web01.fireside.fm Sat, 30 May 2026 14:10:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Nightmares” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/nightmares Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/163 1f5269a8-9658-4d8c-8ac8-96d63cc6a745 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 9... 10... we can sleep again because, at long last, Freddy's Dead. For real this time. We mean it. This episode we nod off with Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to eulogize the undisputed roastmaster of horror, Freddy Krueger. This entry is one of the most unwieldy in the franchise, but it still carries the series' flare for wild, imaginative dream sequences, and the most one-liners of any slasher film. 2:02:47 yes <p>9... 10... we can sleep again because, at long last, Freddy's Dead. For real this time. We mean it. This episode we nod off with Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to eulogize the undisputed roastmaster of horror, Freddy Krueger. This entry is one of the most unweildy in the franchise, but it still carries the series' flare for wild, imaginative dream sequences, and the most one-liners of any slasher film. </p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> I'm Awake Now - Goo Goo Dolls<br> Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly<br> Why Was I Born? (Freddy's Dead) - Iggy Pop<br> All score from Freddy's Dead by Brian May </p> freddy, freddy krueger, wes craven, johnny depp, horror, halloween, dreams, 1980s, 80s, slasher, nightmare, nightmares, a nightmare on elm st, robert englund 9... 10... we can sleep again because, at long last, Freddy's Dead. For real this time. We mean it. This episode we nod off with Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to eulogize the undisputed roastmaster of horror, Freddy Krueger. This entry is one of the most unweildy in the franchise, but it still carries the series' flare for wild, imaginative dream sequences, and the most one-liners of any slasher film.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
I'm Awake Now - Goo Goo Dolls
Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly
Why Was I Born? (Freddy's Dead) - Iggy Pop
All score from Freddy's Dead by Brian May

]]> 9... 10... we can sleep again because, at long last, Freddy's Dead. For real this time. We mean it. This episode we nod off with Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to eulogize the undisputed roastmaster of horror, Freddy Krueger. This entry is one of the most unweildy in the franchise, but it still carries the series' flare for wild, imaginative dream sequences, and the most one-liners of any slasher film.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
I'm Awake Now - Goo Goo Dolls
Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly
Why Was I Born? (Freddy's Dead) - Iggy Pop
All score from Freddy's Dead by Brian May

]]> A Nightmare On Elm Street https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/110 dc788596-48fc-47f4-acd1-68199dd14745 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief For 40 years Freddy Krueger has stopped us from getting 40 winks. Arguably the king of the 80s slasher villains, Freddy's first outing remains as fresh as a liquified Johnny Depp. This week guests (and huge fans) Ami Lief and Betsy Allen join us to grab their crucifixes, stay up late, and never sleep again. 2:05:44 yes <p>For 40 years Freddy Krueger has stopped us from getting 40 winks. Arguably the king of the 80s slasher villains, Freddy's first outing remains as fresh as a liquified Johnny Depp. This week guests (and huge fans) Ami Lief and Betsy Allen join us to grab their crucifixes, stay up late, and never sleep again. </p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>And please check out Betsy's writing here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08PTRRT1B?ingress=0&amp;visitId=3f9ec9cc-a038-429c-990d-0e1ad6fc555a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08PTRRT1B?ingress=0&amp;visitId=3f9ec9cc-a038-429c-990d-0e1ad6fc555a</a></p> <p>Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo</a></p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All Score From A Nightmare on Elm Street by Charles Bernstein<br> Ready For Freddy - The Fat Boys </p> freddy, freddy krueger, wes craven, johnny depp, horror, halloween, dreams, 1980s, 80s, slasher, nightmare, nightmares For 40 years Freddy Krueger has stopped us from getting 40 winks. Arguably the king of the 80s slasher villains, Freddy's first outing remains as fresh as a liquified Johnny Depp. This week guests (and huge fans) Ami Lief and Betsy Allen join us to grab their crucifixes, stay up late, and never sleep again.

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Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score From A Nightmare on Elm Street by Charles Bernstein
Ready For Freddy - The Fat Boys

]]> For 40 years Freddy Krueger has stopped us from getting 40 winks. Arguably the king of the 80s slasher villains, Freddy's first outing remains as fresh as a liquified Johnny Depp. This week guests (and huge fans) Ami Lief and Betsy Allen join us to grab their crucifixes, stay up late, and never sleep again.

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

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Check out Ami's beautiful handmade earrings at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score From A Nightmare on Elm Street by Charles Bernstein
Ready For Freddy - The Fat Boys

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