We wanna play a game...well actually...like EIGHT games. We're going movie-by-movie through the SAW franchise, making sense of the story, and particularly getting prepped ahead of SPIRAL coming out this weekend! There won't be blood. For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu183 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-related at gttupod.com. Watch...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min
New Orleans has a rich history and wild reputation...know what else it has? GHOSTS, VAMPIRES, MONSTERS, AND ALL KINDS OF URBAN LEGENDS! We talk about some New Orleans-specific cryptids, a group of women known as The Casket Girls (great name), and the New Orleans-vampire connection. For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu182 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! ...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 22 min
[Link to Video!] UPDATE! Will left out something HUGE during last week's episode, and not only that, but we actually have a Frasier/Candyman update, which I know you all must have been dying for! For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu181BONUS Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-related at gttupod.com. Watch videos of all of our episodes at...
May 03, 2021•18 min
Will is back from parental leave, and it's time to hear about what he's been enjoying while he's been off! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME: WILLIAM EDITION. Will tells us about a Frasier-Candyman theory that falls apart under further examination, the thrillers he's been watching, and more! For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu181 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Zena Dixon is your new(?) best friend who loves horror. She's the creator of the Real Queen of Horror YouTube channel and cohost of The Bloody Disgusting Podcast. She and Kristen bond over a mutual love of teen mystery entertainment, and Zena gives us the scoop on her favorite creepy doll movies and upcoming horror TV to get excited about! Find Zena's YouTube channel here: h...
Apr 28, 2021•48 min
This week, Kristen and Will hit the road and get psychic readings! They're spilling the beans on the whole experience: the good, the bad, the wild guesses, and the duplicate responses. The last time we did something like this was in 2019's episode 67, Mystic Willy. This time...it's Mystic Krissy. For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu179 Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Than...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Ghost hunting TV shows have been popular for decades now...surely some of these shows must have covered the same haunted location as one another, right? If they had...how would their methodologies and evidence compare? Maybe cross-referencing their work could give us insight into the business and entertainment value of ghost hunting? Don't you get it?! That's exactly what we did! Ghost Adventures and Expedition X BOTH traveled to the horrifically haunted Doll Island! Let's see what they got! For...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We're back with a final (for now?) installment of controversial opinions about our favorite topic! Trailers vs. movies, gore, whether or not vampires are hot...it's ALLLL on the table. Let's spice it up! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-related at gttupod.com. Watch videos of all of our episodes at youtube.com/talkbomb Follow us online: https://www.instagram.com/g...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Em Schulz is one half of And That's Why We Drink, a true crime and paranormal podcast. Really, Em and Kristen should have a spinoff called And Here's What We Eat, because they mainly talked about food. Food counts as entertainment, right? (They also talked about actual entertainment, like the extremely elaborate Back to the Future convention Em attended.) Find Em's show And ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Oh, Wyoming.... Did you know that this is the state that has listened to Guide to the Unknown the LEAST?! Don't worry, we're not offended. Instead, we're here to celebrate your spookiness and tell some WILD stories about jackalopes, shoes made of human skin, and NUMEROUS haunted places....and then we'll just see what happens to our listener stats, huh? Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Support GTTU and get access to mon...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Sapphire Sandalo of the ridiculously good podcast Stories with Sapphire talks about getting into Hannibal, the royal family, her favorite IRL source for ghost stories...and she drops her favorite one on us. Find everything Sapphire does, include her podcast and amazing animated YouTube videos, at https://sapphiresandalo.com/about-sapphire. Support GTTU and get access to mont...
Mar 31, 2021•37 min
From movie questions to which mythical creature we'd want to be roommates with, we're answering more of your listener Qs! Check out the show to find out what cryptid we would be if we were cryptids. Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-related at gttupod.com....
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Kathleen and Bethany of the excellent podcast An Acquired Taste come on to talk about Bigfoot, Charles Grodin, Trader Joe's finds, the merits and drawbacks of being "a regular" somewhere, and more. It'll all make sense, don't worry. Make sure you subscribe to An Acquired Taste -- you'll love it! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthl...
Mar 23, 2021•54 min
Well...we challenged each other two watch some movies we each really like. I don't know...are we both out of our wheelhouse? Kristen's got an artsy, abstract zombie movie, Will's got a Lifetime movie...Or maybe...WE LOVED THEM? Let's find out. Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams, and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We're back with more controversial opinions about horror! Ready to burn with anger or soar on the wings of angels? Books v movies, the ending of Saw, hollow earth…it’s all on the table. Listen and see where YOU fall on these important issues! Make sure you check out Kristen's work on Hunt a Killer: Deep Dives, available on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. And check out the awesome podcast Superduperstitious! https://www.superduperstitious.com/ Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Chelsey and Jim talk about the television they've consumed along with the stages of quarantine, including Tiger King, Jersey Shore, calming YouTube videos, and the Cecil Hotel thing which okay, okay, I'm finally watching. Stick around to the end to hear a preview of season 4 of Euphomet, which is out RIGHT NOW! And find out more about Jim and his podcast at www.euphomet.com....
Mar 11, 2021•48 min
Bermuda, Bahama, come on, pretty mama....we're trapped in a vortex! The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most famous places in the world for boats and planes to vanish without a trace. Let's go there! ALSO make sure you go visit this week's sponsor, Occultish, at occultishemporium.com. Use code ENTERTHEUNKNOWN for 10% off your order! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everything GTTU-...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to the first mini-episode where Kristen talks to people she likes about what entertainment they've liked during the quarantine! It's GUIDE TO THE AT-HOME. Let's kick things off with Liz Sower of the podcast and blog Ghosts in the Burbs. Kristen and Liz talk about their favorite cozy mystery books, Discovery Plus finds, and more! Find out more about Liz at www.ghostsintheburbs.com! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams and more at pa...
Mar 03, 2021•58 min
It's been a LONG time since we last answered questions directly from listeners, so we asked people to send in personal questions, hypothetical scenarios, and anything else you might want us to address! Will our responses surprise you? Ha: now WE’RE the ones asking the questions. Make sure to check out this week's sponsor, Black Triangle Coffee, for all your caffeinated UFO needs! Such a cool small business. Use code GTTUPODCoffee for the next 30 days to receive 15% off your order! www.blacktrian...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Last week we covered some horror hot takes and went down a real rabbit hole discussing M. Night Shyamalan's oeuvre. So this week we're discussing two of his most talked-about movies and figuring out if they're as good (or bad) as people say! Make sure you go check out Horror Queers, an awesome podcast whose promo you'll hear on today's show! Support GTTU and get access to monthly bonus podcasts, a private Discord, monthly livestreams and more at patreon.com/gttupod. Thank you so much! See everyt...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min
We’re discussing and dissecting unusual opinions this week -- ours and yours! We’ve got pop culture and esoteric thoughts aplenty, a perfect encapsulation of the show as a whole. Opinions on The Village! Time warps! Jump scares! Come get some. Hang around to the end for a promo from our friends Bigfoot Collectors Club and check out their podcast: https://wearecampfire.media/podcasts/bigfoot-collectors-club/ Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through h...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week we discuss the freaky formative entertainment that we liked in childhood because it scared us just a little bit (or a lot). Anyone remember the mannequin that just wants to be real on Today's Special? Or did you also have a Bert and Ernie Halloween cassette tape? SHIVER. Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much! Get the Blair Witch game at huntakiller.com/blairwitch Read Kristen's writing a...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In Will's final episode before parental leave, we talk about some of the horrors happening beneath our feet: in mines, caves, etc. (Will's going underground...get it?) Kristen digs into the story of the secret crystal city under a California mountain and the popular theory that the map of missing people lines up neatly with the map of uncharted cave systems. Will digs into how horrifying caves have been depicted in movies like The Descent and My Bloody Valentine! Get access to monthly bonus podc...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Our cup runneth over. We're back to dive into more of YOUR scary stories. Ghosts, UFOs, haunted hair clips…you people have it all! Thank you so much to Ghost Girl Greetings for sponsoring this episode! Make sure to visit them over at www.ghostgirlgreetings.com, and tell them Guide to the Unknown sent you. Make sure you listen to the promo at the end of the show and check out one of our favorite podcasts, Bigfoot Collectors Club! Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by s...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min
With a newly stocked stash of listener stories, we're digging into possibly paranormal experiences from average everyday folks! Join us for sky people, woods people, haunted mannequins and more! Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much! Get the Blair Witch game at huntakiller.com/blairwitch Read Kristen's writing at huntakiller.com/blog For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gt...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min
He's one of the oldest monsters known to man. And now...his devilish eyes are fixed on US! But who IS Dracula? Where did he come from? Is he really based on Vlad the Impaler? And how many weird-ass versions of his story have been told? Make sure you listen to the promo at the end of the show and check out one of our favorite podcasts, Bigfoot Collectors Club! Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much!...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Out with the old and in with the new! Kristen is looking back at some of the biggest horror headlines from the worst year ever...could it be the best spooky year ever? Will is dredging up some New Years Eve traditions and figuring out why we do them? Put down that pickled herring and enjoy! Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much! Get the Blair Witch game at huntakiller.com/blairwitch Read Kristen's...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! There's no rest for the wicked, so GTTU is here to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with (possibly) the worst movies of all! Scrooge or Marley's Ghost, Christmas Evil, Hannukah, Black Christmas, and Silent Night Deadly Night. Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much! Get the Blair Witch game at huntakiller.com/blairwitch Read Kristen's writing at huntakiller.com/blog For ...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This ship is on a collision course with destiny! We discuss tragic shipwrecks that may have resulted in hauntings, as well as some wild sailor superstitions. Keep your bananas off the boat, please. Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other content by supporting us through http://www.patreon.com/gttupod! Thank you so much! Get the Blair Witch game at huntakiller.com/blairwitch Read Kristen's writing at huntakiller.com/blog For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Rumor has it that the Mount Washington Hotel is part of the inspiration behind Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick's versions of The Shining. And for good reason. Not only is this place supposedly haunted by the ghost of Carolyn Stickney, but it's also PACKED with people who like to wear masks and have a ball! It's also a hot spot for ghost hunting shows and spooky TripAdvisor reviews. Let's just see what we can make of all these stories... Get access to monthly bonus podcasts and tons of other con...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 12 min
