Twin Terrors Macabre Manor of Mead Metal and Mayhem

Episode 088 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 2 -- the making of

Welcome back to the manor, as we sit along the side the pools, just outside the Megadodo Publications offices on Ursa Minor, sipping a Jynnan Tonnyx and eyeing the nearby Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster with both apprehension and longing.  Partially because of the assured headache, but mostly because of the two headed man mixing them with entirely too much glee.  

In the second of our four part trilogy, we talk about the making of the HHGTTG, starting with the radio show and going all the way through the 2005 feature film.  Yes, we're focusing on the bits that are mostly in the first and second books, but we'll get to the others later, too.

Enjoy, you hoopy froods!

Image:  James at a speakeasy (legal, sadly) enjoying a gin and tonic with that most excellent book, the HHGTTG.

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

Episode 087 -- 42nd anniversary of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" part 1 -- an introduction

42 years ago, a most notable and wonderful being came forth from the great radio drama producing planet of Aleric B and gave us the BBC radio series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (first episode was broadcast on Wednesday, March 8th, 1978, which is why we're book-ending that day with our episodes).  Over the next few episodes, we'll talk about HHGTTG and that human (?) being Douglas Adams.  This is just a short introduction for those who don't know what it is, because after recording two very long episodes, we realized that if you're coming into it without having heard/read/etc. it, you'd be lost.

Of course, if you're not sure what 42 has to do with this, just keep listening. 

So enjoy this introduction!  It just means you get an extra episode anyway. Woohoo!

Coming up will be episodes on: the history and context of the first series or two; an interview or more with fans of the Manor and of HHGTTG; and our favorite bits as we fanboy about it.

See you in two more days!

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

Image: front cover to the first edition (Wiki Commons)

Episode 086 -- Prohibition 1: true tales of Capone's Chicago, the term Red Light, and the Slaven Prohibition beer recipe

Welcome back to the manor!  Today we're discussing prohibition, that failed attempt to make life suck.  Why did this come up?  Between Jody mentioning James' family's prohibition beer in a previously recorded episode (that hasn't come out yet, but will soon) and James having just read a book about bootleggers and brothels, it had to be done.

In this episode, James shared true stories of Chicago during Capone, from his maternal grandparents that were there during that era. We also give the definitive answer as to where the term "red light" comes from in regards to prostitutes and James gives (more or less) the recipe to his family's prohibition beer recipe.  If you want the whole recipe, let us know.  Maybe we can do a Patreon thing. 

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

Image: Wiki Commons image for Prohibition march (against).

Episode 085 -- Cryptids part 1: South Bay Bessie

Welcome to the first of our episodes on cryptids!  Those gorgeous, yet shy, creatures that cryptozoologists go nuts over.  For our inaugural, we're talking about South Bay Bessie, that playful lake monster from Lake Erie (USA and Canada).  Why?  Because James thought of it while drinking a beer called Lake Erie Monster.

James was so excited, he even made a map and put X markers at the locations where she's (they?) been sighted.  If you can't see it here, go to the Podbean page and you'll be able to see the episode image.

Sit back with your beer of choice, but of course if you can get your hands on Great Lakes Brewing brews, try a Lake Erie Monster!  (We really should get some breweries to sponsor us, heh heh heh...)

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

Episode 084 -- KISS: Music from the Elder (part 1 of 3)

We know, we know.  KISS' "Music from the Elder" has been lambasted by fans and critics alike, as well as by the band and their team.  Is it really that bad?  Take a trip with us as we get into the ups and downs of the background (context!) and the actual music.  There's almost definitely going to be something on which everyone agrees and disagrees with us.

And after you listen to this, go enjoy Valentine's Day with some serious shagging.  It's what Gene would want for you.  Well, probably not, but it's what Gene would want for himself, so go for it.

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

Image: front cover of the album (Terrors' audio collection).

Episode 083 -- Led Zeppelin, the second album era (part 4 of 4 -- the songs)

We're finally finishing up Led Zeppelin's LZ II era with information, background, trivia, and our takes on the songs.  Is there much more to be said here?  Probably, but we'll let the audio do the talking. 

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor  

Photo: picture of James' album's back cover.

Episode 082 -- Our Favorite Beers (part 2)

Back at the dawn of time, specifically last fall as we were starting the podcast, we recorded a very long episode on our favorite beers and beer styles.  It ended up being long enough to break down into four episodes!  Between that and then recording what we thought were more worthy episodes, it's just taken a while to produce these.  We now have them all ready to go, but are leaking them out a bit at a time.  We're kind of like Deep Throat in that way, but definitely not in others.  The other two will come out when they fit into our schedule.  This is definitely one of the most laid back episodes we've done, so it's best enjoyed sitting back with a nice pint of ale and a shot of Malort, along with an understanding that we were even more novice then, than we are now.  Slainte and wassail! 

Questions, comments, scathing remarks? 

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

Or on twitter: @Terrors_Manor 

 Image courtesy of James' afternoon drinking time.

Episode 081 -- Trip Review: Nova Scotia!

James took a trip to Nova Scotia a few months ago and loved it so much that he wanted to talk about it.  Jody was definitely good with the idea, considering the number of listeners we have in this wonderful province.  If you've ever thought about taking a trip, maybe James will convince you to go to New Scotland, Canada!

Questions, comments, scathing remarks? 

Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

 Picture: James was turned into a moose by a Canadian witch -- he got better.

Episode 080 -- Holiday Special -- Burns Night 2020!

Welcome to another holiday special from the Terrors!  We talk about what we do on Burns Night, which is January 25th of every year (this year it's a Saturday!) to celebrate Scotland's wonderful poet Robert Burns.  We know, we could've released this the day before, but we wanted to give you a week's notice so you could do your own planning.  Aren't we swell?

Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise.  Let us know if you like this format or not!  Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

 

Episode 079 -- Sun and Steel, the beer, the song, the inspiration (Maiden beer series episode 6)

Welcome back to the Manor!  We left the old year with a Maiden beer review and we're welcoming the new with a Maiden beer review (almost).  Beer and metal, what a great way to leave and enter.  This time, you should all be able to easily join us in a pint, as we get into Iron Maiden's beer series with Sun and Steel.  We talk about the beer inspired by the song, the song itself, and who inspired the song - Miyamoto Musashi!  Look at us branching out!

Recorded live together, so there may be some background noise.  Let us know if you like this format or not!  Get in touch with us at Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4pksr-a17e1a

Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinterrorsmacabremanormeadmetalmayhe/

 Image courtesy of James - picture taken as Jody and James recorded together at Kuma's, Indianapolis, where we had a couple Sun and Steels along with a shot or two of Malort.