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Originally spinning off of Bryan Alvarez hit podcast show After Dark, Karl Stern’s DragonKing Dark Podcast appeared for years on the Dark Matter Digital Network and numerous websites and terrestrial radio. Now, after years of laying dormant, DragonKing Dark has risen from the grave to again bring you tales no one else would dare touch! Tales of the supernatural, horror, monsters, scandals, and how they weave into pop culture. Join us now if you dare for the archives and new shows of DragonKing Dark only on our Patreon!
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11-05-2026: DragonKing Dark Podcast - Carrie (2026) TV Series Review [Podcast]
From the pages of Stephen King's classic book Carrie, Amazon Prime has released a new eight-episode mini-series retells the supernatural story of Carrie White in a modern style with tie-ins to other Stephen King series including the recent Welcome to Derry, The Shining, and more. This modern remake gives an even more supernatural spin to the Carrie White story with an ending that differs from the original movie. Join Karl and Tonya from When It Was Cool with a review of this great new Amazon Prime mini-series.
11-04-2026: Southeastern Championship Wrestling Action News Podcast [Podcast]
11-03-2026: Tonya’s Diner: Strawberry Shortcake Recipe [Recipe]
11-02-2026: Free Weekly When It Was Cool Newsletter [Newsletter]
11-02-2026: 25 Classic TV Shows of the 1970s! A Complete When It Was Cool Guide! [Article]
11-01-2026: 1000 Hours Podcast - Life & Times of John McMahon Part 1 [Podcast]
10-31-2026: Revenge of DragonKing Dark - Halloween [Podcast]
10-30-2026: Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast - Mr. Reset and the Society of Turnbuckle & Bone [Podcast]
Today's Retro Rewind: Captain America’s First 1970s Made for TV Movie [Article]
Take a trip back through the WIWC archives with our popular classic articles with a look back at a great retro made for TV movie with a totally different take on Captain America.
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