Episode 124 of MARS MESSINA PRESENTS ushers in the Spooky Season with a real life horror tale. We bring you back to late summer 2016, when people all around the nation and the world began seeing random killer clown appearances in incongruous settings. These sightings set off mass fear, vigilance, and even violence. We will talk about the psychological reasons why human beings are afraid of clowns, and will comment on society's reactionary ways.

BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE ACOUSTIC BOOKSHELF concludes with a very short creepy clown story that is perfect for around-the-bonfire storytelling.

We also welcome a new man into the Greater Messina Famiglia...Welcome, Baby Squish!

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