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    Susto
    Hallo-Weird Special!

    Susto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 43:42 Transcription Available


    Thank you Austin Public Library for always giving the ghouls a scary good time! Please enjoy this collection of stories from attendee's at APL's Hallo-Weird event!La Casa de Los TubosThis Fall Season's eventsWant to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Become a Patron here! Subscribe to Susto's YouTube channel!

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Three Ravens Bestiary #19: Zombies and Revenants

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 70:35


    For this week's Haunting Season-themed Bonus Episode we're chatting all about the mythology of Zombies and Revenants! To start off with, which is which? Because one dates from Medieval times, and the other comes from a word invented by an English poet in 1819.And if we look further back, to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and Scythia, what root creatures and legends can we find that travel forward through history to become 'The Zombie' and 'The Revenant.'One is rooted in fear surrounding death, too, and society showing due respect to the dearly departed, while the other is rooted in racism, yet both end up in the same place.A world of paranoia, filled with the fear of others, and about the belief the End Times are coming.Mix in a little bit of Samurai and Cowboy mythology and a sprinkling of Science Fiction and it turns out we've ended up exactly where we wanted to be.A place where zombies could be anywhere, or anyone... but don't worry, as zombies can be cute now, so, presumably, less dangerous?Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Spirits
    The Hook

    Spirits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 47:15


    You know the story: A couple at makeout point hears some strange noises, drives home, discovers a bloody hook on their car door. But where did this story come from? And why do we keep telling it? This episode, we even dredge into true crime territory to reveal some of the potential origins of this infamous urban legend. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, gore, sexual content, assault, murder, ableism, misogyny, violence, hanging, blood, law enforcement, gun violence, and imprisonment. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Get our new Old Wives' Tale Teller Corduroy Hat!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Prosecutors
    Bonus: Prosecutors After Dark: Taylor Swift

    The Prosecutors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 46:11


    Sick of talking about Taylor Swift? Wish you could never hear her name again? Too bad! We record after dark to discuss Taylor, her music, and her influence.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

    Originally published on Patreon on April 9th, 2025 'Baba Yaga is a powerful witch who terrorizes all who enter the deep forest from her hut on bird's legs,  it's fences strung with human bones. In this episode, Hallie discusses her origins, the strange duality of her character, and shares several Baba Yaga folktales.'

    Fabulous Folklore with Icy
    British Folklore from Past to Present with Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook

    Fabulous Folklore with Icy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 50:57


    In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm talking to two folklore heavyweights - Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook! Owen Davies is Professor of Social History at the University of Hertfordshire. He is the author of numerous books, most recently Art of Grimoire and Troubled by Faith: Insanity and the Supernatural in the Age of the Asylum (both 2023). He has been described as Britain's foremost academic expert on the history of magic. Ceri Houlbrook is Senior Lecturer in Folklore and History at the University of Hertfordshire. Her books include The Magic of Coin-Trees (2018), Unlocking the Love-Lock (2021) and Ritual 'Litter' Redressed (2022). In addition to her scholarly work, she writes folklore-inspired fiction. We chat about their new book, Folklore: A Journey through the Past and Present, about whether folklore should open up to admit openly-invented lore, the importance of the urban environment to folklore which has often been overlooked, and the way social media has shifted 'local' traditions into often international ones. There's even a mention of the folklore of ice cream vans! Buy Folklore: A Journey through the Past and Present: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/12992/9781526180384 Find Ceri on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cerihoulbrook.bsky.social Find Owen on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/odavies9.bsky.social Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

    Jannah Firdaus Mediapro Podcast
    Xeno Legendium Spiritual Folklore Tales of The Four Season & The Lessons on Life Audiobooks Podcast Edition

    Jannah Firdaus Mediapro Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 2:12


    In ancient time in far east, there was a old man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear fruit tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Haunting Season 2025 #2: Sundowners

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 114:54


    Three Ravens Haunting Season continues today with the second of our four 'Trilogies of Terror' across the month of October!We begin, in tried and tested style, with two winning tales from our annual Three Ravens Ghost Story Writing Competition.The first of these, "The Old Way Stone" by Alex Effinger, feels almost like a late Victorian classic, set in Scotland, while the second, "The Descendant" by Tim Lane is a wildly imaginative comedic ghost story, featuring a haunted tea cozy...Lastly comes Eleanor's new story for this week, "Sundowners." Channeling her recent experiences in hospital, it's a twisty one, featuring more than just one kind of creeping dread...We sincerely hope that you enjoy all three, and speak to you again on Thursday for our Three Ravens Bestiary Bonus Episode all about Zombies and Revenants!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The 92 Report
    148. Scott Cole,  52 Jobs Worked Since Harvard

    The 92 Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 57:06


    Show Notes: Scott Cole describes his initial struggles at Harvard, dropping out after freshman year, and returning multiple times before finally graduating in 2012. He  shares his first dropout experience, including a brief stint in California and a return to Harvard for sophomore year. He details his various jobs and adventures, including working at a car wash, landscaping, and a research assistant position at Harvard Forest. Working on a Ranch in Wyoming Scott thinks back to his days working at a ranch in Wyoming, where he learned cowboy skills and participated in cattle drives. He describes his move to Middlebury, Vermont, where he worked on an organic farm, a cross-country ski area, and a bakery. He also shares where he learned to cook. Back to School and on to a Law firm Scott discusses his return to Boston to finish college, working part-time at a law firm and attending school. He describes the challenges of balancing work, school, and financial aid, leading to another dropout. Scott talks about his relationship ending and moving back to California, where he worked at Sequoia National Park resort teaching cross country skiing. He quit this job to go to Guatemala with his dad's school group and spent some time there before moving to Oakhurst and working at a restaurant where he learned cooking skills. He worked there for two years until he paid off his student loans, and with his new found freedom, decided to hit the road and hike through the Sierra Mountains. He also talks about working in Fresno and in a job at the UC Cooperative Extension promoting school gardening as a way to teach nutrition education. From Alaska to Nevada Scott recounts his time working at a ranch in Alaska, teaching cross-country skiing, and working as a hiking guide and naturalist. He later moved to Boston to help a friend renovate a Victorian house and then worked with the Boston Children's Museum. After Boston, Scott describes his move to Michigan to be with a girlfriend in graduate school and working at the Maharishi Vedic University in their organic greenhouse. He also talks about his work with the Nevada Conservation Corps, cooking for a chainsaw crew, and his job at the White Mountain Research Station where he looked after a herd of sheep and cooked for the researchers. Scott finally decided to return to Harvard to finish his last six classes and talks about his experience completing his degree. Riding the Wave After completing his degree, Scott biked across the country with a friend. He reflects on his diverse experiences, including working with his hands, helping a friend who is a sculptor on building a sculpture for an exhibit. He talks about “The Table” tour working in Death Valley, and volunteering at various places, and biking in Canada from the Rockies to Bella Coola. He discusses the challenges of returning to school at an older age and the joy of completing his degree. Scott mentions his love for gardening, cooking, music, hiking, and outdoor activities, and how these hobbies filled his off-hours. Harvard Reflections An English major at Harvard, Scott mentions seeing Alan Ginsberg read at Harvard. He mentions taking a poetry class and a printing class. He also mentions Literature and Human Suffering with James Engell, Chicano Literature with visiting UCLA professor Héctor Calderón, Folklore and Mythology with Simon Bronner, a poetry class with Henri Cole, and Place, Space, and Region with Stephanie Burt.  Timestamps:  00:02: Scott Cole's Journey through Harvard and Beyond  06:36: Exploring Different Career Paths  09:41: Returning to School and Balancing Work and Education 40:07: Adventures in Alaska and Beyond  54:13: Reflecting on Life Experiences and Future Plans Links: Instagram: scootersride  Historical building preservation: Welcome to HistoriCorps - HistoriCorps Adobe restoration: cstones.orghttps://www.cstones.orgCornerstones Community  Adobe courses and home builder support:  Adobe in Actionhttps://www.adobeinaction.orgAdobe in Action Reuben Margolin art: Waves – Reuben Margolin – Kinetic Artist Science Research Station: White Mountain Research Center — Supporting scientific achievement for 75 years. Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is brought to you by Jared Eigerman who reports: “Hi. I'm Jay Eigerman, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is Street Lab. Street Lab is a nonprofit that works in neighborhoods throughout New York City to activate and improve spaces, including pedestrian streets, at no cost to the public. I've been a board member since 2011 when they first started in Boston. I especially like the street lab sales programming kits at reasonable cost so others around the world can deploy them on their own. Please take a look at streetlab.org. Now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: streetlab.org.

    RPG Bookclub
    Halloween 2025 Shortcast - Folklore (2007) - Part 1

    RPG Bookclub

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 75:47


    This Week: We play the prologue and first chapter for both characters in Game Republic's Folklore for the PlayStation 3! Next Week: We play some more! Visit rpgbook.club to pitch in and unlock cool rewards, including a weekly bonus episode! Check out https://linktr.ee/rpgbookclub for our Discord server and our socials!

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    Are These Creatures of FOLKLORE Responsible for Missing People? The FAE

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 106:20 Transcription Available


    Are These Creatures of FOLKLORE Responsible for Missing People? The FAEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Let's Talk Religion
    What Is a Ghoul? (The Terrifying Monster of Arabian Myth)

    Let's Talk Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 27:15


    Long before modern horror imagined zombies or demons, ancient Arabic folklore spoke of the Ghoul (غول) — a terrifying shape-shifting creature haunting deserts, ruins, and graveyards. In this video, we uncover the true origins of the Ghoul: its roots in pre-Islamic Arabian mythology, its transformation through Islamic tradition, and its lasting influence on global horror culture.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recommended Reading:Al-Rawi, Ahmed (2009). "The Mythical Ghoul in Arabic Culture". Article. The University of California.Al-Rawi, Ahmed (2009). "The Arabic Ghoul and its Western Transformation". Folklore 120 (December 2009): 291–306. Lebling, Robert & Tahir Shah (2014). "Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar. I.B. Tauris.Henninger, Joseph (2004). "Beliefs in Spirits among the Pre-Islamic Arabs". In "Magic and Divination in Early Islam". Edited by Emile Savage-Smith. Ashgate Publishing Company.Rašić, Dunja (2024). "Bedeviled: Jinn Doppelgangers in Islam and Akbarian Sufism". State University of New York Press."The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights". Edited by Paulo Lemos Horta. Translated by Yasmine Seale. Liveright Publishing Corporation.Online version of Qazwini's "Wonders of Creation": https://shamela.ws/book/30006/310?utm_source=chatgpt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    LIVE @ Gloucester History Festival 2025!

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 77:01


    Roll on another month and another Three Ravens Live Show release - and of not just one but two performances recorded at Gloucester History Festival at the end of September 2025!As we explain in the episode, first comes our Forgotten Melodies Live show, performed on Sunday 21st September in the Great Hall at Gloucester's Blackfriars as part of Witch Night, followed by a retelling of Martin's Gloucester story first heard in Series 3 Episode 2 about Gloucestershire, "The Torbarrow Guardian" as recorded that afternoon in the Scriptorium Buttery.We really hope you enjoy both recordings, speak to you tomorrow for an all-new episode of Three Ravens Haunting Season, and if you would like details of the Forgotten Melodies Live set list then it's as follows:The Earth, The Air, The Fire, The Water (Trad)On Matthew Hopkins by Samuel Butler (c.1663)Ring Down Below (Trad)Hecate's Speech from Macbeth by William Shakespeare (c.1606)Old Pendle (Trad)Very Wicked People (spoken word)Witches Reel (Trad)Witch Burning by Sylvia Plath (1959)Sovay (Trad)The White Witch by James Weldon Johnson (1915)Hare Spell (Trad)Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Ghost Furnace Podcast
    Like it Happened Yesterday

    The Ghost Furnace Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 43:43


    The Ghost Furnace - Episode 134 "Like it Happened Yesterday"   On this week's episode, we are joined by our good friend Chris to talk about a few topics, one of which is the way ghost hunting technology has influenced the types of stories we tell. Then Chris shares a story that takes place in a junkyard, which is a new setting for us, but decidedly creepy.   If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on YouTube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

    Weekly Spooky
    Unknown Broadcast | Midnight Apparitions: Six Scary Horror Stories for the Spooky Season

    Weekly Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 201:16 Transcription Available


    It's time for horror stories! When the clock forgets your name, my dear, the night remembers. In this episode of Unknown Broadcast, we summon six chilling old-time radio horror stories—tales of cursed strangers, haunted houses, ghost makers, and books that bleed. These macabre fictions echo the golden age of radio—dark, vintage, and unforgettable.

    Hi Nay
    LIVESTREAM FUNDRAISER WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT + Bonus Episode preview "Uong" (Mushroom)

    Hi Nay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 12:12


    HELP US HIT OUR OFFICIAL HI NAY COMIC GOAL ON KICKSTARTER!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/motziedapul/the-pinoy-monster-horror-anthologyLivestreams will happen on https://www.twitch.tv/hinaypodLIVESTREAM SCHEDULE PART 1:Monday 12pm-2pm EST, MAGNUS TALK & WOMEN IN HORROR with Anusia Battersby & Billie Hindle (THE MAGNUS PROTOCOL)Monday 8pm-10pm EST, MONSTER LOVE & TORONTO TERRORS with Alex Nursall, (PARKDALE HAUNT, WOODBINE)Tuesday 3pm-5pm EST, MYTHOLOGY & FOLKLORE with Ella, Eira and Hero (CAMLANN, HANGING SLOTH, MONSTROUS PRODUCTIONS)Tuesday 8pm-10pm EST, MONSTERS & MYSTERIES with Athan & Jamie Petronis (THE GROTTO, CELLAR LETTERS, REDACTED)Wednesday 3pm-5pm EST, NINE TO MIDNIGHT MONSTERS with Lou Sutcliffe (EELER'S CHOICE)Wednesday 8pm-10pm EST, SPOOKY SCARY INDIE GAMES with Nick Lives (NIGHT SIGNAL ENTERTAINMENT, with video games such as Home Safety Hotline and Forbidden Solitaire)Further schedule to be announced!~Bonus Episode preview: UONG (Mushroom)Summary: "There's nothing I fear more than loneliness." The story of someone's encounter with a Big One made of love.Content Warnings: Death of a parent, isolation, minor mental health stigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Local Legends #45: Dr Susan Owens

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 72:57


    For our Local Legends interview this week, the first of Haunting Season 2025, we've spoken to the celebrated author of 'The Ghost: A Cultural History' Susan Owens!Recorded at Susan's home in Suffolk, this ranging chat includes discussions of the ghost that haunted the old V&A Museum's stores of paintings, Susan's all-time favourite ghost story, and plenty of discussion of the way England's past haunts its present. Along the way we touch on the great Romantic painter John Constable, the Pre-Raphaelites, Rob Lloyd Parry, and plenty else beside.So, settle in with a nice big cup of something warm, and let's talk Medieval ghosts. Let's talk Ham House and the ghost of Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale. Let's also talk about the point in time when ghosts turned invisible. Before which, they were something else entirely...For now, though, let's listen in to a conversation with The Storyteller of Wales about his life, career, and this week's Three Ravens historic county, Denbighshire.Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Calming Mind Therapy
    Cozy Folklore Mystery: The Lavender Ladies & the Candle in the Dell: Grief, Ritual & Quiet Magic

    Calming Mind Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 43:58


    Strange lights in the Dell. Names tucked beneath jam-jar candles. A village that gossips first and then remembers how to keep watch.In The Lavender Ladies & the Candle in the Dell, Nell Rowan listens as Alder Vale wrestles with three flickering lights under an elder tree. Are they ghosts, mischief… or a home for love that hasn't left? With the Lavender Ladies quietly tending jars and names, some for the dead, some for the living, this gentle folklore mystery becomes a tender ritual about grief, remembrance, and the small ways a community holds one another.You'll experience: • A cozy village mystery with folklore, candles, and night-whispers • Grief & healing handled softly, names, memories, and keeping watch • Tarot moments (Hermit, Star, Six of Cups) as lanterns, not predictions • Slow, soothing narration with a safe emotional landingIf you love cozy mysteries, magical realism, village life, and heart-mending stories, press play. Let the candles speak and feel held by a community that remembers.

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    STRANGE Folklore and Legends of APPALACHIA

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 117:19 Transcription Available


     Steve is joined once again by Cathida Katt Gray to discuss legends and folklore from Appalachia. Find Cathida on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GhostLoreYTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    The 46 of 46 Podcast
    209.) October Sessions: Left No Trace—Vanished on Mt Marcy

    The 46 of 46 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 12:04


    On April 12, 1976, 19-year-old Steven Paul Thomas sat down at a lean-to on the trail to Mt Marcy, brewed himself a cup of tea, and told his hiking partners he was going out for a short walk. He never came back...What followed was one of the most puzzling disappearances in Adirondack history. Hundreds of searchers, helicopters, dogs, and years of follow-up would turn up no trace of the young hiker. His family, especially his brother, would spend decades combing the High Peaks, chasing answers the forest never gave up.Was it exposure, disorientation, or an accident hidden by the terrain? Or was something darker at play that afternoon in the Adirondack High Peaks? Join me as we discuss the tragic mystery of Steven Paul Thomas.Resources & References:Adirondack Life — “In Limbo” (article on Thomas's disappearance)NamUs Case MP9488 — Steven Paul ThomasCommunity archives and historical accounts of the 1976 search effortIf you have information about the disappearance of Steven Paul Thomas, please contact New York State Police and reference NamUs case MP9488.Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking, nutrition, discipline, and daily habits?Apply to work with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More coaching program at www.seektodomore.com Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team and get in mountain-hiking shape alongside a likeminded group in just 6 weeks from your local gym or house. Join the team at www.greatrangeathlete.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Get my books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks 2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue LineVisit my other websites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.com

    Fringe Radio Network
    From Fire to Fae with Darragh Mason - Truth & Shadow

    Fringe Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 61:50 Transcription Available


    In this conversation, BT and Darragh Mason delve into the fascinating world of Djinn and Fae, exploring their origins, cultural significance, and the similarities and differences between these two supernatural entities. The discussion highlights how Djinn and Fae are deeply rooted in folklore and mythology, reflecting human desires, fears, and the unknown. Through a comparative analysis, the conversation reveals these myths' enduring nature and relevance in contemporary beliefs. This conversation delves into the rich tapestry of folklore surrounding jinn and fae, exploring their characteristics, relationships with humans, and the cultural significance of these entities. The discussion highlights the historical context of jinn in Arabic folklore, the protective qualities of iron, and the resurgence of interest in supernatural beliefs. The conversation also draws parallels between jinn, fae, and modern entities like aliens, emphasizing their trickster nature and the complexities of possession and influence.Previous Episode on this Topic hereDarragh Mason website

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    TRUE Mysteries Legends and Stories from the White Mountains of New Hampshire

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 18:31 Transcription Available


    TRUE Mysteries Legends and Stories from the White Mountains of New HampshireBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    MORE True Stories of AMISH Mennonite and Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 48:20 Transcription Available


    MORE True Stories of AMISH Mennonite and Pennsylvania Dutch FolkloreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    STRANGE Tales of Amish Folklore

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 50:02 Transcription Available


    STRANGE Tales of Amish FolkloreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast
    Blúiríní Béaloidis 43 - Indexing Folklore (with Steve Roud)

    Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 74:23


    Steve Roud is a Librarian, folklore scholar and creator of the Roud Folk Song Index, which contains upwards of 750,000 entries to around 45,000 English language folk songs, as found in books, recordings, manuscripts and other sources the world over. His index, and ‘Roud Numbers' (a numbering system employed to identify the same song across many different titles) are widely acclaimed for the scope, breadth, depth and impact. Steve worked as a local studies Librarian in the London Borough of Croydon, and also served as Honorary Librarian for the Folklore Society for eighteen years. He has published books on calendar custom, popular tradition, folk belief, London lore, children's games, and folk drama. In 2004, he was the winner of the Folklore Society's Katharine Briggs Folklore Award for The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland. In 2009, he was one of five people to be awarded the Gold Badge of the English Folk Dance and Song Society. This award recognises "those who have made unique or outstanding contributions to the art or science of folk dance, music or song, and/or those who have given exceptional support in furthering the aims of the Society”. For four years now, Steve has been visiting the NFC, parsing through our manuscript and book, broadside and pamphlet collections for entries to add to his index. He is an incredibly gifted, meticulous and generous scholar, who is always glad to share his expertise with us, particularly in discussion around the inherent problems in the description, cataloguing and indexing of folklore materials. It was an honour, and a great pleasure to host Steve at the NFC recently, and during his visit (for our collective benefit) I subjected him to a 75 minute interview, in which we discussed his index, the problems inherent in describing folk song, approaches to the cataloguing of folklore, conducting research in folklore archives, and the problems inherent in the digitisation of folklore records and some scholarly critique of the NFC's online platform Dúchas.ie. As a health warning for this episode - listeners (or viewers!) hoping to listen to scores of lovely ballads will be sorely disappointed, as our discussion essentially consists of nerding out about folklore indexes for over an hour. Steve's Folk Song Index can be found here, at the website of the Vaughan William's Memorial Library: https://www.efdss.org/vwml-catalogues-and-indexes/vwml-help/roud-indexes-help For a wonderful talk of Steve's at the Library of Congress, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVTMoN4Arvo My thanks especially to Veronica, Andrew and Dominic in UCD Communications, for their support of the podcast, and for filming this episode!

    Monster Man
    Special Episode: Algorithmic Folklore

    Monster Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 28:21


    Patreon backer Jake brings you this special episode about the folklore of the 2020s, in which I lose my grip on the whole thing and it gets completely out of control. Which seems appropriate. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Magic and Medicines #19: Voodoo

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 93:02


    This month's Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode definitely has Haunting Season associations, as we're talking all about Voodoo! Although, being up front, "Voodoo" is but a tiny subset of a vast number of syncretic religious and cultural practices dating back to Africa 6,000 years ago - 'syncretic' meaning something which merges different beliefs into a unified whole. Sharing lots of ideas with forms of ancient pagan animism found all over the world, 'Vodun' is a religious faith with over 60 million followers today. But how has it changed due to societal factors, including slavery, which directly birthed Haitian 'Vodou' and its curious relationship to Catholicism?So yes, we will be talking about Louisiana Voodoo, the 20th century Voodoo Revival, "Voodoo Dolls" and all sorts of other cool stuff, from temples marinaded in sacrificial blood to Mami Wata, Legba the 'Spirit of Crossroads' to Marie Laveau, and so much more. But we also need to acknowledge both where our Western concepts of Voodoo come from and how those ideas came to dominate much of the cultural consciousness.It's dark matter, as they say, and we've done our best to do the topic justice!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Weekly Spooky
    Feed Drop: Urban Legends — The Satanic Panic (True Crime History)

    Weekly Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 75:50 Transcription Available


    True Halloween Horrors for your Spooky Season!In this chapter, let's delve into the urban legends that brought forward what is now known as 'The Satanic Panic‘, from the first sensational cases and flawed investigations to the media frenzy and courtrooms that followed.  We'll look at how fear, politics, and culture combined to create a moral wildfire, one that still echoes in today's conspiracy movements.If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com.For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    MORE Lesser-Known CRYPTIDS of the U.S. with Steve Stockton

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 62:52 Transcription Available


    MORE Lesser-Known CRYPTIDS of the U.S. with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Spirits
    The Girl with the Green Ribbon

    Spirits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 43:51


    Hot girl summer is over, it's girl with the green ribbon autumn. If you were scarred by this story when you were a kid, you're going to love this episode where we dig into the history of beheadings, hangings, and Washington Irving's kink, which led to a tale that we have told over and over again. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, illness, execution, beheading, hanging, sexual content, necrophilia, war, animal death, murder, violence against women, and suicide. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Get our new Old Wives' Tale Teller Corduroy Hat!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Uncommon Goods, where you can get 15% off at http://uncommongoods.com/spirits Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
    CZM Rewind: Baba Yaga: Everyone's Favorite Witch From Folklore, Part Two

    Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 65:30 Transcription Available


    In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her talk with Jamie Loftus about Baba Yaga, the Slavic legend who eats children and occasionally helps people. Original Air Date: 11.9.2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AP Taylor Swift
    E103: Invisible String Deep Dive - How Taylor Swift Turned Fate into Folklore

    AP Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 50:23


    "Isn't it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?" This week, we're deep diving "invisible string" (folklore 2020). We go line by line through this deceptively whimsical love song, exploring everything from Greek mythology to Jane Eyre references, the evolution of time from "curious" to "mystical" to "wondrous," and why Taylor chooses to believe in fate. Join us as we unpack the colors, the contrasts, and the surprising darkness hidden beneath this seemingly romantic fairy tale about finding your person against all odds.   Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com    Mentioned in this episode:  Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë Greek Mythology - The Fates Ancient Chinese proverb - Red thread of fate Hercules (1997 Disney film) *** Episode Highlights:  [01:27] The title: Invisible strings, fates, and marionettes [3:33] Green and teal: Same but different colors [11:13] “Bad was the blood of the song in the cab” [18:16] "Time, mystical time"  [24:30] “Something wrapped all of my past mistakes in barbed wire” [36:22] "Time, wondrous time" - Blues to purple pink skies [39:13] The purpose of the song   Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com  Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.  

    Fringe Radio Network
    Open Mic with Don Yazzie and Darren Yazzie - Paranormal Heart

    Fringe Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 65:08 Transcription Available


    Welcome, my friends, to Paranormal Heart podcast, paranormal talk with heart and soul.  I'm your host, Kat Ward. Thank you so much for tuning in.Folks, my special guests tonight are UPRN family, and hosts of Don't Whistle at Night Podcast, Don Yazzie and Darren Yazzie. This is an open mic segment, where Don and Darren will be discussing various indigenous stories, how their humble beginnings started with the paranormal and of course, their popular podcast. So let's see where this conversation takes us.Thank you to my special guest tonight, my amazing audience, and UPRN, 107.7 New Orleans and 105.3 the Gulf Coast. Remember, if you enjoyed the show, please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Another way to help support the show is by grabbing some swag! If you'd like to pick up your very own Paranormal Heart Podcast mug, just drop me an email at paranormalheart13@gmail.com.Until next time, take care of each other. Much love to you all!YouTube Link:https://www.youtube.com/@Dontwhistleatnightpodcast

    Album Mode
    Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" is a Farce | REVIEW

    Album Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 94:52


    Démar and Adriel discuss Taylor Swift's latest album "The Life of a Showgirl", how Taylor's songwriting has collapsed and why she's chasing the people that she's influenced.Démar's rating: 2.5 / 10Adriel's rating: 4 / 10The Love List: The Fate of Ophelia, Ruin the FriendshipTimecodes:1:39 - Is the fandom bigger than the music?7:22 - Past Taylor Swift reviews13:30 - Fate of Ophelia16:56 - Actually Romantic28:56 - Pop music in 202530:18 - Honey feels desperate34:44 - Too much ‘stomp/clap'39:48 - Ruin the Friendship45:35 - Lyrics50:45 - The Most Offensive Track1:07:17 - Wishlist1:12:30 - Is Adriel a Swiftie now?1:18:15 - Worst album since Reputation1:21:41 - The Cover1:27:58 - The ScoreFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant ===================================Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl / 2025 / pop, pop punk

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
    HOW TO CREATE AN URBAN LEGEND: From Campfire Tales to True Crime, The Psychology Behind Our Terrors

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 96:46 Transcription Available


    From Slender Man to Bloody Mary, discover the dark psychology behind urban legends and the real murders, sightings, and crimes they've inspired. Donate or learn more about our OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign: https://weirddarkness.com/hopeIN THIS EPISODE: From monsters to ghosts, some scary urban legends and myths have been spooking out the masses for years — and for good reason, as they have backstories based on real figures and events. From Candyman to Slenderman, we'll look at a few of the most terrifying urban legends that are based on true tales, and we'll look into what it takes to create an urban legend of these magnitudes. (The True Stories Behind Terrifying Urban Legends) *** Unidentified Flying Objects have been around much longer than Roswell. Four centuries ago, before flying vehicles were known to even be possible, ancient Russia had quite a shock when they looked into the sky. (The Robozero Lake UFO of 1663) *** In St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia there is a grave that people say began to weep tears of blood when they got too close. (The Halloween Legend of Mary Meinert's Grave) *** A man believes he hears the sound of a car crash – but it shouldn't be impossible from where he lives. (The Unexplained Sound of a Crash) *** While serving a life sentence for the murder of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener, Lester Eubanks was granted a trip to an Ohio mall — then he vanished without a trace. (The Escape of Lester Eubanks)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:10.683 = Show Open00:03:27.505 = True Stories Behind Terrifying Urban Legends00:26:38.074 = ***(Possible Ad Break Insertion)00:52:42.931 = ***What Makes An Urban Legend01:06:16.516 = The Robozero Lake UFO of 166301:15:54.623 = ***Halloween Legend of Mary Meinert's Grave01:20:26.196 = Unexplained Sound of a Crash01:24:24.135 = Escape of Lester Eubanks01:34:30.779 = Show Close*** = Chapter starts after ad break inserted at this time stampSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The True Stories Behind Terrifying Urban Legends” by Marco Margaritoff for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y65pg596 and Jake Rossen for Mental Floss: https://tinyurl.com/yy8w7d56“What Makes an Urban Legend” by David Robson for BBC.com: https://tinyurl.com/y44qhtxo“The Robozero Lake UFO of 1663” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y6zh7fct“The Halloween Legend of Mary Meinert's Grave” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yyrlku7u“The Unexplained Sound of a Crash” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y6fyh9ae“The Escape of Lester Eubanks” by Marco Margaritoff for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y4yvnfff=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 26, 2020PRINT VERSION (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CreateAnUrbanLegendABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #UrbanLegends #TrueCrime #SlenderMan #ScaryStories #Creepypasta #TrueHorrorStories #Paranormal #UnsolvedMysteries #HorrorStories

    FluentlyForward
    Bitchin' about The Life of a Showgirl feat. Final Girls Club

    FluentlyForward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 90:34


    Today I'm joined by the insightful and hilarious Emily and Sammy from Final Girls Club (an amazing new podcast) to discuss our thoughts and feelings on Taylor Swift's latest album - The Life of a Showgirl. Together we mourn the Folklore era and ponder why the lyrics of this album seem to venture in such a different direction from typical Taylor Swift albums, among many other topics! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FLUENTLY Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/fluently⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. REGRETTING YOU is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald, in theatres this October.

    Weekly Spooky
    9 Scary Halloween Stories — Headless Riders & Haunted Towns

    Weekly Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 261:54 Transcription Available


    It's Spooky Season—prime time for a wall-to-wall Halloween horror binge. This full audio compilation from the Weekly Spooky horror podcast packs 9 scary stories of monsters, urban legends, ghostly vengeance, and October-night mayhem. Hit play for a cinematic mix of pumpkin curses, headless riders, haunted towns, and parties from hell—perfect for late-night listening, trick-or-treat routes, or fall drives.What's inside (in order):Mischief Night: The Halloween Invasion — Shane Migliavacca: A touring punk band limps into a silent town on Halloween…where the “locals” aren't human anymore. Survival horror across a diner, alleys, and rooftops before the bridge out.Dullahan — Morgan Moore: A new kid—eerily resembling a condemned witch-trial figure—finds himself hunted on a moonlit path by a headless rider bent on collecting. Creepy folklore turned chase-night terror.Origin of the Pumpkin Man — Charles Campbell: Middle-school hijinks at the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee escalate from pranks to explosions…and seed the birth of a grim valley legend. 80s Halloween vibes with a sharp fuse.The Grinner — Henrique Couto: A Halloween-obsessed kid, a coveted VHS, and a scarecrow with a warped smile guarding a candy bowl at a decaying hall. Greed, dares, and a grin you can't forget.Ghost in the Graveyard — Rob Fields: Strickfield extends trick-or-treating to a full week; three friends push to midnight and stir up unfinished business from a summer of horrors. Small-town tradition meets the supernatural.Tricks and Treats — Keith Tomlin: Jack Scratch—an infernal “talent scout”—walks a Midwestern Halloween to sample blood, death, and pain. Interlinked vignettes of wicked people getting the justice they deserve.The Night Stocker — Shane Migliavacca: First night on the job, Halloween shift, “special shipment” in the back, and wolves circling in the parking lot. A grocery aisle turns slasher-stage after hours.Strife of the Party — David O'Hanlon: Glitzy corporate Halloween gala, FX-artist costume flexing, billionaires behaving badly—then the masks come off and the body count climbs. A savage social-horror romp.Burn on the Bayou — L.F. Falconer: A famed Halloween host stages his most ambitious haunted soirée at a ruined manor—while a lover's plot to “solve” a marriage collides with real ghosts and older fires. Gothic, lush, and lethal.Curl up with a pumpkin spice (or something stronger), turn the lights down, and let October do what October does.

    Kobo Writing Life Podcast
    Kobo ReWriting Life – #20 – Incorporating Mythology and Folklore into Your Writing with Skye MacKinnon

    Kobo Writing Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 57:05


    Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we spoke to best-selling Scottish author Skye MacKinnon, whose many books are inspired by folklore and mythology, no matter the genre. We had a great conversation about incorporating elements of myth and folktales in fiction, co-writing with other authors, and much more. Skye MacKinnon is an international bestselling author who writes across multiple genres, from science fiction to fantasy to paranormal romance and even children's books. Skye joins us on the podcast this week to discuss writing in different genres and how she manages to incorporate her love of Scottish folklore and mythology into her work, no matter what she's writing. She also talks about her experience co-writing series with authors she admires, and why she decided to go wide.  Learn more on Skye's website and check out Skye's books on Kobo.  

    FP Next
    Spooky folklore and haunted farm stories

    FP Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:27


    On this Field View episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere, Curt and Sarah talk about some of the most famous spooky legends from across the country, and their own haunting experiences on the farm.Episode linksWhere to find the headless horsemenDid the events at the “Conjuring house” really happen?Learn more about the Argo hotelContact SarahContact CurtOther episodes of FP Next, including From the Field

    Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
    CZM Rewind: Baba Yaga: Everyone's Favorite Witch From Folklore, Part One

    Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 70:54 Transcription Available


    Margaret talks with Jamie Loftus about Baba Yaga, the Slavic legend who eats children and occasionally helps people. Original Air Date: 11.7.2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KPFA - Letters and Politics
    Geomythology, Folklore, & the Environment

    KPFA - Letters and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 20:25


    Guest: Adrienne Mayor is a research scholar in classics and the history of science at Stanford University. She is the author of many books, including The Poison King (a finalist for the National Book Award), The Amazons, and her latest, Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore. The book is illustrated by Michele M. Angel, an award-winning watercolorist, illustrator, and graphic designer. The post Geomythology, Folklore, & the Environment appeared first on KPFA.

    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Haunting Season 2025 #1: Uncle Wilf

    The Three Ravens Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 110:49


    Three Ravens Haunting Season is now officially risen from the grave, hungry for coziness and chilling tales of terror!As in previous years we begin this Monday episode with two winning tales from our annual Three Ravens Ghost Story Writing Competition. The first of these, "Cold" by Susanne Okulitch, offers up a cool bit of class discussion set against a backdrop of an ice cold Alpine blizzard, while the second, "The Lion Tamer" by Maria Williams presents something altogether stranger, though perhaps more heart-warming in the end. Lastly comes Martin's new story for this week, "Uncle Wilf." Another slightly offbeat tale, it features a certain amount of Gothic gloom, then becomes a tale about cycles of time, grief, and family. Hopefully it still freaks you out, while also reaching for something else. Not least, to please The Master...Fingers-crossed you enjoy all three, and speak to you again on Thursday for our Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode all about Voodoo!Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE THREE RAVENS ACAST SURVEY - PLEASE DO! IT'LL HELP!!!Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I'm Not Crazy!
    The Jersey Devil

    I'm Not Crazy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 58:18


    Have any interesting stories to tell us? Lets us know here!The Jersey Devil, possibly one of the most famous cryptids in American history, as well as one of the strangest. Being one of the first cryptids I was exposed to as a kid, I would google and freak out looking at grainy pictures of the strange horse-like creature with leathery wings. And as it turns out, I'm not even close to the only one as The Jersey Devil also happens to be one of the oldest in the country, with history dating back to some surprising icons of world history. As it turns out, people have been claiming to see this thing for so long, they named a hockey team after it, same for the Krakens, though I'm not sure they have many of those in Seattle. SO WITH THAT JOIN US as we uncover The Jersey Devil, America's Oldest Cryptid!ANY FOLLOWS AND RATINGS HELP THE SHOW A TON!Check out our stuff, but also don't if you don't want to, whateverTiktok and YouTube  - imnotcrazypodcastInstagram - imnotcrazynyIf you enjoyed the show, please follow us on whatever podcast app you are using. If you'd like to take it further, a like and review helps as well. It means a ton. Thank you for listening!

    The Ghost Furnace Podcast
    Remote Viewing

    The Ghost Furnace Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 68:47


    The Ghost Furnace - Episode 133 "Remote Viewing"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we welcome back Brian to kick off a conversation around remote viewing. This phenomena has many aspects and is a tough one to pin down, but we cover everything from Vatican technology to the Ghostbusters.    If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram and YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

    Scared To Death
    Nightmare Fuel #41: The Judge

    Scared To Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 73:55


    In this forty-first installment of fictional horror written and narrated by Dan Cummins, we meet Lachlan Harrison. Maybe not the best guy. But does he deserve what happens to him in the forest when he goes for what's supposed to be a light, refreshing hike? And will he atone? For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The 46 of 46 Podcast
    208.) October Sessions: Left No Trace- The Boy at Camp Santanoni

    The 46 of 46 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:16 Transcription Available


    Episode 1: The Boy at Santanoni — The Disappearance of Douglas LeggIn July of 1971, eight-year-old Douglas “Dougie” Legg was spending the weekend with family at Great Camp Santanoni in Newcomb, New York. When his uncle told him to run back to the lodge and change into long pants before a hike, Dougie set off on a short, familiar walk of just a few hundred feet. He never arrived. What followed became one of the largest search operations in Adirondack history — helicopters, bloodhounds, divers, and more than a thousand volunteers combing the woods. Yet no trace of the boy was ever found.More than fifty years later, the disappearance of Douglas Legg remains one of the park's most haunting unsolved mysteries. Was he lost to the vast Adirondack wilderness? Or was something more sinister at play?Join me as we revisit the chilling story of “The Boy at Camp Santanoni.”Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking, nutrition, discipline, and daily habits?Apply to work with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More coaching program at www.seektodomore.com Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team and get in mountain-hiking shape alongside a likeminded group in just 6 weeks from your local gym or house. Join the team at www.greatrangeathlete.comFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Get my books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks 2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue LineVisit my other websites:www.46OUTDOORS.comwww.46OF46.com

    Spirits
    Werewolves Love Airports | Your Urban Legends 112 w/ Mayanna Berrin

    Spirits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 52:43


    We're starting off spooky season strong with an urban legends episode and a fantastic guest! Julia goes down the rabbit hole of geocaching. Amanda's urban legend is people who want to kiss at parties. Mayanna has no theories, only questions.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, drowning, sexual content, kidnapping, murder, pregnancy, gun violence, child death, bodily functions, and animal death. GuestMayanna Berrin is a writer for animation and games, voice actor, comedian, and performer based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the co-host of Simple and Clean: A Kingdom Hearts Podcast.Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Get our new Old Wives' Tale Teller Corduroy Hat!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.