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(Recorded on April 13, 2025) This week we are discussing episode six, “Nannies in the Mist,” from the cult classic tv show, Dark Shadows. It’s the day of the costume party at Collinwood and Carolyn is officially a minion of Barnabas. Roger complains about all the guests that are just there for the free food; Dr. Hoffman tries to pretend like she didn’t betray Barnabas; the costume party makes Barnabas nostalgic for the 18th century; Maggie busts out a Ouija board at the after party; Sheriff Patterson consults it for some help; Carolyn finds the only antique shop in town selling arsenic; David gets in trouble doing Sarah’s bidding; Angelique’s hell ghost is back; there’s a good, old fashioned, family séance; and Victoria takes the trip of a lifetime. Plus, George celebrates Record Store Day, Meaghan surprises George with her love of different 90’s tv show, and we discuss our favorite outfits from this Collinwood Costume party. (Original network airdate February 1, 1991)

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(Recorded on April 6, 2025) Up this week is “Death Becomes Him”, episode five of the truly incredible 90’s tv series, Dark Shadows. The days are incredibly long in Collinsport and we pick up a few hours after episode four ends. Victoria has dinner with Barnabas and he presents her with a gift; Dr. Hoffman finds out Barnabas’s plans for Victoria and she devises a plan of her own; Carolyn needs to learn boundaries; Joe is a messy eater; Maggie has a vision; Victoria spends the night at the old house; Barnabas can’t control his urges; Carolyn has bad timing; and Willie is just out here doing his best. Plus, George is grossed out by the thought of wearing 200 year old clothing, Meaghan loses her mind over Joe, and we discuss our favorite Val Kilmer movies. (Original network airdate January 25, 1991

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(Recorded on March 30, 2025) We’re back this week with episode four of the 90’s tv series Dark Shadows and we're calling this one, “Twisted Firestarter.” We pick up right where we left off in episode three—Michael’s made a life changing decision; Julia’s got her eyes on Josette’s music box; Sarah’s back and trying to get a message to Victoria; Barnabas doesn’t know how to accept a gift; Roger’s secret art studio is discovered; David plays with matches; Maggie tries to warn Victoria; and Willie fears that Angelique might harm Barnabas. Plus, George wonders if Dark Shadows might be building too big of a world; Meaghan gives Maggie some dating advice; and we reminisce about the first time we recorded this episode—it's gone, but forever in our hearts. (Original network air date January 18, 1991)

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(Recorded on March 9, 2025) This week we are delving into episode three of the cult classic tv show Dark Shadows, “The Nutty Professor.” In this episode, Professor Michael can’t stay out of his own way; Julia uses comically sized medical instruments; Barnabas gets his first gray hair; Victoria is wooed with some Byron; Roger throws Michael under the bus; Joe wants to try his luck in Bimini; and Sarah visits David in the family tomb.

Plus, Meaghan stresses over the podcast; George is being held together by soup; and of course we can’t stop talking about OJ. (Original network air date January 14, 1991)

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Up this week is episode two of the gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows, and we're calling this one: “Did Somebody Say Stake?” In this episode, Daphne can’t escape the vampiric powers of Barnabas; Joe falls asleep on the job; Roger gets some; Professor Michael keeps something very special in his medicine bag; the Collinsport police department keeps giant crucifixes in their arsenal; and Julia has her eyes on a Nobel Prize in medicine.

Also, George finally turns on his microphone; Meaghan won’t shut up about Joe; and we question exactly how one gets turned into a vampire on this show.

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(Recorded on February 23, 2025) Episode One is here! And since these episodes have no titles, we’re creating our own! We’re calling this one, “The Nanny Diaries,” because Victoria Winters, the recently hired governess at the Collinwood estate in Collinsport, Maine is providing some much need narrative context. Victoria isn’t the only new person in town, cousin Barnabas from England has also arrived, coincidentally at the same time a bunch of bad stuff starts happening! Shockingly, the police aren’t very good at putting these two things together.

Also, Meaghan and George discuss the relatively new OJ Simpson documentary on Netflix; George is blown away by a young Joseph Gordon Levitt performance; and Meaghan is tired of men’s daddy issues. (Original network air date January 13, 1991)

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This week we are digging into the first half (well first 55 minutes) of the Firefly movie, “Serenity.” We’ve got a new—in the words of George— big bad, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, who really brings a whole new level to this universe. Simon is turned up to eleven and it makes us wonder where that energy was in the Firefly series. Mal is obviously sad that Inara left the ship and is taking it out on everyone else. Zoe is wondering what happened to the Mal that would never leave a man behind. Kaylee says something that made us go “what in the what??”. Jayne says something that makes us go, “of course he would say that”. Wash is there, being the supportive husband we all know and love. And River is out there kicking major butt. Now you may be thinking, aren’t George and Meaghan huge fans of Shepherd? Why wasn’t he mentioned? And to that I say, he shows up about 45 minutes into the movie and we found that to be very annoying! Why are they hiding one of the best characters?! Anyways…there are reavers, subliminal messages, and a set of British (did the monarchy make it to space?) twins who add a bit of flair to the movie. We’ll be handing out awards for biggest winners and losers in the first half as well as letter grades (and we’ll try not to take off too many points for lack of Shepherd).

Also, Meaghan questions if there is a new TikTok challenge happening; George hopes for “Serenity” to turn into a rom-com; and we discuss why there are still batteries in the 26th century.

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