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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly. Season V coming this winter.
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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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Secret Silo Show

Harrison, Xander, and Elijah

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We decided to bunker away in the safety of our silo to broadcast this show. In this podcast we explore urban legends, conspiracies, and mythological creatures without having to worry about anything finding us.
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When comedy podcast bro Julian Black discovers his great-grandfather's tapes, he assumes it's an immersive radio drama. That was his first mistake. Posting the tapes online? Well, now he's asking for it. He'll come face-to-face with supernatural creatures as he's plunged into a centuries-old mystery. And at its heart is a mysterious Stranger in a dark suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Boo Review

Brandon Smith

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Join me as we talk cryptids, folklore, alien encounters, creepy pasta & at the end we will review a TV/Movie that the listeners can vote on. Enjoy humor tied with creepy only in Boo Review.
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Let's explore how you can Live Long and Well with six evidence based pillars: exercise, good sleep, proper nutrition, mind-body activities, exposure to heat/cold, and social relationships. I am a physician scientist, Ironman Triathlete, and have a passion for helping others achieve their best self.
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Welcome to - the Nite Echo podcast. A compilation of haunting tales from all over the internet and our very own reality. From things that go bump in the night, to the inexplicable happenings in our mysterious world. Tune in with me your host, Louise Nite as I share a variety of myths, urban legends, ghost stories and true crime.
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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American Hysteria

chelsey weber-smith

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American Hysteria explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture – moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith tells the strangest stories from American history and examines the forces that create the reality we share, and sometimes, the reality we don't.
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Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday. From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you. Chec ...
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Game Deep

Bryan Darling, Xander Pakzad, Zac Saxton

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Twitch buddies Bryan Darling, Xander Pakzad & Zac Saxton dive deep exploring video games; past, present and future! Don't laugh too much or you might get "the bends"!
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How come our modern cities have become so hostile to humans, so ugly, car-oriented and grey? What is the solution to these problems - how can we return to a more human, beautiful and liveable city? In this podcast, host Ruben Hanssen interviews experts in the fields of architecture, urban planning and urban design to find out how we can improve our cities, our architecture and our streets, in order to create more friendly and beautiful places. The clock is ticking; valuable land is wasted on ...
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Myths, Mysteries, & Monsters

Hector Navarro/ E.L Soto

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The world is full of myths, stories passed down from generation to generation. Mysteries haunt us. Monsters hunt us. We'll take a look at the creepy myths, the unsolved mysteries, and the monsters of true crime to find the truth of each story.
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Get ready to explore the dark and mysterious side of the supernatural with Abbie and Kate on Myths Magic and Murder! From terrifying crimes to spine-tingling ghost stories and everything in between, our weekly podcast has something for every true crime and paranormal enthusiast. Join our two female hosts, Abbie the demonologist and Kate the psych grad, as they uncover the unexplained and share their unique perspectives on the spooky and strange. With new episodes streaming weekly from the Un ...
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Heard Podcast

Benjamin Mathes

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Open and honest, this weekly podcast is aimed at amplifying stories of what it means to be human and genuinely heard. It features host Benjamin Mathes, Urban Confessional Founder and speaker, who is joined by new guests each episode to explore issues and current events intersecting with the topic of listening and being heard.
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Aggressively Positive

Good People Doing Good

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Aggressively Positive is a positive news podcast brought to you by Adam Theroux of Good People Doing Good. We feature positive and inspiring news stories, uplifting and non conventional looks on life, and a look into the uplifting and fun brain of me, Adam Theroux, and the non profit, Good People Doing Good. For more information visit GoodPeopleDoingGood.org or email GoodPeopleDoingGoodORG@gmail.comThis was once the podcast feed for “401 Stories”, created by my brother. We have made an agree ...
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Booked on Planning

Booked on Planning

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Booked on Planning is a podcast that goes deep into the planning books that have helped shape the world of community and regional planning. We dive into the books and interview the authors to glean the most out of the literature important for preparing for AICP certification and just expanding your knowledge base. ​We are all busy with our day to day lives which is why we condense the most important material into short 30 minute episodes for your commute, workout, or while you are cleaning u ...
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Wilson Hall

JRC Legacy Productions

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College students are determined to investigate a mysterious murder believed to be an urban legend through a project for class they soon discover more to the story. As they continue to dig deeper into the story, they soon find out more than it was intended for them to know. It leads them deeper into the story. Starring Patrice Fisher, Josiah Collins, Bradford Douglas, Kyra Wisely, B.Z. Cullins, Greg C. Williams, Amaya J., & Rodney Damon Collins
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The Entrepreneur's Den is your gateway to the electrifying world of entrepreneurship. Are you a student with a burning desire to make a mark? A business professional with entrepreneurial dreams? The Entrepreneur's Den is your compass, guiding you on the path from vision to reality. The Entrepreneur’s Den is a community of like-minded trailblazers, all committed to making a lasting impact. Here, you'll find actionable strategies, expert insights, and game-changing wisdom to fuel your entrepre ...
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Halloween, folklore, stories and music year round! Halloween is a lifestyle, not just one day of the year! Based out of San Antonio, TX for all your Spoopy Podcast Needs! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/KreepyCouplePodcast/support
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According to Jewish tradition, the world around us is filled with demons, ghosts, giants and angels, and creatures of all types. But Judaism today tends to downplay and rationalize them away, to the point where they’re just forgotten dusty metaphors. But for millenia, Jews have lived with these creatures and have had practical means for coping with them. Join Jack Zaientz a scholar of all things Jewish folklore and mythology and John Baltisberger, the award-winning author of Jewish horror an ...
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Kitsune Schrei Cosplay

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Myths and Legends: worldwide myths, legends, urban legends, fairytales, and bestiary CreepyReadings: creepy story readings. Cover art photo provided by m wrona on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@maciek_wrona
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Glamour spell gone wrong? Astral projection got you untethered? Want to know why your angry dead rich father is haunting you? Consider Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services. After a controversial fallout with her coven, Kalila Stormfire must juggle complex clients and an anonymous critic hellbent on besmirching her new business. The decaying urban block where Kal operates appreciates her affordable experience in a broad range of supernatural ailments and remedies. Still, Kal is not s ...
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Moffet Tattle-Tale

John Moffet Elementary

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Stay current with all things Moffet! See what the Moffet Community is doing including special events, concerts, field trips, and cutting edge lessons. Interviews with STEAM professionals, as well as a focus on urban agriculture and Nature STEM, & environmental action plans.
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The Horror Chronicles Podcast

The Horror Chronicles Podcast

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Ever wonder how Micheal Meyers is always...right there. Or what if a zombie bit a vampire? Do you love the Paranormal, vampires, werewolves and all other things that go bump in the night! Well so do we!!! In this podcast we'll talk about everything from horror movies to urban legends to the paranormal and everything in-between! So join us on this fright filled adventure through the world of all things horror!
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How do we reclaim joy and healing in a time of Climate Emergency? Self-described Climate Crone Christine Penner Polle is an energy intuitive and Earth empath. She and her guests explore what it means to be human in a time of planetary crisis. How do we best respond to this critical turning point, a time when humanity is being called to realize our true spiritual and energetic nature? Welcome to the Climate of Joy conversation.
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OG Kush Radio

OG Kush Radio

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OG Kush Radio is a podcast produced by Jamil Bryant. These podcast consist of many stories, tales, and a bunch of friends who like to get together and joke. These recordings are made during actual conversations we all have together and are edited to give you the in depth funny stuff.
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Yoga Uncensored

Yoga Uncensored

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The Yoga Uncensored podcast is a series of candid and irreverent conversations between two maverick yoga teachers and their occasional guests. Imagine Patanjali and Arjuna having a beer down at the local pub. Cain Carroll and Mark Tanaka take a critical look at the world of modern yoga, exposing assumptions, trends and biases that too often hinder the transformative potential of yogic practices. What you'll hear is an unrehearsed barrage of insights, tangents, rants, alternatives, and occasi ...
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Send us a text Our bodies are 60% water and water is really important. But, It is not clear the origin of drinking 8 glasses of water per day. There were no studies that scientifically show that this number is the correct amount. I vote that it is an "urban myth." Good report summarizes important information about how our body uses water But, water…
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The police officer who brutalized Abner Louima. A purveyor of child pornography. These are some of the defendants to have come before U.S. District Court Judge Frederic Block to ask for reductions in their prison sentences. All of them have been found guilty and have already served decades in prison, but under the 2018 First Step Act they are entit…
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Send us a text This week John and Jack meet up in person in sunny oppressive Austin, Texas to discuss which ghosts have the most in this episode of Dybbuk-Centric episode of Wayward Children. ----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website GET OUR READING LIST! Shop Aggad…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why weight loss seems so elusive despite following strict diets and exercise routines? Obesity rates have skyrocketed, and we are eating more, likely due to 3 key factors: portion sizes are larger than ever before, often doubling what we ate 30 years ago the foods on our plate are more calorie dense than ever F…
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We are digging into urban legends near and far with our guest, Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria. We chat about the cross section of poetry and moral panic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and where fear comes from. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of conspiracy theories, spiders, clowns, child endang…
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Recurring tropes about fragmented communities living on frontier forestlands living in Southeast Asia are that they are either guardians of flora and fauna their destroyers. In much analysis gravitating to one or other position in this dichotomy the role of organised religion is absent. But as Faizah Zakaria shows in The Camphor Tree and the Elepha…
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In this chapter, we plunge into the shadowy depths of the digital age to explore the terrifying and alluring emergence of a new urban legend: Slender Man. Join us as we journey through the mysterious origins, terrifying tales, and cultural impact of this contemporary bogeyman. Let’s dive into the disturbing stories and legends that have arisen arou…
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The Grafton Monster On a fateful night in June 1964, Robert Cockrell's drive home through Grafton, West Virginia, took an unexpected turn when he encountered a massive, headless creature with smooth, rubbery skin. This bizarre sighting sparked a town-wide frenzy, with armed locals combing the woods in search of what became known as the Grafton Mons…
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The legal theory of constitutional originalism has attracted increasing attention in recent years as the US Supreme Court has tilted with the weight of justices who self-describe as originalists. In Against Constitutional Originalism: A Historical Critique (Yale UP, 2024), Jonathan Gienapp examines the theory and describes how it falls short of ach…
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The life of the conspiracy theory that claims Elvis Presley faked his death is an almost unbelievable journey through gimmick-crazy hucksters and true blue believers, the tales turning the king of rock and roll into something more like a cryptid than a superstar, evidence caught in blurry photographs and in secret messages, all covered up by shadow…
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In Unexpected Revolutionaries: How Central Banks Made and Unmade Economic Orthodoxy (Cornell University Press, 2024), Dr. Manuela Moschella investigates the institutional transformation of central banks from the 1970s to the present. Central banks are typically regarded as conservative, politically neutral institutions that uphold conventional macr…
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Angel, a Black tenth-grader at a New York City public school, self-identifies as a nerd and likes to learn. But she’s troubled that her history classes leave out events like the genocide and dispossession of Indigenous people in the Americas, presenting a sugar-coated image of the United States that is at odds with her everyday experience. “The his…
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Keeping with our nature spirits trend, we’re talking about the horny (in more ways than one) Greek nature spirits: satyrs, and their Roman counterparts, fauns! Later satyrs! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, sexual assault, masturbation, bestiality, and drugs. Housekeeping - Recommendation: Th…
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Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to add…
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Join us as we venture deep into the idyllic landscapes of the UK countryside, where mystery and intrigue collide with untamed nature. A journey that will take us from rolling hills to dense woodlands, unravelling the stories of large, mysterious feline creatures that prowl the British countryside. Let’s explore the enigmatic phenomenon of big cat s…
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In our second Game Dip, Zac and Xan "snorkel" through their current games. Xan is obsesseed with Tekken 8, Balatro, and restarting Final Fantasy XIV. While Zac is playing Dragon Quest 3, the Japanese Gameboy title Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (translates to "The Frog For Whom the Bell Tolls"), and tabletop dungeon crawler Dark Tomb. Then we finish…
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Ever wondered why some neighborhoods transform seemingly overnight while others remain unchanged? This episode looks into the complex web of gentrification through three articles published in the last few years. We kick off with a deep dive into the term's origins and its multifaceted meanings, drawing from an insightful article by Planetizen. Alon…
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Mumbai is not commonly seen as a bike-friendly city because of its dense traffic and the absence of bicycle lanes. Yet the city supports rapidly expanding and eclectic bicycle communities. Exploring how people bike and what biking means in the city, Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria challenges assumptions that underlie sustainable transportation planning.Ar…
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Mumbai is not commonly seen as a bike-friendly city because of its dense traffic and the absence of bicycle lanes. Yet the city supports rapidly expanding and eclectic bicycle communities. Exploring how people bike and what biking means in the city, Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria challenges assumptions that underlie sustainable transportation planning.Ar…
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Scholars often narrate the legal cases confirming LGBTQ+ rights as a huge success story. While it took 100 years to confirm the rights of Black Americans, it took far less time for courts to recognize marriage and adoption rights or workplace discrimination protections for queer people. The legal and political success of LGBTQ+ advocates often depe…
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In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into more listener submission stories. From shared dreams of pink goo monsters to pendulum divinations revealing shocking truths about human identity, these stories blur the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary. We explore a chilling encounter at an abandoned mansion in Florida, where a f…
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As consumers become increasingly aware of the animal agriculture industry’s cruelty and environmental devastation, clever industry marketers are adapting with alternative “humane” and “sustainable” labeling and marketing campaigns. In the absence of accurate information, it has never been more important to educate consumers on the realities behind …
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As consumers become increasingly aware of the animal agriculture industry’s cruelty and environmental devastation, clever industry marketers are adapting with alternative “humane” and “sustainable” labeling and marketing campaigns. In the absence of accurate information, it has never been more important to educate consumers on the realities behind …
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The idea that Elvis Presley did not die in August of 1977, that he instead faked his death, has become one of the most famous and enduring conspiracy theories of all time, essentially elevating the former superstar to the status of a cryptid. For this context clues episode, we are revisiting our 2022 episode called Fangirls which covers the rise of…
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In 'We Want Better Education!': The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts, and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas (Texas A&M UP, 2023), James B. Barrera offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the educational, cultural, and political issues of the Chicano Movement in Texas, which remains one of the lesser-known social…
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This is part #3 of a the (ir)Rational Alaskans, a Cited Podcast mini-series that re-examines the legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In the last episode of the (ir)Rational Alaskans, Riki Ott, Linden O’Toole, and thousands of other Alaskan fishers won over $5 billion in punitive damages against Exxon for the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In our finale,…
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This is part #3 of a the (ir)Rational Alaskans, a Cited Podcast mini-series that re-examines the legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In the last episode of the (ir)Rational Alaskans, Riki Ott, Linden O’Toole, and thousands of other Alaskan fishers won over $5 billion in punitive damages against Exxon for the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In our finale,…
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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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Since the mid-nineteenth century, public officials, reformers, journalists, and other elites have referred to “the labour question.” The labour question was rooted in the system of wage labour that spread throughout much of Europe and its colonies and produced contending classes as industrialization unfolded. Answers to the Labour Question explores…
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