Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #55 - Nightmare in 4D.

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 2:40pm

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, Harry has a nightmare in 4D, then helps to clean up a murder in 3D. So where does the nightmare end and reality begin? Lieutenant Orsotti investigates. He's played by Norman Lloyd, giving Al an excuse to cover Hitchcock's "Saboteur."

What Scares Us - Episode 9: Nope

Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:45am

Join us for a deep dive into Nope, the 2022 neo-Western science fiction horror film written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele.  In this episode: we say "Howdy partner!" to the fine folks over at Jupiter's Claim, buy consumer electronics from Ra, and Matt issues an official ruling.

If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org.

And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #54 - Crackpot

Mon, 04/24/2023 - 5:27pm

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, newlyweds Meg and Ray encounter Mr. Moon who may be a crackpot. On the other hand, he may be something else.

What Scares Us - Episode 8: Doctor Sleep

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 3:04pm

Join us for a deep dive into Doctor Sleep, the 2019 supernatural sequel to The Shining from director Mike Flanagan. In this episode: We head back to the Overlook Hotel to hang out with our good friends Mike and Steve, we debate if this movie is secretly a road trip movie, and we discuss the intricacies of the reality tv show Survivor.

If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org.

And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.

AADL Talks To: Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter of Crazy Wisdom

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:48am

In this episode of AADL Talks To, we interview Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter. Bill and Ruth discuss their history running the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and the Crazy Wisdom Journal. They also talk about their time in Ann Arbor, including some of the city’s changes over the years. They discuss their experience as a unique “new age” bookstore in a town known for its book shops.

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #53 - John Brown's Body

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 5:15pm

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, how do Harold and Vera get her husband John Brown out of the way? Easy. They commit him to a rest home. But maybe that isn't the best idea.

What Scares Us - Episode 7: Cat People

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 9:33am

Join us for a deep dive into Cat People, the classic 1942 horror from Jacques Tourneur and Val Lewton. In this episode: We watch as Irena becomes a panther-at-will, we make a cool connection between a French lullaby and a Miles Davis song, and we talk about the fierce eternal battle between the Marmadukes, the Garfields, and the Beetle Baileys.

If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org. And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #52 - Mr. Blanchard's Secret

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 12:37pm

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, Babs Fenton hasn't ever seen her new neighbor, Mrs. Blanchard, and wonders whether her husband has done away with her. Al and Amy Cantu completely disagree on the merits of "Mr. Blanchard's Secret" and even on whether Mr. Blanchard HAS a secret. Alfred Hitchcock directs.

The Gayest Generation Ep. 11 - Curtis Chin

Mon, 02/06/2023 - 2:16pm

Welcome to The Gayest Generation, where we hear LGBTQ older adults speak for themselves. Every episode, we sit down with a different member of the LGBTQ community who laid the foundation for the freedoms we have today.

In this episode, we speak with Curtis Chin. We discuss his childhood growing up in Detroit’s legendary Chung’s Restaurant, “The Gay Agenda”, and what it’s like to meet Vanna White (and the Obamas).

Curtis is the author of the forthcoming memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, which is currently available for pre-order. To learn more about Curtis Chin, visit www.curtisfromdetroit.com. 

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #51 - The Rose Garden

Mon, 01/23/2023 - 4:04pm

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, Miss Julia has written a murder mystery that appears to take place in her house. Did a murder actually take place in her house, too? And, Al looks at "Dial M For Murder," which, as does this episode, features John Williams.