Light & Shadow: A Horror Podcast

Our culture has always been drawn to the spectacle of the circus, carnival and theme park. But since the beginning, these entertainment venues have had a dark side. There are have always been dark rides, oddities and peep shows that appeal to the weirder interests of human nature.

In this episode, we're exploring the magic, mystery and macabre elements that make up the Dark Carnival in film and television.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Freaks
• Pinocchio
• Something Wicked This Way Comes
• Waxwork
• Carnivale
• AHS: Freakshow
• The Devil’s Carnival
• Escape From Tomorrow

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.

Our culture has always been drawn to the spectacle of the circus, carnival and theme park. But since the beginning, these entertainment venues have had a dark side. There are have always been dark rides, oddities and peep shows that appeal to the weirder interests of human nature.

In this episode, we're exploring the magic, mystery and macabre elements that make up the Dark Carnival in film and television.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Freaks
• Pinocchio
• Something Wicked This Way Comes
• Waxwork
• Carnivale
• AHS: Freakshow
• The Devil’s Carnival
• Escape From Tomorrow

I’ve got something very special for you today. In the spirit of summer vacation, I’m sharing a tale about Walt Disney World’s creepiest location. Prepare yourself for the River Country Film.

This audio was originally recorded for my other podcast, Disney Native. Check it out if you also happen to be a Disney nerd like myself.

River Country Film
Written by TheBushAdministration.
Content is available under CC BY-SA. Some edits have been made. You can read the original story at creepypasta.wikia.com.

I’ve got something very special for you today. In the spirit of summer vacation, I’m sharing a tale about Walt Disney World’s creepiest location. Prepare yourself for the River Country Film.

This audio was originally recorded for my other podcast, Disney Native. Check it out if you also happen to be a Disney nerd like myself.

River Country Film
Written by TheBushAdministration.
Content is available under CC BY-SA. Some edits have been made. You can read the original story at creepypasta.wikia.com.

Summer is not my favorite season. I prefer spring thunderstorms and crisp fall air to the relentless heat of the summer sun. I grew up in the South and now live in Florida where It's always hot, always humid, and the sun is always beating down on you. It's enough to make you crazy sometimes, but there are several great films to get us through the hot season.

This month, I'm taking a break from the norm to bring you some recommendations including all my summer favorites!

You can read the original blog post at https://lightandshadowpod.com/blog/summer.

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.

Summer is not my favorite season. I prefer spring thunderstorms and crisp fall air to the relentless heat of the summer sun. I grew up in the South and now live in Florida where It's always hot, always humid, and the sun is always beating down on you. It's enough to make you crazy sometimes, but there are several great films to get us through the hot season.

This month, I'm taking a break from the norm to bring you some recommendations including all my summer favorites!

In this episode, I recommend movies that help you deal with:

• Tourist towns

• Oppressive summer heat

• Summer vacation gone wrong
  

It's my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies. It's a timeless tale of loss, regret and decent into madness. In my longest episode ever, I'm diving deep into Pet Sematary. In the episode, I’m discussing the novel, both adaptations and why Stephen King was afraid to publish this book.

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.

It's my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies. It's a timeless tale of loss, regret and decent into madness. Buckle up, I'm diving deep into Pet Sematary.

IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

• Pros and cons of both films

• How I would have ended the 2019 version

• Death and grief

• Resurrection

• Free will and human nature

• Why Stephen King was afraid to publish this book
  

Listen:
Stephen King Detour: Live from Bangor, Maine

What does it mean when we say a place is haunted? Does in have anything to do with ghosts? Or is it simply a feeling left behind by tragic events of the past? Come with me and I’ll tell you a story about a haunting in the most mundane of locations. This particular story happened five years ago, on tax day.

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.

What does it mean when we say a place is haunted? Does in have anything to do with ghosts? Or is it simply a feeling left behind by tragic events of the past? Come with me and I’ll tell you about a haunting in the most mundane of locations. This is the story of how we found a body in the dumpster behind our office...on tax day.