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Obsessed with ghost stories, eerie folklore, and real-life paranormal encounters? Join us each week as we uncover chilling legends, haunted histories, and spine-tingling mysteries. From ancient curses to modern hauntings and reincarnation, this podcast is your gateway to the dark and unexplained. If you crave supernatural stories and strange tales that stay with you... press play and Let’s Talk Spooky!

  1. 1D AGO

    37: Appalachian Mountains – Part Two: Creatures, Folklore, and Things in the Woods

    Send a text The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountain ranges on Earth, stretching more than 2,000 miles across the eastern United States. For generations, the people who lived in these mountains have shared stories about strange encounters in the woods, mysterious creatures, and folklore that seems to blur the line between history and legend. In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore some of the lesser-known legends said to originate in the Appalachian region. From ancient Cherokee folklore to stories shared by hunters and hikers in the mountains today, these tales reveal how deeply storytelling is woven into Appalachian culture. We’ll dive into stories about: • Appalachian Mimic Legends – Stories of voices in the woods that sound almost human.• The Wampus Cat – A mysterious creature said to roam the mountains and forests.• The Moon-Eyed People – A strange group described in Cherokee traditions who were said to move through the mountains only at night.• Appalachian Witch Traditions – Folk healers, “granny women,” and the folklore surrounding witches in the mountains.• Spearfinger (U’tlun’ta) – One of the most chilling Cherokee legends about a shapeshifting predator that could disguise itself as an old woman. The Appalachian Mountains are full of stories, and many of them are still told today by the people who live closest to the forests and hills where these legends began. So gather close, dim the lights, and join us as we explore the strange folklore and eerie legends hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains. And remember… Stay curious. Stay spooky. Sources:  Books & Academic Sources Mooney, J. (1992). Myths of the Cherokee. Dover Publications.(Original ethnographic work documenting Cherokee legends, including Spearfinger) Jones, W. (2009). Appalachian Ghost Stories and Other Tales. Globe Pequot Press. Briggs, K. (1976). An Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures. Pantheon Books.(Background on regional folklore traditions) Folklore & Historical Sources North Carolina Folklife Institute⁠https://ncfli.org⁠ Smoky Mountain News – Cherokee folklore archives⁠https://www.smokymountainnews.com⁠ Georgia Historical Society – Moon-Eyed People references⁠https://georgiahistory.com⁠ Folklore & Legend Collections Appalachian History Project⁠https://www.appalachianhistory.net⁠ Atlas Obscura – Appalachian folklore and legends⁠https://www.atlasobscura.com⁠ Additional Folklore References Cherokee Nation Cultural Resources⁠https://www.cherokee.org⁠ Smithsonian Folklife & Cultural Heritage⁠https://folklife.si.edu⁠

    35 min

  2. FEB 26

    36: Missing Appalachia: Part One

    Send a text In Part One of this two-part series, we explore real missing person cases connected to the Appalachian region and the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. Appalachia stretches from Georgia to Maine, cutting through national forests, deep mountain hollows, and some of the most rugged terrain in the eastern United States. In this episode, we examine documented disappearances, including: • Dennis Martin (1969) – 6-year-old boy who vanished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park• Trenny Lynn Gibson (1976) – A teenager who disappeared during a school trip near Clingmans Dome• Louise Chaput (2001) – Quebec woman murdered while hiking in the White Mountains These cases remain either unsolved or deeply debated. SOURCES  • FBI – Highway Serial Killings Initiative⁠https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2009/april/highwayserial_040609⁠ • National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains⁠https://www.nps.gov/grsm⁠ • Disappearance of Dennis Martin⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Dennis_Martin⁠ • Trenny Gibson CaseTennessee Bureau of Investigation • Louise Chaput CaseAppalachian Trail Noir (archival reporting)Backpacker Magazine reporting on NH cold cases • Samuel Little – FBI Archives⁠https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-serial-killer⁠ • Gary Hilton Case Documentation

    26 min

  3. FEB 20

    35: Lecture Halls After Dark: The Most Haunted Universities

    Send a text In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore some of the most haunted universities in North America and the UK — from abandoned asylum buildings and Gothic towers to medieval cathedral ruins and anatomy theatres linked to real historical crimes. These aren’t urban legends pulled out of thin air. Many of these campuses are built on documented history involving: Former psychiatric institutionsGrave robbingThe Burke and Hare murdersPublic dissectionsReligious executionsPhantom monks and ghostly figures📚 Sources Ohio University & The Ridges Ohio University. The Ridges History.⁠https://www.ohio.edu/ridges/history⁠Ohio History Connection. Athens Lunatic Asylum Overview.University of Toronto Richardson, D., Careless, J.M.S., & Craig, G.M. (1990). A Not Unsightly Building: University College and Its History. Mosaic Press.Queen’s University Queen’s University Archives. Grant Hall History.⁠https://www.queensu.ca/archives/⁠University of St Andrews University of St Andrews. History of the University.⁠https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/about/history/⁠Historic Environment Scotland. St Andrews Cathedral.⁠https://www.historicenvironment.scot/⁠University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh. History of the University.⁠https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/history⁠Rosner, L. (2009). The Anatomy Murders: The True and Spectacular History of Edinburgh’s Notorious Burke and Hare.Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Surgeons’ Hall Museums – Burke & Hare Collection.⁠https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/⁠

    38 min

  4. FEB 14

    34: Love, Loss & Legends: The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day (Bonus Episode)

    Send a text Valentine’s Day is often framed as a celebration of romance — roses, chocolate, candlelight. But beneath the surface, February 14th carries a far older and darker history. In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore the lesser-known folklore and urban legends connected to Valentine’s Day — from early martyrdom and ritual superstition to backroad ghost stories and industrial-era mining lore. Sources & Further Reading Brunvand, J. H. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings.Dégh, L. Legend and Belief: Dialectics of a Folklore Genre.Kelly, H. A. Chaucer and the Cult of Saint Valentine.Springhill Miners’ Museum Archives (Nova Scotia mining history).Simpson, J., & Roud, S. A Dictionary of English Folklore.If you enjoyed this bonus episode: 💌 Follow Let’s Talk Spooky ⭐ Leave a rating or review 🖤 Share with someone who loves a little history with their hauntings Until next time…  Stay curious. Stay spooky.

    26 min

  5. FEB 13

    33: Reddit Scary Stories: Glitch in Matrix, Time Slips ...

    Send a text In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore modern accounts of time slips, missing time, and parallel reality experiences shared by users on Reddit. From waking up in impossible locations with no memory of how they got there… to stepping into what felt like another universe… these first-hand accounts blur the line between psychological phenomenon and paranormal mystery. Are these glitches in perception? Dissociation? Dimensional shifts?  Or something far stranger? Stay curious. Stay spooky. 📚 SourcesStories sourced from public Reddit threads on r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix and r/ParanormalEncounters.  Additional references include folklore accounts of time slips and psychological research on dissociation and missing time. ⚠️ DisclaimerThe stories discussed in this episode are shared from public Reddit forums and reflect personal experiences and interpretations of the original posters. These accounts are not independently verified.

    39 min

  6. FEB 5

    32: Thin Places, Lost Time

    Send a text Time slips don’t arrive with spectacle. They happen quietly—on familiar roads, well-marked trails, and in places people believe they know. In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore the folklore, historical accounts, and modern experiences of time slips: moments when people report briefly stepping outside linear time. Across cultures and centuries, these encounters share the same unsettling details—sudden silence, altered landscapes, missing hours, and the instinctive certainty that staying would be a mistake. We move from early folklore warnings about “thin places” and forbidden roads into documented case studies and contemporary accounts, including travelers who pass through villages that no longer exist and hikers who narrowly avoid stopping in places that feel profoundly wrong. Fear appears to end the experience. Movement restores the world. And those who return are left with the same quiet certainty: something real happened, even if it cannot be explained. This episode isn’t about proving time slips.  It’s about recognizing the patterns they leave behind—and what they suggest about how fragile the present moment may be. Condensed Sources & Further Reading Historical & Documented Cases Kersey Time Slip (1957) — British soldiers report encountering a medieval version of the villageBold Street Time Slip Accounts — Repeated reports of slipping into the past on the same streetVersailles – The Moberly–Jourdain Incident (1901) An Adventure by Charlotte Anne Moberly & Eleanor JourdainFolklore & Cultural Context Evans-Wentz, The Fairy-Faith in Celtic CountriesKatharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of FairiesDáithí Ó hÓgáin, Myth, Legend & RomancePsychical & Modern Accounts Jenny Randles, Time StormsFortean Times archivesSociety for Psychical Research case filesReddit: r/HighStrangeness, r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix (comparative modern reports)TikTok: @letstalkspookypod  Insta: @letstalkspooky  Email: letstalkspookypodcast@gmail.com

    36 min

  7. JAN 30

    31: Ghost ships of Canada

    Send a text In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore four ships whose stories continue to drift through maritime history and folklore. These ships reveal how maritime disasters don’t always sink into history—they linger, resurface, and sometimes drift back into view. SS Valencia (1906) Parks Canada — The Sinking of the SS Valencia Government overview of the disaster and its impact on marine safety https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2017/06/the_sinking_of_thessvalencia.html Maritime Museum of British Columbia — SS Valencia: A Theatre of Horror Artifact records and historical interpretation https://mmbc.bc.ca/exhibits/ss-valencia-a-theatre-of-horror/ SS Atlantic (1873) Library and Archives Canada — The Wreck of the Atlantic Archival documentation and historical context https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/Pages/ss-atlantic.aspx Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 — SS Atlantic Disaster Immigration history and survivor context https://pier21.ca/community-presents/ss-atlantic-immigrant-ship-disaster Baychimo (Abandoned 1931) Manitoba Museum — Baychimo: The Adventures of the Ghost Ship of the Arctic Museum-based archival research and documented sightings https://manitobamuseum.ca/baychimo-the-adventures-of-the-ghost-ship-of-the-arctic/ Canada’s History — S.S. Baychimo Icebound Historical summary grounded in documented events https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/transportation/s-s-baychimo-icebound Pass of Melfort Heritage BC — Pass of Melfort Submerged Heritage Record Official wreck record and site documentation https://heritagebc.ca/submerged-heritage-resource/pass-of-melfort/ Wrecksite.eu — Pass of Melfort Maritime registry data and loss details https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?167255= 🎧 Content Note This episode blends documented maritime history with regional folklore and later retellings. Where stories move beyond archival evidence, they are presented as cultural responses to loss and danger along Canada’s coast.

    35 min

  8. JAN 23

    30: The Silent Man of Sandy Cove

    Send a text In 1863, the quiet fishing village of Sandy Cove was forever changed by a single, unsettling discovery. Along the rocky shoreline, locals found a young man sitting alone on the beach—both of his legs freshly amputated, his clothes still fine, his expression calm but distant. When asked who he was or how he came to be there, he spoke only one word: “Jerome.” Over the next fifty years, Jerome would become one of Atlantic Canada’s most enduring mysteries. He lived out his life moving between homes and institutions across Nova Scotia, refusing to explain his past, lashing out violently when pressed, and guarding his silence with almost supernatural determination. Was Jerome a sailor punished for mutiny? A political exile from Europe? A victim of organized crime—or a man deliberately erased? Sources & Further Reading- Primary & Historical Sources Mooney Jr., Fraser. Jerome: Solving the Mystery of Nova Scotia’s Silent Castaway. Nimbus Publishing.Digby County historical records and oral histories19th-century Nova Scotia newspaper accounts documenting Jerome’s discovery and later lifeSecondary & Folklore Sources Nova Scotia Archives – regional medical and institutional recordsLocal histories of Digby Neck and the Annapolis BasinMaritime folklore collections documenting oral traditions surrounding JeromeOnline & Reference Materials Canadian Museum of History – regional folklore archivesNova Scotia Museum – coastal community history resourcesEncyclopedic entries and historical summaries on the Jerome of Sandy Cove caseEpisode Links-  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NgYX0NnAXZb https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/10mSdwwAXZb

    26 min
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Obsessed with ghost stories, eerie folklore, and real-life paranormal encounters? Join us each week as we uncover chilling legends, haunted histories, and spine-tingling mysteries. From ancient curses to modern hauntings and reincarnation, this podcast is your gateway to the dark and unexplained. If you crave supernatural stories and strange tales that stay with you... press play and Let’s Talk Spooky!

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  • Creator
    Shauna Taylor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Let's Talk Spooky
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