This week we talk about our favorite ecosystem: SWAMPS. Cassandra starts us off with the legend of the Bunyip, and Julie shares history (and truth?) behind the will-o-the-wisp! Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify!
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
Today, Julie and Cassandra talk about Cassandra's worst nightmare: TEETH! D: Julie tells the tale of the Indus Worm, and Cassandra discusses the Grootslang! Enjoy! Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify!
Jul 11, 2019•41 min
IT'S THE GHOUL EPISODE! Cassandra talks about what ghouls actually are, and Julie shares the Palestinian folktale of Ghaddar the Ghoul! Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify!
Jul 01, 2019•51 min
Our instagram followers were polled, and this week we're talking about DOORS. You know 'em, you love 'em, now get ready to be afraid of them. Cassandra shares the scary legend behind Houska Castle, and Julie talks about hauntings in Door County, WI. Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen...
Jun 20, 2019•48 min
Buckle your seatbelts, this week we're talking about THE COLOR RED! Julie shares the weirder and weirder story of the Red Ghost of Arizona, and Cassandra talks about ladies in red -- not the song, the ghost! Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Go...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week the Ghoul Gals talk about haunted paintings, Disney World, the Netflix original film Velvet Buzzsaw, and the likelihood of Julie purchasing a haunted item from eBay. Hosted by: Julie Smyth Cassandra Litten Edited by: Julie Smyth Music by: Kevin Macleod (public domain) Logo by: Kyle Parker (@kyleparkr) Follow us: Twitter @ghoulgals Instagram @ghoulgals, @ghouliesmyth, @phenomenaaa Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Listen on SoundCloud, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify!
Jun 06, 2019•57 min
It's been 350,400 minutes since our last episode, but we are BACK! This time, Julie talks about the cold, wet Vodyanoi and how cute she thinks they are. Cassandra talks about the true, horrifying (and supernatural?) story of the Beast of Gevaudan.
May 30, 2019•32 min
Cassandra and Julie talk about some weird cemetery stuff!
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Julie and Cassandra discuss Chinese ghost marriages, sweaty iron workers, vengeful brides and Bill Hader.
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 8 min
It's a cryptid episode! Julie and Cassandra take you into the whacky world of the mapinguari and the snallygaster! Hold on tight, it's gonna be a weird ride. Julie's Sources: https://www.paranormalpapers.com/cryptozoology/mapinguari/ https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/world/americas/08amazon.html https://exemplore.com/cryptids/Mapinguari-Sightings-Does-Mylodon-Still-Exist Cassandra's Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/snallygaster/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snallygaster http://harrypo...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Julie and Cassandra talk about creepy pink dolphins and the real story behind the Pied Piper!
Aug 03, 2018•55 min
YA GHOULS ARE BACK! After a four month hiatus, Ghoul Gals are back and ready to party! In this episode, Julie and Cassandra discuss sleep monsters - alp and the batibat! Cassandra's resources: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alp_(folklore) Julie's resources: https://www.aswangproject.com/batibat-bangungot-nightmares/
Jul 03, 2018•43 min
Welcome to episode 17! Julie tells the weird tale of the Minnesota Iceman and Cassandra recounts some facts and myths about the Yeti. Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us! We'd love to hear from you! - ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's Sources: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/28/minnesota-iceman-photos_n_3517680.html https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/the-strange-case-of-the-minnesota-iceman/ Cassandra's Sources: http://siberiantimes.com...
Feb 14, 2018•51 min
NOTE: We have been experiencing some technical difficulties with our audio. About 15 minutes into the episode, there is a light crackling/clicking noise that we can't seem to edit out. We're not sure why it's happening, but we're looking into it, and apologize if this is highly disruptive to your listening experience! In episode 16, Cassandra talks about ghosts and feet, and Julie talks about the Donkey Lady! It's a good one! Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Ema...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Back at it again! Welcome to Episode 15! Julie discusses the legend of El Silbon, and Cassandra talks about the many dramatic ghosts at the St. James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand. <3 Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us! We'd love to hear from you! - ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's References: seeksghosts.blogspot.com/ creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/El_Silbon/The_Man_Who_Whistles Cassandra's References: http://salient.org.nz/2007/08/the-phantoms-of-the-ope...
Jan 09, 2018•51 min
GREETINGS FROM KRAMPUS! In episode 14, Julie and Cassandra share some truly bizarre and frightening Christmas folklore. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, pull up a seat by the fire, and get ready to have your warm-and-toasty merry feelings turned upside down! <3 Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us! We'd love to hear from you! - ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's references: www.smithsonianmag.com www.iizcat.com Cassandra's references: http://mentalfloss.com/article/719...
Dec 19, 2017•48 min
Hi! Here we are with spooky episode 13!!! This week ya favorite gals talk about weird things in the forest. Julie gives you a lesson in how to differentiate a troll from a beautiful blonde lady, and Cassandra holds your hand on a journey through a couple of the world's scariest real-life forests. Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us! We'd love to hear from you! - ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's resources: https://www.snowintromso.com/blog/2016/12/norwegian-trol...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 1 min
We're back to our regular weekly podcasting and are so excited to bring you this episode! Strap in for some for a wild ride as Cassandra talks about the Jersey Devil and Julie discusses the Lechuza. Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us! We'd love to hear from you! - ghoulgals@gmail.com
Nov 21, 2017•52 min
Both Ghoul Gals are back in the country and will return to our regularly scheduled podcasting next week! In the meantime, we loved telling scary stories so much, we decided to split it into two episodes. Here is part two! Enjoy!
Nov 16, 2017•1 hr 22 min
In today's episode, for your scary Halloween pleasure, Cassandra and Julie shirk their traditional podcast-ing ways in favor of some good, old-fashioned ~SCARY STORIES~! Enjoy, and have a happy Halloween!
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 11 min
EPISODE 10! VAMPIRES!!! This week Julie and Cassandra talk about vampires and are really excited about it. Julie dives into some Indian vampire legends, and Cassandra discusses the real life Dracula - Vlad the Impaler. Next week Ghoul Gals will be sharing some very scary (and probably) fictional stories for the Halloween episode. If you want to share your favorite scary stories, please Facebook message or email Ghoul Gals and if we like it, we'll share it! Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals...
Oct 24, 2017•48 min
It's time for episode nine! Julie and Cassandra share two extra-creepy, extra-conspiracy-filled alien tales. What do you think really happened? We also have a UFO encounter story from Brandon! Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email us your suggestions or stories! ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's sources: skinwalkerranch.org https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/skinwalker-ranch-utahs-hotbed-of-paranormal-activity_us_588240bbe4b08f5134b62014 https://www.thedailybeast.c...
Oct 17, 2017•36 min
Episode 8 is here and ready to creep you right out! This week Julie talks about the story behind the Cottingley Fairies and Cassandra shares the folklore behind fairy changelings. Lock your doors and hide your kids! Instagram: ghoulgals Twitter: ghoulgals Facebook: ghoulgalspodcast Email: Send us your favorite myths/legends/monsters and we will share them in the next episode! Or, just let us know how we're doing! ghoulgals@gmail.com Cassandra's Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling#c...
Oct 10, 2017•51 min
Happy October! This month we're going to make things extra creepy here at Ghoul Gals! This episode focuses on heritage - Cassandra shares some English folklore while Julie talks about a legendary Irish creature. Episode artwork: Francisco Vargas (https://dribbble.com/shots/1775363--31DaysOfMonsters-DAY-21-Black-Annis) Thank you to our friend Kyle for creating such cute artwork for us! Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kyleparkr/ GHOUL GALS are now on Facebook! Like us for u...
Oct 03, 2017•45 min
WE'RE BACK! After a brief hiatus, the Ghoul Gals are back and spookier than ever in this episode all about the legends of northern Michigan. Julie tells about Michigan's claim-to-cryptid-fame: THE DOGMAN! Cassandra talks about Mackinac Island's drowning pool and some of the (many many many) ghosts that haunt the island. Special thanks to Julie's uncle Dan for recommending the dogman! Shoutout to our sweet friend Kyle for recording all of our witch ghost conversations! Available on Soundcloud, Ap...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 10 min
**Please note: this episode was recorded in a different setting than the others and the quality of sound was effected** It's time for episode 5! This week, Julie and Cassandra dug into some food-themed stories with Hungry Ghosts and Captain Tony's Saloon (thanks again, Jordyn, for the inspiration!). Sit down with your favorite snack and enjoy! Cassandra's sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roadtrippers/key-west-bar_b_5094066.html https://alansmysteriousworld.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/captain-...
Sep 05, 2017•51 min
Things get poop-your-pants scary in episode 4 of Ghoul Gals! Julie and Cassandra sit down and dig into the stories that inspired episodes of a couple of their favorite television series. The legend of the Wendigo and the history of haunted dolls will have you running for safety (but there's nowhere to hide)! Enjoy! Episode art: Andrea C. Hernández Instagram: Andreahernandezart Twitter: ghoulgals Instagram: ghoulgals Email: ghoulgals@gmail.com Special thanks to Jordyn Schwersky/Mystic Sister! <...
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week, Julie and Cassandra talk about myths involving water, Julie sees a dark figure outside her window, and Cassandra proves that she can't remember a damn thing. Enjoy! Twitter: @ghoulgals Instagram: ghoulgals Email: ghoulgals@gmail.com
Aug 22, 2017•55 min
cw: this episode contains discussion of suicide Julie and Cassandra get real weird and talk about Ed and Lorraine Warren's experience with Bigfoot and the sad, sad spooky story of 1930s actress Peg Entwistle. Julie brags about her knowledge of American Girl dolls and Cassandra worries about what outfit she'll die in. It's a treat! Twitter: @ghoulgals Instagram: ghoulgals Email: ghoulgals@gmail.com Julie's sources: - www.bfro.net - Ghost Hunters by Ed and Lorraine Warren Cassandra's sources: - Yo...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 3 min
First episode! Cassandra and Julie talk about their favorite, spookiest Detroit-based stories, plus give some helpful survival tips should you ever find yourself in a horror film. Twitter: @ghoulgals Instagram: ghoulgals Email: ghoulgals@gmail.com Cassandra's sources: http://pawsbuzzgo.com/elmwood-cemetery-detroit/ http://www.themidwestival.com/blog/2014/10/29/elmwood-cemetery-detroit http://www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org/cemetery-services/about-us/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Mather...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 3 min
