The Strange and Unusual Podcast

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The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.

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Strange & Unusual Headlines |Catch Jersey Devil | Ep 84

Apr 22 2024 57 mins

This week's headline was published by Escanaba Morning Press on July 6, 1911. In this episode, we get into Jersey Devil lore, a trolling Benjamin Franklin, a mysterious Irish creature, frozen hoof prints, a Philadelphia Dime Museum, a doctored kangaroo, and more!

Invasion of the Flying Saucers | Ep 83

Apr 07 2024 50 mins

Beginning in June, 1947, when a news article reached millions about a UFO sighting over Mt Rainier, flying saucer mania began, and lasted through the 1950s. Intensified by an alleged invasion of saucers over Washington DC, nuclear war, and the newly began Cold War, it was a time when the world feared that we may be overtaken by little, green men.

The Manananggals of the Philippines and other Female Vampires of Southeast Asia | Ep 82

Mar 18 2024 34 mins

In this week's episode, listen to learn more about the fascinating female vampires of Southeast Asia

RE-RELEASE: Strange & Unusual Headlines | Constant use of Ouija Board Drives Seven People Insane | Ep 81

Mar 03 2024 57 mins

This week I'm away on a birthday trip, so I'm re-releasing one of my favorite headline episodes.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Pt 7 | Ep 80

Feb 19 2024 93 mins

For this installment, we cover chapter 12-16, when things really get dark

Through The Looking Glass | Ep 79

Feb 05 2024 47 mins

In this week's episode, we explore the history of mirrors, and their place in our superstitions, legends, and folk beliefs.

Holiday Monsters | Ep 78

Dec 24 2023 34 mins

For this week's episode, we are exploring the monstrous entities that emerge during the winter holidays.

What's Behind The Door? | Ep 77

Dec 10 2023 30 mins

Doors, thresholds, doorways, portals, and gates have always been powerful symbols throughout all of history and across all cultures. They’ve been used in rituals and religious rites since antiquity. And they have always been part of humanity’s legends, folklore, ghost stories, and superstition. Join me this week, as we explore the psychological and symbolic place doors have alw

RE-PLAY: A Haunting Winter | Ep 76

Dec 03 2023 57 mins

This week I'm down with a cold, so please enjoy this re-release of one of my favorite episodes ever 'A Haunting Winter'. Next week I'll be back with a whole new episode!

Strange & Unusual Headlines| Scientist Proves Ghosts Real! Haunted Houses? Lots of Them! | Ep 75

Nov 19 2023 40 mins

This week's headline comes from The Toronto Star Weekly, April 5, 1924