Episode 17: Good Old Blue Tits: Chatting about cults with Laura

BONUS EPISODE: Murder Media Reviews - Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Join Stella and Shellie for this extra bonus episode where we review the recent addition to the Monster series on Netflix: The Ed Gein Story. Did we love it? Yes! And no, this is not another piece of content that tells you everything the series gets wrong... Stella and Shellie review the show as a peice of drama, entertainment, horror, true crime content.  And yes, Bundy creeps in there as well.  WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the series, so, if you've not watched it yet, probably do so first.    Music:   Cybertruck by Mood Maze Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruck License code: 2F2G6DAKEWYFVVC9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/neon-desert License code: VYEEJAZCIFRKWWPK All music and trailer clips are used in the spirit of Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US Law). No copyright infringement intended.

Episode 19: Jack the Fibber: Hunting the Yorkshire Ripper

This week Stella examines a new Silly Shitbag Sutcliffe media text, Hunting the Yorkshire Ripper, from Prime Video. This two parter focusses more on the hoax tapes, the impact the actions of this idiot had on the investigation, and the later hunt to find this wally. This episode also marks the end of season two as Stella gets ready for teaching. Stella also reveals some exciting book news....... Hunting the Yorkshire Ripper (available on Prime Video, 2025).    Music:   Cybertruck by Mood Maze Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruck License code: 2F2G6DAKEWYFVVC9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/neon-desert License code: VYEEJAZCIFRKWWPK All music and trailer clips are used in the spirit of Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US Law). No copyright infringement intended.

Episode 18: Blood, sweat, and stairs.

Bloody Hell! This week Stella adapts her paper from the Blood, Myth and Media Symposium, for a chat about the use of blood as narrative device in Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (Netflix), and The Staircase (HBO).    Music:   Cybertruck by Mood Maze Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruck License code: 2F2G6DAKEWYFVVC9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/neon-desert License code: VYEEJAZCIFRKWWPK All music and trailer clips are used in the spirit of Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US Law). No copyright infringement intended.

Episode 17: Good Old Blue Tits: Chatting about cults with Laura

This episode would not have made it out were it not for the incredible help from Phil Minns: an absolute legend who reached out and offered tech skills. For all things podcast tech help, do follow and contact Phil via Instagram @nonfunctionalharmony.    This is the episode I recorded with Laura weeks and weeks ago, but the audio had a terrible hum. It has been cleaned up, but you might find that speakers or headphones make for better listening.    Join Stella and Laura as they yap about cults: documentaries, why Laura doesn't like dramatisations, why we don't like the term 'brainwash,' and what you would exactly need to entice Laura into your cult.    Follow The Murder Media Project on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or email directly at murdermedia81@gmail.com [murdermedia81@gmail.com], or visit the website https://murdermedia81.wordpress.com/ [https://murdermedia81.wordpress.com/]   Music:   Cybertruck by Mood Maze Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruck License code: 2F2G6DAKEWYFVVC9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/neon-desert License code: VYEEJAZCIFRKWWPK All music and trailer clips are used in the spirit of Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US Law). No copyright infringement intended.

Episode 16: The Ghosthunting Side Quest: "Are you Ted Bundy?"

This week, join Stella as she dips more toes into the overlap between true crime and horror, with a look at ghosthunting on the trail of serial killers. Stella takes a close look at her new obsession, The Paranormal Files, a YouTube channel which explores all kinds of phenomena. In the episode under discussion, The Paranormal Files hunts the ghost of Ted Bundy, and looks to hear from those that are lost.  What do they find on the spirit box this time? HINT: It's NOT John! Which words can we add to the list of Words Stella Cannot Say?  Find The Paranormal Files on YouTube, and do also have a look at their podcast, Murder in America. https://www.youtube.com/@theparanormalfiles [https://www.youtube.com/@theparanormalfiles]  https://open.spotify.com/show/7didcuJyAUG4B3a5RbdDEI [https://open.spotify.com/show/7didcuJyAUG4B3a5RbdDEI]    Sources:  Basaraba, N. (2023). 'The rise of paranormal investigations as virtual dark tourism on YouTube,' in Journal of Heritage Tourism, Vol 19(2), pp. 287-309 Boyd Smith, M. (2024). 'Fully authenticated by respected scientists:' fact, fiction, and the roots of paranormal reality shows in American television history,' in New Review of Film and Television Studies, Vol 22(3), pp. 669 - 690 Eaton, M. A. (2019). 'Manifesting spirits: Paranormal investigation and the narrative development of a haunting,' in Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, Vol 48(2), pp. 155-182 Lauro, S. J., & Paul, C, (2013). 'Make me believe: Ghost hunting technology and the postmodern fantastic,' in Horror Studies, Vol 4(2), pp. 221-239  Moon, H., Jongsik, Y., Chua, B., & Han, H. (2022). 'Armchair tourism; Exploring individuals' innovative travel experience in the with-corona era,' In Tourism Management, Vol 93. Follow The Murder Media Project on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or email directly at murdermedia81@gmail.com [murdermedia81@gmail.com], or visit the website https://murdermedia81.wordpress.com/ [https://murdermedia81.wordpress.com/]   Music:   Cybertruck by Mood Maze Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruck License code: 2F2G6DAKEWYFVVC9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/neon-desert License code: VYEEJAZCIFRKWWPK All music and trailer clips are used in the spirit of Fair Dealing (UK) and Fair Use (US Law). No copyright infringement intended.