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Destro has entered the podcast, and the illegal arms race will never be the same... AGAIN! We also review Let This One Be A Devil #1 from Dark Horse Comics and Green Lantern Corps #1 from DC Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN LET THIS ONE BE A DEVIL #1 Writer: James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe Artist: Piotr Kowalski Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: February 19, 2025 In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735. James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe along with Piotr Kowalski bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3WYCI0T MATTHEW GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1 Writer: Morgan Hampton & Jeremy Adams Artist: Fernando Pasarin Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: February 12, 2025 The corps is back! And just in time for the deadly new fractured spectrum saga to kick into full gear! Join the newly formed Green Lantern Corps as they head out into the galaxy in order to stop Sorrow and his master from creating a power battery. John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz, Guy Gardner, Jo Mullein, and all your favorite Lanterns are back in the most incredible ensemble cast this side of the cosmos! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4hV7uQs DISCUSSION DESTRO Volume 1 Writer: Dan Watters Artist: Andrei Bressan Publisher: Skybound Entertainment Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: December 3, 2024 THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE COBRA THREAT BEGINS HERE. James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers...for the right price. But the emergence of Energon has changed everything. As Destro's ambitions grow, the “Crimson Twins” Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Loki, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!) and artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4gLgKFD CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Destro has entered the podcast, and the illegal arms race will never be the same... AGAIN! We also review Let This One Be A Devil #1 from Dark Horse Comics and Green Lantern Corps #1 from DC Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN LET THIS ONE BE A DEVIL #1 Writer: James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe Artist: Piotr Kowalski Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: February 19, 2025 In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735. James Tynion IV and Steve Foxe along with Piotr Kowalski bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3WYCI0T MATTHEW GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1 Writer: Morgan Hampton & Jeremy Adams Artist: Fernando Pasarin Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: February 12, 2025 The corps is back! And just in time for the deadly new fractured spectrum saga to kick into full gear! Join the newly formed Green Lantern Corps as they head out into the galaxy in order to stop Sorrow and his master from creating a power battery. John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Jessica Cruz, Guy Gardner, Jo Mullein, and all your favorite Lanterns are back in the most incredible ensemble cast this side of the cosmos! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4hV7uQs DISCUSSION DESTRO Volume 1 Writer: Dan Watters Artist: Andrei Bressan Publisher: Skybound Entertainment Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: December 3, 2024 THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE COBRA THREAT BEGINS HERE. James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers...for the right price. But the emergence of Energon has changed everything. As Destro's ambitions grow, the “Crimson Twins” Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Loki, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!) and artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4gLgKFD CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Every time Eisner and Ringo Nominated Steve Foxe comes on the show to chat with me, I'm blown away by just how many projects he's dropping. In this episode, we're covering three of them primarily. He's living the dream getting to write an Alien mini-series with Paradiso, there's the inaugural release of the new True Weird line of books from Dark Horse Comics and James Tynion's Tiny Onion focused on the myth of the Jersey Devil called Let This One Be A Devil, and spinning out of the Spider-Woman series is the New Champions, a wild concept where he was able to put together a new team of heroes based on twenty-two variant covers that dropped a year or so ago inspired by Marvel icons that were reimagined for the next generation. The only way to keep track of it all is to sign up for his newsletter. Alien Paradiso - Dec 11, 2024 WELCOME TO PARADISO! Welcome to Paradiso, where the money flows like blood and the blood flows like acid! The Tulum of space, Paradiso is a hidden gem among the colonies with its tropical climate, white sand beaches and a remarkable population of hyper-wealthy criminals. When Colonial Marshals Dash Nanda and Lydia Reeves are sent there to bust a smuggling ring, they think they've hit the job-assignment jackpot. But the only ones getting lucky here are those HUNGRY enough to take what they need. Steve Foxe, Edgar Salazar and guest contributor Peter Nguyen shine neon lights on the horrors of the Alien franchise with a bold story of the gambles we must take to survive! New Champions - Jan 8, 2025 WHO ARE THE NEW CHAMPIONS? What do four kids whose lives were derailed by Hydra, Scarlet Witch's mysterious protégé, a cursed roller derby jammer and a Wakandan runaway have in common? Not much! But when Hellrune's mysterious powers activate to bring them together, they'll have to learn how to work as a team quickly - or face the wrath of the Cult of Hela! Steve Foxe and Ivan Fiorelli (TIMESLIDE) team up to introduce the next generation of Marvel Heroes! Let This One Be A Devil - Feb 2025 In the early 1900s, Henry Naughton returns home to the family farm in the swampy Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. One night, he encounters a strange predator stalking the woods. This sends the young scholar on a research project that uncovers the legend of Mother Leeds and the terrible birth of the JERSEY DEVIL in 1735.  James Tynion IV (BLUE BOOK, Something is Killing the Children) and Steve Foxe (Dark X-Men, All Eight Eyes along with Piotr Kowalski (Bloodborne, Where Monsters Lie) bring the Jersey Devil to life in a supernatural tale of horror that peels back unknown layers of history and reveals local monsters and universal terrors. PATREON We have a new Patreon, CryptidCreatorCornerpod. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. I'll be uploading a story every Sunday about some of the crazy things I've gotten into over the years. The first one dropped last week about me relocating a drug lord's sharks. Yes, it did happen, and the alligators didn't even get in the way. Want to know more, you know what to do. Our episode sponsors COMICS OVER TIME Make sure to give a listen to our friends with Comics Over Time. Arkenforge Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. They have everything you need to make your TTRPG more fun and immersive, allowing you to build, play, and export animated maps including in person fog of war capability that let's your players interact with maps as the adventure unfolds while you, the DM get the full picture. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we'll be talking about Mother Leeds and the birth of her cursed child, the Jersey Devil.  If you have any comments, questions or stories you would like to share, or if you'd like to be on the show, email us at cryptidfanatic@gmail.com.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Spring has sprung, Queerdos, and beautiful things are in bloom! We've gathered a couple of fresh-cut stories for your ears this week. First, in our True Crime Story, Edie whisks us all the way back to 2018 for the rise and fall of your neoliberal aunt's once-favorite guy, Michael Avenatti. #basta Next, in our Spoopy Tale, Miss finally--finally!--introduces us to a top-tier cryptid: the Jersey Devil. So start your engines, look out for Mother Leeds's thirteenth child, and get ready for this week's show. Let's dive in! True Crime starts at 00:12:05 Spoopy Tale starts at 00:59:05 Source notes: www.creepyinqueeriespod.com Follow on Instagram: @CreepyInQueeriesPod Send Us an Email: creepyinqueeriespod@gmail.com Listen on Youtube: Creepy InQueeries Pod Follow on Facebook: @CreepyInQueeriesPod

In this hilarious and different episode, we bring in a very special guest: Jenn's little sister... the rainbow agent of chaos herself... Kelly! In the first half, the librarian brings her own little fun facts and corrections to past episodes. To finish out, she educates us on the brief history of the screeching swole lord of the Pine Barrens: The Jersey Devil! Is it the cursed 13th child of Mother Leeds? What is it's association with Benjamin Franklin? Did Napolean Bonaparte's elder brother actually see the devil? It is time for a little GTL in southeast New Jersey. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Jenn and Kelly's father, Ernest Strickland. May he enjoy that everlasting safety meeting in the sky.

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses three crazy stories from the USA.The Jersey Devil Legend (Early 18th Century): The legend of the Jersey Devil originates from the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. According to the myth, a woman named Mother Leeds gave birth to a 13th child who transformed into a hideous creature with hooves, wings, and a forked tail. The creature is said to haunt the region, causing mischief and fear. While considered a folklore tale, the Jersey Devil remains a popular and spooky legend in the United States.The Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, California): The Winchester Mystery House is a sprawling mansion with intricate, nonsensical architecture that was continuously constructed by Sarah Winchester, widow of the firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester. Legend has it that Sarah believed she was haunted by the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles and that the mansion's odd design was intended to confuse these spirits. The mansion features staircases that lead to nowhere, doors that open into walls, and other baffling architectural features.The Monkey Mania of 1930s America: In the 1930s, there was a brief but strange trend of people keeping monkeys as pets in the United States. This "monkey mania" led to a surge in pet monkey ownership, with celebrities and regular citizens alike adopting monkeys as household companions. However, this trend quickly fizzled out due to the challenges of raising monkeys and the realization that they were not suitable domestic pets.Email: atozenglishpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-15-3-crazy-stories-from-the-usa/Social Media:Threadshttps://threads.com/invitation/34520051596/RLLHXJPPFMTFXUHE5NSUT6OLMUSSLEJBUI227Z6DXCO2XVBOWQCK7N4UA to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastTik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com.Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack's course books here:http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to episode #54 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast! We start with a round of general knowledge questions, then we're heading on a trek for a round of Africa Trivia.Round OneFirst up, we have a Words Trivia question about a word that has separate meanings, depending on whether it's used as a noun or a verb.Next, we have a Food Trivia question about a type of cheese that takes its name from a Neapolitan verb.The first round concludes with a Sports Trivia question about a professional sports team that takes its name from a legend about resident Mother Leeds.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Sports question from the first round.Round TwoWho's ready for a Trivia Tour?? Grab your passports, because in today's theme round, we're exploring Africa Trivia!The second round begins with a Countries Trivia question about one of two African countries that have a variation of the continent's name in its own name.Next up is an Animals question that challenges the Team to complete the analogy: kangaroos are to Australia as lemurs are to what?Round Two concludes with a Geography Trivia question about the sea into which the Nile River flows. Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Companies. We're on our way to headquarters! The Trivia Team is given four retain chains and asked to name the U.S. state in which they're each headquartered.

Suspend your disbelief coven, if you will, to join us for a spooky story. One stormy night in 1735, Mother Leeds gave birth to the devil's baby, who flew up the chimney into New Jersey's Pine Barren forest- where he has lived and terrorized ever since! This week we have some fun with the legend of the Jersey devil. Was he a poor unfortunate baby, doomed by his mother's absent-minded curse? Was he the son of the Prince of Darkness? Was he an elaborate prank invented by locals to keep tourists out of a pristine forest? Was Benjamin Franklin a douche? We'll answer at least one of these questions, and many others, as we share our thoughts on this infamous local legend. Elise treats us to a boo-tiful gourmet pop tart (see what I did there?) and we both share our strong opinions on a Hollywood blockbuster that neither of us have seen. Join us in our countdown to the most magical night of the year, and get in the Halloween spirit! Happy Haunting! 

I think Tressa summarized this episode best when she said "This crazy bitch, she didn't want her 13th kid. What an asshole. Let's make her have a devil baby." We talk a lot about this in my opinion absurd legend and discuss other cryptids as well as a cryptid United Nations and Ben Franklin Somehow. Does anyone read these descriptions?

The New Jersey Pine Barrens hold so many wild and dramatic secrets that we know this won't be the only episode we devote to them. This week we'll take a little walk through Piney history before focusing on the main event, Jersey's very own monster… (not all state's have one, so we're very proud), the Jersey devil!    Many of you will be familiar with the story of Mother Leeds and her cursed 13th child, but hang on to your hat because the origins of this dark and stormy tale are not what you might expect. Join us on quite the wild ride straight into the heart of the weird state we call home.   Click to learn more The story of Lord Cornbury Norman Jeffries Devil madness The Devil's Government page Information on forced Piney sterilization *The Domestic Life of the Jersey Devil: or, BeBop's Miscellany - A book by Bill Sprouse (a descendent of the Jersey Devil) *Affiliate Link WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation       

In the year 1735, Pine Barrens resident Jane Leeds became so exasperated upon discovering that she was pregnant with her 13th child that she cursed the unborn child in her womb. According to legend, Satan made good on that curse and Mother Leeds gave birth to a horrific creature with a goat's head, bat wings, hooves and a forked tail. The creature whipped everyone in the room with its tail before disappearing up the chimney. Soon nicknamed the Jersey Devil, this creature has terrorized the residents of Southern New Jersey for almost 300 years. Tonight, on the Extramundane, we have The Jersey Devil. Max talks with him about how to properly heat a hot pocket, being in a thruple with Mark Zuckerberg, his hobby writing slash fiction, and his literal man cave.   Credits: The Jersey Devil - Chris Calogero Max Ward - Dan Kozuh Voiceover Guy - Erin Kahoa Producer: Andrew Alonso, Champlify Media Music: M.NOMIZED - The Model

Welcome to our last episode of the season Spooky Friends. Join Drs. Evan and Edwin on a return to the land of mythic creatures with an exploration of two fierce and flying cryptids. Learn about perpetually pregnant Mother Leeds and the birth of her devilish thirteenth child, a creature whose shriek haunts the dreams of many. Can New Jersey ever catch a break? Then head south to the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers and look to the sky for that harbinger of doom Mothman! Does Mothman show up when bad things happen (if so, why haven't we seen him on Tinder dates)?

I Want to Believe the Podcast – S5 EB1 – Jersey Devil Origins: Bonus Remix Episode Open Song - Jersey by Queen Latifah Close Song - Just Another Day by Queen Latifah Welcome to the I Want to Believe podcast! This is the first bonus episode of season 5 and the first episode recorded in 2022. We're doing things a little different with this episode. We actually covered the Jersey Devil back in season 2, episode 5. But as with a lot of our earlier seasons, we were novices at podcasting and our audio quality was lower. Much like our updated and remixed Dover Demon episode, I'm giving the Jersey Devil the remix treatment. This will include audio samples from various television shows and youtube channels. Before we jump into the episode, we wanted to provide the I Want to Believe social media & email links. My brand-new book, We Only Come Out at Night, is now available for purchase. This book is a collection of short horror stories and can be found online at: SlevikStore.Company.Site and at the Green Hand Bookshop. The story of the Jersey Devil goes back almost 3 centuries. Since then, it has become a muddled heap of myth, legend, true stories with believers and skeptics. How's about we dive in from the beginning. The legend begins with the Pine Barren forests of New Jersey and a woman named Mother Leeds. She had given birth to 12 children, and in 1735, she found that she was pregnant with her 13th. The Leeds family was poor and when they found that she was pregnant again, she cursed the child and said, “Let this one be a devil!” This is where the typical legend of the Jersey Devil begins, but when you do a little bit of research, there's a lot more that comes to the surface. Despite 1000s of encounters, the real story might just be humble, human beginnings. Included: political intrigue, Quaker in-fighting, almanacs, a royal governor, and a man named Benjamin Franklin. Let's get into the possible origins of the Jersey Devil… ---- Samples used in episode: Monster Quest | Lost Tapes | LNA | Uncommon History Colossal Cranium | Rudolf Steiner | MrRhexx Sources: CSICOP.org | WeirdNJ.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/207believe/support

For almost three centuries, something has terrorised communities around the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  With the head of a horse, horns, bat-like wings, and a terrifying screech, the Jersey Devil is seemingly more of a creature of folklore than a cryptid, but there are thousands of witnesses and many of them are credible.  What then is the Jersey Devil?Support the show (https://inquirersintothestrange.wordpress.com/shop/)

We asked and you delivered. You made our camping trip possible through your generous donations and we decided to repay you by doing a live show at the second location; the woods. Cryptozoology is the topic we chose to scare us to death.  Dana, a born and raised Jersey girl, shares the bizarre story of the Jersey Devil. Was Benjamin Franklin the troll responsible for this monster? Nydia tells us about the Puerto Rican roots of the Chupacabra. She lived through its emergence and shares some first hand accounts.  Cindy shares some listener camping stories that will crack you up.   For dinner this week, Dana the “expert” camper took up cooking. She cooked some pizzas over the campfire. They were amazing considering they were campfire pizza. For dessert, she threw together a campfire peach cobbler that made even the picky Nydia lick her fingers.  Cindy, delighted us with morning after breakfast burritos, also cooked over the campfire. The wine this week was a glamper's must have; Essentially Geared Rosé canned wine.  You can find the links to the stories and food photos on: www.winedineandstorytime.com Check us out on Social too!!   patreon.com/wdst buymeacoffee.com/WDST facebook.com/winedineandstorytime instagram.com/winedinestorytime twitter.com/WDStoryTime or call us some time  6093003094 Where did we get our info?  Dana: The forgotten political feud that spawned the Jersey Devil Chimera (genetics) Mother Leeds' 13th Child (1974) There Was A Jersey Devil Panic In 1909 And Schools Even Closed The week the Jersey Devil came out of the woods The Jersey Devil, the tale of a viral story from 110 years ago 13 times the Jersey Devil has been spotted in the Garden State The Secret History of the Jersey Devil: How Quakers, Hucksters, and Benjamin Franklin Created a Monster by Brian Regal Nydia: Puerto Rico Vampire Moca 1975 Vampire Chupacabra Monkey Island, Puerto Rico  El Yunque Chupacabra  El Chupacabra Cindy Listener Camping Stories  What did we eat? Grilled Pizza Skillet Peach Crisp Breakfast Burritos Campfire What did we drink? Essentially Geared Rose Wine Sound Credit: Organ Theme Song By:  Jon Katity

THE state cryptid of New Jersey, the Jersey Devil has a long history with hints at its existence pre-dating the Mother Leeds legend. And what was up with those crazy sightings in 1909? Is it still around today? Was there ever anything to the devil or was it just a hammer headed bat? We don't answer these questions, but we sure do talk about it. WARNING: Intro includes Covid talk. Skip to 30 minutes in to get to the topic. Nobody would blame you. Bloodybits Horror Show 'Cannibal Holocaust' episode: https://www.bloodybits.com/ep58-cannibal-holocaust-pt-1/ Paranormal Round Table: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParanormalRoundTable THE MERCH: https://on-wednesdays-we-talk-weird.creator-spring.com People Who Make Stuff Linktr.ee/PWMS Follow the Podcast on Twitter: twitter.com/WednesdaysTalk Link to Asherz' social medias and ways to tip: linktr.ee/ItsAsherz Follow Pat O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorX2112 WIRED! Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aURXgGTNal0FA8YuiB8fg Pat O IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4544806/ Pat O plays Nerd Games: https://twitter.com/UsCrits Torture the Flesh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torturetheflesh A Whisper to a Scream Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpVHvFvQToTvQcjj89Dhzw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onwednesdayswetalkweird/message

This week on Paranormal Hotline we took a look at the Jersey Devil! The 13th child of Mother Leeds ,who cursed her child before birth to be the devil.  Also know for being a pest and a menace to live stock! If you have a story you want us to cover or a spooky tale of your own that you want read out on the podcast then send it on to us at  paranormalhotlinepodcast@gmail.com.To keep up to date with all things spooky follow us on Twitter @ParanormalHLSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/paranormalhotline)

Join Keith & Joe as they dive deep into the legend of the thirteenth child on Mother Leeds... the Jersey Devil --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Creepy, witty, laugh-out-loud and shudder-inducing" This certainly sounds like a book worth discussing! Join us as we delve into the mind of Bethany Clift. She is a graduate of the Northern Film School, the producer of low-budget British horror film Heretic, and the Director of her own production company, Saber Productions. Last One At The Party is her debut novel. The human race has been wiped out by a virus called 6DM ('Six Days Maximum' - the longest you've got before your body destroys itself). But somehow, in London, one woman is still alive. A woman who has spent her whole life compromising what she wants, hiding how she feels and desperately trying to fit in. A woman who is entirely unprepared to face a future on her own. Now, with only an abandoned golden retriever for company, she must travel through burning cities, avoiding rotting corpses and ravenous rats on a final journey to discover if she really is the last surviving person on earth. FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer ► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs ►For our PRO WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286 ► TODAYS BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION is: The Pineys: Book 1: My Cousin, the Piney by Tony DiGerolamo. 4.2/5 after 8 reviews. Horror Comedy. "Very entertaining!" Available as Kindle & Paperback. Book (Novella) 1 of 6. rom the creator of the Jersey Devil comic book comes a story about four cousins cursed by their ancestors, brought together by destiny and trying to keep South Jersey from going to Hell. In 1732, Mother Leeds gave birth to the infamous Jersey Devil, which has roamed the Pine Barrens ever since. Or so the story goes…The truth is, Mother Leeds was a witch and opened the portals to Hell unleashing hundreds of devils into woods. But the villagers next door in Abe's Hat noticed and formed a secret hunting society to track down the fiends and send them back to the Abyss. Their descendants continue the Hunt in secret to this day.So grab your pork roll, put on your Piney Power hat and join the hunt, because the Galloway cousins are coming to save you whether you like it or not. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

After a difficult birth on a stormy night, the 13th child of Mother Leeds was born, and transformed himself into a grotesque, winged creature.  He roams the Pine Barrens of South New Jersey to this very day. Edited by Mckenzie WilkesTheme song by Ian Frost

We love our moms. We also love your mom. More than anything we love ourselves a good monster mom. The Mother Leeds, Grendel's Mom, The Halibut Mother! We talk about them and more on this very Mother's Day styled episode of Werewolf Radar. Werewolf Radar: It's like Joe Rogan but without the anti-science.  In This Episode: Jordan brings Monster Mothers and the crew discusses what they know about each mother and the monsters they gave birth to.  Werewolf Radar is a Paranormal Preparedness (and Comedy) podcast. Give it a listen. It'll change your life, it changed Bigfoots. -------------------------------- If you laughed, loved, or lived because of this episode, consider becoming a Patron and supporting the team!  You'll get access to exclusive content and other, mysterious rewards, so check it out for more info.  Thanks to Chuck Coffey for our snappy little theme song, and, as always: Punch the sky, Spaceman Joe! Werewolf Radar Patreon

According to the legend, the Jersey Devil was born to a Quaker named Mother Leeds in 1735 -- a hideous, deformed thing with wings, hooves and horns, it let out a blood-curdling scream after being born, and flew out the chimney and into the woods. For centuries since then, people in the area have reported sightings of the Devil, making it one of North America's most popular cryptids. But what is it, exactly? Could there be a grain of truth to all the wild campfire stories? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Jersey devil is often described as a bipedal creature resembling a kind of warped kangaroo-like or wyvern shape. It has the head of a horse or goat, cloven-hooves, leathery wings like that of a bat, clawed skeletal hands included, and a forked tongue and tail. It is very fast and has a blood-curdling scream, like millions of tiny nails raking across a chalkboard applied to the nth degree. It was also once human. The Jersey Devil is also, and actually was first, known as the Leeds Devil. On a sinister and stormy night in 1735 Mother Leeds bore the child, but would not look upon its face. Her husband, children and friends were all gathered ‘round and were witness to all the devilish and disturbing things that happened next.The child was born as a happy and healthy baby boy, but it was cursed. Cursed by its mother, who wanted nothing to do with it and cursed by its very bloodline. It's very birthright, for though Mrs. Leeds was indeed the boy’s mother, Mr. Leeds was NOT its father. Its father was the Devil himself. The child’s cries as it was jettisoned into this mortal coil quickly took on a high-pitched and horrific timbre! It’s scream was so loud that it shattered the ceramic bowl full of luke-warm water and bloodied towels that was next to the birthing table. As blood and water flowed, so, too did the mortal restraints that held the boy. Windows fractured and the house shook as the storm raged outside as well as within.The Great American Urban Legend InstaThe Great American Urban Legend LinktreeKeep It Weird Podcast LinktreeNalubuff.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MicahCampbell)

In 1735 in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, Mother Leeds gave birth to her 13th child and cursed that child. The baby morphed into a hellish creature, shrieked and flew away. There bore the Jersey Devil...or is that all there was to the legend? From the Leeds Family to Benjamin Franklin to the misunderstood "Pineys", the Jersey Devil story is filled with a complex set of characters, to say the least. Join us as we discuss the legend, some history and other facts about the demonic goat, bat-like creature that is still rumored to roaming the Barrens.   Sponsor - Calm Your Body Down LLC 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry

Hello Ichabodicans! We love you. In this week's episode, we continue our coverage of the Jersey Devil. He's still out there, haunting New Jersey's Pine Barrens, landing on rooftops, screaming as it soars overhead. It probably poops on people too, but that's just wild speculation on our parts. We'll also teach you a little bit about the facts of life. There's a difference between a diddle and a fondle, in case you were wondering.

Hi Ichibodicans. We love you. Hope you have had a great week. Today's episode features things like poorly done Jersey accents, body arms--apparently Andy thinks that's a thing--shots and misses and shots and hits, as well as a spontaneous autopsy. Fascinating stuff. You don't want to miss this. Seriously. You don't.

Connor Bracken & The Mother Leeds Band Keep The Show GoingKenny Bieber, HostConnor Bracken, GuestOpening music by The Flukes

This episode we are joined by local rock band leader, Connor Bracken of the Mother Leeds Band. We have a fun chat about the formation of the band, the music scene in Asbury, music gear, and of course the new album release, Nightbird Motel.

1735 Jane Leeds, known by the locals as “Mother Leeds”, was a resident of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Janes nickname was well earned as she was the mother of 12 children. After discovering that she was pregnant with what would be the 13th Leeds child, she cursed the child out of frustration stating “This child will be the Devil”. On one stormy night in 1735, Mother Leeds gave birth to what appeared to be a normal child until… It grew horns, wings, and the head of a goat Check out our socials for more updates! Twitter @MMMacabrePod Instagram: @mondaymorningmacabre Facebook @mondaymorningmacabre Website mondaymorningmacabre.com Music by Kevin MacLeod ~ Moonlight Hall

We were very fortunate to have Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Nightbird Motel", here's the interview, enjoy! Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/motherleedsband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherleedsband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leedsrocksusa/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dPzAReI4DC2waEnlvXwMg Website: https://www.motherleedsband.com/ Good Noise Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/good_noise_cast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnoisepodcast/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nDAQKwT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHKPdUxxe1MaGNWoFtjoJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IMtdIrCIvbIr7g6ttZHi All other streaming platforms: http://hyperurl.co/GoodNoisePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodnoisepodcast Bandcamp: https://goodnoiserecords.bandcamp.com/

For the Devil's Night edition of the Parallax Views countdown to Halloween we delve into the real history of the New Jersey Devil myth and how it connects to today's problem fake news. Joining us to unravel the story is Prof. Brian Regal, co-author with Frank J. Esposito of The Secret History of the Jersey Devil: How Quakers, Hucksters, and Benjamin Franklin Created a Monster. In this fascinating book Regal and Esposito argue the the tale of the Jersey Devil, the hideous, pegasus-like, cursed "13th Child" monster spawn of Mother Leeds, is actually originates in the real-life figure of Daniel Leeds and his struggles against superstitious Quakers centuries ago. Leeds, a promoter of Scientific Enlightenment ideals, thought to spread knowledge in early America by way of an almanac. But due to his belief in astrology he ran afoul of New Jersey's Quakers, who saw him as an occultist and, later, "Satan's Harbinger". The tale of Daniel Leeds Vs. the Jersey Quakers, Regal says, shows that political mudslinging, despite how bad many consider it today, has been a bare-knuckled tradition in America since its earliest days. But the story doesn't end there as Daniel Leeds son, Titan Leeds, get smeared as a sorcerer by none other than one of America's Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, in what may well be one of the earliest instances in America of the fake news phenomena... or at the very least show Franklin as a innovator of Fake News! And then, later on, the slanders against the Leeds morph into the myth of the Jersey Devil by way of P.T. Barnum carny hucksters looking to sucker a few rubes with wild stories of a monster in the Pine Barrens. It's a complicated and fascinating story that can't possibly be fully explained in this summary, but trust me when I say Regal lays it all out in riveting detail. He even manages to explain where the origins of the witch-like "Mother Leeds" in Jersey Devil lore. All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views.This Episode Brought to You By:The War State:The Cold War Origins of the Military-Industrial Complex and the Power Elite, 1945-1963byMichael SwansonofThe Wall Street Window

In this episode, Connor Bracken from Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band joins us to talk about and share music from his band's new release "Nightbird Motel". The dude of all things awesome MADCAT Mark Capone Actor shares a great new track from Gulf Stream Riders band "Old Hannibal" in this week's MADTRAX and Bo Sommer shares another great tip to keep on your "Indie Radar"! All this and some really fantastic music! This week's thatchtag? #badday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-balcony-show0/support

"Oh, let this one be a devil!" Mother Leeds was said to have cursed after falling pregnant with her 13th child. But the true origins of this well-known cryptid is even stranger, involving everything from divine visions to the Founding Fathers of the United States. -------------------------------Nervous by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervousLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3840-gypsy-shoegazer-no-voicesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CONNOR BRACKEN & THE MOTHER LEEDS BAND - THE STORY BEHIND NIGHTBIRD MOTELHosts - Diane DiMemmo & Doug DresherGuest - Connor BrackenOpening Podcast Music by The Flukes 

We were very fortunate to have Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band on the podcast to talk about their new singles and upcoming album, here's the interview, enjoy! Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/motherleedsband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherleedsband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leedsrocksusa/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dPzAReI4DC2waEnlvXwMg Website: https://www.motherleedsband.com/ Good Noise Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/good_noise_cast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnoisepodcast/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nDAQKwT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHKPdUxxe1MaGNWoFtjoJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IMtdIrCIvbIr7g6ttZHi All other streaming platforms: http://hyperurl.co/GoodNoisePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodnoisepodcast Bandcamp: https://goodnoiserecords.bandcamp.com/

Join us as we travel to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, to discuss Mother Leeds and her 13th child, the infamous Jersey Devil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Join Mike and New Co-Host Maddie Scott as they speak with witnesses Kevin and Tom about their experiences with the Jersey Devil, Possessed perpetrators and guardian angels.

In this episode we talk about the infamous Jersey Devil. Reports go back to 1735, but as we discovered, the Lenni Lenape tribe in the area may have already been familiar with this cryptid long before Mother Leeds gave birth to her cursed 13th child. Hear about some of the sightings and even the fact that the Jersey Devil may have friends that he hangs out with at the shore (we are not even kidding). So take a trip with us down Route 9 through the Pine Barrens and keep your eyes peeled....just make sure you don't stop.  Theme by Sun and Moon DanceIf you'd like to support the show and hear about our recent trip to a haunted bridge in Asheville, NC check out our Patreon.

While many aspects of the Jersey Devil legend seem too fantastical to believe, there have been hundreds of sightings of a strange creature in South Jersey over the years. Is it possible that a rare, undiscovered species has taken up residence in there? Are all of the sightings hoaxes, or are people simply mistaking some other kind of animal for a demon? Or, as Harry Leeds, a former mayor and direct descendant of Mother Leeds claims, does a devil still stalk the Pine barrens to this day? Straight Up Strange Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2303355863253191/?ref=bookmarks Thank you to our sponsors, Best Fiends and Design Pickle! The song “Grove” was created, written and produced by Edmond Aggabao. Our theme song and "Almost Winter" were both written, created and produced by Chuck Flyer.  Research Articles/Information for the Episode: https://www.livescience.com/28167-jersey-devil.html https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/ https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/jersey-devil-video https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/the-devil-you-know-how-leeds-descendants-see-their-jersey/article_d129aa12-cf96-53aa-8ba7-d76c970fabbc.html https://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/26/nyregion/jerseyana-once-upon-a-time-the-new-jersey-devil-meant-more-than-hockey.html

I can’t believe it took me the long to do the Jersey Devil. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a fascination with New Jersey. Don’t’ ask why, I’m well aware of the states reputation. Nevertheless, the allure of the hockey team, Kevin Smith films, and coastline has always been there – oh, and of course the Jersey Devil. In the same tier as Bigfoot and Loch Ness, the Jersey Devil ranks as one of the premier cryptids out there, with a history dating back to the 1700’s. With a legend that old, and that rich, there’s got to be a lot to talk about, and boy is there, and somehow I managed to keep the cast to just 25 minutes. It may be something I explore later on as well. From the Leeds’ family, to the mythological figure of Mother Leeds and her 13th son, to the geological location of the Pine Barrens and curses, this legend has it all. Like with any good origin story or legend the Jersey Devil has a lore rich in actual history, with historical figures such as Daniel Leeds and Benjamin Franklin being involved in the possible creation of the myth, to the supernatural in a cursed birth. Like I said, it has everything, and it’s all available in this easily digestible episode; so, enjoy!Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.comMerch: www.redbubble.com/people/HorrorShotsYouTube: Horror ShotsTwitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplaysWebsite: www.horrorshots.comInstagram: horrorshotsphotographyTwitter: @horrorshotsprodFacebook: HorrorshotsPatreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshots See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quizmasters Lee & Marc are joined by Dallas for a spooky sixty-ninth episode of the KnowNo for some spooky (and some not-so-spooky) questions, plus a few quizmaster insights! The trio also take a call from Quizmaster Adam, who describes one of the strangest trivia formats they’ve ever heard. Introduction OPERA - Written by Richard Wagner, about his travels to India, what opera tells the story of the daughter of a ship captain who sacrifices herself to free a spirit? Round One CANDY NAMES - What classic candy was prominently featured in an episode of Seinfeld and was originally named after a series of articles in the New Yorker published during the 1950's? HALLOWEEN-ADJACENT HOLIDAYS - A popular night of pranks, the night before Halloween is commonly called what? HALLOWEEN ORIGINS - In 1920, the first Halloween was celebrated in a town called Anoka, known as the capital of Halloween in the U.S., is located in which U.S. state? TAYLOR SWIFT - Inspired by a role performed by a celebrity friend, what comic book character did Taylor Swift dress up as for Halloween 2016? CANDY BEST SELLERS - According to candystore.com, what is the top Halloween candy? HORROR MOVIES - In the film series SAW, what is Jigsaw’s real name? Round Two GOURDS - What state produces the most gourds (five times more than any other state)? HALLOWEEN DEATHS - In what year did Harry Houdini die on Halloween? CRYPTIDS - According to legend, what legendary cryptid was born as a normal, albeit cursed thirteenth child to Mother Leeds, but changed into a creature with hooves, a goat's head, bat wings, and a forked tail? CULT MOVIES - Name the movie that features these characters: Detective Angela Dodson, the archangel Gabriel, Lucifer Morningstar and Papa Midnight. HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS - In what country did the making of Jack-O-Lanterns originate? SERIAL KILLERS OF NEW ORLEANS - What New Orleans serial killer terrorized the community in the early 20th century, but wrote to a local paper on his mercy for jazz aficionados “I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing.” Rate My Question FRUITS - “Derived from the same root as the word malice, what fruit has the scientific name ‘Malus domestica’?” - submitted by Keshav Final Questions POPULAR PARTY DAYS - According to the holidayspot.com, Halloween is recognized as the third biggest party day after what two days? CHEMISTRY - Lithium, Sodium and Potassium are all examples of what kind of metal? HORROR FILM ACTING LEGENDS - Name the only three actors who have portrayed the same horror character on film at least 3 times? Weekly Wrap Up October 24th, 2019 @ Palace - Return of the Living Moist, 93 pts. October 22nd, 2019 @ Gather - Tarpon Fat Cats, 103 pts. October 21st, 2019 @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar - As You Wish, 117 pts. Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges October 28th, 2019 – Cape Coral FL – 7:00 PM @ Palace Pub & Wine Bar. Categories for the quiz will include ROBIN WILLIAMS, RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE, BASEBALL, FRENCH WINE, THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, CLASSIC ROCK & more. Final question category will be PHIL COLLINS selected by last week’s biggest learners ‘ Big Yoshi’. October 29th, 2019 – Cape Coral FL – 7:00 PM @ Gather. Categories for the quiz will include AMERICAN HISTORY, CHEMISTRY, COLOR THEORY, DOG BREEDS, BIRDS and more. Final wager question category will be DESSERTS selected by last week’s biggest learners ‘Sleepless In Seattle’. October 31st, 2019 – Cape Coral, FL – 7:00 PM @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar. Categories for the quiz will include HALLOWEEN, BRITISH LITERATURE, PHARMACEUTICALS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, NINTENDO, CARS, THE VENTURE BROS. and more. The final category that evening will be BRIGHT EYES selected by last week’s biggest learners ‘As You Wish’. THE OFFICE TRIVIA - November 2nd, 2019 – Cape Coral, FL – 6:00 PM @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar. Categories for the quiz THE OFFICE CALENDAR, SCRANTON HANGOUTS, HUMAN RESOURCES, SALES TECHNIQUES Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Rachael, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Spencer the Chef, Hank, Dylan, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Brina, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Gil, Shaun, Lucas and Max Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Manu, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Dallas.

Holy week delay, Batman!.... Yeah... Sorry about that... But happy season finale! Do you think the hellspawn of Mother Leeds, aka The Jersey Devil, is real? Enjoy! Intro music: Chimera from https://www.purple-planet.com/ Ambient music: Darkness Falls from https://www.melodyloops.com/ Censor Beep Sound from https://www.soundsnap.com/

When screams and shrieks tear through the pine forest of southern New Jersey, locals know what comes next. Hoof tracks. Flapping wings. And the hideous head of a goat. This demonic presence has stalked the lush green southern coast of the Garden State for centuries. Can it be explained by science, blamed on 18th-century ignorance, or is there something more sinister to blame?

A storm was raging that night in 1735, when Mother Leeds was brought to bed in childbirth. The room was full of woman folk gathered to help her, more out of curiosity than good will. They had all heard the rumors that Mother Leeds was involved in witchcraft, and had sworn she would give birth to a devil. Tension mounted when at last the baby arrived. It was a relief (and to some a disappointment), when the baby was born completely normal. But a few moments later, before their terrified eyes, the child began to change. The room erupted with screams as the child grew at an enormous rate, becoming taller than a man and changing into a beast which resembled a dragon, with a head like a horse, a snake-like body and bat's wings. As soon as it was full-grown, the monster began beating all the woman (including his mother) with its thick, forked tail. With a harsh cry, it flew through the chimney and vanished into the storm.The Monster of Leeds, or the Jersey Devil as he was later called, still haunts the pines of New Jersey, wrecking havoc upon farmer's crops and livestock, poisoning pools and creeks, and appearing on the New Jersey shore just before a ship wreck.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofhorror)

Gather around friends for a tale as old as time. Mother Leeds has bred an evil beastie that haunts the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Mass hysteria, owls or the devil himself?? You decide.   Patreon: www.patreon.com/cryptidaddicted  Website: www.cryptidaddicted.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CryptidAddicted

Connor Bracken knew from an early age that he wanted to form a band. He took care of the rest of the details like learning how to play guitar, becoming a singer, finding band mates, etc. as the problems presented themselves. The band previously known as LEEDS released their debut full-length album The Light of Day in 2016. Recorded in just a day, the LP captured the strength of the band's live performance and garnered great reviews and airplay on SiriusXM radio. The band was renamed Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band and put out their latest single, Read on You, on Telegraph Hill Records in the final days of 2018 with a video filmed in the band's hometown of Asbury Park, NJ released in 2019. Catch the band live at the Stone Pony on 3/29 and keep an eye out for a follow-up single from Telegraph Hill soon. Find out more about the band at www.thisistheleedswebsite.com and @motherleedsband Stone Pony tix avail by messaging the band on IG!

Season 2 Episode 5 JERSEY DEVIL: MYTH OR REALITY On this episode of the I Want to Believe podcast we’re going to discuss the Jersey Devil, HEY-OH!!! The story of the Jersey Devil goes back to almost 3 centuries. And since then, it has become a muddled heap of myth, legend, true stories, fake stories with believers and skeptics. (Plug time!) As of RIGHT NOW, you can watch me and Bill Brock’s documentary, Abducted New England on Amazon Prime. And my book Otherworldly Encounters, is available wherever books are sold. Links are below! Ok, how’s about we dive in, eh? The legend goes that in the Pine Barren forests of New Jersey, a woman who went by the moniker, Mother Leeds had given birth to 12 children. In 1735, she found that she was pregnant with her 13th. The Leeds family was poor, her husband a drunk and when they found that she was pregnant again, she cursed the child and said, “Let this one be a devil!” She went into labor a few months after that proclamation, on a reportedly, “dark & stormy night”, and all had forgotten about the curse. Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran, authors of From Weird, “Her children and husband huddled together in one room of their Leeds Point home while local midwives gathered to deliver the baby in another. By all accounts the birth went routinely, and the thirteenth Leeds child was a seemingly normal baby boy. Within minutes however, Mother Leeds’s unholy wish of months before began to come to fruition. The baby started to change and metamorphosed right before her very eyes. Within moments it transformed from a beautiful newborn baby into a hideous creature unlike anything the world had ever seen. The wailing infant began growing at an incredible rate. It sprouted horns from the top of its head and talon-like claws tore through the tips of its fingers. Leathery bat-like wings unfurled from its back, and hair and feathers sprouted all over the child’s body. Its eyes began glowing bright red as they grew larger in the monster’s gnarled and snarling face. The creature savagely attacked its own mother, killing her, then turned its attention to the rest of the horrified onlookers who witnessed its tempestuous transformation. It flew at them, clawing and biting, voicing unearthly shrieks the entire time. It tore the midwives limb from limb, maiming some and killing others.” That story is what the majority of people know about the Jersey Devil. But when you do a bit of research, a whole lot more comes to the surface. The real story includes some political intrigue, Quaker in-fighting, almanacs, a cross-dressing royal governor, and a man named Benjamin Franklin. Listen to the episode for the full story. Videos: Paranormal State Jersey Devil Episode | Destination Truth Jersey Devil Episode | Monster Quest Jersey Devil Episode Seth Breedlove's Monsteropolis Podcast Jersey Devil Episode Sources: CSICOP | Weird NJ ___________ Social Media & Email I Want to Believe Instagram I Want to Believe Patreon Send us an Email (suggest an episode topic, tell us how awesome or dumb we are… whatever you want!) Slevik Media Links Abducted New England Documentary on Amazon Prime PayPal Link for my book Otherworldly Encounters - $20 signed & includes shipping Amazon for Otherworldly Encounters Bullmoose for Otherworldly Encounters Slevik Facebook Podcast Links Direct Link to Podcast iTunes

Greetings fellow weirdos, and a Happy New Year to you all! We are back from our holiday break and diving right back in with an American classic: The Jersey Devil! Just what happened the night Mother Leeds gave birth to her 13th child? What was screaming in the dark Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey? And what attacked a trolley car in 1909, sending waves of terror through the state? Jose and Brad are on the case!

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at a cryptid that allegedly causes more trouble in New Jersey than, well, people from New Jersey. Our topic? The Jersey Devil. This mythical (?) creature has been reported in the Pine Barrens for centuries. It looks like a wyvern or a kangaroo with claws, hooves, and wings. It gives a blood chilling scream, and by many accounts is immune to gunfire (and, yes, cannonballs). But the Jersey Devil may be two different creatures or two different myths. The first was actually called the Leeds Devil, and it was the popular version of this creature from 1735 until 1909. The legend has it that Mother Leeds (a poor woman in the Barrens with 12 children) got pregnant a 13th time and cursed the child since she had no way to feed it. A healthy son was born, and in no time, he sprouted horns and wings a forked tail, and claws, and killed the midwife before bailing out the chimney. This Leeds Devil supposedly lived in the Barrens ever sense. Or not. Historians look at the fact that the Pine Barrens were dense and scary, full of brigands and thieves, and full of other spooky myths like the ghost of the Black Doctor and the Black Dog. Also, Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac was at war with an almanac owned by the Leeds family, and he smeared Titan Leeds and called him a ghost. That coupled with the Leeds crest (which is a funky looking wyvern) mixed with the puritans of the region and created the Leeds Devil in response. However, in 1909, things took a turn. In a matter of a week, hundreds of sightings of the newly christened Jersey Devil happened. It encountered three different cops (and was shot at by all three), harassed a cab driver, and crashed parties. This happened again in 1925 and every few years since. In the olden days, mass hysteria could account for it (since there was no X-Files or internet to spread the rumors). But in the newer days there aren’t any solid photos or forensic evidence, so this one is kind of sketchy. There are even grainy Big Foot photos, but through it all, the people of the area fully have faith in the devil’s child that is the Jersey Devil.

Join April, Chris, Kerix and Stacy as they travel to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and venture into the mythology surrounding the Jersey Devil.  What did Mother Leeds bring into the world? Man? Beast? Cryptozoic nightmare?  Join us live as we hit on the history, legends, and sightings of the Jersey Devil live Tuesday October 2nd at 9pm EST!

The Jersey Devil was a local legend in the Pine Barrens area of New Jersey for over 250 years but during a week in January of 1909 dozens, some say 100s, of sightings cause it to be a national sensation. They say it is a kangaroo-like creature with the head of a goat, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands, cloven hooves and a forked tail. And it makes a “blood-curdling scream”. Was it Mother Leeds’s thirteenth child and what did Benjamin Franklin have to do with it? Show notes and links: * The Jersey Devil: The Real Story (csicop.org) * Jersey Devil – Wikipedia (wikipedia.org) * The Devil Walks Among Us: The Myth of The Jersey Devil (ancient-origins.net) * Impossible Animal of Story & Legend (livescience.com) * The Jersey Devil (strangemag.com) * Strange Creatures : (The Creatures of Cryptozoology) by Dino Brancato | NOOK Book (eBook) (barnesandnoble.com) * The Jersey Devil by James F. McCloy, Ray Miller Jr |, Paperback (barnesandnoble.com) * The Jersey Devil (The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress) (loc.gov) * Leeds descendant debunks legend of the Jersey Devil | News (shorenewstoday.com)

Said to have been haunting New Jersey for nearly 300 years, this alleged creature has its actual origins in politics.