Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
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The podcast where a brother and sister manage their existential angst by discussing historical disasters.
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Brad, Jonathan, Emma, and Jason take you through a topic that leads into twists/tangents that will leave you laughing, and questioning how did they get there.
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The Not-So-Serious History Podcast hosted by Nicole and Jacqui; Two Sisters on a Quest for Knowledge. New Episodes Every Monday!
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Welcome to Hometown History, where the forgotten past comes alive. Our mission? To unearth the hidden gems of history that do not make it into the textbooks. Whether it's a local legend that's been overlooked, a historical event that shaped a small town, or a mysterious occurrence lost in the annals of time, we dig deep to bring you the untold stories that deserve to be heard. Tune in as we travel back in time, uncovering the history you thought you knew and introducing you to the stories yo ...
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Two sisters living across the world from each other bond over their love of weird history, sharing delightful true (or mostly true) tales of the unusual, the scary, and the macabre.
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Welcome to miss sisters podcast were amazing things happen but sometimes a don’t explorer underwater mysteries spooky mysteries and even robot history sometimes they’re only myths the world to hear
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On Bizarre Podcast I bring to you some bizarre topics ranging from the supernatural , true crime , mysteries and the unexplained
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What's up, weirdos. Lauren and Felicia here. We are best friends and we love spooky stuff. Each week we will be sharing freaky, paranormal, or unexplained stories with you. Are you a believer like Felicia? Or a skeptic like Lauren? Follow us on Instagram at @sinistersisterspodcast
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Kendall Rae is a true-crime content creator on YouTube who has used her platform to spread awareness for victims and their families. Now she is bringing episodes of her YouTube true-crime series to podcast format, to hopefully create even more awareness around the cases she covers. Kendall's approach to true-crime content is empathetic and always approached with victims in mind first. Join Kendall in her journey to spread awareness and bring justice to those who need it most!
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Welcome to The Halloween Podcast, where your host Lyle delves into the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. Join us as we explore the chilling corners of Halloween, delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, and uncover the secrets of haunted houses. Each episode brings you a mix of fascinating folklore, paranormal phenomena, and interviews with special guests who share their own creepy encounters. Whether it's the legend of the Jack-o'-lantern, the ghostly tales from haunted hote ...
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Story Hunter Podcasts is a narrative podcasting network, that aims to tell you unforgettable true stories. Our story-driven podcasts focus on true crime, unsolved mysteries, fascinating history and the paranormal. It was founded in 2020 by producer and writer Catherine Fogarty. Catherine is the president of www.bigcoatmedia.com a Canadian television production company. Our podcasting studios are located in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two women, from opposite sides of the Atlantic, talk about murder, mystery and the macabre. This is your international true crime podcast, hosted by Annie and Johanna. Annie, who lives with her husband in an old haunted house near Salem, Massachusetts, loves dogs, reading, knitting and talking about terrible, terrible things. Johanna lives in Vienna, Austria with her husband, one beagle and a real dog. She loves The Beach Boys, movie marathons and fun facts about serial killers. Their idea o ...
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Searching for something sinister? Join Alexa as she sips on something spiked while discussing your favorite true crime mysteries and short sinister stories. As you listen (and sip) along, she will dig deep and tell the story to friends and her husband every now and then! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-sinister-podcast/support
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Do you like history? Do you like true crime? Do you like….women??? We thought so. Join us as we dive deep into the most infamous women of history across the globe. Interested yet? Check out Lawless Women of History: Crime has No Gender, why let men have all the fun?Follow us @LawlessTC on Twitter, Lawless Women of History on Facebook, and Lawless.TC on Instagram
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The NVus Alien Podcast is a podcast about the supernatural, creepy tales of serial killers and true crime, ufo sightings and alien encounters, demonic possession, and fringe topics. Let’s go down the rabbit hole together as we discover that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nvus-alien--4798594/support.
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Reverie means to daydream but sometimes when we zone out, our anxiety and intrusive thoughts can creep in. We might start to think about our anxieties and worst fears. Sometimes we get caught up in obscure thoughts about disturbing events occurring, or that have occurred, in the world. As humans, we can naturally become curious about these horrible happenings in life. Paige narrates stories of crimes, sits down and talks with victims' loved ones, chats with other podcasters, survivors, and o ...
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We talk about life, spirituality, the great awaking, hidden history, Tartaria, religion, Astrology, ancient history, theories, the universe, mysteries.
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Join me on "I Am Sherri Goodall: Marketing, Musings, and Life Lessons" as we delve into the captivating world of business and marketing strategies. Through engaging conversations with friends, I share the gems of my life's journey and the invaluable lessons I've learned along the way. From personal anecdotes to thought-provoking musings, we explore a tapestry of random ideas that shape our lives. Tune in for a delightful blend of insightful discussions, marketing insights, and the joy of unr ...
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Explore true crime cases in Alabama through audio and video content. Join hosts Joseph Cramer and Shawn Tucker as they delve into the details of Alabama's most intriguing crimes, speaking with those connected to the cases and visiting the locations where these events took place. See more at www.murderinyourbackyard.com Subscribe to our YouTube page! www.youtube.com/@murderinyourbackyard Follow us On TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@murderinyourbackyard
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A bi-weekly true crime podcast focused exclusively on murdered and missing persons cases out of the Houston Metro area. Explore the city's diverse and eclectic culture while examining the darker stories that weave the downtown streets and flow out down the bayous. No stranger to crime, Houston has thousands of stories to tell, from unsolved murder mysteries to current missing persons cases. See H-Town in a new light, a light inclusive to every victim in Houston, no matter the sex, race, or i ...
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Next Christmas in Girouette is a full-length novel for people of all ages—nine to ninety-nine—who want to share a heart-warming literary adventure at Christmastime. Set on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, this is the story of a brother and sister—Autry and Oxana Quinn—who find themselves stranded in a Girouette, a virtual ghost town, from Thanksgiving through Christmas when their father is taken ill. Their grandfather, a Marine Captain long retired, plus an eccentric old ...
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Queen Jane, Approximately - The Story of Lady Jane Grey (Episode 145)
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The Lady Jane Grey was many things in her short life - a polyglot, a religious scholar, a young woman who approached the world with curiosity. She was also a pawn in the schemes of her much-less-intelligent father, and it resulted in her becoming Queen of England... for a moment.
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632 Norman Mailer (with J. Michael Lennon)
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For almost sixty years, Norman Mailer was a fixture on the American literary scene, seemingly as well known for his feuds and personal exploits as he was for his prize-winning novels and groundbreaking journalism. But what was the man really like? As the Library of America commemorates the life and career of Norman Mailer with an edition of his ear…
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The Oversteegen Sisters
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Send us a text Join Jonathan, Emma, and Jason has the discover the life of the Nazi assassin sisters.BrOnutz által
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Episode 76: Haunted Highways: Ghosts on the Road
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Buckle up, Halloween fans! In Episode 76 of The Halloween Podcast, we’re hitting the road to explore some of the most haunted highways in the world. From phantom hitchhikers to ghostly apparitions, this episode is filled with eerie encounters and chilling tales that will make you think twice about your next night drive. Discover the spine-tingling …
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Pregnant Teen’s Body Discovered by Family ½ Mile From Home: Justice for Mia Campos
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16-year-old Mia Campos was 7 months pregnant when she was found by her family, dead in the woods near her home. Just before her death, she had left the house the night prior with an unknown person. Though the investigation is still ongoing, Mia’s family feel strongly that she was killed by her ex-boyfriend and father of her unborn child, 20-year-ol…
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631 Shakespeare's Sisters (with Ramie Targoff) | My Last Book with Sarah Gristwood
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Recently, we talked to novelist Jodi Picoult about her contention that many of the works commonly attributed to Shakespeare were actually written by a woman named Emilia Bassano (a.k.a. Aemilia Lanyer). But even as that compelling theory awaits definitive proof, we already know of several women - Shakespeare's contemporaries - who overcame obstacle…
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154: Secrets in Stone: The Mystery of Coral Castle
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In this episode of Hometown History, we delve into the enigma of Coral Castle, a mysterious structure hidden in the sunny shores of Florida. Built single-handedly by Edward Leedskalnin, a man of modest stature, this architectural marvel is composed of massive coral blocks, some weighing as much as thirty tons. How did one man, using only homemade t…
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Send us a text Join Emma, Jonathan, and Jason, as they find out the amazing story of gold medalist Mauro Prosperi.BrOnutz által
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630 Queer Shakespeare (with Will Tosh) | Ray Bradbury and the Search for the Mysterious Mr Electrico
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Was Shakespeare gay? Will Tosh, head of research at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London, says that question has an easy answer - but more importantly, when it comes to understanding Shakespeare's sexuality, it isn't really the right question to ask. In this episode, Jacke talks to Will about his book Straight Acting: The Hidden Queer Lives of Wil…
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Episode 75 - The Mystery of Time Slips
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In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez takes you on a journey through one of the most mysterious and unsettling phenomena in the paranormal world: time slips. Imagine walking down a familiar street or entering a building, only to find yourself in a completely different time period. Could this be a glitch in reality, a glimpse int…
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Fireman Hires Handyman To “End” His Marriage: The Case of Shauna Tiaffay
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Shauna and George Tiaffay were seen as a picture perfect couple, and they were genuinely happy until having a child and the financial crisis really changed George’s demeanor. One day in 2012, after separating, George brought their daughter over to Shauna’s house to get something, and the two found her lying dead on the floor, clearly brutally beate…
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Unpacking the Wiccan Rede and Spell-Casting Ethics
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Grab your broomsticks and settle in as we dive deep into the Wiccan Rede’s origins, interpretations, and the ethics of spell-casting. From Doreen Valiente’s 1964 couplets to the expansion in 1975, we’re tearing apart the 'harm none' rule and the infamous Rule of Three. We’re not pulling punches as we critique the overly prescriptive nature of these…
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629 Unlocking the Creative Unconscious (with Kate Feiffer)
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For thousands of years, desperate writers have struggled with the condition known as writer's block. In this episode, Jacke talks to novelist Kate Feiffer about her book Morning Pages, in which a playwright on a tight deadline tries Julia Cameron's trick of starting her day with some stream-of-consciousness writing - with results that threaten to b…
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The Mystery of Richard III (Episode 144)
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Richard the Third of England has been regarded as a monstrous ruler, a murderer of his nephews, and a raving, hunchbacked lunatic. As with all disasters - especially those of rulers - the truth is far more interesting.
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Send us a text Join Emma, Cassie, and Jason as they discover the life of best selling author, and convicted killer Anne Perry.BrOnutz által
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Episode 74: Sister Sister (S03E07 - Halloween) W/ April
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🎃 Episode 74: A Spooky 'Sister, Sister' Throwback – Halloween Special! 🎃 In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we’re diving into some 90s nostalgia with a special look at Season 3, Episode 7 of Sister, Sister, titled "Halloween." Join me and my good friend April—who’s no stranger to the podcast—as we reminisce about this classic Halloween episo…
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His Death Was Blamed on Alligators for 17 Years?! The Murder of Mike Williams
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Since December of 2000, Mike Williams was presumed to have drowned in Lake Seminole, along the Georgia-Florida state line. But in 2018, it came out that his death was not an accident... He didn't drown, he wasn't killed by an alligator–he died at the hand of his own best friend, Brian Winchester. Why? Because Winchester was having an affair with hi…
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628 Meet the Woman Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare's Plays (with Jodi Picoult) | My Last Book with Allison Pataki
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Is it really true? Did the Elizabethan poet Emilia Bassano (sometimes known as Aemelia Lanyer) actually write Shakespeare's works? A bestselling novelist thinks so - and she's turned her research-based theories into an entertaining and thought-provoking work of fiction. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jodi Picoult about her new book BY ANY OTHER NA…
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153: Crafting a Revolution: The Legacy of Paul Revere
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In this episode of Hometown History, we journey into the life of Paul Revere, not just as the legendary rider who warned of the British invasion, but as the Founding Father of Propaganda. Through his craftsmanship and powerful engravings, Revere ignited the revolutionary spirit and unified the colonies against British rule. From his early days as a…
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Send us a text Join Emma, and Jason as they test their trivia knowledge. See if you know any of the answers before they do.BrOnutz által
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Episode 73: The Witching Hour
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In this chilling episode of The Halloween Podcast, host Lyle Perez delves into the mysterious and terrifying phenomenon known as the Witching Hour. From 3 AM to 4 AM, this time is believed to be when the supernatural is at its most powerful, when spirits are most active, and when the boundary between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Join…
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Unveiling the Complex Legacy of Roe v. Wade: History, Influence, and Future Repercussions
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In this episode, we're digging up a two-year-old recording that’s more relevant than ever. Heather revisits the chaotic aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned, and trust me, it’s a ride. This isn’t your typical history lesson. Heather and Stephanie bring their sharp wit and no-nonsense approach to break down the complexities of Roe v. Wade’s leg…
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Vanished After Leaving a Bar: What Happened to 27-Year-Old Gretchen Fleming?
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In the early morning hours of December 4th, 2022, Gretchen Fleming was last seen at a local bar near her home. She was with Preston Pierce, a man well-known in the area for his terrible reputation and numerous allegations of stalking, harassment, and assault. After this, she was never seen again, and people are highly suspicious of "Pierce"–a forme…
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152: The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
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In this chilling episode of Hometown History, we journey back to the fog-laden streets of 1930s Cleveland, where the shadow of the infamous Cleveland Torso Murderer loomed large over the city. From the grim discovery of the first victim on the shores of Lake Erie to the relentless hunt for a killer that left the police baffled and the public in fea…
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627 Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants" (with Mark Cirino)
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It's one of the most famous and admired short stories that Ernest Hemingway ever wrote - and also one of the most controversial. In this episode, Hemingway expert Mark Cirino (host of the One True Podcast) joins Jacke for a discussion of "Hills Like White Elephants," in which a terse exchange between two lovers in a remote Spanish train station rev…
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Clowns,Why Do We Find Them So Creepy ?
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Clowns ,why do we find them so creepy ? on todays episode we will find outDave Mc által
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The Shockmaster (Fred Ottman)
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Send us a text Join Emma, Jonathan, Brad, and Jason as they figure four their way into the fascinating life of wrestler Fred Ottman.BrOnutz által
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Episode 72: TV Horror Hosts
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In this eerie episode of The Halloween Podcast, we count down the top 5 TV horror hosts who have left an unforgettable mark on the genre. From the campy charm of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, to the ghoulish humor of the Crypt Keeper, and the eerie storytelling of Rod Serling, we dive into the lives and legacies of these iconic figures. Join us as …
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151: Beyond the Myths: The Real Secret Societies of America
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Welcome back to Hometown History. In today’s intriguing episode, we delve into the shadowy world of secret societies. Often shrouded in mystery and conspiracy, these organizations evoke images of clandestine meetings and sinister agendas. However, not all secret societies are as malevolent as they seem. We will uncover the stories of two lesser-kno…
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Massive House Fire Destroys All Evidence of Her Murder: Who Killed Nanette Krentel?
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Nanette Krentel was a beloved schoolteacher and member of her community when she was found dead in her house after a bad fire. Further investigation revealed that it wasn’t the fire that killed her, but a gunshot wound… and it wasn’t self-inflicted. After seven years, her case still remains open. If you have any information on the murder of Nanette…
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626 Mike Recommends... Roland Barthes! | Storytelling for Fun and Profit with Matt Abrahams
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As fans of literature, we all know how powerful and effective storytelling can be. But can we harness that power to help us communicate in our daily lives? In this episode, Jacke talks to Matt Abrahams (Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot) about the lessons we can learn from literature - and how we can …
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625 Louisa May Alcott - The Essays (with Liz Rosenberg)
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Since the publication of Little Women in 1868, millions of readers have gotten to know (and love) Louisa May Alcott through her fiction. But in her own day, Alcott was well known as an essayist who wrote on a wide range of subjects, including her father's failed utopian commune and her experience as a Civil War army nurse. In this episode, Jacke ta…
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Can you survive a fall in skydiving
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Send us a text We are back, after a short hiatus. Join Jonathan, Emma, Brad, and Jason as they learn about Joan Murray, and Emma Carey's incredible survival stories.BrOnutz által
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Episode 71: True Crime - The Murder of Karl Jackson
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Join us on The Halloween Podcast for a deeply haunting episode where we explore the tragic true crime that unfolded on Halloween night in 1998. In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Karl Jackson, a 21-year-old data entry clerk at Morgan Stanley, whose life was senselessly cut short during a Halloween prank gone wrong. Karl, a qu…
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She Rejected Him so He Killed Her?! The Murder of College Student Miya Marcano
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What happens when you take every safety precaution and it’s still not enough to keep predators away? College student Miya Marcano and her family knew that a maintenance worker at her apartment complex was a weird, possessive man, and they tried to keep him away. But things took a turn when he used the complex’s master key to get into her apartment.…
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150: Shadow of Pearl Harbor: The Internment of Japanese Americans
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Welcome back to Hometown History. In this episode, we delve into one of America's most troubling chapters: the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were uprooted from their lives and forced into internment camps under Executive Order 9066. We explore the origins …
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