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Learn some Vietnamese folklore today as Bailey takes us through five prevalent spirits in the culture of Vietnam., including a zombie equivalent, a boogeyman, and the dung beetle of the spirit world. Sources: Are there any notable Vietnamese paranormal / horror stories, folklore (relating to demons or ghosts), or urban legends? : r/VietNam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeK03hX_Gi0 Ma da. In Viet...

If you've never heard of this 7 foot tall, praying-mantis-looking humanoid, then you are in for a treat today. In today's episode we share encounter after encounter with this mysterious being and discuss possible explanations for its existence. Listen now and be prepared to be a little scared. Sources: Musconetcong River - Wikipedia MONSTERS AND MYSTERIES | Spottsville Monster, Mantis Man...

Today's episode is about a good old-fashioned haunted house from the other side of the world. This most famous of haunted Australian homes boasts nearly a dozen different ghosts, each with a different story and domain. Discover each one by listening now. Sources: Monte Cristo Homestead Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New South Wales, Australia | Into Horror History | J.A. Hernandez Paranormal - T...

Our episode today recounts the events from a dark night in September of 1961. A couple driving home from vacation see a strange aircraft then find themselves unable to recall roughly three hours of their night. That is, until they meet with a doctor experienced in hypnosis. We promise you'll love this recounting of “the first well-documented, feasibly legitimate UFO abduction in history.” Sour...

Come with us to the Gobi desert to learn about the cryptid which inspired Dune and Tremors: the Mongolian Death Worm! Enjoy this wormy, Valentine's Day treat brought to us by Bailey. Sources: Mongolian Death Worm Wikipedia Mongolian Death Worm Olgoi-Khorkhoi Inside the Decades Long Hunt for the Mongolian Death Worm

The New Year is a time for many traditions around the world. Listen to today's episode to learn what different customs have to do with breaking plates, performing exorcisms, and dressing in drag. Happy New Year creeps! Thanks for listening! Sources: The History of New Year’s Resolutions Celebrating the New Year in Asia How to Celebrate New Year's Eve Like a Dane Smashing Tradition: Explori...

Happy Halloween! Here's a spine-tingling treat for your enjoyment today! Thanks to all our listeners who submitted their real life scary stories to entertain us this spooky season!

Spooky season calls for a good old fashioned haunting episode. Bailey shares the story of a little girl, her family, and the ghost that wouldn't leave them alone. Listen to hear the piece of evidence that sways Hunter to believe in ghosts for the first time since the podcast began. Sources: The Enfield Poltergeist: Inside the Real Story that Inspired 'The Conjuring 2' . The True Story...

We've done an episode of one of the European witch trials in the past, but today we are sharing the homegrown horrors from right here in America, the Salem witch trials. Today's episode focuses on the victims of the witch trials and their fates. TW: infant death, child loss, pregnancy loss. Sources: A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials Sarah Good - Wikipedia Sarah Osborne - Wikipedia...

The episode that at least one of our listeners has been waiting for: a collection of creepy stories from National Parks, brought to us by Bailey. Close your blinds, lock your doors, and prepare to be spooked by these creepy tales from the woods. Sources: Park Rangers

This iconic alien visitation from the 1950s is the root of much of what we know as common alien lore today. Give a listen to hear how today's story gave us Green Little Men, Gremlins, E.T., and a Pokemon. Send us your spooky stories at spookishpodcast@gmail.com for a chance to hear them read in a future episode. Sources: Kelly Hopkinsville Encounter 70 Years Later Sketch of Goblins Little Gree...

Have you ever heard of an insane asylum where everything was operated peacefully and above board? Me neither, and the Wyoming State Hospital is no exception. In today's episode, Bailey teaches us all about this spooky place in a small town that was so haunted, the police had to intervene. Send your spooky experiences to us at Spookishpodcast@gmail.com Like what you hear? Please consider rating...

Ever wondered why people believed vampires turned into bats or why garlic repels them? Heather takes us through these questions, other common vampire myths, and the origins of this legendary monster in today episode of Spookish. Email us at Spookishpodcast@gmail.com to hear your spooky experiences in a Creeps Speak episode! Sources: The Vampire Historian podcast The Vampyre Revenant 17th Century G...

Today's episode is full of unsolved mysteries and unexplained deaths. Learn how Nahanni Valley National Park earned its nickname as the Valley of the Headless Men. This haunting place has a plethora of theories attached to it including werewolves, river monsters, wild men, and aliens. Listen now and see if you come to your own conclusions! Sources: Haunting History of Canadian National Park Na...

Akin to our Yokai episode, today Bailey takes us to a new culture where we learn all about Korean myths and monsters. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTryFH8MaLk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokkaebi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwisin https://vocal.media/horror/gwisin-the-haunting-history-and-folklore-of-korea-s-restless-ghosts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_virgin_ghost https://...

Welcome back to Spookish Season 3! We are kicking off the new season with an episode on the Wendigo! Heather teaches of its origins in folklore, references in pop culture, and modern day sightings. Listen now! Music via FesliyanStudios Sources for today’s episode:  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Algonquin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algonquin_people http://www.native-languages.org/algonquin-le...

The Boogeyman, Bloody Mary, Candyman, and others are anxiously waiting to be summoned this spooky season. Listen to today's episode to find out how! Sources: Girls Sleepover Creepy History How To Summon Bloody Mary And Other Slumber Party Monsters Scary Urban Legends Bogeyman - Wikipedia Scary stories - Boogeyman - Wattpad My Two Encounters with a Hellhound… : r/Paranormal SCARY FACTS AND STORIES...

Another creepy collection of stories sent in by our listeners of their spookish, real life experiences. If you have a story you'd like to submit, email us at spookishpodcast@gmail.com or dm us on Instagram, @spookishpodcast to hear your story in a future episode!

Our final installment of Bigfoot episodes is all about Bigfoot theories. Listen now and let us know which was your favorite! Sources: Bigfoot - Wikipedia Bigfoot Collectors Club: "Vanishing Bigfoot" on Apple Podcasts

Annabelle is perhaps the world's most famous haunted doll. In today's episode, Bailey shares with us her true origins and where she can be found today. Sources: My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll Real ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton Hall The Real Annabelle Doll's True Story Of Terror . Annabelle Encounter Twitter Annabelle Jokes

The theme of this episode is disappointing to some, but nevertheless, it contains relevant information for those of us who desire to be Bigfoot experts. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of Bigfoot "proofs." Sources: Bigfoot - Wikipedia Texas Geneticist Invented Study The Minnesota Iceman Georgia Bigfoot body in freezer - Tom Biscardi Ric Dyer Matt Whitton Bigfoot hoax ends badly: Montana jokester hit...

Encounters, encounters, and more encounters is what you will encounter in today's episode. Tune in for Bigfoot sightings and colorful commentary now! Sources: Bigfoot - Wikipedia Bigfoot: The Pacific Northwest's Claim to Cryptid Fame | HowStuffWorks Do you personally know anyone who claims to have had a Sasquatch encounter? Park Rangers and Bigfoot Is Bigfoot real? Everything you need to know abou...

Bailey teaches us all about the witch trials that claimed the lives of over 900 people at the height of the German witch craze. Thirty Years War (1618-48) Thirty Years' War - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Würzburg witch trial | Historic Chronicles Würzburg witch trials - Wikipedia

Last time we talked about Bigfoot in ancient folklore, this week we focused on significant happenings in Bigfoot lore from the modern era. Wild man - Wikipedia Bigfoot - Wikipedia Sasquatch the Legend - Ultra Madness The true origin of Sasquatch Bigfoot - Wikipedia

Did you know that Bigfoot has roots in folklore all over the world? Today, we focus on ancient Bigfoot history mostly drawn from the legends of North American indigenous peoples. Submit your Spookish experiences to spookishpodcast@gmail.com Sources: Bigfoot Cousins Claimed in Many Countries | Live Science Stages Of Human Evolution Stock Illustration - Download Image Now ‘Missing link’ in human his...