The HorrorBabble Originals Podcast

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"VANITY LTD." / The Story of a Man With an Unusual Fetish by Ian Gordon Sep 02, 2021

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"VANITY LTD." tells of Mark Burmann, a man with an unusual fetish. Unfortunately for him, the 'fetish' is malfunctioning.

Written & Narrated by Ian Gordon

Feat. Jennifer Gill as TRU REFLECTION

Music and production by Ian Gordon

THE DUNWICH HORROR by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation Aug 26, 2021

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"HorrorBabble's THE DUNWICH HORROR" will transport you to a quiet tavern in the dark hills of rural Massachusetts, within the shadowy confines of which a talkative landlord (with a little help from his friends) will recite the whole sordid business of what went on in that most decadent of townships back in 1928.

Adaptation, music and production by Ian Gordon

Performed by Ian Gordon and Jennifer Gordon

"Rigby's Sandwich" / A Weird Short by Gary Gordon Aug 19, 2021

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"Rigby's Sandwich" is a weird short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. The story deals with the consequences of wastefulness.

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill

"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" by M. D. Vickers Aug 12, 2021

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"A Strange Incident at the Barber's" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. In the tale, a man in need of a haircut learns that is is NOT okay to insult his host.

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

"Letters from the Village" / The Story of a Weird Pilgrimage by Ian Gordon Aug 05, 2021

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"Letters from the Village" tells the story of Martin Menkin, a man who receives a series of timeworn letters detailing the preparations being made for his arrival at a mysterious village.

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

PICKMAN'S MODEL by H. P. Lovecraft / A Dramatic Adaptation Jul 29, 2021

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"Pickman's Model" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. This dramatic adaptation takes place on a dreary, stormy night in Boston, as we listen to Thurber tell his friend, Eliot, of his tour through Pickman's secret art studio.

Adapted by Ian Gordon for HorrorBabble

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

"The Blood Bogs" by Ian Gordon Jul 22, 2021

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"The Blood Bogs" is an original story by Ian Gordon, based on a local legend in Ian's hometown of Westhoughton, Bolton. It tells of an unnamed individual, who finds himself on an unwitting journey to a local monument of ill repute.

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon & Jennifer Gill

I Woke up in a Box by Ian Gordon Jul 15, 2021

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"I Woke up in a Box" is a short story by Ian Gordon, in which an unidentified man finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game beyond his control...

"The Day They All Forgot" / A Story of Mass Poisoning by Ian Gordon Jul 08, 2021

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"The Day They All Forgot" is a short story by Ian Gordon. The story was inspired by the 1951 Pont-Saint-Esprit mass poisoning—an alleged CIA/government mind control experiment.

Narrated by Ian Gordon

Music and production by Ian Gordon

"The Punch and Judy Show" by M. D. Vickers Jun 24, 2021

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"The Punch and Judy Show" is a work of horror fiction by British writer, M. D. Vickers. The tale explores the concept of true horror lurking beneath the facade of friendliness.

Narrated by Jennifer Gill

Music and production by Ian Gordon