Magical Mystery Media: The Stories We Tell in the Dark
MagicalMystery.MediaNEW format! NEW show! NEW start! If you're here for strange and unusual stories about film and television, welcome! If you're looking for our old conspiracy and paranormal episodes, please see the archives at MAGICAL MYSTERY RADIO: INANE RAMBLINGS FROM THE FRINGE. THE STORIES WE TELL IN THE DARK is a discussion of cinema deep cuts, weird behind-the-scenes stories, and forgotten film lore. SHADOWPL... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 156 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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Adam explores several strange and chilling tales at the crossroads of movies, music, and true crime. Folk-rock singer Jim Sullivan vanished in the New Mexico desert after appearing in Easy Rider and releasing his album UFO. Iron Butterfly bassist Phi... more
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In this episode, Adam explores the dark origins of Japan’s most iconic monsters. From the real-life 1954 Lucky Dragon incident - sometimes called the “third atomic bomb... more
What’s real, what’s not, and what the Warrens never told you. Is The Conjuring: Last Rites a true story? What really happened to the Smurl family - and how involved were Ed and Lorraine Warren? What's the real story of Annabelle the Doll? And what ha... more
Content warning: The first segment covers real-life on-air suicides and may be distressing to some listeners.
This week, Adam shares a strange and tragic mix of stories: disturbing on-air deaths (one which anticipated Paddy Chayefsky's Network by t... more
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Glad to have you back Adam! I love movies so I am along for the ride! I loved the chemistry between you and John but it was clear the polarizing issues you discussed was taking the fun out of it for you. Welcome back!
Apple Podcasts5Urglop Snurkdaggle
United States15 days ago - Great if you love weird cinema stories
Very knowledgeable and interesting
Apple Podcasts5Wildflowers!United States19 days ago - Where’s John?
I really liked this podcast and then it went silent. So when I saw that there were new episodes I was pretty excited, and then the old episodes were deleted and the new episodes are not at all what they were. Adam is monotone and robotic at best. The back and forth between Joh and Adam is what made this show work. There’s no excitement in Adam’s voice, it’s almost sounds like he doesn’t want to actually do the show. Too bad, because the old formula worked.
Apple Podcasts2Gunner7752United States5 months ago - Deep Thinkers
Adam it’s so good to hear your voice! I hope you both come back but I’ll take what I can get. I have loved and missed this podcast and hope it makes a come back ❤️
Apple Podcasts5rkmay6United Statesa year ago - Sad
This used to be one of my favorite conspiracy podcasts. It’s sad that Adam’s TDS has ended the show. Go listen to the recent three minute “podcast” they released after 3+ years of being absent. I don’t even like Trump but it’s clear that he broke Adam’s mind. Oh well.
Apple Podcasts2David Richard BerkowitzUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #162 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #111 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #29 |  Ireland/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Denmark/TV & Film/Film History |
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Content centers around an exploration of strange and intriguing aspects of cinema and media, discussing forgotten histories, bizarre realities, and modern cult classics. The approach is typically freestyle, allowing for dynamic conversations that engage listeners with both the mystery and the magic inherent in films. Topics such as horror, folklore, and the socio-cultural implications of genre films are recurrently examined, with a focus on how these narratives shape and reflect human experiences and beliefs. The emphasis on storytelling adds depth, inviting listeners to think critically about the films and themes discussed, and to consider the interconnections between myth, reality, and cinema.
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