Dark Overtones
Claim This Podcastby Kurt Braddock
Podcast Overview
<p>We all know the feeling when our blood runs cold during our favorite horror movies. When the screen goes dark and the characters scream, we feel it right along with them. In this new horror podcast, host Kurt Braddock delves into this darkness and explores the roots of the fears that drives those screams. </p><p><strong>Dark Overtones</strong> features discussions about the themes in the horror movies that terrify us, featuring conversations with experts who specialize in the topics that drive some of the best horror films of the last 50 years. Kurt also has talks with fellow horror fans and listeners of the pod to geek out on our love of film and fear.</p><p><strong>Dark Overtones</strong> dives deep into the horror in the movies that scare us. Join us as we wander into the dark.</p>
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5/31/2024
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2024
Dark Overtones 103: Midsommar with Wayne Brekke and Rebecca Fanali
<p>In this episode of Dark Overtones, Kurt seeks to explore the symbols that inspired this very podcast -- the runes and symbols embedded in Ari Aster's horror masterpiece, Midsommar. Throughout the film, Aster places runes of Elder Futhark at key points, from the barracks where the main characters sleep to the cliff from which the Harga elders leap to their deaths. It seems that these symbols may have deeper meaning in the plot of the movie and its characters. In this episode, Kurt speaks with expert rune reader Wayne Brekke, as well as one of his best friends (and tarot expert) Becca Fanali to explore that possibility. This episode also includes a special event -- an actual rune reading for one of my guests, to expand the meaning of the runes from our interpretation of Midsommar to my guest's life and history. The runes cast for this reading can be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tinyurl.com/beccarunes">seen at this link</a>.</p><p>You can see all the Elder Futhark runes discussed in this episode <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tinyurl.com/DO103Futhark">here</a>.</p><p>Wayne Brekke is a Renaissance man in every sense of the word. A man of many talents, Wayne is an expert rune reader (mentored by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kaedrich.com/runes">Kaedrich Olsen</a>), with a concerted knowledge on Elder Futhark and the interpretations of the runes within it. Wayne's rune work (and other work) can be found all over the place, including his podcast Rune Ways (available on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5nYZcaTPRzOxUjOTzDpa0z">Spotify</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rune-ways-podcast/id1603640917">Apple</a>, and anywhere you get podcasts) and his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/RuneWays/videos">YouTube channel of the same name</a>. Wayne is also an unapologetic decades-long RPG fan, evidenced by his fantastic website, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dungeoncrate.com/">Dungeon Crate</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fanaliacuandintegrativemedicine.com/">Rebecca Fanali</a> is a licensed acupuncturist, expert in herbal medicine, and practitioner of different elements of witchcraft. Becca has a long history of interest in the metaphysical, leading her to perform tarot readings and nature-centered rituals and practices. Though not a fan of labels, Becca has an encyclopedic knowledge of issues related to witchcraft, with a particular interest in human connection to nature.</p><p>Apologies for the few audio changes throughout the episode; they're due to changing devices. Don't worry, you don't lose any of that sweet forbidden knowledge related to Midsommar.</p><p>All audio clips were taken from Midsommar itself, property of Square Peg Films, B-Reel Films, and A24 Films, all rights reserved.</p>
July 22, 2024
Dark Overtones 10X: World Events, Listener Engagement, and Disappointment with the Global Shitshow
<p>This week, Kurt briefly discusses how the world messes up his best-laid episode plans. Unfortunately, as a researcher of political violence, the complete [looks up the scientific term] shitshow of the last week has forced him to field questions and advise on issues related to security.</p><p>Fear not, though, dear listener! Next week, a new episode returns, along with announcements related to social media presence for Dark Overtones as well as how YOU can get involved with the podcast. I don't want to spoil anything, but your input is going to become part and parcel of the pod in the coming seasons. Yes... there will be future series. Your enthusiasm has made this passion project all the more fun.</p><p>So, until next week, maybe watch a classic horror movie you enjoy. Anything to get your mind off the general chaos of.... well...</p><p>[generally points at everything]</p>
July 15, 2024
Dark Overtones 102: The Invitation with Mary Wild and Eric Braddock
<p>In the second episode of Series 1, Kurt delves into the 2015 pressure cooker, The Invitation. Part awkward dinner party, part reverse home invasion, part cultish terror, The Invitation challenges us to consider the psychology of grief and how to remain polite... even if we suspect our hosts want us dead.</p><p>In this episode, I am joined by Mary Wild, who is kind enough to come back after Episode 100, in which she helps review all the films I cover in this first series. I am also joined by my brother Eric Braddock, who is just as big a horror fan as I am.</p><p>Mary Wild is the creator of the Projections lecture series, applying psychoanalysis to film interpretation. She contributes to the Evolution of Horror podcast and posts exclusive content at patreon.com/marywild. You can also find her as @psycstar on Twitter and Instagram.</p><p>Eric Braddock (@ericbraddock) is a Senior Artist at Notorious Studios. He is also my brother. We spent many years in our family home watching scary movies and pretending not to be scared by Pennywise or Zelda from Pet Sematary. He is also the only one that can match my skill in Mega Man 2.</p>
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- What is Dark Overtones?
<p>We all know the feeling when our blood runs cold during our favorite horror movies. When the screen goes dark and the characters scream, we feel it right along with them. In this new horror podcast, host Kurt Braddock delves into this darkness and explores the roots of the fears that drives those screams. </p><p><strong>Dark Overtones</strong> features discussions about the themes in the horror movies that terrify us, featuring conversations with experts who specialize in the topics that drive some of the best horror films of the last 50 years. Kurt also has talks with fellow horror fans and listeners of the pod to geek out on our love of film and fear.</p><p><strong>Dark Overtones</strong> dives deep into the horror in the movies that scare us. Join us as we wander into the dark.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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