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Freaky Folklore

Freaky Folklore

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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?Eeriecast Network - 2021 Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • Abhartach - The Irish Undead Chieftain Said to Have Inspired Dracula

    Abhartach - The Irish Undead Chieftain Said to Have Inspired Dracula
    Oct 31 2026
    Long before Count Dracula, something in the north of Ireland refused to stay buried. Abhartach, the dwarf chieftain of Slaghtaverty in County Londonderry, was a magician and a tyrant. Killed once, he rose again. Killed twice, he rose again. Only a yew wood blade, an upside-down grave and a heavy stone finally held him, and locals still say not to move it. This week on Freaky Folklore, we dig into the Irish vampire legend and follow it from Patrick Weston Joyce's 1870 account to Bob Curran's retelling of the bowl of blood. We also ask whether Bram Stoker may have drawn on it for Dracula. We separate what is documented from what is argued and what is campfire story, then close with a tale about the morning after the burial. Is Abhartach the seed of Dracula, or just another monster in a land that has plenty? Tell me what you think in the comments. Freaky Folklore is part of the Eeriecast Network. EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube (Carman Carrion): https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion YouTube (Freaky Folklore): https://www.youtube.com/@FreakyFolklore Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support helps bring you more terrifying tales. DISCOVER MORE HORROR: https://www.eeriecast.com/ https://www.carman-carrion.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: Music and sound effects provided by: ElevenLabs #FreakyFolklore #Abhartach #IrishVampire #IrishFolklore #Dracula #BramStoker #CelticMythology #Folklore #Vampire #HorrorPodcast #FolklorePodcast #Halloween #EerieCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Special Announcement

    Special Announcement
    Oct 27 2026
    🎃 A quick announcement for the Freaky Folklore family! If your podcast feed looked a little different this past Monday, don't worry! We participated in a feed swap, and there's nothing you need to do on your end. Our Halloween episode will arrive on Saturday morning, October 31st! Set your alarm, grab your candy, and get ready for a spooky start to Halloween with Carman. Thank you for being part of this creepy little community. Happy early Halloween, and I'll see you on the 31st! 🕸️ #FreakyFolklore #Halloween #HalloweenPodcast #Folklore #SpookyStories #HorrorPodcast #CarmanCarrion EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreakyFolklore Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support helps bring you more terrifying tales. DISCOVER MORE HORROR: http://eeriecast.com/ https://www.carman-carrion.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: Music and sound effects provided by: ElevenLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Loch Ness Monster Photo of 1934: The Story Behind the Legend

    Loch Ness Monster Photo of 1934: The Story Behind the Legend
    Oct 26 2026
    Happy Halloween week! This is a special feed swap with History Daily, a co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back to a momentous event that happened "on this day" in history. In today's episode, "The Loch Ness Photograph," it's April 21, 1934, and the Daily Mail has just published an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster. It sparked an international sensation around one of the world's most enduring modern legends. Real or hoax? Press play and decide for yourself. If you like what you hear, new episodes of History Daily come out every weekday and run under twenty minutes, so you can start and finish one nearly anytime you need a hit of history. Find them wherever you get your podcasts. And if you enjoy spooky stories, come hang out with us at Freaky Folklore, where we dig into folklore, creatures, and legends. Happy Halloween, and thanks for listening! #HistoryDaily #LochNess #LochNessMonster #Halloween #FeedSwap #Cryptid #Cryptids #TrueHistory #HistoryPodcast #SpookySeason #PodcastSwap #LindsayGraham EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreakyFolklore Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support helps bring you more terrifying tales. DISCOVER MORE HORROR: http://eeriecast.com/ https://www.carman-carrion.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: Music and sound effects provided by: ElevenLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
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