The Hoke Poke Pod

Ever gazed up into the stars and wondered if anyone is gazing back? Well join Erica and Emily as they explore the variety of ways humans have tried to say hello. Including the marvels of mathematics, the shocking scarcity of space suits, and humanities enduring sense of hope

This week Erica and Em take a break from the supernatural, to tell you about a series of murders that occured in the 70's, and the truly unbelievable trail of clues that lead to their solving. Including financial history of board games, the origin of horror movie monsters, and a whole load of scrabble.

You heard it folks! Join Erica and Emily as they discuss the history of all things Vampire. Including its potential medical origins, the blood-drinking, self-identified modern vampires, and the incredible feat of getting through the entire podcast without once mentioning Vlad The Impaler

How many times have you placed something down, only to turn around and have it completely vanished? Welcome to Disappearing Object Phenomenon, join Erica and Emily as they guide you through some reasons your items keep wandering off, discuss exactly how to ask for them back, and explore the realities of vegetable based ghost pranks

Erica and Emily return to the world of dreams and demons, this time taking a comprehensive look at Sleep Paralysis. Including the only time Erica has said no to a haunting, an answer to the question ‘can dogs be haunted?', and the worlds first feminist demon

We're talking Ghost Ships! From spectral visions, abandoned ships, and boatloads of dead sailors, join Erica and Emily as they explore some of the most interesting cases of maritime folklore.

Happy Halloween! Join Erica and Emily as they exploring the legends, history, and superstitions that make up the greatest holiday of the year. Featuring the conman who invented Jack-O-Lanterns, how apple bobbing can help you find true-love, and why you should always throw a spider into a candle

Ever wondered how the world is going to end? Of course you have! It seems impossible not to these days, but between super volcano's, nuclear annihilation, and a robot uprising, it can be tricky to know which apocalypse to prepare for. Well worry not, and join Erica and Emily as they guide you through some of the more cataclysmic ways we could all die

Join Erica and Emily as they delve into the recent resurgence of witches, its roots in 70's counter-culture, and its commodification on social media. Including Emily's complex relationship with belief, TikTok trickery, and unrealistic standards of witchcraft

In 1959 a group of Russian hikers were found dead, suffering from injuries ranging from missing organs to radiation, sparking a 60-year old unsolved mystery. So why not see if we can solve it? Join Erica and Emily as they return to debate the habits of Yeti's, explore the science of bad luck, and ask ‘could it be demons?'

In the 1970's the CIA started a project that would involve over two decades of research and millions of dollars worth of resources. What was this project? Using psychics to spy on (and occasionally kill) Russians, of course! Join Erica and Emily as they discuss Project Stargate, debate the ethics of psychic murder, and re-create the CIA's very own ESP test

Are you wondering if true love exists? Fate? Destiny? Well wonder no longer and join Erica and Emily as they try to find out, featuring: surprising opinions about astrology, discussions on the pettiness of fate, and Erica paying a psychic to find her soulmate

The business of selling and buying spirits is booming online, but how does it all work, and how can you guarantee it's a real ghost that you're purchasing? Join Erica and Emily as they attempt to find out through the advice of Ed and Lorraine Warren, figuring out how to befriend a priest, and looking at just what to do when demons are bad at their job

Join Erica and Emily as they discuss lucid dreaming, astral projection, and come up with a full-proof way to safely explore alien planets with your subconscious.

Erica and Emily explore the mystery of the Man from Taured, who arrived at Tokyo airport to board a flight to a country that doesn't exist. Join us as we delve into the stories origin, discuss the complexities of Geography, and explore Erica's past life as a spy

Join Erica and Emily as they let you know what to expect from your alien abduction, debate the in's and out's of hypnosis, and discuss if aliens are just intergalactic bullies

Are you big fan of ghost tours? Or maybe you really, really hate them? Either way join Erica and Emily as they break down the things that make for a successful ghost tour, including setting a romantic mood, bullying skeptics, and the benefits of possession

What fills you with more terror, the crushing expanse of the deep sea, or the otherworldly creatures that dwell within? Join Erica and Emily as they discuss bodies popping like grapes, tactics for fighting giant squid, and are traumatised by MythBusters, all in the effort to give you an answer.

Erica and Emily try to solve the mystery of the World Wide Hum, an unexplained, and low frequency humming sound heard by thousands of people around the world. Could it be caused by deep sea volcanoes? Low Frequency Radio Signals? Or an internal audiological phenomena? Join us to find out

Join Erica and Emily as they explore the world of hard-to-reach pet psychics, perform their own backyard seances, and ask the age old question ‘does grass have ghosts?'