Folklore on the Rocks

Straight Up Strange Productions presents "The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs.

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SURPRISE! It's the most wonderful time of the year, so we just HAD to get an episode out to you. We are still working on new ones, so we're not quite back yet, but enjoy this episode while you're wai…

In the mood for a ghost story? Of course you are! Telling ghost stories around a fire at Christmastime was a beloved tradition in the Victorian era...so it's kind of the perfect time for it! Come lis…

Happy Holidays, from the Straight Up Strange Podcast Family! We collaborated with the other shows in our network to bring you a rendition of the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Cla…

Join us for discussion about the Buru, a cryptid from a valley in the Himalayas, in far Northeastern India. There are SO many things it could be...you'll just have to listen to find out what!

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We're back together with 3 amazing tales from India! We've got mermaids, sly jackals, judgey parrots, stretchy ghosts, and more!

Cocktail of the Week: The Bengal Tiger

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Come listen to Logan and our special guest Madman Madriaga, a local paranormal investigator, talk about ghosts, theater, what's on the other side, and how one's perspective shapes their view of the s…

Tune in for what is (unintentionally) our longest episode ever (I think)! Learn about Midsummer and the Summer Solstice, hear some tales involving them, and listen to us gab for a weirdly long time!

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Summertime is here and we are FINALLY back (sorry about that) with one of our extra special seasonal folk tale episodes. Logan narrates and Lindsay has a one-sided conversation...you want want to mis…

Get ready for 3 spooky tales and some conversations about The Dark Crystal, The Walking Dead, Spain, and Goosebumps. Good times, scary stories...hope you enjoy!

Cocktail of the Week: Manhattan

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Join us as we drink a yummy cocktail and talk about the two-faced cannibal demon from Angola, the Kishi. There's also a lot of discussion about hyenas...

Cocktail of the Week: The Kishi

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Pour a drink and come listen to 3 fantastic tales of adventure and heroism from Angola! These tales have a huge variety of awesome characters and creatures, so we think you'll really like them. Pleas…

This week, Logan is in his element (and so VERY excited) as he dives deep into the fascinating and frenzied subject of Berserkers! Come learn about some awesome warriors - were they shapeshifters? Or…

We are excited to present 3 tales from Norse Mythology to you all! Forget Marvel, let's hearken back to the OG Thor and Loki!

Cocktail of the Week: Fjellbekk

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This week we're doing a special feature of a classic Scandinavian Tale. We're mainly doing this solo because it's a pretty long story, but very good. Come listen to us discuss fairy tale tropes, our …

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing - it's time for some Spring folk tales from around the world! Pt. 2 of 2

Cocktail of the Week: Mint Julep

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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing - it's time for some Spring folk tales from around the world! Pt. 1 of 2

Cocktail of the Week: Blossom

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In our FOURTH Modern Folklore episode (holy crap!) we have some deep, dark tales for you. If you're a fan of NoSleeps, check out our narration and discussion of these tales! Stories by Andrew Close (…

Finally, our Antarctic creature, as promised! Come listen to us discuss the Ningen, a creepy aquatic beast from the ocean around Antarctica. Conspiracies, beluga knees, Japanese fishermen - we've got…