The Meddling Kids
A podcast about all things spooky including real mysteries, true crime, horror movies and more. You'll think you were sitting down and having a chat with the gang from Mystery, Inc. Listener discretion advised - not intended for children.
Episodes
This week we meddle our way into analyzing our dreams and discuss the creepy things people (including Sammy) do in their sleep such as sleep walking and talking. Be brave and face your nightmares with us!
We apologize for the long break between episodes but the meddling kids have returned! This week we revisit the movie that still haunts us in our dreams: the Grudge. Riley faces his fears head on while Sammy begrudgingly (pun intended) tags along.
Trigger warning: mentions of suicide, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder.
This week's mystery is about a 600 year old text known as the Voynich Manuscript. It dates back to the late 15th century Italian Renaissance and to this day has not been translated. The pictures in this manuscript may have you scratching your head, come along and speculate with us about the secrets this book may be hiding.
References:
“Cipher Manuscript.” Yale University Library, collections.library.yale.edu/cata...
Trigger warning: discussion of accidental death, substance abuse, alcoholism, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
Today we dive into the tragedy known as the 27 Club. Multiple artists and musicians have died at the age of 27. Unfortunately, the thread that links these tragedies is not shrouded in mystery but can be explained in some cases by personal demons.
We close out high spooky season with a discussion on commercial haunted houses and our personal experience at Halloween Horror Nights this year and in the past. Happy Halloween, Meddlers!
If you have a spooky or mysterious story to share please send it to themeddlingkidspod@gmail.com
Today - on Friday the 13th - we sat down and ranked our favorite slashers of all time. We cover all the greats: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and so many more. Who do you think will be crowned the king of slashers? Feel free to join in the fun and be sure to BYOK (Bring Your Own Knife)!
Have you ever wondered where the traditions of Halloween originate? Maybe you've heard the old tired tale that it celebrates dark forces. We're here to set the record straight and give you some background on Halloween traditions including trick or treating, dressing up in costume, and carving pumpkins. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time!
References:
History.com Editors. “How Jack O’Lanterns Originated ...
In honor of the start of spooky season we're dropping into your feed with a bonus episode! Buckle in for one of the best horror/comedies to hit screens in a while - the Blackening.
A group of college friends reunite to celebrate Juneteenth and land themselves in the middle of a horror movie. There are laughs and lessons along the way, this is one that you won't want to miss.
Cryptid, diseased dogs, or scientists on the loose? Help us decide this week as we discuss the tale of this short king - the chupacabra!
References:
Clark, Mike. “Is the Chupacabra Just a Dog?” DogTime, 8 Aug. 2017, dogtime.com/dog-blog/trending/54351-chupacabra-just-dog#:~:text=Racoons%2C%20possums%2C%20and%20even%20wild,ordinary%20animals%20suffering%20from%20mange.
Ocker, J. W. The United States of Cr...
Have you ever wondered where all the typical alien tropes in movies and TV shows come from? Well look no further than the abduction that started them all! A belated honeymoon delayed by most people's worst nightmare - this week we discuss the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.
As a note to our listeners: apologies for the audio quality on last week's episode, we're trying to fix it but something was wrong ...
Take a trip down memory lane with us (a haunted and creepy lane in our case) as we discuss stores in the iconic book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Written by the famous folklorist and author, Alvin Schwartz, and with the bone chilling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. This book has intrigued and spooked many children over the years, even landing itself on the banned books list in some states or counties.
Prepare to ...
What's up, Meddlers?! Today we dive into the psychology of horror and attempt to answer the question - Why do we enjoy horror movies?
References:
Presnell, Riley. “According to Stephen King, This Is Why We Crave Horror Movies.” Collider, 24 May 2023, collider.com/stephen-king-why-we-crave-horror-movies-essay/.
Sima, Richard. “Why We like Scary Things: The Science of Recreational Fear.” The Washingto...
This week we take a trip to the United States capitol and discuss ghosts of the most well known house in America - the White House! Ghosts have been haunting the place for decades now and we'll talk you through the most colorful haunts in those hallowed halls.
Sources:
Braden, Beth. “7 Paranormal Sightings in the White House.” Travel Channel, www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/7-paranormal...
Today we meddle into the classic movie IT with everyone's favorite creepy clown Pennywise! We get into the differences between the 2017 remake and the original miniseries. Come and join in the fun and maybe you'll float too...
Take a trip down nostalgia lane as we head to the middle of Nowhere with Courage the Cowardly Dog! One of our personal favorites, Courage is a beloved 90s cartoon with a cult following. We discuss our favorite episodes, best villians, and some interesting interpretations of the show. Along the way we also fall down a few 90s and early 2000s rabbit holes.
Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams both disappeared after eerily similar interactions with the same police officer in Naples, FL. Was this a coincidence or is there more to these cases than meets the eye?
In part 2 we discuss the family members who worked to advocate for their missing loved ones.
These families deserve answers and a resolution. If you can provide that and have any information on these disappeara...
Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams both disappeared after eerily similar interactions with the same police officer in Naples, FL. Was this a coincidence or is there more to these cases than meets the eye?
In part 1 we discuss the last time these men were seen and the one deputy at the center of both stories.
If you have any information on these disappearances please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office a...
This week we watch and review the movie Evil Dead Rise. Usually the sequel is never as good as the original but this movie might change your mind on that. Explore the spooks and scares with us as we talk through this movie and discuss techniques we'd use to survive.
This week we read a listener story and discuss recollections from Riley's family about a terrifying Montserration spirit/demon known as a Jumbee! Learn about the different Jumbees prevalent in Montserrat’s folklore and hear more about Riley’s family origins.
Do you have a listener tale that you’d like featured on an episode? Email us at themeddlingkidspod@gmail.com
References:
Chutkhan, Tiara. “Jumbees o...
This week we’re meddling our way through some celebrity conspiracy theories. From traveling around in a suitcase to traveling through time, we determine whether we buy into some of these off the wall conspiracies that could only come from Hollywood.
Shout outs to our amazing creators:
LJ Soap produced and created our bomb theme song (LJsoap on instagram).
Andrew Greenaway illustrated our amazing logo and created ...
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