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This time around we are doing the big one. The Kennedy assassination. I deep dive into the Kennedy legacy and into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald to try to figure out what led to the events of that tragic day.

Today I dive into a series of myths and legends from World War 1. From Valkyrie pilots, to the infamous charge of the dead men, to the lost cause myth.

This time around I visit a long requested topic. The moon landing. This is the one conspiracy theory I hate and I spend this hour tearing it apart.

On this Halloween special I discuss all things Halloween. From its pre Christian roots to what it is today. I dive into the traditions, themes and urban legends which surround this most wonderful holiday.

This time I discuss the life of Gerald Gardner whose lifetime of curiosity and exploration led him to form the foundation of the major world religion we know today as Wicca.

As we celebrate the Halloween season I deep dive into the life of the infamous horror icon himself. Edgar Allan Poe. The father of American gothic horror.

This time we discuss the life of the world’s greatest magician. Harry Houdini. Starting as a third rate magician and rising to become one of the early twentieth century’s greatest performers. Houdini was a master of showmanship, the bane of the spiritualist movement, and an example of the American Dream.

I go on a deep dive into spiritualism. How it started and how it evolved into what it is today.

I give a brief introduction to some of the common tools used by spiritualists and mediums throughout the spiritual age and today.

A Quick History of Ghost Hunting

This time I am exploring the roots of the modern day vampire. Through the lens of two historic medieval figures Vlad Dracula of Wallachia and Countess Elizabeth Bathory.

This time around we dive into the history and urban legend surrounding Sarah Wincheter and her infamous Santa Clara home.

A brief introduction in to how the US Civil war influenced modern American death culture and its influence on the emerging spiritualist movement.

This time around we explore the life of Aleister Crowley. Touted as the farther of modern mysticism and the most wicked man in the world.

In this bonus episode I touch on the early atomic age of the 1950s. I discuss atomic tourism, how atomic energy was romanticized and how nuclear testing led to a popular conspiracy theory. Also, stick around till the end for a great cocktail recipe.

I briefly discuss some of the CIAs most fun and crazy moments. From spy cats to sex dolls this is a fun ride.

Welcome to the season 4 finale where I discuss the case of the infamous Jack the Ripper. I dig through each crime scene and investigate the lives of the "canonical five" in order to build a psychological profile of the killer.

I discuss the epic tale of the world's most famous I'll fated ship. The Titanic, I dive into the details of the building of great ship to the disaster. From the allegations, the ship was cursed to the insane tales of the survivors and heroes amongst the crew.

this time around we take a look at the vanishing hitchhiker myths. We discuss the general history of the myth along with some of the different varients.

In this episode, I discuss some of the conspiracy theories that take place during the closing days of WW2. Edit, before anyone freaks out, I mention the Edelwiess Pirates as a pro fash resistance group. I got them confused with the Volkssturm who where like the last ditch citizen home guard. I didn't catch it in editing and I'm not going to fix it.

In this Fourth of July special, I loosely define the concept of Americanism. What it means to be an American. A little bit on our weird extreme ways, and I even go into some personal stories surrounding the idea of the American dream.

In this episode I rant about aliens. I discuss my personal opinions on the subject and deep dive into some of the conspiracy theories around the subject. From Area 51 to the Greys to the Anunnaki. This is a fun ride.

A welcome message from the Deathbunny Squad

In this episode, I explore the world of werewolves. From their ancient orgins to the present day.

On this episode we revisit the story of the legendary Robert Johnson. The man who sold his soul to the devil in order to become the greatest guitarist of his time. We piece together his life and dive deep into the origins surrounding the myths associated with great master of the Delta Blues.

In this episode I discuss the orgins and myths surrounding the ark of the covenant. From the day it was built, to where it could possibly be today.

In this episode, I dive down the rabbitholes of some of rock and rolls most enduring conspiracy theories.

In this episode, we take a trip around the great state of Ohio, the heart of it all, and dive into some local folklore, urban legends, and haunted places. We might even meet a cryptid or two.

In this episode I dive back into to world of food myths, from hotdogs to BBQ to fast food we take a look into the real world of cooking.

In this episode, I discuss some of the priceless artwork and treasures that were looted throughout Europe during World War 2. Many are still lost to this day.

In this bonus episode I do a reading of Little Snow White as found in its 1812 publication.

In this episode, I am diving down some histories and rabbitholes involving little folk. From proto Germanic folklore to Ireland to Native American and Hawaiian tales. The stories of little folk appear all over earth.

In this episode, I simply go on a rant about pyramid myths. I look into the evolution of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt, talk a little bit about some unhinged alien stuff, then loosely discuss some mesoamerican stuff before it all devolves.

In this episode, we are diving into the life of the Notorious outlaw, Jesse James. From his birth to his childhood during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Civil War, to his infamous rise as a notorious outlaw. I dive into his wartime experience, his political motivations, and the myth that surrounded his never-ending fight to revive the confederate cause. All ending with his assassination by the coward Robert Ford. His lost treasure and the possibility of his escape from death.

In this episode, I am seeking out the truth behind the infamous drink Absinthe. The drink of the bohemians, the artists, the authors, and of the Parisian night life. I look into its orgins, its rise in popularity its inevitable demonization, it's ban and its resurgence in popular culture.

In this episode, I dive down the rabbitholes of the early days of hacking. From the early phone phreakers to the most notorious hacker of the 80s to the infamous unsolved Max Headroom TV hack.

In this episode, we search for the elusive Chupacabra, also known as the goat sucker. From his orgins in Puerto Rico to the sightings across the America's today.

In this episode, I dive into the ghostly history of the infamous Myrtles Plantation. Considered America's most haunted home. I break down the legends, the facts, and the orgins of these tales.

In this episode, I tell 2 of the greatest pub stories of all time. These real life stories are told in pubs, bars, and taverns to this very day.

In this episode, I dive back into the world of Cold War era espionage and investigate a strange phenomenon that shows up on our radio sets. Eerie shortwave broadcasts that send out cryptic messages to unknown spies in the field. This is the mysterious world of numbers stations. Music: Swedish Rhapsody The Conet project, The Lincolnshire Poacher, Wikipedia Commons

In this episode, I dive into the world of South African folklore. I discuss three short stories that give us a brief introduction to the more ghostly and mythical side of the country.

A welcome message from the Deathbunny Squad

In this episode, we discuss the case of the infamous Gentleman Skyjacker. Known better as D.B. Cooper, I'll go through the crime, the FBI case, and my personal opinions on who the infamous D.B. Cooper was. Join me as we dive into the FBIs only unsolved skyjacking case.

In this episode I dive head first into the search for the mythical lost city of Atlantis, from Plato to the modern day I try to determine whether the city exists or is just an allegory written by an old philosopher who sometimes liked to troll his readers.

In this season 4 premiere, we are doing a deep dive into the story of the Mothman. A humanoid bird like creature who terrorized a small West Virginia town in the 1960s. Who now supposedly resides in Chicago to this very day. Is it a demon? An alien? An interdemensional being. Join me while we figure it out.

In this season finale episode I dive into the subject of the Devil himself. From his historic orgins to his influence on history all the way to the media we consume today. This is a unique look on the concept, the myth, the idea of Satan. Support me on patreon link below. patreon.com/UrbanLegendsandMythologyPodcast

In this episode, I dive into the epic mystery surrounding the life of the infamous Grigori Rasputin. The infamous Mad monk who won the adoration of Czar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna for his divine ability to treat their sons hemophilia. It is believed hus power and influence led to a loss of faith in the monarchy and brought forth the destruction of the mighty Russian Empire.

On this food based episode, I explore the various urban legends that have popped up in our supermarkets, our restaurants, and our dinner tables. From Coca Cola to McDonald's to Spam, let's taste some history.

In this episode, I discuss the possibilities of alternate universes, alternate realities, and some accounts that may give weight to the idea that we are all living in a multiverse.

In this episode, I explore the real history of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in a search to find whether the prevaling myth, that the native inhabitants were the harbingers of their own ecological destruction, holds any truth to it. Not only do I find that this myth is completely based on and racist notions, but the exact opposite is true. Join me as I explore the mysterious Easter Island.