Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

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Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror episodes

July 29, 2025 Episode 161 - Campfire Tales #5
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.
Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. 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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36 min
July 22, 2025 Episode 160 - The History of Spring-Heeled Jack
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.
Join the discussion on Discord. 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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42 min
July 12, 2025 Lunatics Library 48 - Superhero Horror Stories
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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50 min
June 24, 2025 Episode 159 - The History of Superhero Horror: Part 2
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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1 hr 3 min
June 10, 2025 Episode 158 - The History of Superhero Horror: Part 1
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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1 hr 5 min
May 26, 2025 Episode 157 - Berkey Family Vacation 1988
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.
Enjoy your Summer!
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10 min
May 20, 2025Episode 156 - The History of Astrology
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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36 min
May 06, 2025 Lunatics Library 47 - The Player
We are so thrilled to present The Player, written by Forest Flynn and performed by Winston Alvarez.
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35 min
April 21, 2025Episode 155 - Seances in The White House
Today we discuss the history of the Lincoln's, The Booth's and the intersection of the White House and the Occult. But more importantly, this history is really a reflection of a nation divided, and the aftermath of grief. It doesn't seem so far away from the current state of the state.
Sources
Whitehousehistory.org article by Alexandra Kommel: Seances in The Red Room.
CSUN University Library: The Edwin Booth Family Collection
National Geographic Article by Parissa Djangi: Seances at the White House
In The Houses of Their Dead by Terry Alford
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36 min
April 08, 2025 Lunatics Library 46 - Space Horror Stories: Part 2
Listen in to the final installment of our Space Horror series. We will conclude with two epic space horror stories for you.
Pariah's Last Breath was written by Curtis A. Deeter and narrated by Denali Bartell. Check out Denali's work here. Follow Curtis on Facebook @AuthorCurtisADeeter and Instaram is @Curtis_A._Deeter.

Orion Beckons was written by Benjamin Cooper and narrated by Mike Macera. Keep tabs on Benjamin's work here: www.MindofBenjaminCooper.com and listen to Mike's band Beach Therapy on Spotify.
Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. 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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51 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.