Best Forgottenhistory Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 64: Way Out West 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

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Episode 64: Way Out West Western Movies and The Woke West Jeanette shares her Western expertise, and sooo many winter movie recommendations (as long as they are Westerns). Alena talks about what The West was really like, and its not like you see in the movies! Jeanette’s Western Watch List Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast …

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Episode 63: Getting In The Christmas Spirits 1:11:40

7M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Episode 63: Getting in the Christmas Spirits Holiday Drinks and The Marshmallow Test Alena takes us on a deep dive on the history of favorite holiday drinks. Jeanette debunks the marshmallow test. Podcast Music by Basement FaceBy Alena and Jeanette

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Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! 1:22:30

9M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! The Satanic Temple and The Illuminati Guess who’s back! It's US, your favorite podcast duo, and we are so excited to be at it again! In this episode, Jeanette tells us all about The Satanic Temple and their noble works. Alena gives us a “fact” filled report on celebrity Faustian bargains with the Illuminati. Donate to The …

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The Pigman of Bonnie Brae Bridge (Haunted Denton, Texas) 38:36

1y ago38:36

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This episode is about the legendary pigman of Denton, Texas. Kinda. The thing is, I'd never heard of the pigman, so it's really an episode about how urban legends and folklore are spread, what makes one urban legend take off while another lingers in obscurity, and what our urban legends say about us. Though I do also tell the story of the pigman so…

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Outlaw ghosts and a haunted bookstore (Haunted Denton Square) 39:23

1y ago39:23

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Not far from the famed Goatman's Bridge in Denton County, Texas, a courthouse square has its share of spirits. I return once more to North Texas—a place of strange UFO and cryptid encounters, and also where I grew up. This time, I'm looking at Denton Square, a historic spot where urban legends, history, and hauntings intersect. Content note: This e…

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Feelin' nostalgic: emotions and analog paranormal investigation tools 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

Continuing my deep dive into nostalgia and the paranormal! Does the way we feel about paranormal investigation tools change their efficacy? How do our emotions (especially nostalgia) interact with the paranormal? Highlights include: My continuing fascination with whether the ghosts of living people can haunt us Looking at nostalgic paranormal inves…

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The hype around the Panasonic RR-DR60 34:47

1y ago34:47

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A look at lore surrounding the legendary Panasonic RR-DR60. How did the late 1990s audio recorder become a device that now sells for $4,000-5,000 USD on eBay? What makes the DR60 so special? Highlights include: plenty o' nostalgia (and skepticism) a digression about hard drives (everyone's favorite) some arguments in favor of using older gear to in…

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Instant photography, nostalgia, and the paranormal 48:14

1y ago48:14

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A wild ride through nostalgia about instant photography, the pitfalls of both analog and digital photography, the weirdly zeitgeisty history of the Polaroid Corporation, and the search for images we can "trust." Highlights include: My attempts to doctor Polaroid photos Spirit photography Computational photography Check out the shownotes for sources…

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Spirit boxes and paranormal nostalgia 31:49

1y ago31:49

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A deep dive into nostalgia, liminality, and the paranormal. Are we interested in the paranormal because we feel nostalgic? Could that be why so much paranormal investigation gear is inspired by 1980s and 1990s tech? Highlights include: Could a state of feeling deep nostalgia help with spirit communication? Radio Shack memories Internet aesthetics A…

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The 1897 UFO Flap in North Texas 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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In 1897, a series of mysterious airships were sighted all around the United States. This is a look at the flap in general, with a particular focus on some of the North Texas UFO sightings. Highlights include: The Dallas-Fort Worth area as a "window area" with heighted strange activity A glimpse into how Victorian-era people responded to UFOs Lots o…

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The UFO crash in Aurora, Texas 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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A look at the Aurora, Texas, UFO crash, one of many sightings during the mystery airship flap of 1897. Highlights include: airships! urban legends and uncertain truths Jacques Vallée Check out buriedsecretspodcast.com for the shownotes.By Buried Secrets

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Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

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Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun Dying the Chicago River Green and How to Catch a Leprechaun In this episode Jeanette tells us the history of dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. Alena gives you the definitive way to catch a leprechaun. 100% backed by science. Superfluous Podcast Patreon Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star r…

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Local spirits, ghosts of the living, and haunted churches 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

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I really get into it in this one! The stated goal of this episode is to talk about some fascinating takeaways from Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller. However, get ready for many digressions about my own paranormal experiences, several of which I haven't talked about yet on the podcast. Highlights i…

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Doubt and the paranormal 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

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Do you ever read a book so interesting that you gotta tell everyone about it? I recently read Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller and was struck by how much great information and advice it contained for paranormal investigators. Though the book is ostensibly geared toward magickal practitioners, it m…

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Phantom footsteps in the woods (Paranormal Investigation of Eno River State Park and William B. Umstead State Park) 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

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I’ve been told that if I were in a horror movie, I would die first. But can I help it if I'm curious, chaotic, and solitary? Anyway, here's a look at some solo paranormal investigations I did around Halloween 2021 in two North Carolina state parks: Eno River State Park in Durham and William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh. Highlights include: - ph…

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Episode 60: A Higher Road 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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Episode 60: A Higher Road Interview with author D. Neil Elliott A conversation with D. Neil Elliott about his journey to spiritual discovery. Check out his book: A Higher Road: Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend the Ego and Ascend Spiritually Superfluous Podcast Patreon Podcast Music by Basement Face…

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Ghosts among the ruins 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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A look at a place full of cemeteries, ruins, and ghosts of the past. Also actual ghosts. Those too. Eno River State Park, in Durham, North Carolina, is said to have its fair share of hauntings. I dive into the history of the park, especially the area around the Cabelands Cemetery, which is supposed to be one of the most haunted areas of the park. P…

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Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

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Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day Hallmark Holiday Movies and Hall and Oates Call Line Alena takes a deep dive into the Hallmark Holiday Movie machine. Jeanette gives you some numbers you can call for a little holiday pickme up. Bonus Content! Join our Patreon page and get a pack of 15 Hallmark Bingo Cards created by Alena! The ONLY way to enjoy Hal…

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The Hidden History of a State Park 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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When we go to "spend time in nature," we like to think that the parks that we visit are separate from the bustling cities that we live in. But in reality, parks are as human-made and full of history as any landmarked building. You just have to look a little more closely to uncover that history. This episode explores the forgotten history of William…

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The Exorcist Statue and Other Scranton Hauntings (Haunted Scranton) 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

What if, after you died, a close friend of yours made a bust commemorating you, spending years trying to make the piece of art capture your very essence? What if some of your ashes were put into said statue, which was then displayed in a prominent public area? Might you haunt that statue? Well, that's what happened to Jason Miller, Scranton native …

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Ghosts in the Museum (Haunted Scranton) 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

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Stories of a haunted museum, a former hotel, a historic home, and a pub in Scranton, PA. Plus a couple cool urban legends about a stone couch and a lady in black. Highlights include: - a nun psychopomp - a child who followed a ghost into the basement - a ghost that sneaks up on people in a storage closet - a mannequin that moves on its own…

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Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

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Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear James Madison’s Crystal Flute and Crystal Skulls Jeanette tells us the real history of the Republicans most beloved musical instrument. Alena uncovers the mystery of the 13 crystal skulls. Bonus cult talk and listener shaming. Video of Lizzo Playing Crystal Flute Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/ba…

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Ghosts of Nay Aug Park and the Lackawanna Station Hotel (Haunted Scranton) 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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A dive into some of Scranton's haunted locations, including the Lackawanna Station Hotel and Nay Aug Park. Plus, a haunted real estate listing. Highlights include: two defunct amusement parks ghosts that love to haunt minor league baseball players a weird treehouse a mine that was never used one of the worst zoos in the US…

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Sleep Paralysis in Scranton (Haunted Scranton) 36:13

2y ago36:13

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I tell the story of a weird paranormal experience I had during a recent trip to Scranton, PA. Highlights include: - my first sleep paralysis experience - a strange roadside creek - my thoughts about ScrantonBy Buried Secrets

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On Mylar Balloons and Forgotten Futures 46:55

2y ago46:55

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Some thoughts about mylar balloons, what they represent in the paranormal, and what else they might mean in terms of our world and our future. Highlights include: - mylar balloons' history in the paranormal and position as garbage - the idea of being haunted by trash - the power of imagination - some solarpunk reading recs…

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Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle 49:49

2y ago49:49

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Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle Dazzle Boats and Vajazzling Alena tells us about dazzle boats, and we are still not convinced they are real. Jeanette tells us about vajazzling/pejazzaling. Bonus rant about Cup Noodles Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas…

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Folk News and the Haunted Old Alton Bridge (Goatman's Bridge Series) 31:46

2y ago31:46

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A look at what urban legends, especially the Goatman's Bridge urban legends, do in society, including urban legends as "folk news." Plus, some possible debunkings of some of the Old Alton Bridge phenomena. Content note: This episode contains discussions of white supremacist hate groups. Highlights include: • Reflections on the legends on the bridge…

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Rewriting Urban Legends (Goatman's Bridge Series) 45:28

2y ago45:28

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An attempt to trace the current tales of the Goatman's Bridge to their source: a 2008 YouTube video that contained seemingly new information about the urban legend, including some information that linked the story to the Mothman legends. Highlights include: • Thoughts about how the internet transforms and changes urban legends • A little digital gu…

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Satanic Rituals at the Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 30:25

2y ago30:25

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Satanic Rituals at the Bridge: A look at the urban legends claiming that cultish activity has occurred at Texas’ famously haunted Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge. Content note: This episode contains discussions of white supremacist hate groups and urban legends about animal abuse. Highlights include: • Some possible debunkings • A creepy aban…

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Episode 56: Roe vs….. 59:44

2y ago59:44

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Episode 56: Roe vs….. Norma McCorvy and Caviar Jeanette tells us about the woman who became Jane Roe- Norma McCorvy. Alena explains the difference between Roe and Caviar. When does life begin for a fish? An episode full of “well actually…” moments you can impress your friends with. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetran…

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“I Seen the Devil” (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 36:19

2y ago36:19

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A deep dive into strangeness associated with the Goatman’s Bridge, featuring weird stories that I found on forums and comment sections, including a devil sighting, a ghost driver, lights turning red, terrifying laughter, Bigfoot-type phenomena, and more. Highlights include: A ghostly driver redirecting a car to a cemetery Disembodied voices Will-o'…

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Lil' Tiny Minisode #1- Book Club: The Professor and The Madman 32:16

2y ago32:16

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The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester Our second Superfluous Book Club episode, our first Lil’ Tiny Minisode! This shortie is about the fantastic book “The Professor and The Madman'' by Simon Winchester. Spoilers abound, so you might want to read it first (or just get the summary from us and look smart without the work). Next Superfluous…

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Who are the Goatmen? (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 36:12

2y ago36:12

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North Texas has four different Goatman legends, including the Old Alton Bridge Goatman. Here’s a look at those stories, as well as other urban legends about goatmen around the world. As I continue my series on the Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge, I take a little detour to look at different goatmen throughout history. What similarities are the…

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Death at the Goatman’s Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 34:00

2y ago34:00

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A look at one legend behind the Goatman’s Bridge, the period of history that inspired it, and a suspicious recent death at the bridge. Highlights include: The Texas Troubles Attempts to bury history Mass hysteria and bloodthirsty vigilantes Some creepypasta-style urban legends Check out the shownotes for sources and more.…

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This Way to the Goatman (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 39:32

2y ago39:32

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Update: Looks like there was a technical glitch when I initially published this episode. It should be fixed now, but let me know if not! One of the most famous urban legends about the Goatman’s Bridge (aka the Old Alton Bridge) has roots in a hidden, unpleasant part of the county’s history. This episode looks at the legend of the Goatman and the hi…

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Episode 55: Art and Manifestation by Delao 50:03

2y ago50:03

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Jeanette and Alena interview the incredible artist Lance Delao. Delao works primarily with duct tape, making photorealistic portraits. His work has been featured most recently at the Van Gogh Interactive exhibit that is traveling the country. He is a master of manifestation and an inspiration for following your dreams! You can find his amazing art …

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I went to Goatman’s Bridge (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 26:21

2y ago26:21

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In December 2021, I visited the Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge. Here’s what it’s like to visit the famously haunted bridge, as well as the history of the bridge itself. CONTENT NOTE: I talk about gun use in this episode (not about people getting shot, but about people shooting guns near the bridge because they’re bored.) If you don’t want to…

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The Trickster and the Goatman (Goatman’s Bridge Series) 28:19

2y ago28:19

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The Old Alton Bridge, or Goatman’s Bridge, is a famously haunted site in north Texas. It has been featured in Buzzfeed Unsolved and Ghost Adventures, and the urban legends about the bridge are well-known in the paranormal world. But in my research, I’ve discovered that everything may not be as it seems at the Old Alton Bridge . . . Highlights inclu…

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I found the owls (Randonautica Series) 35:14

2y ago35:14

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I talk about some of the strangeness and patterns that have emerged during my own randonauting trips. Plus, I tell the story of some freaky fire-related synchronicities that have happened since last week. Highlights include: • Ominous warnings from Randonautica • Lots of owl lawn decorations! • Three fires I’ve encountered since recording the last …

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The Despair Meme and the Hell Gate (Randonautica Series) 40:36

2y ago40:36

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I finally talk about some of the weird stuff that has happened to me at the Hell Gate since releasing my episodes about the Hell Gate in 2020. Also, nominally, this episode is part of my series on randonauting, so I of course talk about the ways that Randonautica has led me back to the Hell Gate, as well as the concepts of memetics and the despair …

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Strange Synchronicities (Randonautica Series) 28:50

2y ago28:50

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A look at the connection between strange synchronicities and Randonautica. Plus, I explore some unusual synchronicities that happened to me while just talking and thinking about randonauting. Can Randonautica cause synchronicities when you aren’t even actively using the app? I’m not sure, but I’m ready to speculate wildly. Highlights include: • Stu…

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Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein 1:12:58

2+ y ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein Our first book club! We read the fantastic book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer In this episode we discuss the book. Don’t worry if you haven’t read it, we will give you the cliff notes. But if you would like to read it, it will enha…

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Escaping the Probability Tunnel (Randonautica Series) 56:24

2+ y ago56:24

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Escaping the Probability Tunnel Using Randonautica: A deep dive into how to randonaut, or go on mysterious, synchronistic adventures using the Randonautica app. Highlights include: • Psychic self-defense • Ideas behind how the app works • Weird owl stories • Probability Tunnels Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get cool stuff: https://ww…

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How to Ghost Hunt By Yourself Using the Solo Estes Method 1:10:42

2+ y ago1:10:42

1:10:42

A how-to guide on how to use a modified version of the Estes Method in solo paranormal investigations. I walk through how to set up your own Solo Estes Method kit, how to use it, cheap or free alternatives to buying new gear, and more. Highlights include: • Some weird audio from a 1979 spirit communication • A look at some ghost hunters who develop…

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Why is Fordham University Haunted? (Haunted Fordham University) 1:07:05

2+ y ago1:07:05

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Wrapping up this series on the history and hauntings of Fordham University, I look at some additional theories behind why Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus seems to be so haunted. Highlights include: • My recent trip to Fordham’s campus • Some less pleasant elements of Fordham’s past • Stone tape theory and residual hauntings Got a Fordham haun…

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Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes 1:00:10

2+ y ago1:00:10

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Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik’s Cube How can you make that easy task way harder? Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg. Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik’s Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails. First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moon…

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Ley Lines, Window Areas, Liminal Spaces (Haunted Fordham University) 40:54

2+ y ago40:54

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A spin through some theories behind why hauntings and strangeness occurs. In this instance, I'm looking at the concepts of ley lines, window areas, and liminal spaces, and seeing whether any of them could be in play in the hauntings of Fordham University. Highlights include: A quick examination of incomprehensible aeromagnetic maps A weird internet…

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What Makes a Place Haunted? (Haunted Fordham University) 51:27

2+ y ago51:27

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A look at different theories behind hauntings and the paranormal, with an eye to why Fordham University's Bronx campus might be so haunted. This episode focuses on the spread of urban legends and theories behind urban legends. Highlights include: • Comparisons with hauntings at Vassar, Columbia, and NYU • Thoughts about urban legends and why they s…

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Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic 58:44

2+ y ago58:44

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Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic VC Andrews and Blanche Monnier Jeanette tells about the author VC Andrews, who is responsible for warping a whole generation of readers (Gen X I’m talking about you…) Alena tells us about a REAL flower in the attic, the tragic story of Blanche Monnier Flowers In the Attic book review: Flowers in the Attic (V.C.…

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The Ram's Curse (Haunted Fordham University) 37:07

2+ y ago37:07

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A strange story about a doomed dynasty of rams that once lived on Fordham University's campus, and the urban legends that grew up around them. Highlights include: • Kidnapped rams • A house built for the ram by Grace Kelly's father • Gruesome office decor Donate to bail funds to get people out of dangerous NYC jails: https://linktr.ee/covidbailoutn…

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