Superstitions and Traditions

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why we knock on wood to prevent bad luck or cross your finger to conjure good luck?  We are going to give you all the history in this episode! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us...

Send us Fan Mail Sergeant Stubby...America's first service dog was a pitbull mix who wandered into a military drill training during World War 1.  Sergeant Stubby, after learning to salute, worked up the ranks earning sergeant for his brave and courageous acts while serving in the trenches in France. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment...

Send us Fan Mail Oh, those lefties!  Did you know they were bad luck, evil, working for the devil, untrustworthy, common criminals, but great entertainment with their backwards fight techniques?  Neither did we, but those ancient civilizations were absolutely sure of it!  Hear all about their feelings of 13% of the population who predominantly use the not right hand in this episode. Find us on: Yo...

Send us Fan Mail Henrietta Bowers Duterte...Henrietta used her successful funeral business to assist other black Americans to freedom from slavery.  Join us for the incredible story of how she overcame heartache and used her success to assist others. Find us on: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9-Z9nVLvYZdZJl_yvPvHQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/superstitionstraditionspodcast/ http...

Send us Fan Mail We all know if you spill salt, you take pinch of it and throw it over your left shoulder...but why?  Find out in this episode the history and reasons behind the superstition!  Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!   Find us on: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9-Z9nVLvYZdZJl_yvPvHQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/superstitionstraditionspodcast/ https://www.inst...

Send us Fan Mail Honoring our dead loved ones has been a tradition since the ancient times.  Our modern Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War.  Find out the history of Memorial Day, flowers on graves, and other traditions in this episode.  Please like, comment, and subscribe! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our sh...

Send us Fan Mail Kady Brownell...shortly after they wed, her husband left to fight for the Union Army in the Civil War. Kady was determined to fight by his side.  Find out the story of the only officially enlisted woman in Union Army.  Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to su...

Send us Fan Mail All cultures have had rituals and practices of honoring their dead.  Find out where many of the customs we practice today come from and the superstition that started them in this episode.  Be sure to like and subscribe! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to s...

Send us Fan Mail Vinnie Ream was a talented sculptor, the first woman and youngest person to receive a commission from the federal government.  But that first commission came with some scandalous accusations.  Let us know what you think, was she the asshole? Also, check out our friends at Aahlpha for great shoes, clothing, and accessories at the link below: https://aahlphabrand.com/ Order your gea...

Send us Fan Mail How did a pope start the superstition of black cats?  Which cultures revered them?  find out in this episode!  Be sure to like, leave a comment and subscribe! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Than...

Send us Fan Mail Theresa Kachindamoto...Inkosi (senior chief) of Malawi annulled teenage marriages of her people and promoted education changing the course for the country.  Find out more in the episode, and let us know what you think! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to su...

Send us Fan Mail Since the discovery of King's Tutankhamen's in 1922, rumors of a curse have fascinated and terrified many.  Sit back while we tell you about the discovery and the fate of the discoverers. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channe...

Send us Fan Mail Martin Couney...He may or may not have had a medical degree, but he tried to revolutionize the care of premature babies.  Find out his story, and let us know if you think he was the asshole. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and t...

Send us Fan Mail The toothfairy is an American tradition, based on various traditions from Europe.  Tune to hear the history, as well as other traditions with lost baby teeth from around the world. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your f...

Send us Fan Mail Dorothy Eady, also known as Omm Sety...She knew the secrets of an Egyptian pharoah, but how did she come to be privy to them?  Find out her amazing story in this episode. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends abo...

Send us Fan Mail We've all experienced the feeling of deja vu, but do you know what it means?  I this episode we discuss the superstitions, mystery, and theories behind the experience. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends a...

Send us Fan Mail Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg...stuck with a daughter she might not have wanted after her husband's death, she grieved his death in a most unconventional way and forced her daughter to join her.  Was she the asshole? Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to...

Send us Fan Mail Ancient civilizations had interesting theories concerning solar eclipses.  Find out what they thought and how they saved the sun in this episode.  Don't forget to like and subscribe! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell...

Send us Fan Mail George Wallace...we all know him as the asshole racist governor of Alabama, but did you know he kept his wife's cancer a secret from her for 4 years?  Find out more in this episode and let us know your thoughts. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subs...

Send us Fan Mail Ray has joined us again to discuss his work and plans.  Tune in, and be sure to checkout his Youtube, blog, books, and social media here:  https://linktr.ee/LostSoulsRaymond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f6c10892-ee8d-4b0c-8b62-4a299ba44ba1 Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at th...

Send us Fan Mail Cowboys are a superstitious bunch...certain places they can't leave their hats, certain things that can't be gifted, certain colors they can't wear...find out all about these and other cowboy superstitions in this episode! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzspr...

Send us Fan Mail Margaretta Fox...Margaretta, along with her sister, Catherine, had a forty year career as a psychic medium managed by their older sister, Leah.  The sisters were instrumental in the formation of the Spiritualism movement.  Tune in to hear how she rose to fame, then brought it all crashing down on herself and her sisters.   Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to h...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder where middle names came from?  Did you know there is an association between middle names and protection from a witch's curse?  Hear more about it in this episode! Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your fr...

Send us Fan Mail Gallus Mag...Folklore around the real life Gallus Mag, a six foot tall, female bouncer at a bar in New York City has left some creative stories.  Though unsure what is truth and what is creative license, she was an intimidating woman, keeping the bar in order however necessary.  Let us know what you think, was she the asshole?   Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would lov...

Send us Fan Mail We all know rainbows are good luck!  Except for the several cultures that believe they aren't...find out about these cultures, and why they are crossing out the rainbow. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends...