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Sebastian Major @ourfakehistory.bsky.social · 3h

Every now and then OFH artist Frank Fiorentino makes an image where I am immediately like "damn... that's a shirt"

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Why? with Emma Kennedy @whypodcast.bsky.social · 12h

Why everything you think about parasites is wrong. This week, @emmakennedy.bsky.social is joined by Emmitt Jolly, Professor of Biology at Case Western University, for a deep dive into the strange, microscopic world of parasites 👉 linktr.ee/whypodcast

#parasites #didyouknow #podcasts #why

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The Terror Cellar Podcast @theterrorcellar.bsky.social · 12h

🕯️Day 8, of 𝟯𝟭 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 👻
In this chilling episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿, we uncover the true story behind 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, one of the most famous ghost sightings in history. From the haunted halls of 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸’𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 to the iconic 𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 that stunned the world.

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Richard Enriquez @richardenriquez.bsky.social · 1d

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u... @uncannyjapan.bsky.social A Parental Guidance for this episode and with Thersa telling the story so well, you barely have to use your imagination. You have been warned.

Japan's Most Famous Ghost: My Retelling of Oiwa and the Yotsuya Kaidan

Podcast Episode · Uncanny Japan · 07/10/2025 · 35m

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Richard Enriquez @richardenriquez.bsky.social · 4d

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I know it’s an old episode, but here are two of my favourite folklorist podcasters in one episode. Listen and enjoy.

Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura

Podcast Episode · Fabulous Folklore with Icy · 08/08/2024 · 39m

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Astonishing Legends @astonishinglegends.bsky.social · 6d

11 years! Can you believe it!? So grateful for everyone on this journey with us!
#Astonishing #Anniversary

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Loremen Podcast @loremen.bsky.social · 6d

Comedian Amy Matthews⁠ takes the Loreboys on a spooky tour of Leigh-on-Sea. But what's the truth behind the legend of the witch who sold the wind?

S6E35 – The Sea Witch with Amy Matthews

Amy Matthews⁠ joins the Loreboys, searching for the truth behind the legend of the sea witch of Leigh-on-Sea.

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Sebastian Major @ourfakehistory.bsky.social · 8d

Check out the latest Bonus Episode where I answer listener questions about the Parthenon Marbles! I get into the ethics of repatriating objects to dictators and other nefarious characters.

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Why? with Emma Kennedy @whypodcast.bsky.social · 7d

🌱OUT NOW🌱
Are seed oils bad for us? Today on Why? @emmakennedy.bsky.social is joined by Dr Sarah Berry, Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE to find out are seed oils really as bad as social media thinks 👉 linktr.ee/whypodcast

#oils

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Richard Enriquez @richardenriquez.bsky.social · 10d

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @themidnightlibrary.bsky.social I would give my eye teeth for the attention of the wonderful Miranda Merrick. Hmmm! *uses tongue to check teeth* Seems like I already have, but alas, no attention…yet!

Sweet Teeth

Podcast Episode · The Midnight Library · 28/09/2025 · 45m

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Astonishing Legends @astonishinglegends.bsky.social · 11d

England’s “screaming skulls” guard homes & farms with a grim warning: move them and disaster follows. Across the country, legends tell of storms, curses & more when you do. Is it folklore or something else? #AstonishingLegends #Podcast

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Owen Staton - Time between Times @owenstaton.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely to have a chat with Steph Lay of the city of secrets Blog about the Ghosts of Milton Keynes. Have a listen on this weeks Time between Times
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Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Firepit Fable with Steph Lay of City of Secrets

Podcast Episode · Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton · 26/09/2025 · 35m

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Loremen Podcast @loremen.bsky.social · 13d

Crack open the Usborne Book of Ghost: it's Britain's most haunted village.

S6E34 – Pluckley, the Hauntedest Village

Crack open the Usborne Book of Ghost: it's Britain's most haunted village.

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The Terror Cellar Podcast @theterrorcellar.bsky.social · 13d

🕯️ Spooky season may be creeping closer, but in THE TERROR CELLAR it’s Halloween all year long. 👻 Join me for horror stories, creepy classics, and eerie vibes. Follow, listen, and share on all platforms… if you dare. 🎃 👉 open.spotify.com/show/7LUmoQs... #paranormal #ghoststories #halloween

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Sebastian Major @ourfakehistory.bsky.social · 15d

The conclusion of our Parthenon Marbles series is out now. I couldn't help but editorialize a little bit in this one. I had some thoughts! Hope you enjoy.

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Richard Enriquez @richardenriquez.bsky.social · 14d

a close up of a person 's face with teeth and a hole in the nose .

ALT: a close up of a person 's face with teeth and a hole in the nose .

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The Midnight Library Podcast @themidnightlibrary.bsky.social · 14d

Please raise your claw or paw if you’re a Midnight Library fan!

a black cat is standing on its hind legs and reaching up towards the camera .

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Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · 14d

Buy ANY book from Bookshop.org today, September 24, and you could win a £250 digital gift card! Every sale supports independent bookshops and if you buy from the Fabulous Folklore Bookshop, you help support the Fabulous Folklore podcast too uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulou...

A bookshelf of old books, with 'Fabulous Folklore Bookshop' written over the top.

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John Watson @docjwatsonmd.bsky.social · 19d

The Hound of the Baskervilles - 23/09/25. A monstrous hound howls to the sky in front of an amber moon.

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Uncanny Japan Podcast--Thersa Matsuura👹👋 @uncannyjapan.bsky.social · 18d

Almost forgot I put up a charming fox and a rain frog, t-shirt, totes, mugs, stickers, etc.

#merch

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Owen Staton - Time between Times @owenstaton.bsky.social · 19d

After a Summer of Silence Time between Times returns for a new Season of Story . This Month I am joined by @weirdinthewade.bsky.social as we discuss the magic on our doorstep . I tell some lovely Welsh tales and we get to take a moment and relax .
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Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton - September 2025 - Welcome to the Magic outside with Nat Doig from Weird in the Wade

Podcast Episode · Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton · 19/09/2025 · 1h 2m

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Loremen Podcast @loremen.bsky.social · 20d

The Loremen meet the Map Men. Yes, it's the crossover we can only assume people have been clamouring for! Jay and Mark joined us to share the secrets of the mythical island / clerical error known as Hy-Brasil.

S6E33 – Hy-Brasil with the Map Men

The Map Men join us to share the secrets of the mythical island / clerical error known as Hy-Brasil.

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Richard Enriquez @richardenriquez.bsky.social · 21d

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u... @uncannyjapan.bsky.social After listening to this episode I realised that one way or another, I’m screwed, I’m going to hell.

Sanshi: The Three Body-Parasite Problem

Podcast Episode · Uncanny Japan · 16/09/2025 · 27m

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Why? with Emma Kennedy @whypodcast.bsky.social · 21d

🤔NEW EPISODE🤔 
Why do some people love the gym while others hate it? A new study suggests it might be about personality, not willpower. Dr Flaminia Ronca, researcher at @uclmedsci.bsky.social, joins @emmakennedy.bsky.social to discuss ➡️ linktr.ee/whypodcast  #exercise

#gym #sports #question

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The Midnight Library Podcast @themidnightlibrary.bsky.social · 24d

Your fate is in our hands 🙌 Join us for Reading #1 of Season 13!

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