George Wallace...we all know him as the asshole racist governor of Alabama, but did you know he kept his wife's cancer a secret from her for 4 years? Find out more in this episode and let us know your thoughts.Av Kristen and Carol

Ray has joined us again to discuss his work and plans. Tune in, and be sure to checkout his Youtube, blog, books, and social media here: https://linktr.ee/LostSoulsRaymond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f6c10892-ee8d-4b0c-8b62-4a299ba44ba1Av Kristen and Carol

Cowboys are a superstitious bunch...certain places they can't leave their hats, certain things that can't be gifted, certain colors they can't wear...find out all about these and other cowboy superstitions in this episode!Av Kristen and Carol

Margaretta Fox...Margaretta, along with her sister, Catherine, had a forty year career as a psychic medium managed by their older sister, Leah. The sisters were instrumental in the formation of the Spiritualism movement. Tune in to hear how she rose to fame, then brought it all crashing down on herself and her sisters.…

Ever wonder where middle names came from? Did you know there is an association between middle names and protection from a witch's curse? Hear more about it in this episode!Av Kristen and Carol

Gallus Mag...Folklore around the real life Gallus Mag, a six foot tall, female bouncer at a bar in New York City has left some creative stories. Though unsure what is truth and what is creative license, she was an intimidating woman, keeping the bar in order however necessary. Let us know what you think, was she the asshole?…

We all know rainbows are good luck! Except for the several cultures that believe they aren't...find out about these cultures, and why they are crossing out the rainbow.Av Kristen and Carol

Victoria Woodhull...her unconventional beliefs of women's role and control in the within their families landed her in jail, but was she the asshole?Av Kristen and Carol

We are making lip balm on this episode. Recipe: 1 Tablespoon beeswax 2 Tablespoons shea butter 1 Teaspoon Jojoba Oil 1 Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil Essential oils of your choice, our favorite combinations are Mandrin Clove or Rosemary Spearmint Melt beeswax, shea butter, jojoba oil, and sweet almond oil in a double boiler until completely dissolved, t…

If you find a four leaf clover, you're guaranteed good luck, right? Or perhaps you can use it to ward off evil or attract your future husband. Find about the four leaf clover superstitions in this episode.Av Kristen and Carol

Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon...He survived the Titanic, but was vilified for it. Let us know your thoughts.Av Kristen and Carol

Hear the talented storyteller, Ray Bush, discuss his YouTube channel, his writing, and inspiration on this episode. Check out his channel here http://www.youtube.com/@lostsoulz801Av Kristen and Carol

Owls are considered a harbinger of death by many cultures, find out the many superstitions involving owls and their origins.Av Kristen and Carol

John Brinkley...He wanted to cure erectile dysfunction and aid men in their virility, but perhaps he went about it the wrong way. Let us know your thoughts.Av Kristen and Carol

We sit down with an amazing author, L.M. Pratt to discuss the writing process, her background, and what draws her and discourages her in her profession. Check out her amazing books, linked below: Chasing Mia https://a.co/d/91KsBtd Catching Raven https://a.co/d/bVf9WkZ Mystic Forces series: Solstice https://a.co/d/3i26Tqg Purgatory https://a.co/d/3n…

The Northern lights have fascinated us for centuries, and there is so much folklore associated with their presence. Join us as we discuss the many different theories of what these lights were believed to be.Av Kristen and Carol

Percival Lowell...as an astronomer he missed the mark several times, but that didn't stop him from studying and publishing his misinformed findings. Let us know your thoughts!Av Kristen and Carol

Today's episode is an interview with Carol about the books she has written and her writing career. Readers, trust me, you don't miss out on these amazing stories. If you love romance, fantasy, travel, and folklore these are definitely the books for you! Read her bio and find the links to her books below: About the author Carol Sabel Blodgett is an …

Witches, their familiars, evil spirits, haints, maleficium, whatever you call it, it was always lurking. In this episode we will discuss ways our ancestors protected themselves and their homes, from salt and herbs to witch's balls, bells, and marking to painting the ceiling of the porch. As a bonus, Carol throws in some advice to protect from the b…

Mary Todd Lincoln...tragedy was always lurking around the corner for her. But her extravagant spending made her an enemy of the American people within months of her husband's presidency. Let us know your thoughts, did going over budget on the White House remodel, hiding it from her husband, then expecting him to bill it the country make her an assh…

Who knew opals have a history of bad luck!? There so pretty! Find out all about them in this episode.Av Kristen and Carol

Carrie Nation, with the help of her friends and a few hatchets, made it her mission to save men from the "drunkard's fate". Listen to her story, and then let us know what you think. Was she was the asshole?Av Kristen and Carol

Macbeth might actually be cursed! We delve into the superstition surrounding the play, some disasters during productions, and how to break the curse.Av Kristen and Carol

Find out all the scary things associated with the number 13, and of course some extra nonsense!Av Kristen and Carol

Carol is under the weather, so Ainsli sat in for her for this episode. Matthew Hopkins dubbed himself the Witch-Finder General in the 1640s, taking over 250 people to trial and ultimately convicted. Let Ainsli and I know your thoughts, and say prayers for Carol's speedy recovery!Av Kristen and Carol

Mirrors have been causing problems since the third century! Find out the superstitions and origins of them in this episode, as well as how to get rid of the seven years of bad luck for that mirror you broke. Be careful out there everyone!Av Kristen and Carol

There is definitely an asshole in this story...tell us who you think it is. The wife, the husband, or the mistress?Av Kristen and Carol

Carol and Kristen have both made rather unconventional resolutions for 2024, hear theirs, and find out how long people have been making New Year's resolutions, the most common one in the beginning, and the history of resolutions in this episode. Don't forget to tell us yours!Av Kristen and Carol

Is Empress Elizabeth I of Russia the asshole? Carol says she is, but Kristen disagrees...what do you think? Are you Team Carol or Team Kristen?Av Kristen and Carol

Why do we wish on a shooting stars? Does the full moon really affect human behavior? How did the man in the moon get there? Get the answers to these questions, listen to some ridiculousness, and more in this episode!Av Kristen and Carol

Where did gingerbread houses come from? Tune in so we can tell you the history of gingerbread, the influences a monk, a queen, a couple of authors, and a prince consort had in increasing the popularity of our beloved tradition. And of course, some superstitions about eating the gingerbread man...Av Kristen and Carol

Carol and Kristen discuss the history of throwing coins in a fountain to make a wish, and a few random other things that pop up. Be patient with us as learn to navigate through the world of podcasting and editing, please!Av Kristen and Carol

In this episode Carol and Kristen introduce themselves, and share their favorite traditions, their superstitions, and what draws them to this subject.Av Kristen and Carol

Welcome to Superstitions, Traditions, and Definitions, it's nice to meet you! Tune in every Tuesday for our weekly updates where we will discuss the origins of a common tradition or superstition.Av Kristen and Carol

Just some wind and chimes...the podcast launch date is December 12, 2023 at 1:00pm Central Time, so stay tuned!Av Kristen and Carol

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STATE OF DECAY - SEASON 2, EPISODE 4 Jack St. James is an accomplished liar when she needs to be - to the right people and in the right circumstances, anyway. But when Jack's older brother comes to town demanding answers, she finds obscuring the truth is a lot harder than she expected it to be. Plus, a goat, a morgue, a sock on a door, and a health…

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER - SEASON 2, EPISODE 3 Part 2 – Wildland Fire Flip over a rock in Superstition and a story crawls out from underneath it. And Jack St. James is making it her business to uncover as many stories as she can - in the hopes one will lead to her own answers. As a conclusion - a prologue, two sisters, and seven years of bad luck. (Part…

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER - SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 Part 2 – Dead On My Feet Flip over a rock in Superstition and a story crawls out from underneath it. And Jack St. James is making it her business to uncover as many stories as she can - in the hopes one will lead to her own answers. Today - an argument, a diner, and a couple of dead bodies. (Part 2 of 3.) Th…

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER - SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 Part 1 – See You Down The Road Flip over a rock in Superstition and a story crawls out from underneath it. And Jack St. James is making it her business to uncover as many stories as she can - in the hopes one will lead to her own answers. Today - a book, a conversation, and a letter from Superstition's very …

THOSE WHO HARM - SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 Even when Jack St. James isn't looking for trouble it seems to find her anyway - today, in the form of a paperboy who sprints into her office convinced that he's being followed by something nobody else can see. Plus, Jack contends with unfortunate work uniforms, family troubles, old, old stories, and a water main…

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS - SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 Against her better judgment, Jack St. James is determined to understand the strange and unusual stories that fill the town of Superstition, Arizona. No case is too strange for Superstition's only working private investigator - even the case of Annabelle Black, who asks for Jack's help in finding her missing tw…

A note from Molly McNichols, President of the Superstition, Arizona Board of Tourism... In the town of Superstition, Arizona, the strange and unusual crawl out of the woodwork like termites. Against her better judgment, Jack St. James is determined to understand them. Monster hunters, wayward morticians, car accidents and curses - nothing is too st…

In our last mini episode between seasons 1 and 2 - hear a tale from Superstition's master storyteller himself. Duncan O'Connell is a newspaper man, which means his business is stories. He collects them. And today he's going to tell one. Superstition Season 2 returns in December, 2019. Journalistic Integrity stars Dallas Mugno as Duncan O'Connell. I…

Jacqueline St. James is new in town. Not an easy thing to be, in a town so small you might walk right through someone and out the other side. No way to know the impact until after it happened. Sometimes - you just have to get some advice. (Or - Jack St. James gets her cards read). This mini episode stars Kira Apple as Jack, with Dallas Mugno as Dun…

Lieutenant Tom Madrazo handles a great deal of unusual happenings as a member of the Superstition Police Force. It's the way of small town life. He's not a man who puts a lot of stock in fairy tales, but his view has shifted a little in the last few months. Like this tale - which begins under the light of a full moon... "Rare Meat" stars Alex Galle…

Captain Mark O’Connell of the Superstition Police Department plays his cards close to his chest. A habit that started early. Getting a true story out of him is like trying to square a circle: Not worth the math. This episode stars Nathan Comstock as Captain O'Connell, with Dallas Mugno as Duncan. It was written and edited by Sarah Kolb. Superstitio…

Sometimes, people keep secrets locked up tighter than a millionaire's bank account. Isabella Najle isn't likely to to tell hers to anyone. Most of the time, she won't share what she did today. Today's an exception. (A story about a motorcycle ride, a big question, and a date). This episode stars Georie Taylor as Isabella, with Kira Apple as Jack an…