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The Salem Witch Trials Podcast takes a fast-paced and episodic examination of the witch hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The brief yet insightful episodes harness the knowledge of experts to help illuminate both the chronology of events as well the deeper context surrounding the witch crisis, giving listeners a better understanding of this fascinating and tragic event in early American history.
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Witch Hunt

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

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Witch Hunt is the podcast of witch-hunts, witch trials, and harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft. From the Malleus Maleficarum and the Salem Witch Trials to the ramifications of modern-day witch-hunts, Witch Hunt covers it all. Tune in today to find out why Witch Hunt is an essential podcast for students, researchers, academics, descendants of witch trial victims, advocates, and everyone else interested in this intriguing subject. (Formerly Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch ...
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and ...
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Hey listeners, this is Brandy and Emily coming at you with our podcast channel, Court of Witches! Click the coin in the corner to show some love and support! Email: acourtofwitches@gmail.com
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The Radical Sex Witches

Carla Wainwright & Little Leah

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Are you looking for more pleasure, turn on and a deeper connection to your body? Fed up with the patriarchy and ready for more real empowerment? Join Carla Wainwright, Sex, Love & Relationship Coach and Creatrix and Little Leah, harlot of the hocus pocus, on the Radical Sex Witches Podcast to learn how to awaken your inner witch and go from surviving to thriving.
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Spooky Science Sisters

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We're two scientists and sisters (in-law) bringing you a podcast about the science behind all things strange and unusual, from the natural to the supernatural! So, put on your critical thinking caps and join us every other week for some creepy conversation and lots of laughter.
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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The history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials told through music and story-telling in a format recalling an old time radio drama with a modern experimental prog-rock twist. Witch Hunt borrows freely from original sources of information from the time of the trials such as letters, books, poems, transcriptions of the trials themselves, as well as melodies from the Puritan hymn books. The music is highly original art-rock ranging from soft ambient soundscapes to heavy power riffs with many other s ...
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Macrodosing is a twice weekly macrodose of knowledge on topics ranging anywhere from your favorite conspiracy theory to deep dives on historical events. With PFT Commenter and Arian Foster at the helm of their cast of characters, the only criteria for this podcast is that we tickle your brain. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing
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We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Effie Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it needs to be said! So, if you want polished, professional true crime then this is not for you, maybe try Casefile. But if you love true crim ...
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PEMcast

Peabody Essex Museum

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Conversations and stories for the culturally curious co-hosted by Dinah Cardin and Chip Van Dyke. This is the official podcast of the Peabody Essex Museum
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The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Want to know what comes next in politics, culture, and libertarian ideas? Reason’s Nick Gillespie hosts relentlessly interesting interviews with the activists, artists, authors, entrepreneurs, newsmakers, and politicians who are defining the 21st century.
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Seriously Now

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Hosted by Lex Carline, here we talk about all the things. So if you like true crime, horrible histories and the paranormal, with a splash of current events and maybe even the odd conspiracy theory, then Seriously Now, you’ve come to the right place.
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Witches didn't exist, and yet thousands of people were executed for the crime of witchcraft. Why? The belief in magic and witchcraft has existed in every recorded human culture; this podcast looks at how people explained the inexplicable, turned random acts of nature into conscious acts of mortal or supernatural beings, and how desperate communities took revenge against the suspected perpetrators.
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Hocus Pocus Lets Focus

Dinorah Vazquez, Susane Paz

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Meet Susane Paz and Dinorah Vazquez, the hosts of Hocus Pocus Lets Focus. They invite you to join them as they open up the broom closet and invite you to explore the wonderful world of spirituality/metaphysical. So please sit back, relax with a well-brewed potion while they bring you laughs, as they focus on all this bunch of hocus pocus.
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Never a straight answer

Never a straight answer

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neverastraightanswer/subscribe ☆☆☆☆☆ Never a straight answer is a weekly podcast about the strange and the random. Weekly news, mysteries and conspiracy theories. Never a straight answer N.A.S.A looks at the wired world of the internet, world history, Funny and interesting facts, science & space plus much more!. Recorded live (No edits) from Manchester, United kingdom. Join hosts Gaz and Taylor. Accompanied by the "odd guest" ...
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Hysterical

Wondery | Pineapple Street Studios

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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. In his search for answers, Dan Taberski (9/12, Missing Richard Simmons, Running from Cops) explores other ...
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The Cauldron:

Daniella Sorrentino

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Esbat Audio Zine, is a series of podcasts for witches and those who study and practice magic. It is a magazine style, weekly podcast with four different shows, one dropped each week. Meaning and Magic, Tarot Symbology, Pagan Perspectives on the News, Fairytales + Folklore on Film.
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Rogue Darkness

Rogue Darkness Podcast

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Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
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Let's Get Civical

Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski

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Let’s Get Civical is part civics class and part comedy show. Join Lizzie Stewart and Arden Walentowski as they unpack and repack those political and government structures that have driven us to the cry for help we’re in today. This stuff is confusing and we’ve made it our mission to break it down so we all understand what the FDR is going on. It’s like being in American Government class with your BFFs! But no exams. We promise! Lizzie is an NYC based comedian who performs regularly all over ...
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Welcome Beautiful Soul Sisters, I am so happy you are here! This is a space where we explore what it means to be wild women walking upon this earth, unearthing that which is often unseen & unspoken. Together we practice using our voices & the ancient ritual of storytelling, connecting about all that unites us as we share our stories of Birth, Life, Death, Grief & Joy. Follow along on Instagram @AmanaBeLove or Youtube @AmanaBeLove Earthing Nova Enjoy new Episodes most Full & New Moons (I am a ...
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The Fandom Show

The From Superheroes Network

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The Fandom Show is a crash course in popular culture hosted by Kyah Green and Stephanie Malek. From prestige TV to RPGs, space races to drag races, collecting sneakers to catching pokemon, there is no shortage of things in this world to get excited about. The Fandom Show talks to fans, hobbyists and professionals about their fandoms; why they love it, how they love it, and all the bizarre little details only a true fan would know. Strap in for an hour of unadulterated joy and insightful conv ...
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AUX as in "aux chord." ORO as in Spanish for "gold." Zach's friends told him this was a stupid name and to please pick anything but that, so five minutes later he registered the domain AUXORO.com, and The AUXORO Podcast was born. Plug into conversations of pure gold hosted by Zach Grossfeld as he chats with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who pique his curiosity and do dope shit. Sometimes, Zach also records solo episodes where he tries to be funny to make up for the fact that he ...
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Welcome to "Monstrous Myths: Legends of Ghosts, Myths, and Monsters," the podcast that invites you to embark on a spine-chilling journey into the realms of the supernatural. I'm your host, and together, we'll delve into the dark recesses of folklore and uncover the captivating tales of ghosts, myths, and monstrous creatures. In each episode of Monstrous Myths, we'll explore the haunted lore that has fascinated and frightened people for centuries. Join us as we delve into the shadowy corners ...
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Christianity is brimming with wild, fascinating stories throughout human history. Some beautiful, some extremely messy. Many christians think their view of the bible is clearly derived from how it plainly reads, and yet they wonder why there is so much division among what christians believe. The truth is, we've all been impacted by the lenses through which we see and the tides of time and culture we’ve lived through. This is a podcast that tells those amazing christian stories and asks tough ...
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Send us a text What if the very people you trust could turn against you in a heartbeat? Join us as we continue our haunting journey through the Salem Witch Trials, uncovering the deeply personal and heartbreaking tales of some of those accused. These stories are not just historical accounts; they are a stark reminder of the perils of fear and suspi…
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🌕 Prepare to bespellbound by this throwback episode of We Knew The Moon, where Dee andthe bewitching Michelle Alderson from Heartfelt Illustrations dive into thedramatic and downright bonkers Pendle Witch Trials. Discover how a 17th-century spat in Lancashire escalatedinto a full-blown witch hunt. Neighbours started pointing fingers, and beforeyou …
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While Lizzie and Arden take a short summer holiday, they wanted to re-release an episode near and dear to them from earlier this year! In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous Salem Witch Trials! Join them as they discover what led to the trials, who the key players were in the trials and executions, and how it all eventually c…
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Send us a message! This witch hunt does not have the happier ending like the last one. King James of Scotland "delights in demonology" according to Marion Gibson in the book Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials. No one wins when the king is their adversary in court. *JUMPSCARE WARNING AT 16 MINS* Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the Show…
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Host Greg Houle explores the role his own ancestors, the Putnam family, played in fueling the witch crisis, investigating the complex motivations behind their actions and reflecting on how this history still resonates with us today. Join host Greg Houle on Friday, August 30 at 7pm EDT for a virtual discussion about his book The Putnams of Salem: A …
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In this episode of Monstrous Myths, we journey back to 1692, when fear and superstition gripped the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us as we uncover the chilling events of the Salem Witch Trials—a time when accusations of witchcraft led to the tragic execution of 20 innocent people. Discover how mass hysteria, spectral evidence, and d…
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The second part of our story on the Salem Witch Trials. Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling inside the courtroom as unbelievable stories of witchcraft are told and a terrifying power dynamic reveals itself, which ultimately ends in innocent souls being sent to their deaths. The drama is brought to life thanks to the acting talents of Carolina Hoyos…
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Magical 🌕 in Aquarius to all of you beautiful soul sisters! This episode was recorded on Wednesday July 24th 2024 If you would prefer to watch this dialogue you can find that on Youtube Anna Lundqvist, also known as The Spiritual Midwitch and founder of Sacred Birth International, shares stories as a highly sensitive and intuitive individual. We ch…
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On today’s episode the guys dive into the Salem witch trials. They’ll explore the origins of the hysteria, people that were involved, and the impact these events have had on American society and culture. Before we get into that the guys discuss the Donald Trump/Elon Musk X interview, our viral weddings in the fall moment, Disney being sued, Antonio…
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In this milestone 100th episode of Witch Hunt Podcast, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack reflect on their journey of exploring historical witch trials and modern witchcraft accusations. The episode begins with a recap of the podcast's evolution from its initial focus on early modern witch trials to its current coverage of the ongoing global cris…
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She Speaks Volumes is created by Daniella Sorrentino CREDITS: Voice-Actors + Narrators Margaret Alice Murray, excerpts from witchcraze read by Verna Sorrentino Scottish Witches: Marnie Thompson, JP Wright, Susan Harden Joan of Arc: @katsuky Interviews with: Yvonne Owens Dr Liz Williams LINKS TO PURCHASE or READ BOOKS REFERENCED: detailed bibliograp…
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Send us a message! Hannah Graham and Morgan Dana Harrington, among other victims were targeted by a man and brutally murdered. This episode talks about the victims and covers the timeline of this man's gruesome trail through the East Coast. **trigger warning-murder, rape, brutality Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the Show.…
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It's easy for mythical birds to capture the imagination, whether it's the phoenix rising from the ashes, or Aethon eternally pecking Prometheus' liver. And let's not forget Odin with his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, or Memory and Thought. In Norse myth, they travelled out into the world and flew back to Odin to report on what was happening. Not all m…
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Humans have found a whole range of uses for birds over the centuries. Hunting with them, keeping them for their song, using them for food or divination - and because some of them are uncommonly pretty. Look at the magnificent peacock with its elaborate tail, or the sweet little goldfinch with its black and red mask. Even the humble dove is both pro…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mistress Natalie and Zach discuss a BDSM scene involving Bohemian Rhapsody, the dungeon scene from the film Eurotrip, how the Armie Hammer accusations and kink intersect, baby boomers getting into BDSM, how being a dominatrix has changed Mistress Natalie's view on intimacy, and more. Guest bio: Mistress Natali…
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At the end of World War II, the United States initiated a covert operation that would forever alter the course of history. Known as Operation Paperclip, this secret program aimed to recruit and relocate hundreds of German scientists, many with deep ties to the Nazi regime, to American soil. Their expertise would become the backbone of U.S. technolo…
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A skull a day! People ate people in the name of medicine across Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. Charles II kept powdered skull in a bag on his belt and mummified corpses were the greatest cure of all... but why? Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney visit the apothecary with guide Hannah Slajus, whose PhD was on human ingredients in medicinal re…
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Today's guest is Nick Cave, the music legend who emerged from Australia in the 1980s. Over the years, Cave has written screenplays, soundtracks, and novels, and has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, from Johnny Cash and Kylie Minogue to P.J. Harvey and Neko Case. Known for his brooding and meditative mystique, he coauthored the bestsell…
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Send us a Text Message. * Warning * In this episode, we talk about school shootings in Dunblane Scotland and in the US, we also talk about violence against young children and gun laws. If this episode is not for you, please give this episode a miss. The sound is not fantastic on this episode, we were having a few issues with Effie's microphone, so …
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Dive with us into one of the most infamous chapters of American history—the Salem Witch Trials. Returning to the show is author and host of The Salem Witch Trials Podcast, Greg Houle, who brings a unique perspective to these events through his historical fiction novel, The Putnams of Salem. As a descendant of Thomas Putnam Jr., a key accuser in the…
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251# Catacombs & Cataphiles | Hidden Paris The Paris Catacombs are an extensive underground ossuary in Paris, France, holding the remains of more than six million people. Here's an overview of their origin, stories, and legends:The idea of people living in the Paris Catacombs is surrounded by myth and intrigue, but the reality is a bit more nuanced…
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On Hysterical, you heard how the mind has the power to cause physical symptoms in the body, opening the door to terrifying possibilities. But what happens when the body revolts first? Dive into the unknown mysteries of the body with MrBallen. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries delivers horror stories that are clinically proven to get under your skin. Fro…
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On today’s episode the guys are back to get into College Football week 0, plus, PFT is getting into shape and eating healthy, we’re ranking the best days and the best states, Donald Trump is back on X and much more. Enjoy! (00:06:30) PFT is getting into shape (00:14:54) Fantasy football (00:26:03) Ranking states (00:37:39) Presidential election (00…
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This episode explores the story of Wilmot Redd, one of the nine individuals executed during the Salem Witch Trials in September 1692. Detailing accusations, examinations, and trial proceedings, the episode delves into Redd's life in Marblehead and the allegations against her for bewitching various individuals. Despite conflicting testimonies and a …
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In the series finale, a mysterious doctor travels to LeRoy with a new, controversial diagnosis. But is it the right one? As the girls improve and the chaos of the outbreak fades away, we hear from the people impacted and find out that while something truly scary happened in LeRoy, it was also truly remarkable. Listen to Hysterical on the Wondery Ap…
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Sam Bankman-Fried was the king of crypto, living large in a penthouse in the Bahamas. But his billion dollar empire was built on a foundation of fraud, and when his dubious deals were exposed, this crypto bro went from blockchain to a cell block. Fabrizio Copano (4th From the South) and Zoltan Kaszas (This Week in Zoltan, Honorary Jones) join Misha…
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Picture a serial killer in your mind’s eye. What do you see... Is it your gran? Today is the story of one of America’s most notorious female serial killers: Nannie Doss, aka the Giggling Granny. She killed 11 people, four of which were husbands. This lead to her also being known as the Lonely Hearts Killer, due to her supposed search for love. This…
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Join us as we explore the legendary Fomorians, the fearsome giants of Irish mythology who ruled with chaos and destruction. In this full-length podcast episode, we dive deep into their origins, the epic battles with the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the terrifying power of their leader, Balor of the Evil Eye. Discover the rich mythology and lasting legacy …
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In this episode of Witch Hunt, host Josh Hutchinson explores the life and tragic fate of John Procter, a victim of the Salem Witch Trials. Hutchinson begins by introducing the real John Procter, contrasting him with Arthur Miller's portrayal in "The Crucible." The episode delves into Procter's background and family life, providing listeners with a …
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Meagan is joined for our first official bonus episode (originally shared to Patreon last October) by friend of the podcast and fellow skeptic, Tyson Kemp, to talk about his ghost hunting experience on Blennerhassett Island located in West Virginia. As far as we're concerned, every potentially haunted island should come with a mysterious caretaker a…
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James Wright (Triskele Heritage), is an award winning buildings archaeologist. He has two decades professional experience of ferreting around in people’s cellars, hunting through their attics and digging up their gardens. He hopes to find meaningful truths about how ordinary and extraordinary folk lived their lives in the mediaeval period. James is…
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On today’s episode Big T and Arian dive into the alleys of Victorian London, where an unidentified killer known as Jack the Ripper terrorized the city. They explore the details of the Ripper's brutal murders, the investigation and the mystery that has captivated true crime enthusiasts for over a century.Plus, we get into more about the DNC in Chica…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Michael Millerman and Zach discuss the “degenerate” opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Donald Trump assassination attempt and how Trump reacted in the heat of the moment, the ideas of Plato and Heidegger, the philosophy behind standup comedy, Michael’s exciting and dangerous adventures with the ‘…
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If you ever wanted to live in a world of endlessly fascinating conversations about the arts, science, and philosophy, you're going to love today's guest—Anna Gát. She's the person behind a platform* called Interintellect, which hosts hundreds of online salons a year. While some of them feature superstars like Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, rel…
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🌙 In this enlighteningand slightly irreverent throwback episode of We Knew The Moon, Dee andspecial guest Hakam dive into the phenomenon that’s been making pilgrims seestars in the Holy Land: Jerusalem Syndrome. What is it about Dee’s beautiful yet turbulent hometown ofJerusalem that makes visitors lose their minds? Is it the sacred sites, theancie…
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Exorcisms and witchcraft accusations occur all around the world today, including in the United States and the United Kingdom. What does the law say about these things? In this enlightening episode, we sit down with law professors Helen Hall and Javier Garcia Oliva to explore their research at the intersection of law, religion, and supernatural prac…
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In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine one of the most identifiable political concepts, swing states! Join them as they discuss the history of swing states, how they have changed over time, and what the swing states are to watch for the 2024 election! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ar…
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Get ready to stomp the catwalk because we’re learning about FASHION with writer, costume designer and drag queen extraordinaire, Justin Gray (he/him). We talk about the origin of popular fashion, who decides what’s trendy, what ‘au couture’ actually means, the glory of Mary Kate’s Birkin Bag, why you're probably washing your clothing wrong and how …
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On today’s episode Jersey Jerry joins PFT, Arian and Big T to discuss the newest security data breach that’s happening in the country, Disney and its secret tunnels, flag football in the Olympics, Noah Lyles vs. Tyreek Hill, plus, we answer your voicemails. Enjoy!(00:03:47) SSN Data Breach (00:12:43) Disney(00:21:49) Flag Football in the Olympics(0…
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