Tricksters of Bedlam
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA twig snapping in the distance, an unnatural chill slowly climbing up your back, a cruel hungry stare of someone or something just out of view. The Tricksters of Bedlam dive into the stories, legends, and folklore of some of the most well-known and elusive monsters that have plagued us since the dawn of time.
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Episodes
Tiny Terror: Black Cats
February 01, 2023 14:42 - 36 minutes - 30.5 MBBlack Cats get a bad rep sometimes... why is that? This tiny terror discusses some of the superstitions behind black cats and why they came about. We also discuss the good superstitions of black cats so we can focus on the positive. Black cats rule!
Manticore
January 02, 2023 15:22 - 49 minutes - 48.8 MBManticore: part lion, part human, part scorpian, FULLY terrifying! Learn about this thrilling beast in our newest episode.
Tiny Terror: The Vetala
September 11, 2022 14:44 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBDracula has many inspirations, some less known than others. Have you heard of the vetala? An all-knowing vampire that haunts cemeteries... how is this not terrifying?
Evil Books
August 22, 2022 14:20 - 1 hour - 73 MBWe are discussing Evil Books that were once and still perhaps in existence today. These grimoires were used to summon demons, obtain wealth, pursue witches, and much more! It is truly terrifying to know such books not only existed but were used to condemn many women and men for witchcraft, including those of the Salem Witch Trials.
Mara
June 20, 2022 15:24 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWhy do we have nightmares? If you look back in time within many cutures, there lurks a creature so terifying that it literally creates your nightmares. Take a listen and discover more about this demon. Perhaps we have something to blame for those nights we awaken in fright...
Seeds of Evil
April 16, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis episode Fitz teaches us about a variety of killer plant folklore (and "fakelore") that inspired many movies, books, and video games. The plants described specifically touch base on ones we know from the killer flowers in Jumanji, the Devil's Snare from Harry Potter, the Venus Fly Trap in Little Shop of Horrors, and (my personal favorite) vampiric plants which inspired the character Bunnicula. Take a listen, you will be so glad you did!
Bloody Mary
March 29, 2022 21:12 - 59 minutes - 51.1 MBWho hasn't heard the story of Bloody Mary?!... Such a popular urban legend from our youth that we had to take a deep dive into the history of where the story may have come from and why has it continued to transcend through generations. Did you ever chant the name three times in the mirror? Take a listen
Wendigo
February 20, 2022 17:45 - 54 minutes - 52 MBA folklore of an evil cannablistic spirit originating from the First Nations that has transcended into many modern day shows, video games, comic books, and films! The most recent rendition produced by Guillermo del Toro in the "Antlers". Take a listen to learn more about this mythical beast and discover the true horror within real documented cases of wendigo psychosis. **Subscribe and rate!
Pishtaco
January 17, 2022 15:47 - 58 minutes - 49.7 MBThis week's episode we explore the Peruvian vampire known as the Pishtaco. This creature is beyond terrifying as we discover how this monster has infiltrated a whole society of people. We witness the political and social disparities that is the driving force of this belief based on a history of violence. Please rate and subscribe! Follow us on instagram @TrickstersofBedlam
Dullahan
December 12, 2021 21:46 - 57 minutes - 49.6 MBThis episode we are exploring the Irish Fae known as the Dullahan. Have you ever heard of the famous story of the Headless Horseman? Join us as we delve deep into this Irish folklore and discuss the most famous Dullahan featured in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving . Become a Trickster- subscribe and rate us :) Follow us on instagram @trickstersofbedlam
Creepy Dolls
November 15, 2021 11:40 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis episode we are talking about dolls. That's right, dolls. Those creepy things with the tiny hands and dead eyes that just stare at you... makes you just shiver thinking about it. Seriously, dolls are just plain creepy. The question is why? What makes them so creepy? Fitz and Caitlin explore dolls, their history and why they have developed into something that is now blockbuster hits for the horror movie franchise. You also will get to learn more about a famous creepy doll who currently re...
Aswang
October 24, 2021 21:57 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis month you will find us in the Philippines learning about the mysterious and terrifying Aswangs. Virtually unheard of in the West, these cultural shape shifting monstrosities have haunted the Philippines Isles for centuries. Not only are they terrifying, but when you discover who they prey on, it becomes even more unsettling.
Onryo
September 11, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week we are taking a trip to the East and learning about the vengeful spirits of Onryos. Modern day Onryos you might know are Sumara from The Ring or Sadako from The Grudge.