Pull up a chair by the fire and prepare for a chilling journey through the shadows of history. In this spine-tingling episode, Otis Jiry invites you to explore the murky line between morality and madness, where the choices of the living can stir the restless dead. Inspired by true events that shocked 19th-century Edinburgh, tonight’s tale weaves a haunting web of ambition, guilt, and the macabre.
With his signature mix of warmth and wit, Otis unearths secrets from the foggy streets and forgotten graves of a bygone era. As the fire crackles and the night deepens, you’ll find yourself questioning how far you would go in the name of success—and what might follow you if you dared to cross the line.
Dim the lights, wrap yourself in a blanket, and join us for a story that will linger long after the embers fade. Just be careful what you dig up—it might not stay buried.
PODCAST SUMMARY
"The Body Snatcher" by Robert Louis Stevenson – In 19th-century Edinburgh, a young medical student becomes entangled in the shadowy world of grave-robbing to meet the unyielding demand for cadavers in anatomy studies. As secrets mount and alliances with unscrupulous colleagues deepen, the line between ambition and morality blurs. With every decision, the protagonist is drawn closer to a darkness that science alone cannot explain. A gothic exploration of guilt, complicity, and the unquiet dead, this tale will leave you pondering what truly lies beneath the surface.