Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and Mayhem

Continuing on in our mead trilology!   Last time we spoke about the Celts, but here we'll touch a bit on the Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic peoples and their mead folklore and tales, as well as filling in a few small gaps from the last episode.  So sit back with your drink of favor and enjoy! If you'd like to read up on this, you can go here: https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/The-Lore-and-Hi...

Welcome to the New Year!  We thought we'd start the year (well, based on most people's thoughts of the new year -- ours starts at sun down on October 31st) the same way we started the podcast.  With Tolkien! This is the first of a few episodes where we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories."  We get a bit into his thoughts, but also into ours and how the essay relates to current themes...

Welcome to the final episode of the year!  Here we discuss the Iron Maiden song "Number of the Beast!"  Have a metal new year! If you want to read the Burns poem from whence it was derived, go here:  http://www.robertburns.org.uk/Assets/Poems_Songs/tamoshanter.htm If you find yourself enjoying Robbie Burns' poetry, in less than a month, it's Burns Night!  https://www.scotland.org/events/burns-nigh...

Welcome to the second Solstice/Christmas episode!  Enjoy a bit on the Mari Lwyd from Wales and hobby horses, as well as more modern winter beasties!  James also lets you know how he saves all our lives at the Solstice!    Also, if you like mumming, you might like this song (The Mummer's Song (a Newfoundland Christmas tradition):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJW65XwKPY  .    

Welcome to another seasonal themed episode!  We figured with all the Halloween episodes, we could at least do one or two at Christmas.  You may notice a distinct theme, though, as we're still sticking with the spooky stuff.  Enjoy our discussion of the history of telling ghost stories at Christmas, some of the horrific beings that roam the country side in the dark of winter, and a bit on tradition...

Finally!  The Terrors discuss part of their title, when they go into the depths of mead (and bees and honey and whats-not), from the ancient Celts to more modern Celtic countries (you know, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the lot).  This is part one of a series of three (although I'm sure we'll eventually do more). If you do want a bit more, go here:  https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Slainte-Th...

Welcome to a week 5 episode!  November has five Fridays, so we thought we'd share our thoughts on the best comic book character ever, Scrooge McDuck!  Okay, James wanted to share this with you -- Jody gives his thoughts on the best characters, too (even if he's wrong).  Although not discussed in the podcast, James also wanted to mention an album (which he owns and enjoys) based on the life and tim...

Have you ever tried to focus on just one album at a time, getting into the music and the artwork and the time period and the artist's thoughts at the time? It's tough!  We've tried it and it's not so easy, as we discovered.  Join us as we discuss it here.  James gets into Led Zeppelin a bit and we even bring up The Hobbit! Image file from a poster James owns. Here's a link to the original NPR arti...

KISS has announced their final tour and we have our thoughts on that.  Well, Jody mostly has thoughts on that, but James has his curmudgeon moments, as well.  Also, basic thoughts and history of the band.  If you liked this episode, check we also mention them in our Corpse Paint episode and you might also like more on glam with our episode on The Sweet. Episode image taken from an album Jody owns.

Come with us and explore the glamtastic world of The Sweet!  Known for their hits Ballroom Blitz, Little Willy, Fox on the Run, and many more, those fantastic grandfathers (some might say grandmothers!) of glam metal blistered the eyes and pleased the ears.  We go into detail from their start to their finish, with their hits and their connections... Are you ready, Steve?

Getting back to non-spooky October topics!  In this, we discuss the cultural watershed that was the 1960s, notably in music (Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and others) and comedy (Monty Python), and how it got there from after World War II.  

True and terrifying tales of demonic goodness!  Have a happy Halloween and a sweet Samhain! 

Welcome to the Manor!  Herein we discuss the 1986 horror-comedy flick "Trick or Treat," which features Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons, but only in very small roles.  Remember, don't ever backward mask! Snicker snicker.

2018 is the anniversary of dozens of classic movies, a good many of them in the horror/spooky/Halloween genres.  Enjoy as we go over them! 

Welcome to our discussion of John Carpenter's Halloween!  Released October 25th, 1978, it's the 40th anniversary of the first Hollywood film to use the word Halloween in its title... and that's just a start!

First released October 1968 and introduced zombies to cinematic horror fans (well, ghouls, anyway), we hope you enjoy our discussion upon it!  

Welcome to another Halloween extra episode!  In which we discuss the types of horror and haunts, as far as movies, that we enjoy.  Maybe a bit of why, too. 

Where in we mostly discuss the book and Mary Shelley, but also a wee bit about the movies, too.  Maybe not as erudite as the original Frankie, but that's okay (we hope). 

Sit back and enjoy jocular tales of terror and childhood (aren't those interchangeable?).  

From Screamin' Jay Hawkins to Alice Cooper to True Norwegian Black Metal, the use of corpse paint for in rock and heavy metal for theatrical and cultural aspects is fascinating.

The West Midlands folklore that inspired Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin! Stories of giants and dragons and fairies gathered from his Romani grandmother and his family's travels.  Plus, 50 years ago this week, they began recording their eponymous debut album!  Feel free to read more about it here:   The West Midlands Folklore that Inspired Robert Plant 

Happy Hobbit Day 2018!  Wherein we discuss the movie version The Hobbit and how it relates to both the book and general cultural bits and whats not.  Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/  

Welcome to the introductory episode of the Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead, Metal, and Mayhem podcast!  Herein, we introduce ourselves and tell you what the podcast is about, as well as giving a wee bit o' an idea of our philosophy.   Join us on social media at:  https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/