Midnight Society Rejects

Sarah and B.J. are back with a ghost-filled episode that’s allegedly about a shiny red bike—which, spoiler alert, isn’t all that shiny. 🚲💀 Will Mike ever stop being haunted by his dearly departed pal, Ricky? Will the sudden appearance of parents help…or just make things weirder? And of course, no episode would be complete without a completely unnecessary but heartfelt tangent—this time on bike s...

BJ and Sarah are back with an episode that’s sure to get you howling: “The Tale of the Full Moon.” Buckle up for an overly descriptive journey involving raw meat, canine-themed brotherly love, and one tragically trapped T-shirt on a nail. Along the way, BJ and Sarah bare their very strong lunar opinions—BJ is proudly pro-Moon, while Sarah remains… let’s say, moon-curious. Finally, the hosts tackle...

BJ and Sarah are back with a brand-new episode of Midnight Society Rejects: “The Tale of the Whispering Walls.” This not-so-charming story takes you through babysitters who can’t catch a break, getting hopelessly lost, mischievous ghosts that give terrible directions, paintings that spring to life, and—because it wouldn’t be complete without it—plenty of ice cream references. Tune in if you dare…...

Sarah and B.J. are still at it—somehow. This week they dive into The Tale of the Frozen Ghost , where the delightfully overnamed Charles Pemberton-Shilling III spends some quality time with his eccentric aunts…and his babysitter, played by none other than Melissa Joan Hart. Ghosts emerge, vanish, and—most importantly—whisper “I’m cold” in what just might be the most iconic line in Are You Afraid o...

Sarah and B.J. are back with an episode packed with dragons, wishes, telekinesis, and the real cost of popularity. (Back in B.J.’s day? A Hollister shirt.) Along the way, Sarah drops a hot take on high school politics that’s equal parts brave and controversial. Spoiler: she thinks they’re dumb. Submitted for your listening pleasure, we call this story: “The Tale of the Dark Dragon.”

Having trouble sleeping? We’ve got just the podcast for that! Join Sarah and B.J. for a romp guaranteed to jolt you from your slumber. In this episode, uncover the true power of typewriters, wander through wacky dream sequences, meet a mysterious fellow known only as The Sandman, and witness a tale of occasionally requited love. Wave goodbye to the melatonin and hello to the Jolt Cola (R.I.P.)! Li...

Join Sarah and BJ for what might be the most wackadoodle episode yet! (What's the definition of “wackkadoodle”? Look it up!). If you love quirky apartment buildings, offbeat toy development labs, and have been eagerly awaiting BJ’s robot impression (“Beep bop, boop boop!”), this episode is for you. If not, listen anyway. Plus, this one's got some exciting guest stars—at least for Sarah! B....

Peace, love, and… locker portals? This week on Midnight Society Rejects , we crack open “The Tale of Locker 22” and meet a time-traveling hippie ghost who whisks two students back to the chemistry lab to save the day (and history itself). Meanwhile, Sarah goes full witchy vibes (again…) and gives her hot take on the 1960s — which is extra impressive, considering she showed up three decades late to...

What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? And what makes a movie theater spooky? Sarah and B.J. are back to ponder these age-old questions, while recapping an episode that flirts a little with both questions: "The Tale of the Midnight Madness." Buckle up for horror beyond the screen. Nosferatu (or maybe not for trademark purposes) is coming for you! (Or at least the poor kids i...

BJ and Sarah are back with Season 2 of The Midnight Society Rejects! They're kicking things off with their recap and commentary on the season opener, The Tale of the Final Wish-- a tale of wishes gone, you guessed it, awry... (Or something like that. Honestly, we recorded this weeks ago. Something about The Sandman? You tell us!) Along the way, they’ll relive the childhood traumas that still h...

The Midnight Society Rejects are back for one last ride (this season, anyway)! Join Sarah and a very raspy B.J. (who lost most of his voice and, debatably, his dignity) as they bravely tackle the chaotic world of…pinball wizarding? It’s a weird one—but what else would you expect from a show where the stakes are low, the nostalgia is high, and the commentary is…questionable at best? Stick around fo...

Put on your corsage and prepare to be haunted—Sarah and B.J. are diving deep into one of their favorite Are You Afraid of the Dark? episodes: The Tale of the Prom Queen . Along the way, Sarah drops a bombshell about her own prom court past, and B.J. investigates the surprisingly strange origins of the word “prom” (spoiler: it’s weirder than you; fine, not really.) (Also, sorry about the audio; a g...

Sarah and B.J. are back—because honestly, where else would they go? In this episode, things get… unsettling. From the scariest sounds they’ve ever heard to the mysterious power of dark music, Sarah and B.J. take a winding path from furnace folklore to the deeply polarizing world of Sandhill Cranes. (Don't get her started...) Along the way: a nod to Home Alone , a salute (or side-eye) to weird...

“Yours be mine and mine be yours…” Is there a more iconic line in all of Are You Afraid of the Dark? lore? (Okay, yes. Probably.) But this one casts a spell all its own. Join Sarah and B.J. as they dive headfirst into “The Tale of Jake and the Leprechaun”—a wild theatrical romp packed with snakes, potions, changelings, goblins (maybe?), questionable accents, and at least two layers of acting. Plus...

Dust off your ancient amulets, this week Sarah and B.J. unwrap The Tale of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice ! Join them as they dive deep into mummy lore, resurrect some thoughts on skull-obsessed sorcerers, and debate whether this episode is spooky… or just spectacularly strange. Is this the weakest link in the Are You Afraid of the Dark? chain? They’ve got thoughts. You’ve been warned. Hoping to conjur...

Just when you thought it was safe to fraternize with the neighbors… This week, your favorite horror-loving hosts Sarah and BJ sink their teeth into the truly pressing issues of the day:  Twilight ’s enduring grip on our cultural imagination, the rebel spirit of Sinead O’Connor, Pope John Paul II’s unexpected cameo in the conversation, and a detour into current events with a look at Ukraine (yes, w...

Sarah and B.J. are back recapping one of the most chilling, camera-centric horror tales ever told (sorry, Goosebumps #4). This week, they dive into the eerie world of Are You Afraid of the Dark?'s "The Tale of the Captured Souls," where a seemingly innocent lakeside B&B hides a dark secret. Enter Peter Kirlan III—an 11-year-old (supposedly) innkeeper with a sinister hobby: trappi...

Sarah and B.J. are back with their candid thoughts on glasses, eye surgery, special effects budgets, and, of course, Sardo ("No Mister, accent on the do" --one of the most iconic recurring characters on the series. Grab your super specs and prepare to see beyond the bounds of the world you thought you knew. Or actually, since this is a podcast with no visual component, no specs needed. J...

Join Sarah and B.J. as they swap traumatic dog stories, take an unexpected detour into The NeverEnding Story , and finally dive into one of the most bizarre episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? yet. With heavy doses of fog, vintage set design, and some very hungry ghost dogs, “The Tale of the Hungry Hounds” delivers a somewhat spooky reminder: always feed your dogs — or hounds, rather.

Just when you thought it was safe to break an old lady’s vase without facing dire consequences… think again. In this episode, Sarah and B.J. dive into “The Tale of the Twisted Claw,” unpacking the chaos that comes with careless wishes, their first impressions of Are You Afraid of the Dark? , and fond memories of Halloweens past. Bonus: it’s Gary’s very first story as a Midnight Society member—so g...

Join Sarah and B.J. as the duo dives into one of their all-time favorite episodes: “ The Tale of the Lonely Ghost.” Listen in as they unpack haunted mirrors, mean cousins, and one of the most iconic ghostly reveals in the show’s history. Is it spooky, sad, or just weirdly satisfying? Also, why is everyone so cruel to Nana? Call up your cruelest cousin and grab your ghost-hunting gear—it’s time to...

Step right up, and join Sarah and B.J. as they tilt-a-whirl into one of Are You Afraid of the Dark? ’s most iconic and unsettling episodes: “The Tale of Laughing in the Dark.” Revisit Zeebo the Clown—cigars, red nose, and all—as Sarah and B.J. explore '90s clown culture, and the real-world circus fire that may have (emphasis on the "may have") inspired Zeebo's entrance into our nightmares. Submitt...

If you were a child of the ‘90s with cable TV, there’s a good chance you remained wide-eyed well past your bedtime thanks to the Nickelodeon horror anthology  Are You Afraid of the Dark . Thirty-plus years later, join Sarah Johnson and B.J. Hollars (who failed to make the Midnight Society cut) for the debut episode of their rewatch podcast, "The Tale of the Phantom Cab."