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Episode 449: Tybee Island Travelogue -- Jody and Rebecca Finally Have Their Honeymoon

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:59:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another travelogue episode! Jody and his lovely wife Rebecca finally made it to their honeymoon, a year or two or three late, to Tybee Island. Jody gives us the tea about their travels and the location!

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the history of the English pub/inn/tavern.

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Episode 448: Led Zeppelin's Presence 50th Anniversary Part 2

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part two of the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's Presence. In this episode we're discussing the recording of the album and the album artwork and its chartings!

Pour yourself a pint and joy!

Next week's episode is another travelogue, with Jody's adventures at Tybee Island.

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Episode 447: The Blues part 1 (general trivia, some history, our favorites)

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:28:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Finally! We're starting our arc on the blues. We'll get into deeper detail in the upcoming episodes, especially on Robert Johnson, but for now we're doing some basics.

We give some general trivia (what color is a juke joint's door), a bit of history, our favorite artists, and our favorite blues styles.

Next week's episode is the second episode of our Led Zeppelin Presence arc.

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Episode 446: American Tavern History X

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:23:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! In preparation for a rather longer episode on the history of the English pub, we're starting (because we had to - listen in as for why!) with a very brief bit on the Colonial American tavern/ordinary.

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the first episode of our blues episodes (finally!).

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Episode 445: Before They Were KISS -- Chelsea and Molimo (part 3)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part 3 of "Before they were KISS," where we talk more about Gene and Paul, as well as Chelsea and Molimo. Don't know what those are? Listen on!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned -- we're not sure -- probably Led Zeppelin's Presence).

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Episode 444: Led Zeppelin's Presence 50th Anniversary

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another 50th anniversary Led Zeppelin album arc! Presence turns 50 this year, so jump on into episode one (of a handful) and enjoy! In this episode we're bridging from the last arc, discussing how their lives were going, the starting of song writing and recording, and then finish up with a bit of stuff on punk rock which was becoming a big thing at the time.

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is a continuation of KISS -- before they were KISS.

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Episode 443: The World's End - part three of the Cornetto trilogy

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're finally getting around to finishing up the Cornetto trilogy with The World's End (2013). Join us as we talk about pub crawls and space aliens! Love triangles and barroom brawls! All that and ice cream!

Next week's episode is the start of our Led Zeppelin Presence ar!

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Episode 442: This Band Has No Past - Cheap Trick's beginnings (part 3)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:07:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the third and final episode of the origins of Cheap Trick! Robin just joined the band... now are they going to get a record deal? The suspense is killing me! Except that this was 50 years ago, so of course they did. Hear how they got there! And if you do, and love Cheap Trick, why not either buy an album of theirs or one of the reference books we used (listen to part one). We get nothing from it, but they sure do!

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode will be finally finishing the Cornetto Trilogy with The World's End.

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Episode 441: Before they were KISS -- Gene and Paul

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:38:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing on with episodes on KISS! But we're actually going a bit back in time to talk about them before they were KISS. Last time, we discussed Peter and Ace. So obviously we're now getting to Paul and Gene! Let's get into The Starchild and The Demon!

Next week's episode is our final episode on the beginnings of Cheap Trick.

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Episode 440: The London Beer Flood of 1814

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This round we're talking about the London Beer Flood of 1814. If you want more information than that, you'll have to listen in!

Pour yourself a pint (of fresh ale, obviously, rather than beer flooded basement ale) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the beginnings of KISS (part 2 - Paul and Gene).

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Episode 439: This Band Has No Past - Cheap Trick's beginnings (part 2)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:55:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to episode two (of three) of the origins of Cheap Trick! Going from around their Sick Man of Europe days through forming Cheap Trick with their first vocalist and ending with Robin's joining, we hope you enjoy it! And if you do, and love Cheap Trick, why not either buy an album of theirs or one of the reference books we used (listen to part one). We get nothing from it, but they sure do!

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the London Beer Flood of 1814.

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Episode 438: Yorkshire Pudding Day and the Sunday Roast

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:06:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're fitting in a short episode this week, as James wanted to quickly discuss National Yorkshire Pudding Day, which occurs the first Sunday of February in the UK. We talk about recipes and how it went well with a mostly traditional Sunday Roast! But don't feel like you have to wait a year for the next one! We also talk about when the National Yorkshire Pudding Day is in the USA. Listen in and find out about that and how to make these wonderful puffs!

Next week's episode is the second episode of the beginnings of Cheap Trick.

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Episode 437: Before they were KISS -- Peter and Ace

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:03:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing on with episodes on KISS! But we're actually going a bit back in time to talk about them before they were KISS. We'll get to Paul and Gene in the next episode, but we're starting out with Peter and Ace, the Catman and the Spaceman!

Next week's episode is about Yorkshire Pudding Day.

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Episode 436: 42nd Anniversary of "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" HHGTTG and The Grand Hotel Paradox

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:52:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy episode! This year is the 42nd anniversary of the fourth book in the HHGTTG trilogy, so we're talking just a bit about it (because we're partially covered it in previous HHGTTG episodes) and also doing some fancy number magic with Hilbert Beeblebrox's paradox of Procol Harum's Grand Hotel! Listen in if you want to see what that mouthful is about!

Next week's episode is on the beginnings of KISS (the band) focusing this time on Peter and Ace.

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Episode 435: This Band Has No Past - Cheap Trick's beginnings (part 1)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:25:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've mentioned Cheap Trick many times over the course of the podcast and now we're finally getting into them! This is the first of three episodes exploring the beginnings of Cheap Trick, starting with the bands they were in before they became Cheap Trick (and before they were even Sick Man of Europe).

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the HHGTTG.

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Episode 434: The Triple Crown Murder

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:44:23 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Join us in our time travel machine as we go back in time to the infamous Triple Crown Murder, a real life murder from 1935. With a twist at the end!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned.... we have a few we're editing: Cheap Trick, HHGTTG, Masters of the Universe, and more).

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Episode 433: D&D&D

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor!

Although we took it a bit easy in November, a couple of those episodes were in-depth. But along with the berserker spooky season schedule of October and some decently in-depth episodes in December, and then the more-or-less full Tolkien and Led Zeppelin episodes earlier this month, as well as a couple of bouts of Indonesian Junk... we needed a bit of an easy episode.

With drinking! Specifically, D&D&Drinking. James made a game that takes D&D and adds alcohol and got Jody to playtest it one night. So enjoy a fairly un-edited (except to remove those long spots where we had to go get another drink or take a bio-break) super long episode where you get to hear us fight skeletons and dragons and more, as we progressively get sillier and tipsier.

Enjoy! We'll be back next week with something more typical.

Next week's episode is about... The Triple Crown Murder.

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Episode 432: A Terrors' Tribute to Ace Frehley

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We interrupt what was going to be the next episode, but...

Ace Frehley, founding member of KISS, passed away last year. Jody (especially) and James wanted to pay homage to the Spaceman and here it is. Pour a pint or a shot of cold gin and commiserate along with us.

Next week's episode is a drunken episode of D&D. What's that, you ask? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 431: Led Zeppelin The Song Remains the Same 50th Anniversary

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:36:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another of our Led Zeppelin album arcs! Although in this case, it's an arc of one episode, as The Song Remains the Same's material has mostly been covered in other arcs! But there is still plenty to talk about, so join us in time for Jimmy Page's birthday today and enjoy!

Next week's episode is a drunken episode of D&D. What's that, you ask? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 430: JRR Tolkien and The Nature of Middle-Earth

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:19:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to a new year! We're starting out this year with an episode to celebrate JRR Tolkien's birthday, which is tomorrow, January 3rd. We've mentioned doing this episode several times, so here it is... The Nature of Middle-Earth! Edited by Carl F. Hostetter, it's based off Tolkien's writings (and notes from Christopher Tolkien) on how he developed the backstory of Middle Earth. It's a treasure trove of information! And we're going to talk about our favorite bits.

Also... elven age math!

Next week's episode is about the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains the Same.

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Episode 429: Iron Maiden's B-Sides of the '80s

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the last episode of the year! Which as usual, is focused on Iron Maiden! If you harken back to the origins of the podcast, you'd know this tradition started due to an episode coming out on the day they formed. Go back and listen!

This time, we're (well, mostly Jody) talking about their B-sides from the 1980s! If you don't know what a B-side is or what the '80s were, listen on and find out! And of course, if you love Maiden, you'll love this episode regardless.

Next week's episode is Tolkien influenced for the Professor's birthday.

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Episode 428: A Charlie Brown Yulemass

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:14:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to some more peanuts holiday fun! This time, it's Charlie Brown and the gang during Christmas! Pour yourself a ping and get ready for some holiday fun!

Next week's episode is our annual "last episode of the year so let's talk about Iron Maiden" which this year is on their B-sides.

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Episode 427: Ghost Stories for Christmas with the Terrors and Author John M Knight

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:31:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It is time for our annual Ghost Stories for Christmas episode! This year, we're focusing a fair bit on M.R. James and our favorites of his, but we do talk about other authors and even have a "tournament of authors." Something which we also subject our guest to! We want to welcome John M Knight to the show, an excellent author who has written stories in the Jamesian style with modern twists.

So join us, as James and Jody discuss their usual things and then as James interviews John. A plethora of Yuletide spooky Js, with the three of us along with Montague James!

Next week's episode is on the background of a Charlie Brown Christmas

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Episode 426: Snoopy's Christmas and Snoopy vs. the Red Baron

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:44:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the first of our three Yuletide episodes! We're starting with two classic songs about that most excellent of World War I flying aces, Snoopy, as he fights the Red Baron, including a dogfight (ha!) at Christmas!

Pour yourself a winter warmer or some nog of whatever kind you prefer and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 425: The Thanksgiving Song - Over the River and Through the Wood

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:59:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And welcome to our annual Thanksgiving episode! Rather than have it come out a day late, after listening to our take on that as we pared the episode down a bit, we thought it would be better to release a day early, so here it is! On Thursday! Wow!

This year, we discuss the Thanksgiving song "Over the River and Through the Wood," original a Thanksgiving poem. But listen in and you'll hear all about that and more!

Next week's episode is about (we have no idea... we recorded this one a while ago).

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Episode 424: Foods we love inspired by books-music-movies-family-nerd-things

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:11:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more Food Month Fun! In this episode, we're talking about foods we like that were inspired by nerd things, like books and movies and our families! Ha!

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 423: Desert Island Foods

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:53:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor's Food Month! It's Thanksgiving month and we're discussing food all month long. This week is desert island foods. If you had one type of food you had to eat for life, what would it be? Get ready to listen in on foods and music and magical ovens. All this and more!

Next week's episode is about the foods we love inspired by our nerd things and families.

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Episode 422: Food month!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:10:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! This month, after a grueling month or two or so of Halloween Spooky Season wonderfulness, we're taking it easy with a month of episodes on food.

Starting out, we'll talk about foods that others (specifically our closest of loved ones) don't like that we do.

Mmmmm... anchovies!

Next week's episode is about desert island foods.

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Episode 421: The History of Halloween Music

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:08:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the doubled up day of Halloween spookiness! This is the second episode, a brief history of Halloween music, led by Jody himself!

Pour yourself a spooky pint and light a spooky pipe and enjoy!

And Happy Halloween!

Next week's episode starts November's food month!

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Episode 420: The History of Samhain in Ireland

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:55:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the final episodes of the spooky season! Since Halloween falls on a Friday this year, rather than give you a short "happy Halloween" episode, this year we're giving a real treat! Two episodes! (Wait... maybe that's a trick...)

Both are on Halloween history aspects, with this first being led by James, on the history of Samhain in (mostly ancient) Ireland!

Pour yourself a spooky pint and light a spooky pipe and enjoy!

And Happy Halloween!

Next week's episode starts November's food month!

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Episode 419: Mulligan's Haunted Pub

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:52:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more extra spookiness! This week's midweek spooky episode is about Mulligan's Pub, Dublin, Ireland, and its haunts. Pour yourself a pint of haunted ale or stout and enjoy!

Next episode is on Halloween! To celebrate Halloween being on a Friday this year, we're giving you two episodes! Double the spookiness! Both are on the history of Halloween... but which aspects? Come back Friday and find out!

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Episode 418: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - the book

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:41:00 +0000

Welcome to more spooky season goodness. This year, at the beginning of October in fact, marks the 75th anniversary of Peanuts. It's the 59th anniversary of the animated special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but the 66th anniversary of the first mention of the Great Pumpkin from 1959!

So to celebrate all those, and the fact that James just read this book, we're discussing the book "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the Making of a Television Classic" by Lee Mendelson (with remembrances by Bill Melendez).

We won't give it all away. You should go buy the book. But we do talk about a few neat things, regarding the making of the show, between this and other found interviews.

So pour yourself a pint of pumpkin juice and enjoy with sincerity!

Next week's midweek spooky season episode is on the spooky haunts of Mulligan's (Dublin) Pub.

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Episode 417: Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare 50th Anniversary

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:47:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more spooky season spookiness. This episode is on that most nightmarish of albums from 1975, or any year for that matter, Welcome to My Nightmare, the debut of Alice Cooper (as a solo artist).

Sit back and get ready for some evil fun!

This Friday's spooky season episode is on The Great Pumpkin.

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Episode 416: The Return of the Living Dead 40th Anniversary

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:49:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! What better way to continue spooky season than to discuss zombie flicks! The Return of the Living Dead turned 40 this year and we get into it! Spooky, creepy, scary, and hilarious, what's not to love.

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next spooky season episode is on the the 50th anniversary of Alice Cooper's album Welcome to My Nightmare.

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Episode 415: Haint Blue

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back the Manor and welcome to more spooky season goodness! Or is it evilness? Whichever or both!

This episode was a suggestion. From whom? Listen in! We'll get into the color "haint blue," which is supposed to ward off ghosts. How does it work? Listen in! What's so special about the color? Listen in! Basically, just listen in and enjoy!

Next spooky season episode, in two days on Friday, is on the 40th anniversary of The Return of the Living Dead film. Stay tuned for that spookiness!

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Episode 414: Halloween Costumes and Ben Cooper

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:23:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and to more Halloween spooky fun! This episode gets into the costumes of our youth and famous costume makes, specifically Ben Cooper.

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's mid-week spooky episode is about... haint blue! If you have no clue what that's about, tune in soon.

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Episode 413: Peter Cushing on Horror and Fantasy

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:29:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more spooky season goodness! We're starting off October with one of the masters of horror... and stage and sci-fi and just about everything. Peter Cushing! He discussed how he views fantasy vs horror and we jump in with our own thoughts!

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

This Friday's spooky season episode is on Ben Cooper Halloween costumes and our history of Halloween costumes.

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Episode 412: The Eerie Doppelganger of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:37:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more spooky fun! We're starting out October with an excellent creepy story on the final days of Percy Bysshe Shelley and his encounters with his own spooky doppelganger. Did it herald his death? Cause it? A symptom of madness? Oooooh... spooky!

Next week's midweek spooky season episode is about Peter Cushing's thoughts on horror.

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Episode 411: "8114" and Joshua Hull

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:58:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And what better way to start the official start of spooky month than with a local Hoosier author! Join us for a discussion on the excellent horror novel "8114" by Joshua Hull.

But wait! There's more! We (James) actually interviews the famed author himself! So listen in on that excellent bit of talk and then join the Terrors as they discuss the book together.

If you only want to listen to Joshua's bit, scroll forward to around 6:50 and go to around 1:10:58.

"8114" is available from CLASH Books at the usual online book sellers, as well as the best of brick and mortar stores.

Josh's book "Mouth," also mentioned in the episode, is available similarly from Tenebrous Press.

This Friday's spooky season episode is about The Eerie Doppelganger of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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Episode 410: The Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th Anniversary

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:15:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more spooky season spookiness! This episode is on the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Does this sound familiar? Since we did the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show (musical stage show) a couple years ago.

So join us for the background on the movie version! In fact, today is literally the 50th anniversary of its release in the United States! "Well, how about that" indeed! You're welcome!

This Friday's episode is about Halloween costumes and Ben Cooper.

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Episode 409: Hobbit Day 2025 -- the horror and etymology of The Fellowship of the Ring

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:37:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to Hobbit Day 2025! Otherwise known as our anniversary, although I suppose this is technically coming out just a few days before that.

This time, we're discussing the horror aspects of "The Fellowship of the Ring," as well as some etymology that we've found (****ing philologists!).

Pour yourself a pint and put some shag into your pipe and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned... we have no idea as of the time we recorded this what is coming next!

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Episode 408: Haunted Auburn Brewery

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to this year's extended spooky season! Today we're talking about the haunted brewery in Auburn, Indiana, the Auburn Brewing Company. And a little bit on Gen Con from this year. Enjoy the spookiness!

Next week's episode is our annual Hobbit Day episode, but this time with added spookiness!

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Episode 407: The Black Cauldron (40th Anniversary)

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Macabre Manor! And welcome to spooky season! This year, we're starting early, but since most of us start celebrating Halloween in September (or earlier) anyway, why not?! Plus, this will either make it easier on us or you'll get even more spooky episodes this season!

This episode is on the 40th anniversary of The Black Cauldron. A very misunderstood spooky animated film that we dig, even if we understand the issues with it. So pour yourself a beer, be aware of the Horned king, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the Auburn (Indiana) haunted brewery... unless we end up doing a mid-week episode.

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Episode 406: The Guinness Episode #2 - blind taste testing and nitro can pour

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! A few episodes ago, James mentioned that while Guinness would be his beer of choice, he wasn't sure if he'd be able to pick it out in a blind taste test. So he picked up four different Irish stouts, all in nitro cans, and has done a blind taste test! Will he pick which is Guinness? Listen in!

Also, he had two more nitro cans of Guinness to see which pours better, the standard tilt or the "shove it straight down and let it flow" method that has been making the rounds on social media. Which is better? Listen in!

We also have video of this one! We have no idea if we'll set it up to be shared, but at least there's proof of no hoodwinkery!

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

EDIT: we were told by an excellent listener that, although we do discuss Guinness often, there was a Guinness specific episode from James' trip to Ireland, so we've updated this to say Guinness episode 2! Thanks!

Next week's episode is about the 40th anniversary of Disney's "The Black Cauldron".

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Episode 405: Seamus' Historical Beer Trivia part V

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:20:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As usual, when we're ramping up for spooky season, we find a few easier episodes to put out before then. This time, James had been reading several beer related books from England/Britain and Ireland and put together some trivia. We're calling it part five because we've done this before, but never actually used this type of title, so don't feel bad if you can't find the first four. They weren't called this. We have plenty of previous similar episodes, though.

So pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - at this point we're not sure -- but maybe Guinness related?).

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Episode 404: Nerd Dice

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:06:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We briefly mentioned doing this episode a while back, during the Monty Python and the Holy Grail episodes, and here it is! Nerd dice! The largest possible fair die and also a set of dice that are the same as usually dice but with lower probability of getting doubles. Want more? Listen on?

Next week's episode is about... honestly, we're not sure. We're two months ahead of schedule!.

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Episode 403: Farewell, Ozzy

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:34:00 +0000

We interrupt our normal schedule (okay, we don't really have a normal schedule, so we're good anyway) to bring you a farewell and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. We recorded this two days after his passing, but did want to get the second episode of Mellencamp's Scarecrow out on time.

We get into our favorite albums and stories of Ozzy, whether about him or about us that involves him in any way, and a bit more. A very reflective episode, but we'll eventually get into the actual Black Sabbath and Ozzy episodes once the one of us who wants to do them is ready.

We hope you enjoy.

Next week's episode is about nerd dice.

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Episode 402 -- John Cougar Mellencamp and the Scarecrow album's 40th anniversary (part 2)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:37:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This year marks the 40th anniversary of the album "Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp. After episode one, released back on July 4th for reasons, we're now releasing part 2, recorded on the same night, but we're putting it out today, as it was actually released 40 years ago yesterday. (Which is why we're releasing it a day ahead of time on the 31st instead of Friday the 1st! But no, we're not releasing another tomorrow!)

We get into the album, the songs, how it reflects the plight of farmers, and more. Pour yourself a pint and listen in.

Next week's episode is about nerd dice.

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Episode 401: When is the Band Not the Band Redux

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to when is the band not the band anymore redux! Our first episode was some time ago, when back in episode 47 in 2019!

But Jody had thoughts... and we all know where these go! Places dark and awesome. Join us and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the second of our John Mellencamp Scarecrow album episodes.

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Episode 400: Tolkien Fan Theories

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:08:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our 400th episode! To celebrate the milestone, we're going back to one of our most beloved topics, Lord of the Rings! We've each picked a fan theory that we found on-line and discuss what we agree and what we disagree about them. Pour yourself a pint of brown ale from The Green Dragon, tamp your Old Toby into your pipe, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 399: Literary Firsts

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, we're discussing literary firsts. That is, which were the first sci-fi and fantasy and general fiction books ever written. Join in on the conversation! If you have a different idea, let us know!

And we can hear you saying "what, no horror?"

We did horror already! Go back and listen to all of our Halloween episodes and you'll find it. All one billion of them, mwahahahahahaha!!!

So pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is our 400th! A nice short episode with some Tolkien fan theories.

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Episode 398 -- John Cougar Mellencamp and the Scarecrow album's 40th anniversary (part 1)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:59:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This year marks the 40th anniversary of the album "Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp. Where's the Cougar you ask? She's sleeping in the other room. But seriously, this is a wonderful album that is very moving and deep. We are releasing it on July 4th for reasons... reasons that you'll hear when you listen to the episode. Part 2 was recorded on the same night, but we were so into it, we needed the two episodes and the second will be released next month near the album's release date.

We get into the album, the songs, how it reflects the plight of farmers, and more. Pour yourself a pint and listen in.

Next week's episode is about literary firsts.

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Episode 397: Voltron's 40th anniversary

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:54:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This episode is all about... Voltron! Defender of the Universe! Up the Lions! Or whatever... Voltron celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024! And we recorded this last year in 2024! But due to various things, we kept forgetting to edit and put it out. But here it is! Enjoy!

Next week's episode is the first of two parts on the 40th anniversary of John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" album.

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Episode 396: Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th anniversary (part 2)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:12:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the second (of two) episode on Monty Python and the Holy Grail's 50th anniversary! We'll continue our usual thing of generally going through the plot, with as few spoilers as possible... but come on, it's been 50 years! We also want to whet your appetite so you go watch it again or for the first time.

And of course, we'll give background information for specific scenes as we get there, with trivia and information from a plethora of Python (auto)biographies.

Pour yourself a G&T for Graham or a pint for Terry J and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Voltron.

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Episode 395: Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th anniversary (part 1)

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:46:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another wonderful Monty Python episode. This time it's on the 50th anniversary of their first full length movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail! We get into the background, how it was made and financed, things that were written but not put into the movie and then get into the movie itself up through the Book of the Film!

Pour yourself a pint or a G&T (in memory of Graham) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is our second episode on the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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Episode 394: Happy 13th Death Day, Ray (Bradbury)!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:54:53 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And welcome to a different episode than originally planned! Today (Thursday, June 5th, 2025) is the 13th anniversary of the passing of Ray Bradbury. So tonight, we talked about Ray a bit and the things that we've done or have come out since our last Ray episodes, most of them back in 2020 for his 100th birthday year.

This will be coming out just a few hours early so that we can actually get it out on his death day, rather than the usual Friday release.

It involves his crime stories, an overlap with the Simpsons, his Ireland stories and plays, and more! Enjoy!

Next week's episode is the first part (of two) of our series on the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

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Episode 393: The Hound of the Baskervilles and the Duck of the Whiskervilles

Fri, 30 May 2025 04:53:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Get ready to pour a pint of bitter or to light your pipe. We're even okay if you play your violin while you listen, but we don't recommend doing any cocaine. Ever. Not even a 7% solution.

Our first Sherlock Holmes episode! Sure, we've mentioned him off the cuff a few times, but in this episode we're going all out and discussing the Hound of the Baskervilles! Don't worry, though. No huge spoilers. Just very tiny minimal ones that won't ruin the ending. But to be fair, you've had well over 100 years to have read it, so that's on you.

But wait! There's more! We're also talking about the overlap between this and Scrooge McDuck! Aren't you glad you're here.

So listen on and enjoy!

Next week's episode is literary firsts... well, some anyway.

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Episode 392: Scottish Ales Shilling System and Belgian Trappist Ales Numbering System

Fri, 23 May 2025 04:23:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wondered why some Scottish ales and some Belgian, particularly Trappist, ales have numbers on them? Wonder no more! We get into the shilling system used in Scotland and the numbering system used by Trappist brewers.

Pour yourself a pint of either or something else and listen on!

Next week's episode is on Sherlock Holmes and Scrooge McDuck! Kind of.

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Episode 391: The Pythons Arms Pub (Monty Python)

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:16:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another Monty Python episode! Well, more or less. It definitely involves Monty Python, or at least 1/6th of them, but also involves pubbing things. So more or less what we always talk about. Pour yourself a cask ale and enjoy this episode on the pub that started as one of, if not the first, micro-breweries!

Next week's episode is about the Scottish shilling system and the Belgian numbering system of their ales.

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Episode 390: Our Annual "Best of" Episode - 2024

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:32:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Welcome to our annual "best of" episode where Jody gives his top album picks and James gives his top picks of whatever he feels like (this year its pints of Guinness). Yes, we know it's May, but we wanted to put some thought into it! Jody did anyway. Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the Pythons Arms pub, a cross over between Monty Python and early micro-brewing.

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Episode 389: Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary part 5 (of 5)

Fri, 02 May 2025 04:56:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the final episode of our Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti's 50th anniversary episode! We're wrapping thing up on the final bit of Led Zep's heyday. There's more to come later this year, but for now, this will have to keep your Zep cravings in check. Listen in and be ready for some melancholy! A pint will help with that.

Next week's episode is our annual best of episode... featuring our top picks of albums and beer from 2025!

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Episode 388: The Man on the Led Zeppelin IV (Signs) album

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:48:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! While the news of this broke a fair bit ago, for those who didn't know, the man on the Led Zeppelin IV album (Signs as Percy likes to call it) has been identified! If you want to know more, pour yourself a pint and listen on!

Next week's episode is the final episode (#5) of our Led Zep Physical Graffiti 50th anniversary arc!

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Episode 387: Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary (part 4 of 5)

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:14:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the 4th of 5 episodes on our Led Zeppelin 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti arc! This episode... touring! Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the artwork of Led Zeppelin's fourth album.

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Episode 386: What happens when your pint size is reduced

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:13:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Okay, the title is a bit misleading. But would the title "study analyzes what happens when full pints are reduced to 2/3rds pint" have piqued your interest? I think not!

But it is an overlap, to see what would happen if pint sizes were reduced. Listen in to see what happened when a study in the UK had a dozen voluntary pubs reduce their pint sizes. Did it reduce drinking? If so, by how much? Did anything else change?

Listen on! After pouring yourself either a full pint or a 2/3rds of a half or whatever you want. It's all voluntary here at the Manor, as well!

Next week's episode is the 4th of our Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th anniversary episodes, with their touring for the PG album.

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Episode 385: Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th anniversary (part 3)

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:48:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the median point of our Led Zeppelin 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti arc! This episode... the songs! Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the science and statistics of pints in UK pubs! Actually even more exciting than it sounds, if that's possible!

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Episode 384: The Pubs of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:18:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another pub-ish episode and another HHGTTG episode! We're talking about the pubs that go into the series... the radio series, the books, the films, life, the universe, and everything! Fictional and real life pubs! All of it and 42. Pour yourself a pint or mix yourself a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the third of our series on Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti's 50th anniversary.

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Episode 383: Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th anniversary (2 of 5)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:40:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another 50th anniversary arc for Led Zeppelin! Physical Graffiti came out 50 years ago in 1975, so we're covering it this year! Part 2 continues the story with the recording of the album, the album cover, and where the album charted. Basically all things album related except the songs! We'll get to those in part three, so hang in there.

So pour yourself a pint and enjoy some Physical Graffiti!

Next week's episode is on... well, at the point in time we scheduled this, we're not sure! It'll be fun, though!

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Episode 382: Blood on Satan's Claw via HHGTTG

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:41:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Welcome to more folk horror spooky fun! This episode goes into "Blood on Satan's Claw," mostly the movie, but also the audio dramatization and the full length novel. We're diving into it like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, comparing the versions, all of which are true!

Pour yourself a pint of bitter and get ready to explore the eerie English country side with us!

Next week's episode is part 2 of our Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti arc!

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Episode 381: Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti 50th anniversary (part 1 of 5)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:36:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another 50th anniversary arc for Led Zeppelin! Physical Graffiti came out 50 years ago in 1975, so we're covering it this year! Part 1 starts back in 1974, however, with the creation of Zep's vanity label Swan Song, along with some miscellaneous bits such as meeting Elvis and jamming with the Rolling Stones.

We know we had promised Blood on Satan's Claw in the notes from last week's episode, but don't worry! That will be out next week, so that we can split up the Zep arc episodes like we typically do.

So pour yourself a pint and enjoy some Physical Graffiti!

Next week's episode is on Blood on Satan's Claw with what it has in common with HHGTTG.

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Episode 380: Jimmy Page and the Occult part 5 -- Jimmy Page

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:06:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the final episode of our Jimmy Page and the Occult arc! We're finishing obviously, with Jimmy himself. Between purchasing Crowley artefacts and houses and his dealings with other magic-loving rock stars, this is a packed episode!

So sit back and enjoy with your pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the folk horror icon "Blood on Satan's Claw."

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Episode 379: A Virtual Pub Crawl through Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! So we tried something new... a virtual pub crawl! Since we're not in the same state, we shared a screen virtually and enjoyed pints while we also enjoyed the music and scenery of pubs and taverns and beer halls from Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, and a Fantasy Realm!

We weren't sure how it would go, but we certainly had fun! Maybe a little tipsy, too, so it's good that it was a virtual crawl and nobody had to drive. We're going to try it again and hopefully it'll keep getting better! But if nothing else, the craic and the conversation was fun and should be great listening! We get into our beers and favorite foods of each country, and more!

As you'll hear in the intro, edits are few. As well as what we mentioned there, we were also hit by the flu, and since there were going to be few edits anyway, these extra few non-edits won't be noticeable. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!

So pour yourself a pint of your favorite beer from any of the countries we're "visiting" or maybe even one from each! Enjoy!

Next week's episode will be the final part of our Jimmy Page and the Occult arc, where we actually discuss Jimmy!

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Episode 378: Nerd Wings

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Jody sent a meme to James about why hot wing restaurants are always sports themed and not nerd themed. What would it take to make a nerd wing place work? Probably more than we've thought about here, but we talked about it any way! Feel free to use our ideas... for recognition. Snicker snicker.

Pour yourself a pint and cook yourself up a plate of wings and enjoy!

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Episode 377: Jimmy Page and the Occult -- part 4 Alton Ales (The Crowley Family Brewery)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part 4 of our Jimmy Page and the Occult series! This one wasn't initially planned, but once James started working on the notes for part 3 (see episode 375), he thought it would be fun to do an additional episode on the Crowley Family Brewery. So here is a not-quite-so-occult episode in our occult series, on Alton Ales!

Pour yourself a pint (sadly not from Alton) and enjoy!

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Episode 376: British Meat Pie week - more meat (and fruit) pie fun from the Terrors

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:14:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Getting our meat pie episodes to at least a trilogy now, we're talking about British Meat Pie Week! The first full week of March, so this year March 3rd to March 9th, is a special week full of meat pie goodness. We talk about the history of meat pies, the contest held in Britain, and more!

Although James did use several references, here is the biggest one, the official link:

https://www.britishpieawards.co.uk/british-pie-week-2022/

Pour yourself a pint, make yourself a pie, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the next episode on our Jimmy Page and the Occult series.

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Episode 375: Jimmy Page and the Occult -- part 3 Aleister Crowley

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And finally!!! Welcome back to the Jimmy Page and the Occult arc, with part 3, Aleister Crowley! We get into the background of the Magus and Beast, enough to give the idea of what Jimmy was researching at least. Sit back with your pint of choice and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about British Meat Pie week.

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Episode 374: Jacks! In folklore, nicknames, literature, and boxes

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:47:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! An episode James had mentioned a handful of times in our long history has finally been made. Jacks! Jacks in folklore, literature, boxes and more -- including all the "Jack nicknames."

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 373: This is Spinal Tap's 40th anniversary (part 2)

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:24:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the second (of two) episode on the 40th anniversary of "This is Spinal Tap," the mocumentary that showcases the band that will eventually reach platinum in the year 2327.

Although the 40th was last year, we did release part 1 back in December and recorded both episodes in November... so meh to all the nay-sayers! Don't make us bring out our cricket bats! (Krikket robots attack!)

Next week's episode is about Jacks -- in folklore, boxes, and more.

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Episode 372: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:15:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and happy birthday to the professor himself, JRR Tolkien! For his birthday, we're discussing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, specifically his version, but also whatever pops into our heads about it. So light your pipe and pour your pint and get ready for some Arthurian fun.

Next week's episode is the second of our Spinal Tap 40th anniversary arc.

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Episode 371: A Tribute to Paul Di'Anno (our annual year end Iron Maiden episode)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Another calendar year has come and gone and we're ending the year as we always do, with an episode featuring Iron Maiden (go back and listen to our 2018 episode to find out why!).

This year, we're focusing on Paul Di'Anno, who passed away earlier this year. We pay tributed to him as the first Maiden vocalist to officially lay down some tracks and get the band started on their way to fame.

Pour yourself a pint and listen on.

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Episode 370: Yuletide 2024 -- where did Santa's elves come from

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:21:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our annual Yuletide episode! Only one this year, as we're fitting in several anniversary episodes, as well, but here we cover the origins of Santa's elves, as well as getting into a bit of eggnog and spooky story goodness.

Pour yourself a winter warmer ale or a nog of some kind or a dram of whisky to stay warm... and enjoy!

Ho... ho... ho...

Next week's episode is our annual Iron Maiden end-of-year episode, this time giving tribute to Paul Di'Anno who passed away earlier this year.

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Episode 369: Meat pies and Mince pies

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:28:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Welcome to a semi-Yule themed episode, as well. This episode, we're talking about meat pies. Those gorgeous savory pies filled with meat and vegetables and so on and so forth. How do we make them, some recipe ideas, eating mince pies at Yule time, and more!

Pour yourself a pint of ale or of eggnog and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about how Santa got his elves.

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Episode 368: This is Spinal Tap (40th Anniversary) -- part 1

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:18:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Get ready to crank your volume up to 11 (forget making 10 louder)! This is part 1 (of 2) on our "This is Spinal Tap" 40th anniversary! Listen in as we talk about one of the most underrated English bands of the 17th century!

FYI: part 2 is recorded, but due to our Yuletide schedule, it'll come out early next year. This one is timely, though, as the Solstice is nearby and we should all go visit Stonehenge!

Next week's episode is about savory meat pies and mince pies at Yule time.

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Episode 367: European Harvest Festivals and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving part 2

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! For our United States listeners, we hope you had an excellent Thanksgiving yesterday. For our listeners around the world, we hope it was an excellent week! For the day after American Thanksgiving, this episode has a bit of European harvest festival fun (okay, really Germany, England, Ireland, and Scotland... and a wee bit of Canadian), as well as some Charlie Brown Thanksgiving trivia.

Pour yourself a pint, cut a leftover piece of pie, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Spinal Tap's 40th anniversary.

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Episode 366: Ghostbusters 40th Anniversary

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:29:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Did you know Ghostbusters (the movie) came out 40 years ago? You do now! Join us in feeling old as we talk about this classic flick!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 365: Cooking with the Terrors 3 -- black and white pudding

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:25:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Welcome back to another "cooking with" episode!

Have you ever wondered how you should cook black and/or white puddling? The glazes/sauces? Styles? Types? Probably not, but if so, listen on, dear listener! We'll get into all that and more, including why it's a super food!

More of that here:

https://delishably.com/meat-dishes/Black-Pudding-Superfood-Sort-of-videos-on-frying-and-recipes

So pour yourself a Guinness or whatever you want and get ready for some excellent information and recipes using black and white pudding!

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Episode 364: The Stairway to Heaven Court Case

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:08:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've done it! We've finally done it! We've mentioned doing this episode just about from the beginning and since this was a year short on Led Zep episodes, we're presenting the court case of the band being sued about Stairway to Heaven.

Invite the May Queen over for a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 363: Irish Wakes, Keening, and Staying Up with the Dead

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:29:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're extending spooky season by one more day! We recorded so many this year that it was tough finding a spot for all of them, but then realized that this one would make a great episode for November 1st, for our Friday episode, being the full day after All Hallows Eve. Spooooooky season continues!

This episode is on the Irish customs that go with wakes, keening, and staying up with the dead. Pour yourself a pint of porter and enjoy.

More here: https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Wakes-Keening-and-Irish-Celebrations-of-the-Dead

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Episode 362: Happy Halloween (2024) from the Terrors

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:56:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's Halloween Night... OOOoooooOOOoooOOOOooHHHhhhHHH!! We hope you enjoy your spooky fun and enjoy this short "Happy Halloween" episode!

Next episode is on Irish keening and staying up with the dead.

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Episode 361: Halloween 2024 - 50th Anniversary of Young Frankenstein

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to some more October spooky fun! This episode really is both spooky and fun, as we delve into the 50th anniversary of Mel Brooks' classic "Young Frankenstein!" (That's Frankenschteen!)

We hope you enjoy!

Next week's episode is our annual Happy Halloween episode!

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Episode 360: Halloween 2024 - The History of the Jack-O-Lantern

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to more spooky fun at the Manor! We had discussed doing an episode on the history of Halloween, but realized too late that it would take the whole month. But we did do this episode on the history of the jack-o-lantern! And we'll more more Halloween history episodes next year!

We hope you enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Young Frankenstein's 50th anniversary.

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Episode 359: Halloween 2024 -- Vampyr 1932

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:21:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Watch out for the hanging skeletons. It's spooky season! We're continuing our annual October blitz with another extra episode... the 1932 movie Vampyr! Strap yourself to a blood bag and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the haunted history of jack-o-lanterns!

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Episode 358: Halloween 2024 -- 50th anniversary of Vampyres

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:12:00 +0000

Welcome back to more spooky goodness at the Manor! For our main episode this week, we're discussing the 1974 film Vampyres for its 50th anniversary, as well as its 2015 remake. Pour yourself a pint of something (I don't drink... wine) and enjoy!

Next week's early spooky season episode is about more vampires, with the 1932 film Vampyr!

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Episode 357: Halloween 2024 -- Horror Hosts

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:41:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As is usual for October, this spookiest of months, we're releasing multiple episodes a week. This week's bonus is our discussion of horror hosts! The creepiest of emcees who bring us campy scary movies on the weekends. The history, the most famous, our favorites, and more. If we forgot yours, let us know and we'll do another episode next year!

Next week's episode is on the 50th anniversary of Vampyres (the movie).

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Episode 356: Halloween 2024 -- Monster Cereals

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:39:00 +0000

Welcome to more spooky fun at the Manor! We're keeping the tradition alive (or at least undead) with more than the usual number of monthly episodes.

This episode is on Monster Cereals! Those wonderful chocolate or strawberry or blueberry or caramel apple or... well, you get the point. We talk about the ones that are, the ones that were, and the ones that almost made it, as well as culinary treats that are flavored to imitate them.

Pour yourself a bowl of monster goodness and enjoy!

Next episode is on Horror Hosts.

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Episode 355: Halloween 2024 - Great Pumpkin Floods

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:57:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more spooky season goodness! Or is it evilness? Meh, either way! This special episode is on Great Pumpkins... great pumpkin floods that is! Sit back and enjoy!

Next spooky season episode is on Monster Cereals!

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Episode 354: Halloween 2024 -- Rathcroghan and Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats) the birthplace of Halloween

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more spooky season fun! We're finishing up James' Ireland/Scotland trip arc with a discussion about the birthplace of Halloween, Rathcroghan and Oweynagat in Ireland! Pour yourself a pint of the black stuff and enjoy the last episode of James' ramble through mythical Ireland, but come back in a few days for more Halloween spookiness!

Next week's episode is about pumpkin floods.

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Episode 353: Halloween 2024 The Haunted Ancient Ram Inn Pub

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:31:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another eerie and spooky Halloween season! Just as always, we're putting out extra episodes for Samhain Season, so get your carving knifes ready (for what... hmmm... pumpkins we suppose), pour yourself a pint, and enjoy the first of this season that's all about the Haunted Ancient Ram Inn Pub!

Next episode finishes up James' rambles across Ireland and Scotland, where he talks about his cave delving at the original landscape for Samhain, Rathcroghan and Owenygat in Ireland (as also mentioned in episode 68 all the way back in 2019, The Strange Tale of Nera).

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Episode 352: The Cray and the Piranha Brothers, featuring The Firm

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:27:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to a Monty Python, Jimmy Page, mafia-style triple cross-over event! Think we can't fit that in with the this short episode? Think again!

Pour yourself a pint and watch out for nails and floors.

Next week's episode is the start of our annual Halloween extravaganza, starting with a special episode about where Halloween started in Ireland.

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Episode 351: Hobbit Day 2024 - The Hobbit 1977 Rankin and Bass

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:49:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And happy anniversary to us. We started our podcast quite a few years ago on Hobbit Day and we're back at it again this year. This time, we're delving into the 1977 made for television film "The Hobbit" by Rankin and Bass.

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy our take on it, which also includes some behind the scenes "making of" items that are difficult to find!

Next week's episode is about the Cray Brothers and Python's Piranha Brothers.

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Episode 350: Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:08:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We hope you brought a ton of dimes to get through all of the tolls. This week we're talking about the 50th anniversary of that most magnificent of Mel Brooks films, Blazing Saddles! How it was made, historical context, trivia, what we liked, thoughts from the stars themselves... everything! So big you'll think it's an elbow!

Pour yourself a pint or a shot of sipping whiskey, hold your shooting arm steady, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is our annual Hobbit Day/anniversary episode! Wooo!

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Episode 349: D&D artist David Trampier's Strange Disappearance and Reappearance

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:07:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to some more 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons content! We were going to say "fun," but this time around it's about the strange disappearance and reappearance of D&D artist David Trampier, which isn't so much fun as it is a bit of a wild ride.

So grab your pint glass and hang on!

Next week's episode is on the 50th anniversary the Mel Brooks movie Blazing Saddles.

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Episode 348: 1984 in Movies (part 1)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:55:52 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This time, we're talking about those movies that came out 40 years ago in 1984. Are there enough for an episode? Yes! Even two episodes! The second will come out later this year, but there is a lot to talk about in this first episode, so strap on your seat belt and pour a pint (but not the driver, that would be irresponsible) and hang on!

Next week's episode is about the case of the missing D&D artist.

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Episode 347: Gen Con 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:19:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our episode on Gen Con 2024! This year, we both got to hang out together during the greatest gaming convention. Pour yourself a pint and listen in!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 346: Seamus' Celtic Adventure - Everything Else Irish and Scottish

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:18:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! James finishes up (except for the upcoming Halloween special episode) his trip things from over in Ireland and Scotland, with about 2.6k humorous (in his eyes) anecdotes.

Would you like to hear about how Americans can do over there and be considered good tourists? Listen on, with a pint or a wee dram or both or something else!

Next week's episode is on Gen Con 2024!

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Episode 345: Pub Talk 13 -- memories and body switches

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:15:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Honestly, we're not sure how many pub talk episodes we have recorded. We didn't really intend for it to become a thing, but here we are. (Okay, we think this is #13... not just because it sounded cool. We looked back at our episodes and think this might be right).

So anyway! In this episode, we're talking about body switches (who would we switch bodies with for a day or two if we could), favorite drinking memories, and who would we get a drink with if we could.

Pour a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the final overview of James' trip to Ireland and Scotland (although there will still be a Halloween themed episode in October).

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Episode 343: Seamus' beer trip (Seamus' trip part 5)

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:57:02 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! James is nearly done with his trip overseas, this time getting into the beers he had while there. Country, style, serving... all things Irish and Scottish beer related! Plus a few other countries thrown in!

Pour yourself your own pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is more pub talk... who would we drink with? Switch bodies with? And more!

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Episode 343: Tolkien and his Dwimmers

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:46:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another J.R.R. Tolkien episode! Have you ever wondered about the term dwimmerlaik when Eowyn uses this name for the Witch King? James certainly has. And here is what he discovered! Listen on if this sounds interesting (the Nazgul commands it anyway!).

Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the beers James had on his trip to Ireland and Scotland.

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Episode 342: Dolmens and Standing Stones (Seamus' Celtic adventures part 4)

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more of James' adventures in Ireland and Scotland. Keeping to tradition, we're not only discussing James' trip, but going into context, this time on dolmens and standing stones! What are they? Listen on!

Pour yourself a pint as James details what was probably his favorite part of the trip, due to the adventurousness!

Next week's episode is on Tolkien and his dwimmers.

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Episode 341: Return to Loch Ness (Seamus' Celtic adventures part 3)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:54:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more of James' adventures in Scotland and Ireland. Keeping to tradition, we're focusing on Loch Ness and Nessie, whom we've covered before, which is why this is a Return to Loch Ness!

Pour yourself a pint or a wee dram and enjoy!

And if you want to listen to our first episode on Nessie, go back to episode 105, from June 19th, 2020.

Next week's episode is about dolmens and standing stones.

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Episode 340: G.I. Joe's 60th Anniversary

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Did you know that this year marks 60 years of that real American hero, G.I. Joe? James didn't, but Jody has our backs. Listen in as we go through this action figure's timeline! Just in time for the July 4th weekend!

Pour yourself a pint, or maybe open an MRE, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is a Return to Loch Ness!

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Episode 339: Cask ale (Seamus' Celtic adventures part 2)

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:47:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more of James' adventures in Scotland and Ireland. This time, he goes into cask ales! Not just the ones he had, but what they are and why they're so beautiful. So pour yourself a pint, even if it's sadly not cask, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the 60th anniversary of G.I. Joe.

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Episode 338: Guinness - a history, best places for a pint, and the oldest pub in the world (Seamus' Celtic adventures part 1)

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:11:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're starting a new arc, with Seamus' (James') Celtic adventures! He just got back from a couple weeks over in Scotland and Ireland and has things to discuss! But rather than just go through it all like an itinerary, he's adding context. Context! Here, it's not just the Guinness he drank, but a slight history of the company and more, as well as a discussion on what is the oldest pub in the world.

So pour yourself a pint of plain and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 337: Zombies, Hot Dogs, and Scrambled Eggs

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Pour yourself a stiff one. We're getting deep this episode! What do zombies, hot dogs, and scrambled eggs have in common? Listen in to find out! Hint: nothing much, but this was fun.

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we're not sure yet, either!).

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Episode 336: The Terrors Sartorial Episode

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:03:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Some people use the same fashion sense throughout the entire lives. Some people change as they "mature" (snicker snicker). Join us for our sartorial escapades throughout the years! We needed a short, easy, fun episode after all of the D&D lately!

Next week's episode is on zombies, hot dogs, and scrambled eggs.

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Episode 335: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 8 of 7)

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:36:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, we really are finishing up our 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons episodes! Well, more or less. There will be more 50th anniversary goodness coming this year, but we're finishing up our series on the history! We're wrapping up a few things, including how the end of 1976 went down, before 1977 would pop up with a brand new edition... or maybe even two! But that's a series for later. We hope you've enjoyed this as much as we have!

Next week's episode is about our sartorial accoutrements.

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Episode 334: Barleywines, Burley Bats, and Dangling Prepositions

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:11:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've done another of our favorite styles of episodes... one that starts with some decent notes, but then evolves/devolves into realms of fantasticaltudes. We were just going to discuss barleywines, that most magical of beers, and we did. We talked about its history, its style, what to pair it with, and similar beers (winter warmers, old ales, strong ales, etc.). But then we went into dangling participles and why its okay to dangle your prepositions, into Xmas puddings, and so much more. It's at least 45 minutes of fun in a nearly 90 minute episode. Pour yourself a barleywine and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the continuation of our D&D 50th anniversary series!.

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Episode 333: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 7)

Fri, 17 May 2024 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're finishing up our series on the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons... except we're not! We actually have one more coming out in two weeks to shore up a few things, but for now, enjoy this episode on 1976! So many things happening, you'll be amazed at what you learn! Ooooooh!

Next week's episode is about barleywines, burley bats, and dangling prepositions. Stay tuned!

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Episode 332: Lord of the Ringos -the Beatles and Lord of the Rings

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:28:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another cross-over episode. Did you know that the Beatles nearly made Lord of the Rings back in their hey day? They didn't, but they wanted to! Join us now for some trippy Nazgul fun!

Next week's episode is the 7th of our D&D 50th anniversary series.

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Episode 331: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 6 of 7)

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:14:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more on the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons! Part 6 deals with the year after its release, 1975, which is all sorts of fascinating!

This arc will go into 1976, finishing before its first overhaul, in case you were curious.

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about how The Beatles almost made Lord of the Rings.

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Episode 330: Lilith's Sisters (Walpurgis Night 2024)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:03:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to Walpurgisnacht (Witches' Night) 2024! We've discussed Lilith in a previous episode, so it's now time to shine the sinister spotlights upon her demonic sisters! Pour a pint of brimstone (warning: don't do that) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is part 6 of our Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary series.

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Episode 329: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 5 of 7)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons episodes arc! We made it! We're now into 1974, the actual 50th anniversary, with the publication. It's quite an eventful year, so sit back and enjoy with some ale from the Red Dragon Inn!

Next week's episode is for Walpurgis Nacht! We talk about Lilith's awesome sisters.

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Episode 328: Tommy Bolin's "Private Eyes"

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to our final episode on Tommy Bolin, where we discuss his album Private Eyes and how his career, among other things, ended (spoilers!).

Pour a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is episode 5 of our D&D 50th anniversary arc.

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Episode 327: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 4 of 7)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our D&D 50th anniversary extravaganza! We're at the median episode, with our fourth covering 1973. The company comes together, the game is getting polished, and we're nearly ready to launch... but not quite yet because that's next time in 1974.

Pour a pint and enjoy as we bump up right against its true 50th! Which will be in two weeks. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Next week's episode is our finale on the Tommy Bolin arc.

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Episode 326: Life, the Universe, and Everything turns 42 -with a history of cricket and baseball

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:27:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's third book, "Life, the Universe, and Everything," and you know what that means... an episode! We talk about the book a bit, but also use it as a springboard to talk about cricket. Mostly the game including its history and rules, but a little about the robots, too. We then use cricket to do a brief history of American baseball, as well! Hooray!

Grab your Cracker Jacks and a pint of something and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the 4th episode of our "D&D turns 50" arc.

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Episode 325: Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary (part 3 of 7)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our arc on the 50th anniversary of D&D!

In this episode we get into how Chainmail's rules became D&D, as well as the creation of Blackmoor and Greyhawk. We also have a deep discussion on the original players and the original characters, and sound effects of the first ever game Gary ran (made by us... it's not from his actual game). Plus, the FBI raids TSR!

Next up in this arc, in two weeks, is 1973!

Next week's episode is about more 42.

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Episode 324: Deep Purple - Come Taste the Band Tour

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:24:48 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week we're talking about the end of Deep Purple, at least until the Mk II 1984 reunion. We talk about the Come Taste the Band tour and how the band split apart.

Pour a pint and come taste the hops! I mean... the band!

Next week's episode is the third part of our D&D 50th anniversary arc.

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Episode 323: 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons (2 of 7)

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more Dungeons and Dragons during this, it's 50th anniversary year! Pour a pint and enjoy as we get into the first meeting of Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the Chainmail rules system, and more!

Next week's episode is about the ending of Deep Purple.

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Episode 322: Mushroom Mead

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:58:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're here with another mead episode! Quite honestly, we've done enough of these that we're going to stop numbering them or coming up with "cute" title names... until we do again.

This mead episode is about James' "Farmer Maggot's Mushroom and Marmite Mead," which sounds iffy but is rather delicious. Listen in, listen on, and get ready for some mead fun.

Next week's episode is our continuation of D&D's 50th anniversary.

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Episode 321:50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons (1 of 7)

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:47:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the start of our Dungeons and Dragons spectacular! Although we won't quite get to 1974 in this episode, we will give background on wargaming and dice and similar things that are wonderfully fun to talk about!

Grab a pint of mead and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Farmer Maggot's Mushroom and Marmite Mead.

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Episode 320: Seamus' Poetry Corner

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:44:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're about to start our rather lengthy Dungeons and Dragon's 50th anniversary spectacular, so we're going with a short episode this week, as James reads a couple of drinking related poems! Grab your own pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the start of our Dungeons and Dragons 50th anniversary spectualar!

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Episode 319:Our favorite D&D characters

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're nearly there! In two short weeks, we start our D&D 50th anniversary arc! In the meantime, we're finishing up our personal reflections on Dungeons and Dragons with our personal favorite PCs that we've played. Here be dragons!

Next week's episode is Seamus' poetry corner.

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Episode 318: Our Best of 2023

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor!

Okay, so we're a few weeks late, but that's only because we actually wanted to get all the way through 2023! Unlike some awards shows that make their choices in August. You know who you are! Hope you enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 317: Our Pre-Concert Pub Crawl

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Last fall, we went to see Ghost with openers Amon Amarth in concert. We did a fun pub crawl before hand. It was so fun, we had forgotten about it for a few months, but here it is! Pour a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (again... edited a month ago, so we're not sure what's next!).

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Episode 316: Jody’s trip to Gatlinburg

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As we occasionally do, each of us will take a trip somewhere and then give a review of the place. This episode is on Jody's trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! James would've written more of a description, but we recorded it a while back and he cannot remember anything about it. He's looking forward to it as much as all of you!

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we put many of these together a while back and now we're not sure what's next -- but we'll be here!).

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Episode 315: The Ides

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to some Roman calendar fun! Let's talk about the ides. Of March? Sure! And all the others! Pour yourself some Saturnalia punch (even if its a week or two late) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Jody's trip to Gatlinburg.

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Episode 314: Shaken vs Stirred the James Bond martini controversy

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another Bond episode. This week we're getting into the whole "shaken or stirred" thing for martinis and which is better... with science!

Pour yourself a martini or a pint or a wee dram and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the Ides (beware!).

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Episode 313:iron Maiden, Helloween, and Rod Smallwood

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to our annual end-of-year special that involves Iron Maiden! This year, we're looking at the overlap of Maiden with Helloween, specifically with their overlap of management through Rod Smallwood (and a few other bits and pieces).

We hope you've had an excellent year and we'll see you next week/next year!

Next week's episode is about the martini shaken vs. stirred controversy.

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Episode 312: Bagna Cauda and New Years EveTraditions

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today's episode is about that most exquisite dish, bagna cauda! Anchovies, garlic, and butter, oh my! We delve into it (perhaps literally) and also talk about other new years eve traditions that we both have.

Pour some champagne (or if you're like us, just a pint of good ale) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about our usual end of year thing (listen and discover!).

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Episode 311: Ghost Trains (wild hunt episode)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to some spooky Yule Tide wild hunt fun! This year's wild hunt episode is on ghost trains! Pour a mug of smoking bishop and enjoy! (And if you don't get that reference, go back and listen to nearly any of our Yule Tide episodes from the past -- you won't have to try more than a random three before you hear another reference to this drink!)

Next week's episode is about bagna cauda.

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Episode 310: Handfasting

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're talking about handfasting today! That old-time style ceremony where people promise each other to each other. We'll talk a bit about its history and also about Jody's handfasting to his wonderful wife, Rebecca. Pour a mazer of mead and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Ghost Trains for our annual Wild Hunt episode.

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Episode 309:Weird Tales pulp magazine’s 100th anniversary

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another anniversary episode. This time it's for the 100th anniversary of Weird Tales magazine. We talk about its history and its effect on horror/sci-fi/fantasy and go into a few of our favorite authors who have written for it.

Pour a weird pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about handfasting.

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Episode 308: Dungeons and Dragons animated series 40th anniversary

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another D&D episode, where we talk about the animated cartoon series from 1983, for its 40th anniversary! Join us, Hank, Diana, Eric, Sheila, Presto, Bobby, Uni, and Dungeon Master for some good times!

Next week's episode is about Weird Tales magazine for its 100th anniversary.

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Episode 307: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 50th anniversary

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another exciting anniversary edition as we talk about the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." It's short and sweet since we also discussed it a couple years ago (listen in to see which episode that is).

Pour yourself a pint and cut yourself a slice of pumpkin pie or perhaps just make some toast and popcorn, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the 40th anniversary of the Dungeons and Dragons animated series.

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Episode 306: The Rocky Horror Show’s 50th anniversary

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:10:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another 50th anniversary episode! This time we talk about doing the Time Warp and how to build a better body. This year is the 50th anniversary of the stage show "The Rocky Horror Show," not to get confused with its offspring, the movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which celebrates its 50th in two years.

So strap on your tap shoes or pull up your girdle, its time to join the Transylvanians (or will we?). We know... you're quivering with antic...

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 305: Hot Fuzz (the movie)

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Spooky season may be over, but we're going to continue semi-spooky things through the year because we didn't have enough time in October! This week's episode is continuing the Cornetto trilogy with movie two "Hot Fuzz."

Relax and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the 40th anniversary of the Dungeons and Dragons animated series.

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Episode304: Happy Halloween and Faithful Johnny

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Happy Halloween from the Terrors! We hope your Samhain will be filled with spooky awesomeness and you get all the candy you want, yet keep your teeth.

Along with our annual wish, we're including an original Halloween spooky tale from James, called Faithful Johnny. We hope you enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Hot Fuzz (the movie).

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Episode303: Halloween 2023 - Haxan Witchcraft Through the Ages

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more Season of the Witch! Rather than the song, this time we're talking about Haxan Witchcraft Through the Ages on its 101st anniversary! Why did we choose 101 instead of 100? There is a very good reason behind that, based on numerology, phases of the moon, and that we dropped the ball on it last year.

But this year we're getting into witches! Pour your favorite potion and enjoy!

Next week's episode is a Happy Halloween episode, along with the spooky story of Faithful Johnny.

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Episode 302: Halloween 2023 - The Wicker Man 50th anniversary

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to more Halloween spookiness at the Manor! This episode we talk about that most glorious of folk horror movie's "The Wicker Man." No, not the cheese "not the bees!" but the most excellent version from 1973 with Sir Christopher Lee. We talk about its history, filming, plot, influence, and much more!

So grab your pint and pipe, get ready to dance with the landlord's daughter, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the witchy movie Haxan.

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Episode 301: Halloween 2023 - 50th anniversary movies

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to some more spooky goodness at the Manor! This episode we talk about horror movies that are celebrating their 50th anniversaries! At least those that aren't getting a full episode. Pour a wee dram and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the 50th anniversary of "The Wicker Man."

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Episode 300: Halloween Memories

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to episode 300! Rather than the usual Hard Rock Heavy Metal episode for a 100th, we're going with Halloween memories for spooky season! Pull out your favorite Halloween candy and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the horror movies that turn 50 this year.

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Episode 299: Halloween 2023 - The Haunted Bell Inn

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more spooky fun as we talk about the Haunted Bell Inn pub! Spookiness abounds! Eek! Pour a pint of whatever ghost ship style pub ale you enjoy and listen in!

Next episode is our 300th! Rather than interrupt spooky season with an episode of our original idea, the HRHM podcast, we're bringing you more Halloween fun with our favorite things about the holiday.

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Episode 298: Halloween 2023 - The Black Shuck

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Pull up a chair along the fireplace and listen to spooky tales of the black shuck! This otherworldly black dog from English folklore will certainly give you a scare this Friday the 13th! Enjoy this triple spookiness! You know, Friday the 13th, the black shuck, and spooky season in general.

Next week's midweek spooky episode is about the haunted Bell Inn.

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Episode 297: Halloween 2023 - Harvest Home (Thomas Tryon) 50th anniversary

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more spooky season gruesomeness at the Manor! Pour yourself a pint or a wee dram and join us as we discuss the excellent folk horror novel "Harvest Home" by Thomas Tryon on its 50th anniversary. We also briefly discuss its television mini-series and James also talks about being a pub ghost. Enjoy the spookiness!

This week's main Friday episode is on the black shuck ghostly dog!

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Episode 296: Halloween 2023 -- 50th anniversary of The Exorcist

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more Halloween, spooky fun at the Manor! Today's episode gets into "The Exorcist," for its 50th anniversary. Pour a pint and listen in as we discuss the background, as well as talking about why it's still one of the creepiest movies for us both!

Next week's early episode is on the 50th anniversary of "Harvest Home".

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Episode 295: Halloween 2023 -- Season of the Witch (Donovan)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to Spooky Season! It's October Country time again and we're starting our usual Halloween blitzkrieg with one we've been saying we'd eventually discuss and, well, here it is! Donovan's Season of the Witch! It's own history and covers we enjoy. We hope you enjoy this episode even 10% of how much we enjoy this song, because we enjoy it that much.

Pour a spooky drink and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the 50th anniversary of "The Exorcist."

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Episode 294: Gen Con!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to a con (Kahhhhhnnn!) episode! Jody finally made it to Gen Con this year and James had made it a couple times just before the plague years, so we discuss how awesome it is. There'll be another short one out on it soon, involving beer, but for now we'll talk about our memories and favorite bits of it.

Next week's episode is... well look at the calendar, it's going to be October! We have quite the spooky blitzkrieg lined up for you again this year, but as of now, we have no idea which we'll record and publish first. Hang tight! It probably won't even be a week!

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Episode 293: Hobbit Day 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're celebrating Hobbit Day as usual, with a long episode and with very little editing! It's just how we like to celebrate both Hobbit Day and our anniversary!

Pour a pint, light your pipe, pull up a barstool and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on Gen Con.

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Episode 292: Top Inflation Adjusted Movie Franchises

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to some math! Would you like to know the top inflation adjusted movie franchises? Then listen on! And if you disagree, let's compare math!

Next week's episode is our annual Hobbit Day/anniversary episode!

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Episode 291: D&D ramp up to 50 -- our favorite modules

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing our ramp up to Dungeons and Dragons' 50th anniversary next year with our own favorite things, with this episode focusing on our favorite modules. What's a module? Nothing! What's a module with you!

But in case you didn't know, those are pre-written adventures that are put out for Dungeon Masters to run for their Player Characters without having to design the adventures themselves (although they can always be modified).

Pour a flagon of mead and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about inflation adjusted movie franchises. Math!

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Episode 290: An interview with our favorite paranoid android Marvin

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We bring to you an interview with Marvin, the Paranoid Android from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! Share and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on our favorite D&D modules, in preparation for next year's 50th anniversary of the RPG.

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Episode 289: Conspiracy Theories 2 -- Phantom Timeline and Elvis

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another conspiracy theories episode! We know it's been a while since the last conspiracy theories episode (episode 49, back in July 2019), but that's because the MIB told us to wait a few years for the next one, to let things die down a bit.

This time, we're discussing the Phantom Timeline theory that states we're actually not in the 2000s at all (which might be a relief to many of us) and also what Elvis has been up to lately.

Pour a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is an interview with one of our favorite depressed robots.

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Episode 288: How to screw up your pub

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Occasionally we get curmudgeonly here at the Manor (stop snickering!) and this time it's on what we dislike when bars/pubs/restaurants/etc. do it. So if you want to really know how to succeed in the pub industry, listen to this episode! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Also, there's a bit of how to set up games in a pub.

Next week's episode is our second episode on conspiracy theories! Get ready for some fun in the land of the King!

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Episode 287: Post-Zep but Pre-Zep

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We heard your clamoring for more Zeppelin, but it's not quite time for Physical Graffiti, so instead we're going to talk about post-Zep when they were pre-Zep! Wait... what? So before we really knew who Zeppelin was, even if we knew Zeppelin, we were of an age where we were just as likely to hear the band members' follow-up music, such as Page's The Firm and Plant's solo career. That's what we're getting into today! Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about pub/bar dislikes.

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Episode 286: D&D campaign settings, alignment, and editions

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to our pre-50th anniversary blitzkrieg of D&D episodes, where we talk about our own personal thoughts and likes of various things before getting into some history and context next year for the 50th! This time around, we're talking about our favorite editions (for example, basic Red Box, 1st, 5th), campaign settings (such as Mystara and Greyhawk), and alignments (chaotic good all the way!). If you're old like we our, these may take you down memory lane. If you're younger and want to hear about some old school things, jump on in! But we do like some of the newer content, as well, so there's something for everyone anyway.

Pour yourself a flagon of goblin blood spiced mead and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about how we learned about Zeppelin band members after Zeppelin, but before we knew who Zeppelin were... if that doesn't make sense, it doesn't to us, either, but it will when you listen next week!

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Episode 285: The history of the Tarot (Jimmy Page and the Occult part 2)

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Join us as we lay out our Tarot cards to do some spooky readings! If we're accurate, hopefully it won't actually be all that spooky. This episode, we're doing more background to get us to Jimmy Page and the occult, with the history of the Tarot. Join us as we talk about the first known decks, get deep into the history of the best known Rider-Waite-Smith deck, talk about our own favorite decks, what spreads we like to do, and more! Light your pipe and pour your pint, it's time to light the lights!

Next week's episode is more on D&D, in which we talk about our personal favorite campaign settings, alignments, and editions, as we get ready for next year's 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons.

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Episode 284: Our favorite Bond actors and movies

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back the Manor and welcome to another episode on that man of mystery, martinis, and Her Majesty's secret service (although at the next movie, it'll have to he His Majesty's won't it?), James Bond! Bum duhduhduh dum dum dum... bweeeeelowwww! This time we discuss our favorite Bond portrayals, our favorite Bond films, and even get into some villainy!

Get your Vesper martini or your stinger ready and join us!

Next week's episode is our continuation of Jimmy Page and the occult with another background episode on... Tarot decks!

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Episode 283: Lovecraft and Carcosa

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:10:00 +0000

Strap on to a Mi-go and let's get into background on Carcosa, that most vile of planets that has given us some decent short stories and the future King in Yellow (but seriously, the food and drink are fantastic!).

We'll get into where it is and who from Earth "might" have owned it. There are probably also stories of alcohol and prostitutes that would make me uncomfortable, but then don't sit there! ;)

You'll even more on the author horrors that were around this time, but even more so with the roses at the bottom of a plant, and in which I did not practice patience.

Being close to neighbors, not at all. Time to to set off some sewer, like a horrible Bride of Frankenstein.

Next week's episode is about either D&D or James Bond.

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Episode 282: Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (part 5)

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:16:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the final, part 5, of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy arc! Here, after going into touring and groupies and album and everything, we finally discuss the actual songs! Woohoo!

Sit back, pour a pint, and enjoy this riveting conversation!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - James is posting this over a month in advance and we're caught up on our episodes, so have no idea what's next -- we can all be excited for whatever it is!).

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Episode 281: D&D - what race and class would we be

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:45:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to a precursor of our D&D 50th anniversary episodes (next year -- it's the official 49th this year!). Here, we talk about what race and class we think we would be for ourself and for the other. It's time to light the lights and nerd out! Reach out to us and let us know your favorites!

Also, the first few minutes are Jody discussing how he proposed to his now fiancé! Congratulations to him!

Next week's episode is the final 5th of 5 episodes on Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy! Holy cow, we're finishing up that particular arc!

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Episode 280: Hard Rock vs. Heavy Metal

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:10:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This is a very special episode for two reasons. The first is that we've been teasing this since pretty much the very beginning of our podcast. The second is that, once we started going, we really got into it, so the edits are very few (so bear with us as the episode starts and for all the laughter -- we enjoyed this one, going off the cuff with little preparation other than decades of thought, conversation, and research behind it).

So what is it? It's our hard rock vs. heavy metal debate! Not which is better, but simply the differences between the two! If you have thoughts, reach out to us and we can do a part 2!

Next week's episode is a run up episode to our D&D 50th anniversary episodes -- our favorite race/class and what we think the other would actually be

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Episode 279: Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (part 4)

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the 4th of 5 episodes on Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy! We continue our march through Zep's peak and get into the album. Not the songs yet, as that's next episode, but the actual album -- the cover and production and other most excellent of things!

Next week's episode is finally our much mentioned, even since the earliest of episodes, discussion on the differences between hard rock and heavy metal!

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Episode 278: Jimmy Page and the occult part 1 - John Dee

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've mentioned a few times that we would discuss Jimmy Page's fascination with the occult and thought that there's no time like telling the future! We mean... there's no time like the present! So in a three part arc, we start with part 1 and John Dee, that takes us into the founding of the Golden Dawn (more or less). Light a pipe, pour a pint, salt a circle, and sketch a pentagram! Enjoy!

Next week's episode is part 4 of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy arc.

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Episode 277: The haunted blues house The Slippery Noodle Inn

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, we're talking about the oldest established and running tavern in Indiana, the Slippery Noodle Inn, in Indianapolis. Ghosts, prohibition, brothels, and the blues! Get ready for a spooky good time!

Next week's episode is about English mathematician and occultist, John Dee.

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Episode 276: Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy part 3

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the mid-point episode of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy arc! This is part three of five and in this one, we'll discuss groupies and we'll have some excellent quotes from the band!

Next week's episode is about the haunted blues house The Slippery Noodle Inn.

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Episode 275: Deep Purple’s Come Taste the Band (part 1)

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to our Deep Purple arc! We're finally merging the Tommy Bolin episodes with the Deep Purple episodes, as we get to where Tommy joins the band.

Next week's episode is the continuation of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy series.

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Episode 274: Cross Country Pub Hikes in the UK

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! James drunk-ordered a book one night about hiking through the English country side, with trails that lead to wonderful pubs. It overlaps with a few of our past episodes, so we thought "let's discuss it!" Join us by the roaring fire after an eight mile hike and enjoy!

Next week's episode sees our return to Deep Purple.

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Episode 273: Dandelion Wine -- Ray Bradbury’s novel and the drink

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week is a nice short one, with a brief discussion about Ray Bradbury's novel "Dandelion Wine" and how it pertains to the actual drink, which James made quite a while back and which he is opening his first one to try "live" during the episode (he did drink it for the first time as we recorded... so semi-live?).

Pour yourself a pint, or even a nice glass of dandelion wine if you have it, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is a review of a book on cross country pub hikes in the UK.

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Episode 272: Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (part 2)

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Pull out the big stereo speakers, because we're continuing our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy arc! In this episode, we talk about the Starship (not the band), how the band survived on the road, and how the band lived when they weren't on the road during this period. Pull a pint of bitter and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on dandelion wine. The book or the drink? Yes.

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Episode 271: Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves - a review from 1e gamers

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Welcome to back to the Manor and excuse us as we interrupt our normally scheduled programming for a special episode. We've both seen the new D&D movie and wanted to review it. Since we've played since the 1980s, across various editions, we were curious how it came out. Listen to learn more, but suffice it to say that we were not disappointed, mostly from how good it was, but also because not everything has to be as we'd want it (don't tell Jody I said that).

Next week's episode gets us back on track with the second episode in our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy arc!

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Episode 270: Dedicated Listening III -- Jody’s insane ’music throughout the years in order’ project

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're extending our dedicated listening arc to episode 3! Jody came up with an insane idea to put together play lists of rock and metal starting back in the 1960s and working his way though it in as the albums were released, listening to the entire album! In this episode he lays out the idea and how he's going to do it and then we'll have sporadic updates as he gets through various eras. James is looking forward to hearing about this - not only because it's vastly interesting, but he can put the pint to his face as Jody goes into the details!

Next week's episode is part two of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy series.

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Episode 269: Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy (part 1)

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:25:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more Led Zep! This year is the 50th anniversary of Houses of the Holy and we're ready to dig in! This first episode is a bridge from Four Symbols/Zoso/Untitled/etc. and recording and UK and Europe touring. Enjoy!

Next week's episode is something Jody's been working on, in conjunction with our dedicated listening episodes. Stay tuned!.

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Episode 268: Malort cocktails, band biographies, and Chicago (part 3)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're finishing our third Malort episode here, with Malort cocktails! However, to keep the boys (especially James) from getting too drunk, too quickly, we've added in our favorite band biographies that we've read, as well as some Chicago trivia. This is part 3 of 3, to keep the episode from getting too bogged down!

Our Malort cocktails: The Chicago Gloryholes and the Terrors Handshake

Bands we cover with biographies: The Doors, Lemmy, Van Halen, and Iron Maiden

Chicago trivia: Jake? Elwood?

Next week's episode is the start of our Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy series!

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Episode 267: Seamus Hates Springtime

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Amongst our larger arcs, with longer episodes, we'll occasionally do a short episode for a bit of ease. This helps, considering we've never taken a break in our 267 episodes. In this one, James rants about how much he cannot stand spring (and also realized he missed a golden opportunity for a Mel Brooks inspired cross-over as he wrote the title).

Of course, as he schedules this for release in a week, there is snow on the ground outside. It's not so much (snow much ha!) a shock, though, with the Midwest and our annual second and third winters.

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is the third of our Malort cocktails and bands biographies episodes.

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Episode 266: Monty Python series 4 part 3 -- the final episodes

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Sadly, we must bid a fond farewell to the Flying Circus in this episode. We discuss the last few remaining episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus, from their final series (4). Don't stress, though! We'll be back with more Python soonish with their movies and live shows!

But for now, enjoy these last sketches and skits and jocularity with us.

Next week's episode is about how how much James hates spring.

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Episode 265: Malort cocktails, band biographies, and Chicago (part 2)

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing our third Malort episode here, with Malort cocktails! However, to keep the boys (especially James) from getting too drunk, too quickly, we've added in our favorite band biographies that we've read, as well as some Chicago trivia. This is part 2of 3, to keep the episode from getting too bogged down!

Our Malort cocktails: Ma-gog (Malort nogs), Big Shoulders, Malort and Coconut Rum, and the Crusty Scarecrow

Bands we cover with biographies: Pamela DeBarres, Don Arden, and Robert Johnson

Chicago trivia: Chicago's name and the Chicago Fire

Next week's episode is part three of our three part arc on Monty Python's Flying Circus series 4.

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Episode 264: The European Walk-to-Mordor pub crawl

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do a pub crawl through Europe in a way that semi-matches Frodo and Samwise's journey with the One Ring? If so, but you wanted some advice, you've come to the correct episode! James leads us from the English Midlands (The Shire) down to the volcano named Stromboli, in Sicily (Tolkien's inspiration for Mount Doom).

Pour a pint and get ready to learn where you can get a good pint of Guinness and wonderful British food on your way!

Next week's episode is part 2 of our "Malort cocktails and favorite band biographies" arc!

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Episode 263: Monty Python series 4 (part 2): Canadian Tour and episodes

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Macabre Manor of Mead, Mayhem, and Ballooning! We continue our Monty Python series 4 arc with the bridge between series 3 and series 4, their Canadian tour, and then the first couple episodes of series 4.

Pour a pint of Michael Ellis and enjoy!

Next week's episode is how to do a Walk-to-Mordor challenge through Europe... for real!

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Episode 262: Malort cocktails, band biographies, and Chicago (part 1)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're starting our third Malort episode here, with Malort cocktails! However, to keep the boys (especially James) from getting too drunk, too quickly, we've added in our favorite band biographies that we've read, as well as some Chicago trivia. This is part 1 of 3, to keep the episode from getting too bogged down!

Our Malort cocktails: Malort and Coke, Illinois Nazi, and the Mal-tini

Bands we cover with biographies: The Runaways, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Keith Richards

Chicago trivia: sports and HH Holmes

Next week's episode is part two of our three part arc on Monty Python's Flying Circus series 4.

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Episode 261: David Lee Roth, Sextoriums, Red Light Oyster Houses, and other things

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

What do DLR, randy Middle Ages monks, and sex workers all have in common? They're stars of this episode! We share our favorite David Lee Roth quotes from various Van Halen books, along with historical things on where the term red light districts come from and how much monks drank back n the day. All that and more!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we've recorded a lot lately and have to see what's next!).

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Episode 260: Monty Python series 4 (part 1 - their childhoods)

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:08:05 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more Python! This is our first of three episodes for series 4 and we're starting with their childhoods! "What?" we hear you shout. "Why are you doing childhoods for their last television series?!" Because we're working backwards in time for the background stuff! Go back and listen to the other series' episodes for "formation," pre-Python," and "university" eras. But for now, enjoy the horrors of their childhoods that gave them their wonderful senses of humor!

Next week's episode is James' favorite quotes from people he likes (okay, mostly David Lee Roth).

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Episode 259: Malort 2: barrel aged boogaloo

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! One of our first episodes was on that most magnificent of liquors Malort. We're back with episode two, talking about their barrel aged version and adding some more slogans! Pour yourself a pint (or even better, a large dram of the Swedish Malort) and join us!

Next week's episode is on some of James' favorite David Lee Roth quotes, amongst others.

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Episode 258: Douglas Adams and Monty Python

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! In both celebration of the 42nd anniversary of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy television series and in preparation for our upcoming arc on Python's series 4 of their Flying Circus, here's where Adams intersects with Python. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is Malort 2: regret and boogaloo.

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Episode 257: Our annual top 5 list

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:57:46 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And you may have noticed that each year our number of top things changes, and this year we only had 5 each (Jody with his albums and James with his books). So if you want to see what are favorites were last year, listen on!

Next week's episode is on Douglas Adams and Monty Python.

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Episode 256: Middle Earth music venues!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And yes, you read that correctly, we're talking about rock and metal in Middle Earth! Okay, not Tolkien's Middle Earth, but the musical venues/night clubs that were extant in the late '60s and early '70s, with one in London, England and one in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Pour yourself a pint and enjoy learning about the hippies/blues people/rockers/mods/proto-metal bands that came to these venues, as well as the history of the venues themselves!

Next week's episode is our annual Top (insert number here -- this year it's 5) list.

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Episode 255: Iron Maiden’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our annual end of the year episode, which always features Iron Maiden! This year, we're using this as a way to finish our Rime of the Ancient Mariner trilogy as we delve into Maiden's metal version! Up the Irons and pour a pint!

Next week's episode is about (we don't know yet mwahahahahaha).

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Episode 254: Father Christmas (a brief history)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome to more Yuletide fun at the Manor! Since last week we went into American Santa Claus, this week we thought we'd tackle (not literally -- we're not The Kinks playing at a Cheap Trick) England's Father Christmas! Light your pipe and pour a pint and let's get at this wintery excitement!

Next week's episode is our annual last-of-year-episode featuring Iron Maiden, this time concluding our trilogy on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

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Episode 253: American History Xmas (Yule 2022)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, we get into the historical creation of American Santa Claus and how America turned away from its Puritanical antipathy towards Christmas, allowing it to blossom into the winter holiday it's become in the United States. Pour yourself a wassail bowl of mead or a Smoking Druid or some eggnog and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Father Christmas.

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Episode 252: Yule 2022 Hygge, Hot Toddies, and Ghost Stories for Christmas

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Yuletide at the Manor! This year we're starting the Yule season with a combination episode with some hygge comforting fun, followed by the (possible) history of where the hot toddy got its name as well as some recipes, and finishing up with the Christmas ghost stories we're reading this year (with some spooky excerpts).

Grab your pipe and a toddy or wassail bowl and enjoy!

Next week's episode is on the history of Santa Clause and the beginning of Christmas in America.

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Episode 251: Jody reviews his latest metal concerts (Raven, Pentagram, and The Obsessed band)

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Jody insists that he hates humanity, but that doesn't stop him from going out to metal shows. Here he reviews two of his latest shows, one with Raven and the other with Pentagram and The Obsessed. Crank this episode up to 11 and enjoy

Next week's episode is on Christmas Ghost Stories, Hygge, and Hot Toddies.

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Episode 250: Thanksgiving 2022 - we’re thankful for 250 episodes

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our (American) Thanksgiving episode! It's another milestone, as this is also our 250th episode. We're quite thankful to all of our listeners and their thousands of downloads, making something we wanted to do anyway even better!

Pour a pint and listen to us reminisce a bit and pick our favorite episode from five genres (music, literature, drinking, holiday, and Tolkien).

We hope you enjoy this one, have enjoyed our past episodes, and will stay with us as we keep pumping out one excellent episode after another! ;)

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 249: Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We continue our semi-themed arc that started with Halloween season's The Flying Dutchman with the second episode... Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." That most spooky and creepy of epic poems from the very tail end of the 1700s.

Get ready for some epically creepy poetic goodness! Pour yourself a pint and join us.

Next week's episode is out 250th! Join us as we reminisce before we start our next quarter-kilo.

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Episode 248: Astrological signs and beer

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, the Terrors look at a few websites that give the personality and beer type for astrological signs and we determine if they fit ours or not. Hint: It's not 100% either way. Find your own sign's beer and pour a pint and enjoy with us!

Next week's episode is about either Rime of the Ancient Mariner or a live show review by Jody.

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Episode 247: Harvest Monsters

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:16:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're easing out of Halloween spooky season (before ramping up into Yule spooky season) with a short episode on harvest monsters! Join us as we discuss German and Irish harvest monsters and one English harvest demi-semi-hemi-sort-of-deity that gives us beer and whisky!

Next week's episode is on astrological beers.

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Episode 246: Halloween 2022 -- For Ray Bradbury, a Halloween Tree sequel

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:37:45 +0000

Welcome to a special All Hallows, Samhain, Day of the Dead, Halloween episode! On the 10th anniversary of the passing of Ray Bradbury (2012) and the 50th anniversary of that most excellent of books "The Halloween Tree," here's a short sequel that James wrote, because he's always wanted to know what happened when D for Doom and B for Bones came to collect the year the boys gave Pipkin. He hopes you enjoy it and both of us hope you have a great Halloween tonight!

Next week's episode is about... okay, really this Friday's episode, and it's on harvest monsters.

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Episode 245: Halloween 2022 -- Happy Halloween! What we’re doing and anniversaries of Nosferatu and Halloween III

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Happy Halloween to all of you! We hope you enjoy the best and most spooky of holidays this evening, as the sun sets and we go into the dark time of the year (for those of us in the northern hemisphere anyway!).

Just a short episode to wish you spookiness, talk about what we're doing tonight, and then recaps of Nosferatu whose 100th anniversary is this year and of Halloween III whose 40th is this year.

Enjoy a spooky Samhain!

Next week's episode is about spooky harvest beings -- so we're sticking with the spooky a bit as we go into the month of Thanksgiving (at least for us Yanks).

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Episode 244: Halloween 2022 -- House (1977 Japanese horror movie)

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to the 4th of Jody's Japanese horror flicks! This time, sticking with the theme of this week's trippy hippy stuff (we're looking at you, Dracula AD 1972), we talk about House, that very interesting Japanese horror movie.

Next week's episode is a Happy Halloween.

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Episode 243:Halloween 2022 -- 50th anniversary of Dracula A.D. 1972

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome to more evil, spooky fun here at the Manor! 50 years ago, Christopher Lee once again donned his vampire cloak for Hammer Horror, for "Dracula A.D. 1972" and we are eerily happy that he did so! Join us as we delve into the spooky and trippy/groovy/hippy movie that finally brings Drac himself into the modern era (on screen).

Next week's episode is about the Japanese trippy hippy movie House.

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Episode 242: Halloween 2022 -- Kwaidan (1964 Japanese horror film)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:04:00 +0000

Welcome to more spooky goodness at the Manor! We're continuing Jody's spooooooky arc with the third Japanese horror films, this time it being 1964's Kwaidan! Slice a bit of Barm Brack and a dram of witches' brew and enjoy!

Next week's episode is... well, either Dracula AD 1972 or House depending on who finishes first, but those are our next two episodes!

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Episode 241: Halloween 2022 -- Shaun of the Dead

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:04:00 +0000

Welcome back to Halloween's spooky season here at the Manor! Our bonus episode this week is on the first of the Cornetto trilogy, that excellent RomComZom from Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, Shaun of the Dead from 2004. We'll get to the other films in the trilogy, but with zombies and pints of ale, this fits the Manor perfectly for Samhain. Head over to the Winchester or whatever your local is, get a pint of the good stuff, and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the third of Jody's spooky Japanese horror films for this year, Kwaidan.

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Episode 240: Halloween 2022 -- Kuroneko

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more horrific Samhain spookiness! Our doubling up of episodes for spooky season consists of four Japanese horror movies, as recommended by Jody. Earlier this week you heard us discuss Ugetsu and now it is time for Kuroneko from 1968! Pour a pint or maybe some sake and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the first of the Cornetto trilogy, Shaun of the Dead.

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Episode 239: Halloween 2022 -- Ugetsu (1958 Japanese horror movie)

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to spooky season at the Manor! For this week's special episode, we talk about Ugetsu, the 1958 Japanese horror movie. You'll see this year that Jody wanted to get into some Japanese horror flicks and this is the first! Enjoy some spookiness from the land of the rising sun!

Next week's episode is on Kuroneko, the Japanese horror film from 1968.

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Episode 238: Halloween 2022 - our annual Hallowre’ad book reviews and suggestions

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to more spooky season shenanigans at the Manor! Pour a pint and enjoy our annual Hallowre'ad where we give some recommendations and reviews.

This year we review: The Troop (Cutter), Dead Leaves (Burke), The Green Man (Amis), The Fiends in the Furrows II (editor Neal), and more! Plus we have a few more that we're going to read throughout the season.

Enjoy this spooky bonus episode and let us know what you're reading for Halloween!

Next week's episode is about the Japanese horror movie "Ugetsu."

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Episode237: Halloween 2022 -- the ghost ship The Flying Dutchman

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more spooky season spooky fun! In this episode we talk about the mysterious ghost ship The Flying Dutchman. From it's deal with the devil to the brave adventurers who discovered it's final resting place. Oooooooh!

Next week's episode is Ugetsu, the 1958 Japanese horror movie.

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Episode 236: Halloween 2022 -- Glorious the movie (a Lovecraftian Glory Hole)

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to spooky season again! For the first non-Friday episode of our October Blitzkrieg, we're talking about Glorious! This Lovecraftian horror movie may or may not bathroom glory holes (it does) and is also rather hilarious. Join us for a review!

Next week's episode is about the ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman!

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Episode 235: Bolton Haunted Pubs

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:03:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We recorded this episode a couple months ago, but thought an episode about haunted pubs would make for a great pre-Halloween episode! We didn't record it specifically as a Halloween thing, so it's not going into October, but will work well here! We hope you enjoy and we'll see you next week for some Samhain spookiness!

Next week's episode is the start of our Halloween Samhain Spooky Haunted Spectacular!

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Episode 234: Tommy Bolin (part 5)

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And welcome back to our Tommy Bolin arc with the final episode before Tommy overlaps with another main topic that we've discussed. Yes, James knows he previously wrote that part 3 was the last, but he was wrong. Jody had more up his battle vest sleeve.

And what does Tommy do next that overlaps? Wait and see, good listeners! All will be revealed, but we have spooky season coming up!

Next week's episode are more semi-haunted pubs, as we start steering into spooky season.

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Episode 233: Hobbit Day 2022! Second Breakfast and Foods of Middle Earth

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's Hobbit Day, which also means it is our anniversary episode! We eat (and talk about) second breakfasts and foods of Middle Earth in general. We hope you've been enjoying us and we look forward to another year of inane (and that's not a misspelling) episodes!

And yes, we know we're six days early, Hobbit Day being the 22nd, but it's six days early or one day late.

Next week's episode is the last of our pre-DP Tommy Bolin episodes.

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Episode 232: Ravenwood Meadery

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and get ready for some honey mead fun. We've already mentioned Ravenwood Meadery once in the podcast, but it was so good, this time we went the full monty. No, not the male stripper way. Nobody wants that. But we did try several of their meads. We give background information on mead styles and tasting notes and some background on the meadery itself. Plus this one is live! So you get to hear Jody and James get progressively more tipsy as the episode goes on. MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Next week's episode is our anniversary episode, which means Hobbit Day! Our Hobbit Day 2022 spectacular will be about food in Middle Earth in general and second breakfasts in particular. Plus, it'll be live!

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Episode 231: People who overlap with several podcast themes and episodes

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This time, we both discuss one person/place/thing that overlaps with our podcast episodes. From horror to Tolkien to music to literature to movies to... well, you get the point. But if you want to know who we picked (hint: James' person is one of the Gandalfs), you'll have to listen!

Next week's episode is all about Ravenwood Meadery.

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Episode 230: Yes!

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! I asked Jody if he wanted to record and he said "yes." I asked what topic and he said "yes." So this is episode is about YES. What does that mean? The word? The band? Some acronym indicating that we are Young Exciting Scum? Well, two out of three ain't bad.

Next week's episode is on an overlap... someone or something that has overlapped with some of the many topics we've discussed on the podcast.

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Episode 229: Monty Python series 3 (part 4)

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to the last of our Monty Python series 3 episodes! It's a sad day, as after this, John Cleese will no longer be a part of the Flying Circus. He will, of course, return for Monty Python things, just not FC. So enjoy some background information on how the USA discovered the Pythons for good and some of our favorite moments from the last three episode of series 3.

Next week's episode is about YES.

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Episode 228: Hoosier Cryptids

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to another cryptid episode! This time we give 11 Indiana cryptids (this episode goes to 11). Don't be too spooked, but you may also take these as warnings when you're out traipsing the state of Indiana!

From the Beast of Busco to the Gullywompus to the Mill Race Monster and more, we hope you enjoy!

Next week's episode is the last episode of our Monty Python series 3 arc.

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Episode 227: two Lovecraft short stories

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We do love us some Lovecraft. In fact, we've both recently read a short story by the author, without realizing the other had as well, so when we wanted to do an episode on a short story recommendation, imagine our surprise when it was the same guy! Okay, it wasn't a huge shock, but maybe a little. Which two do we recommend? Listen on and find out! Pour yourself a pint or wee dram and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about Hoosier Cryptids!

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Episode 226: Tommy Bolin (part 4)

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and the ever expanding Tommy Bolin arc! We're in episode 4 now, with one more before we get to an overlap with another series. We hope you enjoy this episode on one of Jody's favorite guitarists/musicians!

Next week's episode is on recent short stories -- one each that we've read recently.

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Episode 225: Monty Python Series 3 (part 3 -- background to series 3 and episodes 8, 9, and 10)

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to what is quite possibly the shortest Python episode we've ever done, besides that first one on the exact date of their 50th anniversary where we talked about our favorite things. We continue series 3 with some background of what happened during this series, then get into episodes 8 through 10, which includes a fair bit of their most censored episodes and sketches.

Next week's episode is more on Tommy Bolin!

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Episode 224: A Personal Album Each

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:09:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week we get a little deep and not quite as flippant (though the jocularity is still there). We've eached picked an album that represents are thoughts and/or feelings or at least really hits us in the feels. Don't worry, though, it's not depressing. ;)

Next week's episode continues Monty Python series 3.

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Episode 223: A Mead Tasting!

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another Terrors Mead episode! This time, we're tasting several meads from various meaderies and giving our thoughts. More fun than anything, but the episode does give insight into tasting notes and styles of mead, as well as giving some ideas for all of you, with mead makers and such. Included are: Ravenwood Meadery (Huntsville, AL), Crafted Artisan Meadery (Mogadore, OH), Charm City Meadworks (Baltimore, MD), Redstone Meadery (Boulder, CO), B. Nektar Meadery (Ferndale, MI), and Underhill Brewing (James homebrewing name).

Pour your own or something else and sit back and enjoy a fun, intriguing, and most importantly short episode!

Next week's episode is about albums that have a deep personal meaning to us.

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Episode 222: Cowboy Bebop (the animated and the live action series)

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:57:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week we get into one of Jody's biggest fandoms (and even James thinks its pretty darn good, too), Cowboy Bebop! We talk about the original animated series and the one season series on a certain streaming service.

Next week's episode is a Terrors Mead Tasting!

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Episode 221: Monty Python University Years and Series 3 (part 2)

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another 50th anniversary Monty Python arc! Series 3 turns 50 this year, so we're continuing the streak and getting into the details! We give a lot of information about their university years, as well as our favorite bits from this series. This episode covers Palin, Jones, and Gilliam's university years and episodes 4-7.

Next week's episode is a Q&A with the Terrors!

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Episode 220: James Bond’s infamous intro music and our favorite theme songs

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Mix yourself a Stinger or a Vesper martini, light your cigarette, and flirt with your nearest cocktail server. Or pour a pint and light your pipe. Or listen sober, we don't judge.

This week we talk about the infamous James Bond intro music (bum bummm bum bum bumbumbum) and our favorite theme songs. Enjoy!

Next week's episode is the continuation of our Monty Python series 3 arc.

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Episode 219: The Casual Reader’s Guide to James Joyce’s Ulysses and Bloomsday on its 100th Anniversary

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to ye olde pub of the Manor! Or whatever makes it sound like we're ordering a pint of the black stuff in Dublin in the early 1900s. Welcome to our episode on the casual reader's guide to James Joyce's Ulysses! Otherwise known as "the common person's take on it." Have you ever wanted to read Ulysses but felt daunted? Don't be! We've got you covered. After this episode, you'll be raring to take a crack at it. Maybe. Might as well, seeing as this year is its 100th anniversary!

We also talk a bit about Bloomsday, which is an annual thing celebrating Ulysses. Good times!

Next week's episode is about our favorite James Bond theme songs.

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Episode 218: A Q&A with the Terrors!

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've dusted off and refurbished an oldie. At the very beginning of the podcast, we recorded a question and answer episode, so that you, the listeners, could get to know us better. Well, with one thing and another, it just never came out. Jody had the genius idea, though, to dust it off and add some new bits to it. So here's part of that episode, retooled for your pleasure. Enjoy version 2 of part 1 of our Q&A episode!

Next week's episode is about James Joyce's Ulysses and how a normal person can enjoy it.

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Episode 217: Monty Python Series 3 (part 1)

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to another 50th anniversary Monty Python arc! Series 3 turns 50 this year, so we're continuing the streak and getting into the details! We give a lot of information about their university years, as well as our favorite bits from this series. This episode covers Idle, Chapman, and Cleese's university time and episodes 1-3.

Next week's episode is a Q&A with the Terrors!

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Episode 216: Towel Day 2022 - songs that inspired Douglas Adams’ writing of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As a special Towel Day episode (the day that commemorates that most excellent of writers, Douglas Adams, author of that wholly remarkable book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, we're talking about the four songs that make up the trilogy of songs that inspired aspects of the HHGTTG. Plus, a wee bit of what we do to celebrate Towel Day (which is May 25th every year, this year being this coming Wednesday).

Next week's episode is the start of our Monty Python series 3 arc.

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Episode 215 -- Tolkien fan theories

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Macabre Manor! Today we're delving into Tolkien fan theories. Jody harshes on the eagles into Mordor and James gives his theory on Arwan-Glorfindel! Plus, a few others of note. Trust us, you'll not want to miss this one. Grab your Hobbit pipeweed and your favorite Green Dragon ale and enjoy our talk!

Next week's episode is Douglas Adams, the songs that influenced Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and Towel Day.

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Episode 214 -- a Macabre Mother’s Day special: our favorite women

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Our moms are awesome, and so are so many more women, moms or not. Join us as we mention our favorite female actresses/musicians/writers! And a happy mothers' day to all of you mothers!

Next week's episode is about some awesome Tolkien fan theories, including on of our own!

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Episode 213: Runnin’ With the Demon - Van Halen meets the Demon of KISS

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! In this episode, we're revisiting two of our favorite bands to discuss: Van Halen and KISS! Back in the day, Gene Simmons overlapped with the VH boys quite a bit, so we get into how he tried to produce them before they hit it big. Also in this episode are stories of both bands touring with Black Sabbath, including DLR and Ozzy's krell war!

Next week's episode is about Tolkien Fan Theories.

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Episode 212 --James Bond part 1: Hammer Films crossovers

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This episode is the first of a series of James Bond episodes, just in time for the 60th anniversary of the film series, starting with crossover actors who have had parts in the Bond franchise and in Hammer Films, another set of episodes that we've semi-discussed several times in Halloween episodes. True, most of these are female actors, as both franchises have made Bond Women and Hammer Women a thing, but there are a few gents, as well. So let's get our secret horror agent on!

Next week's episode is about when Van Halen met the Demon of New York.

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Episode 211 --Monty Python’s 50th anniversaries of And Now For Something Completely Different and of Fliegender Zirkus

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's a first here with the Terrors. We've actually managed to discuss a Monty Python anniversary in one episode! And not just one anniversary, but two! Join us as we discuss the 50th anniversaries of their German shows, Fliegender Zirkus, and of their first major motion picture released by Playboy (yes, that one), "And Now for Something Completely Different." We also do a few bits on record albums, books, and live shows from that era.

Next week's episode is about the James Bond film series, looking at the intersection between Bond movies and Hammer Horror films.

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Episode 210 -- Tommy Bolin part 3

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Join in as we finish up our Tommy Bolin arc, that wondrous fret shredder. We will have more on Tommy later, but in conjunction with another of our arcs (oooooh, foreshadowing!).

Next week's episode is on Monty Python and the 50th anniversaries of their German shows and the "And Now for Something Completely Different" movie.

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Episode 209 -- Backward Masking is a Fools Game

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We've finally decided to do our long promised backward masking episode! Seems like a good day for it. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Next week's episode is part 3 and the final part of our Tommy Bolin series.

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Episode 208 -- Tolkien Reading Day 2022 Love and Friendship

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor and welcome to another Tolkien Reading Day episode! This year's concept, as determined by The Tolkien Society, of which we both do happen to be members, is love and friendship. Boromir and Faramir; the hobbits, Tom and Goldberry, Beren and Luthien, Arwen and Aragorn... and more! So pull out some pipeweed and a pint of ale and join us for another of our Tolkien episodes!

Next week's episode is about... wouldn't you like to know! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

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Episode 207 --The Terrors Beer Rating System

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! If you've ever wondered how we rate beers here at the Macabre Manor, you're in for a treat. Get out your calculus and non-linear dynamics textbooks, because we're going to get deep into the math.

Just kidding. It's slightly more complicated than "it's good!" but you don't need to be Tricia McMillan to follow our algorithms.

Next week's episode is on Tolkien Reading Day 2022, Love and Friendship.

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Episode 206 -- The Terror’s Olympics (20 km cross country pub crawl)

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wanted to create your own Olympic event? Well we have, and this is the episode in which we discuss it! If you've ever wanted to do the 20 km cross-country pub crawl, then you're not the only one. Pull up a pint and join us!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we're not sure which of the other five we've recorded will be done first).

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Episode 205 -- The 42nd Anniversary of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s Secondary Phase

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Willum-welcome-be, time travelers! Pull a pint of Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, get your brain care specialist on hold and on danger money, and join us as we discuss the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's Secondary Phase's (and second book) 42nd anniversary.

Next week's episode is the last in our series on Monty Python's second series.

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Episode 204 -- Monty Python Series 2 (part5)

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the last installment of our series on the second series of that most excellent and famed British comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus! Some background, some episode notes, and some basic "favorite parts." Have a gin and tonic (or several, if you want to fit in with that troupe) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (something -- Van Halen maybe? More Python? Tolkien? Who knows -- not us right now).

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Episode 203 -- Prostitution and Prohibition: Madam Brown and Madam Fawcett

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing our Prohibition series with part 3 that discusses prostitution. We're focusing on two famous madams: Madam Edith Brown of Terre Haute, Indiana, USA and Madam Dolly Fawcett of Dublin, Ireland. The prohibition was in more force in the United States, but there were many pub rules in Dublin that Dolly skirted.

We talk about their lives and their professions and the general drinking and prostitution cultures of their times, so you'll get a bit more of what it was like in Terre Haute during its Sin City phase and in Dublin for its mid-century pub life.

Next week's episode is celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's Secondary phase and second book.

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Episode 202 -- Tommy Bolin part 2

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to part 2 of our Tommy Bolin series. Tommy Bolin, guitarist extraordinary! Don't worry. Part 3 is coming soon!

Next week's episode is on those beautiful Madams, Madam Brown and Madam Fawcett.

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Episode 201: A History of Guitar Finger Tapping (featuring Eddie Van Halen)

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! And welcome to an episode James had promised many dozens of episodes ago or more.... a history of two handed tapping on the guitar! Of course the ending of the episode prominently features Eddie Van Halen, as well as other notable guitar gods such as Randy Rhoads and Jimmy Page, but the beginning goes back hundreds of years. So pull a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 200: Heavy Metal and Hard Rock History episode 2 (July - Dec1964)

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:36:00 +0000

We did it, brutes! We made it to 200! So join us in the study with a pint and pipe or whatever you want, as we present the second half of 1964 from the original unaired podcast idea, The Heavy Metal and Hard Rock History Podcast. No, we're not changing the podcast. It's just a special. So hang tight next week for more typical Macabre Manor fun!

But for now, enjoy some context as to what was going on in the world at the time rock and roll was becoming rock, which would lead us to hard rock and heavy metal.

Next week's episode is a history of guitar finger tapping (featuring, of course, Eddie Van Halen)

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Episode 199 --Robert Burns Day 2022

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Welcome back to what seems to be an annual event! Robert Burns, Scottish poet, is celebrated on his birthday (January 25th) with wide recognition in Scotland and wherever the Scots diaspora are living. We're doing our part by having a wee dram or a Wee Heavy and reading some of our most beloved Burns poetry.

To Burnsie!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 198 -- Monty Python series 2 (part 4)

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Make sure to pull your pint after doing your silly walk. We're continuing with our Monty Python series 2 arc! A few of our favorite skits from some episodes, as well as what the Pythons were doing just before they started putting together Python itself. Ni!

Next week's episode is more on Tommy Bolin.

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Episode 197 --- Haunted Pub series Ye Olde Man & Scythe (plus a Seamus Lwyd Arsang update)

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're continuing our haunted pubs series (that we started with the A Kinda Creepy Podcast crossover back in October) with Ye Olde Man & Scythe (a name which has special meaning today for James!). We talk about the pub's history, haunting, and ales. We also have an update from our Yule episodes, with James' traipsing about the countryside on Midwinter on his year walk and then around his neighborhood as the Seamus Lwyd. Pull up a chair and pull a pint and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the continuation of our Monty Python series 2 arc.

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Episode 196 - end of 2021 spectacular! Iron Maiden (as usual) and our top ten lists of the year

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 04:33:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's our usual of the year spectacular, where we discuss Iron Maiden (as we usually do) and our top ten albums of the year. Also, there is a chance that we have some other top ten lists, but James is putting this up online and Jody edited it, so James isn't sure what's on there (didn't have time to listen) -- so it's a surprise for at least three of us! (James and our two listeners... Bazinga).

Next week's episode is a special episode--- a haunted British pub, some Midwinter fun, and maybe more!

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Episode 195 -- The Terrors present an original Ghost Story for Christmas ”The Haunted Cask”

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back tot the Manor! Light your pipe (Dutch style like Santa if you have it), pour a pint (or a dram or a Wassail bowl of mead), turn down the lights, and get ready to get your Christmas ghost story scare! We're releasing this on our Christmas Eve day episode so that you can get one good Christmas Ghost Story on the proper day of the year.

If it seems a little ale oriented, what would you expect from something written by James?

We also discuss how to write a Ghost Story for Christmas, as given by those more expert than us.

Next week's episode is our usual year and episode with Iron Maiden, but also various end of year tidbits, such as favorite albums and updates.

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Episode 194 --Christmas Werewolves and Veles Wild Hunt

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more Yuletide spookiness at the Manor! This episode continues our annual traditions of discussing Christmas Monsters and the Wild Hunt, sometimes together in an episode and sometimes not - but of course this year you can see that it's the same.

So get ready for some Yule frights and enjoy!

Next week's episode is an original ghost story for Christmas! Oooooo!

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Episode 193 -Yule 2021: Wassailing vs. Caroling

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Yuletide at the Manor! Where we keep Christmas well with copious pints of spiced ale and punch! This week's episode is on the differences between wassailing and caroling. We hope you enjoy - but if you're keeping Christmas as well as we are, you should be enjoying just about everything!

Next week's episode is our annual Wild Hunt and Christmas Creatures episode.

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Episode 192 -- Yule 2021: Arsang, the Swedish Year/Omen Walk

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Yule at the Manor! Hope you enjoy Smoking Bishop... as well as a drink. Ha! Jocularity.

We start this Yule season with an episode on the Swedish Year Walk, called Arsang, where you take a long nighttime spooky walk through woods infested with dangerous beings, just to get a glimpse of the following year.

Next week's episode is about the differences between wassailing and caroling.

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Episode 191 -- Lucifer the Series (part 2)

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:40:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to some more Lucifer fun. Although we're now into November, we recorded such a long "Lucifer the television series" episode that we had to split it into multiple parts. Aren't you lucky to have more Luci fun, just before turkey day!?

Next week's episode is the start of our Yule season. Our dark and spooky Yule season, mwahahahaha!!! We start with an episode about the Swedish Year/Omen Walk, Arsang.

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Episode 190 -- Thanksgiving 2021: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and the WKRP Turkey Drop

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Happy Thanksgiving! At least to those in the States. We know other countries have Thanksgiving and Harvest Festivals at various times. Perhaps we'll get to those next year! Also, maybe not. Who knows. Hope you enjoy our discussion of "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" as we enjoy Chuck's dinner recipe and our discussion of the best Thanksgiving episode of anything anywhere, "Turkeys Away" from WKRP in Cincinnati.

Next week's episode is part two of Lucifer the Series.

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Episode 189 -- Darin Wall of the band Greyhawk (part 2)

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to part 2 of our interview with Darin Wall of the heavy metal band Greyhawk. For fans of the band, you already know that Darin was kick ass and stopped a gun man just after we interviewed him. If you're fans of metal or fans of kick ass guys who keep people safe and alive, you'll dig this. Check them out. Darin is awesome and the whole band kicks ass.

Next week's episode is our annual Thanksgiving Day hoopla... for a given level of hoopiness.

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Episode 188 -- Monty Python series 2 (episodes and post-university/pre-Python)

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

More on Monty Python's second series! We continue with what the Pythons were doing after graduating from various universities, but before they decided to put Python together. In other words, their work on other shows that led to them getting together! Also, we get into more of their episodes!

Next week's episode is part 2 of Darin Wall from the band Greyhawk.

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Episode 187 -- Halloween 2021: Happy Halloween from the Terrors!

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:01:00 +0000

A short episode to wish all of you a happy and haunted Halloween and a scary and spooky Samhain.

Next week's episode continues Monty Python's series II.

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Episode 186 -- Halloween 2021! An American Werewolf in London‘s 40th anniversary

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:01:00 +0000

More spooky season fun at the Manor! This week we get into the most awesome of lycanthrope movies, "An American Werewolf in London." From the plot to the actors to the special effects, all of it spooky and all of it awesome. Of course James delves too deeply into the ale and pub of the Slaughtered Lamb, but at least we didn't wake a Balrog.

Next week's episode is about..... well, less next week and more Halloween. Mwahahahahaha!!!

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Episode 185: Halloween 2021 - The Highgate Vampire

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to spooky season at the Manor and to a spooky season extra episode! If you listened to our crossover with the "A Kinda Creepy" podcast (on their show), you'll hear us discuss The Flask, a haunted pub in the London Highgate area. We also mentioned the Highgate Vampire, but only in passing. So here it is! A full episode on the blood sucker! Enjoy!

This week's main episode on Friday is on the 40th anniversary of An American Werewolf in London.

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Episode 184 -- Halloween 2021! Lucifer the Band.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to spooky season in the Manor! Keeping with our semi-theme, we're talking about that kick ass band from Germany (though now mostly Swedish), Lucifer! Started in 2014, they have four LPs and their spiritual views match up well with spooky season. Pour a pint or a wee dram or whatever your drink of choice is and enjoy!

Next week's spooky additional episode is on the Highgate Vampire.

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Episode 183 -- Halloween 2021! Lucifer the series (part 1)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor, where it's spooky season all month with lots of spooky extras. Watch out for the dagger wielding ghost as you traipse through our halls. He's rather cross, because we haven't talked about Shakespeare yet. Speaking of which! Just kidding, today's topic isn't about the bard himself. It is about a superb musician and light bringer, though! Lucifer! Specifically Lucifer from the television series Lucifer based (loosely according to James) on the character Lucifer from Sandman comics series. Jody's been on a huge Luci kick lately and thought "hey, it's spooky season, let's do some Lucifer things!," which includes this.

Enjoy! Jody certainly did. There will be another episode or two of this, as it went super long! James is glad that he enjoyed the show, too, or this would've been his hell loop.

Next week's main episode is on... well, something spooky. We have them finished, but aren't sure of the order. Rest assured it'll be awesome.

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Episode 182 -- Halloween 2021! Selling Your Soul at the Crossroads

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We hope you didn't get hung up at the crossroads. Unless that's what you wanted, in case you were searching for the devil himself to tune your guitar. Pull up a seat and listen to the myriad ways you can sell your soul to the devil at the crossroads. Fame and fortune can be yours for the low, low price of your eternal soul!

Next week's episode is about Lucifer the television series.

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Episode 181 -- Halloween 2021! Halloween Drinks

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:03:00 +0000

Next week's episode is about how to sell your soul to the devil at the crossroads.

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Episode 180 -- Halloween 2021! A Kinda Creepy Crossover!

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:02:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Allow us to introduce some special guests to the study, the women from A Kinda Creepy Podcast! We had a spooky crossover event this year. We guested on their podcast a couple weeks ago (look for their episode called The Flask) and now we get to guest them here at our place! Get ready for some spooky creepy fun as we're regaled with a Halloween missing person story.

Next week's episode is on Halloween drinks!

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Episode 179 -- Halloween 2021! Hallowread books we‘re reading this year.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! It's just the start of spooky season and we're sharing the books we plan on reading this year. Who knows, maybe we'll even finish some in time to give a recap at the end of the month! Especially since we recorded this in September!

Next week's episode is a creepy crossover with another Indiana spooky podcast!.

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Episode 178 -- Halloween 2021! History and Materials of the Ouija spirit board

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to spooky time in the Manor! The skeletons are dancing and the cauldron is bubbling. Get ready for lots of spooky fun! This week is the history of the Ouija Board, plus a special bonus of what wood you should use when creating your own! OOooOooooOOOoo! Grab a spooky drink and join us.

Next week's episode is about our spooky season reading list.

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Episode 177 -- Heavy Metal (the movie‘s soundtrack) turns 40

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:34:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As promised, we're finishing our two episode series on the 40th anniversary of Heavy Metal, that most awesome of animated films from 1981! Enjoy our talk on the music behind the movie and get ready for a soapbox venting or two.

So enjoy some heavy metal evilness!

Next week's episode is in October and you know what that means... a plethora of Halloween awesomeness with extra episodes. We start with the history and how to make a Ouija board!

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Image courtesy of: James' copy of the album

Episode 176 -- Hobbit Day 2021! Hobbit poetry

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Our episode on pub poetry the other week caused this year's Hobbit Day episode to be a bit shorter, but more creative. Rather than go on for hours about various things, we both wrote a poem about Hobbits! Pour a pint of your favorite Green Dragon ale and enjoy! Happy Hobbit Day (next week)!

Next week's episode is about the soundtrack to the 1981 movie Heavy Metal.

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Episode 175 -- The Great Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1875

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Pour yourself a wee dram of whiskey (or whisky, if you'd rather have Scotch than Irish or American) and listen to our tale of the actual true story of the great, flaming, building destroying, alcohol poisoning, whiskey fire that took place in Dublin, Ireland, in 1875. Fun times!

Next week's episode is our annual Hobbit Day episode!

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Episode 174 -- an interview with Darin Wall of Greyhawk (part 1)

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We have a very special guest for today: Darin Wall, bassist and founding member of the heavy metal band Greyhawk! The formed in 2016 in Seattle, Washington, USA and have released an EP and an LP that will cause involuntary headbanging. If you like fantasy themed metal, with wizards/dragons/gems of power/more, then this band is for you.

The interview was so excellent that it went longer than any of us expected, so we're putting this out in two parts. The first is more musical, with us discussing background, history, releases, and more. The second part will come out in November (due to October being our spooky Halloween themed month), where we'll get into some really fun stories.

Unlike most of our episodes, very little was edited here. Our interview with Darin is as-is, with the only edits and outtakes being from Jody and I before and after talking to Darin. James listened through a couple times, to see where things could be trimmed, but it was going to be so little that we decided to give the interview itself as it happened! So yeah, there may be an instance or two of silent contemplation, but very little at that.

So pour yourself a west coast IPA and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 173 -- Pub Poetry and Coleridge

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! It's the perfect episode to light your pipe and pour yourself a nice pint of bitter. James reads a couple selections of pub poetry and Jody reads Coleridge's "Kubla Kahn." Why? Because James has been reading pub history/folklore/culture all summer and wanted to and Jody picked a poem he very much enjoys. Mmmmm... pub things...

Next week's episode is the continuation of Monty Python series 2.

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Episode 172 -- Beowulf part 2 -- the adaptations

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and pour yourself some more mead, as we finish our discussion on Beowulf as we get into a few of the adaptations. Become some geekzerkers with us (a kinning of geek and berserker)!

Next week's episode is about pub poetry.

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Episode 171 -- Heavy Metal (the movie) turns 40

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! As you can tell, our "next time" from last week's episode has changed. We almost missed the 40th anniversary of Heavy Metal, that most awesome of animated films! It was released this month (just a few days ago in fact) in 1981. There will be two parts, with the second part being the movie soundtrack. Here, though, we discuss the movie itself! The actual scenes and from where it was conceived. There are some really wicked awesome evil things we gloss over, as even though it's 40 years old, Jody didn't want to give spoilers and James was okay with that.

So enjoy some heavy metal evilness!

Next week's episode is more on Beowulf and its adaptations.

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Episode 170 -- Led Zeppelin's fourth album (part 4 of 4)

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another Zepisode! Get it? Snicker snicker.

We finally finish our delve into Zeppelin's magical fourth album (call it what you will - we covered that a Zepisode or two ago) during its 50th anniversary year. This time we go over touring, throw in some cool general quotes from the band about this time, and a bit of miscellaneous items that didn't fit elsewhere!

Next week's episode is part 2 on Tommy Bolin! Probably. That's what's scheduled for now anyway. If it's something else, you'll know that one of us didn't finish editing it.

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Image courtesy of: honestly I'm not sure where we grabbed this image of the band with Sandy Denny. It's awesome, though, isn't it?

Episode 169 - Bochet Mead

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another Terrors mead episode. If you're curious as to what a bochet mead is, you've come to the right place. Although really, you should've come here anyway. You should know that by now.

Pour yourself a mazer and enjoy! We thought this would be a good episode, as it's the halfway point between our two Beowulf episodes.

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned).

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Episode 168 -- The Terrors debate the first metal album

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! The Terrors debate a couple of solid albums from the late '70s to decide which should be considered the first metal album. Yes, we did decide on a winner (at least for now, in this first match-up). It went pretty much four falls to three, after including several aspects including influence. If you want to see which albums and which won, listen on!

Next week's episode is... finally another mead episode!

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Episode 167 -- Live from the Pear Lounge! Beer tasting, Hobbit trivia, and general fun times.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Another live episode! Well, live in that we recorded it together at the same actual physical location. Not live as in "we're airing this live!" But anyway! Enjoy this unedited, because it was too long to care and this was the plan anyway, episode with beer tasting, Hobbit trivia, convincing each other of shows/music the other should try because we know they haven't, and all around Life, the Universe, and Everything!

Next week's episode is our debate on which should be considered the first heavy metal album.

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Episode 166 -- Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon saga of mead, metal, and mayhem (part 1)

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today's topic truly is one that deserves a mazer or horn of mead. We've both read a few different translations of Beowulf (Tolkien and Heaney for James super recently and Jody in the semi-not-distant past and Headley for Jody in the here-and-now) and wanted to be nerds about the variations and also just geekzerker (a kinning of geek and berserker) out on the saga itself.

We do have a part 2 coming up about adaptations, as well, so don't think we've forgot about that!

Next week's episode is a live episode! Well, it was to us. We finally managed to sit down and have some beers and talk about... well, you'll see next week, but trust us, it's a grand time, indeed!

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Image courtesy of: "Beowulf preparing to cut off the head of the monster Grendel," illustration from Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, 1910. (In the Commons now)

Episode165 -- Led Zeppelin's Fourth Album (part 3)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another Zepisode! I can't believe it took James this long to come up with that pun. We continue with our delve into Zeppelin's magical fourth album (call it what you will - we covered that a Zepisode or two ago) during its 50th anniversary year. This time we cover the songs on the B side. An excellent set of four, indeed!

Next week's episode is on Beowulf!

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Episode 164 - a Midsummer's Hike

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Okay... so something happened and the episodes got out of whack. Anyway, screw it, we recorded it, and it's not as though you can't still take a long summer hike! The more important one that we'll make sure goes up at the right time is the Midwinter walk.

So grab a pint and your hiking shoes and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the continuation of our Led Zep IV era episodes.

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Episode 163 -- Monty Python series 2 (part 2)

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

More on Monty Python's second series! Our jocular anecdotes on their first three episodes.

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we have no idea right now!).

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Episode 162 -- Tommy Bolin (the beginnings)

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! If you you know who Tommy Bolin is, you'll love this. If not, you'll love him after listening! Such an excellent guitarist, indeed! (Spoiler: we could've put this in with the Deep Purple episodes!)

Next week's episode is our continuation of Monty Python's second series!

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Episode 161 -- Led Zeppelin's Fourth album (part 2)

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more Zeppelin! It's the 50th anniversary of their most excellent fourth album and we're continuing our coverage of it by going over the songs on side A.

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned... at this point, we're not sure. Oooooh... mystery episode!).

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Episode 160 -- The Dragon's Rafters (If we could own a pub...)

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wanted to own your own pub? We definitely do. Here's what each of us would want for our own pubs. So yes, another "drinking culture" episode, with what beers, wines, spirits, music, and atmosphere we'd have, as well as what we'd keep out. Come join us at the Dragon's Rafters or the Manor House or whatever they would be called!

Next week's episode is the Led Zeppelin IV album era part 2.

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Episode 159 -- Monty Python: Post-University and Series 2

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we have no idea right now!).

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Episode158 -- The Lord of the Rings characters we most identify with (and more!)

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to our Manorly Hobbit hole! We're delving into Moria again, discussing which Lord of the Rings characters with whom we best identify (spoilers: Aragorn, Faramir, Sam, Eowyn, and Luthien), those we thought were better rounded on screen (Boromir and Galadriel), who we would've case given the opportunity to do so back in the '80s, and some of the cool things the animated versions did that the live version did not.

Get your quart of Green Dragon brown ale and your pipe weed together, won't you, and join us!

Next week's episode is about (stay tuned - we don't know yet!).

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Episode 157 -- Led Zeppelin's fourth album (part 1 of 4)

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more Zeppelin! It's the 50th anniversary of their most excellent fourth album and we start with the writing and recording! Enjoy!

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Episode 156 -- Witches Night 2021! Walpurgisnacht!

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our annual Witches' Night episode! Last time was on Toad Cults, but this year we went all out on the actual sabbat itself! Come and listen to us as we get into witches! After all, tonight is the night! Along with Halloween, one of the two spookiest and most liminal nights of the year!

Next week's episode is about... Part 1 of the Led Zeppelin 4th album series.

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Episode 155 -- Deep Purple's "Stormbringer"

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor as the Terrors continue with Deep Purple, as we discuss their album "Stormbringer," final album of their Mark III line-up.

Next week's episode is about... Witches' Night! Our annual Walpurgisnacht episode!

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Episode 154 -- Shire Pub Crawl

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wanted to do a Shire pub crawl? We give you ideas on how to do so! We talk hobbits and the Shire, specifically what beers we think they'd serve at the various pubs/inns/places/things across the hobbits' homeland, as well as a few places outside their borders. Of course there's also Shire history and culture, as well, and the hint on how to do your own pub crawl.

Next week's episode is about the Deep Purple album Stormbringer.

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Episode 153 -- The Muppets Take the Manor

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor and welcome to the Muppet Show! At least welcome to a show about the Muppets. The Muppets, their guests, their shows, their movies... we hit them all! So now it's... time to play the music!

Next week's episode is about how to do your own Shire pub crawl.

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Episode 152 - Bigfoot! (Cryptid episode 3B)

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back as we finish up with Bigfoots! Bigfeet? Whatever. We have some true tales and proof of their existence. At least that's what the monks told us.

Next week's episode is the start of our Led Zeppelin arc on their fourth album.

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Episode 151 -- Cooking with Beer (part 2B)

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Deja vu! More cooking with beer! Once again, we get into flavor profiles of the malts/grains, hops, and yeast that match up with various foods. This is a two part episode and in this second part (if you haven't listened to part 1, you should, it's good) we discuss chicken, beef, seafood, sausages, desert, and even slightly touch on coffee (although that's more whiskey related again).

So grab your pint and spatula (or big wooden spoon, which our friend's mom always threatened us with) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is our continuation of our cryptic episodes, where we finish off Bigfoot!

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Episode 150 -- Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil, oh, my!

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Have you ever wondered what the differences is between Lucifer and Satan and the Devil? More importantly, which one talks to us through the Ouija Board? Well, we really get into the first bit... not so much the second, but it's still worth it. A Manor 150th episode spectacular, with the dude who gave us the best genres of music!

Next week's episode is about Cooking with Beer! Part two of episode two.

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Image courtesy of: Gustav Dore's Satan (open domain)

Episode 149 -- Crossroads part 2

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:47:21 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We're finally making it back to our episodes on the crossroads. After over a year hiatus from this, we're presenting crossroads folklore from South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This will lead us into our episodes on selling your soul at the crossroads, the Blues, and Robert Johnson.

Enjoy!

Next week's episode is about... The Devil!

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Episode 148 - Bigfoot! (Cryptids episode 3A)

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the third of our cryptid episodes! This time we discuss that hairy loveable ape-man, Bigfoot. At least we get into the name, Native American background, the yeti-sasquatch-bigfoot connection, Trickster gods, environment, and bits with Tolkien and Pratchett.

Next week's episode is the second of our Crossroads episodes (we know, it's about time).

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Episode 147 -- Cooking with Beer (part 2A)

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

More cooking with beer! Except this time we're actually talking about cooking with beer instead of whiskey. Imagine that. We get into flavor profiles of the malts/grains, hops, and yeast that match up with various foods. This is a two part episode and in this first part, we give a bit of background and discuss bread, pork, and chili.

So grab your pint and spatula (or big wooden spoon, which our friend's mom always threatened us with) and enjoy!

Next week's episode is the third of our cryptid episodes.

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Episode 146 -- Monty Python Series I (part 4 of 4)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor as we finish up our episodes on that most awesome of British comedy troupes, Monty Python and their first series. Afterwards, we're going to play "how to stay hidden in the pub."

Next week's episode is about... honestly, we don't know as we schedule this. Now that we've finished our holidays (this is being posted Christmas Eve 2020), we're scheduling all of our back-log and this is it! We'll have to start recording something soon.

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Episode 145 -- Led Zeppelin, their third album (part 5 of 5)

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today we're wrapping up our arc on Led Zeppelin's III album, discussing the actual songs themselves. It was a fun ride, working on this for its 50th anniversary!

Next week's episode is on Monty Python as we wrap up our episodes on their first series.

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Episode 144 -- Our favorite beers (part 4 of 4)

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Pour a pint and celebrate with us! We're finally broadcasting the 4th of 4 in our "favorite beers" arc. This has been gathering dust back in the nooks and crannies of the Manor, scurrying around, hiding and jumping out, and here it is. Recorded over two years ago, when we had just started, we've finally decided its time to put it out for all of you. Enjoy!

Next week's episode is on Led Zeppelin as we finish up the five part episode on their third album.

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Episode 143 -- thoughts on non-metal bands (part 2 of 2)

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today we finish our discussion on non-metal bands/music that we like. The list isn't exhaustive, so it's always possible we'll come back to this. But for now? Well, just enjoy.

Next week's episode is FINALLY the last of our four installments on "favorite beers," which we recorded over two years ago and have broadcast over that time. Pour a pint of your own favorite and enjoy!

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Live Show 001: Burns Night 2021

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:13:05 +0000

Welcome to the Terrors' first live show! It wasn't great and now we're 0 for 2 on making a really good quality Burns Night episode, but at least we show our love.

We'll get better on these. Hopefully.

Enjoy what we've done for Burns Night 2021 and enjoy a few of Robert Burns' poems, as read by the Terrors!

Episode 142 -- Monty Python Series 1 (part 3 of 4)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome back to more Monty Python episodes! We continue our discussion of the group's first series! If you haven't listened to the first two, you really should. They're good. But for now, pour a pint of bitter or make yourself a G&T and enjoy!

Next week's episode is about the non-metal bands we like (finishing that two-parter).

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Episode 141 -- Iron Maiden Beer Series: Fear of the Dark

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Pour yourself a pint of the black stuff (Fear of the Dark, Guinness, etc.) or whatever your tastes buds are fancying. Today we're talking about Iron Maiden's Fear of the Dark. The new beer from Robinson's was just released, so as usual, we talk about the bear and the song and album from which its named! Cheers!

Next week's episode is a continuation of our Monty Python Series I arc (part 3 of 4).

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Episode 140 --2020 review: Jody's top five albums of 2020 and James' top five new drinks of 2020

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Ha! We fooled you! You thought this episode would be something completely different based on what we wrote in the notes in the previous episode! Little did you know that we'd record a couple of other episodes and slide them on in there! To be fair, we didn't know at the time, either. So!

Jody picks his top five metal albums of 2020 and goes into a bit of detail on why and James spent too much time hiking and drinking, and buying older albums he missed out on years ago, so he talks about the drinks he discovered in 2020.

We know it was a rough year. This year will hopefully get better. Regardless, you can count on the Terrors to be jovial and jocular regardless!

Next week's episode is about Iron Maiden Fear of the Dark, the beer and the song and album.

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Episode 139 -- Led Zeppelin, LZ III era (part 4 of 5)

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor and welcome back to our regular episodes, now that the holidays are over. Here we continue our Led Zeppelin LZIII era episodes. We get into the mixing of the album and the touring! Welcome to more Zep and welcome to 2021!

Next week's episode is about Monty Python's series I (part 3).

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Episode 138 --The Terrors' Annual "Last Episode of the Year" thing

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! Enjoy some smoking bishop... unless that brings back horrible memories of Catholic school (James still has a twitch) and enjoy the topic we always discuss during the last episode of the year. What is it? Well, you could look back at the previous two years, but it would just be easier to listen to this one. Wassail!

Next week's episode is about Led Zeppelin's third album (part 4 of 5).

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Episode 137 - Yule 2020: The Oskoreia Wild Hunt

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our annual Yule time wild hunt episode! Enjoy our conversation on the Oskoreia, those hard drinking and reindeer stealing Christmas ghost riders!

Next week's episode is what our last episode of the year always is. Join us!

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Episode 136 - Yule 2020: Hygge, Coorie, and Ghost Stories for Christmas

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our annual Ghost Stories for Christmas episode! Gather your smoking bishop and join us for some spooky readings and context around these ghastly tales of winter ghostliness! Plus a bonus on hygge and coorie, the Danish and Scottish winter philosophies. We're excited and you should be, too!

Next week's episode is our annual Wild Hunt episode for Yule time!

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Episode 135 -- Yule 2020: Algernon Blackwood's "The Glamour of the Snow"

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Yule season at the Manor! Take a seat by the fire and have a mazer of something warming. Today we're discussing "The Glamour of the Snow," a fantastic short story by Algernon Blackwood that is about the lure of the wilderness. We like the snowy wilderness, too.

Next week's episode continues are annual tradition of Ghost Stories for Christmas, as well as hygge and coorie.

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Episode 134 -- A Terrors Tribute to David Prowse

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's memorial time at the Manor. The lights are dimmed and the mirrors are covered. Join us in a pint as we tell stories of David Prowse, Lord Vader himself, who passed away November 28th this year (2020).

This week's episode will still be on "The Glamour of the Snow," but we wanted to get this out for Sir David.

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Episode 133 -- The Nightmare Before Christmas: a Halloween or a Christmas movie?

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! Join us as we discuss if the lads and lasses from Halloween Town and their movie should be watched at Halloween or at Christmas. We're sure the answer will surprise no one.

Next week's episode is about Algernon Blackwood's winter time spooky story "The Glamour of the Snow."

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Episode 132 -- Alice's Restaurant, a Thanksgiving Day tradition

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Thanksgiving at the Manor! Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into popcorn, toast, and jelly beans (which is something we'll talk about next year -- foreshadowing, dun dun dun!). I wonder what goes better with that repast, stout or mead? Guess we'll have to find out within the next 365 days.

But we digress (sorry for the tangent). This year we're talking about the Arlo Guthrie song that's played every year on classic rock stations (and formerly on current rock stations when, you know, the songs were current), "Alice's Restaurant." We talk about the song, it's story, and a wee bit of context, so get ready to drink with us!

Next week's episode is about a certain move that could be either for Halloween or for Christmas, so we're putting it out just after Thanksgiving. That's who we are... MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

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Episode 131 -- Unintentional Folk Rock of the '70s-'90s

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Join us as we discuss songs from the '70s, '80s, and '90s that are folk rock (it is Friday the 13th after all, heh heh heh), even though they weren't meant to be. Yes, we'll get into our reasons, even giving some counter-examples! Hooray!

Next week's episode is a Thanksgiving episode on Alice's Restaurant and Charlie Brown/Peanuts.

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Episode 130 --A Tribute to Eddie Van Halen

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor, where the clocks and mirrors are draped with striped black. A month ago today the world lost one of the greatest guitarists ever to grace its green face, when Eddie Van Halen passed away. Join us as we pay tribute to Eddie and discuss what we loved about him and the band in general. Cheers, Eddie!

Next week's episode is "Unintentional Folk Rock."

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Episode 129 -- Halloween 2020! Dark Carnivals and Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes"

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

By the pricking of our thumbs... we have something to cure that. Alcohol and talking about spooky, creepy carnivals! Along with another "B Author" talk, where we get into Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes," we'll give other film, television, and musical suggestions for dark carnivals.

So join us in the last Halloween episode of 2020! Or is it? MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!

Next week's episode is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen - we talk Edward and our favorite VH album each.

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Episode 128 -- Halloween 2020! Our Favorite Animated Halloween Shows

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor's haunting Halloween happenings! This special episode is just a nice stroll down the avenue of animated shows. Halloween shows that we watch, whether annually, every few years, or even just once because they aren't out anymore.

Next episode is about dark and creepy carnivals, including Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes."

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Episode127 -- Halloween 2020! The 200th Anniversary of "The Legend of Sleep Hollow"

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and to more Halloween haunted horror happenings. This time we get into Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," as 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of that great book. We also discuss adaptations, such as the Disney/Bing Crosby version, as well as related music.

Plus, the overlap of the headless horseman with the Wild Hunt! Hoorah!

So go dance a jig with Katrina and then listen to our show.

Next episode is about our favorite Halloween animated shows.

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Episode 126 -- Halloween 2020! The Spooky Card Game "Gloom"

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Enjoy a special extra mid-week Halloween season episode. Last year, Jody and I went to a wonderful place called Doughnuts and Dragons, where we played a spooky card game called Gloom and also enjoyed tasty doughnuts and wonderful brews. We saved the episode for this Halloween season.

It is the last of our live recordings and was taken on James' phone, so much like the other live shows, it's not the best quality, but we still enjoyed doing it.

Next episode comes out Friday and is on the 200th anniversary of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," by Washington Irving.

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Episode 125 -- Halloween 2020! Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows" and "The Wendigo"

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Continuing with our annual Halloween spookfest, with this year's theme of authors, we present to you Algernon Blackwood and two of his quite spooky stories! Enjoy!

Next episode is our review of the card game Gloom, a rather spooky game.

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Image courtesy of: James found a large swath of willows while out hiking... here they are!

Episode 124 --Fantasmagoriana

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our October spookfest! One of our last live episodes (at least until we figure out how to do them without all the background noise) gets into Fantasmagoriana, a collection of German ghost stories printed by the French. Fun, huh!? No, it's spooooooky...

Next week's episode is about... ha! This Friday's episode is about Algernon Blackwood and two of his quite spooky stories.

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Episode 123 -- Halloween 2020! Ambrose Bierce's spooky short stories

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Halloween Country at the Manor! We're continuing our spooky author theme with Ambrose Bierce and five wonderfully spooky short stories. Which ones? Other than mentioning the word "toe," you'll have to listen and find out!

Next week's episode is about... wait, it's October! That means there will be a midweek episode and we'll be discussing the collection of stories in Fantasmagoriana.

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Episode 122 -- Halloween 2020! James' trip to Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray Bradbury

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This midweek Halloween special is on Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray Bradbury. James took a trip to check out the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum, gander at the places that influenced Ray (including The Ravine!), and the local Ray influenced brewpub.

Next week's episode is about... more accurately this Friday's episode keeps going with our spooky author theme as we talk about Ambrose Bierce and a handful of his spooky stories.

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Image courtesy of: James' trip to Waukegan -- a sculpture of Ray Bradbury

Episode 121 -- Halloween 2020! The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our favorite time of year! It's time to traipse through the October Country and start this year's theme of spooky authors with Ray Bradbury's "The Halloween Tree," one of James' all time favorite books.

Next week's episode is about... ha! It's October! You don't have to wait a week. We'll be back midweek with a small Halloween episode about James' Waukegan, Illinois, birthplace of Ray Bradbury.

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Image courtesy of: James trip to Waukegan -- a view down into The Ravine!

Episode 120 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 3 -- Headley Grange, Iceland, Bath Festival)

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We hope you're enjoying the Led Zeppelin episodes, because we sure are! We continue our look into their third album, particularly their writing and recording at Headley Grange and a few early shows in Iceland and at the Bath Festival.

Next week's episode starts our Halloween blitzkrieg! We start with an episode about one of our favorite books and favorite authors, "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury.

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Episode 119 -- Hobbit Day 2020! Giving Merry, Pippin, and Sam their due.

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to our annual Hobbit Day episode! (Which also marks our second anniversary!) Each year we talk about Hobbits to celebrate Bilbo and Frodo's shared birthday of September 22nd. This year, we get into how the movies made the hobbits, especially Merry and Pippin (but a fair bit of Samwise, too) the short shrift and how much more awesome they were in the books.

We also talk a bit about what we'll be doing to celebrate. So pull a pint from the cellar and pull out your favorite pipeweed, and join us in the merriment! (Get it? Snicker snicker.) Let's celebrate hobbits and the ending of our second year of podcasting.

Next week's episode continues the Led Zeppelin III era.

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Image courtesy of: promotional still of Merry and Pippin (which has been purchased by James)

Episode 118 -- Happy 69th, Elvira!

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a special episode! We wish Elvira, that most gorgeous of ghouls, the mistress of the dark, she who put the "bra" back in bravo, a happy 69th birthday. Well, we actually go into some detail about why we love her, too.

Don't worry. There's still an episode coming out tomorrow.

Next week's episode is on Hobbits! It's our annual Hobbit Day episode, celebrating Bilbo's and Frodo's shared birthday on September 22nd (so we release that day or the Friday before). Check it out! We give Merry, Pippin, and Sam their due.

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Episode 117 -- Deep Purple Mk III era -- Burn

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and welcome to more Deep Purple. To quote Dee Snider "You're Gonna Burn in Hell!" Well, one of those words are correct for this episode. We introduce the new bandmates into DP, making the mark III line-up and discuss their first album together, DP's 8th studio album "Burn." It's good stuff!

Next week's episode... we have two! Thursday will be a special tribute to Elvira on her birthday and our usual Friday episode is on Hobbit Day!

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Episode 116 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 2)

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor, where we come from the land of ice and snow. We're continuing our Led Zep III arc, with more history and context than you can shake a dragon boat oar at!

Next week's episode is a tribute to that most awesome of horror hosts, Elvira, for her 69th birthday.

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Episode 115 -- Folk Music part 4: Folk Metal

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the last of our folk music episodes (although we may do future episodes on specific bands), finishing with folk metal!

Grab some mead and prepare to delve into the musicology and history of the genre. We start in the early 1990s and work our way to the present, examining the sub-genres of this genre of metal. Slainte and wassail!

Next week's episode is continuing our arc on Led Zeppelin's third album.

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Episode 114 -- For Ray Bradbury on his 100th Birthday

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Born August 22nd, 1920, Ray Bradbury has his 100th birthday tomorrow, albeit postmortem (June 5th, 2012). Pull up a chair and enjoy a pint and pipe as we talk about our favorite stories from one of James' top five authors (and a general favorite of Jody's, as well).

We'll also get into more detail on the specific books "The Halloween Tree" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" when we get into our Halloween blitzkrieg in Octoboer.

Next week's episode is the last of our folk music arc, with folk metal.

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Episode 113 -- Traquair House history

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today, we're talking about another manor, that most wonderful of hunting lodges / fortified manors, Traquair House!

Why? Because James fouled up a couple things in a previous episode and wanted to correct himself, the process of which created an entire episode on the history of Traquair, some history and context of Scotland, and the brewing that occurs at their manor.

So join us at our manor as we talk about the longest inhabited manor in Scotland.

Next week's episode is on author Ray Bradbury to celebrate his 100th birthday.

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Episode 112 -- Led Zeppelin III era (part 1)

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin III! To celebrate, we're doing the usual multi-episode (3, 4, or 5 - you know how we are) arc.

So sit back with us here at the Manor and enjoy a pint and a pipe as we talk about the band and their writing, recording, touring, and more!

Picture courtesy of James' music collection.

Next week's episode is about Scotland's Traquair House and Brewery.

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Episode 111 - some of our favorite music other than metal

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Occasionally, as we're sitting at the Manor, we'll just start talking about whatever stupid things come into our heads (rather than the usual specific stupid things about which we usually talk).

This one is on our favorite non-metal music. There will be a few of these and they kind of, more or less, basically, go by decade and genre. They'll also be used for when we are hard at research on other topics or, as is this case, James accidentally fouled up the schedule and forgot the fifth Friday of July this year.

Next week's episode is about Led Zeppelin III! We're back on the Zep bus (or jetliner or whatever).

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Episode 110 — Monty Python’s first series (and what led up to it) part 02

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Python Series 1 arc! More Pythonesque jocularity as we cover first series (what we'd call 'season' in the States), as well as what they were doing post-university that led right up to the show.

Enjoy!

Next episode: Led Zeppelin, the third album era.

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Episode 109 -- Prohibition episode 2 (Clinton, Indiana)

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the second episode on Prohibition! This time we're focusing on Clinton, Indiana and its general area. Family lore, local lore, and more on the Slaven Prohibition Ale!

Next episode: The second episode of Monty Python Series.

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Episode 108 -- Happy birthday, Eric Carr

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Happy 70th, Eric. We hope you enjoy this tribute from the Terrors (mostly Jody, natch).

Next episode: The second of our prohibition episodes.

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Image: Wikicommons Eric Carr

Episode 107 -- The Boys Season 2 is on its way - our thoughts on season 1 and the graphic novels

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

For fans of "The Boys," whether the graphic novels or the Amazon series, or even if you're just a Garth Ennis fan, this episode is for you! Don't listen if you dislike British curse terms, but maybe we'll C U Next Tuesday anyway. We do not care for the terms in actual life, either, but when one reviews an Ennis comic, we go with the philosophy that to truly understand, one has to dive in and experience it.

Next episode: A tribute to Eric Carr on his 70th birthday -- OR!!! -- the second of our prohibition episodes, depending on who finished their editing first. The race is on!

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Episode 106 -- folk metal part 3 (folk punk)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Get some Irish whiskey (or whatever suits you) and join us as we talk about folk punk, with bands such as Dropkick Murphys. This will be a nice bridge from the '60s (previous episode) to folk metal (next episode).

Next episode: The Boys (the graphic novel and the show).

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Episode 105 -- Nessie! The Loch Ness Beauty (cryptozoology episode 2)

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our second cryptid episode! This time we're talking about Nessie the Loch Ness Beauty (she's not a monster). So yes, this makes our batting average 1.000 on lake creatures for our cryptozoology episodes, but we promise the next one will be different (and may include a guest!).

Sit back and relax with a Scotch ale or some Scotch whisky or anything you just want to enjoy (milk, water, rum, whatever).

Next episode: Folk music part 3, folk-punk.

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Episode 104 -- Monty Python's first series (and what led up to it) part 01

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Finally! We've been talking about doing a Monty Python episode for quite a while now and here's the first! We have a couple of episodes based on their first series (what we'd call 'season' in the States), as well as what they were doing post-university that led right up to the show.

Enjoy!

Next episode: cryptozoology episode 2!

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Episode 103 -- How "The Dirt" Helped Us Remember how Awesome Motley Crue Are

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We love Motley Crue's music. Not enough to dig around in the editing tools to find the umlauts, but we love them. We listened to them all the time in middle school, high school, college, and beyond. We both find their first two albums to be seminal and do really like/love the others, as well.

Their farewell tour did sour us a bit, though. They certainly did not perform well and it seemed as though, to quote Jody, "they were mailing it in."

That's why it took us both a year after its release to watch their biopic "The Dirt." We are really glad we did. It brought back all those great feelings that we had back in the day and has even made us cautiously optimistic about their upcoming reunion tour.

This tour was supposed to start within a month or so of this episode's release, but with the COVID-19 befouling everything and everyone, we have no idea how touring this summer will work. Rather than wait, though (we don't want to wait until the fall, as that's our Halloween spooky season time and we aren't rescheduling that), we're releasing the episode now.

There is a bit of venting, but that's okay. It takes a lot to get over a bad experience and "The Dirt" certainly did that for us. So cheers to the boys in the Crue.

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Image: Picture of James' "Too Fast for Love" CD.

Episode 102 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 3 of 4)

Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to get these out to you. You may have heard the first two, but it's not necessary to listen to those first, although some of the non-sequiturs may make more sense if you do. These are definitely one of the most laid back episodes we've done, so it's best enjoyed sitting back with a nice pint of ale and a shot of Malort, along with an understanding that we were even more novice then, than we are now. Slainte and wassail!

Next episode: Motley Crue

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Episode 101 -- folk metal part 2 -- folk music's influence on the '60s

Fri, 22 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the manor! Today we're continuing our foray into folk music, this time hitting on its cultural impact (context!) of the '60s. Wow, this is getting close to Zep III! Part three, coming up in a month, will be a short bit on Celtic punk and similar things, after which will be folk metal. Woooo!

Next week's episode: our favorite beers (part 3).

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Episode 100 -- Episode 01 of the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal History Podcast That Never Was

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Woohoo! We've made it to episode 100! My grandmother would be so proud of me. Actually, she'd probably ask me why I'm doing this and then hit me with a slipper for a flippant answer (then proceed to tell everyone else to leave me alone).

Anyway, I digress. For episode 100, we thought we'd do something special! In our introductory episode, we mentioned a podcast we had been working on before this one that we were going to call The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal History Podcast. We've recorded what would've been the first episode of that podcast for you to enjoy/mock/ogle/etc.

We hope you enjoy! We also hope you like the current podcast a bit better, because we're not changing. Still, we could do more of these if you'd like us to do so. Just let us know.

Next week's episode: Folk Music/Metal part 2 -- folk influence on the '60s.

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Episode 099 -- Kiss: Music from the Elder (part 3 of 3)

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to part 3 of our 3 part series on Kiss' "Music from the Elder." If you want to know more, go check out the first two episodes. If you already have, then you're all set! In any case, you're bound to appreciate Jody's enthusiasm on this much maligned album.

Image: back of the album courtesy of Jody's music collection.

Next week's episode: our 100th episode! We dig back in the vaults and re-record the first episode from our initial podcast idea of the history of heavy metal with context. Context! Drink!

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Episode 098 -- Walpurgis Night special! Burning Witches (the band and their new album Dance with the Devil)

Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Walpurgis Night is upon us! From sundown on April 30th to sundown on May 1st, beware the witches!

More Walpurgis greatness! It's a witches' festival, so why not go with Burning Witches the band! We talk about their history and delve into their latest album. So whether you're skyclad or not... enjoy!

Enjoy!

Image: James' photo of the front cover of his copy of Burning Witches' "Dance with the Devil."

Next week's episode is the final part of our Kiss' "Music from the Elder" trilogy.

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Episode 097 -- Walpurgis Night special! The Toad Cults of Robert E Howard

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Walpurgis Night is upon us! From sundown on April 30th to sundown on May 1st, beware the witches!

In honor of this august (the adjective, not the month) holiday, here's our discussions on the toad cults as written about by Robert E Howard (he of Conan the Barbarian fame).

Enjoy!

Image (public domain): we couldn't get the permission to use any cool toad/frog paintings, so here's a nasty looking Victorian crab!

Next week's episode is the second of our Walpurgis Night episodes where we talk about the band Burning Witches and review their new album "Dance with the Devil."

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Episode 096 -- Kiss: Music from the Elder (part 2 of 3)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series on Kiss' "Music from the Elder." If you want to know more, go check out the first episode. If you already have, then you're all set!

Image: back of the album courtesy of Jody's music collection.

Next week's episode: our first of two Walpurgis Night episodes -- Toad Cults!

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Episode 095 -- Dedicated Listening 2: Dedicated Media Immersion

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

One of our first episodes was about dedicated listening and we discussed listening to Zeppelin songs at the same time as they popped up while reading a Zep biography. This time, because of all the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (released last month) and the Monty Python (upcoming) overload, we thought we'd take on this same topic from another angle! Although probably with the same level of intoxication (low to medium). This time, it's books, music, tv, radio, film, video games, and more that are all from the same subjects. Enjoy! We did.

Next week's episode is Music from the Elder part 2.

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Episode 094 -- cooking with beer 01: whiskey infused Hoosier sugar cream pie (history, recipe, and more) and more

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the kitchen of the manor! We both enjoy cooking with beer, so welcome to the first episode where we discuss just this! Except for the first episode, keeping in mind the mayhem part, we're actually cooking with whiskey. We give the history of the Indiana favorite Hoosier sugar cream pie with a few additions/alterations/things. Plus, maybe a bit more about cooking with beer.

Enjoy and try to not to salivate on your phone.

Next week: the return of dedicated listening.

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Episode 093 -- Our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the manor! Mind the tentacles, as we get into each of our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories. Best if listened to either at midnight or noon, depending on your disposition.

Next week's episode is on cooking with beer.

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Episode 092 -- folk metal part 1 -- history of folk music

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the manor! Today we're getting into folk music. Partially because of our love of folk metal and folk music, but also it'll be a nice way to lead into the Led Zeppelin third album era. For part one we get into some aspects, such as modes and melodies, and also its origins and revivals and we stop just a wee bit before its cultural impact (context!) on the '60s, which will be part two in not quite a month.

Next week's episode is about our favorite H.P. Lovecraft stories.

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Episode 091 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 4 -- our favorite bits

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the manor, as we sit once more along the side the pools, just outside the Megadodo Publications offices on Ursa Minor, nursing hangovers from too many Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters that were made by a fun-loving two headed man. We didn't ask if he had two of anything else.

In the last part of our ever expanding trilogy, we geek out in general. What did you expect?

Sass you later, you hoopy froods!

Image: James at a speakeasy (legal, sadly) enjoying a gin and tonic with that most excellent book, the HHGTTG.

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Image: Jody as Zaphod!

Episode 090 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 3b -- fan interview with Tracy

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As part of our two or more week long festival of all things HHGTTG (primary phase era more or less -- usually more), we talk to HHGTTG fan Tracy! Welcome to the show, Tracy, hopefully we haven't scared you off (although from our end, you more than held your own -- Ford would've been proud, especially if you'd joined him in a whiskey or three).

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Image: a neat thing James found on line and couldn't discover who it was, so let us know and we'll give you credit (or replace it).

Episode 089 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 3c -- fan interview with Sam

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As part of our two or more week long festival of all things HHGTTG (primary phase era more or less -- usually more), welcome back to the show that most hoopiest of all froods, who always knows where his towel is and that you should all sass... Sam!

Sam tells me about his love of HHGTTG at a local English pub over a couple of pints of bitter on a Thursday night (seriously, those are all true). This time, though, you should all be able to hear the discussion even over the ambient noise of the pub (mostly true). We also give you the recipe for Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters and advise you on how to fly (listen and discover if true).

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Episode 088 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 2 -- the making of

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the manor, as we sit along the side the pools, just outside the Megadodo Publications offices on Ursa Minor, sipping a Jynnan Tonnyx and eyeing the nearby Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster with both apprehension and longing. Partially because of the assured headache, but mostly because of the two headed man mixing them with entirely too much glee.

In the second of our four part trilogy, we talk about the making of the HHGTTG, starting with the radio show and going all the way through the 2005 feature film. Yes, we're focusing on the bits that are mostly in the first and second books, but we'll get to the others later, too.

Enjoy, you hoopy froods!

Image: James at a speakeasy (legal, sadly) enjoying a gin and tonic with that most excellent book, the HHGTTG.

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Episode 087 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 1 -- an introduction

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

42 years ago, a most notable and wonderful being came forth from the great radio drama producing planet of Aleric B and gave us the BBC radio series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (first episode was broadcast on Wednesday, March 8th, 1978, which is why we're book-ending that day with our episodes). Over the next few episodes, we'll talk about HHGTTG and that human (?) being Douglas Adams. This is just a short introduction for those who don't know what it is, because after recording two very long episodes, we realized that if you're coming into it without having heard/read/etc. it, you'd be lost.

Of course, if you're not sure what 42 has to do with this, just keep listening.

So enjoy this introduction! It just means you get an extra episode anyway. Woohoo!

Coming up will be episodes on: the history and context of the first series or two; an interview or more with fans of the Manor and of HHGTTG; and our favorite bits as we fanboy about it.

See you in two more days!

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Image: front cover to the first edition (Wiki Commons)

Episode 086 -- Prohibition 1: true tales of Capone's Chicago, the term Red Light, and the Slaven Prohibition beer recipe

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the manor! Today we're discussing prohibition, that failed attempt to make life suck. Why did this come up? Between Jody mentioning James' family's prohibition beer in a previously recorded episode (that hasn't come out yet, but will soon) and James having just read a book about bootleggers and brothels, it had to be done.

In this episode, James shared true stories of Chicago during Capone, from his maternal grandparents that were there during that era. We also give the definitive answer as to where the term "red light" comes from in regards to prostitutes and James gives (more or less) the recipe to his family's prohibition beer recipe. If you want the whole recipe, let us know. Maybe we can do a Patreon thing.

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Image: Wiki Commons image for Prohibition march (against).

Episode 085 -- Cryptids part 1: South Bay Bessie

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of our episodes on cryptids! Those gorgeous, yet shy, creatures that cryptozoologists go nuts over. For our inaugural, we're talking about South Bay Bessie, that playful lake monster from Lake Erie (USA and Canada). Why? Because James thought of it while drinking a beer called Lake Erie Monster.

James was so excited, he even made a map and put X markers at the locations where she's (they?) been sighted. If you can't see it here, go to the Podbean page and you'll be able to see the episode image.

Sit back with your beer of choice, but of course if you can get your hands on Great Lakes Brewing brews, try a Lake Erie Monster! (We really should get some breweries to sponsor us, heh heh heh...)

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Episode 084 -- KISS: Music from the Elder (part 1 of 3)

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We know, we know. KISS' "Music from the Elder" has been lambasted by fans and critics alike, as well as by the band and their team. Is it really that bad? Take a trip with us as we get into the ups and downs of the background (context!) and the actual music. There's almost definitely going to be something on which everyone agrees and disagrees with us.

And after you listen to this, go enjoy Valentine's Day with some serious shagging. It's what Gene would want for you. Well, probably not, but it's what Gene would want for himself, so go for it.

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Image: front cover of the album (Terrors' audio collection).

Episode 083 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 4 of 4 -- the songs)

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We're finally finishing up Led Zeppelin's LZ II era with information, background, trivia, and our takes on the songs. Is there much more to be said here? Probably, but we'll let the audio do the talking.

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Photo: picture of James' album's back cover.

Episode 082 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 2)

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to produce these. We now have them all ready to go, but are leaking them out a bit at a time. We're kind of like Deep Throat in that way, but definitely not in others. The other two will come out when they fit into our schedule. This is definitely one of the most laid back episodes we've done, so it's best enjoyed sitting back with a nice pint of ale and a shot of Malort, along with an understanding that we were even more novice then, than we are now. Slainte and wassail!

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Image courtesy of James' afternoon drinking time.

Episode 081 -- Trip Review: Nova Scotia!

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

James took a trip to Nova Scotia a few months ago and loved it so much that he wanted to talk about it. Jody was definitely good with the idea, considering the number of listeners we have in this wonderful province. If you've ever thought about taking a trip, maybe James will convince you to go to New Scotland, Canada!

Questions, comments, scathing remarks?

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Picture: James was turned into a moose by a Canadian witch -- he got better.

Episode 080 -- Holiday Special -- Burns Night 2020!

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another holiday special from the Terrors! We talk about what we do on Burns Night, which is January 25th of every year (this year it's a Saturday!) to celebrate Scotland's wonderful poet Robert Burns. We know, we could've released this the day before, but we wanted to give you a week's notice so you could do your own planning. Aren't we swell?

Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise. Let us know if you like this format or not! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

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Episode 079 -- Sun and Steel, the beer, the song, the inspiration (Maiden beer series episode 6)

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! We left the old year with a Maiden beer review and we're welcoming the new with a Maiden beer review (almost). Beer and metal, what a great way to leave and enter. This time, you should all be able to easily join us in a pint, as we get into Iron Maiden's beer series with Sun and Steel. We talk about the beer inspired by the song, the song itself, and who inspired the song - Miyamoto Musashi! Look at us branching out!

Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise. Let us know if you like this format or not! Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

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Image courtesy of James - picture taken as Jody and James recorded together at Kuma's, Indianapolis, where we had a couple Sun and Steels along with a shot or two of Malort.

Episode 078 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 3 of 4 -- the album)

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Led Zeppelin fanboy podcast! We're still on the Brown Bomber album (II) and we're actually talking about the album: production, engineering, locations, and more! (We'll get into the actual songs next time.)

A special wish for John Paul Jones to have a happy birthday! He turns 74 today (January 3rd, 1946). Also, Jimmy Page will be 76 in less than a week (January 9th, 1944). Huzzah!

Photo: picture of James' owned album's front cover.

Episode 077 -- Red 'N' Black -- the beer and the song (Maiden beer series episode 5)

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor and our continuation of that awesome congruence of metal and beer! This time we talk about Iron Maiden's Red 'N' Black porter and the song from which the name is taken. What a great way to end the year! Hopefully you've all found a bottle to enjoy while you listen.

Image courtesy of James' beer collection.

Episode 076 -- The Wild Hunt (part 1) (Yule 2019 episode)

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of probably many Wild Hunt episodes! The Hunt is especially active this time of year, as we discussed in one of last year's Yule time episodes. Here, we regale you with true stories of the Hunt from recent folk tales, to keep in the spirit of ghost stories around Christmas time. Plus, our usual jocularity.

Episode Image: "The Wild Hunt" by IrenHorrors (Deviant Art) -- used with permission. Check out the other artwork. It's great!

https://www.deviantart.com/irenhorrors

And here's the link to Eva's Wild Hunt story: https://letterpile.com/creative-writing/The-Wild-Hunt-of-the-Fallow-Lands

Episode 075 -- Christmas Ghost Stories (Yule 2019 episode)

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing our annual Christmas ghost story theme! We hope you enjoy M.R. James (it's the 100th anniversary of his story "The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance) and Neil Gaiman (it's the 30th anniversary of "Nicholas Was..." We certainly did. Plus, you get some context. Context! Context of the era in which M.R. James was writing. Plus some more expounding on Jerome K Jerome's work that we mentioned last year, including why you should start smoking your pipe more often. So light your pipe and pour your pint (or perhaps just a nice glass of whiskey punch) and let's get our Christmas scare on.

Episode 074 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 2 of 4 -- groupies)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Led Zeppelin fan boy podcast! Now on episode 482 (it feels like according to some of our listeners evidently -- too bad -- suck it!). Here we talk about those wonderful women who kept the boys in the band semi-sane. In this episode, it's a lot of Jimmy and Miss Pamela (pictured), but there is more than that.

Episode 073 -- Album Reviews: Lacuna Coil, Helloween, and Nita Strauss

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Terrors' first album review episode. We discuss Lacuna Coil's latest album "Black Anima" (released October 11th, 2019), Helloween's latest, their live album "United Alive in Madrid" (released October 4th, 2019 -- we know, James is obsessed with them), and Nita Strauss' solo album "Controlled Chaos" (released last year, November 16th, 2018 -- this one is pretty much Jody, speaking of obsessions).

Let us know if you agree or disagree!

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Image: photos of purchased CDs by Jody (top) and James (bottom)

Episode 072 -- Happy Thanksgiving from the Terrors!

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Just a bit of thanksgiving fun where we talk about sharing alcohol (and when we don't) and give a few shout-outs to our listener locations around the world (recorded a bit ago, so we'll have to update this soon!), as well as other little tidbits of jocular fun.

Yes, we know Thanksgiving is almost a week away. Better 666... sorry, I meant 6... days early than 1 day late.

(This came from a longer recording where we were quite tipsy at the start and it got progressively worse. One of the most fun to record and one of the worst from which to get anything useful. If you want the whole episode, we'll set up a Patreon page. Lol!)

Episode 071 -- Deep Purple Mark II (part 4 -- Who Do We Think We Are)

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! Join us as we discuss the final months of the Deep Purple Mark II era, with album things and song things and all sorts of things you never knew you were missing (probably because you weren't, but we were).

Episode 070 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 1 of 4 -- on touring and critics)

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to more Led Zeppelin! We know you've been clamoring for this (clamor, clamor, clamor). The first of four parts on the Brown Bomber era, with this episode focusing on touring and what the critics were saying (and what the band thought of that), as well as a few miscellaneous bits.

Next episode... groupies!

Picture is a promotional still from 1969 (which both Jody and James happen to have purchased).

Episode 069 -- Hallowed, the beer, the song, and All Hallows Day (Maiden beer series episode 4)

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Sadly October Country is on the far side of our fields, but we do get to at least discuss things of interest. Beer and metal! We get into Iron Maiden's beer series with Hallowed and talk about the beer (this particular one and the general style), the song, and the Catholic holy day of obligation, the Solemnity of All Saints, better known as All Hallows Day, the day from which we get Halloween (because the church ripped off the pagans -- we talk about that, too!).

Image courtesy of James' beer collection.

Episode 068 -- The Strange Tale of Nera and Vampire Poems (Halloween episode)

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor as we finish up our Octoberblitzkreig! In the last episode of our Halloween season, we (mostly Jody) regale you with poems about vampires... and vampyres... and vampire brides... and whats nots.

Also, James gives his version of Echtra Nerai, an old Irish tale of Halloween/Samhain spooky goodness, filled with the talking corpses, death, and battles with the sidhe. This one even has sound effects! OooOoOOOooooOoOooo!!! Here's a link if you'd like to read it: https://letterpile.com/creative-writing/The-Strange-Adventures-of-Nera-1-A-Tale-of-Irish-Halloween-Samhain-Spookiness

Image file: public domain of jack-o-lantern carved from a turnip, as the ancient Irish didn't have pumpkins.

Episode 067 -- our favorite metal/rock Halloween song (Halloween episode)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the metal part of the manor! We talk about our favorite song that's Halloween themed and why, as well as throwing out an album suggestion. Yes, there are song snippets. By the way: since recording, the Pumpkins United album from Helloween has come out and the live version of Halloween is fantastic!

Episode 066 -- Scare Stories to Tell in the Dark (movie review) (Halloween episode)

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Yes, James went to see the show. He was hoping it would be a bit more spooky, but for a young adult movie based on a young adult book series, it wasn't half bad. We talk about the movie and the books and other horror themed young adult series we enjoyed when we were younger.

Image credit: from James' library

Episode 065 -- Where the Sun Don't Shine contest entry (Halloween episode)

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

We promised our horrible 24 hour contest entry and here it is! We obviously had no idea what we were doing. If nothing else, it's a wee bit more spookiness to enjoy this Halloween season. Enjoy!

Episode 064 -- The Great Pumpkin's 60th anniversary and "Sam Hane" (Halloween episode)

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

It's the Great Pumpkin, Brutes! Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the first mention of this Halloween figure in the funny pages. We talk a bit about the grand figure himself, but then also discuss his semblance to other Halloween notable figure "Sam Hane," who of course we know there isn't an actual Samhain deity named Samhain, but the background of the figure is great fun to discuss!

Episode 063 -- Coven: Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls 50th anniversary (Halloween episode)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Coven! That most magnificent and much maligned occult rock band. Their debut album inspired some and frightened many, mostly through a massive misunderstanding of what Jinx, Oz, and Steve, as well as their myriad band mates, were trying to do. Join us as we get into the wonderful evilness that lurks within this classic piece of music and it's context. Context!

We talk about magick, musick, symbols (the horns!), and much more. Yes, we know we're a few months late for the true anniversary, but it fits in so well with October Country.

Image: promo picture for the album.

Episode 062 -- Vampires in Literature (Halloween episode)

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Sit by the fire and enjoy some more vampiric goodness! We continue our exploration into the blood suckers, moving from folklore (last week) to literature! We focus mostly on the older writings, but touch on the more recent, knowing that we'll have more to say on those later.

Image courtesy of Jody's library and the book he's referenced a few times over these two episodes.

Episode 061 -- Monty Python's 50th Anniversary Special

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 01:53:08 +0000

Wow! We almost missed this in the hubbub of our annual Halloween October Spooktacular Evilfest. Merry 50th, Python Players!

Image: James' wall paper and sound CD he purchased years ago and is no longer any good except for the few images he saved as JPGs.

Episode 060 -- Vampires in Folklore (Halloween episode)

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to October Country in the Manor! We've already started the season with last week's Trooper 666 (which is okay, as we start our Halloween celebrations in September anyway), but now we're all in for the rest of the month. These first two weeks are going to focus on vampires, with this week looking at the folklore of our fanged brethren. What causes, harms, cures, and hampers them? Listen on!

Image: Le Vampire by R. de Moraine (1864 - public domain) in Les Tribunaux Secrets

Episode 059 -- Trooper 666, the beer and the Number of the Beast (Iron Maiden beer series episode 3)

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This time, with October Country just around the corner, we discuss Iron Maiden's Trooper 666! A fantastic beer with fantastic numerology for the number of the beast. Now come join us

"Woe to you, oh Earth and sea, for the Devil sends the Beast with wrath
Because he knows the time is short
Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the Beast
For it is a human number, its number is six hundred and sixty six"

Image courtesy of James' beer collection.

Episode 058 -- On Bombadil and Barrow Wights

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Another special for Hobbit Day (which is in two days from this episode posting)! Here we give our own special treatment to those much talked about people and things, Tom Bombadil and the Barrow Downs' Barrow Wights, as well as Goldberry and the Old Forest. What we liked, who they are, why it's okay that they weren't in the movies, and much more. Grab a pint and a pipe and enjoy!

Image: we were going to sneak in an awesome Barrow Downs image, but we couldn't get the right (we don't want to steal copyright if we can help it). We've also used pretty much all our book cover images of Tom. So here's a picture of James' Hobbit Day celebrations from 2018.

Episode 057 -- Holiday Special -- Hobbit Day 2019!

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor and the second of our "what we do on a holiday" special, this time for Hobbit Day! Join us, as we celebrate both Bilbo's and Frodo's birthdays on September 22nd. We wanted to get this episode out a bit early, so you can prepare yourself.

So listen on, if you want ideas on how to celebrate. Of course, since it's us, it definitely involves reading and/or drinking, but there's lots more!

Picture: part of James' 2017 Hobbit Day festivities. Yes, he had already decorated for Halloween.

Episode 056 -- Star Beast (or something) 40th Anniversary

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:40:49 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! This week, we (well, mostly Jody... James is fairly clueless on this) discuss the behind the scenes of the movie Star Beast for its 40th anniversary! Well, Star Beast... ALF... something...

Episode 055 -- Six Degrees of Deep Black Purple Sabbath

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! Today we play "stump the bastard," where James tries to stump Jody on his knowledge of linking musicians of the '60s - '90s to Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. He does a pretty good job! Also, we talk about Scrooge McDuck.

Episode 054 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 1)

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles. It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes! Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to produce these. In fact, we've only finished this one so far (which includes a bit of humor beyond ales), but the other three will pop up in the feed as we finish them and as they fit into the schedule. This is definitely one of the most laid back episodes we've done, so it's best enjoyed sitting back with a nice pint of ale and a shot of Malort. Slainte!

Episode 053 -- Crossroads Folklore and Spookiness (part 1)

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Join the Terrors as they head up to the crossroads, so they can sell their souls to the devil (spoilers: he didn't want them). We'll head across Europe this time, as the first of two parts on the Crossroads, before we make it a trilogy with an episode on Robert Johnson sometime in the future.

Also, here's the full article of James': https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities

Episode 052 -- Deep Purple Machine Head (miscellany)

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

There were just so many good bits we took out of the Deep Purple episodes (specifically Machine Head) that we had to make an extra special episode for those jocular moments! Enjoy.

Episode 051 -- Light Brigade (Iron Maiden) the beer and veterans it helps

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Join the Terrors as they discuss the Iron Maiden/Robinson ale Light Brigade. We've already discussed the song and the history, so here we get into the reason for this beer: Help for Heroes, a British charity that helps vets. We also touch on similar American and Canadian charities.

https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

https://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/military-resources/these-10-wounded-veteran-charities-big-impact.html

https://www.canadianlegacy.org/

Episode 50 -- The Third Place

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Manor! For our 50th episode, we spend just a brief bit of time talking about what makes Third Places so special and what we look for in a Third Place. What's a Third Place you ask? It's that special place of social gathering outside of home and work. Like a pub you say? Yes. Like a pub! Enjoy and thank you for putting up with us for 50 episodes! Here's to the next 50. Slainte! Wassail! Twoje Zdrowie! Skal! Cheers! Prost! And so on!

If you'd like to read a couple short pieces on the Third Place, here you go!

https://hubpages.com/food/My-Favorite-Third-Place

https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/

(About the second link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_Under_Water )

Episode 049 -- The Men in Black told us we can't do this episode

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! This time, against the advice of the sane and hinged, we're talking about Con******* Th******! With any luck, we'll be back next week for our 50th. (If you're reading this, send help! We're at 616 Metalbrook, Lane, Rosswell, NM.)

Image: James' cell phone case.

Episode 048 -- The Trooper (Iron Maiden) the beer, the song, the history

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Open a bottle of The Trooper English ale and enjoy the Terrors as they discuss the beer itself, the song after which it's named, and the history from which the song is based! Mmmmm... Trooper ale...

Episode 047 -- When is a band not the band anymore?

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Join the terrors as they embark on a journey to determine at what point do changes in the line up of a band cause it to become something else. Many examples are given and none taken.

(Pictured: the Terrors, who are the only ones that matter from all the band they were in.)

Episode 046 -- Led Zeppelin, the first album era (part 3 of 3 -- the songs)

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Finally we hit the songs of the first Led Zep album! We hit the highlights and what we love and also compare from the songs they "borrowed" (ahem, nudge nudge, say no more).

Our suggestion? Pour a pint and get your Zep on.

Picture from Atlantic promotion for the only single released (which hit 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1969).

Episode 045 -- Deep Purple Mark II (part 3 -- Machine Head)

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Deep Purple, wherein you'll hear us discuss one of the all time greatest hard rock albums, Machine Head! We'll also touch on the Rolling Stones Mobile Unit and we hail Lord Blackmore the Great, as well. Snicker snicker.

Album picture taken from the Terrors' collection.

Episode 044 -- Tolkien the movie

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Our thoughts on the Tolkien biopic movie, which we found to be pretty good actually! We only get snarky (about the movie) a couple of times. I would paraphrase River Song again with "Spoilers, Sweeties," but seriously, the movie only goes up to where he begins writing the Hobbit, which was over 80 years ago. How long do you want us to wait?

Image: Tolkien as a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusilliers (1916)

Episode 043 -- Avengers Endgame

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:10:19 +0000

Our thoughts on the latest Marvel movie. We waited a while to prevent spoilers, but seriously, it's been out a month, so if you listen to this and haven't seen it, that's on you. As River Song would say: "Spoilers, Sweeties."

Episode 042 -- Led Zeppelin, the first album era (part 2 of 3 -- touring)

Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

More Zeppelin goodness! The band are enjoying the fruits of their labors, enjoying the fecundity of American touring! They possibly toured other places, too. Pretty sure we mention all that. Venues! Groupies! Songs! Groupies! Alcohol! Groupies! (Okay, we do talk about groupies a bit, but not that much... we'll get deeper into groupies in later tours.)

Episode 041 -- Deep Purple, the Mark II years (part 2 - the Fireball album)

Fri, 24 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Hooray! More Deep Purple! Jody goes into wonderful detail on the Fireball album, while James attempts humor. One of them succeeded.

Picture: courtesy of Jody's vinyl collection

Episode 040 -- More odd sports! Bicycling and the Tour de France

Fri, 17 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Hopefully you enjoyed the odd Celtic sports episode, because here's more! This time, we're the Trio of Terrors, as we welcome our first full episode (whom we've mentioned repeatedly) guest Sam, to talk about his love of bicycling, both professional and amateur/recreational, and where we almost ruin it for him with our usual brand of intellectually stimulating jocularity.

Episode 039 -- Hobbit Trivia

Fri, 10 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Just a bit of fun as we look forward to tonight's release of JRR's biopic movie. We talk about beings from the books and a bit of background on philogoy and whats not. Enjoy!

Episode 038 -- Tolkien on Fairy Stories (part 5 of 5)

Fri, 03 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

We're finally finishing the ToFS arc! Hooray! Here, we discuss the last bit of the essay and a few other Tolkien things and generally have a good time doing so. Might also have drank a fair bit by the time we got to this part. We'll let you decide.

Next... Tom Bombadil! Just kidding, but we probably will do one on him eventually.

Image: Goldberry... because I wanted to.

Episode 037 -- Helloween (Keeper of the Seven Pumpkins Part I)

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Join us in the Manor as we talk about our love of Helloween, one of the first (and in James' opinion the best) power metal bands. This episode will cover their beginnings through the Kiske era, including musical snippets, history, and our own personal recollections. Get your head banging on!

Picture: Helloween promotional picture from James' archives.

Episode 036 -- Odd Celtic Athletics/Sports

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Join the Terrors as James discusses his favorite Celtic sports! We'll delve into Highland Games, Irish Road Bowling, and Hurling!

For the videos on road bowling, go here: https://www.facebook.com/IrishRoadBowlingIndiana/

Picture: James doing the caber toss!

Episode 035 -- The Devil's Tritone in Metal and Medieval Music

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

The Diabolus in Musica (The Devil in Music). The Devil’s Interval. The Terrors discuss the sound that scared the pants of the Middle Ages Church!

We get into the musical theory, who used it, and it's uses in heavy metal. As an added bonus, hear Jody's teen voice!

Picture: Tartini's Dream (1824) by Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845)

Episode 034 -- Tolkien on Fairy Stories IV

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the fourth of the five part trilogy! Here, we talk about the last full section of ToFS (Recovery, Escape, and Consolation). We really should smoke a pipe while doing these, to go with our pints.

Image: Tolkien's "Rivendell" taken from James' calendar.

Episode 033 -- Led Zeppelin, the first album era (part 1 of 3 -- recording and label signing)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Led Zeppelin fanboy podcast! I mean... welcome back as the Terrors once again delve into Led Zeppelin. This trilogy will hit on the era of their first album, with this episode focusing on the recording of Led Zeppelin I, a bit of touring before their first US tour, and label signing with Atlantic. Sit back with a nice warm English brown ale and enjoy!

Image: back cover of James' vinyl.

Episode 032 -- Deep Purple, the Mark II years (part 1)

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to more on Deep Purple! Herein is discussed the beginnings of what is perhaps their most famous line-up, the Mark II members. Fun times ahead!

(Picture courtesy of Jody's vinyl collection.)

Episode 031 -- St. Patrick's Day and Tolkien Reading Day (a Terrors Holiday Special)

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Ides of March! On occasion, we will regale you with our own holiday celebrations (besides Halloween, which was fairly obvious back in October). This time around we're discussing Saint Patrick's Day (March 17th) and Tolkien Reading Day (March 25th -- you'll find out why in the episode). Pour a pint and enjoy!

Musical clip at the end: "The Ides of March" by Iron Maiden (from the 1981 album Killers).

Episode 030 -- The Return of the Mead (#3 in the mead trilogy)

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Just a bit more from our mead talks! The third (up to now) of three. Will the episode sound odd? Probably, since it was one of our first and we're just now releasing it. But hey, it's free! Plus, this one goes a bit more into detail on the making of this beautiful golden bevy.

For more on mead, you can check these articles out, written by James. Detailed instructions on making the meads are given therein.

https://remedygrove.com/supplements/The-Folklore-History-and-Recipe-of-Healing-Meads-Heather-and-Mugwort

https://hubpages.com/holidays/Hallowemead-my-special-Halloween-mead

https://hubpages.com/food/Session-Mead-My-Celtic-Mead-of-Inspiration

https://hubpages.com/holidays/Yule-Tide-Cheer-Mead

https://hubpages.com/food/Mead-Recipe-Black-and-Blue-Melomel

https://delishably.com/beverages/The-Anglo-Saxon-Dark-Ages-Mead-Experiment

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/The-Lore-and-History-of-Mead-in-Germanic-Cultures

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Slainte-The-Celtic-Wassail-the-histories-and-folklore-of-mead-and-honey-in-Celtic-lands

Image file -- the Terrors outside a meadery

Episode 029 -- Tolkien on Fairy Stories (part 3)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the third of four episodes where we discuss Professor Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories!" Here, we get into section four of the essay, Fantasy. Sit back with a pint and a pipe and ready yourself for some folklore and Middle Earth Hobbity goodness.

Episode 028 -- Led Zeppelin Before They Were Zeppelin (part 2 1968)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome back as we finish up the pre-Zep Zeppelin episode, after which we'll take a bit of a break from the band, until we come back in a few weeks with their history during the making of their first album and their touring at that time!

Episode 027 -- Led Zeppelin Before They Were Zeppelin (part 1 - up through 1967)

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of two episodes on the history of Led Zeppelin before they were Led Zeppelin! (Which will be an ongoing series of Zeppelin, as well, but that's for future James and Jody to worry.) Here we discuss what the bandmates were doing up through the end of 1967, focusing on their professional lives starting around 1964, but we do hit on their childhood a wee bit, as well.

Episode 026 -- Malort!

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Terrors discuss one of the most wonderfully delicious concoctions ever to be poured into a glass: Jeppson's Malort! This wonderful Swedish style liquor is sure to be a hit at your next party. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

(Picture taken by James, while at Kuma's Corner)

Episode 025 -- Tolkien on Fairy Stories (part 2)

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Join the Terrors as they discuss the third section, Children, of Professor Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories."

Episode 024 -- The history of distortion in rock music

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Of course we all know the distorted and fuzzy tones of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, and more. Did you know it started decades earlier and was helped made popular through western-swing and other musical genres? You did?! Fantastic! Join us anyway and get to know the context of distortion and enjoy some song clips.

Episode 023 -- Deep Purple Mark 1

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of what will assuredly be many Deep Purple episodes. In this episode, the Terrors focus on the Mark 1 line-up, starting from their formation in 1968 (although the story starts in 1967), through three studio albums, and ending in 1969. Enjoy!

Episode 022 -- Mead lore of the Nordic and Anglo-Saxon peoples

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Continuing on in our mead trilology! Last time we spoke about the Celts, but here we'll touch a bit on the Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic peoples and their mead folklore and tales, as well as filling in a few small gaps from the last episode. So sit back with your drink of favor and enjoy!

If you'd like to read up on this, you can go here:

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/The-Lore-and-History-of-Mead-in-Germanic-Cultures

https://hubpages.com/food/Session-Mead-My-Celtic-Mead-of-Inspiration

https://hubpages.com/holidays/Yule-Tide-Cheer-Mead

https://hubpages.com/food/Mead-Recipe-Black-and-Blue-Melomel

https://delishably.com/beverages/The-Anglo-Saxon-Dark-Ages-Mead-Experiment

Image used with permission by artist Kat Dreibelbis (https://www.etsy.com/people/blackKatluck)

Episode 021 -- Tolkien on Fairy Stories

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the New Year! We thought we'd start the year (well, based on most people's thoughts of the new year -- ours starts at sun down on October 31st) the same way we started the podcast. With Tolkien!

This is the first of a few episodes where we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories." We get a bit into his thoughts, but also into ours and how the essay relates to current themes in movies/literature/things. In this episode, we cover the first two sections: "Fairystory" and "Origins." Next episode, we'll cover section three "Children."

(Episode art -- picture of James' owned book cover, in which the essay is printed)

Episode 020 -- Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast"

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the final episode of the year! Here we discuss the Iron Maiden song "Number of the Beast!" Have a metal new year!

If you want to read the Burns poem from whence it was derived, go here: http://www.robertburns.org.uk/Assets/Poems_Songs/tamoshanter.htm

If you find yourself enjoying Robbie Burns' poetry, in less than a month, it's Burns Night! https://www.scotland.org/events/burns-night

(Episode art from Jody's owned single)

Episode 019 -- The Mari Lwyd and Modern Christmas Creatures

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the second Solstice/Christmas episode! Enjoy a bit on the Mari Lwyd from Wales and hobby horses, as well as more modern winter beasties!

James also lets you know how he saves all our lives at the Solstice!

Also, if you like mumming, you might like this song (The Mummer's Song (a Newfoundland Christmas tradition): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJW65XwKPY .

Episode 018 -- Ghost Stories and Dreadful Beings of Christmas Time

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another seasonal themed episode! We figured with all the Halloween episodes, we could at least do one or two at Christmas. You may notice a distinct theme, though, as we're still sticking with the spooky stuff. Enjoy our discussion of the history of telling ghost stories at Christmas, some of the horrific beings that roam the country side in the dark of winter, and a bit on traditions.

Mentioned in the episode are these two articles, for your perusing enjoyment:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/?fbclid=IwAR2PlEeM_VDl7gwlVPRTSzeQro2oSy621phJc5oGTIkG42_0a7LUP1AFROI

https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities

Happy Yule and see you next week with another Christmas theme as we visit Wales! Wassail!

Episode 017 -- Mead Lore of the Celts!

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Finally! The Terrors discuss part of their title, when they go into the depths of mead (and bees and honey and whats-not), from the ancient Celts to more modern Celtic countries (you know, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the lot). This is part one of a series of three (although I'm sure we'll eventually do more).

If you do want a bit more, go here: https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Slainte-The-Celtic-Wassail-the-histories-and-folklore-of-mead-and-honey-in-Celtic-lands

Episode 016 -- Scrooge McDuck, sharper than the sharpies

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a week 5 episode! November has five Fridays, so we thought we'd share our thoughts on the best comic book character ever, Scrooge McDuck! Okay, James wanted to share this with you -- Jody gives his thoughts on the best characters, too (even if he's wrong). Although not discussed in the podcast, James also wanted to mention an album (which he owns and enjoys) based on the life and times of Scrooge McDuck by progressive metal artist Tuomas Holopainen: Music Inspired By The Life And Times Of Scrooge.

Episode image taken by James from a comic he owns.

Episode 015 -- The Difficulties of Dedicated Listening

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Have you ever tried to focus on just one album at a time, getting into the music and the artwork and the time period and the artist's thoughts at the time? It's tough! We've tried it and it's not so easy, as we discovered. Join us as we discuss it here. James gets into Led Zeppelin a bit and we even bring up The Hobbit!

Image file from a poster James owns.

Here's a link to the original NPR article mentioned in the episode: https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2018/01/16/578216674/too-much-music-a-failed-experiment-in-dedicated-listening

Episode 014 -- Thoughts on Kiss' Farewell Tour

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

KISS has announced their final tour and we have our thoughts on that. Well, Jody mostly has thoughts on that, but James has his curmudgeon moments, as well. Also, basic thoughts and history of the band. If you liked this episode, check we also mention them in our Corpse Paint episode and you might also like more on glam with our episode on The Sweet.

Episode image taken from an album Jody owns.

Episode 013 - The Sweet: the rock, the rage, the glam, the glory

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Come with us and explore the glamtastic world of The Sweet! Known for their hits Ballroom Blitz, Little Willy, Fox on the Run, and many more, those fantastic grandfathers (some might say grandmothers!) of glam metal blistered the eyes and pleased the ears. We go into detail from their start to their finish, with their hits and their connections... Are you ready, Steve?

Episode 012 -- music and comedy of the '60s (a cultural watershed)

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:33:32 +0000

Getting back to non-spooky October topics! In this, we discuss the cultural watershed that was the 1960s, notably in music (Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and others) and comedy (Monty Python), and how it got there from after World War II.

Episode 011 -- Happy Halloween! True stories of Ouija Boards and Seances!

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000

True and terrifying tales of demonic goodness! Have a happy Halloween and a sweet Samhain!

Episode 010 -- Halloween special: Trick or Treat (the 1986 movie)

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:01:41 +0000

Welcome to the Manor! Herein we discuss the 1986 horror-comedy flick "Trick or Treat," which features Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons, but only in very small roles. Remember, don't ever backward mask! Snicker snicker.

Episode 009 -- Halloween and a plethora of spooky movie anniversaries

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:32:13 +0000

2018 is the anniversary of dozens of classic movies, a good many of them in the horror/spooky/Halloween genres. Enjoy as we go over them!

Episode 008 - Halloween special on Halloween: the 40th anniversary of Halloween.

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:14:55 +0000

Welcome to our discussion of John Carpenter's Halloween! Released October 25th, 1978, it's the 40th anniversary of the first Hollywood film to use the word Halloween in its title... and that's just a start!

Episode 007 -- Halloween Special: The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:05:10 +0000

First released October 1968 and introduced zombies to cinematic horror fans (well, ghouls, anyway), we hope you enjoy our discussion upon it!

Episode 006 - Halloween special: enjoyable scares!

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:17:41 +0000

Welcome to another Halloween extra episode! In which we discuss the types of horror and haunts, as far as movies, that we enjoy. Maybe a bit of why, too.

Episode 005 - Halloween episode! Frankenstein turns 200.

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:53:14 +0000

Where in we mostly discuss the book and Mary Shelley, but also a wee bit about the movies, too. Maybe not as erudite as the original Frankie, but that's okay (we hope).

Episode 004 - Halloween special! Things that scared us as kids.

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:36:53 +0000

Sit back and enjoy jocular tales of terror and childhood (aren't those interchangeable?).

Episode 003 - Halloween special! Corpse paint in rock and metal.

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:10:24 +0000

From Screamin' Jay Hawkins to Alice Cooper to True Norwegian Black Metal, the use of corpse paint for in rock and heavy metal for theatrical and cultural aspects is fascinating.

Episode 002 - The Folklore that Inspired Robert Plant

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:14:11 +0000

The West Midlands folklore that inspired Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin! Stories of giants and dragons and fairies gathered from his Romani grandmother and his family's travels. Plus, 50 years ago this week, they began recording their eponymous debut album! Feel free to read more about it here: The West Midlands Folklore that Inspired Robert Plant

Episode 001 -- The Hobbit (the movie part 01)

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:10:26 +0000

Happy Hobbit Day 2018! Wherein we discuss the movie version The Hobbit and how it relates to both the book and general cultural bits and whats not.

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Episode 000 - an introduction

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:00:23 +0000

Welcome to the introductory episode of the Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead, Metal, and Mayhem podcast! Herein, we introduce ourselves and tell you what the podcast is about, as well as giving a wee bit o' an idea of our philosophy.

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