Strange Origins

It may have taken Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life 200 years to earn his wings, but what about the angels with three sets of wings? Spanning across all the Abrahamic religions, angels have done a lot of work to keep the cosmos in order. And some have done a lot of work to bring about the destruction of humanity. Join me this week to learn about the history of Angels, and how sometimes, they aren’t as angelic as you would think.  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences!  THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ze8DZJnft0XWBxSvheOmjgh72l8pWUYHBXXXo9dGTfo/edit?usp=sharing  Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: Myuu - Restless Dreams (myuu.bandcamp.com/track/restless-dreams-2)

Who is Krampus and why is always scaring the children? This week I close out the year and discuss one of the more fan-favorite monsters of the season and Santa Claus’ counterpart from Hell, Krampus. From St. Nicholas’ healing bone manna to Santa Claus’ abolitionist history, you’ll be full of strange facts to share with visiting family members this year.  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.  Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n0-Mm6iXPHjgnK6GgErKXy6WRpQchQKr1utVVvyVmPE/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: Song: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Dark Version) - Dark Christmas Music - Myuu soundcloud.com/myuu/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-dark-piano-version-dark-christmas-music

*Please note that due to darker themes this episode may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.  When do contemporary American myths cross the border between fun and just plain strange? From hypnotism to dead cats to nosebleeds, where do The Black Eyed Children fit in and how much can they be blamed for? One piece of advice: be sure not to let them in when they knock on your front door.  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_BSswdt-ShZwg2tNHgDP6WRcw2eiYCZBRppRVjSxdI/edit?usp=sharing  Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: Edge of Life - Myuu / Horror Music Composer / Royalty-Free | Creative Commons / contact@thedarkpiano.com / https://soundcloud.com/myuu/edge-of-life?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals

From the hallowed halls of Trinity College was born The Ghost Club. After decades of lectures, research, and debunkings, where did their interest in the unexplained take them? Apparently, exploding knives, fake mediums, and a Spontaneous Psychophysical Incident Data Electronic Recorder (SPIDER).  (Sidenote: I know that I pronounce Cambridge weird. I tried to watch out for that but sometimes my Idaho accent gets the better of me.) For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ If you love supporting things, why not become a co-producer? Visit https://www.patreon.com/StrangeOrigins to become a patron of Strange Origins. You can donate any amount, from $3 up, and each tier comes with different benefits. Like Merch? Check out my shop at http://tee.pub/lic/StrangeOrigins to find T-shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, Mugs, and more! Thank you to Anchor.fm for allowing me the ability to publish my podcasts for free. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FrlHHhUtXP5EqxZcdkZDNnO_-OoSEbEW6yvqytV8uf4/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Song: Drops - Andrewkn - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License. - https://freesound.org/people/Andrewkn/sounds/404460/

*Please note that this episode lightly mentions child cannibalism and may not be suitable for children 13 and under.  Did you know that being called a Hag was at one point in history a compliment? Join me in my deep dive into the history of the hag, which in essence, is the history of women and the ancient Gods themselves. From Cailleach to Baba Yaga, what is it about these women that defy stereotypes?  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.  Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences!  THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cxZHWGFhziQiAJZfkLVwnRpXVVxWGGLjTl3jdQbT1AQ/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: ♩♫ Sad Piano Music ♪♬ - Solstice (Copyright and Royalty Free) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRIt5yS36s / This track is licensed under a ‘Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License’. You can find the link to that license here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... (If you can please go donate to him, he is a wonderful composer).

*Please note this episode lightly mentions the subject of human sacrifice, and may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.   What is it about a circle of stones that either inspires or frightens generations of people? With Stonehenge, the answers aren’t very clear. Still, though, the evidence remains that there’s something special about the place. From possible human sacrifices to hippies fighting "the Man," Stonehenge seems to attract all types.  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.  Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences!  THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RAfGx4PXNVwNiMYnZg84YM0EB0OQkyvKWv7lZi13SUc/edit?usp=sharing  Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com  Edge of Life - Myuu / Horror Music Composer / Royalty-Free | Creative Commons / contact@thedarkpiano.com / https://soundcloud.com/myuu/edge-of-life?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals

All Hallow’s Eve is a time for sweets, pranks, and talking to the dead. But where exactly did all of these strange and seemingly random traditions originate? From Stingy Jack to pranks that went a little too far, Halloween has more mischievous beginnings than you thought.  For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.  Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences!  THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3Q0PdY-tSnblrE_Zd2i4scFeDuFAyq0rD2Lbur8ZiE/edit?usp=sharing  Intro Music was produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: Track: Halloween Music Mix 2018 - Horror Epic Scary Music (Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds) (47:32) Music provided by Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds. / Free Download: http://bit.ly/2kVGfOG / Video-Link: https://youtu.be/qR6NywDPerE / Channel: https://bit.ly/2Kjpsjj

Grimm's Fairy Tales such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Rapunzel have been a large part of our childhoods. So why don’t we know anything about where they came from? From Philology to the Nazis, the Grimm's had quite the effect on the modern world. And he funny thing is, it was mostly on accident.   For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!  Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences!  THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts.  If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfVWECO33ft7_ek78iEOH4Dm6Dhi1YsFp-1y8fBlGd8/edit?usp=sharing   Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.  Background Music: Tender Remains by Myuu - Support Myuu on Patreon- http://patreon.com/myuuj - Find the song at :https://soundcloud.com/myuu/tender-remains?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves mention of genocide and death, which may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13. What makes Golems such strange creatures? In my opinion, it's everything. From their birth to their death, and the religious implications behind the myth, Golems are a lot less simple than you might think. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QSS_XpJIsyX2p49kkzuvD7kKq-SLJcbioFmK7LBd_Gw/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Disintigration - Myuu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piFJVwr1YYA - royalty-free music | Support with Donations → http://goo.gl/tZy5p - Support Myuu on Patreon http://patreon.com/myuuji

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves themes of sexuality and Satanism, may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. From Scorpion Hunters to Greek Goddesses, to the Colonies, witches are either vilified or revered (depending on who you ask.) When exactly did the gap between respected and feared grow so large? Join me in my journey of witchy discovery in this week’s episode to find out. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tnmBsjgIL-8W1hCodIE4Lyz2YPc2-Exm7Uq882VB0rI/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Despair by Myuu is licensed under a  Creative Commons License / https://soundcloud.com/myuu/despair?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals

*A note of warning: Short portions of the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13, as they include descriptions of hangings.  Does Thirteen deserve the bad reputation it’s famous for or is it all just a bunch of nonsense superstition? From Norse Mythology and Christian Theology to famous composers and writers who suffer from Triskaidekaphobia, the number thirteen haunts more people than you might think. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9732mz4cwapx-Nzoow3jBnzQTkh91q1NjeVOv2CF08/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Starting Once Again by tomhigley - https://soundcloud.com/tomhigley/starting-once-again (Starting Once Again by tomhigley is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.

Everyone seems to have their own story about a UFO. But how much can you relate to the people of the past with their stories of Unidentified Flying Objects? From an ancient Egyptian Papyrus to Angel Hair, to the golden age of American UFO research and coverups, I would bet you don’t know as much about Flying Saucers as you thought you did. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. Background Music: VictorWayne - Autumn (No Copyright Music) / Music provided by Tunetank / Free Download:  http://bit.ly/32ViW9i / Video Link: https://youtu.be/CBqgMjudX4E / https://soundcloud.com/tunetankcom/victor-wayne-autumn Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com.

In San Jose, California exists one of the most strangely constructed buildings in the world, and it’s constantly being listed as one of the top ten most haunted locations in America. Join me to find out whether Sarah Winchester was a superstitious looney case with wads of cash, or if there were there other motives behind her building of the Winchester Mansion. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_yYG3hVoPMcIwDUnIWiXXUHl2mruh8-xsv-KqS-SZE/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Disintegrating- Myuu https://soundcloud.com/myuu/disintegrating?in=myuu/sets/emotional-piano Check out a tour of the house through the Youtube channel of Houzz (not promoted): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9oYSvXJxu4

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves acts of cannibalism and euthanasia, and may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. Wendigos have been here for longer than most immigrants, so why aren’t they better known? Popular in comic books, video games, and tv shows, the origin of these creatures hit a little closer to reality than you might like. Join me as I delve into the history and psychology of the Wendigo. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEPkYlb2-9MX90os2slvCgg6oFRQzygXkO37K8JzX3c/edit?usp=sharing) Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Edge of Life - Myuu | Horror Music Composer | Royalty-Free | Creative Commons | contact@thedarkpiano.com |https://soundcloud.com/myuu/edge-of-life?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals

*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13. This week I dive into the history and origin of the scaly, enchanting, and oftentimes terrifying Mermaid. From Celtic to African stories of encounters with these creatures, Mermaids seem to come in every shape and temperament. Two hard and fast rules for when dealing with mermaids Don’t be a man. And keep some shiny baubles, or maybe even some Coca-Cola around as gifts. For more info on me and my podcasts please visit FascinatingPodcasts.com. There you can listen to all my episodes, find merch, leave reviews, and read my other published works. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ and DM me your strange experiences! THANK YOU to ParanormalityRadio.com for allowing me to be a part of your network and supporting me in my journey. Check them out on IG @ParanormalPodcasts. If you would like access to the online sources of this piece, please visit my Google Docs transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQ8kHiVlTDE1eDmzwubXLM6lpts35LnmEWRLRp5J_OE/edit?usp=sharing Intro and outro were produced by me, with the help of SoundTrap.com. Background Music: Rising Walls - Myuu | Horror Music Composer | Royalty-Free | Creative Commons | contact@thedarkpiano.com | https://soundcloud.com/myuu/myuu-rising-walls?in=myuu/sets/creepypasta-music-originals