Stuff You Should Know The 14th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct 31, 2023
Dive into a chilling Halloween special filled with spooky storytelling! The hosts humorously tackle the pressure of comedic expectations while preparing to read H.G. Wells' eerie 'The Red Room.' Experience the tension and curiosity as they navigate a haunted legacy. Themes of isolation and human connection unfold alongside reflections on madness and love. With personal anecdotes of supernatural encounters, the atmosphere blends humor and fear, all wrapped up with a festive Halloween farewell that keeps the spirits high!
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Halloween Spooktacular Intro
- Josh and Chuck introduce the annual Halloween Spooktacular, an ad-free episode featuring scary story readings.
- Josh expresses disappointment over his inability to summon the spirit of Meagle for this year's episode.
The Red Room Reading Part 1
- Chuck and Josh begin reading H.G. Wells's "The Red Room."
- A young man arrives at a spooky house and insists on spending the night in the haunted Red Room, despite warnings from the elderly caretakers.
The Red Room Reading Part 2
- The young man explores the eerie castle, feeling disturbed by the atmosphere and the ghostly presence of past inhabitants.
- He lights numerous candles in the Red Room to dispel the darkness and shadows.
