Friday Night Frights

About Friday Night Frights

Friday Night Frights is here to terrify and instruct you all on the weird, unusual, fascinating, fantastical, and unexplainable things that may or may not lurk out there in the world. Join hosts Christian Ashley (also of Systematic Geekology, Let Nothing Move You, and Why I Don't Like...) and Joe Dea (also of BuddyWalk With Jesus and Kingdom on the Road) as they unpack the countless mysteries of history, the natural world, the supernatural realm, and beyond utilizing a healthy amount of belief and skepticism to ask the hard hitting questions and wrestle with the hard truths of reality. Once a month, Christian and Joe will cover a topic from cryptozoology, the paranormal, religious strangeness, the weird and the unexplained, true crime, and ufology. You can also find us streaming the initial episode on the Systematic Geekology YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@systematicgeekology

Publisher

M. C. Ashley

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2024

Latest episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Friday Night Frights: True Crime: The Monster with 21 Faces

   Join Christian and Joe as they discuss the kidnappings, poisonings, and other crimes of the mysterious Japanese group or individual known as the Monster with 21 Faces.

2. 

   8 May 2026

   Friday Night Frights: Psychokinesis & More (Bonus)

   Join Christian and Joe as they discuss the possibilities of the supernatural and extranormal as it pertains to humanity and the different ways it could manifest.

3. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Friday Night Frights: The Weird and the Unexplained: The Mary Celeste

   This month Christian and Joe discuss the mysterious loss of the crew of the Mary Celeste. What happened to them? Pirate attack? Insurance fraud? Extraterrestrial abduction? Find out by tuning in!

4. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Friday Night Frights: Religious Strangeness: Padre Pio

   Join Christian and Joe as they explore the religious strangeness associated with the life of the enigmatic Padre Pio. Is he a miracle worker? A con man? Or simply a man who turned into a legend? Find out by listening today!

5. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Friday Night Frights: Paranormal: The Nameless Thing of 50 Berkeley Square

   What is the Nameless Thing of 50 Berkeley Square? A haunting? Eldritch abomination? Scooby-Doo hoax? Or something else? Christian and Joe explore the history of the home and its many owners and witnesses and decide what they think on the latest episode of Friday Night Frights.

6. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Exploring the Anazao Podcast Network: 2025 Reflections and 2026 Aspirations - The Whole Church Podcast

   The foremost focus of this podcast episode is a thorough discussion among Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Brandon Knight, regarding their individual podcasts under the Anazao Podcasts Network and their reflections on the events of 2025. They delve into their respective projects, articulating the significant developments and content that have engaged their audiences throughout the past year. As they explore their aspirations and goals for 2026, the conversation unveils an array of upcoming projects and thematic directions, promising an engaging year ahead for listeners. Each host articulates personal anecdotes and insights, fostering a sense of community and shared experience within the network. This episode serves as an informative preview, allowing listeners to anticipate exciting new content and collaborations on the horizon. The podcast episode delves into a broader exploration of interpersonal relationships within the church, highlighting the necessity for kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, echoing the divine forgiveness extended to humanity through Christ. Through this lens Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and Brandon Knight, engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about the challenges faced by modern Christians in fostering genuine community while navigating differing opinions and emotions. The episode further invites reflection on the complexities of maintaining unity within the church amidst diverse perspectives and experiences. The speakers encourage listeners to consider how understanding and empathy can mitigate conflicts, suggesting that slowing down to engage in meaningful dialogue can enhance relationships and diminish hostile reactions. They emphasize the significance of forgiveness as a deliberate choice, mirroring the grace received from God. This part of the discussion serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of grace in nurturing a loving and supportive church environment. In conclusion, the episode not only provides theological insights but also practical implications for personal conduct and community dynamics, urging listeners to embody the principles of love and understanding in their daily interactions. The episode also features a light-hearted introduction to the hosts and a discussion about their various podcasting endeavors, establishing a casual atmosphere that juxtaposes the serious themes discussed. They reflect on their personal journeys, illustrating the diverse backgrounds that inform their perspectives on faith and community. The hosts share anecdotes about their experiences in church and podcasting, creating a relatable context for the serious discussions that follow. This blend of personal stories and theological discourse enriches the episode, making it accessible while still addressing profound spiritual truths. The concluding remarks reiterate the importance of unity, kindness, and forgiveness within the church, encouraging listeners to actively contribute to a culture of understanding and grace, both in their personal lives and in their wider church communities. In essence, the podcast episode challenges listeners to reflect on their behaviors and attitudes towards others, particularly in moments of conflict, while offering practical strategies for fostering a more compassionate and unified community. The hosts' earnest engagement with these themes invites listeners to not only reflect on their personal faith journeys but also to actively participate in creating a church environment characterized by love, truth, and mutual support. The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to embody the principles discussed and to engage with one another in a spirit of kindness and understanding. Takeaways: The hosts reflect on their individual podcast journeys and share insights about their shows' evolution throughout 2025. <li...

7. 

   24 Oct 2025

   Friday Night Frights: Cryptozoology: The Hopkinsville Goblins/Hellier

   Join Christian and Joe as they dissect the initial Hopkinsville creature encounter and then review the Hellier documentary.

8. 

   19 Sept 2025

   Friday Night Frights: Ufology: Foo Fighters

   What are Foo Fighters? Nazi inventions, extraterrestrial visitors, or something else? Christian and Joe delve into the history of World War II's UFO sightings to figure it out.

9. 

   13 Sept 2025

   Dialoguing with Joe and Christian about the Nephilim - My Seminary Life

   Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I am joined by Joe Dea and Christian Ashley of Friday Night Frights to discuss the identity of the Sons of God and Nephilim in Scripture. As we look at various takes on this debate, we get down to the TRUTH of the matter...sorta Friday Night Frights: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/773e85f2-7f7d-45d2-9835-2773f8dafc7a Contact MSL: emailseminarylife@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioTwoOneNine

10. 

    23 May 2025

    Friday Night Frights: The Weird and the Unexplained: Did King Arthur Exist?

    This month Christian and Joe explore the debate behind the legend and the myth of King Arthur and whether he existed or not? Was there a real Arthur? Is he simply created by ancient fan-fiction? If he did exist what did he actually do? How does Merlin factor in to the equation?

11. 

    18 Apr 2025

    Friday Night Frights: Religious Strangeness: A Former Occultist Talks About Aleister Crowley

    This month Christian and Joe discuss the controversial and enigmatic man known as the wickedest man in the world: Aleister Crowley. Who is he and what did he believe? What can we learn from his beliefs? Is there anything wrong with them?

12. 

    28 Mar 2025

    Friday Night Frights: Paranormal: Black-Eyed Kids

    Join Christian and Joe as they delve into the phenomenon behind the appearances of Black-Eyed Children/Kids. Are they real or just a fabrication of the Internet? Could they be demons, vampires, djinn, fairies, or something else?

13. 

    21 Feb 2025

    Friday Night Frights: Cryptozoology: The Chupacabra

    We're back! Christian and Joe explain the reasons for their absence and then get into the mystery of the Chupacabra, disagreeing heavily on what it is, where it came from, and how we best study it. Did the Chupacabra simply appear one day? Is it a natural animal? A government experiment? An alien? A tulpa? Find out by listening!

14. 

    13 Dec 2024

    Our Martial Art Horror Movie Pitches - Kung Fu Pizza Party

    Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. In this episode, I am joined again by Christian Ashley to pitch around our own ideas for martial arts based horror movies. Christian impresses us with his knowledge on Japanese folklore, Brandon shares his idea for a samurai slasher flick, and the guys brainstorm ways the crossover some of the biggest slasher franchises with some of the most beloved martial art characters. Instagram: @kungfupizzaparty AMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/

15. 

    22 Nov 2024

    The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires - Kung Fu Pizza Party

    I am afraid you do not capture vampires. Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. in today's review, I am joined by author and podcaster Christian Ashley of Why I Don't Like to review the Hammer/Shaw Brothers joint production, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. Along with going over the plot of the film, we discuss why nno body tries to capture vampires, how in the world someone would even try to make that happen, and what our go-to melee weapons would be. Instagram: @kungfupizzaparty Why I Don't Like: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/ The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires: https://youtu.be/NEznDXkx7R4?si=QuGYkRHiFesi3DQ1

16. 

    3 Oct 2024

    Why "Some Joyful Noises"? - Some Joyful Noises

    This is a music podcast with no rhyme, no rhythm, and no reason! But really it's a podcast about community! We have no host, no schedule, and no format! This is a place for the leaders of the Anazao Podcast Network (https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm) to discuss music and we would like to invite you to lead episodes of this show as well! Let us know if YOU would like to create an episode of this podcast by emailing us at anazaoministriespodcasts@gmail.com (mailto:anazaoministriespodcasts@gmail.com) or by joining our Facebook group, here (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DiNqmcw989a2iv36/)!

17. 

    27 Sept 2024

    Friday Night Frights: The Weird and the Unexplained: The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    On August 18, 1590, three years after he had last been able to reach the area, John White discovered that the colony he had briefly governed was no more. While he had spent years stuck in England attempting to gather supplies, the people of Roanoke Island of what would eventually be North Carolina had all disappeared, the fort was in ruins, and two separate messages written on trees pointed to the Native American tribe of Croatan as a possible clue of their current whereabouts. Investigating further, White attempted to discover where the people had gone, but when the ship he had chartered suffered damage to one of its anchor cables, the ship’s captain ordered them away, leaving them with far more questions than answers. What had happened to the first English colonists of North America? Had they been invaded by a foreign power? Was there dissension from within that had led to civil war? Or is there a more paranormal explanation for what occurred in Roanoke Island? Sources: A Kingdom Strange by James Horn Solving the Mystery of the Lost Colony Roanoke by Lee Miller You can watch the initial broadcasts at the Systematic Geekology YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@systematicgeekology

18. 

    6 Sept 2024

    The Perron Family Haunting

    This week, Joe leads the discussion for Christian as they tackle the paranormal hauntings around the Perron Family. While covered in Hollywood under The Conjuring franchise, the real case behind the movies is so much more in-depth and terrifying to behold. Who are the Perron Family and are they trustworthy eyewitnesses? Are the Warrens reliable investigators? Are ghosts real? What does the word portal mean within a paranormal context? Is it wrong to seek financial gain once something supernatural has happened to you? What does it mean if ghosts are real? How does The Conjuring franchise hold up to the initial case? What paranormal experiences have Joe and Christian endured in their lives? You can watch the initial broadcasts at the Systematic Geekology YouTube page here: https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&amp;ictx=2&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiqgaaM_K6IAxVxlYkEHXCdHtoQPQgJ

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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