We hath risen.

In honor of 4/20, we watch Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, the classic cartoon crossover that convinced a generation that drugs were cooler than the Smurfs and Winnie the Pooh. Also featuring George H. W. Bush and a big bag of cr*ck! (Can we say that here?)

We also talk about plans for our new season.

Check out The Uncertain Hour and their series on Bush 41 and the war on drugs:
https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2019/03/21/george-hw-bush-and-his-baggie-of-crack


Bonus Episode - Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (4/20 Special)

The hiatus is officially over. We dive head-first into Are You Afraid of the Dark: Curse of the Shadows, as it challenges everything we know about AYAOTD! Plus, David has some big announcements.

Episode 95 - The Tale of the Haunted Woods

Eli, David, and special guest Mallory explore episode two of Curse of the Shadows! Kids are scared, revelations are made, and pants may or may not be pooped.

Episode 96 - The Tale of the Night Frights (feat. Mallory)

We reach the halfway point of AYAOTD: Curse of the Shadows with the Tale of the Phantom Light! The lore in this episode comes hard and fast, like a natural high. Plus, we talk ghosts, lighthouses, and fake 90's heartthrobs.

Episode 97 - The Tale of the Phantom Light

We enter the second half of AYAOTD: Curse of the Shadows with the Tale of the Danse Macabre! Friend of the show Dr. Blair Abell-Kiser sits down with us as we check out the glow dance, a magic show, and maaaaaybe a drug deal? It's an episode that really has everything!

Episode 98 - The Tale of the Danse Macabre

David, Eli, and friend of the show Bryce look at the penultimate episode of Curse of the Shadows! Is this the darkest episode in show history? What will become of our new Midnight Society? And who was the real fifth Beatle? All these questions and more will be answered in The Tale of the Midnight Magic!

Episode 99 - The Tale of the Midnight Magic (feat. Bryce Lee Wynn)

It's the first episode of You Scared of This ----! Join Eli Phillips and @david-dycus on their epic rewatch of Are You Afraid of the Dark.

We begin with the episode that started it all, "The Tale of the Phantom Cab." Will the guys stumble upon the dark truth about the Midnight Society? Is Dr. Vink accredited? And will Eli and David get through this first episode without screwing up the main characters' names? Tune in and find out!

Episode 1 - The Tale of the Phantom Cab

In this week's episode, Eli and David encounter one of the creepiest villains in all of Are You Afraid of the Dark! Plus: an impossibly cool bedroom, a cameo appearance by R. Kelly, and the guys learn the true dangers of smoking.

Episode 2 - The Tale of Laughing in the Dark

This week, Eli and David take on one of the most memorable episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark ever! Plus, a Midnight Society battle to the death, more of Frank's ideas for bedroom interior design, and Canadian Dave gives a bad gift. Don't be a zeeb, hit the play button!

Episode 3 - The Tale of the Lonely Ghost

Happy Halloween, everyone! In this episode, Eli and David watch the first Halloween-specific episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark, The Tale of the Twisted Claw! Plus: the greatest opening in the TV show's history, some unintentional homoeroticism, and a blast of white cream to the face!

Episode 4 - The Tale of the Twisted Claw

This week, Eli and David tackle the worst episode in the series so far, The Tale of the Hungry Hounds. Will our two young heroes make it through, or will it bore them...TO DEATH? Meanwhile, we get even more unintentional homoeroticism, a primer in WASP culture, and we wear out that fast forward button.

Episode 5 - The Tale of the Hungry Hounds


This week, Eli and David put on their plastic novelty glasses to watch The Tale of the Super Specs! Will it be a return to form after last week's suck-tastic Tale of the Hungry Hounds? Tune in to find out! Meanwhile, we meet the show's most enduring character, discuss the plight of the magic shop, and excuse us while we whip this out!

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Episode 6 - The Tale of the Super Specs

This week, Eli and David review The Tale of the Captured Souls, an episode where mad science is scary, but implied pedophilia is even scarier. Also this week: we ask important questions about draining the life energy from dogs, David alienates the show's Amish listeners,  and we meet a truly evil Jheri curl.

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Episode 7 - The Tale of the Captured Souls

We return with episode 8 of our Are You Afraid of the Dark rewatch! This week, Eli and David review the show's first vampire episode, The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors!

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Episode 8 - The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors

After surviving ghosts, vampires, mad scientists and killer clowns, Eli, David, and the Midnight Society tackle a different kind of evil in the Tale of the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Meanwhile, the boys forget which podcast they're hosting, nearly get motion sickness from the camera work, and try to make sense of a confusing episode. Prepare your mystic vapors and give it a listen.

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Episode 9 - The Tale of the Sorcerer's Apprentice

In this week's festive holiday edition of YSOTS, Eli and  David try to comprehend a truly baffling episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark. Will they be able to make sense of this mishmash of leprechauns, ghouls, banshees, severed tails, and smoking? Or will the sheer Irishness of the story be too much to handle? Tune in and find out.

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Episode 10 - The Tale of Jake and the Leprechaun

This week, Eli and David examine a truly magical episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark, "The Tale of the Dark Music." It has everything: 90s buttheads, terrible music, Stephen King homages, and plenty of straight-up nightmare fuel. But can it usurp Lonely Ghost as the guys' favorite episode so far? Only one way to find out!

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Episode 11 - The Tale of the Dark Music

IT'S HERE! We return with our interview with the great D.J. MacHale, one of the co-creators of Are You Afraid of the Dark and a hell of a guy. D.J. takes us through the epic history of the show and answers all our burning questions. What happened to lost Midnight Society member Eric? What was the fate of mysterious AYAOTD writer Chloe Brown? And much, much more.

Check out D.J.'s other work!
- Official website: http://djmachalebooks.com/
- Find D.J. 's books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1rH2KUI
- Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/djmachale

And once again, a HUGE thanks to Mr. MacHale for taking the time to talk to us (twice!).

We hope this is the first of many interviews with the cast and crew of Are You Afraid of the Dark. Stay tuned!

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BONUS EPISODE: An Interview with D.J. MacHale

We return to our regular programming with a review of The Tale of the 13th Floor, and what a return it is. Listen as Dycus and Eli tear the humanoid mask off this episode and reveal the terrifying secret beneath! PLUS: we discuss the joys of factory life, we delve into a ton of unrelated 90s nostalgia, and AUSTIN, AUSTIN, AUSTIN, BAH GOD, makes an appearance. Aw, here it goes!

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Episode 17 - The Tale of the 13th Floor

The full moon can drive men to do crazy things, resulting in an insane episode from writer/director Ron Oliver. Is this the best episode of season 2? Listen and find out! Meanwhile, Eli discusses how his taste in meat, we offer a Simpsons mini-review, and more. We work hard, and we play hard.

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Episode 22 - The Tale of the Full Moon

This week, it's time for a SERIOUS story about a serious bicycle. But our review is anything but serious, and we talk about the new Ghostbusters movie, an old Ghostbuster movie, and we tell you how the episode SHOULD have played out, full of magical bicycles and brutality.

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Episode 23 - The Tale of the Shiny Red Bicycle

And now for something completely different: we take a break from AYAOTD to review the (allegedly) scariest episode of Rugrats and discover something more grotesque and horrifying than any tale from the Midnight Society. Meanwhile, we try to come to terms with our feelings for both Rugrats and everyone's favorite 90s movie, Bebe's Kids.

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You Dumb Babies - Angelica's Worst Nightmare

We celebrate our ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY by trying to review the Tale of the Doll Maker! Instead, we go on a hundred different tangents, ranting about Nick at Nite, Andy Griffith, Harry and the Hendersons, Ring Pops, and more. A fitting way to cap off year one.

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Episode 31 - The Tale of the Doll Maker

Welcome to Season 4! We begin with the biggest episode of AYAOTD yet, part one of The Tale of Cutter's Treasure! AKA The Quest for Make-outs. Plus Sardo! Dr. Vink! Shandu! And way more AYAOTD callbacks!

Meanwhile, David and Eli discuss makeout strategies, sleepwear strategies, and strategical video games. It may get steamy!

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Episode 40 - The Tale of Cutter's Treasure, Part 1

David and Eli argue over how scary a library can be. They also spend a surprising amount of time talking about the Matrix sequels, considering the fact that they are watching a TV show from the early 90s about a lady from the ate 1800s. Will the kids save a young Danny Tamberelli impersonator before he goes straight to hell? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 43 - The Tale of the Quiet Librarian

We continue the alleged "nautical" theme of Are You Afraid of the Dark's fourth season with The Tale of the Water Demons! Because what's creepier than a zombie? A wet, slimy zombie! Elsewhere, we brainstorm new Kid's Choice Awards categories, David celebrates a depressing milestone, and Eli makes a truly awful Frank pun.

Nickelodeon's full-frontal report for 2017:
http://www.awn.com/news/nickelodeon-unveils-robust-content-pipeline-annual-upfront-presentation

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Episode 44 - The Tale of the Water Demons

Cover your ears! It's THE TALE OF THE CLOSET KEEPERS! Wait, no, don't actually cover your ears, because we have a lot to say this week.

We discuss this surprisingly awesome tale of an alien zoo, complete with Men in Black, green Jell-o, and an interesting examination of race in AYAOTD. And things get REALLY crazy when Snoop Dogg shows up! [Note: Snoop Dogg does not actually show up, but we talk about him for a while.]

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Episode 51 - The Tale of the Closet Keepers

Our long slog through Season 4 concludes with The Tale of Train Magic. We aren't quite sure what train magic is, but it makes for a surprisingly enjoyable episode of AYAOTD. Plus, Eli and David about some big upcoming events, and they may just have a Basketball Jones.

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Episode 52 - The Tale of Train Magic

This week, we review The Tale of the Laser Maze, an episode chock full of tae kwon do, robot decapitation, and one very pervy alien. We also say goodbye to another important member of the Midnight Society and ponder how Nickelodeon is going to use ketchup to save their business.

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Episode 89 - The Tale of the Laser Maze

We inch ever closer to the end of AYAOTD with The Tale of Many Faces, an episode equal parts goofy fashion montage and nightmare fuel. We also talk Smash Bros. and Fortnite and ponder the Nickelodeon Adults Choice Awards.

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Episode 90 - The Tale of Many Faces

Well we had to review this one, right? In this bonus episode, Eli, David, and scary storyteller John Brhel review Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! And despite it being right there in the title, for a movie aimed at middle schoolers, it is shockingly scary, violent, and...political? Plus, we make some boner jokes and wonder if this movie needed more Nixon.

Support John Brhel! Check out his books on Amazon:
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If you like the Scary Stories books, check out his Scary Stories homage, Corpse Cold!
https://www.amazon.com/John-Brhel/e/B019FSL4NY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1567865930&sr=8-1

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Bonus Episode - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (feat. John Brhel)

For the first time, we review a BRAND NEW episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark! But does it manage to recapture the magic of the original? Tune in to find out! (But the answer is FUCK YEAH, it does.)

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Episode 92 - Submitted for Approval

This week, we take a trip to the Carnival of Doom for Part 2 of the AYAOTD revival, "Opening Night!" There are plenty of scares this week, PLUS Eli shares some OG Midnight Society backstory/slash fiction, we DEMAND a Zeebo Halloween mask, and we read off the (hopefully) final bit of Nick News.

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Episode 93 - Opening Night

We've reached the end of the Are You Afraid of the Dark revival, and with it, the end of our podcast. This week, we review Destroy All Tophats, the SHOCKING conclusion of of this new trilogy. It's batshit crazy, but can it stick the landing? Plus, we talk about Lassie and speculate on where we go from here.

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Episode 94 - Destroy All Tophats (Finale)

Join David Dycus and Eli Phillips as they revisit every episode of Nickelodeon's classic series, Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Warning: This show might be more stupid than you remember.

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