Story Hole

One day back in the 90's  my brother and I were hanging out.  Our dad came up and said ”did you hear that scientists found a pulsating orb in space that defies all laws of physics?”  To this we were like…. Wow, cool!     Later we remember asking him about this to which he replied, "what are you talking about?"  To this day he has no recollection of the space orb or ever telling us a...

If you're making a list of the 100 sexiest aliens, there's a good chance the Xenomorph from Ridley Scott's ALIEN movies would make that list. Well, it would make OUR list at least. Find out why on this episode of Story Hole!

Don't puff, puff, pass up this opportunity to hit this dank episode. Go green, plant trees, and enjoy those clouds as they go up. This week, we're going to take a trip to the 1930's to see how media perceived marijuana with the cult classic, Reefer Madness.

Are you like me (Brian) and enjoyed a Dunkaroo in your lunch?  Maybe you were a Fruit by the Foot or Gusher lover?  If so, or if the thought of sugary treats excites you, come with the Story Hole team as we look into Dunkaroos!

This week, we tackle some difficult topics: Who is Cap'n Crunch? Is he actually a captain? Why aren't there records of his service in the Navy? Did he commit a war crime? Find out as we dive into the history and lore of beloved cereal mascot, Cap'n Crunch!

For 30 years, Joey has kept his theory about Megaman to himself. The Blue Bomber and android that everyone loves is finally going to go on trial. Join us this week to explore the humanity of this little android man and make a judgment for yourself. This is the life and death of Rock Volnutt, AKA Megaman.

Have you ever wondered why one of the most associated images with demonology is a seated hermaphroditic human with a goat head?  No?  Huh.... weird.  Well this weeks Story Hole is all about just that as we dive deep into the creation and explanation of the Baphomet. 

The Haunted Mansion is one of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions, but what’s the story behind the house? Where’d all these ghosts come from?? Find out as we dig into the history and lore of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion!

Hi Holes! We wanted to take a minute to introduce you to our other podcast project we started. It's called Food Hole! It's a very sophisticated dive into the world of snacks. If you like Story Hole, give this a taste. If you enjoy it, there are plenty more! Just search FOOD HOLE wherever you get your podcasts.  We'll be back next week with a new Story Hole! Thanks for listening ever...

PepsiCo is a weird ass company. That's all you need to know.  Stick around for a Viking funeral for Kevin at the end.

Have you ever felt that you needed to push it?  You needed to lay it all on the line and go for broke?  On this episode we discuss the story of Michael Larson: the man that beat the game show Press Your Luck in 1984.  Come listen to how he did it and what happened after his date with destiny!  No whammy.... no whammy..... STOP!

I'd be willing to bet that when most people think of Pinocchio, they think of the lovable but mischievous puppet from Disney's Pinocchio....but the origins of this little guy are MUCH weirder and MUCH darker than that. On this week's hole, we're telling the ORIGINAL story of Pinocchio from 1883!

Are you a lonely, horny man that loves bugs?! Well, this episode is just for you! This week we take a dive into the mind of one of the greatest writers of 20th century. It's full of existentialism, family issues, and totalitarian governments. Take a little listen and find out why livin' like a bug ain't easy.

If you had a device that you could view any event from the past, what would it be?  Would you look to see the beginnings of religion?  Would you watch heroes fight to the death on the battlefield?  Would you watch someone in the shower? ..... Pervert.  What if Story Hole was to tell you that this device exists????? Sit back, relax, stop watching that person in the shower, and enjoy as Story Hole p...

Happy New Year everybody! Lets get this year started off right. Let's talk about toilets. 

Hey you! Stop being a Scrooge and dive into a pile of wacky traditions! We're gonna dig into Mari Lwyd, Caganers, Christmas Radishes, and Frau Perchta,  Merry Hole-mas from the Hole Boys <3

Do you like your episodes spicy, warm and sharp?  Is that also how you like your cookies?  If so, this is episode for you as the Storyhole team explores the history behind our favorite holiday treat, Gingerbread cookies! 

Listener, we need your help! It's too foggy and we need your weird nose to guide our podcast.  Join us this week as we explore the interesting backstory behind Rudolph and Santa's other magical reindeer! It's delightful. 

Remember when Grendel's mom attacked Beowulf for killing her son? That was a case of a monster being more reasonable than scary. We're going to take a look at another honest, decent monster this week, Sesame Street's Cookie Monster! Work up your appetite and take a big bite of this week's episode. Maybe by the time it's over, you'll finally know what C stands for!

Do you like to eat things that are hard to get?  Do you need a splash of tangy bbq to smother your eardrums?  Do you live in anticipation of the next time you can eat that hard to get meal?  Then you have come to the right place!  This week we cover the history of the McRib from the military science lab to Bedrock to a McDonalds near you.  Storyhole and the McRib are back BABY!

Grab your twinkies and your ding dongs, we're taking a look at the lore and history behind Hostess Cakes and their mascots! 

It's our last night in the woods and it's time to piss everyone's pants! Join us for the strangest stories this year tonight! Happy Halloween!

Things are heating up out here in the woods! All month long, we're sharing scary tales around the campfire...and this week we're taking a trip to HELL! Indulge in a look at a Renaissance painter's vision of eternal torment, and then join us for a trip to a graveyard in Kansas where you can see the devil!

ITS HAPPENING. Hope you brought your flashlight, because we're heading back out to the woods for another round of spooky stories around the campfire! All month long, we'll be telling scary stories about ghosts and creeps and curses. This week, we've got two stories: one about an ancient artifact of a death goddess from a long-dead religion...that might still have the power to kill y...

It's October! And we're ready to spook your pants off. But first, we have a real treat (or trick) for you: A NEW PODCAST. From the makers of Story Hole comes FOOD HOLE! A refined conversation about unrefined foods. If you're interested in hearing intense, sophisticated discourse about cheetos or captain crunch or mountain dew, this is exactly what you wanted. Its like talking to you...