Slightly Scary Podcast

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Episode 23: Deja Vu Jan 18, 2023

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Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and get the sense that you’ve done this exact thing before? Like word for word had this conversation. Even though you know it’s not possible, you still get a gut feeling that you’ve been in this same spot with the same person having the exact same conversation. Join Sav and Bree as they discuss this fascinating phenomenon - Deja Vu.

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References

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/genes-discovered-in-unlikely-places-study-finds

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-red-light-district/201610/4-possible-explanations-d-j-vu#:~:text=Despite%20d%C3%A9j%C3%A0%20vu%20being%20relatively,%2C%20dual%20processing%2C%20and%20neurological.

Episode 22: Friday The 13th Jan 10, 2023

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If you’re a superstitious person, you probably mark this day on your calendar and avoid making plans, driving, or even leaving your home. This day of course is Friday the 13th. But why is it so “cursed”? Who decided to declare this day unlucky? Is Friday the 13th really unlucky or is it all just a bunch of hocus pocus? Join Sav and Bree as they breakdown the reason everyone is so scared of this superstition.

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References

https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th

https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2022/05/13/why-is-friday-the-13th-unlucky-the-myths-superstitions-and-stories-behind-the-jinxed-day/#:~:text=According%20to%20folklore%2C%20the%20number,with%20a%20mistletoe%2Dtipped%20arrow.

https://www.insider.com/worst-things-friday-the-13th-2017-12#in-2029-an-asteroid-will-come-extremely-close-to-earth-19

https://www.insider.com/good-things-friday-the-13th-2018-1

Episode 21: Primrose Road - South Bend, Indiana Jan 03, 2023

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It’s midnight and you’re driving slowly down a long, dark road in South Bend, Indiana. All of the sudden, you see a farmhouse off to the side of the road. You think to yourself “that wasn’t there just a second ago.” You continue to drive down this road, but suddenly, you hear a voice telling you to stop - to turn around. Do you listen? No. Because this is what you came for. You came to see the supernatural sightings on Primrose Road. Join Sav, Bree, and guest, Liv, as they discuss the spooky happenings on this Indiana backroad.

*WARNING this episode discusses sensitive topics such as hangings and murder.

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References

https://www.abc57.com/news/the-stranger-things-of-michiana-paranormal-investigators-look-at-local-legend

https://www.strangeandcreepy.com/indianas-most-haunted-primrose-road/

https://www.953mnc.com/2016/10/17/6-haunted-places-find-ghosts-michiana/

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/haunted-primrose-road-in/

https://myparanormal.tumblr.com/post/15553279763/myparanormal-primroseroad

Episode 20: Slenderman Dec 27, 2022

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From memes to movies, Slenderman has been depicted across several different screens. Slenderman has been the big screen and maybe even your own computer or phone screens in the comfort of your own home. Maybe… he’s been seen in your local woods, or maybe even… your own home. Join Sav and Bree as they dive into Slenderman’s rise to fame, and real life incidents that could prove he’s real.

*WARNING this episode discusses sensitive topics such as an attempt at murder.

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References:

https://theslenderman.fandom.com/wiki/Slender_Man

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a22994728/slender-man-true-story/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_(film)

Episode 19: Belsnickel Dec 20, 2022

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When children hear sleigh bells or footsteps on the roof on the night of Christmas Eve, they get excited - it’s the moment they’ve been waiting for! But if they hear tapping on their door a few weeks before Christmas they need beware, for Belsnickel is here! Join Sav and Bree as they discuss Santa’s cranky cousin, Belsnickel.

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References

https://www.visitpaamericana.com/holidays/what-or-who-is-belsnickel/

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/12/what_is_the_belsnickel_why_is.html

Episode 18: Christmas Superstitions Dec 12, 2022

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Hanging mistletoe, making Christmas pudding and letting the yule log burn. These festive Christmas traditions are something many people do year after year. But where did they come from? What superstitions lie beneath these ancient Christmas festivities? Join Sav and Bree as they talk about these spooky holiday traditions!

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References:

https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/superstitions.htm

https://www.e-itaca.es/index.php/ingl%C3%A9s/blog-ingl%C3%A9s/1783-christmas-superstitions#:~:text=You%20should%20never%20give%20shoes,good%20health%20all%20year%20round.

http://www.indobase.com/holidays/christmas/superstitions/mistletoe-superstitions.html

http://projectbritain.com/Xmas/mincepies.htm#:~:text=Mince%20Pie%20Superstition,stirred%20in%20a%20clockwise%20direction.

https://thehistoryjunkie.com/the-yule-log-tradition/

Episode 17: Krampus Dec 06, 2022

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Most children can’t wait to stay awake all night to try and sneak a peek at jolly old St. Nicolas. If you’ve been a good boy or girl you will be rewarded with gifts and candy! But if not…you will not only have coal in your stocking…but you will also have to face the wrath of Santa’s devilish companion - Krampus who has plenty of season’s beatings to go around. Join Sav and Bree as they talk about the history of this Christmas beast.

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References

https://brickthology.com/2020/12/13/krampus/

https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://allthatsinteresting.com/krampus

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3850590/

https://screenrant.com/horror-krampus-christmas-every-movie-ranked/

Episode 16: Kentucky Urban Legends Nov 28, 2022

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From horse racing derbies, and Jennifer Lawrence to Colonel Sanders' fried chicken, many people and things call KY home, but what else calls this place their old Kentucky home? From ghouls, gods to goatmen, join Sav and Bree as they explore this state’s diverse population.

**WARNING this episode discusses sensitive topics such as death.

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References

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/urban-legends-ky/

http://tennesseeledger.com/daniel-boone-and-the-appalachian-bigfoot-giant/#:~:text=The%20legend%20of%20the%20Hillbilly%20Beast%20This%20Bigfoot-like,and%20has%20yellow%20eyes%20and%20a%20ferocious%20howl.

Episode 15: Ouija Boards Nov 15, 2022

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Some say it’s a tool used to communicate with the Devil and a door to the spirit world, others say it’s just a fun sleepover game. What once was a family-friendly game found at local toy stores is now feared by many and even used as the main proponent in horror films. Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the world of Spiritualism and talk about these mystifying talking boards.

**WARNING this episode discusses sensitive topics such as death and torture. It also has a lot of f-bombs in it.

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References

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/

https://www.syfy.com/paranormal-witness/season-5/blogs/rules-of-the-ouija-board

https://anthonyarms.com/hunting/ghost/ouija-board-rules/

Episode 14: Bachelor's Grove Cemetery Nov 07, 2022

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In the southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL sits one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States. From floating orbs and a two-headed monster to ghostly apparitions and phantom farmhouses - are these ghostly encounters real or just made up stories passed down from generation to generation? Join Sav, Bree, and special guest Ed as they dive into these haunting tales.

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References

https://www.bachelorsgrove.com/

https://windycityghosts.com/bachelors-grove-cemetery/

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/illinois/bachelors-grove-cemetery-il/