We share our conversation with paranormal podcasting legend Jim Harold. With nearly 20 years in the field and over 65 million downloads, he’s an important voice for fans of the supernatural. We discuss his journey from radio to full-time podcasting, the beginnings of his shows, The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire, and his favourite story, “The Mysterious Mrs. Raspberry,” from his new book, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold’s Campfire Volume 6. (Listen to the episode to learn how to win a copy!) Join us as we talk about changing public attitudes towards the supernatural, the role of storytelling in the genre, and what keeps Jim Harold inspired after almost two decades of exploring the strange and unexplained.

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In part two of our series on Dark Folklore, we descend deeper into the shadows to explore the legendary creatures that haunt our nightmares. This spine-tingling episode examines terrifying entities such as the Jersey Devil, the blood-sucking Chupacabra, and the Mare and Alp—creatures said to cause sleep paralysis and unending nightmares. As we journey through seven countries and their scariest folklore, you’ll discover different cultural explanations for these chilling phenomena. Prepare to question what truly lurks in the darkness. You may want to keep the lights on as we venture into the unknown. Due to disturbing content, listener discretion is advised.

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We journey into the shadowy realms of freaky folklore, uncovering the spine-chilling tales of mythical creatures that have haunted human imagination across cultures and continents. We reveal stories of beings that lurk in the dark, from the infamous Mothman of West Virginia to the eerie cries of Ireland’s Banshee, each a harbinger of doom and a staple of local lore. These tales blend reality with fantasy, where mythical creatures not only foretell death but sometimes take matters into their own hands. Join us for captivating stories and heart-stopping encounters with beings that lurk at the very edges of our perception.

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