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“If you grew up on horror films and books this is an incredible walk through of everything in the genre from years gone by. Nostalgic, warm and wonderfully comforting. Jim Moon is a legend for putting this together, he has a style that makes you feel like you are sitting by the fire in an old pub”
THESNAKES via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/21/23
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“Mr Jim Moon is a broadcasting phenomenon. What more can I say?”
Feltpebble via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/22
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“A great podcast looking at horror stories and how they’ve influenced pop culture.
I’ve been following it for a few years now, first on the Hypnogoria blog and now here. It’s always fun and interesting (even when I don’t always agree with it.)
The recent episodes looking at the history of...”Read full review »
pangolin user via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/03/22
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“Discovered this podcast at Christmas and it’s right up my alley. Jim covers lots of great subjects - I loved the episodes on the Box of Delights, Ghost Watch, Hammer House of Horror and the Children of Green Knowe. There’s loads of good subjects covered, and Jim researches the subjects really...”Read full review »
Truck On Tyke via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/22
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“I am always delighted by Mr Jim Moons offerings. Eclectic and all the better for that as there’s something for everyone. Recently listened to Herne the hunter while under the weather, this past week. Evoked memories of reading the Dark is Rising and watching Robin of Sherwood were very...”Read full review »
Blodwyn27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/21
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“Books close to my heart, at 50 years old I’m reading them all again with my youngest. Just found this podcast, FF being my first listen - brilliant!!!!!”
simon069d via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/21
“I love listening to Jim’s podcast. He has a depth and breadth of knowledge that I haven’t found in other podcasts. In fact, there isn't another podcast out there quite like this.
The subjects discussed a niche but wide ranging and include topics you know and love as well as topics you...”Read full review »
loopyfruitcake via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/20
“Mr. Jim Moon is the David Attenborough of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. I don't say that lightly. As Sir David has provided a guide to the natural world with sophistication, wit, and overwhelming knowledge, Sir Jim provides a guide to genre fiction, with impeccable historical research...”Read full review »
Ariel Segal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“Fantastic. Jus picked up 3 Kim Newman books. Had not previously hear of I’m before this podcast . Look forward to each new show. Keep it up .”
t3781 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/08/19
“Mr Jim Moon is now unquestionably the stuff of podcasting legend. His knowledge, enthusiasm, inquisitive nature and the sheer delight he takes (and passes on) in the many strange and arcane topics he covers makes this one of the best podcasts out there- there is a reason Hypnogoria has lasted so...”Read full review »
SeptimusKeen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/19
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“Fan of the weird and the wonderful? Listen to the inimitable Mr Jim Moon’s dulcet tones as he takes you on a journey through the history of horror, the paranormal, the downright strange and every so often “The Natural History of the Batman!” a personal favourite. With over 400 episodes to choose...”Read full review »
El Hermano Escocés via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/18
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“From his readings of classic & obscure strange tales, to his in-depth excursions into all topics weird & wonderful, Mr. Moon rises above most podcasts and has made something truly unique. His exhaustive research on various topics is in itself impressive. But it’s the humor and obvious...”Read full review »
L. Touchpaper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/18
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“Excellent and entertaining podcast”
50dw50 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/18
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“This would be a great podcast if the host didn’t speak with a cartoonish fake accent. I get what he is going for but I can’t stomach it.”
nysa00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/18
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“Jim Moon is a font of knowledge when it comes to the weird, the wonderful and the horrific.
I have disccovers so many great films, books, tv shows, comics, and authors since I started listening to this podcast.”
PaulTheBrave via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/18
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“Jim Moon teaches a thoroughly entertaining master class on the horror genre. How he’s able to track down such extensive history I’ll never know, but I’m glad he does.”
MCowan13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/17
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“Endlessly informative, insightful and witty podcasts for anyone who enjoys folklorics, supernatural fiction and/ or pop culture. From the original Saint Nicholas through MR James’s fiction to 1940s radio horror shows, Hypnobobs is a rich repository of the weird.”
dream of wolves via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/06/17
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“Unique, thorough and most Englishly quirky, Mr Jim is always a pleasure to listen to.”
PenfoldShush via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/17
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“Steadily brilliant. Info dense fascination cast, suitable for all household chores, deep contemplation, reflection and relaxation. Top.”
Nightstalker 5000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/17
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Vulgar Fancies via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/26/17
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“Mr Moon is an amazing storyteller! I would recommend this to anyone who wants intellectual discussion about a wide range of topics, focusing on wierd fiction. But don't dispair Mr Jim has a fun side too. If you are in the mood for a lighter subject I would recommend the dodecahedral (correct...”Read full review »
DjaneK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/17
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“Top notch podcast. Insightful, terrific content. Always engaging, even when Mr. Moon convers subjects I'm less than excited about ... which is rare.”Read full review »
jonjohnjonny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/17
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“Hypnogoria is probably the best podcast I listen to on a weekly basis! Mr. Jim Moon does a great job of highlighting the best weird fiction, folklore, horror/SF/fantasy films and television, and comics. Extraornarily superb!”
I could have been a don! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/16
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“One of the most entertaining, well researched and well produced horror and fantasy podcasts out there. Jim Moon has a wealth of knowledge at his disposal and this makes for a great one man show”
Chris Brown Orange Monkey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/16
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“Love it, love it, love it. I'm currently binge listening to this and it makes work a pleasure!! Never know whats coming on but it's all fab!! Carry on forever Mr Moon!!”Read full review »
JanCT8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/16
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“Jim Moon is amazing. The amount of content he creates is stellar. (Part of why I support him on Patreon!) From movies to books to tales of the weird and wonderful, this podcast is a fantastic listen time and time again!”
malcojojo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/16
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“As the nights draw in and the weather turns frightful, you can do worse than turn the lights low and settle by the fire, a drink in hand, and listen to Jim Moon.
Let his dulcet tones take you into the many worlds of the fantastic and macabre.”
Jack Woodgate via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/15
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“Jim Moon certainly knows his onions. Covering a wide range of subjects, Jim’s silky voice and encyclopaedia like knowledge is a lovely listen.”
@DrewBk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/15
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“Loving the podcasts, working my way through the back catalogue and enjoying it immensely. Thank you Mr Jim Moon for reawakening my dark side.”
Chillial via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/15
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“Steer the course with this academic saga of a show.
The shows here vary from in depth analysis (and they are ALL of a terrifying level of quality research to shame a Spy) of everything from the Cambridge University Ghost writing Circle of the early 20th century, the true origins of Folklore...”Read full review »
THE Steve Porter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/15
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“Jim Moon's Hypnobobs podcast (now split into Microgoria, Tomeagoria, and Hypnogoria) is a panoply of wonders, brought to you from the Library of Dreams and Jim's fertile imagination and natural curiosity about the weird and wonderful in this life. The topics range from folklore, science fiction,...”Read full review »
Tom from Ottawa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/17/15
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“It's simple really; if you want an entertaining, intelligent, well-researched show examining a wide variety of subjects surrounding the Supernatural, Sci-Fi, Folklore and the Weird, both factual and fictional, then you need to listen to this podcast. Mr Moon's style is relaxed and very...”Read full review »
Carol M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/14
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“This show takes me back to the time in my childhood when I embraced all the creepy goodness in the world and then brings me forward to our current pop culture of spooky and fantastical marvels! Jim has an excellent voice and cadence and the research he does is top notch and thorough! Highly...”Read full review »
History Goes Bump via ·
12/22/14
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“This is one of the best podcasts out there! Jim has a great "radio" voice and his histories are awesome and take me back to my childhood when my love for the spooky and weird began. The podcast is entertaining and always fun!”Read full review »
HistoryGoesBump via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/14
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“Mr. Jim Moon constantly amazes me with his incredibly well researched and interesting topics. There isn't a more informative podcast for the geeky inclined or horror fan. I look forward to every release. Thanks Jim for the great work you do!”
Emilyghi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/14
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“My new favorite podcast devoted to all things weird - and wonderful! Mr. Moon's extensive knowledge of horror, the weird, monsters, the fantastic, etc. adds up to a podcast filled with knowledge and humor. His Library of Dreams is well-stocked indeed!”Read full review »
joemuse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/14
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“Mr Jim Moon is a pioneer of the spoken word. Hypnobobs is a fascinating look over a huge wealth of subjects old and new. Through this cast I've discovered films and books I never would of heard of and learnt so much about a huge variety of subjects from Batman to Godzilla I simply...”Read full review »
Phil version 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/14
“This show is always fun and interesting, and well produced. Great job, keep it up!”
LucyR via ·
06/16/14
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“Only recently discovered the delights of this podcast and have already listened to nearly all of the back catalogue. A search for something specific led me to a single episode: The Unmameable On Screen and I was hypnobobbed. It's simply a pleasure listening to Mr Moon's passionate,...”Read full review »
fillum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/14
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“Mr Jim Moon takes us by the hand and leads us to the dark corners, where beasties abound.
Whether it be ghostly readings of classic tales, film retrospectives or peering behind the veil of otherworldly stories, true or otherwise, there is something for everyone here.
Highest of recommends.”
Tids via ·
05/01/14
“Hypnobobs is a varied podcast based in the great library of dreams which includes horror poetry and prose read by Jim in his deep, rich voice; series on such things as batman and zombi zombi as well as one offs like fighting fantasy and Doug McLure movies. Whatever the subject, hypnobos is always...”Read full review »
amo_purple via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/14
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“A new favorite of mine, great voice to have on when I work around the house or sitting at my desk. Love this angle on horror/goth/macabre!”
jalister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/14
“Mr Moons podcast is a real joy to anyone who loves and enjoys the supernatural and horror and also other fringe subjects , his stories which he reads with passion and vigor are i believe for the first time in many cases available to listen to and have not been given the audio treatment before ,...”Read full review »
pac 67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/26/14
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“Growing up in the 80's on a diet of Joy Division, Batman comics, and 60's Hammer horror films, and having graduated to the stories of Arthur Machen and M. R. James and the films of Guillermo Del Toro--I must say that this podcast strikes a deep dark chord that makes my serpentine strings...”Read full review »
Tau Nemo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/13
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“Another thing I love about Hypnobobs is the attention to detail. I just noticed his re-make of Pickman's Model. He wanted to re-do it and make it sound better. And that is exactly what happened - wow! What an excellent rendering and I thank you for making my escapism even better!!”Read full review »
DrJackBaker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/13
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“Loved the retrospecive on Richard Matheson!
This is the best podcast there is for all things weird and strange as well as horrific. Mr. Moon's wonderful voice makes listening to his immense knowledge and witticisms an highly enjoyable experience. It is almost like spending time with an old...”Read full review »
SheikahGal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/13
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“Great readings of classic ghost storys and fun insights into the horror genre!!!
Do try the series on the Bat Man!!”
Uffe er gud! via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
08/27/13
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“Mr. Moon, Thank you so very much for sharing your amazing gift and talent for using your skilled voice to entertain and enlighten.You are the Dream Host for Horror and Weird fans! In my childhood, in the 70's, there was a great TV horror host here in Chicago- Svengooli!!! Ever since then I...”Read full review »
derekboo13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/13
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