Slightly Scary Podcast

Hanging mistletoe, making Christmas pudding and letting the yule log burn. These festive Christmas traditions are something many people do year after year. But where did they come from? What superstitions lie beneath these ancient Christmas festivities? Join Sav and Bree as they talk about these spooky holiday traditions! Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/ https://twitt...

Most children can’t wait to stay awake all night to try and sneak a peek at jolly old St. Nicolas. If you’ve been a good boy or girl you will be rewarded with gifts and candy! But if not…you will not only have coal in your stocking…but you will also have to face the wrath of Santa’s devilish companion - Krampus who has plenty of season’s beatings to go around. Join Sav and Bree as they talk about...

From horse racing derbies, and Jennifer Lawrence to Colonel Sanders' fried chicken, many people and things call KY home, but what else calls this place their old Kentucky home? From ghouls, gods to goatmen, join Sav and Bree as they explore this state’s diverse population. **WARNING this episode discusses sensitive topics such as death. Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod...

Some say it’s a tool used to communicate with the Devil and a door to the spirit world, others say it’s just a fun sleepover game. What once was a family-friendly game found at local toy stores is now feared by many and even used as the main proponent in horror films. Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the world of Spiritualism and talk about these mystifying talking boards. **WARNING this episod...

In the southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL sits one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States. From floating orbs and a two-headed monster to ghostly apparitions and phantom farmhouses - are these ghostly encounters real or just made up stories passed down from generation to generation? Join Sav, Bree, and special guest Ed as they dive into these haunting tales.  Social Media Links htt...

October 31st is a magical day filled with spooky traditions and fun activities. But where do these traditions stem from? Why do we continue to do them year after year? Join Sav and Bree as they break down the traditions that have embedded themselves into our yearly Halloween celebrations. Happy Halloween everyone! Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  https://twitter...

It's Halloween weekend and we're here to bring you a special BONUS EPISODE to celebrate. Join Sav and Bree for a dramatic retelling of "Me Tie Dough-ty Walker" from the book, "Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark." We hope you enjoy!  **WARNING this story does contain the death of an animal.  Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  https://twitter.com/slightlysc...

Romance is not only for February, but it also has a special place in the month of October. From on screen to haunting real stories, join Sav and Bree as they talk about Halloween’s most haunting couples, haunting love through time, and fun ways to dress with your spooky boo this Halloween.  Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  https://twitter.com/slightlyscary...

This paranormal comedy has become a cult classic over the years. Is it the epitome of horror meets humor that has become a family favorite for decades? From Movie to Broadway, Join Sav and Bree as they talk about this iconic Halloween blockbuster, Beetlejuice. Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  https://twitter.com/slightlyscary13 References https://screenrant.com/...

Tucked away in Evansville, Indiana sits an old library that was built in 1885. Founded by Evansville’s “pioneer of public charity,” Willard Carpenter, this library has had more than just locals roaming through the bookshelves. Many people have claimed that they have seen ghostly sightings of The Grey Lady lurking in the halls and windows. Join Sav, Bree, and guest, Stacie Dotson, as the discuss th...

Settling just off of center street in Henderson County, KY, sits a creepy three-story home that the town folks claim as their “haunted house.” What makes this home so mystifying and haunting? Probably the face of a young girl in the terracotta façade of the home. Join Sav, Bree, and special guest, Lindsey Morrow, as they retell the horrifying story that has been floating around this town for decad...

In part 1 of our Salem Witch Trials episode, Sav and Bree ended with discussing which women were accused of witchcraft. Those women were Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. Join Sav and Bree as they go deeper into the trials that followed.  *WARNING this episode discusses sensitive subjects such as death, murder, torture, sexual assault, and child abuse.  Links to Social Media: https...

In the 1600s the town of Salem, MA was seemingly overtaken by witches. During this period of time more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft and 20 individuals were killed. Join Sav and Bree as they discuss exactly what happened during these trials and why they occurred. Links to Social Media https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  https://twitter.com/slightlyscary13  Reference...

Have you ever wondered why we go to a pumpkin patch, spend so much time looking for the perfect, most plumb pumpkin only to rip out its guts, carve into its skin and stick a fire inside of it when we get home? Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the legend behind this age-old Halloween tradition. **WARNING this episode discusses sensitive subject matters such as death, blood, and injury.  Sli...

From Armed Zombies to White Trash Zombies (yup that’s a thing). Join Sav and Bree as they shed a light on pop culture zombies and even real life instances of zombies that beg the question, have movies and video games been preparing us for an imminent threat, or have they just been providing a source of entertainment?

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “don’t let a black cat cross your path you will have bad luck” you’re not alone. This superstition is one of the many we’ve learned as children. Does this common superstition ring true or is it just a silly made up phrase that makes these little black shadows more mystifying? Join Sav and Bree as they dive into this old wives' tale. Slightly Scary Podcast Instagram...

From Gods and spirit-like disguises to Disney princesses, where do costumes come from and how much of the past has influenced costume wearing today? Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the history of costumes and how they’ve changed throughout the decades. Slightly Scary Podcast Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/  References: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/h...

Haunting red noses, booming laughs, and enormous shoes. Clowns are terrifying enough on their own, but when you add “killer” to the list of descriptors, it can get a lot more spooky. Join Sav and Bree in discussing what lurks inside both circus tents and sewer drains. *WARNING this episode discusses sensitive subjects such as death, murder, sexual assault, and suicide.  Slightly Scary Podcast Inst...