The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast. more

Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)!Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual. more

Listen to the largest encyclopedia from your personalized show host. In each gripping episode, believer Allie and psychologist Brianne explore and debate unsolved mysteries and supernatural phenomena. Each episode dives into superstitions, conspiracies, and more, unpacking the mysterious side of every topic. more

A podcast of Wildwood, Witches, and Wyrd!Join Author & Yoga Teacher Sarah Robinson as she sets out to seek (and meet) the witch in the British Isles and Europe through myth, superstition, and walking the land.Thoughts on this episode? questions? ideas? new witchy places I should explore? Say Hi on Instagram! @thisiswitchcountryShow notes and homepage for the podcast can be found at https://sentiayoga.com/witchcountrypodcast more

The Feral Folklorist is a podcast that blends strange history, old-world witchcraft, and hands-on folk magic. Each episode explores a real haunting, folktale, or magical belief—then digs deeper into the spellcraft, superstition, and shadow work buried underneath. From witch bottles and death omens to crossroads myths and Southern curses, this show uncovers the folklore people whisper about but rarely explain.Hosted by author and folklorist Papa Gee, The Feral Folklorist combines storytelling with practical magic, revealing how ancient beliefs still shape the way we protect, hex, heal, and haunt. Whether you're into ghost stories, rootwork, or ritual, this podcast invites you to explore the eerie, the enchanted, and everything that still smells like smoke.New episodes every other Monday. more

Hidden Worlds with Wayne Anthony explores the world of mystery from, ghosts, witches, demons, spirits and hauntings to fairies, tarot cards, spiritism, astrology (good and bad), superstitions, love magic as well as worldwide mysteries plus a plethora of other hidden subjects.___________This show is part of Burton Radio, listen to it when it airs live: https://linktr.ee/BurtonRadioTheme Music - Mysterious Forest - Music by SoulProdMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=16823 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

This podcast explores why people believe in superstitions, using insights from cognitive psychology, behavioral science, and cultural anthropology. Each episode delves into different aspects of superstition, from historical origins to modern manifestations, and examines psychological research on belief formation, pattern recognition, and the human need for control. more

Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monsters. May contain wild speculation, terrible puns, and if we're lucky, actual facts. more

In The Midnight Archives, two friends explore the places where truth meets superstition… from eerie true crimes and restless ghosts to witchcraft, folklore, and the turning of the moon. These are the stories that linger long after midnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Explore the historical shenanigans that shaped our lives; look at the past from the point of view of our ancestors, where they walked, how they thought, the products they used, the traditions they started, and the superstitions that guided them.  Discover an understanding of the past and how it shaped the present with glimpses into the lives of our host and guests.  Hope you enjoy this adventure!   more

A fun little podcast that explores all about different aspects of witchcraft, folk practices, folklore and superstitions from around the world more

Step into the chilling world of vintage Halloween broadcasts with the GSMC Holiday Series: Halloween. This collection from the Golden State Media Concepts Podcast Network is a treasure trove of classic Halloween-themed radio presentations, transporting listeners back to the golden age of radio. Our diverse array of stories includes timeless tales featuring Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, spooky superstitions, and eerie narratives from the tomb. Presented unedited, these classic broadcasts capture the unique essence of bygone times. Our goal isn't just to entertain, but also to educate, giving you a glimpse into the cultural past and the evolution of radio storytelling. If you're a fan of classic tales, the supernatural, or just love the Halloween season, the GSMC Holiday Series: Halloween podcast is your perfect audio companion for the spookiest time of the year. more

No matter how enlightened, chances are you've been raised around superstitious lore of one kind or another. Fanny Dickerson Bergen was one of the original researchers of North American oral traditions relating to such key life events and experiences as babyhood and childhood, marriage, wishes and dreams, luck, warts and cures, death omens and mortuary customs, and 'such truck,' as Huck Finn would say. You'll be surprised at how many of these old saws you'll know. Here's a quote from Chapter One, Babyhood: Monday's child is fair of face,Tuesday's child is full of grace,Wednesday's child is sour and sad,Thursday's child is merry and glad,Friday's child is loving and giving,Saturday's child must work for a living;But the child that is born on the Sabbath dayIs blithe and bonny, good and gay. Baldwinsville, N. Y. All of these readings are as short as 5 minutes and no longer than 15 minutes, with plenty of pithy one-liners in the form of proverbs, always given with the locale they came from in Canada or the United States (with clear influences in British tradition). more