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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Susto is the podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latin American and Hispanic cultures. Hosted by Adrian...or Ayden. Either way!
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Also known as the Try F Podcast, we discuss topics revolving around faith, fiction and folklore.
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Comfort food for Macintosh users of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
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A journey in the hidden corners of England and its folklore with writer/actors Tim Downie and Justin Chubb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild is an enchanting podcast for modern-day witches and the earth-spirited. Join hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew each week as they discuss witchcraft, divination, mythology, and all things magick and alchemy.
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Ladies of Lore is the podcast dedicated to the fierce, forgotten and fascinating women of mythology and folklore. We unpick, unravel and explore their origins, their stories and explore how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. From vengeful goddesses to cunning tricksters, warrior queens to mystical seers, we dive deep into the legends that shaped cultures - and the women who ruled them. Whether they've been erased, misunderstood or overshadowed, we're here to se ...
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Bluiríní Béaloidis is the podcast from The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, and is a platform to explore Irish and wider European folk tradition across an array of subject areas and topics. Host Jonny Dillon hopes this tour through the folklore furrow will appeal to those who wish to learn about the richness and depth of their traditional cultural inheritance; that a knowledge and understanding of our past might inform our present and guide our future. Podcasts are av ...
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Stories of the strange and unusual. Paranormal, folklore, unbelievable medical records, ghosts, horror, weird history and more!
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A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music, to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner. Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead. If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
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Join hosts Brennan Storr and Paul Bestall as they unravel spine-chilling tales of the supernatural, exploring haunted locations, eerie encounters, and the unexplained mysteries lurking in the shadows around the world.
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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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Drinking whiskey in the kitchen and telling scary stories around the fire. Music and mayhem, fearful fiction and furious fact, tall tales and terrible truths. A Scary Home Companion is a sinister variety show, featuring original stories and original music
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Real Life Ghost Stories is a podcast dedicated to real life paranormal stories. Every Sunday we deep dive into a famous paranormal case or claim (with a brief horror film review to kick off the episode). Every Wednesday and Friday we release a mini episode which is full to the brim of paranormal stories from our listeners. Email us your stories at: [email protected] Why not support us on patreon: patreon.com/reallifeghoststories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the stories that have terrified Americans for generations. What scares you? Let's find out.
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A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.
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Short folklore episodes exploring different faery creatures that have captured imaginations and ignited curiosity. Hosted by dark fantasy author Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
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The Ghost Furnace Podcast is comprised of three friends who share an interest in the paranormal. We have roundtable discussions about encounters involving the unexplained entities and anomalies.
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From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
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Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!
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We talk about haunted areas, paranormal history, witchy things, and spooky stories.
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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The permanent home of all Unexplainers past shows and extended content.
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Isn't it weird how often the horrors in our favourite scary stories tend to look a lot like, uh… ladies? Join me as I dig up the social and cultural contexts behind classic ghost stories and legends to challenge the often one-dimensional portrayal of women in horror.
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Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.
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In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of our people slumber, abundant with timeless truths. Folklore, the old key, turns the lock to unveil this ancestral treasure, inviting us to breathe life into the forgotten ways of yore. "Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that takes you beyond folklore discussions and invites you to actively engage with practical folklore and magic in your daily ...
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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A mother and daughter duo talking about scary stories, cryptids, haunted things, and all things paranormal. We love to talk about scary places we've been or would like to go but are too scared, and finding spooky stories to share with listeners.
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Welcome to Moon Beam Musings! Join us as we delve into the world's greatest mysteries, from ancient pyramids and megaliths to the rich cultural beliefs of people around the world, including the legends of Jack the Ripper. Discover the hidden stories behind our world's most intriguing phenomena and explore the beliefs and practices that inspire them.
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A fun entertaining educational family-friendly story-telling podcast created for kids and their parents -- with love.
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THE sketch comedy show for sinners.
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Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further!
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more.
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Church Curiosities: Finding Folklore in Carvings and Statues
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Visiting churches might not sound like everyone's idea of a great time. Yet the buildings are stuffed with strange carvings, peculiar graffiti, interesting artwork, and even sassy memorials. These church curiosities tell us a lot about what mattered to people in centuries past. They also preserve folklore, legends, and the beliefs of the congregati…
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Reacting to Billy Carson on the Alex Jones Show
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On this episode we react to Billy Carson predictions on the Alex Jones show. Original video- https://www.infowars.com/posts/top-ancient-history-researcher-billy-carson-whose-predictions-about-hidden-structures-under-the-great-pyramid-of-giza-complex-have-been-proven-true-joins-alex-jones-to-reveal-more-secret-lost Watch the rest of the podcasts her…
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This bonus episode of Freaky Folklore explores macabre funeral traditions from around the world designed to prevent the dead from returning to haunt the living. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion! https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion Subscribe to Spotify! http…
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The folklore of the gorgon in a nutshell, translated to Afrikaans, and how I reimagined it for my writing. Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved. Learn more about the gorgon in folklore here. Get the transcript here. Learn more about the author and her writing here. Music: Secret…
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The Iconoclast - Send In The Clones (1995)
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Apple’s licensing approach (ca. 1994-1997) is a bad idea. Original text by Steven Levy, Macworld January 1995. Andy Bechtolscheim quote about SPARC licensing and Macintosh clones: “Sun had a unified business… it wasn’t really selling separate software. … that whole notion of defining success [as] ‘other people adopt your thing’… Apple was criticize…
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Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, menstruation, theft, insects, dea…
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🍼Have a budding tyrant? You need a snarky talking baby🍼 Yenga Naa is wiser than the chief. How do you know? Well, he named himself that...the moment he was born. 😈 The Creature: The Cornu How do you torment sinners without getting your hands dirty? The cornu, that's how. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: ht…
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Wales is set apart from a lot of countries, with one of its folk tales - the Red Dragon - featuring in its flag. What are the mythical origins of Wales, and other dark folk tales and traditions, such as the Cŵn Annwn; the hounds of the otherworld? Why does the skull of a dead horse, the Mari Lwyd, visit people at Christmas? And how did Fleetwood Ma…
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In this 'Meet the Author' bonus episode of The Folklore Podcast, creator and host Mark Norman introduces a conversation between literary correspondent Hilary Wilson and university lecturer and poet Kailey Tedesco. Kailey discusses her poetry collection 'Motherdevil' which takes the story of the Jersey Devil and the Pine Barrens as its inspiration f…
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Episode 36: Dark Goddesses Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at dark goddesses! Let me know if you want more! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folklori…
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Blúiríní Béaloidis 41 - Food in Irish Tradition (with Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire)
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Regarding food in Irish tradition, Kevin Danaher, writing in 1964, noted that "Sometimes we get the impression that Ireland, in ancient times, was a land of plenty, and again we get quite the opposite impression - that our forebears lived out their lives on the very edge of starvation. In reality both these impressions are wrong." As an expression …
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Alright, gang. It's time to finally talk fantasy again, with the tragic tale of Clive Rosefield, and...oh, hold up. Did I miss a digit in the title?By What the Folklore
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(S4E5) 🏴 MYSTERIOUS ISLE: Norah Fornario's Trip to Iona
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In 1929 an occultist was drawn to the Scottish Isle of Iona, her eerie story contributing to the island's already substantial mythos. 🌀 Stay tuned until the end of the episode for news on this show's bonus content. 🤝 Become a valued Friend of Folkways: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by @big.big.sky: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 …
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A Mouthful of Stitches - Tales of Dental Horror
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Send us a text Two nerve-grinding tales of suspense and horror, set in everyone's favorite place -- the dentist's office! Celebrate oral healthcare with stories of ominous orthodonture and dental damnation! After this, I encourage you to listen to Thicker Than Water, a new audio novel by yours truly. 11 hours of crime noir goodness, a savage tale o…
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Land, Power and a Little Fish: The Tellico Dam Story
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Today we tell the story of the battle over the Tellico Dam, the last major project of the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA's ambitious plans for the Tellico project included not only a dam and lake but also the development of a brand-new city to be called Timberlake. However, the project faced fierce resistance from landowners who were being forced …
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On this episode of the podcast Kara is back from her trip to Seattle and she is telling us about the Freemont Troll and a Halloween party they have in his honor! We are also talking about Aliens and how they don't need ships they can use our dreams as doorways! We are also talking a phenomenon called shared dreaming and this is when more than one p…
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In Episode 393 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate Vale End Cemetery in Wilton, New Hampshire, searching for a ghost known as the Blue Lady. But who is she? Or rather… who WAS she? We dig in (not literally). See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-393-the-blue-lady-of-vale-end-cemetery/ Listen ad-free plus get early access and b…
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Telling and Preserving Ghost Stories with W.J. Gilbert
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W.J. Gilbert is a writer, storyteller, and creator of the YouTube channel Eerie Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, he’s the author of the best-selling Hidden Haunts: Scotland, Hidden Haunts: England, and Ghostly Tales of the NC500 — a haunted journey through Scotland’s most legendary road trip route. His next book, Hidden Haunts: Ireland, is currently …
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Hey Campers! Kimmy and Ryan are back, and for this spine-tingling episode, they’re diving deep into the legend of the Bear Lake Monster—Utah and Idaho’s very own cryptid celebrity. Is it a prehistoric beast? A giant sturgeon? Or just a really committed prank that got way out of hand? Join them as they wade through eerie eyewitness accounts, wild th…
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 8: LorePodcast.com/episodes/8 Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode S…
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How did George III die? Was it raving in a straightjacket? Who stayed with him at the end of his long illness? Today we uncover the truth about George III, the man unfairly remembered as the mad King who lost America. Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours o…
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Wes and Beth discuss the Menger Hotel and why Teddy Roosevelt just might be one of the 32 ghosts that are said to haunt the historic hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Sources Used: www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-menger-hotel/history.php www.mengerhotel.com/ https://savingplaces.org/stories/the-menger-hotel-bar-in-san-antonio-texas?gad_sour…
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In this episode, we journey through myth, memory, and modern magic to explore the powerful Norse goddess Freyja. From her ancient origins as a Vanir deity of love, fertility, death, and seiðr, to her medieval demonisation and Enlightenment dismissal, Freyja’s identity has evolved across centuries of cultural transformation. We trace how she was rei…
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On this episode we review House of David Episode 4. You can watch "House of David" on amazon prime Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaulvarner.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sub…
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On this episode we talk about some demons from the Ars Goetia- from the lesser Key of Solomon. Original video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cF1u_65Z1k&t=268s Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaul…
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HISTORICAL RE-RUN: CHANGING GODS (MERCIAN CHRISTIANITY AND THE FALLEN STONES OF ARBOR LOW)
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Arbor Low is regarded as one of the most important prehistoric sites in England and a bastion of our ancient cultural identity. It is most definitely a place of wonder, but its vision comes complete with the seemingly unanswerable conundrum as to how its once magnificent stone circle came to be pulled down and laid flat. Could the mystery become a …
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Get ad-free episodes, early release, and bonus shows Spectral jellyfish, shug monkeys, black dogs, and how to piss off both Linda Blair AND Lou Ferrigno? Sounds like a mail show to me! West Street Children are our musical guests on this episode, with "Lawless" from their new album, "Calling 1991" Site for Airy Fairy in Sheffield, where Paul will be…
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On todays Druid filled episode we find ourselves amongst the sacred hawthorns of Primrose Hill celebrationg Lughnasadh wit the Primrose Hill Loose Association of Druids. An order that can trace its roots back to Lolo Morganwg and the birth of modern Druidism Song, wine, poetry, home made quiche, we've got it all, so join us as we turn the wheel of …
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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 111 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Westerly, Rhode Island, in search of witches. While never formally charged with witchcraft, Granny Mott and Rebecca Sims both had witchy reputations in the eighteenth century. Granny Mott could turn herself into a chicken, and Rebecca Sims was a su…
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Journey into the eerie heart of New Jersey, where fact and folklore collide. First, discover Ong's Hat, a ghost town said to hide a portal to another dimension. Then, delve into the mystery of Thomas Edison’s rumored "ghost phone," an invention meant to communicate with spirits of the departed. Are these merely legends, or does New Jersey truly bri…
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On this episode we talk about what could be under the pyramid. Original Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VgqNUdN7J4 Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaulvarner.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_med…
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It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout history, spooky things had a way of creeping into one of the most mundane areas of society: the business world. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cas…
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