Under the Pendulum Podcast

The siblings are exploring the world of cursed and haunted objects on today's episode! We take a look at the long history of medieval book curses, a haunted wedding dress and painting, and an African Power Figure. A curse on ye who dares to not listen to this episode! If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review or give us a 5-star rating, and please, for the love of God!!! Follow us!   Medie...

Pull up that yule log and have a Christmas Cocktail with us! In this episode, we surprise each other with holiday stories including the origins of the ghosts in a Christmas Carol, The Children's Blizzard of 1888, Hans Trapp, and the Caganer. We hope you enjoy these holiday gifts from us here at Under the Pendulum.   Sources:  Caganer https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181216-spains-beloved-scato...

On this special Halloween episode, we bring you a tale of betrayal, murder, and...a cat wife! First aired on Lights Out in 1936, Cat Wife will have you yowling on the floor.   😾 Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! ☠️ Please like, rate, and subscribe

It's spooky month y'all! For our first of two Halloween episodes, we will be returning to the unsettling world of creepy dudes. We look at two stories of murder, betrayal, and not a lot of planning. Lock your doors and check that candy before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum. 

On this episode we have Thrills! Chills! and disregard for safety regulations. We are talking about a few of the deadliest and tragic theme park disasters in history. Check your seatbelts before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.    Sources for this episode: Short History https://www.napha.org/Resources/Facts-Figures/Great-Moments-in-Amusement-Park-History https://www.brownstonedetec...

What film encompasses torture, blasphemy, sacrifice, witchcraft, and demons? We're going back to the early 20th century to discuss the silent film, Haxan. Pointy tongues and self flagellation are abound in this episode of Under the Pendulum.     

Today we are discussing the Ludlow Massacre that happened in Southern Colorado in 1914. We discuss the massacre and conditions for miners at the turn of the century. Fight for your right to listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum.    Sources:  Walker, M. (2003). The Ludlow Massacre: Class, Warfare, and Historical Memory in Southern Colorado. Historical Archaeology, 37(3), 66–80. http://www.js...

We're talking horror video games baby! Heather and Chris and joined by friend of the pod and avid gamer John Cleary to discuss some early horror video games as well as some of our favorites. We're talking Resident Evil, Doom, 3D Monster Maze, Silent Hill, and many more. What makes a game horror? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Under the Pendulum.   Listen almost anywhere you get you...

On this episode, the gang discusses some mortuary rituals and practices from around the world. They discuss the Towers of Silence from India and Pre-Islamic Iran, and the Wari people out of the Amazonian rainforest of Brazil. Don't eat before you listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum.    Find us anywhere you listen to your pods! Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start review if you lik...

Under the Pendulum goes wild! In this episode, the trio talks about the brutal and sometimes cruel habits of certain animals. We discuss the habits of the Lammergeier, Vampire Finch, Otters, Meerkats and more! Instead of eating your babies, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum instead.  Find us anywhere you listen to your pods. Also, please like and subscribe to our show, or we'll send the...

To ring in the new year, we will be telling some ghost stories and legends from Massachusetts. Join us as we discuss the Old Coot, The Hoosac Tunnel and the Strange Tale of Asa Snow. You will have a wicked awesome time on this episode of Under the Pendulum. If you like the show, please give us a 5 star review and thank you to all of our listeners! Follow us on: Facebook @underthependulum Instagram...

On this special holiday episode, we will be reading and riffing the 1958 radio program "Out for Christmas" from Suspense! Enjoy this tale of revenge and redemption, kind of... Find our show almost anywhere you listen to your podcasts.  Please like and subscribe if you enjoy our show and follow us on social media. Instagram @underpendulumpodcast Facebook - Under the Pendulum Podcast Twitter @pendul...

We may be late to the Halloween party, but it's not over yet! On this episode, Chris is joined by Emily Seabold to discuss the history and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic tradition and festival of Samhain. We discuss how this practice influenced our modern Halloween and what we believe the festival and practices would have looked like. Get your turnip carving tools out and enjoy this episode...

Everyone do the wave for this week's episode! We will be discussing the myths and legends of water monsters. We'll talk about a few of the varieties of water monsters, tell their stories, and what connections we can make to real creatures and phenomenon. Grab your towel and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum. 

Join Heather and Chris as they stalk down memory lane and discuss horror pop culture in the 90s. They discuss films, books, video games and what made the 90s both an exciting and dismal decade for horror. So grab your Jncos and beanies out of that closet and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.  Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! Follow us on Facebook at Under the Pendulum Podca...

On this week's episode, Heather and Kait are talkin' Tales from the Crypt once again! Test your Tales Trivia prowess and don't forget to grab your shock-alates while you hang out with the girls as they talk about "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" and "You, Murderer". Die-monds are a girl's best friend on this week's Under the Pendulum!    

We are here, our 50th episode! We sure have talked about a lot of gruesome things over these past episodes and today is no exception. On this episode, we will be putting Torture and Execution methods under the pendulum. We'll describe the methods, why they were done, and share a primary source account that is truly horrific. You'll need to watch some cat videos after this episode of Under the Pend...

As we ramp up for our 50th episode, join us on this little side quest as Heather and Chris discuss all things Stephen King. We talk about our favorite books and films as well as our least favorite and most disappointing picks. All things serve the beam on this episode of Under the Pendulum. 

We return to the world of ghosts, specters, and lore. On this episode, we tell four ghost stories from America's capital of Washington DC. We have it all; demon cats, grumpy old farts, dead presidents, and haunted houses.  Political power ain't what it's cracked up to be on this episode of Under the Pendulum. 

We take a trip back to the homeland to read stories about the Florida Man and all his/her deeds (yes, Florida Man can also be Florida Woman). From topless bicycling and botched castrations, to alligator shenanigans and stabbings, the saga of Florida Man must be told. Put down that weaponized gator and listen to Under the Pendulum instead.    If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, plea...

We all know at least one creepy person in our lives, but how far can creepy behavior go? In this episode, we tell two stories about creepy guys who took it above and beyond into the disturbing and murderous. Lock your doors and check your attics before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.   If you like our show, please like, subscribe, and rate on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, or w...

And we're back!! Thank you so much to everyone for being so kind and understanding of our little hiatus, but we are back! So, let's talk about some horrible things. On today's episode, we will be talking about some deadly and dangerous toys of the 20th and 21st century along with some honorable mentions. Instead of putting that mysterious toy in your mouth, listen to this episode of Under the Pend...

Welcome to the second episode of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. This episode we talk about the practical application of seriation. Emily explains an exercise that she gave her students to better understand how to distinguish archaeological evidence into cultural time periods. 

Greetings fellow lovers of all things spooky! On this episode, Emily Seabold joins Chris in talking about Medieval and Renaissance views and superstitions concerning the existence and activities of Werewolves. Who let the dogs out? We don't know, but a lot of people are dead in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. 

We are taking a break from our normal show to bring you a sneak preview of a new podcast we are launching; Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. Emily Seabold and Chris Weber talk all things Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. On this episode, Emily and Chris talk about the history, implications, and art of Osteomancy. Thank you everyone for your support and we hope you enjoy thi...