What if a single missing book, a single missed strike, or a single friendship reshaped the world you woke up to today? We tug on the biggest loose threads in history and see how far they run—from the lost stacks of the Library of Alexandria to ...

A 25-foot wave of hot molasses ripping through Boston at 35 mph. Cadets at West Point turning Christmas into a full-blown eggnog riot. Potato thieves hijacking trucks across Idaho like a farm-town heist movie. We pull the thread on why food kee...

What happens when two chaotic brains take Would You Rather way too seriously? We turn absurd prompts into a laboratory for real-life tradeoffs, social dynamics, and the surprisingly practical rules we all live by. From wrangling a “quadropus” t...

It starts with a laugh and a question you’ve probably never said out loud: why do bookstores make so many people need the bathroom? From there we spiral—joyfully—into the strange science of scent, comfort, and memory, and how places like Barnes...

The curtain falls, the lights shift, and we finally admit what’s been true for a while: the show we built together outgrew its costume. We loved the Black Curtain Club for its haunted humor, pop culture rabbit holes, and strange little family—b...

A small country wedged between hungry empires. A prince raised under a conqueror’s roof. A ruler who turned fear into a fortress so impenetrable that even the conqueror of Constantinople walked away. We pull back the velvet curtain on Vlad III—...

The forest has rules you feel before you understand—and tonight we push against them. We dive into the viral legend of “stairs in the woods,” those freestanding steps that appear where no house stands and silence swallows birdsong. With Heather...

The veil gets thin, the bonfires glow, and the stories sharpen. We dive into Halloween’s tangled roots—how Samhain marked the end of harvest, why the living lit fires to guard their thresholds, and how carved turnips crossed the ocean and becam...

Halloween stirs something primal in us. That magical feeling when October arrives, the crispness in the air, and the permission to indulge in childlike wonder—regardless of our age. This conversation delves into the heart of what makes this sea...

What makes a headless ghost rider one of America's most beloved folk tales? Is it the mystery, the history, or something deeper that connects us to our cultural roots?Join Kyle as he takes us on a journey through the fog-shrouded wester...

Imagine having to choose a supernatural roommate from a lineup of legendary cryptids. Would you go with the reliable Bigfoot who fixes everything and brings home free firewood? Maybe Mothman's ability to predict disasters and text you "don't go...

"Listen or skip. Make your choice." That iconic line perfectly captures the spirit of our deep dive into the Saw franchise with special guest Loren, who shares our unexpected love for these twisted tales of morality and survival.What ma...

What happens when music crosses the line from entertainment into something more sinister? In this spine-tingling exploration of melody and mayhem, we unravel the dark legends behind songs that have transcended their notes to become objects of f...

The vast, mysterious depths of our oceans have always captivated human imagination—drawing us in while simultaneously terrifying us to our core. When you realize that 75% of our planet is covered in water, yet we've only explored a mere 20% of ...

The name Tycho Brahe may not ring immediate bells for most people, but his story stands as perhaps the most fascinating fusion of scientific brilliance and outrageous eccentricity in history. This Danish nobleman-turned-astronomer lived a life ...

The digital frontier of Red Dead Redemption 2 has captured the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide, creating emotional connections that transcend typical gaming experiences. In this deeply personal conversation, we explore why this Rockstar ma...

The Black Curtain Club kicks off Season 2 with a nostalgic bang as Kyle and Angi reconnect after their summer adventures.Kyle's journey back to Connecticut for a cousin's wedding turned into a travel nightmare, yet amid the chaos came p...

In another late-night recording session, Kyle and Angi talk about everything from who would be the best narrator of "How It's Made" to dragons appearing in every ancient civilization's mythology can't be coincidence. This launches us into explo...

Remember the days when your thumbs ached from marathon gaming sessions, Mountain Dew cans littered your desk, and the only thing that mattered was reaching that next prestige? In this nostalgia-packed episode, Kyle takes Angi on an unforgettabl...

Have you ever wondered what happens when scientific inquiry meets the paranormal? Step back to Victorian England where one of history's most meticulously documented hauntings unfolded in a seemingly ordinary home.The Cheltenham Ghost ca...

Ever wonder which video games truly changed everything? In this episode, we carve our very own Mount Rushmore of gaming, honoring the titles that fundamentally transformed the medium and our relationship with it.The conversation spirals...

What happens when melody meets memory? When rhythm intertwines with our very identity? This episode delves into the profound ways music shapes who we are, leaving permanent imprints on our hearts and minds.Kyle and Angi embark on an emo...

Step into the shadows with us as we explore the conspiracy theories that keep true believers awake at night and skeptics endlessly fascinated. From the chilling possibility that Stanley Kubrick orchestrated the greatest cinematic deception in h...

A dying chief's curse. A winged creature with glowing red eyes. The tragic collapse of a bridge. All these elements converge in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, creating one of America's most enduring supernatural mysteries - the legend of Mothma...

We take on a unique and humorous exploration of the kinks and desires of the beloved characters from Lord of the Rings, exposing layers within the story and adding a fun twist on their personalities. Join us for an engaging dialogue about what ...