Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

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Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror episodes

March 15, 2021 Episode 67 - The History of Necromancy: Part 2
Alan and Abby continue their exploration of Necromancy throughout history. The second part focuses on the roots of necromancy in Egypt and the Middle East, and the influence of Christianity on this practice.

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Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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52 min
March 08, 2021 Episode 66 - The History of Necromancy: Part 1
Alan and Abby learn all about the history of necromancy. Starting with death rituals from early civilizations and ending with the major impact necromancy has on Greek and Norse mythology. Even more coming next week in part two.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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1 hr 3 min
February 22, 2021 Episode 65 - The Hauntings of The Bowery Hotel
Abby & Alan explore the haunted rumors of The Bowery Hotel...while staying there.

CW: Themes of sexual assault.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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1 hr 11 min
February 18, 2021 Lunatics Library 2 - Medusa Stories
Welcome to the second episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives. In this episode Miranda Warzel, Adam Bashian & Laura Sudduth read Medusa themed stories to you.

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If you want to write for us or submit stories you've already written: email [email protected] or DM @thelunaticsproject on Instagram.

If you're a voice actor with a microphone set up and want to read for us, get in touch!

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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34 min
February 15, 2021 Episode 64 - The History of Medusa
CW: Themes of sexual assault.

Abby & Alan explore the history of Medusa. Originating in ancient mythology, she's endured and has been transformed into a modern symbol.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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53 min
February 10, 2021 Lunatics Library 1 - Zombie Stories
Welcome to the first episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives.

If you want to write for us or submit stories you've already written: email [email protected] or DM @thelunaticsproject on Instagram.

If you're a voice actor with a microphone set up and want to read for us, get in touch!

In this episode Abby Brenker, Miranda Warzel (@alien.meat) and Kevin Murphy read stories written by Abby Brenker...all about zombies. If you missed our history of zombies episode, be sure to go back and check it out.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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40 min
February 08, 2021 Episode 63 - The History of Zombies
Alan and Abby talk through the history of zombies...and then phone a friend to explore some of the best (and worst) zombie films ever made.
PBS Documentary on the History of Zombies: watch here.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep

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1 hr 23 min
January 31, 2021 Episode 62 - Oddities & Curiosities with Dark Interiors
Alan and Abby are joined by Adam Bashian of Dark Interiors to discuss oddities, curiosities and haunted objects.
Follow Dark Interiors on instagram @dark.interiors and head to darkinteriors.com to subscribe to their newsletter (for subscriber only offers) and of course, check out their wonderfully spooky merch.
Head to https://taaugust.com to get your copy of The Mercer Island Murderer. Available on February 1st 2020.
And check out Bowery Boys! A fun podcast covering the history of New York City.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep

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1 hr 10 min
January 25, 2021 Episode 61 - The History of A Nightmare on Elm Street
Abby and Alan explore the true story that inspired Wes Craven to write A Nightmare on Elm Street and the fascinating story of the film's production. A film that helped to define the slasher villain horror sub-genre.

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Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute.

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Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep

Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics.
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54 min
January 18, 2021 Episode 60 - The History of The Stanley Hotel
The Shining would have never come to be if Stephen King hadn't stayed at Colorado's Stanley Hotel. Abby and Alan talk all about the haunted hotel that inspired one of the most iconic horror stories and movies of all time.

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Featuring a story performance by our dear friends @michaelcrosa and @pilar.kep from @jollyvilleradio
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Consider helping Black Trans folks by donating to the Marsha P Johnson Institute.

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Also, consider donating to The Loveland Foundation, a fund that provides therapy for Black women.
---
Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by @pilar.kep

Lunatics Magazine is available here. Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram @thelunaticsproject and on YouTube - Films About Lunatics.
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1 hr 9 min

About Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

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Lunatics Radio Hour is a non-fiction history podcast about the history of horror and the horror of history. Each episode explores real, documented events where fear, violence, survival, and the unknown shaped human lives and cultures. The show also traces how historical events influenced film, examining how real-world horrors became the stories and images that appear on screen.