From chain letters to Bigfoot and everything in between - this week we’re talking about Urban Legends. These stories are heavily circulated and modified from person to person. Think the game Telephone but make it Stephen King. We don’t know what compels people to keep these tales alive, maybe it’s tradition, maybe it’s maybelline. Whatever it is, we know who ... Show More
Nov 11
You asked for this, thanks for nothing - Limerence Pt. 1
We're diving into our own psyche's again in this episode to see how this weeks favorite tiktok word relates to us. We're opening up our past and present personal lives to the internet once again in the name of *healing.* Limerence sounds cute, sweet, bright and sunny but that too ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2023
La Llorona is Older Than You Think
It's a common campfire tale -- a mysterious, ghostly entity roams the land, lamenting the loss of her children... and perhaps kidnapping living children to replace her own. In today's episode, Ben and Matt dive deep into the evolution of La Llorona, exploring the nature of folklo ... Show More
56m 4s
Feb 2022
Black History Horror and Urban Legends
Today is February 1, the first day of Black History Month. Over the course of this month, I'll be sharing with you terrifying tales featuring some incredible Black horror writers, along with tales inspired from submissions. As I often say, horror is life, and here at Something Sc ... Show More
35m 18s
Sep 2023
How To Build An Urban Legend
From ghostly hitchhikers to tales of insidious alien conspiracies, everyone loves a good spooky campfire story. But where do modern legends come from? Why do they all seem to have certain common threads? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel don't just break down how these sto ... Show More
52m 52s
May 2023
Urban Legends and Their Origins
<p>In this episode of English Plus, we take a deep dive into the captivating world of urban legends. We discuss the origins and cultural significance of these eerie tales, the role of media and communication in their dissemination, and the importance of critical thinking and debu ... Show More
23m 24s