A Hint of Fiction
William Acker and Alexandria Bivens
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I Put a Curse on You and Now Youre Mine - Curses
A Hint of Fiction
04/27/22 • 46 min
Curses are the great equilizer in our world, we see them in our history, our media and our mythos. But how do curses affect the real world and how do you try and stop one?
In this episode, a bad contract affects all who work on the Man of Steel, Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the King, and a cursed forest attracts wedding bells.
Intro - 1:07
The Curse of the Man of Steel - 5:14
Curse of the Ancient Mummy - 20:31
The Cursed Forest that Wants Wedding Bells - 34:16
Outro - 41:51
Just the Facts
A Hint of Fiction
11/13/19 • 17 min
In this episode William and Alex take a break from storytelling to talk to you our fans! We answer questions about the show, things that have been bugging you and your thirst for answers! We have the facts and we give them to you!
We also talk about the exciting new news we have coming for the show. What is it? Well you'll have to take a listen and see!
Don't forget to check out our social media for specific dates and information!
Trailer - A Hint of Fiction Podcast
A Hint of Fiction
09/11/19 • 1 min
Welcome to A Hint of Fiction! A show where we toe the line between fact and fantasy. Every week we provide three tales, stories of the mysterious, the surprising and the downright weird.
But there's a catch.
One of these stories isn't true, a work of pure fiction. Can you tell the difference between truth and tale?
Check us out every Wednesday at hintoffiction.com Google, Itunes or wherever you get your podcasts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HintofFiction
Why are Step-Mothers so Mean in Fairy Tales
A Hint of Fiction
10/02/19 • 41 min
Fairy Tales reach out from our childhood and touch our hearts through nostalgia, mystery and wonder. We may know these stories from old childhood books, stories told by our parents, or even the Wonderful World of Disney. While these stories may bring happiness to our hearts, the truth behind many of these stories are cold, heartless and even sometimes murderous.
In this episode,the origins of a sleeping princess are buried in Norse mythology, a hairy child is forced to live in a cage and amuse French royalty, and a woman with skin as white as snow is put to sleep by a poisoned apple. One of these three stories isn’t what it seems, can you guess which one? Find out on this episode of A Hint of Fiction
*******************Spoiler Alerts************************
Sleeping Beauty: Written by William Acker
Beauty and the Beast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrus_Gonsalvus
Snow White: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White
Who Ya Gonna Call - Ghosts
A Hint of Fiction
05/12/21 • 25 min
Ghosts, what are they? Are they the actual living spirits of humans long since passed? Or are they emotional ties to a place of great importance? Or something even sinister?
William discusses three ghost stories today on our newest Half Halloween episode! Can you figure out why haunts are real and which ones a just fancy folk legends?
A hotel is imprinted with the spirit of the living, a women finds love from the realm beyond and a cruise liner is the home to a gruesome murder. Which one of these are true? Find out today on A Hint of Fiction.
By Air, By Land and By Sea - Cryptids
A Hint of Fiction
03/16/22 • 32 min
In this episode, a bat creature attacks an expedition team in a remote jungle, a large sea creature is unearthed after some major construction and an ugly creature cries tears of amber for its lost incarnation. One of these stories isn’t true, can you figure out which one? Welcome to A Hint of Fiction
Story Timestamps
A Screech in the Night - 3:44
Monsters on the Seven Seas - 12:29
The Crying Cryptid - 22:16
Just the Fiction
A Hint of Fiction
10/30/19 • 10 min
In this mini-sode, we decide to skip the fact and head right into the fiction. That's right, this episode is one fiction story, played out by your loveable hosts William and Alexandria.
The Right Girl
Written by: William Acker & Alexandria Bivens
Performed by: William Acker and Alexandria Bivens
Dont Go Breaking My Heart - Breakup Stories
A Hint of Fiction
02/16/22 • 50 min
Love is amazing, it lifts us up, it binds us, and it makes us become something more than the sum of our parts. On the other hand, losing love can feel like losing a part of yourself, and can make you to make outlandish decisions in the scramble to be whole again.
In this episode, a goddess ghosts a aggressive suitor, a Emporer and his wife are just awful and a poet scorns the love of a mistress, which causes her to go insane.
Intro: 1:12
Do as the Greek’s do and Ghost: 2:47
A King in Heartbreak, A Tyrant of Rome: 16:01
Nothing Like a Lover’s Scorn: 31:59
It's Where you Live - Strange Towns
A Hint of Fiction
05/18/22 • 42 min
We all come from somewhere and all towns have a story. While many feel safe and secure, sometimes dark truths lurk just under the surface. What truth’s will you uncover in your cozy little hamlet’s and homesteads? And what if those truths are not always what they seems
In this episode, we discuss three strange and in some cases deserted towns, filled with their own dark stories. A man obsessed with flight makes a journey above the skies, An ancient seaside town, is actually a den of sin and debauchery and a small coal mining town becomes abandoned after an accident.
Intro: 0:57
The City of the Skies: 2:40
The Sunken City of Sin: 18:51
Fires All the Way Down: 26:23
Outro: 37:02
What Goes Bump In The Night - Urban Legends
A Hint of Fiction
05/06/20 • 34 min
Welcome to Half Halloween, it's like Halloween...we'll you get it.
In our first spooky episode of this new holiday, we talk about urban legends. From things that go bump in the dark, to that chill that runs up your spine, we find the truth behind these creepy encounters, we'll sort of.
In this episode: celebrities visit a small town, post-mortem, a unusual fright is found at a local haunted house, and an costumed attacker protects his small corner of the world.
*******************Spoilers Ahead*******************************
Post Mortem vacation spot: Written by William Acker
The body in the Haunted House:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pike
The Bunny Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Hint of Fiction have?
A Hint of Fiction currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does A Hint of Fiction cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Comedy Fiction, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Hint of Fiction?
The episode title 'The Ones that Got Away - Unsolved Murders' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Hint of Fiction?
The average episode length on A Hint of Fiction is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Hint of Fiction released?
Episodes of A Hint of Fiction are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of A Hint of Fiction?
The first episode of A Hint of Fiction was released on Sep 11, 2019.
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