Urban Legends and Other Dreadful Curiosities

Jun 14 2021 11 ep. 20 mins 87
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This podcast is about urban legends and all things paranormal. In each episode, Sam talks about various urban legends from different cultures.

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The Bell Witch Haunting

Jun 14 2021 17 mins  
In this episode, Sam talks about the infamous Bell Witch Haunting that occurred in Red River, Tennessee. There are so many accounts written about this urban legend, and it is considered one of the most documented urban legends in the South. An interesting thing to note is that this legend is actually being taught in schools in Tennessee.  Follow @urbanlegendsaodc for podcast u

Zombies 101

Mar 07 2021 29 mins  
YAAAYYYY! After a 5-month hiatus, Sam is back with another episode about Zombies. In this episode, Sam talks about the movie #Alive and everything about Zombies. Did you know that the CDC actually has a zombie apocalypse survival guide? Well, now you do. Also, happy one year to this podcast!

Why did you fall down, Daruma-san?

Sep 20 2020 36 mins  
Hello, everyone! It's been a hot minute, but Sam is back with more fun content. In this episode, Sam talks about a game that's been on the internet since God knows how long. Have you heard about this game? Have you tried it before? If you wanna play, proceed with caution. You never know what could be lurking on the other side. Lmao, it's weird to talk about myself in third person.

Manila Encounters: A Compilation (ft. Sam's last brain cell)

Jul 28 2020 29 mins  
In this compilation episode, Sam talks about #manilaencounters, a twitter trend where writers and horror enthusiasts tweet short stories that is sure to keep you up at night. Shout out to Twitter users @lyrerook, Tofi Alonte, Reina Bambao, @BlazerBeLiftin, and @delpilak for agreeing to be featured in this podcast. Be sure to check out @urbanlegendsaodc on Instagram for podcast upda

Riverdale Road

Jun 08 2020 16 mins  
No, this road isn't related to the Netflix show at all. Located in Colorado, the infamous road that seems to be a hotspot for various spiritual activities.  Follow @urbanlegendsaodc for podcast updates and some other content. Also, if you've got some scary stories and encounters to share, email [email protected]. Also, don't forget to rate this podcast on iTune

Queen Mary

Apr 18 2020 14 mins  
Okay, really sorry for the crap audio, but I swear I will get the hang of this thing next time. In this episode, Sam talks about the legend of the Queen Mary ship in Long Beach, California and also shares an encounter from one listener. When this quarantine is over, why not pay Queen Mary a visit and maybe even join one of their ghost tours? Also: NOT SPONSORED.  This podcast

Jiangshi

Mar 31 2020 18 mins  
Sorry for the short hiatus! Everything has been crazy lately, especially with the pandemic. In this episode, Sam talks about vampires. These creatures are very well-known in literature, films, and TV. There is just so much information about vampires and so many versions of them in different countries. In this episode, get to know the Jiangshi, a vampire that originated from China.

Nightmares

Mar 01 2020 17 mins  
Everyone has bad dreams. Falling dreams, being chased by zombies-- you name it. But have you ever had a dream so scary that it may or may not lead to your death? In the fourth episode of Urban Legends and Other Dreadful Curiosities, Sam talks about the legend of a Filipino sleep demon that originated in Ilocos and the cases of Sudden Unexpected Nocturnal Death Syndrome that affecte

The Elevator Game

Feb 16 2020 18 mins  
A lot of scary games that exist out there. In the third episode of Urban Legends and Other Dreadful Curiosities, Sam talks about the Elevator Game, one that is said to transport you into a different world or dimension. She also talks about Elisa Lam's death, which is said to be linked to the game.  Send in your encounters and stories here at [email protected]

The Bunny Man

Feb 09 2020 10 mins  
While the name sounds silly, the Bunny Man isn't a creature to be messed with. Sam talks more about the origins of the Bunny Man myth, the sinister Colchester Overpass (formerly Fairfax Station Bridge)--also known as the Bunny Man Bridge, and the incidents relating to this myth.   You can send in your encounters and stories here at [email protected]