Episode 4: Superstitions
05/02/22 • 49 min
It's paranormal week and we are here to talk about superstitions! Listen as we provide origins for some of the more well known superstitions. A long with some you've probably never heard of. As always, happy listening!
#jackback #devilsplaything #chooseyourtrauma
Trigger warning: This episode does discuss the topic of suicide and self-inflicted harm. Listener discretion is advised.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye
https://www.britannica.com/topic/evil-eye
https://carnegiemnh.org/superstitions-and-black-cats/
https://www.history.com/news/black-cats-superstitions
https://journeys.dartmouth.edu/folklorearchive/2018/11/14/dont-cut-finger-nails-at-night/
https://soranews24.com/2015/03/26/clipping-your-nails-at-night-may-cause-death-according-to-a-japanese-superstition/
https://qconline.com/beware-of-cutting-your-nails-at-night/image_ceb77c7d-0481-55df-a3f0-843c16ce9c7c.html
https://www.winecountry.com/blog/say-cheers-5-unique-toasting-traditions-from-around-the-world/
https://vinepair.com/articles/bad-luck-toast-water-navy/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-you-should-never-make_3_b_9694002
https://www.joincake.com/blog/cemetery-superstitions/
http://www.articlecats.com/index.php/weird-things-people-believe-bring-bad-luck/
http://kathleenmaca.com/index.php/2015/10/05/hold-your-breath-other-cemetery-superstitions/
It's paranormal week and we are here to talk about superstitions! Listen as we provide origins for some of the more well known superstitions. A long with some you've probably never heard of. As always, happy listening!
#jackback #devilsplaything #chooseyourtrauma
Trigger warning: This episode does discuss the topic of suicide and self-inflicted harm. Listener discretion is advised.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye
https://www.britannica.com/topic/evil-eye
https://carnegiemnh.org/superstitions-and-black-cats/
https://www.history.com/news/black-cats-superstitions
https://journeys.dartmouth.edu/folklorearchive/2018/11/14/dont-cut-finger-nails-at-night/
https://soranews24.com/2015/03/26/clipping-your-nails-at-night-may-cause-death-according-to-a-japanese-superstition/
https://qconline.com/beware-of-cutting-your-nails-at-night/image_ceb77c7d-0481-55df-a3f0-843c16ce9c7c.html
https://www.winecountry.com/blog/say-cheers-5-unique-toasting-traditions-from-around-the-world/
https://vinepair.com/articles/bad-luck-toast-water-navy/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-you-should-never-make_3_b_9694002
https://www.joincake.com/blog/cemetery-superstitions/
http://www.articlecats.com/index.php/weird-things-people-believe-bring-bad-luck/
http://kathleenmaca.com/index.php/2015/10/05/hold-your-breath-other-cemetery-superstitions/
Previous Episode
Episode 3: Mysterious Death of Tanner Ward
Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide. Listener discretion advised.
The mysterious death of Tanner Ward has left his family, friends, and well, everyone else, stunned and in disbelief. The tragic story takes place about 5 years ago in Trenton, Missouri. His family and friends believe foul play was involved, however officials believe suicide. Listen in to hear Tanner’s story.
Brooke refers to Lisa multiple times which is Tanner Ward’s mom.
Sources:
https://republican-times.com/2018/04/18/wards-death-is-ruled-a-suicide/
https://amp.truecrimedaily.com/2018/03/01/mystery-in-missouri-what-happened-to-tanner-ward/
https://www.kmzu.com/independent-autopsy-rules-tanner-wards-death-a-suicide/
https://www.google.com/search?q=population+of+trenton+mo&rlz=1CABASQ_enUS965&oq=population+of+trenton+mo&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i20i263i512j0i512j0i390.3520j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/voice-stress-analysis-only-15-percent-lies-about-drug-use-detected-field-test
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/mpphotos/A1001001A22C16B81632C379061.pdf
Thumbnail Photo Credit:
https://www.kttn.com/arrest-warrant-issued-for-tanner-ward-of-trenton/
Next Episode
Episode 5: Marise Chiverella - Cold Case Solved after 57 Years
This week, we are reviewing the cold case of Marise Chiverella. Marise was 9 years old at the time of her murder. It left the town of Hazleton, PA in shock. Throughout the years many theories and suspects were considered. It won't be until 2022, that the killer would be identified.
**Trigger warning: Talk about rape is in this episode. Viewer discretion is advised.
Apologies for the possible mispronunciations. Words are hard.
Sources:
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/picture-gallery/opinion/2022/02/24/two-towns-two-murders/6837615001/
https://www.timesleader.com/news/1539205/who-was-james-paul-forte-suspected-killer-left-few-clues
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-hazleton-cold-case-9-year-old-girl-20190320-story.html
Newspapers taken from Hazleton Standard-Speaker and St. Joseph News-Press newspaper
Thumbnail photo: Bucks County Courier Times
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