Strange Origins

Episode 13 | Thirteen

*A note of warning: Short portions of the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13, as they include descriptions of hangings. Does Thirteen deserve the bad reputation it’s famous for or is it all just a bunch of nonsense superstition? From Norse Mythology and Christian Theology to famous…

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Episode 12 | UFO Sightings

Everyone seems to have their own story about a UFO. But how much can you relate to the people of the past with their stories of Unidentified Flying Objects? From an ancient Egyptian Papyrus to Angel Hair, to the golden age of American UFO research and coverups, I would bet you don’t know as much…

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Episode 11 | Winchester Mansion

In San Jose, California exists one of the most strangely constructed buildings in the world, and it’s constantly being listed as one of the top ten most haunted locations in America. Join me to find out whether Sarah Winchester was a superstitious looney case with wads of cash, or if there were there other motives…

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Episode 10 | Wendigo

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves acts of cannibalism and euthanasia, and may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. Wendigos have been here for longer than most immigrants, so why aren’t they better known? Popular in comic books, video games, and tv shows, the origin of these…

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Episode 9 | Mermaids

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. This week I dive into the history and origin of the scaly, enchanting, and oftentimes terrifying Mermaid. From Celtic to African stories of encounters with these creatures, Mermaids seem to come in every shape and temperament….

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Episode 8 | Haunted Houses

3*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 1. Delve into the original Haunted House stories with me this week, and learn what it is about ghosts that keep us coming back for more in film and literature. From historic estates to castles, to prisons…

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Episode 7 | Ghoulish Gargoyles

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. Gargoyles: Are they protectors of sacred relics, or are they out to do harm? This week learn about gargoyles, including where that crazy name came from, the Medieval origin of the creature, and stories of their…

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Episode 6 | Black Widows

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13, as it mentions acts of sexual assault and murder. Whether you’re an arachnophobe or a wealthy man, Black Widows are to be feared. This week I deep dive into where the term Black Widow came from,…

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Episode 5 | Fickle Fairies

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. This week I dive into a few interesting stories concerning the history of a topic that’s a little more complicated than you might realize. From Gaelic mythology to Christian Monks, to Disney, fairies seem to be…

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Episode 4 | Who is the Hat Man?

*Please note that this episode may not be suitable for children younger than 13. I’ve seen the hat man. . . have you? This week I delve into the topic of shadow people, and the most famous shadow person of them all; the Hat Man. From my experiences with him at thirteen years old to…

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