The hotline to the otherside! This episode we dive into the Ouija board. Is it pronounced 'Wee-ji" or Wuu-ja"...or "Oo-ee-ji". We talked about the origin of the ghostly communication device and its inclusion in the toy aisle. We enjoyed digging into this episode and hope you enjoy listening. Goodbye!
What can we say. You win some and you lose some. We tried discussing trolls and ended up kind of a chaotic mess. So, maybe not our best episode ever, but hopefully you will find some entertaining nuggets of information within. We'll be better next time. Promise!
We decided to drop a quick mini episode trying to get back in the swing of things. Today we talked about The Cursed Week. From the Lincoln assassination to the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a lot of disastrous events happened around the middle of April, earning this week its nickname. Check out the two articles linked below for additional details. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/17/april-15-week-cursed-unlucky-notre-dame-fire-lincoln-titanic-waco-boston-marathon/34952470...
Their creepy, their spooky...no, not the Addams Family. Today we're talking cemeteries!! From ghostly spirits to superstitions, we are talking everything graveyard and cemetery. Do you know the difference between the two? Listen in and find out. We hope you enjoy!! Notes - http://heavensmaid.com/five-fun-facts-about-cemeteries/ https://www.kickassfacts.com/graveyard-facts https://www.iamhrsinclair.com/2015/10/26/10-graveyard-facts/ http://www.icysedgwick.com/cemetery-superstitions/ http://kathle...
This week, we talk about the World Champion of Hide and Seek; Bigfoot! We talk through our shared childhood take on the mythical creature and then move on to discussing the variations of 'squatches" all across the world. We hope you enjoy. Notes: https://www.livescience.com/39785-bigfoot-map-sasquatch-sightings-gis.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/bigfoot-the-historical-record/ https://www.crystalinks.com/bigfoot.html https://www...
Here is part 2 of our aquatic terrors series! This is actually the first time it's being referred to as this, so....yeah. In this episode Jeremy and Jessica dive into the discussion of Sea Monsters! We also try to guess whether a creature is real or based on fiction, and eat some candy. We hope you enjoy! Notes: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sevenseas.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_monster https://www.tor.com/2012/08/13/sea-monsters-a-z/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion%27s_mane_...
Were you fascinated by dinosaurs when you were young? Were you told the loud booming sounds of the gravel company next door was a dinosaur stomping around, just waiting to grab you and eat you if you misbehaved? I'm betting one of those is accurate unless you are Jessica, in which you lived in fear of the dino-next-door. This week we explore our child-hood love of dinosaurs, dive DEEP into some research of beasts big and scale-y, and talk about our favorite dino-movies! We hope you enjoy!! Notes...
After a recording delay due to seasonal crud, Jessica and Jeremy are back and talking about Lake Monsters! We dive into some childhood takes on the lore of monsters in our lakes. Jessica and Jeremy tell of stories and/or experiences they may have had. Jessica talks bubble-monsters, and we dive into real creatures that could be mistaken for lake monsters. As per our normal take on things, we round out our discussion talking about TV shows and Movies that paddle around the subject as well. We hope...
In this "Get to know us" episode, Jessica and Jeremy recount the incidents that fueled their fascination with all things paranormal. We go through some creepy encounters we both experienced as children and some spooky stories of things that have happened to us as adults. Jessica and Jeremy have both had interesting experiences with ghosts that set them on the path that would take them further into the paranormal world.
In this episode we put the monsters to bed and discuss New Year's traditions and superstitions. Did you eat your black eyed peas? Make sure you clean and stock up on groceries before New Years Day! We hope you enjoy this episode!
This week we as we all prepare for the holidays and continue our Christmas shopping, we look into that childhood favorite; the doll! Baby dolls, barbie dolls, creepy dolls, all potentials for causing that bump in the night. We discuss the dolls we had as children, the fears that fuel our dislike of dolls and some real-world haunted dolls. Check out this week's episode and we hope you enjoy!! Show links - https://horrornews.net/90714/top-10-scariest-doll-horror-films/ https://www.smithsonianmag.c...
If you've been good this year, you have nothing to worry about. However, all the bad little boys and girls should be on the lookout for Krampus! He will steal you during the night and whip you for all your bad behavior! In this episode we explore the stories of our childhood Christmases and the darker side of the holiday season through a few folklore tales. We hope you enjoy this special holiday bonus episode! Source Notes - https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/blog/4-creepy-chris...
Did you know one of the best ways to determine if you were abducted by aliens is to see if your clothes are on right-side out? Granted you would have to be wearing your clothes inside-out to know something was amiss. In this week's episode Jessica and Jeremy examine their childhood memories of all things aliens and abductions. How did these stories shape their childhood and what has carried over into adulthood. The Graham's talk through their favorite movies on the subject of aliens and abductio...
When you were growing up, was your town the home of a witch? Did your friends dare you to go to the witch's house and knock on the door or ring her doorbell? In this episode we examine the folklore that inspired the town witch urban legends. So, gather all your nerves and let's go knock on that door together! Source Notes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nale_Ba https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/creepiest-urban-legend-in-every-state-american-folklore https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/witch.html ht...
Were you ever dared to play Bloody Mary when you were a kid? Did you do it? This episode dives into the childhood game of Bloody Mary, where it comes from, and how these childhood games and legends carry over into our adult lives. We hope you enjoy our take on the mirror-based legend and discussions on all things Bloody Mary. Sources - https://www.liveabout.com/bloody-mary-in-the-mirror-3299478 https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/jul/06/top-10-urban-legends-myths-james-dawson h...
