Latest Folklore Podcast Episodes

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Ghostly Journeys: Spooky Stories from Around the Globe

Anthology of Horror - April 28, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
In today’s episode of "Anthology of Horror," we ventured into the spectral heart of folklore with an enthralling exploration of spooky stories from around the globe. As your host, Spring Heeled Jack, I guided you through a chilling array of tales that span continents and cultures, each story wea...

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Red River Gorge Rake and Mammoth Cave

Two Scaredy Cats - April 26, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
On this episode we are talking some of the crazy things going on in the state of Kentucky.  First we are talkking about a Rake that has been seen in the Natural Bridge and the Red River Gorge Area.  Rake's are humanoid creatures that are thought to be unnaturally tall, very skinny, lurks in the ...

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The Unsolved Murder or Russell Colvin

New England Legends Podcast - April 25, 2024 14:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 897 ratings
In Episode 346 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate the small town of Manchester, Vermont, to explore the unsolved 1812 murder of Russell Colvin. Years after the murder, Amos Boorn had a dream where Russell’s ghost came to him and told him he’d been murdered, and his remains could be found on...

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Tikbalang

Myth Monsters - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this episode, we're heading over to the Philippines for a wacky and wonderful monster, the Tikbalang! How does this monster link to male sexuality? Why does wearing your clothes inside out prevent them from seeing you? Find out this week! Support the Show. You can find us on - Myth Monsters...

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UBMC 186: REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA & OUTLANDER

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet - April 25, 2024 07:33 - 1 hour
Leigh explores the symbolism, mythology, and superstitions behind the organ of sight through 2008’s gothic rock horror musical Repo! The Genetic Opera, while Lori finally taps into tea leaf divination through the first episode of 2014’s historical drama television series Outlander. JOIN THE PAT...

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Deeper Lore: 252 (125, 221, & Legends 14)

Lore - April 25, 2024 04:01 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 43.7K ratings
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/125 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/221 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/Legends14 ———————— ...

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Agnes and the Brother Boy

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight - April 24, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes
In a small village in England in the twelth century two strange children appeared by a wolf pit. This is unusual enough on it's own, but these children spoke a language never heard in Woolpit and their skin was, well... green. The mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit has enchanted and intrig...

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Episode 47: Shadow People; The Sleep Paralysis Remix

Area 215 - April 24, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
The Ghoulies circle back to Shadow People but mainly to talk about sleep paralysis. Support the show Follow us on them internetz instagram: area_215 Become a Patreon member for cocktail recipes!

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EP 175 - Paranormal Tales - Christian

Para Normal Podcast - April 23, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour
Ngayong gabi pakinggan natin ang mga kwentong bundok, BPO, at experiences sa mga aral sa black magic. Thank you ulit Christian sa pag share nung kanyang pananaw at experiences. Kung meron kang mga experience sa bundok, atbp, gaya ni Christian at gusto mo i share, pwede mo yan email sa paranorm...

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FtV – The Barefoot Farmer of Patuckaway

New England Legends Podcast - April 22, 2024 14:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 897 ratings
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 57 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike up to an old cellar hole and cemetery in Pawtuckaway State Park in New Hampshire, in search of an eccentric photographer from the late 1800s named George Goodrich. However, folks around the nearby t...

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Lore 252: Until Death

Lore - April 22, 2024 04:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 43.7K ratings
History is full of countless stories of people loving each other across all sorts of obstacles and divides. But it’s the greatest boundary of all that has generated the most fascinating—and terrifying—tales of all. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, writing by GennaRose Nethercott, researc...

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 146: FREYJA

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes
Heya, Freyja. Lor shares all about the mysterious Norse goddess of love, fertility, battle, and (according to her personal opinion) Spring! JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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The Case of The Black Dahlia Murder

Haunted American History - April 22, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes
In today's episode, we dive into one of Hollywood’s most notorious unsolved cases—the murder of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia. Found brutally murdered in Los Angeles in 1947, Short's case became infamous due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the media frenzy that followed. Join...

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The Road Giveth, The Road Taketh Away

Anthology of Horror - April 19, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
In today's gripping episode of "Anthology of Horror," we journeyed down the shadowed paths of America's most haunted highways, guided by the chilling narratives from Tom Ogden's "Haunted Highways." As our host, Spring Heeled Jack, led us through a selection of the eeriest tales, we discovered th...

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The Cobbler’s Ghost Has No Shoes

New England Legends Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 897 ratings
In Episode 345 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit the Newtown Bee parking lot in Newtown, Connecticut, to experience the site of a brutal unsolved axe murder of a local cobbler and the profound haunting that followed soon after. Managing Editor Shannon Hicks from The Bee joins us for this one.  ...

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Sphinx

Myth Monsters - April 18, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Apologies - I caught the flu before recording this episode, so I sound a little rough! in this week's episode, we're heading over to Egypt and Greece for the riddling minx, the Sphinx! Which mythology is it from anyway? Why is the Great Sphinx male? Find out in this episode! Support the Show. ...

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UBMC 185: BIO-DOME & WALL-E

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet - April 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Happy Earth Day, friends! Leigh investigates the true story behind 1996's stoner-comedy classic Bio-Dome, while Lori rants and raves about all things ecological through the 2008 family/sci-fi film WALL-E. JOIN THE PATREON FAMILY!

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Episode 129: Springtime Hauntings with Amanda Paulson

Magick & Alchemy - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratings
In episode 129 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby talk springtime hauntings with Amanda Paulson. Amanda is a paranormal investigator, researcher and medium based in the Inland Pacific Northwest. In this conversation, Amanda shares some of her haunted collection a...

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Modern Myths. The Hodag

Urban Legends - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 165 ratings
In our final modern myth chapter this season, we embark on a journey into the heart of American folklore to uncover the legend of ‘The Hodag.’ Join us as we explore the unusual origins, strange accounts, and the enduring intrigue surrounding this mythical creature that has become a staple of Wis...

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Story Time: The Mirror Maiden by Lafcadio Hearn (Ep. 146)

Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - April 17, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
Today I'll read you Lafcadio Hearn's short story: The Mirror Maiden.  [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books includin...

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EP 174 - Ang Manggagamot

Para Normal Podcast - April 16, 2024 11:21 - 2 hours
Naisip mo na ba kung ano ang buhay ng isang manggagamot?  Ngayong gabi pakinggan natin ang lakas ng dasal, lihim na karunungan, at iba iba pang na experience ni Tata J sa kanyang panggagamot. Maraming salamat ulit kay Tata J sa kanyang mga na  i-share. Kung ito ang unang episode na napakinggan...

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Episode 58: Skibidi Toilet

Unspookable - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Last fall it felt like every other email, review, or topic recommendation we received mentioned a YouTube series that had captured the imaginations of our listeners and literally BILLIONS of young people around the world. If you haven't heard about these giant, singing, war mongering toilets with...

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FtV – The Slaying of Old Bet

New England Legends Podcast - April 16, 2024 02:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 897 ratings
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 56 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit a memorial off the side of the road in Alfred, Maine, that marks the site where America’s first elephant was gunned down in cold blood back in 1816. The elephant named Old Bet had toured throughout...

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Satan Is My Superhero - April 15, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode we will look at one of English literature’s greatest names, the Romantic Poet, Lord Byron.  It is claimed outside of the U.K. he is the second most read British author behind Shakespeare. We first mentioned Byron in our second episode, Science Fiction Satan, where we quoted con...

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Lord Byron Satanic Spirit of Pride

Satan Is My Superhero - April 15, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode we will look at one of English literature’s greatest names, the Romantic Poet, Lord Byron.  It is claimed outside of the U.K. he is the second most read British author behind Shakespeare. We first mentioned Byron in our second episode, Science Fiction Satan, where we quoted con...

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The Pain of Dreaming Demonic

Southern Demonology - April 15, 2024 18:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 52 ratings
Get ready for a truly chilling tale that will make you think twice about taking a nap. On today's episode, our host JJ goes deep into the nightmarish realm of demonic dream invasions. We're talking about visions so vivid and terrifying, they'll make your skin crawl. From a withered demon whisk...

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Poetry in Oklahoma City (featuring Red Dirt Poetry)

Metropolitan Library System Podcast - April 15, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
April is poetry month, so on this month's podcast we're joined by poets Durell Carter and Yoko Hill to talk about their organization, Red Dirt Poetry, and the wealth of talented poets currently writing in Oklahoma.

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Legends 25: Cursed Literature

Lore - April 15, 2024 04:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 43.7K ratings
Cursed literature and haunted tomes fill a category of folklore that never gets enough love. This tour through the some of history’s most deadly books is sure to help you find a few new favorites. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de A...

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UBMC WITCH WHISPER 145: THE HIGH PRIESTESS

Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes
Leigh’s taking over all things TAROT! In the coming weeks, she'll work through all of the Major Arcana, deep-diving into the lore, interpretations, hidden meanings, and pop culture associations behind each card. First up - The High Priestess, a card of wisdom, mystery, and intuition.  ⁠⁠JOIN THE ...

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Wyoming - Frontier Phantoms

Haunted American History - April 15, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode, journey with me to Fort Bridger, a historical gem that has witnessed a plethora of events from fur trade rendezvous and military clashes to phantom soldiers and ghostly dogs. Next, step behind the bars of the Wyoming Frontier Prison, a place with a dark and daunting past. Hear ab...