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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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?"
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Ep 65. Two for the Show
This week, Ryan and Bruce review a tale of jealous husbands, a murder cover-up gone awry, a cop in god-mode, and the most suspicious acting suspect ever in "Two for the Show," based on not one but two stories from Crime SuspenStories #17. Sound effect from Spongebob Squarepants. Breakdown music by Strong Jeff.
Ep 64. People Who Live in Brass Hearses
What does the title mean? What does it have to do with either the comic or the episode? Ryan and Bruce discover that some mysteries don't have answers.
Ep 63. Food for Thought
Like a gorilla crashing through a skylight, a friend drops by to help Ryan and Bruce digest the episode Food for Thought, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #40.
Ep 62. Forever Ambergris
This week, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of professional and personal jealousy with apocalyptic implications in "Forever Ambergris", based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #44. Breakdown music by Strong Jeff.
Ep 61. As Ye Sow
The Crypt Keepers are here to ring in the new year with an episode that features jealousy, murder, and (a lack of) sex in What Ye Sow, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #14. The Secret Within by Darren Curtis Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Ep 60. Death of Some Salesman
WARNING: Spoilers abound for 30 Coins Season 2, Day of the Beast, and probably other things. Ryan and Bruce can't keep their mouths shut. If you want to avoid spoilers, the fast-forward button will be your friend. CW: Discussion of sexual assault. It's a Christmas miracle! The Crypt Keepers are back with the first episode of season 5, Death of Some Salesmen, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #15. Sound clip from Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3. Buy Taken Lives newest album, Evolution of Aggression, here!
Ep 59. Shooting the S***
In this episode, Ryan and Bruce break between seasons 4 and 5 of Tales from the Crypt to talk about horror, nerd stuff in general, and some recent developments in their lives. The Boston Cop Slide Video The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen The White People by Arthur Machen
Ep 58. Curiosity Killed
Here we are at the season 4 finale with "Curiosity Killed", a tale of bitterness and revenge, which is not based at all on a story with a similar title from Tales from the Crypt #37.
Ep 57. Werewolf Concerto
In this penultimate episode of season 4, the guys look at a story of fur, fangs, and the eternal battle between two classic monsters, in Werewolf Concerto, based on a story from Vault of Horror #16
Ep 56. Strung Along
This week, Ryan and Bruce examine a story the troubles of a washed up puppeteer and his mischievous puppet in "Strung Along", based on a story from Vault of Horror #33. Stop us if you've heard this one before. Breakdown music by Strong Jeff. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Ep 55. Split Personality
On this episode, the guys examine Split Personality, a tale of greed, deception, sibling rivalry, and chainsaws, based on a story from Vault of Horror #30. Breakdown music provided by Strong Jeff.
Ep 54. Maniac At Large
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan ramble on and on. Who's idea was it to give two dudes with ADHD a podcast? When they finally get on task, they discuss Maniac At Large, a story of how terror warps our perceptions, based on a tale from Crime SuspenStories #27. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Breakdown music by Strong Jeff. The strongest Jeff on the market, guaranteed, or your money back!
Ep 53. King of the Road
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce buckle for King of the Road, an orphaned Two-Fisted Tales segment that ended up on Tales from the Crypt. It's a story of old secrets coming back to haunt you, hot rods, and the most dangerous threat to America -- our kids. Special thanks to Strong Jeff for the breakdown music.
Ep 52. The Showdown
This time around, Ryan and Bruce travel back to the Old West for a very non-Tales from the Crypt story of gunslingers and ghosts in "The Showdown", kinda-sorta based on a comic of the same name from Two-Fisted Tales #37.
Ep 51. The New Arrival
This time, Ryan and Bruce discover that every house is haunted, but not always by ghosts in "The New Arrival", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #25. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Ep 50. What's Cookin'?
In this Frankenstein mess of an episode, Ryan and Bruce cover one of the most delicious entries in Tales from the Crypt, "What's Cookin'?" a story of murder, cannibalism, and greed. The Secret Within by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Sound effect from Zapsplat.com
Ep 49. Beauty Rest
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of envy, murder, and the depravity of the 1% in "Beauty Rest", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #35. Bruce makes some apologies and Ryan markets a new beverage.
Ep 48. The Seance
Is this episode that Ryan and Bruce cover actually good? Not really. But they have fun discussing it.
Ep 47. On A Deadman's Chest
On this episode, Ryan tries to convince Bruce the story they review is much better than Bruce originally thought. Is Ryan successful? Tune in to find out. Also, Bruce mistakes Showdown in Little Tokyo for Rapid Fire, something he knows he will catch grief for later on.
Ep 46. This'll Kill Ya
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce tackle two tales of people with terrible senses of humor, in "This'll Kill Ya", based on a story from Crime SuspenStories #23. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the previous episode, where the guys talk about their feelings on the new Evil Dead movie.
We'll Do What We Want Vol 1: Evil Dead Rise
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a detour to discuss the new Evil Dead film. Spoilers abound.
Ep 45. None but the Lonely Heart
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of greed, murder, and undying love in "None but the Lonely Heart" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #33. Wrapping up, Bruce tells a gross, traumatic, but funny story.
Ep 44. Yellow
In this episode, Ryan and Bruce examine a very uncharacteristic Tales from the Crypt story about war and the virtue of bravery in "Yellow" based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #1.
Ep 43. Spoiled
Hello, Kiddies! Ryan and Bruce are back to...spoil...you with another episode. It's a story of passion, lust, and sexual innuendos run wild in "Spoiled", based on a story from Haunt of Fear #26
42. Deadline
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a tale of desperation, madness, and a missing third act called "Deadline", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #12. Along the way, they have a lot of opinions about the new Ant-Man movie, so spoilers will abound.
Ep 41. Split Second
On this episode, the guys look into a tale of a toxic marriage and jealousy leading to a worker's revolt in the Canadian wilderness in "Split Second", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #4.
Ep 40. Midnight Mess
The boys are back after facing the horrors of COVID and flights across the ocean. This episode is a follow-up to the previous one, discussing the inspiration for the villains in "Mournin' Mess," a Tales from the Crypt story titled "Midnight Mess." It was adapted as part of Amicus' Vault of Horror anthology movie in 1973. Along the way, Ryan and Bruce argue over who is the biggest psychopath, a murderer or someone that drops by your home unannounced. Sound clip from Vault of Horror (1973)
Ep 39. Mournin' Mess
In this impromptu two-parter, the guys take a bite out of a tale of class exploitation and buried secrets in "Mournin' Mess" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #35. Along the way, they discuss their holiday season. Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself A Scary Little Christmas.
Ep 38. Undertaking Palor
For Christmas this year, Ryan and Bruce bring you a tale of Spielbergian kids-on-bikes horror with "Undertaking Palor", based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #39. Bruce talks about more obscure TV series and Ryan makes funny noises. The funniest kill in horror history: https://youtu.be/D8Sr_VBZNKo The terrible opening to She-Wolf of London: Sound clips from Spongebob Squarepants and Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas.
Ep 37. Easel Kill Ya
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce explore a tale of art, madness, and temptation in "Easel Kill Ya", based on a story from Vault of Horror #31. Along the way, they talk about the tricks social anxieties play on your self-perception and Bruce gets into a fight with a horror icon. Sound clip from Tales from the Crypt s3e8, "Easel Kill Ya".
Ep 36. The Reluctant Vampire
This week, Ryan and Bruce examine a story of a working stiff just trying to do right by his co-workers and community in "The Reluctant Vampire", based on a story from Vault of Horror #20. Bruce consistently gets the name of the protagonist incorrect. Sound clip from Tales from the Crypt S3E6.
Ep 35. Dead Wait
This week, Ryan and Bruce take a look at a story of theft, love affairs, betrayal, voodoo, and revolution in "Dead Wait", based on a story from Vault of Horror #23. Along the way, they discuss how their respective Halloweens went, Ryan talks about some gifts from a recent horror convention, and Bruce realizes after the fact he gave some dark advice to his classmates. Soundclips from Tales from the Crypt, Season 3 Ep 6.
Ep 34. Top Billing
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce delve into a tale of envy and career aspirations in "Top Billing", based on a story from Vault of Horror #37. Or is it #39? Along the way, Bruce reveals a secret crush. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Sound clips from "Top Billing" and "The Boy Who Could Fly".
Ep 32. Abra Cadaver
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of brotherly rivalry and medical mishaps in the nonsensically titled "Abra Cadaver". Along the way, Bruce brings down the room with a diversion into real-life medical horrors.
Ep 31. The Trap
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce look at a story of greed, fraud, fake murder, and double-crossing lovers in "The Trap." Along the way, they share some very strong opinions on beloved institutions. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Teen Wolf Wardrobe Malfunction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9648BY2V4 Sound clips from "The Trap."
Ep 30. Carrion Death
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce go through the desert with a cop with no name as they look at the crime story "Carrion Death", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #19. Along the way, they discuss an almost forgotten exploitation star. Get your tickets for Fright Night 4 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fright-night-4-tickets-407110918717 Soundclip from CHiPs
Ep 29. Loved to Death
CW: sexual assault through coercion. Captain Mediocrity is back from their globe trotting adventures to tackle a rather distasteful episode of Tales from the Crypt "Loved to Death" based on a story from the Tales from the Crypt comic #25. They also take a moment to ruminate on love and rejection. Sound clip from s3e1 "Loved to Death".
Ep 28. The Secret
On this episode, Captain Mediocrity discovers the (not so) horrifying mystery behind "The Secret" in the final episode of Tales from the Crypt's season 2, based on a story from Haunt of Fear #24.
Ep 27. My Brother's Keeper
On this episode, Captain Mediocrity takes a look at My Brother's Keeper, episode 17 of season 2, based on a super dark story from Shock SuspenStories #17. Then they go off on a long tangent about how comic books are the antidote to the harmful nostalgia of a supposed idyllic past. Sound bites from My Brother's Keeper.
Ep 26. Television Terror
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a look at an entertaining parody of sleaze talk-shows, "Television Terror", which is headlined by one of the worst people in modern American history. Bruce goes on an extended rant about him, and keeps confusing him with someone else. It is based on a story by the same name from Haunt of Fear #17, but the two stories could not be more tonally different. Sound clips from "Television Terror" and the Morton Downey Jr Show.
Ep 25. Mute Witness to Murder
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce try to find something to say about a rather mediocre episode of Tales from the Crypt "Mute Witness to Murder", and end up talking about a lot of other things. SPOILER ALERT for The Black Phone.
Horror Beneath the Streets
Everyone loves a good ghost story! After a period of trials and tribulations, Ryan and Bruce are able to finally sit down to record. This time, they take a look at the origin of EC's horror line as told in Haunt of Fear #17.
Ep 24. Lower Berth
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce dive into a Tales from the Crypt origin story, "Lower Berth", based on a story in issue #33 of the comic. Along the way, Bruce tells Ryan about Cranial Facial Duplication and Ryan gives Bruce "the talk." Music clip from Red Shoe Diaries.
Ep 23. Korman's Kalamity
On this episode, Bruce regales Ryan with stories of long-forgotten syndicated TV shows and recounts the plot of the original Planet of the Apes series. Oh yeah, and they talk a bit about a meta-before-meta-was-a-thing episode of Tales from the Crypt, s2e13's "Korman's Kalamity".
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
WARNING: Spoilers! The guys couldn't resist taking a detour between episodes to discuss what may be the biggest horror movie ever based on a comic, Marvel's Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. And somehow, when talking about horror comic movies, they forget to mention Hellboy.
Ep 22. Fitting Punishment
CW: Discussions of abuse. On this episode, Ryan and Bruce trudge through Fitting Punishment, episode 12 of Season 2, based on a story in Vault of Horror #16. Neither of them felt good watching it, but hopefully you'll enjoy listening to them talk about it. Opening Audio from Tales from the Crypt: The Island of Death by Seeing Ear Theater.
Ep 21. Judy, You're Not Yourself Today
The boys discuss an entertaining episode about the old body switcheroo, "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today", based on a story out of Tales from the Crypt #25. Meanwhile, Bruce keeps trying to eat his microphone. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred podcast app and share with a friend.
Ep 20. The Ventriloquist's Dummy.
The Crypt Keepers return to cover an absolute banger of an episode, The Ventriloquist's Dummy, Tales from the Crypt's 10 episode of season 2. The guys can barely contain their excitement. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred podcast app and share with a friend.
Ep 19. Four-Sided Triangle (Third Time's the Curse)
CW: Descriptions of attempted sexual exploitation. Ryan and Bruce angered some higher power. Tech issues and mistakes forced them to record an episode they hate for a third time. But they try to make the best of it, examining Four-Sided Triangle with lots of laughs and even more tears. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred podcast app and share with a friend.
EP 18. For Cryin' Out Loud
Ryan and Bruce take a look at the episode For Cryin' Out Loud based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #17. We leave behind the themes of love gone wrong that has dominated the season and explore a tale of greed, murder, rock n' roll and a screaming conscience. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred pod catcher and share with a friend.
Ep 17. The Sacrifice
Ryan and Bruce explore Tales from the Crypt's 8th episode of season 2, The Sacrifice, based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #15. The season's theme of love and betrayal continues, and we discover some of the Cryptkeeper's..."tastes". The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Help the show by leaving a rating on your preferred pod catcher and share with a friend.
Ep 16. The Thing From the Grave
Continuing the second season's theme of jealous and murderous lovers, Ryan and Bruce tackle The Thing from the Grave, season 2, episode 6 of Tales from the Crypt, based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #22. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep 15. Three's A Crowd
On this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a look at the fifth episode of Tales from the Crypt's second season, "Three's A Crowd", based on a story from Shock SuspenStories #11. Remember boils and ghouls, communication is the key to a healthy relationship. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Sound clip from "Three's A Crowd". "Side by Side/Three's A Crowd Theme" by Michael Lloyd.
Ep 14. 'Til Death
CW: Discussions of sexual assault and racism. On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the fourth episode of Tales from the Crypt's second season, 'Til Death, based on a story in Vault of Horror #28. And remember, kiddies, don't yuck on someone else's yum. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
The Crypt Keepers Holiday Extravaganza (And All Through the House 1972)
The Crypt Keepers are here to give you some holiday cheer. In this episode, Ryan and Bruce take a break from covering the TV series and comic to examine a Christmas-themed segment from the 1972 Tales from the Crypt movie. Happy Honda-Days, everyone! You can listen to the Crypt Keeper's coverage of the TV series' adaptation of "And All Through the House" here. NOTE: There are three loud tones in the episode; the guys briefly discuss a terrible horror movie and don't wish to give it free advertising. Credits: Sound clip from Spongebob Squarepants Silent Night performed by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Additional sounds by https://www.zapsplat.com
Ep 12. Cutting Cards
Shake this square world and blast off to Kicksville! This time, Ryan and Bruce cover a story of out of control egos in the Henriksen staring episode "Cutting Cards" based on a story from Tales from the Crypt #32. Audio clips from "Cutting Cards" and "Narcotics: Pit of Despair". The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com
Ep 11. The Switch
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the second episode of the second season, Tales from the Crypt's second season, The Switch, based on a story in Tales from the Crypt #45. Complete with a brief review of the forgotten 80s slasher "The Mutilator/Fall Break", and Bruce discusses two peculiar types of transplants, and reveals his favorite, along with his interesting search history. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep 10. Dead Right(!)
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan dive into the premiere of Tales from the Crypt's second season, Dead Right, based on a story in Shock SuspenStories #6. Before that, Bruce tells Ryan the legend of a kid named Hartford, then the guys take a moment to talk about the new Halloween (no spoilers, don't worry) and over-the-top fan reactions to horror movies. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep. 9: HATE
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Violent Bigotry. On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce take a detour between seasons of Tales from the Crypt to explore a story from Shock SuspenStories #5, titled HATE. Along the way, Ryan tells a funny story about his girlfriend and talks about an encounter with a horrible neighbor. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep 8. Collection Completed Part 2
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Abuse On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce continue their coverage of Collection Completed, this time focusing on the story from Haunt of Fear #25. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep 7: Collection Completed Part 1
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Animal Abuse On this week's show, Ryan and Bruce cover Collection Completed, the final episode of Tales from the Crypt's first season. They have a lot to say about it, so they'll be covering the comic on a separate episode next week. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com Sound clips from Collection Completed and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.
Ep 6: Lover Come Hack to Me
On this week's show, Bruce and Ryan cover what may be the worst episode of Tales from the Crypt but have a lot of fun talking about it. "Lover Come Hack to Me" was based on a story in Haunt of Fear #19. The synopsis Bruce reads is from comics.org. Music in the episode is from the theme to Red Shoe Diaries.
Ep 5: Only Sin Deep
On this week's show, Bruce and Ryan cover the Tales from the Crypt episode "Only Sin Deep", based on a story of the same name from Haunt of Fear #24. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com
Ep 4: Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the third episode of Tales from the Crypt, "Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone," then take a look at the story it was based on from Haunt of Fear #21. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show on Instagram and Twitter at @CryptkeepersPod. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com
Ep 3: All Through the House
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the "second" episode of Tales from the Crypt, "All Through the House," then take a look at the story it was based on from Vault of Fear #35. Ryan tells a touching story from his childhood and Bruce can't stop saying "right." The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. Please follow the show at @CryptkeepersPod on both Twitter and Instagram. You can also email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com
Ep 2: The Man Who Was Death
On this episode, Bruce and Ryan cover the "first" episode of Tales from the Crypt "The Man Who Was Death", then take a look at the story it was based on from Crypt of Terror #17. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com.
Ep 1: Hello Kiddies!
On this episode: Bruce and Ryan introduce themselves. Ryan goes over the history of EC Comics and touches on the origin of the Tales from the Crypt TV series. The hosts can be found @MrSpookyBruce and @HorroRyan on Twitter. You can email the show at CryptKeepersShow@gmail.com. Note: Old Nancy's cat is Lucifer, not Satan. Bruce confuses "Lights Out" and "Quiet, Please", but both are quality old time radio shows. "The Thing on the Fourble Board" can be listened to here.