Be careful what you wish for. In this week’s episode, Joe and Nicole are talking about Are You Afraid of the Dark?, “The Tale of the Twisted Claw.” Join them as they discuss topics such as mischief night, physical education, and the intricate universe of Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

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IMDb.com. (1992, September 5). “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of the Twisted Claw. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514446/ 

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, February 19). The Monkey’s Paw. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkey’s_Paw

Is it ethical to turn sinful men into beautiful ponies? Probably not, but that’s what Nicole and Joe discuss in this episode about the indie horror game, The Pony Factory. In it, they discuss their history with spooky games and question the sanity and logic of Winston. 

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The Pony Factory (2024). TV Tropes. (n.d.). https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/ThePonyFactory#:~:text=The%20Pony%20Factory%20is%20a,be%20purchased%20through%20Steam%20here%20. 

The Pony Factory on Steam. (n.d.). https://store.steampowered.com/app/2536530/The_Pony_Factory/

Did you have a creepy, decrepit, abandoned house on your childhood street that everyone knew was haunted? For this episode, Joe and Nicole are covering “The Tale of the Lonely Ghost” from everyone’s favorite ‘90s kids’ show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Join them as they talk about zodiac signs, serial killers, popular girls, and why some people just deserve to be stuck in a mirror for all of eternity, while others do not. 

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IMDb.com. (1992c, August 29). “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of the Lonely Ghost. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514426/

Zodiacsign. (2023, September 22). Serial Killers & Zodiac signs: The Most Likely to Murder. Style Caster. https://stylecaster.com/lists/serial-killer-zodiac-signs/

Have you ever gotten a really creepy phone call? For this episode, Joe and Nicole watched the 1979 film, When a Stranger Calls. This movie paved the way for the classic horror movie trope of the babysitter and the man upstairs. They discuss the criminal justice system, mental health, and how this film would go on to fuel an urban legend spanning decades. Grab your popcorn and don’t answer any unrecognized numbers. 

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Greaney, T. J. (2010, March 7). Who Killed Janett Christman?. Columbia Daily Tribune. https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/politics/government/2010/03/07/who-killed-janett-christman/984978007/

IMDb.com. (1979, October 26). When a Stranger Calls. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080130/

Grab your tamagotchi and crank up that Nirvana, folks, we’re going back to the 1990s! The 1990s were a treasure trove of nostalgic television shows. Chances are, if you were a kid in the 1990s, you’re familiar with the spooky Nickelodeon classic, Are You Afraid of the Dark?. In this episode, Joe and Nicole begin their journey with the first two episodes of the series, entitled, “The Tale of the Phantom Cab,” and “The Tale of Laughing in the Dark.” Gather around as they discuss 90’s tropes of toxic siblings, creepy adults, and anti-smoking PSAs. 

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IMDb.com. (1992, August 15). “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of the Phantom Cab. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514435/

IMDB.com. (1992b, August 22). “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of Laughing in the Dark. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514392/

We’re back! Nicole and Joe return to talk about John Carpenter’s 1982 cult classic film The Thing! When a research base in Antarctica gets invaded by an alien that can take the shape of anyone or anything, who knows what spooky antics will unfold? Gather ‘round as they discuss a young Kurt Russell, practical effects, and why you should never vacation without a flamethrower.

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IMDb.com. (1982, June 25). The Thing. IMDb. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, February 13). The Thing (1982). Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thing_(1982_film)

Gather around to hear some spooky tales of New York State. Our two main legends are that of the Hudson River Ghost Ship and the White Lady of Durand Eastman Park. Whether you’re from Buffalo, Albany, NYC, or somewhere in between, there’s something in this episode for everyone. And if you’re not a New Yorker, you’ll walk away with some new spooky lore to share around the campfire with friends. 

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Morrisey, A. J. (2021, October 26). The Lady in White of Durand Eastman Park - Home in the Finger Lakes. Home in the Finger Lakes - Celebrating country life, and the joy found in getting back to basics. https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/the-lady-in-white-of-durand-eastman-park/ 

The Ghost Ship of the Hudson River. The Weather Dork. (n.d.). http://weatherdork.weebly.com/educational-blogs/the-ghost-ship-of-the-hudson-river 

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, January 16). Hudson River. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River 

WNY-local urban legends? : R/buffalo - reddit. (n.d.). https://www.reddit.com/r/Buffalo/comments/5ud4w0/wnylocal_urban_legends/