S3 Ep243: The BBC Show That Spooked a Generation + Rapid Fire Advice!
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 243
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Episode description
Looking for a creepy distraction? Bethany talks about the '90s BBC special “Ghostwatch,” a show that terrified a generation of kids, caused The BBC to bury it, and inspired tv and movies like “The Blair Witch Project." Then, Kathleen dips into the Facebook page to help you all out with your problems! From being stuck at home with parents to losing your bra tissues, Kathleen and Bethany try to sort out some of your tricky situations. And, as always, your voicemails!
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RESOURCES FOR STAYING SAFE DURING COVID-19 from the NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/
- National Domestic Violence Hotline-- (1−800−799−7233) -or- (1−800−787−3224)
- https://www.safehorizon.org/get-help/domestic-violence/
- https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/
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Bethany’s Sources:
- “Ghostwatch: the Halloween hoax that changed the language of television” by Kate Mossman https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/tv-radio/2017/10/ghostwatch-halloween-hoax-changed-language-television
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Volk
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Waite
- “Ghostwatch” final scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QGpEqlmZW0
- Stephen Volk’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBqIpjTDlzU&list=PLaukiTt7wl8CjpDhP-oae6UV--tqLIW0Q&index=7
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Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast
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RESOURCES FOR STAYING SAFE DURING COVID-19 from the NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE:
- https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/
- National Domestic Violence Hotline-- (1−800−799−7233) -or- (1−800−787−3224)
- https://www.safehorizon.org/get-help/domestic-violence/
- https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/
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Bethany’s Sources:
- “Ghostwatch: the Halloween hoax that changed the language of television” by Kate Mossman https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/tv-radio/2017/10/ghostwatch-halloween-hoax-changed-language-television
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Volk
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Waite
- “Ghostwatch” final scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QGpEqlmZW0
- Stephen Volk’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBqIpjTDlzU&list=PLaukiTt7wl8CjpDhP-oae6UV--tqLIW0Q&index=7
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