Ghostfacers: A Supernatural Rewatch

By The Sonar Network

Each week hosts Richard & Reid rewatch an episode of The CW’s Supernatural and discuss real-world monster lore and behind-the-scenes details about the show.... more

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October 12, 20201.06: Skin
In the sixth episode of Supernatural, Sam’s friend, Zach, is accused of murder and Sam offers to help out by checking up on his sister, Rebecca. She claims her brother could not have committed the murder because he was with her at the time of the murder, but all the physical evidence points to Zach being at the scene of the crime. Could Zach have been at two places at the same time?
The Road So Far
(1:33) Robert Duncan McNeill
Delta Flyers Podcast
(3:57) Fun international titles and featured music
(6:16) The TV Guide description
Dad’s Journal
(7:10) Mythological shapeshifters versus popular portrayals of shapeshifters
(8:24) Shapeshifting in mythology
Aremenian Nhang
Mayan Mestaclocan
Celtic Pwyll and Arawn
(10:27) Metamorphosis
(11:21) Capgras Delusion
Episode Notes
(12:50) “22 years ago…” and peeling out of a gas station headed to St. Louis
(19:09) Impersonating law enforcement and the importance of identity
(23:40) Dean is not a morning person and the boys go sewer diving
(28:41) Grenade launchers and biological memories
(33:00) The boys start their escape and Becky is held captive
(33:53) Changing shape
(37:44) The buddy cop, comedy and horror balancing act
(41:47) Sam and “Dean” fight and Dean shoots “Dean”
(44:20) The episode ends with a wrap-up talk in the car
Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
(46:16) Reid’s learned appreciation for the episode and 3/5 Flesh Goo Piles
(48:30) What Richard wanted from the episode
Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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October 05, 20201.05: Bloody Mary
In the fifth episode of Supernatural, a game of Bloody Mary unleashes a ghost who lives in mirrors and kills by gouging out the eyes of her prey, and Sam and Dean must find a way to stop her before she claims another victim.

The Road So Far
(1:46) The TV Guide description, featured music
(4:45) Playing Bloody Mary as a kid

Dad’s Journal
(6:15) The lore behind the game
(7:43) Who is Bloody Mary?
Mary Worth/Mary Worthington
“Bloody” Mary Tudor
(9:24) Based on real divination rituals or mirror lore

Episode Notes
(12:15) The influence of Kripke’s childhood in smalltown Ohio
(13:20) Opening on the slumber party
(18:15) Melted eyes, an unnatural amount of blood, and specific vs.general monsters
(23:24) “What are you? Cops or something?” “Yea, something like that.”
(25:45) Inconsistencies in Bloody Mary’s target, Sam has a dream, and Jill dies
(29:35) Establishing the use of a camera lens and blacklights, a nod to Smallville
(33:00) Tracking down the mirror and researching the lore
(36:14) Back to the highschool and confronting some disbelief
(40:50) Now it’s time for the boys to solve the problem, Sam’s secret
(47:45) The episode wrap up and Sam won’t tell Dean about his dreams

Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
(49:24) Richard’s thoughts and 3.5/5 Rating
(50:33) Reid’s takeaways and 3.5/5 Rating

Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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September 28, 20201.04: Phantom Traveler
In the fourth episode of Supernatural, a friend of John’s calls Sam and Dean for help about a strange recording on the black box of a crashed plane. They soon realize that the demon which caused the crash is picking off the crash’s only seven survivors.

The Road So Far
Robert Singer
(3:22) The TV Guide description from 2005
(7:18) The new Washington Football Team name and flying
Dad’s Journal
(10:02) Demonic possession
How can you tell if someone is demon possessed?
Episode Notes
(14:37) Opening of the episode and background of the episode
(16:51) The first appearance of a demon
(21:18) The boys get a call from an old friend of their dad’s, Jerry
(25:30) 100 people on board, only 7 got out alive
(31:10) The boys rent some suits and pretended to be window models
(34:18) The boys injure themselves on set and suffer the series long repercussions
(37:55) Back to the motel to research on the “tattooed” laptop
(40:00) The 40-minute connection and Christian folklore
(43:20) The first appearance of comedic, scaredy-cat Dean
(49:26) Going to find the possessed person
(55:10) The classic Supernatural ending
Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
(56:53) Reid’s closing thoughts and 4/5 Plane Crashes Rating
(58:02) Richard’s takeaways and 4/5 Plane Crashes Rating

Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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September 21, 20201.03: Dead in the Water
In the third episode of Supernatural, the boys head to a small town where something in the lake is dragging people into its water’s murky depths. But before we do we discuss the real world lore behind this episode’s monster: Ghosts!

Dad’s Journal
Ghosts
Vengeful Ghosts
Mogwai
Onryo
Water Spirits
Types of Ghosts and Spirits
Water Spirits in Folklore
The Road So Far
Jared Padalecki broke his hand while filming
This lake scene appeared in Devour (2005)
Episode Notes
Opening on Lake Manitoc in Wisconsin
The brothers in the diner and the show’s borderline misogyny
The classic motel research scene
Dean has trouble connecting with kids
The second ghost encounter of the episode
The horror trope of creepy kids
Bill is going to sacrifice himself to the ghost
Dean decides to turn around and see it through to the end
The boys dig up a red bicycle and the sheriff shows up
Lucas gets pulled into the water
Sam gets to talk to the girl
Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
Richard on how well the show has aged visually
Richard: 4.5 out of 5 Water Ghosts
Reid on the classic horror iconology
Reid: 4 out of 5 Water Ghosts
People Mentioned
Sera Gamble (Twitter) (Instagram)
Amy Acker (Twitter) (Instagram)

Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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58min
September 14, 20201.02: Wendigo
In the second episode of Supernatural, the boys head into the remote woods to investigate disappearing hikers. But before we do we discuss the real world lore behind this episode’s monster: the Wendigo.

The Road So Far and Dad’s Journal
Eric Kripke historically dislikes the episode
The music in the episode
Opening Dad’s Journal and exploring the lore
Episode Notes
The first episode with a recap, but not really
The episode opens on a camping trip
Sam’s haircut and Dad’s coordinates
The Park Ranger, the sister, and the bar
“Saving people, killing things, the family business.”
Leather jackets, a duffle bag of guns, and some M&M’s
Finding the abandoned mine and confronting the Wendigo
Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
Reid’s thoughts on the episode and pick of the Wendigo
Richard’s takeaways and how the episode adds to the formula
Reid: 5 out of 5 Wendigos
Richard: 4.5 out of 5 Wendigos

Alden Ehrenreich
Algonquian People
Donner Party
Eric Kripke on “Wendigo”
Wendigo – Flesheater of the Forests
Wendigo – Wikipedia
Wendigo Psychosis
Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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1h 1min
September 07, 20201.01: Pilot
It’s the first episode! This week we're breaking down the Pilot, but before we do we discuss the real world lore behind this episode’s monster: the Woman in White.

The Road So Far and Dad’s Journal

Where the boys were when the pilot aired on September 13, 2005.

Background, creation, and some behind the scenes of Supernatural.

Real world lore behind the monster of the week.

Episode Notes

Jumping in to the show and the opening of the episode.

Dean shows up and tells Sam their dad is missing.

The monster is introduced and the template is established.

Establishing how they afford to live and the classic rock theme.

Encountering the ghost and setting up the show’s sense of humor.

Dean gets arrested and Sam investigates solo.

The boys confront the ghost and help her go home.

Sam’s house burns down, Dean gets Sam out, and the boys set off after the demon.

Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating

Solid dialogue and story for a “sets up everything” pilot.

Richard’s Rating: 4

Redi’s Rating: 4

Curse of La Llorona

Legend of the Woman in White

Montmorency Falls, Quebec

Perchta of Rozmberk

'Scariest Places on Earth' Hosted by Linda Blair

Woman in White

Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry

Artwork by Erin Gallagher

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1h 14min
August 26, 2020 Ghostfacers Trailer
Join Richard and Reid as they give you a sneak peak of whats to come. Ghostfacers premiers September 7th!

Intro performed by Aaron Barry

Artwork by Erin Gallagher

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August 26, 20201.01: Pilot
It’s the first episode! This week we’re breaking down the Pilot, but before we do we discuss the real world lore behind this episode’s monster: the Woman in White.

The Road So Far and Dad’s Journal
Where the boys were when the pilot aired on September 13, 2005.
Background, creation, and some behind the scenes of Supernatural.
Real world lore behind the monster of the week.
Episode Notes
Jumping in to the show and the opening of the episode.
Dean shows up and tells Sam their dad is missing.
The monster is introduced and the template is established.
Establishing how they afford to live and the classic rock theme.
Encountering the ghost and setting up the show’s sense of humor.
Dean gets arrested and Sam investigates solo.
The boys confront the ghost and help her go home.
Sam’s house burns down, Dean gets Sam out, and the boys set off after the demon.
Closing Thoughts and Episode Rating
Solid dialogue and story for a “sets up everything” pilot.
Richard’s Rating: 4
Redi’s Rating: 4
Curse of La Llorona
Legend of the Woman in White
Montmorency Falls, Quebec
Perchta of Rozmberk
‘Scariest Places on Earth’ Hosted by Linda Blair
Woman in White
Intro/Outro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher
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August 25, 2020 Ghostfacers Trailer
Join Richard and Reid as they give you a sneak peak of whats to come. Ghostfacers premiers September 7th!
Intro performed by Aaron Barry
Artwork by Erin Gallagher

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22min

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