Encounters x291 - Urban Legends Experienced in Real Life

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and it wouldn’t be possible without the elves who make it all happen behind the scene. They’re makers of toys and curators of magical moments. They keep an eye on all the kids and influence who goes on the naughty and nice list. Santa may get all the clout, but the elves are just as much a part of this holiday, though they weren’t always associated with Christmas. This episode looks into the evolution of elves as magical Christmas beings. Spoiler: Santa may not be a magical human after all. He may just be an ELF! TW FOR PARENTS: The magic of Christmas is kept alive in this episode, though there are some *spicy* adult jokes. If you’d like to skip over the beginning horoscope reading and banter, the story of Santa's Elves starts around the 00:20:00 minute mark Mentioned in this episode: Platonic (tv show) My Sisters Grave by Tracy Crosswhite The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Websites used for the Horoscopes: Astrosage.com Astroyogi.com Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Smalls, Thrive Causemetics, and Nuts.com. In the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need – with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TGOG today to get 10% off your first month. Is your cat food giving back to cats in need? Smalls is, so if you want to give Smalls a try and ditch kibble forever, head to Smalls.com/TGOG and use promo code TGOG at checkout for 50% off your first order plus free shipping! Give the gift of Thrive Causemetics. Luxury beauty that gives back. Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TGOG Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/TGOG. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Dec 20231h 7min

'Tis the season to summon the holiday spirit and we don't mean holly, jolly, joy... we found some loopholes and are summoning some extra spooky stories. Don't worry, Santa might not break into your house this year, but a haunted elf on the shelf just might.  Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by OneSkin, Embrace Pet Insurance, Honeylove and Nutrafol. OneSkin is the worlds first skin longevity company. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin feels, and appears younger. It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! New customers get 15% off with the code TGOG at oneskin.co. Whether you have a dog or a cat, Embrace Pet Insurance offers customized plans for your pet’s exact needs.  Join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pet. Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/TGOG and sign up for pet insurance today. Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save up to 20% off sitewide at honeylove.com/TGOG this month only. Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TGOG. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Dec 202351min

Would you rather rap off with a Christmas Zombie Horse or Give Piggyback rides to the Christmas Bigfoot? You may not have a choice for they might chose you instead. These are the stories of Mari Lwyd and Karankoncolos.  We wish you luck if fate so determines you encounter these Christmas Creatures. We have a feeling that Corinne is in the clear based on a horoscope for a prosperous 2024. Websites used for the Horoscopes: Astrosage.com Astroyogi.com  Books Mentioned in this episode: Sign Here by Claudia Lux If you’d like to skip over the beginning horoscope reading and banter, the stories of Christmas Creatures starts at 00:21:05 Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by IQBar, Dipsea, Helix, Betterhelp, and One Skin. Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. And now, our special podcast listeners get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, just text TGOG to 64-000.  Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TGOG.   the Helix lineup offers 20 unique mattresses, each designed for specific sleep positions and feel preferences. Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TGOG and use code HELIXPARTNER20. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Visit BetterHelp.com/tgog today to get 10% off your first month. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin feels, and appears younger. It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! New customers get 15% off with the code TGOG at oneskin.co. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Dec 20231h 14min

Who here actually likes being tickled? If it doesn't feel like someone is taking little needles and trying to scratch out your organs, just you wait until a GHOST tries to tickle your toes in the middle of the night. Yeah... not ideal. But this is a half tickled by ghosts episode, half black eyed kids episode and stay tuned until the end to hear one heck of a story pulled from Campfire Stories (live every Tuesday on Patreon). Until then, tuck your toes in at night and make sure your nephew isn't trying to kill you in your dreams. Speaking of creepy kids, if you have any stories related to that theme, please email them to us for an upcoming encounters. Documentaries mentioned in this episode: Tickled The Biggest Little Farm Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Quince, Pretty Litter, Skylight Frames, Apostrophe, and Naked Wines. Quince is our go-to place for luxury essentials at affordable prices for everyone on our list. Get affordable luxury for everyone on your list with Quince! Go to Quince.com/tgog for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Nothing beats Pretty Litter’s ability to instantly trap odor. I count on Pretty Litter to keep my house smelling fresh and clean and you can too! Go to PrettyLitter.com/tgog to save 20% on your FIRST order. Skylight is a touchscreen photo frame you can send photos to, straight from your phone, and they appear in seconds! It's the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season and as a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com/GIRLS. Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your unique skin. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TGOG and click Get Started, then use our code TGOG at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! Naked Wines is a subscription service that seamlessly connects you to the finest independent winemakers on the planet delivered straight to your door. Head to NakedWines.com/TGOG and click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right when you get to the website, and enter TGOG for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Dec 202359min

The great literary icon, Edgar Allan Poe, gifted us with dozens of mysteries and macabre tales, and yet, his life remains one of the greatest mysteries yet. Poe left behind another great mystery: the truth of his death. This is Part two of Edgar Allan Poe, a inquiry into his death and his haunting spirit. Books mentioned in this episode: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager My Sisters Grave by Robert Dugoni All the Light we Cannot See by Anthony Doerr And Then There were None by Agatha Christie Misery by Stephen King The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel SF Heller Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Skylight Frames. Skylight is a touchscreen photo frame you can send photos to, straight from your phone, and they appear in seconds! As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com/GIRLS. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Dec 20231h 33min

Listen up y'all, or you might miss the healthy growl heard 'round the world. This is another week of spooky tales by you, from you and for you. Antique beds, David Copperfield, and the beginnings of a horror movie. Books mentioned in this episode: Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Something Was Wrong Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the amazing Cristina Lumague and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Dec 202353min

Edgar Allan Poe’s life was filled with trauma, tragedy, and heartache. His hardships influenced his writings greatly, making Poe a literary genius. While we may picture his life being spent writing horror stories, Poe found himself quite busy with a variety of other activities, such as attempting to solve real life murders, creating ciphers a-la the Zodiac, and making plenty of enemies along the way. This is Part 1 of Edgar Allan Poe. Mentioned in this episode: Nevermore: The Haunted Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe by Troy Taylor Fall of the House of Usher Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the very talented Jaimi Ryan and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Nov 20231h 41min

In the month of October you know we like to dabble in the darker topics. Peggy the Doll was a two-parter in which we discussed a cursed and extremely haunted doll. People who viewed this doll, or even heard about this doll, were afflicted with horrible luck, illnesses, and tragedy. Despite our warnings to proceed with caution or to not listen at all, many of you brave souls hit play, and Peggy the Doll had a field day. Strange audio glitches, horrific nightmares, terrified pets, car accidents… here’s to hoping everyone can shake these hauntings! Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the amazing Cristina Lumague and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Nov 202350min