The Goth Librarian Podcast

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037 - Spanish Flu Aug 02, 2020

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Some may say the parallels between the 1918 Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are unsettling. You be the judge after hearing this special episode. A big thank you to Justin from Generation Why for assisting with research!

036 - Secret Histories Mar 29, 2020

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Did you know London had a graveyard just for outcasts? Or that San Francisco was built from the remains of ships? Find out more in this top 5 episode about the secret histories of popular tourist destinations.

035 - Ghost Towns Jan 27, 2020

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In this episode, I explore different types of abandoned settlements and ghost towns. Who was the 'Bad Man from Bodie'? Why was a popular resort town on the Salton Sea deemed "an ecological terror"? And how does a fire stay ignited for centuries?

034 - Death Sentence Dec 02, 2019

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In this episode, I delve into the stories of the earliest female criminals sentenced to death. Who were these women and what were their crimes? Highlights include Velma Barfield, June Champion, and Lizzie Halliday.

033 - Halloween Hysteria Nov 04, 2019

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In this special Halloween episode I cover two crimes and one mysterious death, all of which transpired one Halloween night. Has anyone ever actually found a razor blade in their candy bar or is it an urban myth? What code word did Houdini give his wife so only she would know if he were speaking to her from beyond the grave?

032 - Cancer Quackery Sep 30, 2019

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In the 1940s and early 1950s, Americans afflicted with cancer feared their only treatment options: radiation and surgery. They sought a miraculous cure, and both Norman Baker and Harry Hoxsey claimed to have the answer.

031 - Haunted Dwellings Sep 09, 2019

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In episode 31, Zoe and Miyuki of the podcast "Weird Kids Wanted" share their stories about Philly - from their real-life haunted mansion to the city's overcrowded graveyards. I also tell a few tales about my time as a Salem resident.

030 - Oh My Goth! Aug 12, 2019

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In this mini episode, I wanted to stay true to my affinity for the gothic subculture by doing a top 5 list on the most regrettable gothic trends. #gothic #gothicculture #darkfashion

029 - Legendary Beasts Jul 28, 2019

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In this top 5 episode, you'll hear all about 5 beastly cryptids and the legends that surround them. Could you believe in the unbelievable? #cryptids #cryptozoology #legends #folklore #beasts #podcasts #oddities

028 - Bizarre Hoaxes Jul 10, 2019

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In this episode, I explore three hoaxes that are strange beyond belief. Hear the tale of a man who disappeared into a bottle, and a woman who gave birth to rabbits! If you like oddities, you won't want to miss this one.

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