The Writing Sessions S4 E1.5 Hillbilly Illuminati

We've all been there, right? That moment when your phone buzzes with a message, and you're half expecting it to be from someone who's no longer with us—it's a wild thought, but imagine if it was true. That's where Jay and Beck start off in our latest episode, sharing a spine-tingling tale about a voicemail from the great beyond, rumored to be from none other than Roddy Piper himself. From there, things only get weirder as we recount personal encounters with the other side and the eerie feeling of a presence that just can't be explained.  But it's not all ghost stories and goosebumps; we also set the wayback machine to the golden age of awkward music acts, like the Jesus Twins. Their Howard Stern hijinks and the bittersweet aftermath are just a few of the stories we reminisce about, along with our own offbeat decorating choices (think 'Champion Smoker of Fulton County' portraits) and the musical nostalgia of Vasilis Papakonstantinou. We even take a moment to celebrate the hilarity of everyday life, from our amusingly mundane interactions with spiders to an absurd debate about joining a ghost mafia—because why shouldn't the afterlife be as practical as it is paranormal? Get ready for a dose of hilarity as we banter about everything from supernatural shenanigans to pop culture nostalgia. Join us as we indulge in the absurdity of guessing the mortality of beloved celebrities. Our laughter is infectious as we share tales of fart recordings and unusual breakfast requests, blending the mundane with the mystical. This is a ride through the comical and candid reflections that define our days, inviting you to find amusement in the quirky corners of life that we so often overlook. Contains : *Adult Language *Adult Situations Thank you for listening, you Maniacs! If you like the podcast tell a friend. Please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Follow us : Contact us : ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram⁠@umbrellaholics⁠ Facebook@⁠https://www.facebook.com/Umbrellaholics-110265711126471⁠ Twitter⁠@HolicsUmbrella⁠ Youtube@⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCguHLT224fCg9iCOasS8pjw⁠ Find us on all the major platforms!