The Travelling Sideshow Of The Macabre

Wendi, a beautiful heiress and owner of a lavish hotel offers a helping hand to stricken men who fall on hard times. For those willing to indulge her “tastes” they have the promise of pleasure and comfort for the rest of their lives! This story, written by Hydra M Star is the second helping in our three part series featuring tales from “Bon Appetit – Stories and Recipes for Human Consumption created by Alder Strauss and Hydra M Star. So grab a plate folks and tuck in! For full episode details please visit: https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/wendi-golburgh.html To purchase material featured on this show go to: Print; https://amzn.to/33qXhp2 Kindle; https://amzn.to/2CWBsSs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Three families, whose lives have been torn apart by a serial killer, are brought together by Malakai Zhang. Their mysterious benefactor, who despite having supported them financially throughout the failed trial still has one last offer of comfort to give them, if they are brave enough to take it. This story written by Rick Powell is included in the anthology created by Alder Strauss and Hydra M Star, Bon Appetit, stories and recipes for human consumption and is the first of three special episodes featuring material from this exciting collection.    To view the full episode details go to:  https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com...  To purchase Bon Appetit for yourself please visit:   Print version;  https://amzn.to/33qXhp2  Kindle version,  https://amzn.to/2CWBsSs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

We take a step into Greek mythology with the Escapologist as she recounts the tale of Phaethon, son of Helios. An immature boy the young Phaethon gets himself into a wager that he cannot back out of which in turn puts the very existence of the earth and Olympus at peril.   References used for this episode:   https://youtu.be/TtSzQadAihc  https://youtu.be/Z9mKw6pm1EE Hjältar och monster på himlavalvet, Maj Samzelius, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

What happens when you have two old veterans that still think they are in their 20's? They decide to try and break themselves on a 10 mile hike. Join the Ringmaster and Reverend Campbell and they huff and puff up a mountain demonstrating that no matter your age you can still push yourself and achieve growth. To view the video episode click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOVC91vlZUE&t=22s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Welcome to another noisy and drunk episode! The Ringmaster is joined again by Storm Anderson and has the pleasure of being introduced to the wonderful Steve Nosack from Kilted Entertainment. Basking in the glow of the resurrected Halloween in Summer festival we discuss handing over the reigns, the pressures and expectations involved and how to put your own stamp on something without straying too far from the original idea. To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/TrIisPpZjvw     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

The Ringmaster is joined by a few individuals to discuss seeking inspiration, looking for mediums outside those that you create to make your own spin, while at the same time avoiding the pitfalls of becoming a copycat or plagiarist. To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/CfZ0G-AfZFg     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

This Wednesday on Walpurgisnacht we lost a valuable member and dear friend. Here the Ringmaster pays tribute to Mat Stover, a brilliant writer and a tremendous human being. He will be sorely missed! To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/kASnkJcm9K0     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Step right up, step right up! Turn the camera on and go! Here the Ringmaster tries to encourage you to take that first step into video content creation. It's not that hard, this eejit can do it!     To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/IptTL6KUpRM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Here the Ringmaster elaborates on what he feels mutual appreciation means, the mechanisms of being part of a mutual appreciation society and how to sincerely show appreciation for another’s work. To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/xNd7Kk6Jqh8     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Join the Ringmaster as he discusses the latest offerings from Rick Powell, Teacher. A supernatural tale of loss, reinvention and escape (No spoilers). To view the video episode click here: https://youtu.be/anrMHKyzbYI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

In this episode we bring you the concluding part to Stormcaller. This is the final story that was given to us by the late M.R. Stover. Jacoby Ash, a Revenant of   hell has been dispatched to take care of the problem in Athens, created by the arrival of the Sirens. This is going to be the fight of his life as he has to take on not one, but seven creatures from the underworld. All of whom   are as powerful in their seduction as in their savagery.     We have created a page in honour of our late friend pay a visit below:       https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/m-r-stover.html     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

On this glorious sunny day we welcome Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc to the troupe and take the   opportunity to celebrate her work. We bring you "As goes the day",  "Come to me", "Ebon's embrace", "In the shadows" and "The rain" a selection of   poetry to get the show started followed by "All in a day's work",   "Finally Famous", "Some people never learn" and "The choice" a gathering of some of her short stories. All of which we trust   will send gleeful shivers down your spine!       To view the full episode details go to:     https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/the-june-2019-sideshow.html       Follow Andrea on:       https://thedarkenedgate.blogspot.com       Help Andrea secure a publishing contract by voting for her on:         https://soopllc.com/blog/book-ideas/diary-macabre-strange-grims-from-a-tortured-mind-b

In this episode we   are honoured to bring you the penultimate story that was given to us by the   late M.R. Stover. Once again we delve into his twisted imagination as he   brings us the prelude to another wonderful Jacoby Ash adventure. Monsters   from the deep have invaded the land and begin their murderous rampage,   dispatching men, woman and children alike. With humanity helpless it is up to   the forces of hell to quash this incursion. To view the full details of this episode please visit:   https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/stormcaller.html To support the Mathew Stover Memorial fund go to: https://www.gofundme.com/mathew-stover-memorial-fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnstaticsmall_r&fbclid=IwAR1lOFIddYrvYXOyMPRbN0TKFHU3QbFI6R_L4U2_Seww-OPkJ2AzxsrpRCc     --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Spring is in the air! That doesn't mean however, that we can't give you   chills with a little horror and madness. One thing that does warm our hearts   is celebrating a long time friend to the show Yvonne Mason. In this episode   she shares with us Blood Alley. Robert (Bubba) Haines a tobacco chewing, beer   drinking, womanizing, wheelholder is running way behind schedule with a load   to Miami, Florida on Hwy27. A highway that started up north and ended in   Miami. Bubba was on a stretch of two lane blacktop between Sarasota and Miami   known as Blood Alley late a night following a full moon. He is singing   country songs with the radio when he sees something that will forever change   his life.       To see the full information on this episode go to:     https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/blood-alley.html       To purchase Blood Alley for yoursel

Get ready for the chill of winter as The Escapologist discusses Changelings, their origins in culture and their use as a scapegoat to deal with malformed or disabled children. She also reads the Brothers Grimm tale on the subject and Pickman's model by H.P. Lovecraft. http://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/mlm.html The Grimm Fairy Tales https://amzn.to/2E02VoW Pickman’s model by H.P. Lovecraft https://amzn.to/2FES0CJ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Sit down again with the Escapologist as she discusses the origins of the werewolf myth. How it differs from Lycanthropy and it’s links to the witch trials. She tales the tale of Peter Stumpp and of Rougarou in Cajun folklore. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Join us as we celebrate the works of Hydra M Star. Firstly we delve into unattainable desire with her short poem Daughter of Lilith followed by an exploration into the end of days with Great Grandmother's Necklace. The gates of hell have opened and the world trembles in fear and disbelief. Only Danielle and her trusty team have any chance of withstanding the apocalypse! See the full information on this episode go to: https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/great-grandmothers-necklace.html To purchase Great Grandmother's Necklace for yourself visit:  https://amzn.to/2YCwe87 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Join the Escapologist as she takes you on a journey through European folklore. She discusses the origins, attitudes at the time and impact on modern society. In this episode she discusses Baba Yaga and reads a short story written by Katherine Pyle.  http://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/mlm.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Here the Ringmaster demonstrates that having friends may not always be a positive element when it comes to serious podcast creation. He also puts forth effective methods to set boundaries and therefore create a conductive environment for creating serious, sincere and educational content. Follow the link below to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJByzYH7wdg&list=PL2Nc4QvmpqnTCOIEaKL0wV-G0G8r7KXY5&index=26 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support

Spend a moment with the Ringmaster as he discusses how you mental state can affect creativity. Click on the link below to watch the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0vuy5urIQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satanicplayers/support