80 episodes
Unspookable Soundsington Media
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4.5 • 114 Ratings
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Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+)
Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection" and has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time" by the TODAY Show, and one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Apple Podcasts, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more.
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JAWS with Ira Marcks
We're back this week with even more sharks as we discuss all things JAWS with one of our favorite middle-grade authors, Ira Marcks! Is the story from the movie true? Why is this particular shark so scary? Why are we still talking about this movie almost 50 years after its release? Ira has answers to those questions and sooo much more. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable!
Special thanks this week to Ira Marcks. Ira’s book’s Shark Summer and Spirit Week are available at Bookshop.org and wherever books are sold. To find out more about Ira, his work, and how your school or library can book an author visit, go to iramarcks.com
Do you want even more info on the easter eggs and production stuff behind Shark Summer?! Go to sharksummer.com
Host: Elise Parisian
Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:
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https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Sharks
What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word shark? Is it a sea predator with rows and rows of sharp teeth? Maybe it's a simple alternating E and F or F and F sharp played on a solo tuba? Or maybe it's a misunderstood fish whose representation in film has given them a bad name. Love them or fear them, we cannot wait to talk about one of our favorite creatures on not one, but two episodes this month. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable!
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Miden Wood
Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:
https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
"USA Thousand Steps Beach Part 02" by freetousesounds is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Baba Yaga
Have you ever heard the name Baba Yaga? If so, what images come to mind? If you grew up with Slavic folklore, maybe you've heard tales of a child eating witch. Or perhaps you've heard stories of a kind-hearted sorceress. Good, bad, or indifferent, how can one figure symbolize so many seemingly opposing things? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
You can find Unspookable on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
When it comes to unsolved mysteries, almost none are bigger or more widely debated than the disappearance of aviation innovator Amelia Earhart. What happened on that fateful journey? What became of Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan? And why do we struggle as humans so much with not having an answer? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
This week's episode is brought to you by:
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Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura
What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth. That and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
Episode artwork by Michelle Wang from The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth by By Thersa Matsuura,
Illustrated by Michelle Wang is available NOW from Adams Media, an imprint of Simon and Schuster.
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Illuminati, Conspiracies, & Media Literacy [ENCORE]
A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case
Logo by: Natalie Khuen
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
This week's episode is brought to you by:
STORYWORTH
Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable!
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Customer Reviews
Idea
I have an idea for an episode! The creature from the black lagoon. Please! I love your show. Love from Alex, age seven.
A suggestion
Hi
Could please maybe do “ That’s not my neighbour” the video game about doppelgängers that are trying to get into a apartment.
Unspookable
OMG! Thank you so much for all these spooks! I just love how much you cover in just one episode. It’s amazing. Happy scaring! 😈