SPOOK!

Nicole Gorman

Join Nicole and Joe as they discuss TV, film, video games, scary stories, urban legends, and true crime that chill them to the bone. Each week they’ll delve into a new piece of media, with honest reactions and unique commentary. There's episodes about everything; from the DCOM classic "Halloweentown" to John Carpenter's "Halloween." You'll find something for everyone, whether you love gory slasher flicks, sci-fi monsters, or family friendly cheese. Email us at spoook.podcast@gmail.com

  1. Episode 147: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 5, Ep. 2

    09/30/2025

    Episode 147: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 5, Ep. 2

    Submitted for the approval of the Spook-night Society is this last individual episode on Are You Afraid of the Dark?. What begins as a fairly standard setup of a child with cool scientist parents being dropped off at an older relative’s house unfolds into a surprisingly bittersweet meditation on loss and finding love again, and isn’t that fitting? It’s been almost two whole years since we started our humble little podcast and the next chapter is still to be written, but don’t expect us to go away completely! So, until the next time our podcast graces your ears again, please continue to be nerdy and quirky and enjoy the spooky things in life!   Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions child endangerment and accidental death.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in our next episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount + and Amazon Prime Video “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of the Jagged Sign (TV Episode 1995) (1995, October 28). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514424/ Wiki, C. T. a. Y. a. O. T. D. (n.d.). The Tale of the Jagged Sign. Are You Afraid of the Dark Wiki. https://areyouafraidofthedark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Jagged_Sign

    40 min
  2. Episode 146: The Twilight Zone Season 1, Ep. 11

    09/25/2025

    Episode 146: The Twilight Zone Season 1, Ep. 11

    We hope you’ve enjoyed your stay in The Twilight Zone! Nicole and Joe cover this existential tale for their penultimate regular episode, and it involves cosmic beings that would make the Mad Titan Thanos green with envy and Mel Gibson’s Signs character put on an extra layer of tin foil. We’ve really loved talking about this show for everyone and will likely return to it in some form in the future, so stay tuned! Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions paranoia and psychological distress.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount + “The Twilight Zone” And When the Sky Was Opened (TV Episode 1959) (1959, December 11). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0734555/ Wiki, C. T. T. Z. (n.d.). And When the Sky Was Opened. The Twilight Zone Wiki. https://twilightzone.fandom.com/wiki/And_When_the_Sky_Was_Opened

    27 min
  3. Episode 145: Twin Peaks Season 2, Ep. 15

    09/23/2025

    Episode 145: Twin Peaks Season 2, Ep. 15

    It’s a monumental Spookisode for bittersweet reasons. Alas, this is the last regular episode on Twin Peaks. But fear not! As there is undoubtedly more to come in the future about this quirky Washington town and its many strange residents. Nicole and Joe witness what is hopefully the end of the Evelyn Marsh storyline, a very strange re-enactment of the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, and some very unconvincing disguises from Windom Earle. Also included is the definitive ranking of the various relationships in Twin Peaks.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions gun violence, murder, domestic violence, and torture.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount +  “Twin Peaks” Slaves and Masters (TV Episode 1991) (1991, February 9). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0734832/?ref_=ttqu_ov_bk Wiki, C. T. T. P. (n.d.-e). Episode 22. Twin Peaks Wiki. https://twinpeaks.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_22

    51 min
  4. Episode 144: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 5, Ep. 1

    09/18/2025

    Episode 144: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 5, Ep. 1

    Introducing: Stig! Yes, Frank is out, and with him gone comes a new, different breed of jerk who tells scary stories: the Ratboy. Nicole and Joe dive (get it?) into this iconic episode with gross pool zombies, questionable chemistry, and the Midnight Society’s newest prospective member.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions drowning, murder, and child endangerment.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in our next episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount + and Amazon Prime Video “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of Dead Man’s Float (TV Episode 1995) (1995, October 7). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0394122/?ref_=ttfc_ov_bk Wiki, C. T. a. Y. a. O. T. D. (n.d.). The Tale of Dead Man’s Float. Are You Afraid of the Dark Wiki. https://areyouafraidofthedark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Dead_Man%27s_Float

    49 min
  5. Episode 143: The X-Files Season 1, Ep. 8

    09/16/2025

    Episode 143: The X-Files Season 1, Ep. 8

    Do you remember The Thing? Chris Carter certainly did, as this episode of The X-Files contains enough similarities to the horror classic, specifically John Carpenter’s 1982 iteration, to make Fox Mulder say, “Oh, sh*t. Here we go again.” But don’t worry! No dogs are harmed in the making of this episode. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions suicide, murder, and body horror.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Hulu and Disney + “The X-Files” Ice (TV Episode 1993) (1993, November 5). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0751141/?ref_=tttrv_ov_bk Wiki, C. T. X. (n.d.). Ice. X-Files Wiki. https://x-files.fandom.com/wiki/Ice

    40 min
  6. Episode 142: Twin Peaks Season 2, Ep. 14

    09/11/2025

    Episode 142: Twin Peaks Season 2, Ep. 14

    Have we mentioned that it is happening again? Because, yet again, it is happening again. Nicole and Joe return to the quirkiest town in Washington (sorry, Bright Falls) to learn about Agent Cooper’s tragic past with Windom Earle, Ben Horne’s continuing Confederate delusions, and question Doctor Hayward’s treatment of Nadine’s condition. Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions domestic violence, sexual assault, mental illness,  accidental death, and murder.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount +  “Twin Peaks” Double Play (TV Episode 1991) (1991, February 2). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0734821/?ref_=ttqu_ov_bk Wiki, C. T. T. P. (n.d.-e). Episode 21. Twin Peaks Wiki. https://twinpeaks.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_21

    44 min
  7. Episode 141: The Twilight Zone Season 1, Ep. 10

    09/09/2025

    Episode 141: The Twilight Zone Season 1, Ep. 10

    Are you ready for some football? And war crimes? These are the questions Joe and Nicole answer during this episode about The Twilight Zone. When an amnesiac suddenly wakes up on a British ship in 1942, he feels an unsourced sense of dread. Our hosts dive into this heady episode and discuss Rod Serling’s history with war stories, time loop afterlives, and ask for your favorite NFL teams.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions war violence and death.  Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount + “The Twilight Zone” Judgment Night (TV Episode 1959) (1959, December 4). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0734582/ Wiki, C. T. T. Z. (n.d.). Judgment Night. The Twilight Zone Wiki. https://twilightzone.fandom.com/wiki/Judgment_Night

    37 min
  8. Episode 140: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 4, Ep. 13

    09/04/2025

    Episode 140: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 4, Ep. 13

    Prepare for the most influential television episode of all time, with Are You Afraid of the Dark?’s Ghastly Grinner! Ethan Wood is a struggling comic book artist who gets roped into unleashing a terrifying villain into the real world. While it may seem like a simple premise, its visuals and motifs would undoubtedly go on to inspire works like Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, Zac Cregger’s Weapons, the Matilda movie from 1996, and possibly even Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Nicole and Joe dive into this pulpy comic book inspired adventure and talk about how everyone else clearly stole their ideas from this episode and how Hooper is the secret MVP of the episode.  Warning:  Episode contains spoilers and mentions child endangerment. Follow us on Instagram @spook_podcast Email your spooky stories to spoook.podcast@gmail.com If you want a shoutout in our next episode, email or DM us! Sources:  Available to stream: Paramount + and Amazon Prime Video “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” The Tale of the Ghastly Grinner (TV Episode 1994) (1994, December 3). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0514442/ Wiki, C. T. a. Y. a. O. T. D. (n.d.). The Tale of the Ghastly Grinner. Are You Afraid of the Dark Wiki. https://areyouafraidofthedark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Ghastly_Grinner

    59 min
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Join Nicole and Joe as they discuss TV, film, video games, scary stories, urban legends, and true crime that chill them to the bone. Each week they’ll delve into a new piece of media, with honest reactions and unique commentary. There's episodes about everything; from the DCOM classic "Halloweentown" to John Carpenter's "Halloween." You'll find something for everyone, whether you love gory slasher flicks, sci-fi monsters, or family friendly cheese. Email us at spoook.podcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Nicole Gorman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Gorman
  • Show Website
    SPOOK!