Joe Townsel
@joetownsel.bsky.social
Joe Townsel is a horror/science fiction writer and webcaster. For more information, please visit www.joetownsel.com.
"Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories" is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Now playing on podcast players including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio!
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories" is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Now playing on podcast players including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio!
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Watch here > www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF8k...
Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel, and CPO Eric Kramer force themselves to watch the almost forgotten science fiction submarine epic, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." We're tackling the legendary Irwin Allen special, "The Lobster Man!"
Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel, and CPO Eric Kramer force themselves to watch the almost forgotten science fiction submarine epic, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." We're tackling the legendary Irwin Allen special, "The Lobster Man!"
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Lobster Man - CHEESY SCI-FI WATCH PARTY! (Bad 60s TV)
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November 22, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Watch here > www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF8k...
Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel, and CPO Eric Kramer force themselves to watch the almost forgotten science fiction submarine epic, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." We're tackling the legendary Irwin Allen special, "The Lobster Man!"
Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel, and CPO Eric Kramer force themselves to watch the almost forgotten science fiction submarine epic, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." We're tackling the legendary Irwin Allen special, "The Lobster Man!"
Happy Independence Day from your pals, Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer ... the Strange Old Trekkers! Recaps and reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" begin on the Webber Internet Thingy on Thursday, July 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, 10:00 pm EDT!
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy Independence Day from your pals, Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer ... the Strange Old Trekkers! Recaps and reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" begin on the Webber Internet Thingy on Thursday, July 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, 10:00 pm EDT!
Happy "Star Wars Day" from your pals, the Retro Trekkers: Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer!
May 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy "Star Wars Day" from your pals, the Retro Trekkers: Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer!
The Stalwart Crew of SB-80 wishes our Fellow Trekkers a Happy First Contact Day! April 5, 2063 can't get here soon enough to meet our new pals, the Vulcans! Until then, join Cap'tn John, Cmdr. Joe and CPO Eric Kramer every Tuesday (and select Sundays) at 7:00 pm PDT/10:00 pm PDT Retro Trekkers fun!
April 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Stalwart Crew of SB-80 wishes our Fellow Trekkers a Happy First Contact Day! April 5, 2063 can't get here soon enough to meet our new pals, the Vulcans! Until then, join Cap'tn John, Cmdr. Joe and CPO Eric Kramer every Tuesday (and select Sundays) at 7:00 pm PDT/10:00 pm PDT Retro Trekkers fun!
Set phasers to fun! Join Capt'n John Lussier and Cmdr. Joe Townsel, along with the whole SB-80 Crew, LIVE as they recap, review and react to classic Star Trek! Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm PST / 10:00 pm EST! More fun than a barrel of Tribbles!
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SB-80: Retro Trekkers - YouTube
55 years and counting, the Star Trek universe continues to thrive! Join the Retro Trekkers Capt'n John Webber and Cmdr. Joe Townsel of SB-80 for this fun loo...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Set phasers to fun! Join Capt'n John Lussier and Cmdr. Joe Townsel, along with the whole SB-80 Crew, LIVE as they recap, review and react to classic Star Trek! Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm PST / 10:00 pm EST! More fun than a barrel of Tribbles!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Haunt your nights and darken your dreams. There are now four Dreadtime Stories to enjoy from the twisted noggin of Joe Townsel. Look for a new live reading of a newly-adapted tale every five or six weeks on the Webber Internet Thingy Network!
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www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories - YouTube
Audio Adaptations of the Dark and Bizarre Works of Joe Townsel. From "Chilling Tales for Dark Nights" to my own "Dreadtime Stories," one bit of advice is not...
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January 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Haunt your nights and darken your dreams. There are now four Dreadtime Stories to enjoy from the twisted noggin of Joe Townsel. Look for a new live reading of a newly-adapted tale every five or six weeks on the Webber Internet Thingy Network!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Everyone is cordially invited to the Retro Rangers Weekly Watch Party! Every Sunday, 5:00 pm PST | 8:00 pm EST, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe review and react to classic vintage entertainment LIVE! Join us every week, and check out some fun-filled past episodes!
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Retro Rangers - YouTube
Who knows what hijinks lurk at the heart of vintage entertainment? Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe sure do ... beyond a shadow of a doubt! Join the SB-80 crew and ...
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January 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Everyone is cordially invited to the Retro Rangers Weekly Watch Party! Every Sunday, 5:00 pm PST | 8:00 pm EST, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe review and react to classic vintage entertainment LIVE! Join us every week, and check out some fun-filled past episodes!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The 2024 Holiday Season was a festive time for the Retro Rangers! Relive the reviews and reactions of Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe for all four "Retro for the Holidays" episodes! Visit my Retro Rangers playlist for these, and other fun-filled episodes!
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
The 2024 Holiday Season was a festive time for the Retro Rangers! Relive the reviews and reactions of Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe for all four "Retro for the Holidays" episodes! Visit my Retro Rangers playlist for these, and other fun-filled episodes!
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thinking of my Mom, who passed awsy two years ago today. I love you and miss you, Mom.
December 20, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Thinking of my Mom, who passed awsy two years ago today. I love you and miss you, Mom.
This weekend on Webber Internet Thingy! Saturday: "Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories," featuring "Take a Picture." Sunday: The SB-80 Crew and Craig Lubin mock "The Star Wars Holiday Special"!
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
December 16, 2024 at 8:29 AM
This weekend on Webber Internet Thingy! Saturday: "Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories," featuring "Take a Picture." Sunday: The SB-80 Crew and Craig Lubin mock "The Star Wars Holiday Special"!
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Now online to haunt your dreams is a new spot for JoeTownsel.com Sly Santa John Webber has put together this new Ho, Ho, Horror, with an assist from Evil Elf, Joe Townsel! Give the gift that keeps on terrifying, and ... Happy Horror-days!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2q...
Ho Ho Horror
YouTube video by Joe Townsel
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December 11, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Now online to haunt your dreams is a new spot for JoeTownsel.com Sly Santa John Webber has put together this new Ho, Ho, Horror, with an assist from Evil Elf, Joe Townsel! Give the gift that keeps on terrifying, and ... Happy Horror-days!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2q...
Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe invite you! Saturday: the Retro Trekkers presented a classic Vintage Voyage. Sunday: the Retro Rangers were joined by Tony Luna with hilarious Christmas clips!
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
December 10, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe invite you! Saturday: the Retro Trekkers presented a classic Vintage Voyage. Sunday: the Retro Rangers were joined by Tony Luna with hilarious Christmas clips!
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
For your delight and fright is the holiday spot for JoeTownsel.com, playing all month on the Webber Internet Thingy network! Sinister Santa John has put together this gruesome Carol of Carnage, with an assist from his Heinous Helper, Joe! Season's Screamings!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZJ...
Horror for the Holidays
YouTube video by Joe Townsel
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December 5, 2024 at 7:55 AM
For your delight and fright is the holiday spot for JoeTownsel.com, playing all month on the Webber Internet Thingy network! Sinister Santa John has put together this gruesome Carol of Carnage, with an assist from his Heinous Helper, Joe! Season's Screamings!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPZJ...
The Retro Trekkers recap and review "Twilight" from Star Trek: Enterprise. Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe guide you through the most impactful moments. Share your own reflections. Don't miss this chance to revisit this poignant chapter of the Star Trek saga.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:41 AM
The Retro Trekkers recap and review "Twilight" from Star Trek: Enterprise. Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe guide you through the most impactful moments. Share your own reflections. Don't miss this chance to revisit this poignant chapter of the Star Trek saga.
www.youtube.com/live/7yhOGOA...
www.youtube.com/live/7yhOGOA...
The Holiday Season is here, and so is an entire month of reviews of and reactions to classic Christmas entertainment! Join Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe - the SB-80 crew at Retro Rangers HQ - and their special guests -throughout December! Yule love it! Ho-Ho-Retro!
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November 26, 2024 at 2:00 AM
The Holiday Season is here, and so is an entire month of reviews of and reactions to classic Christmas entertainment! Join Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe - the SB-80 crew at Retro Rangers HQ - and their special guests -throughout December! Yule love it! Ho-Ho-Retro!
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
Saturday: Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe presented a touching Trek Tribute to Tony Todd. Sunday: Guest Chris Regan joined us for Irwin Allen! Check out both shows! Every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
November 25, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Saturday: Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe presented a touching Trek Tribute to Tony Todd. Sunday: Guest Chris Regan joined us for Irwin Allen! Check out both shows! Every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Join Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
November 18, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Join Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Any time is a great time for timeless radio dramas from yesteryear! There's no better way to enjoy them than by getting caught up in Mr. Webber's Web O'Mystery! Join your host John Webber for classic radio plays. Check out the entire library on YouTube!
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November 8, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Any time is a great time for timeless radio dramas from yesteryear! There's no better way to enjoy them than by getting caught up in Mr. Webber's Web O'Mystery! Join your host John Webber for classic radio plays. Check out the entire library on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
A new horror anthology designed to darken your dreams. New episodes every month. A Webber Internet Thingy production. I am indebted to my friend John Webber. I couldn't have done it without him! Note: Mature content, adults only, not for the squeamish.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrF...
LIVE: Joe Townsel Reads "Family Unit" - Dark Fiction Author's Chilling New Show | Dreadtime Stories
YouTube video by Webber Internet Thingy
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November 3, 2024 at 6:17 AM
A new horror anthology designed to darken your dreams. New episodes every month. A Webber Internet Thingy production. I am indebted to my friend John Webber. I couldn't have done it without him! Note: Mature content, adults only, not for the squeamish.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrF...
On Saturday, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe presented a Very Special Episode of TNG, "Symbiosis." On Sunday, along with Guest El Tiburon, they somehow evaded "Michael Myers Mischief" Check it out!
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
October 28, 2024 at 11:46 PM
On Saturday, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe presented a Very Special Episode of TNG, "Symbiosis." On Sunday, along with Guest El Tiburon, they somehow evaded "Michael Myers Mischief" Check it out!
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?
October 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?
I’m confused by an ad I saw in an Alaskan newspaper, specifically for "Honest Nanook's Used Kayak Dealership." Discount kayaks, fully loaded, but with no heaters! Weird. Well, I guess you can't have your kayak and heat it too!
October 22, 2024 at 12:47 PM
I’m confused by an ad I saw in an Alaskan newspaper, specifically for "Honest Nanook's Used Kayak Dealership." Discount kayaks, fully loaded, but with no heaters! Weird. Well, I guess you can't have your kayak and heat it too!
If you didn't catch Saturday's hilarious hijinks on "Retro Trekkers," it's not too late! Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe look at more Tribbles than any crew can handle! Check it out, and have a great time with us every Saturday, 5:00 pm PST and 8:00 pm EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfkN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfkN...
Star Trek DS9 "Trials and Tribble-ations" Review | When Sisko Met Kirk | Retro Trekkers
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October 22, 2024 at 4:10 AM
If you didn't catch Saturday's hilarious hijinks on "Retro Trekkers," it's not too late! Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe look at more Tribbles than any crew can handle! Check it out, and have a great time with us every Saturday, 5:00 pm PST and 8:00 pm EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfkN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfkN...