Who R U? Curious Stories of Family Lore

Wietze and Sam
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Join us as we dissect our family trees to find the craziest, spookiest, and downright inspirational stories that our ancestors experienced firsthand! We talk ghosts, lore, family legends, and the importance of tradition. If you like mystery, we are the Podcast for you! Two best friends who met in Art school take on their lineage one tree branch at a time.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 48: The Demon Cat of D.C

    ...and other cat lore! *****We apologize for how low Wietze sounds in this recording. Sam's mic is much louder, so there will be a difference in volume while listening and we are very sorry about that!***** First, we honor the life of Peaches Lyon Carpenter, Sam's cat of 14 years who recently crossed the rainbow bridge /3 Then, Wietze takes us through the history of domesticated cats as well as the lore and mythology that has surrounded them in various cultures. Finally, Sam looks through a different lens: Spirit Animals and the connection they bring to humans. She ends tonights episode with a local legend rooted in the superstition of the black cat. Visit our Patreon for Free and Paid Content!: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WhoRUPodcast FInd us on Social Media! (Tik Tok, Youtube, and Instagram): Who R U Podcast Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-house-cats-158390681/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5790555/ https://jollypets.com/blogs/blog/the-roles-of-cats-in-mythology-and-folklore?srsltid=AfmBOoqlHQZENHLxETjOMvYugEEBYwZRgddmut7OTOtQGEwTKxG-WxrG https://www.latimes.com/companion-animals/cats/care/story/cat-myths-around-the-world https://gabbybernstein.com/podcast/what-is-a-spirit-animal/ https://www.whitehousehistory.org/demon-cat https://dcghosts.com/the-capitols-demon-black-cat/ https://nativepartnership.org/a-native-view-on-spirit-animals-and-animal-medicine/ https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/native-american-spirit-animal https://arce.org/resource/goddess-bastet-and-cult-feline-deities-nile-delta/ https://folklorescotland.com/cat-sith/ https://yokai.moifa.org/#/ https://japanesegallery.com/anime_and_manga/blog-page/anime-manga/japanese-folklore-an-introduction-to-yokai.html

  2. Sep 8

    LIVE! Episode 47: Labor Day Riots and Spree Killers

    Hey, Fam! Here is the recording of our first ever LIVE show that aired at the same time as the usual episode release. If you missed it, hop on over to Youtube or our Patreon to view the unedited video :) Today we dive into the dark history of the American workforce and the power of unity, and then we take a dark turn as we remember the victims of disgusting trash human John Thanos (may he rest in piss). In memory of: Gregory Taylor (age 18)Billy Winebrenner (age 16)Melody Pistorio (age 14) Sources: https://www.history.com/articles/labor-day https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/haymarket-affair-1886 https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history https://workerorganizing.org/may-day-labor-day-america-holiday-16621/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23355773689&gbraid=0AAAAAo7mBeaHkAvKi7CNemqeVT8WzECQE&gclid=CjwKCAjwnvTUBhBoEiwAZNDxZ0nc_2-0bynERnd_AYjHOKKx_lCRiz2gNk2tT-OcB4NsEIz1B-jiUxoCTgcQAvD_BwE https://www.npr.org/2005/12/03/5037474/the-legacy-of-an-execution https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/amr51/017/1994/en/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1994/05/17/maryland-executes-thanos/64d3fd18-e4e0-40c1-8e34-6d0ff8b2d12b/

  3. Aug 31

    Episode 46: Maritime Mysteries

    THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUBSCRIBED TO YOUTUBE, WE ARE ONLY 9 AWAY FROM HAVING OUR LIVVE SHOW 3333 Hey fam! Today we are exploring Maritime Mysteries in all their forms, inspired by Sam's recent cruise ship experience. Every new experience we have makes us look deeper into the world around us and the mysteries it holds, and Sam looked out at the vast ocean around her and said, "I wonder what what's out there?" So this week is a little mashup of history, legends, and mysteries galore. Are there monsters in these waters, or is it just our fears playing tricks on us? Subscribe to our Youtube to see our first ever LIVE show at 12am on 9/7. We need 50 SUBSCRIBERS to go Live, please help us get there and spread the word 3 PATREON coming soon (details in episode beginning). Sources: https://www.truehauntingsofamerica.com/2007/10/haunting-of-uss-constellation.html https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/alphabetical-listing/c/uss-constellation--cva-64-0.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276498579_The_Beginnings_of_Maritime_Travel https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/maritime-history https://blackthornandstone.com/2020/05/21/here-be-monsters-sailor-stories-nautical-folklore/ https://godsandmonstersinfo.substack.com/p/myth-of-the-day-fetch https://emeraldisle.ie/the-fetch Follow us on Social Media: Instagram and TIktok @whorupodcast Youtube: Who R U Podcast

  4. Aug 17

    Episode 45: Agent Orange With Special Guest Dad Pants

    Hey Fam! This week there's no intro due to the craziness of the season, but we do have a special guest today...Sam's dad joins us to tell stories about his dad who served in the Vietnam War and was one of the thousands of soldiers who were affected by Agent Orange, something that not only affected the American Soliders in Vietnam, but also those who lived on the land, including innocent Women and Children. Why did the US drop Agent Orange? What was it? What illnesses did it cause in those returning home? Find out this week! Sources: Dad Pants https://www.historyhit.com/the-most-dangerous-viet-cong-booby-traps/ https://www.vassar.edu/the-wars-for-vietnam/vietnam-war-overview https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5944896/

  5. Aug 11

    Episode 44: The Talheim Death Pit

    Welcome to Death Rituals Part 2, but with a focus on one specific lineage in Wietze's family tree. Last year, Sam and I decided to begin digging into our family lineage to better understand who we are and where we come from. Every thread of who we are is woven from the stories of those who came before us. We are echos of our ancestors both recent and ancient. You cannot know who you are without dissecting the good and bad of where your blood flows from. Today we are heading back to the ancient palantine landscape throughout time  to look at their death rituals, most notably the “Talheim Death Pit”. Digging through your ancestors can be both beautiful and brutal, and today we are uncovering the dark truth of death in Neolithic Germany and beyond. The Linear Pottery culture, also known as the Linearbandkeramik (LBK) culture ( Wietze couldn't find it in her notes during the episode, so we put it here). Sources: https://www.science.org/content/article/headless-bodies-hint-why-europe-s-first-farmers-vanished https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6018543/ https://medcraveonline.com/JHAAS/ethnography-of-death-in-palestine.html https://archaeologymag.com/encyclopedia/linear-pottery-culture/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram, Youtube, and Tiktok: Whorupodcast Patreon coming soon!

  6. Aug 3

    Episode 43: Tower of Silence and Other Death Rituals (Pt 1)

    Death is the inevitable guest at every dinner party. It is the only truth we all know, and the thing that carries weight in our souls as we navigate this mortal plane. For as long as humans have lived, they have died, and the traditions of saying goodbye have always been powerul displays of pure human emotion. Some are celebrations of a life looked back on with joy and dancing, while others are solemn affairs veiled in black silence. Today we are looking across time and culture to determine what it is we are all holding onto, and how we differ in our mourning. From megalothic group burials, to “sleeping bodies”, humans cherish the ones they’ve lost.   Sources: https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/blog/death-around-the-world-famadihana-madagascar https://www.britannica.com/topic/mourning https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/bereavement-and-funerals/overview-of-catholic-funeral-rites https://www.miragenews.com/bizarre-funeral-traditions-around-the-world-1264917/ Send us your stories! Email: wrupodcast@gmail.com Social Media and Youtube: Who R U Podcast Patreon COMING SOON

  7. Jul 27

    Episode 42: The Murders of Mary Kline and John L. Mahlan

    Hey, Fam! We've got Mics! Sam got a mic and Wietze is using her Bluebird mic so the audio this week should be MUCH better than last week. We will redo the Kodak episode in the future with better audio *** This week Sam takes us through the story of Maryland's "Lover's Lane Murders that took the lives of Mary Kline and John. L. Mahler. This case involves a twist that I certainly did not see coming and left me questioning everything I thought I knew. Did they get the right guy? You decide. This week I've also added some spooky acoustic guitar ran through synths for background ambience. I sat there on my phone and manually played while I listened to the whole episode, so please let us know if you like it! Leaving reviews and comments help us grow,and emailing us with suggestions is how we can keep improving! Sources: Paper with the photograph of Edwards (left) and his family on the front page: https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/ecpdata/webroot/msaref14/msa_sc5458_000045_000253/pdf/msa_afro_1948_01-0701.pdf The book Sam is reading that was handed down to her from her Great Grandmother and held the story of Mary and John: "True Crime: Maryland. The State's Most Notorious Criminal Cases" by Ed OKonowicz. Purchase here (not sponsored): https://gobookfair.com/product/true-crime-maryland/ Source for Case Notes (need subscription): https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/edwards-v-state-75-930405859 Reach out to us! Instagram @whorupodcast Tiktok @whorupodcast Youtube: Who R U? Curious Stories of Family Lore Gmail:j wrupodcast@gmail.com

  8. Jul 20

    Episode 41: Kodak's "Nuclear Moment"

    SORRY FOR THE AUDIO, WIETZE LOST HER MIC ADAPTER :,) Rochester, NY has been the home of photography since George Eastman perfected the photographic process in the flower city. Eastman’s success in analog photography created a booming business that turned into an empire. This empire rose and became the economical foundation to the city, and with that came great power. A purchase of a camera meant the purchase of film, which meant potential print orders and more film . With a business model goldmine that created repeat costumers, Kodak’s power extended far beyond the world of capturing moments. Behind closed doors, Kodak was harboring a massive secret, one that still leaves locals shaking in their docs. The above ground factories and buildings are only a small portion of what at one time existed in Kodak park. Hidden deep beneath the buildings lived Kodak’s darkest and most dangerous secret, one that had the potential to obliterate an entire community.  Note: All information presented in this episode is sourced material as noted below. All opinions of the hosts do not reflect those at Kodak, nor do the hosts have any affiliation with Kodak. Sources: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/local/2016/08/18/did-you-know-kodak-park-had-nuclear-reactor/88944080/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z1118xxe1118xxv000019&gca-ft=64&gca-ds=sophi Kodak's CFX Final Survey Plan: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0816/ML081690376.pdf https://grist.org/accountability/buoyed-by-a-retro-revival-kodaks-dark-environmental-past-is-coming-to-light/ Tails of Militant Chemistry by Alice Lovejoy: https://newbooksnetwork.com/tales-of-militant-chemistry Maps of Kodak Park: https://mcnygenealogy.com/maps/kodak-1.htm https://www.orau.org/health-physics-museum/collection/nuclear-weapons/trinity/kodak-film.html https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a21382/how-kodak-accidentally-discovered-radioactive-fallout/ https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/07/18/kodak-implosion/30339741/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116119e1193xxv116119d--68--b--68--&gca-ft=177&gca-ds=sophi

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Join us as we dissect our family trees to find the craziest, spookiest, and downright inspirational stories that our ancestors experienced firsthand! We talk ghosts, lore, family legends, and the importance of tradition. If you like mystery, we are the Podcast for you! Two best friends who met in Art school take on their lineage one tree branch at a time.

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