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Genre Site ‘Downright Creepy’ Launches New Podcast Network For The Strange and Unusual

Launching today from Kansas City-based genre website Downright Creepy is their brand new podcast collective //CRICKETS PODCAST NETWORK. Initially featuring three podcasts, with more to follow, the //CRICKETS PODCAST NETWORK brings a variety of spooky audio entertainment right to your ears, from a number of podcast platforms. The three podcasts launching September 24th are: Creepcast, Black Magic Coven, and Super Creepy Funtime Hour (full descriptions below). From Creepcast expect coverage of creepy news, film reviews, and interviews brought to you by hosts Tim KC Canton (Downright Creepy founder) and Adam Roberts. Join the Black Magic Coven to discuss all things paranormal, supernatural, and unsettling. Lastly, at the Super Creepy Funtime Hour hear first-hand accounts of spooky subjects like joining a cult and being abducted by aliens.

Creepcast on Downright Creepy
Bi-Monthly | Unscripted
The Creepcast celebrates all things creepy through movie-centric shows that focus on reviews, toys, games, and bizarre headlines. This legacy podcast is hosted by Downright Creepy founder and Panic Fest co-founders Tim KC Canton and Adam Roberts along with special guests.

Black Magic Coven
Bi-Monthly | Unscripted
Season 1 | 12 Episodes
The clock has struck 3am, the witching hour has begun. Are you ready to be initiated into the Black Magic Coven? Join your sisters (Kaleigh, Liz, Andrea, and Marisa) this fall as they discuss the supernatural, paranormal ghost stories, cryptids and killers, and haunted forbidden places.

Super Creepy Funtime Hour
Bi-Monthly | Unscripted
Season 1 | 8 Episodes
Join the creepy crew as they explore everything from what it would be like to start a cult, alien abduction experiences, playing with Ouija boards, what it would be like to spend a day in hell, and much more. Combining elements of dark humor, improv, and storytelling, Super Creepy Funtime Hour will be an uncomfortable good time you will look forward to each episode. Best described as Super Deluxe meets Comedy BangBang for horror fans.

DOWNRIGHT CREEPY: Established in 2009 by Canton, Downright Creepy is a genre website covering creepy news, games, and toys, as well as presenting editorial reviews. In 2013, Canton and Roberts co-founded Panic Fest, a festival celebrating horror, thriller, and sci-fi films. Voted by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the best genre fests in the world in 2018, 2019, and 2020, the multi-day event specializes in curated programming blocks, regional film premieres, and special talent appearances for new and repertory titles.

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