Two Towns Over

Sometimes they brood, sometimes they sparkle, sometimes they're feral monsters. But one thing's for sure: vampires hold a special place in people's imaginations. This week, we give you a supercut of our two-part series on Vampires. First, we look at the myths and legends that surround the monsters. Then, we are joined by our good friend Mark to discuss the inspiration for Count Dracula: Vlad the Impaler

*TRIGGER WARNING* SUICIDE

This week, we look at the story of R Budd Dwyer, the treasurer for the State of Pennsylvania in the 1980s. After being accused and convicted of taking bribes, Dwyer did the unthinkable. One day before his sentencing, Dwyer would take his own life on live television.

If you are having suicidal ideations, please reach out for help by dialing 988.

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This week, we take a break from the horrors of reality to delve into the unspeakable horrors of H.P. Lovecraft and the terrors of his imagination. Lovecraft, the creator of what became known as "Cosmic Horror" was a complicated man, and his creations mimic his fear of the unknown and alien. We'll separate the art from the artist. And it's us, so of ehulhu

We've all heard the story. A woman spills hot coffee on herself and sues McDonald's because the coffee was hot. But is that really what happened? Is there more to the story than a frivolous lawsuit from a woman who did not know that coffee was hot? Well, we're doing an episode on it, so what do you think?

So, what happened to the settlers on Roanoke Island? This week we look at the most likely options, from assimilation to cannibalism, no topic is left off the table. We also discuss some other occurrences of the word Croatoan throughout history that leads to brand new SCP Pete/Sassafras Charlie lore.

It's democracy in action – the people have spoken! Our first Facebook poll winner is Roanoke. In the late 1500s, an entire village of people disappeared from the island of Roanoke, becoming America's first urban legend and conspiracy theory. What happened to the settlers? Did they die of starvation? Did they resort to cannibalism? Were they massacred by the Native Americans they likely angered?

You won't find the answers this week. Instead, we'll focus on the setup and the history of the settlement itself. This background is essential for next week, although you still won't get the answers then! It's a mystery that has persisted for 500 years. Do you really think three podcasters will solve it?

What makes a man bark like a dog? Why was that American Werewolf in London? Do all Werewolves have abs like the ones in the Twilight movies? These are questions you will not find the answers to on this podcast. What you will hear is the history of lycanthropy. But be sure to sit through class because the extra credit is one of Rubin and Josh's favorite stories on the show: The Beast of Gevaudan. A true story about a ein the 1700s

Japan, a land of deep culture and history, is also known for its unique and sometimes bizarre game shows. In this episode, Don and Josh, along with Cyndi, share the captivating story of a man who was unwittingly thrust into a show where he had to survive solely on what he won from magazine sweepstakes.

Have you ever thought that you were a walking corpse? Or maybe your left hand seems to be getting bigger or smaller. Have you ever felt like one of your hands was acting separate from the reset of your body? Then chances are good that you might have one of the conditions Josh and Don discuss today. As a bonus, you will also hear Don's interaction with a very strong edible.

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This week, Josh and Don close the book on Dennis Rader by discussing how the idiot was captured. Spoiler alert, it was very stupid. We also look at the drawn out hunt that took almost a decade.

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