Unspookable
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Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "5 Spooky Podcasts to Check Out Right Now" by Vulture, one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner, appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Podcast Magazine, The AV Club, Fast Company, and more.
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Episode 5: Tarot Cards
Unspookable
11/13/18 • 22 min
Most of us are familiar with tarot cards in some way. We've seen them in movies, maybe even played with them, but what are tarot cards? Are they magical? Can they tell the future? We'll look at all of that and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Special thanks to Al and Blythe
You can catch 6 year old Al with his father Jef on the family friendly CadaverCast: A Father-Son Monster Movie Podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 3: Ouija Board
Unspookable
10/30/18 • 17 min
What if we told you there was a board game that would let you talk to the dead? Would you try it? On this episode of Unspookable we'll talk about the unlikely history of one of America's favorite pastimes...the Ouija Board.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Special thanks to Al, Bella and Blythe
You can catch 6 year old Al with his father Jef on the family friendly CadaverCast: A Father-Son Monster Movie Podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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11/06/18 • 22 min
Going to school can be a nerve-racking experience . There are constant considerations of homework, tests, and social dynamics, but what if you also had to worry about...ghosts. On this episode of Unspookable we dive into the legends of spirits specifically tied to places of learning.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Special thanks this week to Blythe
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 6: Slender Man
Unspookable
11/20/18 • 18 min
Stories of the boogeyman exist in almost every culture and take on as many unique forms as the human imagination can come up with. On this episode we'll talk about one of the most famous recent incarnations of this legend: Slender Man.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Special thanks to Al, Bella, and Blythe
You can catch 6 year old Al with his father Jef on the family friendly CadaverCast: A Father-Son Monster Movie Podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Bonus Holiday Episode: Krampus
Unspookable
12/18/18 • 6 min
For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 34: Siren Head
Unspookable
11/02/21 • 20 min
Some urban legends are so unique that our brains want them to be true. That is certainly the case with Trevor Henderson's 2018 creation of a cryptid that has captured our imaginations and infiltrated such games as Minecraft and Roblox. What makes this creature so scary, yet so appealing? We're talking all things Siren Head on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit and Victoria Tomis
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Research by: Michael Grathwohl michaelgrathwohl.me.
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Episode artwork by: Heshan Gunasekara
Special thanks this week to: Blythe, Bella, and Al.
You can hear more of Al on CadaverCast: A Father Son Monster Movie Podcast with his father Jef. Give it a listen to as they talk all things horror and to hear Al speculate on the plots of films he's too young to watch. CadaverCast is available everywhere you get podcasts
Siren Head was created by Trevor Henderson. Find Trevor online at www.twitter.com/slimyswampghost
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You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 1: Bloody Mary
Unspookable
10/17/18 • 14 min
Have you ever tried to summon Bloody Mary? Do you think she was a real person? Or is she a just ghost story told to scare us? In the first episode of Unspookable we dive into the legend, the history, and the science behind this ritual to try to understand what is so tempting about looking into a darkened mirror and calling out "Bloody Mary."
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
with Elise Parisian and Nate DuFort
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Special thanks to Bella and Blythe
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 15: Vampires
Unspookable
10/29/19 • 26 min
Why is it that we both fear and yet are drawn to the idea of vampires? How have media and modern medicine changed our thoughts about their existence? And what does all of this say about humans? We'll sink our teeth into all that and more on this episode of Unspookable.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches
https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 20: Chupacabra
Unspookable
05/19/20 • 20 min
Have you ever heard of a Chupacabra? Legends of this creature that attack goats and other livestock exist in Puerto Rico, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and the American southwest. On this episode of Unspookable we look to uncover the origins of these legends and the thoughts that aid in shaping our fears.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Episode Artwork: Brianna Jacobi:
briannajacobi.com & https://www.instagram.com/briannakj_art
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/
If you’re interested in learning more about Puerto Rico while hearing some great, family friendly audio fiction, check out the podcast Timestorm by Cocotazo Media. Timestorm follows the time traveling Ventura Twins on a mission to preserve their Puerto Rican heritage - and we here at Unspookable are big fans of the show’s storytelling and educational mission. We encourage you to check it out at www.cocotazomedia.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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Episode 7: Mermaids
Unspookable
08/06/19 • 26 min
Do you believe in mermaids? When you picture them, what do you imagine? The idea of a part human, part fish creature is as old as human's search for answers in the deep blue see. In this episode we will show there is much more to these stories than you or even Hans Christian Anderson could fathom.
Host: Elise Parisian
Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit
Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort
Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/
Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com
Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches
https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en
You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:
https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable
https://www.instagram.com/soundsingtonmedia/
Unspookable is part of the Soundsington Audio Network committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com
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