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The Moon in Carolina: Folklore + Strange History

Shelby Bundy
Tarot
Spirituality
Folklore
Astrology
Personal Growth
Creativity
Rituals
Paganism
Greek Mythology
Mythology
Paranormal Investigation
Passion
Pentacles
Queen Of Heaven
Christianity
Samhain
Witchcraft
Winter Solstice
Mental Health
Financial Stability

The Moon in Carolina is a podcast about applied myth, folklore, history, and the paranormal — told the way you’d want it told by a friend who did all the reading for you.

Each week, host Shelby Bundy follows a single thread as far as it goes: a piece of folklore you’ve half-heard but never quite understood, a strange event with a long history, a figure who got remembered wrong, a practice that ha... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Shelby and her autumn co-host Amanda Paulson break down one of the most debated distinctions in paranormal research: residual hauntings versus intelligent hauntings. Are the footsteps on the stairs a ghost who knows you’re there — or... more

In this episode, Shelby and autumn co-host Amanda Paulson explore haunted art and literature, from paintings said to move at night to books that carry curses in their pages. From The Hands Resist Him and the Crying Boy prints to Poe’s “The Oval Portr... more

In this episode, Shelby and autumn co-host Amanda Paulson explore the world of urban legends — the stories that travel through communities and generations, shapeshifting as they go, yet always carrying something that feels true. From the Hat Man and ... more

In this episode, Shelby and Autumn co-host Amanda Paulson get into the strange and unsettling — the phenomena that don’t fit neatly into ghost stories but live in that same uncanny territory. Mimics, doppelgangers, fetches, and more: the experiences ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Paulson
Paranormal investigator and psychic medium known online as Pretty F'n Spooky.
Episode: Ep. 91: Haunted Art & Literature w/ Amanda Paulson
Amanda D. Paulson
Paranormal investigator and psychic medium
Pretty Effing Spooky
Episode: Ep. 89: Strange Phenomena with Amanda Paulson
Amanda DePaulson
Paranormal investigator and psychic medium, Pretty F'n Spooky
Episode: Ep. 88: Haunted Houses with Amanda Paulson
Caitlyn Barone
Educator, poet, and art witch based in New York.
Little Witch Books, Pointy Hat Press
Episode: Eps. 45: Art Witchery with Caitlyn Barone
Kate Belew
Poet, word witch, and social media maven for Tamed Wild.
Tamed Wild
Episode: Eps.42: Word Witchery with Kate Belew
Kristin Lisenby
A writer, word witch, co-owner of Little Witch Books and Pointy Hat Press, and co-host of Magic and Alchemy.
Magic and Alchemy, Little Witch Books, Pointy Hat Press
Episode: Eps.35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin Lisenby
Maria the Arcane
A witchy photographer and content creator, tarot reader, and co-host of Coffee & Cauldrons.
Coffee & Cauldrons
Episode: Eps. 24 Swords of the Tarot with Maria the Arcane
Ariel Halka
A friend of Shelby who shares a journey of personal transformation from Christianity to Paganism
Episode: Eps. 21: Christian to Pagan with Ariel Halka
Riss Cottrill
Jungian life coach specializing in shadow work and astrology readings, co-creator of Cycles and Seasons online community
Episode: Eps. 8: Sharing our Fears with Riss Cottrill

Hosts

Shelby Bundy
Host of the show; author and founder of a ritual lifestyle brand; anthropology background with a focus on folklore, myth, and earth-based spirituality.
Kate Belew
Co-host, contributor to seasonal rituals and myth-based storytelling; collaborates on episodes exploring spirituality and folklore.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • This Podcast is Magick ✨

    I have listened to every episode from start to finish, and I absolutely love this podcast. Shelby is an amazing storyteller, and I love her perspectives and her personal stories. It has gotten me through a tough winter and I can’t wait to keep following along 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katey☀️
    Canada5 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Absolutely adore this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan Erskine
    United Statesa year ago
  • The music

    This podcast brings me comfort . Shelby’s voice, her stories, and the hope of manifestation for a magical life .

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast brings me comfort . Shelby’s voice, her stories, and the hope of manifestation for a magical life .

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Magical Storyteller

    Your podcast feels like a meditation or a veneration of story, history, and myth. I look forward to each one. You reach through memory and ancestors to weave a rich tapestry. I treat each one like an experience, a ritual to be savoured.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BellaMoi78
    Canadaa year ago

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Fans appreciate the blend of myth, history, and practical guidance for daily life.
Many comment on the warm, authentic delivery and the sense of a knowledgeable friend guiding them.

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Ep. 89: Strange Phenomena with Amanda Paulson
Q: What stories or experiences stood out to you about time slips or related phenomena?
The Montana drive where two hours disappeared while passing through trees, the near-death timeline splits, and the clip about working intensely for ten minutes as time slowed or sped up.
Ep. 89: Strange Phenomena with Amanda Paulson
Q: What is a time slip, and how do you define it in your experience?
A time slip is when time feels non-linear, with moments seemingly vanishing or jumping forward, leaving a person with a sense that two hours or more passed without conscious recall.
Ep. 87: Summer Hauntings with Amanda D. Paulson
Q: Can you share a recent tool or practice you used to engage with dreams or the spirit realm?
Amanda describes a dream-work spell using hair from her brush, braided with dream herbs and stones, placed in a satchel by her bed, which helped restore dream activity.
Ep. 87: Summer Hauntings with Amanda D. Paulson
Q: Have you had any summertime hauntings or paranormal experiences lately?
Amanda explains that she hasn't had hauntings in her office recently, but has felt a stronger connection to nature spirits in her yard, including wildlife encounters that felt spiritually meaningful.
Ep. 88: Haunted Houses with Amanda Paulson
Q: What are the ghosts that you felt there, what are the hauntings?
The ghosts at St. Ignatius include Rose, a long-time patient who is an intelligent spirit, a priest, and nuns; they describe responsive phenomena in Rose's room and in the nun's quarters, suggesting active intelligence rather than random disturbances.

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A weekly deep dive into myth, folklore, history, and the paranormal, hosted by a well-read guide who weaves storytelling with cultural context. Episodes trace a single thread—from ancient goddesses and witchcraft to folklore-infused practices and modern paranormal accounts—balancing scholarly research with personal narrative. A notable strength is the host's ability to make niche topics accessible and immediately relevant, often linking past beliefs to everyday rituals, seasonal celebrations, and lived spirituality. A recurring charm is the intimate, conversational tone that makes listeners feel like a thoughtful friend sharing big ideas around a kitchen table or by a fireside. The show also stands out for blending academic lore with practi... more

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2. Amanda D. Paulson
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