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
In this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast Asia
Mar 18
34 min
This week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes.
Mar 3
57 min
For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark
Feb 19
1 hr 33 min
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
For this week's episode, we are exploring the monstrous entities that emerge during the winter holidays.
Dec 24, 2023
34 min
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
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
This week's headline comes from The Toronto Star Weekly, April 5, 1924
Nov 19, 2023
40 min
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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