Since 1973’s The Exorcist, demonic possession and exorcism have dominated horror pop culture. But what are the origins of exorcism within the Catholic Church and how has it changed over the centuries?
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of religious trauma, death, persecution, possession, ableism, medical malpractice, forced marriage, institutionalizing, mental illness, self-harm, homophobia, transphobia, and violence.
Housekeeping
- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Face Off on Netflix and Peacock!
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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
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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.
258: Paul Bunyan and Indigenous Traditions (with Leah Lemm)
257: Athena
256: Your Urban Legends LVI: The Spookiest Story We’ve Ever Told
255: The Conjuring and Haunted Houses (Myth Movie Night)
254: Mermaids, Magic, and Murder (with Maggie Tokuda-Hall)
253: Apollo
252: Your Urban Legends LV - Messy Chicken Bone Eater
251: Advice from Folklore V (with Dr. Moiya McTier)
250: The Magic of Home (with Sarah Hollowell)
249: Artemis
248: Your Urban Legends LIV - Do You Want to Be a Pickle Man?!
247: The Green Knight (Myth Movie Night)
246: Feminism, Judaism, and Fairy Tales (with Veronica Schanoes)
245: Dreams
244: Your Urban Legends LIII - The Ghost is Capitalism
243: Westworld, Robots, and AI (Myth Movie Night)
242: Ghosts and Indigenous Spirits (with Owl Goingback)
241: Crane Wife
240: Your Urban Legends LII - A Haunted Osmosis Jones Situation
239: Advice from Folklore IV (with Dr. Moiya McTier)
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