Ain't No Such Thing - Original Southern Horror Stories
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDo you like a good scary story? Us, too! You're gonna feel right at home with us here at Ain't No Such Thing, our horror podcast. Each week, we explore the ghosts, haunts, monsters, and more urban & rural legends from across the world and across cultures, and we tell our own, original horror stories based on those legends! Our stories are narrated in Southern style by illustrator and comic artist Amanda Rachels and are accompanied by episodes including commentary and analysis by Amanda, host Jessica Hinds, and writer Kevin LaPorte.
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LEGEND: The Coosa River Monster - Dragon, Woman or Gar?
October 16, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBConsider the strange and varied circumstances of the 19th Century legend of the Coosa River Monster, a uniquely northeastern Alabama occurrence that was never quite what it appeared...and it appeared many times over those long-lost decades to bring tall tales - and even word of a curse - to the darkened woods of the 1800's. All that, plus our spoiler-ridden review for the new horror film, Pearl, and a full breakdown of our amazing experience at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios O...
HORROR MOVIE REVIEW: Glorious
October 03, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBJoin the Ain't No Such Thing crew as we discuss Rebekah McKendry's recent indie horror, Glorious, streaming now on Shudder. All four of us sat down to watch this homegrown Lovecraftian tale, and we shared some surprising reactions. SPOILER ALERT: This review includes full, no-holds-barred details of the film's story and its ending. Before you listen...GO WATCH THE MOVIE. Trust us. You'll enjoy the review more this way. Then, come check out what we thought of Glorious and find out if you fe...
SCARY STORY: The Baptist IV - The Bay of the Holy Spirit
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBTwo friends on an annual alligator hunt discover hidden truths about each other and encounter a legendary gator and a supernatural force they could not have foreseen and might possibly not survive. Join our Facebook group for exclusive insights and art based on our stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aintnosuchthing Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC. The Bay of the Holy Spirit © Kevin LaPorte. Narrated by Amanda Rachels. Music Credits: Unspoken by Myuu A Bad Encounter by My...
LEGEND: The Melon Heads - Scourges of the Northern Woods
September 11, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin the Ain't No Such Thing crew for a dreaded foray outside the South in consideration of a decidedly Northern phenomenon - The Melon Heads, cannibalistic survivors of a mad doctor's machinations in a mid-20th century asylum, escaped into the surrounding woods after murdering the old man and burning their erstwhile prison to the ground...or something like that. You won't believe the reported sightings, most of which reveal The Melon Heads' apparent fascination with...cars? You're gonna ...
SCARY STORY: Bitten - An Infectious Body Horror
September 04, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBA simple man tending his orange grove suffers an unexpected bite from a seemingly normal pest, but the wound that follows and the consequences for his body and his life are decidedly abnormal. Bitten is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels. Join our Facebook group for exclusive insights and art based on our stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aintnosuchthing Bitten © Erica J. Heflin Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC Music...
LEGEND: The Casket Girls - Vampires or Victims?
August 28, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAin't No Such Thing is BACK after a one-year hiatus, with the story of The Casket Girls, "undesirable" women from the early 18th Century shipped from France to the U.S. Gulf Coast cities of Mobile, Biloxi and New Orleans for the sole purpose of providing mates to European explorers and fur traders, so that the Catholic population in the New World would propagate. Over the centuries, rumor and happenstance left these women with a supernatural reputation, ultimately attaining their legendary...
HORROR MOVIE REVIEW: The Night House
September 05, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe whole Ain't No Such Thing crew saw David Bruckner's The Night House and had to talk about it. Amanda, Kevin, Jess, and Erica discuss this film along with hopes for the upcoming Hellraiser reboot, to be produced by the same team behind The Night House. WARNING: This review includes SPOILERS! Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physic...
SCARY STORY: The Men of Pinewood Lane - A Back to Nature Horror
August 08, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDarryl's commute through the Florida pine woods has become routine. He sees the same trees, the same one pump gas station, even the same walking traveler on the road every day. He drives without thinking and without truly seeing until that routine is nightmarishly interrupted. Green Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ --------------------------------------------- ...
Scary Story: The Men of Pinewood Lane
August 08, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDarryl's commute through the Florida pine woods has become routine. He sees the same trees, the same one pump gas station, even the same walking traveler on the road every day. He drives without thinking and without truly seeing until that routine is nightmarishly interrupted. Green Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ --------------------------------------------- ...
SCARY STORY: The Men of Pinewood Lane - A Back to Nature Horror
August 08, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDarryl's commute through the Florida pine woods has become routine. He sees the same trees, the same one pump gas station, even the same walking traveler on the road every day. He drives without thinking and without truly seeing until that routine is nightmarishly interrupted. Green Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ --------------------------------------------- ...
SCARY STORY: Turtle Soup - A Backwoods Cannibal Horror
June 13, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBA good ole boy couch-surfing on the rotting sofa of friends in BFE learns the fine art of harvesting roadkill from his hosts but soon finds himself in a unique quandary when a moment of impulsive anger brings together his new talents and the baser instincts of people desperate for a bite to eat. Turtle Soup is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Upd...
SCARY STORY: Turtle Soup - A Backwoods Cannibal Horror
June 13, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBA good ole boy couch-surfing on the rotting sofa of friends in BFE learns the fine art of harvesting roadkill from his hosts but soon finds himself in a unique quandary when a moment of impulsive anger brings together his new talents and the baser instincts of people desperate for a bite to eat. Turtle Soup is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Upd...
LEGEND: Robert the Doll - The Most Haunted Doll in the World
May 30, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBOur Legend series of hauntings continues with "the most haunted doll in the world", Robert the Doll. Kevin and Jess paid a visit to Robert while on vacation in Key West, and what they discovered was genuinely unexpected! Listen to their tale of a direct encounter with Robert just a few weeks ago and enjoy Amanda's backstory of Robert the Doll's history based on horror legends she learned decades ago. It's our longest episode yet, and it's FULL of first-hand horror facts and fun. Plus, check...
LEGEND - The Myrtles Plantation - Haunted Travels
May 16, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAmanda, Kevin, and Jessica discuss haunted travel experiences and Jessica's recent trip to one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles Plantation. She has a photo that may or may not show the image of Chloe, the most famous of the plantation's ghostly inhabitants. What do you think? Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physical Merchandise: Ma...
LEGEND: The Myrtles Plantation - Haunted Travels
May 16, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAmanda, Kevin, and Jessica discuss haunted travel experiences and Jessica's recent trip to one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles Plantation. She has a photo that may or may not show the image of Chloe, the most famous of the plantation's ghostly inhabitants. What do you think? Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physical Merchandise: Ma...
Scary Story: The Twisted Woman - A Haunting in the Trees
March 28, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAs an old woman's bizarre story of a twisted, beckoning tree creature unfolds, the young reporter interviewing her starts to wonder if the danger is in the swamp or from the old woman herself. The Twisted Woman is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physical Merchandise: Magnets & Autographed Photos Live Sk...
SCARY STORY: The Twisted Woman - A Haunting in the Trees
March 28, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAs an old woman's bizarre story of a twisted, beckoning tree creature unfolds, the young reporter interviewing her starts to wonder if the danger is in the swamp or from the old woman herself. The Twisted Woman is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physical Merchandise: Magnets & Autographed Photos Live Sk...
LEGEND: The Beast of Busco - Indiana Monster Turtle
March 07, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 1948, a northern Indiana farmer encountered something in his lake that terrified him, a turtle so large those who witnessed it later compared it to the size of a small passenger car. His successor on the farm went so far as to use baited traps, send down divers, and even drain the 7-acre lake in his obsession with proving the monster turtle's existence. Did he find it? Did he prove it was real? To find out, you'll have to listen to Amanda Rachels and Ain't No Such Thing writers, Erica J....
LEGEND: Pope Lick Monster - The Kentucky Goat-Man
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJust outside Louisville, Kentucky, there is a train trestle famous for its devious, dangerous denizen, the Goat-Man - The Pope Lick Monster. This scheming critter lures the curious and the daring onto the bridge with its arcane abilities, only to leave them in the path of the oncoming train. Jess, Amanda & Kevin take on The Pope Lick Monster and consider: What he tells people that compels them to wander onto the tracks and to their doom; Why he's such a jerk; Where he ranks compared to ot...
SCARY STORY - Winter of Bromeliads - Demonic Ritual Horror
February 21, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBA lone woman and her canine companion makes her way to a lonesome beach for a day of much needed solitude, only to find evidence of some arcane ritual. She soon falls ill and relies on the suspect generosity of the locals to keep her healthy and safe, but there are hungry forces at play in this false paradise far beyond anything she could have imagined... Possum Princess is written by Erica J. Heflin & Eric H. Fundersol. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Suppo...
LEGEND: Arkansas Fouke Monster - The Boggy Creek Bigfoot
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAfter two hurricanes, COVID-induced periods of remote work and remote learning, and months of changes in day jobs and growth in our comics publishing business, WE. ARE. BACK. Our first LEGENDS episode in 6 months is here, and it features the star of The Legend of Boggy Creek, the Fouke Monster - Arkansas' own Bigfoot! Amanda, Jess & Kevin discuss the movie and how it either spawned or was spawned from legit sightings of a Bigfoot creature in Southeast Arkansas. All this history and...is the ...
LEGEND: Fouke Monster - The Boggy Creek Bigfoot
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAfter two hurricanes, COVID-induced periods of remote work and remote learning, and months of changes in day jobs and growth in our comics publishing business, WE. ARE. BACK. Our first LEGENDS episode in 6 months is here, and it features the star of The Legend of Boggy Creek, the Fouke Monster - Arkansas' own Bigfoot! Amanda, Jess & Kevin discuss the movie and how it either spawned or was spawned from legit sightings of a Bigfoot creature in Southeast Arkansas. All this history and...is the ...
SCARY STORY: Possum Princess - Backwoods Monster Body Horror
November 29, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBA parent's worst nightmare is helplessness in a moment of utter need for their child. When that emergency is life-threatening and happens in the depths of the Florida wilds, a frightened and desperate mother will turn to almost anyone. But to what ends will a stranger go to help? And what old, dark forces will that stranger tap to save the child, and what will be the terrible cost? Possum Princess is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels...
SCARY STORY: Betty & Veronica - Giant Snake Monster Horror
November 22, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBEven the most skilled snake hunters take great care in the Everglades. Legends of monster gators and snakes and boars bounce around the bars and the message boards like rumors of cheating county commissioners, but every once in a while...every now and then...one of them legends turns out to be true. When a group of long-time herpers (reptile hunters for you rookies) head into the Glades to collect one of those legends after one of them actually sees it alive, what they find is far more monst...
SCARY STORY: Mudriders - A Southern Bigfoot Horror
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBRawley just wants to kiss a girl...just about any girl...so, against his better judgment, he accompanies his cousin - the local stud - to a mudriding party in a local country dirt pit. Confronted with backwoods machismo and beer-soaked behavior, Rawley soon questions his decision...over and over again. That is, until he meets a pretty girl in the back of a pickup truck, and the pair are hauled into the Alabama mud and into a sort of hidden, monstrous terror they never could have anticipated....
SCARY STORY: The Hayride - A Halloween Horror
October 31, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHalloween, 1983. A shy young man joins his church youth group for a Halloween alternative gathering and hayride. Nothing goes as expected, as he finds himself the object of the affections of a girl he never before met and follows her onto a haunted hayride into the night and into a forest full of his worst fears. The Hayride is written by Kevin LaPorte. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Re...
SCARY STORY: The Baptist III - The Hayride - A Halloween Horror
October 31, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHalloween, 1983. A shy young man joins his church youth group for a Halloween alternative gathering and hayride. Nothing goes as expected, as he finds himself the object of the affections of a girl he never before met and follows her onto a haunted hayride into the night and into a forest full of his worst fears. The Hayride is written by Kevin LaPorte. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Re...
SCARY STORY: Mother of the Swamp - Bayou Occult Horror
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBYou think you know what happens to folks out in the swamps...and why? You don't know nothin'. When people start to disappear from one diminishing little bayou village, everybody has a theory, but ain't none of'em right...or even close, for that matter. Come on in and take a crack at this case yo'self, and see what you make of...the Mother of the Swamp. Mother of the Swamp is written by Erica J. Heflin. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Camp...
LEGEND: Louisiana Rougarou - The Southern Werewolf
August 16, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Ain't No Such Thing tour of Southern, hirsute cryptids lands in Lousiana to check in on the most Southern of werewolves - the swamp-dwelling Rougarou! This lupine ole cuss not only morphs into a half-man/half-wolf beastie under the full moon, he comes after you when you don't follow the rules of the church. Sounds like some grandmothers we know... Anyhow, join Amanda, Kevin, and Jess (she's BACK!) for a Rougarou round-table, more than a few laughs, and ranks vs. our other cryptid friends...
SCARY STORY: Kid Gloves - Creepy Clown Doll Horror
August 09, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn the 1970's, empty parking lots spawned traveling carnivals, rife with rusted rides, grizzled barkers, and tainted games of skill. It was in one of these rancid attractions that a lonely little girl with a resentful, acid-tongued mother wins the greatest prize of her life, one to come home with her and take away all her hurt...no matter the cost... Kid Gloves is written by Kevin LaPorte. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Read more stories about these charact...
LEGEND: Florida Skunk Ape
August 03, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAin't No Such Thing takes on the guise of Florida Man and dips WAY down into the Peninsula to look into reports of The Great Cypress Forest's own Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape (a.k.a. Swamp Cabbage Man, a.k.a. Stink Ape, a.k.a. Myakka Ape). We dig deep into reported encounters, the surprisingly broad cultural influence, and speculate what's behind this enduring and widespread cryptid phenomenon that's become a sort of de facto mascot for the Sunshine State. Plus, Kevin and Amanda try out a new sys...
SCARY STORY: Aladdin's Castle - 1980's Mall Arcade Horror
July 03, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBIn the 1980's, dismal mall goths prowled the corridors of retail riches, primed to show off their deviant looks and worry the normies. But, deep down, they ultimately wanted the same attention we all crave, from parents and teachers and...potential loves. When reality won't serve the needs of one of these suburban nightcrawlers, maybe a cursed video game will. Aladdin's Castle is written by Kevin LaPorte. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon C...
LEGEND: Alabama White Thang
May 14, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAin't No Such Thing is BACK with a new discussion of an Alabama legend. As we open Season Two, we look into the Alabama White Thang, a northeast Alabama cryptid that seems to change shape and sound over the decades. We take shots at all of it's weird and dubious sightings and characteristics and have a lot of fun doing it. Join us, won't you! Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF...
SCARY STORY: Famishment
March 31, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBIn a lost and lonely town, food is a scarcity, a right of the rich, and a traveler comes to sell the poor and starving on an elixir to produce meat where none previously grew. And the townspeople rejoice and partake! Young and skeptical mother, Catherine, just wants to feed her son, Samuel, so she approaches The Traveler with reticence to sample his concoction and provide for her boy. She soon learns the cost to buying stories too good to be true and must choose between motherhood and her ow...
MOVIE REVIEW: The Color Out of Space - H.P. Lovecraft by way of Richard Stanley & Nicolas Cage
March 25, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAmanda and Kevin review the film The Color Out of Space! H.P. Lovecraft's tale of a meteor strike with monstrous results is directed by Richard Stanley (Hardware, 1990) starring Nicolas Cage and Joely Richardson. Listen to our discussion on this surprising horror gem with both spoiler free and spoilery reviews. Don't worry, we give you notice before spoilers start flying. Stay in and enjoy this one! Visit our facebook group here to join our discussion and have some fun with us. All of our...
SCARY STORY:Some Old Lover's Ghost - HAUNTED ROMANCE
March 02, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSome Old Lover's Ghost was written by Ian McDowell. Student teacher, Tim, learns which campus legends are real when he has a strange encounter with a student on a supposedly haunted floor of the library. Ian is an award-winning journalist with a flair for the macabre who has written two novels, Mordred's Curse and Merlin's Gift, and numerous horror, fantasy and science fiction stories, many set in the American South. Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels Suppo...
SCARY STORY: Huggin' Molly - She's Coming To Get You!
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBFebruary 23, 2020 Amanda Rachels & Kevin LaPorte Parents in Abbeville Alabama have told their children for generations, "Be home before dark or Huggin' Molly will get you." Four friends are digging an underground clubhouse when disaster strikes not once but twice! The friends are locked in a race against time and are pursued by the monstrous timekeeper, Huggin' Molly. For more on Huggin' Molly check out our previous episode HERE where we discuss the legend and its origins. Support our ...
SCARY STORY: On the Dark Road - SKIN-WALKER HORROR
February 17, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBMonica and Steve are collecting Cherokee folklore from an old timer who tells them of a creature called the Tsukala. It is said to possess the ability to take the shape of any animal - even human- in order to lure its prey. On the Dark Road was written by Ian McDowell. On the Dark Road first appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and was reprinted in The Year's Best Horror Stories XVIII (ed. Karl Edward Wagner). Ian is an award-winning journalist with a flair for the ...
LEGEND - Huggin' Molly
January 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAmanda, Jess & Kevin cuddle up to discuss Abbeville, Alabama's resident curfew enforcing haunt, Huggin' Molly. We consider the merits of using fear of the supernatural to shape the behavior of children (it doesn't work!) and look into some of the other monsters created specifically to change behavior. Plus, find out the monsters our own families deployed to try to make us decent human beings... Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates P...
LEGEND: Huggin' Molly
January 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAmanda, Jess & Kevin cuddle up to discuss Abbeville, Alabama's resident curfew enforcing haunt, Huggin' Molly. We consider the merits of using fear of the supernatural to shape the behavior of children (it doesn't work!) and look into some of the other monsters created specifically to change behavior. Plus, find out the monsters our own families deployed to try to make us decent human beings... Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates P...
SCARY STORY: Inheritance - Choose Your Own Adventure Style Horror!
January 23, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBJanuary 22, 2020 Amanda Rachels, Ian McDowell, Neil A McKain, Jagdeep Kaul, Christina O'Donovan, James O'Callaghan, Hazel O'Brien, & Kevin LaPorte Norma has just become the sole inheritor of her estranged grandmother's country estate. Along with her sister and close friends, she sets out to explore her new home and hopefully find a few family heirlooms. The Ain't No Such Thing Facebook Group recently played a game of Pass the Story started by Amanda and picked up by Ian, Jagdeep, Neil, ...
SCARY STORY: The Wolf Woman of Davis Avenue
January 20, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBJanuary 20, 2020 Kevin LaPorte - Amanda Rachels Easter weekend and empty houses left by traveling families are a perfect target for a seasoned burglar in Mobile, Al. In his search for loot and some easy money he finds a lot more than he bargained for when he comes face to face with a rumored cryptid. Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories Physical Merchandise: Magnets & Autographed Photos Narrated Ch...
LEGEND: The Wolf Woman of Davis Avenue & Mass Hysteria
January 13, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Ain't No Such Thing team, Amanda and Kevin (Jess is back with us next week), discuss famous cases of mass hysteria as well as two popular ones in our own back yard, The Wolf Woman of Davis Avenue and the elusive Crichton Leprechaun. Did you see them? These local legends are hard to miss (the latter especially on YouTube - link below). Have a look at the "pretty, but hairy" Wolf Woman sketch from AL.com here! Enjoy the original - eventually viral- news report on the Crichton Leprecha...
Legend: The Wolf Woman of Davis Avenue & Mass Hysteria
January 13, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Ain't No Such Thing team, Amanda and Kevin (Jess is back with us next week), discuss famous cases of mass hysteria as well as two popular ones in our own back yard, The Wolf Woman of Davis Avenue and the elusive Crichton Leprechaun. Did you see them? These local legends are hard to miss (the latter especially on YouTube - link below). Have a look at the "pretty, but hairy" Wolf Woman sketch from AL.com here! Enjoy the original - eventually viral- news report on the Crichton Leprecha...
SCARY STORY: The Chair - Choose Your Own Adventure Style Horror!
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBJanuary 08, 2020 Amanda Rachels, James O'Callaghan, Hazel O'Brien, & Amy Rachels A driver spots an unusual object by the edge of an isolated lake and makes the fateful decision to investigate. An empty boat launch, an abandoned shack, and a rusty wheelchair...what could go wrong? The Ain't No Such Thing Facebook Group recently played a game of Pass the Story started by Amanda (based on an actual road trip oddity) and picked up by James, Hazel, and Amy. This creepy tale was the result....
SCARY STORY: The Ripple Effect - A Bloody Mary-Style Horror
January 06, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJanuary 6, 2020 Amanda Rachels & Jessica Hinds High school diving phenom, Lucy, is facing pressure from everyone. Her coaches, her friends, and most of all her father. On a rare night out with friends she finds more pressure in the form of a dare. What will she unleash when she stands in front of the mirror in a dark room and says her name backwards three times? Support our Patreon Campaign for access to: More Stories Horror Movie Reviews Video Updates PDF Transcripts of Our Stories P...
LEGEND: Bloody Mary
January 01, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Bloody Mary summoning ritual crosses centuries and cultures, but why? Where did it begin? And why does it keep spreading? The Ain't No Such Thing team of Amanda, Jess & Kevin tackles these questions and more in this episode. The summoning of Bloody Mary is essentially amateur spell casting, so we break down the elements of the spell and explore why it works or why it might not, as well as one essential element of summoning spells that's always left out when conjuring Bloody Mary. Jess ...
ANNOUNCEMENT - Happy New Year! Ain't No Such Thing is on Patreon!
January 01, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBYes! 2019 has been amazing, as we've launched eleven (11!) episodes, and we are going into 2020 full force with the launch of our Ain't No Such Thing Patreon campaign. Each week, we explore the ghosts, haunts, monsters, and more urban & rural legends from across the world and across cultures, and we tell our own, original horror stories based on those legends! Our stories are narrated in Southern style by illustrator and comic artist Amanda Rachels and are accompanied by episodes including ...
SCARY STORY: Crybaby Bridge - A Haunted Bridge Horror
December 29, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSam tries to salvage what little good came of a terrible day, when tragedy strikes, and she finds herself stranded, alone and injured, on a lonely country road at midnight. Unbeknownst to her, this road includes the legendary Crybaby Bridge, home to countless stories of ghost encounters and the disembodied wails of a long lost child, and she is unwittingly pulled into the story herself, playing a part she never intended but was perhaps destined for... Join our Facebook group for exclusive i...
LOCAL LEGEND: Crybaby Bridge
December 17, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAmanda is joined by Kevin and Jessica to explore a widespread local legend, Crybaby Bridge, a frequent phenomenon involving the phantasmic crying of a baby beneath a bridge where some storied tragedy was inflicted on an infant at some point in history. You know the story, you may even have a Crybaby Bridge in your own town. We explore the array of Crybaby Bridge legends across the U.S., relate them to real-world cases, and Kevin relates our own local version of the famously haunted bridge an...