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In this episode of Anthology of Horror, we plunge into some of the darkest chapters of the twentieth century: the atrocities committed by Imperial Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War. From the systematic slaughter and sexual violence of the Nanjing Massacre to the grotesque human experimentation carried out by Unit 731, this is a story of cruelty without parallel.

Told with unflinching honesty but delivered with solemn restraint, the episode paints a vivid historical picture of how Japan’s imperial ambitions turned ordinary men into monsters—and why denial and forgetting are just as dangerous as the crimes themselves.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains descriptions of graphic violence, sexual violence, and crimes against humanity.

Cast & Credits

• Host: Spring-Heeled Jack
• Research Assistant: Kate (daughter of Steve)
• Producer: Mickie Eberz
• Special Thanks: Young Alex, for suggesting the topic and supporting the Mannings’ GoFundMe after the Eaton Fire

Episode Theme & Closing Song: Blood Engine by Empress

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Hosted by: Spring Heeled Jack
Produced by: Mickie Eberz
Closing Song: “Sleeping in Glass” by Empress

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In this immersive deep-dive, Spring Heeled Jack peels back the carefully lacquered layers of Disneyland California to reveal the bloodstained foundation beneath the fantasy. From the early life of Walt Disney to the dark psychological mechanisms that guide your every step in the park, this episode is a narrative descent into the tragedies, conspiracies, forgotten attractions, and lingering spirits that the Mouse would rather you ignore.

You'll hear the gruesome details of confirmed deaths, the real ghost stories whispered by Cast Members, the attractions that were too disturbing to build, and the Orwellian surveillance infrastructure silently watching your every move. All woven together with California-native nostalgia and a cynical eye for the machinery of myth.

It’s not just about theme park history—it’s about how we build dreams atop graves, and what happens when we try to trap magic in a place that can't stop remembering the dead.

Enter the park.
Exit at your own risk.

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In this hauntingly emotional episode of Anthology of Horror, guest host Slutty Nicole returns from the void—after nearly a year of silence—to bring you a chilling original tale by long-time friend of the show, Woundlicker. What begins as a simple story of supernatural contact quickly unravels into a raw exploration of intergenerational trauma, family secrets, and the burdens we inherit whether we want them or not.

This isn’t your typical ghost story. It’s something deeper. Stranger. More human.

Produced by Mickie Eberz, Slutty Nicole, and Spring Heeled Jack—despite his best efforts to nap through production.

The episode closes with the atmospheric track “Shadows Ignite” by Empress, the new musical project from Slutty Nicole herself.

Turn off the lights, tune in, and get ready for a story that lingers long after the final word.

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In this special extended episode of Anthology of Horror, host Spring Heeled Jack dives deep into the violent, chaotic, and all-too-real events of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. What started with a verdict in a downtown courtroom turned into six days of fire, fury, and complete breakdown across the city. This episode covers the racial tension, LAPD brutality, the abandonment of Koreatown, the arrival of the National Guard, and the long road of devastation that followed. No ghosts, no legends—just the truth, raw and unfiltered.

Closing song: Lonely Amanda by Nicole and the Sausage Wallets.

Produced by: Mickie Eberz

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In today’s episode of Anthology of Horror, Jack is joined once again by author Sam Stoutman for a dive into the wild world of Reddit. This episode, curated by producer Mickie Eberz, explores a variety of stories ranging from genuinely chilling to unintentionally hilarious. Some will make your skin crawl, others might just make you cringe — but either way, Jack and Sam are here to react, roast, and revel in the madness. Stay tuned through the end of the episode for the closing song, "Tragedy" by the Bee Gees.

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Produced by: Mickie Eberz

In this brutal deep-dive into medieval darkness, we leave the battlefield behind and shine a torch on the murders and massacres that happened off the field. These are the betrayals in cathedrals, assassinations at royal feasts, religious purges, political executions, and grisly “justice” carried out behind closed castle doors.

From the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in his own cathedral to the York pogrom of 1190, from Scotland’s infamous Black Dinner to a royal execution by red-hot poker, this episode explores the blood-soaked stories of power, paranoia, and vengeance that shaped history—and still echo in our nightmares.

Also featuring:
☠️ The Massacre of the Latins in Constantinople
🔥 The St. Brice’s Day Massacre
🔪 The Pazzi Conspiracy

Because sometimes, in the Middle Ages, the real horror didn’t wear armor—it wore a crown, a robe… or nothing at all.

Closing us out is Amigo the Devil’s hauntingly furious cover of “Before He Cheats,” originally performed by Carrie Underwood.
Because if anyone knew about vengeance, it was medieval Europe.

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In this chilling episode of Anthology of Horror, we set sail into the haunted history of the RMS Queen Mary, the legendary ocean liner that has spent decades as both a beacon of luxury and a hotspot for paranormal activity. Produced by Mickie Eberz, this episode dives deep into the ship’s post-World War II legacy, her decline as air travel took over, and her transformation into a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. But while the Queen Mary may no longer roam the seas, something else still lingers aboard.

From the infamous Stateroom B340, where guests have reported terrifying encounters, to the eerie first-class swimming pool, where the ghost of a little girl named Jackie is said to play, we explore the most notorious hauntings tied to this spectral ship. Listeners will hear the tragic tale of John Pedder, the young crewman crushed in the engine room, and the disturbing echoes of the HMS Curacoa disaster, where over 300 men perished beneath the Queen Mary’s bow. We’ll also uncover the mysterious Lady in White, the chilling growls of the entity known as Grumpy, and the unsettling sounds of phantom knocks and voices in the ship’s cavernous corridors.

Is the Queen Mary a floating time capsule of spirits trapped between worlds? Or is her haunted reputation merely the stuff of legend? Join us as we unravel the truth behind one of the world’s most infamous ghost ships.

Closing out the episode, enjoy "Message in a Bottle"—a haunting cover by Machine Head, the perfect soundtrack for a journey into maritime mystery and the echoes of the past.

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Holiday Special is finally out. Scary yuletide tales, some historical folklore as well as god awful christmas songs.

Produced By: Mickie Eberz

Closing Song is by Set it off and it's titled "This Christmas"

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A handful of strange true crime stories.

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Today I give a brief history of the city that is Las Vegas, as well as two very well known ghosts that are said to haunt the strip. Closing song is "House of Noise" by nosy.

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