S01E06 - Haitian Vodou

01/16/21 • 51 min

On this episode of Ghost Song Radio, we will discuss the topic of Haitian Vodou. It is one of the most misunderstood and unjustly maligned religious practices in the world. Here we will discuss Haiti's tumultuous history and how it led to the development of Vodou. We will discuss Vodou in concept and practice. Finally, we will discuss the Lwa, the spirits of Vodou who act as intermediaries between Man and God.

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S01E05 - Haunted Paintings

On this episode of Ghost Song Radio we will discuss three purportedly haunted paintings: Landseer's "Man Proposes, God Disposes," Bragolin's "The Crying Boy," and Stoneham's "The Hands Resist Him." All three of these works of art are surrounded by an air of mystery and terror, and are believed to be inhabited by paranormal entities or simply cursed. In this episode we will discuss the history and stories surrounding these accursed works of art, some theories surrounding their status as hexed or haunted, and what the skeptics have to say about it.

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S01 Midseason Special

Ghost Song Radio... NOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO QUALITY! (Sorry about the last couple of episodes, guys. There were production issues, and they've been resolved.) In our Season 01 Midseason Special, we are going to shake things up a little bit. This episode is brought to you by the listeners! We will read and respond to some real-life accounts of the paranormal, and then perform an on-air analysis of an original piece of electronic voice phenomena. Thanks for sticking with us through the growing pains, guys. This one's for you!