RICHARD & GARY‘S INCREDIBLE STORIES

Join Richard & Gary as they talk about some of the world's most cherished Christmas traditions, some dating as far back as the 14th century. Let your imagination run wild, as they describe the ingredients of a holiday mincemeat pie.

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Richard, Gary, and Amber give a dramatic reading of the world’s most beloved Christmas poems, as we set the appropriate mood for tonight -- the night before Christmas.

We wish a Merry Christmas to Alex and Lucy in England, Beverly in Las Vegas, and all of our friends at the Journey's End Animal Sanctuary.

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Richard and Gary reminisce about the unconditional love they have experienced from family pets.

We wish Happy Hanukkah to Claire (USA), Feliks (Warsaw), Bill (Israel), and Alex (Israel).

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Richard & Gary focus in once again on America’s favorite cookies. Tonight, you will hear the fascinating history of Fig Newtons. You might want to have a few Fig Newtons on hand, as your taste buds will undoubtedly be calling out for them before the podcast is over.

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Tonight, Amber joins Richard & Gary to share the heartwarming story of one of America’s funniest comedians, and a truly good-hearted person who never had a negative word to say about anyone.

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It is Thanksgiving once again. Richard & Gary reflect on their favorite holiday foods, and then make a surprise phone call to Gary’s wife and three-year-old son – who also share their thoughts about this special holiday.

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Tonight, Richard & Gary welcome a VIP guest to the podcast, who entertained us for decades with his Ripley’s Believe It or Not cartoons. John Graziano will take us behind the scenes at Ripley’s Entertainment and offer insights into the life of a hard-working cartoonist.

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It was 1963 -- a year many Americans would not forget. it was the year President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Richard recalls attending the funeral.

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Amber joins Richard & Gary to bring our listeners around the world the incredible -- almost impossible to believe – story of a life-long relationship between a boy and an elephant.

Perfect listening for the week of World Kindness Day.

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Richard & Gary invite Esther Luttrell, from Mojave Beach Productions, to take listeners on a fascinating behind-the-scenes romp in Hollywood, where she worked for one of the most famous movie studios of all time. 

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Richard & Gary’s friends in England remind us of the importance of November 5: Guy Fawkes Day.

Remember, remember, The Fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot; I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! 

Thank you, Alex, Lucy, Chloe & Diggory!

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Join Richard & Gary as they explore both the history and the legends associated with the Inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail. Stay overnight – if you dare! Gary is ready for an overnight stay. Meet you there?

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Tonight, classic movie historian and commentator, Greg Mank, returns to join Richard & Gary in search of many more of old Hollywood’s scariest films.

Greg will share anecdotes from his latest books, as well as from one of our favorites: The Very Witching Time of Night.

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Richard and Gary share the little-known story of a house deep in the woods haunted by the phantom cries of a baby.

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 Tonight, classic movie historian and commentator, Greg Mank, joins Richard & Gary in search of some of old Hollywood’s scariest films, including 1944’s Curse of the Cat People.

Greg will share exclusive material from one of his latest books: Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us! More Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema.

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Tonight is Friday the 13th. A full moon makes its way across a cloudy night sky. The bewitching hour approaches. Richard & Gary are huddled in front of a blazing fire in the fireplace. Storyteller Esther Luttrell is about to take us on a visit to the spooky Merry Vale Inn.

Suitable for children of all ages.

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Alex Coe joins Richard & Gary to resurrect three of our favorite Halloween tales. We hope you also have a favorite spooky story for this time of the year, one that can be shared at night, in the dark!

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Alex Coe joins Richard & Gary to resurrect three of our favorite Halloween tales. We hope you also have a favorite spooky story for this time of the year, one that can be shared at night, in the dark!

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Join Richard & Gary as they share some incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the 1942 scary classic film, Cat People. Did you know that the producer was horribly afraid of cats? You will also meet Dynamite, a black panther who stars in the film. You can be sure that the producer was afraid of him!

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