1: Ash & Alaina - Morbid: A True Crime Podcast

Hey Mostly Horror fans! In this episode, Steve and Sean chat with the amazing Ash and Alaina from Morbid: A True Crime Podcast. We dive into their favorite true crime stories, behind-the-scenes tales, and personal insights. Ash and Alaina share how they got into true crime, their thoughts on the romanticization of serial killers, and the emotional toll of their work. We also discuss their interest in hauntings, UFOs, and their other podcast, Scream. Plus, stick around for our top three horror characters who should have their own podcast! Get ready for a candid, spooky, and fun conversation. Breakdown:[01:47] Chatting about "The Woman in the Window" on Netflix[03:58] Feral people in U.S. parks TikTok rabbit hole[07:47] Kicking off the interview with Ash and Alaina[08:00] Adapting to the pandemic and live shows[10:00] How Ash and Alaina got hooked on true crime[14:00] Support (or lack thereof) from their parents[18:00] Navigating the gritty details of serial killers and victims[20:40] The messed-up romanticization of serial killers[22:30] Diving into research and episode prep[25:30] The emotional rollercoaster of certain cases[27:00] Go-to palate cleansers after heavy episodes[28:50] Where they dig up inspiration for new episodes[31:00] Media's role in making some killers infamous[33:20] Ghosts, hauntings, and UFO obsessions[36:00] The lowdown on their other podcast, Scream[39:00] Emmanuel David Cult and the Sacramento Vampire[43:00] Crazy survival podcast idea with characters from Cloverfield[46:00] Favorite horror films and media recommendations[50:00] Top three horror characters who should have their own podcast[56:00] Mostly Horror Recommendations Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage on all socialsSean: @hypocrite.ink on IG/TikTok, @hypocriteink on Twitter/X Loved the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! For early access and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Wondery+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.