Who R U? Curious Stories of Family Lore

Hey, fam! This week we dive even deeper into John Humphrey Noyes and his beginnings in Vermont. Last week we glazed over some pretty important moments in his early days that I felt needed a bit more focus this week. I spent the week reading "Oneida: From Free Love Utopia to The Well Set Table", by Ellen Wayland Smith. Hold onto your dignity because this week it's going to get WEIRD, and it's going...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of the Oneida Community, founded by John Humphrey Noyes in the 19th century. The conversation delves into Noyes' beliefs, the influence of the Second Great Awakening, and the community's unique practices, including complex marriage and communal living. The significance of the Mansion House as a central hub for the community is highlighted, along...

We are changing it up this week with a shift: We are talking about RAVES and the history of festivals! What is the first word you think of when you hear the word, "Rave"? Is it Community? Safety? Unity? If not, perhaps it should be. This week Sam takes us through her musical journey that led her to the rave scene, and she debunks some of the myths that have perpetuated throughout time. We talk eve...

Last week, Wietze sat down with General Lee from Subconscious Realms and discussed Wietze's family lore of being hunted as witches in 1600's England. This week, Wietze recaps for Sam and then dives deeper into who the women were who were hunted and what some of them went through. Join us as we explore yet another branch of Wietze's family tree and discover not only healers, but also some of the ol...

Hey, Fam! HAPPY 10 OFFICIAL EPISODES! As a huge thank you, we are going all the way across the pond to England for this spooky collab! This week we have a special "swap cast" with General Lee over at Subconscious Realms Podcast! Wietze sits down with General Lee to talk about family history, witches, folk horror, and Matthew Hopkins himself. Though Sam couldn't be here today, she will fill you in...

You read that right, Fam! Join us tonight as we talk about the incredible survival story from one of the kindest and bravest people i've ever met. This is story of how my aunt was punched by the 22 caliber killer and lived to talk about it. Welcome to Who R U: Curious Stories of Family Lore.

The American Education system dates back to the birth of our democracy, but the buildings that perform the functions of this institution are constantly changing. Land has been taken, repurposed, and renamed. Walls have been torn down and built back up again. What secrets do these walls contain? Was your Elementary School really built on ancient burial grounds? What truths hide within the rumors of...

In Memory of Jean Karen Franklin, my Mother who left us too soon. April 30th, 1967- December 18th, 2019 Long ago, Dutch explorers were captivated by the way Buddhist fortune tellers used tea as a form of divine guidance. The way the tea was ceremoniously drank from bell shaped cups and then interpreted into meaning was profound magic to them. The ancient practice of Tasswograpjy was then introduce...

Join us this week as Sam takes us around her home state of Maryland through the telling of local lorror stories; a cryptd, a murder with a side of ghost dog, and a witch! (or was she?) Welcome to Who R U?: Curious Stories of Family Lore!

Sometimes our ancestors lead us to unexpected places. A road trip meant to celebrate the love of your childhood friends turns into a trip of discovery, unearthing truths, and seeing the view from the top of ancestral lands. Join us as we explore the ghosts of Clinch Mountain and the family lore surrounding Richard Clinch, the explorer who may or may not have had a river and mountain named after hi...

Surprise, everyone! We decided that another bonus episode was in store because we accidentally captured our FIRST EVP! "EVP" stands for "Electronic Voice Phenomenon" and is basically when you don't hear anything in person, but upon play back a response is heard. Well, when Sam was talking about Mimi towards the end of "Knock Knock Part 2", you can hear some responses that we would love for you to...

Imagine walking into the room expecting to find someone you love, only to be faced with the impossible: They are no longer living. What would you do? What if you tried everything to save them but it wasn't enough? These are the 4 stories of people who have experienced death first hand in different ways. One thing they all have in common? They were forever changed by these experiences. Welcome to W...

Do you ever wonder if the ghosts from your childhood ever existed at all? Join us as we stay up late to talk about all things haunted from the places that raised us. Guest: Lou Returns Think of this as a breather from last episode and a thank you for being here with us! Happy Friday, Fam!

Whoops! The ancestors have spoken and wanted you to have Part 2 first (Mimi always was a sassy woman, afterall). Part 1 will be following Friday, there are only a few spoilers. Imagine walking into a room expecting to find the person you love, only to be faced with the unthinkable; they are no longer living. What would you do? What if you tried desperately to save them, but nothing you could do wo...

Think back to your very first love. That first kiss that had your heart pumping, your palms sweating, and your blood pulsing through your veins. That feeling evokes a sense of power, but also a loss of control. A feeling so powerful, could it be powerful enough to kill? This is the story of how our Grandma "killed" our Grandpa. This is Who R U: Curious Stories of Family Lore.

Happy Premiere day, Fam! We thought it would be fun to throw in an episode of us talking about the lore of the Autumn Equinox and traditions celebration throughout various parts of the world. On this beautiful day of balance, tradition, and celebration, we hope you'll join us as we begin our journey discovering our own traditions along the way. Welcome to Who R U: Curious Stories of Family Lore.

Hello everyone! Join us for our first episode where we introduce ourselves and talk alittle bit about why we want to do this podcast and what you can expect along the way! Please excuse our audio quality, we are new to this but we promise we will get better with time (just as the stories of our ancestors did). Weekly Episodes begin streaming 9/22/25! Cheers, Fam! Wietze and Sam