Freaky Folklore

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Freaky Folklore Podcast

Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?

  1. THE BEAST OF BLADENBORO – Fangs in the Night

    2 DAYS AGO

    THE BEAST OF BLADENBORO – Fangs in the Night

    The Beast of Bladenboro - is a mysterious creature that allegedly terrorized the small town of Bladenboro, North Carolina in the winter of 1953-54, killing numerous animals in a brutal and puzzling manner. (Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm). Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  2. You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    2 DAYS AGO

    You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty, leading to pain, potential disability and loss of independence. In today’s episode, Jonathan, Tim and Cyrus ask the question: How can understanding osteoporosis and implementing targeted lifestyle changes enhance bone health and reduce the risk of fractures? Cyrus Cooper is a Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, where he is also the Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and Vice-Dean of Medicine. In addition, he’s a Professor of Musculoskeletal Science at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford. Tim Spector is one of the world’s top 100 most-cited scientists, a professor of epidemiology, and scientific Co-Founder at ZOE. Tim trained originally in rheumatology and epidemiology.  🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Quickfire questions 03:08 What is osteoporosis? 06:10 Why might our bones become more fragile as we age? 08:10 Your skeleton renews itself all the time 10:30 Does menopause cause osteoporosis? 12:48 What's it like living with osteoporosis? 15:16 How common is osteoporosis in males? 16:04 What are the symptoms of osteoporosis and at what age should you get checked? 21:40 Some chilling statistics about osteoporosis 23:10 Common myths about the effects of calcium and vitamin D on osteoporosis 27:50 What is the latest science on vitamin D supplementation? 34:10 Can vitamin D and calcium ensure children’s bone density is healthy? 34:55 Osteoporosis treatment options, including new drugs     37:20 The impacts of HRT on bone density 39:30 What are the downsides to some of these treatments? 43:00 Does physical activity help to prevent fractures? 44:30 Lifestyle impacts: diet and nutrition 49:40 Can exercise make your bones stronger? 55:20 Ideal exercises to prevent osteoporosis 57:10 Cyrus and Tim’s top 3 actions to improve bone health 59:10 Summary Mentioned in today's episode: Accumulation of risk factors associated with poor bone health in older adults, published in Archives of Osteoporosis Relevant studies: Influence of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral content, bone turnover markers and fracture risk, published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research Pregnancy Vitamin D Supplementation and Childhood Bone Mass at Age 4 Years, published in JBMR Plus The role of calcium supplementation in healthy musculoskeletal ageing, published in Osteoporosis International Books: Osteoporosis: A Lifecourse Epidemiology Approach to Skeletal Health by Prof Cyrus Cooper Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Episode transcripts are available here. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. CARMAN'S TOP 5 FOLKLORE FAVORITES

    SEP 23

    CARMAN'S TOP 5 FOLKLORE FAVORITES

    Carman's Top 5 Folklore Favorites - In this special compilation episode, host Carman Carrion takes listeners on a thrilling journey through five of her all-time favorite folklore creatures. From spine-chilling legends to bizarre beings, this monster mash-up offers a perfect introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic trip for long-time fans of the Freaky Folklore Podcast. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3h 12m
  4. WITTE WIEVEN – Ghosts of the Misty Moors

    SEP 16

    WITTE WIEVEN – Ghosts of the Misty Moors

    Witte Wieven - are spectral entities in Dutch folklore, often described as wise women or witches who appear as white, misty figures. They are said to inhabit ancient sites like wells, burial mounds, and foggy moors, where they can either help or harm mortals depending on how they are treated. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  5. SANDMAN – He Comes at Bedtime

    SEP 9

    SANDMAN – He Comes at Bedtime

    The Sandman - is a mythical being who visits sleepers at night, sprinkling magical sand onto their eyes to bring them dreams. While traditionally seen as benevolent, some stories portray him as having a darker side, punishing those who refuse to sleep with nightmares or stealing the eyes of wakeful children. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  6. EYELESS JACK – The Organ Harvester

    SEP 2

    EYELESS JACK – The Organ Harvester

    Eyeless Jack - is a terrifying supernatural entity from creepy pasta lore, known for stalking and harvesting organs from his victims. Recognizable by his blue mask with empty, weeping eye sockets, Jack is an immortal being driven by an insatiable hunger for human organs, leaving a trail of surgically mutilated bodies in his wake. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  7. BLACK ANNIS – The Blue-Faced Terror of Leicestershire

    AUG 26

    BLACK ANNIS – The Blue-Faced Terror of Leicestershire

    Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min
  8. WARG – The Wild Evil Wolf of Norse Mythology

    AUG 19

    WARG – The Wild Evil Wolf of Norse Mythology

    The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by:  CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https://ap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?

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    Eeriecast Network
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    Eeriecast Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    182
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    Explicit
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    © Eeriecast Network - 2021
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    Freaky Folklore

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