On this episode, Captain Mediocrity takes a look at My Brother's Keeper, episode 17 of season 2, based on a super dark story from Shock SuspenStories #17. Then they go off on a long tangent about how comic books are the antidote to the harmful nostalgia of a supposed idyllic past. Sound bites from My Brother's Keeper.
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a look at an entertaining parody of sleaze talk-shows, "Television Terror", which is headlined by one of the worst people in modern American history. Bruce goes on an extended rant about him, and keeps confusing him with someone else. It is based on a story by the same name from Haunt of Fear #17, but the two stories could not be more tonally different. Sound clips from "Television Terror" and the Morton Downey Jr Show.
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce try to find something to say about a rather mediocre episode of Tales from the Crypt "Mute Witness to Murder", and end up talking about a lot of other things. SPOILER ALERT for The Black Phone.
Everyone loves a good ghost story! After a period of trials and tribulations, Ryan and Bruce are able to finally sit down to record. This time, they take a look at the origin of EC's horror line as told in Haunt of Fear #17.
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce dive into a Tales from the Crypt origin story, "Lower Berth", based on a story in issue #33 of the comic. Along the way, Bruce tells Ryan about Cranial Facial Duplication and Ryan gives Bruce "the talk." Music clip from Red Shoe Diaries.
On this episode, Bruce regales Ryan with stories of long-forgotten syndicated TV shows and recounts the plot of the original Planet of the Apes series. Oh yeah, and they talk a bit about a meta-before-meta-was-a-thing episode of Tales from the Crypt, s2e13's "Korman's Kalamity".
WARNING: Spoilers! The guys couldn't resist taking a detour between episodes to discuss what may be the biggest horror movie ever based on a comic, Marvel's Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. And somehow, when talking about horror comic movies, they forget to mention Hellboy.
CW: Discussions of abuse. On this episode, Ryan and Bruce trudge through Fitting Punishment, episode 12 of Season 2, based on a story in Vault of Horror #16. Neither of them felt good watching it, but hopefully you'll enjoy listening to them talk about it. Opening Audio from Tales from the Crypt: The Island of Death by Seeing Ear Theater.
The boys discuss an entertaining episode about the old body switcheroo, "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today", based on a story out of Tales from the Crypt #25. Meanwhile, Bruce keeps trying to eat his microphone. 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 podcast app and share with a friend....
The Crypt Keepers return to cover an absolute banger of an episode, The Ventriloquist's Dummy, Tales from the Crypt 's 10 episode of season 2. The guys can barely contain their excitement. 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 podcast app and share with a friend....
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 le...
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 p...
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 ...
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.
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/...
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.
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...
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
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 ...
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...
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@gm...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 . ...
