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If you waited by the TV for new episodes of “Are You Afraid of the Dark” each weekend or wasted study hall reading the weird parts of the encyclopedia, this one’s for you SPECIFICALLY. “Human F*ckery” pits a doctor of psychology and an investigative journalist against one another in a battle of wits, research, and creative storytelling. Each episode the curious pair get assigned a topic. Then, they go spelunking through history’s colon in an effort to find the most jaw-dropping, unbelievable, and utterly bonkers examples of that topic buried in the dark history deposited by our ...

Few things light up a spooky nerd’s Halloween like a great haunted house. Since there are fewer physical haunted houses to visit in 2020, cohosts Edward and Kimberly dive into the chaos, anxiety, and paranoia of reeeally haunted houses in this competitive Two Part holiday special. Team Edward walks listeners into “The House of Death,” a little-remembered (and also chilling) piece of retro New York real estate. Team Kimberly goes to the far East for the tale of Takahata House, an entire haunted apartment building hiding in rural Japan. Who should win? Drop by Instagram @...

Following every episode of HBO Max’s period drama The Gilded Age, Pod Clubhouse’s Mike and Caroline will break down the show’s broad strokes and nitty-gritty, while providing some historical reference.

Cults—they’re not just for aspiring Hollywood celebrities anymore! With their inviting exterior and savvy intimidation tactics, cults like Scientology, Jonestown, and the Branch Davidians have captivated curious onlookers for centuries. But as the internet continues to isolate Americans and spread misinformation faster than COVID-19 at a pool party, they’ve also become a chilling part of the mainstream political landscape. Hosts Kimberly and Edward report on The Church of Sacrifice and Hosanna Church, two very real cults in Louisiana’s semi-recent history. Special guest judges Meghann ...

Since his wife died, Ralph Roberts has been having trouble sleeping. Each night he wakes up a bit earlier until he's barely sleeping at all. During his late-night walks, he observes some strange things going on in Derry, Maine. He sees colored ribbons streaming from people's heads, two strange little men wandering around town after dark, and more. He begins to suspect that these visions are something more than hallucinations brought on by lack of sleep.