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In the second installment of Rodent Week, Nicole and Joe watch this adaptation of a classic Roald Dahl book from 1990. In it, they discuss diabetes, the stigma of black cats, and the viability of turning all children into mice. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions child endangerment, child abduction,  animal endangerment, murder, violence, and body horror.  Follow us on Instagram @spoo...

Oh, rats! Guillermo del Toro continues his tales from his curious cabinet in this installment inspired by a short story from the 1930s, and it’s got more rodents than one can handle. Join Joe and Nicole as they discuss grave robbing and why some people get what they deserve. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions claustrophobia, rats, gore, death, animal death, body dismemberment, and gu...

It’s the season finale of Are You Afraid of the Dark?! At least, according to Paramount it is. Joe and Nicole revisit some Irish folklore in this tale of Jake and the Leprechaun, which features some questionable accuracy to Irish mythology. Gather round as they discuss banshees, trolls, and goblins among other things. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions child endangerment.  Follow us...

Get your crucifix ready, because this episode gets demonic! Guillermo del Toro is one of the most prolific horror filmmakers alive, and his show Cabinet of Curiosities presents a macabre collection of spooky anthology stories. Join Joe and Nicole as they discuss demonic entities, rabbits, and NSYNC. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions death, violence, gore, racism, Nazism, and superna...

Get out your boomboxes and tune into the Spook station in this Are You Afraid of the Dark? episode about a basement with a ghastly secret. Join Nicole and Joe as they discuss demons, basements, and siblings in children’s shows. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions bullying and death. Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com Sources:  A...

Do you love nostalgic 1980s coming-of-age movies? Do you also love psychological thriller/slasher flicks? If you answered yes to both, we’ve got the episode for you! For this episode, Joe and Nicole watched the independent film, Summer of 84. Join them as they talk about the psyche of serial killers, Peeping Toms, and creepy babysitters. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions violence, g...

Does the name Pavlov ring a bell? In this episode, Nicole and Joe discuss some unseemly and unethical psychological practices of yesteryear, and even some that are unfortunately still utilized.  Warning:  Episode mentions animal abuse, suicide, mental distress, and inhumane medical and psychological treatment. Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail....

Knock, knock! There’s some strangers at the door in this episode of Spook! Joe and Nicole fend off a trio of masked maniacs menacing Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, while also discussing the solar eclipse (again) and movie theater etiquette.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions general violence, gun violence, psychological torment, and gore. Upon re-listening to this episode, Nicole rea...

There’s a new family moving into the neighborhood, and Emma and DayDay sure do think that something about them is suspicious. In this episode about Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Nicole and Joe discuss how judging whether someone is a vampire based on their country of origin is not okay, unique names, FX’s What We Do In the Shadows, and a solar eclipse. Gather around the campfire for a bloody good t...

Who doesn’t love a mysterious island with a reclusive laboratory on it? That’s what Nicole and Joe discuss in this short episode about the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, where they cover topics such as a mysterious carcass and air frying (not at the same time). This episode was suggested by a listener! Warning:  Episode mentions possible animal cruelty and animal death.  Follow us on Instagram...

In the fall of 1904, three hunters in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, came across a naked male body with gunshot wounds and no head. The head was later found but the victim was never identified. What started out as a local murder turned into a morbid fascination that held the public’s interest for years. Join Nicole and Joe as they delve into this unsolved Pennsylvania crime. This episode was suggested by...

What’s that spooky sound? If you live anywhere on this lonely island (not the band), it may be a sinister metaphor for mental illness. Join Joe and Nicole in this super-sized Tuesday episode that covers everything from funeral etiquette, the Flanaverse, and where you’ve probably seen that actor before.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions death, animal death, gore, alcoholism, and psy...

Have you ever gone on a bad vacation? Danny Solomon sure has, in this particularly creepy and surprisingly morbid episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Grab your hammer and smash some mirrors (not really) and join Joe and Nicole as they discuss dismissive parents, mad scientists, puberty, and the haunting reminders of our frail mortality. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions death, m...

Ever find something spooky in your attic? In this episode, Joe and Nicole are talking about “The Tale of the Hungry Hounds,” a story by their favorite Midnight Society member, Kristen! Join them for discussions on Ouija boards, My Little Pony, dogs, and more.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions child and animal death. Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to...

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Joe and Nicole are delving into some Irish folklore. Who are the “wee folk?” Are there mermaids in Ireland? Was Dracula based on an Irish legend? For answers to those questions and more tales from the Emerald Isle, put on some green and have a listen to this week’s episode.  Warning:  Episode mentions death, torture, violence, gore, and cannibalism, but nothing...

Be careful what you wish for. In this week’s episode, Joe and Nicole are talking about Are You Afraid of the Dark?, “The Tale of the Twisted Claw.” Join them as they discuss topics such as mischief night, physical education, and the intricate universe of Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers, bird background noises (sorry), and mentions death.  Follow us on Instagram @sp...

Is it ethical to turn sinful men into beautiful ponies? Probably not, but that’s what Nicole and Joe discuss in this episode about the indie horror game, The Pony Factory. In it, they discuss their history with spooky games and question the sanity and logic of Winston.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions violence, gore, animal cruelty, and religious fanaticism.  Follow us on Instagra...

Did you have a creepy, decrepit, abandoned house on your childhood street that everyone knew was haunted? For this episode, Joe and Nicole are covering “The Tale of the Lonely Ghost” from everyone’s favorite ‘90s kids’ show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Join them as they talk about zodiac signs, serial killers, popular girls, and why some people just deserve to be stuck in a mirror for all of eter...

Have you ever gotten a really creepy phone call? For this episode, Joe and Nicole watched the 1979 film, When a Stranger Calls. This movie paved the way for the classic horror movie trope of the babysitter and the man upstairs. They discuss the criminal justice system, mental health, and how this film would go on to fuel an urban legend spanning decades. Grab your popcorn and don’t answer any unre...

Grab your tamagotchi and crank up that Nirvana, folks, we’re going back to the 1990s! The 1990s were a treasure trove of nostalgic television shows. Chances are, if you were a kid in the 1990s, you’re familiar with the spooky Nickelodeon classic, Are You Afraid of the Dark?. In this episode, Joe and Nicole begin their journey with the first two episodes of the series, entitled, “The Tale of the Ph...

We’re back! Nicole and Joe return to talk about John Carpenter’s 1982 cult classic film The Thing! When a research base in Antarctica gets invaded by an alien that can take the shape of anyone or anything, who knows what spooky antics will unfold? Gather ‘round as they discuss a young Kurt Russell, practical effects, and why you should never vacation without a flamethrower. Warning: Episode contai...

Gather around to hear some spooky tales of New York State. Our two main legends are that of the Hudson River Ghost Ship and the White Lady of Durand Eastman Park. Whether you’re from Buffalo, Albany, NYC, or somewhere in between, there’s something in this episode for everyone. And if you’re not a New Yorker, you’ll walk away with some new spooky lore to share around the campfire with friends.  War...