Join me for a journey into the strange Victorian practice of Ghost Hoaxing. Starting with the death of Thomas Flynn, the mystery of the Hammersmith Ghost and it's origins is explored.
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Oct 20
10 Strange and Unusual Halloween Superstitions
On All Hallows’ Eve, the veil thins and the folklore gets...fun. In this episode, I count down 10 strange superstitions, from turnip jack-o’-lanterns and mirror magic to dumb suppers, bat omens, and haunted crossroads. Light a candle and let's begin! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW ... Show More
59m 39s
Oct 13
Gallows and Grimoires: Witchcraft from the Spellbook to the Noose
From whispered charms and buried witch bottles to torture chambers and Salem’s gallows, this episode of The Strange and Unusual Podcast traces the haunting story of the witch as healer, heretic, and scapegoat. I explore the folklore, the fear, and the witch hunts of Pendle, Würzb ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 22
Shadows of Immortality: Vampires from Folklore to Pop Culture
On this episode we trace the vampire’s long, shadowy journey, from 18th-century graveyard panics and Slavic strigoi to the seductive aristocrats of Gothic fiction and the conflicted immortals of modern pop culture. We also will go into how the myth evolves on screen, from Nosfera ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2019
Sarah Winchester and the Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued us for almost a century. Its story has always been a dramatic one, full of ghosts, guns, and desperation - but perhaps there is a simpler explanation buried within the life of Sarah Winchester herself. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2019
S1 Ep6: My Chest Goes Cold
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<strong>*Content Warning:</strong> gaslighting, domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, distressing themes.<br>
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Music from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gladragsmusic"><strong>Glad Rags</strong></a> album <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/wonder-under ... Show More
29m 3s
Jan 2024
Bad Magic | The Golden Kid | S4-E2
The search for answers leads to a prince, an apprentice and a stage show. Does an old video hold the key to Dr. Serhat’s past? Need more Dr. Death? With Wondery+, you can listen to all episodes, unlock exclusive content, get early access to upcoming episodes, and enjoy an always ... Show More
29m 27s
Feb 2024
Bad Magic | The Closing Bell | S4-E4
A cold day in Vermont, an unexpected visitor and a mysterious 911 call lead to a dramatic revelation.Need more Dr. Death? With Wondery+, you can listen to all episodes, unlock exclusive content, get early access to upcoming episodes, and enjoy an always ad-free experience. Start ... Show More
28m 58s