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It's in the Code ep 169: “It’s the Same Story” 31:38

2d ago31:38

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Josh Hawley argues that American “liberals” (anyone who isn’t a conservative Christian) don’t have a story to tell about men’s purpose in the world. But it turns out things are a lot more complicated than he lets on. It turns out that those “liberals” just might have a story worth telling after all. And, even worse for him, it turns out that his st…

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Les Misérables, Volume 2 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:03:24

4d ago8:03:24

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Books 1–5 of Les Misérables, Volume 2 dive even deeper into the world that became one of Hollywood’s most powerful films — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in unforgettable, Oscar-winning performances. Before the bright lights of the screen and the soaring music of the musical, there was Victor Hugo’s raw, emotional masterpie…

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Halloween Snips on a Kaiser | Decade of Dread #31 29:53

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // A FAIR MAID WATCHES FROM THE DARK STALKS. // A STRANGER KNOCKS; INVITING, INSISTENT. // AND THE KAISER STRIKES AGAIN. "Snips on a Kaiser," a grand return coordinated by The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, Anthony Botelho, and Jacob Duarte Spiel, and perform…

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 2 By: Victor Hugo 4:24:42

4d ago4:24:42

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Books 6–8 of Les Misérables continue the epic story that inspired the blockbuster Hollywood film starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway — a movie that brought Victor Hugo’s masterpiece to life with breathtaking emotion and Oscar-winning performances. This is the next chapter in the saga that made audiences weep, cheer, and believe …

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Les Misérables, Volume 1 - Part 1 By: Victor Hugo 8:50:40

4d ago8:50:40

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Books 1–5 of Les Misérables bring you the powerful beginning of the story that became one of Hollywood’s greatest epics — starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway in the unforgettable film adaptation. Before the lights, the music, and the Oscars, there was Victor Hugo’s masterpiece — a tale of grace, redemption, and rebellion that st…

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The Intellectual Forces Behind JD Vance + Vance Divorce Rumors 55:48

4d ago55:48

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Brad Onishi is joined by Dr. Laura Field, author of Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right, for a fascinating look into the intellectual roots of the MAGA movement and its rising political stars, including JD Vance. Together they trace the philosophical and theological threads that tie together the Claremont Institute, National Conservativ…

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The War of the Worlds By: H. G. Wells 6:53:19

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If you loved Tom Cruise battling alien invaders in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster War of the Worlds, then you’re about to experience the original story that inspired it all. Long before the dazzling special effects and epic destruction hit the big screen, H. G. Wells imagined this terrifying vision of humanity’s fight for survival — a story so…

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The Time Machine By: H. G. Wells 3:37:50

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Hollywood fans — imagine this: a blockbuster sci-fi film directed by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells himself. That’s right — the man who invented time travel on the page had his own family carry the legacy onto the big screen. The Time Machine isn’t just a novel; it’s the original blueprint for every epic time-travel movie ever made.…

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Carmilla By: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 3:07:49

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Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas lit up Hollywood with their unforgettable vampire performances in Interview with the Vampire — but long before that film, there was Carmilla, the original gothic tale that started it all. Written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this mesmerizing story introduced the world to the first female vam…

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Weekly Roundup: We May Never Vote Again + JD Vance Runs for President 1:10:23

7d ago1:10:23

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Dan’s “demon” costume sets the stage for a serious warning: Americans may not be able to vote freely in 2026. Brad argues that authoritarian tactics and election interference are accelerating, pointing to SNAP benefit cuts, ACA premium hikes, and the creation of a National Guard “quick reaction force” as tools of social control. The hosts connect t…

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The Werewolf By: Clemence Housman 1:51:04

7d ago1:51:04

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If you loved watching Hugh Jackman transform into a werewolf in Hollywood’s dark fantasy epics, then you’ll be thrilled by the chilling gothic tale that captured that same primal power long before the big screen — The Werewolf by Clemence Housman. This haunting classic weaves mystery, seduction, and supernatural terror into one unforgettable legend…

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The Turn of the Screw By: Henry James 5:29:12

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If you’re a fan of Stranger Things and Finn Wolfhard’s haunting performances, you’ll love the chilling atmosphere that inspired his modern gothic film The Turning. Before Hollywood turned it into a psychological ghost story for a new generation, Henry James wrote The Turn of the Screw — a masterpiece of suspense, mystery, and slow-burning terror th…

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The Jewel of Seven Stars By: Bram Stoker 10:13:46

7d ago10:13:46

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If you love The Mummy and Brendan Fraser’s legendary adventures on the big screen, this is the story that started it all. Before Hollywood filled theaters with ancient tombs, cursed treasures, and resurrected queens, Bram Stoker — the same genius who gave us Dracula — wrote The Jewel of Seven Stars, a haunting masterpiece of mystery, archaeology, a…

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The Island of Doctor Moreau By: H. G. Wells 4:53:11

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Fans of Val Kilmer and classic Hollywood thrillers, get ready to experience the story that inspired one of cinema’s most haunting transformations — The Island of Doctor Moreau. Before it hit the big screen with Kilmer’s unforgettable intensity and Marlon Brando’s eerie, commanding presence, it was H. G. Wells’ shocking masterpiece — a tale of scien…

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Cemetery Pears | Decade of Dread #30 21:32

7d ago21:32

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // MEMORIES ARE SWEET. CRISP AND TART. // BUT THEY CAN ALSO BE BITTER. // AND ROTTEN BENEATH THE SKIN. "Cemetery Pears," a look back on fond days with The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station b…

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Dracula's Guest By: Bram Stoker 29:22

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Before Keanu Reeves ventured into the dark castles of Transylvania in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there was Dracula’s Guest — the lost opening chapter that started it all. This chilling short story is the secret prologue to the legend that inspired Hollywood’s most romantic and terrifying vampire saga. Picture Keanu’s Jonathan Harker riding alone throug…

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The Invisible Man By: H. G. Wells 4:48:03

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Before Kevin Bacon terrified audiences in Hollow Man and Elisabeth Moss redefined psychological horror in The Invisible Man (2020), there was the story that started it all — H. G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1897 classic. This is where Hollywood’s obsession with invisibility began: one man’s scientific brilliance spiraling into madness, power, and total …

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By: Robert Louis Stevenson 2:37:24

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Before Julia Roberts and John Malkovich brought it to life on the big screen in the haunting 1996 film Mary Reilly, there was Robert Louis Stevenson’s original masterpiece — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is where it all began: the story that inspired generations of filmmakers, thrillers, and psychological dramas about the battle…

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Cuckoo (by Lucy Winter) | Decade of Dread #29 14:57

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // SOMETHING COLD IN THE WARMTH. SOMETHING STRANGE IN THE FAMILIAR. WHY WON'T YOU NOTICE SOMETHING'S WRONG? "Cuckoo." a chilling new tale... from The Wrong Station. Written by Lucy Winter, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscrib…

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It's in the Code ep 168: “Man’s (Empty) Purpose” 37:54

9d ago37:54

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Josh Hawley devotes the second chapter of his book to outlining what he sees as “man’s purpose.” He promises to answer the question of why men are here, and what they are supposed to do. What does he see as this purpose? And why does his claim to uncover man’s purpose ultimately amount to nothing? Why does Dan describe it as an “empty” account of p…

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Geary Pond (by Shannon Farrell) | Decade of Dread #28 17:36

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // SOME HISTORY IS BEST LEFT BENEATH THE SURFACE. // BUT WHAT'S BEST FOR US DOES NOT ALWAYS SATISFY. // NOT PRIDE, NOR NEED FOR COLD CALM. "Geary Pond," a dive into the murk you may regret. Written and performed by Shannon Farrell. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by…

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The Book of Werewolves By: Sabine Baring-Gould 5:37:02

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Before Twilight made werewolves into romantic heroes, before Jacob Black's transformation captivated millions, before CGI wolves ran through forests in The Twilight Saga, there was the terrifying truth—and it's far more chilling than any movie dared to show. Sabine Baring-Gould's The Book of Werewolves is the original deep dive into lycanthropy tha…

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Cut Me Down | Decade of Dread #27 19:31

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THE WAR IS OVER, THE ARMIES GONE. // ALL THAT REMAINS ARE THE BODIES, THE FETID FIELDS... // AND A TERRIBLE CURSE. "Cut Me Down," a new story from The Wrong Station. Written by Jacob Duarte Spiel, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station …

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Frankenstein By: Mary Shelley 9:03:58

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Tim Burton has spent his entire career exploring the beauty in monsters and the tragedy of outcasts—from Edward Scissorhands to Corpse Bride to his heartfelt Frankenweenie. Every frame of Burton's Gothic vision traces back to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the original story of a misunderstood creature seeking love in a world that fears him. Tim Burt…

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Dracula By: Bram Stoker - Part 2 4:43:40

11d ago4:43:40

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After Keanu Reeves' Jonathan Harker survived the horrors of Castle Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 masterpiece, he returned transformed—no longer a terrified victim, but a determined warrior ready to hunt the monster across Europe in one of cinema's most thrilling climaxes. These final seven chapters are where Keanu Reeves' character evoluti…

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Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: The Rituals of Freedom 44:03

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Brad welcomes Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from The Freedom Church of the Poor. Both guests are key leaders in the faith-based anti-poverty movement and longtime organizers with the Poor People’s Campaign. Together, they discuss how liturgy and ritual can be reclaimed as acts of collective resis…

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159 - Ghost Apples 26:36

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // REACH UP TO THE FROZEN BRANCH AND PLUCK THE ECHO OF A FRUIT. // FEEL IT SHATTER BETWEEN YOUR TEETH & PRETEND THE TASTE OF BLOOD IS HONEY-SWEET. "Ghost Apples," a new story from The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate …

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Pickman's Language Model (by Mary Gillis) | Decade of Dead #25 15:35

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THE FUTURE IS HERE. NOW. GLORIOUS. // WE HAVE NO NEED OF OLD, DUSTY TOMES. // ONLY OUR NEW GOD, BIRTHED IN SMOKE AND BLOOD. "Pickman's Language Model" Written by Mary Gillis, and performed by Shelby Handley. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our P…

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Monster in the Closet | Decade of Dread #24 20:11

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This episode is presented in partnership with The NoSleep Podcast. Find them at thenosleeppodcast.com, or wherever you listen to your shows! // AS A KID YOU WORRY. YOU LIE AWAKE, SCARED. // ...OF MONSTERS HIDING IN THE SHADOWS. // BUT THERE ARE MONSTERS IN THE LIGHT AS WELL "Monster in the Closet," a new story from the gentle, loving hand of The Wr…

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Weekly Roundup: “No Kings" vs Christ the King Who Condones Slavery + Trump Destroys the White House 1:03:34

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Brad and Dan unpack the symbolism and substance behind the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a privately funded ballroom. They reflect on what presidential construction projects reveal about power, legacy, and the messages leaders send through what they build...and destroy. The conversation broadens into current policie…

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In Velgomesh | Decade of Dread #23 19:47

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // A SENILE GENERAL. A MYSTICAL BRACELET. AMERICAN-MADE MACHINE GUNS. // WHAT WILL YOU SURRENDER FOR A LIFE OF EASE? // WHAT WILL YOU SURRENDER FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE? Find out in "In Velgomesh", a fantastical new tale from The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, a…

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Special Episode: Is Pope Leo Really Dissolving Opus Dei? 40:51

15d ago40:51

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This episode delves into the recent controversies surrounding Opus Dei, a secretive and influential organization within the Catholic Church. According to a report from Infovaticana, Opus Dei faces a significant internal rupture that could see it fragmented into three distinct bodies, effectively dissolving its current structure. Annika Brockschmidt…

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Dracula By: Bram Stoker - Part 1 11:39:15

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Keanu Reeves delivered one of his most intense performances in Francis Ford Coppola's lavish 1992 epic Bram Stoker's Dracula—a $40 million Gothic spectacle that brought Victorian horror to life with Oscar-winning visuals and unforgettable terror. Before Keanu Reeves became Neo, before he was John Wick, he was Jonathan Harker—the young solicitor who…

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The Further Adventures of Zorro By: Johnston McCulley 6:49:11

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Antonio Banderas made Zorro a global icon again with his smoldering charisma and breathtaking swordplay—slashing his trademark "Z" across the screen alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones' fiery Elena and Anthony Hopkins' legendary original Zorro. Now dive into the literary adventures that started it all and inspired Hollywood's greatest masked hero. Befor…

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Where Old Dogs Go | Decade of Dread #22 12:15

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // IT'D BE NICE TO SETTLE DOWN SOMEWHERE CALM. // A PLACE WHERE THE HILLS ROLL ON FOREVER. // WHY NOT RIGHT HERE? "Where Old Dogs Go," a gaze into the golden hour with The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons o…

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The Mark of Zorro By: Johnston McCulley 7:22:00

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Antonio Banderas became a worldwide superstar slashing his way through The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro, bringing smoldering charisma, acrobatic swordplay, and undeniable chemistry with Catherine Zeta-Jones that set screens on fire. Anthony Hopkins passed the legendary mask to Banderas in one of cinema's most epic mentor-student relationsh…

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Cyrano de Bergerac By: Edmond Rostand 4:46:03

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Steve Martin transformed Edmond Rostand's masterpiece into Roxanne, one of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s—a performance that proved Martin wasn't just a wild and crazy guy, but a deeply romantic leading man with the heart to make audiences swoon. Before Steve Martin stood under that moonlit window delivering some of cinema's most b…

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Geronimo’s Story of His Life By: Geronimo 3:45:39

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Matt Damon delivered one of his most powerful early performances in the 1993 masterpiece Geronimo: An American Legend—a breakout role that showcased the intensity and depth that would make him one of Hollywood's greatest actors. But everything Damon portrayed—the courage, the conflict, the impossible choices—came from THIS story, told by the legend…

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It's in the Code ep 167: "Manhood Pt. 2" 38:28

16d ago38:28

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This episode continues the exploration of how masculinity and the category of "man" function within the contemporary right, using Senator Josh Hawley’s book "Manhood" as a guide. Dan reads and reflects on Hawley’s arguments, focusing on the biblical foundations Hawley claims for his views on masculinity. Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus con…

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Peter Thiel's Gospel Part II: Palantir and the Philosopher-King 41:23

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Dr. Brad Onishi dives into the ideological roots of one of Peter Thiel's most significant ventures, Palantir. Drawing from Thiel’s reflections on Leo Strauss's philosophy and the aftermath of 9/11, Onishi explores how Palantir embodies a tech-driven strategy for national defense. The discussion extends to Thiel's collaborations with figures like Al…

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The Table | Decade of Dread #21 27:45

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // A FAMILY DINNER FROM THE HELLISH FUTURE. // BUT HEY, AT LEAST THERE'S A SURPRISE AT THE END. // FEEL THE CLOCK TICK DOWN AS YOU TAKE A PEEK UNDER... "The Table," tale of family intrigue and cutthroat business from The Wrong Station. Written by Jacob Duarte Spiel, and p…

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Peter and Wendy By: J. M. Barrie 4:54:46

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This is the showdown that inspired Hook, launched a thousand adaptations, and gave us cinema's greatest rival: Captain Hook versus Peter Pan in their ultimate, no-holds-barred battle for Neverland. J.M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy is THE original story—the literary blockbuster that Hollywood has been remaking, reimagining, and returning to for over a …

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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens By: J. M. Barrie 2:22:54

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Remember the emotional gut-punch of Hook when Robin Williams' Peter Pan had to remember who he truly was? This is that story—but in reverse. This is how Peter Pan FORGOT who he was meant to be and chose to never grow up. Before the swashbuckling battles with Captain Hook on the high seas, before Neverland's Lost Boys and Tinker Bell's jealous spark…

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Tarzan and the Ant Men By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 7:35:12

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Margot Robbie brought Jane Porter to life with fierce intelligence and undeniable star power—now imagine her reaction when Tarzan returns from the jungle shrunk to the size of a coffee cup! Picture this: Margot Robbie's captivating Jane, with all that charm and wit we saw on screen, trying to comprehend that her larger-than-life hero has been reduc…

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Tarzan and the Golden Lion By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 6:25:11

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Return to the heart of the jungle for Tarzan's most breathtaking adventure! Before Disney captured our hearts with the King of the Jungle, Edgar Rice Burroughs gave us this spectacular tale of loyalty, betrayal, and courage that feels like it leapt straight from the silver screen. Tarzan and the Golden Lion delivers all the magic you loved about th…

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Tarzan The Terrible By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 9:01:18

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What if Tarzan discovered his own Jurassic Park? Forget everything you think you know about Tarzan's adventures. Edgar Rice Burroughs crafted the ultimate crossover before crossovers existed—a heart-pounding fusion of prehistoric terror and classic jungle heroism that will leave you breathless. When Tarzan ventures into the forbidden land of Pal-ul…

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Tarzan The Untamed By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 10:59:31

17d ago10:59:31

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Think Disney's Oscar-winning 1999 Tarzan with Phil Collins' unforgettable "You'll Be in My Heart" was intense? This audiobook takes the jungle legend you know from Broadway musicals, theme park attractions, and direct-to-video sequels and plunges him into his most harrowing adventure yet. While Tarzan is away from his plantation home in British Eas…

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Iceberg House | Decade of Dread #20 18:48

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Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // YOU'VE WORKED HARD. IT'S TIME TO GET YOURS. // HOPE YOU DON'T GET MORE THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR IN.... "Iceberg House," a tale of the paranormal from The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station b…

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Jungle Tales of Tarzan By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 7:33:43

18d ago7:33:43

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Before Disney's 1999 Tarzan won the Oscar and Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song and picked up nine Annie Awards nominations —before Phil Collins made you cry with "You'll Be in My Heart"—there was this collection of twelve breathtaking stories that capture the EXACT moments Disney animated. These twelve archetypal coming-of-age tales tell …

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Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 6:44:39

18d ago6:44:39

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Remember Disney's stunning animated masterpiece that made you fall in love with the jungle? The sweeping vistas of hidden temples, the dangerous mysteries lurking beneath ancient canopies, the epic romance between civilization and the wild? This is where those cinematic elements were born—in Edgar Rice Burroughs' dazzling tale of the lost city of O…

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