Lunatics Radio Hour
The history of horror and the horror of history.
Episodes
188 episodes
Episode 146 - The History of La Llorona with Anastasia Garcia
Get your copy of Ghostly Ghastly Tales here! And follow Anastasia Garcia on Instagram @anastasiawrites to keep your eye out for upcoming projects. On today's episode Abby sits down ...
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Episode 188
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Lunatics Library 43 - Vampire Horror Stories
Abby and Alan are thrilled to present three horrifying vampire themed stories. Consider donating to BeLoved Asheville to help our friends impacted by Hurricane Helene. Watch...
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Episode 187
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Episode 145 - The History of The New England Vampire Panic
Abby and Alan discuss the history of the New England Vampire Panic and how it influenced some of the most prominent examples of vampire horror literature, including Bram Stoker's Dracula. Get
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Episode 186
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Lunatics Library 42 - Hitchcock Inspired Horror Stories
Abby and Alan are thrilled to present Hitchcock inspired horror stories.Claudia was written by Marisca Pichette and read by Lissa Sweeney. Check out Marisca’s poetry collection Rivers in Your Skin, Sirens in Your Hair. And follow her we...
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Episode 185
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Episode 144 - The Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Abby and Alan sit down to discuss the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately, we do have to warn that this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault.Correction: Rebecca did win Best Picture at the Oscars in 1940. The...
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Episode 184
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Episode 143 - Ghost Hunting 101 with The Ghoul Guide
Abby is thrilled to present this conversation with our friend The Ghoul Guide. I sit down with Courtney Eastman to discuss the basics of ghost hunting, her approach to paranormal investigation, some of the most haunted locations in the United S...
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Episode 183
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56:58
Lunatics Library 41 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 2
Abby and Alan present 6 more incredible ocean horror stories and poems. Bloodington Pier was written by Tony Earnshaw and performed by Tessa McKnight. Follow Tony on Facebook @tonyearnshaw, X @TonyEarnshaw, Instagram @thetonyearnshaw an...
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Episode 182
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1:24:06
Lunatics Library 40 - Ocean Horror Stories: Part 1
Abby and Alan present the first part of our Ocean Horror Stories series, as part of our Horror on The High Seas exploration. Lorelee was written by Elou Carroll and read by Tessa McKnight. Follow Elou on social media at @keychild and ch...
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Episode 181
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1:31:51
Episode 142 - Horror on The High Seas: Maritime Folklore and Ghost Ships
Abby and Alan discuss maritime folklore, ghost ships, pirates and so much more. lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch...
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Episode 180
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Episode 141 - Horror on The High Seas: Creatures From the Deep
Abby and Alan continue our mega summer ocean horror series, by discussing horrifying and dangerous creatures of the deep. We cover real threats like sharks, but mainly discuss mythological creatures like Sirens, Mermaids, The Kraken and Merlion...
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Episode 179
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Episode 140 - Horror on The High Seas: Paranormal Geography
Abby and Alan kick off their mega series on ocean themed horror with The Bermuda Triangle, The Mariana Trench and Atlantis. Haunted ocean geography if you will. lunaticsproject.comG...
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Episode 178
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53:49
Episode 139 - The Dark History of New York City
Abby sits down with our friend Alan from A Storied Native, to talk about the dark history of New York City. We discuss Roosevelt Island, the New York Lunatics Asylum and Nellie Bly, the lost estates of Astoria, Queens and North Brother Island. ...
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Episode 177
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1:24:09
Lunatics Library 39 - Dancing Plague Horror Stories
Abby and Alan present two horrifying dancing plague inspired short stories.The Paino Man was written by Birttany Johnson and narrated by Michael Crosa. Check out Brittany's book
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Episode 176
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40:59
Episode 138 - The History of the Dancing Plague of 1518
Abby and Alan discuss the horrifying and very real dancing plague of 1518. In the French Town of Strasbourg, in the summer of 1518, a bizarre and horrifying plague took as many as 400 lives. The plague started with a single woman, who could not...
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Episode 175
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1:18:42
Episode 137 - Bite-Size Horror
Alan and Abby present five horrifying one page stories. Vote for your favorite story from today's episode here. Air Bag was written by Mike Macera.
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Episode 174
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28:30
Episode 136 - Walpurgis Night and May Day Horror with Marie Carter
Abby sits down with author, historian and tour guide Marie Carter to discuss Walpurgis Night, May Day Horror and her new book, Mortimer and The Witches. From Saint Walburga, to Beltane and The Wicker Man, we cover all of our bases with ...
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Episode 173
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Lunatics Library 38 - Artificial Intelligence Horror Stories
Abby and Alan present three haunting artificial intelligence inspired horror stories to round out our series on the horror of A.I.Goodnight, Conrad was written by J.R. Santos and read by Mike Macera. Support a charity anthology that giv...
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Episode 172
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1:25:48
Episode 135 - The History of Horror and Artificial Intelligence
Abby and Alan discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence as represented in horror and science fiction films. lunaticsproject.comCheck out the
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Episode 171
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1:26:50
Lunatics Library 37 - Demonic Summoning Horror Stories
Alan and Abby present four demonic summoning themed horror stories to round out our three part series. A Fair Trade was written by Chris Ritchey and performed by Jon C Cook of the
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Episode 170
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1:11:06
Episode 134 - Demons and "The Sacrifice Game" with Jenn Wexler and Sean Redlitz
This week we are thrilled to sit down with Jenn Wexler and Sean Redlitz, the filmmakers behind "The Sacrifice Game," and "The Ranger" to discus the intersection of demons and horror filmmaking. We chat through all things horror, the paranormal ...
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Episode 169
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57:32
Episode 133 - The History of Demonic Summoning
Abby and Alan dive into the history of demonic summoning, and its impact on horror. Embark with us on a shadowy expedition into the origins and evolutions of demonic summoning, where ancient gods were recast into sinister spirits under the unfo...
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Episode 168
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Episode 132 - The History of Truman Show Delusion
Abby and Alan discuss the history of Truman Show delusion, an example of cinema influencing culture and society. Have you ever felt like your life is a TV show and you're the unwitting star? It's more common than you think. We talk thro...
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Episode 167
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49:42
Lunatics Library 36: Amusement Park Horror Stories
Abby and Alan present amusement park themed horror stories. Ever wondered what dark secrets lurk beneath the thrills of amusement parks? We have unearthed a trio of harrowing tales that will chill you to the bone and make you question the shado...
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Episode 166
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Episode 131 - The History of Amusement Park Horror
Join Abby and Alan as they explore the intersection of horror and amusement parks, a match made in heaven sadly. Strap in for a historical rollercoaster that whisks you from the vintage charm of pleasure gardens to the ghostly whispers of long-...
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Episode 165
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