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Episode 84: Kelpies Oct 20, 2026 21:23 Horses can be majestic animals. Just look at their mythic cousins, the unicorn and the Pegasus. But did you ever wonder what it would look like if a horse were, instead of magical, mischievous? Or even murderous? I’m Elise Parisian, and we’ll be talking about the water horse—and the character from Scottish folklore called the Kelpie—on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written

Episode 83: Black Cats Oct 14, 2026 17:57 Have you ever had a black cat cross your path? Did you worry that it might bring you bad luck? And why have these furry felines been associated with witches, magic, and the supernatural for centuries? We'll be exploring the history, superstitions, and surprising science behind black cats on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Liz Anderson Produced, Edited by: Nate Du

Episode 82: Sleep Paralysis and the Hat Man Oct 6, 2026 22:16 In honor of spooky season, we’re keeping things extra creepy with the waking nightmare phenomenon called Sleep Paralysis. What is sleep paralysis? Are the creatures people see, like the Man in the Hat, real? Or just a trick of the imagination? We’ll do our best to find out on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direc

Episode 81: Changelings and Neurodivergence Sep 29, 2026 19:57 Have you ever heard of Changelings? Are they real? Where do they come from? And why is it so scary to think someone we know is not actually someone we know? We’ll be pondering all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson With additional editing by: Liz Anderson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo

We're BaAaAack! New Episodes of Unspookable start September 29th Sep 24, 2026 0:46 Spooky season is almost here and with it comes an all new season of Unspookable beginning on Tuesday, September 29th. We’ve been following your amazing requests and our team has been working on episodes you're going to love, all starting with the topic of: Changelings. Have ideas for other topics? There’s still time - just leave us a comment wherever you listen to the show. D

Episode 80: The Yeti or Abominable Snowman Dec 16, 2025 15:15 It’s getting to be that time of year again. A lot of you might feel a chill in the air. Trees have lost their leaves, snowflakes are starting to fall, and you’re keeping an eye out for any 8-foot-tall bear-ape monsters. Dig out those winter hats and snow boots and we’ll dig into the Abominable Snowman on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edite

Krampus [ENCORE] Dec 4, 2025 8:18 For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by:

Episode 79: Slime Dec 2, 2025 22:03 Have you ever made slime? Do you remember how you made it? What it felt like oozing between your fingers? Why do you think so many of us are obsessed with slime? And why do slimy things creep so many people out? We'll be talking about all of that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Compositi

Episode 43: Five Nights at Freddy's [ENCORE] Nov 18, 2025 20:15 Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cov

Episode 78: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Nov 5, 2025 23:03 If you’re listening to Unspookable, chances are you like a good mystery. A mystery like, say, over 100 people vanishing without a trace? We’re going to cover a mystery that’s centuries old and ask whether a mystery so long past is even solveable as we discuss the Lost Colony of Roanoke on today’s episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuF

Episode 77: Stonehenge Oct 28, 2025 26:18 We're sure you've heard of Stonehenge, an ancient stone monument that has mystified people for centuries, but what is it? Was it a temple, a portal, or maybe an alien landing pad? Who built it and why? And even more importantly: why can’t we stop asking questions about it? We’ll be talking about all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produ

Kooky Spooky Countdown: Elise Parisian (Unspookable) interviews Adam Gidwitz (Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest) Oct 23, 2025 33:43 If you've been following the Kooky Spooky Countdown, it has all been leading up to this: Elise Parisian, the host of Unspookable, sits down with Adam Gidwitz, the creator and host of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest and New York Times best-selling author, to talk about scary stories themselves. Why do we tell them? What purpose do they serve? And what has Adam learned in all his years of studying and rete

Episode 76: The Brown Mountain Lights Oct 21, 2025 22:44 Sometimes strange glowing orbs appear around Brown Mountain in North Carolina. Locals call them the Brown Mountain Lights, and no one really knows what they are. Some say they’re spirits or ghosts, some aliens, and others think they’re a quirk of nature. We'll share our ideas and those of the experts on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edit

Introducing: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings Oct 16, 2025 22:21 We are excited to share a recent episode of the Kids Listen podcast Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings featuring Unspookable and our friends at At Your Level and Koala Shine and hosted by the amazing Molly Bloom (Brains On! & Smash Boom Best)! Give it a listen and if you want to hear more, there are loads more episodes here. --- Embarrassment & Pride (Part 1) 😳🏆 Welcome back to

The Past and The Curious Halloween Special: Twain's Ouija Novel (w Nate DuFort from Unspookable) Oct 15, 2025 21:47 When a podcast asks Unspookable to collaborate, especially if it is one of our all time favorite podcasts with one of the coolest hosts in the business, we will jump at the opportunity. We are thrilled to present this special Halloween Edition of The Past and The Curious featuring Unspookable creator Nate DuFort. Give it a listen and if you want more cool, quirky, and surprising stories from histo

Episode 75: La Llorona Oct 14, 2025 22:03 Have you ever heard of the Weeping Woman? Maybe you'd know her by her other name - La Llorona - a young mother so haunted by her own grief that she’s taken to haunting everyone in her path. Who was she, and what does she represent to the people who tell her story? We’ll be talking about all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edi

Episode 74: Wendigo Oct 7, 2025 23:21 One of our most requested topics ever, the Wendigo is a mythological beast from the folklore of the Algonquian-speaking First Nations of Canada and the Great Lakes region of the United States. Said to embody greed, hunger, and the loss of humanity, the Wendigo is a chilling reminder of what happens when our darkest impulses take control - that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: E

Episode 73: Medusa Sep 23, 2025 26:53 Many of us may think we know everything there is to know about Medusa, but what if what we thought about her origins and intentions were all wrong? We're looking at the the complex and contradicting stories that may prove Medusa less a villain and more a protector on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and

Episode 72: Godzilla Sep 10, 2025 26:54 You have no doubt heard the name Godzilla, the 200 foot tall kaiju bent on destroying everything in it's path, but do you know why this monster was created and what it might symbolize? We'll be talking about all that and more on this GIANT SIZED episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Lo

A Special Announcement from Unspookable Aug 26, 2025 0:55 Spooky season is almost here and with it comes an all new season of Unspookable beginning on Tuesday, September 9th. We’ve been following your amazing requests and our team has been working on episodes you're going to love including: Godzilla, Medusa, La Llorona, Wendigo, and many, many more. Not hearing your favorite listed? There’s still time - just leave us a comment wherever you listen to t

Holiday Episode featuring The Yule Cat, Kallikantzari, Christmas Spiders, & more [ENCORE] Dec 17, 2024 14:36 The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the spookiest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up o

Introducing: Twenty Thousand Hertz - Minecraft Dec 10, 2024 27:36 This week we are excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts being made today, Twenty Thousand Hertz, a family-friendly podcast that tells the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. And this episode features something we can all love... Minecraft. Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has grown from a small, experimental indie game into the best-

Episode 71: Skinwalkers & Cultural Appropriation with Christopher Allen Brewer Oct 29, 2024 20:16 Over the last few years, more listeners have requested this topic than any other, but it's a story that isn't ours to tell. And perhaps shouldn't be told at all. Native American Paranormal Adviser, Christopher Allen Brewer, helps us navigate our curiosity without shame as we discuss cultural appropriation and tales of skinwalkers on this episode of… Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Pr

Episode 70: The Bell Witch presented by Unspookable and Southern Gothic Oct 22, 2024 29:11 What comes to mind when you hear the term "ghost story"? For many Americans, if you don't think of the haunting of the Bell family of Tennessee, you're surely thinking of one of the dozens of stories inspired by this tale. What is it about this chilling legend that still has us talking over 200 years later? Join us as we delve into The Bell Witch, one of America's most iconic ghost stories, on thi

Episode 69: Minecraft and Herobrine Oct 15, 2024 20:08 We likely don't have to tell you that Minecraft is a global phenomenon, but that doesn't mean that it's all fun and games. Many listeners of the show have written in to see if we could comment on the spookier side of everyone's favorite blocky sandbox game. So, we're doing just that as we discuss both the popularity of Minecraft and the mysterious figure of Herobrine on this episode of Unspookable

Episode 68: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with David Kreizman of Gen-Z Media Oct 8, 2024 19:10 Washington Irving's 1820 tale of a headless horseman who terrorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow is widely considered to be one of the first American ghost stories and, we'd argue, still one of the scariest. Why has this tale and this figure endured for over 200 years inspiring films, cartoons, games, and even entire podcasts? We talk this week with David Kreizman, the CCO of Gen-Z Media and Co-Cr

Episode 67: The White Lady Oct 1, 2024 22:52 Many of us have heard of the Lady in White or the White Lady, a ghostly woman in misty white, feeling despair, or anger. Why is this imagery so common, not just in North America, but around the world? Is she someone to be afraid of? Someone who needs help? Who is this woman? We’ll be talking about the White Lady, who she haunts, and why, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Writte

Episode 66: Atlantis Sep 17, 2024 20:13 What if we told you that 10,000 years ago there was a sophisticated society ruled by the children of the sea god Poseidon, with stunning architecture and quality of life similar to our own? What if this society contained a city with unimaginable wealth—and maybe even technology beyond our current understanding—but it was swallowed by the sea in a great catastrophe, leaving no trace behind? We’re t

Episode 65: Titanic Aug 21, 2024 28:18 More than 100 years after the disaster that sank it, why is our fascination with the RMS Titanic as strong as ever? Who or what was to blame for this tragedy? Was it bad luck, hubris, or simply an iceberg? We'll discuss this and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Na

Episode 64: Ravens and Crows Aug 6, 2024 22:13 Crows and Ravens are considered to be some of the smartest animals in the world, with intelligence comparable to chimpanzees. But for many, their presence evokes a fear that is hard to put into words. We're on a journey to discover those words and more as we dive into corvids, fact vs. fiction, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Michael Grathwohl Produced, Edited by

Episode 63: JAWS with Ira Marcks Jul 16, 2024 29:53 We're back this week with even more sharks as we discuss all things JAWS with one of our favorite middle-grade authors, Ira Marcks! Is the story from the movie true? Why is this particular shark so scary? Why are we still talking about this movie almost 50 years after its release? Ira has answers to those questions and sooo much more. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable! Special than

Episode 62: Sharks Jul 2, 2024 26:41 What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word shark? Is it a sea predator with rows and rows of sharp teeth? Maybe it's a simple alternating E and F or F and F sharp played on a solo tuba? Or maybe it's a misunderstood fish whose representation in film has given them a bad name. Love them or fear them, we cannot wait to talk about one of our favorite creatures on not one,

Episode 61: Baba Yaga Jun 18, 2024 18:51 Have you ever heard the name Baba Yaga? If so, what images come to mind? If you grew up with Slavic folklore, maybe you've heard tales of a child eating witch. Or perhaps you've heard stories of a kind-hearted sorceress. Good, bad, or indifferent, how can one figure symbolize so many seemingly opposing things? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elis

Episode 60: The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Jun 4, 2024 18:23 When it comes to unsolved mysteries, almost none are bigger or more widely debated than the disappearance of aviation innovator Amelia Earhart. What happened on that fateful journey? What became of Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan? And why do we struggle as humans so much with not having an answer? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian

Episode 59: Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura May 21, 2024 29:42 What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth. That a

Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy [ENCORE] May 7, 2024 27:01 A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and

Episode 58: Skibidi Toilet Apr 16, 2024 15:08 Last fall it felt like every other email, review, or topic recommendation we received mentioned a YouTube series that had captured the imaginations of our listeners and literally BILLIONS of young people around the world. If you haven't heard about these giant, singing, war mongering toilets with human heads, you're in for a huge surprise. We're talking Skibidi Toilets on this episode of Unspookab

Episode 57: Poppy Playtime and Horror Video Games Feb 21, 2024 17:31 We get a lot of amazing suggestions from our listeners of topics to cover on the show, but there's one topic that topples the competition: Video Games. Whether it's Five Nights at Freddy's, Doors, Hello Neighbor, Garten of Banban, or Poppy Playtime, there are tons of first person horror games that you want us to cover. Elise talks to gaming writer Melissa Sarnowski about one of your favorites and

Episode 56: The Last Kids on Earth with Max Brallier Feb 2, 2024 31:47 What would you do if you woke up one day and giant portals in the sky brought about a monster apocalypse that left your hometown without any rules, grownups, or homework? Well if you’re Jack Sullivan, you’d move into your foster brother's treehouse, play video games and eat junk food, while teaming up with some former classmates to stop these monsters from taking over what is left of your world.

Episode 42: The Backrooms [ENCORE] Jan 2, 2024 24:27 Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations. That and more on this e

Krampus [ENCORE] Dec 22, 2023 7:38 For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nat

Episode 55: The SCP Foundation with Pacific S. Obadiah Nov 21, 2023 24:48 SCP may be one of our most requested topics ever due to its presence on ROBLOX, but many of us don't know much about this strange foundation and their mission to Serve, Contain, and Protect. We were thrilled to talk to an expert, podcast producer Pacific S. Obadiah, about all things SCP including its origins and enduring popularity in it's over 7,000 entires. That and more on today's episode of Un

Introducing: Ghost Tour Nov 14, 2023 25:30 Today, we are excited to present a new project from some friends of the show. In this pilot episode of Ghost Tour, meet 15-year-olds Vern and Lee as they lead a ghost tour in Jepson, North Carolina, and meet their first real-life ghost. Writer: C. Quintana Voice-Over Artists: Darrell Brown, Whitney Dorr, Triya Leong, Imani Russell, David Shatraw, and Maura Vincent Sound Design: Chad Chenail Show

Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia [ENCORE] Nov 7, 2023 31:37 On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode o

Episode 54: Scarewaves, Siren Head, and more with Trevor Henderson Oct 31, 2023 25:28 Where do our fears come from? For some of us, it’s past experiences… others, maybe a fear of the unknown… but if you're anything like the team at Unspookable, there is one man responsible for many of the characters, illustrations, and creatures, be it Cartoon Cat, Anxious Dogs, Long Horse, or Siren Head, that give us the shivers. We’re of course talking about writer and illustrator Trevor Henderso

Episode 53: Halloween Oct 24, 2023 17:46 Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what are some of your annual traditions? Maybe you dress up in costumes, carve a Jack-o'-lantern, go trick-or-treating? But have you ever wondered why we do these things? Or that they may be tied to rituals over 3,000 years old? We're discussing the unexpected origins of Halloween and the barrier between our world and beyond on this episode of Unspookable. Host:

Episode 52: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board with Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker Oct 17, 2023 19:39 Join us as we delve into the enigmatic sleepover ritual "Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board" with the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker, Distinguished Service Professor of English, Binghamton University. We'll uncover the ritual's intriguing history, learn its eerie chant, and discuss why rituals like this stand the test of time. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Pa

Episode 51: Chilling with Ghosts with Insha Fitzpatrick Oct 10, 2023 21:36 Today is another special episode of the show as we learn even more about ghosts, rituals, and beyond with the author of the new book Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural , the amazing Insha Fitzpatrick, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Ellenor Riley-Condit and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Com

Episode 50: Ghosts Oct 3, 2023 21:01 Do you believe in ghosts? That's a question most of us have asked or have been asked before. How do you respond? Is it something you may have seen? Something you may have felt? Or has the presence of ghosts in popular culture and on YouTube or TikTok convinced you that they might just exist? Well, however you answer these questions, we think it's time to set aside a few minutes to discuss the poss

Episode 10: Friday the 13th [ENCORE] Sep 26, 2023 22:24 On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Friday the 13th. Do you believe in luck? Do you think you're lucky or unlucky? Do you believe that there are certain days that are more prone to unlucky occurrences? In this episode we explore the origins, history, and superstition surrounding Friday the 13th. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: E

Episode 49: Horror4Kids Sep 12, 2023 22:02 Today is another special episode of the show as we talk to the owner, creator, and curator of the popular social channels Horror4Kids, Rainier Croft, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookabl

Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE] Aug 29, 2023 21:52 On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below. Host: Elise Parisian Wr

Episode 48: Snot Goblins with Rob Kutner Aug 15, 2023 16:09 Today is another special episode of the show as we look at women rulers of ancient Egypt, what Vampires can tell us about the immigrant experience, and more with the author of the new book Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales, Rob Kutner, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie K

Episode 47: Psychic Powers Aug 1, 2023 19:17 What do you think of when you hear the word "psychic"? Maybe a fortune teller in a dimly lit tent? A mind reader using their powers to cause chaos? Or a superhero who can bend the laws of space and time? The mysteries of the human mind have been studied by history's greatest thinkers since the beginning of time and we will look at all of these psychic powers and more on this episode of Unspookable

Episode 46: Furby's Revenge with Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria Jul 17, 2023 49:15 This week is a special episode with one of our favorite podcast creators. Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria sits down with the Unspookable team to revisit a late 90s toy that I think most of you will remember, one that is making headlines once again as it hits the department store shelves of July 2023. Join us as we look at the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and freaky stories that enc

Introducing: Six Minutes Season 3 Jul 12, 2023 1:40 Three years after the finale of Six Minutes Cyrus takes a tour of a mysterious school and finds something he wasn’t expecting. Brynleigh interrupts her driving test to rush to his side. Welcome to Six Minutes Season 3. You can listen to Six Minutes: Out of Time free everywhere. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. For more Gen-Z Media sho

Episode 45: The Boogeyman Jul 4, 2023 18:31 You can't fall asleep. Something in your bedroom doesn't feel quite right. Is there someone... or some thing else there? You have an urge to peek under the bed, but you don't dare. It's probably best to ignore it and try again to fall asleep... right? If you're like us, this feeling is all too familiar, but what are we so afraid of? Well, we have the answers as we're talking all things related to

Episode 44: The Kentucky Meat Shower with Mick Sullivan of The Past and The Curious Jun 21, 2023 14:11 If you are a regular Unspookable listener, we can only guess that, like the Unspookable team, you too are a big fan of mysteries; mysteries like “Does the Loch Ness monster exist?”, “Is there such a thing as ghosts?” or “Has it ever rained meat?” You might be surprised by the answer to that last question as we invite special guest Mick Sullivan (The Past and the Curious) to tell us about The Kentu

The KIDS LISTEN Summer Sampler Jun 13, 2023 48:39 This week the team here at Unspookable is excited to feature a Summer Sampler of some of our favorite Kids Listen podcasts. Maybe you'll find a new favorite in the bunch! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org And to learn more about all of the amazing shows featured in today's sampler, follow the links below: Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids: http://www

Episode 43: Five Nights at Freddy's Jun 6, 2023 19:33 Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cov

Episode 42: The Backrooms Nov 2, 2022 23:27 Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations. That and more on this e

Episode 41: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and the Birth of Science Fiction Oct 25, 2022 21:08 Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it's original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scar

Episode 40: Artificial Intelligence Oct 19, 2022 22:26 Many of us have smart devices in our homes. Siri, Alexa, robot vacuums, and more have become a part of our daily lives. They learn our tastes and preferences, our routines... but what if that wasn't where the learning stopped? What would happen if these devices could learn just like humans, replicate our behaviors, and maybe, just maybe, become smarter than us? We'll discuss that and more as we ta

Episode 39: The Montauk Project and the Inspiration for Netflix's Stranger Things Oct 11, 2022 23:54 Have you heard of the Netflix series Stranger Things? If so, have you ever thought about the experiments that happened at Hawkins National Laboratory and what purpose they served? Government experiments have always been the source of conspiracy theories, from the Philadelphia Experiment and MK-Ultra to the Montauk Project and beyond. We're separating fact from fiction and diving deep into experime

Episode 38: The Dark Oct 4, 2022 23:32 Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe. Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produce

Episode 37: A Glitch in the Matrix Sep 27, 2022 18:47 What is reality? Are we living in a simulation? Big questions, right? This season Unspookable is listening to your suggestions on some truly mind blowing topics inspired from games, TikTok, and beyond. We're digging into quantum physics, philosophy, dreams, and more this week as we set out to answer the question "What is a glitch in the matrix?" Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Co

A Special Announcement from Unspookable Sep 20, 2022 0:45 Spooky season is almost here and we're excited to share that we’re bringing you an all new season of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 27th. We've been hearing your requests for topics and are thrilled to present episodes based on The Backrooms, Glitches, the story that inspired the Netflix series Stranger Things and much, much more. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories

Episode 36: The Bermuda Triangle Feb 21, 2022 38:55 Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If you have, it's hard not to have also heard some of the strange theories as to why this area within the Atlantic Ocean has claimed so many ships and airplanes over the years. Could it be aliens? A rift in both space and time? The remnants of the lost city of Atlantis? Or is there a possibly a less exciting, but more scientifically plausible answer? We

2021 Holiday Episode featuring The Yule Cat, Kallikantzari, Christmas Spiders, & more Dec 14, 2021 13:29 The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on

Episode 35: The Sandman and Dreams Nov 9, 2021 30:05 Have you ever laid awake, watching the minutes on the clock pass by, just wishing there was a magical way to fall asleep to pleasant dreams? Well, you maybe surprised to hear that throughout time and many cultures that there are all kinds of men and beasts that could do just that. We're taking a walk through the land of slumber to discuss The Sandman and all things sleep on this episode of Unspoo

Episode 34: Siren Head Nov 2, 2021 21:12 Some urban legends are so unique that our brains want them to be true. That is certainly the case with Trevor Henderson's 2018 creation of a cryptid that has captured our imaginations and infiltrated such games as Minecraft and Roblox. What makes this creature so scary, yet so appealing? We're talking all things Siren Head on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor

Episode 33: Polybius: The Phantom Video Game Oct 26, 2021 31:36 Video games have become a big part of our lives. They exercise our motor skills and problem solving abilities, help us build community and relationships, and more than anything...they're just fun! But did you know that in the early days of gaming technology many people actually feared video games and the arcades that housed them? There were rumors of mind control, injury, and even disappearances s

Episode 32: Loch Ness Monster Oct 19, 2021 23:45 There are many tales of monsters throughout history - stories that come and go. But, in the Scottish Highlands, there is a legend of a creature whose first recorded sighting in the sixth century A.D. has only grown larger and gained more interest as the years go by. When we asked our listeners what stories we should tell this season, the single most requested tale was that of... the Loch Ness Mon

Episode 31: The Jersey Devil Oct 12, 2021 22:25 Have you ever heard a story about your hometown that you questioned whether or not it was true? Maybe there's a story about a famous person, or something that was invented in your hometown... or maybe there's a legend of a creature that has lurked in the local woods for over one hundred years. If you've ever heard of the New Jersey Pine Barrens ,these are exactly the kinds of stories that have

Introducing: Of Fae & Fiends Apr 13, 2021 35:55 This week, Unspookable is excited to share the first episode of Of Fae & Fiends. New episodes released weekly starting March 23, 2021. You can find Of Fae & Fiends wherever you get podcasts. Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fa

Episode 30: Aliens Part 2 Nov 3, 2020 28:15 Have you ever heard of Area 51? What about Roswell, New Mexico? What if the supposed alien-related events and conspiracies surrounding these two locations were actually true? As we close out our time looking at the existence of aliens, it's time to look at what we believe versus what we want to believe - all of that on the season finale of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor R

Episode 29: Aliens Part 1 Oct 27, 2020 29:03 Think about the last time you saw an alien. Was it in a book? Watching a movie? What did it look like? Now, it’s impossible to say exactly when the idea of aliens first occurred to humans on Earth and even more impossible to trace exactly how we conjured up the little green humanoid creatures with big eyes that you're most likely imagining, but today we're going to try and do just that. We’ll be

Episode 28: Ghost Ships Oct 20, 2020 25:27 You see a crew-less vessel approaching through the fog on a moonless night at sea.. can you trust that your eyes were telling you the truth? Is there really a ship sailing with no one aboard? We've talked about the creatures that lurk in the ocean's depths, but what about the traces of the humans that have crossed those same waters? We'll look at these questions and the legend of Ghost Ships on th

Episode 27: Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy Oct 13, 2020 25:59 A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that an

Episode 26: Spiders and Arachnophobia Oct 6, 2020 29:33 Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by:

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