Episode 161 - Campfire Tales #5

Episode 161 - Campfire Tales #5

Author: The Lunatics Project July 29, 2025 Duration: 34:57
Abby and Alex Goleman are thrilled to present three haunting horror stories. First Date was written by Carver Welsh and narrated by Abby Brenker. Follow Carver on IG @carverwelsh. A Scratching at The Door was written by Jon Adcock and narrated by Denali Bartell. Follow Jon's work here. Check out Denali's poetry collection here. Division of Spoils was written by D.H. Parish and narrated by Mike Macera. Check out D.H. Parish's work here. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discu...

Tune into Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror for a deep and often unsettling journey into the shadows of our past. Produced by The Lunatics Project, this series operates on a compelling premise: that the history of horror and the horror of history are inextricably linked. Rather than reviewing movies, each episode digs into documented, real-world events where primal forces like fear, violence, and the struggle for survival left a permanent mark on cultures and individuals. You’ll hear about the dark historical episodes and psychological phenomena that have haunted humanity for centuries, as well as the folklore born from genuine terror. Furthermore, this podcast meticulously traces the line from these factual atrocities and anxieties to the silver screen, analyzing how our most profound real-world fears are processed, shaped, and reflected in the horror films we watch. It’s an exploration for anyone curious about where our darkest stories truly come from and how the echoes of actual events resonate in the genre’s most iconic imagery and narratives. The result is a rich, thought-provoking listen that challenges the boundary between entertainment and the unsettling truths from which it often springs.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror
Podcast Episodes
Episode 200 - The History of The Final Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, we explore the history of the Final Girl, one of horror’s most recognizable character archetypes. From early examples in horror literature and film to the rise of the slasher genre…
Episode 199 - The History of Masks in Folklore and Horror: Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, we explore the folklore behind masks, from ancient legends and seasonal traditions to the myths that gave rise to some of horror's most unforgettable imagery. Discover how masks ha…
Episode 198 - The Dark History of Masks: Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:54
This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we explore the history of masks, from prehistoric rituals and ancient Egyptian funerary masks to Roman death masks, Venetian Carnival, and the eerie plague doctor. Sources National Geogr…
Episode 197 - The Devil's Footprints of 1855 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:50
On the morning of February 9, 1855, residents across Devon, England awoke to a baffling sight. Strange hoof-like footprints stretched through fresh snow for miles, appearing in dozens of towns and villages. According to…
Episode 196 - Campfire Tales #11: Shadow Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
This week Abby and Alex present two original works of horror fiction. Shadows was written by by Jon Adcock. Find more of Jon's work at https://linktr.ee/jonadcock. Family, Like Branches was written by Marisca Pichette. Y…
Episode 195 - The History of Medieval UFO Sightings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
Modern UFO reports are often associated with the 20th century, but strange objects in the sky have been recorded for hundreds of years. Medieval chronicles describe unusual celestial events, mysterious lights, and unexpl…
Episode 194 - The History of The Green Children Of Woolpit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:23
In the 12th century, villagers in Woolpit, England reported a strange discovery: two children with green-colored skin who appeared suddenly near the village. The children spoke an unknown language, refused most food, and…
Episode 193 - The History of The Paris Catacombs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:13
Watch our footage from the Paris Catacombs HERE. Beneath the streets of Paris lies one of the most disturbing landmarks in the world: the Paris Catacombs. In this episode, we explore the real history behind the undergrou…
Episode 192 - Campfire Tales #10: In Life and Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
This week Abby is joined by Alex Goleman to read two haunting stories about grief and death. Forgiving Amy was written by Mike Macera. Follow @mikemacera on Instagram and check out https://www.scene3.co/films In Life and…
Episode 191 - The History of Birds in Horror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:51
From ravens and vultures to killer flocks and supernatural omens, birds have played a major role in horror for decades. In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby sits down with Kate Rotunda to explore the history of b…