Strange Origins

*Please note that this episode may not be suitable for children younger than 13.  Creepy, creepy clowns are this week’s topic. With an origin in Greek funerary services, how did coulrophobia go on to create such a stir? And why are scary clowns so popular in Hollywood today? With promoters such as Stephen King’s IT, American Horror Story, and Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy, it’s obvious that s...

   *Please note that this episode may not be suitable for children younger than 13.   This week I explore the origins of the oft-discussed board game, Ouija. I get into the birth of its name, the rules of the game, and why I think it's equal parts dangerous and a good financial investment. Spooky and enlightening, we just can't seem to keep this board game locked away in our cl...

If you would like to skip where I talk about myself and get right into the lore of Vampires, go to 6:45.  *Please note that I do explore light themes of sexuality and death throughout this episode which may not be suitable for children younger than 13. For my very first episode, I answer the question of why vampires are so sexualized. From the Romantics to Edward Cullen, to Vampiric Pumpkins,...

Hey there! My name is Paige Woolstenhulme. I have been interested in the macabre from a young age. Gothic tales, mysterious disappearances, and strange events you can’t quite explain. These are some great examples of what I dive into in my projects. Since being hired to work on some large writing projects as a teenager and graduating with a B.A. in Humanities with an emphasis on Lifelong Learning,...