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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Freaky Folklore

Eeriecast Network

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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Susto

Adrian Castellanos

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Susto is the podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latin American and Hispanic cultures. Hosted by Adrian...or Ayden. Either way!
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Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild is an enchanting podcast for modern-day witches and the earth-spirited. Join hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew each week as they discuss witchcraft, divination, mythology, and all things magick and alchemy.
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Ladies of Lore is the podcast dedicated to the fierce, forgotten and fascinating women of mythology and folklore. We unpick, unravel and explore their origins, their stories and explore how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. From vengeful goddesses to cunning tricksters, warrior queens to mystical seers, we dive deep into the legends that shaped cultures - and the women who ruled them. Whether they've been erased, misunderstood or overshadowed, we're here to se ...
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FolkLands

Tim Downie, Justin Chubb

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A journey in the hidden corners of England and its folklore with writer/actors Tim Downie and Justin Chubb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mythillogical

Charles Snart

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Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monster ...
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Eerie Essex

Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke

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A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.
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The Folklore Podcast

Mark Norman

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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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Digital Folklore

Perry Carpenter & Mason Amadeus | Realm

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Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they ...
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more.
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Real Life Ghost Stories

Real Life Ghost Stories

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Real Life Ghost Stories is a podcast dedicated to real life paranormal stories. Every Sunday we deep dive into a famous paranormal case or claim (with a brief horror film review to kick off the episode). Every Wednesday and Friday we release a mini episode which is full to the brim of paranormal stories from our listeners. Email us your stories at: [email protected] Why not support us on patreon: patreon.com/reallifeghoststories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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New England Legends Podcast

Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger

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Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!
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Step aboard the Zephyrus with Captain Victor T. Mayfair for exclusive interviews with the creatures and characters of myth, folklore, and legend. The Mythos Anthology Interviews offer a unique journey into the untold stories of literary icons like you've never experienced before.
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Where Our Minds Wander

Wes Guay & Beth Guay

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From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
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Isn't it weird how often the horrors in our favourite scary stories tend to look a lot like, uh… ladies? Join me as I dig up the social and cultural contexts behind classic ghost stories and legends to challenge the often one-dimensional portrayal of women in horror.
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Folkloring

Tracy Nicholas

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In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of our people slumber, abundant with timeless truths. Folklore, the old key, turns the lock to unveil this ancestral treasure, inviting us to breathe life into the forgotten ways of yore. "Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that takes you beyond folklore discussions and invites you to actively engage with practical folklore and magic in your daily ...
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Stories of Appalachia

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Hypnogoria

Hypnogoria

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Welcome to Hypnogoria, Britian's longest running horror podcast! Coming to you from the Great Library of Dreams, Mr Jim Moon invites you to take a comfy armchair by the fireside to talk of all things weird and wonderful. Here we discuss strange cinema and spooky television, explore weird fiction and delve into the mysteries of folklore. Plus we also regularly gather by the fireside to hear readings of some classic tales of the strange and the macabre.
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Welcome to Moon Beam Musings! Join us as we delve into the world's greatest mysteries, from ancient pyramids and megaliths to the rich cultural beliefs of people around the world, including the legends of Jack the Ripper. Discover the hidden stories behind our world's most intriguing phenomena and explore the beliefs and practices that inspire them.
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A Scary Home Companion

Nathaniel Hensley

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Drinking whiskey in the kitchen and telling scary stories around the fire. Music and mayhem, fearful fiction and furious fact, tall tales and terrible truths. A Scary Home Companion is a sinister variety show, featuring original stories and original music
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Blúiríní Béaloidis Folklore Podcast

Blúiríní Béaloidis / Folklore Fragments

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Bluiríní Béaloidis is the podcast from The National Folklore Collection, University College Dublin, and is a platform to explore Irish and wider European folk tradition across an array of subject areas and topics. Host Jonny Dillon hopes this tour through the folklore furrow will appeal to those who wish to learn about the richness and depth of their traditional cultural inheritance; that a knowledge and understanding of our past might inform our present and guide our future. Podcasts are av ...
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Two Scaredy Cats

Stacie Combs & Kara Bischoff

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A mother and daughter duo talking about scary stories, cryptids, haunted things, and all things paranormal. We love to talk about scary places we've been or would like to go but are too scared, and finding spooky stories to share with listeners.
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The Unexplainers: Rebirth

Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge, Podstarter

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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The permanent home of all Unexplainers past shows and extended content.
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An introduction to the immortals I'll be looking at in the next couple of months. Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved. Get the transcript here. Links mentioned in the episode: Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de Audiobooks of the podcast: https://payhip.c…
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On this episode we react to Jeranism talking about converting from the flat earth theory. Original video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gkaRfpMwEE Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaulvarner.com/?…
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We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…
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Well, hey there, stranger! Been a minute, hasn't it? We're back, and already up to our old antics again as we read The Three Citrons: The Story of Prince That Climbed a Glass Hill, as you may be able to surmise from this week's episode title. Suggested talking points: A Court-Mandated Month of Minutes, The Chosen Treeman, An Expensive Way To Feel B…
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Almas - Deep in the rugged mountains of Central Asia lurks the Almas, a primitive hominid species from Mongolian folklore with terrifying strength, pack-hunting intelligence, and an insatiable hunger for human flesh that has led locals to avoid traveling the ancient mountain passes alone for centuries. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://ee…
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A sense of mystery gathers around London's lost rivers, with their names whispered like forgotten deities from an ancient cult. Fleet, Tyburn, Walbrook, Effra, Westbourne, Neckinger. In some cases, they aren't so much lost, as buried. Sometimes, they break ground, appearing where you least expect them. Take the grey duct that carries the Westbourne…
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This is the 2nd of 2 sample episodes/issues of Perry's new audio newsletter, Deceptive Minds. If you enjoyed these and want to receive future editions, please subscribe here. ---- Hey friends! Here's issue 2 of Deceptive Minds: a newsletter about how we are fooled, how we fool ourselves, and what we can do about it. 🔥 Since starting this newsletter…
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A spectral Black Dog with hellish eyes; a homicidal water spirit who drowns children; a mermaid who takes revenge on a vile cad. Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney on a tour through the dark side of English folklore. The episode also features thoughts from artist, author and filmmaker, Ben Edge. Find out more about Ben's work here: https://www.ben…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at lots of paranormal questions and a couple conspiracy theories! Join me as I go into a deep dive with Joe Shortridge, cohost of 222 Paranormal Podcast to discuss the bone house, aliens, spirits and other paranormal topics. You can find Joe and his sister at https://www.222paranormal.com/a…
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Folklore Podcast creator and host Mark Norman delves into the topic of folk music and performance with special guests Lunatraktors. The duo, formed in 2017 and made up of Carli Jefferson and Dr Clair Le Couteur aim to strip folk back to the bare essentials of rhythm and voice, and use in-depth research methods to investigate Anglo-Celtic music, to …
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Apple’s licensing approach (ca. 1994-1997) is a bad idea. Original text by Steven Levy, Macworld January 1995. Andy Bechtolscheim quote about SPARC licensing and Macintosh clones: “Sun had a unified business… it wasn’t really selling separate software. … that whole notion of defining success [as] ‘other people adopt your thing’… Apple was criticize…
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🍼Have a budding tyrant? You need a snarky talking baby🍼 Yenga Naa is wiser than the chief. How do you know? Well, he named himself that...the moment he was born. 😈 The Creature: The Cornu How do you torment sinners without getting your hands dirty? The cornu, that's how. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: ht…
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In Episode 395 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger drive down I-95 just south of Providence, Rhode Island, searching for a huge monster who lurks near the highway. This giant creature has been stalking the region for 45 years now. Have you seen it? See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/episode-395-hunting-a-two-ton-monster-in-rhode-island/ Listen…
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 130: LorePodcast.com/episodes/130 Episode 176: LorePodcast.com/episodes/176 Episode 205: LorePodcast.com/episodes/205 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sourc…
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It was a murder that shook Edwardian Britain, and became a media sensation around the world. Joining Maddy and Anthony today is the best-selling historian and author, Hallie Rubehold, to explore one of the most infamous murders of the 20th century, and the rapidly changing world it took place in. You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube…
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Wes shares the tale of a lizard-like cryptid that terrorized an Ohio town and Beth reveals several secrets (and a mystery) of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Sources Used: www.wnewsj.com/2018/11/23/attack-of-the-crosswick-monster/ www.lovelandroar.com/post/urban-legends-of-ohio-the-crosswick-monster https://theohioproject.net/history/myths-and-legends/the-c…
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Send us a text Archivist and field reporter Mary Anne Simpson sheds light on the secret war waged by J Edgar Hoover, the FBI, and "The Untouchables" against the American Hobo. She also unearths a prison interview from the early 80 about black blotter acid, and the notorious Kansas City Throw Rug incident. Written by Brett Jarboe Starring Jamie Lee …
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🏰When a knight says he'll be right back, he means it Unless he dies. Or gets captured. Or just forgets about it, prompting his son to come looking for him in the land of wickedness...and also maybe saving Camelot in the process? It's the story of Sir Morien. 😈 The Creature: The Kaichigo All those games you haven't played are lonely...and also maybe…
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The image of the wizard has become synonymous with the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge largely thanks to a nineteenth century legend. Yet the deeper history of the area suggests that this connection to such magical figures is far from fantasy, and in fact may be the result of a very real, if extraordinary, historical legacy. Mythstoric Journeys, …
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⁠⁠Get ad-free episodes, early release, and bonus shows The pollen is strong but we are powered by listener mail! This time around we have 2 stellar spooky stories, including an incredible group sighting from the English city of Basingstoke, plus fallout from our Delaware show, learning to set aside patently false paranormal things, and a whole lot …
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In celebration of May the Fourth, over the next four weeks, we’re pulling apart one of our first season episodes, putting it back together with dozens of new jokes and unashamedly admitting, we don’t think it was all that good, first time round. And in this Sci Fi Satan miniseries of minisodes we're looking at where the Christian Bible has influenc…
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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 113 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger travel to Rockport, Maine, to explore the haunting of the Goose River Bridge. The ghost of William Richardson is said to offer passers by a sip of ale from his pitchers. If you believe the stories, he’s been out there celebrating for over 200 years. This e…
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Nothing ruins a perfectly good evening like seeing a ghost in your bedroom, getting chased by a werewolf, or realizing your mirror is haunted. Welcome to New York State: where history bites—sometimes literally. YOUTUBE -https://www.youtube.com/@MrChrisWildRide ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris⁠ TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8…
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Film Review: Fréwaka (2024) Visit our WEBSITE Subscribe to our PATREON Subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL Visit our MERCH STORE Resources: Paranormal Ireland by Dara De Faoite (bought on World of Books but also available on Kindle) Irish Ghost Stories by Patrick Byrne (bought on World of Books) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland) htt…
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On this episode we review House of David Episode 5. You can watch "House of David" on amazon prime Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaulvarner.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sub…
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Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland’s most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of…
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Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputation that is still a part of our world today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: …
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As a lot of new listeners have joined us, and it's a bank holiday in the UK, we thought we'd re-run one of our earliest, goriest episodes. Trust us, this episode is a bloody delight: from flesh-eating fish and humiliating deaths inside sacks, to a deadly re-enactment of the Icarus myth. For a culture that is seen as an emblem of civilisation (whate…
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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 117 "The Morgawr" This week we head back across the pond for another Cornish legend which had been sighted many times over the last 100+ years, but never decidedly identified. With so much of the ocean inaccessible by conventional means, it lends itself to stories. When you have an area where so many residents live near,…
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In the winter of 1779, a determined group of Appalachian settlers set out on a thousand-mile journey by river, led by Virginia surveyor John Donelson. Battling disease, starvation, ambushes, and the raw forces of nature, they pushed westward down the Holston River, into the Tennessee River, the Ohio and then up the Cumberland River, all through hos…
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Thank you to all those that have been with us on our journey so far. Here's to many more. Watch the rest of the podcasts here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL754DzoJAhR1PYDxeKHhtjPlIAcgY1Ph4 You can also read Gary Paul Varner's sci-fi reviews here: https://www.garypaulvarner.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_pro…
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Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion! https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Music and sound e…
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A quick update to let folks know that in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day I've made my grandfather's war memoir available in PDF for those so interested. A sergeant in the Royal Engineers, he saw action throughout North Africa and Italy. Just click on the link below and you can get it from the website. Download Albert's War here…
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In Episode 394 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Sullivan, Maine, to explore the sad and tragic tale of Nelly Butler. She died young in 1797… but less than three years later her spirit returned in the basement of Captain Abner Blaisdell with a mysterious mission. Dozens of people witnessed the haunted over the span of eight months. Their testimon…
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