Side Stories: One Story After Another

Key Takeaways

The hosts reviewed several horror films for their '31 for 31' Halloween challenge.
A listener recounted an encounter with Aaron Hernandez prior to his murder arrest.
Unconfirmed drone sightings led to airport shutdowns in Germany, sparking speculation.
A Texas man was charged after holding a driver at gunpoint over his dog's death.
An Australian dock worker was reinstated after a disputed termination.
Listeners submitted two distinct stories detailing paranormal experiences.
New tour dates for 2026 were announced for multiple U.S. cities.

Henry Zabrowski reviewed 'The Gate' and Ed Larson watched 'The Strangers' as part of the '31 for 31' Halloween movie challenge.
Discussions included the rubric for the challenge, which explores different horror subgenres, created by Jackie Zabrowski.
The hosts debated the definition of 'old' horror movies, citing 1950s and 60s Hammer films and requiring action or gore for engagement.
'Sleepaway Camp 2,' starring Pamela Springsteen, was noted for its nudity and non-traditional slasher elements.
Henry Zabrowski chose 'Halloween 3' as his first film for the challenge due to its absence of Michael Myers.

A listener recounted working at an escape room near Gillette Stadium in 2013, interacting with Patriots players including Aaron Hernandez.
She reprimanded Hernandez for not paying for tour tickets during his visit.
Later, she demanded payment from Hernandez for the tickets before returning forgotten protein powder.
Her manager informed her of Hernandez's arrest for murder shortly after his interactions at the escape room.
The small size of Massachusetts was highlighted by the subsequent discovery that a friend's mother was the detective who arrested Hernandez.

Munich Airport experienced a shutdown due to unconfirmed drone sightings, restricting flights for two consecutive days.
Similar incidents have been reported in Denmark and Norway, with speculation about Russian involvement or advanced military technology.
Congressman Tim Burchett's statements regarding extraterrestrial contact and underwater alien activity near San Diego were discussed.
The military's perspective on potential adversaries having ample opportunity to attack without doing so was considered.

In Mineola, Texas, Alberto Joshua Hernandez is accused of holding a driver at gunpoint after the driver accidentally killed his dog.
The victim was allegedly forced to dig a grave for the dog and withdraw $200 from an ATM under duress.
Hernandez also reportedly took the driver's license, threatening further action if the money was insufficient.
Hernandez's mother was present when police arrived on the scene.

Hosts acknowledged sympathy for Alberto Hernandez's grief over his dog but clarified they do not endorse his actions.
The Texas man was subsequently arrested and faced charges including aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and drug offenses.
The conversation touched on the emotional impact of a pet's death and individual coping mechanisms.

An Australian dock worker was reportedly fired for putting his penis in a co-worker's sandwich.
The worker was later rehired because the employer deemed the termination unreasonable due to a lack of physical evidence.
The hosts debated the fairness of the firing, noting the absence of concrete proof.

A listener story detailed aggressive knocking at a door during a girls' night in West Hollywood, with no one present when opened.
The knocking occurred multiple times, accompanied by sounds of coins dropping and white shapes appearing outside the window.
Fear led one guest to leave, and the remaining friends sought refuge elsewhere.
Upon returning days later, dimes and pennies were found scattered, and mail was wedged between the balcony and window, suggesting a potential explanation for the shapes.

A host shared a personal ghost story from a dorm room at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on January 23rd.
They witnessed a figure in a white nightgown in a mirror and later their roommate observed the same figure near a coffee machine.
A friend later provided video evidence of a girl in a white nightgown walking through a doorway, similar to the initial sighting.
The hosts discussed the difference between 'apportation' and 'apparition' in the context of ghost stories.