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Holly discusses the complicated nature of the Loudun possessions. Tracy talks about the ways that entertainment media can cause fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Peter Stubbe or Peter Stumpp, also known as the Werewolf of Bedburg, was part of a case in Germany where the concepts of witchcraft and lycanthropy were interconnected. Research: Baillie, Nathan. “Monstrous Lessons: Peter Stumpp, the Werewolf of Bedburg.” University of Saskatchew ... Show More

In 17th century France a group of nuns described some unsettling visitations at their convent, which developed into a story of possession, political intrigue, and a moment in time that was rife with social tensions. Research: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Wars of Reli ... Show More

If there is one song almost everyone knows it is Happy Birthday to You (yes, that is the actual title of the song, even though everyone just calls it Happy Birthday). Not only has the song been sung at countless children’s birthday parties, but it has also been mentioned in Supre ... Show More

If there is one song almost everyone knows it is Happy Birthday to You (yes, that is the actual title of the song, even though everyone just calls it Happy Birthday). Not only has the song been sung at countless children’s birthday parties, but it has also been mentioned in Supre ... Show More

Do you know the birthday song? We bet you do! People all over the world sing a version of “Happy Birthday to You.” It’s even been played in OUTER SPACE! Way less well-known, though, is the story behind the song, and the sisters who wrote it! Listen in to hear Elysse tell Joy the ... Show More

In 1933, a composer named Rezső Seress created one of the world's most infamous tunes -- a melancholy, mysterious piece known as "Gloomy Sunday." Over the following decades, this song became notorious for the sinister effects it had on anyone who listened to the song in full. Joi ... Show More

Richard Marx chats about his first Hot 100 No. 1, "Hold On to the Nights," his thoughts on social media and his new version of the Grammy Award-winning "Dance With My Father," which he co-wrote with Luther Vandross, who originally made it a hit in 2003. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More

“It's Friday again, then Saturday, Sunday, what?”. Il tormentone virale del 2021 ha una storia sorprendente che nasce agli inizi degli Anni Novanta. La versione originale è un flop. Sarà un remix del 1995 a consegnarla a una storia lunga trent’anni.See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More

Trevor describes how his mom taught him a high energy, upbeat birthday song from Disney instead of the more somber and traditional "Happy Birthday to You." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Happy birthday Gandhi! We’re wishing Gandhi a happy birthday and so are Shaggy and Bruce Melodie who break out into song when they find out of the big day! Speaking of which, these two have a fascinating story of how they’ve met up for their new song “When She’s Around (Funga Mac ... Show More

To get you in the mood for Valentine's Day, let's indulge in some of the filthiest lyrics ever written. And yes, they are from the 1920s and 30s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of The BobbyCast: Bobby sits down with one of his favorite new artists, Morgan Wade. She made waves with her debut album “Reckless” and had a huge year in 2021. Morgan talks about how she didn’t start performing in front of people until she was 19, finding her fir ... Show More