Lunatics Radio Hour

Nov 30 2024 189 ep. 56 mins 867

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Episode 147 - Campfire Tales #3

Nov 30 2024 48 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan are thrilled to present three horrifying and hauntingly beautiful stories. Come and gather around the campfire, as we collectively grow more and more unsettled together. Consider donating to Beloved Asheville. Lakeland was written by Marisca Pichette, and narrated by Michael Crosa. This story was originally published in text in September 2022 by Nigh

Episode 146 - The History of La Llorona with Anastasia Garcia

Nov 12 2024 46 mins

Text Abby and AlanGet your copy of Ghostly Ghastly Tales here! And follow Anastasia Garcia on Instagram @anastasiawrites to keep your eye out for upcoming projects. On today's episode Abby sits down with Anastasia to discuss the mythology behind La Llorona, La Lechuza and her new book of short horror stories. SourcesJanvier, Thomas A. “Legend of La Llorona.” In Legends of the C

Lunatics Library 43 - Vampire Horror Stories

Oct 29 2024 66 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan are thrilled to present three horrifying vampire themed stories. Consider donating to BeLoved Asheville to help our friends impacted by Hurricane Helene. Watch our horror short on Halloween Night, here. Leftovers was written by Warren Benedetto and narrated by Michael Crosa. Follow @WarrenBenedetto and @Podnooga on social media. Therapy Notes was wri

Episode 145 - The History of The New England Vampire Panic

Oct 26 2024 54 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan discuss the history of the New England Vampire Panic and how it influenced some of the most prominent examples of vampire horror literature, including Bram Stoker's Dracula. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in

Lunatics Library 42 - Hitchcock Inspired Horror Stories

Oct 19 2024 35 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan are thrilled to present Hitchcock inspired horror stories.Claudia was written by Marisca Pichette and read by Lissa Sweeney. Check out Marisca’s poetry collection Rivers in Your Skin, Sirens in Your Hair. And follow her website: www.mariscapichette.com or IG: @marisca_write. Follow Lissa on IG at LissaSweeney.Me, A Hero was written by Warren Benede

Episode 144 - The Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Oct 07 2024 76 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan sit down to discuss the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately, we do have to warn that this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault.Correction: Rebecca did win Best Picture at the Oscars in 1940. The only time one of Hitchcock's films won Best Picture.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the parano

Episode 143 - Ghost Hunting 101 with The Ghoul Guide

Sep 24 2024 56 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby is thrilled to present this conversation with our friend The Ghoul Guide. I sit down with Courtney Eastman to discuss the basics of ghost hunting, her approach to paranormal investigation, some of the most haunted locations in the United States and across the globe. Follow Courtney @TheGhoulGuide on all platforms. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion

Lunatics Library 41 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 2

Sep 16 2024 84 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan present 6 more incredible ocean horror stories and poems. Bloodington Pier was written by Tony Earnshaw and performed by Tessa McKnight. Follow Tony on Facebook @tonyearnshaw, X @TonyEarnshaw, Instagram @thetonyearnshaw and check out his website: www.antonyearnshaw.wordpress.com.Uncharted was written by J.P. Relph and performed by Sara Luke. Follow t

Lunatics Library 40 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 1

Sep 03 2024 91 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan present the first part of our Ocean Horror Stories series, as part of our Horror on The High Seas exploration. Lorelee was written by Elou Carroll and read by Tessa McKnight. Follow Elou on social media at @keychild and check out www.eloucarroll.com.A Sinking Feeling was written by Warren Benedetto and read by Jon C. Cook. Visit warrenbenedetto.com a

Episode 142 - Horror on The High Seas: Maritime Folklore and Ghost Ships

Aug 19 2024 68 mins

Text Abby and AlanAbby and Alan discuss maritime folklore, ghost ships, pirates and so much more. lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by