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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!
Episodes
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Ep. 216 - On a Dead Man's Chest
In this episode of Short and Spooky, Them Boys discuss an episode of Tales From the Crypt, called "On a Dead Man's Chest" It has some serious Bonuses in it, to say the least. Oh yeah, by the way, this is the final episode of Short and Spooky ever. Farewell Junkies, Trashies, and Sniffers. Thanks...
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Ep. 215 - How I Got My Shrunken Head
Haha! You thought Short and Spooky was dead and gone. You fool! Somehow the boys are back together to discuss an episode of Goosebumps called "How I Got My Shrunken Head". Check it out now! You fool! Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Tell your friends!
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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!
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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? Please rate, review, subscribe and like! Tell your friends!
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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!
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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...
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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. Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!
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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! Please rate, review, like, subscribe and tell your friends!
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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...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!
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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?…
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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!
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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!!! Please rate, review…
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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...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell…
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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" Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Tell your friends!
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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! Please rate review, subscribe, and tell your...
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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…
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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! Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Tell your friends!
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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! Please...
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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...
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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! Rate, review, subscribe... You know the rest.
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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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...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe and tell your friends!
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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! Please rate, review,...
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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? Please...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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! Please rate, review, subscribe and tell your friends!
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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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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...
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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...
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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! Please rate review subscribe...
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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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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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