Urban Legends

Luke Mordue
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. 

  1. May 1

    A Stranger Calls

    In this chapter, we answer the chilling call of a legendary urban legend that has left us with frayed nerves for generations: the ominous words, "The call is coming from inside the house."  Join us as we unravel the origins, eerie narratives, and psychological terror behind this haunting urban legend. We'll explore how it has become a timeless cautionary tale, rooted in genuine fears and anxieties, as it taps into our deepest concerns about safety, the unknown, and the places we call home whilst also studying the true crime cases that connect to its origins. Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    A Stranger Calls

  2. May 1

    Banshee

    Let's trace the eerie wail of one of Ireland’s most enduring legends, the 'Banshee'. Often dismissed as myth or metaphor, the Banshee is more than just a ghostly woman who cries in the night. Her story shifts across time and region, tangled in ideas of ancestry, grief, and death itself. This unsettling figure has followed generations through the centuries but just what is she? and what does she want with us? Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Banshee

  3. May 1

    Jersey Devil

    In this chapter, we delves deep into the urban legend of the 'Jersey Devil'. From its roots in the Pine Barrens and the Leeds family story into the 1909 wave of sightings, when strange tracks, alleged attacks, and public fear spread across South Jersey and beyond.  Join us as we examine what was actually reported, how the story travelled, and what the panic reveals about rumour, media, and the human need to give a name and a shape to the unknown. Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Jersey Devil

  4. May 1

    Mermaids

    From ancient carvings and medieval manuscripts to shipwreck songs and seaside myths, 'Mermaids' have haunted human imagination for centuries. Over the years, they have been a symbol of beauty, danger, sin, and even salvation. But where did these beings come from, and why have they endured in so many cultures across the world? Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Mermaids

  5. May 1

    Mothman

    Let's soar through history to unravel the spine-tingling mysteries and explore the enduring fascination surrounding this enigmatic creature. We'll unravel the origins of this cryptid, delving into the eerie accounts of sightings that first gripped the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.  We'll investigate the theories and explanations surrounding the Mothman, from the supernatural to the scientific, seeking to demystify this enigmatic phenomenon. Is it a harbinger of doom, an alien visitor, or something else? Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Mothman

  6. May 1

    Poisoned Halloween Candy

    **Trigger Warning: This chapter involves harm to children.** In this chapter, we unwrap a notorious urban legend that has cast a sinister shadow over Halloween for decades, 'Poisoned Candy'.  Join us as we delve into the origins, fears, and dark reality behind this enduring Halloween myth, exploring how the legend of tainted treats has become a sinister undercurrent of Halloween folklore, examining its roots in real cases and the fears that continue to haunt the holiday. Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Poisoned Halloween Candy

  7. May 1

    Shadow People

    This chapter enters the mysterious and unsettling world of shadow people. Join us as we explore the origins and apparent encounters whilst delving into the depths of human psychology to understand the enduring fascination with these elusive, shadowy figures.  Is it possible that shadowy figures are entering our world? How can so many people experience such similar things? and how far back do the tales of Shadow People go? Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Shadow People

  8. May 1

    Skinwalkers

    Some stories are kept secret for a reason, and among the Diné, the figures outsiders call 'skinwalkers' is one of them. In this chapter, we examine how this subject sits within Diné teachings about witchcraft rather than monsters, why many details are not shared publicly, and how 19th-century accusations, modern reporting, and internet mythmaking reshaped the idea for the rest of the world. We separate community perspectives and documented history from hearsay and pop-culture distortion. To many, the Skinwalker is another Urban Legend, but to those who know its secrets, it is far more than that. Support the show  Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue Everything else: lukemordue.com/podcast

    Skinwalkers
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. 

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  • Creator
    Luke Mordue
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Urban Legends
  • Show Website
    Urban Legends

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