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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SCP-610: THE FLESH THAT HATES
SCP-610, also known as "The Flesh that Hates," is an anomalous contagion that causes grotesque mutations and spreads rapidly upon contact with organic matter. Victims of SCP-610 undergo horrifying transformations, their bodies consumed by flesh-like tissue as they succumb to its relentless and malevolent influence.
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Aliens in Folklore – THE HOPKINSVILLE GOBLINS
The Hopkinsville Goblins - is a reported encounter in 1955 in Kentucky, where a family claimed to have encountered small, strange creatures around their farmhouse. Despite widespread speculation and investigation, the incident remains a prominent unsolved mystery in ufology and folklore.
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LA LECHUZA – The Owl Witch
La Lechuza - a supernatural creature from Mexican folklore, often depicted as a witch who can transform into a giant owl. She is believed to roam the night, seeking revenge on those who have wronged her, and is sometimes associated with the abduction of children.
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ROBERT THE DOLL – Cursed Childhood Plaything
Robert the Doll - is a cursed antique doll with a sinister reputation, believed to be possessed by vengeful spirits. It is notorious for causing eerie occurrences and instilling fear in those who encounter it.
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GENOSKWA - The Darker Face of the Sasquatch Legend
Genoskwa -a legendary creature from Indigenous American folklore, described as a primal and malevolent variant of the Sasquatch, known for its aggressive behavior and menacing presence in the wilderness.
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THE BEAST OF EXMOOR - Legendary Feline Predator
The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England.
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HUPIA – Faceless Ghost of Taino Folklore
Hupia - rooted in Caribbean folklore, are spirits of the deceased known to wander the islands, driven by a relentless desire to possess the living. These ethereal entities, with an insatiable inclination for the corporeal, embody the eerie tales that have endured through centuries in the Caribbean.
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Aliens in Folklore – The XENOMORPHS
Aliens in Folklore -The Xenomorph is a fictional extraterrestrial species known for its aggressive nature, biomechanical features, and a life cycle involving parasitic reproduction. It gained iconic status through its depiction in the "Alien" film franchise.
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SNALLYGASTER Part 2 - How it Ends
Snallygaster - How it Ends is the second half to this week's Episode 'SNALLYGASTER - Chimeric Cryptid of America’s East Coast.' Join us as Abby and Charlie seek help to eliminate the menacing Snallygaster.
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SNALLYGASTER - Chimeric Cryptid of America’s Ea...
Snallygaster - a mythical creature from American folklore, often described as a winged, bird-like monster with a reptilian presence. Its origins lie in the rural regions of Maryland, where tales of this cryptid have been woven into the fabric of local legends.
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LEMON TREE PASSAGE ROAD - From Myth to Movie
Lemon Tree Passage Road - The urban legend of Lemon Tree Passage Road in Australia is associated with paranormal phenomena, particularly the story of a ghostly motorcyclist. This legend has become a part of local folklore and has gained attention from those interested in ghost stories and supernatural occurrences.
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GHOST RIDES - Hitchhiking Horror Stories
Ghost Rides - The idea of hitchhikers is a common theme in stories that people tell each other over time. These stories are well-known, and they can fit into various cultures, which is why you hear them a lot.
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LIVING STATUES - The Sleeping Sickness
LIVING STATUES - The Sleeping Sickness - Explore the mysterious forgotten epidemic from the early 1900s that baffled doctors and claimed over 1.6 million lives. Many victims of this disease sank into comas, only to awaken decades later.
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FREAKY FOLKLORE SEASON 5 COMPILATION
Freaky Folklore Season 5 - Listen to over 5 hours of Freaky Folklore episodes from our 5th Season and remember, stay safe out there because this world is a strange one!
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IT REALLY HAPPENED - True Stories from Freaky Fans
It Really Happened - A short Freaky Folklore Flash where 3 listeners share their own creepy experiences with bumps in the night, a hairy creature in the woods, and a spectral figure that likes to read.
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FRAU PERCHTA – The Belly Slitting Christmas Witch
Frau Perchta - an ancient Alpine legend, is a mythical figure associated with the Christmas season. She is known for blessing those who embrace generosity and hard work while meting out consequences to the lazy and selfish.
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SCP-4666 - THE YULE MAN
SCP-4666 - The Yule Man - is an anomalous entity known as the Yule Man, a humanoid figure that appears during Christmas time with malevolent intent. It stalks and preys on families, engaging in disturbing actions during its 12-day periods known as Weissnacht Events.
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"US" - Explained
Us - is a 2019 psychological horror film featuring not one but a whole secret society of doppelgangers. Hidden away underground after failed government experiments, these doubles are tired of living in the shadows of their original counterparts.
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If You See Your Double, Never Approach It - DOP...
Doppelgangers - A doppelganger is a mysterious and often malevolent apparition or double that mirrors the physical appearance of a living person, appearing as an exact replica. Encounters with doppelgangers are believed to be harbingers of misfortune or impending doom.
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IT LIVES INSIDE - Explained
It Lives Inside - a 2023 American supernatural horror film by Bishal Dutta, features Megan Suri as an American teen wrestling with her cultural identity. After a fallout with her ex-best friend Tamira, she unintentionally unleashes a demonic entity that feeds on her loneliness.
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PISHACHA – Flesh-Eating Demon of India
Pishacha - One of the most terrifying entities in all of Buddhist folklore and the Hinduism religion this sinister breed of vampiric flesh-eating monster has been compared to Satan from the Christian religion and is considered the personification of evil.
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GINGER SNAPS EXPLAINED: Feminine Monstrosity in...
Ginger Snaps - the Canadian supernatural horror film from 2000, where the howls of werewolves echo the complexities of feminine adolescence.
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THE BEAST OF GÉVAUDAN - The World's First REAL ...
The Beast of Gévaudan - was a monstrous, wolf-like creature that terrorized the people of Gévaudan, a small province in south-central France, in the mid-eighteenth century. Was it a wolf, a serial killer, or was it a real werewolf?
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GODZILLA - Symbol of Terror and Destruction in ...
Godzilla - is a fictional monster or kaiju that originated from Japanese cinema, this legendary monster is often depicted as a prehistoric reptilian creature of colossal size and strength.
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