Brothers Adam Dutch and Ben Durham host We’re Not Afraid of the Dark. The Tale of the Neighborhood STD, or The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on October 10, 1992 and was directed by Jacques Payette, written by Chloe Brown.

Ben remembers this episode well despite drinking Twisted Tea.

Geography concepts are discussed in locating the Ukraine in 1990. The KGB is mentioned, do kids know about this nowadays?

Many assumptions are made in this episode. Nosey Neighbors. Ben shares his experience of being the new neighbor.

Bathroom options at the Midnight Society are discussed.

Adam says he will read the Nightly Neighbors book when it comes in. Ben’s reading schedule include’s Nitro’s F Dying.

A road trip to Canada is needed to find filming locations and interview Ross Hull.

Are two extra people in an ambulance too much?

Do they make Tang anymore? Where can we get an Ernest Pop! Figure?

This was the first episode recorded where Ben wonders who has appeared naked since acting in AYAOTD. One is found.

Warning: contains a high amount of strong language, drug/alcohol references, adult jokes, and other material that may be concerning to some listeners.

The series is currently available in the United States on Amazon, YouTube, and several other sites.

Intro theme is by glassdevaney: https://soundcloud.com/glassdevaney/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark

Produced by Modulation Studios. Contact: modulationstudios@gmail.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/werenotafraidofthedark/


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