Best Undercooked Podcasts (2025)

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198 - "This is Proof That I Am Not Shortstory1 or Rorshack Rorshan" by Julia Grane 1:02:54

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16d ago1:02:54

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Undercooked Analysis is winding down as a regular podcast, but David springs a cruel trap on Allen and Abysmii with one more Julia Grane story that fails spectacularly to prove the argument posed by the title. Also, Future David comes out of retirement. Listen to the voice in the static with The Unlicensed Signal.…

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197 - "Raggedy Bill" by Dartmouth and Friends 55:10

2M ago55:10

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David and returning guest Ben Paddon have a Halloween tale to tell, as an old man recollects his dark experience one October 31st in the swamps of the Deep South. But first, they have to shamelessly plug the 2nd season of Ben’s Jump Leads audio drama. Story by Dartmouth and Friends.By David King/Ben Paddon

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196 - "The Assignation" by Edgar Allen Poe 53:36

2M ago53:36

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It’s the final episode of Poe Standards! Allen and David return for one more go at the worst of Poe (according to some rando) with a story set in Venice. Is this a tragic romance, a case of obsession, or something more? And how does it compare to the other stories covered thus far? Story by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in 1834. Read along here.…

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195 - "The Mask of Death" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:15:38

4M ago1:15:38

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All weird tales must come to an end, even the world’s weirdest criminal’s. We wrap up these serial adventures with the inexplicable return of Bostiff, the reveal of Doctor Satan’s peculiar plot, and a rare moment of humility from Ascott Keane. But we’re not quite done with Doctor Satan yet… Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird Tales, Septe…

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194 - "The Mask of Death" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:19:55

4M ago1:19:55

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It’s the end of the road for Doctor Satan’s stint in Weird Tales, but was the best saved for last? Abysmii, Allen and David aim to find out as the villain’s plot manifests in a millionaire’s retreat, where Ascott Keane finally gets called out and a sinister new character enters the picture: Madame Sin. Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird …

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193 - "The Devil's Double" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:17:09

5M ago1:17:09

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A finale so weird, it had to be done twice! Well, sort of. Abysmii, Allen and David manage to patch together two different recording sessions to put a bow on this finale, where Doctor Satan gets egg on his face, Ascott realizes he doesn’t own a gun, and Bostiff gets an unceremonious sendoff. Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird Tales, May …

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Bonus - Deadly-End Jobs (Choice Dregs) 37:24

5M ago37:24

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Normally reserved for our Patreon audience, we’d like to offer a full-course of Choice Dregs for you to try. These rambling warmups are normally what get us into the show, and due to a technical snafu we’ve got this delicacy as a backup. Topics include Platonic body horror, allegedly-prudish generations, fictionalizing how work kills you, War Plane…

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192 - "The Devil's Double" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:28:58

5M ago1:28:58

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The penultimate Doctor Satan story dials things way back after the last entry, leaving David, Allen and Abysmii to wonder again about the logical continuity of the series. Ascott Keane is somehow wowed by Doctor Satan’s ability to hypnotize people, an ability he himself possesses and uses to track his foe; meanwhile, Frank Exposition goes to a kiss…

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191 - A FNaF Musical Retrospective (w/ Random Encounters) 1:32:05

6M ago1:32:05

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the debut Five Nights at Freddy’s musical, David and Kaela reminisce with AJ and Gwen and discuss how the initial puppet-based collaboration with Markiplier turned into one of Random Encounters’ biggest undertakings, growing to become an entire series with its own myriad stories, challenges and lore.…

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190 - "The Man of the Crowd" by Edgar Allen Poe 46:36

7M ago46:36

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Part 4 of Poe Standards takes people-watching to complicated and needless extremes as Allen and David witness a protagonist who has nothing better to do than spend an entire night pursuing an odd-looking stranger throughout London, legitimately for no real reason. Story by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in 1845. Read along here.…

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189 - "Silence - A Fable" by Edgar Allen Poe 41:37

7M ago41:37

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Part 3 of Poe Standards has an upset: some things in the tier list got moved around, and now there’s an additional story for Allen and David to read! Poe tries his hand at writing a more esoteric fable, and our hosts try to discern what in the world is going on in this narrative of demon headpats, a man on a rock and hippopotami. Story by Edgar All…

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188 - "Beyond Death's Gateway" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:13:53

8M ago1:13:53

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Part 2 sees a strangely philosophical side of Paul’s storytelling as Ascott Keane pursues his nemesis into the land of the dead, meets his deceased father, and battles Doctor Satan in a sphere of damned souls. But has the continuity been restored? Does Girse show up? And who exactly is the “dictator of Texas?” David, Allen and Abysmii aim to find o…

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Recipe 35: Daddy Muck Summers The Pop Super★Star 1:09:05

8M ago1:09:05

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Jr. Chefs, get those earplugs ready and grab some free tickets to today's legendary recipe Daddy Muck Summerssssss!!! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, Brandon Babcock ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin' (New Jack Swing Remix) by Joshua Morse…

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187 - "Beyond Death's Gateway" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:19:49

9M ago1:19:49

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David, Allen and Abysmii hesitantly return to the tales of Paul Ernst after being left chilled by the previous entry. Thankfully, it seems Doctor Satan is up to his old tricks of weird crime, with a plan involving speaking to the dead via a peculiar “antidote.” Will Ascott Keane have to follow suit? Why is he keeping a tiny corpse in his pocket? An…

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186 - Playing Space Taxi 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

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The gang try their hands at another weird little TTRPG, this time about a wayward cab ride through the cosmos. Join driver Albert the Grey (Papreeka) and passengers Gretchicus Secundus (Abysmii), Lars (Kaela) and T3K3 (David) as they attempt to achieve their own conflicting goals while navigating through shifting interstellar hazards (and learning …

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185 - "The Imp of the Perverse" by Edgar Allen Poe 42:23

10M ago42:23

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Part 2 of Poe Standards - the newest UCA segment that might only last 4 episodes - sees Allen and David reading what begins as an essay but continues into a cautionary tale about intrusive thoughts, self-destructive tendencies, and murdering people with candles. Story by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in 1845. Read along here.…

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184 - "King Pest" by Edgar Allen Poe 1:09:55

10M ago1:09:55

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Horror as a whole owes a lot to Poe, but as proven time and again, even masters of the craft have their apparent duds. Allen submits to David the first of four F-Tier Poe narratives (based on some rando’s opinion), which apparently contains an allegory as two drunken sailors have a completely bewildering encounter in a plague-quarantined part of Lo…

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Underkilled Recipe 3: SPOOKEA Grease to meat ya! MEABALL! MEATBALL! MEATBALL! [Doppler Effect] #billybookcase 1:14:13

10M ago1:14:13

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Happy Halloween from the Undercooked Podcast! Get ready for our second secret recipe, which only YOU will know how to cook. Today, we’re making our very own ghosts! ooooh~ Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, Brandon Babcock ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: RE : Mixed - The Save Rooms by Mono Memory Outro: Muse by The VoidExtra:…

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183 - Short and Shivery 45 1:18:25

11M ago1:18:25

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David, Allen and Abysmii invite special guest Brad to an initiation: a fresh pair of eyes on the some of shortstory1’s most recent work. Will a new perspective bring new insights into these unusual stories? Read along with us: 1. “I clean up crime scenes while naked” 2. “The special toilet paper” 3. “My intelligence and emotional intelligence will …

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Book 2: Sam and Sara: The Legend of Dashawn Joneses Bussy 1:02:03

11M ago1:02:03

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Guess what? It’s been ANOTHER year since the Undercooked Podcast dropped! Can you believe it! We're alive! To mark this special 2nd occasion, we’re cookin’ up a 2-Year Anniversary recipe by dishin’ up our very own MAGICAL SCHOOL!!! Taking that dusty old Harry Potter and putting a spin on it! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, Nicole Rodrigu…

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182 - "Horror Insured" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:18:10

11M ago1:18:10

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Just when David, Allen and Abysmii were getting comfortable with this series, Paul throws a curve ball of seeming incompetence when the story forgets a certain character died in a prior chapter; meanwhile Ascott and Beatrice play dress-up to survive, and the main showdown turns into a anti-climactic Pokemon battle. Story by Paul Ernst, first publis…

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181 - "Horror Insured" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:13:59

12M ago1:13:59

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With a new year of mounting dread upon most everyone’s heads, David, Allen and Abysmii decide to ease into it with the ever-comforting Luciferian antics of Doctor Satan. This time, he’s getting into the insurance business is a fittingly weird way, and is once again using fire as the catalyst for his plot. How many fat businessmen will Ascott Keane …

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180 - "The Crime on Christmas Night" by Gaston Leroux 1:01:30

1y ago1:01:30

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Content Warning: reference to suicide UCA is officially 10 years old, and to belatedly acknowledge this, Kaela has a special Christmas gift for David: Holiday-adjacent pulp from Weird Tales, written by the author of The Phantom of the Opera. The duo that started it will have contend with sailors, street fairs and the notion that Baby Jesus might ac…

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179 - "This Story Could Kill Allen" by Julia Grane 44:46

1y ago44:46

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That absolute madman Allen Chaney has David and Kaela with him to be witness to a daring stunt that is sure to freak minds. Will he survive? “this story could kill allen” (aka, “The leak from the upstairs flat”) was submitted by Julia Grane.By David King/Kaela King/Allen Chaney

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Recipe 34: Shaq-ee Cheeses The Good DMV ft. AJ Howard 1:21:39

1y ago1:21:39

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It’s that time of year again to renew your driver’s license! But where will you go: the good or bad DMV??? Find out where you belong by listening to today’s recipe! Head Chefs: André LaMilza & Dashawn Mahone Sous-Chef: AJ Howard ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin' (New Jack Swing R…

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178 - Short and Shivery 44 46:38

1y ago46:38

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The line between Rorshack Rorsharn and Julia Grane blurs further as David lets Abysmii pick the two stories they will read, one from each pseudonym. And, like in the past, their horizons are broadened as they read way too much into the jank narratives, bringing the episode to a surprisingly poignant conclusion. “the skibidi man” was submitted by Ro…

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177 - "Cannon Washington: The American Hammer of Freedom" by Daniel Scamell 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

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After paying their respects to our runners-up with some brief thoughts and analysis, David, Allen and Abysmii reveal the campy, colorful and comical 1st-place winner of our New Pulp Writing Challenge. A sincere parody of the genre’s most over-the-top material, we (re)join Cannon Washington as he stoically challenges the Uber-Kremlin’s dastardly sch…

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176 - "No Further Communication" by ClericofMadness 54:40

1y ago54:40

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The 2nd-place winner of the New Pulp Writing Challenge is another cosmic nightmare, but this time witnessed through the disjointed epistolary of a mad(?) professor. David, Allen and Abysmii try to put the pieces together and revel in the elegent use of ambiguity in the unknown. Story submitted by ClericofMadness. Check out The Fog Report of Queen M…

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Recipe 33: Nihilistic Crunch! 59:36

1y ago59:36

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GOOOOOD MORNING! You just woke up and you’re feeling hungry, so why not give our brand-new cereal, Nihilistic Crunch, a try?! It’s a delicious and satisfying treat that’s sure to hit the spot! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, & Ken O'Connor ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Christopher Williams - I'm Drea…

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175 - "Pursuit of the Ivory Horror" by A. S. Evans 1:02:12

1y ago1:02:12

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After some careful consideration, David, Allen and Abysmii begin the process of revealing and discussing the winners of our New Pulp Writing Challenge. And this 3rd-place entry is an eldritch nightmare that evokes an alien city and an exacerbated game of cat-and-mouse with the story’s namesake fiendish entity. But what does this creature want with …

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Recipe 32: The G.O.O.P. Music Festival 1:15:04

1y ago1:15:04

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HURRY! ON SALE NOW!!! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Grab your tickets and join us as we cook up the best music festival like no other. We’re going to have a blast! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, Nicole Rodriguez, & Ken O'Connor ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Christopher Williams - I'…

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À la Carte 5: Beta Testing The Cheez-it 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

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Hey there, foodies! Welcome to the Undercooked Kitchen after hours, or as we like to call it, ‘À la Carte.’ These are some extra special cooking-related topics that we’ve cooked up for you. Join your Head Chefs André, Dashawn, and Ken as they chat about Mexican pizza, Cheet-Its, Super Size Me, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Das…

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Recipe 31: Paddle Saga XYZ The Knockey: The Air Hockey Journey! 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

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Hockey fans, grab your sticks and get ready for an epic adventure! We’re diving into the KNOCKEY ZONEEE, where we’ll witness the most thrilling sports anime of all time. Join us as our talented chefs whip up a culinary masterpiece that’ll tantalize your taste buds and leave you spellbound. Let’s cheer on our favorite teams and witness the magic of …

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174 - "Hollywood Horror" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:13:49

1+ y ago1:13:49

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Atomic scrambling has left Abysmii a living skeleton, so David, Kaela and Allen will have to finish their analysis of Doctor Satan’s current cruel scheme. With Ascott Keane closing in, will the diabolical villain be able to follow through with his plan? Or will the power of his mysterious ray see both of them cut down to size (pun intended)? Story …

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173 - Short and Shivery 43 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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Have David and Allen been hoodwinked? Is this a sign of a narrative trend? A mysterious writer submits five very short stories that bear the uncanny hallmarks of shortstory1 and Rorshack Rorshan, and leaves them scratching their heads as they try to figure out what is going on. All stories submitted by Julia Grane.…

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172 - "Hollywood Horror" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:18:23

1+ y ago1:18:23

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Doctor Satan brings his weird crimes to Tinseltown, much to David, Allen and Abysmii's mirth. Can it be that, despite the horror it evokes, this latest scheme to pry cash from wealthy studio moguls doesn't involve direct murder? And how much good has the birdlike Ascott Keane actually done when he has consistently failed to stop his nemesis? No bon…

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Recipe 30: James Cameron's White Olympics ft. Ja Rule 1:11:53

1+ y ago1:11:53

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Get ready for the Olympics, folks! Our Chefs are about to whip up the most olympian dish ever! Join us, Ja Rule, and James Cameron for an athletic cooking experience. Don’t pass up this chance to make history together! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, & Ken O'Connor ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Chris…

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171 - "The Ghost Table" by Elliot O'Donnell 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

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Phantom furniture poses a problem in this odd account from the 1920s. David, Kaela and Abysmii present another weird pulp tale of unintended comedy and unintended(?) sexual tension, all wrapped around one man’s attempt to get an anniversary gift for his wife and how it goes wrong (and on a rampage). Story by Elliot O’Donnell, published in Weird Tal…

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170 - "The Man Who Chained the Lightning" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:03:59

1+ y ago1:03:59

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David and Matt are in for a shock as they join Kaela, Allen and Abysmii for the explosive finale of the second Doctor Satan tale. As Ascott Keane learns the truth of his adversary’s latest scheme, prepare to be jolted by the reveal of Bostiff’s backstory, a staggering amount of innuendo, and the electric clock’s purpose becoming the dumbest plot po…

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Recipe 29: Gen 10: The Bilbo Region 1:19:14

1+ y ago1:19:14

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Rise and shine, it’s time to embark on an exciting Pokémon adventure! As you step into the Bilbo region, your chefs will prepare a special surprise - a brand-new Undercooked style Pokédex! Head Chefs: André LaMilza, Dashawn Mahone, & Ken O'Connor ‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓌉◯𓇋‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐𓎩 ‧₊˚ Home: Undercooked Intro: Noah Charlick Outro: Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin'…

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169 - Playing English Eerie 2:01:03

1+ y ago2:01:03

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Attempting something new for this show, David, Kaela and special guest Nick Jewell gather in-person to play a storytelling game, powered by the English Eerie RPG system. Working in tandem, they craft the tale of Prof. Roderick Skeffington as he attempts to learn the haunting truth behind rumors of a beast on the moor. System by Scott Malthouse and …

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168 - "The Man Who Chained the Lightning" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:24:22

1+ y ago1:24:22

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The actual second story in the Doctor Satan series is unveiled as Kaela, Allen and Abysmii clue in to the newest scheme of the world’s weirdest criminal. Ascott Keane disguises himself as a tree to film people, a man’s last words have something to do with shaving, and an electric clock (or lack thereof) is somehow a giveaway for Doctor Satan’s dast…

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167 - "Zero Hour" by Ray Bradbury 1:21:57

1+ y ago1:21:57

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The Year of Pulp continues as David, Kaela and Abysmii take a crack at a story in the public domain from a young Ray Bradbury. We get a vision of a optimistic future that never happened, and discuss the sad lack of hopeful sci-fi these days and the fears of the time possibly channeled through the story’s lens. First published in Planet Stories, Fal…

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166 - "You Do Not Have Permission to Read This Story" by Rorshack Rorshan 56:02

1+ y ago56:02

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David and Kaela touch base with Kylie Keen of Animal Fact Files and spring a Rorshack Rorshan trap on their unsuspecting guest! But surprises await, even for those well-versed in the unique and head-scratching style of these stories, and by reading this one the hosts might have just doomed the planet Earth! Be sure to check out our New Pulp Revival…

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New Pulp Writing Challenge (presented by Doctor Satan) 3:34

1+ y ago3:34

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Doctor Satan presents the Creative Horror Network’s New Pulp Writing Contest! Indulge in the tales of yesteryear with our newest creative writing challenge and try your hand at the new pulp fiction renaissance. For official contest rules, click here.By David King

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165 - Discussing Fallout TV 1:22:41

1+ y ago1:22:41

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We’re dragging out the Dregs 53 years before the Great War to discuss Fallout’s transition to television (though it seems radiation has caused some glitches near the end). David, Kaela, Allen and Abysmii have a lot on their minds as they delve deep into the lore and, as longtime series fans, talk about the show’s connections to it and debate where …

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164 - Short and Shivery 42 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

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Bite-sized unease from a suburban setting. David, Kaela and Abysmii hop over the white picket fence and into ClericofMadness’ garage sale, managing to scrounge up the funds for a pair of stories. Also, Craig rebels. “Cherry Red: Liberation” and Suburban Terrors” were both written by ClericofMadness.By David King/Kaela King/Abysmii

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À la Carte 4: You Buy Dominos at Full Price?! 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

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Hey there, Junior Chefs! Welcome to the Undercooked Kitchen after hours, or as we like to call it, ‘À la Carte.’ These are some extra special cooking-related topics that we’ve cooked up for you. Join your Chef André and Ken as they chat about rare seafood, delicious desserts, and basic bitch American Italian-loving pizza! Head Chefs: André LaMilza …

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163 - "The Consuming Flame" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst 1:25:12

1+ y ago1:25:12

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The rip-roaring conclusion to this recent adventure sees Doctor Satan delving into the art of necromancy on top of his static electricity research, Ascott Keane stoically neglect to name his scientist friend, and David, Allen and Abysmii keep at the nonsense jokes that basically write themselves. Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird Tales,…

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162 - "The Consuming Flame" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst 1:25:55

2y ago1:25:55

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Though we accidentally begin the fourth Doctor Satan story instead of the second, it does little to throw David, Allen and Abysmii off of the tropes that have already been established. The (good) doctor seems to be targeting fancy car manufacturers, but what does this next diabolical scheme entail? Is Doctor Satan actually the real inventor of the …