Guide to the Unknown

[ Video Version ] MEOW! aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh The Grudge is a film series that famously scares poor Willy out of his gourd. Does Kristen feel the same way? And where did this curse begin? Obviously in the Ju-On series, right? Or...does it go further back?? WE SEE YOU For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu222 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private D...

[ Video Version ] Special thanks to listener Matthew Degen for this week's episode art! On our latest Patreon bonus show, we competed against one another to see what we'd talk about on the main show this week! Did Will...lose? NO! But somehow this week we're focusing on moments from the "Real Housewives" series where psychics give readings and Halloween parties are thrown...and NO ONE is happy. Ju...

[ Video Version ] When Kristen checked our PO box, what did she find? Books about southern US hauntings from long long ago! (Thank you, Andrea!) We decided to read some stories, hopefully give proper historical context (because YIKES), and find out who the hell Jeffrey is! SPOILER ALERT: He's the thing in the episode artwork! That's about it! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.c...

[ Video Version ] As the internet went mainstream, horror tried to capitalize...unfortunately, they had zero idea how the 'net worked. Feardotcom and Hellraiser: Hellworld did their best. We're so glad they're so bad. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu219 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at  pat...

[ Video Version ] Remember the time the world was ending? No, the time before THAT! We're tapping into the Y2K nightmare that made everyone think planes would start falling out of the sky! This nightmare includes a hilariously awful TV movie. Oh, also we get a surprise cameo appearance from the MOTHER of all things GTTU! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu218 Suppor...

[ Video Version ] Alright, we ended the OLD year with your scary stories....lets START the NEW year with more! More shadow people, whispers from no where, intrusive thoughts, and two VERY entertained hosts with a gaggle of theories about what the hell is happening! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu217 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a privat...

[ Video Version ] It's a time-honored tradition: listeners experience something frightening or potentially paranormal, they send in their stories, and we read them to the world! Shadow people, creeping kids, and so much more. Lets end 2021 on a fun, scary note! What a rush! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu216 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts,...

[ Video Version ] HO HO HOLY CRAP, it's a yeti! Already? We're at the time of year where people with big white beards are the topic of conversation, and we ain't talkin' Santa. Hike up to the Himalayan Mountains with us, let's meet Bigfoot's frosty cousin and find out what his deal is! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! PS, as mentioned, here is the article Kristen wrote about Bigfoot! For full s...

[ Video Version ] You demanded it. BOY did you demand it. So we're going back in. This week, Will watched Riverdale, and Kristen has the stories of a serial killer and demonic overlord (???) to share! Buckle up...Riverdale is a wild town... For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu214 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livest...

[ Video Version ] Well golly! What started as a plucky, kid-friendly comic has transformed into a moody, explicit, BLOODY teen drama. Riverdale is an absolutely insane show. Lets make sense of the horror. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu213 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at  patreon.com/gttu...

[ Video Version ] There exists a house in Kansas that is SO haunted, it's become a destination for numerous ghost hunters. And now it's our turn. Is Sallie the ghost of a young girl? A demon in disguise? We're here to make sense of it, and listen...there's not a ton to say. Oh but hey, we have some links for you. Check out Will's new story "Cancellation Day" on the podcast Nighty Nighty with Rabia...

[ Video Version ] For years, we've discussed tackling Greek mythology. It's SUCH a fascinating topic, but SO enormous. Well guess what? The time has come. We've each picked goddesses, creatures, and monsters. Hekate, Medusa, Persephone, Sirens, it's just all SO wild. Let's go! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu211 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcas...

[ Video Version ] Ghostbusters: Afterlife comes out this weekend, and Will is absolutely sponging up everything he possibly can, so this week's show is all about the secret backstories of ghosts from the franchise. Like: the librarian ghost from the first movie was murdered by a serial killer. What's up with Vigo? Slimer? Grundel?! (That's an actual ghost from the cartoon show.) For full sources a...

We're stepping into the ring...the WRESTLING ring! We're tackling two of the most famous horror-themed wrestlers of all time: The Undertaker and his...brother (???) Kane are two of the scariest demon men (???) in the WWE! What is their deal? ALSO: we create wrestling personas for ourselves! Who would win? For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu209 Support GTTU and get a...

It's a city with such a rich history. There are definitely ghosts there, right? RIGHT! AND a sentient bronze Benjamin Franklin statue that roams the streets. We really gotta be careful out there. Make sure to check out our sponsor, career coach Tracy Michele Bullock, online at  simplicitydoyourdream.com ! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu208 Support GTTU and get a...

[ Video Version ] Spur of the moment, we decided to stop in the small village of SLEEPY HOLLOW to say HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all of you! We hope you have a great spooky day, thank you so much for all your endless support! As mentioned in this episode: Listen to Will's latest episode of The Long Hallway on Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , Stitcher , or really anywhere else you get podcasts! For full sources...

CAGETOBER is DEAD! It's time to talk about the final movie... Oh wait, we watched two movies. Why do we do this to ourselves? HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Make sure to check out our sponsor, career coach Tracy Michele Bullock, online at  simplicitydoyourdream.com ! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu207 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, a...

Breathing NEW life into Cagetober, it's GHOST RIDER. Thank god for this corny, bubbly, ridiculous movie. Nicholas Cage feels like his skull is on fire, and for good reason: it is! He's Mephistopheles' bounty hunter, but he's also a kickass motorcycle guy. We're so happy. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu206 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a...

We've teased it for weeks, but the time is NOW! We have updated Patreon.com/gttupod to include new tiers! You can now get BONUS episodes up to EVERY WEEK! Poke around and sign up for whatever you're comfortable with, we can't tell you how much we appreciate your support and how hard we've worked to try and make our Patreon fully stocked with what you expect from Guide to the Unknown: even more con...

Gorilla greetings, everyone! Willy's Wonderland is a gore-fest comedy (???) featuring Mr. Cage in a silent role, battling an army of demonic animatronics. If you're thinking about Five Nights at Freddy's, who could blame you? Make sure to check out our sponsor, career coach Tracy Michele Bullock, online at  simplicitydoyourdream.com ! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/...

Hello listeners. It's an honor. The trailer for the new SCREAM movie has just been released! Sidney, Dewey, Gail, and a host of new characters are being stalked by Ghost Face again! And now we're going to talk about everything that caught our eye and the theories it provokes in us. Also, read Will's script from several years ago, revealing similarities between his ideas and the new movie! Right he...

WE ARE VAMPIRES! WE ARE VAMPIRES! Cagetober continues with the first "horror" movie Nicholas Cage ever made: a buck wild movie where he thinks he's transforming into a vampire. Is it a thriller? A romance? What exactly is that voice he's doing? Anyway, he eats a bug and does some of the most absolutely wild things imaginable. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu204 S...

We've come to love working a theme in October. Last year was Slashtober. This year...it's CAGETOBER. We'll be enjoying (?) the horror movies of Nicolas Cage all month long! And how could this not be first up: The Wicker Man. How'd it get burned?!?! Make sure to check out our sponsor, career coach Tracy Michele Bullock, online at  simplicitydoyourdream.com ! For full sources and links, visit  http:...

SAY HIS NAME We're looking into a horror franchise that is experiencing something of a renaissance! Sure, we talked all about the new Nia DaCosta Candyman movie over on patreon.com/gttupod, but what about the original trilogy? Or the Clive Barker short story that started it all? No need to say GUIDE TO THE UNKNOWN five times, we're here and we'll tell you all about where this character and franchi...

The celebrations continue! Way back in episode one of Guide to the Unknown, we tackled one of the most fearsome figures in all of horror and mythology: the Boogeyman! Well, it's been several years, perhaps we should re-examine this villainous monster using all the skills we've honed over the past four years! Game on, Boogie! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu201 Su...