The Crypt Keepers

The Crypt Keepers

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The Crypt Keepers is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the HBO horror anthology series Tales from the Crypt and the comic books that inspired the show.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 91. Sinners 16.05.2025

Instead of the regularly scheduled episode, the guys take a detour to discuss the instant classic and movie-of-the-year Sinners. They can barely contain their excitement. Spoilers abound.

Ep 90. In the Groove 01.05.2025

The official podcast of Lancaster, PA presents a tale of lust and rage with "In the Groove" based on a story from Crime SuspenStories #21.

Ep 89. Staired in Horror 17.04.2025

On this episode, the guys examine a tale of lust and curses with an uncharacteristic happy ending (though with the TftC twist) in Staired in Horror, based on story that makes no sense from Vault of Horror #23. Along the way, they discover the cutest bird in the world, the Potoo.

Ep 88. The Assassin 03.04.2025

Historic storms have ripped across the country. You know what that means? The wet makes it good for hunting! Man hunting! Let the Crypt Keepers help you endure the rainy weather with their latest episode, The Assassin, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #17

Ep 87. The Pit 20.03.2025

Content Warning: Brief discussion of animal cruelty during the comic portion. This time around, the guys discuss The Pit, based on a horrific story from Vault of Horror #40. It's a tale of kicks, punches, and flippy-dos, with 100% less animal cruelty than the comic source material. The guys felt so bad, after recording they went to a dog bar to pet some very good boys.

Ep 86. The Bribe 11.03.2025

This time around, Ryan and Bruce discuss The Bribe, a tale of greed, desperation, and unintended consequences. Based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #7. Along the way, Bruce reads one cast member's impressive list of credits.

Ep 85. Revenge in Blind Alleys is the Nuts 24.02.2025

What happens when you give microphones to three people with barely contained ADHD? This episode! And along the way, they manage to pull themselves together enough to review Blind Alleys from Amicus' 1972 Tales from the Crypt anthology film.

Ep 84. Revenge is the Nuts Part 1 01.02.2025

This time, Ryan and Bruce look at a cathartic tale as old as time, an abusive authority figure getting what they deserve in "Revenge is the Nuts," based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #45. Along the way, they answer the age-old question, "What does baby want?"

Ep 83. Snow Day Spectacular 14.01.2025

If you're going to listen to one podcast this week...it'll probably be that long-running history podcast that just dropped a new episode. But! If you're going to listen to two podcasts this week, make the second one The Crypt Keepers. This time around, the guys take a break from their regularly scheduled episode to discuss Christmas, life in general, and of course, the movies they've consumed.

Ep 82. Operation Friendship 25.12.2024

It's a Christmas miracle! The Crypt Keepers return to bring you some holiday cheer with a new episode featuring a story as old as time, an imaginary friend jealous of a new love interest. Come witness a mental mating far more lasting and rewarding than that of man and wife!

Ep 81. Whirlpool 10.12.2024

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce relive the same day over and over again with Rita Rudner and Richard Lewis in "Whirlpool", based on a story Vault of Horror #32. Bruce has some disappoints he'd like to share with the rest of the crew, while Daywalker exercises the extreme power they've given him.

Ep 80. Only Skin Deep 14.11.2024

CW: Discussion of intimate partner violence Ryan and Bruce return to their regularly scheduled program with a look at the second episode of season six, Only Skin Deep, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #38. It's another stinker but that's when the guys do their best work. Note: This episode was recorded mid-October. Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown...

Ep 79. Halloween Extravaganza 30.10.2024

C-c-c-combo breaker! The guys interrupt their regularly scheduled episode to sit down for a Halloween special, discussing what they did during the spooky season, movies they've watched, and the ultimate horror: dentistry.

Ep 78. Let the Punishment Fit the Crime 19.10.2024

Ryan and Bruce kick off their look at season 6 with one of the worst episodes of the series, Let the Punishment Fit the Crime, based on a much better story in Vault of Horror #33. The hosts are so distraught over the episode they require the help of a special emotional support guest. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips fr...

Ep 77. Vault of Horror Pt 5 09.10.2024

This time around, Ryan and Bruce conclude their look at 1973's Vault of Horror anthology film with Drawn and Quartered, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #26. It's another Voodoo Panic episode, folks. That scraping noise you hear is Bruce dragging over his soapbox. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and T...

Ep 76. Vault of Horror Pt 4 19.09.2024

Ryan and Bruce continue their exploration of the Vault of Horror with the preposterous segment "Bargain in Death", from Tales from the Crypt #26.

Ep 75. Vault of Horror Pt 3 23.08.2024

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve deeper into the Vault of Horror and discover the secrets of the infamous Indian Rope Trick with "This Trick'll Kill Ya!".

Ep 74. Vault of Horror Pt 2 05.08.2024

Ryan and Bruce continue exploring the Vault of Horror (1973) with a tale of a wife driven to madness by a demanding husband in the segment, The Neat Job. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

Ep 73. Vault of Horror Part 1 29.07.2024

This episode kicks off Ryan and Bruce's multi-part look at Amicus Productions' 1973 film, Vault of Horror. The segment they describe might sound familiar to you. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

Ep 72. Till Death Do We Part 19.07.2024

On this episode, the boys are mad at John Stamos for stealing all of the talent and good looks. But they don't stay mad at him for long because he is John Stamos after all. Oh, and they discuss a story of jealousy, murder, daydreams, and baseball in "Till Death Do We Part," based on a segment from Haunt of Fear #12. Also, there is An Occurrence of Bruce getting the title of an Ambros...

Ep 71. Halfway Horrible 29.06.2024

Sure, many Tales from the Crypt episodes deal with greed and betrayal. But do they involve voodoo? Okay, yeah, that's a recurring troupe. It's handled with all the tact and class you'd expect. But Ryan and Bruce are here to at least make it fun. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Addi...

Ep 70. Oil's Well that Ends Well 06.06.2024

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of greed, con-artists, and triple-crosses. That may sound like a typical Tales episode, but few are as explosive. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

Ep 69. Came the Dawn 24.05.2024

In this episode, Ryan and Bruce are joined by a special guest to examine the Psycho homage, "Came the Dawn", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #9 Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

Ep 68. Creep Course. 14.05.2024

Content Warning: Discussion of a child predator at the 30-minute mark through the 36-minute mark. In this episode, Ryan and Bruce explore the horrors of higher education and the benefits of being a good student in Creep Course, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #23. Crypt Keepers intro/ outro-By Daywalk3r Productions Breakdown Song- By Strong Jeff Soundclips from The Red Shoe Diaries, X, and The...

Ep 67. Well-Cooked Hams 29.04.2024

In this episode, the explore Vaudeville-era magic acts and travel to 1950s France to visit the infamous Grand Guignol theater in Well-Cooked Hams, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #27. Along the way, Bruce offers some relationship advice to callers. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Additional music by Daywalker Sound cl...

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