Ep 55. Split Personality
On this episode, the guys examine Split Personality, a tale of greed, deception, sibling rivalry, and chainsaws, based on a story from Vault of Horror #30. Breakdown music provided by Strong Jeff.
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The Crypt Keepers
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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Ep 54. Maniac At Large
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan ramble on and on. Who's idea was it to give two dudes with ADHD a podcast? When they finally get on task, they discuss Maniac At Large, a story of how terror warps our perceptions, based on a tale from Crime SuspenStories #27. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0...
Ep 53. King of the Road
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce buckle for King of the Road, an orphaned Two-Fisted Tales segment that ended up on Tales from the Crypt. It's a story of old secrets coming back to haunt you, hot rods, and the most dangerous threat to America -- our kids. Special thanks to Strong Jeff for the breakdown music.
Ep 52. The Showdown
This time around, Ryan and Bruce travel back to the Old West for a very non-Tales from the Crypt story of gunslingers and ghosts in "The Showdown", kinda-sorta based on a comic of the same name from Two-Fisted Tales #37.
Ep 51. The New Arrival
This time, Ryan and Bruce discover that every house is haunted, but not always by ghosts in "The New Arrival", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #25. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Ep 50. What's Cookin'?
In this Frankenstein mess of an episode, Ryan and Bruce cover one of the most delicious entries in Tales from the Crypt, "What's Cookin'?" a story of murder, cannibalism, and greed. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Sound effect from Zapsplat.com...
Ep 49. Beauty Rest
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of envy, murder, and the depravity of the 1% in "Beauty Rest", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #35. Bruce makes some apologies and Ryan markets a new beverage.
Ep 48. The Seance
Is this episode that Ryan and Bruce cover actually good? Not really. But they have fun discussing it.
Ep 47. On A Deadman's Chest
On this episode, Ryan tries to convince Bruce the story they review is much better than Bruce originally thought. Is Ryan successful? Tune in to find out. Also, Bruce mistakes Showdown in Little Tokyo for Rapid Fire, something he knows he will catch grief for later on.
Ep 46. This'll Kill Ya
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce tackle two tales of people with terrible senses of humor, in "This'll Kill Ya", based on a story from Crime SuspenStories #23. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the previous episode, where the guys talk about their feelings on the new Evil Dead movie.
We'll Do What We Want Vol 1: Evil Dead Rise
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a detour to discuss the new Evil Dead film. Spoilers abound.
Ep 45. None but the Lonely Heart
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of greed, murder, and undying love in "None but the Lonely Heart" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #33. Wrapping up, Bruce tells a gross, traumatic, but funny story.
Ep 44. Yellow
In this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a very uncharacteristic Tales from the Crypt story about war and the virtue of bravery in "Yellow" based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #1.
Ep 43. Spoiled
Hello, Kiddies! Ryan and Bruce are back to...spoil...you with another episode. It's a story of passion, lust, and sexual innuendos run wild in "Spoiled", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #26
42. Deadline
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a tale of desperation, madness, and a missing third act called "Deadline", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #12. Along the way, they have a lot of opinions about the new Ant-Man movie, so spoilers will abound.
Ep 41. Split Second
On this episode, the guys look into a tale of a toxic marriage and jealousy leading to a worker's revolt in the Canadian wilderness in "Split Second", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #4.
Ep 40. Midnight Mess
The boys are back after facing the horrors of COVID and flights across the ocean. This episode is a follow-up to the previous one, discussing the inspiration for the villains in "Mournin' Mess," a Tales from the Crypt story titled "Midnight Mess." It was adapted as part of Amicus' Vault of Horror anthology movie in 1973. Along the way, Ryan and Bruce argue over who is the biggest psychopath, a murderer or someone that drops by your home unannounced. Sound clip from Vault of Horror (1973)...
Ep 39. Mournin' Mess
In this impromptu two-parter, the guys take a bite out of a tale of class exploitation and buried secrets in "Mournin' Mess" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #35. Along the way, they discuss their holiday season. Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself A Scary Little Christmas.
Ep 38. Undertaking Palor
For Christmas this year, Ryan and Bruce bring you a tale of Spielbergian kids-on-bikes horror with "Undertaking Palor", based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #39. Bruce talks about more obscure TV series and Ryan makes funny noises. The funniest kill in horror history: https://youtu.be/D8Sr_VBZNKo The terrible opening to She-Wolf of London: Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas.
Ep 37. Easel Kill Ya
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce explore a tale of art, madness, and temptation in "Easel Kill Ya", based on a story from Vault of Horror #31. Along the way, they talk about the tricks social anxieties play on your self-perception and Bruce gets into a fight with a horror icon. Sound clip from Tales from the Crypt s3e8, "Easel Kill Ya".
Ep 36. The Reluctant Vampire
This week, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of a working stiff just trying to do right by his co-workers and community in "The Reluctant Vampire", based on a story from Vault of Horror #20. Bruce consistently gets the name of the protagonist incorrect. Sound clip from Tales from the Crypt S3E6.
Ep 35. Dead Wait
This week, Ryan and Bruce take a look at a story of theft, love affairs, betrayal, voodoo, and revolution in "Dead Wait", based on a story from Vault of Horror #23. Along the way, they discuss how their respective Halloweens went, Ryan talks about some gifts from a recent horror convention, and Bruce realizes after the fact he gave some dark advice to his classmates. Soundclips from Tales from the Crypt, Season 3 Ep 6.
Ep 34. Top Billing
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of envy and career aspirations in "Top Billing", based on a story from Vault of Horror #37. Or is it #39? Along the way, Bruce reveals a secret crush. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Sound clips from "Top Billing" and "The Boy Who Could Fly".
Ep 32. Abra Cadaver
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of brotherly rivalry and medical mishaps in the nonsensically titled "Abra Cadaver". Along the way, Bruce brings down the room with a diversion into real-life medical horrors.
Ep 31. The Trap
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of greed, fraud, fake murder, and double-crossing lovers in "The Trap." Along the way, they share some very strong opinions on beloved institutions. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Teen Wolf Wardrobe Malfunction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9648BY2V4 Sound clips from "The Trap."
Ep 30. Carrion Death
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce go through the desert with a cop with no name as they look at the crime story "Carrion Death", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #19. Along the way, they discuss an almost forgotten exploitation star. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Soundclip from CHiPs
Ep 29. Loved to Death
CW: sexual assault through coercion. Captain Mediocrity is back from their globe trotting adventures to tackle a rather distasteful episode of Tales from the Crypt "Loved to Death" based on a story from the Tales from the Crypt comic #25. They also take a moment to ruminate on love and rejection. Sound clip from s3e1 "Loved to Death".
Ep 28. The Secret
On this episode, Captain Mediocrity discovers the (not so) horrifying mystery behind "The Secret" in the final episode of Tales from the Crypt's season 2, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #24.
Ep 27. My Brother's Keeper
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.
Ep 26. Television Terror
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.