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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
Our apologies for being away, dear Connoisseurs, but life has been a bit out of sorts in the Catacombs. Never fear though, Erin & Gary now return, with a topic they’ve been dying to cover, with a plethora of guests, for a discussion of the one and only Edgar Allan Poe!
Listen in as they are joined by Misty Massey, R. E. Carr, and L. Marie Wood as they discuss the new anthology “Nevermore: Tales Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe”, examine the work & influence of this beloved author, the many genres of Poe, the interpretations of his works, the stories that speak to them, breaking genre restrictions, how to get into an anthology, the changing standards of middle school, the truths & exaggerations of Poe’s life, the real horror - marketing, the importance of not letting works fall into obscurity, the terror of birds, facing death in Poe’s time vs now, Gary is wrong about something, and Shakespeare vs Jar Jar Binks?
The Poe Museum - The Complete Works of Poe
The Raven, as read by Christopher Walken, done by The Simpsons, and the Master, Vincent Price
Falstaff Books
Mocha Memoirs
Authors & Dragons
Horror Writers Association
ConGregate 10 & SAGA Writing Conference
The Alan Parsons Project’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination Edgar Allan Poe
Lindsay Ellis "Dear Stephenie Meyer"
Epic Rap Battles of History: Stephen King vs Edgar Allan Poe
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
Like any monster, the discussion Erin & Gary had with Amy Chandler could not be contained! Please rejoin them as they continue their examination of the classic Universal Monsters!
Listen as they cover The Invisible Man & the outstanding work of Claude Rains, practical effects that hold up to this day, Griffin’s body count, the humor the movie needed, their assignment for Kamassa, why Gary shouldn’t be trusted with time travel, the impact of The Bride, how Dr. Frankenstein is still a jerk, dead on dead action, the importance of casting unknowns, the pathos and sympathy of the monsters, how it could happen to you, the colors of the mask of the Phantom, the Creature as a Cryptid & why he should have been left alone, and how there’s always time for style.
The Invisible Man trailer.
The Bride of Frankenstein trailer.
"She's ALIVE!"
Dark Universe teaser.
The Wolf Man 1935 and 2010.
The Phantom of the Opera 1925 and 1943.
The Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC.
Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein trailer.
Creature from the Black Lagoon trailer and swiming scene.
The Shape of Water trailer.
Monster Squad trailer.
Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror 4K collection on Amazon.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
When it comes to horror characters, there are a few that are true legends. Iconic characters that have stood the test of time. Ones that came to define the genre in their now classic films, and have dominated pop culture for nearly 100 years – The Universal Monsters!
To discuss these titans of terror, Erin & Gary are joined by Amy Chandler from Earth Station One. Join them as they discuss when the Universal Horror era started, the Classic Era and it’s transition to Atomic Horror, the Universal films as gateway horror, lost and found scenes, the two versions of Dracula, Bela’s version of the Count, how the movies were inventing cinema, the respect deserved by Dwight Fry, putting yourself in the mindset of the era, the makeup of Jack Pierce, the performances by Karloff, renaming issues, early censorship & the Hays Code, pre-code heroines, if The Mummy is actually the most powerful monster, reasonable reactions to the Undead, and Yeeting Fritz.
TV Tropes on the Universal Monsters
Dracula trailer 
The Return of Doctor X trailer
Dwight Fry's terrifying Renfield 
Frankenstein's Monster meets Maria
Gods and Monsters trailer
Freaks trailer
The Mummy 1932 & 1999
The Ring of Thoth by Arthur Conan Doyle
NECA Universal Monsters figures & Funko Pop! versions
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
Continuing their exploration of Spooky Season, Gary & Erin have broken writer and historian Bethany Kessler out from behind the wall to discuss the origins of more Halloween traditions. Well, at least, that was the plan. It didn’t stay that way. . . 
Listen in as they start with various rituals from around the world, then branch out to the very old bones of Halloween, Día de Muertos, respect and remembrance for the dead, the line between appreciation and appropriation, the proper pronunciation of Samhain, Ancient Rome’s May Halloween, how three is a magic number, universal myths, Halloween as home décor season, being the witchy weirdo at the end of the street, America’s relationship with/avoidance of death, how we will never out-weird the Victorians, Don’t Be That Guy, comfort from Thy Rod & Thy Staff, and how & when to do what calls to you.
The Book of Life trailer
Coco trailer
Kawasaki Halloween Parade
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Radium Girls
Sky burial
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
Greetings, Connoisseurs! Just in time for spooky season, Erin & Gary have returned with Season Two of your favorite horror podcask! To kick things off, they welcome into the catacombs Bryan and Mercedes (hi Olivia) from Atomic Horror, Orlando’s best horror-themed store!
Listen in as they discuss why someone would open a horror shop, the horror/Tiki connection, what got them into horror (Family Trauma!), the importance of supporting local businesses, the Rockabilly tendencies of Frankie & the Bride, video store & drive-ins culture, the big names vs the niche gems, and finding a community with our fellow weirdoes in our shared love of the genre.
Atomic Horror on Instagram
Mercedes on Twitch & Instagram
Space Pups trailer
Sex and Monsters website
Tiki Surf Witches Want Blood by Will Penny & Nik Poliwko
Elvira
Up All Night
Joe Bob Briggs
Vidiots Foundation
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum trailer
The Tingler trailer
Creep trailer
We are the weirdos, mister
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.
In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course!
To discuss Jason’s travels into two sets of great beyond, Erin & Gary recruit someone familiar with galaxies far, far away, Beth Van Deusen from Execute Chapter 66: A Star Wars fiction podcast! Listen in as they discuss why Erin shouldn’t be trusted, they ponder how many “Finals” Jason can have, why horror franchises get so many sequels, Jason’s status as a Deadite, everyone’s love of Creighton Duke, the unexpected big names you’ll find in the series, Jason as a cottage industry, the joy of practical SFX, “Doing a Jason”, how Jason X is a perfect 2000s horror time capsule, why horror franchises keep going to space, Jason’s comfort machete, and the fanfic they all really need: Jason vs Wolverine.
Jason vs the FBI
Jason vs Military (and one of Gary's favorite moments)
Jason's (possibly) greatest kill
Kill Count on Jason X
AO3 - Enter At Your Own Risk
Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.
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A Vino, Atrocitas.