Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium.
Be careful what you wish for... you just might get... another Halloween bonus reading! This time we're telling the tale of "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. Perhaps one of the most perfectly encapsulated stories of desires gone wrong, the original tale has lost none of its power, despite countless retellings.
Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm)).
Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium (http://www.patreon.com/Nostalgium) to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, our new Batman: The Animated Series retrospective, "The Brave and the Bald", and more!
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Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
The Monkey's Paw - Eric Hester
All other score from "The Last Door" by Carlos Viola
26 Oct 2026
Silent Hill 2
Few games are as ambitious and terrifying as Silent Hill 2. Replacing blood, gore, and action, with psychological terror and atmosphere, the game is far more David Lynch than David Cronenberg. We venture forth into this cursed town with companion Emily Merritt (@aspecificegg) of the No Small Games podcast (https://nosmallgames.com/ (https://nosmallgames.com/)) to shine a flashlight into its profoundly upsetting darkness.
Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm)).
Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium (http://www.patreon.com/Nostalgium) to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, our new Batman: The Animated Series retrospective, "The Brave and the Bald", and more!
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/)
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts (https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts)
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Silent Hill 2 by Akira Yamaoka
23 Oct 2026
Gravity Falls
Greetings from Gravity Falls! In only two seasons, Alex Hirsch created this spectacular cartoon that chronicles the paranormal summer that twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spend investigating the magic and monsters that surround their Grunkle Stan's roadside Mystery Shack. We triangulate with our own curious kids, Ben and Celeste Lief, to celebrate this hilarious and heartfelt show. If you're curious, don't wait. Take a trip. Find it. It's out there somewhere in the woods. Waiting.
Be sure to also check out our bi-monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm)).
Support us over at www.patreon.com/Nostalgium (http://www.patreon.com/Nostalgium) to join the discussion at our Discord server, and get access to all our bonus material including our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting," our improv/impression show Cartoon Therapy, our new Batman: The Animated Series retrospective, "The Brave and the Bald", and more!
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/)
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_ (https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/ (https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/)
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts (https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts)
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Gravity Falls by Brad Breeck
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Who has been a guest on Nostalgium Arcanum
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Kyle Lieberman
Rich Baker
Ami Lief
BT Moorer
Dan Oster
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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13 ratings
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Engagement
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