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Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror
by The Lunatics Project
Today: #172 in TV & Film on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | #172 | #165 |
About the show
Lunatics Radio Hour is a non-fiction history podcast about the history of horror and the horror of history. Each episode explores real, documented events where fear, violence, survival, and the unknown shaped human lives and cultures. The show also traces how historical events influenced film, examining how real-world horrors became the stories and images that appear on screen.
Topics include dark history, psychological phenomena, folklore rooted in fact, and the historical roots of horror cinema. Most episodes focus on researched historical subjects. Occasional short fiction stories are included and clearly labeled.
If you’re drawn to the darker side of history and the real events behind horror films, Lunatics Radio Hour explores where history, fear, and cinema intersect.
Latest episodes
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Episode 211 - The History of Black Cat Superstition
October 6, 2026 · 26 minThis week Abby and Alan talk about the history of Black Cat lore. From how cats were worshiped in ancient Egypt, to how the European and American Witch Trials helped to turn cats into a symbol of the spooky! Support the show on…
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Episode 210 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 3 - Nuclear Winter
September 29, 2026 · 42 minIn the final part of our series on Atomic Horror, we look at the fear of nuclear war and the possibility of what could happen after the bombs stopped falling. During the Cold War, scientists began studying the potential global effects of a…
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Episode 209 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 2 - Attack of The Mutants
September 22, 2026 · 50 minIn Part Two of our history of atomic horror, Abby and Alan look at how filmmakers moved beyond the initial fear of nuclear weapons and began exploring the effects of radiation, mutation, and scientific experimentation. From giant insects…
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Episode 208 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 1 - The Atomic Age
September 15, 2026 · 36 minThe atomic bomb changed the world in 1945, but it also changed the way people imagined horror. In Part One of our history of Atomic Horror, Abby and Alan look at how the Manhattan Project, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear…
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Episode 207 - The History of Divining and Dowsing Rods
September 8, 2026 · 42 minThis week Abby and Alan discuss dowsing and divining rods, and how people believed a forked stick could reveal hidden water, buried treasure, minerals, or even supernatural forces. From early references to divining rods and their…
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Episode 206 - The History of Victorian Era Death Rituals
September 1, 2026 · 44 minDeath was a major part of everyday life in the Victorian era, and people developed elaborate ways to mourn, remember, and preserve the dead. In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, we explore the history of Victorian funerary traditions…
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Episode 205 - The History of Witch Bottles
August 25, 2026 · 35 minThis week Abby and Alan dig into the strange history of witch bottles, a form of folk magic once used to protect from witchcraft, curses, and supernatural attacks. We explore where the practice came from, how witch bottles were made, why…
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Episode 204 - The Ultimate Horror Sequel Villain: The Scary Scuffle Sequel Part 2
August 18, 2026 · 52 minThe Scary Scuffle reaches its bloody finale! In Part Two of our horror villain tournament, the remaining sequel monsters and villains face off in a series of one-on-one battles to determine who will be crowned the ultimate champion. Every…