Abby and Alan sit down to discuss the history and production of the first four films in the Friday the 13th horror franchise. In part one we start with the first four films; Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1983). 

From Kevin Bacon to Corey Feldman, there is a lot to discuss between the first four movies in this series. 

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Abby and Alex are so thrilled to present three haunting and spooky tales. 

The Summoning was written by Joseph Hare, and narrated by Denali Bartell. Check out Joseph on Instagram @josephhareifyoucare and on Substack josephhare.substack.

The Bark was written by Glenn Dugan and Narrated by Mike Macera. Check out Glenn's website here, whereisglennnow.com and follow him on Instagram @whereisglennnow.

Poltergeists on Presidents Street was written by LindaAnn Lo Schiavo and narrated by Alex Goleman. Follow LindaAnn on bluesky @ghostlyverse.bsky.social  and on Twitter: @Mae_Westside.

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Abby and Alex Goleman are thrilled to present three haunting horror stories. 

First Date was written by Carver Welsh and narrated by Abby Brenker. Follow Carver on IG @carverwelsh.

A Scratching at The Door was written by Jon Adcock and narrated by Denali Bartell. Follow Jon's work here. Check out Denali's poetry collection here. 

Division of Spoils was written by D.H. Parish and narrated by Mike Macera. Check out D.H. Parish's work here. 

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Abby just couldn't get enough. This week is a true deep dive into the history of one of the most bizarre phantoms to haunt a major city. Reports and sightings of Spring-Heeled Jack were commonplace in Victorian London. 

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We are thrilled to present three superhero horror stories. 

Interminable was written by Warren Benedetto and performed by Mike Macera. 

Heffalumps and Ozzles was written by Nikki Blakey and performed by Sara Luke, follow Sara on IG at @saraluke25.

The Undertaker was written and performed by Denali Bartell. 

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Abby and Alan continue their conversation about superhero history and horror. Diving into the most iconic superheroes of all time, and the best examples of superhero horror. 

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Listen in as Abby and Alan discuss the origins of superhero horror, starting with the earliest instances of folk heros, and the very first superhero comics. From Hugo Hercules to Robinhood, the Scarlett Pimpernel and Namor the Submariner.

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Written by Jacob Steven Mohr. 

Starring Denali Bartell, Sarak Luke and Mike Macera. 

Direction and sound design by Abby Brenker (with the help of Alan Kudan.)

Sound engineering and mixing by Alan Kudan. 

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This week Abby sits down to discuss all things Astrology. From the earliest uses of star divination in ancient cultures, to Mercury in retrograde, and everything in between. 

Sources

• Time Magazine article: Where Do Zodiac Signs Come From? By Olivia B. Waxman. 
• Academic Paper from Richard Fitzpatrick as part of the physics department at the University of Texas, Austin: Ptolemy’s Almagest: Fact and Fiction. 
• National Geographic article by Catherine Caruso: What are the ancient origins of your zodiac sign?
• 14 Famous Predictions by Nostradamus by Robert Johnson.

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We are so thrilled to present The Player, written by Forest Flynn and performed by Winston Alvarez.

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