At Halloween, on the 40th anniversary of this legendary horror film, Scott, ARealGirl, and Rob Otto break down THE SHINING. 
Iconic, enduring, and still influencing pop culture to this day, Stanley Kubrick’s interpretation of the Stephen King bestseller features the amazing cast of Shelly Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Jack Nicholson.
Four decades on, how does this flick hold up? Join this erstwhile trio of vacationers as we visit the Overlook and find out.
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StorySmack 58 - THE SHINING

Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these "slices from the Siglerverse" — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call themselves the “Junkies,” always trembling for their next fiction fix. The first hit is always free…
Current season: SLAY Season 2: Hatchet Man, the continuation of Lincoln's story from the first season of Scott Sigler's Slices.
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Kellius Droman found out where Teddy Two-Fingers had been hiding. Lincoln demanded to go with Droman to whoop some ass, but Droman refused to take Lincoln with him. Instead, he ordered Lincoln to go to his mansion to protect his daughter, Delilah. 
Already distraught after seeing his son, Sam, on The Shelf, Lincoln grew despondent. As Droman magicked away to battle Teddy, Lincoln gave up. He downed a bottle of bourbon and headed for the mansion.
Billy, feeling terrible for his friend, tagged along to give Lincoln moral support.


Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto

Written and performed by Scott Sigler

Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON.


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SLAY Episode 56: Babysitters

Lincoln astral projected to The Shelf, where his young son, Sam, has been held captive for five years. Can Lincoln find a way to free his only child from that hellish dimension?

Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto

Written and performed by Scott Sigler

Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON.


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SLAY Episode 55: Father & Son

The stone medallion that Lincoln and Billy acquired from the Troglodyte in Tollingwood is a conduit that will allow Lincoln to travel to The Shelf to see his son, Sam. 
After five years in that purgatory-like realm, is Sam still alive?
And if he is, what will he think of seeing his father for the first time in years, a father who has been unable to rescue him?


Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto

Written and performed by Scott Sigler

Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON.


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SLAY Episode 54: Samuel

Teddy Two-Fingers missed his shot at kidnapping Delilah Droman, who he wanted as his “foreman” in his malevolent nightmare-harvesting operation. Can he find a replacement candidate?
Delilah’s father, Kellius Droman, hired Lincoln as Delilah’s bodyguard. When Kellius hunts Teddy Two-Fingers or trains Billy, Lincoln must stay at the Droman Mansion and protect young Delilah. Surprisingly, Lincoln and Delilah have hit it off. She trusts he can keep her safe, while he benefits from her optimism and youthful energy that he can’t experience from his own child, Sam, who remains trapped on The Shelf — where Teddy put him.
Billy’s training with Kellius goes on at Kellius’s facility, the “Nonagon,” in the mystical city of Cordis. Billy needs to find his “loom,” the structure upon which he can channel the powerful, innate magic that courses through his body.


Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto

Written and performed by Scott Sigler

Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON.


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SLAY Episode 53: Goth Kid

Ariella sent Lincoln to collect a bounty on the Troglodyte from Tollingwood, the Lumencia neighborhood Billy lived in with his grandmother. The troglodyte owes debts that must be paid with either gold or his head, but it’s the medallion he wears that Ariella wants.


Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto

Written and performed by Scott Sigler

Production Assistance by Allie Press


Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 


Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON.


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StorySmack 58 - THE SHINING

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