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In this episode of “Travel is Back,” Journey Joe Mitchell dives into the best Halloween adventures in LA and beyond. He takes listeners through the spine-chilling thrills of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, where you’ll run from zombies, face off against Stranger Things’ Upside Down, and encounter classic movie monsters in immersive mazes. For a more family-friendly experience, Joe high...

Brew up some Halloween magic with our spellbinding episode on witches! We conjure up the history of these mystical figures, from ancient shamans to medieval persecutions and modern pop culture icons. Uncover the real-world phenomena behind witch legends and learn why true magical powers defy scientific explanation. We'll cackle through cinematic history, examining how witches have been portrayed f...

In the heart-pounding third episode of Shadows of All Hallows, Detective Sarah Reeves finds herself trapped in an ever-tightening web of deceit. As she inches closer to the truth, the lines between ally and enemy blur, and the body count continues to rise. A promising lead takes a shocking turn, forcing Sarah to confront painful truths about her past and question everything she thought she knew. R...

In the chilling second episode of Shadows of All Hallows, Detective Sarah Reeves is thrust back into the heart of darkness when another body turns up bearing the Halloween Killer's signature. But this time, the rules have changed. As Sarah races to uncover the truth, she stumbles upon shocking connections to a military academy with a troubled past and faces haunting reminders of her own personal g...

On a chilly Halloween night, Detective Sarah Reeves is called to a crime scene that will change her life forever. As she investigates a gruesome murder with bizarre ritualistic elements, Sarah begins to uncover a mystery that goes far beyond a simple homicide. With her troubled past nipping at her heels and a killer always one step ahead, Sarah must navigate a web of military connections, cryptic...

It's Halloween season and the perfect time for Lady Gaga's gothic resurrection story. We'll trace how "Bloody Mary," a forgotten track from 2011's Born This Way, became Wednesday Addams' unofficial theme song eleven years later, despite the scene being choreographed to a completely different song. Then we'll explore how this viral moment led to Gaga literally entering the Wednesday universe with "...

Dive into the moonlit world of werewolves in this thrilling episode of Monsters, Sharks, and Dinosaurs. We explore the chilling folklore of lycanthropy, from ancient myths to modern pop culture. Uncover the real-world conditions that may have inspired werewolf legends, and learn why true werewolves are scientifically impossible. We'll howl through history, examining key moments in werewolf media a...

Halloween has arrived, and with it, the final battle for the fate of two worlds begins. As the veil between realities shatters, Emily must plunge into the heart of cosmic madness to confront her twisted ancestor and the legacy of the Blackwood family. But in a realm where nothing is as it seems, can Emily trust her own senses—or even her own identity? Facing her greatest fears and most tempting de...

With only five days until Halloween, the barrier between worlds crumbles at an alarming rate. As nightmarish entities invade her town, Emily must push her newfound powers to their limits—and beyond. But with each use of her abilities, the line between savior and monster blurs further. Faced with visions of a terrifying future and the dark fate of her ancestors, Emily grapples with the true cost of...

Stanley Kubrick turned Stephen King's most personal novel into a cinematic masterpiece—and King has never forgiven him. From the moment King watched Jack Nicholson prowl through Kubrick's cold corridors in 1980, he's waged war against the film that erased his story about alcoholism and redemption, replacing it with a meditation on inevitable madness. Featuring King's furious interviews calling the...

Sink your teeth into our Halloween special on vampires! We explore these iconic bloodsuckers from their ancient folklore origins to their modern pop culture dominance. Discover how vampires evolved from mindless corpses to charismatic antiheroes, shaped by literature, film, and television. We examine vampire lore in works like "Dracula" and "Twilight," and discuss their impact on fashion, music, a...

With only nine days until Halloween, the veil between worlds grows dangerously thin. As reality itself begins to warp around her, Emily faces the terrifying consequences of her newfound powers. When an unexpected visitor brings a glimpse of a nightmarish future, Emily realizes that saving our world may require venturing into the heart of madness itself. But as the line between savior and destroyer...

As the countdown to Halloween reaches its halfway point, Emily faces her greatest challenge yet when an ancient evil breaks free, threatening to shatter the barriers between worlds. Forced to make an impossible choice, Emily must risk everything – including her very humanity – to prevent a catastrophe of cosmic proportions. But in doing so, she unlocks a power beyond her wildest dreams... and her...

In this Halloween special, we unravel the mysteries of mummies, from ancient Egypt to modern pop culture. Discover the origins of mummy lore, the birth of the "mummy's curse," and how Hollywood transformed these preserved remains into iconic monsters. We explore mummies in film, from Boris Karloff to Brendan Fraser, and their impact on literature, comics, and video games. Learn about the scientifi...

As the Blackwood mansion's secrets grow darker, Emily finds herself caught in a nightmarish battle between the living and the dead. When a desperate act of magic unleashes horrors beyond imagination, she must make a terrifying choice: surrender to the darkness within or watch as everything around her falls into chaos. With each use of her newfound powers, Emily feels herself slipping further away...

As the clock ticks closer to Halloween, Emily's grasp on her old life slips away with each passing hour. Desperate for answers, she delves deeper into the mansion's secrets, only to encounter a terrifying entity that will change her forever. Knowledge comes at a devastating price as Emily is forced to confront the true nature of her inheritance. With her body and mind transforming in horrifying wa...

As dawn breaks on her second day in the haunted Blackwood mansion, Emily's world turns even darker. A terrifying encounter with a monstrous relative forces her to tap into powers she barely understands, leaving her changed in ways she couldn't have imagined. Visions of a horrific past and whispers of an even more frightening future plague her as she delves deeper into her family's twisted legacy....

Join us for this special 8 part month-long series ending on Halloween! When Emily inherits an old Victorian mansion from a great-aunt she's never met, she expects dust, cobwebs, and maybe a few repair bills. What she discovers instead will change her life forever. As night falls on her first day in her new home, Emily uncovers family secrets that blur the line between science and the supernatural....

As Halloween dawns on Thornwood Pumpkin Patch, Emily faces the terrifying consequences of unearthing long-buried secrets. With the veil between worlds at its thinnest, an ancient vengeance awakens, turning her beloved patch into a nightmare realm of possessed pumpkins and vengeful spirits. Racing against time, Emily must uncover the truth behind a century-old murder and her own unexpected connecti...

As autumn leaves fall and jack-o'-lanterns grin, Emily Thornwood faces an unexpected nightmare in her newly acquired pumpkin patch. Strange whispers haunt the night, tools vanish without a trace, and shadows move where no one stands. Is it just pre-Halloween jitters, or something far more sinister? When Emily uncovers a century-old town secret, she realizes her patch might be home to more than jus...

 In this Halloween-themed segment, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Halloween stories. He starts by revealing that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. according to Instacart data for 2024. He highlights a costume swap event at the Richmond Free Library in Vermont, and discusses the Naples Zoo's 'Boo at the Zoo' event, which will feature costume characters an...

In this thrilling finale, all characters unite to confront Lord Blackwood and save Millhaven from supernatural disaster. As the separate storylines weave together, recall the subtle clues and connections you've noticed throughout the series. The significance of each character's unique experiences becomes clear in this climactic battle. How many of these connections did you predict? This episode re...

Jake, a short-order cook at the Moonlight Diner, discovers his role as a supernatural gatekeeper. As the other characters converge at his diner, recap the clues you've gathered from previous episodes. How does Jake's position tie everything together? This episode begins to explicitly connect the seemingly standalone stories, but astute listeners will have anticipated these links. What final pieces...

Emma, a college student, becomes possessed by spirits attached to a Victorian dress. As she struggles against the malevolent Lord Blackwood, listen for links to the Blackwood family history from "The Whispering Walls" and "The Haunted Canvas." Emma's plight may seem isolated, but it's deeply connected to Millhaven's other supernatural events. How might her story intersect with the DJ, the doctor,...

Late-night DJ Johnny "Mac" MacIntyre's radio show becomes a conduit for ghostly voices. As he fields calls from the dead, pay attention to how these spectral messages reference events and characters from earlier episodes. The urgency surrounding Halloween night intensifies. While Johnny's encounters seem unique, they're another thread in Millhaven's supernatural tapestry. Can you spot the connecti...