Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
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The podcast where a brother and sister manage their existential angst by discussing historical disasters.
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Brad, Jonathan, Emma, and Jason take you through a topic that leads into twists/tangents that will leave you laughing, and questioning how did they get there.
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The Not-So-Serious History Podcast hosted by Nicole and Jacqui; Two Sisters on a Quest for Knowledge. New Episodes Every Monday!
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On Bizarre Podcast I bring to you some bizarre topics ranging from the supernatural , true crime , mysteries and the unexplained
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Welcome to Hometown History, where the forgotten past comes alive. Our mission? To unearth the hidden gems of history that do not make it into the textbooks. Whether it's a local legend that's been overlooked, a historical event that shaped a small town, or a mysterious occurrence lost in the annals of time, we dig deep to bring you the untold stories that deserve to be heard. Tune in as we travel back in time, uncovering the history you thought you knew and introducing you to the stories yo ...
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Two sisters living across the world from each other bond over their love of weird history, sharing delightful true (or mostly true) tales of the unusual, the scary, and the macabre.
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Hillbilly Horror Stories is a mostly paranormal show hosted by stand up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy. They touch on all things eerie including true stories behind your favorite horror movies, Rock n Roll and the occult, unsolved mysteries and creepy true crime. Serious enough for the true paranormal fan but funny enough for the skeptics! Proud member of Dark Myths Collective.
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Welcome to miss sisters podcast were amazing things happen but sometimes a don’t explorer underwater mysteries spooky mysteries and even robot history sometimes they’re only myths the world to hear
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What's up, weirdos. Lauren and Felicia here. We are best friends and we love spooky stuff. Each week we will be sharing freaky, paranormal, or unexplained stories with you. Are you a believer like Felicia? Or a skeptic like Lauren? Follow us on Instagram at @sinistersisterspodcast
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Welcome to The Halloween Podcast, where your host Lyle delves into the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. Join us as we explore the chilling corners of Halloween, delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, and uncover the secrets of haunted houses. Each episode brings you a mix of fascinating folklore, paranormal phenomena, and interviews with special guests who share their own creepy encounters. Whether it's the legend of the Jack-o'-lantern, the ghostly tales from haunted hote ...
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Story Hunter Podcasts is a narrative podcasting network, that aims to tell you unforgettable true stories. Our story-driven podcasts focus on true crime, unsolved mysteries, fascinating history and the paranormal. It was founded in 2020 by producer and writer Catherine Fogarty. Catherine is the president of www.bigcoatmedia.com a Canadian television production company. Our podcasting studios are located in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Searching for something sinister? Join Alexa as she sips on something spiked while discussing your favorite true crime mysteries and short sinister stories. As you listen (and sip) along, she will dig deep and tell the story to friends and her husband every now and then! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-sinister-podcast/support
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Two women, from opposite sides of the Atlantic, talk about murder, mystery and the macabre. This is your international true crime podcast, hosted by Annie and Johanna. Annie, who lives with her husband in an old haunted house near Salem, Massachusetts, loves dogs, reading, knitting and talking about terrible, terrible things. Johanna lives in Vienna, Austria with her husband, one beagle and a real dog. She loves The Beach Boys, movie marathons and fun facts about serial killers. Their idea o ...
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Do you like history? Do you like true crime? Do you like….women??? We thought so. Join us as we dive deep into the most infamous women of history across the globe. Interested yet? Check out Lawless Women of History: Crime has No Gender, why let men have all the fun?Follow us @LawlessTC on Twitter, Lawless Women of History on Facebook, and Lawless.TC on Instagram
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Reverie means to daydream but sometimes when we zone out, our anxiety and intrusive thoughts can creep in. We might start to think about our anxieties and worst fears. Sometimes we get caught up in obscure thoughts about disturbing events occurring, or that have occurred, in the world. As humans, we can naturally become curious about these horrible happenings in life. Paige narrates stories of crimes, sits down and talks with victims' loved ones, chats with other podcasters, survivors, and o ...
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The NVus Alien Podcast is a podcast about the supernatural, creepy tales of serial killers and true crime, ufo sightings and alien encounters, demonic possession, and fringe topics. Let’s go down the rabbit hole together as we discover that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nvus-alien--4798594/support.
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We talk about life, spirituality, the great awaking, hidden history, Tartaria, religion, Astrology, ancient history, theories, the universe, mysteries.
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Join me on "I Am Sherri Goodall: Marketing, Musings, and Life Lessons" as we delve into the captivating world of business and marketing strategies. Through engaging conversations with friends, I share the gems of my life's journey and the invaluable lessons I've learned along the way. From personal anecdotes to thought-provoking musings, we explore a tapestry of random ideas that shape our lives. Tune in for a delightful blend of insightful discussions, marketing insights, and the joy of unr ...
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Explore true crime cases in Alabama through audio and video content. Join hosts Joseph Cramer and Shawn Tucker as they delve into the details of Alabama's most intriguing crimes, speaking with those connected to the cases and visiting the locations where these events took place. See more at www.murderinyourbackyard.com Subscribe to our YouTube page! www.youtube.com/@murderinyourbackyard Follow us On TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@murderinyourbackyard
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A bi-weekly true crime podcast focused exclusively on murdered and missing persons cases out of the Houston Metro area. Explore the city's diverse and eclectic culture while examining the darker stories that weave the downtown streets and flow out down the bayous. No stranger to crime, Houston has thousands of stories to tell, from unsolved murder mysteries to current missing persons cases. See H-Town in a new light, a light inclusive to every victim in Houston, no matter the sex, race, or i ...
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Next Christmas in Girouette is a full-length novel for people of all ages—nine to ninety-nine—who want to share a heart-warming literary adventure at Christmastime. Set on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, this is the story of a brother and sister—Autry and Oxana Quinn—who find themselves stranded in a Girouette, a virtual ghost town, from Thanksgiving through Christmas when their father is taken ill. Their grandfather, a Marine Captain long retired, plus an eccentric old ...
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California Ghost Stories: Haunted Places in the Golden State | Ep. 05
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In this eerie episode of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes you on a chilling journey through California, where haunted mansions, ghostly ships, and eerie ghost towns await. This is Episode 5 of the Haunted America series, released on September 16, 2024. Here’s a glimpse at the haunted locations we’ll explore: The Winchester Mystery House…
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634 The Bible: A Global History (with Bruce Gordon) | My Last Book with Michelle P Brown
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For more than two thousand years, the Bible has been an essential part of the world's conception of humanity and its relationship to God. But although it is in some sense timeless and eternal - literally the word of God - the Bible has always meant different things to different people, as individual communities have regarded this sacred book throug…
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Tracy & Jerry discuss the Seven Sisters Road in Nebraska. Author Steve E. Asher stops by.By Jerry Paulley
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Arkansas Hauntings: Eerie Tales from the Ozarks | Ep. 04
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Prepare yourself for a journey into the dark and eerie side of the Natural State in this haunting episode of The Halloween Podcast. Host Lyle Perez takes you to Arkansas, where haunted hotels, eerie battlefields, and ghostly theaters await. This is Episode 4 of the Haunted America series, released on September 15, 2024. Here’s a glimpse at the haun…
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Arizona's Haunted Desert: Ghost Stories from the Grand Canyon State | Ep. 03
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Get ready for a bone-chilling journey through the sun-soaked deserts of Arizona in this eerie episode of The Halloween Podcast. Host Lyle Perez takes you deep into the Grand Canyon State, where ghost towns, haunted hotels, and paranormal hot spots await. This is Episode 3 of the Haunted America series, released on September 14, 2024. Here’s a glimp…
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Macabre Misfortunes Ep 125 Za'Zell Preston
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Jerry & Tracy discuss a heart breaking Christmas story from 2011.By Jerry Paulley
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Alaska's Haunted Frontier: Spirits in the Wilderness | Ep. 02
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Bundle up, spooky souls, because in this chilling episode of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes you on a ghostly journey through Alaska’s most haunted locations. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rugged wilderness, Alaska also harbors some of the most eerie and bone-chilling sites in America. Here’s a glimpse at the haunted locati…
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Jerry & Tracy tell you the little known story of Etta Jackson and her 2 sons in Chicago in 1974By Jerry Paulley
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Alabama's Haunted Places: Ghostly Legends of the Deep South | EP. 01
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In this spine-tingling episode of Haunted America, host Lyle Perez takes you on a chilling journey through Alabama’s most haunted locations. From ghostly encounters to eerie apparitions, Alabama is rich in haunted history that will send shivers down your spine. Here’s a peek at the locations we’ll explore: Sloss Furnaces - 20 32nd St N, Birmingham,…
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633 Hemingway's Letters (with Sandra Spanier) | My Last Book with Andrew Stauffer
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Discussions of Ernest Hemingway tend to focus on the peaks of his career, which are typically centered around his most famous novels. But Hemingway was busy in between those novels too, writing articles, short stories, and letters to friends and professional acquaintances. In this episode, Jacke talks to Sandra Spanier, general editor of the monume…
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Haunted America: A Nation's Ghostly Past - Intro
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Get ready for a spine-tingling journey across the United States as we kick off our brand-new series, Haunted America! In this special introduction episode, we’re setting the stage for an adventure that takes you to 10 haunted locations in every state, releasing a new episode every day starting September 12th. From haunted highways and ghostly mansi…
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Hillbilly Horror Stories Colab with History Goes Bump
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Jerry & Tracy sit down with Diane & Kelly from History Goes Bump to discuss demonic posession & the new Netflix movie The Deliverance.By Jerry Paulley
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Jerry & Tracy share an episode from Dec., 2021.By Jerry Paulley
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Queen Jane, Approximately - The Story of Lady Jane Grey (Episode 145)
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The Lady Jane Grey was many things in her short life - a polyglot, a religious scholar, a young woman who approached the world with curiosity. She was also a pawn in the schemes of her much-less-intelligent father, and it resulted in her becoming Queen of England... for a moment.
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632 Norman Mailer (with J. Michael Lennon)
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For almost sixty years, Norman Mailer was a fixture on the American literary scene, seemingly as well known for his feuds and personal exploits as he was for his prize-winning novels and groundbreaking journalism. But what was the man really like? As the Library of America commemorates the life and career of Norman Mailer with an edition of his ear…
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420 Hillbilly Colabs with Mysterious Circumstances & Darkness Radio
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Hillbilly Horror Stories does a colaboration with Justin Rimmel of Mysterious Circumstances & Tim Dennis of Darkness Radio. You guys will love this one!By Jerry Paulley
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Send us a text Join Jonathan, Emma, and Jason has the discover the life of the Nazi assassin sisters.By BrOnutz
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Macabre Misfortunes Ep 124 Antelope Canyon
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Jerry & Tracy discuss one of the biggest natural disasters in Arizona history.By Jerry Paulley
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Jerry & Tracy discuss the Columbus Poltergeist of 1984 and talk about the tragic life of the central figure of the case, Tina Resch.By Jerry Paulley
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Haunted Highways: Ghosts on the Road | EP. 76
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Buckle up, Halloween fans! In Episode 76 of The Halloween Podcast, we’re hitting the road to explore some of the most haunted highways in the world. From phantom hitchhikers to ghostly apparitions, this episode is filled with eerie encounters and chilling tales that will make you think twice about your next night drive. Discover the spine-tingling …
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631 Shakespeare's Sisters (with Ramie Targoff) | My Last Book with Sarah Gristwood
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Recently, we talked to novelist Jodi Picoult about her contention that many of the works commonly attributed to Shakespeare were actually written by a woman named Emilia Bassano (a.k.a. Aemilia Lanyer). But even as that compelling theory awaits definitive proof, we already know of several women - Shakespeare's contemporaries - who overcame obstacle…
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True Story behind Netflix's The Deliverance
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Netflix has recently released The Deliverance, ispired by the Latoya Ammons case from Gary, IN. This is an episode we did about 7 yrs ago on the true story of the Gary Demon House. You will find that this is quite different from what you will see in the movie.By Jerry Paulley
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154: Secrets in Stone: The Mystery of Coral Castle
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In this episode of Hometown History, we delve into the enigma of Coral Castle, a mysterious structure hidden in the sunny shores of Florida. Built single-handedly by Edward Leedskalnin, a man of modest stature, this architectural marvel is composed of massive coral blocks, some weighing as much as thirty tons. How did one man, using only homemade t…
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here are some cool listener stories from June, 2020. Enjoy!By Jerry Paulley
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Send us a text Join Emma, Jonathan, and Jason, as they find out the amazing story of gold medalist Mauro Prosperi.By BrOnutz
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630 Queer Shakespeare (with Will Tosh) | Ray Bradbury and the Search for the Mysterious Mr Electrico
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Was Shakespeare gay? Will Tosh, head of research at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London, says that question has an easy answer - but more importantly, when it comes to understanding Shakespeare's sexuality, it isn't really the right question to ask. In this episode, Jacke talks to Will about his book Straight Acting: The Hidden Queer Lives of Wil…
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Jerry & Tracy discuss 4 stories where camping was anything but a peaceful getaway.By Jerry Paulley
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Macabre Misfortunes Ep 123 Michael Barnett
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Jerry & Tracy discuss a fluke case from England in 2007.By Jerry Paulley
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Jerry & Tracy discuss an amazing story involving possible angels at Cokeville Elementary in 1986. Carrie from Louisville comes on to share some cool stories.By Jerry Paulley
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In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes you on a journey through one of the most mysterious and unsettling phenomena in the paranormal world: time slips. Imagine walking down a familiar street or entering a building, only to find yourself in a completely different time period. Could this be a glitch in reality, a glimpse int…
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Jerry reads stories sent in by listeners!By Jerry Paulley
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Unpacking the Wiccan Rede and Spell-Casting Ethics
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Grab your broomsticks and settle in as we dive deep into the Wiccan Rede’s origins, interpretations, and the ethics of spell-casting. From Doreen Valiente’s 1964 couplets to the expansion in 1975, we’re tearing apart the 'harm none' rule and the infamous Rule of Three. We’re not pulling punches as we critique the overly prescriptive nature of these…
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Classic Listener Stories from May, 2020.By Jerry Paulley
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629 Unlocking the Creative Unconscious (with Kate Feiffer)
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For thousands of years, desperate writers have struggled with the condition known as writer's block. In this episode, Jacke talks to novelist Kate Feiffer about her book Morning Pages, in which a playwright on a tight deadline tries Julia Cameron's trick of starting her day with some stream-of-consciousness writing - with results that threaten to b…
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The Mystery of Richard III (Episode 144)
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Richard the Third of England has been regarded as a monstrous ruler, a murderer of his nephews, and a raving, hunchbacked lunatic. As with all disasters - especially those of rulers - the truth is far more interesting.
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Tracy & Jerry share a store of a unique instance in a New Zealand coffee shop & tell you about the horrible Albert Fish.By Jerry Paulley
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Send us a text Join Emma, Cassie, and Jason as they discover the life of best selling author, and convicted killer Anne Perry.By BrOnutz
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Jerry & Tracy tell you the absolutely crazy story of Daniel LaPlante, Our guest Derek in Georgia tells us about an exorcism that he was involved with.By Jerry Paulley
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Sister Sister (S03E07 - Halloween) Sitcom | Ep. 74
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🎃 Episode 74: A Spooky 'Sister, Sister' Throwback – Halloween Special! 🎃 In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we’re diving into some 90s nostalgia with a special look at Season 3, Episode 7 of Sister, Sister, titled "Halloween." Join me and my good friend April—who’s no stranger to the podcast—as we reminisce about this classic Halloween episo…
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Jerry reads stories sent in by listeners!By Jerry Paulley
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Classic Listener Stories Ep 23 Sept, 2021
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Classic Listener Stories from Sept, 2021By Jerry Paulley
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628 Meet the Woman Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare's Plays (with Jodi Picoult) | My Last Book with Allison Pataki
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Is it really true? Did the Elizabethan poet Emilia Bassano (sometimes known as Aemelia Lanyer) actually write Shakespeare's works? A bestselling novelist thinks so - and she's turned her research-based theories into an entertaining and thought-provoking work of fiction. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jodi Picoult about her new book BY ANY OTHER NA…
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153: Crafting a Revolution: The Legacy of Paul Revere
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In this episode of Hometown History, we journey into the life of Paul Revere, not just as the legendary rider who warned of the British invasion, but as the Founding Father of Propaganda. Through his craftsmanship and powerful engravings, Revere ignited the revolutionary spirit and unified the colonies against British rule. From his early days as a…
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