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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
Spring-Heeled Jack

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?

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes285Founded5 years ago
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Society & CultureTrue Crime

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Latest Episodes

In the dark forests and lonely roads of Germany, travelers learned to fear something worse than bandits or wild animals. The Aufhocker didn't rob you or tear you apart—it jumped onto your back and stayed there, growing heavier with every step you too... more

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In the cremation grounds outside ancient Indian cities, where funeral pyres burned and the boundary between life and death grew thin, something waited in the darkness. The Vetala weren't mindless undead stumbling through graveyards—they were intellig... more

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In the summer of 2019, videos started appearing on TikTok that made viewers sleep with the lights on. A woman in a white dress, dancing alone on empty streets. Nothing that unusual—except her movements were wrong. Joints bending at angles that made y... more

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Long before European contact transformed the Great Lakes region, the Ojibwe people told stories about something that hunted from the skies—a skeletal warrior with glowing red eyes that flew on invisible wings, firing arrows no living person could see... 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
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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 Freaky Folklore; guides deep-dive episodes blending folklore, myth, and cultural context.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7.9k ratings
  • The podcast’s fine

    I don’t know why it’s a 2.5 star rating

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    anyone331
    Chinaa month ago
  • Hello

    Hello I am twelve years old and I do t usually like creepy stuff like at all it scares me but my teacher asked about folk lore the other day and I was like immediately curious too then I found this podcast and I have watched like a lot of them love this podcast so so much thank u for taking your time to read this 😊 also can u do more vampires please 🧛🏻‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lala nala 🏄🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️💃🏼
    United Statesa month ago
  • First off, with the exception of one episode, is more artful with words than to have to use the worse of words.Second, I love starting with a story, half way thru give all of what she could find related, then continue the story!Third, IT'S GREAT!!!

    Audible
    4
    K8
    United States2 months ago
  • Louisiana folklore

    The Tataille, Feux Follets, The Devil's Toy Box

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazedcajun
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    One critique may you could be a little less repetitive? You tend to repeat short phrases a bit. Otherwise an incredible creepy podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    haunt3d cosm0naut
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans appreciate global folklore coverage and voice quality for listening at night.
Sponsorship integration is seen as well-paced but occasionally interrupts the flow.
Listeners praise atmospheric storytelling and research depth.
Some critiques note repetition or mispronunciations affecting immersion.

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Talking Points

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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A spine-tingling exploration of myths, legends, and eerie folk tales from around the world, with a strong emphasis on how cultures explain fear through monsters, spirits, and historical tragedies. Episodes blend storytelling with cultural context, historical detail, and occasional practical survival or warning notes, creating immersive lore-driven content that appeals to fans of folklore, dark history, and true-crime psychology. Noteworthy elements include host-led examinations of both ancient myths and modern misinterpretations, a steady storytelling voice, and regular sponsorship interludes woven into the narrative—likely keeping listeners engaged across a wide range of folklore topics and regional traditions.

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