50 episodes

From true crime to the paranormal, to urban legends and myths and the down-right weird, The Fantastic Story Society finds them, dissects them, and most importantly discusses such stories with an expert in the realm of the fantastic. Join historical researchers, experts on serial killers, ghost tour guides, archaeologists, and more as The Society hosts, Max Timm and Scott Markus, seek out the most bizarre stories you can imagine and try to find the voice behind the fantastic.

The Fantastic Story Society Max Timm & Scott Markus

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From true crime to the paranormal, to urban legends and myths and the down-right weird, The Fantastic Story Society finds them, dissects them, and most importantly discusses such stories with an expert in the realm of the fantastic. Join historical researchers, experts on serial killers, ghost tour guides, archaeologists, and more as The Society hosts, Max Timm and Scott Markus, seek out the most bizarre stories you can imagine and try to find the voice behind the fantastic.

    FSS 50: Faun Mann, from Military Broadcasting to True Crime Documentaries

    FSS 50: Faun Mann, from Military Broadcasting to True Crime Documentaries

    Faun Mann got her production start while in Korea working in radio & TV for the military. Once she was stateside, she knew she wanted to get into television, where she's been ever since. Currently, she's working within the popular genre of true crime.

    • 46 min
    FSS: Paranormal European Travel - Ireland legends & Faery Lore Above Knockma Hill & at Kilkea Castle & the Hellfire Club

    FSS: Paranormal European Travel - Ireland legends & Faery Lore Above Knockma Hill & at Kilkea Castle & the Hellfire Club

    Scott (and his wife Wendy) fill Max in on their adventure across the Emerald Isle, discussing the haunted hot spots and legendary tales they discovered along the way... also the adventures of driving on the other side of the road.

    • 55 min
    FSS BONUS Episode! Talking Horror Movies & Haunted Chicago with Jackson Schreiber

    FSS BONUS Episode! Talking Horror Movies & Haunted Chicago with Jackson Schreiber

    Big thanks to the horror blog wonderfullyweirdandhorrifying.com for making this conversation happen. What did you think of "Hereditary?"

    • 49 min
    FSS: Paranormal European Travel - Portugal, Sintra's Knights Templar Connection

    FSS: Paranormal European Travel - Portugal, Sintra's Knights Templar Connection

    Join us for an international travel episode as co-Host Scott Markus & his wife headed to Portugal and visit the most famously haunted location in Portugal & visit a city that has a long mystical connection to folklore and witchcraft.

    • 37 min
    FSS 46: Halloween Special - Paranormal Investigation at Madison's Masonic Temple

    FSS 46: Halloween Special - Paranormal Investigation at Madison's Masonic Temple

    Happy Halloween! What better a way to celebrate than to go looking for ghosts! Let's combine that with all the paranoia about secret societies and do a paranormal investigation at a massive Masonic Temple near a state capitol building!

    • 56 min
    FSS 45: IAmNotAStalker's Lindsay Blake on Filming Locations & Some Strange LA Crims stories

    FSS 45: IAmNotAStalker's Lindsay Blake on Filming Locations & Some Strange LA Crims stories

    Writer/researcher Lindsay Blake has made a career out of a passion - finding where her favorite shows were filmed (starting with "Scream"). Geek out with us as we talk about unique locations across LA including hidden gems & strange LA crimes.

    • 1 hr 12 min

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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