The Grim Cities

Today, Madeline and Dan mourn their thwarted plans to attend the live recreation of the Insidious universe. But in reality, it may likely have been for the best…listen to the crazy tales from those who endured the show in Detroit to find out why. And then we take a field trip to the White House to see which famous entities may be lurking just down the halls of this iconic landmark.

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As the Oscars approach this Sunday, Dan and Madeline decided to re-release a fan-favorite: Horror at the Oscars!

Listen as we dive into the horror movies that beat the odds and won coveted recognition from The Academy. Fingers crossed we can add The Substance to that list this Sunday!

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Did you know that the Lincolns were heavily involved in the world of Spiritualism? Yes, those Lincolns…as in the 16th President of the United States and his wife Mary Todd. Today you’ll learn how they went through a whirlwind of change and grief, potentially turning to Spiritualism to make sense of it all. But before we jump into any of that we have to discuss something super important: Madeline and Dan are going to a live stage show based on the Insidious universe. It sounds absolutely terrifying! 😱 We also hold some space for the nostalgia that is Goosebumps, because the series has been revamped for a whole new generation on Disney+.

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Today we revisit the infamous Dating Show episode with Cheryl Bradshaw, as Dan confirms that she did indeed pick Rodney Alcala as the winner of a second date. But that second date did not come to fruition, consequently and most certainly saving Cheryl’s life. He then reads some more real-life close encounters with serial killers from the Reddit community. It happens way more often than any of us think… Then, Madeline shares some super exciting news in the world of horror as it relates to the Oscars; horror is having its heyday y’all! And finally, this week we continue with Episode 3 of our Spiritualism series.

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Dan cheated this week and looked ahead one day on the horror trivia calendar…blasphemy! But it was worth it because we learn another interesting fact about Buffalo Bill for the second day in a row. Madeline keeps the trend going by sharing another heart-pounding tidbit about a modern serial killer who used a hit game show to find his victims. But most importantly, today we’re introduced to three of the most influential women of the Spiritualism movement: the Fox sisters. Were they naturally gifted, or was it all a farce?

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Madeline starts us off today by taking the listeners deep underground through a series of tunnels underneath the United Kingdom. From a bomb shelter to music venues, these tunnels have seen a lot of action. Dan shares a list of the best horror movies from 2024, as suggested by the prolific horror film critic and author Gretchen Felker-Martin. He even touches on her most famous book, which both Madeline and Dan agree they have to read ASAP. And for the main story: Midnight Mass of the Dead…and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like!

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Did you know that the movie The Omen pre-dates its novelization? Madeline didn’t either, and today we both learn how many books there are in total across the series. Just in time for Dan to get called out for spreading misinformation about how many Omen movies have actually been made. Then, a new friend of the pod sends Madeline a link to a creepy tale of medical malpractice. And our main story today involves a skeleton horse that wanders the streets of Wales. What could it be up to?

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There’s a ton of history to be analyzed in today’s episode. Dan starts off with a puzzling inquiry into why certain people are more attracted to horror than others. Then, Madeline teaches us how the common colloquialism of “saved by the bell” has a more sinister origin. And finally, we shift our focus to the movement of Spiritualism that rose to popularity in the 19th century during an especially tumultuous time in American history.

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It’s been a few weeks, but we’re excited to be back! And we’re jumping right into the thick of things: Dan gets a new book from his parents who clearly support his deranged obsession with all things horror; Madeline does a full 180 and watches a movie that she, and frankly no one else for that matter, would have ever guessed she would watch. Furthermore, we explore the historic stories of what are believed to be real life vampires. Today we learn that you can never be too certain of what your late loved ones are doing in the afterlife…

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Tomorrow is the most sacred of days for The Grim Cities: Halloween is FINALLY upon us! Madeline and Dan celebrate by reminiscing about their favorite Halloween traditions. They also read some harrowing tales and short stories that are sure to have your heart pounding and your palms sweating. But first, the two share some current events in their personal lives that raise some eyebrows of their own. Is Madeline trying to abandon Dan in favor of another podcast? Has Dan found his one true love in a piece of artwork? There’s a lot to unpack here…so pull the covers over your head and brace yourself for some screams!

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