The Banshees

The Banshees

Why are horror films scary? Just what is it in horror movies, shows, stories, and legends that causes chills to run through our bodies and give us nightmares? These are some of the questions we attempt to answer as we talk about all things horror. The Banshees is a podcast hosted by Christina D'Costa and Yadira Aguilar. Each episode is a dive into the scary and unknown. We look at everything from cryptids and legends to hauntings, horror films, and books with an inquisitive eye.

Episodes

  1. Ouija Board - Why's It Scary?

    04/18/2023

    Ouija Board - Why's It Scary?

    The Ouija Board is a staple within American culture today. Known to be associated with demons and the spiritual realm, it's been featured in numerous movies and stories about the Ouija board can be found far and wide across the internet. But where did it come from? Why do even the most skeptical people refuse to be near one? Why is it so scary? Join Christina and Yadira as they try to answer these questions and uncover the true story of the Ouija board. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe. Also, don't forget to rate and share our podcast if you like our content and follow us on social media :) Twitter: @banshees_pod The Banshees Pod (@banshees_pod) / Twitter Instagram: thebansheespod The Banshees Podcast (@thebansheespod) | Instagram TikTok: @thebansheespod YouTube: The Banshees - YouTube Sources Cassie, R. (n.d.). Not dead yet. Baltimore Magazine. The Dark History Behind Ouija Boards (baltimoremagazine.com) Rodriguez-McRobbie, L. (2013). The strange and mysterious history of the Ouija Board. Smithsonian Magazine. The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board | History| Smithsonian Magazine White, E. (2016). In the joints of their toes. The Paris Review. The Paris Review - How the Fox Sisters’ Hoax Gave Birth to Spiritualism Music Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod - YouTube [non copyright music] 'honey jam' lofi aesthetic music by massobeats - YouTube

    52 min

  2. 04/14/2023

    Story Time: Anansi's Goatman

    An oldie but a goodie, a classic Creepypasta that re-cemented the Goatman into the collective unconscious of the internet. Also a huge factor into Yadira's perfectly rational fear of the woods. We hope you enjoy this reading! Please like, share, and subscribe! Be sure to follow us! Twitter: @banshees_pod Instagram: thebansheespod Youtube: The Banshees - YouTube Music & SFX sounds: Featured Music - Our most popular songs | Epidemic Sound (5) Ticci Toby | Creepypasta Themes - YouTube Read the original story here: Anansi's Goatman Story | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

    40 min
  3. Junji Ito: The one where we gush about him - Horror Literature

    03/29/2023

    Junji Ito: The one where we gush about him - Horror Literature

    Did you know that Netflix adapted Junji Ito's manga into an anime?!....Because we certainly didn't! So far, there have been 2 anime adaptations of Junji Ito's manga. The first one was promoted by Crunchyroll and turned out to be quite the disappointment with poor animation quality. The second adaptation was much better, but Netflix didn't promote it! Join the hosts, Yadira and Christina as they express: 1) their disappointment in Netflix for not promoting "Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre", and 2)their love for Junji Ito, an icon in the horror manga space, and a pioneer for Japanese horror manga in the U.S. Junji Ito was born in Japan in 1963. He was working as a dental technician, when he decided to pursue his passion drawing horror manga. His passion became his career in 1987 when he won the Kazuo Umezu Award for a short story that would become one of his most well-known works to date. Fast forward, and Ito wins Best Adaptation From Another Medium for Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection during the 2019 Eisner Awards (the Oscars of comics). Then, in the 2021 Eisner Awards, Ito wins both the Best U.S. Edition of International Material-Asia for Remina, and Best Writer/Artist for both Remina and Venus in the Blind Spot. We sincerely hope you decide to read some of Junji Ito's work after listening to our episode if you aren't already a fan. However, if you are a fan, maybe this episode will introduce you to some other titles you will enjoy reading :D (Note: We aren't affiliated with VIZ media, so we aren't making any money from trying to get listeners to read Junji Ito's work. We just truly love what he does!) Thank you for listening. Remember to like and subscribe and leave us a rating! It truly does help us out and we hope you enjoy us enough to support us. Also, follow us on social media! We're a bit lonely there and would love to start doing things and interacting with you all. Instagram: @thebansheespod Twitter: @banshees_pod TikTok: @thebansheespod By the way, we also have a YouTube channel: The Banshees - YouTube Music Credits: LoFiFin ♪ - YouTube LuKremBo - YouTube Royalty Free Music for video creators | Epidemic Sound ⁠⁠

    1h 26m
  4. Analog Horror - Why Is It Scary?

    01/12/2023

    Analog Horror - Why Is It Scary?

    What makes analog horror analog horror? And why is it scary? In this episode, Yadira answers these questions for us from the comfort of an abandoned blockbuster. Analog Series Recommendations: Ben Drowned by Alexander D. "Jadusable" Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6D2XCJUJHY&list=PLJjOuOtcLa5DDP09Ygu5AxibgoTJPph-C Local 58 by Kris Straub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c66w6fVqOI&list=PLgni59iOLrDCTZB6HV6v349i2e1eyx-0Q The Mandela Catalogue by Alex Kister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8d12w6pMos&list=PLB-0ZvR1xuqLeKbh7Z0Y2do_zOlH3WJhW A New Home For Mr. Bearlington by Paul Catalanotto (vintage eight): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnIwl9aPkc&list=PLr2mXSGMbuxeXxi2WWJXC3NQmng53y8-M The Children Under the House by Paul Catalanotto (vintage eight): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPTPwjZyWfk The Backrooms (Found Footage) by Kane Pixels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4dGpz6cnHo Disclaimer: We are not sponsored by any of the companies or productions mentioned in this episode.  If you like this content, please remember to subscribe and rate us from whatever platform you're listening to us from.  If you have any recommendations on topics you'd like to hear us cover, feel free to reach out to us via email at the-banshees@outlook.com or reach out to us via social media.  Twitter: @banshees_pod Instagram: thebansheespod By the way, we have a YouTube channel now: www.youtube.com/@thebansheespod (Christina will try to upload a new video every other week)

    29 min

  5. 01/02/2023

    Wednesday: A Review (I Don't Hate It)

    Did the 2022 Wednesday Netflix series do justice by Wednesday Addams? Honestly, the answer to this question is a bit complicated. Wednesday Addams was never a main character in the first place, and the current show is the first time we're seeing a more developed version of her. Also, we can't say that Jenna Ortega didn't do a good job of playing Wednesday Addams. At the same time, there are definitely things that the writers could've done better. This episode is meant to go through some of these things.  This episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oxNJXaLWbc8 Like, comment, subscribe, and share if you like this content. It would really help us out to not only grow but come out with more content like this.

    20 min

  6. 12/18/2022

    Into the Flatwoods (Monster) - Beginner's Guide to Cryptozoology

    A lot happened in the 1950s, but one supernatural event would leave the whole nation at the edge of their seats. Welcome to the second episode in our Beginner's Guide to Cryptozoology series.  If you're into books, shows, and movies in the horror genre or you enjoy hearing about the paranormal and supernatural, please consider subscribing and rating the podcast.  If you'd like to support the production of future episodes, you can do so at:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard (one time donation) or thebansheespod (monthly)

    24 min

  7. 11/23/2022

    Beginners Guide to Cryptozoology - The Snallygaster

    Is it a bird? Why does it have tentacles? What does the president of the United States have to do with this?  If you join us in tonight's episode, you may or may not get the answers to these questions.  Socials (if you want updates on incoming content or just wanna see what we're up to :D) Instagram: @thebansheespod Twitter: @banshees_pod TikTok: @thebansheespod Email: the-banshees@outlook.com If you enjoy our content and want to help us continue making episodes, please consider supporting us by: Buying us a coffee (one time donations): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebanshees or Listener Support on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thebansheespod

    30 min

  8. 10/23/2022

    Ghostly Folklore: Banshees and Women in White

    Welcome to the first episode of our very first podcast!  Banshees have their origins in Irish and other Celtic folklore. Today, we can find them portrayed in movies, and even in cartoons made for children. However, ghostly figures such as the Banshee are not exclusive to Irish folklore. In fact, many other countries in the Americas and South Asia have their own "version" of the Banshee. Join us as we share and discuss some of these spooky tales.  If you have any personal experiences with any of the ghostly figures mentioned in this episode of the podcast that you would like to share, please email us at the-banshees@outlook.com. We would love to read them in a future episode! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can help us out by doing any of these things:  1. Subscribe and rate the show from wherever you may be listening to us from 2. Buy us a a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebanshees 3. support us with a small monthly listener donation: https://anchor.fm/thebansheespod/support References Duile, T. (2020, June 11). Kuntilanak ghost narratives and Malay modernity in Pontianak, Indonesia. Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde/ Journal of  the Humanities and Social Sciences in Southeast Asia, 176 (2020), 279-303. https://brill.com/view/journals/bki/176/2-3/article-p279_3.xml?language=en&ebody=full%20html-copy1  Ewan the headless (n.d.). Scotclans. https://www.scotclans.com/pages/ewan-the-headless Mishra, A.K.N., (2013, April 16). Jharkhand's haunted highway where prayers don't work. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/jharkhands-haunted-highway-where-prayers-dont-work/articleshow/19572217.cms Monstrous Biographies. (2017, September 18). The washerwoman: bean-nighe. https://monstrousbiographies.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/the-washerwoman-bean-nighe/ Reyes, K. (2008, October 30). The white lady of Union Cemetery. NBC Connecticut. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/local/the_white_lady_of_union_cemetery/2057475/ Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 9). Banshee. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:39, October 22, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Banshee&oldid=1115109155 Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 6). Kuntilanak. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:00, October 22, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kuntilanak&oldid=1114435585 Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 18). White Lady. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:00, October 22, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=White_Lady&oldid=1116787682

    28 min
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About

Why are horror films scary? Just what is it in horror movies, shows, stories, and legends that causes chills to run through our bodies and give us nightmares? These are some of the questions we attempt to answer as we talk about all things horror. The Banshees is a podcast hosted by Christina D'Costa and Yadira Aguilar. Each episode is a dive into the scary and unknown. We look at everything from cryptids and legends to hauntings, horror films, and books with an inquisitive eye.

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  • Creator
    The Banshees
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
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