In episode 11, Dan Parrella breaks down the history of Christianity to Pedro Lima, getting into the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, the Roman Empire’s use of Christianity, the addition of Christian holidays in order to boost morale among believers, the birth of the concept of confession and original sin, and more!
The Devil’s in the Details – #10 – What is Thanksgiving and Puritanism?
In episode 10, Dan Parrella and Pedro Lima welcome back guest Ryan V., and in this episode Dan talks about the Roaring 20’s…the 1620’s, that is! Hear about the real history of Puritanism and Thanksgiving in America, and how the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock reverberated all the way up to and through the Salem Witch Trials. Good times!
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The Devil’s in the Details – #8 – What is Hollywood Horror History? Pt II
In episode 8 of The Devil’s in the Details, Pedro Lima and Dan Parrella welcome back guest instructor Nick Unthank, co-host of the Youtube series Fright Fight, and in part 2 of a 2 part series, Dan and Nick talk about the history of the horror genre in Hollywood, managing to get all the way up to the 80’s, sort of, before running out of time. Expect part III down the road.
Discussed in this episode:
Cold War and Radiation based horror of the 1950’s.
The Birth of TV Creature Features.
William Castle, schlockmeister.
1960’s horror and Peeping Tom leading to Psycho.
Night of the Living Dead.
The Exorcist.
Rosemary’s Baby.
Bob Clark’s Silent Night, Deadly Night.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
JAWS.
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The Devil’s in the Details – #7 – What is Hollywood Horror History? Pt I
In episode 7 of The Devil’s in the Details, Pedro Lima and Dan Parrella welcome guest instructor Nick Unthank, co-host of the Youtube series Fright Fight, and in part 1 of a 2 part series, Dan and Nick talk about the history of Dracula and vampire myth, how The Hunchback of Notre Dame was the start of the horror movie craze and the birth of the Universal Studios movie monsters.
Also discussed in this episode (mostly by Pedro):
Why are we adding “strong” to every city or country that suffers a tragedy? Seems lazy.
Pedro relays some information he received from Puerto Rico. #PRStrong
A Ric Flair update.
Harvey Weinsten stuff.
That whole Szechuan Sauce fiasco.
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