This week's headline was published by Escanaba Morning Press on July 6, 1911. In this episode, we get into Jersey Devil lore, a trolling Benjamin Franklin, a mysterious Irish creature, frozen hoof prints, a Philadelphia Dime Museum, a doctored kangaroo, and more!
Dec 17
7 Winter Legends That Lurk in the Dark
From the monstrous Yule Cat of Iceland to the cannibal Wendigo of North America, in this episode I explore seven eerie winter legends from around the world. You’ll meet Japan’s ghostly Yuki-Onna, China’s New Year beast Nian, Greece’s chaotic Kallikantzaroi, the rhyming ghost-hors ... Show More
50m 9s
Nov 26
The Night of the Strigoi: St. Andrew’s Eve in Romania
<p>Between garlands of garlic on doorways, wolves finding their voice in the dark, and the undead rising from their graves, Romania’s celebration of St. Andrew’s Eve (November 29th-30th) blurs the line between the living and the dead. Join Alyson in exploring this magical and un ... Show More
51m 10s
Oct 20
10 Strange and Unusual Halloween Superstitions
<p>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!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Sim ... Show More
59m 39s
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
Jul 2024
Bonus: What We Didn’t Know | 8
On March 22, 2024, a month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced, the Washington County Attorney’s office released a treasure trove of never-before-seen documentation related to their cases, including phone calls from prison, body cam footage from the day of their ... Show More
1h 42m
Sep 2022
The Delphi Murders: September Updates
<p>In this episode of the Murder Sheet, we will discuss a few recent updates around the investigation into the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams.</p><p>Topics include Superintendent Doug Carter's recent helicopter trip, details about Kegan Kline's story, and the ... Show More
32m 45s