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Spiders and snakes? Scary settings like graveyards or abandoned houses? Bogeymen hiding in the shadows? What ranks high on your list of scary elements in horror movies?

For many of you, creepy dolls and clowns would be right at the top.

But how did two common things generally associated with children and originally intended to provide comfort and entertainment come to be so feared? Join us as we explore the psychology behind this question. 

From the theories of conditioning and the “uncanny valley,” to the clown panic of 2016, to the rise of the ‘scary clown’ archetype in pop culture, to the controversial documentary about Wrinkles the Clown, we cover it all in this frightfully fun episode. (Mwah ha ha!)

#Fear #Horror #ScaryMovies #Dolls #CreepyDolls #Clowns #ClownPanic #It #Poltergeist #Psychology #MonsterMadness #Ticks

The term “Jekyll and Hyde” can be found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary and the plot spoofed in everything from “The Simpsons” to “Saturday Night Live” to “Scooby Doo.” The characters Jekyll and Hyde have achieved a prominent spot in pop culture. 

But the story of how Robert Louis Stevenson came to write “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is almost as strange as the novel itself. 

Join us as we discuss how both a nightmare– referred to by Louis as a “fine bogey tale”--and the crime spree of the notorious bandit Deacon Brodie helped inspire this classic monster story. We’ll also dig into the controversies over the burning of the first draft and wife Fanny’s influence over Louis’s writing. 

You can bet your “Hyde” this episode will draw you into the intriguing story behind the iconic work that now spans stage, screen, literature, video games, and more.

#JekyllandHyde #DrJekyll #MrHyde #MonsterMadness #Film #Stage #Literature #History #TrueCrime #RobertLouisStevenson

After her husband Percy’s death by drowning, Mary Shelley kept his heart, wrapped in a bit of fabric along with an excerpt from one of his poems.

And that’s not even the strangest part of this story.

In this fascinating episode, Candy and Ashley discuss everything from the birth of “Frankenstein,” which was sparked by a competition among Mary’s writer friends and fueled by a dream, to the way the Creature has changed over the years, to the legacy of this classic work. 

And in so doing, they also discuss the intriguing young woman who brought this monster to life… anonymously at first, with one factor being the fear she might lose her children if associated with such a shocking horror story. 

Join us for this monstrously fun look at “Frankenstein,” a ground-breaking story that is still alive and well more than 200 years after its birth.

*Cheers to Sherry, a 1993 club member whose support via BuyMeaCoffee.com/scandalwaterpod helped sponsor this episode

#Frankenstein #MaryShelley #ScienceFiction #SciFi #MonsterMadness #Film #Stage #Literature

You’ve seen Godzilla in movies, video games, anime series, and cartoons; worn his image on your t-shirt and lunch box; and played with his action figures. The reptilian monster with the atomic breath is a beloved pop culture icon.

In fact, “Godzilla” is the longest continuously-running movie franchise in history, with 2024 marking its 70th anniversary.

But on what animal was Godzilla’s appearance based? How did the WW2 atomic bombing of Japan influence the original 1954 “Gojira” film? How has Godzilla changed over the centuries, in both appearance and personality? And who were some of Godzilla’s greatest enemies?

Find out all this and more in this monstrously fun episode.

*Cheers to Janie, a 1993 club member whose support via BuyMeaCoffee.com/scandalwaterpod helped sponsor this episode

#Godzilla #KingoftheMonsters #MonsterMadness #Film

It’s not every day you get to hang out with life-size dinosaurs and their trainers, but that’s just what Ashley and Candy did when they took a field trip to Jurassic Quest, a touring exhibit that has been called “the #1 dinosaur experience in North America.”

In this T-Rex-sized episode, you’ll first get to hear Ashley’s entertaining and lively interview with Safari Sarah and Dino Dustin, two Jurassic Quest trainers who’ve worked and traveled with the family-owned company for years. 

Then you can tag along as Ashley, Brian, Candy, and Kirk visit Jurassic Quest, a self-guided experience featuring true-to-life dinosaurs and a variety of activities including the opportunity to ride a dino, dig for fossils, and even interact with one of the prehistoric creatures. 

Don’t miss this fun episode– it’s sure to en-raptor you!

#JurassicQuest #DinoDustin #SafariSarah #Dinosaurs #Raptors #JurassicPark #Touring #Entertainment

When buddies Erik Archilla and Steven Walters decided John Wilkes Booth would be the focus of their college project, they had no idea it would eventually lead to a hit podcast that now has over 6 million downloads. 

A People’s Choice podcast award nominee in the category of Storyteller Drama, “1865” is a historical fiction podcast that follows Edwin Stanton in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The audio drama has been praised for its gripping writing, as well as the professional quality of the acting and sound. 

In a world that boasts over 4 million podcasts, with the overwhelming majority of them failing, what is the secret to the success of “1865”? This is just one of the many questions Candy and Ashley pose to co-creator Erik Archilla. 

Join us for this lively interview where Erik Archilla not only shares interesting behind-the-scenes stories from “1865,” but also insights about the art of podcasting itself.

#1865 #AbrahamLincoln #EdwinStanton #JohnWilkesBooth #AndrewJohnson #Podcasting #History #AudioDrama #History #TrueCrime #HistoricalCrime #Podcaster #Wondery #CivilWar #TheCivilWar