Octoberpod AM

Octoberpod After Midnight

Bold individualists the world over believe that scary stories are best told over a roaring fire with a bottle of wine. Join horror host Edward October by the fireside to enjoy a curated selection of true, true-ish, and classic tales of horror and the paranormal ... all told with a retro/vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of old time radio. For retro horror of impeccable taste, choose Octoberpod. Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!  Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

  1. 5D AGO · BONUS

    FIEND DROP: The Botched Exorcism

    Edward October & his writing staff are lost in the Spirit World    on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with special guest host Whitney Zahar. Can she find the secret hidden inside a Masters of the Universe boom box that will break the curse of the Botched Exorcism?     First up: The ladies of Twisted & Uncorked explore the mysteries of Ed & Lorraine Warrens' museum of occult artifacts. Then, JT & Mike from Brew Crime present "fun size" Ghost Bites about The Winchester Mystery House, a haunted Disney princess doll, and more! Plus:  Tara & Jessica of 3 Spooked Girls chat about haunted restaurants and share some nightmarish listener submitted true horror stories. Featuring special guests Whitney Zahar, Twisted & Uncorked, Ghosts Bites, and 3 Spooked Girls.        Switch on your MOTU boom box because we're serving up occult artifacts, botched exorcisms, raging keggers in the spirit world, haunted dolls, haunted restaurants, murder houses, and more on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast always made by real people.  // PROMOS         Tis Yourself Podcast         True Crime South Africa         Chatsunami         Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 41m

  2. JAN 27

    100th EPISODE SPECIAL: 100 Years of Horror Cinema

    The number of the day is 100 on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with special guest Rollo (the possessed ventriloquist dummy).  Your horror hosts Edward October & Rollo are heading up an all-star 100th Episode Extravaganza!          First up: Edward October looks back on 100 Years of Horror Cinema, spotlighting one of his favorite movies for each decade from 1926 to 1969. Then, Rollo conducts a one-of-a-kind interview to uncover The 100 Enigmas of Edward October! Plus: Ed concludes his 100 Year History of Horror Cinema with the films of the 1970s-2020s. Featuring special guests comedian Michael Krychiw, Mike & JT (Brew Crime, Ghost Bites), Jen & Cam (Our True Crime Podcast), Tara (3 Spooked Girls, Spooky Séance Society), author MJ McAddams, author/podcaster/journalist Nicole Englebrecht (True Crime South Africa).          Break out the celebratory champagne and clam dip because we're serving up 100 years of horror movie history, the secret origins of Edward October, sword fighting skeletons, pre-historic turtles, haunted beer tankards, $5,000 worth of gas station sushi, and an encounter with Death on the streets of Montreal on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists. // PROMOS         Serial Napper         The Pop Culture Diary         Twisted & Uncorked                  // FOLLOW         Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!         Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com                  // LINKS & REFERENCES         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poEFz8Ivzug         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bhlmMFZBVs         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg9d16y3atA&pp=ygUYaGFsbG93ZWVuIDIgMjAwOSB0cmFpbGVy         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ZWPz0zfvg          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pphNIw5lBCA         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slTsyOxVy88          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2SkmwgU8qs         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boWCqOdDdIU          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UCJz617E8s          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVg8cOQaTM0          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcoh_QrDMQo         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGbBf_lMvIQ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 57m

  3. 2025-12-23

    Lost Hearts: An Octoberpod Ghost Story for Christmas

    Unwind in the glow of the Christmas tree on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast.  Your horror host Edward October has a present for you under the tree:  a truly unsettling ghost story for Christmas from a master of supernatural literature!      First up: An all-new ghost story for Christmas 2025, "Lost Hearts" by Montague R. James.  Then: Enjoy an encore presentation of last years two ghoultide classice: "The Bus Conductor" by E.F. Benson and "A School Story" by Montague R. James. Plus: Ghosts, premonitions, occult rituals, a Christmas bus accident, and vengeance from beyond the grave! Each of these fireside tales is lovingly told by Edward October, the best horror narrator you've never heard of.              So pour a boozy eggnog or three and light a fine cigar because we're serving 1 hour of christmas night ghost stories on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror show for bold individualists!     // PROMOS         Madison on the Air Our True Crime Podcast The Podcast Inside Your House            // FOLLOW         Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media! Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS TikTok:  @octoberpod          Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 6m

  4. 2025-12-09

    Foreboding Sounds of a Fright Xmas

    We've got the Jing-Jing-Jingle that goes for the Jug-Jug-Jugular on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with over 60 minutes of ambient retro horror sounds for the holiday season. Your horror host Edward October is your guide on a tour of 4 ho-ho-horrifying holiday environments with a few surprises along the way. First up: Ed accidentally spikes his eggnog with a rare poison. Can he find the antidote in a haunted shopping mall that's all decked out for the holidays? Then, we visit the workshop of a toy maker who--legend has it--placed the souls of the dead inside his dolls! Plus: We get stalked by a Yeti during a blizzard and take shelter in a cozy cabin that's being stalked by prowlers!       Throw a log on the fire because we're serving up ghostly Christmas shoppers, eggnog spiked with poison, possessed toys, maniacal musical boxes, chattering teeth, an abominable snowman, and late breaking radio news about a coven of chainsaw killers on the loose! We're dreaming of a FRIGHT Xmas on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.     // PROMOS         Insinuation podcast         Haunted Holiday Ghost Bites (presented by Brew Crime)         Jane Nightshade (horror author)              // FOLLOW         Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!         Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com         Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 29m

  5. 2025-11-25

    Thanksgiving Death Trips

    The holiday traffic is murder on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with tales of Turkey Day terror. Your horror host Edward October is driving over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house with some very special guests ... and he's telling Thanksgiving road trip horror stories and true tales of holiday family drama.              First up: Author Amber Jourdan weaves a surreal tale of death and abduction in THANKSGIVING DEATH TRIP. Then, Edward October battles ancient Egyptian mummies running amok through a holiday traffic jam while sharing TRUE tales of Thanksgiving disasters. Plus: An encore presentation of Amy Koto's Rondo Award nominated tale, THANKSGIVING ROAD TRIP.     Featuring special guests Chrisi Talyn Saje (Madison on the Air) and Nikki Young (The Serial Napper podcast) with holiday greetings from Paige Elmore (The Pop Culture Diary, Reverie True Crime), Amber Jourdan (Witches Talking Tarot), Karyn Raynor (Chick Lit Podcast), Family Plot Podcast, and author Whitney Zahar.              Loosen up your stretchy pants and get ready to read from the Ancient Egyptian Scroll of Death, because we're serving up mummies, vampires, rampaging rednecks, a pissed off mortician, alien abductors, an ill-advised Bloody Mary bar, and hot buttered family drama with all the fixin's on this special Thanksgiving edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.     // PROMOS         Curious Cat podcast         Chatsunami         Cold Case Kansas                  // FOLLOW Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media! Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 22m

  6. 2025-11-11

    Ghosts & Haunts of Untamed America

    The American landscape is rich with geographic, cultural, historical, and paranormal diversity. Explore the dark corners of untamed American landscapes on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with guest contributors Nikki Young (Serial Napper), Whitney Zahar, & Paige Elmore (The Pop Culture Diary, Reverie True Crime) Your horror host Edward October will be your guide on a tour of America's ghostly history with 2 tales of ghosts and spooks set against haunting landscapes.              First up:  A tale of ghosts & psychic siblings in The Great Dismal Swamp. Then, Edward October shares some made-for-TV movie terrors. Plus: A classic ghost story of the American frontier from the pen of Ambrose Bierce. Featuring special guests     Nikki Young (creator/host Serial Napper podcast), Whitney Zahar (author/podcaster), and Paige Elmore (creator/host of the podcasts Reverie True Crime & The Pop Culture Diary)              Saddle up! Because we're serving up harrowing historical haunts from the swamps of Virginia, to the deserts of the American Southwest, to the hills and frontier towns of 'Old Missoura' with side portions of monsters, werewolves, and vampires on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists. // PROMOS         Canary PI         Doom Generation         Ghost Bites (from Brew Crime)     Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    52 min

  7. 2025-10-28

    The Brides of Sleepy Hollow

    It’s 1791. Do you know where The Headless Horseman is? Welcome to Tarrytown: a peaceful New York hamlet … with ONE exception. It’s located only a mile away from the most haunted place in America: Sleepy Hollow! They said it was to safe venture into the hollow at night. THEY were wrong! Octoberpod presents: THE BRIDES OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. A shocking all-new, all-original sequel to the ULTIMATE Halloween ghost story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Written by Amber Jourdan, Whitney Zahar, Jane Nightshade, Dan B. Fierce & John Eiger from an original idea by Edward October. Starring Ari Shey, Karyn Raynor (Chick Lit podcast), Tom O’Connor (of Madison on the Air), Chauncey K. Robinson (YouTube's Production Tales from Hell) and Edward October. THIS time, you may lose MORE than your head! OctoberpodVHS.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 42m

  8. 2025-10-14

    Dial R for Raven

    The spooky season treats keep coming on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with a special Halloween presentation of Madison on the Air! Your horror host Edward October has a treat sack filled with fowl play & Hitchcock-ery to keep you in the Halloween spirit all season long.     First up: Edward October narrates Madison on the Air's comedic parody of The Birds. Then, we'll dive into the bird symbolism in Alfred Hitchcock's films The Birds and Psycho. Plus: An all-new, all-original narration of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe & a Hitchcock Horror Classic reimagined as bedtime story. Featuring special guests Chrisi Talyn Sage & the uber-talented cast of Madison on the Air!         Better Dial R for Raven, because we're serving up bird attacks; a make-up influencer trapped in an old time radio show; fowl play; and a heapin' helpin' of horrifically haunting Halloween Hitchcock-ery. When will the spooky season treats end? Nervermore! Listen to all of this and more on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.     // PROMOS         Octoberpod Halloween 2025: The Brides of Sleepy Hollow         MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT by Amy Koto Ghost Bites (presented by Brew Crime) Beyond 6 Seconds                  // FOLLOW         Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!         Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com                  // LINKS & REFERENCES         Listen to more Madison on the Air!  https://www.madisonontheair.com/         Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

    1h 27m
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Bold individualists the world over believe that scary stories are best told over a roaring fire with a bottle of wine. Join horror host Edward October by the fireside to enjoy a curated selection of true, true-ish, and classic tales of horror and the paranormal ... all told with a retro/vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of old time radio. For retro horror of impeccable taste, choose Octoberpod. Find more true, true-ish & classic horror / paranormal content by following us on social media!  Bluesky:  @octoberpod.bsky.social // Twitter: @OctoberpodVHS // YouTube: Octoberpod Home Video // Instagram: @OctoberpodVHS // TikTok:  @octoberpod // Or follow us on the worldwide web at OctoberpodVHS.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/octoberpod-am--5482497/support.

Information

  • Creator
    Octoberpod After Midnight
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Octoberpod After Midnight
  • Show Website
    Octoberpod AM

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