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Episode 135 - Kitsune May 26, 2020

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We're feeling foxy this week, and our new episode is all about kitsune! Join us as we discuss this famous, mischievous, shapeshifting fox spirit in all of its trickery and glory. From magic and murder to romance and noodle soup, the kitsune is a creature full of variety. Let us spin you a "tail" or two (or nine).

Content warnings: Murder, animal death, food discussion

Episode 134 - Household Spirits May 18, 2020

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While so many of us are stuck at home, Alex and Addison are here with an episode all about creatures that dwell in the home. Normally we cover the spooky and scary, but this week is all about helpful household spirits! From hobs and brownies to domovoy and fire ghosts, we're covering a wide range of domestically based creatures. Some are helpful, some are mischievous, but they all have one thing in common: they're homebodies. So curl up with a blanket and a mug of something nice, and let's stay in.

Content Warning: Discussion of pagan rituals

Episode 133- Listener Stories 3 May 10, 2020

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Hey there, Keepers! It's time for another Listener Stories episode. Everything in this episode was made possible by Listeners Like You! From aliens and ghosts to bog witches and shadow people, we're here to share a wild mixed bag of stories (with some tangents in between). Thank you so much to everyone who submitted, whether we read your story on air or not! We'll be back next week with a brand new creature but for now just sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy some spooky stories.

Content Warnings: Body horror, death, weight loss/body image issues

Episode 132 - Poltergeists Apr 27, 2020

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Boo! Did we scare you? You look like you've seen a ghost. Or, maybe, like you've HEARD a ghost? This week's subject comes from a german word meaning "noisy ghost" and they sure are. These ghosts aren't your usual wispy apparitions in period dress, poltergeists can be rude, violent, and downright NASTY. Listen to Addison torment Alex and geek out over the Enfield Haunting, the Bell Witch, and the Black Monk of Pontefract, as well as some lesser known ghosties too.

Content Warnings: Death, violence, sickness, murder (poisoning, specifically)

Episode 131 - Golem Apr 20, 2020

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This week, special guest and Friend of the Show (and composer of our theme song) Andrew Giotta joins us to discuss the golem, a creature most often described as a humanoid being made from clay. HUGE thank you to Andrew for offering a personal perspective and having a thoughtful conversation with us, ranging from the story of the Golem of Prague to the much more unusual story of "The Clay Boy". We hope you all will join us as well!

Content warning for: discussions of antisemitism, death, and animal death

Episode 130- Batsquatch Apr 10, 2020

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Alex and Addison lit the bat(squatch) signal this week, and this is what we got. He's massive, he's hairy, he may or may not drink blood... We're talking about the Batsquatch! As the name might imply, this is a humanoid bat-like creature that loves caves, volcanoes, and scaring people on deserted roads at night. Join us as we discuss survival tips, bats of all shapes and sizes, and more!

Content Warning: Animal death, cattle mutilation

Episode 129.5 - The Goatman Apr 01, 2020

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Uh oh...do you feel that? It's a GALAXY WARP! The fabric of space and time is bending, and it's causing podcasts to...switch hosts??? On this day of April Foolery, our friends from Ending Pending have dropped in to host the show for us! They're here to give you a little midweek treat all about the infamous, the creepy, the one and only Goatman! Part man, part goat, all LEGEND.

Content Warning: Animal death (18:39-19:15)

We'll be back on Sunday with your regularly scheduled episode, and in the meantime enjoy! And Stay Safe out There!

Episode 129 - The Alicanto Mar 30, 2020

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In times of darkness, we all need a little bit of light. Sometimes that light is a metaphor, and sometimes it's a bird that literally glows in the dark. That bird is the Alicanto, a feathered friend with some pretty expensive tastes. Join us as we cover the traits and habits of this beautiful creature, the folklore surrounding it, and how to make a business deal with a bird. Follow the feathers.

Episode 128 - Haunted Dolls (Part 2) Mar 24, 2020

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Outside, it's very scary, but in here it's spooky with a capital OO. Addison's back to torment Alex, and everyone else, with tales of haunted dolls, cursed teddy bears, etsy listings, and more! It's the promised return of Haunted Dolls, back for Part Two! They just want to play, so sit down with us, turn out the lights, and let's get ghostly! Oh, and we meet possibly the MOST INCREDIBLE HAUNTED DOLL OF ALL TIME.

CW demons, ghosts, child death, death

Episode 127 - The Yukon Beaver Eater Mar 16, 2020

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This week, our bodies may be stuck at home, but our minds are traveling to the wild wilderness of the Yukon! This episode is all about the majestic, mysterious, much-debated beast: The Yukon Beaver Eater. Does it eat beavers? IS it a beaver? Let's try to forget about the troubles of the world for an hour and find out for ourselves. Stay safe out there, and stay well.

Content warnings: animal death, body horror

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