Do you see that floating light just off in the distance in the dark woods? It has many names - the jack-o-lantern, the Min Min lights, the Naga Fireballs, but it’s perhaps best known as the will-o-the-wisp: a mysterious, sometimes malevolent, sometimes benevolent spirit that can be found around the world!
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Nov 19
Irish Horror & Disability w/ Grace Daly
<p>Sometimes the most ‘mundane’ horror is the scariest, as we learn from author Grace Daly. She joins us to talk about the intersection of medical horror, comedy, and Irish folklore, as well as provides some great context for the Midwestern desire to be a part of Team Ignorant!&n ... Show More
47m 25s
Oct 31
Spirits Presents... Conversations with Ghosts
<p>On this episode, we’re giving the feed over to a podcast we think you’ll really love - Conversations with Ghosts. It’s the newest audio drama from the creators of Archive 81, The Deep Vault, and Generation Crossing, and it’s all about loss, history, and the things we leave beh ... Show More
21m 3s
Feb 2025
159: Sadism, Sex Potions, & Deer Musk?? History’s Most Disturbing Aphrodisiacs
<div>Hi friends, happy Wednesday!<br>
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Since ancient times, people have sought out aphrodisiacs—those mysterious foods, herbs, and even animal parts thought to ignite desire, spark passion, and awaken romance. <br>
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But do these so-called love enhancers really work? Are t ... Show More
45m 47s
Mar 2025
Episode 311 - Appalachia | Lore and Superstitions (Part 1)
If you see something, no you didn't. If you hear something, no you didn't. We are diving into one of the most haunted places in the world: the Appalachian Mountain Range. These ancient mountains contain secrets, curses, beats, and cannibals. It's a place where you must rely on al ... Show More
1h 16m