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Let's Talk Spooky

Shauna Taylor

Religion & Spirituality

History

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 50

Obsessed with ghost stories, eerie folklore, and real-life paranormal encounters? Join us each week as we uncover chilling legends, haunted histories, and spine-tingling mysteries. From ancient curses to modern hauntings and reincarnation, this podcast is your gateway to the dark and unexplained.

If you crave supernatural stories and strange tales that stay with you... press play and Let’s Talk Spooky!

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04: Camping Urban Legends

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 17:07

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In this episode, we head deep into the forest to explore two chilling legends that haunt campers and hikers alike. First, we meet The Whistling Man, a sinister figure inspired by Venezuela's El Silbón, who might just follow you home if you dare to answer his eerie four-note tune. Then, we unravel the mystery of The Last Campsite, a ghostly clearing in the woods that some say doesn’t exist—except to those who vanish there.

🧾 Stories Featured:

The Whistling Man

Origin: Inspired by the legend of El Silbón from Venezuela

Key themes: Isolation, whistling as a supernatural warning, cultural punishment folklore

Modern retelling set in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

The Last Campsite

Type: Urban legend / Creepypasta-style folklore

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02. Haunted Thrifted Objects

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 12:25

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This episode unravels the eerie side of second-hand shopping. From a ghostly Victorian dress to a haunted eBay painting and a sinister vintage chair, we explore real stories and folklore that beg the question: Can objects carry emotional residue or even spiritual energy?

Let's find out!

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Stay spooky, friends 👻

This episode covers:

Blue Silk, a cautionary tale published in the Evening Post in 1884, warns about the dangers of used clothing.
The Hands Resist Him is the infamous haunted painting that shocked eBay buyers and terrified children.
A chilling Reddit story about a dream-haunting chair.
Cultural beliefs in object-bound spirits, like Japan’s tsukumogami and Jewish folklore’s dybbuk.

Got a haunted thrift story of your own?Email at: letstalkspookypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: ⁠@letstalkspookypodcast⁠

Sources & References:

“How Thrift Stores Were Born” – Time Magazine⁠https://time.com/5364170/thrift-store-history/⁠
“Ragpickers or Rescuers? Gender and the Salvation Army” – New England Quarterly via JSTOR⁠https://www.jstor.org/stable/43284988?mag=how-thrift-stores-were-born⁠
“10 Haunting Facts About the Painting ‘The Hands Resist Him’” – Listverse⁠https://listverse.com/2021/10/07/10-haunting-facts-about-the-painting-the-hands-resist-him/⁠

01. Beltane: Ancient Celtic Festival

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, May 2, 2025 • Duration 09:05

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Step into the flickering firelight of ancient tradition as we explore the rich history and folklore of Beltane, the Gaelic fire festival that marks the beginning of summer. This first episode unpacks the origins of Beltane, its ties to fertility, fire rituals, fae folklore, and centuries-old superstitions. Discover how this sacred seasonal turning point once shaped communities—and how it still enchants those who celebrate today.

Light a candle, stay close to the flames, and get ready to talk spooky. 🔥🌸🧚‍♀️

Show notes:

In This Episode:

The origins and meaning of Beltane
Fire festivals and fertility rituals across Celtic lands
The Maypole and its symbolic significance
Hawthorn flowers, handfastings, and ancient marriage customs
Faeries of the old world—mischievous, powerful, and dangerous
Beltane superstitions and protections
A haunting Irish legend of a forgotten offering to the fae
Beltane’s connection to witches and cunning folk

Resources & Further Reading:

History.com: Beltane
Historic UK: May Day Celebrations
Folk Lore: or, Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland by James Napier

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Until next time – stay curious, stay safe, and stay spooky. 🌙

09: Rituals of Death - Part One

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 21:00

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In this chilling first part of a two-part series, Shauna takes you on a journey through centuries of funeral rituals shaped by both reverence and terror. From sin-eaters in rural Britain to ancient Greek coins meant to pay the ferryman, this episode unearths the spiritual, folkloric, and at times horrifying ways humans have tried to ensure the dead stay at rest. With stories that span from historical rituals to near-death modern miracles, we peel back the veil on how humanity has tried to say goodbye… and why we’re still afraid it might not be enough.

Key Topics Covered:

Fear of death vs fear of the afterlife
Historical burial practices
The role of the Sin-Eater in rural England and Wales
Ancient Greek funerary coins and beliefs in the afterlife
Cross-cultural comparisons (Egypt, Norse, Haitian traditions)
The true purpose of wakes and stories of premature burial
Modern near-death story from Reddit (u/missymaypen)
Teaser for Part Two: Rituals meant to trap the dead
Sources & Historical References:

Sin-Eaters:
- Davies, Owen. The Haunted: A Social History of Ghosts.
- Ronald Hutton’s work on British folklore and folk magic
- "The Last Sin Eater" (historical references to Richard Munslow, Shropshire)
Ancient Greek Burial Customs:
- Garland, Robert. The Greek Way of Death
- Archaeological studies of obol placement in 5th–4th century BCE graves
- Classical mythology of Charon and the River Styx
Premature Burial and Wake Traditions:
- Jan Bondeson, Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear
- Victorian mourning rituals & the role of wakes before embalming
- Case study: Susan Armstrong (1839) [urban legend and folklore reports]
Cross-Cultural Funerary Practices:

08: Haunted Houses: Echoes

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, June 21, 2025 • Duration 19:25

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This week on Let’s Talk Spooky, we unlock the doors to two haunted homes that history tried to forget.

First, we travel to the tangled fields of Goa, India, where the tragic legend of the D’Mello House still lingers—two brothers, one house, and a silence that never truly settled.

Then, we journey to Nova Scotia’s oldest town to visit the Bailey House, a Georgian-era home where ghostly perfume drifts through the halls… and a pale woman is said to still wait by the window for a ship that never returned.

Ghost stories, historical echoes, and the kind of hauntings that don’t scream—they watch.

📚 Sources & References

🏚️ D’Mello House – Goa, India

Local legend compiled from regional folklore, local accounts, and oral retellings

Anecdotes from tourist blogs and video entries of midnight visits (e.g., Goa-based haunted places on YouTube)

Mentioned in articles like:

Haunted Places in Goa - Holidify

India Times - Haunted Houses of India

🕯️ Bailey House – Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Built c.1770, Georgian-style house

Historical context from:

Historic Places Canada Registry – Bailey House

Annapolis Royal Heritage Tour Guides

Folklore and ghost sightings gathered from:

Local tourism and B&B guest testimonials

Ghost stories featured in Nova Scotia supernatural forums and books like Haunted Canada series

07: Forests That Watch: Haunted Forests

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 22:30

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Some forests welcome you. Others… watch you.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore two of the world’s most haunted forests: Aokigahara, Japan’s mysterious Sea of Trees, known for its silence, sorrow, and restless spirits... and Germany’s Black Forest, where werewolves roam, witches cast curses, and tall shadowy figures are said to follow wanderers home.

If you’ve ever felt the woods were watching — maybe they were.

Content Warning:

This episode contains discussion of:

Suicide and grief (Aokigahara)
Historical executions and violence
Themes of isolation and supernatural danger

Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you are not alone.
📞 Canada & U.S.:
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (24/7, free, and confidential)

📞 For Canada (Talk Suicide Canada):
1-833-456-4566 | talksuicide.ca

📞 For listeners outside North America:
Visit https://findahelpline.com for international resources.

Sources & Further Reading:

Wandering in Japan’s Suicide Forest, The New York Times
https://archive.nytimes.com/lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/25/wandering-in-japans-suicide-forest/
“The Werewolf of Bedburg” (Peter Stumpf) – 1589 trial records and historical analyses
“The Wolf of Ansbach” – Bavarian legend and folklore (1685)

06: Haunted Hospital Horrors

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 18:55

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In this chilling episode, we step behind the crumbling walls and flickering lights of some of the world’s most haunted hospitals. From the infamous death tunnel of Waverly Hills Sanatorium, to the mysterious and tragic lore of Sayama Hospital in Japan, to the silent echoes trapped inside the overgrown halls of Riverview Hospital in British Columbia, we explore what happens when pain lingers long after the patients are gone.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Dark history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Louisville, Kentucky)

Sayama Hospital and the cultural impact of the Sayama Incident (Japan)

The rise and fall of Riverview Hospital (Coquitlam, British Columbia)

🔗 Resources & References:

Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Waverly Hills Historical Overview: https://www.therealwaverlyhills.com

“The Haunted History of Waverly Hills Sanatorium” – Legends of America

Personal testimonies and ghost tours via [YouTube – Ghost Hunters & BuzzfeedUnsolved]

Sayama Hospital & Sayama Incident

Background on the Sayama Incident: Human Rights Now – Sayama Case

Creepy Reddit encounter near Sayama: r/Paranormal

Cultural impact and hospital myth: [r/UnresolvedMysteries]

RiverviewHospital

Riverviewhistory via BC Archives: BC Government Heritage Site

CreepyReddit tales and eyewitness accounts:

r/coquitlam– haunted places

05: Roots and Rituals

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 17:30

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In this episode, we delve into the eerie world of garden folklore, where healing herbs and haunted hedgerows blur the lines between magic and myth. You'll hear the tragic true tale of Agnes Sampson, explore the deadly cry of the mandrake root, and wander into the modern urban legend of the Witch Garden on Widdershins Lane. We’ll also uncover ancient traditions such as moon planting, spirit gardens, and poison plots.

Topics Covered:

Agnes Sampson and the garden that condemned her
The Mandrake's Scream: folklore and real history
Witch’s gardens: belladonna, henbane, and shadowy traditions
Modern legend: The Witch Garden on Widdershins Lane

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