Podcast Episodes
EP 48: Curses and Other Hollywood Urban Legends
In this episode, we discuss 5 Hollywood-themed curses and urban legends. We will be looking at James Dean and his cursed Porsche 550 Spyder, Valentino’s cursed ring, The Dark Knight curse, Atuk, a movie script and production that has been associated with the deaths of multiple comedic greats, and the curse of Superman.
EP 36: Latin American Folkore
In this episode, we will be taking a journey south of the border to explore 5 terrifying tales of Latin American folklore. Join us as we discuss La Llorona, El Chupacabra, La Ciguapa, El Sibon, and El Cucuy. When it comes to folklore Latin America knows how to do it right and these tales or wailing, whistling, and wandering entities are sure to fright.
EP 30: The Immortals: Vampire History and Legend
In this episode, we'll have a bloody good time discussing vampire history and folklore. We’ll go all the way back to the Greek myth of Ambrogio and Selen, to explore vampire origins, we'll discuss the Vampire of New Orleans, Jacques St. Germain, and the incredible story of Mercy Brown. Oh, and we’ll also help you get your vampire hunting kits up to date.
EP 07: Spooks and Spirits in The Heartland
In this episode we are joined by Jeremy. Jeremy is a local paranormal investigator and has had the opportunity to investigate many of Central Illinois most haunted locations. We discuss the process of paranormal investigating, his investigations, and some of the many Central Illinois paranormal hotspots including Lincoln Library, Lincoln College, Greenwood Cemetery, and Millikin University.
EP 06: The Little Folk of The Woods
Stories of leprechauns, fairies, brownies, gnomes, trolls, pixies, and goblins have intrigued people for centuries. With most of these stories originating in Europe some might assume that North America is barren to these tales. Does North America have stories of little folk?
EP 03: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
In September 1944, as summer faded into fall, there was a series of terrifying attacks in Mattoon where over two dozen ordinary citizens became victims to noxious gas attacks in their own homes. All victims reported strange odors and strange symptoms such as nausea and temporary paralysis. Citizens were gripped in fear. Was it Nazis, was it a crazed lunatic, was it a phantom, or was it as psychologists suggest mass hysteria?
EP 02: The Mysterious and Massive Thunderbirds of the Midwest
In this episode we discuss the legend and lore of the Thunderbird. We share Native American tradition, dive into witness accounts, examine the Marlon Lowe abduction, and consider possible culprits.