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Creature Tavern

Tavern Keeper

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Welcome to Creature Tavern, Adventurer! Every Thursday, we dive headfirst into the lore of beasts, spirits, and legends from every corner of the world. Each episode, we uncover three new creatures, their origins, appearances, behaviors, and how you might protect yourself against them. So while you rest your feet and enjoy a drink, let me share a few things that might just keep you alive on your next journey.
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The Squid of Despair

David Ayling-Smith and Peter Taylor

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Unscripted musings on business life, leadership, creativity, transformation and all the myriad of other work-life events that get in the way of a good night's sleep. The Squid of Despair is a conceptual summation of what can go wrong, and often does, with mind-mapping or other creative techniques. Born out of an idea for a book back in 2010, David and Peter have now made this mythical beast rise once again, phoenix like (from under the ocean waves, so a bit soggy probably), to explore all ma ...
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Twin Cities by Night

twincitiebynight

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Welcome to Twin Cities by Night. This channel began as a way to share our chronicles of White Wolf’s Vampire: The Masquerade, starting with the campaign that bears our name. At its heart, our storytelling embraces the darker tones of the World of Darkness—exploring themes of personal horror, morality, and the struggle against the Beast within. While Twin Cities by Night remains our flagship tale, we have since expanded to explore a wide variety of tabletop roleplaying games. Alongside our ce ...
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When the tyrannical alien Citizen Scorn threatens to enslave the universe, it's up to the Sky Brother Force (Dash, Iris, Niko, and Hiro) to harness the awesome power of the mythical Space Beasts to save the day - even though they'd rather be pursuing their careers as pop stars. Hearts will be broken (repeatedly), space beasts will maul each other (violently), and ancient galactic prophecies will be fulfilled (accidentally), in this lively anime-inspired mash up about family, legacy, and destiny.
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It Won't Be Me

Mythical Beast Media

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Join presenters Miguel Sanchez and Nathan Laskar as they embark upon a global journey to learn exactly how different cultures are adapting to advancements in everything from augmented reality and artificial intelligence to new biotech discoveries and space travel. Mythical Beast Media in association with MASS Ideation and Someplace Called Brooklyn brings you a series about how humans are preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
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Centaur Stage

Rebecca Slaman

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The premiere centaur-centered podcast! Two friends explore the history, logistics, and potential future of this mythical, fabulous beast. Centaur Stage updates is self-referential but non-consecutive so enjoy our episodes as they appeal to you! New episodes post on Sundays.
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Truther

The Daily Beast

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A weekly podcast from The Daily Beast's Erin Gloria Ryan, Ben Collins and Gideon Resnick that tells you how conspiracies get started, as they happen.
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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales. Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – “arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-li ...
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Fab Figmentals

Tantallon Media

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Each week on Fab Figmentals, we look at a different legendary creature by exploring its history and folklore. Each episode begins with a story, and then we take a look at the creature’s origins and how it’s been portrayed throughout the ages. We tackle the realm of beautiful beasts, curious creatures, and mythical monsters by looking at myths, legends, tales, and lore from all over the world. Please be advised that our stories are often more Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose; they may not be ...
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Dissecting Dragons

J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan

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Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins.
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Scottish & Scared Podcast

Scottish & Scared Podcast

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A weekly podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you. Website: https://scottishandscared.com/ Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre Email: [email protected]
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Just In Time Worldbuilding

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Welcome to Just in Time Worldbuilding! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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Oh So Pinteresting Podcast

Cynthia Sanchez

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Get the latest Pinterest news and tips to use in your social media marketing plan for your business. Cynthia Sanchez interviews social media experts, marketers and business owners to bring you the top actionable tips for success for using Pinterest for business. Find show notes and links at www.ohsopinteresting.com/podcast
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Enter a world of sacred lakes, enchanting folklore, and magical traditions. This is the Welsh Witch Podcast! Hosted by Mhara Starling, a Welsh folk Witch who grew up in North Wales. Each episode will delve into the spirits, lore, and magic of her native Wales. With fabulous guests, and episodes exploring folklore and magic, this podcast is perfect for anyone with an interest in Celtic Paganism, or Welsh Witchcraft.
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The World of Unicellular

Oleg Seriy and MaRiCaBo on Podiobooks.com

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It is the next book of an author of apocalyptic books. It may be said that this book is an adapted version of "Book of Rescue from the Doomsday 2012-2013" for the World of Unicellular. Moreover, it is a span-new book. Are you still waiting for Armageddon? Doomsday has already come… You needn't waiting for it neither in 2012, nor in some other year. People should be deleted. Critique: It is about the connection of Anunaki and the Earth for the first time. By the way, by this fact "The World o ...
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The Cross Players Podcast

The Cross Players

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Welcome to The Cross Players Podcast, where casual gaming and comedy collide. Hosted by a group of internet gaming friends from across the UK, we cover all things Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. And sometimes, if we're feeling particularly saucy, PC and retro games too. If you enjoy the show, check out more from The Cross Players podcast network and support us on Patreon for even more bonus content.
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Send us a text Let's talk about the trap of gritty realism and how to create awesome fantasy worlds that truly feels mythic is the best sword and sandal tradition. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel…
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Almost two years to the day, it’s happened again. In this episode, Rhett & Link catch up after spending Thanksgiving apart – with Link having a mountain biking accident, and Rhett having an eventful plane ride home, courtesy of his dogs. Thanks to OURA for sponsoring part of this episode. Discover how OURA can help you better understand your long-t…
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On the third episode of Vampire: the Masquerade – Twin Cities by Night “Embers”, the coterie learns how heavy survival can feel when every step must be taken in the shadows. On the run, cut off from former allies, and unsure who in the Twin Cities still considers them worth saving, William, Warren, and Kaitao search for safety in a world where safe…
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'Ugly' is a subjective term, of course. Tastes vary and opinions are heavily influenced by how we perceive someone or how much we like them. However, there are plenty of characters in speculative fiction who even on the page do not fit the parameters of being conventionally physically attractive. When those books are translated to the screen, often…
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How do you build a Mari Lwyd? Where do you find a horse skull? How heavy is it really – and how on earth do you dance with one? This Christmas, we go behind the folklore of Wales’s most iconic winter visitor – the Mari Lwyd – to uncover the practical secrets rarely talked about: construction, decoration, materials, performance, and the surprisingly…
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. It's Officially the Christmas season, so all month long we're gonna be talking about Christmas holiday Cryptids! In Episode 13, Thom & Peter are gonna talk …
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Lots of alligators. In this episode, Rhett & Link find out what wacky Florida man story happens on their birth date, Link tells an interesting story from his college days where he took a blind woman through Wisconsin, and they talk about their admiration for funeral directors. Discover how OURA can help you better understand your long-term health a…
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We are back in Edinburgh for tales of cursed bones and Egyptian tombs. In the 1930's Sir Alexander Seton and his wife Zeyla took a lovely trip to Egypt. Taking in the sights of the Great Pyramid's of Giza and newly discovered tombs, but that's not all the took. Upon their return their home was plagued with unnatural occurrences - that Sir Alexander…
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In the wake of the previous night, William, Warren, and Kaitao are forced to confront what really happened inside the quiet suburban house—a torn-open body, a missing child, and a lingering wrongness in the air. As William buckles under the weight of what he’s seen, Warren and Kaitao start pulling at threads: a human killer, something that moves th…
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Moving slightly away from spooky season and weird folklore, the dragons are clocking in with a writing episode. At the moment, Romantasy is the biggest whale splashing around in the sea of fantasy, partially drowning out other subgenres (at least temporarily). While romantasy is a lot of fun, it's caused further changes in the 'strong female charac…
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This week we're exploring the lore around Kikimora, Chenoo & Lou Drapé from Slavic, Algonquin and French folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face with on…
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. In Episode 12, Thom & Peter wrap up Fat Pants season with the Salem Witch Trials! Follow the show @cryptidsandcomedians Follow Thom @_thomtran ( @ThomTranOn…
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Send us a text Let's explore using the rich history and culture of China as a basis for fantasy worldbuilding! We'll talk history, culture, mythology, economics and, of course, the politics of the Mandate of Heaven. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/boo…
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That is NOT what you expect to hear at a magic show. In this episode, Link catches Rhett up about his latest rendezvous to the Magic Castle where he retells a wild story. Plus, the two decide what their favorite decade was and why, as well as give some pointers to combat someone trying to rage-bait you. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring a portion of…
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In the aftermath of a devastating night in the Twin Cities, Warren is forced into an intimate confrontation with the woman who was once his lover, his sire, and his victim—now a presence bound inside his soul. As he struggles with the weight of what he’s done, William and Kaitao awaken in a quiet suburban home where nothing feels quite right: the l…
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How many jobs and professions have existed over the centuries which we now no longer know anything about? Who thinks about warreners and coopers? Fowlers and knocker-ups? And yet this now unnecessary work lingers in surname origins and in the strange tales that grow up around these jobs. This week, still feeling semi spooky and continuing their rec…
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This week we're exploring the lore around Boobrie, Lamashtu & Changelings from Scottish, Mesopotamian and European folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fa…
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. In Episode 8, we learn about Western Witches... as in witches in western culture not, witches in the old west. We probably should've made that clear. Follow…
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Send us a text Sometimes with world building, we can get caught up in the big things. The king, the gods, the prophecy, the DRAMA. But there details that really help world building land with readers or player in a DnD Game. Let's check out 7 tiny details you can add to your world right now and how they can help your world building! Worldbuilding Bl…
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In an epic and heroic end to the 3 year podcasting adventure DAS and Peter discuss gods (of the minor variety) eruptions (both impressive and otherwise) and being mostly unclothed in a hot public place. Musing on their favourite, and least favourite, episodes and pondering what the future might hold for them now that their 35 year quest is finally …
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As much as we try, we just can’t seem to make this podcast suck. In this episode, Rhett & Link tangent their way across a multitude of subjects to see if they can make the podcast boring, but it proves impossible. They talk about the three Ps to be Rhett’s friend, other criteria for close friends, as well as how it went for Link meeting some of his…
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Fresh horses. Open sky. Four days north of Nahivian, the city’s noise fades to wind through tall grass and the creak of saddles. What begins as a quiet ride turns tense as signs of absence—and circling wings—draw the party toward a forsaken hamlet and a beckoning horizon. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2…
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Still in the spooky zone, this week Jules and Madeleine take a look at the fascinating phenomenon of folklore being created in real time. There have always been parallels between technology and superstition, magic and science. As technology moves further into the non tangible realm of digital space, ghosts and other entities have begun to echo this…
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This week we're exploring the lore around Black Shuck, Penanggalan & Jiangshi from English, Malaysian and Chinese folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fac…
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. In Episode 10, Thom & Peter mispronounce the name of a New England town for 35-minutes, while they talk about the sea serpeant bearing the town name. Follow…
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Send us a text The paladin and the anti-hero are both male trope staples, but falling into a cliche trap can be way too easy. Let's talk about their pitfalls, strengths and an example of each that has been done VERY well. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i…
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We may be cooked, but we are so dialed in. In this episode, Rhett & Link get into the different times they’ve been tricked by A.I. videos, whether or not southern hospitality still exists, what happens when people recognize them in public, and talk to a caller’s ex directly to see if it’s worth getting back together. Leave us a voicemail at 1-888-E…
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As celebration swells across Nahivian, quiet conversations and measured gazes reveal a different kind of power at work. New acquaintances are weighed, old loyalties tested, and a summons to the Hall of Introspect sets our travelers on a path that leads beyond the safety of the city walls. About the Chronicle Revelations of Khayee is an Advanced Dun…
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As far as the dragons are concerned it's still spooky season and this week, they are featuring one of the most beloved 'universal monsters' - the Mummy. From Ancient Egypt to Victorian obsession to post war film era, the Mummy has been a symbol for secrets and forbidden knowledge, often reflecting discomforting truths back at us. Jules and Madelein…
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This week we're exploring the lore around Vodyanoy, Patasola & Yuki-onna from Slavic, Columbian and Japanese folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face wit…
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A late-night conversation plays out in William’s head—Linda’s voice, the same one that once whispered through the Sorrow chronicle, echoing like memory turned inward. As old loyalties, colder resentments, and a life carefully managed at arm’s length begin to surface, her words draw him back to the glow beneath the ash: murders, masks, and the kind …
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. In Episode 9, Thom & Peter talk about the tiny, woodland mischief makers called the Pukwudgies Follow the show @cryptidsandcomedians Follow Thom @_thomtran …
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Send us a text The Male Mentor who pegs in the first half of the story has a whole page to itself on TV Tropes with more examples than you can shake a stick at. Can you still use the trope in your story? Or has it become too tired? How do you keep it fresh? Let's take a look at the mentor trope, when to use it and how you can subvert it. Worldbuild…
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As summer rises over the Illeriious Empire, Nahivian—the marble capital along the Hinivah River—awakens to the return of its armies. Drums echo beyond the city walls, crowds gather at the Summer Gate, and whispers of politics, faith, and destiny stir among the watching masses. For those within the city, opportunity and danger arrive hand in hand. A…
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We are so totally locked in. In this episode, Rhett & Link talk about why brunch has the best sense of community, whether or not Rhett should golf in a more professional sense, and if either one would be an avid contestant for Dancing with the Stars. Plus, how managing attraction to others plays a role in relationships, with a surprise call from Je…
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Sleep - something so mundane we do it around eight hours out of every twenty-four - makes a great vehicle for horror. Judging by folkloric record and cross cultural points of similarity, it's been part of horror for millennia. From old hag syndrome to nightmares to the simple but essential necessity of being unaware and vulnerable for blocks of tim…
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This week we're exploring the lore around Dullahan, La Llorona & Nachzehrer from Irish, Latin American, Mexican and German folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself fa…
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What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch? It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, f…
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Welcome to Cryptids & Comedians! The show where standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy talk about cryptids, monsters, mythical creatures and get off track while they try to learn something. In Episode 8, we learn about Western Witches... as in witches in western culture not, witches in the old west. We probably should've made that clear. Follow…
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Send us a text Let's talk about tiered magic systems and the impact they have on the societies in which they arise! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my…
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Honk, honk! In this episode, Rhett & Link explore the world of road rage, as well as the proper comebacks to throw at not-so-nice surfers, and no surprise to anyone, it devolves into quite the topic, but we are very firm on our stance, here. Plus, we hear from some of you and how you’re processing the big announcement. Leave us a voicemail at 1-888…
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This week's spooky season offering dives past the whole haunted house experience to go deeper. What if the haunting was more specific? An attic or cellar is well known trope, but what about a playground? A nursery? A clock or a mirror? What do those things say about the state of the main character's mind in storytelling? And what exactly is the qui…
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