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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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Susto is the podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latin American and Hispanic cultures. Hosted by Adrian...or Ayden. Either way!
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Explore the world of the Dark Feminine in myth, religion, folklore, and magic.
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Explore the strange and magical side of Scotland and Ireland with host Jodie Paterson. Twice a week, she uncovers eerie legends, curious creatures, and timeless tales — all in 10 minutes or less. New episodes every Monday and Friday.
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Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore
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Ladies of Lore is the podcast dedicated to the fierce, forgotten and fascinating women of mythology and folklore. We unpick, unravel and explore their origins, their stories and explore how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. From vengeful goddesses to cunning tricksters, warrior queens to mystical seers, we dive deep into the legends that shaped cultures and the women who ruled them. Whether they've been erased, misunderstood or overshadowed, we're here to set ...
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A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
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Thrill to the adventures of the past and visions of the future. Featuring science fiction, fantasy, horror and the supernatural, short stories, ancient tales, myth and folklore from our short story submissions, with author interviews and occasional special features about publishing and writing. Flame Tree is independent, and encourages the comprehensive understanding of all people, and all cultures.
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Monsters, Myths and Manias explores strange and forgotten corners of history. Join Professor Weird (Paul Weatherhead) as he explores bizarre but true stories of mass hysteria, ghost panics, scary folklore and strange creatures...
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A poetic storytelling podcast unearthing forgotten feminine folklore, resistance, and ritual. The past is not gone...it’s just been hiding.
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Hosts of Folkloring and The Drunken Storyteller get together to try and talk about folklore but get distracted along the way. Expect history, histerics and the gods knows what as we delve into folklore, magick and myth through out history and the world.
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On KnotWork, we explore the mythology and folklore of Ireland, and beyond. Episodes begin with a story, followed by a deep dive conversation about how this age-old tale still resonates today. Our guests include oral storytellers, writers, artists, musicians, and spiritual leaders. Occasionally, in our Myth Workers and Culture Makers series, our guest offers a song, a meditation, or another bit of creative magic. We talk about what it means to live a myth-inspired life. These conversations ex ...
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Isn't it weird how often the horrors in our favourite scary stories tend to look a lot like, uh… ladies? Join me as I dig up the social and cultural contexts behind classic ghost stories and legends to challenge the often one-dimensional portrayal of women in horror.
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From Yokai and Bigfoot sightings to spirits, other-worldly beings and UFO encounters, we share stories and interviews; exploring evidence, theories, and philosophical implications. Always respectful with a touch of impish irreverence, we gather stories with wit and wisdom encouraging a strong look at Indigenous perspectives. This project has been brewing in our minds for years and now with the help of our community (including the uncanny world) we are making it a reality.
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While Wales is often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, iconic choirs, and passion for rugby, its valleys and hillsides also cradle some of Britain’s most intriguing and haunting tales. From baffling disappearances and unsolved murders to the eerie whispers of Welsh folklore, there are hidden stories woven into every corner of the country. Too often overlooked by mainstream media and the wider true crime world, this podcast shines a focused light on the murders, mysteries, and forgo ...
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The Deep Dive : Mysteries, Conspiracies, Scandals, Covert Operations, Folklore, Legends & More.
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We want to explore and dive deep into the world of Mysteries, Conspiracies, Scandals, Covert Operations, Folklore, Legends & More. We never claim to know everything, we never claim our opinion is correct, we simply put the evidence we have on the table and allow the audience to decide for themselves.
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Prowling the paranormal... one tale at a time. A podcast by Kerry Case and Kayleigh Wingate.
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A podcast that explores Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairy Tales from all over the World in an easy-to-understand, fun and humorous way.
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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folk ...
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Welcome! Step into a world where gods clash, monsters roam, and legends come to life. History, Myth, and Legend dives deep into the myths and folklore that shaped civilizations—from the thunderbolts of Zeus to the trickery of Loki, the wisdom of Anansi to the underworld journeys of Inanna. Whether you’re a history buff, fantasy lover, or just here for the drama, we unravel ancient tales with a modern twist—complete with humor, mystery, and a touch of divine chaos. New episodes every week. Gr ...
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Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks
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Through deep research and high-strangeness storytelling, three brothers explore paranormal encounters and unexplained events. Collecting freaky listener stories and scouring the dusty pages of classic Fortean texts, the brothers use high-production sound design to set the scene for alleged real encounters with, Dogman, Poltergeists, Bigfoot, Fairy Folk, Humanoids, UFOs, Shadow People, and Sky Creatures.. just to name a few. Attempting to parse out the facts within folklore, the brothers of t ...
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One Host. Haunted Tales. Sarcastic Storytelling. Loregasm delivers paranormal tales, creepy folklore, unsolved mysteries, and weird history so good, it's practically a loregasm!
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Join Sarah & Yenni as they deep dive into your favorite myths and legends from around the world, with a whole lot of laughter in between. From tales of our ancestors to stories written in the present, our lovely Sirens go on the hunt to find as much information and bring it to your lovely ears.
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Come with us as we dive head first into the titillating tales of Ozarkian folklore and discuss the origins and obscurities of these stories. From Curtis Copeland and Hayden Head, this is Ozarkian Folk Chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Commuters Podcast We keep you company on your daily commute. We publish on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Diverse catalog of topics from UFO's, Paranormal, Science, News, Pop Culture or anything you may want us to dive into... You have a subject you want discussed? Got a story or something to share? Email us @ [email protected] https://throne.com/podcacheradio
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more.
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Talking about all things Jewish witchcraft, mysticism, folklore, magic, and practice. Deep dives into all things magical & Jewish, hosted by Jewitches.com Find the Jewitches podcast: instagram @jewitches twitter @thejewitches and subscribe at jewitches.com/subscribe
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A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore, cryptozoology and mythology with your host, Erin. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday with a new episode with a new monster from another culture. Get in touch on Twitter at @mythmonsterspod
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Dia Duit Hello I am Hazel aka Cosmic Witch 555 Celtic Witch Draoí / Bean Feasa Draíocht Reiki Master/Teacher, Hypnotherapist/Regressionist/Sound Therapist/ Tarot Oracle Reader, from Ireland. My main platform is my podcast Cosmic Witch 555 Est 2018. Welcome to Cosmic Witch 555 YouTube – where Irish myth, magic, and spirit come alive. I’m a Bean Feasa, healer, and modern-day witch weaving ancient Irish traditions, folklore, and Celtic pagan wisdom into sacred, soul-led content. Tarot/Oracle/As ...
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly.
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State of the Unknown | True Stories of Paranormal Encounters and American Folklore
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Hosted by Robert Barber, State of the Unknown is a cinematic podcast that explores true paranormal stories, chilling local legends, and forgotten truths hidden in the folds of American folklore. Each episode unearths a different corner of the U.S.—from haunted highways and ghost towns to cursed landmarks and cryptid-infested woods. If you believe some stories were never meant to be solved, this is the podcast you’ve been looking for. 🎧 New episodes every other week. 🔗 www.stateoftheunknown.c ...
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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The permanent home of all Unexplainers past shows and extended content.
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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Mythik Camps team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigod ...
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Dom Ford, "Mytholudics: Games and Myth" (de Gruyter, 2025)
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Dom Ford joins Jana Byars to talk about Mytholudics: Game and Myth (DeGruyter Brill, 2025). Games create worlds made of many different elements, but also of rules, systems and structures for how we act in them. So how can we make sense of them? Mytholudics: Games and Myth lays out an approach to understanding games using theories from myth and folk…
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Teaser | Eastern Cryptids and Urban Legends: Myths & Monsters of Appalachia with Dr. Brian D. Parsons
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Send us a text In the next episode of State of the Unknown, host Robert Barber sits down with cryptozoologist and paranormal researcher Dr. Brian D. Parsons to discuss the strange creatures explored in his book, Eastern Cryptids. From the Beast of Bladenboro to the Snallygaster, we dive into the stories, sightings, and cultural roots of these persi…
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KPOP Demon Hunters: Korean Myths & Folklore
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Sit on your Couch, Couch, Couch! and listen to Week Four of our Movie Myth Month! Join your Sirens as we talk all about the Korean myths and folklore found sprinkled throughout Netflix's KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Follow us on Instagram @StorySirensPodcast Support us on ko-fi.com/storysirens Join our Discord on https://discord.gg/YvVRCQHAYe Music by Donal…
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A creator god, a trickster folk hero, a wily spider and a heroic symbol of resistance, Anansi is a fascinating figure within West African folklore. This episode contains both an original folkloric story and a modern depiction of Anansi from our Myths, Gods & Immortals series. Featuring: ‘The Secrets of Jamestown Lighthouse’ by Benjamin Cyril Arthur…
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Cold War Airlifts - Vietnam & Cuba Evacuations
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This week's podcast looks at the Nordic deity Ran, a wrathful sea goddess that causes shipwrecks and drags fishermen down to the watery depths with her net. With her husband Aegir and her nine children of the waves, she represents the terrors of the sea--both physically and psychologically. We look at the attributes of Ran, water mythology, and flo…
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From Bay Area Bombings to North Wales: The Capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the extraordinary case of Daniel Andreas San Diego, the American fugitive who spent more than two decades on the run before his dramatic arrest in rural North Wales in November 2024. San Diego, a committed animal rights activist and computer specialist from California, was linked to two 2003 bombings targe…
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Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today’s subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources All the shows from G…
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This 1897 New York murder case that has it all - a villain, an incredibly useless police force, and a duck who saves the day. The incredible Dr Cat Byers (@heymorguegirl) joins Maddy and Anthony to tell this story. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Please vote for us for Listeners' Choice at the B…
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Send me a text message! A Scottish lord hears a woman drowning in his loch. Every instinct tells him to dive in and save her. But his servant grabs his arm: "My lord, that's no woman." This is the mermaid most of human history has feared – not Disney's lovestruck princess, but something far more alien and dangerous. What's truly wild is how univers…
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In 1954 a group of undercover psychologists joined a doomsday UFO cult who believed the world was about to be destroyed and the true believers whisked away in a flying saucer. What would happen to the believers' faiths when the prophesised apocalypse didn't happen, the psychologists wondered? The results reveal an important truth about human nature…
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Beware the Each-Uisge: A Tale of Loss and Revenge
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Get ready to dive into the dark depths of Scottish folklore as we explore the spine-chilling tale of the Each-Uisge. This episode is all about that legendary water horse that’s been haunting the lochs of Raasay, luring unsuspecting souls to their doom. Picture this: a skilled blacksmith loses his daughter to this fearsome creature, and with a heart…
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Bridgewater Triangle Paranormal Phenomena & Folklore
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World Creation on the Back of a Turtle From the Northern Iroquois Tribes of North America
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Discover the Iroquois creation myth where Sky Woman falls from the heavens, animals shape a new world on Turtle Island, and twin brothers—Good Mind and Bad Mind—battle to define the balance of life.By plpowers16
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Operation Silver Shovel - Chicago Political Corruption Probe
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In this episode we look at another spooky, ghostly dog! But this one comes with horns and chains...Here's more death folklore with the Galician El Urco! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken fro…
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Long before “witchcraft” became a word whispered in fear, it was simply the rhythm of life, rooted in the turning seasons, in gratitude for the land, in the quiet power of those who remembered. Through the story of Anwyn, a healer in the village of Fernlow, we follow the slow shift from trusted midwife to suspected witch. As the Church’s shadow spr…
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Tiny Hammers and Big Tricks: The True Tale of the Leprechaun!
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Today, we’re getting our folklore fix by diving into the world of leprechauns—those little dudes with the tiny hammers and a knack for trickery. Forget the cheesy green suits and pots of gold; we’re uncovering the real deal, which goes way back over a thousand years and is packed with stories that are way more interesting than your average cereal m…
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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 11: El Chupacabra and Other Cryptids
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Our feature monster for this episode is that curiosity of the Caribbean – and other regions across Central America and the American Southwest – El Chupacabra. We'll explore its relatively recent identification and its potential mythological roots in Taino and Aztec stories. We'll also introduce a few other cryptids of the Americas! Visit the World …
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Torn Between Two Worlds with Erica O'Reilly | S6 Ep28
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Write with Us this September The Writers’ Knot is welcoming new members! This is the global creative community where where the mythic imagination meets creative expression. Registration is now open and due to the intimate nature of this community, space is extremely limited: www.marisagoudy.com/writers-knot-community Please Support Our Show: Join u…
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What if your dreams weren’t yours anymore? In this chilling episode, we peel back the veil on the secretive convergence of neuroscience and artificial intelligence — a web of brain tech companies and shadowy defense contracts weaving a new kind of control: AI-powered mind reading. From NeuraLink to Blackrock Neurotech, Paradromics, Synchron, and In…
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86 Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources:…
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Through the industrial fog of Victorian London, in one of the city's most notorious slums, a murder took place that shocked a nation. The Bermondsey Horror, as it was called at the time, centred around a young woman and her older partner, and a wealthy man who was lured to their home one night. How did the gruesome events unfold? What did Charles D…
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It's time to uncover (or attempt to uncover!) some myths and mysteries right in your Sirens' hometown! The unexplainable Coral Castle in Homestead, FL still has people scratching their heads today. How to did the creator behind 'Florida's Stonehenge' cut, carve and move over a thousand tons of rock on his own?! Follow us on Instagram @StorySirensPo…
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Send us a text We return this week to Nepal and into a story read by my friend and colleague at DMC Campus in Gorkha, Nepal, Krishna. Support the showBy Sam Collins
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Episode 82: Dr. Jared Phillips Discusses the Pace of the Past and the Wave of the Future in the Ozarks
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Dr. Jared Phillips is a multi-generational Ozarker with an intense passion for the hills. He joins the Chronicles to discuss a wide range of topics: From the measured pace of farming with animals to the frenzy of current development, Jared is both a thoughtful custodian of past values, an honest critic of past prejudices, and a citizen concerned ab…
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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Uncanny Japan is a uniquely soothing podcast brought to life by immersive sound d…
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So, you’ve died in Japan. Let me help you navigate the underworld and if we can, avoid the nastiest hells. Follow Uncanny Japan Patreon Uncanny Japan Website Thersa Matsuura Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution) Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Credits Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura About SpectreVi…
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You’ve heard his name before: Merlin. Not the first wizard, but the most important wizard! We’re taking a crack at Arthurian legend, digging into how the prototypical wizard shaped the stories, including his demonic birth, his terrible romances, and his role as Arthur’s Wizard Daddy. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or men…
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