WGAO/Dean College
Madea Look's Spooky Nook
Welcome, mere mortals, to Madea Look’s Spooky Nook, where we explore horror from silent films to slashers. Listen along with your haunted host as we talk about the scariest stories and what they mean to us. We’ll examine media, genres, and tropes through a political and sociological lens, drawing on insights from various experts and enthusiasts. How are Godzilla and Hiroshima connected? Why did the 1950s see so many body-snatcher films? These questions and more will be addressed as we explore the past, present, and future of the genre. Horror and history nerds rejoice!
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WGAO/Dean College
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Último episodio
22 de nov. de 2025
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Episodios
Madea Look's Spooky Nook Episode #3 22.11.2025 30:43
Greetings, mere mortals! This episode, we’re delving into the scariest subject of all: censorship. Horror’s been the scapegoat for many evils, but you’d be shocked and horrified as to how far censorship in America reaches. From the Comstock Act to today, we’re covering America’s losing fight for good taste. Joining us is our special guest, filmmaker Dylan DiAntonio
Madea Look's Spooky Nook Episode #2 30.10.2025 31:15
Welcome, mere mortals! This episode is all about werewolves, from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Twilight. We’ll be delving into the history of the genre and exploring what these hairy beasts tell us about human nature. It’ll be a furry good time!
Madea Look's Spooky Nook Episode #1 20.10.2025 30:04
Welcome to our first episode, where we do a bit of haunted housekeeping! This episode is all about horror’s history, where we’ll explore the origins of the genre, from ancient mythology to the present day. This episode is the sample before the main course, touching on topics that we’ll slowly expand upon in future episodes. Joining us is New York Times Bestselling author Paul Tremblay, here to tal...
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