In this special episode, Erin and Jenn talk about their personal connections to Tarot and discuss how readings work. As an example, the girls do a past/present/future reading on each other which leads to a big announcement!

Farewell Jenn! We will all miss you very much and wish you luck on your future endeavors!

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Sources:
Bartlett, S. (2006). The Tarot Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 Caponi, S. (2020). Guided Tarot: A Beginner’s Guide to Card Meanings, Spreads, and Intuitive Exercises for Seamless Readings. Zeitgeist.

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The story of Halloween has so many elements that create the perfect concoction of sinister and fun. Listen as Erin and Jenn break down the different elements of Halloween while discussing the history of traditions and their personal Halloween histories and traditions.

 Resources:

 Thomas, H. (2021, October 26). The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines and Heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/

 I. E. (IrishMyths.com). (2023, October 16). Was there an Irish god named Samhain? IrishMyths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/

 History.com Editors. (2023, October 18). How Trick-or-Treating became a Halloween tradition. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins

 IV.1. (n.d.). Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon. https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html

 Heller, C. (2015, October 21). A brief history of the Haunted House. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/

 HeadHaunter. (2014, March 8). The history of haunted Houses! America Haunts, Representing the Best Halloween Attractions in America. https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/

 Little, B. (2023, March 28). The Great Depression Origins of Halloween Haunted Houses. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression

 Society, L. V. H. (2022, May 31). The history behind Halloween — Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Ligonier Valley Historical Society. https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween

Episode written by Jenn.

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From family haunts to Ouija board gone wrong, join Erin and Jenn as they host a mix of stories from people like you!

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Whether it's for luck or protection, taken seriously or just something that became habitual, most everyone has taken part in a superstitious ritual. This week, listen to Erin and Jenn as they discuss superstitions surrounding reflections and mirrors.

Resources:

Superstitions and their origins |. (2021, February 2). Psychic Library ~ Beyond Books. https://psychiclibrary.com/superstition-room/

Ferre, L. (2012, November 9). CatoptRomancy – OCCULT WORLD. https://occult-world.com/catoptromancy-divinations/

Pfeifle, T. (2020). CatoptRomancy — Astonishing Legends. Astonishing Legends. https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/9/22/catoptromancy

Administrator. (n.d.). Pitt Rivers Museum Body Arts | Mirrors. http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/mirrors.html

Schoppert, S. (2021, October 8). Centuries of Fear: 6 Superstitions from the Middle Ages. History Collection. https://historycollection.com/centuries-fear-superstitions-middle-ages/

Pickering, D. (1995). Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions. Weidenfeld & Nicolson.

Dove, L. L., & Bos, S. (2023). Why is a broken mirror bad luck? HowStuffWorks. https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-it-bad-luck-to-break-mirror.htm

Episode written by Erin.

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Inspired by the Voorhees family, join Erin and Jenn for a bonus episode as they share tales of haunted summer camps based in Michigan.

Resources:

Madriga, E. (2021, August 24). 24 Creepy Things That Happened At Real Summer Camps. Thought Catalog. https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-madriga/2021/07/24-creepy-things-that-happened-at-real-summer-camps/
12 incredibly haunted places in the Upper Peninsula. (2023, August 29). Pure Michigan | Official Travel & Tourism Website for Michigan. https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/incredibly-haunted-places-upper-peninsula
Haunted locations: Big Bay, Michigan. (n.d.). GhostQuest.net. https://www.ghostquest.net/haunted-places-big-bay-michigan.html
DoBroka, E. (2016, August 9). Bay Cliff Health Camp: the history. https://www.uppermichiganssource.com. https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Bay-Cliff-Health-Camp-The-History-389656591.html
Episode written by Erin.

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Behind several UFO or extraterrestrial sightings, there is often another type of visitor waiting in the wings. Tall men in black suits, often wearing a fedora and sunglasses are said to have visited many who have had alien encounters. But who are the men in black? Listen this week as Erin and Jenn discuss the tales of the real-life men in black.

Resources:

Pew Research Center. (2021, June 30). Most Americans believe life on other planets exists | Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/06/30/most-americans-believe-in-intelligent-life-beyond-earth-few-see-ufos-as-a-major-national-security-threat/

Purtill, C. (2022, July 20). A stressed, sleep-deprived couple accidentally invented the modern alien abduction phenomenon. Quartz. https://qz.com/1019806/a-stressed-sleep-deprived-couple-accidentally-invented-the-modern-alien-abduction-phenomenon

Rose, S. (2018, December 3). The real Men in Black, Hollywood and the great UFO cover-up. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/aug/14/men-in-black-ufo-sightings-mirage-makers-movie

Sablich, J. (2020). The UFO sightings that launched ‘Men in Black’ mythology. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins

Top5s. (2015, November 11). The Real Men In Black | Documentary [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou-BuUbcOak

Thoughty2. (2020, December 18). How the Real Men in Black Have Been Hiding in Plain Sight [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is_-Ma_OnL8

Discover Montréal. (2022, November 8). History’s Most Famous Alien Abduction Began As A Montreal Honeymoon [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJSl0RMMCus

Oversight Committee Republicans Verified account. (2023, July 20). National Security Subcommittee to hold hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. https://oversight.house.gov/release/national-security-subcommittee-to-hold-hearing-on-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena%EF%BF%BC/

NEWS: The UAP hearing. (2023, July 31). Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7esI8UZmDwb5zz3

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What happens when you wake up during REM sleep, but your body doesn't? Listen this week as Erin and Jenn share stories from people like you, all about sleep paralysis.

Resources:

Suni, E., & Suni, E. (2023). Sleep paralysis: symptoms, causes, and treatment. Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleep-paralysis

Sleep Is The Foundation. (2022, October 20). Sleep Demons exist! but should you be afraid? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiNwCYAbxLs

Chesak, J. (2022). What’s a sleep paralysis demon? Sleep.com. https://www.sleep.com/sleep-health/sleep-paralysis-demon

MSN. (n.d.). https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/what-is-the-hat-man-and-how-can-you-meet-him/ar-AA13CPzO

Why Sleep Paralysis Makes You See Ghosts - The News Now. (n.d.). https://www.thenewsnow.co.in/newsdet.aspx?q=150986
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Primarily in the US, black eyed children have been terrorizing people door-to-door and more. Usually showing up in the middle of the night dressed in outdated clothing, who or what are the BEK? 
Listen this week as Erin and Jenn discuss the tales of the Black-Eyed Kids.

Resources:

 Vasey, G. (2018). The Chilling, True Terror of the Black-Eyed Kids: A Monster Compilation [Audiobook]. Gary Vasey. https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Chilling-True-Terror-of-the-Black-Eyed-Kids-A-Monster-Compilation-Audiobook/B07H7RM8J6?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Episode written by Erin. 

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