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Welcome back to the Manor!  And welcome to spooky season!  Following up with last year's Hobbit Day episode of the horror and etymology (and more) of The Fellowship of the Ring, we're continuing this year with The Two Towers!  Mmmmm... Hobbit Horror for Spooky Season... This is episode two of this year's Hobbit Day fun, coming out a couple Fridays after Hobbit Day (September 22nd), but of course y...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to Spooky Season! You'll figure out what this one is about.  Upcoming episodes are more spookiness!  From spooky kids shows to cryptids to the devil and more!  Just stay tuned.  Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @T...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to something that will lead into spooky season (you'll see mwahahahaha!!!) with a short history of Nickelodeon/Channel C3/QUBE.   Next episode is on... to be honest, we have several we're getting sorted, so could be the Mill Race Monster or The Devil and Thor or Haunted Castles or something else!  But those are episodes we're getting ready for this month.  Get...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our "anniversary" episode, which is the Friday prior nearest or on Hobbit Day, September 22nd, the day that celebrates dear Frodo and Bilbo's shared birthday!  The pod turns 8! This year, we're talking about parodies of LotR, with musicals and books and memes!   But wait!  There's more!  We actually recorded two this year, so there will be another one comin...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Today, we're talking about the 40th anniversary of Hear 'n Aid, the heavy metal charity record released back in 1986 to raise money for famine relief in Africa. Pour a pint and enjoy! Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we're not sure - but definitely something cool). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Face...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the final episode on our Robert Johnson series!  Except of course when we talk about his songs, but this is it for his biographical episodes. He's traveling even further and farther across the country and we discuss the mystery of his death. Next week's episode is about (stay tuned). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the third of a four part series on Robert Johnson!  Not counting the little half episode we snuck in a couple weeks ago. Robert's traveling even more now and he also cuts some records.  In this episode we'll get into where he went and the recording of his famous songs, the few that there are. So pour yourself a pint or a glass of shine and enjoy! Next week'...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Welcome to the second of two parts for our series on Lord Dunsany.  If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that one from July 31st and you'll see that we actually do know how to pronounce his name! In this episode, we're looking at how his works, in general but also specifically "A Dreamer's Tales," influenced writers such as Robert E Howard, HP Love...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to episode 2.5 (of 4.5) in our Robert Johnson series.  We had a few odds and ends that didn't make it into any of the four main episodes, so recorded this short episode for your enjoyment and for a wee break for us. Enjoy!   Next week's episode is about (stay tuned). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Fa...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another episode prepping us for next year's 50th anniversary of Star Wars episode VI!  In this one, we're talking about George's initial 17 page draft outline of what would become Star Wars.  Is it the same or different?  Better or worse?  What exactly is a Bendu?  Listen in and find out! Next week's episode is part 3 of our Robert Johnson series. Get in to...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Welcome to the first of two episodes on Lord Dunsany, Anglo-Irish writer (among other things), who was considered to be one of the founding writers of the fantasy genre.  We won't be discussing his role as founding writer or grandfather or anything else.  Rather, we're going to get into his possible influences on JRR Tolkien!  Their prose and general life outlooks were...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part 2 (of 4.5) of our Robert Johnson series! Robert is still a young man and is starting to travel around and learn his craft from his musical mentors and starting various relationships.   And it was one of these mentorships that led Robert into cemeteries to learn from the haunts and haints there!  Sort of.  If you want more on this, pour yourself a pint...

Welcome back to the Manor!  In preparation for next year's 50th anniversary of Star Wars episode six (A New Hope), we're going to have some fun with various drafts and formats from that galaxy far far away.  This first one is the Public Radio adaptation, in which James read the script and Jody listened to the series.  They had to expand it so it would work for 13 episodes.  What did they add?  Lis...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the final part of our Led Zeppelin Presence series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the album.  Here we get into the touring and a bit of sadness.  Pour yourself a pint and enjoy... then pour yourself another in condolences.   Next week's episode is about (stay tuned). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a...

Welcome back to the Manor!  We're interrupting the schedule we had to bring you an episode on the 45th anniversary of Styx's Paradise Theater just in time for July 4th, the USA's Independence Day. Join us as we get into the background and the songs! Next week's episode will be the continuation of Led Zeppelin's Presence album's 50th anniversary. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbea...

Welcome back to the Manor! Listen in as James goes on about one of his favorite actors who nearly everyone has seen... even if they don't realize it!  Listen in as we discuss Richard E. Grant.  Pour yourselves a pint and enjoy! Next week's episode is about (stay tuned). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/t...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the ongoing "before they were..." KISS series!  We're getting really close to being KISS, so listen in on for the band Wicked Lester! Next week's episode is on Richard E Grant, actor extraordinaire!  Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmeta...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Are you ready for the blues?  Join us as we start our series on Robert Johnson, his life and music and things. Have some moonshine or a pint and enjoy! Next week's episode is about (stay tuned). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twit...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part two of the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's Presence.  In this episode we're discussing the songs! Pour yourself a pint and joy! Next week's episode is the first on our Robert Johnson (the blues artist) series! Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsma...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Just in time for the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, we're diving into the start of the franchise.  Enjoy! Next week's episode is part 3 of our Led Zeppelin Presence series. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ Or on twitter: @Terrors...

Welcome back to the Manor!  We're continuing our two part series on why bars/taverns/pubs/saloons are called those things, by releasing the longer first part a few weeks after releasing the shorter second part.  Woohoo! This one is on the English pubs.  Pour yourself a pint of mild and enjoy!  And while you're at it, go back and listen to the earlier one about American bars! Next week's episode is...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another travelogue episode!  Jody and his lovely wife Rebecca finally made it to their honeymoon, a year or two or three late, to Tybee Island.  Jody gives us the tea about their travels and the location! Enjoy! Next week's episode is about the history of the English pub/inn/tavern. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4p...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part two of the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's Presence.  In this episode we're discussing the recording of the album and the album artwork and its chartings! Pour yourself a pint and joy! Next week's episode is another travelogue, with Jody's adventures at Tybee Island. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Finally!  We're starting our arc on the blues.  We'll get into deeper detail in the upcoming episodes, especially on Robert Johnson, but for now we're doing some basics. We give some general trivia (what color is a juke joint's door), a bit of history, our favorite artists, and our favorite blues styles. Next week's episode is the second episode of our Led Zeppelin Pres...

Welcome back to the Manor!  In preparation for a rather longer episode on the history of the English pub, we're starting (because we had to - listen in as for why!) with a very brief bit on the Colonial American tavern/ordinary. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy! Next week's episode is the first episode of our blues episodes (finally!). Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/...