The Strange and Unusual Podcast
The Strange and Unusual Podcast
Alyson Horrocks | Morbid Network | Wondery
The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.
Invasion of the Flying Saucers | Ep 83
Beginning in June, 1947, when a news article reached millions about a UFO sighting over Mt Rainier, flying saucer mania began, and lasted through the 1950s. Intensified by an alleged invasion of saucers over Washington DC, nuclear war, and the newly began Cold War, it was a time when the world feared that we may be overtaken by little, green men.
Apr 7
50 min
The Manananggals of the Philippines and other Female Vampires of Southeast Asia | Ep 82
In this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast Asia
Mar 18
34 min
RE-RELEASE: Strange & Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People Insane | Ep 81
This week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes.
Mar 3
57 min
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 7 | Ep 80
For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark
Feb 19
1 hr 33 min
Through The Looking Glass | Ep 79
In this week's episode, we explore the history of mirrors, and their place in our superstitions, legends, and folk beliefs.
Feb 5
47 min
Holiday Monsters | Ep 78
For this week's episode, we are exploring the monstrous entities that emerge during the winter holidays.
Dec 24, 2023
34 min
What's Behind The Door? | Ep 77
Doors, thresholds, doorways, portals, and gates have always been powerful symbols throughout all of history and across all cultures. They’ve been used in rituals and religious rites since antiquity. And they have always been part of humanity’s legends, folklore, ghost stories, and superstition. Join me this week, as we explore the psychological and symbolic place doors have always held throughout all humanity.
Dec 10, 2023
30 min
RE-PLAY: A Haunting Winter | Ep 76
This week I'm down with a cold, so please enjoy this re-release of one of my favorite episodes ever 'A Haunting Winter'. Next week I'll be back with a whole new episode!
Dec 3, 2023
57 min
Strange & Unusual Headlines| Scientist Proves Ghosts Real! Haunted Houses? Lots of Them! | Ep 75
This week's headline comes from The Toronto Star Weekly, April 5, 1924
Nov 19, 2023
40 min
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Pt 6 | Ep 74
Join Alyson for chapters 10-11 of 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. In this episode, Victor Frankenstein is forced to face his creation, and he, in turn, tells Victor all about the first days of his life.
Nov 9, 2023
45 min
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