Tag: Holidays
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BP Bonus: Halloween Chat with Monster Fuzz Podcast
EXPLICIT Language warning! Lots of F-bombs in this one. The boys of Monster Fuzz Podcast are back! David, Rob, and Eamonn discuss stories and topics of Halloween, including favorite films, costumes, and near-deadly experiences. Rob and Eamonn bring favorite films and TV shows to talk about, while David tries to pick a favorite. The boys…
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Ep 208: Haunted Irish Castles
Welcome to Season 7, kicked off with a fun trip to some haunted Irish castles! Lively legends, gruesome ghosts and harrowing history fill the ruined halls of haunted Irish castles, and Flora plays tour guide through 5 spooky spots. Not all Keeps sport frightening tales, but their history is fun and full of ghastly deeds…
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Ep 199: Ghost Stories 6
Blurry Photober comes to a close with another edition of ghost stories! A vampire hermit, a phone that won’t stop ringing, a burning church, and a waltzing corpse are just some of the ghost stories crawling out of this open grave. David and Dave recount tales of terror that are truly terrible along with the…
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Ep 172: Christmas Monsters
It’s cold out. The tree is up. The stockings are hung. A fire is roaring. Time to cower in fear of all the Christmas monsters out to deliver swift justice once again! From St. Nick’s police force to giant Icelandic cats, the start of winter heralds a harrowing horde of Christmas monsters. You’ll be surprised…
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BP Bonus – 2015 Bloomington Krampusnacht
Join Blurry Photos on the road as they experience the 2015 Bloomington Krampusnacht! A night of carousing and scare-ousing, the Bloomington Krampusnacht had lots to offer the boys of Blurry Photos as they road tripped to Indiana for some on-the-go reporting. Joined by Milwaukee comedian Greg Bach and Blastropodcast‘s own Mark Soloff, David and Dave journeyed…
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Episode 100: The Holy Grail
Blurry Photos have reached a milestone, and the celebration is on with an episode dedicated to the Holy Grail! The Davids do a little something different in this episode, crafting a complete 40s-style radio play to educate and entertain you, the listener. A profound and influential religious artifact, the Holy Grail has been talked about…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #9
Candy Chat is back for an after-holidays episode! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats. Owing to an unfortunate oversight on the way home from Pigglydog, the ladies are surprised by a very fortunate cache of foreign flavors. From England and France to Italy and…
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BP Supplement 6
Photo-ho, Merry Mailmas! The boys catch up on some mail and read some listener submitted tales of terror including a Stecco original in this supplemental. Blurry Photos wish you happy holidays and hope this tides you over as you wait for 100 to drop. Don’t forget to rate/review us on iTunes and like us on…
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BullStone 4: An Hour With Your Ex
Blurry Photos welcome Mel Evans and Mark Colomb from An Hour With Your Ex for the 4th installment of BullStone! A Chicago-based podcast that focuses on deconstructing film/TV, books, and other works from pop culture, An Hour With Your Ex has been a friend of Blurry Photos since BP’s early days. Mel and Mark stop…
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BP Bonus: Season’s Beatings 2
It’s Krampusnacht again, and time for Season’s Beatings with your host, Krampus! On this very special episode of Krampus’ own talk show, he welcomes guest David Flora of the Blurry Photos podcast. Krampus talks about their upcoming 100th episode, and Flora engages in a rousing game of trivia. Proving just what an a**hole he can be,…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #8
The king of candy holidays is here again, and so is another Candy Chat! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats. In this episode, the ladies chew through a cornucopia of creepy confections. Heavy hitters, newbies, and of course Russell Stover all make an appearance with…
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Episode 94: Ghost Stories 3
Flora and Stecco bring Blurry Photober to a close with their third podcast iteration of ghastly ghost stories! Pour a comforting drink, pull up a comforting blanket, and put on a comforting diaper, because these ghost stories are sure to distress and disturb you from the inside out. With a lethal mix of corny, creepy,…
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Episode 81: American Tall Tales
The boys of Blurry Photos celebrate American Independence Day with a look at American tall tales! With a rich and complex environment to draw inspiration from, American tall tales helped shape the country’s identity and frame of mind. The Davids enjoy their favorite tales and try to track down possible sources in this red white…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #6
The stone is rolled back to reveal a tomb full of chocolatey goodness on this Easter episode of Candy Chat! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats. In this episode, the Easter Bunny brings the ladies an assortment of eggs, carrots, and nests of the…
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Episode 71: Faeries
Grab your Guinness and get ready for a wild St. Paddy’s ride into the world of Faeries! The boys of Blurry Photos are back and kicking off Season 3 with sloppy silliness. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with liquor and learnin’, Flora and Stecco drunkenly delve into the world of Fae Folk and Irish myths. You…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #5
Love and candy are in the air, as Tabitha and Betty check out Valentine’s Day sweets! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats, and this episode the ladies sample Nerds Rope, Pearson’s Mint Patties, M&M’s Cherry, and Russell Stover assorted chocolate. Which candy will…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #4
Tab and Betty are back for another one of the biggest candy holidays of the year! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats, and they are here to deck your mouth halls in the Christmas episode of the Candy Chat podcast. The ladies sample Russell Stover’s…
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BP Bonus: Season’s Beatings
It’s Krampusnacht again, and time for Season’s Beatings with your host, Krampus! On this very special episode of Krampus’ own talk show, he welcomes guest Dave Stecco of the Blurry Photos podcast. We learn a little about Dave, and Krampus tests his mettle in a game of trivia. Proving just what an a**hole he can…
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Episode 58: Guy Fawkes
The 5th of November is remembered, remembered, as Blurry Photos takes a look at Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder treason! An infamous figure in Great Britain, Guy Fawkes earned his nefarious reputation through a failed plot to assassinate the king and parliament. What drove him to try this, and why did he fail? Did he…
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Episode 57: Ghost Stories 2
Blurry Photober draws to a close with the podcast’s annual Ghost Stories episode. David and Dave send their favorite month off in style with 5 terrifying tales to tickle your funny bone. From darkened alleys to creepy statues, Blurry Photos take you on a ride you won’t forget, with Ghost Stories that might otherwise be…
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BP Bonus – Candy Chat #3
Get your taste buds ready for the fright of their lives in this Halloween edition of Candy Chat! Blurry Photos is nice enough to host Betty and Tabitha’s show on sugar and treatise on treats, and this time the ladies brave the haunting and delicious confections of the Halloween holiday. Caution is thrown to the…
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Episode 41: Revolutionary War Myths
Happy July 2nd, the true Independence Day! Why? Find out that Revolutionary War Myth and more in this star-spangled episode of Blurry Photos. Flora and Stecco examine the truth behind such stories as Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the Boston Massacre, and the Liberty Bell. There are tons of misconceptions and misinformation about Revolutionary War stories,…
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Episode 27: Easter
Spring has sprung, and with the equinox squarely in the rearview mirror, Easter is upon us. Millions of people will celebrate this most holy of Christian holidays, but why do they celebrate they way they do? Flora and Stecco will tell you why on this episode of Blurry Photos! Delving into the long history of…
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Episode 25: Irish Legends
Season 2 of Blurry Photos kicks off with a rollicking Irish jig through the legends and lore of the Emerald Isle! The Davids grab their Guinness and talk about everything from St. Patrick to Banshees. Chock full of amazing tales and frightful creatures, Ireland is a small but mighty bastion of mystery and fun, and…
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Episode 16: Yule
The holidays are upon the boys of Blurry Photos, and for many, that means a celebration of Yule. It’s something we hear every year around this time, but many don’t know what exactly the Yuletide is or where it comes from. Thankfully we have David and David to clear some of that confusion up! From…
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Episode 8: Witches
It wouldn’t be ___tober without an episode about witches. David and David conjure up some interesting history and origins of the witch in this episode of Blurry Photos. How long have witches been around? Have they always been the disfigured old crone that stereotyping tells us they are? Is witchcraft still practiced today? Kick back,…
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Episode 5: History of Halloween
Blurry Photos welcomes ____tober with a look into the history of Halloween. With roots dating back to the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain, Halloween has survived centuries of attacks from religion, other holidays, and misinformation, and has grown and evolved into a very unique holiday. Listen as the Davids take you on a journey from…