Creepycore and Folklore

Episode-55 Hippity Hoppity Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore This episode we dive into rabbits where we discuss their symbolism and lore. Resources if you’re curious: https://www.neonsplatter.com/folklore-fridays/rabbits-hares-and-moons-oh-my https://www.dannywithlove.com/blog/folklore-to-fine-art-rabbit-anthology   Creepycore and Folklore is a show about creatures, e...

Thank you for a year of listening to this creepycozy content! I can't wait to share more with you on this marvellous year to come. Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore Creepycore and Folklore is a show about creatures, encounters, old tales, and myths. I want to join other spooky souls and hear about these unusual stories. If you're looking for more uncanny con...

Episode-54 Seeing Double Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore This episode we dive into changelings and doppelgängers where we discuss their intersectionality with disability and neurodivergence. Resources if you’re curious: https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/Doppelgangers#:~:text=Define%20Doppelgangers,act%2C%20talk%2C%20and%20dress . https://www.irishpost.com/life-s...

Episode-53 Modern Internet Folklore Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore This episode we dive into modern urban legends where we discuss collective storytelling in our contemporary cutlure. Resources if you’re curious: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/slender-man http://www.redwedgemagazine.com/online-issue/digital-reproduction https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/07/...

Episode-52 Folklore Matters Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore For this special 52nd episode we dive into the importance of folklore where we discuss how it affects all of us in our collective human experience.   Resources if you’re curious: https://ich.unesco.org/en/oral-traditions-and-expressions-00053 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.2021.1923956...

Episode-51 Horrific Interview with River Robbins Show Notes: This episode we dive into River’s love of horror movies and discuss why people are drawn to the genre and how it affects our culture today. River’s books: In Other News https://www.amazon.com/Other-News-Dale-Robbins-ebook/dp/B07S8KCVFC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=308L4WIE2TORY&keywords=author+dale+robbins&qid=1687759810&sprefix=author+da...

Special Episode 50-Dragon Darlings Show Notes: This episode we soar with the dragons where we discuss their diverse depictions, folklore throughout the world, and common themes they share with each retelling. Resources if you’re curious:   https://dragons.fandom.com/wiki/Types_of_Dragons https://www.britannica.com/topic/dragon-mythological-creature https://www.sociomix.com/diaries/entertainment/ho...

Episode-49 Otherworldly Interview with Jay (Mythinterpreted) Show Notes: This episode we dive into Jay’s expertise in linguistics where they discuss Underworlds, Otherworlds, and the connection to Queer culture today.  Jay’s Information: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mythinterpreted4862 Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/mythinterpreted Creepycore and Folklore is a show about creatures, encounters...

Episode-48 Midsummer Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore This episode we dive into midsummer where we discuss its origins and celebrations. Resources if you’re curious: https://visitsweden.com/what-to-do/culture-history-and-art/swedish-traditions/midsummer-tradition/midsummer-sweden-something-another-world/#:~:text=With%20roots%20in%20pagan%20times,cooking%20and%20picki...

Episode-47 Father Folklore Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CreepycoreandFolklore Show Notes: This episode we dive into a brief history of Father’s Day where we discuss epic mythological fathers. Resources if you’re curious: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth#:~:text=Freedom%20finally%20came%20on%20June,newly%20freed%20people%20in%20Texas https://www.histor...

Episode-46 Women in White with Heather Canfield Show Notes: This episode we dive into the old tale of ghostly women in white where Heather discusses the ancient roots, how stories are told across the world, and a specific local tale from where she lives in Limmerick!  Heather’s Information:  Instagram: @heather.wildflower https://www.instagram.com/heather.wildflower/   TikTok: @heather.wildflower...

Episode-45 Magickal Interview with Axel Aita Show Notes: This episode we dive into Axel’s expertise where he discusses the magickal tools he handmakes, elemental powers, and more!    Axel’s Information: Website:  https://www.axelaita.com/   YouTube: @axelaita https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Ua_1oLT-d7ce0owuYikwA Twitter: @AxelAita626 https://twitter.com/axelaita626 Instagram: @axelaita https://...

In this third and final part of the MerMay Mermaids special episodes, we deep dive into the themes and symbolism that consistently showed up in Mermaid tales.  Resources if you’re curious: https://asoothingliving.com/types-of-mermaids/ https://daily.jstor.org/mermaids-myth-kith-and-kin/ https://bookriot.com/mermaids-from-around-the-world/ https://aquamermaid.com/blogs/news/mermaid-stories-from-aro...

Episode-43 Mother’s Day Show Notes: This episode we dive into the American and Folkloric background to Mother’s Day where we discuss it’s history and common threads. Resources if you’re curious: https://ktvz.com/lifestyle/mothers-day/2020/04/08/do-you-know-the-origins-of-mothers-day/ https://krasiboston.com/mothers-day-an-ancient-greek-tradition/ https://www.thescribesportion.com/origin-mother-day...

Special Episode 40-MerMay Mermaids Part II Show Notes: This episode we once again deep dive into Mermaids where we discuss their diverse mythology and power in each story. Part III will release in two weeks.  Resources if you’re curious: https://asoothingliving.com/types-of-mermaids/ https://daily.jstor.org/mermaids-myth-kith-and-kin/ https://bookriot.com/mermaids-from-around-the-world/ https://aq...

Episode-41Beltane Show Notes: This episode we dive into Beltane where we discuss the symbolism of this sabbat. Resources if you’re curious: https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-beltane-and-the-last-day-of-ridvan/#:~:text=Beltane%20is%20a%20Pagan%20holiday,by%20the%20name%20May%20Day https://beltane.org/a-detailed-history-of-beltane/ https://www.outdoorapothecary.com...

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This special episode we deep dive into Mermaids where we discuss their diverse depictions and some foundational information before Part II releases. Resources if you’re curious: https://asoothingliving.com/types-of-mermaids/ https://daily.jstor.org/mermaids-myth-kith-and-kin/ https://bookriot.com/mermaids-from-around-the-world/ https://aquamermaid.com/blogs/news/mermaid-stories-from-around-the-wor...

Episode-39 Earth Mother Show Notes: This episode we dive into our divine Mother Earth where we learn about the connections with our planet. Resources if you’re curious: https://www.learnreligions.com/earth-element-folklore-and-legends-2561685#:~:text=In%20many%20cultures%2C%20earth%20spirits,landmarks%20like%20rocks%20and%20tees https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pachamama-meaning https://tribes...

Episode-38 Mediumship and More with River Hemans Show Notes: This episode we dive into River’s world of extraordinary skills where they discuss mediumship, spiritis, haunted dolls, and more!    River’s Information: Instagram: @paganplotter   https://www.instagram.com/paganplotter/ Tiktok: @ariverghost   https://www.tiktok.com/@ariverghost   Oracle Cards:  Urban Crow Oracle Deck:   https://crowtaro...

Episode-37 Flower Friends Show Notes: This episode we dive into spring blooms where we learn about the lore and symbolism of our flower friends. Resources if you’re curious: https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/spring-folklore-from-appalachia/ https://www.ifp.co.in/5652/spring-flowers-discover-the-meaning-of-these-15-blooms https://abeautifulresistance.org/site/2021/2/26/spring-flowers-amp-folklore htt...

Episode-36 Nessie Nonsense with Hayley Turner Show Notes: This episode we dive into the iconic Loch Ness Monster. Composer and upcoming author, Hayley Turner, discusses the Nessie tour she went on and the experiences she had in Scotland.  Hayley’s Information:  Website: https://www.hayleyturnerwrites.com/ Commission Music: https://www.hayleyturnerwrites.com/composer ARC signup and other links:   h...

Episode-35 Spring Folklore Show Notes: This episode we dive into the spring equinox where we discuss the different holidays and symbolism associated with this change in season.  Resources if you’re curious: https://www.thepeculiarbrunette.com/spring-equinox-history-traditions-correspondences-and-simple-ritual-ideas/ https://www.starsinsider.com/lifestyle/494653/folklore-myth-and-fact-around-the-sp...

Episode-34 Happy St. Patrick’s Day Show Notes: This episode we dive into St. Patrick’s Day Celebration where we discuss the history behind common lore and traditions. Resources if you’re curious: https://www.longisland.com/articles/02-17-20/the-facts-behind-st-patricks-day-folklore-traditions-and-symbolism.html https://sciencemadefun.net/blog/from-shamrocks-shenanigans-traditions-of-st-patricks-da...

Episode-33 Eerie Iditarod Race Show Notes: This episode we dive into hauntings along the Iditarod trail where we learn about the deep history and hauntings behind this sled dog competition. Resources if you’re curious: https://iditarod.com/edu/the-history-of-the-iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race/ https://www.treehugger.com/iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race-and-animal-cruelty-127645#:~:text=The%20Iditarod%20...