Are You Afraid of the Bark?
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDo you have a fascination for things that go bark in the night? Are You Afraid of the Bark? is a paranormal podcast dedicated to animal ghost stories and other spooky four-legged topics. AYAOTB is hosted by vet tech-cum-haunted tour guide Michelle Anne Olsen.
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Episodes
EPISODE 3: Ghost Monkeys
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBFrom a candle shop in Pennsylvania to a beach-town in Ontario, join AYAOTB for this exploration of the ghosts of apes and monkeys.
EPISODE 2: Black Dogs
March 05, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBMangy, matted fur. Big as a horse, with large, glowing red eyes. And, to top it off, an omen of death. The black dog appears as a motif across history and cultures, and is not to be trifled with.
EPISODE 1: Ghosts of Farm Animals
February 27, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBReady your bocks! Are You Afraid of the Bark? returns with tales of ghostly farm animals.
Episode 24: The Cat Spirit of the Jerome Grand Hotel (and Other Stories)
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode 24 is all about the hella haunted Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona, whose many spirit residents include a mysterious grey cat...plus spooky listener stories from Caroline and Katey!
Episode 23: Baba Yaga’s Cat
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, delve into the story of Russian witch Baba Yaga and her (potentially) helpful menagerie of animal servants.
Episode 22.5: The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.76 MBJoin your spooky hostess for this special half-episode, an exploration of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, all in honour of the Lunar New Year!
Episode 22: Ghost Dogs of the American South
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBKeep warm through the polar vortex with this week’s exploration of stories of ghost dogs of the American South!
Episode 21: Creepy(pasta) Cats
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBCreepypastas are horror-related legends or images that have been created via and copied and pasted around the Internet. The reason the Internet was invented was to share pictures of cats (probably). Let’s combine the two and talk about creepypastas about cats.
Episode 20: Feline Superstitions
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBLast week we talked about well-known canine urban legends. This week, we take a look at how cats have gotten the short end of the urban myth stick, appearing as the villains in their own superstitions and legends.
Episode 19: Canine Urban Legends
January 04, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBNothing says “Happy New Year!” like classic urban legends, right? Spine-tingling, look-over-your-shoulder-style urban legends (and one creepypasta), all featuring man’s best friend (though he isn’t always, as some of these stories can attest). Woof!
Episode 18: Yule Animal Myths and Stories
December 21, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBHappy holidays! This special Christmas episode of Are You Afraid of the Bark? explores animal myths and stories of the season: Yule Cat and Yule Goat and electric eels, oh my!
Episode 17: Supernatural Sea Creatures (Part II)
December 14, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBTurns out the sea is simply too strange to limit to one episode. Dive-in to this exploration of still more supernatural sea creatures: the terrifying taniwha, the sensuous selkie and the truly bizarre Bishop Fish.
Episode 16: The Terrifying Animals of Aboriginal Myth and Legend
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.62 MBFrom bloodthirsty bats to giant skunks, this week’s episode of Are You Afraid of the Bark? explores some of the stranger (and some downright terrifying) animals of Aboriginal myth and legend.
Episode 15: Demon Dogs Around the World
November 28, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBDoesn’t matter where you run, doesn’t matter where you turn: the country you’re in is liable to have its own version of the demon dog legend. But don’t despair! If you’re polite and follow the rules...you might just survive.
Episode 14: Elemental Spirits
November 24, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBEpisode 14 delves into the weird world of elemental spirits, and the haunting of one Ballybrig Castle in Ireland. Thank goodness for a spunky little corgi named Pickle.
Episode 13: Animals in War
November 14, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn honour of Remembrance Day, Episode 13 is about the important role that animals have played in war and conflict, both in Canada and abroad.
Episode 12: The Ghost Cat of the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBLegend has it that the ghost of Mary Babcock's cat haunts the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse in Ohio - could a 2001 discovery be proof?
Episode 11: Animals in Witchcraft
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBHappy Halloween, dear listeners! Why not celebrate with this decidedly witchy Episode 11, all about the ways in which animals have been used and interpreted in practices of witchcraft?
Episode 10: Can Cats and Dogs Sense the Supernatural?
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 10 addresses the question of what your cat or dog is doing when they stare blankly at something you can’t see. Is this normal behaviour, or are they tuned into something paranormal?
Episode 9: Animal Myths and Legends of NYC
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBEpisode 9 is FINALLY here, all about the animal myths and legends of the Big Apple, NYC. Listen-in for unbelievable (but true!) tales of sewer alligators, super-rats and one very unfortunate circus elephant.
Episode 8: Pets That Came Back
September 19, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBStrap-in for an emotional episode recounting stories from owners who have experienced the return of their pets after their passing. Tissues are recommended for this one.
Episode 7: Equine Ghosts
September 14, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBSaddle up! Episode 7 is all about spooky mythological mares and supernatural stallions - Michelle tackles stories about ghost horses!
Episode 6: Supernatural Sea Creatures
September 05, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBDive on in to Episode 6 of Are You Afraid of the Bark? as host Michelle explores tales of supernatural sea creatures from around the world. Spooky-strange animals aren’t limited to land!
Episode 5: British Ghost Cats
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MBPour yourself a cup of tea and settle-in for Episode 5 of Are You Afraid of the Bark?, chock-full of tales of British ghost cats, and even a well-perpetuated conspiracy that alien big cats might roam the British countryside!
Episode 4: Helpful Ghost Dogs
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBEpisode 4 is all about helpful ghost dogs - dogs who were good and loyal in life, and continue to serve as man’s best friend in death. Michelle recounts the stories of Preston the Boxer, Night Life the pub dog and Sheba the German Shepherd.
Episode 3: The Dog Suicide Bridge
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBMichelle explores the mysteries of Overtoun Bridge in Scotland - a location that has inexplicably compelled hundreds of dogs to leap into the waters below, many to their deaths. What drives them? Is the answer rooted in science, or something more sinister?
Episode 2: The Los Angeles Pet Cemetery
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode of Are You Afraid of the Bark? Michelle discusses the famous LA pet cemetery, Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. In addition to a well-known haunting associated with the cemetery, the area is home to a number of famous animals and touching human-animal connections that seem to supersede death.
Episode 1: DC the Demon Cat
August 01, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this first episode of the newly relaunched Are You Afraid of the Bark? podcast, host Michelle discusses the enduring legend of DC, or Demon Cat, a spectral cat said to haunt the Capitol in Washington, D.C.