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Short and Spooky

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Short and Spooky is a podcast about anthology TV shows from the 80s, 90s, and sometimes the early 00s. Each week your hosts Johnny Junk, Tommy Trash, and The Big Sniff discuss episodes of shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Tales From the Crypt, The Outer Limits, and more!
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Ep. 214 - Rain Dance

Short and SpookyFeb 17, 2024

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Ep. 214 - Rain Dance

Ep. 214 - Rain Dance

Short and Spooky ain't dead yet! This week Tommy Trash and Big Sniff discuss an episode of MONSTERS picked by Johnny Junk. It's called "Rain Dance" about a vengeful stone statue. check it out now!

Feb 17, 202458:45
Ep. 213 - The End of the World

Ep. 213 - The End of the World

This week's anthology discussion is an episode of FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES called "The End of the world". Listen, won't you?

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Nov 29, 202301:11:27
Ep. 212 - Click

Ep. 212 - Click

Short and Spooky is still alive and clicking. After moving the recording studio Tommy Trash, Johnny Junk, and The Big Sniff are back with another thrilling review of an anthology show. This week the crew discusses an episode of Goosebumps called "Click" Check it out now!

Oct 29, 202301:10:58
Ep. 211 - The Jar

Ep. 211 - The Jar

Okay, so this episode has a very similar name to a previous episode we've done. The previous "Jar" was an episode of Monsters. But this "The Jar" is an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Oh yeah and it's a Tim Burton directed, Danny Elfman scored, Michael McDowel written, episode based on a short story by Ray Bradbury. Oh snap! Listen now!

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Aug 11, 202301:17:52
Ep. 210 - The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon

Ep. 210 - The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon

This week Junk, Trash, and Sniff discuss an episode of the 80's Twilight Zone, called "The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon". No relation to Benjamin Button... Listen now.

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Aug 04, 202301:08:40
Ep. 209 - Lover Come Hack to Me

Ep. 209 - Lover Come Hack to Me

It's been a minute but Short and Spooky is back. We just won't die. This week's episode is a Coop pick? Or is it a Jon pick? Both! The episode discussed is Tales From the Crypt, "Lover Come Hack to Me". Listen Now!

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Jul 21, 202301:18:06
Ep. 208 - Desirable Alien

Ep. 208 - Desirable Alien

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology TV shows) is returning to a favorite series Monsters. Johnny Junk has selected an episode called "Desirable Alien" but don't let the title fool ya, there are no aliens in this episode. Anyway it has Blondie and Luiz Guzman as guest stars so just watch it and listen alright?

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Jun 23, 202301:27:27
Ep. 207 - Tale of the Pinball Wizard

Ep. 207 - Tale of the Pinball Wizard

What's up shorties, are you ready for a weird one? Good because this week's episode is a Tommy Trash pick and it delivers! The Spooky Crew will be discussing an episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? called "Tale of the Pinball Wizard". Check it out!

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Jun 16, 202301:40:11
Ep. 206 - A Night in Terror Tower

Ep. 206 - A Night in Terror Tower

Short and Spooky bringing you some RL Stine style scares this week. That's right we're doing a Goosebumps, a Sniff pick! The episode discussed is "A Night in Terror Tower" Check it out now!

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Jun 10, 202301:16:25
Ep. 205 - The Partnership/ Daisies/ Catnip

Ep. 205 - The Partnership/ Daisies/ Catnip

Hey, Shorties and Spookies, We're finally returning to the show Darkroom! This week Johnny Junk has picked "Episode 5" of the series "Darkroom" for the discussion. That's three segments in total, titled "The Partnership" "Daisies" and "Catnip" It's a fun time! But wait, is that David Carradine? Oh yeah, he's in there too. Check it out now!

May 13, 202301:24:37
Ep. 204 - Three's a Crowd

Ep. 204 - Three's a Crowd

This week's Short and Spooky is a Tom pick which means Chaos! Come and discuss the Tales From The Crypt episode called. "Three's a Crowd" about a doughy alcoholic who loves crossbows and hates his wife. You do the math. Anyway, check it out now!

May 06, 202301:23:38
Ep. 203 - Sleeping Dragon

Ep. 203 - Sleeping Dragon

This week's episode of Short and Spooky is a Big Sniff pick which means... Monsters! That's right, Cooper loves his Monsters and chose an episode called "Sleeping Dragon" which is about... you guessed it, a dragon! What more could you ask for? Nothing! Listen! Now!!!

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Apr 28, 202301:08:23
Ep. 202 - If a Tree Falls.../ The Occupant

Ep. 202 - If a Tree Falls.../ The Occupant

Get your tightest black tee shirts on, because Short and Spooky is dipping back into one of our favorite series... Night Visions! Yes, we love anthology shows but we can't do only the good ones! So this episode is a stinker! Johnny Junk, Tommy Trash, and The Big Sniff break down and discuss "If a Tree Falls..." and "The Occupant". We're talking about faith, religion, death, and of course the paranoia associated with finding crumb-covered dinner plates. Buckle up and listen!

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Apr 22, 202301:16:57
Ep. 201 - Garter Belt

Ep. 201 - Garter Belt

This week Short and Spooky is covering a very bad episode of The Hitchhiker. Like, REALLY bad. It's called "Garter Belt" and even though it has a Carradine in it, it's a rough watch. Don't say I didn't warn ya. But hey, at least it's fun to talk about!

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Apr 14, 202301:03:47
Ep. 200 - Djinn No Chaser

Ep. 200 - Djinn No Chaser

Short and Spooky is saying goodbye to season 3 of our podcast. We reflect on the past season and look forward to the future. This week The Boys discuss an episode of Tales From the Darkside called "Djinn No Chaser"

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Apr 07, 202301:10:57
Ep. 199 - The Main Attraction

Ep. 199 - The Main Attraction

Hey Shorties and Spookies, This week's discussion topic is Amazing Stories "The Main Attraction". It's a Johnny Junk pick and it's good clean fun. Unless you're a nerd because according to this episode that's the worst thing ever. Anyway, listen now!


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Mar 31, 202301:22:08
Ep. 198 - Dream of Doom

Ep. 198 - Dream of Doom

Hey Shorties and Spookies, Johnny Junk here. This episode of Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is a little wonky. We had some technical issues and lost part of our recording. We re-recorded an intro to salvage what we had, but we apologize for the episode being a week late, and a little shorter than normal. Anyway, we discuss an episode of Perversions of Science called "Dream of Doom".

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Mar 24, 202345:02
Ep. 197 - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

Ep. 197 - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

We don't get enough werewolf stories in life, but this week we do! Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is discussing the classic Goosebump's episode "The Werewolf of Fever Swamp" #StandWithStein!

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Mar 10, 202301:14:02
Ep. 196 - Vanishing Act

Ep. 196 - Vanishing Act

Short and Spooky is THE podcast about anthology shows! I keep telling you every week! Anyway, this week's discussion is about an episode of The Outer Limits called "Vanishing Act" starring John Cryer. It's about jumping through decades and having your wife cheat on you. Check it out now!

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Mar 03, 202301:16:36
Ep. 195 - Tale of the Unexpected Visitor

Ep. 195 - Tale of the Unexpected Visitor

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) has a return guest this week! Dylan the BoogerSlinger? BoogerBoi? What's his nickname again? Oh well, the point is, this week we discuss an episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? called "Tale of the Unexpected Visitor" It's a VERY 90's VERY Canadian episode as you might expect. Check it out now!

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Feb 24, 202301:16:31
Ep. 194 - The Crowd

Ep. 194 - The Crowd

Sorry, the last upload was messed up. Forgive me Tommy Trash! The episode discussed this week is Ray Bradbury Theater "The Crowd". Listen to it!

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Feb 20, 202301:10:04
Ep. 193 - Cabin Fever

Ep. 193 - Cabin Fever

It's a Johnny Junk pick. And it's an episode of Freddy's Nightmares! It's called "Cabin Fever". It's about a man afraid of rats on an airplane with terrorists being flown by his dead father by stuffing cake in his face. Cool right? And that's just the first segment!

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Feb 12, 202301:27:46
Ep. 192 - Made For Each Other

Ep. 192 - Made For Each Other

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is easing into those comfy cozy denim jeans once again with an episode of The Hitchhiker. This week Tommy Trash has selected an episode titled "Made For Each Other" starring fan favorite Bill Paxton! It's a little confusing but a lot amusing, so check it out. Now! Do it!

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Feb 03, 202301:24:36
Ep. 191 - Hostile Takeover

Ep. 191 - Hostile Takeover

The grand conclusion to Janitor January! That's right, Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is going out with a bang. This week's episode is a Big Sniff pick, which means Monsters... The episode discussed is called "Hostile Takeover" about a slick businessman who makes a deal with voodoo priestess Pam Grier. Also Janitor January spokesperson Nacho Man Randy Sandwich stops by for some extra chaos. Listen now!

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Jan 27, 202301:22:39
Ep. 190 - The State of Grace

Ep. 190 - The State of Grace

Janitor January! Yep, we're still doing that. All month long Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is celebrating janitor themed episodes with the help of Nacho Man Randy Sandwich our official ambassador for all things... uh, weird? I dunno. But this week we discuss a horrible episode of Fox Family Ghost Stories called "The State of Grace" Lots of creeper vibes from this episode. Anyway, listen to it. NOW!

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Jan 21, 202301:23:37
Ep. 189 - One For the Books

Ep. 189 - One For the Books

Janitor January continues! This week's pick is a Tommy Trash selection. An episode of Amazing Stories called "One for the books" about a very old janitor who gets smart. Oh yeah, and Macho Man Randy Sandwich is back! Check it out now!

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Jan 14, 202301:14:18
Ep. 188 - Phantom of the Auditorium

Ep. 188 - Phantom of the Auditorium

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is hitting you with another theme month! It's Janitor January, a month-long tribute to one of our favorite bonus characters, the janitor! Every week we'll be discussing various anthology series with those special men or women keeping things clean. First up, a Cooper pick... Goosebumps "Phantom of the Auditorium" Listen now!

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Jan 06, 202301:25:57
Ep. 187 - You, Murderer

Ep. 187 - You, Murderer

It's the end of 2022! Let's celebrate with one of our favorite guests Walter! Yes, Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is going hard! Thankfully we're not watching Fallen Angels... Instead, we're watching Tales From the Crypt. But it's still a terrible noir episode. It's called "You, Murderer" Star-studded? Yes. Good? No. Listen? Yes please, please, please.

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Dec 30, 202201:41:11
Ep. 186 - Glim-Glim

Ep. 186 - Glim-Glim

GLIM-GLIM! It's Christmas time at Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) This week we have some holiday visitors. Nope, not Santa Claus. Macho Man Randy Savage, Old Mec, and David Lynch. How festive! The topic of discussion is GLIM-GLIM! If you're asking what that means, it's an episode of Monsters called... "Glim-Glim" Listen Now! And have a very merry GLIM-GLIM!

Dec 23, 202201:19:10
Ep. 185 - Tale of the Virtual Pets

Ep. 185 - Tale of the Virtual Pets

This week's episode of Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) your hosts discuss a later-season Are You Afraid of the Dark? This one is all about technology from the 90's so you know the terminology will still be applicable. The episode in question? "The Tale of the Virtual Pets" Sounds spooky huh?

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Dec 17, 202201:13:28
Ep. 184 - Do Not Open This Box

Ep. 184 - Do Not Open This Box

Hey hey hey, attention all senior citizens and fans of the elderly! This week's episode of Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is a Big Sniff pick. Good ole Cooper bought himself the DVD collection of Tales From the Darkside and this is what he picked. This week we come to the conclusion that Tales From the Darkside is all about characters in their 60's or older. So which episode did Big Sniff choose to watch, now that he has access to every episode of a series in standard definition? Well, he chose an episode called "Do Not Open This Box". It's weird but so are we and so are you. Listen now!

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Dec 09, 202201:21:50
Ep. 183 - Thanksgiving

Ep. 183 - Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving episode drops a week too late? That's the way Short and spooky does it. This week the spooky crew watches and discusses an episode of Amazing Stories called... wouldn't you know it? "Thanksgiving" Listen now!

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Dec 03, 202201:07:39
Ep. 182 - Basher Malone

Ep. 182 - Basher Malone

This week Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) talks about wrestling! The episode discussed this week is Tales From the Darkside story called "Basher Malone" If you like knock-off Hulk Hogans and Pepsi vending machines, this one is for you! Listen now!

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Nov 19, 202201:09:12
Ep. 181 - Falling Star

Ep. 181 - Falling Star

The final episode of our Rocktober music-themed episodes! This week Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) discusses an episode of The Outer Limits called "Falling Star" about a 90's singer and time jumping, and blue jello creatures, and gratuitous nudity. Listen won't you?

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Nov 12, 202201:14:52
Ep. 180 - Gershwin's Trunk

Ep. 180 - Gershwin's Trunk

Hey Rockers! Rocktober STILL Rocking! Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) is deep in the music-themed episode picks. This week Johnny Junk has selected an episode of Amazing Stories called "Gershwin's Trunk" about an untalented composer who steals show tunes from a ghost. Wow, who knew the world of show tunes could be so interesting...

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Nov 05, 202201:12:52
Ep. 179 - WATCH-ALONG(The Hitchhiker, The Legendary Billy B.)

Ep. 179 - WATCH-ALONG(The Hitchhiker, The Legendary Billy B.)

Rocktober continues! Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) is still keeping the music-themed episodes flowing with a Watch-Along of a previously discussed show! Tom's pick is to watch The Hitchhiker episode "The Legendary Billy B." Sure you might know how we feel about the episode, BUT you haven't watched it with us yet... Cue up the episode and enjoy!

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Oct 30, 202249:43
Ep. 178 - For Cryin' Out Loud

Ep. 178 - For Cryin' Out Loud

It's Rocktober! What does that mean? It means music-themed episodes for as long as we feel like it! Yes, Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is back with a Cooper pick this week. An episode of Tales From the Crypt called "For Cryin' Out Loud" about a small man trapped inside the ear canal of a slightly larger man. This is a star-studded episode that begs the question Why does anthology show music always suck? Well we don't get to the bottom of it but we do think about it. Listen now!

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Oct 22, 202201:32:10
Ep. 177 - One Night at Mercy

Ep. 177 - One Night at Mercy

We're talking 2000's Twilight Zone today with an episode titled "One Night at Mercy" I don't know, Jason Alexander is in it but that's about it. Watch it ya mug!

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Oct 08, 202201:10:44
Ep. 176 - Minuteman

Ep. 176 - Minuteman

Hey Minute-men AND Minute-women! Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) says hello to those lovely buns, yet again. That's right, this week the SpookyCrew is talking The Hitchhiker, with an episode called Minuteman. Sure it's a clever title about time travel but it's also about poor stamina in the bedroom. Something we know about all too well. It's got motorcycles, pyramids, and a little blood. So everyone should enjoy it. Listen NOW! Do it!

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Oct 01, 202201:09:26
Ep. 175 - The Silent Scream

Ep. 175 - The Silent Scream

Is it Silent Scream, or THE Silent Scream? The world will never know... But who gives a fart?  This week's Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is a return to a series not covered for years! Hammer House of Horrors! It's a BBC show that's why you probably never heard of it. Anyway, the episode discussed is "Silent Scream" about a criminal who gets put in a kennel for 45 minutes. Don't worry about it, just listen already.

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Sep 24, 202201:16:42
Ep. 174 - Tomorrow I Die

Ep. 174 - Tomorrow I Die

The Chicago Handshake is back! That's right people, friend of the pod Walter returns on this week's episode of Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) So it's a longer episode with heavy drinking, you better buckle up! This week The Spooky Crew discusses an episode of Fallen Angels called "Tomorrow I Die" It's absolutely star-studded AND there's ass eating. Check it out!

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Sep 16, 202201:39:30
Ep. 173 - Cat and Mouse

Ep. 173 - Cat and Mouse

Barbed cat penis! A phrase you'll be hearing often this week. Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is talking 80's Twilight Zone with a Johnny Junk pick. Page Fletcher stars in an episode called "Cat and Mouse" about a centuries-old fuckboi who turns into a cat. So this is your Trigger Warning if the topic of bestiality is upsetting for you. All the rest of you sick bastards, Check it out!

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Sep 09, 202201:26:25
Ep. 172 - Under the Bed

Ep. 172 - Under the Bed

It's a Cooper pick this week, which means the episode has not been screened ahead of time. What did he choose? An episode of X-Files! Whoops I mean The Outer Limits. It's the story of two detectives called into a missing child case where things get a little supernatural. What's the episode called? "Under the Bed" What else do you need to know? Nothing. Just listen already!

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Sep 02, 202201:27:39
Ep. 171 - The Dwarf

Ep. 171 - The Dwarf

Hey anthology show fans! Guess what Short and Spooky is about? Yup, anthology shows! This week Tommy Trash takes us through the play-by-play with an episode of Ray Bradbury Theater. The episode is called "The Dwarf" about a writer who's insecure about his height. Real spooky Bradbury! Check it out now!

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Aug 26, 202201:14:19
Ep. 170 - Small Blessings

Ep. 170 - Small Blessings

It's a Johnny Junk pick this week. And it's an episode of Monsters... At least there's some star power, David Spade and Kevin Nealon from 90's Saturday Night Live! The episode in question? "Small Blessings" about a mutant baby who won't take a nap. Now that's spooky! Anyway, check it out. NOW!

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Aug 20, 202201:08:17
Ep. 169 - Korman's Kalamity

Ep. 169 - Korman's Kalamity

Hey Sniffys, Junkies, and Trashies. Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) is back from a mini vacation with a special guest episode. The Big Sniff's wife, AKA (redacted) AKA "Becca Basura" makes an appearance to discuss a delightfully campy episode of Tales From the Crypt called "Korman's Kalamity" No I didn't miss-spell it. Anyway check it out and stay spooky!

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Aug 13, 202201:22:00
Ep. 168 - Welcome to Dead House

Ep. 168 - Welcome to Dead House

Look out RL Stine, we're coming for you! AND your mole! Hahaha, I kid, I kid... Ahh... we have fun... Whoops! Anyway, Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is coming at you with an episode discussing the show Goosebumps! This two-part episode (thanks Tom) is based on the first Goosebumps book ever written "Welcome to Dead House" Hmm... I don't know what's going on with the grammar there... who cares? Check it out!

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Jul 30, 202201:11:50
Ep. 167 - Tale of the Laughing in the Dark

Ep. 167 - Tale of the Laughing in the Dark

Hey kids, this week Short and Spooky (THE podcast about anthology shows) talks about an episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? called "The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark" It's got weird Canadian bedrooms, pudding fingers, and rules for tickling children. Listen now!

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Jul 23, 202201:10:19
Ep. 166 - It's Only a Movie

Ep. 166 - It's Only a Movie

Do you hear that awful raspy voice? That's our old friend Rip Torn introducing the 90's horror anthology series "Ghost Stories". This week Mr. Slippers AKA (Tommy Trash) chose an episode called "It's Only a Movie" about a guy obsessed with horror movies. It's not an easy watch so you might want to have a couple drinks ahead of time. We sure did... Check it out!

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Jul 16, 202254:16
Ep. 165 - WATCH-ALONG (Night Visions, Cargo/Switch)

Ep. 165 - WATCH-ALONG (Night Visions, Cargo/Switch)

Short and Spooky (The podcast about anthology shows) is doing another watch-along. So cue up episode 12 of Night Visions "Cargo/Switch" and enjoy with Junk, Trash, and Sniff. Listen Now!

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Jul 08, 202201:33:10