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The Crypt Keepers

The Crypt Keepers is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the HBO horror anthology series Tales from the Crypt and the comic books that inspired the show.

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    Ep 113. Bordello of Blood

    While the guys may have finished the series, there is still Tales from the Crypt material to cover. On this episode, the guys take a look at the second Tales from the Crypt movie, Bordello of Blood!

  2. 115

    Ep 112. The Third Pig

    On this episode, the guys conclude their coverage of the Tales from the Crypt TV series, with The Third Pig. More like The Turd Pig.

  3. 114

    Ep 111. Ear Today Gone Tomorrow

    Join the guys as they reach a milestone in their Tales from the Crypt coverage, the penultimate episode and the final live-action episode of the series.

  4. 113

    Ep 110. Confession

    The guys are back reviewing season 7 with Confession, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #4.

  5. 112

    Ep 109. About Face

    On this episode, the guys take a look at story of corrupt priests, illegitimate children, and religious rage in About Face, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #27. Also, the guys make a prediction about nerd culture; by now, you'll know who is right and who is wrong.

  6. 111

    Ep 108. Smoke Wrings

    On this episode, the guys try to make sense of something that tries its best not to make sense in Smoke Wrings, loosely based on a story from Vault of Horror #37.

  7. 110

    Ep 107. Report from the Grave

    Your Crypt Keepers news team, Bruce with the weather, Ryan with sports, and eye-in-the-sky Daywalker bring you a Report from the Grave! Does this episode have anything to do with news? No. Is there even a report? Also no.

  8. 109

    Ep 106. Weird Science

    The guys take a mid-season break to review the 1985 John Hughes movie "Weird Science", based on a story from the EC comic of the same name.

  9. 108

    Ep 105. The Kidnapper

    In this episode, the guys discuss poor romantic gestures and even worse parenting decisions in "The Kidnapper" based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #12.

  10. 107

    Ep 104. Cold War

    The jolly elves at the Crypt Keepers bring you a Christmas present: a new episode! We're keeping you warm this holiday with Cold War, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #43.

  11. 106

    Ep 103. Horror in the Night

    This week, the guys take a trip to a hotel filled with haunted house shenanigans in "Horror in the Night", based on a story from Vault of Horror #12. Plus, Bruce gives Ryan a lesson in Cold War politics.

  12. 105

    Ep 102. Escape

    The Creep Keepers return to help you get away from holiday stress with Escape, based on a story from Vault of Horror #16!

  13. 104

    Ep 101. A Slight Case of Murder

    This time around, the guys take a look at episode 3 of season 7, A Slight Case of Murder. Can the guys polish a turd yet again?

  14. 103

    Ep 100 Part Deux. Demon Knight

    This week we continue our coverage of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight.

  15. 102

    Ep 100.01. The Onehummdredth

    As a gift for joining us on our journey to 100 episodes, Daywalker presents a guided meditation. Enjoy

  16. 101

    Ep 100. Demon Knight Pt 1

    You've been waiting for it! You've been asking for it! And it's finally here! We begin our coverage of the 1990s cult classic film, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight.

  17. 100

    Ep 99. Last Respects

    This week, the guys take a look at Last Respects, supposedly based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #23. It's not. It's a turd polishing episode.

  18. 99

    Ep 98. Fatal Caper

    On this episode, we begin our look at the final season of Tales from the Crypt, with "Fatal Caper"!

  19. 98

    STS

    Due to misread texts, the guys don't review an episode this time around. Instead, they have an ADHD-fueled conversation about movies, comics, and Bruce's celebrity encounter at a wiffle ball tournament in Evansville, IN.

  20. 97

    Ep 96. You, Murderer

    Join us for the finale of season six, in which the producers dig up a grave to give us a performance by an actor who has been dead for 70 years in "You, Murderer!" based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #14.

  21. 96

    Ep 95. 99 and 44/100 Pure Horror

    This time around, the guys cover a masterclass in taking a simple premise and making it unnecessarily complicated in 99 and 44/100 Pure Horror (a reference long forgotten in 2025), based on a story in Vault of Horror #23

  22. 95

    Ep 94. Comes the Dawn

    Not to be confused with Came the Dawn, which we covered last season. Yeah, the similar titles are confusing, as is this episode. It's a tale about the importance of learning about time zones and geography!

  23. 94

    Ep 93. Doctor of Horror

    On this episode, the guys review a story of questionable science and the value of respecting your employees in "Doctor of Horror", based on a story from Vault of Horror #13. Along the way, they discuss recent video games and how much Bruce hates Ben Stein.

  24. 93

    Ep 92. Surprise Party

    This time around, the boys cover a episode that is about as good as a dog pooping at a birthday party, in Surprise Party. Based on a story from Vault of Horror #37. Along the way, Bruce has questions about the Crypt Keeper's anatomy.

  25. 92

    Ep 91. Sinners

    Instead of the regularly scheduled episode, the guys take a detour to discuss the instant classic and movie-of-the-year Sinners. They can barely contain their excitement. Spoilers abound.

  26. 91

    Ep 90. In the Groove

    The official podcast of Lancaster, PA presents a tale of lust and rage with "In the Groove" based on a story from Crime SuspenStories #21.

  27. 90

    Ep 89. Staired in Horror

    On this episode, the guys examine a tale of lust and curses with an uncharacteristic happy ending (though with the TftC twist) in Staired in Horror, based on story that makes no sense from Vault of Horror #23. Along the way, they discover the cutest bird in the world, the Potoo.

  28. 89

    Ep 88. The Assassin

    Historic storms have ripped across the country. You know what that means? The wet makes it good for hunting! Man hunting! Let the Crypt Keepers help you endure the rainy weather with their latest episode, The Assassin, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #17

  29. 88

    Ep 87. The Pit

    Content Warning: Brief discussion of animal cruelty during the comic portion. This time around, the guys discuss The Pit, based on a horrific story from Vault of Horror #40. It's a tale of kicks, punches, and flippy-dos, with 100% less animal cruelty than the comic source material. The guys felt so bad, after recording they went to a dog bar to pet some very good boys.

  30. 87

    Ep 86. The Bribe

    This time around, Ryan and Bruce discuss The Bribe, a tale of greed, desperation, and unintended consequences. Based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #7. Along the way, Bruce reads one cast member's impressive list of credits.

  31. 86

    Ep 85. Revenge in Blind Alleys is the Nuts

    What happens when you give microphones to three people with barely contained ADHD? This episode! And along the way, they manage to pull themselves together enough to review Blind Alleys from Amicus' 1972 Tales from the Crypt anthology film.

  32. 85

    Ep 84. Revenge is the Nuts Part 1

    This time, Ryan and Bruce look at a cathartic tale as old as time, an abusive authority figure getting what they deserve in "Revenge is the Nuts," based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #45. Along the way, they answer the age-old question, "What does baby want?"

  33. 84

    Ep 83. Snow Day Spectacular

    If you're going to listen to one podcast this week...it'll probably be that long-running history podcast that just dropped a new episode. But! If you're going to listen to two podcasts this week, make the second one The Crypt Keepers. This time around, the guys take a break from their regularly scheduled episode to discuss Christmas, life in general, and of course, the movies they've consumed.

  34. 83

    Ep 82. Operation Friendship

    It's a Christmas miracle! The Crypt Keepers return to bring you some holiday cheer with a new episode featuring a story as old as time, an imaginary friend jealous of a new love interest. Come witness a mental mating far more lasting and rewarding than that of man and wife!

  35. 82

    Ep 81. Whirlpool

    On this episode, Ryan and Bruce relive the same day over and over again with Rita Rudner and Richard Lewis in "Whirlpool", based on a story Vault of Horror #32. Bruce has some disappoints he'd like to share with the rest of the crew, while Daywalker exercises the extreme power they've given him.

  36. 81

    Ep 80. Only Skin Deep

    CW: Discussion of intimate partner violence Ryan and Bruce return to their regularly scheduled program with a look at the second episode of season six, Only Skin Deep, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #38. It's another stinker but that's when the guys do their best work. Note: This episode was recorded mid-October. Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys

  37. 80

    Ep 79. Halloween Extravaganza

    C-c-c-combo breaker! The guys interrupt their regularly scheduled episode to sit down for a Halloween special, discussing what they did during the spooky season, movies they've watched, and the ultimate horror: dentistry.

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    Ep 78. Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

    Ryan and Bruce kick off their look at season 6 with one of the worst episodes of the series, Let the Punishment Fit the Crime, based on a much better story in Vault of Horror #33. The hosts are so distraught over the episode they require the help of a special emotional support guest. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  39. 78

    Ep 77. Vault of Horror Pt 5

    This time around, Ryan and Bruce conclude their look at 1973's Vault of Horror anthology film with Drawn and Quartered, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #26. It's another Voodoo Panic episode, folks. That scraping noise you hear is Bruce dragging over his soapbox. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  40. 77

    Ep 76. Vault of Horror Pt 4

    Ryan and Bruce continue their exploration of the Vault of Horror with the preposterous segment "Bargain in Death", from Tales from the Crypt #26.

  41. 76

    Ep 75. Vault of Horror Pt 3

    On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve deeper into the Vault of Horror and discover the secrets of the infamous Indian Rope Trick with "This Trick'll Kill Ya!".

  42. 75

    Ep 74. Vault of Horror Pt 2

    Ryan and Bruce continue exploring the Vault of Horror (1973) with a tale of a wife driven to madness by a demanding husband in the segment, The Neat Job. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  43. 74

    Ep 73. Vault of Horror Part 1

    This episode kicks off Ryan and Bruce's multi-part look at Amicus Productions' 1973 film, Vault of Horror. The segment they describe might sound familiar to you. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  44. 73

    Ep 72. Till Death Do We Part

    On this episode, the boys are mad at John Stamos for stealing all of the talent and good looks. But they don't stay mad at him for long because he is John Stamos after all. Oh, and they discuss a story of jealousy, murder, daydreams, and baseball in "Till Death Do We Part," based on a segment from Haunt of Fear #12. Also, there is An Occurrence of Bruce getting the title of an Ambrose Bierce story wrong, several times. That Stamos is too distracting. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  45. 72

    Ep 71. Halfway Horrible

    Sure, many Tales from the Crypt episodes deal with greed and betrayal. But do they involve voodoo? Okay, yeah, that's a recurring troupe. It's handled with all the tact and class you'd expect. But Ryan and Bruce are here to at least make it fun. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

  46. 71

    Ep 70. Oil's Well that Ends Well

    On this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of greed, con-artists, and triple-crosses. That may sound like a typical Tales episode, but few are as explosive. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

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    Ep 69. Came the Dawn

    In this episode, Ryan and Bruce are joined by a special guest to examine the Psycho homage, "Came the Dawn", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #9 Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Soundclips from X and The Lost Boys Additional music by Daywalker

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    Ep 68. Creep Course.

    Content Warning: Discussion of a child predator at the 30-minute mark through the 36-minute mark. In this episode, Ryan and Bruce explore the horrors of higher education and the benefits of being a good student in Creep Course, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #23. Crypt Keepers intro/ outro-By Daywalk3r Productions Breakdown Song- By Strong Jeff Soundclips from The Red Shoe Diaries, X, and The Lost Boys.

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    Ep 67. Well-Cooked Hams

    In this episode, the explore Vaudeville-era magic acts and travel to 1950s France to visit the infamous Grand Guignol theater in Well-Cooked Hams, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #27. Along the way, Bruce offers some relationship advice to callers. Credits Hosted by Horror Ryan and Spooky Bruce Production by Daywalker Breakdown music by Strong Jeff Additional music by Daywalker Sound clips from X and The Monster Squad.

  50. 67

    Ep 66(6). House of Horror

    In this episode, Ryan and Bruce introduce a new edition to the team. Then, how does a story about frat hazing at a haunted house turn into a discussion about class and labor? Tune in to find out! Breakdown music from Strong Jeff Soundclip from Pearl Additional music by Daywalk3r.

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The Crypt Keepers is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the HBO horror anthology series Tales from the Crypt and the comic books that inspired the show.

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