In this week's episode, Alyson explores the phenomenon of being scared to death through real life examples, folklore, and medical mysteries.
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
Dec 2024
Ask, Tell, Confess: Poo Choppers and Shroom Pee-ers
<p>Wow, did it go down in the DM's this week. Bunnie, Meme, and Hailee uncover a story about some unfortunate fluids during lovemaking, someone that uses a knife for all the wrong reasons, and they get an update about the infamous grandma story from last week. </p><p>Watch Full E ... Show More
23m 35s