Fascinating Productions

Strange Origins

History EN ↓ 54 episodes

Have you ever wondered what gave birth to the stories we tell around the campfire? What happened in our history that caused spooky tales of creatures such as werewolves and ladies in white to be passed down from generation to generation? And more importantly, why are we still so fascinated with the macabre? Join me as I jump down the rabbit hole of a new subject each week and attempt to stitch together the history of all things strange and spooky. Visit FascinatingPodcasts.com for more info.

Author

Fascinating Productions

Episodes

Episode 3 | Creepy, Creepy Clowns 12.12.2019 14:03

*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...

Episode 2 | The Origins of Ouija 28.11.2019 19:08

   *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...

Episode 1 | Vampires 21.11.2019 19:27

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,...

Strange Origins Trailer 01.11.2019 0:59

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,...