Heart Starts Pounding Wrapped!
Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries
Deep Dive
What was the most downloaded episode of Heart Starts Pounding in 2024?
The most downloaded episode of 2024 was the Australia episode of the Urban Legends series, which featured stories like the Shark Arm Case and the Button Man.
Why was the Australia episode of Urban Legends particularly popular?
The Australia episode was popular due to its chilling stories, such as the Shark Arm Case, where a shark vomited a human arm, and the Button Man, a real person linked to disappearances. Additionally, Australia has a large listener base for the podcast.
What was Kayla Moore's favorite episode to work on in 2024?
Kayla Moore's favorite episode to work on was 'The Woman Who Fell from the Sky,' which tells the story of Juliana Koepcke, a 17-year-old girl who survived a plane crash and a fall from 10,000 feet in the Peruvian rainforest.
Which episode scared Kayla Moore the most in 2024?
The episode that scared Kayla Moore the most was the Chi Jong family episode, where she had to write from the perspective of a woman trapped with a family that was killing and eating people. The fear stemmed from the inability to rationalize their actions.
What was Matt Brown's favorite episode to work on in 2024?
Matt Brown's favorite episode was the Pennhurst Asylum episode, which blended dark history, disability rights, and ghost stories, making it a compelling and educational listen.
What was the least popular episode of Heart Starts Pounding in 2024?
The least popular episode by a wide margin was the Dark Hollywood series, which explored noir crime stories from old Hollywood but didn't resonate as strongly with listeners.
What was a significant collaboration for Heart Starts Pounding in 2024?
A significant collaboration was the live show with Annie Elise, where Kayla Moore and Matt Brown discussed recent true crime cases, including the Menendez brothers, and met listeners in person.
What was a notable documentary recommendation from Kayla Moore in 2024?
Kayla Moore highly recommended 'Tell Them You Love Me,' a Netflix documentary about a nonverbal autistic boy and his relationship with his aide, which raised ethical questions about assisted speech.
What was a standout horror movie recommendation from Kayla Moore in 2024?
Kayla Moore recommended 'Late Night with the Devil,' a film about a late-night TV host who brings the devil on air to save his show, describing it as a standout horror movie of the year.
What are Kayla Moore's plans for Heart Starts Pounding in 2025?
Kayla Moore plans to collaborate with more shows, delve deeper into single stories over multiple episodes, and introduce a fifth monthly episode for all listeners, evolving the podcast's format.
- Australia Urban Legends episode was the most listened to.
- The episode featured the shark arm case and the Button Man.
- Many listeners are located in Australia.