The Meddling Kids
Sammy Wellons & Riley Weekes
A podcast about all things spooky including real mysteries, true crime, horror movies and more. You'll think you were sitting down and having a chat with the gang from Mystery, Inc.
Listener discretion advised - not intended for children.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
The Meddling Kids
09/07/23 • 41 min
Take a trip down memory lane with us (a haunted and creepy lane in our case) as we discuss stores in the iconic book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Written by the famous folklorist and author, Alvin Schwartz, and with the bone chilling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. This book has intrigued and spooked many children over the years, even landing itself on the banned books list in some states or counties.
Prepare to get some spooky nostalgia with a dollop of laughter.
The 27 Club
The Meddling Kids
11/03/23 • 22 min
Trigger warning: discussion of accidental death, substance abuse, alcoholism, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
Today we dive into the tragedy known as the 27 Club. Multiple artists and musicians have died at the age of 27. Unfortunately, the thread that links these tragedies is not shrouded in mystery but can be explained in some cases by personal demons.
Commercial Haunted Houses
The Meddling Kids
10/27/23 • 26 min
We close out high spooky season with a discussion on commercial haunted houses and our personal experience at Halloween Horror Nights this year and in the past. Happy Halloween, Meddlers!
If you have a spooky or mysterious story to share please send it to [email protected]
Ranking Slashers
The Meddling Kids
10/13/23 • 28 min
Today - on Friday the 13th - we sat down and ranked our favorite slashers of all time. We cover all the greats: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and so many more. Who do you think will be crowned the king of slashers? Feel free to join in the fun and be sure to BYOK (Bring Your Own Knife)!
Celebrity Conspiracies
The Meddling Kids
06/14/23 • 29 min
This week we’re meddling our way through some celebrity conspiracy theories. From traveling around in a suitcase to traveling through time, we determine whether we buy into some of these off the wall conspiracies that could only come from Hollywood.
Shout outs to our amazing creators:
LJ Soap produced and created our bomb theme song (LJsoap on instagram).
Andrew Greenaway illustrated our amazing logo and created multiple works of art for us personally (greenaway_art.and.designs on instagram).
Check both of them out and reach out to them if you need any similar projects done, they’re both amazing to work with!
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References:
Chen, Tanya. “People Are Running Wild with a Conspiracy Theory about Anne Hathaway, Her Husband, and Shakespeare.” BuzzFeed News, 2 July 2018, www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/anne-hathaway-husband-shakespeare-theory-journalism.
Pomarico, Nicole. “Anne Hathaway Has a Very Eerie Connection to Shakespeare - and People Are Totally Spooked.” Insider, 28 Sept. 2018, www.insider.com/anne-hathaway-husband-shakespeare-2018-7.
Rafferty, Scott. “The Avril Lavigne Death Hoax That Won’t Die.” Rolling Stone, 25 June 2018, www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-avril-lavigne-death-hoax-that-wont-die-117706/.
Soldani, Bianca. “Is Keanu Reeves Immortal? Unpacking the Conspiracy behind the Actor’s Eternal Youth.” Yahoo! News, 11 July 2022, au.news.yahoo.com/is-keanu-reeves-immortal-unpacking-the-conspiracy-behind-the-actors-eternal-youth-062207832.html.
Tannenbaum, Emily. “Zayn Malik Just Confirmed That Taylor Swift Really Does Travel in Suitcases.” Cosmopolitan, 1 Nov. 2021, www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a25105505/zayn-malik-confirmed-taylor-swift-suitcase-rumor/.
Movie: Evil Dead Rise
The Meddling Kids
06/28/23 • 45 min
This week we watch and review the movie Evil Dead Rise. Usually the sequel is never as good as the original but this movie might change your mind on that. Explore the spooks and scares with us as we talk through this movie and discuss techniques we'd use to survive.
Dreams
The Meddling Kids
04/19/24 • 44 min
This week we meddle our way into analyzing our dreams and discuss the creepy things people (including Sammy) do in their sleep such as sleep walking and talking. Be brave and face your nightmares with us!
Movie: IT (1990 vs 2017)
The Meddling Kids
08/04/23 • 56 min
Today we meddle into the classic movie IT with everyone's favorite creepy clown Pennywise! We get into the differences between the 2017 remake and the original miniseries. Come and join in the fun and maybe you'll float too...
The Voynich Manuscript
The Meddling Kids
11/17/23 • 25 min
This week's mystery is about a 600 year old text known as the Voynich Manuscript. It dates back to the late 15th century Italian Renaissance and to this day has not been translated. The pictures in this manuscript may have you scratching your head, come along and speculate with us about the secrets this book may be hiding.
References:
“Cipher Manuscript.” Yale University Library, collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/2002046. Accessed 17 Nov. 2023.
Foley, Jillian. “The Strange Quest to Crack the Voynich Code.” Undark Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020, undark.org/2020/02/12/decoding-bizarre-voynich-manuscript/.
“Voynich Manuscript.” Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale University, 25 Nov. 2022, beinecke.library.yale.edu/collections/highlights/voynich-manuscript.
Movie: Revisiting the Grudge
The Meddling Kids
04/12/24 • 34 min
We apologize for the long break between episodes but the meddling kids have returned! This week we revisit the movie that still haunts us in our dreams: the Grudge. Riley faces his fears head on while Sammy begrudgingly (pun intended) tags along.
Trigger warning: mentions of suicide, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Meddling Kids have?
The Meddling Kids currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does The Meddling Kids cover?
The podcast is about Scary, Stories, Society & Culture, True Crime, Mysteries, Podcasts, Conspiracy, Movies, Spooky and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on The Meddling Kids?
The episode title 'Movie: Revisiting the Grudge' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Meddling Kids?
The average episode length on The Meddling Kids is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Meddling Kids released?
Episodes of The Meddling Kids are typically released every 7 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of The Meddling Kids?
The first episode of The Meddling Kids was released on May 24, 2023.
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