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Welcome back to the Manor and get ready for some honey mead fun.  We've already mentioned Ravenwood Meadery once in the podcast, but it was so good, this time we went the full monty.  No, not the male stripper way.  Nobody wants that.  But we did try several of their meads.  We give background information on mead styles and tasting notes and some background on the meadery itself.  Plus this one is...

Welcome back to the Manor!  This time, we both discuss one person/place/thing that overlaps with our podcast episodes.  From horror to Tolkien to music to literature to movies to... well, you get the point.  But if you want to know who we picked (hint: James' person is one of the Gandalfs), you'll have to listen! Next week's episode is all about Ravenwood Meadery. Get in touch with us at Podbean: ...

Welcome back to the Manor!  I asked Jody if he wanted to record and he said "yes."  I asked what topic and he said "yes."  So this is episode is about YES.  What does that mean?  The word?  The band?  Some acronym indicating that we are Young Exciting Scum?  Well, two out of three ain't bad. Next week's episode is on an overlap... someone or something that has overlapped with some of the many topi...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the last of our Monty Python series 3 episodes!  It's a sad day, as after this, John Cleese will no longer be a part of the Flying Circus.  He will, of course, return for Monty Python things, just not FC.  So enjoy some background information on how the USA discovered the Pythons for good and some of our favorite moments from the last three episode of...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another cryptid episode!  This time we give 11 Indiana cryptids (this episode goes to 11).  Don't be too spooked, but you may also take these as warnings when you're out traipsing the state of Indiana!  From the Beast of Busco to the Gullywompus to the Mill Race Monster and more, we hope you enjoy! Next week's episode is the last episode of our Monty Python...

Welcome back to the Manor!  We do love us some Lovecraft.  In fact, we've both recently read a short story by the author, without realizing the other had as well, so when we wanted to do an episode on a short story recommendation, imagine our surprise when it was the same guy!  Okay, it wasn't a huge shock, but maybe a little.  Which two do we recommend?  Listen on and find out!  Pour yourself a p...

Welcome back to the Manor and the ever expanding Tommy Bolin arc!  We're in episode 4 now, with one more before we get to an overlap with another series.  We hope you enjoy this episode on one of Jody's favorite guitarists/musicians! Next week's episode is on recent short stories -- one each that we've read recently. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a1...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to what is quite possibly the shortest Python episode we've ever done, besides that first one on the exact date of their 50th anniversary where we talked about our favorite things.  We continue series 3 with some background of what happened during this series, then get into episodes 8 through 10, which includes a fair bit of their most censored episodes and sk...

Welcome back to the Manor!  This week we get a little deep and not quite as flippant (though the jocularity is still there).  We've eached picked an album that represents are thoughts and/or feelings or at least really hits us in the feels.  Don't worry, though, it's not depressing. ;) Next week's episode continues Monty Python series 3. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/me...

Welcome to another Terrors Mead episode!  This time, we're tasting several meads from various meaderies and giving our thoughts.  More fun than anything, but the episode does give insight into tasting notes and styles of mead, as well as giving some ideas for all of you, with mead makers and such.  Included are: Ravenwood Meadery (Huntsville, AL), Crafted Artisan Meadery (Mogadore, OH), Charm City...

Welcome back to the Manor!  This week we get into one of Jody's biggest fandoms (and even James thinks its pretty darn good, too), Cowboy Bebop!  We talk about the original animated series and the one season series on a certain streaming service. Next week's episode is a Terrors Mead Tasting! Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  htt...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another 50th anniversary Monty Python arc!  Series 3 turns 50 this year, so we're continuing the streak and getting into the details!  We give a lot of information about their university years, as well as our favorite bits from this series.  This episode covers Palin, Jones, and Gilliam's university years and episodes 4-7. Next week's episode is a Q&A...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Mix yourself a Stinger or a Vesper martini, light your cigarette, and flirt with your nearest cocktail server.  Or pour a pint and light your pipe.  Or listen sober, we don't judge. This week we talk about the infamous James Bond intro music (bum bummm bum bum bumbumbum) and our favorite theme songs.  Enjoy! Next week's episode is the continuation of our Monty Python se...

Welcome back to ye olde pub of the Manor!  Or whatever makes it sound like we're ordering a pint of the black stuff in Dublin in the early 1900s.  Welcome to our episode on the casual reader's guide to James Joyce's Ulysses!  Otherwise known as "the common person's take on it."  Have you ever wanted to read Ulysses but felt daunted?  Don't be!  We've got you covered.  After this episode, you'll be...

Welcome back to the Manor!  We've dusted off and refurbished an oldie.  At the very beginning of the podcast, we recorded a question and answer episode, so that you, the listeners, could get to know us better.  Well, with one thing and another, it just never came out.  Jody had the genius idea, though, to dust it off and add some new bits to it.  So here's part of that episode, retooled for your p...

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another 50th anniversary Monty Python arc!  Series 3 turns 50 this year, so we're continuing the streak and getting into the details!  We give a lot of information about their university years, as well as our favorite bits from this series.  This episode covers Idle, Chapman, and Cleese's university time and episodes 1-3. Next week's episode is a Q&A w...

Welcome back to the Manor!  As a special Towel Day episode (the day that commemorates that most excellent of writers, Douglas Adams, author of that wholly remarkable book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, we're talking about the four songs that make up the trilogy of songs that inspired aspects of the HHGTTG.  Plus, a wee bit of what we do to celebrate Towel Day (which is May 25th every year,...

Welcome back to the Macabre Manor!  Today we're delving into Tolkien fan theories.  Jody harshes on the eagles into Mordor and James gives his theory on Arwan-Glorfindel!  Plus, a few others of note.  Trust us, you'll not want to miss this one.  Grab your Hobbit pipeweed and your favorite Green Dragon ale and enjoy our talk! Next week's episode is Douglas Adams, the songs that influenced Hitchhike...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Our moms are awesome, and so are so many more women, moms or not. Join us as we mention our favorite female actresses/musicians/writers!  And a happy mothers' day to all of you mothers! Next week's episode is about some awesome Tolkien fan theories, including on of our own! Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Faceb...

Welcome back to the Manor!  In this episode, we're revisiting two of our favorite bands to discuss: Van Halen and KISS!  Back in the day, Gene Simmons overlapped with the VH boys quite a bit, so we get into how he tried to produce them before they hit it big.  Also in this episode are stories of both bands touring with Black Sabbath, including DLR and Ozzy's krell war! Next week's episode is about...

Welcome back to the Manor!  This episode is the first of a series of James Bond episodes, just in time for the 60th anniversary of the film series, starting with crossover actors who have had parts in the Bond franchise and in Hammer Films, another set of episodes that we've semi-discussed several times in Halloween episodes.  True, most of these are female actors, as both franchises have made Bon...

Welcome back to the Manor!  It's a first here with the Terrors.  We've actually managed to discuss a Monty Python anniversary in one episode!  And not just one anniversary, but two!  Join us as we discuss the 50th anniversaries of their German shows, Fliegender Zirkus, and of their first major motion picture released by Playboy (yes, that one), "And Now for Something Completely Different."  We als...

Welcome back to the Manor!  Join in as we finish up our Tommy Bolin arc, that wondrous fret shredder.  We will have more on Tommy later, but in conjunction with another of our arcs (oooooh, foreshadowing!). Next week's episode is on Monty Python and the 50th anniversaries of their German shows and the "And Now for Something Completely Different" movie. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www...

Welcome back to the Manor!  We've finally decided to do our long promised backward masking episode!  Seems like a good day for it.  MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!   Next week's episode is part 3 and the final part of our Tommy Bolin series. Get in touch with us at Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a Or on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/ O...

Welcome to the Manor and welcome to another Tolkien Reading Day episode!  This year's concept, as determined by The Tolkien Society, of which we both do happen to be members, is love and friendship.  Boromir and Faramir; the hobbits, Tom and Goldberry, Beren and Luthien, Arwen and Aragorn... and more!  So pull out some pipeweed and a pint of ale and join us for another of our Tolkien episodes! Nex...