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Exploring The Myths Behind The Legends

by 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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmv125150/support

Copyright: Jesus Vargas-Dominguez

Episodes

Episode 98 - I'll Take The Prime Cut, Thank You (American Mary)

43m · Published 23 Nov 02:32

Mary is a student at medical school that is struggling to make ends meet. In spite of being one of the better pupils, her finances are holding her back. After a fateful night in which she tries to get a job at a strip club, she becomes a sort of urban legend for a very niche community. Then, something terrible happens to her, and we see her character change drastically as a result ...

Join us as we cover this dark revenge drama! In this episode, we had to do things a bit differently, so we'll only feature the segment in which Mariah joins in to discuss the plot, the themes, and the character development of Mary throughout the film.

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Episode 97 - Welcome Back, My Friends (The House On Haunted Hill 1999)

1h 12m · Published 16 Nov 01:00

Steven Price is an amusement park owner who is unhappily married to Evelyn. She becomes enamored with an old house that was once an asylum after seeing it on a TV show. Price agrees to rent the house for her birthday celebration, but he's planning something wicked for her. Once they get to the house, they find out that the invitations were sent to complete strangers. Price offers one million dollars to each guest that stays in the house the whole night, but after they are mysteriously locked in, they will all find that they are in for way more than they had bargained for ...

Join us as we talk about this 90s time capsule! Chuy goes over the plot and technical/behind the scenes stuff in the first segment, and then Mariah joins the conversation to share her insights and whether she would agree to live in a place that is infamous like the house in the movie.

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Episode 96 - Exploring The Little Wicked Legends (Halloween Round Table; Ft. A Little Wicked Podcast)

1h 9m · Published 02 Nov 01:42

What do you get when you combine EMBL with the ladies from A Little Wicked Podcast? Why, a fire collaboration, of course! Lexi shares information with us about the Legend Of The Black Dog, which appears to truck drivers who over exert themselves on the road. Kayla talks to us about the mystery of the Isdal Woman, which is about the mysterious way that a very eccentric woman was found dead in Norway several years ago.

Chuy then talks about the history of the mummy museum in Guanajuato, Mexico, where there are over 100 preserved bodies for people to visit. Finally, Mariah shares some information about how the movie the Ring could be connected to both a Japanese folk legend from the 1300s and to the strange case of a Japanese doll which has hair that grows and teeth.

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Episode 95 - Bringing Sexy Back (Nightbreed Director's Cut; Ft. Girl Behind The Counter)

2h 1m · Published 26 Oct 00:00

Boone has been dreaming of visiting a mystical place called Midian, where he meets a diverse group of creatures. His psychiatrist, Dr. Decker, appears to be helpful, but he is secretly a serial killer that is trying to frame Boone for his crimes. After meeting a mysterious man in a hospital, Boone finally begins his quest to reach Midian. Once he gets there, he gets involved in the stuggle for survival of its inhabitants. Will Boone succeed in helping the Nightbreed, or will Decker get away with his scheme?

Join us as we discuss this obscure film created by one of the greatest contemporary horror authors, Clive Barker! We are thrilled to announce that we had the pleasure of being joined by Bridget, The Girl Behind The Counter! She helps us discuss the important scenes, the somewhat lackluster plot, the sexual themes of the film, and, perhaps most importantly, the timeless sexiness of David Cronenberg ;)

For the second part of the episode, Mariah joins in and gives her own impressions, and she explains why she was reminded of Mexican telenovelas while watching the movie :P

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Episode 94 - You Got A Little Red On Ya (Interview With The Vampire 1994)

1h 10m · Published 19 Oct 00:00

Louis has been a vampire for around 200 years. Desperate to understand and accept his status as an immortal being, he tells his story to a man named Daniel Molloy. From his conversion at the hands (ahem ... teeth) of Lestat, to his journey to Europe in search of answers, to his experiences and life in the 20th century, his tale is riveting and captivating.

Join us as we cover this Gothic horror classic! In the first segment, Chuy goes over some important scenes and plot points, and he also dabbles in some character analysis. For the second segment, Mariah joins in and gives her perspective on the film, as well as her answer to the crucial question of ... "Why do people think vampires are sexy?"

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Episode 93 - Not Your Typical Kids' Stuff (Children Of The Corn)

59m · Published 12 Oct 00:01

Something has been brewing in the town of Gatlin, Nebraska. A child named Isaac has indoctrinated the other kids in the town to commit the worst of crimes in order to appease a supernatural entity . After some time goes by, Burt and Vicky, a couple that's moving to Seattle, are drawn to visit Gatlin after an unfortunate traffic accident. Once there, they are attacked by Isaac and his followers. Will Burt and Vicky be able to escape, or will they become the next sacrifices in the honor of He Who Walks Behind The Rows?

Join us as we talk about this cinematic adaptation of a story by the master of horror himself, Stephen King! In our new format, Chuy briefly goes over the plot of the movie and give his impressions on it. For the second half of the episode, Mariah joins the conversation and shares her own insights on topics like the special effects, the relationships between the characters, and much more.

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Episode 92 - Brains VS Brawns (Day Of The Dead; Ft. Robbie Sherman)

1h 27m · Published 05 Oct 00:00

After the zombie apocalypse, a small military unit has remained hidden in an underground bunker. Alongside them, there is a team of scientists who are attempting to figure out what was the cause for the uprising of the dead. The tension between both camps reaches a cusp when Captain Rhodes takes command of the unit. Will they find a way to solve their own problems before the zombies get to them?

And we're back! After taking an extended hiatus, we're kicking off our 8th season with a conversation about a classic film, not just in horror, but in all of cinema, none other than Day Of The Dead! To make things even better, Robbie Sherman agreed to sit in our guest commentator chair. We talk about everything from the makeup effects to character development :)

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Episode 91 - Don't You Forget About Me (The Ring; Season 7 Finale)

1h 11m · Published 31 Aug 02:32

Rachel is a journalist whose niece, and some of her friends, passed away in very mysterious circumstances. Rachel's sister asks her to investigate any possible leads as to what may have caused their deaths. It's not long before Rachel finds herself involved in some very disturbing events involving the family history of a young girl named Samara, and specifically, those having to do with a very strange videotape she finds ...

Join us as we talk about this classic remake of a Japanese classic!

Also, it's the end of our 7th season, and the first one with Mariah as a cohost. We want to thank everyone that has been supporting us! We'll be taking a break for a few weeks, but we'll be back better than ever!

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Episode 90 - Come Play With Us! (The Island Of The Dolls/Creepy Doll Stories)

1h 8m · Published 17 Aug 00:00

If there is one thing that never fails to creep people out, it's dolls. Something about those lifeless, frozen expressions on their eyes and faces make them very unnerving. So, we thought we'd talk about how there is a literal island in Mexico where there are over 2000 of them hanging from the trees and vegetation, just waiting for you to become their new friend :)

After discussing that creepy place, we share some stories about our personal experiences with dolls. From hearing them walking down the hall at 3 am to hearing them whispering in the middle of the night, we got some chilling stuff for you to dive into!

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Episode 89 - So, You're Not From Around Here, Right? (Roswell And Aliens)

1h 10m · Published 10 Aug 00:00

In 1947, an incident in Roswell, New Mexico, made people believe that Earth was being visited by aliens. Local townspeople found the remains of an unidentified aircraft. Once the government got involved in the recovery process, they provided some explanations as to the origins of the aircraft, but some people weren't entirely satisfied.

We took it upon ourselves to talk about this subject, and we discuss everything from online technology, atomic weapons, and psychology in the context of the possibility of alien encounters. Oh, and also, dummies falling from the sky :P In addition to all that, Mariah shares some interesting personal and family stories about what could be possible alien encounters and sightings ...

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Exploring The Myths Behind The Legends has 143 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 186:06:37. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 4th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 26th, 2024 06:41.

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