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Jack of All Graves

Jack of All Graves

A storytelling pod in which an American girl and a Welsh guy bond over a shared love of the terrifying, tragic, bloody, morbid, anxiety-inducing, and horrific -- a joyful and therapeutic exploration of very dark things.

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01:31:20

Ep. 63: Apocalypse soon

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/11/15

Let’s be real: It can feel to all of us like the end is nigh, but we mean that in an ambiguous sense generally. For some folks, though, they’re pretty sure there’s a concrete date when all this is over. We’re looking at who some of those people are, and what they do when the date comes and goes without incident. Highlights:[0:00] Mark explains the process that will occur when the Queen kicks the bucket… which he’s pretty sure is gonna happen this week [19:36] We discuss how we

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01:19:21

Ep. 62: Wholesome paraphilias

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2021/11/08

An absolutely tragic and horrendous news story out of the UK has sexual deviance in the news, but not all unusual sexual desires are created equal. This week we’re delving into the difference between paraphilic disorders and paraphilias, and looking at some actually kind of nice ways people get turned on. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Mark about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 [20:00] We come in hot with an off-topic rant about Chris Pratt [25:50] We put the watch-along poll

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01:43:14

Ep. 61: Remember me

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/11/02

Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos have us thinking about death, so we're talking this week about ways in which people try to keep the memories of their dead loved ones alive, and how we deal with our own grief when it comes to loss. Highlights:[0:00] Mark tells CoRri about some Halloween tragedies [15:00] CoRri corrects her Bella in the Wych Elm story from last week’s cold open [21:40] We talk about setting a book club date and our next watch-along, which will be Saturday,

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01:39:36

Ep. 60: Walk it off

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/10/24

It’s a gruesome but uplifting conversation. This week we’re discussing horrific accidents people have experienced that did incredible trauma to their bodies, and why their survival is kinda inspiring. [0:00] Mark and CoRri visited the Wychbury Monument last week. CoRri explains the cryptic graffiti on its face, and the probably false but very entertaining story behind it. [19:29] CoRri processes what the fuck was happening with the UK’s covid situation [29:55] We take the rare

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01:01:12

Ep. 59: JoAG in meatspace

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2021/10/17

It has finally happened! Your intrepid hosts have met in the real world and we're taking you along for the journey. Plus, it's the first ever episode edited by Mark! (Apologies for the echoey audio. The hotel room was HUGE.) 00:00: Mark welcomes Corri into the physical realm 03:58: We explore Corri’s first impressions of the United Kingdom 15:30: We discuss the week’s watches, Chasing Niagara, TCM: the next generation, Halloween II 26:00: We’re joined briefly by Morgan

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00:54:12

Ep. 58: Buffering

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/10/10

Hey friends. Wanna hang out? Let’s just kick up our feet and talk about some movies and stuff. It’s spooky season after all, and we’re but a week out from our very first in-person JoAG. Come have a seat on our podcast couch and chill. Highlights: [0:00] We shoot the breeze about Mark’s habit of buffering, non-lethal weapons, and other topics of great importance [8:00] We get into what we’ve been watching, bangers and bummers alike [14:30] Midnight Mass spoilers!! [22:00] No more

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01:04:14

Ep. 57: Rural crimes

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2021/10/05

A friend of the ‘cast mentioned that crimes that happen in rural locations are often much more interesting than the humdrum every day incidents in big cities, so we took a look at some stories that could only happen in those wide open spaces. Highlights:[0:00] Mark tells CoRri about people who feel compelled to eat non-edible things [15:00] Mark’s kid probably has Covid, we’re obsessed with the new theme Halloween Kills theme song by Ghost, Hunter’s Moon, and the Child’s Play

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01:43:25

Ep. 56: Don't they know it's the end of the world?

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2021/09/27

Sometimes the quest for secret knowledge leads to some pretty bizarre beliefs. We’re delving into a few conspiracy theories and their larger consequences in the world. Highlights:[0:00] Mark tells CoRri about extra-sensory perception… but not that kind [19:25] We get right into a little cultural exchange discussing the phrase “you’re welcome” and where we keep our household appliances. [33:12] Thanks to our book clubbers, thanks to our Apple podcast reviewers! Buy the next book

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01:16:15

Ep. 55: Dumb ways to die

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2021/09/19

Sometimes you just have to laugh at death and the chaotic and humiliating ways in which it strikes. Highlights:[0:00] CoRri tells Mark about the Donner Party [22:45] We have some announcements, including book club on September 25th and a VERY special milestone episode on October 16th! [33:40] We discuss the wild week in movies we’ve just had [54:00] We talk about the poetry of a stupid death, and share some of our favorites

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01:12:20

Ep. 54: Animal defenses

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2021/09/13

As we’ve said time and time again, there’s no end to the horrors of nature. This week we’re delving into the wild ways members of the animal kingdom have evolved and learned to defend themselves against predators and unwanted advances. Highlights:[0:00] Mark tries to convince terrified-flyer CoRri that sometimes plane crashes can be funny [12:55] Mark’s got a new positive character arc for season 2 of JoAG, and CoRri’s basement is still garbage. But hey! Go write us a review on

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01:34:54

Ep. 53: Floods & FrightFests

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2021/09/06

It’s been a rough week as Tropical Storm Ida left CoRri swimming in her basement. We get into what it’s like to weather a natural disaster, and then we’re joined by Tara Court of The Killening podcast and horror/sci-fi author David Court to talk about FrightFest and the new movies you should be looking out for. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri forgot to research a cold open because her house flooded in Tropical Storm Ida [16:56] We recap our watch-along and ask for your questions for

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01:25:46

Ep. 52: The JoAGiversary

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/08/30

Mark is drunk. CoRri is tired. This is our one year anniversary ramble about vacations, movies, why the world is a giant mess, and why we still need each other and the JoAg fam. Highlights: [0:00] The wild disarticulated feet of British Columbia [18:25] Mark pops some champagne to celebrate one year of JoAG [23:00] We discuss our respective trips to Knoxvillle, TN and the Isle of Wight [36:20] We get into what we’ve watched this week [1hr3] Mark has a book rec, we have a book

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01:31:21

Ep. 51: Hiking can be murder

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/08/22

We’ve both been doing a lot of hiking lately, and given the kind of people we are, that obviously raises an important question: What are the various ways in which you can die while on a hike? Highlights:[0:00] CoRri tells Mark the story of the town that murdered a man [18:30] CoRri is causing mass psychogenic illness and we don’t know if there are giraffes in Sri Lanka [25:30] State of the Pod: We talk about exploitative true crime podcasts and whether we actually are

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01:21:36

Ep. 50: Nightmare toys

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2021/08/15

Some toys are horrifying because they’re simply unsettling; others are horrifying because they maim and even kill. We’re taking a look at some memorable offenders of both kinds. [0:00] CoRri answer Mark’s question from several weeks ago: Is there a disorder that can make you fearless? [23:00] We jump straight into some JoAG therapy. We’re having a hard time, friends, but we’re doing our best. [29:15] To top off our own personal issues, we discuss some terrible news from the UK

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01:28:03

Ep. 49: Dead tired

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2021/08/09

While Mark might be quick to point out that 1, 2, Freddy’s coming for you, turns out there are all kinds of other things to fear about sleeping besides guys with knife hands — from sleep paralysis demons to insomnia that literally kills. Highlights:[0:00] Am I a psychopath? Are you? Mark has one (bullshit) question to help you find out [11:45] Welcoming Mark back from vacation causes us to spiral into talking about the nightmare of living in America [21:30] We have a bit of

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01:51:55

Ep. 48: The EXvangelicals

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/08/02

Mark’s on a camping trip, so the inimitable Kristin Latourelle joins Corrigan to discuss their shared evangelical past and the very, very thin — possibly non-existent — line between mainstream Christianity and a cult. It’s a long one, so, y’know, use the time stamps. Highlights:[0:00] CoRri tells Kristin the story of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson and their strange case of folie à deux. [20:00] CoRri welcomes back Kristin and we announce a little book club we’re doing in conjunction

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01:43:36

Ep. 47: Torture

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2021/07/26

This week we’re diving into torture, whether state sanctioned or the work of criminal elements like cartels and serial killers. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri talks about the tragic and terrifying Lake Nyos disaster [16:40] Mark issues and episode content warning for descriptions of torture, we re-introduce our wonderful guest, Hollywood Steve of the Dead and Lovely podcast, and we talk about Mark’s need for sensory input that drove this week’s choice of topic. [28:55] We recap our

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01:10:54

Ep. 46: Sick, sad world

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2021/07/18

This week we’ve been sending news headlines back and forth to each other, so we thought we’d share some of the world’s weirdness with you -- from the death of a real tall horse to Anthony Bourdain's AI voice and beyond. Highlights: [0:00] Mark loves Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark [11:00] A listener witnessed someone actually getting stuck in quicksand! [18:00] We remind everyone we’re watching Fright Night (1985) over Discord Saturday, July 24th @8pm GMT, 3pm EST, 12pm PDT

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01:19:11

Ep. 45: No pain, no gain?

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/07/12

Mark wondered about the connection between suffering/oppression and innovation/progress, so we explore whether these things are inherently connected. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Mark about the phenomenon of mass psychogenic illness, and it turns out Mark has experienced it [22:50] Not to harp on this soccer thing, but boy does it bring out the worst in the UK. Still, CoRri got kind of into it. Plus, a reminder that July 24th is our vampire watch-along and you should vote in

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01:04:03

Ep. 44: Mid-week movie madness special

Jack of All Graves ·

2021/07/08

Somehow Mark got it into his head that we could do a 10-15 minute mini-sode in which we discussed the movies we watched this week, but you’ve all listened to this podcast, so it’ll come as no surprise to you that we spent an hour on it. Highlights: [0:00] We talk about a couple terrible murder cases out of the UK [16:15] We explain why we missed Sunday, we talk about Mark’s terrible idea for our one year anniversary episode, and we discuss how impressionable CoRri is [24:30] Our

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