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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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.
41 min
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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.
10 min
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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.
33 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
36 min
156
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.
10 min
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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!
321 min
158
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.
12 min
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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.
42 min
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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.
34 min
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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.
11 min
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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.
32 min
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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.
12 min
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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.
34 min
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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.
6 min
166
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?
34 min
167
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.
42 min
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DRAUGR - The Viking Undead
Draugr - An undead being from Norse mythology, a reanimated crops with supernatural strength and a spectral presence. It is often depicted as a guardian of burial sites, seeker of vengeance or protecting treasures in the afterlife.
45 min
169
JEFF THE KILLER -Evil in the Shadows
Jeff the Killer - A popular but disturbing creepypasta story about a bullied teen who falls headlong into madness, murder, and mayhem.
36 min
170
VAMPIRE - Undying Hunger
Vampire - This enduring legend has been a source of fascination and terror for generations. But what is it about the vampire that has kept us enthralled for so long?
55 min
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NOT DEER - The Forests Dark Secret
30 min
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Freaky Folklore Season 4
Thank you all so much for becoming part of the Freaky Folklore Family. To celebrate (and in anticipation of our next episode), here's all of season four in an easy-to-enjoy experience. This features our first 10 episodes which comprise 10 DISTURBING Folklore Monsters Explained.
330 min
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THE BLACK STICKMEN - Internet Anomaly or Indige...
The Black Stickmen - These black stick-like figures resemble a child's drawing, However, these are not the endearing stick figure families adorning a second-grader's artwork. No, these are tangible, real-life entities.
34 min
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YUKI-ONNA - The Snow Woman
Yuki-onna - The snow and ice play an important role in the tales of Yuki-onna, the snow woman, she is portrayed as a malevolent entity seeking harm on those she comes across.
39 min
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RUSALKA - Siren of Slavic Waters
Rusalka - A female spirit in Slavic folklore, linked to water bodies like rivers, lakes, and marshes. Legends describe them as the souls of young women who met violent or untimely deaths, especially by drowning.
36 min