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In this week’s episode, Sammy gives a mystical overview of one of lore’s favorite folk: The Fae. As the mead flows, the ladies unmask Ricky Gervais, become crow drug dealers, and travel to Medieval Times!
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Murder, Death
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay tells an icy tale riddled with horrors: The Wendigo. As the wine is passed, the ladies protect baby otters, cower at My Little Pony, and welcome their first ever guest!
TW: Cannibalism, Gore, Horror
Sources:
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
"Beware The Wendigo, The Frostbitten Flesheater of America's Chilly Heartland" by JW Ocker for Atlas Obscura
"What Is The Wendigo? Meet The Cannibalistic Cryptid Of Your Nightmares" by Jaclyn Inglis for All That's Interesting
"The Mythology and Misrepresentation of the Windigo" by Elizabeth McCauley for Backstory
"The Wendigo", American Hauntings
"Joe Coleman's Swift Runner" from Raw Vision
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In this week’s episode, Jessie tells a tale of deep, dark waters with never ending apparitions: the ghost ships of Lake Superior. As the wine is sipped, the ladies sing haunted skeleton songs, crack nautical puns, and scuba dive to wax museums.
TW: Gore, death
Today’s Sources:
“Why Bodies Don’t Decompose in Michigan’s Lake Superior” by Scott Clow from 99.1 WFITIK
“Myths and Mysteries of Lake Superior” by Casey Clearwater from Lake Superior Circle Tour
“History of Superior” from Superior Wisconsin Government site
“Lake Superior: A Watery Graveyard” by Unbound Roots staff
“Lake Superior Folklore” by staff at Cascade Lodge
“Folklore Profile: The Lake Superior God of the Waters (AKA: The Great Lakes Merman)” by Adam Benedict from Pine Barrens Institute
“The Michigan Merman Sighting” by Mysterious Michigan
“Spooky Stories of Lake Superior” by Vicki Banning on Lake Superior Circle Tour
“SS Bannockburn: The Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes” by Jess Carpenter from Great Lakes Boating
“Maymaygwashi” by Yankee D. Dandy on Wiki | Urban Legends
“Spooky Lake Superior: The SS Kamloops” by Geo Rutherford from Great Lakes Now
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In this week’s episode, Sammy brings in a baffling mystery that has haunted a small village for decades: The Hoia-Baciu Forest. As the wine is sipped, the ladies discuss time portals, cry about poison ivy, and sing the Rip Van Winkle song.
Today's Sources:
“What’s inside Hoia Baciu Forest, the world’s most haunted forest?” By Precious Rongmei on Times of India Travel
“Stories From the Hoia-Baciu Forest” by staff at Tour Romania
“Hoia Baciu Forest” by staff at Romania Tour Store
“Hoia-Baciu Forest” by Olivia-Petra Coman on Atlas Obscura
“Hoia Baciu Travel Guide: Inside the Creepiest Forest in Transylvania” by Sophie Buchan on The Independent
“Hoai Baciu: Transylvania’S Forbidden Forest” by Kurt Readman on Historic Mysteries
“People Have Memory Lapses After Visiting This Forest” by staff at brightside.me
“The Hoia Baciu Forest” by Sonja on The Little House of Horrors
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes a deep dive through the looking glass: Mirrors. As the wine flows, the ladies cure their allergies, determine their soulmates and death dates, and hear Sammy’s first ghost story!
Sources:
"The Spooky Science of Why Mirrors Can Freak Us Out So Much" by Kate Golembiewski at Atlas Obscura
"Why Are the Mirrors Covered in a House of Mourning?" by Aron Moss at Chabad.org
"What’s the connection between mirrors and death?" by Roger Schluter at Belleville News
"Are Antique Mirrors Evil and Creepy or Are We Just Superstitious?" by Hadley Mendelsohn at House Beautiful
"A Closer Look at the Bela Lugosi “Haunted” Mirror" by Kenny Biddle at the Skeptical Inquirer
"Reflections of Despair: Unveiling the Haunting Tale of the Cursed Mirror" by Leonardo Salomo at Medium
"Mirrors in Literature and Superstition" by Gallagher Flynn At How Stuff Works
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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a historic lore that has the ladies fuming: The Salem Witch Trials. As the wine is poured, the ladies accuse each other of witchcraft, create their own drinking game, and hold their burps.
***This episode was recorded January 3rd, before the Los Angeles fires. If you can, please donate to wildfire relief funds.
Sources:
"The True Legal Story of the Salem Witch Trials" by staff at New England Law - Boston
"The Salem Witch Trials of 1692" by staff at Peabody Essex Museum
"Salem Witch Trials: What Caused the Hysteria?" by Elizabeth Yuko on History.com
"The Bewitching Myths of the Salem Witches" by staff at TR Electronic
"Important Persons in the Salem Court Records" by staff at Virginia Library
"Bridget Bishop Home and Orchards, Site of" by staff at Salem Witch Musem
"Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Tituba, the Star Witness of the Salem Witch Trials" by Stacy Schiff at Smithsonian Magazine
"A JOURNEY INTO WITCHCRAFT BELIEFS" by Diane Purkiss at English Heritage
"History of Witches" by History.com Editors
"Numerology: Is 13 an Unlucky Number?" by Mahaveer Sanglikar at Numerograph
"Wicca Manual"
"Numerology 13 Meaning" by staff at Numerologist PRO
"7 Bizarre Witch Trial Tests" by Evan Andrews on History.com
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In our holiday special, Sammy shares a tale that would scare even the Grinch away: Krampus and Frau Perchta. As the bottle is passed, the ladies festively rename themselves, microwave their wine, and decide to visit Ohio. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
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Gore, violence
Today's Sources Include:
“Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children.” By Becky Little History.com
“The Austrian Tradition of the Krampus” https://www.christmasmarketsaustria.com/krampus.php
"Krampus" by Amy Tikkanen from Encyclopedia Britannica
“The Story of Krampus: Origins and evolution of Krampus” from https://fearcolumbus.com/krampus/the-story-of-krampus/
“Like Krampus? Then You’ll LOVE Frau Perchta the Christmas Witch” by Alex Matsuo from The Spooky Stuff
“Frau Perchta: The Midwinter Goddess” by BackAlley Alchemist from Medium
“Fearsome Frau Perchta Is an Ancient Alpine Winter Goddess” by Victoria Linchong from Atlas Obscura
“Frau Perchta, Terrifying Christmas Witch” from https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/#:~:text=According%20to%20Linda%20Raedisch%2C%20the,of%20iron%2C%20dressed%20in%20rags%2C
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay regales the ladies with a tale that has the power to change the world: Lilith. As the wine flows, the ladies tell the girly pop version of the Bible, rave about feminist music festivals, and coin the phrase “a waterfall of penises”.
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Infanticide, child birth, sexual situations
Today's Sources Include:
Excerpts from Woman's Lore by Sarah Clegg
The Bible
"Lilith" by Rebecca Lesses for the Jewish Women's Archive
"Lilith: A Power Symbol" from Kenyon College
"Pop Culture History of Lilith" by Jessica Mason for The Mary Sue
"The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon" by Dave Roos for the Mary Sue"What are The Dead Sea Scrolls?" by Nathan Steinmeyer and Megan Sauter for Bible History Daily
"What Is Lilith in Astrology?" By Sierra Vanderbilt for Yoga JournalHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a traveling ghost story where no one is safe: Kuchisake-Onna. As the wine is poured, the ladies try candy for self defense, marvel at ghosts fishing for compliments, and read our first ever Listener Lore! Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to guess the lore…
TW
Gore, Violence
Today's Sources Include:
"Legend of Kichisake-onna" by Maria Mohsin from TBS News
"Fear and Reverence: Japanese Views of Souls, Spirits and Ghosts" by Koyama Satoko from Nippon.com
"A Guide to Japanese Monsters: Kuchisake Onna" by Emi Noguchi from Bokksu.com
"Kuchisake-onna" from Wikipedia
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In this week’s episode, Sammy shares a haunting tale that’s sure to incite full body chills: creatures of The Appalachian Mountains. As the bottle is passed, the ladies learn the rules of the mountains, whisper about government conspiracy theories, and cheer on a monster rushing a sorority.
Sources Include:
“Appalachian Mountains” - (New World Encyclopedia)
“History of the Appalachian Mountains” - by Jessica Phillips from 59News
“Appalachian Mountains Recreation and tourism” by Wilma Dykeman
“Illuminating Appalachia: a brief history of the Brown Mountain Lights” by Verna Townson for The Blue Banner UNC Asheville’’
The Flatwoods Monster - Visit Braxton, WV. (2024, November 7). Visit Braxton, WV. https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay unearths a lore that has stumped people for ages: The Fountain of Youth. As the spirits are sipped, the ladies plan funeral treasure hunts, verify miracles, and try out old crone voices. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
"The Fountain of Youth" by Willie Rye from National Geographic"The Myth of Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth" by Jessie Greenspan from History.com"The Healing Hole", from Explore The Bahamas"Searching for the Fountain of Youth'" by Sam Anderson from The New York TimesThe Interstitium from Invisibilia"France's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: Where 70 medical miracles have been recognized by church officials" from 60 minutes"3 MIRACLES AT LOURDES (APPROVED AND SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED)" from Magis Center"List of Approves Lourdes Miracles" from The Miracle HunterHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a spooky local legend with a shocking twist: Hicks Road. As the spirits spill, the ladies share stories of teenage idiocy, how a hiking ghost may have saved lives, and struggle to define what a fantasy escape room is. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: True Crime, Cults, Animal Abuse, Violence, Gore
Today's Sources Include:
"Rumors of the 'Hicks Road Colony' Have Kept Drivers Away from the Area for Years" by Laura Allan from Ranker
"Hicks Road: Haunted or Hyped?" by Jordan from Searchlight San Jose
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In this week’s episode, Sammy recounts a mystery that leaves the ladies speechless: Dyatlov Pass. As the wine is poured, the ladies discover mini black holes, freak out over missing tongues, and guess what a snow slab is. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime, Death
Sources include:
-Excerpts from the Dyatlov Pass website by Teodora Hadjiyska & Igor Pavlov
-“Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved?” By Douglas Preston from The New Yorker
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay brings in a philosophical story that has the ladies thinking: Auras. As the bubbly is sipped, the ladies learn Latin root words, discuss Fatherhood, and meet an activist ghost. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
Sources used today include:
"What is Aura?" by Dr. Surendra Kapoor from Times of IndiaMan Visible and Invisible by C.W. Leadbetter (1902)"What Is an Aura? And 15 Other Questions, Answered" from Healthline"Q&A: What is the Vedic Tradition?", by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait from Yoga International"Synesthesia may explain healers claims of seeing people's 'aura'" From University of Granada via ScienceDailyThe Interstitium from Invisibilia"A Brief History of the Art of Aura Photography" from Alice Austen Museum"Understanding Auras: The Energetic Signature of Life" by Valerie Eve from Medium"Spiritual Colors: The Difference Between Auras and Chakras" by Jacob Olesen from Color Meanings"How to See Auras: A Complete Guide" by Benjamin Lee from Mystic MagHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this week’s episode, Jessie brings in a classic tell-in-the-dark scary story: The Hookman. In between sips of wine and fighting full body chills, the ladies try to solve a murder, explore haunted garages, and struggle with the difference between the Supernatural boys. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime
Today's Sources Include:
"Texarkana Murders: 'Phantom Killer' Case Still Unsolved" by Lawrence Lease from HubPages
"Legend of The Hookman" by Delphini Riddle from TBS News
"Texarkana Murder Mystery" by Prudence Mackintosh from Texas Monthly
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In this week’s episode Sammy takes a dive into her mysterious potential family line: The Winchester Mystery House. As the bubbly is poured, the ladies try out different catch phrases, share their closet monster horror stories, and speculate about familial curses. Check out our wine bottle on Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: Violence, True Crime, Infant Death
Sources Include:
-Excerpts from The Winchester Mystery House Website
-“The Winchester House of San Jose: Haunted or Just Unique Architecture?” By Vince DiLoreto from Fitting in Adventure
-“LIST: Top 10 mind-bending facts about the Winchester Mystery House” by Tess Stevens from ABC News 7
-American Hauntings from www.americanhauntingsink.com/winchester
-“Houdini visits the Winchester Mystery House” by John Cox from www.wildabouthoudini.com
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In this week's episode, Lindsay reflects on a personal lore: The Hotel Del Coronado. As the wine flows, the ladies brag about bougie work vacations, fret over iPhone malfunctions, and put their trust in bridges. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime
Sources include:
Excerpts from the Hotel del Coronado Website: "Who was Kate Morgan?", "The History of Hotel del Coronado", "Paranormal Investigation" and "Kate Morgan Mystery Begins"
"The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel del Coronado", by Aimee Lamoureux from All That's Interesting
Beautiful Stranger: The Ghost of Kate Morgan and the Hotel del Coronado (book)
'Poltergeist activity' | The haunted history of Hotel del Coronado by Jasmine Ramirez for CBS 8
THE HAUNTED HOTEL DEL CORONADO from Haunted Rooms America
Hotel del Coronado Ghost Stories from Historic Hotels of America
The Haunted Hotel del Coronado in California from HauntedPlacesToGo.com
7 Things You Didn't Know About the Hotel del Coronado from 1906 Lodge
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In our first episode, Jessie shares a lore that will have you scared to look in mirrors: Bloody Mary. As the wine is poured, the ladies discuss unconventional beauty techniques, recount childhood horrors, and rescue a fly. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!
TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime, Infanticide, Torture
Sources used today include:
"The True Story Of Bloody Mary, The Woman Behind The Mirror" by Krissy Howard from All That's Interesting
"Legends abound regarding Bloody Mary Worth" by Jesse Carpender from Lake County Journal
"The Myth of ‘Bloody Mary,’ England’s First Queen" by Melian Solly from Smithsonian Magazine
"Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from?" by Debra Ronca from How Stuff Works
"'Bloody Mary': From the Bathroom to the Laboratory" by pace.165 from Ohio State University
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Aren't you curious? Listen to our trailer and get excited for our first episode, "Ladies Who Want Vampire Facials", dropping October 9th 9 am PST. See you there.
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