A Very Victorian Christmas (Ghosts Included)
The holidays are all about long-held traditions. But where did these traditions come from? And why did some of the old ones fade away? In this episode, we’ll explore how the Victorians shaped the way ...
18 Dec 202014min
Belsnickel and Princess Claus with JL Gillham
Christmas is quickly approaching. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend JL Gillham. We had a fun conversation about the villains of Christmas, exploring their folklo...
4 Dec 202031min
The Strange Disappearance of David Lang and Ambrose Bierce
Folklore is usually a culmination of truth and fiction. It’s a sort of flavoring for a specific region—a mash of traditions, beliefs, and stories that are passed from one generation to the next. It ca...
30 Okt 202015min
Of Fire and Ice
Shh… can you hear it? The woods are calling. There’s something mysterious about the woods, wouldn’t you agree? I remember one of my favorite things to do as a child was wander through the woods close...
15 Okt 202028min
It's Fall, Y'all
Snag yourself a pumpkin spice latte, y'all. It's finally fall. For many of us, autumn is a magical season. But why? What's the allure of fall? In this episode, we explore the psychology and love for t...
1 Okt 202019min
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own
Last episode, we discussed the life of Virginia Woolf, a feminist writer of the 20th century. In this episode, we’ll delve into A Room of One’s Own, a powerful lecture she delivered to group of young ...
28 Aug 202024min
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf was an English writer and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. She had an uncanny ability to put deep, inner thoughts to paper. She wasn't afraid to experiment and e...
14 Aug 202021min
Rapunzel: History and Lore
We all grew up hearing the story of Rapunzel, the beautiful young maiden with long, golden hair, locked away in a tower until her prince came along. But the roots of the story, as with most fairy tale...
24 Juli 202026min
