Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Some monsters come with weapons, or with masks. Some even come with extra hands, heads, and 18 points of articulation! It all depends on which company has the license, and what they can stuff into the box, dear Connoisseurs, when they make those wonderful horror toys!

Erin and Gary are joined by toy and horror fan Dave West, the Phantom Troublemaker, of the Needless Things YouTube channel & the Audible Interlude podcast to discuss the world of horror toys and collectables! Listen in as they discuss the history and evolution of horror toys, speculation vs fact, being a completist, what separates a toy vs a collectable, elements of play, how to get started & find that piece you’re after, the stickiness of licensing, how there needs to be more victims, what factors into deciding what to buy, accessory overload, navigating Ebay & toy shows, favorite pieces, the looseness of the Friday the 13th license, and the power of FOMO.

Funko Pops

Mezco Toys

NECA Toys

Super7

Jada Toys

Trick or Treat Studios

Aurora Models

James Groman, toy designer

The Ectomobile Haslab

ToyLanta

Resurrection of Monstress Mask of Phanteana figure & Noctilca Witch figure

Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

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A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Archie comics have been a staple of Americana since 1942. And while it's mostly been a humorous book about the average teenager’s struggles with school, their love lives, rivalries, parents, and the like, from time to time it has gone to some very surprising, sometimes dark, places!

Erin & Gary are joined by Archie Superfan Chris Cummins of Sci-Fi Explosion to discuss the humorous and the dark stories that have come up more often than you might expect! Listen in as they cover the zombie apocalypse of Afterlife with Archie, the witchy terrors of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the versatility of the Archie cast, their cultural significance & influence on pop culture, Puritanical themes & clothing, the difficulties of watching shows from older eras, standout performances, Gary not knowing what he’s talking about, good people vs good witches, and the sexy side of evil.

Archie Comics

Harvey Comics on Wikipedia

The traumatizing origin of "Kaspar" in Crazy

Pop hit of 1969, Sugar, Sugar

Buy the comics here!

Monsterama, August 8th - 10th in Atlanta

Dragon Con, August 28th - September 1st in Atlanta

Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

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A Vino, Atrocitas.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

Mississippi Delta Blues. Crime. Race. Love. Irish dance. Vampires. It may be a little early to say this, but Ryan Coogler may have already given us the best movie of 2025. Filled with great writing, a stellar cast, intricate worldbuilding, historical accuracy, and so much blood, Sinners is horror at its best.

Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss the film's themes & meaning behind the title, cultural identity, the power of music, Coogler's skill as a writer & director, debate if Remmick is a tragic figure, their love of the characters & performances, the racial politics of the time, how it works on so many layers, social commentary, and when the movie made them cry.

Sinners trailer

Michael Becoming the Smokestack Twins

Sinners Spotify page

Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

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A Vino, Atrocitas.