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The Crypt Keepers

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The Crypt Keepers is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the HBO horror anthology series Tales from the Crypt and the comic books that inspired the show.
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Episodes

Ep 19. Four-Sided Triangle (Third Time's the Curse)

CW: Descriptions of attempted sexual exploitation. Ryan and Bruce angered some higher power. Tech issues and mistakes forced them to record an episode they hate for a third time. But they try to make the best of it, examining Four-Sided Triangle with lots of laughs and even more tears. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving ...

Mar 23, 202256 min

EP 18. For Cryin' Out Loud

Ryan and Bruce take a look at the episode For Cryin' Out Loud based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #17. We leave behind the themes of love gone wrong that has dominated the season and explore a tale of greed, murder, rock n' roll and a screaming conscience. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferr...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 10 min

Ep 17. The Sacrifice

Ryan and Bruce explore Tales from the Crypt's 8th episode of season 2, The Sacrifice, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #15. The season's theme of love and betrayal continues, and we discover some of the Cryptkeeper's..."tastes". The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred pod catcher and share ...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 2 min

Ep 16. The Thing From the Grave

Continuing the second season's theme of jealous and murderous lovers, Ryan and Bruce tackle The Thing from the Grave, season 2, episode 6 of Tales from the Crypt, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #22. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.

Feb 08, 20221 hr 6 min

Ep 15. Three's A Crowd

On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a look at the fifth episode of Tales from the Crypt's second season, "Three's A Crowd", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #11. Remember boils and ghouls, communication is the key to a healthy relationship. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Sound clip from "Three's A Crowd". "Side by Side/Three's A Cr...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 13 min

Ep 14. 'Til Death

CW: Discussions of sexual assault and racism. On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the fourth episode of Tales from the Crypt's second season, 'Til Death, based on a story in Vault of Horror #28. And remember, kiddies, don't yuck on someone else's yum. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.

Jan 11, 20221 hr 41 min

The Crypt Keepers Holiday Extravaganza (And All Through the House 1972)

The Crypt Keepers are here to give you some holiday cheer. In this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a break from covering the TV series and comic to examine a Christmas-themed segment from the 1972 Tales from the Crypt movie. Happy Honda-Days, everyone! You can listen to the Crypt Keeper's coverage of the TV series' adaptation of "And All Through the House" here . NOTE: There are three loud tones in the episode; the guys briefly discuss a terrible horror movie and don't wish to give it free advertis...

Dec 24, 202151 min

Ep 12. Cutting Cards

Shake this square world and blast off to Kicksville! This time, Ryan and Bruce cover a story of out of control egos in the Henriksen staring episode "Cutting Cards" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #32. Audio clips from "Cutting Cards" and "Narcotics: Pit of Despair". The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com

Dec 15, 20211 hr 15 min

Ep 11. The Switch

On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the second episode of the second season, Tales from the Crypt's second season, The Switch, based on a story in Tales from the Crypt #45. Complete with a brief review of the forgotten 80s slasher "The Mutilator/Fall Break", and Bruce discusses two peculiar types of transplants, and reveals his favorite, along with his interesting search history. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitte...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 3 min

Ep 10. Dead Right(!)

On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the premiere of Tales from the Crypt's second season, Dead Right, based on a story in Shock SuspenStories #6. Before that, Bruce tells Ryan the legend of a kid named Hartford, then the guys take a moment to talk about the new Halloween (no spoilers, don't worry) and over-the-top fan reactions to horror movies. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can emai...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep. 9: HATE

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Violent Bigotry. On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce take a detour between seasons of Tales from the Crypt to explore a story from Shock SuspenStories #5, titled HATE. Along the way, Ryan tells a funny story about his girlfriend and talks about an encounter with a horrible neighbor. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.co...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 11 min

Ep 8. Collection Completed Part 2

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Abuse On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce continue their coverage of Collection Completed, this time focusing on the story from Haunt of Fear #25. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.

Oct 24, 202133 min

Ep 7: Collection Completed Part 1

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Animal Abuse On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce cover Collection Completed, the final episode of Tales from the Crypt's first season. They have a lot to say about it, so they'll be covering the comic on a separate episode next week. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com Sound clips from Collection Completed and Police...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep 6: Lover Come Hack to Me

On this week's show, Bruce and Ryan cover what may be the worst episode of Tales from the Crypt but have a lot of fun talking about it. "Lover Come Hack to Me" was based on a story in Haunt of Fear #19. The synopsis Bruce reads is from comics.org . Music in the episode is from the theme to Red Shoe Diaries.

Oct 03, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: Only Sin Deep

On this week's show, Bruce and Ryan cover the Tales from the Crypt episode "Only Sin Deep", based on a story of the same name from Haunt of Fear #24. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com

Sep 21, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone

On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the third episode of Tales from the Crypt, "Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone," then take a look at the story it was based on from Haunt of Fear #21. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com

Sep 06, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: All Through the House

On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the "second" episode of Tales from the Crypt, "All Through the House," then take a look at the story it was based on from Vault of Fear #35. Ryan tells a touching story from his childhood and Bruce can't stop saying "right." The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show at @CryptkeepersPod on both Twitter and Instagram. You can also email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com

Aug 24, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: The Man Who Was Death

On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the "first" episode of Tales from the Crypt "The Man Who Was Death", then take a look at the story it was based on from Crypt of Terror #17. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.

Aug 10, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: Hello Kiddies!

On this episode: Bruce and Ryan introduce themselves. Ryan goes over the history of EC Comics and touches on the origin of the Tales from the Crypt TV series. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Note: Old Nancy's cat is Lucifer, not Satan. Bruce confuses "Lights Out" and "Quiet, Please", but both are quality old time radio shows. "The Thing on the Fourble Board" can be listened to here ....

Aug 10, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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