(Recorded May 4, 2025) This week we are discussing episode eight (ep nine for the purposes of this podcast) of the cult classic revival of Dark Shadows, that we’re calling, “There Can Be Only One," and boy is it a doozy. Josette finally arrives to Collinwood and we finally find out the origin story for that stupid music box. While Barnabas rolls around in the grass with Josette, Angelique doesn’t even wait a day to cast a spell that will ruin his life in many ways. Victoria stays not beating the allegations that she’s insane and a witch (and that’s not even because she taught the children Over the Rainbow). Jeremiah keeps being hot (the brocade vest somehow makes him hotter?) and unfortunately, that hotness leads to his downfall. Plus, Meaghan discovers a late 80’s gem, George does the Bartman, and we discuss what would've been a more satisfying approach to ruining a life had we been Angelique. (Original network airdate February 15, 1991)

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(Recorded on April 30, 2025) This week we are discussing episode eight (technically episode seven!), “You, Me, and du Prés” from the cult classic, 90's tv show, Dark Shadows. We’re introduced to the Collins family in 1790 as Victoria Winters is hurled back in time via a séance gone wrong. Victoria stumbles her way into the position of tutor at Collinwood (with the help of a very handsome Peter Bradford). Barnabas keeps telling everyone how much Victoria looks like Josette (we get it dude!). We finally meet Barnabas’s hot brother, Jeremiah and the fact that is just now showing up is a real disservice to the show. Barnabas’s nosey Aunt Abigail can’t help but think there is something off about Victoria and enlists the help of Reverend Trask. And Angelique does her best to seduce Barnabas but when things go wrong she finds her own minion in Ben Loomis. Plus, George has a lot of thoughts on theaters that are also restaurants; Meaghan tries her hand at a French accent; and we both think Angelique is going after the wrong brother. (Original network airdate February 8, 1991)

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(Recorded on April 20, 2025) This week we have a very special episode we're calling, “Opening the Coffin,” and we are chatting about the first half of the season of Dark Shadows with Dustin Holden from The Rewatch Recap! We do a special speed round of questions with Dustin: favorite character, favorite episode, which Collins family member he would dress as if he was invited to the costume party, etc. Dustin fills in some gaps for us with his knowledge of the original series. We talk what about works and what doesn’t work in the series (very little!). And Dustin hints at what we can look forward to in the last half of the season! Make sure to check out The Rewatch Recap (especially the Ghostwriter retrospective!).

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(Recorded on April 13, 2025) This week we are discussing episode six, “Nannies in the Mist,” from the cult classic tv show, Dark Shadows. It’s the day of the costume party at Collinwood and Carolyn is officially a minion of Barnabas. Roger complains about all the guests that are just there for the free food; Dr. Hoffman tries to pretend like she didn’t betray Barnabas; the costume party makes Barnabas nostalgic for the 18th century; Maggie busts out a Ouija board at the after party; Sheriff Patterson consults it for some help; Carolyn finds the only antique shop in town selling arsenic; David gets in trouble doing Sarah’s bidding; Angelique’s hell ghost is back; there’s a good, old fashioned, family séance; and Victoria takes the trip of a lifetime. Plus, George celebrates Record Store Day, Meaghan surprises George with her love of different 90’s tv show, and we discuss our favorite outfits from this Collinwood Costume party. (Original network airdate February 1, 1991)

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(Recorded on April 6, 2025) Up this week is “Death Becomes Him”, episode five of the truly incredible 90’s tv series, Dark Shadows. The days are incredibly long in Collinsport and we pick up a few hours after episode four ends. Victoria has dinner with Barnabas and he presents her with a gift; Dr. Hoffman finds out Barnabas’s plans for Victoria and she devises a plan of her own; Carolyn needs to learn boundaries; Joe is a messy eater; Maggie has a vision; Victoria spends the night at the old house; Barnabas can’t control his urges; Carolyn has bad timing; and Willie is just out here doing his best. Plus, George is grossed out by the thought of wearing 200 year old clothing, Meaghan loses her mind over Joe, and we discuss our favorite Val Kilmer movies. (Original network airdate January 25, 1991

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(Recorded on March 30, 2025) We’re back this week with episode four of the 90’s tv series Dark Shadows and we're calling this one, “Twisted Firestarter.” We pick up right where we left off in episode three—Michael’s made a life changing decision; Julia’s got her eyes on Josette’s music box; Sarah’s back and trying to get a message to Victoria; Barnabas doesn’t know how to accept a gift; Roger’s secret art studio is discovered; David plays with matches; Maggie tries to warn Victoria; and Willie fears that Angelique might harm Barnabas. Plus, George wonders if Dark Shadows might be building too big of a world; Meaghan gives Maggie some dating advice; and we reminisce about the first time we recorded this episode—it's gone, but forever in our hearts. (Original network air date January 18, 1991)

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(Recorded on March 9, 2025) This week we are delving into episode three of the cult classic tv show Dark Shadows, “The Nutty Professor.” In this episode, Professor Michael can’t stay out of his own way; Julia uses comically sized medical instruments; Barnabas gets his first gray hair; Victoria is wooed with some Byron; Roger throws Michael under the bus; Joe wants to try his luck in Bimini; and Sarah visits David in the family tomb.

Plus, Meaghan stresses over the podcast; George is being held together by soup; and of course we can’t stop talking about OJ. (Original network air date January 14, 1991)

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Up this week is episode two of the gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows, and we're calling this one: “Did Somebody Say Stake?” In this episode, Daphne can’t escape the vampiric powers of Barnabas; Joe falls asleep on the job; Roger gets some; Professor Michael keeps something very special in his medicine bag; the Collinsport police department keeps giant crucifixes in their arsenal; and Julia has her eyes on a Nobel Prize in medicine.

Also, George finally turns on his microphone; Meaghan won’t shut up about Joe; and we question exactly how one gets turned into a vampire on this show.

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