Guide to the Unknown

Pipe down, 'War of the Worlds!' Give us a break 'Blair Witch!' We're watching the local broadcast news! Specifically, two horror movies made to look like actual news broadcasts, but secretly telling frightening stories that bring the newscasters into the world of a scary movie! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu187 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podca...

From sea to shining sea, cryptids are taking to the waves. Monsters appear to be in literally EVERY body of water somehow, be it a manmade lake with a giant octopus or a muddy monster in a river. Come aboard and we'll tell you about them! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu187 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestre...

Not every child is a sweet little joy. Some of them want to KILL YOU. We talk about the murderous tot movie that started it all, the 50s classic The Bad Seed, which holds up like gangbusters. Then we fast-forward to the 90s movie The Good Son, starring Macauley Culkin as a homicidal child terrorizing Elijah Wood! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu186 Support GTTU a...

Last week we talked about HOW some psychics do it...now we're going to talk about the ones that have been caught defrauding their customers. We go on Sylvia Browne's psychic cruise of crap plus more! (Like the guy who went on Howard Stern with what he claimed was his taxidermied daughter...it's a whole thing.) For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu185 Support GTTU and...

It's time to talk about contacting the dead....how the hell do these mediums do it?! Sometimes the medium falls into a sort of trance and the spirits speak through them. Other times they...use a trumpet. Kristen and Will are here to explain two very fascinating, very different processes! ALSO: Following up on last week's Sawstravaganza, we have a quick, spoiler-free review of Spiral: From the Book...

We wanna play a game...well actually...like EIGHT games. We're going movie-by-movie through the SAW franchise, making sense of the story, and particularly getting prepped ahead of SPIRAL coming out this weekend! There won't be blood. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu183 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams,...

New Orleans has a rich history and wild reputation...know what else it has? GHOSTS, VAMPIRES, MONSTERS, AND ALL KINDS OF URBAN LEGENDS! We talk about some New Orleans-specific cryptids, a group of women known as The Casket Girls (great name), and the New Orleans-vampire connection. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu182 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus p...

[ Link to Video! ] UPDATE! Will left out something HUGE during last week's episode, and not only that, but we actually have a Frasier/Candyman update, which I know you all must have been dying for! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu181BONUS Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at  patreon.com/gttupo...

Will is back from parental leave, and it's time to hear about what he's been enjoying while he's been off! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME: WILLIAM EDITION. Will tells us about a Frasier-Candyman theory that falls apart under further examination, the thrillers he's been watching, and more! For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu181 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus...

Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Zena Dixon is your new(?) best friend who loves horror. She's the creator of the Real Queen of Horror YouTube channel and cohost of The Bloody Disgusting Podcast. She and Kristen bond over a mutual love of teen mystery entertainment, and Zena gives us the scoop on her favorite...

This week, Kristen and Will hit the road and get psychic readings! They're spilling the beans on the whole experience: the good, the bad, the wild guesses, and the duplicate responses. The last time we did something like this was in 2019's episode 67, Mystic Willy. This time...it's Mystic Krissy. For full sources and links, visit  http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu179 Support GTTU and get access to...

Ghost hunting TV shows have been popular for decades now...surely some of these shows must have covered the same haunted location as one another, right? If they had...how would their methodologies and evidence compare? Maybe cross-referencing their work could give us insight into the business and entertainment value of ghost hunting? Don't you get it?! That's exactly what we did! Ghost Adventures...

We're back with a final (for now?) installment of controversial opinions about our favorite topic! Trailers vs. movies, gore, whether or not vampires are hot...it's ALLLL on the table. Let's spice it up! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at  patreon.com/gttupod . Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-related at  gttupod.com . W...

Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Em Schulz is one half of And That's Why We Drink, a true crime and paranormal podcast. Really, Em and Kristen should have a spinoff called And Here's What We Eat, because they mainly talked about food. Food counts as entertainment, right? (They also talked about actual enterta...

Oh, Wyoming.... Did you know that this is the state that has listened to Guide to the Unknown the LEAST?! Don't worry, we're not offended. Instead, we're here to celebrate your spookiness and tell some WILD stories about jackalopes, shoes made of human skin, and NUMEROUS haunted places....and then we'll just see what happens to our listener stats, huh? Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hun...

Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Sapphire Sandalo of the ridiculously good podcast Stories with Sapphire talks about getting into Hannibal, the royal family, her favorite IRL source for ghost stories...and she drops her favorite one on us. Find everything Sapphire does, include her podcast and amazing animate...

From movie questions to which mythical creature we'd want to be roommates with, we're answering more of your listener Qs!   Check out the show to find out what cryptid we would be if we were cryptids. Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on  Apple Podcasts  and  Stitcher .  Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly l...

Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Kathleen and Bethany of the excellent podcast An Acquired Taste come on to talk about Bigfoot, Charles Grodin, Trader Joe's finds, the merits and drawbacks of being "a regular" somewhere, and more. It'll all make sense, don't worry. Make sure you subscribe to An Acquired Taste...

Well...we challenged each other two watch some movies we each really like. I don't know...are we both out of our wheelhouse? Kristen's got an artsy, abstract zombie movie, Will's got a Lifetime movie...Or maybe...WE LOVED THEM? Let's find out. Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on  Apple Podcasts  and  Stitcher .  Support GTTU and get access to monthly b...

We're back with more controversial opinions about horror! Ready to burn with anger or soar on the wings of angels? Books v movies, the ending of Saw, hollow earth…it’s all on the table.   Listen and see where YOU fall on these important issues!   Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher .    And check out the awesome podcast Supe...

Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Chelsey and Jim talk about the television they've consumed along with the stages of quarantine, including Tiger King, Jersey Shore, calming YouTube videos, and the Cecil Hotel thing which okay, okay, I'm finally watching. Stick around to the end to hear a preview of season 4 o...

Bermuda, Bahama, come on, pretty mama....we're trapped in a vortex! The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most famous places in the world for boats and planes to vanish without a trace. Let's go there! ALSO make sure you go visit this week's sponsor, Occultish, at occultishemporium.com . Use code ENTERTHEUNKNOWN for 10% off your order! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private...

Welcome to the first mini-episode where Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Let's kick things off with Liz Sower of the podcast and blog Ghosts in the Burbs. Kristen and Liz talk about their favorite cozy mystery books, Discovery Plus finds, and more! Find out more about Liz at www.ghostsintheburbs.com ! Support...

It's been a LONG time since we last answered questions directly from listeners, so we asked people to send in personal questions, hypothetical scenarios, and anything else you might want us to address!   Will our responses surprise you? Ha: now WE’RE the ones asking the questions.   Make sure to check out this week's sponsor, Black Triangle Coffee, for all your caffeinated UFO needs! Such a cool s...

Last week we covered some horror hot takes and went down a real rabbit hole discussing M. Night Shyamalan's oeuvre. So this week we're discussing two of his most talked-about movies and figuring out if they're as good (or bad) as people say! Make sure you go check out Horror Queers , an awesome podcast whose promo you'll hear on today's show! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts,...