The "Home Alone" Curse is all too real. The big-budget movie is in peril, and only one actor can save it. Not Macaulay Culkin. Not Joe Pesci. It's the goofball cop, Larry Hankin, with one iconic glazed donut.Thank you, Larry Hankin, for sharing your story! From Escape to Alcatraz to Friends to Seinfeld and Breaking Bad, Larry has left an indelible mark on your TV screens over the last five decades. Yes, Llarry has a book, entitled, That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir.Special thanks to Sam Shaw for sharing Larry’s story with us. Sam is working on a documentary on Larry’s improvisational theater company, <a href="http://www.thecommitteemovie.com/">The Committee</a>. A special shoutout to <a href="https://crowcomedy.com/">The Crow Comedy Club</a> in Santa Monica for hosting Larry during one of their unforgettable storytelling nights. Engineering by Miles Lassi. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The "Home Alone" Curse is all too real. The big-budget movie is in peril, and only one actor can save it. Not Macaulay Culkin. Not Joe Pesci. It's the goofball cop, Larry Hankin, with one iconic glazed donut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Larry Hankin, for sharing your story! From &lt;i&gt;Escape to Alcatraz&lt;/i&gt; to &lt;i&gt;Friends&lt;/i&gt; to &lt;i&gt;Seinfeld&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Breaking Bad&lt;/i&gt;, Larry has left an indelible mark on your TV screens over the last five decades. Yes, Llarry has a book, entitled, &lt;i&gt;That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Sam Shaw for sharing Larry’s story with us. Sam is working on a documentary on Larry’s improvisational theater company, &lt;a href="http://www.thecommitteemovie.com/"&gt;The Committee&lt;/a&gt;. A special shoutout to &lt;a href="https://crowcomedy.com/"&gt;The Crow Comedy Club&lt;/a&gt; in Santa Monica for hosting Larry during one of their unforgettable storytelling nights. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Engineering by Miles Lassi. Artwork by Teo Ducot. &lt;/p&gt;
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The "Home Alone" Curse is all too real. The big-budget movie is in peril, and only one actor can save it. Not Macaulay Culkin. Not Joe Pesci. It's the goofball cop, Larry Hankin, with one iconic glazed donut.

The Home Alone Curse

Have you ever had that instant connection with someone where you know you are somehow part of their story? When Connie meets “Geneva” at an old retreat center in California their lives start to become "entangled."This story contains mention of drug use, graphic imagery, and maternal mortality. Please take care while listening.Thank you, Connie, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever had that instant connection with someone where you know you are somehow part of their story? When Connie meets “Geneva” at an old retreat center in California their lives start to become "entangled."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;This story contains mention of drug use, graphic imagery, and maternal mortality. Please take care while listening.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Connie, for sharing your story with Spooked!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.&lt;/p&gt;
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Have you ever had that instant connection with someone where you know you are somehow part of their story? When Connie meets “Geneva” at an old retreat center in California their lives start to become "entangled."

Cabin 4

Dearly departed, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Spooked. Most of the ghosties and ghoulies we meet on this show have sinister agendas. But sometimes, spirits reach through the veil to send tender messages: I’m here; I miss you; remember me.STORIESDorisDoris While out on a drive with her best friends in Victoria, British Columbia, Lyn encounters one of the city’s most famous ghosts.Thank you, Lyn, for introducing us to Doris!Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Andrew Butler, artwork by Teo Ducot.Mama BearMama Bear Desiree’s grandmother died just before she was born. But Desiree has certainly met her grandmother, long after her death.Thank you, Desiree, for sharing your story with the Spooked!Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dearly departed, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Spooked. Most of the ghosties and ghoulies we meet on this show have sinister agendas. But sometimes, spirits reach through the veil to send tender messages: I’m here; I miss you; remember me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;STORIES&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doris&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doris While out on a drive with her best friends in Victoria, British Columbia, Lyn encounters one of the city’s most famous ghosts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Lyn, for introducing us to Doris!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Andrew Butler, artwork by Teo Ducot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mama Bear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mama Bear Desiree’s grandmother died just before she was born. But Desiree has certainly met her grandmother, long after her death.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Desiree, for sharing your story with the Spooked!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks.&lt;/p&gt;
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Dearly departed, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Spooked. Most of the ghosties and ghoulies we meet on this show have sinister agendas. But sometimes, spirits reach through the veil to send tender messages: I’m here; I miss you; remember me.

Dearly Departed

Katia thinks that the dated wallpaper is the worst thing the last tenant’s left behind in her family’s new home. She’s in for a big surprise.Thank you, Katia, for sharing your story with the Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Aurora Stewart de Peña,  artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@spookedpodcast">YouTube</a> for our scary stories.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Katia thinks that the dated wallpaper is the worst thing the last tenant’s left behind in her family’s new home. She’s in for a big surprise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Katia, for sharing your story with the Spooked!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Aurora Stewart de Peña,  artwork by Teo Ducot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@spookedpodcast"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; for our scary stories.&lt;/p&gt;
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Katia thinks that the dated wallpaper is the worst thing the last tenant’s left behind in her family’s new home. She’s in for a big surprise.

The White Hand

15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.Thanks to, Couita Nucosse, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@spookedpodcast">YouTube</a> for our scary stories.

<description>&lt;p&gt;15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to, Couita Nucosse, for sharing your story with Spooked.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@spookedpodcast"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; for our scary stories.&lt;/p&gt;
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15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.

Cedar Hills

Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by Snap Judgment Studios, in partnership with KQED & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington.Episodes drop every week on Friday! Spooked is available for free on ALL podcast platforms. Featuring brand NEW stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription.For Luminary subscribers, previously released episodes are still on Luminary.

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