The Joy Of Horror

Hello, my sweet pumpkin seeds. This is a message I was really hoping to never have to make. As of right now The Joy of Horror Podcast is taking a temp hiatus (for an undisclosed amount of time) or is sadly closing its doors. I tried my best to explain why in this recorded message, but I know I'm not the best at getting my thoughts out. I don't want this to be forever and I hope to return soon. Depression is a pain is the short version. I love all of you and please try and take care of yourselves.

Welcome to episode 30! We're making it everyone! In today's episode, I take y'all on a vacation to a private island that's allegedly crawling with ghosts. Don't worry though! If I get the kayak and you get the sage, we should be okay! (The Island of Daksa) || Socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: vhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/, https://www.thegypsythread.org/, https://www.haunted-dubrovnik.com/, https://www.total-croatia-news.com/, and https://maramare759162386.wordpress.com/

Welcome to episode 29! It's a special episode about a wee water creature from Japan that is as adorable as it is weird and scary! These creatures are mostly known for their medical practices and drowning. A good balance I would say! Put on some floaties and take a shot (of water) every time I say its name for a fun game. (Kappa) || Socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://mythology.net/, http://yokai.com/, https://hyakumonogatari.com/, https://www.atlasobscura.com/, http://pinktentacle.com/, and https://www.tofugu.com/

Welcome to episode 28! Today we're cozying up in the city of love to learn about a dude who likes to hand out curses.  He's a bit red in the face, so I promise to make it quick! (The Red Man of Tuileries Palace) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.abandonedspaces.com/, https://www.geriwalton.com/, https://paranormal-world.fandom.com/, https://windowstoworldhistory.weebly.com/, and https://www.miamighostchronicles.com/

Welcome to episode 27! Our second, and last for a while, extra short episode! Today we dive into all the information I could locate for a statue claimed to be responsible for 3 1/2 families perishing. No worries though, she's behind glass now! Just don't touch her. (The Goddess of Death Statue) || Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodast || Sources: https://www.thegypsythread.org/, http://paranormaljunkie.net/, and http://www.the13thfloor.tv/

Welcome to episode 26! So, you know when it's so hot during the Summer that you just wish you could peel your skin off? Well, this guy didn't have a choice in the matter! Travel with me back to Tennessee to talk about a ladies man who just didn't know when to quit. (Skinned Tom) || Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://villains.fandom.com/%20and%20https://www.scaryforkids.com/

Welcome to episode 25 where we check into one of the most famous and haunted hotels in Texas! Come with me as we talk about some ghosties that have some major Texas pride. I even have my own experience I would love to tell you about! No need to be nervous. We'll buddy team it out! (The Driskill Hotel) || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://driskillhotel.com/, https://www.texasobserver.org/, https://austinghosts.com/, https://www.dreadcentral.com/, and https://www.haunted-places-to-go.com/

Welcome to episode 24 my wee gourdies! Sit down with me as we discuss a few creepy and cursed phone numbers from around the world. I hope you don't have phone anxiety because one of us needs to dial in. || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://icytales.com/, https://theghostinmymachine.com/, https://ruqqus.com/, https://www.nydailynews.com/, and https://indianexpress.com/

Welcome to episode 23 y'all! Today we travel to Dewey Lake, which is located in Michigan, to pay a visit to a monster that has terrorized the locals for decades! No need to be frightened though. He just hates it when people invade his neck of the woods. (Dewey Lake Monster) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Terror on Dewey Lake: A Virtual Radio Show - https://youtu.be/JBbtaH1sKLY || Sources:https://cryptidz.fandom.com/, https://deweylakemonster.blogspot.com/, https://pinebarrensinstitute.com/, and the book Sightings: Dewey Lake Monster by J.F. Rodo Rome.

Welcome to episode 22 where we dive into my very first possession topic for the pod! It's allegedly one of the first documented possessions from Southern Africa and is an interesting case. Just please don't make any deals with evil forces as we slither in and all will be well. (Clara Germana Cele) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://bloody-disgusting.com/, https://www.ranker.com/, https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/, https://mysteriousuniverse.org/, http://circusofthefreaky.blogspot.com/, and https://mysteriousuniverse.org/

Welcome to episode 21 where we drift on over to England for a ghostly ship that is allegedly seen every 50 years! Please don't fear though, just grab a loved one while I tell you the tale and we'll keep an eye on the horizon. (Lady Lovibond) || Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://engole.info/, https://historydaily.org/, https://paranorms.com/, and https://www.dadonline.uk/

Today in episode 20 we travel back to Japan to learn about a lady that has a bit of a chilly attitude. Don't let her stare give you frostbite though! I'm sure she'll melt once she gets to know you. (Yuki-Onna) || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://yokai.fandom.com/, http://yokai.com/, https://hyakumonogatari.com/, https://americanliterature.com/, https://www.ancient-origins.net/, https://tvtropes.org/, and https://en.wikipedia.org/

Welcome to episode 19 where we take a lovely swim with some babes in Europe. No.. Not where or how you're thinking. Just remember to take a deep breath as we dive in. (Rusalka) || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://eno.org/, https://www.ancient-origins.net/, https://meettheslavs.com/, https://slavicchronicles.com/, https://myfairyland.jimdofree.com/, and https://en.wikipedia.org/

Welcome to episode 18 where we visit one of the first lager beer families in America and their humble abode. Between the antics, tragedies, and fall of this family, you might want a beer yourself! None for me though, thanks! I'm more of a spirits gal myself. (Lemp Mansion) || Master Help Line List: http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/ || Crisis Text Numbers: https://www.crisistextline.org/ || International Hotlines: https://togetherweare-strong.tumblr.com/helpline || Andrew Paulsen: https://www.stlmag.com/news/the-last-lemp/ || Trigger Site: https://www.doesthedogdie.com/ || Sources: https://www.lempmansion.com/, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.stlmag.com/, https://www.stltoday.com/ and https://www.neatorama.com/

Welcome to episode 17 where we speed on down the highway to investigate a haunted vehicle once owned by a famous actor! Just don't touch *anything* and you should make it out alive. (Little Bastard) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.jamesdean.com/, https://drivetribe.com/, https://www.cultofweird.com/, and http://bestride.com/

Welcome to episode 16 where we travel back to Greece to meet a version of the boogeyman I don't think you've seen before. She's a loving mother that just adores children! Probably best to lock their door at night though. (Lamia) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/, https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/, https://www.greekmythology.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://mythology.net/, https://penelope.uchicago.edu/, and https://www.vampires.com/

Welcome to episode 15 where we visit my first castle on the show. It's allegedly the most haunted castle in Scotland with a monstrous past! Grab a bottle of wine and I'll get a cup! (Glamis Castle) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Highland Titles Site: https://www.highlandtitles.com/ || Sources: https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/, https://castles.today/, https://royalcentral.co.uk/, https://www.thecourier.co.uk/, https://www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, and https://www.smithsonianmag.com/

Today in episode 14 we hitch a ride on down to Tennessee to explore a tunnel that's claimed to be one of the most haunted tunnels in the world! Don't let this tunnel's pleasant surroundings fool you! That's how it gets ya. (Sensabaugh Tunnel) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://standardnews.com/, https://www.thisiskingsport.com/, https://thterrortime.com/, and https://supernaturalmagazine.com/

Welcome to lucky episode 13 where we travel over to a city in Oregon to meet its main local urban legend! He's a bit wrapped up, so we must make it quick! Just please avoid making out in desolate locations in his presence! (The Bandaged Man) || Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://cryptidz.fandom.com, https://www.reddit.com/, https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/, https://www.scaryforkids.com/, http://sluggosghoststories.blogspot.com/, https://www.discoverourcoast.com/, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/, and https://www.beachconnection.net/

Today in episode 12 we dive into the crazy world of seeing your double! No need to let your double vision get the best of you. Come with me as we explore the alleged real-life encounters with what is essentially the ultimate evil twin! (Doppelgänger) || Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.bustle.com/, https://literarydevices.net/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.businessinsider.com/, https://www.liveabout.com/, https://listverse.com/, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/, https://www.atlasobscura.com/, https://medium.com/, and https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/

Welcome to episode 11! Today we travel to the Catskills in New York to check in on a cursed figure found in a local cave. She's not a big fan of sudden change, but who is? No worries though, because she handles her change of scenery with grace and poise! ..or maybe actually by scaring the bajebus out of her new owners. (The Catskills Crone) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/408hde/me_and_a_friend_found_this_creepy_statue_while/ || Sources: https://www.reddit.com/, https://www.visitthecatskills.com/, http://weekinweird.com/, http://paramuseum.com/, http://www.skeptophilia.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/ and https://itsblossom.com/,

Welcome to episode 10 and my first milestone! Today we visit the first national park in the US and one of its most allegedly haunted hotels along with its own special lady! A lovely headless bride that's just dying to meet you. (Old Faithful Inn) || Twitter/Facebook/Intagram: @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.yellowstonepark.com/, https://americanfolklore.net/, https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/, https://americanghoststories.com/, http://hauntedhouses.com/, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/, https://www.deseret.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/ and https://www.yellowstone.org/

Welcome to episode 9 where we say hello to one of my favorite holiday creatures of all time! He knows when you've been naughty or nice and he's fully prepared to throw you into the underworld for it. Better be good, or else..! (Krampus) || Twitter/Facebook/Intagram: @TJOHPodcast || Sources: http://www.krampus.com/, https://www.history.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/, http://www.visit-salzburg.net/, https://www.mentalfloss.com/, https://www.christmasmarketsaustria.com/, https://www.german-way.com/, and https://www.thevintagenews.com/

Welcome to episode 8! So, what's worse than one chaotic family member visiting you on Christmas? How about 16!? Today we dive into a family of trolls from Iceland that just enjoy the holiday season so much, they just might gobble you up! (Gryla and The Yule Lads) || Link to Yule Lads Quiz: https://tinyurl.com/y4jlwqku || "Jólakötturinn” by Björk: https://tinyurl.com/y5dbl8r3 || Sources: https://scarylittlechristmas.wordpress.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://guidetoiceland.is/, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/, https://www.thevintagenews.com/, https://www.medievalists.net/, https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/, https://medium.com/, and https://adventures.is/

Welcome to episode 07! This week we travel to Florida to visit one of the allegedly most haunted dolls in the world! He's a snappy dresser that just loves people watching. (Robert the Doll) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Sources: robertthedoll.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/, https://www.atlasobscura.com/, https://filmdaily.co/, https://burialsandbeyond.com/, http://www.artisthousekeywest.com/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/, https://www.northjersey.com/, https://www.tripadvisor.com/, and http://keywestrobert.blogspot.com/

Welcome to episode 6 where we travel to Greece and beyond to discuss a holiday creature that just wants to cuddle up, drink some egg nog, and terrorize you until the sun comes up. Just like your own distant relatives! (Kallikantzaroi) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki, https://greekerthanthegreeks.com, https://www.grethexis.com, https://fromtinypennies.com, https://www.daimonologia.org, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/, and https://www.greeknewsonline.com

Welcome to episode five of the podcast! Come with me to the land of the rising sun to meet a lady who just wants a friendly chat. Nope! Nothing suspicious or malicious here! Just a chat. (Kuchisake-onna) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.nippon.com/, https://www.seisen.com/, https://tbsnews.net/, https://maskofreason.wordpress.com/, https://japanpowered.com/, and https://yokai.fandom.com/

Ah yes! I can just sense it! Good food, great atmosphere, antiseptic... and a creepy child humming?! Come with me into one of San Antonio's most haunted hotels and learn all about its ghoulish happenings! (The Emily Morgan Hotel) || Possible Paranormal Video: https://youtu.be/7NoJ-uCDPY8 || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Sources: https://www.emilymorganhotel.com/, https://www.sanantoniomag.com/, https://www.hauntedrooms.com/ , https://www.wideopencountry.com/, http://homicides.expressnews.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.mysanantonio.com/, http://kathleenmaca.com/.

It's episode 03 and I just have ONE question for you! Do you feel lucky, gourd? Well, do ya?? Because today we're going to dive into the reason behind one of the most infamous days of the year! Buckle-up and throw some salt over that shoulder. (Friday the 13th (day) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, http://www.hurstwic.org/, https://www.vice.com, https://www.romper.com/, https://www.history.com/, https://www.vox.com/, https://www.timeanddate.com/, https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/ and https://greece.greekreporter.com/

Welcome to episode 02! Come with me on a journey across the US and Canada as I tell you about a cannibal monster that just loves getting to know you(r insides)! (Wendigo) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Swift Runner and his final days: http://www.murderpedia.org/male.R/r/runner-swift.htm || Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/, https://www.ancient-origins.net/, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/, http://www.animalplanet.com/, https://science.howstuffworks.com/, https://www.backstoryradio.org/, https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/, http://www.murderpedia.org/, and http://www.native-languages.org/

Welcome to episode one! Travel with me to my original home state of Illinois for a ghostly gal that enjoys nice locations, long car rides, and scaring the locals! (Resurrection Mary) || Twitter: https://twitter.com/TJOHPodcast || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjohpodcast/ || Background Music by: Milka Rubtsova || Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/, https://www.chicagotribune.com/, http://bighoststories.blogspot.com/, http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://ghostresearch.org/, and https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/