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Freaky Folklore

Eeriecast Network
Folklore
Bigfoot
Eeriecast Podcast Network
Christmas
Grief
Creepypasta
Redwood Bureau
Japan
Urban Legends
Mythology
Wendigo
Snallygaster
Cryptids
Supernatural Entities
Vengeance
Psychological Horror
Cryptozoology
Doppelganger
Nature
Leshy

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?

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes306Founded6 years ago
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Society & CultureTrue Crime

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Deep in the cedar mountains north of Kyoto lives a creature that has spent over a thousand years being both worshipped and feared — sometimes in the same breath. The Tengu can be the greatest swordmaster you'll ever train under, or the reason you van... more

When a person dies, the Diné believe the good in them moves on — and everything else stays behind. It gathers in that last breath, steps out of the body, and waits. It's called the chindi, and the wise thing, the safe thing, is to leave the dead alon... more

Scotland's most famous cryptid has her face on a shortbread tin — but the folklore underneath is one of the deadliest water legends in all of Europe, and it doesn't begin in 1933 with a grainy photograph. It begins in the year 565, with a burial.

In... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sarah Whitehawk
Ojibwe anthropologist conducting fieldwork and collecting oral histories, featured in the episode.
Ojibwe community/academic researcher
Episode: Baykok – The Flying Skeleton Warrior of Ojibwe Folklore
Jake Barrett
Historian and author studying the Great War since 2016
Author of Trench 1915: Shadows of War and other historical fiction series
Episode: TRENCH 1915: SHADOWS OF WAR - A Halloween Journey into WWI's Darkest Terrors
Cyrus Cooper
President of the International Osteoporosis Foundation and Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton
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Tim Spector
Professor of Epidemiology and co-founder at ZOE
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Host

Carman Carrion
Host of the folklore-focused series, guiding listeners through myths from around the world with a storytelling-driven approach.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • Love the internet horror episodes

    Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Private press
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great listen

    Awesome podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B n h B BB can ado
    United Statesa month ago
  • Comercial

    I luv the show, but the adult toys adds are frustrating. There used to be warnings about explicit or gruesome episodes, but now lots of episodes have explicit adds.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Royal monster
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s all AI

    All of this is AI Generated. The pictures, the scripts, everything

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Punchdude6
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I love how unique the stories are. Carmen’s voice is the icing on the cake.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans2810
    Germany3 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the cultural breadth and depth of folklore covered in episodes.
Staff notes emphasize strong storytelling and a soothing narration style that makes eerie topics approachable.
Some feedback requests fewer repeats and lower background music volume to better hear the host's voice.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ORGANISM 46B – Mind Controlling Cephalopod of the Antarctic
Q: What was Zeph's hypothesis about the cause of the wildlife aggression?
He believed it was coming from the ocean and related to some kind of organic compound or an extraordinary creature.
ORGANISM 46B – Mind Controlling Cephalopod of the Antarctic
Q: What did Zeph observe that seemed unusual about the wildlife behaviors?
He noticed penguins and seals acting aggressively and in coordination, which was bizarre for their natural instincts.

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What is Freaky Folklore about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is a folklore-driven narration that blends ancient legends with modern twists, exploring why people fear certain creatures and stories and how culture and history shape those fears. Episodes swing between regional myths, mythical beings, and eerie tales from around the world, often weaving in historical context, real-world locations, and thoughtful reflections on power, danger, and morality. A standout is the host's distinctive storytelling voice and the way episodes cross-pollinate folklore with travelogue-style on-site sensibilities and occasional guest or cross-promotional elements that expand the universe beyond single myths. Listeners tend to enjoy richly described lore, cross-cultural perspectives, and a calm, persuasive del... more

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2. Alone in the Woods
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4. Unexplained Encounters
5. The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories

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4. Tim Spector

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