The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast

The Brady Bunch sings us into a major list of thank yous. From Dark Shadows to The Addams Family to fandom politics to real friendship to who this series was put online for, and the people who listen damn well ought to figure that out! Bits of thanks yous to cast members and bare shred mentions about The 50th DS Festival... Social Network warnings, etc. Adventures from tumblr... New friends, Old f...

Most of this was created Monday 6 June 2016. I felt the need to address a lot of the high stress going on. As well as some healing, personally. There is also a short rant or two for those who enjoy my rants. (I know there are some who do!) Discussion of why sharing files everywhere and buck-passing didn’t work. More in-depth explanations of how the attention-spans have diminished over the years in...

After Sir Simon Milligan & Manservant Hecubus meander through their standard rigmarole of lusting after Angelique (and the usual drooling about Hecubus…) They explain what we are about to explore, as they usually do. *Guest Star: The Collinsport Fly…* Now that we’ve made it obvious our hosts are rooting for Angelique, we are allowed to see her kickin’ bootie in a game of gin-rummy with the sti...

For the people out there who want to talk, who want more, who love The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: This is for you. Don’t listen thinking, “This will get people moving.” No. It’s for you the listener, the fan, the one who wants to be engaged and interactive. I hope it helps. Good luck. https://thepitofultimatedarkshadows.wordpress.com/

Originally a “minicast” but since that experiment showed unworthy, this is now a full-on podcast. I still await discussion for Episode 14 so I remain creative while we all “wait”. (If you have time for this how do you *not* have time to answer the Q & A for Episode 14 of The Pit?) Updates in my creative pursuits. Explanation of the importance in help from others while trying to learn and maint...

Personal updates, understanding of what new technology has done to many of us in such a short time (which is very much like “Invasion of The Body Snatchers”). Discussion of how the convenience tricked us into believing we were more connected when we’ve actually become even more disconnected. How new friendships along with new fans are picking up the pieces and how it’s come about.(Further help is...

Lurch’s harpsichord entreats our venture toward a new avenue of this radio drama. The troubles collide and the gratitude extends in name and detail. So much celebration to be had between our faithful listeners who speak, and then? Our Addams Family prodigy reveals why she adores The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, as well as the golden age of cinema. Discussion in the appreciation of canon, romance, fandom...

Four months in production for audio in 2014. Originally published in text on 20 October 2013, then withheld from the public due to lack of support and discussion, we have now gained enough support on All Souls' Day 2015 (more than two years later) to bring you this episode. As Barnabas awakens to some whistling he discovers why Sam Evans seemed so familiar to him as shown in Episode 4. Wary of thi...

20 Minutes flat of updates in how the distractions and social networks have been eating us up for generalities when what actually gels people together are smaller crowds and specific interests. Steps to take for anyone who wishes to be part of the discussion crew for the radio drama episodes. Love to Poly Styrene, Barnabas Collins and groups who don't tolerate cruelty. As well as some fun music, o...

Paper letters from people who enjoy the radio drama as well as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Learning about what responses happen offline instead of online. What is given via pen pals and why it's better than the "high-speed" internet world which has become much slower than the postal system. Discussions of love and hate for Barnabas Collins and who the guy actually resembles. Interesting background on...

A cover of the "South Pacific" tune leads us into what is needed for this spooky multi-fandom, Dark Shadows, Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Addams Family, Clue, Lily Munster, Kids In The Hall... Addressing personal concerns as to the health of it's creator. Noticing estrangements in how we've been programmed by "The Internet". For anything unmentioned in this podcast I would say for listeners/readers de...

Pat Benatar greets us in this understanding of being young, vital, and disenfranchised from the DS universe as far as romantic pairings go. (What a can of worms!) We also delve into what the heck happens when this actor/writer/comedienne gets her darn commentary. We shall listen in this intro. Another workshop with "Daryl's Husband" in which we come to understand the occupational choices this marr...

For Episode 13 we have Dr. Julia Hoffman and Barnabas Collins in a stare down of obstacles. Why DOES he love Josette and why is Maggie the key to that love? (Warning #1: Dr. Hoffman breathes a PG swearword, and since no one else would talk to me, Helena was in charge of allowing this swearword to happen. Thanks, sweetie.) Next we have Wadsworth returning in this installment because after his eveni...

Understanding of how everything in this series, including the wrap-up novel, came to be and why no one spoke up before. Discussions about issues in pairings in the Dark Shadows world and about bullying over them, as well as the depth of Barnabas Collins tenderness that few writers come into contact with. Comparisons to other fandoms. Workshop about constructive-praise, guilt and communication with...

Over a month in production, Episode 12 has Sam Evans help guide Dr. Hoffman into hypnotizing his daughter Maggie to find out what her flashes of past memory mean. The journey is one of torment and confusion and likely the darkest episode of this series thus far. Strangely, as Maggie’s awakenings occur, so Angelique is also awakened to a disturbing though ironically fitting form by Nicholas Blair....

In Search Of... Josette Dupres. Another interview with "Daryl's Husband". We discuss the sign about Bloody Mary, both the game and the beverage. This also provided information of tools to help bring both hemispheres of the brain to work in tandem. Also information about the upcoming episode "Dark Therapy", Captain Gregg getting very angry and how dark Episode 12 gets. http://www.multimatrixgame.co...

Outtakes and explanations about fending off harsh reviewers, help to and from other creators. Foibles over Bewitched research. How-To's of what to comment and the good it can do. Future chapters for novel "Margaret Josette Dupres" How I'm using my facebook account and help getting episodes to college radio stations.

Nicholas Blair encounters a lugubrious undertaker in order to procure a coffin for his "granny" with awkward results. Dr. Hoffman meets Professor Stokes in her office after checking on Willie's progress in calligraphy. She then receives a phone call with surprising news. Tom Jennings comes across Nicholas Blair dubiously skulking around The Seaview Property. As Tom expresses Blair should leave in...

Cousin Lily and Elizabeth renew ties after Elizabeth calms down by the shock of her unfamiliar looks. Roger, irked by his sister's reaction to the fun "costume" of their cousin, walks to The Old House to find a surprise of playground hysteria. Maggie Evans returns home to discuss all the surprising events with Sam. Tony & Carolyn relax on the porch at Gull Cottage in Schooner Bay with Mrs. Mui...

Upperclassmen tune, deep gratitude to Dark Shadows fans, and Josette Dupres lovers. Plug for Osheen Nevoy's "Stand Fast And Damn The Devil" as well as singing her praises. Thanks to other writers and creators, interview with my spouse, workshop ideas on commentary and the need for that on both ends. Problem solving techniques. Descriptions of publishing novel: Margaret Josette Dupres. Garlic and v...

As Barnabas Collins and Maggie Evans continue to investigate the trouble of the raven and what she's remembering a few callers come to the door throughout the morning. Nicholas Blair is handled by a most impatient Mr. Wells while trying to resurrect the corpse of Angelique, once Cassandra, into a new form. Mrs. Johnson and David discuss recent events in the kitchen. Carolyn Stoddard and Tony Peter...

The characters speak and so do I

"The Haunted House Blues", reviews by other fandoms, explanations for creation of "The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows" and podcast. Also uncovering the mystery between Dark Shadows fanfiction versus fanfiction of other shows and films. Plugs for Barry Dodd's Ragged Isle video series at raggedisle.com , Magical Irish Dolphin's "The Music Box", Mad Margaret's "Willie Loomis World Series", and "Night o...

Our hosts do a brief switch-a-roo in rank while informing us of the latest occurrences in Collinsport. Elizabeth Stoddard visits an old friend in town to discuss both her daughter and her potential other daughter. Tony & Carolyn awaken from their evening together in further fun and some alarm, noticing a certain familiar family member out the window. Maggie & Barnabas also awaken at The Ol...

A *big* sign, possibly from Captain Daniel Gregg himself! Explaining more of the story coming up, including how to make Lily Munster more convincing and not so cartoonish, though she will be rather cheerful, indeed. Contemplation on ghosts, early days of the program, Bill Malloy, but sadly no plugs as I couldn't get in touch with the authors I wanted to discuss.