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The paranormal comes to life as husband-wife duo Dan Cummins (acclaimed standup comedian and true horror fan) and Lynze Cummins (costume and wardrobe stylist for numerous film and television productions) share terrifying stories that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Dan’s goal? To scare Lynze with creepy accounts of demonic possession, shadow people, and other eerie phenomena. And when he’s done, Lynze fights back with chilling fan-submitted tales of true horror. Together, they explore the darkest corners of the web, dusty old books, and even their own eerie surroundings—a ...

Almost forty years ago, Neil Postman argued that television had brought about a fundamental transformation to democracy. By turning entertainment into our supreme ideology, television had recreated public discourse in its image and converted democracy into show business. In Trolling Ourselves to Death, Jason Hannan builds on Postman's classic thesis, arguing that we are now not so much amusing, as trolling ourselves to death. Contrary to the popular view of the troll as an exclusively anonymous online prankster, Hannan asserts that trolls have emerged from the cave, so to speak.

In 1984, John Thompson was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a prominent white man in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was sent to Angola Prison and confined to his cell for 23 hours a day. However, Thompson adamantly proclaimed his innocence and just needed lawyers who believed that his trial had been mishandled and would step up to the plate against the powerful DA’s office. But who would fight for Thompson’s innocence when he didn’t have an alibi for the night of the murder and there were two key witnesses to confirm his guilt?

‘Beautiful, thought-provoking, and compelling' SUSIE DENT 'Punchy and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES As Sophia Smith Galer’s Nonna lay dying, she realised it wasn’t just a beloved grandmother she was losing – it was the language she spoke, too. From Northern Italy, she spoke a dialët that...

The bloodiest week New Orleans has known since the massacre of the Italians in 1892 was ushered in Monday, July 24 by the inexcusable and unprovoked assault upon two colored men by police officers of New Orleans.

If you would rather experience death than talk about it, you aren't alone. But what if we all got more comfortable talking about death--our fears, our beliefs, our hopes, the legacy we want to leave behind? Then maybe we would each feel less alone when we're going through it. And be better prepared when we inevitably encounter grief and suffering--our own or someone else's. And it doesn't all have to be sadness and dirges played in minor chords. There is beauty and richness and plenty of humor to be had. Join the conversation as we talk to death so we can get on with life.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Things I Don't Want to Know by Deborah Levy, read by Juliet Stevenson. Things I Don't Want to Know is the first in Deborah Levy's essential three-part 'Living Autobiography' on writing and womanhood. Taking George Orwell's famous essay, 'Why I Write', as...

Host Alex Calder traces rock festivals from Altamont's 1969 bloodshed through decades of chaos to today's billion-dollar spectacles, exploring how stubborn visionaries transformed violent disasters into the glitter-bombed mega-fests that dominate modern culture. Each episode dissects a different chapter in this wild resurrection story. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Scared to Death features the best of vintage radio horror, sci-fi and mystery radioplays.

Close to Death is a podcast that profiles people who spend every day working with the dead and dying. Sound depressing? It isn’t. Sound creepy? It can be! From death doulas to crime scene cleaners, obituary writers to taxidermists, human composting farms to witches who talk to the dead, these death experts have seen it all. In each episode, with the help of comedians and reporters, we’ll hear their stories and find out what they have learned about life by working with death. Hosted by Utkarsh Ambudkar. This is a USG Audio podcast in collaboration with Transmitter Media and Powderkeg.

Welcome to an audio documentary with a difference. In these recordings, The Man Who Was Scared to Death speaks to people who work with death to see if their view of mortality has changed, from GPs and funeral directors, to celebrants and cemetery workers.

Doing It to Death is a sometimes irreverent, sometimes quirky but always informative dive into various aspects of death and dying through the lens of myth, storytelling and pop culture and how they shape our attitudes and beliefs around those issues.

A podcast about death and dying. Death is inevitable. Why, then, do we seem to be afraid to talk about it? Especially when so many things about it are fascinating and mysterious. Here is a place to talk about the social, moral, philosophical, cultural and technological influences on death and dying. Talk Me To Death is hosted by Amanda, an emergency RN, and occasionally co-hosted by Andrew, a stand-up comedian. We’re by no means experts about any of these topics, but we are curious, open and enthusiastic. Don’t worry, it won’t kill you to join us!

Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Presents Volume Five of the Dangerous Old Woman Series “What makes an elder, a heartfelt spirit, a clear mind, a talented heart, one who is young while old and old while young, an activist for the Soul? Is it formulae, schemas, lexicons? It could be. But also, and...

J.B. Burys History of Greece‚ offers a captivating exploration of classical Greek history, written before World War I yet remaining a staple in academia well into the late 1960s. This enduring work presents a rich overview of artistic, literary, political, and military developments, while also incorporating insights from new archaeological discoveries in its updated editions. Bury‚s clear and engaging writing style makes learning both enjoyable and enlightening. Covering regions from western Asia Minor to the Aegean archipelago and Greater Greece‚ (including Sicily and Southern Italy), ...

J. B. Burys History of Greece‚ offers a captivating exploration of classical Greek history, penned before World War I yet still regarded as a foundational college textbook even into the late 1960s. While newer editions incorporate updates on early archaeological findings, Burys original framework and later chapters remain largely intact. His engaging and accessible writing style makes the complex narratives of art, literature, politics, and warfare not only educational but also enjoyable. The book spans a broad geographical lens, encompassing western Asia Minor, the Aegean archipelago, and ...

In this weekly podcast, we aim to bring more awareness to the domestic violence pandemic that is far too prevalent in our society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up and Vanished host and creator Payne Lindsey wants to talk you to death in his first “true crime” talk show (that may or may not actually be about true crime). Pull up a chair as Payne and guests talk about all things crime, life, mystery and fun. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartRadio comes a new weekly series, Talking to Death. Take a listen… odds are, you won’t die.

"Families Blame Each Other after Afghan Child Bride Burns to Death" is from the July 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Feltus Taylor, Jr., a young man from Louisiana, was raised in poverty, stigmatized and victimized throughout his life, constantly at the mercy of a deeply flawed justice system. He fell into the underworld of drug runners, money troubles, and violence that landed him on Death Row. The early years on Louisiana State Penitentiary's Death Row were bleak and lonely, yet Taylor embarked on a journey of personal redemption through writing and spiritual growth.