Episodes
The story too big for one episode reaches it thrilling conclusion. Ghosts have stolen Rush's brother Max and to get him back he'll need not only the help of Sardo, but also the enigmatic man that brought the chest to the Magic Mansion in the first place. We're talking through why coiffures need to come back, why Dr. Vink thinks kids should murder and why traveling via magical spyglass might be the best way of all!
Published 09/20/21
Published 09/20/21
Hey all you fellow Darkers! We're bringing you a very different but very special episode today! We're resetting the episode releases by a week to better coincide with the Front Row Network's October MonsterCast that we produce every year. As such this week we're bringing you an interview that Jeremy did as a guest on the amazing USUK Podcast Network show What's The Difference. We'll see you next week with the conclusion of Cutter's Treasure!
Published 09/11/21
Episode 48 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is continuing Season 4 by looking at The Tale of Cutter's Treasure Part 1. A story too big for one Midnight Society member, Frank and Gary team up to tell a two-part adventure of the ghostly pirate Jonas Cutter, his forbidden treasure, and the two brothers caught up in a high-seas legend that just might be the end of them both. We talk landing Emmy winner Charles S. Dutton, why ghosts need boats and just how many stores does Sardo own anyway?
Published 08/27/21
Episode 47 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is continuing Season 4 by looking at The Tale of the Water Demons. While spending a Summer away from his trouble-making ways at his uncle's house, Shawn and his cousin Dean meet a mysterious old deep sea treasure hunter who stay awake because of the vengeful spirits that come for him while asleep. We talk about the fantastic lead performance, why the captain doesn't have instant coffee and could living in the desert solve all these problems?
Published 01/04/21
On this special Halloween, we're proud to share this special bonus episode with all of you listeners. We're of course a part of the Front Row Network of shows on NPR Illinois and our partner show BEYOND THE MOUSE recently did an interview with Are You Afraid of the Dark creator and our old friend DJ MacHale. They talk specifically about his time writing and directing the Tower of Terror movie but also about his time making our favorite show. Enjoy!
Published 10/31/20
Episode 45 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is continuing Season 4 by looking at The Tale of the Long Ago Locket. A teenager is mysteriously transported to the Revolutionary War, where he must help a solider return to his girlfriend, before she marries another man. We talk about Will Friedle's non-changing wardrobe, the importance of local historians and is William his first or last name? YOU DECIDE!
Published 10/29/20
Episode 44 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is kicking off an insanely good Season 4 by looking at The Tale of the Renegade Virus. A boy who enjoys playing pranks goes too far one day and is punished by being trapped in a virtual reality game with a dangerous virus trying to infiltrate his mind.
Published 09/27/20
Episode 43 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is closing out a very solid Season 3 looking at The Tale of the Dangerous Soup. Dr. Vink's (Aaron Tager) restaurant is the talk of the town boasting the exclusive Dangerous Soup on its menu. When loner Reed (Greg Haberny) applies for a job, he and hostess Nonnie (Neve Campbell) find out there's quite a devilish secret behind the delicious main dish.
Published 08/09/20
Episode 42 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Crimson Clown. A little boy who gets away with everything gets taught a lesson in right & wrong from a demonic clown entity.
Published 07/03/20
Episode 41 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Quicksilver. A girl was killed in a fire several years ago while trying to stop a ghost. In the present day, two boys move in and discover the secret of the house's past.
Published 06/12/20
Episode 40 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Dream Girl. A young man finds a ring in his locker at work only to discover he is ignored by those around him except his sister and an unknown girl.
Published 12/15/19
Episode 39 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" is a bit of a curve ball for everybody! The new series has premiered and as opposed to doing our typical show format we're giving you our real-time thoughts AS WE WATCH IT! It's a live watchalong extravaganza! Join us, won't you?!
Published 10/16/19
Episode 38 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Curious Camera. Matt Dorney is a bullied and largely overlooked kid in every way. But when a mysterious camera comes into his life, he soon learns that the camera brings misfortune to anything or anyone it takes a picture of.
Published 10/05/19
Episode 37 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Guardian's Curse. Josh and Cleo's family vacation is canceled for the millionth time when their father stops on the way out of his museum and finds a mummy buried there. ButĀ things get spooky when the mummy appears to have come to life.
Published 09/10/19
Episode 36 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Carved Stone. A new girl in town trying to makes friends buys a magic stone, which causes her to go back in time to the 1890s to meet another lonely child who lived in the house.
Published 07/15/19
Episode 35 of "Are You Afraid of the Podcast" looks at The Tale of the Bookish Babysitter. Belinda is the babysitter for kids who hate babysitters. What's her secret? Rick Winter is about to find out that Belinda's army of books is more than they appear.
Published 05/16/19
A girl goes to visit her friend in the country, but learns she has mysteriously disappeared!
Published 04/15/19
Jake O'Brien loves to make prank phone calls. Unfortunately, people who mess with the telephone get taken away by the sinister phone police and once they catch you, you will never have existed.
Published 03/13/19
Sarah and Kelly learned they should never enter the Watcher's woods, the scary section occupied by the ghosts of three old hags and the evil Watcher.
Published 02/28/19
THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE! Nickelodeon released news that they plan to revive Are You Afraid of the Dark as a series in connection with the feature film debut in October of this year. Naturally Sara and Jeremy have some thoughts!
Published 02/16/19
Stacey and her Mom move into a new apartment only to find that the apartment next door to theirs is occupied by a kindly old woman who's been dead for ten years.
Published 02/08/19
Ian Matthews arrives in the legendary town of Sleepy Hollow where he meets a new girlfriend, the tough guy and the notorious Headless Horseman.
Published 01/02/19
We are about to embark on Season 3 of this terrifying journey! But before we do we need to look back at our favorite and least favorite parts of Season 2. We also talk the recent interview with "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" feature film writer Gary Dauberman in Slash Film and give you our micro-preview of Season 3. Let's get ready to go back into the Dark!
Published 09/26/18
As was teased last week, we are so incredibly psyched to be hosting an EXCLUSIVE interview with the Creator of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Mr. DJ MacHale. We talk literally everything from the show's beginnings, his favorite episodes, what the show was originally going to be called and even talk a little about the upcoming Motion Picture! So sit back, relax, and enjoy some incredible insight into the show we all love so much!
Published 08/27/18