Saturday, December 21, 2013

Ep 151: Happy Holidays 2013



Happy Holidays from Suzie and Shannon!

We decided to start our holidays early, but with a few juicy bits of news Shannon couldn't resist recording a news show to round out the year.

Suzie and Shannon will be back in the new year to chat paranormal TV and until then we wish you a wonderful holiday and a happy and safe new year.

Show Notes:

Time Coding:
0:00 - 0:38 Intro
0:38 - 8:10 News
8:10 - 9:26 Outro

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Friday, December 20, 2013

12 Days of SPACE-MAS 2013

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It's TIME! The snow is start to piling, the tree is twinkling and there are lots of presents to wrap, cookies to bake (and eat) and 12 whole days of awesome programming on Space to celebrate the 12 Days of SPACE-MAS!  From December 21 - January 5, 2014 it's going to be marathon and movie mayhem, in the best possible way.

I'm partial to the Face Off SERIES Marathon. That's right: all 5 seasons of Face Off will be shown from Dec 26 - 29, 2013. That's a lot of make up challenges to enjoy. We also have the Orphan Black marathon which is particularly excellent for anyone who missed it the first time round. Of course there is the annual Christmas with the Doctor including the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Plus lots and lots of movies.

Let's look at the entire schedule.  Fire up your sonic screwdriver and let the butterbeer roll!


Saturday, Dec. 21 – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013

HOLIDAY HOGWARTS –A–THON

Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
Based on the wildly popular J.K. Rowling book about a young, orphaned Harry Potter who, on his 11th birthday, discovers he is the son of two powerful wizards with unique magical powers. Stars Daniel Radcliffe (The Woman in Black), Rupert Grint (Cherrybomb), and Emma Watson (The Perks of Being a Wallflower).

Dec. 21 at 6:15 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
When Harry returns to Hogwarts - still famous and a hero - strange things start to happen: The town’s residents are turning to stone and no-one knows what, or who, is doing it.

Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Harry, Ron, and Hermione return for their third year at Hogwarts where they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black.

Dec. 22 at 5:50 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
When Harry Potter’s name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in the Triwizard Tournament, a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools.

Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
Voldemort is tightening his grip on Hogwarts and it is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry and Dumbledore work to find the key to unlock the Dark Lord’s defenses.

Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. – HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS (Part 1) (Encores Dec. 25 at 7:15 a.m.)
In the first part of the seventh and final adventure, Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction – the Horcruxes.


Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013

CHRISTMAS WITH THE DOCTOR


6 p.m. – “The Snowmen”
7:25 p.m. – “The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe”
8:40 p.m. – “A Christmas Carol”
10:10 p.m. – “The End of Time” (Part 1)
11:40 p.m. – “The End of Time” (Part 2)
1:25 a.m. – “The Next Doctor”
2:45 a.m. – “Voyage of the Damned”
4:30 a.m. – “The Runaway Bride”
6 a.m. – “The Christmas Invasion”


Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013

CHRISTMAS WITH THE DOCTOR


10:15 a.m. – THE DAY OF THE DOCTOR (Encores at 9:30 p.m. and 2:45 a.m.)
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. – DOCTOR WHO Episodes 707-713
8 p.m. * – THE TIME OF THE DOCTOR (Encores at 1:15 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.)
11:45 p.m. – AN ADVENTURE IN SPACE AND TIME

* Please note revised schedule of The Time of The Doctor to 9PM and the edition of an additional Doctor Who Special at 8pm.

Image from Season 2 of Face Off

Thursday, Dec. 26 – Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013

THE COMPLETE FACE OFF MARATHON


Dec. 26 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – FACE OFF Season 1
Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. – FACE OFF Episodes 201-205
Dec. 27 at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. – FACE OFF Episodes 206-210
Dec. 27 at 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. – FACE OFF Episodes 301-306
Dec. 28 at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – FACE OFF Episodes 307-312
Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – FACE OFF Season 4
Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – FACE OFF Season 5

Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013

NICOLAS CAGE –A–THON


9 p.m. – FACE/OFF (Encores Dec. 30 at 5:45 p.m.)
To foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent (Nicolas Cage, Kick-Ass) undergoes a face-transplant surgery and assumes the identity and physical appearance of a ruthless terrorist (John Travolta, Pulp Fiction), but the plan backfires when the same criminal impersonates the cop with the same method.

11:30 p.m. – DRIVE ANGRY (Encores Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.)
A vengeful father (Nicolas Cage, Face/Off) escapes from hell and chases after the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter.

1:45 a.m. – KICK-ASS (Encores Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.)
Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson, NEARLY FAMOUS) is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. KICK-ASS also stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad) and Nicolas Cage (Face/Off).

4:15 a.m. – THE WICKER MAN (Encores Dec. 30 at 1 p.m.)
Sheriff Edward Malus (Nicolas Cage, Face/Off) investigates the disappearance of a young girl from a small island. He soon discovers there is a larger mystery to solve among the island’s secretive, neo-pagan community.


Monday, Dec. 30, 2013

NICOLAS CAGE –A–THON


6:30 a.m. – THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE (Encores at 3:15 p.m.)
Master sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage, Face/Off) must find and train Merlin's descendant to defeat dark sorceress Morgana le Fey (Alice Krige, Silent Hill).

8:45 a.m. – SEASON OF THE WITCH (Encores at 10:15 p.m.)
A 14th-century Crusader (Nicolas Cage, Face/Off) returns to find his home devastated by the Black Plague, which a beleaguered church deems is the cause of a witch (Claire Foy, WHITE HEAT). The church commands the witch be transported to a remote abbey where the monks can perform a ritual in hopes of ending the pestilence.


Image: Exploding Sun

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013

THE END OF THE WORLD MARATHON


12:30 a.m. – THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (Encores at 6:30 p.m.)
When a new global ice-age threatens the world, climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid, Frequency) tries to figure out a way to save humanity, and attempts to get to his son (Jake Gyllenhaal, Brokeback Mountain) in New York.

3 a.m. – INDEPENDENCE DAY (Encores at 9 p.m.)
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Captain Steven Hiller’s (Will Smith, iRobot) best weapon is the will to survive.

6 a.m. – EXPLODING SUN (Part 1)
The world watches in awe as the Roebling Clipper is launched into space. Using state-of-the-art scalar engines to fly around the Moon and back in just hours, the maiden voyage of the first-ever trans-lunar passenger ship is about to make history. Starring David James Elliott (Jag), Anthony Lemke (American Psycho), and Natalie Brown (Dawn of the Dead)

8 a.m. – EXPLODING SUN (Part 2)

10 a.m. – CATEGORY 8 (Part 1)
When a breakthrough in global defense malfunctions, the result is a fireball four times the size of Earth headed toward the planet. Stars Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises) and Maxim Roy (HEARTLAND).

12 p.m. – CATEGORY 8 (Part 2)
Following the global defense malfunction, fires blaze and panic spreads. Disgraced scientist Michael Ranger and his old partner Dr. Jane Whitlow set out to save the human race. Stars Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises) and Maxim Roy (HEARTLAND).

2 p.m. – 100 BELOW ZERO
After freak climate and weather events destroy the world around them, a group of rogue scientists attempt to reverse the deadly new ice age. 100 BELOW ZERO stars John Rhys-Davies (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade), Sara Malakul Lane (Sharktopus), and Jeff Fahey (Machete).

4 p.m. – DEEP IMPACT
Unless a comet can be destroyed before colliding with Earth, only those allowed into shelters will survive. DEEP IMPACT stars Téa Leoni (The Family Man), Robert Duvall (The Godfather), Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight Rise), and Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings).

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2013

MAN VS. MACHINE MARATHON


12 a.m. – REAL STEEL (Encores at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Hugh Jackman (The Wolverine) stars as Charlie Kenton, a retired pugilist forced into the role of two-bit promoter after human boxers are replaced by robotic ones. Just when it seems that he has sunken to the nadir of his career, his estranged 11 year old son, Max (Dakota Goyo, Thor) offers him the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at a comeback by constructing and training a true champion. Now the stakes are higher than ever before, and Charlie is about to get a second chance at leaving an indelible mark on the sport he once dedicated his life to.

2:40 a.m. – TRANSMORPHERS
Three centuries after the planet Earth was conquered by a race of alien robots, a small band of resistance fighters rises up to defeat their mechanical overlords once and for all. TRANSMORPHERS stars Matthew Wolf (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Amy Weber (The Contact).

4:30 a.m. – TRANSMORPHERS: FALL OF MAN
In this present day prequel, the robot invaders attack the Earth, forcing a small band of humans to seek refuge below the surface of the planet. Stars Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5), Jennifer Rubin (Screamers), and Shane Van Dyke (Titanic II).

6:20 a.m. – ATLANTIC RIM
When giant monsters crawl out of the Atlantic Ocean and attack the Eastern Seaboard, the U.S. government is forced to trust A.I. robots to defend the country. ATLANTIC RIM stars Graham Greene (Dance With Wolves) and Anthony 'Treach' Criss (Zoo)

8:10 a.m. – AMERICAN WARSHIPS
When a fleet of mysterious ships wage war against the Earth, only the crew of the USS Iowa, the last American battleship can prevent global Armageddon. AMERICAN WARHIPS stars Mario Van Peebles (Ali) and Carl Weathers (Predator).

12:45 p.m. – TRANSFORMERS (Encores at 9:45 p.m.)
An ancient struggle re-erupts on Earth between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a young teenager. TRANSFORMERS stars Shia LaBeouf (Disturbia), Megan Fox (Jennifer’s Body), and Josh Duhamel (Life As We Know It).

3:45 p.m. – TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (Encores at 12:45 a.m.)
When college-bound Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf, Disturbia) learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers, he joins Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in their epic battle against the Decepticons, who have returned with a plan to destroy our world.


Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013

DINOSAURS ON THE LOOSE MARATHON


4 a.m. – DINOSHARK (Encores at 2:05 a.m.)
A rogue fishing boat captain (Eric Balfour, Skyline) and a science teacher (Iva Hasperger, Cloud Seven) work to stop a ravenous pliosaur before it takes a monster bite out of the local fiesta and an all-girl water polo tournament.

6 a.m. – DINOCROC VS. SUPERGATOR (Encores at 4:05 a.m.)
An undercover investigator, a Fish & Game officer, and a cold-blooded swamp hunter known only as The Cajun are all in pursuit of scaly beasts that can outrun SUVs, crush buses, and snack on sleazy producers in hot tubs. Stars David Carradine (Kill Bill) and Corey Landis (Dracula: Reborn).

8 a.m. – TRIASSIC ATTACK (Encores at 12:10 a.m.)
A Native American owner of a kitschy roadside museum accidentally brings to life three dinosaur fossils. Now really annoyed, the giant dinos wreak havoc on the small town and the local university. TRIASSIC ATTACK stars Steven Brand (MISTRESSES) and Kirsty Mitchell (RIVER CITY).

10 a.m. – JURASSIC PARK (Encores at 5:05 p.m.)
John Hammond (Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth) has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. During a preview tour, the theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. JURASSIC PARK also stars Jeff Goldblum (LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT), Laura Dern (ENLIGHTENED), and Sam Neill (ALCATRAZ).

12:35 p.m. – THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK 2 (Encores at 7:40 p.m.)
Four years after the failure of Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar, John Hammond (Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth), reveals to Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT) that there was another island ("Site B") on which dinosaurs were bred before being transported to Isla Nublar. The research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B Island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with another agenda.

3:15 p.m. – JURASSIC PARK 3 (Encores at 10:20 p.m.)
A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill, ALCATRAZ) to go to the Island Isla Sorna resulting in an unexpected landing...and unexpected new inhabitants on the island.


Tatiana Maslany as Sarah in Orphan Black; Photo Credit: Steve Wilkie

Friday, Jan. 3, 2013

ORPHAN BLACK MARATHON


6 a.m. – ORPHAN BLACK Season 1 (Encores 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 2 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2013

MEN KICKING ASS–A–THON


12 p.m. – UNDER SIEGE (Encores at 1:30 a.m. and Jan. 5 at 6 a.m.)
A former navy seal, now a cook, Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal, Exit Wounds) is the only person who can stop a gang of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. Navy battleship with the intent to steal its warheads.

2:05 p.m. – UNDER SIEGE 2: DARK TERRITORY (Encores at 3:45 a.m. and Jan.5 at 8:05 a.m.)
Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal, Exit Wounds), must escort his niece across the continental U.S. by train. Early into the trip, terrorists board the train and use it as a mobile HQ to hijack a top secret destructive U.S. satellite.

4:15 p.m. – I, ROBOT
In the year 2035, Del Spooner's (Will Smith, Men In Black), a techno-phobic cop, investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.

6:30 p.m. – THE A-TEAM (Encores Jan. 5 at 2:15 p.m.)
A group of Iraq War veterans look to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed. The team of former Special Forces soldiers must utilize their unique talents to break out of prison and tackle their toughest mission yet. THE A-TEAM stars Liam Neeson (Taken) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover).

9 p.m. – IMMORTALS (Encores Jan. 5 at 6:45 p.m.)
Theseus (Henry Cavill, Man of Steel) is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.

11:15 p.m. – THE EXPENDABLES (Encores Jan. 5 at 4:45 p.m.)
When Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone, Rocky), leader of THE EXPENDABLES - a tight-knit team of skilled combat vets turned mercenaries - is hired by a powerful covert operator, the team jets off to a small South American country to overthrow a ruthless dictator. Once there, they find themselves caught in a deadly web of deceit and betrayal. Using every weapon at their disposal, they set out to save the innocent and punish the guilty in this blistering action-packed thriller.

Sunday, Jan. 5, 2013

MEN KICKING ASS-A-THON


10:15 a.m. – CRANK (Encores at 11:35 p.m.)
Professional assassin Chev Chelios (Jason Statham, Snatch) learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.

12:15 p.m. – CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE (Encores at 1:25 a.m.)
Chev Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

9 p.m. – STARSHIP TROOPERS (Encores at 3:25 a.m.)
In the distant future, high school kids are encouraged to become citizens by joining the military. What they don't know is that they'll soon be engaged in a full scale war against a planet of alien insects. The fight is on to ensure the safety of humanity. STARSHIP TROOPERS stars Casper Van Dien (500 MPH Storm) and Denise Richards (TWISTED)."

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Doctor Who Christmas Special 2013

Please do not read
if you wish to avoid SPOILERS
for the
2013 DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

This years SPACE-MAS keeps getting crazier. We always tried to avoid spoilers (and please see massive spoiler warning above), but it feels like common knowledge that this years Doctor Who Christmas Special will see a passing of the Tardis from actor Matt Smith's Doctor to a new face. Before the next regeneration, a special farewell to Matt Smith will air on Space, looking at the actor who won many hearts in the recent series of the show.

Farewell to Matt Smith
December 25, 2013 at 8pm ET on Space

Here are details on the special:

"Stiff upper lip, Canada, regenerations are a Time Lord’s reality. To soften the blow, on Christmas Day at 8 p.m. ET, Space gives viewers a second chance to say “goodbye, sweetie,” with the brand-new special, Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith. This one-hour retrospective documentary pays tribute to the beloved Eleventh Doctor from Seasons 5, 6, and 7 of Doctor Who. Narrated by Alex Kingston (ARROW), who plays River Song, the special features highlights from the Matt Smith years, as well as interviews with the man himself, former castmate Karen Gillan (NOT ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING), tenth Doctor David Tennant (BROADCHURCH), executive producer and head writer Steven Moffatt, and a bevy of guest stars and celebrity Whovians. To make way for the Mr. Smith lovefest, the previously announced Christmas special, THE TIME OF THE DOCTOR, moves to 9 p.m. ET, airing immediately following the farewell."

The Time of the Doctor
December 25, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

Here is a description of this years Doctor Who Christmas Special:

"In THE TIME OF THE DOCTOR (Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 9 p.m. ET), massed forces of the universe’s deadliest species, orbiting a quiet, backwater planet, gather to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars. Rescuing Clara from a family Christmas dinner, the Time Lord and his best friend must learn what this enigmatic signal means for his own fate and that of the universe."



Close Encounters: New Series Comes to Discovery January 10, 2014



It's always exciting to hear about new non-fiction paranormal TV, and Close Encounters definitely fits that bill as it explores unsolved UFO sightings. I can't wait!  Good thing we don't have to wait long:

Close Encounters - Series Premiere
Friday January 10, 2014 at 10 & 10:30 pm ET/ 7 & 7:30PM PT on Discovery

Here is a series description:

"Weird weather patterns, flight schedules, and extraordinary imagination – ultimately, of the thousands of “UFO sightings” that are reported each year around the globe, most can be explained and attributed to normal, Earthly phenomena. But those cases that can’t be solved – even decades later -- puzzle police investigators, government officials, researchers, and even medical communities. Premiering on Discovery with back-to-back episodes on Friday, January 10 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/7 and 7:30 p.m. PT, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS explores the most intriguing and convincing UFO stories on the planet. An original Canadian production from Toronto’s Newroad Media, the 13-part series examines two stories in each episode, combining dramatic recreations, CGI, and dynamic expert interviews, to illuminate the most mystifying sightings from around the world – from Alberta to Australia, and from Texas to Tehran!"

Sounds pretty awesome to me! The show even offers for people to share their own stories on Twitter @EncountersTV (#CloseEncounters).

See more about Close Encounters at Discovery.ca and on Facebook.



Monday, December 16, 2013

Tatiana Maslany Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama category - Orphan Black



Congratulations to Tatiana MaslanyOrphan Black is one show that knocked peoples socks off in 2013, and the amazing multi-role performance from Tatiana Maslany is huge part of it.  The science fiction series has received tons of acclaim and it's very exciting to see Tatiana Maslany acknowledged. 

The Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama category included Tatiana Maslany for Orphan Black, Julianna Margulies for The Good Wife, Kerry Washington for Scandal, Robin Wright for House of Cards and Taylor Schilling for Orange is the New Black.

The Golden Globes air on January 12, 2014 on CTV.

If you've missed out on, our would like to revisit, Orphan Black, Space is airing all of season 1 as a part of this years SPACE-MAS. You can watch the Orphan Black Marathon on Friday January 3, 2014 starting at 6AM.

Orphan Black Season 2 begins on April 14, 2014 on Space.

The Almighty Johnsons Are Complete


ONLY READ IMAGE
if you have
SEEN ALL 3 SEASONS of THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS





It's a little strange when you hear about the end of a series from a picture posted on Facebook, but alas all things change and all shows eventually end.

Although I'm really sad to hear that The Almighty Johnsons is coming to a close, I am very happy with how they went out. The Almighty Johnsons was one of my favourite shows of recent years, combining brilliant writing in both it's creative interpretation of mythology *and* witty comedy, and then there is the spectacular cast who brought it to life.

I look forward to (and hope we get) a DVD release of The Almighty Johnsons before it sails away to Valhalla!

Paranormal Picks of the Week: Finale Madness on Space


Image: Jael de Pardo and Devin Marble in Haunted Highway

The silly season is upon us and before we get into the land of marathons and specials and...well, reruns, we have som finales to keep us busy. We have not one, not two, but THREE finales this week to share from non-fiction to (fictional) aliens, and all on Space. Let's have a look at the three-way-tie for this weeks Paranormal Picks of the Week:



Falling Skies - Season 2 Finale
Monday December 16, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

I sadly didn't get to see this second season of Falling Skies, although I really loved the show.  But I did find a refresher of Season 2 for for ya: "Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few remaining survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival for these citizen soldiers against the occupying alien force, whose nature and purpose remains a mystery."



Haunted Highway - Season 2 Finale
Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

It's been so much fun to have Haunted Highway back for it's second season, and so great to see Jack, Dana, Devin & Jael back on the tracks of all kinds of legends and paranormal mysteries.  It's gone by so quickly, but even so I'm enjoyed every episode. 



Killer Contact - Season 1 Finale
Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 10pm - 12midnight ET on Space

I know it feels like Killer Contact just debuted (which is TRUE!), but with the doubling and tripling up of episodes that means 3 weeks in we are already at the finale of this 6-episode season. Suzie and I discussed the series premiere on last weeks episode of Hexed, and I'm curious to see more although I'm still waiting for them to pop up online at the Space website. Here's hoping they will!


Sunday, December 15, 2013

Poll Results: What December Start Shows/Specials Will You Be Watching?


You have had your say and the results are in for our poll on: What December Start Shows/Specials Will You Be Watching? And the new non-fiction paranormal show Killer Contact came out on top with 66%! Fans of the show please note that 3 episodes are airing this week: one on Tuesday night, and two on Wednesday including the season finale.

Poll Results:
  • 66% - Killer Contact
  • 33% - The Unexplained Files
  • 33% - Doctor Who Christmas Special

Thanks for voting!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Ep 150: Paranormal TV Dec 3 - 9, 2013




On this weeks episode of Hexed Suzie and Shannon chat about the series premiere of Killer Contact, a new episode of Haunted Highway and a lot of our regs of Supernatural, Sleepy Hollow, Lost Girl and we absolutely rejoice at the return of Haven in Haven.

As always we have news to share including holiday programming, new shows available on Netflix.ca and online access becoming less...accessible.

Although it's getting quieter in TV Land we will be back next week for our last podcast of 2013 and we'll chat new episodes of Killer Contact, Haunted Highway, Lost Girl and Haven.

Show Notes


Time Coding
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:10 - 16:25 News
16:25 - 29:15 Killer Contact Series Premiere Jack the Ripper
29:15 - 40:55 Haunted Highway S2 Ep 2 Manchac Swamp / Moonville Tunnel
40:55 - 52:30 Haven Season 4 Ep 5 The New Girl
52:30 - 1:05:52 Lost Girl S4 Ep 4 and 5 Turn to Stone and Let the Dark Times Roll
1:05:52 - 1:14:00 Supernatural S9 Ep 9 Holy Terror
1:14:00 - 1:28:00 Sleepy Hollow S1 Ep 10 The Golem
1:28:00 - 1:29:34 Outro

The Fine Print (spoiler notations)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Witches of East End Season 1 Finale


One of my new favourite series this year is definitely Witches of East End. Although we don't often get a chance to chat about this one on the podcast, we are both really enjoying it. I'm thrilled Lifetime Canada is not only airing it on TV but also online, which makes it so much easier to catch. I wonder what craziness will be unveiled in the finale, it's sure to be very exciting!

Witches of East End Season 1 Finale
Sunday December 15, 2013 at 10PM ET / 7PM PT on Lifetime Canada

Here is a series description: "Based on Melissa de la Cruz’s best-selling novel, Witches of East End follows Joanna Beauchamp (Julia Ormond) and her two adult daughters Freya (Jenna Dewan-Tatum) and Ingrid (Rachel Boston) whom, unbeknownst to them, are their family’s next generation of witches. Leading ordinary modern day lives in Long Island’s secluded seaside town of East Haven, when Freya becomes engaged to a wealthy newcomer, a series of events forces Joanna to admit to her daughters they are powerful and immortal witches. Mädchen Amick stars as Joanna’s mischievous witch sister Wendy."

We are also happy to share with fans that Witches of East End has been renewed and Season 2 will have 13 episodes that will begin airing in 2014. So exciting!

Also Awesome / Schedule Updates
  • Attention Haunted Highway and Killer Contact fans! Both shows are airing twice a week now at Space with new episodes on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Now we can get scared even more throughout the week!
  • Grimm has 2 episodes airing this week, so be sure to check your local listings and set your PVRs/Tivos and adjust your watching habits accordingly.  Some channels start an hour early, others go an hour later.  We don't want anyone to miss out on the awesomeness of the show, especially as after this it will be on hiatus until the new year.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Ep 149: Paranormal TV Nov 26 - Dec 2, 2013




We are getting into crossover of seasons with this weeks Hexed where we chat the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead, Season 2 Premiere of Haunted Highway, Season 3 Finale of Paranormal Witness, plus our regs of Grimm, Sleepy Hollow, Supernatural and Haven.

We also have tons of news to share including a few renewals, a few of our shows that are available available to watch online and even a non-traditional holiday recommendation or two.

We'll be back next week with the series premiers of Killer Contact and The Unexplained Files, return of Vampire Diaries and many of our regular shows.

Paranormal TV Show News (aka the Show Notes)

Time Coding
0:00 - 1:05 Intro
1:05 - 22:10 News
22:10 - 31:18 Haunted Highway S2 Premiere Island of Lost Souls
31:18 - 39:45 Paranormal Witness S3 Ep 20 (finale) The Rendelsham Files
39:45 - 57:00 The Walking Dead S4 Ep 8 (mid-season finale) Too Far Gone
57:00 - 1:04:40 Grimm S3 Ep 4 El Cucuy
1:04:40 - 1:11:20 Sleepy Hollow S1 Ep 9 Sanctuary
1:11:20 - 1:26:53 Supernatural S9 Ep 7 and 8 Bad Boys; Rock and a Hard Place
1:26:53 - 1:36:15 Haven Season 4 Ep 4 Lost and Found
1:36:15 - 1:41:14 Outro

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Killer Contact Series Debut on Space



It's a quieter month for new shows, but the ones we have both start this week, including Killer Contact which we've been talking about for ages (from back when it used to be called Notorious Hauntings), and now we finally have it's debut! With it being a long time coming, I had to make it this weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week:

Killer Contact ~ Series Premiere
Wednesday December 4, 2013 * at 10PM ET on Space

This is a new series, following paranormal investigators Austin Cook, Hector Barragan, Adam Leidenfrost, Molly O'Connolly, and Greg Niecestro. Let's take a look at the Series description: "In Killer Contact, viewers will follow a team of paranormal investigators as they research the otherworldly activity at historical sites and explore the gruesome back story of the infamous and heinous individuals who operated out of each location. The team will stop at nothing as they dig deep into the crimes and victims to determine if they are the cause of the present-day haunting.

Investigations this season focus on historical figures including Jack the Ripper (London), Dracula-inspiration Vlad the Impaler (Romania) and the bloodthirsty Borgias (Italy)"

SCHEDULING NOTE: This shows schedule looks a like it goes from once a week this week, to twice a week next week. So I strongly encourage you to check your local listings carefully regarding dates and times.





Also Awesome:
  • The Unexplained Files ~ Series Premiere this Monday December 2, 2013 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Discovery Science. This six-part non-fiction series "investigates inexplicable occurrences that have confounded scientists and inspired legends." Sounds pretty cool to me!

Monday, December 2, 2013

December 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates




I really thought we weren't going to have any new shows this month being December and all, but some snuck up on us! We have 2 new series coming to us this month, both are non-fiction paranormal shows: The Unexplained Files on Discovery Science and Killer Contact on Space. And they both start this week. Gotta get our scare (and science!) on before the holiday specials overtake our viewing choices.

Let's take a closer look at both of the shows.

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The Unexplained Files ~ Series Premiere

Monday December 2, 2013 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Discovery Science

Genre: Non-Fiction Paranormal

I originally thought this show was on Discovery, but it's actually on Discovery Science. So many channels out there! I'm really hoping this one is also available to watch online at the Discovery.ca website. Here's hoping!

Series description: "THE UNEXPLAINED FILES investigates inexplicable occurrences that have confounded scientists and inspired legends. Premiering Monday, December 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Discovery Science, the six-part series features mind-boggling cases ranging from mysterious disappearances and UFO encounters, to unidentified fanged predators – and reported curses!

THE UNEXPLAINED FILES features renowned scientists, credible experts, and first-hand eyewitnesses as they present riveting never-before-seen footage and share their vivid personal accounts of truly bewildering experiences. Each episode takes viewers on a thrilling expedition – presenting some of the most shocking and interesting stories ever told. "

The Unexplained Files is a 6-part series.

See more about The Unexplained Files at the shows website and on YouTube.



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Killer Contact ~ Series Premiere

Wednesday December 4, 2013 * at 10PM ET on Space

Genre: Non-Fiction Paranormal

We've been tracking this show for quite a while now, including chatting about it almost one year ago to this day when it used to be called Notorious Hauntings. I'm excited to see that it's now making it's debut both here in Canada on Space as well as on it's home station of SyFy.

Series description: "In Killer Contact, viewers will follow a team of paranormal investigators as they research the otherworldly activity at historical sites and explore the gruesome back story of the infamous and heinous individuals who operated out of each location. The team will stop at nothing as they dig deep into the crimes and victims to determine if they are the cause of the present-day haunting.

Investigations this season focus on historical figures including Jack the Ripper (London), Dracula-inspiration Vlad the Impaler (Romania) and the bloodthirsty Borgias (Italy)"

Killer Contact is an American show features paranormal investigators Austin Cook, Hector Barragan, Adam Leidenfrost, Molly O'Connolly, and Greg Niecestro. Season 1 of Killer Contact is scheduled for 6 episodes.

* SCHEDULING NOTE: I encourage you to check your local listings carefully regarding dates and times for this one. It looks like Killer Contact may following a non-traditional schedule. It looks like it debuts once a week on Wednesdays, and then airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays nights.

See more about Killer Contact at the shows website and on Facebook.



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I'm sure we will also have lots of marathons and specials to enjoy this month, including the Doctor Who Christmas Special. I'll update with more details as they become available.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Ep 148: Paranormal TV Nov 19 - 25, 2013






On this weeks episode of Hexed, we chat about the explosive Season 2 finale of Ghost Mine, and chat up with recent episodes of Paranormal Witness, Lost Girl, Haven, Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries. 

We might be a little grumpy over some things as we acknowledge the boringness of being the season of amnesia as well as the 4th year blahs in several shows, but we do still have lively discussions on some of the newer shows as we catch up on Ravenswood, Reign and Almost Human.

We'll be back next week with Season 2 premiere of Haunted Highway, the return of Grimm and Dracula plus lots to catch up on more of our regs of Supernatural and Sleepy Hollow.

Show Notes

Time Coding:
0:00- 1:00 Intro
1:00 - 15:48 News
15:48 - 28:13 Ghost Mine S2 Ep 12 (Finale) Shadows in the Drift
28:13 - 43:25 Paranormal Witness S3 Ep 18 and 19 The Harpy and The Exorcist
43:25 - 52:08 Almost Human Series Premiere and Ep 2 Pilot and Skin
52:08 - 59:57 Lost Girl S4 Ep 2 and 3 Sleeping Beauty School and Lovers.Apart.
59:57 - 1:05:52 Haven Season 4 Ep 3 Bad Blood
1:05:52 - 1:13:55 The Walking Dead S4 Ep 7 Dead Weight
1:13:55 - 1:23:55 Ravenswood General Discussion
1:23:55 - 1:32:43 Reign General Discussion
1:32:43 - 1:45:15 Vampire Diaries Season S5 Ep 6, 7 and 8 Handle with Care, Death and the Maiden and Dead Man on Campus
1:45:15 - 1:47:20 Outro

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Bitten Will Premiere Saturday January 11, 2014 at 9pm ET on Space


Over the past weekend it was announced when we'll be seeing the premiere of Bitten: Saturday January 11, 2014 at 9pm ET on Space. The TV series is based on the book Bitten, from the rabidly successful Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong.

Here is more information about what we can expected from the series and first of the 13-episode season from a press release:

"In BITTEN, werewolves are monitored by The Pack, a powerful, organized family based in the grand manor of Stonehaven, their ancestral home. In the premiere episode entitled “Summons” (Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET on Space), viewers are introduced to the town of Bear Valley in upstate New York and The Pack family, to which Elena used to belong after being bitten by her boyfriend Clayton (Holt). With that one small bite, Elena was forced to live as a werewolf. Still craving the normal life she lost, Elena flees to Toronto and hides her secret from her boyfriend, Phillip (Greene). However, she is pulled back into her former world when the discovery of a mauled girl catapults an all-out war against a group of rogue Mutts (non-Pack werewolves) whose aim is to destroy The Pack."

For more information about the series premiere including character bios for Elana, Clay, Jeremy, Philip, Logan and Nick check out the full press release here.



Paranormal Pick of the Week: Haunted Highway Season 2 Premiere on Space


I'm really happy to share that this week we will be seeing the return of the non-fiction paranormal series Haunted Highway with it's Season 2 Premiere. I love that we continue to get new shows all year round now! And with this exciting return, it's only fitting for it to be our Paranormal Pick of the Week:

Haunted Highway ~ Season 2 Premiere
Wednesday November 27, 2013 at 10pm ET on Space


Series Description: "HAUNTED HIGHWAY puts the pedal to the metal as two separate teams Jack Osbourne & Dana Workman, and Devin Marble & Jael de Pardo, investigate the most frightening claims of paranormal activity along remote back roads. Fueled by eyewitness interviews and evidence collected by state-of-the-art equipment, teams travel alone, self-documenting their harrowing road trip while coming face-to-face with paranormal legends."

The teams of Haunted Highway consist of Jack Osbourne & Dana Workman and Devin Marble & Jael de Pardo; Season 2 of Haunted Highway will have 6 episodes.

See more about Haunted Highway at Space.ca and SyFy.com




Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Ep 147: Paranormal TV Nov 12 - 18, 2013 (Plus Some Catch Up)





This week on Hexed, Suzie and Shannon dive into the Season 4 Premieres of Lost Girl and Haven, continue to share thoughts on Grimm, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, Sleepy Hollow, get caught up on Ghost Mine and Dracula plus touch briefly on Almost Human.

We are also trying a new format for our discussions, starting with a brief synopsis, sharing our favourite and least favourite part of the episode and then highlighting supernatural elements. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the new format, and we have a poll up at the site where you can vote on what you'd like to hear: http://hexedpodcast.blogspot.com You can also email us at hexedpodcast@gmail.com

We'll be back next week to chat the Season 2 Finale of Ghost Mine, continue our catch up with all of our regs and maybe even get a chance to chat the mid-season finale of Ravenswood.  And although we won't likely be chatting about it, we did want to remind everyone that the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special The Day of the Doctor will be airing Saturday Nov 23, 2013 at 2:50PM on Space.

Show Notes:


Time Coding
0:00 - 1:15 Intro
1:15 - 25:3 News
25:30 - 36:00 Lost Girl Season 4 Premiere In Memoriam
36:00 - 53:53 Haven Season 4 Premiere and Ep 2 Fallout and Survivor
53:53 - 57:20 Almost Human Series Premiere Pilot
57:20 - 1:05:22 Grimm S3 Ep 4 One Night Stand
1:05:22 - 1:12:50 Sleepy Hollow S1 Ep 8 Necromancer
1:12:50 - 1:22:00 The Walking Dead S4 Ep 6 Live Bait
1:22:00 - 1:29:50 Supernatural S9 Ep 6 Heaven Can't Wait
1:29:50 - 1:40:20 Ghost Mine S2 Ep 10 and 11 Passage to the Unknown and Shadows in the Drift
1:40:20 - 1:52:43 Dracula S1 Ep 3 and 4 Goblin Merchant Man and From Darkness to Light
1:52:43 - 1:58:10 Paranormal Witness S3 Ep 17 The Visitors
1:58:10 - 2:00:40 Outro


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