Episode 35 · 40 min · Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast

35 - Who Hates Balloons?

Published May 14, 2025by Wyrdsyrch Media, Jonathan InbodyHorror · Sci-fi

One candle for every story

1 - told, candle out
2 - told, candle out
3 - told, candle out
4 - told, candle out
5 - told, candle out
6 - told, candle out
7 - told, candle out
8 - told, candle out
9 - told, candle out
10 - told, candle out
11 - told, candle out
12 - told, candle out
13 - being told, candle burning
14 - still to tell, candle lit
15 - still to tell, candle lit
16 - still to tell, candle lit
17 - still to tell, candle lit
18 - still to tell, candle lit
19 - still to tell, candle lit
20 - still to tell, candle lit
21 - still to tell, candle lit
22 - still to tell, candle lit
23 - still to tell, candle lit
24 - still to tell, candle lit

Story 35 of 68. 34 told, 33 still waiting.

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On the anniversary of his young son's death, a man is forced to confront his grief. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Grief, Child Death, Body Horror & Transformation, Emotional Strife, Child Endangerment, and Potential Violence & Death. Starring Jonathan Inbody, Alyssa Grace Adams, Mark Bogumil, Brandon Machajewski, Sam Hunt, and Andy Rich. Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody. Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt. Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell. Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at Buy Gray Matter Shirts at

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