Freaky Folklore
Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
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Hachishakusama - The Eight-Feet Tall HORROR
This Japanese folklore monster is eight feet tall and makes a terrifyingly simple sound to signal her approach. If you hear her coming, your children might just be in danger.
34 min
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Slender Man - The Most Disturbing Internet Legend
Some online urban legends are based in reality, while others bleed into the real world. Slender Man is a prolific creepypasta monster whose mythos inspired real world terror.
35 min
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El Chupacabra - The Latin American Blood Sucker
El Chupacabra, meaning "the goat sucker", is an infamous and terrifying cryptid first sighted in Puerto Rico. It is said to drain the blood of livestock and sometimes even humans.
31 min
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Baba Yaga - The Slavic Witch Wants to Eat Your ...
Every culture has its boogeyman, but Slavic mythology has gifted us Baba Yaga - A disturbing witch who lives in a house mounted on chicken legs who desires nothing more than to devour your kids.
32 min
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The Extremely Creepy Case of Elisa Lam
In 2013, at the infamous and foreboding Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, California, the body of Elisa Lam was recovered from the rooftop water tank. What happened to her? This week, Freaky Folklore explores the terrifying and mysterious circumstances surrounding Elisa Lam's death.
36 min
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Kelpie - The Deadly Water Horse
Be careful walking along the banks if you find yourself in Scotland. There's a certain mythical creature that is always looking for someone to drag below the icy depths of the water. Today, Freaky Folklore explores the terrifying water horse known as the Kelpie.
33 min
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Char Man - The Burned Boogeyman
Watch out, or the burned boogeyman will chase you down. This week, Freaky Folklore explores the disturbing legend of the Char Man. This is one urban legend that will be burned into your mind.
32 min
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Djinn - Angels, Demons, or Neither?
The Djinn (or Jinn) are invisible spirits from Arabian and Muslim mythology who are said to be able to take the form of humans and animals as well as being able to possess people. What are they really? What do they want? And why should you fear and respect them?
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Bloody Benders - The First American Serial Kill...
Murder. Cannibalism. Chaos. This particular American family bathed in the blood of others for sport, for food, for fun. Today, we explore the legend and history of the Bloody Benders.
35 min
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Jersey Devil - The Demon of the Pine Barrens
The Jersey Devil haunts the Pine Barrens region of the United States. Legend says it is Satan's own offspring. But where did it really come from? And what does it look like? Join us today as we explore the terrifying legend of the Jersey Devil!
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Krasue - The Bloodthirsty Floating Head
The Krasue may just be the most disturbing and gruesome of most of the folklore creatures we discuss. Discover why in today's episode about this vengeful, terrifying creature!
33 min
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Mothman - Harbinger of Disaster
The Mothman is a mysterious creature sighted near places before and after great tragedies. Is it happenstance? Or is the Mothman a messenger of misfortune?
34 min
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Wild Boys - Chameleon
Introducing "Wild Boys", a newest season of the con-themed podcast, Chameleon! This season, Chameleon explores the strange mystery of the Bush Boys who turned a small Canadian town upside down.
7 min
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The Watcher House on 657 Boulevard (Unsolved My...
Would you live in your dream home if it meant always being watched and stalked by a stranger? Beware the WATCHER!
35 min
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KRAKEN | The Legendary Sea Monster
Straight from Greek Mythology, the Kraken is a legendary sea monster representing man's fear of the dark depths of the ocean! In this episode, we delve into the legend and history of the Kraken.
33 min
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KUNTILANAK - Beware the White Lady!
Kuntilanak is a dark spirit in the shape of a pregnant woman who cannot give birth to her child. Be warned, she is a vengeful creature ready to rip out your organs!
31 min
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Freaky Folklore Season 2
All ten episodes from Season 2 of Freaky Folklore make up this 6+ hour compilation!
365 min
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KRAMPUS - The Disturbing Version of Santa Claus
I hope you've been good this year, or else KRAMPUS might be coming to take you away! Krampus is basically evil Santa and he loves to torment children. This year's Freaky Folklore Christmas Special explores the terrifying legend of Krampus.
32 min
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Something is KILLING People in Portlock, Alaska...
When something inhuman allegedly began attacking people in a small canning town called Portlock, Alaska, the terror began to force people away. Now, Portlock sits as a ghost town and a memory of something that could not be explained.
30 min
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Yeti - The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas
In the freezing cold of the Himalayas, a fur-covered humanoid stalks the snowy wastes. Beware the YETI!
33 min
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BEWARE the Redwood Bureau
Redwood Bureau is a new TERRIFYING podcast featuring an agent on the run, an evil organization, and disturbing supernatural monsters and entities! Follow the show today on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
33 min
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The DISTURBING Deaths of Dyatlov Pass (Unsolved...
In the cold, dark Ural Mountains of Russia, nine hikers suffered terrible and yet unsolved fates. From a folklore perspective, Carman Carrion explores what horrible things might have happened to them.
32 min
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Goatman - The Psychotic Abomination
He stalks the woods looking for unsuspecting people to torment! He is the Goatman.
33 min
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The Smiling Man - A Modern Monster who is NIGHT...
Beware his smile! The Smiling Man isn't happy to see you so much as he is happy to HORRIFY you!
35 min
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Werewolf - The Legendary Beast Cursed by the Mo...
This double length episode on the legendary Werewolf is our Halloween Special! Beware the moon when you go out to Trick or Treat...
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