There’s monsters that our parents warned us about, mostly because if they just told us to do something, we wouldn’t listen: Boogeymen! We go through some of the original boogeymen, where they came from, and how they’ve transformed over the years. And don’t worry, we make up some original boogeymen that you can pass down to future generations!
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of injury, death, child death, child endangerment, drowning, animal attacks, teeth, cannibalism, kidnapping, animal death, bugs, body horror, and human trafficking.
Housekeeping
- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends starting the tradition you’ve been dreaming of.
- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books
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Find Us Online
- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com
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Cast & Crew
- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin
- Editor: Bren Frederick
- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod
- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman
- Multitude: https://multitude.productions
About Us
Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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330: The Bacchae
329: Frigga
328: Your Urban Legends LXXVI - Add Your Name to Join the Club!
327: Hallmark Movie Golems (with Eric Silver)
326: Dr. Faustus
325: Baldur
324: Your Urban Legends LXXV (with Mischa Stanton)
323: Clytemnestra (with Helena Greer)
322: The Oedipus Plays
321: Advice from Folklore X (with Dr. Moiya McTier)
320: Odin
319: Legendary Popes (with Daniel Lavery)
318: Your Urban Legends LXXIV (with Corinne Caputo)
317: Pinocchio
316: The Evil Eye
315: Your Urban Legends - Bringing Real Linda Energy
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