The siblings are exploring the world of cursed and haunted objects on today's episode! We take a look at the long history of medieval book curses, a haunted wedding dress and painting, and an African Power Figure. A curse on ye who dares to not listen to this episode! If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review or give us a 5-star rating, and…

Pull up that yule log and have a Christmas Cocktail with us! In this episode, we surprise each other with holiday stories including the origins of the ghosts in a Christmas Carol, The Children's Blizzard of 1888, Hans Trapp, and the Caganer. We hope you enjoy these holiday gifts from us here at Under the Pendulum. Sources: Caganer https://www.bbc.c…

On this special Halloween episode, we bring you a tale of betrayal, murder, and...a cat wife! First aired on Lights Out in 1936, Cat Wife will have you yowling on the floor. 😾 Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! ☠️ Please like, rate, and subscribeBy underthependulumpodcast

It's spooky month y'all! For our first of two Halloween episodes, we will be returning to the unsettling world of creepy dudes. We look at two stories of murder, betrayal, and not a lot of planning. Lock your doors and check that candy before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.By underthependulumpodcast

On this episode we have Thrills! Chills! and disregard for safety regulations. We are talking about a few of the deadliest and tragic theme park disasters in history. Check your seatbelts before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources for this episode: Short History https://www.napha.org/Resources/Facts-Figures/Great-Moments-in-Amu…

What film encompasses torture, blasphemy, sacrifice, witchcraft, and demons? We're going back to the early 20th century to discuss the silent film, Haxan. Pointy tongues and self flagellation are abound in this episode of Under the Pendulum.By underthependulumpodcast

Today we are discussing the Ludlow Massacre that happened in Southern Colorado in 1914. We discuss the massacre and conditions for miners at the turn of the century. Fight for your right to listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources: Walker, M. (2003). The Ludlow Massacre: Class, Warfare, and Historical Memory in Southern Colorado. Histo…

We're talking horror video games baby! Heather and Chris and joined by friend of the pod and avid gamer John Cleary to discuss some early horror video games as well as some of our favorites. We're talking Resident Evil, Doom, 3D Monster Maze, Silent Hill, and many more. What makes a game horror? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Under …

On this episode, the gang discusses some mortuary rituals and practices from around the world. They discuss the Towers of Silence from India and Pre-Islamic Iran, and the Wari people out of the Amazonian rainforest of Brazil. Don't eat before you listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods! Please like, su…

Under the Pendulum goes wild! In this episode, the trio talks about the brutal and sometimes cruel habits of certain animals. We discuss the habits of the Lammergeier, Vampire Finch, Otters, Meerkats and more! Instead of eating your babies, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum instead. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods. Also, please …

To ring in the new year, we will be telling some ghost stories and legends from Massachusetts. Join us as we discuss the Old Coot, The Hoosac Tunnel and the Strange Tale of Asa Snow. You will have a wicked awesome time on this episode of Under the Pendulum. If you like the show, please give us a 5 star review and thank you to all of our listeners! …

On this special holiday episode, we will be reading and riffing the 1958 radio program "Out for Christmas" from Suspense! Enjoy this tale of revenge and redemption, kind of... Find our show almost anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy our show and follow us on social media. Instagram @underpendulumpodcast Face…

We may be late to the Halloween party, but it's not over yet! On this episode, Chris is joined by Emily Seabold to discuss the history and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic tradition and festival of Samhain. We discuss how this practice influenced our modern Halloween and what we believe the festival and practices would have looked like. Get yo…

Everyone do the wave for this week's episode! We will be discussing the myths and legends of water monsters. We'll talk about a few of the varieties of water monsters, tell their stories, and what connections we can make to real creatures and phenomenon. Grab your towel and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.…

Join Heather and Chris as they stalk down memory lane and discuss horror pop culture in the 90s. They discuss films, books, video games and what made the 90s both an exciting and dismal decade for horror. So grab your Jncos and beanies out of that closet and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! …

On this week's episode, Heather and Kait are talkin' Tales from the Crypt once again! Test your Tales Trivia prowess and don't forget to grab your shock-alates while you hang out with the girls as they talk about "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" and "You, Murderer". Die-monds are a girl's best friend on this week's Under the Pendulum!…

We are here, our 50th episode! We sure have talked about a lot of gruesome things over these past episodes and today is no exception. On this episode, we will be putting Torture and Execution methods under the pendulum. We'll describe the methods, why they were done, and share a primary source account that is truly horrific. You'll need to watch so…

As we ramp up for our 50th episode, join us on this little side quest as Heather and Chris discuss all things Stephen King. We talk about our favorite books and films as well as our least favorite and most disappointing picks. All things serve the beam on this episode of Under the Pendulum.By underthependulumpodcast

We return to the world of ghosts, specters, and lore. On this episode, we tell four ghost stories from America's capital of Washington DC. We have it all; demon cats, grumpy old farts, dead presidents, and haunted houses. Political power ain't what it's cracked up to be on this episode of Under the Pendulum.…

We take a trip back to the homeland to read stories about the Florida Man and all his/her deeds (yes, Florida Man can also be Florida Woman). From topless bicycling and botched castrations, to alligator shenanigans and stabbings, the saga of Florida Man must be told. Put down that weaponized gator and listen to Under the Pendulum instead. If you en…

We all know at least one creepy person in our lives, but how far can creepy behavior go? In this episode, we tell two stories about creepy guys who took it above and beyond into the disturbing and murderous. Lock your doors and check your attics before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum. If you like our show, please like, subscribe, an…

And we're back!! Thank you so much to everyone for being so kind and understanding of our little hiatus, but we are back! So, let's talk about some horrible things. On today's episode, we will be talking about some deadly and dangerous toys of the 20th and 21st century along with some honorable mentions. Instead of putting that mysterious toy in yo…

Welcome to the second episode of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. This episode we talk about the practical application of seriation. Emily explains an exercise that she gave her students to better understand how to distinguish archaeological evidence into cultural time periods.By underthependulumpodcast

Greetings fellow lovers of all things spooky! On this episode, Emily Seabold joins Chris in talking about Medieval and Renaissance views and superstitions concerning the existence and activities of Werewolves. Who let the dogs out? We don't know, but a lot of people are dead in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.…

We are taking a break from our normal show to bring you a sneak preview of a new podcast we are launching; Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. Emily Seabold and Chris Weber talk all things Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. On this episode, Emily and Chris talk about the history, implications, and art of Osteomancy. Thank you e…

Off with their heads!!! But not before you listen to this episode. This episode we take a look at three examples of posthumous trials and executions. You heard right, posthumous. We cover what happened to Oliver Cromwell, Gilles van Ledenberg, and Pope Formosus and the Cadaver Synod after their deaths. Because even in death, they couldn't escape pi…

Welcome to Under the Pendulum and a new year. We take a reflective look back at 2021 and remember the good times as we cover animal attacks! We talk about five different stories of animals getting their revenge. Some you might have heard and some you might not have heard of, but they all will draw blood. Get all your shots before listening to this …

Happy Holidays from us here at Under the Pendulum! We hope you enjoy this holiday tale of murder as we perform "Back for Christmas" from 1948 on the radio show Suspense. Find us almost anywhere you get your pods! If you like the show, lease like and subscribe where applicable, we would really appreciate it and you!…

Thank you everyone for being patient with us as we took a break to see family, but we're back at it! To kick off the month of December and Christmas, on this episode we are talking Winter Monsters and Christmas Creatures. We will discuss and tell tales about the Yule Cat, the Kallikantzaroi, the Nuckelavee, and the Qallupilliut. What do they have i…

Sadly Halloween has come and gone, but we all must carry on. On this episode, we talk about four instances of strange weather phenomenon. We will discuss the history, theories, and science behind Sky Quakes, Blood Rain, the Kentucky Meat Shower, and animals raining from the sky. As if this world wasn't weird enough... Follow us wherever you get you…

Happy Halloween!! We are continuing our Halloween fun by talking about one of our favorite shows of all time, The Twilight Zone. Heather gives us a brief history of the show's origins and it's creator, Rod Serling. Each of us have also picked our favorite episode and we discuss why we chose them. We hope everyone has a Spooktacular Halloween and be…

Thank you everyone for being patient with us getting this episode out late, but we hope the wait is worth it. On this episode, Heather and Kaitlin talk about one of our favorite shows of all time, Tales from the Crypt. The girls talk about some of their favorite episodes and share some tidbits about the show. It will be a real slice of horror on th…

Today's episode is the last part in our series on the Radium Girls. We'll cover the aftermath of the lawsuit in Orange, New Jersey, the new case in Ottawa, Illinois, a lawyer with a heart of gold, and of course more deaths. We will also discuss the repercussions of the radium industry into the present. Thank you everyone for sticking with us throug…

We are taking a break from the Radium Girls before closing out the series with Part 4. On today's episode we will be talking about industrial disasters and bastards. Emily Seabold from Everyday Lies Podcast joins us for some horror and retribution. We tell two stories of fraud, negligence, death, disease, and pollution. You know...all the things yo…

We are continuing our story of the Radium Girls in this week's episode. The radium companies are as conniving as ever, and the girls finally have their first big court case against USRC. Shocking revelations and harrowing stories are presented, and the stage is set for a new cast of characters and villains for part 4. Order! Order in the podcast! P…

Welcome to Part 2 of our series on the Radium Girls. In this episode, we meet more of the girls, the doctors who desperately tried to help them, and the United States Radium Corporation shows us just how horrible they can be. It's an episode that will make your shout YIKES-A-ROO!! Thank you for listening to Under the Pendulum Podcast. Sources: Moor…

We hope everyone is having a wonderful week...now let's ruin it!! On this week's episode we are covering the Radium Girls, a deadly phenomenon of the early to mid-20th century. In this first part of a two part series, we will talk about the effects of radium on the body, the companies who tried to suppress the dangers, and a taste of what horrors a…

Extra! Extra! Today we will be reading and discussing strange and bizarre news stories from the 19th and 20th centuries. We have mysterious blobs and cryptids, murderous families and ghosts, and so much more! This just in, you're listening to Under the Pendulum Podcast.By underthependulumpodcast

We have a very special episode for you all! This week we will be doing an impromptu performance of "Murder Castle" from the horror radio show Lights Out, 1938. the story is a reimaging of the crimes of H.H. Holmes and his murder castle. Stay tuned after the show for an actual commercial from the Lights Out show. Put the lights out, relax, and enjoy…

Well, we're just pleased as punch that ya'll could join us!! On this episode, we go down south to Alabama to tell some ghostly tales from the place of our birth. We have four stories of haunted steamboats, a hole that never stays filled, the gruesome history of Sloss Furnaces, and a lynching that refuses to be ignored. Ya'll just take a seat and en…

We have two tales of baseball mayhem in today's episode. Cale Thomas joins us as we put baseball disasters under the pendulum. We have two tales to tell, "Black Saturday" in Philadelphia, and "10-cent Beer Night." This episode has it all; death, injury, fights, and what we can only imagine was a lot of vomit. All this and more on this episode of Un…

There are belly rubs a plenty in today's episode as we return to our Creature Feature series. We are putting the legends and stories of Black Dogs under the pendulum. We look at the similarities and difference between Black Dogs in the British Isles, and Latin and North America. From hellish hounds that haunt a prison, to dogs that smoke cigarettes…

On this episode, we take a trip back to Wisconsin for a hellish good time. The years between 1890 and 1910 were marred by suicide, murder, arson, and insanity around the Black River Falls region of Wisconsin. We read excerpts from Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy, which catalogues all these horrific and sometimes comical incidents. Join us on t…

In today's episode we travel back to the simpler times of the Victorian Era. A time when you could buy a mummy and do horrific things to it! We talk about mummy paint, paper, medicine, and unrolling parties. Oh and what a great party it is on this episode of Under the Pendulum. Please like and subscribe where it is applicable, it helps us get notic…

Well, we had a very depressing last series! So before we roll into more fun subjects, here is an episode from the Everyday Lies Podcast. Heather and Emily talk about a very strange 90s myth that may make you question everything you ever put in my mouth. Spoiler: Beavers.By underthependulumpodcast

We have finally reached the end of the Life of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. We will cover the death of her husband, her life back in England, her rise to fame, and her bittersweet ending. So please join us to the end of this long and sad road on Part III of Mary Shelley. If you have a moment, please like and subscribe, it helps us get noti…

Thank you to everyone for being patient with us getting this episode out late, but we are back!! This is the second part to a three part series on the Life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. In this episode we cover her time in Italy; the good, the bad, and the sleazy. So strap into your sad shoes for this episode of Under the Pendulum Po…

Closing out our exploration of Women in Horror Month, we will be talking about the very sad, but fruitful life, of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein in a two-part series. In this first part, we discuss her famous parents, her inspirations for writing Frankenstein, the awful men in her life, and the events that lead up to her move to Italy. S…

We are celebrating Women in Horror Month!! Giving love to all the creepy ladies out there. On this episode, we discuss the Final Girl trope of Slasher Films. We discuss the evolution of the genre and trope, the role of women and gender within the genre, and what the most off-putting stripper name might be. So make your way up to the stage for this …

This episode is a particularly heavy one, today we will be discussing two deadly night club fires; The Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942, and The Station Fire of 2003. Both stories have shocking similarities despite being over 60 years apart. Get ready for criminal negligence, horrible death tolls, and bastards a plenty on this episode of Under the Pendu…