Under the Pendulum Podcast

Jan 27 2024 73 ep. 66 mins 21
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Under the Pendulum is a podcast hosted by three siblings who love all things horrifying, bizarre and morbid that creep through our world and history. Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin will guide you under the pendulum; just don’t look up.

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E. 65: Cursed and Haunted Objects - Killer Pigs of the Rhine

Jan 27 2024 73 mins  
The siblings are exploring the world of cursed and haunted objects on today's episode! We take a look at the long history of medieval book curses, a haunted wedding dress and painting, and an African Power Figure. A curse on ye who dares to not listen to this episode! If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review or give us a 5-star rating, and please, for the love of God!!! Fo

Ep. 64: A Christmas Cocktail - Milk of Human Kindness

Dec 25 2023 74 mins  
Pull up that yule log and have a Christmas Cocktail with us! In this episode, we surprise each other with holiday stories including the origins of the ghosts in a Christmas Carol, The Children's Blizzard of 1888, Hans Trapp, and the Caganer. We hope you enjoy these holiday gifts from us here at Under the Pendulum. Sources: Caganer https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181216-spai

Ep. 63: Table Read - Cat Wife

Oct 31 2023 41 mins  
On this special Halloween episode, we bring you a tale of betrayal, murder, and...a cat wife! First aired on Lights Out in 1936, Cat Wife will have you yowling on the floor. 😾 Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! ☠️ Please like, rate, and subscribe

Ep. 62 - Creepy Dudes 2: Halloween Edition

Oct 15 2023 61 mins  
It's spooky month y'all! For our first of two Halloween episodes, we will be returning to the unsettling world of creepy dudes. We look at two stories of murder, betrayal, and not a lot of planning. Lock your doors and check that candy before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.

Ep. 61: Theme Park Tragedies - Butterfish

Sep 02 2023 65 mins  
On this episode we have Thrills! Chills! and disregard for safety regulations. We are talking about a few of the deadliest and tragic theme park disasters in history. Check your seatbelts before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources for this episode: Short History https://www.napha.org/Resources/Facts-Figures/Great-Moments-in-Amusement-Park-History https://www

Ep. 60: Haxan - Groovy Party

Aug 01 2023 76 mins  
What film encompasses torture, blasphemy, sacrifice, witchcraft, and demons? We're going back to the early 20th century to discuss the silent film, Haxan. Pointy tongues and self flagellation are abound in this episode of Under the Pendulum.

Ep. 59: Ludlow Massacre - Death Special

Jun 03 2023 54 mins  
Today we are discussing the Ludlow Massacre that happened in Southern Colorado in 1914. We discuss the massacre and conditions for miners at the turn of the century. Fight for your right to listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources: Walker, M. (2003). The Ludlow Massacre: Class, Warfare, and Historical Memory in Southern Colorado. Historical Archaeology, 37(3), 66�

Side Quest: Horror Video Games - Blood Bath and Beyond

Apr 29 2023 77 mins  
We're talking horror video games baby! Heather and Chris and joined by friend of the pod and avid gamer John Cleary to discuss some early horror video games as well as some of our favorites. We're talking Resident Evil, Doom, 3D Monster Maze, Silent Hill, and many more. What makes a game horror? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Under the Pendulum. Listen almost anyw

Ep. 58: Mortuary Rituals and Practices - The Hunger

Apr 01 2023 71 mins  
On this episode, the gang discusses some mortuary rituals and practices from around the world. They discuss the Towers of Silence from India and Pre-Islamic Iran, and the Wari people out of the Amazonian rainforest of Brazil. Don't eat before you listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods! Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start r

Ep. 57: Brutal Nature - Eat the Babies

Mar 18 2023 46 mins  
Under the Pendulum goes wild! In this episode, the trio talks about the brutal and sometimes cruel habits of certain animals. We discuss the habits of the Lammergeier, Vampire Finch, Otters, Meerkats and more! Instead of eating your babies, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum instead. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods. Also, please like and subscribe to our show, o