Confessional Podcast

Episode 180 - Celebrity Life Stories

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Confessional we get into the celebrity and historical figures whose lives we find most interesting: Marilyn Monroe, Charles Darwin, Hedy...

Episode 179 - Urban Legends (again) ft. Ossiana

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Confessional we discuss urban legends yet again! This time with writer/youtuber/content creater, Ossiana.  We get into La Llorona, supp...

Episode 178 - Stephan King Movies ft. Nick Griffin

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional, we discuss our favorite adaptations of Stephen King works with comedian, Nick Griffin! You've seen Nick on Letterman, Colbert...

Episode 177 - David Lynch ft. Sarah Soule and Pat Storck

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Confessional we celebrate the life and work of David Lynch, with writer Pat Storck, and Tarot Card reader, Sarah Sherman Soule!  We get into...

Episode 176 - True Crime ft. Bree Mills

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Confessional we are joined by director, writer and producer Bree Mills of Adult Time, Girlsway, and Pure Taboo, to discuss the true crime...

Episode 175 - J Horror ft. Oli Turner

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the world of J Horror, that's horror from Japan with the amazing, Oli Turner! Plus, guest co-host Pat Storck.  Oli is a horror f...

Episode 174 - Luck ft. Monica Hamburg

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional we discuss our most amazing instances of luck with  Montreal comedian/actor, Monica Hamburg!  Strange coincidences, o...

Episode 173 - Unlived Lives ft. Jim Meyer and Erin Stack

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Confessional we discuss all the lives we could have lived, all the roads we could have gone down, all the different decisions we could h...

Episode 172 - UFOs (part 2) ft. Erin Stack

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional Podcast we discuss UFO encounters with actor/comedian Erin Stack, who recently recounted her true UFO story on Discovery's Ali...

Episode 171 - Unexplained Personal Occurences ft. Pat Storck and Sarah Sherman Soule

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional we are discussing weird experiences we can't explain in life! With Victim's Advocate, and Psychedelic Guide, Sarah Sherman Sou...

Episode 170 - Hitchcock Movies ft. Dan Kozuh

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional we discuss our favorite films of Alfred Hitchcock with Dan Kozuh, of the Hard Times satirical newspaper. And Whitney Leigh of ...

Episode 169 - Recurring Dreams ft. Andre Matthews

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Confessional we get in to all the dreams that haunt our nocturnal psyches again and again! And oh does it get bizarre.  We have, from th...

Episode 168 - Familial Crime ft. Marcia Horn

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional we are talking about dark events in our ancestral past. With author, Marcia Horn.  Marcia just released her memoir, Her Famil...

Episode 167 - Ghost Stories Part 4 ft. Hillary and Marco Gonzalez

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

*PUPPY WARNING!! Sue's sweet little pup, Stevie makes an unexpected guest appearance on this ep, expressing his disatisfaction with her absence. We di...

Episode 166 - Tarot and White Magic ft. Jacob Budenz and Christine Ferrera

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Confessional we discuss the worlds of White Magic, and Tarot, with our ol' pal, comedian Christine Ferrera, as well as her fr...

Episode 165 - Spooky Places ft. Marco Gonzalez and Ashley Ann Rutledge

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Confessional, we talk all the scary places we have encountered! With visual artist, Ashley Ann Rutledge, and musician, Marco Gonzalez.  Ol...

Episode 164 - Body Horror ft. Nina G., and Paul Haynes

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking Body Horror on the lasest episode of Confessional Podcast! With Nina G. of the Twisted Mirror Podcast, and Paul Haynes of the book/HBO ...

Episode 163 - Unsolved Mysteries (TV show) ft. Whitney from True Crime Çamp Fire, and Ros Paris

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Confessional we get into our favorite segments from the classic True Crime TV show, Unsolved Mysteries! We have our pals, Whitney of the amaz...

Episode 162 - A24 Horror ft. Katie from True Crime Campfire

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Confessional, we are joined by our good friends, Katie from True Crime Campfire, and Sue from the band, War on Women, discuss...

Episode 161 - Horror Sequels (the sequel) ft. Paul Haynes and Whitney Leigh

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Confessional Podcast, we have returning guests, Paul Haynes of the I'll Be Gone in the Dark series, and Whitney Leigh of ...

Episode 160 - How they Should have Made it: Tim Burton’s Batman 3

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of our side-series, How they Should Have Made It, we discuss what we think should have been the third film in the Tim Burton Batman se...

Epiosde 159 - Media about Cults ft. Howard David Ingham

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this latest episode of Confessional Podcast we have author, Howard David Ingham who's books include Cult Cinema: A Personal Exploration of Sects, B...

Episode 158 - Rock and Roll Biographies ft. Gina Schock of the Go Go’s

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Confessional we are honored to interview the amazing Gina Schock of legendary rock band, The Go-Go's. Our first Rock and Roll Hall of Fa...

Episode 157 - The Rocky/Creed Franchise ft. Anna Platis and Migs Rodriguez

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Confessional Podcast we discuss in order all 9 films in the Rocky and Creed film franchises! With Anna Platis of Baltimore Rock Opera S...

Episode 156 - How they Should Make the next Halloween Movie ft. Drew Landry

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our "How they Should have Made it/Make it side series, we discuss what we hope the inevitable next Halloween movie could and should be with...

Episode 155 - Irrational Fears ft. Adam Newman

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Confessional Podcast, we have comedian Adam Newman of Comedy Central, College Humor, and everything else! Including a spe...

Episode 154 - Books that Disturbed us ft. Rick Emerson

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast we disccuss the books that frightened us the most with Unmask Alice author, Rick Emerson. Unmask Alice is a look into the story beh...

Episode 153 - Satanic Panic ft. Joshua Zeman

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Documentarian, Joshua Zeman creator of Cropsey, Killer Legends, Sons of Sam, and the Leonardo DiCaprio-produced, The Loneliest Whale calls in to discu...

Episode 152 - How They Should Make It: A ”Nightmare on Elm St” Legasequel

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Vanderbilt returns with Pete Barlow to discuss our ideas for a legasequel in the legendary "Nightmare on Elm St" franchise.

Episode 151 - Creepy Pasta ft. Kate Hardwicke

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Confessional on-the-go! Rose Vineshank co-hosts as we discuss Creepy Pastas with Kate Hardwicke.

Episode 150 - Stand-Up Comedians ft. Emma Paxton

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Emma Paxton joins the cast to discuss our favorite stand-up comedians, past and present. Radio Josie co-hosts. 

Episode 149 - Parenting ft. Jessica Murphy Garrett

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the Confessional Podcast we have one of Baltimore's best comedians, Jessica Murphy Garrett! As Jessica just had her first child,...

Episode 148 - DIY Artist ft. Brad Gunson & Joanna Smith

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with musicians Brad Gunson and Joanna Smith to discuss the DIY lifestyle of a starving artist.

Episode 147 - Ghost Stories Part 3 ft. Sam Priest & Melina Gutierres

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Melina zoom in for our third edition to the ever-popular "Ghost Stories" topic. Confessions from all over!

Episode 146 - News Stories That Scared You ft. John Kidwell

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're discussing horrifying news stories from our past with our pal John Kidwell!

Episode 145 - Halloween Kills ft. Alex G

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex G aka WhoDuggit joins us for an in-depth discussion about the latest addition to the Halloween franchise. Confessions from all over the world!

Episode 144 - Identity ft. Melissa Ann Parker

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss personal and cultural identity crises with community builder, Melissa Ann Parker!

Episode 143 - True Urban Legends ft. Chris Gethard

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner co-hosts as we discuss urban legends that turned out to be true with Chris Gethard,

Episode 142 - Philosophers ft. Johnny Oh

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Johnny Oh stops by to discuss our favorite philosophers. Ashley-Ann Rutledge co-hosts.  

Episode 141 - Funny Stories ft. Ashley-Ann Rutledge

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashely-Ann Rutledge returns to discuss hilarious tales from our past and confessions from around the world!

Episode 140 - Halloween 5: How They Should've Done It ft. Mike Vanderbilt (Halloweenies)

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Storck returns for another edition of How They Should've Done It! This time we're discussing how we would've done the polarizing fifth entry into ...

Episode 139 - The Zodiac Killer ft. Stacey Axler

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Axler zooms in to discuss the truth and the lies surrounding the infamous Zodiac Killer.

Episode 138 - #FREEBRITNEY

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley-Ann Rutledge guest co-hosts as we discuss the #FREEBRITNEY Movement.

Episode 137 - Toxic Positivity ft. Jennifer Conley

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Izzie Arrizza co-hosts as we discuss toxic positivity with Jennifer Conley!

Episode 136 - Peter Pan Syndrome ft. John Conroy

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Conroy joins us to discuss Peter Pan Syndrome, the fear of growing up.

Episode 135 - Intuition ft. Letitia Quante

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A deep-diving episode into the subconscious as we discuss intuition, premonition, and glitches in the matrix with Letitia Quante.

Episode 134 - Movies You Watched Too Young ft. Rosalind Paris & Jess Henkin

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss movies we saw wayyy too young with Rosalind Paris and Jess Henkin!

Episode 133 - Urban Legends ft. Jess Feeney

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Jess Feeney zooms in from the big apple to investigate regional urban legends: Goatman, Black Aggie, and more!

Episode 132 - Documentaries ft. Ashley-Ann Rutledge

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley-Ann Rutledge returns to the cast to discuss our favorite documentaries across all genres!

Episode 131 - Fear ft. Shane Torres

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lilly Sparks returns to co-host as we discuss fear with comedian Shane Torres!

Episode 130 - Alien 3: How They Should've Done It ft. Pat Storck & Ana Platis

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Storck and Ana Platis join us to discuss Alien 3 on our "How They Should've Done It" side series!

Episode 129 - Universal Monsters ft. Adele Noufaux

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adele Noufaux joins us from the UK to discuss Dracula, Frankenstein, and all the classic monsters immortalized in film by Universal Pictures.

Episode 128 - Movies that Inspired Fascination ft. Sebastian Sears

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastian Sears joins us to discuss movies that sent us down the rabbit-hole of obsession: Titanic, Midsommar, and more!

Episode 127 - The Disappearance of Asha Degree ft. Sara Sherman Soule

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Independent internet sleuth, Sara Sherman Soule, joins us to discuss one of the most mysterious cases in American crime history: the 2000 disappearanc...

Episode 126 - Friday the 13th: How They Should've Done It ft. Sam Hoyos

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Hoyos of the Red River podcast joins us to discuss how they should've done the Friday the 13th series.

Episode 125 - Crypteds ft. Kendra

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike's long-time pal Kendra phones in to discuss crypteds: Bigfoot, Goatman, and more!

Episode 124 - Unpopular Movie Opinions ft. Bridie Schellenberg

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, choreographer, and musical parody extraordinaire Bridie Schellenberg discusses some unpopular movie opinions with us. Rocky, Alien, and more...

Episode 123 - Nightmare on Elm Street ft. Mike Vanderbilt (Halloweenies)

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Vanderbilt of the Halloweenies podcast zooms in from Chicago to discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise!

Episode 122 - Hip Hop History ft. MC Serch

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Petey Steele co-hosts as we discuss our favorite hip hop artists and albums with the legendary MC Serch.

Episode 121 - Social Media ft. LaKeisha Poole

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LaKeisha Poole drops by to discuss the pros and cons of social media in our daily lives and the future of our online existence.

Episode 120 - Halloween 2018: How They Should've Done It ft. Pat Storck

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and writer, Pat Storck, joins us as we take a look at the latest reboot of the Halloween series to discuss how the 2018 film could've been do...

Episode 119 - Killer Moms ft. Maggie Moran

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike's sister Maggie joins us to discuss history's most famous killer moms: Casey Anthony, Susan Smith, and more!

Episode 118 - Childhood Stupidity ft. Karmen Fox

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karmen Fox calls in from DC to speak on the dumbest things we did as kids.

Episode 117 - The Crow ft. Chris Lawrence

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lawrence zooms in to discuss the cultural impact, mythology, and legacy of "The Crow."

Episode 116 - Depression: Nature or Nurture? ft. Natalie McGill

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Ferrera co-hosts as we discuss the nature vs. nurture aspects of depression with DC comedian, Natalie McGill.

Episode 115 - Conspiracies in Music ft. Dorian Grey

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dorian Grey of LaughFinder joins us to discuss conspiracy theories, illuminati, and satanism in music.....

Episode 114 - Horrific News Stories ft. Doug Donovan

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Donovan, formerly of Forbes and the Baltimore Sun, drops in to speak on some of our most terrifying news stories.

Episode 113 - Horror Anthologies ft. Jamie Benedi

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Izzie Arrizza co-hosts as we discuss Black Mirror, Creepshow, Twilight Zone, and all the essential horror anthologies with Jamie Benedi.

Episode 112 - Mental Health in Comedy ft. Ben O'Brien

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Ferrera co-hosts as we discuss mental health in comedy with Baltimore native, Ben O'Brien!

Episode 111 - Brushes with Death ft. Brooks Harlan

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A dive into the quarantine archives! Sue Werner co-hosts as we discuss some very close calls with guitarist of War on Women, Brooks Harlan.

Episode 110 - Anxiety Stories ft. Christine Ferrera

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Ferrera is back in town to confess some anxiety-inducing stories from the past!

Episode 109 - Youth Subcultures ft. Cousin Erin

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike's cousin Erin returns to discuss goths, punks, ravers, and the myriad of subcultures from our youth.

Episode 108 - DIY Projects ft. Nico Cellz

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nico Cellz of the Baltimore band, Bag of Humans, drops on to discuss DIY projects.

Episode 107 - 9/11 ft. Derrick Credito

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author and friend of the cast, Derrick Credito, joins us to speak on the controversies surrounding and aftermath of September 11th.

Episode 106 - Scary Ghost Sounds ft. Michael Winslow

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike G co-hosts as the legendary soundsmith, Michael Winslow, joins us for our zaniest cast yet.

Episode 105 - Forbidden Movies ft. Paul Haynes

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's confessional we have writer/film critic, Paul Haynes from HBO's I'll Be Gone in the Dark, discussing with us, the movies we weren't allowed...

Episode 104 - Best/Worst Concerts ft. Matt Pinfield

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner co-hosts as we discuss our best, and worst music concert experiences, with MTV/radio personality, Matt Pinfield. Matt currently has a biogr...

Episode 103 - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark ft. Curt Tuckfield & Shane Hunt

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the classic book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with the writer, and illustrator of the new, Scary Stories, a Tribute book! Conf...

Episode 102 - True Conspiracy Theories?? ft. Shelly Burke

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend, Shelly Burke returns to the Confessional Podcast for a remote interview, this time to discuss conspracy theories we think could maybe be t...

Episode 101 - Video Games ft. Holden McNeely

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner co-hosts as we discuss favorite video games, featuring comedian Holden McNeely of the Last Podcast Network. 

Episode 100 - Scary Songs ft. Marlenas McMahon-Purk

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner co-hosts as we do another quarantine episode with NYC comedian, Marlenas Mcmahon-Purk, discussing songs that give us the chills!

Episode 99 - Toxic Masculinity ft. Michael Ian Back

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner is your quarantine co-host as we discuss toxic masculinity with the one, the only: Michael Ian Black!

Episode 98 - The Lighthouse ft. CJ Ramone

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Werner co-hosts as we discuss "The Lighthouse" with CJ Ramone!

Episode 97 - Spiritual Struggles ft. Michale Graves

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week brings another remote cast discussing spiritual struggles with legendary Michale Graves of the Misfits.

Episode 96 - Nietzsche ft. Stephen Hicks

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have the great philosopher/professor/author, Dr. Stephen Hicks discussing the life and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Stephen has wri...

Episode 95 - Mysterious People ft. Sue Werner

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In quarantine discussing mysterious people with Sue Werner of War On Women!

Episode 94 - Classic VHS Covers ft. Byron Brooks

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're discussing legendary VHS cover art with comedian and friend of the cast, Byron Brooks!

Episode 93 - Narcissists ft. True Crime Campfire

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Natasha Guynes co-hosts as we discuss narcissistic behaviors with Whitney and Katie of the True Crime Campfire podcast.

Episode 92 - Graveyards ft. Archie Jamieson

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lilly Sparks co-hosts as we discuss graveyard stories with Archie Jamieson, comedian and co-creator of "4.5 Stars." Subscribe to 4.5 Stars on YouTube ...

Episode 91 - Personal Struggles ft. Michael Alago

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Hassler co-hosts as we discuss personal struggles and addiction with the man who signed Metallica, Nina Simone, and many others: the legendary ...

Episode 90 - Horror Media ft. Brad Sherwood

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Pursley co-hosts as we discuss horror media with the legendary Brad Sherwood of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

Episode 89 - Horrible Bosses ft. Abby Mello

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Keating co-hosts as we discuss horrible boss stories with comedian, Abby Mello!

Episode 88 - Marilyn Manson ft. Byron Brooks

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Vineshank co-hosts as we discuss all things Marilyn Manson with comedian and musician, Byron Brooks.

Episode 87 - Clowns ft. Erika Thomas

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the lore and phobia surrounding clowns with returning guest, Erika Thomas.

Episode 86 - The "Friday the 13th" Series ft. Larry Zerner

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Woodworth co-hosts as we discuss the Friday the 13th film series with Larry Zerner, the actor who portrayed Shelly Finkelstein in Part III of th...

Episode 85 - Holistic Health ft. Maura Pierce

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Izzie Arrizza co-hosts as we discuss the holistic approach with Maura Pierce: meditation, chakras, crystals, and more!

Episode 84 - Childhood Trauma ft. Graveyard Goonz

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss tales of childhood trauma with the prank-call comedy couple, Graveyard Goonz. Follow @GraveyardGoonz on everything for hilarious ...

Episode 83 - Henry Lee Lucas

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Vineshank co-hosts with two anonymous guests as we discuss the infamous serial killer Henry Lee Lucas of Blacksburg, VA.

Episode 82 - Best Movies of 2019 ft. Byron Brooks

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Jim sit with comedian/musician Byron Brooks to discuss the best movies of 2019: Joker, Us, The Irishman, and more!

Episode 81 - H. P. Lovecraft ft. Stephen Baxley

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cousin Erin co-hosts as we discuss the life and fantastical universe of famed author H. P. Lovecraft with comedian Stephen Baxley.