Unspookable

This week we are excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts being made today, Twenty Thousand Hertz, a family-friendly podcast that tells the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. And this episode features something we can all love... Minecraft. Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has grown from a small, experimental indie game into the best-selling video game of all time. Today, the game's haunting music and quirky sound effects are just as iconic as its blocky visuals. In this episode, composer and sound designer Daniel Rosenfeld (also known as C418) unpacks how he created the original music and sounds for the game. Your guide on this sonic journey is Dallas Taylor, a sound expert who's been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and is a Ted Mainstage speaker. This episode was written and produced by Leila Battison. To find out more about Twenty Thousand Hertz, you can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, & Reddit or on their website www.20k.org Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com  Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

Over the last few years, more listeners have requested this topic than any other, but it's a story that isn't ours to tell. And perhaps shouldn't be told at all. Native American Paranormal Adviser, Christopher Allen Brewer, helps us navigate our curiosity without shame as we discuss cultural appropriation and tales of skinwalkers on this episode of… Unspookable.   Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Special thanks this week to Christopher Allen Brewer. While much of his work is intended for older audiences, you can find out more about Christopher at www.thespiritchasers.com or IMDB  And a big thank you this week to our dear friend Ashley Comeau. The book Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories written by Dan SaSuWeh Jones is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever great books are sold. We appreciate and learned a lot from Cherokee Nation researcher, educator, writer, and podcaster Adrienne Keene and her blog Native Appropriations. Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com  Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

What comes to mind when you hear the term "ghost story"? For many Americans, if you don't think of the haunting of the Bell family of Tennessee, you're surely thinking of one of the dozens of stories inspired by this tale. What is it about this chilling legend that still has us talking over 200 years later? Join us as we delve into The Bell Witch, one of America's most iconic ghost stories, on this special crossover episode of Southern Gothic and Unspookable. Hosts: Elise Parisian and Brandon Schexnayder Written by: Nate DuFort and Brandon Schexnayder Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Southern Gothic is available wherever you get your podcasts and we highly recommend it to adults and to our older listeners. To find out more, go to https://www.southerngothicmedia.com Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: [email protected] (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

We likely don't have to tell you that Minecraft is a global phenomenon, but that doesn't mean that it's all fun and games. Many listeners of the show have written in to see if we could comment on the spookier side of everyone's favorite blocky sandbox game. So, we're doing just that as we discuss both the popularity of Minecraft and the mysterious figure of Herobrine on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Michael Grathwohl Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com  Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: [email protected] (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

Washington Irving's 1820 tale of a headless horseman who terrorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow is widely considered to be one of the first American ghost stories and, we'd argue, still one of the scariest. Why has this tale and this figure endured for over 200 years inspiring films, cartoons, games, and even entire podcasts? We talk this week with David Kreizman, the CCO of Gen-Z Media and Co-Creator and Writer of their hit show The Hollow to find out. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. The Hollow is available now wherever you get your podcasts.  And you may want to catch up on the GZM series Nightingale as this month the show returns with the all new Nightingale Halloween, a five episode series where we head back to the mysterious land of Nightingale.  You can find out more about The Hollow, Nightingale, Mina & Lucy’s Guide to Slaying Dracula, and all of the great GZM shows at https://gzmshows.com/shows Unspookable Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Artwork: Ichabod Crane, by William J. Wilgus c. 1856 You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com  Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: [email protected] (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

Many of us have heard of the Lady in White or the White Lady, a ghostly woman in misty white, feeling despair, or anger. Why is this imagery so common, not just in North America, but around the world? Is she someone to be afraid of? Someone who needs help? Who is this woman? We’ll be talking about the White Lady, who she haunts, and why, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ In this episode we reference Carvel Wallace's book Another Word for Love: A Memoir, which we definitely recommend for our adult listeners! It does contain some explicit content, so portions of it that may not be suitable for all ages. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com  Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: [email protected] (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

What if we told you that 10,000 years ago there was a sophisticated society ruled by the children of the sea god Poseidon, with stunning architecture and quality of life similar to our own? What if this society contained a city with unimaginable wealth—and maybe even technology beyond our current understanding—but it was swallowed by the sea in a great catastrophe, leaving no trace behind? We’re talking all about the mythical lost city of Atlantis on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Michael Grathwohl Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

More than 100 years after the disaster that sank it, why is our fascination with the RMS Titanic as strong as ever? Who or what was to blame for this tragedy? Was it bad luck, hubris, or simply an iceberg? We'll discuss this and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2024

Crows and Ravens are considered to be some of the smartest animals in the world, with intelligence comparable to chimpanzees. But for many, their presence evokes a fear that is hard to put into words. We're on a journey to discover those words and more as we dive into corvids, fact vs. fiction, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Michael Grathwohl Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024

We're back this week with even more sharks as we discuss all things JAWS with one of our favorite middle-grade authors, Ira Marcks! Is the story from the movie true? Why is this particular shark so scary? Why are we still talking about this movie almost 50 years after its release? Ira has answers to those questions and sooo much more. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable! Special thanks this week to Ira Marcks. Ira’s book’s Shark Summer and Spirit Week are available at Bookshop.org and wherever books are sold. To find out more about Ira, his work, and how your school or library can book an author visit, go to iramarcks.com Do you want even more info on the easter eggs and production stuff behind Shark Summer?! Go to sharksummer.com Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word shark? Is it a sea predator with rows and rows of sharp teeth? Maybe it's a simple alternating E and F or F and F sharp played on a solo tuba? Or maybe it's a misunderstood fish whose representation in film has given them a bad name. Love them or fear them, we cannot wait to talk about one of our favorite creatures on not one, but two episodes this month. It's Shark Summer all summer long on Unspookable! Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ "USA Thousand Steps Beach Part 02" by freetousesounds is licensed under CC BY 3.0 Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Have you ever heard the name Baba Yaga? If so, what images come to mind? If you grew up with Slavic folklore, maybe you've heard tales of a child eating witch. Or perhaps you've heard stories of a kind-hearted sorceress. Good, bad, or indifferent, how can one figure symbolize so many seemingly opposing things? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

When it comes to unsolved mysteries, almost none are bigger or more widely debated than the disappearance of aviation innovator Amelia Earhart. What happened on that fateful journey? What became of Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan? And why do we struggle as humans so much with not having an answer? We'll try to answer those questions and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH Give all the “father’s” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing her latest, The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode artwork by Michelle Wang from The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth by By Thersa Matsuura, Illustrated by Michelle Wang is available NOW from Adams Media, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

A lot of us have heard the word Illuminati, but what does it mean? Is there really a secret group of people controlling society from the shadows? There are conspiracy theories in the world today about these very questions and so much more, but where do these ideas come from? And why do people keep spreading them? Finding and agreeing on the truth can be hard sometimes and we'll talk about that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024

Last fall it felt like every other email, review, or topic recommendation we received mentioned a YouTube series that had captured the imaginations of our listeners and literally BILLIONS of young people around the world. If you haven't heard about these giant, singing, war mongering toilets with human heads, you're in for a huge surprise. We're talking Skibidi Toilets on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by: FACTOR Head to FactorMeals.com/unspookable50 and use code unspookable50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. while your subscription is active! STORYWORTH Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/unspookable! Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

We get a lot of amazing suggestions from our listeners of topics to cover on the show, but there's one topic that topples the competition: Video Games. Whether it's Five Nights at Freddy's, Doors, Hello Neighbor, Garten of Banban, or Poppy Playtime, there are tons of first person horror games that you want us to cover. Elise talks to gaming writer Melissa Sarnowski about one of your favorites and the horror genre's enduring appeal for middle graders on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks to Melissa Sarnowski. You can find some of Melissa's work at ScreenRant and GameSkinny You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2024

What would you do if you woke up one day and giant portals in the sky brought about a monster apocalypse that left your hometown without any rules, grownups, or homework? Well if you’re Jack Sullivan, you’d move into your foster brother's treehouse, play video games and eat junk food, while teaming up with some former classmates to stop these monsters from taking over what is left of your world. If any of that sounds familiar, then you no doubt know with the series The Last Kids on Earth, the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 10 million copies in print, written by the incredible Max Brallier. Unspookable producer Nate DuFort had the chance to sit down with Max, to talk about The Last Kids on Earth’s beginnings, his path to becoming an author, and so much more, on this episode of Unspookable… Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ The Last Kids on Earth book series written by Max Brallier and illustrated by Douglas Holgate is available NOW! Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast This week's episode is brought to you by Shopify: Go to https://www.shopify.com/lifestyle to take your retail business to the next level today. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2024

The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on this special holiday episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2023

For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com Logo by: Natalie Khuen Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

SCP may be one of our most requested topics ever due to its presence on ROBLOX, but many of us don't know much about this strange foundation and their mission to Serve, Contain, and Protect. We were thrilled to talk to an expert, podcast producer Pacific S. Obadiah, about all things SCP including its origins and enduring popularity in it's over 7,000 entires. That and more on today's episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ SCP logo used under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2023

Today, we are excited to present a new project from some friends of the show. In this pilot episode of Ghost Tour, meet 15-year-olds Vern and Lee as they lead a ghost tour in Jepson, North Carolina, and meet their first real-life ghost. Writer: C. Quintana Voice-Over Artists: Darrell Brown, Whitney Dorr, Triya Leong, Imani Russell, David Shatraw, and Maura Vincent Sound Design: Chad Chenail Show Runner: Rebecca Cunningham Theme Song: Megan Bagala If you like what you hear, the Ghost Tour creators are looking to make the rest of the first season - but they can’t do it without a little help, which is why they’re asking you and your kids to be involved from the very beginning! You can make a fully tax-deductible donation today and you can become a part of the Ghost Tour experience! Your child could have VIP invites to early draft readings of each episode, the chance to join LIVE virtual recording sessions with the actors and creative team, OR even be on the show. Listen to the first episode of Ghost Tour here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then head to cordeliastudios.com/ghosttour to make your donation today.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2023

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Whether you find them cute or creepy, it's hard not to have a strong feeling about this week's topic...Spiders. Why are so many of us afraid of these arachnids? And what does it say about us as humans that something so small can be so terrifying? We'll unravel this web and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com For more on Rod Crawford and the Burke Museum check out their website. You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2023

Where do our fears come from? For some of us, it’s past experiences… others, maybe a fear of the unknown… but if you're anything like the team at Unspookable, there is one man responsible for many of the characters, illustrations, and creatures, be it Cartoon Cat, Anxious Dogs, Long Horse, or Siren Head, that give us the shivers. We’re of course talking about writer and illustrator Trevor Henderson who sits down with Unspookable producer Nate DuFort this week to talk about where these ideas come from and his new middle grade novel Scarewaves available now from Scholastic Books. That and more on today's episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Scarewaves by Trevor Henderson is available NOW from Scholastic Books. Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2023

Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what are some of your annual traditions? Maybe you dress up in costumes, carve a Jack-o'-lantern, go trick-or-treating? But have you ever wondered why we do these things? Or that they may be tied to rituals over 3,000 years old? We're discussing the unexpected origins of Halloween and the barrier between our world and beyond on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks this week to our guests Ava and Ayla. You might recognize Ayla along with her sister Calla from the podcast Scary Stories for Creepy Kids, short and spooky stories for kids by kids. You can get their amazing show wherever you get podcasts and keep an eye out as they also have three books available now on Amazon by searching Scary Stories for Creepy Kids. You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2023

Join us as we delve into the enigmatic sleepover ritual "Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board" with the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker, Distinguished Service Professor of English, Binghamton University. We'll uncover the ritual's intriguing history, learn its eerie chant, and discuss why rituals like this stand the test of time. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Ellenor Riley-Condit and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Interested in learning more about Dr. Tucker's work and the “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” ritual? The Secret History of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” Emily Temple on Samuel Pepys and Parlor Games for Plague Times Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2023

Today is another special episode of the show as we learn even more about ghosts, rituals, and beyond with the author of the new book Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural , the amazing Insha Fitzpatrick, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian with Ellenor Riley-Condit and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Check out Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural written by Insha Fitzpatrick at Quirk Books or wherever books are sold. Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2023

Do you believe in ghosts? That's a question most of us have asked or have been asked before. How do you respond? Is it something you may have seen? Something you may have felt? Or has the presence of ghosts in popular culture and on YouTube or TikTok convinced you that they might just exist? Well, however you answer these questions, we think it's time to set aside a few minutes to discuss the possibility that there just may be something out there. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks this week to our guests Blythe and Calla. You might recognize Calla along with her sister Ayla from the podcast Scary Stories for Creepy Kids, short and spooky stories for kids by kids. You can get their amazing show wherever you get podcasts and keep an eye out as they also have three books available now on Amazon by searching Scary Stories for Creepy Kids. You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 15% off the next 2 months! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. This week's episode is brought to you by Sweet Cherry Publishing and their latest book When Frankie Made a Human: When Frankie Made a Human Publishes on September 14th make sure to get your copy ordered through the Sweet Cherry Publishing Website or Via Amazon https://sweetcherrypublishing.com/when-frankie-made-a-human/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2023

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes: Friday the 13th. Do you believe in luck? Do you think you're lucky or unlucky? Do you believe that there are certain days that are more prone to unlucky occurrences? In this episode we explore the origins, history, and superstition surrounding Friday the 13th. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/ You can find Unspookable on socials at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 15% off the next 2 months! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. This week's episode is brought to you by Sweet Cherry Publishing and their latest book When Frankie Made a Human: When Frankie Made a Human Publishes on September 14th make sure to get your copy ordered through the Sweet Cherry Publishing Website or Via Amazon https://sweetcherrypublishing.com/when-frankie-made-a-human/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2023

Today is another special episode of the show as we talk to the owner, creator, and curator of the popular social channels Horror4Kids, Rainier Croft, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ You can find Horror4Kids on Instagram and on Twitter/X at: https://twitter.com/horror4kids https://www.instagram.com/horror4kids Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 15% off the next 2 months! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. This week's episode is brought to you by Sweet Cherry Publishing and their latest book When Frankie Made a Human: When Frankie Made a Human Publishes on September 14th make sure to get your copy ordered through the Sweet Cherry Publishing Website or Via Amazon https://sweetcherrypublishing.com/when-frankie-made-a-human/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2023

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/ Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected] Media Literacy Resources for Middle Graders and Families: https://get.checkology.org/ is a browser-based platform where middle school and high school students learn how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape by developing news literacy skills. https://namle.net/ The National Association for Media Literacy Education is a national organization dedicated to media literacy education. https://www.capstonepub.com/library/products/cracking-the-media-literacy-code/ The Cracking the Media Literacy Code book series gives students the tools they need to separate fact from fiction, and manipulation from information. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2023

Today is another special episode of the show as we look at women rulers of ancient Egypt, what Vampires can tell us about the immigrant experience, and more with the author of the new book Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales, Rob Kutner, on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Check out Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales written by Rob Kutner and illustrated by David DeGrand at First Second Books or wherever books are sold. Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh: Want to try it yourself?, Go to www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off plus free shipping! That’s www.hellofresh.com/50unspookable and use code 50unspookable for 50% off AND free shipping on your first order of HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2023

What do you think of when you hear the word "psychic"? Maybe a fortune teller in a dimly lit tent? A mind reader using their powers to cause chaos? Or a superhero who can bend the laws of space and time? The mysteries of the human mind have been studied by history's greatest thinkers since the beginning of time and we will look at all of these psychic powers and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Do you want a free and easy way to support Unspookable? You can support the podcast by taking our short questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unspookable Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2023

This week is a special episode with one of our favorite podcast creators. Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria sits down with the Unspookable team to revisit a late 90s toy that I think most of you will remember, one that is making headlines once again as it hits the department store shelves of July 2023. Join us as we look at the urban legends, conspiracy theories, and freaky stories that enchanted the Furbies of yore, and what our mini panic can tell us about our human nature and America at large on this special collaboration between American Hysteria and Unspookable. Thanks for listening to this special collaboration between American Hysteria and Unspookable Our hosts were Elise Parisian and Chelsey Weber-Smith Also appearing this week were Unspookable head writer Ellenor Riley-Condit and Producer Nate DuFort This episode was produced by Nate DuFort and Chelsey Weber-Smith and edited by Nate DuFort The American Hysteria theme song was composed by Hakan Erikkson The Unspookable theme song and this week’s special mashup of our themes was created by Jesse Case Special thanks this week Jonah, Bella, Isabella, and Jon You can find more from American Hysteria at https://www.chelseywebersmith.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by Six Minutes: Out of Time This summer, take the whole family on a thrilling adventure with Six Minutes: Out of Time. Three years ago, Brynleigh Pasternack helped the Anders family uncover the truth about Holiday's past. Now she’ll need them to help her find the truth about hers. Follow Six Minutes on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the Amazon Music app today. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2023

Three years after the finale of Six Minutes Cyrus takes a tour of a mysterious school and finds something he wasn’t expecting. Brynleigh interrupts her driving test to rush to his side. Welcome to Six Minutes Season 3. You can listen to Six Minutes: Out of Time free everywhere. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. For more Gen-Z Media shows check out gzmshows.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2023

You can't fall asleep. Something in your bedroom doesn't feel quite right. Is there someone... or some thing else there? You have an urge to peek under the bed, but you don't dare. It's probably best to ignore it and try again to fall asleep... right? If you're like us, this feeling is all too familiar, but what are we so afraid of? Well, we have the answers as we're talking all things related to The Boogeyman on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Ava, and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Our special guest Al hosts a podcast with their dad called Cadavercast: A Father-Son Monster Movie Podcast where they also covered The Boogeyman. You can find that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-als-monster-stampede-the-boogeyman/id1136769432?i=1000385426441 Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com This week's episode is brought to you by Six Minutes: Out of Time This summer, take the whole family on a thrilling adventure with Six Minutes: Out of Time. Three years ago, Brynleigh Pasternack helped the Anders family uncover the truth about Holiday's past. Now she’ll need them to help her find the truth about hers. Follow Six Minutes on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the Amazon Music app today. Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2023

If you are a regular Unspookable listener, we can only guess that, like the Unspookable team, you too are a big fan of mysteries; mysteries like “Does the Loch Ness monster exist?”, “Is there such a thing as ghosts?” or “Has it ever rained meat?” You might be surprised by the answer to that last question as we invite special guest Mick Sullivan (The Past and the Curious) to tell us about The Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Special thanks to this week's guest, Mick Sullivan, host of The Past and the Curious. To find out more about Mick, follow the links below: The Past and the Curious: https://thepastandthecurious.com The Meatshower: https://thepastandthecurious.com/themeatshower I See Lincoln’s Underpants: https://thepastandthecurious.com/i-see-lincolns-underpants Host: Elise Parisian with Ellenor Riley-Condit and Nate DuFort Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at: https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2023

This week the team here at Unspookable is excited to feature a Summer Sampler of some of our favorite Kids Listen podcasts. Maybe you'll find a new favorite in the bunch! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org And to learn more about all of the amazing shows featured in today's sampler, follow the links below: Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org Like You: www.likeyoupodcast.com Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/ Unspookable: www.soundsingtonmedia.com Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/ Peace Out: www.peaceoutpodcast.com What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ Dorktales Storytime Podcast: http://dorktalesstorytime.com Fina Mendoza Mysteries: http://finamendozamysteries.com Kids Listen audio transitions by Dan Saks of www.noodleloafshow.com KL Summer Sampler 2023 produced by Lynn Hickernell of http://goodwordspodcast.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2023

Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cover. What is it about this game that has captured our imaginations? And why do we seek the thrills of being jump scared? That and more on today's episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2023

Have you ever heard of The Backrooms? Maybe you've come across this strange never-ending series of liminal spaces on TikTok or on YouTube or maybe some games that you've played. The Backrooms are one of our most frequently requested topics and we were curious to explore why their flickering fluorescent lights, yellow walls, and endless mazes have captured your imaginations. That and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2022

Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it's original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary and the lasting imprint it has had on horror and the ethical questions surrounding life and death on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Bella and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2022

Many of us have smart devices in our homes. Siri, Alexa, robot vacuums, and more have become a part of our daily lives. They learn our tastes and preferences, our routines... but what if that wasn't where the learning stopped? What would happen if these devices could learn just like humans, replicate our behaviors, and maybe, just maybe, become smarter than us? We'll discuss that and more as we tackle all things artificial intelligence on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2022

Have you heard of the Netflix series Stranger Things? If so, have you ever thought about the experiments that happened at Hawkins National Laboratory and what purpose they served? Government experiments have always been the source of conspiracy theories, from the Philadelphia Experiment and MK-Ultra to the Montauk Project and beyond. We're separating fact from fiction and diving deep into experiments of the mind on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Are you interested in our friends over at What If World? You can find the show wherever you get podcasts or online at: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2022

Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe. Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me. Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al. You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2022

What is reality? Are we living in a simulation? Big questions, right? This season Unspookable is listening to your suggestions on some truly mind blowing topics inspired from games, TikTok, and beyond. We're digging into quantum physics, philosophy, dreams, and more this week as we set out to answer the question "What is a glitch in the matrix?" Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Did I Visit a Parallel Universe? story by John30859 https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/7dq5wa/did_i_visit_a_parallel_universe/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2022

Spooky season is almost here and we're excited to share that we’re bringing you an all new season of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 27th. We've been hearing your requests for topics and are thrilled to present episodes based on The Backrooms, Glitches, the story that inspired the Netflix series Stranger Things and much, much more. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner, appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Podcast Magazine, The AV Club, Fast Company, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2022

Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle? If you have, it's hard not to have also heard some of the strange theories as to why this area within the Atlantic Ocean has claimed so many ships and airplanes over the years. Could it be aliens? A rift in both space and time? The remnants of the lost city of Atlantis? Or is there a possibly a less exciting, but more scientifically plausible answer? We'll discuss all of this and more on this special double sized episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Nate DuFort and Victoria Tomis Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen Special thanks to our voice actors Jon Grilz and Randy Havens Special thanks this week to: Blythe and Bella You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ And for our older listeners, iHeartPodcasts, Atypical Artists, and host Lauren Shippen are excited to announce Maxine Miles - a brand new ​​Young Adult mystery show that follows Maxine Miles as she searches for a missing student and uncovers the secrets of her town in the process. A shocking thriller and mystery that will keep you guessing but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! Listen and subscribe to Maxine Miles on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2022

The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the weirdest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on this special holiday episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com . You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2021

Have you ever laid awake, watching the minutes on the clock pass by, just wishing there was a magical way to fall asleep to pleasant dreams? Well, you maybe surprised to hear that throughout time and many cultures that there are all kinds of men and beasts that could do just that. We're taking a walk through the land of slumber to discuss The Sandman and all things sleep on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me. Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al. You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef. Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch. CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts Siren Head was created by Trevor Henderson. Find Trevor online at www.twitter.com/slimyswampghost . You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2021