The Benders- Americas First Serial Killers
Today, we travel to Kansas for the tale of the Bloody Benders- a family that lured people into their inn to kill them. This is a great Spooky Season topic, and has a surprise twist. FAFolklore@gmai...
12 Okt 202512min
The Fog
You may remember the 1981 movie The Fog- a classic by John Carpenter. Today we talk a little about the movie, then about some legendary shipwrecks that became the inspiration. We'd love to hear fro...
5 Okt 202514min
Snake Handling Churches
Today, we look at a type of folk religion. Churches in which parishioners handle snakes are best known in Appalachia, but are all over the world.
28 Sep 202510min
La Llorna and Tall Betsy
There are stories all over North America of lonely women in white walking through town in the darkness, weeping for their children. This is La Llorna of Mexico and the Southwest, who will take your c...
21 Sep 202519min
Paul Bunyan: The most American Tall Tale
The story of the big guy's birth, how his ox turned blue, and his favorite accounts manager fafolklore@gmail.com
14 Sep 202510min
Tales from the Internet 1
Folklore that grew up on the Internet- Ong's Hat, Slenderman, and Momo! Share your stories or opinions
7 Sep 202513min
Everything you were told about Pocahontas was wrong.
We've all heard the story, but everything you've been told about Pocahontas is wrong. Too bad, because her actual story is interesting and compelling Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
31 Aug 202516min
Extra: The Battle Hymn of the Republic: Development of the Iconic ballad
The iconic song from the Civil War- 'Glory Glory Hallelujah'! fafolklore@gmail.com
27 Aug 202510min
