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PODCAST

Exploring The Myths Behind The Legends

Jesus Vargas-Dominguez

Welcome to our podcast! We primarily focus on horror media, so we discuss movies, shows/series, short stories, etc. Occasionally, we do discuss folk/urban legends and other creepy things. Visit this link for our social media linktree.com/mythsbehindlgds

tv & film

All Episodes

01:12:36

Episode 28 - Love In The Time Of Cenobites (Hellraiser)

Exploring The Myths Behind The Legends ·

2021/02/10

Frank Cotton definitely got more than he bargained for in his endless quest for thrills. At least his brother Larry's cheating wife Julia is there to comfort him when he escapes from the hellish prison that the leather clad creatures known as Cenobites took him to :) Join us as we discuss this 80s supernatural family drama, from the mind of none other than Clive Barker. If you're looking for some company, we discuss some dubious, yet "simple," methods of summoning different creatures and spirits

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01:18:50

Episode 27 - How To Get A Makeover 101 (El...

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2021/02/03

You know, sometimes you gotta change your look. As fashion trends come and go, we all have to adapt. We can't dress like people did in the 80s anymore without getting some strange looks (plus, those Spandex look uncomfortable AF). As such, our friendly neighborhood Chupacabras has somehow morphed from his initial alien-like appearance (as seen in our awesome logo :) ) to something that looks more dog-like (WTF?!). We are happy to announce that we collaborated with Charlie and Mike from the great

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01:08:26

Episode 26 - Amiga Mia (Veronica, Season 2 Finale)

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2021/01/27

Watching movies from other countries is a good way to learn about the way people from other cultures do things :) You can learn about their cooking, their language, how they summon demons ... In yet another tale of messing around with things you don't quite understand (kinda like us when we decided to start a podcast), we look into what happens to Veronica when she decides to contact the spirit of her dead father by using a Ouija board. For our Academic Segment, we talk about the case of Estefania,

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01:12:28

Episode 25 - Deliver Us From Evil (The VVitch, Feat....

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2021/01/20

Most of us could probably relate to Thomasin, the main character in this film. She wants to experience life on her own terms and not feel stifled by her parents, her religion, or her society. The question would be, how much would we be willing to give up to get that? Join us as we talk about witchcraft as it was outlined by the British Parliament (!), as well as the infamous Salem Witch Trials in our widely acclaimed Academic Segment. For our movie critique, we are joined by our special guest

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01:13:02

Episode 24 - Je Ne Regrette Rien (As Above, So Below)

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2021/01/13

How far would you go to obtain something that you've looked for practically your whole life? Visit a remote location all the way across the world? Maybe even visit Hell itself? That is the question that the main characters in this movie seek to answer as they explore a ghastly location looking for a legendary relic. Join us as we talk about the different elements of this suspenseful film. For our world renowned Academic Segment, we discuss the historical background of the Paris Catacombs (where most

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01:01:56

Episode 23 - Anchors Aweigh! (Ghost Ship)

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2021/01/06

Picture yourself in a luxury cruise ship with all the amenities. Good food, great music, excellent service ... everything seems like a dream. Suddenly, you find yourself in the middle of what appears to be a freak accident, and everyone around you is dead. After what may be one of the most creative and awesome first scenes to have ever been shot in movie history, the story becomes one of salvage, as the not-at all-conspicuously named Jack Ferriman convinces a crew to help him get on board in search

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01:12:12

Episode 22 - Nothing In Life Is Free (El Charro Negro)

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2020/12/30

Imagine you're trying to walk to your home in rural Mexico one night, when suddenly, a terrifying looking man appears before you on horseback and offers you some gold coins ... would you take them without asking any questions? While some people say this mysterious rider is evil, others say he will escort you home and make sure you're safe, so he' kind of a cool dude ... provided you don't take his gold :P Join us as we discuss the possible origins of this Mexican specter. We also discuss Charro

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01:07:42

Episode 21 - Let Me See That Naughty List (Krampus)

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2020/12/23

Everything has an opposite, and Santa Claus isn't the exception. Krampus is the evil counterpart to the jolly figure of Santa, and he's definitely not here to mess around. He's all about handing out harsh punishments to the ones who've been naughty, and he ain't afraid to bust out some whips and chains to get his point across. Then again, some of you wouldn't really consider that a punishment ;) Join us as we talk about the film from 2015 that was based on this Austro/German legend. Also, stick

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01:03:54

Episode 20 - Mogwai Or The Highway (Gremlins)

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2020/12/16

Keep them away from bright lights. Keep them away from water. Don't let them eat after midnight. Well, if it weren't for that last one, I'm sure many of us could call ourselves a Mogwai :P Join us on the first installment of our Christmas Double Feature as we talk about this timeless horror/comedy classic from the 80s. We also looked into the origins of Gremlins in the real world as a possible supernatural occurrence in the lives of British RAF pilots during the 1930s-40s. --- Send in a voice

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00:52:08

Episode 19 - Do You Hear What I Hear? (Wendigo)

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2020/12/09

Well, it certainly isn't a friendly voice. In what's become somewhat of a trend for us lately, we discuss another woods dweller in this episode, and this is one that allegedly roams the forests of certain parts the of the northern US and Canada. Join us as we converse about the possible origins and habits of the Wendigo and cover the different ways in which this creature can affect a person in our (in)famous Academic Segment. As an added bonus, Chuy has decided to create yet another rocking jam to

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01:05:39

Episode 18 - Never Take The Shortcut! (The Ritual)

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2020/12/02

Four guys decide to go hiking in the Swedish countryside as a way to celebrate the memory of a recently deceased friend. After one of them sprains his ankle, they decide to find a quicker way back to civilization through a shortcut in the forest. Instead of finding a way out, they'll be dragged into a nightmare where their friendship will be tested to its limits. Join us as we also try our hand at giving a more concise film critique and discuss certain aspects of Norse mythology that were the

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01:04:51

Episode 17 - Who Goes There? (Mexican Shadow People)

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2020/11/25

Imagine you're trying to live your best life, going through the motions like any average person, when all of a sudden, some weird, unexplained phenomena start occurring in your home. Maybe it starts to affect your family life, or maybe, you're perfectly cool with it (?!). Either way, you decide to take some video. You may not notice it at that time, but after going through the footage, you think that you can see a dark presence for a split second lurking around you ... It's not up to us to convince

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00:52:54

Episode 16 - Family Tradition? (Hereditary)

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2020/11/18

How much can having enough power to rule the world be worth to you? Are there any limits or lines that you wouldn't cross, no matter what? If so, then you're already a better person than a matriarch of this family, for whom it appears that nothing is out of the question. Even sacrificing some people from her own family to an ancient demon ... Join us as we discuss this and other details of this intriguing and acclaimed film (though Chuy didn't think it was all that :P). We also discuss some basic

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00:56:28

Episode 15 - Lonely No More (Hitori Kakurenbo)

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2020/11/11

Are you feeling lonely lately? Don't fret! We know of a way for you to make a new friend without having to leave the comfort of your own residence! Simply follow a very specific sequence of steps, and you'll have a new friend that won't ever leave your side. Or just let you leave. Ever :) For this episode, we decided to look into the Japanese ritual of Hitori Kakurenbo, through which you can reportedly summon a spirit/demon to play a game of hide and seek with you. To complement that, we also

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Episode 14 - Now That's What I Call Music (The Legend...

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2020/11/04

Imagine, if you will, that you're taking a nice, relaxing walk in the countryside one evening. Everything is great, and to top things off, you could swear that the postcard worthy view is complemented by an eerie whistled tune. Wait ... what? For our Season 2 Premiere, we decided to discuss the South American folk legend of El Silbon. This entity roams primarily around Venezuela and Colombia, and its story has quite a few variations. What is its origin? What is its purpose? Join us to find out all

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01:12:49

Episode 13 - The End Of The Beginning (Season 1 Finale)

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2020/10/28

They say all good things come to an end, but they also say that endings bring forth new beginnings. As we ponder on the meaning of these two philosophical gems, we are happy to announce that this is the last episode of Season 1 of our podcast. Don't be sad, alarmed, or distraught, however, because although the first Season has reached its end (already?!), we are poring over audience suggestions (and pouring alcohol) so we can create new content for Season 2 :) In this episode, we discuss how the

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01:18:24

Episode 12 - Stuck In The Middle With You (The...

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2020/10/21

Is there life after death? That's a question for the ages that everyone from scientists to philosophers, from doctors to religious people, and many others more have attempted to respond. In this movie, it certainly appears as though there is. However, the line between life and death is blurred for certain people that are somewhat close to it, as is the case of Matt, a young man dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Join us as we discuss the plot and themes of this haunted house story. As a bonus, we're

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01:22:26

Episode 11 - Let's Get It On (How Love Came To...

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2020/10/14

Ever feel lonely and in need of some loving? Well, Professor Guildea sure never did. As a man of science, he had no want or time for love, or any other human connection. However, it may seem as though something supernatural thought he was a hot stud and decided to get all up on his body. Is he being stalked by a thirsty ghost? Is he overstrained from his scientific work and going through a mental breakdown, like his friend Father Murchison thinks he is? Is he somehow being punished for being so

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01:12:58

Episode 10 - Destiny Calls (Mariah The Medium)

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2020/10/07

It's Halloween season! :D We have decided to start implementing some changes to our format based on some audience suggestions and to start heading into the end of the first season with a series of special episodes. On this one, we don't discuss any horror film or story at all. Rather, we decided to contact a medium named Mariah and ask her to describe how she goes about conducting her sessions, among other things. Whether or not you believe in that sort of thing is up to you, but we here at EMBL

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01:31:06

Episode 9 - Still A Better Love Story Than Twilight...

Exploring The Myths Behind The Legends ·

2020/09/30

Is destroying everything and everyone by sending an army of flesh-eating demons justified if it is done as an act of vengeance ? In this Netflix animated adaptation of the acclaimed series of videogames, Dracula sure seems to think so. Join us as we discuss the many themes that were explored in the short (but amazing) first season, including his motives for waging war against humanity. As a bonus, we feature an interview with a guest where he discusses his background and relatively newfound

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