The Olympians meet their end.
Apr 8
432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out
🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable OniAre the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new lif ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 25
431: Turkish folklore: These Dreams
✨Cobbler Ahmet just wants to fix shoes✨But his wife wants those sweet, sweet bath reservations, so it looks like he's going to go be the Chief Astrologer to the Sultan. The only problem(s)? He doesn't like astrology, doesn't know how to do it, and starts out by selling his astrol ... Show More
53m 55s
Mar 11
430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out
✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing the prince’s heart. And also maybe trying to escape the prison of the sea king, but that comes later.😈 The Creature: The JuruaJust when you thought ... Show More
56m 15s
Dec 2022
698: Unsolved National Park Mysteries | The Dark Swamp Ep 698
Happy Holidays swamp folk! In today's episode, I will share a couple of my favorite national park stories I have covered this year. It is safe to say there is never a time you can truly feel safe in the great outdoors. For a free quote, visit https://GerberLifeFamily.com. Then, w ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2024
126: Dark History: Wait... WHO'S paying for the Olympics?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Now, before the Olympics were a thing, it was really just a bunch of Greek competitions about testing physical limits. They had no fancy ass equipment or Nike sponsorships. But since then, a lot of people have been abused, and cities have been destroye ... Show More
59m 52s
Jan 2024
117: The Dark History of Beauty Standards: Beauty is Pain
Hi friends, happy Thursday!Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We all know that “beauty” often comes with a high price to pay. I mean, worth it though, right? Who doesn’t like feeling beautiful? But what if I told you that “beauty” practices throughout history have been down rig ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
124: Dark History: Was this demonic 90s toy SPYING on us!?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Remember Beanie Baby Mania? It was INSANE. Everyone thought these things would be worth thousands. And then outta nowhere, Furby showed up and completely changed the game, terrorizing kids and adults alike with those creepy little eyes and phrases. If ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2024
260: Stephen & Wendy Reid
tailor MStephen and Wendy Reid had moved back to Concord, New Hampshire, to enjoy their retirement. Over lockdown, they had discovered a love of hiking, relishing the numerous trails that were just stone’s throw away from their apartment. But one afternoon in April of 2022, the ... Show More
1h 12m