Today is another special episode of the show as we talk to the owner, creator, and curator of the popular social channels Horror4Kids, Rainier Croft, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ You can find Horror4Kids on Instagram and on Twitter/X...
Sep 12, 2023•22 min
On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composit...
Aug 29, 2023•22 min
Today is another special episode of the show as we look at women rulers of ancient Egypt, what Vampires can tell us about the immigrant experience, and more with the author of the new book Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales, Rob Kutner, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://w...
Aug 15, 2023•16 min
What do you think of when you hear the word "psychic"? Maybe a fortune teller in a dimly lit tent? A mind reader using their powers to cause chaos? Or a superhero who can bend the laws of space and time? The mysteries of the human mind have been studied by history's greatest thinkers since the beginning of time and we will look at all of these psychic powers and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Mu...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min
This week is a special episode with one of our favorite podcast creators. Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria sits down with the Unspookable team to revisit a late 90s toy that I think most of you will remember, one that is making headlines once again as it hits the department store shelves of July 2023. Join us as we look at the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and freaky stories that enchanted the Furbies of yore, and what our mini panic can tell us about our human nature and America a...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
Three years after the finale of Six Minutes Cyrus takes a tour of a mysterious school and finds something he wasn’t expecting. Brynleigh interrupts her driving test to rush to his side. Welcome to Six Minutes Season 3. You can listen to Six Minutes: Out of Time free everywhere. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. For more Gen-Z Media shows check out gzmshows.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]
Jul 12, 2023•2 min
You can't fall asleep. Something in your bedroom doesn't feel quite right. Is there someone... or some thing else there? You have an urge to peek under the bed, but you don't dare. It's probably best to ignore it and try again to fall asleep... right? If you're like us, this feeling is all too familiar, but what are we so afraid of? Well, we have the answers as we're talking all things related to The Boogeyman on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit ...
Jul 04, 2023•19 min
If you are a regular Unspookable listener, we can only guess that, like the Unspookable team, you too are a big fan of mysteries; mysteries like “Does the Loch Ness monster exist?”, “Is there such a thing as ghosts?” or “Has it ever rained meat?” You might be surprised by the answer to that last question as we invite special guest Mick Sullivan (The Past and the Curious) to tell us about The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Special thanks to this week's guest, Mick Sullivan, host of The Past and th...
Jun 21, 2023•14 min
This week the team here at Unspookable is excited to feature a Summer Sampler of some of our favorite Kids Listen podcasts. Maybe you'll find a new favorite in the bunch! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org And to learn more about all of the amazing shows featured in today's sampler, follow the links below: Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org Like You: www.likeyoupodcast.com Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadven...
Jun 13, 2023•49 min
Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cover. What is it about this game that has captured our imaginations? And why do we seek the thrills of...
Jun 06, 2023•20 min•Ep. 48
Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edit...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min•Ep. 47
Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it's original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary and the lasting imprint it has had on horror and the ethical questions surrounding life and death ...
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 46
Many of us have smart devices in our homes. Siri, Alexa, robot vacuums, and more have become a part of our daily lives. They learn our tastes and preferences, our routines... but what if that wasn't where the learning stopped? What would happen if these devices could learn just like humans, replicate our behaviors, and maybe, just maybe, become smarter than us? We'll discuss that and more as we tackle all things artificial intelligence on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written...
Oct 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 45
Have you heard of the Netflix series Stranger Things? If so, have you ever thought about the experiments that happened at Hawkins National Laboratory and what purpose they served? Government experiments have always been the source of conspiracy theories, from the Philadelphia Experiment and MK-Ultra to the Montauk Project and beyond. We're separating fact from fiction and diving deep into experiments of the mind on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condi...
Oct 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 44
Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe. Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me. Music Direction and Compos...
Oct 04, 2022•24 min•Ep. 43
What is reality? Are we living in a simulation? Big questions, right? This season Unspookable is listening to your suggestions on some truly mind blowing topics inspired from games, TikTok, and beyond. We're digging into quantum physics, philosophy, dreams, and more this week as we set out to answer the question "What is a glitch in the matrix?" Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www...
Sep 27, 2022•19 min•Ep. 42
Spooky season is almost here and we're excited to share that we’re bringing you an all new season of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 27th. We've been hearing your requests for topics and are thrilled to present episodes based on The Backrooms, Glitches, the story that inspired the Netflix series Stranger Things and much, much more. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisi...
Sep 20, 2022•45 sec•Ep. 41
Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If you have, it's hard not to have also heard some of the strange theories as to why this area within the Atlantic Ocean has claimed so many ships and airplanes over the years. Could it be aliens? A rift in both space and time? The remnants of the lost city of Atlantis? Or is there a possibly a less exciting, but more scientifically plausible answer? We'll discuss all of this and more on this special double sized episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Pa...
Feb 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 40
The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on this special holiday episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit ...
Dec 14, 2021•13 min
Have you ever laid awake, watching the minutes on the clock pass by, just wishing there was a magical way to fall asleep to pleasant dreams? Well, you maybe surprised to hear that throughout time and many cultures that there are all kinds of men and beasts that could do just that. We're taking a walk through the land of slumber to discuss The Sandman and all things sleep on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Ed...
Nov 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 39
Some urban legends are so unique that our brains want them to be true. That is certainly the case with Trevor Henderson's 2018 creation of a cryptid that has captured our imaginations and infiltrated such games as Minecraft and Roblox. What makes this creature so scary, yet so appealing? We're talking all things Siren Head on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwo...
Nov 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 38
Video games have become a big part of our lives. They exercise our motor skills and problem solving abilities, help us build community and relationships, and more than anything...they're just fun! But did you know that in the early days of gaming technology many people actually feared video games and the arcades that housed them? There were rumors of mind control, injury, and even disappearances surrounding one game in particular...Polybius. We look into this mysterious arcade game's history and...
Oct 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 37
There are many tales of monsters throughout history - stories that come and go. But, in the Scottish Highlands, there is a legend of a creature whose first recorded sighting in the sixth century A.D. has only grown larger and gained more interest as the years go by. When we asked our listeners what stories we should tell this season, the single most requested tale was that of... the Loch Ness Monster. Prepare to hear about the origins, hoaxes, and possible explanations for everyone's favorite cr...
Oct 19, 2021•24 min•Ep. 36
Have you ever heard a story about your hometown that you questioned whether or not it was true? Maybe there's a story about a famous person, or something that was invented in your hometown... or maybe there's a legend of a creature that has lurked in the local woods for over one hundred years. If you've ever heard of the New Jersey Pine Barrens ,these are exactly the kinds of stories that have been told locally for generations. Prepare to question local folklore with us today as we talk about Th...
Oct 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 35
This week, Unspookable is excited to share the first episode of Of Fae & Fiends. New episodes released weekly starting March 23, 2021. You can find Of Fae & Fiends wherever you get podcasts. Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fae: Lizzie’s Great-Uncle Carlow has enlisted a goblin army to conquer the World Tree, and has ...
Apr 13, 2021•36 min
Have you ever heard of Area 51? What about Roswell, New Mexico? What if the supposed alien-related events and conspiracies surrounding these two locations were actually true? As we close out our time looking at the existence of aliens, it's time to look at what we believe versus what we want to believe - all of that on the season finale of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: http...
Nov 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 33
Think about the last time you saw an alien. Was it in a book? Watching a movie? What did it look like? Now, it’s impossible to say exactly when the idea of aliens first occurred to humans on Earth and even more impossible to trace exactly how we conjured up the little green humanoid creatures with big eyes that you're most likely imagining, but today we're going to try and do just that. We’ll be talking about all things extra-terrestrial on this special two-part episode of Unspookable. Host: Eli...
Oct 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 32
You see a crew-less vessel approaching through the fog on a moonless night at sea.. can you trust that your eyes were telling you the truth? Is there really a ship sailing with no one aboard? We've talked about the creatures that lurk in the ocean's depths, but what about the traces of the humans that have crossed those same waters? We'll look at these questions and the legend of Ghost Ships on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, ...
Oct 20, 2020•25 min•Ep. 31
A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created,...
Oct 13, 2020•26 min•Ep. 30
Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie...
Oct 06, 2020•30 min•Ep. 29
