Holidays: Season of Stress

Christmas. Valentine’s Day. National Dessert Day? The idea that consumerism drives the holiday season is nothing new, but the extent of the connection may run deeper than we realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Many know of Halloween’s ancient pagan origins, but few know the details. Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival, featured familiar traditions such as carving and costumes. But there was a potentially darker aspect—one that included human sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices ...  Show more

Edgar Allan Poe: "Berenice" is a short story that explores themes of obsession, decay, and the grotesque. The tale unfolds as the narrator becomes fixated on the teeth of his beloved cousin, Berenice, leading to a horrifying and unforgettable climax. 

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"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. First published, 1846.Intro read by Christopher Swindle.Poe is an audiochuck production.Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a ...  Show more

Who’s to blame for the death of Edgar Allen Poe?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles the mysterious death of famed author and poet Edgar Allen Poe. Known for his fascination with the macabre and for telling tales of mystery and psychological terror, did Poe man ...  Show more