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Between the Dial

A project where we attempt to plot a long strange roadmap through the dark heart of Los Angeles, in the hopes of uncovering a hidden geography that sits atop our own.

true crime film history

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00:34:48

Ep. 9 - Hollywood Forever: Halloween Special

Between the Dial ·

2025/10/31

Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Episode where we print the legend and engage in a bunch of ghost talk. I’m talkin’ cemetery grave robbers and Rudolph Valentino. Monster Hump-Day all day Monster Movie Marathon. 10/31 starting at 1pmMusic by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:35:22

Ep. 8 - Hollywood Forever: Founding Fathers

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2025/10/24

On this stroll through the cemetery we contemplate all of the beautiful things in this city that have been given to us by evil men. We will focus today on two such men: Harry Chandler and Griffith J. Griffith. Full Ghost - for more on the land that would become Griffith ParkDying of Thirst - for more on William Mulholland. Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in October @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:41:40

Ep. 7 - Hollywood Forever: Looking In

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2025/10/17

Today we look at two sides of the same coin: Douglas Fairbanks and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. Both built institutions that still stand today, but one was the ultimate Hollywood insider, and the other was always on the outside yearning to be in. Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in October @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:33:24

Ep. 6 - Hollywood Forever: Lana Clarkson

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2025/10/10

Today’s stroll through the cemetery will stop at the final resting places of Grigory Burban Lana Clarkson - two people who found themselves 6,000 miles apart and yet still in the wrong place at the wrong time. We of course must touch upon the life and career of record producer and songwriter Phil Spector, because his name has unfortunately become inextricably linked to Lana’s by virtue of the nature of her passing. So, tune in and get the full story. For the full story on Steve Lubetkin check out

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00:31:40

Ep. 5 - Hollywood Forever: William Desmond Taylor pt. 4

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2025/10/03

Today we finally conclude our story about the murder of William Desmond Taylor.The end of our journey takes us back to the beginning as we focus in on one overlooked starlet who may hold the keys to blowing this case wide open. Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in October @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:42:01

Ep. 4 - Hollywood Forever: William Desmond Taylor pt. 3

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2025/09/26

The Murder of William Desmond Taylor, Part 3We have finally arrived back at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. We continue the story of the murder of Hollywood Forever resident William Desmond Taylor. In this episode Mary Miles Minter comes under intense scrutiny from the new detective on the case - as that case grows increasingly colder and colder. ——Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in September and October @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG

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00:34:33

Ep. 3 - Hollywood Forever: William Desmond Taylor pt. 2

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2025/09/19

The Murder of William Desmond Taylor, Part 2Today we continue the story of the murder of Hollywood Forever resident William Desmond Taylor. In this episode we take a deep dive into the suspects: Charlotte Shelby, Mary Miles Minter, Mabel Normand, and Ed Sands.——Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in September and October beginning on 9/10 @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:30:35

Ep. 2 - Hollywood Forever: William Desmond Taylor pt. 1

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2025/09/12

The Murder of William Desmond Taylor, Part 1Today we will begin our foray into the murder of Hollywood Forever resident William Desmond Taylor. Known for his work in silent films and connections with major stars of the 1910s and 1920s, Taylor’s shocking death in 1922 sent ripples throughout the film industry. The mystery of “whodunnit” still captivates today.Today we will meet the players, and follow detectives as they process the scene and begin the investigation. ——Monster Hump-Day our horror film

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00:27:54

Ep. 1 - Hollywood Forever: From Jules to Riches

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2025/09/05

In our first episode of the season we will dig into the histories of Hollywood Forever Cemetery as a conduit for a deeper discussion about the legacy of criminals who have come to own it a various times. Specific emphasis today is on Jules Roth - a true dirtbag’s dirtbag. Monster Hump-Day our horror film screening series broadcasts every Wednesday in September and October beginning on 9/10 @7pm.Music by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:10:00

Intro - Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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2025/08/29

Episode 0: Welcome to Hollywood Forever Cemetery - An IntroductionIn this introductory episode, we set the stage for an immersive journey into the history and stories of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Known as the final resting place for many iconic figures of Hollywood's golden era, this cemetery is more than just a burial ground — it’s a repository of cultural heritage and untold narratives.Whether you’re a film buff, history enthusiast, or simply curious, this episode will prepare you to dive deep

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00:31:12

Ep. 10 - Heather O’Rourke

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2024/12/06

Today we travel to the saddest apartment complex in Burbank to talk about pilot season, and the facts and disgusting fictions surrounding the death of Poltergeist star Heather O’Rourke. Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:30:13

Ep. 9 - Fountain of the World

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2024/11/29

Before Charles Manson there was Krishna Venta, and on today’s trip we learn about the history of Spahn Ranch and the Fountain of the World cult that occupied the land before the days of Helter Skelter.Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutFollow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:30:17

Ep. 8 - Dying of Thirst

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2024/11/22

Tonight we are going downtown to talk about William Mulholland, the water wars, and the bloody legacy that led to the formation of Skid Row.Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:31:06

Ep. 7 - Would It Kill You To Laugh?

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2024/11/15

The days are getting shorter and the nights darker, so tonight's trip is going to take us back to the bright lights of the Sunset Strip to explore the sad side of stand-up at the World Famous Comedy Store.Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:35:16

Ep. 6 - Stay Away From Wonderland

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2024/11/08

On today's trip we will look at the parallel lives of two of Hollywood's biggest creeps: Eddie Nash, and John Holmes. We will visit the sites of their greatest achievements as well as those of their bloodiest crimes.Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:26:48

Ep. 5 - Murder at the Silent Movie Theater

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2024/11/01

The title says it all. Today we are taking a trip to Fairfax to tell the story of a Hollywood murder mystery in the traditional sense of the term. I'll also talk a bit about my personal connection with this location and the hauntings that remain. Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:27:09

Ep. 4 - Full Ghost

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2024/10/25

Today's trip is one of pure seasonal indulgence. We will stop at a few of LA's most haunted places, discuss the curse of Don Feliz and end at a picnic table in Griffith Park. Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:29:08

Ep. 3 - Cinema and the Occult

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2024/10/18

On this episode we discuss the origins of cinema, as well as California's other big industry - the defense industry. And in California defense is inextricably linked to the occult. Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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00:30:51

Ep. 2 - The Disappearance of Anthony Fox

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2024/10/11

We will start once again at Pasadena's Suicide Bridge before making our way back on to Sunset Blvd to talk about the mysterious and still unsolved disappearance of Anthony Fox. The man who co-owned the Viper Room with Johnny Depp. Was Depp involved? I'll discuss this and the Viper Room's seedy past on this week's road trip. Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of

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00:29:53

Ep. 1 - Britney/Brittany

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2024/10/04

Welcome to our first episode. Today we will be talking about the potentially possessed house owned first by Britney Spears and then later by Brittany Murphy.Written and produced by: Daniel WatkinsMusic by ChestnutCheckout Monster Hump Day a screening series hosted virtually by myself and Christina Santa Cruz through the months of October and November.Follow me on IG @epcot_fitzgerald

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