Superstitions

Every Wednesday, meet us at the intersection of chaos and fate. We’ll briefly explore the origins of some of history’s most well-known superstitions. Then, we’ll dive into a fictional story that illustrates what might happen if you fail to adhere to these strange beliefs. Can we truly sway supernatural forces to work in our favor? Or are these eerie codes of conduct simply about exerting control in an unpredictable world? Superstitions is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

Society & Culture
Fiction
History
76
Luck of the Rabbit’s Foot
We could all use a little extra luck from time to time…
30 min
77
Passing a Cemetery
It's a children's game with a deadly consequence: Hold your breath while driving past a cemetery’s graves... or breathe in a spirit by mistake.
32 min
78
The Poltergeist Curse
In the 1980s, actors who had starred in the Poltergeist films started dying, leaving fans stunned.
35 min
79
The Number 13
It’s the world’s unluckiest integer, and it has even spawned its own phobia.
30 min
80
Black Cats
Our first episode concerns one of the most iconic superstitions: black cats, and their relationship to bad luck.
28 min
81
This Is Superstitions
1 min