Lunatics Radio Hour
The history of horror and the horror of history.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 209
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 67 - The History of Necromancy: Part 2
Alan and Abby continue their exploration of Necromancy throughout history. The second part focuses on the roots of necromancy in Egypt and the Middle East, and the influence of Chri…
Episode 66 - The History of Necromancy: Part 1
Alan and Abby learn all about the history of necromancy. Starting with death rituals from early civilizations and ending with the major impact necromancy has on Greek and Norse myth…
Episode 65 - The Hauntings of The Bowery Hotel
Abby & Alan explore the haunted rumors of The Bowery Hotel...while staying there.
CW: Themes of sexual assault.
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Lunatics Library 2 - Medusa Stories
Welcome to the second episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives. In this episode Miranda Warzel, Adam Bas…
Episode 64 - The History of Medusa
CW: Themes of sexual assault.
Abby & Alan explore the history of Medusa. Originating in ancient mythology, she's endured and has been transformed into a modern symbol.
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Lunatics Library 1 - Zombie Stories
Welcome to the first episode of Lunatics Library! These companion episodes will feature short stories that go with our historic deep dives.
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Episode 63 - The History of Zombies
Alan and Abby talk through the history of zombies...and then phone a friend to explore some of the best (and worst) zombie films ever made.
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Episode 62 - Oddities & Curiosities with Dark Interiors
Alan and Abby are joined by Adam Bashian of Dark Interiors to discuss oddities, curiosities and haunted objects.
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Episode 61 - The History of A Nightmare on Elm Street
Abby and Alan explore the true story that inspired Wes Craven to write A Nightmare on Elm Street and the fascinating story of the film's production. A film that helped to define the…
Episode 60 - The History of The Stanley Hotel
The Shining would have never come to be if Stephen King hadn't stayed at Colorado's Stanley Hotel. Abby and Alan talk all about the haunted hotel that inspired one of the most iconi…
Episode 59 - The History of Clowns
Reluctantly, Abby and Alan explore the very long history of clowns. And the very short history of evil clowns.
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Episode 58 - The Enfield Poltergeist
Abby and Alan debate the existence of the paranormal through the lens of the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case from London.
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Episode 57 - Yule & The Winter Solstice
Episode 56 - The History of The Crystal Ball
Abby and Alan unravel the rich history of the crystal ball. Dating back to the druids and working their way to our emoji keyboards.
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Episode 55 - The History of Spiritualism: Part 2
Abby and Alan explore the strange hoaxes of Victorian Era mediums and the downfall of the Spiritualism movement. Check out part one for a more uplifting episode.
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Episode 54 - The History of Spiritualism: Part 1
In Spiritualism: Part One, Abby and Alan deep dive into table tapping, ectoplasm, spirit photography and all of the wonderfully creepy elements of this Victorian Era movement.
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Episode 53 - The History of Headless Horsemen
Episode 52 - The History of Ghost Trains
Abby & Alan learn about the ghost trains of popular urban legend.
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Episode 51 - The History of Lizzie Borden
Episode 50 - Hello Listener, You're On The Air
Lunatics Radio Hour teamed up with Jollyville Radio to bring you a Halloween Radio Drama. *Tune in to Jollyville for the clean version!*
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