE ONLY PLACE THE ESPRITHEAN 3 BOOK DETAILS HAVE BEEN REVEALED! (title, cover, and release date—all first announced in this episode) In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, co-authors of the Esprithean series, for a two-part interview that blends cozy chaos, craft…

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The History of Vampires 🩸 | Global Legends, Folklore & Pop Culture Bloodsuckers | Ep 1 22:15

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Night Crew Podcast, where things that go bump in the night get their time in the spotlight. Host and author Brad Ricks kicks off the vampire series with a fang-tastic overview of bloodsuckers throughout history and across the globe. From ancient Eastern European folklore to fetus-hunting monsters from the Ph…

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Ep. 18 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 63-66 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 2:16:46

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 63-66 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 17 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 58-62 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:39:20

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 58-62 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 16 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 53-57 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:20:04

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 53-57 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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The Night Crew Podcast Preview 4:31

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This is a preview of things to come on the next few episodes of The Night Crew Podcast.By Brad Ricks

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Shield of Sparrows Immediate Thoughts & Reactions | Fangirl Breakdown 1:10:17

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In this spoiler-filled reaction episode, Hannah and Karly hit record just two minutes after Hannah finished reading Shield of Sparrows. The emotions? Raw. The spiraling? Immediate. The chaos? Very. Real. Karly finished the book first and, like the responsible bookish bestie she is, threw together a quick outline to help guide the conversation. But …

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Hazel McBride - A Fate Forged In Fire| A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:05:11

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🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hazel’s first interviews about A Fate Forged in Fire! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Hazel McBride to get the inside scoop on her Celtic-inspired romantic fantasy debut, A Fate Forged in Fire. The story is filled with dragons, slow-burn romance, polit…

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Ep. 15 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 48-52 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:33:31

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 48-52 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 14 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 45-47 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:13:08

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 45–47 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 13 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 41-44 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:37:10

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 41-44 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 12 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 38-40 (Zihnal's Gifts) | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:50:34

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 38-40 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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S3 E08: The Final Errand 48:14

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In the final chapter of Killing Kurt, Kurt Calabrese travels to a remote house in North Carolina to confirm his father’s death. What begins as a simple errand turns into an emotional reckoning. Inside a dim room behind a red curtain, Kurt comes face to face with the body of Frank Calabrese Sr.—the man who dominated, abused, and haunted his life. Fo…

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S3 E07: I Will Be Praying For Your Soul 42:47

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As Kurt Calabrese tries to settle into life after prison, ominous threats begin to arrive—dead rats on his porch, anonymous letters, and a staged bomb at his home—signs someone in the Outfit suspects he’s cooperating with the Feds. While he denies involvement, suspicion falls on his father and the father's girlfriend, Diane, whose presence near Kur…

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Ep. 11 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 34-37 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:43:49

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 34–37 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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S3 E06: Brotherly Love 41:34

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In 1998, Frank Calabrese Jr. makes the most dangerous decision of his life: he writes a letter to the FBI offering to turn against his own father—one of the most feared mob enforcers in Chicago history. What follows is one of the most audacious undercover operations in the history of organized crime. In this episode, we go inside the moment that ch…

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Ep. 10 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 29-33 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 2:18:14

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 29–33 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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S3 E05: The Letter 37:12

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In 1995, the FBI's years-long investigation into the Chinatown crew comes to a head with sweeping indictments and early morning raids. With their criminal empire crumbling, the Calabrese family faces the full weight of the justice system—and begins to turn on itself. This episode tells the harrowing story of what happens when loyalty becomes a liab…

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S3 E04: Take the Money and Run 35:42

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A duffel bag filled with mob cash disappears—and with it, any remaining trust between Kurt Calabrese, his brother Junior, and their volatile father, Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese. Kurt’s loyalty is tested like never before when his father shows up unannounced, ready to retrieve what he believes is still safely hidden in the bank. But when Frank disc…

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Ep. 9 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 25-28 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:15:10

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 25–28 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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S3 E03: Where Did Matt Go? 43:03

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By the early 1990s, Frank Calabrese Sr. had spent decades building a criminal empire fueled by fear, paranoia, and control. He taught his sons the art of survival in the mob—never use house phones, memorize payphone numbers, speak in code, and trust no one. But when Frank let his guard down for an indebted auto shop owner named Matt Russo, the crac…

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Ep. 8 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 21-24 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:21:56

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 21-24 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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S3 E02: The Man Is Nuts 42:21

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The complicated relationship between Kurt Calabrese and his Uncle Nick reveals how Nick became a surrogate father figure in Kurt's turbulent childhood. While Kurt's father Frank Sr. ruled through fear, Uncle Nick showed kindness—despite his increasingly dark role as an outfit hitman who would eventually participate in multiple murders for the Chica…

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S3 E01: I'll Kick You So Hard You'll Walk Funny 38:44

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Kurt Calabrese, son of notorious Chicago Outfit hitman Frank "The Breeze" Calabrese Sr., breaks his silence about growing up under the shadow of one of Chicago's most feared mob enforcers. His story begins with a dramatic courtroom confrontation during the historic "Family Secrets" trial, where Kurt's victim impact statement provoked his father's m…

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Ep. 7 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 17-20 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:46:14

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 17-20 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Ep. 6 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 13-16 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:31:07

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 13–16 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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"The Rebel Kind" BONUS: An interview with David Rupert (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) 1:17:06

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In advance of the Season 3 premiere of Underbelly on April 2nd, Entropy Media brings you a special BONUS episode of The Rebel Kind in honor of St. Patrick’s Day—a story deeply tied to Ireland’s turbulent past and one man’s extraordinary role in shaping its future. For the first time ever, David Rupert—the trucker-turned-international-informant who …

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Ep. 5 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 9-12 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 2:32:24

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 9-12 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’ …

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"Underbelly: Killing Kurt" Official Trailer - Premieres April 2nd! 1:58

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For years, Kurt Calabrese lived under the violent rule of his father, feared Chicago hitman Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese Sr. But when his brother turned informant, their family—and the Chicago Outfit—began to fall apart. The betrayal led to a historic trial, exposing decades of unsolved murders and taking down some of the most powerful mob figures …

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Ep. 4 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 5-8 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 2:18:20

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 5-8 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’ r…

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Ep. 3 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Prologue-Ch. 4 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:43:16

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into the Prologue-Ch 4 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarr…