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We're into weird shit and so is your mom! We're three friends, searching for strange and unusual stories from all around the Pacific Northwest and slightly beyond, to tell the world and beyond.
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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Ghost stories, lore, myths and legends from haunted Wales. Join author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales, The A-Z of Curious Wales etc) - ”arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” - for a fascinating journey through the weird and wonderful history of Cymru and the world. From ’most haunted’ Welsh castles to fairy-filled forests, each episode explores at a di ...
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Join the guys this week as they finish their Nanking series with this weeks episode. Tune and Learn about Nankings safety zone and The Nazi who saved hundred of Thousands of Chinese citizens. Listen as they talk about the Nanking Trials, The few elders who survived the Massacre and the tragic end to our main sources author, Iris Change. follow the …
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What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy? Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies …
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The tragic story of Mallt-y-Nos (Matilda of the Night), the female spirit cursed to hunt and ride for eternity. What drove this Norman lady to such a fate? How did her passion for the hunt lead to everlasting torment? Discover the dark wish that sealed her destiny and how her ghostly cries still echo through the Welsh countryside. Explore the lore …
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Join Moses and Josh as they continue their Nanking series with Part 2. Listen as Moses talks about the unforgiveable Killing contests that Japanese soldiers devised to pass the time and the unthinkable amount of rape that went on during this siege, Plus so much more on this weeks episode. Music used and their licenses can be found below: Cinematic …
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Join your host, Mark Rees, as he uncovers age-old secrets designed to protect against the otherworldly forces that lurk in the shadows. Don't let the spirits catch you unawares—listen now! Explore three traditional methods of warding off spirits, fairies, and even werewolves. Can invoking the name of God or Jesus truly banish malevolent entities? D…
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We are very excited to have our second episode with Todd S. Davis from Tacoma Washington! In this episode we discuss War Games "want to play a game?", Short Circuit, and The Mountain. We delve deep into the PNW connection with these films and discuss everything from nuclear holocaust to lobotomies, and everything in between. Enjoy!…
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Join Moises and Josh as they begin their multipart series on Nankings forgotten story of one of History's most brutal Massacres. Listen as the guys break down the brutal and systematic Rape, Torture and Murder of the ancient city of Nanking, whose death toll exceeds that of the atomic blasts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. add us on ig @ instag…
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Delve into the eerie world of corpse birds, winged entities said to foretell impending death. Are these sightings mere coincidences or something more sinister? Uncover the chilling tales behind these supernatural avian visitors as we explore first-hand accounts like the tale of Miss Griffiths and the mysterious "little grey one," or the tragic fate…
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Ghostly encounters that defy explanation are reported at two haunted houses. Are you brave enough to explore these mysterious cases where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and every shadow holds a secret? In our first story, we delve into the grisly crimes of a house shrouded in a sinister past. Who—or what—haunts its halls, leaving g…
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The Weird and Eerie boys are taking a break this week but just because they are, that doesn't mean your ears will! This week Moses brings you an episode from his other Podcast THE TOME OF MONSTERS where they talk about all things cenobites. Please subscribe and like if you liked what you hear! "Join the boys this week as they continue their voyage …
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Grab your blanket and turn off your lights as the boyz bring you ghost stories from all over the globe. Listen as they tell stories from South America, East Asia and Asia plus so much more on this spooky booty of an episode. add us on ig at instagram.com/weirdhistoryeerietalespod check out moses OTHER podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fj296Hk6…
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Mischievous spectral beings wreak havoc in a Welsh mansion that promises thrills and chills at every turn. Fact with folklore intertwine in this mysterious tale that blurs the lines between reality and the paranormal. Was it truly the work of supernatural forces, or merely the imaginings of a frightened community? As we explore the remnants of a on…
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Join the guys this week as they bring you stories told by police officers. Listen as they talk about crime solving ghosts, Tap dancing heroes and so much more on this weeks episode. sources used for this episode can be found below: https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/cops-paranormal-experiences-on-the-job/ https://www.police1.com/patrol-issues…
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Spectral hounds roam the land at night. Some possess the bodies of half-humans, with eyes like moons and mouths that emit smoke. What do these unearthly creatures signify? And why do they haunt the valleys and mountains of Wales? In our exploration, we'll encounter tales of evil fishermen chased into the sea, lost travelers saved by the power of pr…
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Step into the realm of the uncanny and delve into the mysterious world of death omens and supernatural secrets. From the infamous corpse candles to chilling premonitions, uncover the spine-tingling tales that have haunted communities for generations. What do these strange signs really signify? How do they choose their harbingers of death? And could…
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Join the guys this week as they take to the high seas to bring you haunted stores straight from Davy Jones' locker. Listen as the boys talk about a ship with two stories, one more haunting than the other, a beach where the dead are laid to rest and an island inhabited by an unknown creature PLUS so much more on todays episode. follow us on insta @ …
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Unravel the mysterious realm of exorcism, a practice as old as time itself, employed to banish ghouls, ghosts, and goblins from our world. Is there a safeguard against the forces of darkness? Could your daily piety be the key to repelling the bogeys and fairies lurking in the shadows? Are you ready to unravel the secrets of exorcism, spirituality, …
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Can the most terrifying paranormal activity also be the most boring? Are dull ghosts really the scariest of all? In this chilling episode, Mark Rees unravels a paranormal theory that turns the mundane into the terrifying. What if the most ordinary ghost stories held a power that could send shivers down your spine? Delve into a "dull" ghost tale in …
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Picture this: snarling spectral dogs traversing the air in hot pursuit of their prey. Their haunting howls are harbingers of death, and their appearance cannot be easily defined, ranging from small white creatures with rose-coloured ears to "ugly beasts" with fiery eyes. On this chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the Welsh otherworl…
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Start the new year off right by Joining Moses and Josh as they talk about all things Cemeteries! Listen as they talk about the Oldest cemetery found and superstitions involving cemeteries. Learn about the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard and symbols found in cemeteries plus so much more on this weeks episode. sources used for this epis…
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Dive into the Christmas revelry with singing and dancing, but beware: there's a darker side to these Victorian traditions involving a frightening hag and a horse-skulled Christmas visitor. Uncover strange tales of festive celebrations, the Welsh love for singing in the 'land of song', the long-standing links between Morris Dancing and the Mari Lwyd…
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Christmas Gremlins have struck the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast HQ. Sadly, there is no new episode this week due to some potentially paranormal technical difficulties. Instead, here's a quick update from Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) in which he explains what you can expect over the festive season, and calls on the Mari Lwyd to deliver some s…
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A haunting described as "one of the biggest poltergeist cases ever" saw a Welsh business plagued by paranormal activity. The chilling case of Peter the Poltergeist/ Pete the Polt is one of the most significant poltergeist cases documented. A haunting that spanned a decade, mysterious objects were thrown around a workshop in Cardiff that led the bew…
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Can an "uncanny piece of furniture" really suck your blood like Dracula? Is this vampire bed possessed by Nosferatu? When a young family in seventeenth-century Cardiff acquire a heavy four-posted bedstead at a bankruptcy sale, little could they have known it was the soon-to-be infamous "vampire bed." It caused a four-month-old baby to scream in ter…
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Dare you join Mark Rees and a team of paranormal investigators for an "as-live" spine-tingling ghost hunt in Wales? Nos Calan Gaeaf - as Halloween is known in the Welsh language - is the perfect time of year for ghost stories and, of course, ghost hunting. The "most haunted" location for this year's eerie exploration is a live music venue in the he…
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Join Moises as he talks about one of the worst years that's ever happened to the Human race. Listen as he talks about Volcanos, Mini ice ages, the plague and an emperor who decided to tax the dead DURING the plague. follow us on instagram instagram.com/weirdhistoryeerietalespod Check out the source material for todays episde https://www.amazon.com/…
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Halloween folklore of Wales and the world: explore the haunted history of Nos Calan Gaeaf with Mark Rees and a special guest on this eerie seasonal special. Nos Calan Gaeaf, as Halloween is known in the Welsh language, has long been a time for tradition and festivities. But how did Victorian celebrations differ from modern-day parties? By teaming u…
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Journey into the haunted heart of Welsh folklore, exploring eerie accounts of encounters with mysterious apparitions known as corpse candles (canwyll corff). In the 19th and early 20th centuries, innocent individuals walking through the Welsh countryside found themselves face to face with ghostly lights that foretold impending deaths. Tales from Ma…
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Corpse candles were once a common sight in Wales. What's truly spine-tingling is that sometimes these lights were carried by ghostly figures, believed to be the very souls soon to depart. This episode delves into historical cases of individuals who regularly witnessed corpse candles, shedding light on the eerie prevalence of this phenomenon. We als…
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Join the guys as they make their way down to south to the magical motherland that is mexico. Listen as Moises and Achi talk about the legends of a vampire being kept asleep by a tree, a ghost bus that once you enter you must not look at the other riders plus so much more on this short but jam packed episode. sources used for this episode and their …
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Were witches, devils and fairies responsible for destroying cities? And what about the lake monsters and dragons lurking in the depths? Events that some people might describe as an act of god have been blamed on all manner of supernatural creatures. What do you believe? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of…
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Can you see, hear, smell and feel a ghost? Can you trust your senses in a haunted location? The waft of lavender might suggests a Victorian woman’s perfume; a fleeting white shape might suggest the death shroud of a tormented soul; and the sensation of being touched by icy fingers might suggest that somebody, or something, is reaching out to grope …
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There's witchcraft in the earth, death omens in the dirt, and all manner of gothic graveyard traditions associated with the soil beneath out feet. Can these strange superstitions and unusual traditions bring good luck, bad luck, and a whole lot more? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if…
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Join Moises and Achi this week as they talk about some crazy Government related topics. Learn about the Montauk Project and how it influenced the Netflix Original Stranger Things and listen to Moses break down the most recent UFO WHISTLEBLOWER COMMITTEE that happened last week and to listen to a few interesting excerpts of the committee. audio clip…
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Sceptics and believers are divided when a "violent" entity targets an unassuming home and and transforms it into a haunted mansion. Can you solve the mystery of the Pembrokeshire poltergeist? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare! BUY MARK REES A COFFEE: If you'd like to support…
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Join the guys this week as they let the cat out of the bag and bring an episode FULL OF IDIOMS. Listen to learn about the history of some of your favorite idioms. Tune in to learn about why we say ONCE IN A FULL MOON, ARMED TO THE TEETH and many more on this weeks episode. music used and their license can be found below; The following music was use…
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A trio of "real life" ghost stories including a young lover who pays a heavy price for sneaking out late at night, an extremely deadly death omen, and a series of haunted mansions in a Welsh town. Three eerie tales from Carmarthenshire that featute a "most haunted" fence (!), a rare spectral premonition that was thought to lead to multiple deaths, …
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Join the guys this week as they take you down beneath the earths crust to the legendary kingdom of AGARTHA! Listen as the guys talk about who Admiral Byrd was plus his life leading up to an accidental expedition to the center of the earth. Learn about his trip into Agartha from his own words as they boys break down his once missing diary where he d…
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How can you tell if there's an evil spirit in your church? And if the demons attack, who can repel them? On this episode we investigate the ways in which Satan can deceive even the most faithful of churchgoers, and take a closer look at one of his fiercest battles with a man of God which left permanent scars in the Welsh landscape, the Legend of Ll…
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Join the guys this week as they make their way down to the center of earth to bring you a jam packed episode. Listen to learn about the Concave Earth Theory, the different species of humanoids that crawl beneath our feet plus so much more. listen to moses hxc punk band by following the link below: https://open.spotify.com/track/3W0ZW4S71GK7zmOXWp5g…
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Folklore so absurd it can't possibly be true... can it? On this episode we investigate the ways in which the fairy folk can be stopped from committing such crimes as kidnapping children with all manner of ingenious - and bizarre - superstitions. It also works on repelling vampires, demons, and all manner or supernatural intruders. Explore the fairy…
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Warning: this episode gets off the rails towards the end when we've had a little too much. On this episode Babycakes pairs various wines, meads, and spirits with Cryptids in the Northwest. Ever think to yourself "I'm enjoying this whiskey from Wyoming, but is there a cryptic that would pair perfectly with this smooth honey flavor?" Well, now you ca…
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All aboard the phantom funeral train for a ride you'll never forget... if you survive! In this episode we explore eerie first-hand accounts of death omens that predict bad news for the good folk of Wales. There's phantom trains, phantom funerals, and phantom singing - yes, singing - along the way. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) o…
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