
Creepy pop culture! The paranormal! Horror movies! Every week, siblings Kristen and Will have light-hearted convos about dark stuff. Listen for urban legends, haunted places, and stupid humor from two millennials who've seen Scream one thousand times and love ghost stories (even though they're not always sure an actual ghost is involved). It's audio comfort food for fellow horror nerds and curious... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 493 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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We love talking about celebrities who have seen ghosts, and this week, it's a packed house!
Rue McClanahan. Courteney Cox. Sammy Hagar. Margaret Cho. Joey King. Dave Foley. Joshua Leonard.
You're invited to the party! Bring a change of pants!
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Oregon. The Beaver State.
Also full of a ton of scary stuff!
The Gumberoo! The Haunted Heceta Lighthouse! The McMinnville UFO sighting! Silent Rock!
The Rake!
We're booking our tickets now!
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Scary Movie is back, and badder than ever!
No, seriously...It's bad.
What do Doofy, Shorty, and that butler with the strong hand have in common?
We hope to never see them again.
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Most writers bring their characters to life. He brings his to death!
We have an unreasonable love of Cabin by the Lake, about a killer who tends to his underwater "garden of flesh."
It's so bad. And so good.
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I love the podcast and I think it you should keep going beyond the hour long episodes. You say that a really long episode could get annoying, but let us be honest: I can’t get enough Kristen and Will, and keeping the episodes at a specific length is really limiting the world to Kristen and Will on an episode. Plus, I would love to hear the stuff that never got on the episodes.
Guide to the Unknown is hands-down my favorite podcast. I already love anything spooky, paranormal, and weird, but the hosts are what really make it special. Kristin and Will always make me laugh. The subject matter is always quirky and interesting, and every episode feels like hanging out with silly friends who know a lot of creepy stuff.
This in the only podcast I refuse to half-listen to while multitasking. I actually save episodes for times when I can fully pay attention because they alway... more
Lighthearted, fun chatty exploration of mysteries, legends, lore etc. “That’s. AWESOME” is 100% the catchphrase of the show 🤪
I discovered this show while looking for very specific topics and have now been listening for 3 or 4 years. I love the dynamic between Kristen and Will and their humour is simply the best.
I absolutely love this show, I’m pretty sure I’ve listened to all of the eps and am working my way back through them- interesting topics and hosts with a fantastic sense of humor- a wonderful escape from the daily grind. Highly recommend!
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A warm, cozy deep-dive into spooky pop culture, folklore, and urban legends, delivered by a sibling duo whose banter keeps the material light even when topics skew eerie. Episodes mix thoughtful folklore analysis, horror movie discourses, and cultural curiosity with playful humor, fan shout-outs, and sponsor reads, creating a reliable weekly comfort listen for fans of mysterious and uncanny stories. Notably, the show sustains a welcoming vibe, blends education with entertainment, and maintains a steady cadence across a broad slate of topics, from hauntings to internet folklore to cult classics, making it appealing for those who want accessible, nerdy fun without grit-heavy gore. The dynamic between Kristen and William (Will) is a standout, ... more
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