Story Hole

Stanley Ipkiss is a loveable loser that just wants to embrace his inner comic character, be the hero, and get the girl, right? That's what the hit 90's movie would have you believe. As it turns out, the original Stanley Ipkiss is an abusive boyfriend and psychotic madman. This week we talk about the comic inspiration behind the Jim Carrey classic.

Stanley Ipkiss is a loveable loser that just wants to embrace his inner comic character, be the hero, and get the girl, right? That's what the hit 90's movie would have you believe, but as it turns out, the original Stanley Ipkiss is an abusive boyfriend and psychotic madman. This week we talk about the comic inspiration behind the Jim Carrey classic.

Disney's Little Mermaid is a classic story about falling in love with a fishwoman, but what juicy details can we learn from looking at the original fairy tale that its based on, and the direct-to-video sequels that followed it? On today's Story Hole, we dive deep into the Little Mermaid!

This weeks Story Hole is about the original spiderman! We do a deep dive into the sticky wicky of all his tricks and hi-jinks. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of the African spider trickster, Anansi.

Ever wonder what the deal is with those dead eyed holograms performing concerts? Well, as it turns out, these cartoon characters have gone through some pretty gnarly stuff in the last 18 years. Lets dive into their garbage pile, meet some ghosts, go to jail, and find out what exactly the deal is with this band.

The Necronomicon is a book said to be bound in human flesh and written in blood. Simply reading its dark contents can make a man lose his mind. This week we crack open its fleshy cover and take a peek inside! Plus if you have a book report due on the Necronomicon tomorrow, you can definitely just skip reading it and listen to this instead. Guaranteed B+.

Come with us while we take a deep dive into hell and look into the background lore of the infamous Diablo video games. Where do demons and angels come from? What happens when an angel and a demon make babies? Why is Roger afraid to take a shower whenever Kevin is around? All this and more, this week on Story Hole!

There are few figures in fiction as powerful and moving as Steve Urkel. On this episode of Story Hole, we explore the genius, the passion, and the brushes with death of this star of hit 90's sitcom, Family Matters.

Making a deal with the devil is never a good idea, unless you get something reallllly cool out of it like a skateboard or something. On this episode, we explore the first story to popularize the idea of selling your soul to the devil: the legend of Faust! It's a hot one!

Hello Kitty and her friends are delightful and adorable characters...but who are they REALLY? This week, we're taking a deep hard look at the lore behind Keroppi, Pochacco, Badtz-Maru, and other citizens of the Hello Kitty world! It's wild.