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An epic playthrough of the beloved Dungeons & Dragons module, Curse of Strahd, with heavy homebrewing and a unique twist: Countess Strahdanya von Zarovich played by Dungeon Mistress Nikkie. Join her, as well as Kelsey, Richie, Andy, Maja, and Mikey as they travel through the mist as the doomed Azran Expedition. These five lost souls must discover the bloody secrets of Barovia and face the wrath of the dread domain’s Dark Lady in a D&D tale of horror, heartbreak, and heroism.
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It's hard being a dad. Life suddenly becomes very unselfish. Relationships, friendships, finances, fitness - all of these things can slide, as you desperately try to keep things under control. You don't want that to happen. I haven't met a dad that wants to face adversity with these things. They don't want to balloon in weight, check their bank balance for a nursery fee, or dread going home because their relationship is on the rocks. So we built Dadversity to help inspire dads to take action ...
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My Horror Confessional

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Each week in the Confessional we'll have a guest on who will confess to not having seen a classic horror movie. Join me as we discuss the movie, why they hadn't seen it, what their history with horror is and other topics. If, at the end of the show, I feel as if they have truly repented I will absolve them of their horror sin. Join me every week and let's geek out on the movies we love!
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Scott Mair is one of the most sought after coaches in the UK. His knowledge on all things dad life finds himself delivering talks with some of the biggest brands. On this episode, he discusses 'the emotional rollercoaster' of becoming a new dad: anxiety, pressure, joy, reality check. He also provides really practical ways to solve some of the chall…
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Laura Allen helps dads to build their career with intention. You might be working your way through a corporate career and feeling emotionally withdrawn from the 40+ hours every week. Laura will walk through the triggers that you need to look out for, and explain why it's never too late to make a change! You'll also receive the full framework on how…
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Ebiere Bolu talks through the dynamic of 'sibling rivalry.' When you've had a child, and that child then becomes a bigger brother or sister, you're going to face some challenges driven by connection and jealousy! Ebiere will share the 5 skills that you need to learn to tackle sibling rivalry.Par Dadversity
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The relationship expert, Tom Palmer, talks about why high-performing dads are often terrible at building stronger relationships with their wives/partners at home. He's broken it down into the difference of skills and behaviours required in both environments. Can you guess which is which? Logic > feelings Efficiency > patience Problem-solving > pres…
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Mikey Moon brings together a really simple strategy for dads to slowly start getting fitter. There are five steps to consider: 1. Move more - really basic, but just start moving. 2. Nutrition review - clean up your nutrition. Eat whole foods, cut down on the bad stuff - we know what's good and bad. 3. Sleep routine - difficult with youngsters, but …
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Episode 20. Time flies! This is a personal one. It's the 10th September, 2024. We're a couple of weeks out from launching the website and the community. It's taken so much effort and energy to get to this point. You know when something lives rent free in your mind?! Dadversity has been the thing. But I love it. I love the potential. I love the feel…
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**This show includes references to suicide** This is Scott Shillum. Dad of 2. Exceptional talent in the world of media. On the face of it everything looks pretty normal. Then you dig deeper and realise the heartache and subsequent steel this dad has acquired as he recovered from losing his twin brother, Dan, to suicide.…
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You know what's funny? How quickly society judges people who have lots of children. When you tell someone you have 7 kids, their eyes widen, their breath intake becomes sharp. It's usually followed by some comment about how mad or how crazy you are - or even how inept they would be in your position. Scott Mair - 7 boys in with his incredible wife -…
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It's the news that no family wants to receive. From travelling the world without a care in the world to impending personal crisis. It's a sobering story of adversity lurking around the corner. This is the incredible story told by Jon Stanners, a young dad, and his wife, Laura, who managed to not only beat cancer, but remained totally positive throu…
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Meet Ben Hughes aka Yeh Yeh Ben. An incredible musical career, inspired by learning the fundamentals from his dad, has led Ben to perform at a high-level. Suddenly everything changed. Covid decimated the industry for artists. Live performances stopped, and Ben had to get creative to find a way of generating revenue. Ben talks about transitioning as…
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We were very fortunate to hear the thoughts on Angela Karanja, creator of Raising Remarkable Teenagers. Angela talks about her three step framework to help parents inspire their teenagers with a leadership mentality: Modelling, Mentoring, Motivating. Each step is broken down during this session, so be sure to practice some of the stuff you hear in …
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Two for Joy is the incredible story of twins Alice & Tommy who defied all odds following the heartbreaking diagnosis of quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Listen to James' recollection of how this incredible family turned despair into unrelenting positivity. Overview James' childhood: The incredible opportunities it afforded him, and his well-grounded fa…
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This week I'm joined in The Confessional by Mikey P, a creator who focuses on Latin American films with a social justice lens in the horror genre. He has a column at Dread Central titled Horror en Espanol and releases horror and Latin culture content on his TikTok. We delve into the darkly comic world of 1960's Mexican cinema with "El Esqueleto de …
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Bernie Hollywood: The Relentless Giver Bernie was inspired by his mum and dad, who he sadly lost by the time he'd hit 23. Their memory lives on through Bernie's relentless mission to give back to the world. Since then he's launched and supported charities to give young people opportunities, rowed across the Atlantic and support school builds in Afr…
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This week in The Confessional we are joined by Dr. Kent, a real honest to Satan Veterinarian as we discuss 1971's Willard. Brace yourself for a swarm of shivers as we dissect this cult classic about a bullied young man named Willard and his unconventional army – rats. We'll discuss the twisted bond between Willard and his furry minions, all the whi…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by author Danger Slater as we discuss his book Starlet due out from Ghoulish Books in August 2024. We also discuss Maniac Cop from 1988. We have a KKKop killing innocent people, Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell and Robert Z'Dar. Maniac Cop is basically Jason Voorhees in a cop uniform, but with more personality. Th…
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It's not lost on me just how brave the dads are that appear on this show. It's why I think Dadversity is the greatest podcast on the planet. There's no agenda. It's just a bunch of dads with interesting stories to share. Dan Light is a dad to four boys, including twins. One of his boys was diagnosed with ARFID. It's an eating disorder that adds rea…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ryan C. Bradley. Ryan is a musician, podcaster, and the author of the novella Saint's Blood and the forthcoming books Bad Connections: Horror Stories and Say Uncle. He hosts the Horror Anthology Anthology podcast on his Patreon and co-hosts Horror Hangover with Cass Clarke. Fog rolls in off the Thames ton…
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Dadversity sat down with Liam Back to discuss the journey to becoming a dad when your child is premature. Of all the topics you discuss when you're having a baby - 'what if it comes 12 weeks early' - isn't top of the list for most parents. Sadly, it's a reality for a lot of parents across the world. In 2021, 53,000 babies were born prematurely in t…
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Welcome, sinners, to another chilling confession in the Confessional. This week, I'm joined by Johnny Compton, author of The Spite House and the forthcoming Devils Kill Devils from Tor Nightfire. We delve into the shadowy world of psychological horror with Hammer Films' "Taste of Fear" (1961), also known as "Scream of Fear." Prepare to confess your…
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How does a really happy kid develop such significant trauma? Meet Tim, a world-leading Emotional Coach who helps dads to tackle previous trauma. Tim lived through the worst drug and alcohol-fuelled moments to totally transform his life, and go on to positively impact the lives of 800+ people. It's possible to tackle trauma.…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Paranomal Putas! We sink our teeth into Paul Schrader's stylish and suspenseful remake, Cat People! We'll be prowling the shadows with Nastassja Kinski as Irena, a woman haunted by a mysterious family curse. Is she turning into a feline fatale, or is something more sinister at play? Unravel the layers of …
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This week in the Confessional I'm joined by Hilary Myers as we discuss the 1993 Zom-Rom-Com My Boyfriend's Back. Is it a horror movie? Is it a teen comedy? Is it a cautionary tale about the dangers of faking robberies to impress your crush? Who the fuck knows! But fear not, because love conquers all, even death! Except, maybe it doesn't. Join us as…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by RJ Joseph. RJ is an award winning, Stoker Award™ and Shirley Jackson Award nominated, Texas based academic and creative writer/professor/editor whose writing regularly focuses on the intersections of gender and race in the horror and romance genres and popular culture. We discuss 1982's "Alone in the Dark…
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Hello Sinners! We have reached a milestone, 100 EPISODES!!! I can't think of a better person to celebrate with than returning guest Les Julien. This week Les and I discuss John Carpenter's timeless Anti-Capitalist Horror Classic They Live. We also discuss Les's upcoming Kickstarter campain for the second issue of his comic book Savage Wizard. Join …
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jessica McHugh. Jessica is a 3x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, a multi-genre novelist, & an internationally-produced playwright who spends her days surrounded by artistic inspiration at a Maryland tattoo shop. She’s had thirty books published in fifteen years, including her Elgin Award-nominated blacko…
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*********************[TW: sexual assault, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-car…
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*********************[TW: r*pe, detailed]*************************** Content Warning: In the latest podcast episode, we discuss a movie that addresses sensitive topics, including r*pe and sexual assault. We understand the gravity of these themes and recognize their potential to be triggering for some listeners. We encourage discretion and self-care…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jenny Kiefer. Jenny is a Kentucky native and an avid rock climber. Together with her mother, she is the owner and manager of Butcher Cabin Books, an all-horror bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. This Wretched Valley is her debut novel. We also talk the creature feature 90's classic Anaconda. Jenny from th…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Ayden of Susto Podcast. Ayden was a blast to have on as we discussed the DRAMA and scandal of this b/w French classic from 1955. We also discuss Ayden's work over at Susto podcast. If you like spooky tales defintely go give it a listen. Join us in The Confessional! Follow Ayden and Susto Podcast here http…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by my good fiend and returning guest Gerardo Preciado (known professionally as Ancient Order of the Droids) composer of imaginary horror soundtracks and the director of Narco Shark, coming to streaming very soon. Gerardo and I discuss Mario Bava's extremely inluential camp fire Giallo, Bay of Blood. Join us …
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Kevin Martin, better known as videostoreKev. He is the owner of The Lobby DVD Shop, Actor in The Last Video Store Movie, co-founder Of Dedfest Film Festival and a drunken DJ. We talk about the in's and out's of owning the last video rental place in your city, growing up watching horror movies in the theat…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Emily Verona. Emily is a Bram Stoker Award nominee, a Jane Austen Short Story Award Finalist, and a Luke Bitmead Bursary Finalist. Her novel, Midnight on Beacon Street, will be published by Harper Perennial in 2024. We also discuss this silent film early Horror classic, The Phantom Carriage. It's over 103…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by frequent guest and collaborator Zach Chapman. We talk about Zach's new comic A Haunting on Mars from Scout Comics, issue # 1 out now at all comic book shops. Issue #2 comes out this month! We also discuss (in my opinion) one of John Carpenters most frustrating movies, just a trainwreck of a project Ghosts…
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Betty Rocksteady. Betty is the resident art ghoul of Ghoulish Books, and is the author & illustrator of several bizarre books, including Soft Places, The Writhing Skies and In Dreams We Rot. We also discuss the goth classic The Crow from 1994. They're all dead, they just dont know it yet. Join us in the …
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Y'all thought Christmas was over? It's never over! This week in The Confessional I'm joined by one of Santa's naughty elves, Max Booth. We talk about this criminally underrated killer Santa Christmas classic. Max describes it as Taxi Driver meets Killer Santa. We also discuss Max's new book The Last Haunt, out now from Cemetery Gates Media. Buy The…
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This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Shelly Lyons. We're celebrating the reason for the season, Killer Santa's! First up is the tragically misunderstood classic Silent Night Deadly Night. We also discuss Shelly's debut novel from Ghoulish Books, Like Real. Buy Like Real here: https://ghoulish.rip/product/like-real/ Follow Shelly here: https:…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Mortgage Show with Mikey Johnson. We asked the Dadversity community about their mortgage challenges. Unsurprisingly, rising interest rates were right up there. Mikey gave some unbelievable advice on how dads can tackle that with The Mortgage Charter. Never heard of it? No, me neither. Here are the questions that …
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by John Skipp. John is the New York Times bestselling author turned filmmaker/ musician/ former splatterpunk/ cheerful Bizarro satirist/ all-around instigator and Renaissance mutant. We talk about John's time as a screenwriter (A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, Class of 1999, Tales of Halloween)…
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by noted marine biologist, author and sharksploitation expert Susan Snyder. We discuss Tony Scott's 80's goth infused extended music video disguised as a vampire movie, The Hunger. I've always wondered why more people don't talk about this movie. Have Susan and I figured out why? We also discuss Susans debu…
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Celso Hurtado. We discuss Celso's new book "The Devil's Promise", which is the follow up to his debut novel (and second in the series) The Ghost Tracks. We also discuss Death as a slasher, Tony Motherfuckin Todd and whether or not blood can caramelize in a fire. Join us in the Confessional! Follow Celso …
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by Bob Pastorella of This is Horror. We discussed Mario Bava's seminal classic that helped birth the Giallo subgenre. This movie is so damn pretty to look at but also has the gore that we all look for. Join us in the Confessional and as always thank you for the SUPPORT! Follow Bob https://www.instagram.com/…
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Welcome everyone to the 2nd Annual Spooky Trivia hosted by myself and Anthony Jerome M of the Fuck You, Hexed podcast. This year we are joined by three of our favorite podcasts, Pod Mortem (Renee', JP & Travis), Girl Thats Scary (Kat & Jazz) & Blerdy Massacre (Sharai the Slayer)!!! What a fucking lineup!!! This is the edited audio version of the vi…
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This week I am joined in The Confessional by author, poet, witch and the Director of Curious Corvid Publishing Ravven White. We have an extra long discussion this week about what sort of books Curious Corvid publishes, what a hypocrite Hannibal Lecter is and the correct pronunciation of Chianti! Join us in the Confessional! Follow Ravven on Instagr…
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Does the environment dictate your outcomes? I think so, and so does Dave Gibbons. But how did he manage to progress from a council estate in Manchester, through to generating millions in revenue, when other people don't reach that level of success with way more foundational tools? It's a fascinating story where this dad realised that building produ…
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This week Sarah Wambold and I discuss the techno-sci-fi horror classic Cube from 1997. We also discuss Sarah's job as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. We talk about cremations, green burials and what Sarah's plans are for when it's her time. This was such a fascinating conversation, I really hope y'all enjoy it. Join us in the Confessional…
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Today we have a special episode of My Horror Confessional with my good friend Gerardo Preciado. Last time he was on to talk about the Kickstarter for his movie Narco Shark. Well, that movie has been completed (it's absolutely bananas and so much fun) and Gerardo came back on to talk about the process of making an unironically bad movie, guerilla fi…
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