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Werewolves aren't just creatures of horror movies and full-moon transformations! This week, we're digging into the strange history of werewolves, from ancient mythology and magical wolf pelts to the disturbing European werewolf trials. We'll uncover the stories of people accused of making deals with the devil, transforming into beasts, and committing horrific crimes. But were these people really monsters, or were they victims of superstition, fear, and some seriously messed-up justice?

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This episode, Keegan and Amber are diving into the dark and bizarre history of people escaping mental institutions! From a wild alleged mass escape in Cairo, Egypt. To strange escape stories about a soap maker, and the unforgettable tale of James Kelly, we’re exploring the real-life stories that make history feel stranger than fiction.

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Today, we’re diving into the legend of the Black-Eyed Children. One of the creepiest pieces of modern American folklore. From Brian Bethel’s infamous 1996 encounter to the strange reports that followed, we’re exploring who, or what, these unsettling children might be.

Are they aliens? Demons? Vampires? Changelings? Or just one hell of a modern urban legend?

Whatever they are, there’s one rule that seems to come up again and again:

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In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue died under mysterious circumstances. Her death was initially ruled natural, but after her mother claimed Zona's ghost appeared to her and revealed the truth, her body was exhumed and a shocking discovery was made. Join us as we dig into one of America's strangest true crime and ghost stories: The Greenbrier Ghost.

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Are some movies actually cursed, or are we just connecting the dots after something goes wrong?

In this episode of Folklore and Bullshit, we dive into some of Hollywood’s most infamous “cursed” horror movies, including The Exorcist, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Omen, and Poltergeist. From bizarre accidents and unexplained happenings to tragic deaths and stories that seem almost too perfectly connected to be coincidence. These productions have given audiences plenty of reasons to wonder...

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What happens when the tracks are empty, but you still hear a train coming? From ghostly children and phantom locomotives to Lincoln’s legendary funeral train and a mysterious silver subway train in Stockholm, we’re exploring some of the creepiest railroad legends ever told

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Skinner CM. Myths and Legends of Our Own Land. Vol 7: Along the Rocky Range. New York, NY: J.B. Lippincott Co; 1896. “The Phantom Train of Marshall Pass.”...

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In 1882, wealthy Florida citrus grower Samuel McMillan disappeared from his home near Sanford. Seventeen days later, his body was discovered at the bottom of Crystal Lake.

A young Englishman named Archie Newton was accused of the murder, convicted, and then ultimately acquitted after his conviction was overturned. So who really killed Samuel McMillan?

And how did a very real, very gruesome murder become the legend of the Headless Miser, a ghost said to wander...

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Owls have been symbols of wisdom, death, prophecy, witches, and bad omens for thousands of years. But why? In this episode of Folklore & Bullshit, we dive into the strange folklore surrounding one of the world’s creepiest birds, from ancient Greece to death omens in the American South and everything in between. Are owls actually supernatural messengers, or are humans just really good at making spooky shit out of things that go hoo in the night?

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The Casablanca Inn: The Lantern Lady Perched along the waterfront in historic St. Augustine, the Casablanca Inn has a history filled with unanswered questions, questionable characters, and plenty of ghosts. A tantalizing tale filled with illegal activity, ghostly encounters, and a heartbreaking love story. Join us as we dig into the history of the Inn, explore the ghosts surrounding the property, and bullshit about one of St. Augustine's most haunted locations.

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In this episode of Folklore & Bullshit, Keegan and Amber head into Arizona’s Superstition Mountains to dig into the legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Mine. From hidden gold and mysterious maps to unexplained deaths and some seriously questionable evidence, we explore one of America’s most famous lost treasure legends and ask the big question: was the Lost Dutchman real, or just one hell of a story?

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  In 1963, a devastating fire tore through Jacksonville’s historic Hotel Roosevelt, trapping hundreds of guests inside and claiming 22 lives. How did the fire go unnoticed for so long, why were so many people trapped on the upper floors, and what happened inside the hotel that morning? Today, the building still stands as The Carling Apartments and some say the Roosevelt’s ghosts may still be there.

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Beneath the streets of Paris lies a world that's equal parts history, engineering, and nightmare fuel. In this episode of Folklore & Bullshit, Keegan and Amber descend into the Paris Catacombs to uncover why millions of human remains were moved beneath the city, how ancient limestone quarries became one of the world's most infamous ossuaries, and the eerie legends that refuse to die.

From the haunting story of Philibert Aspairt, the man who entered the tunnels and...

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Can people really burst into flames or were our ancestors just really bad at explaining fires? This week, Amber and Keegan dive headfirst into the strange world of spontaneous human combustion, where bodies turn to ash, slippers somehow survive, and absolutely nobody can agree on what happened. Along the way, we roast Victorian-era theories, question Farmer John, and ask the important scientific questions—like,do old people become more flammable?Grab a fire extinguisher and join us for on...

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What happens when a song is played backward? Hidden messages, satanic panic, and one of music history’s strangest rabbit holes collide in this episode of Folklore & Bullshit. We dive into the origins of backmasking, the accusations that rocked the music world, and the question that still lingers: were these messages intentional, or were people just hearing what they wanted to hear?

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Is Florida's infamous I-4 Dead Zone really the most haunted stretch of highway in the state? In this episode of Folklore & Bullshit, Amber and Keegan explore the eerie legends behind the I-4 Dead Zone, from ghostly hitchhikers and mysterious orbs to abandoned graves, cursed construction, and the chilling history of St. Joseph's Colony. Buckle up as they separate fact from folklore and ask whether there's more than bad traffic lurking on I-4.

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What happens when an invisible killer sweeps across a continent and fear spreads faster than the disease itself?

In this episode of Folklore & Bullshit, Keegan and Amber explore one of history’s darkest moments: the Black Death. From plague ships arriving in medieval Europe to the terrifying symptoms that devastated entire communities.

But the plague wasn’t the only thing spreading.

As fear took over, people searched for answers. They blamed poisoned well...

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In this episode of Folklore and Bullshit, Amber and Keegan dive into the pirate legends of Florida's Amelia Island, exploring the eerie folklore surrounding Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. From ghostly sightings and buried treasure to voodoo curses, haunted marshes, and a headless pirate said to wander the shoreline, they separate history from legend while uncovering the fascinating stories behind two of piracy's most famous names. Along the way, they discuss surprising pirate facts, conspiracy theories, and share plenty...