In this week’s episode, the ladies celebrate their birthday by sharing spooky cryptid stories and answering listener questions! We can’t thank you enough for coming to our birthday party and for laughing along with us in this chaotic yet riveting episode. So grab your favorite celebratory drink and cheers to getting older, Ladies Who Turn Two will have you smiling all day long.

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You’ve unlocked a Closer Look episode, where we dive more in depth on topics we’ve discussed before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by the Good Witch of Hollywood Patti Negri! You’ve seen her on Ghost Adventures, TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee and much more. From celebrity seances to putting out ghostly fires (literally) and letting nothing stop her in between, Patti teaches the ladies not to let fear hold them back and how to channel their power both in this world and the next.

If you want to learn more about Patti Negri, please see her biography and links below:

Patti Negri, renowned Psychic-Medium and “Good Witch,” is best known for her recurring appearances on Travel Channel and Discovery+’s hit series Ghost Adventures and YouTube’s leading paranormal show, TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee.

She is the international bestselling author of Old World Magick for the Modern World: Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Balance, Empower & Create a Life You Love and Dollcraft, her popular Llewellyn release exploring haunted dolls and magical poppets.

Patti’s extensive television and media career includes appearances on Portals to Hell, MasterChef, Wipeout, and America’s Got Talent, along with collaborations with Lilly Singh, LaurDIY, Good Mythical Morning, AwesomenessTV, and many other leading creators and influencers. She has appeared on numerous magazine covers, contributed to more than 20 books, and conducted séances for radio, film, and television, working with notable figures including Emma Stone, Jon Voight, Meghan Trainor, and Gregory Hines.

Patti hosts the award-winning weekly podcast The Witching Hour and co-hosts The Witch’s Movie Coven. She is also a founding partner and Vice President of the paranormal streaming service PARAFlixx.com, as well as a founding partner and Headmistress of University Magickus, an online school of spirituality and mysticism, available at UniversityMagickus.com and MagickU.org.

pattinegri.com

https://www.facebook.com/PattiNegriPsychicMedium

https://instagram.com/patti.negri

https://www.tiktok.com/@pattinegri

https://twitter.com/PattiNegri

https://www.youtube.com/user/pinkkaire (tons of videos)

IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0624468/nm0624468/

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TW: Horror, murder, sexual assault

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay tells the ladies the epic origin of an iconic werewolf: The Wolf Man. As 19 Crimes’ The Wolf Man Howlin’ Red is sipped, the ladies get excited over their spooky season line up, try bacon Pringles, and discuss what it takes to make a monster. So grab your favorite red and howl at the moon, Ladies Who Howl at the Moon will have you rewatching The Wolfman in no time.

Thank you to 19 Crimes x Universal Monsters for providing the wine for this week’s episode! You can get your own Howlin’ Red in wine stores near you.

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SOURCES:

Fanelli, Brian. "Why the Wolf Man (1941) Remains a Sympathetic Symbol of Otherness." Brian Fanelli / 1428 Elm, January 15, 2025.

"Monsters, Magic, and Monkshood." Chicago Botanic Garden Blog.

"The Pentagram in Religion and Mysticism: Early Christianity to the Medieval Period." Jen Sequel.

"The Festival of the Wolf Man." BBC News.

Sokil, Tony. "How Hollywood Changed Werewolf Lore Forever." Den of Geek, October 26, 2022.

Woo, Elaine. "Curt Siodmak; Writer Created the 'Wolf Man.'" Los Angeles Times, September 9, 2000.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes the ladies through the grounds of a famously haunted house: The Greystone Mansion. As the Chateau Bel-Air is sipped, the ladies declare fall is here despite the heat, spill sorority secrets, and concoct the ultimate crossover musical. So grab your favorite Bordeaux and smell the lilac, Ladies Who Have 3 Bucks, 2 Bags, 1 Shot will have you booking a tour in no time!

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW: Murder, Suicide

Sources:

“The Haunted Greystone Mansion” on LA Ghosts

“Intrigue, Scandal, Ghosts & Deaths In The Mansion” on Travels with Mai Tai Tom

“The ghosts of Greystone” on Beverly Press by Joey Waldinger and Edwin Folven

“Greystone Mansion – Strange Experience” aussieajp

“Haunted Designer Showcase: Greystone Mansion” by Bonnie McCarthy on Huffpost

“We Shall Never Know: Murder, Money and the Enduring Mystery of Greystone Mansion” by Hadley Meares on PBS SoCal

"Ghosts of Greystone" by Clete Keith

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In this week’s episode, Sammy tells the ladies all about one of the hottest belief systems: Numerology. As the Latitud42 is sipped, the ladies debate improvising the episode, read a listener’s Alcatraz story and try not to poison each other. So grab your favorite rose and get ready to learn what the most perfect number is, Ladies Who Can Count will have you researching your chart in no time. 

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Sources:

“3.7 Music of the Spheres and the Lessons of Pythagoras” by Anonymous on phys.uconn.edu 

“Timeline 002: Pythagoras And The Connection Between Music And Math” by James Stewart on Vermontpublic.org

"Pythagorean Numerology Explained: History and Basics” by Blair Andrews on numerologist.com

“Angel Number 42: The Walls That Know When to Open” by Blair Andrews on Numerologist.com

“The History of Numerology: 5,000 Years of Sacred Number” by Blair Andrews on Numerologist.com

“The Basics of Numerology” by Patti Wigington on learnreligions.com

“Origins of Numerology” by Anon on divination.com

“Overview of Numerology: History and Origins” by Pulkit Dheer on vskills.in

“The Mysteries of Numerology: How Numbers Shape Our Lives” by Staff at Discovery UK

“Number 42 Meaning” by Anon at AffinityNumerology.com 

“How Pythagoras turned math into a tool for understanding reality” by Tom Siegfried on ScienceNews.org

“Numerology - its origin, development, acceptance” by Staff at DiscoverMagazines.com 

“Number and reality” by Ian Stewart on Britannica

“Pythagoreanism” by Ian Stewart on Britannica

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay turns the wheel of the year to an underrated witchy holiday: Mabon aka the Fall Equinox. As the Kendall Jackson is poured, the ladies write essays on The Godfather, swear that music is magic, and try to start their own secret society. So grab your favorite zinfandel and get cozy on your wine bench, Ladies Who Live By the Seasons will have you prepping for Mabon in no time.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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Sources:

"Ancient Structures Used to Mark the Autumnal Equinox." OneTravel.

"Eleusinian Mysteries." Encyclopaedia Britannica.

"Mabon Correspondences." Pagan Pages eMagazine, September 1, 2018.

"That Mabon Thing Again." Go Deeper.

"The Eleusinian Mysteries." Hellenic Republic of Australia.

"The Festival of Pomona." The Wild Hunt, October 2024.

"The Great Wheel of the Year Sabbats." Sacred Circle Church.

Metheral, Ginny. How to Celebrate Mabon | Rites, Rituals and Traditions for the Autumn Equinox (Youtube)

Kelly, Aidan. "Naming Ostara, Litha, and Mabon." Patheos, May 2017.

Launer, John. "Politics and Thanksgiving." University of Wisconsin Law Library, November 29, 2024.

Mota, Natalia Bezerra, et al. "Psychedelics and the Eleusinian Mysteries: A Neurological Perspective." medRxiv, November 19, 2020.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie dives under the sea to tell the ladies about everyone’s favorite mercreature: Mermaids. As the Singerstone is sipped, the ladies go on mystical shopping trips, compare tails, and brave The Odyssey in 4D. So grab your favorite sauvignon blanc and plug your ears, Ladies Who Lure will have you rewatching Aquamarine in no time.

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Sources:

“Why Millennials’ Obsession With Mermaids, Unicorns, and the Color Pink Matters” by Kristin Iversen on Nylon

“Siren (mythology)” by Dr. Kalen Churcher, PhD on EBSCO

“Mermaid Mythology: Tales of Sirens, Selkies, and Other Sea Folk” by Sophie Swan on Sea Witch Botanicals

“Atargatis, the Mermaid Goddess” by Judith Shaw on Feminism and Religion

“Mermaids: Myth, Kith and Kin” by Akankshaw Singh on JSTOR

“Fantastically Wrong: The Murderous, Sometimes Sexy History of the Mermaid” by Matt Simon on Wired

“The Dark Origins of Mermaids and Other Mysterious Folk Lore” by Khalid Elhassan on History Collection

“Are mermaids real?” by NOAA on National Ocean Service

“Atargatis the first Mermaid” by Niina Pekantytär on Medium

“Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings” by Gina Dimuro on All That’s Interesting

"10 Mermaid Sightings Before 1800” by Joanne Guidoccio

“The Mermaid Story” by Ann Victoria on Weekly World News

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You’ve unlocked a Closer Look episode, where we dive more in depth on topics we’ve discussed before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by author and herbal storyteller Amanda Edmiston. Amanda walks the ladies through the garden, discussing the benefits of neighborhood plants and the folk stories behind them. So grab your favorite herbal tea and get ready to time travel, this episode will have you racing to learn from your local herbalist in no time. 

You can find Amanda on Instagram @Amanda.Edmiston and you can find books and online courses on her website botanicafabula.co.uk

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In this week’s episode, Sammy plays tricks on the ladies to evoke one of Japan’s slyest creatures: Kitsune. As the La Soif is sipped, the ladies practice their spellwork, learn how to trust their guts, and have a hard time saying Gob…er, sorry God. So grab your favorite rose and don’t get tricked, Ladies Who Have Nine Tails will have you giggling all day long. 

And for our Seattle listeners, code LADIESWHOLORE gets you 10% off of The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience!

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Sources:

“Kitsune” by Roland Martin in Britannica 

“Kitsune” by Anonymous on yokai.com

“Zenko” by Anonymous on Yokai.com 

“Mythology of Kitsune | Folklore Friday Episode 1” by Quills and Pages on medium

“Kitsune: The Enigmatic Fox of Japanese Folklore” by Danny Taing on Bokksu

“Animism’s Origin: How Our Ancestors Respected Nature” by amanda penn on shortform.com

“Animism: Shinto, Druidry, and Indigenous Wisdom Teachings” by Anon on Tauwellness.com

“Tamamo no Mae” by Anonymous on yokai.com

“The Tale of the Nine-Tailed Fox” by Madison Folks on roningallery.com

“Inari” by Britannica Editors on Britannica

“Kitsune, the Japanese Fox with Multiple Powers and its Meaning” by Staff at Japan Avenue

“The lore of Tamamo no Mae” by Fate / Grand Order on Gamefaqs.gamespot.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay wakes the ladies up for The Witching Hour. As the Spellbound is sipped, the ladies share a Matterhorn ghost story, dive into tree science, and call Sammy’s mom. So whether you’re a baby or a finance bro, grab your favorite pinot noir and hold onto your bikinis, Ladies Who Wake Up at 3 am will have you listening to your internal clock tonight! 

And for our Seattle listeners, code LADIESWHOLORE gets you 10% off of The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience!

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Sources:

Bibliography

"The Witching Hour." Encyclopaedia Britannica.

"About the Midnight Hour." Mystic Minds / Medium.

"Chimes at Midnight." The Royal Society Blog, December 2014.

"The Magick of Midnight: Rituals Between Worlds." The Esoteric Journal / Esoterica Roma.

"The Two Halves of the Night." Chabad.org / Kabbalah.

Nelson, Steffie. "The Witching Hour: The Occult in an Age When There Are No Secrets." Steffienelson.com, November 13, 2015.

"Ushi no Koku Mairi." Yokai.com.

Ekirch, A. Roger. "The Lost Medieval Habit of Biphasic Sleep." BBC Future, January 7, 2022.

Suni, Eric, and Abhinav Singh. "Sleep Paralysis and Ghosts." Time, 2023.

The Why Files. YouTube.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies through the library towards the most cursed book in history: The Devil’s Bible. As the Comedia (and La Secrestia?!) is sipped, the ladies wall themselves into Magic 8 balls, reminisce about 6th grade social politics, and get suspicious about the Seattle raccoon Jimothy’s true nature. So grab your favorite Italian red and don’t forget the sourdough, Ladies Who Check Yes will have you seeing flying books in no time. 

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Sources:

“Devil’s Bible” on Library of Congress

“The Devil’s Bible” by Marlon K. Screnker on Medium

“577 Angel Number meaning” on astrology.com

"Why the Codex Gigas Is Known as the Devil’s Bible” by Crystal Ponti on History.com

“Did a Medieval Monk Sell His Soul to the Devil to Create the Codex Gigas?” by Bill Norrington on USCB

“Inside the ‘Devil’s Bible,’ the Largest Medieval Manuscript Ever Made“ by Tim Brinkhof on artnet

“Horrifying Discoveries Found Inside the Devil's Bible” by anjaneya R on Vocal.media

“Mel Gibson: The Devil’s Bible Is Real — And It Changed How I Portrayed Satan” on Following Christ Youtube

“Object of Intrigue: The Devil’s Bible” by Ella Morton on Atlas Obscura

“Between Heaven and Hell: The Secret Story of the Codex Gigas—The Devil’s Bible” by Muhammad Kashif on Medium

“The Rule of Saint Benedict: Chapter Four, How to be a Good Christian Monk in 72 Easy Steps” by Viktor Athelstan on WordPress

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In this week’s episode, Sammy leads the ladies into the cave of England’s most feared folktale: Black Annis. As the Blacklist is poured, the ladies praise unsung women in history, gallop in their new horse room, and give the Oscar to the most talented unknown Harry Potter child. So grab your favorite red blend and get ready to move that bus, Ladies Who Carve Their Own Caves will surely give you nightmares tonight (but, like, in a fun way!).

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW: gore, general scares

Sources:

“Haunted Leicester” by Staff at BBC.co.uk

“Black Annis” by the Team of MC&B at mythicalcreaturesandbeasts.com

“Black Annis and Dane Hills” by Anon at storyofleicester.info

“Horrific Folklore – Black Annis the Murderous Hag.” by Paul Sheldon on firesidehorror.co.uk

“Finding Black Annis” by Anon on landscapetales.wordpress.com

“Black Annis Legend Explained, England’s Most Terrifying Hag” by Anon at strangeandtwisted.com

“Turned into a Witch: The Transformation of Black Annis” by Tim Prasil on brombonesbooks.com

“The area of Leicester that may be named after a flesh-eating demon witch” by Alex Dawson and Isaac Ashe on LeicesterLive

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay tours the ladies through the most haunted city in America: Savannah, Georgia. As the Woop Woop is sipped, the ladies invent Wednesdays, get competitive with ghost touring companies, and decide not to go into the woods. So grab your favorite Shiraz and don’t go into the basement, Ladies Who Paint Their Porches Blue will have you ghost hunting in no time.

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TW: slavery, death

Sources:

Condon, Amy Paige. "In Savannah, a Delayed Reckoning over Black Burial Site under Popular Square." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Davis, Robert Scott. "Black Haitian Soldiers at the Siege of Savannah." Journal of the American Revolution / All Things Liberty

"Discovering Savannah Georgia's Jewish Roots." Tablet Magazine

"Five Famous Savannah Spirits." Savannah.com

"Haunted Restaurants in Savannah: Which One is the Spookiest?" Savannah First Timer

Kollock, George Jones. "The Yellow Fever Epidemic of Savannah in 1820, with a Sketch of Dr. William Coffee Daniell." Bulletin of the History of Medicine. National Library of Medicine

"Real Ghost Stories: Moon River Brewing Company." San Joaquin Valley Press

"Savannah Ghosts Haunted Guide: The Most Eerie Ghosts in Savannah." Ghosts and Gravestones.

"Spirits of Lafayette Square." US Ghost Adventures.

"Spiritual Practices in the Lowcountry." Hidden Voices: Enslaved Women in the Lowcountry and U.S. South. Lowcountry Digital History Initiative, College of Charleston.

"The Haunted Hamilton Turner Inn in Savannah, GA." Nightly Spirits.

"The Haunted Moon River Brewing Company in Savannah." Nightly Spirits.

"The Most Chilling Savannah Ghost Stories." Old Savannah Tours / Trolley Tours.

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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Sammy looks into the bewitching tale of Connecticut's own Wicked Witch of Monroe: Hanna Cranna. Sammy wades through trout-filled rivers, encounters a familiar rooster, and finds herself wanting to embrace her inner witch with a long, flowy skirt. By the end, you'll be left craving more of the strange small-town legends that refuse to die.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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SOURCES:

“The CT Files: Hannah Cranna, 'The Wicked Witch of Monroe'” by Ray Bendici on CTInsider

“Hannah Cranna” by Ray Bendici on damnedct.com

“Hannah Cranna, or the Witch's Funeral: A Story From Connecticut” by Peter Muise on newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com

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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes the ladies to an island of deceit, death, and ghosts: Alcatraz. As the 19 Crimes is poured, the ladies share new book recs, hoard potential family heirlooms and ask Snoop Dogg their burning questions. So grab your favorite California red and watch out for Al Capone’s banjo, Ladies Who Scream at the Staff Party will have you booking a trip to San Francisco ASAP.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW: violence, torture, death

Sources:

“The Ghosts Of Alcatraz, The Rock and My Scary Silly Imaginations” by Osan Fernando on Medium

“Ghosts of Alcatraz Island, California” by Kathy Alexander on Legends of America

“Alcatraz Island | The Haunted Prison” on SF Ghosts

“Alcatraz Escape” on FBI website

“Alcatraz Island | Hauntings of the Island Prison” on US Ghost Adventures

“Alcatraz Island” on National Park Service

r/todayilearned OP Historicalhysteria

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In this week’s episode, Sammy scares the ladies with the most haunted house in America: The Sallie House. As the L’Ecole #41 is poured, the ladies learn what keto is, praise the rebellious history of the Renaissance Faire and stop at nothing to play pickleball. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and don’t light the candles, Ladies Who Live in Anxiety will make you never want to buy a house ever!

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW: horror, bodily harm

Sources:

“Our History” by Staff at City of Atchison on cityofatchison.com

“Senate Stories | David Rice Atchison: (Not) President for a Day” by Senate Historical Office on Senate.gov

“The Haunted History of The Sallie House” by Isabella Gearinger on BCCircut.com

“The Sallie House” by Staff on USGhostAdventures.com

“The Sallie House Haunting, America’s Most Scary Paranormal Case” by Staff at StrangeAndTwisted.com

https://theclio.com/entry/187138

“The Sallie House” by Kenzie Pietzsch and David Trowbridge on theclio.com

“Sunflower Magic and Folklore” by Patti Wigington on LearnRegligions.com

Atchison Haunted Tours Website: https://www.visitatchison.com/haunted-tours

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes the ladies to a remote island to encounter the mother of witchcraft: Circe. As the Assyrtiko is sipped, the ladies read a listener lore about manifestation, conjure coffee machines, and beg Sammy to watch Game of Thrones. So grab your favorite Santo white and ask before eating someone’s food, Ladies Who Choose Their Main Character will have you rethinking the Odyssey in no time.

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TW:

Sources:

Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes

Metamorphoses by Ovid

Aeneid by Virgil

Theogony by Hesiod

The Odyssey by Homer

"KIRKE (Circe) - Greek Goddess of Sorcery, Sorceress of Aeaea" on Theoi Project

"The Glaucus Effect" by Pietro Tramontin on Medium

"Turning Circe Into a Good Witch" by Claire Messud on The New York Times

"Circe – A Witch Guide" by Phoenix LeFae on Patheos (The Witches Next Door)

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In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies through the jungle to discover a living dinosaur: the Mokele-Mbembe. As the Gruber Roschitz is sipped, the ladies make weather predictions, swoon over romantic cryptozoology and gamble on the Bone Wars. So grab your favorite veltliner and watch your canoe, Ladies Who Roar will have you itching to watch Jurassic Park for the 100th time.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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Sources:

“Mokele-mbeme” on Cryptid Archives Fandom

“Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster” by Desiree Bowie on How Stuff Works

“In Search of the Congo Dinosaur: by William J. Gibbons on Institute of Creation Research

“Mokele-Mbembe (cryptozoology)” by Daniel Horowitz on EBSCO

“The Congo’s Dinosaur of Discord” by Ryan Biller on New Lines Magazine

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In this week’s episode, Sammy tells the tale of Fresno’s quirkiest cryptid: The Fresno Nightcrawlers. As the Witching Hour is sipped, the ladies theorize about the moon landing, choose their chaotic parentage, and add another unsolved mystery to their to-do lists. So grab your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon and playback your security camera feed, Ladies Who Love Fresno will have you giggling through the mayhem.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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Sources:

“Fresno” by Staff at Visit California

“Fresno Nightcrawler” by Anonymous at Cryptidwiki

“More than Fresno famous: How the Nightcrawler captured the world’s imagination” by Anon at The Business Journal

“Bigfoot, Chupacabra, and … Fresno Nightcrawler? Walking pants bring Fresno freaky fame” by Carmen George on Fresno Bee

“Strange creature reported in Carmel area” by Anonymous on HighlandCountryPress.com

“Cryptid fans are in love with this ‘funky little dude.’ What is the Fresno Nightcrawler?” by Fernanda Galan on Fresno Bee

“Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid” by Desiree Bowie on Science.HowStuffWorks.com

“‘This weird little story.’ Why Fresno’s goofy Nightcrawler legend might just live forever” by Gisselle Medina on fresnoland.org

“‘This weird little story.’ Why Fresno’s goofy Nightcrawler legend might just live forever” by Brian Dunning, episode 826 on skeptoid.com 

“Fresno Nightcrawler: Hoax or real? Mystery remains years later” by Kellie Helton on YourCentralValley.com

“Fresno Nightcrawlers: Legends with Long Legs” by David Albaugh on BasementOfTheBizarre.com

“Unveiling the Mystery of the Fresno Nightcrawler” by Staff on DiscoveryUK.com

“The Fresno Nightcrawler | Meet the Mysterious Local Cryptid” by Anonymous at VisitFresnoCounty.org

“The Curious Story of The Fresno Nightcrawler, The California Cryptid That’s Charmed The Internet” by Kaleena Fraga on Allthatsinteresting.com

“The Fresno Night Crawlers” by Emily Zarka on Rocky Mountain PBS

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay walks the ladies through the garden to spin tales of small but mighty magical creatures: Flower Fairies. As the Cote de Rose is sipped, the ladies discover their tarot card personalities, congratulate Sammy on being awesome and have their own Poltergeist moment. So grab your favorite chilled rose and hold tight to your cactus, Ladies Who Live in Flowers will have you clapping for fairies again.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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Sources:

Crutchely, Megan. "A Need for Belief: The Victorians and Fairies." Retrospect Journal. 2021.

Strand, Sophie. "The Fairies Are Back & They're Even Smaller: The Meeting of Magic & the Microscopic World of 'Smalls'." Braided Way Magazine. 2021.

Williams, Holly. "When Britain Was Gripped by Fairy Mania." BBC Culture. 2023.

"Cottingley Fairies: How Sherlock Holmes's Creator Was Fooled by a Hoax." BBC News. 2020.

"The Victorian Fairy Craze." History Skills.

Young, Simon (ed.). The Fairy Census. fairycensus.com. Ongoing.

Conan Doyle Estate. "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Beliefs and Experiences." arthurconandoyle.co.uk.

Dumont, Henrietta. "The Language of Flowers." Project Gutenberg. Originally published 1851.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie tells the ladies about America’s oldest unsolved mystery: The Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. As the Sohu is poured, the ladies fawn over pretty ladies in capes, acknowledge the intelligence of squirrels, and become terrified of real estate. So grab your favorite Croatian white and carve into the nearest tree, Ladies Who Vanish will have you baffled in no time. 

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Murder, death, drowning

Sources:

“The Lost Colony of Roanoke” by Jonathan Hogeback on Britannica

“The Lost Colony” on National Park Service Fort Raleigh

“Evidence Grows, the Lost Colony Split Up” by Frank Graff on PBS (2020)

“What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?” By Josh Clark and Nathan Chandler on How Stuff Works

“Legend of White Doe” by Daniel W Barefoot on NCpedia

“Ghost stories and unsolved mysteries: The haunted history of Roanoke Island” by Maureen Wurtz and Jenna Kurtz on Queen City News

“Haunted Roanoke” on Colonial Ghosts

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In this week’s episode, Sammy unearths the history behind lore’s most notorious creatures: Vampires. As the Vampire is sipped, the ladies read listener comments, confuse Hank Green for gangrene, and have controversial takes on Sweeney Todd. So grab your favorite merlot and burn your welcome mat, Ladies Who Are Spider Monkeys will have you screaming all day long.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Gore, murder, death, sexual abuse

Sources:

“Long before Dracula, an ancient Mesopotamian civilisation raised the world's oldest vampires” by James Osborne on historyextra.com

“Vampires and rabies: What's the link?” by Tim Newman on Medical News Today

”The real-life diseases that spread the vampire myth” by Stephen Dowling on BBc

“How vampire lore emerged from shadowy medical mysteries” by Bella Isaacs-Thomas on PBS

“Vampires in Greece: From Ancient Greek Creatures to the Vrykolakas” by Annna Wichmann on Greek Reporter

“Vampiric Creatures of Ancient Myth and Legend” by Anonymous at Classicallyeducated.wordpress.com

“When New Englanders Blamed Vampires for Tuberculosis Deaths” by Crystal Ponti on History.com

“The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly” by Nathan Chandler on History.Howstuffworks.com

“Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic” by Karina Wilson on SmithsonianMagazine.com

“Vampire” by Staff on Britannica.com

“Bram Stoker Claimed That Parts of Dracula Were Real. Here's What We Know About the Story Behind the Novel” by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker on Time.com

“Vampire History” by Editors on History.com

“How ‘Nosferatu’ Reinvented the Vampire” by Becky Little on History.com

“Jure Grando: The world’s first recorded vampire” by Will Howard on Dangerousminds.net

“The Top 10 Real-Life “Vampires” from History” by staff at US Ghost Adventures

“Vampires & Arithmomania” by Anonymous on oddathenaeum.com

“Vampires are real: David Ono journeys to Serbia to find real story” by David Ono on abc7.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay teaches the ladies the practice of conjuring the universe: Manifestation. As the Minuty is sipped, the ladies get in touch with pet psychics, determine who their Greek God parents are, and summon Nikola Tesla’s ghost. So grab your favorite chilled rose and get your sigils ready, Ladies Who Practice Spicy Psychology will have you changing your life in no time.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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Sources:

CNBC Select Staff. "Jim Carrey Wrote Himself a $10 Million Check Before He Could Cash It — Here's the Science Behind Manifestation." CNBC. 2026.

Kim, Daniel. "There's More to Manifesting, Here's Its Philosophical Backstory." Seen & Unseen. 2025.

Serra, Giancarlo. "How Neville Goddard Manifested vs. The Principles of the Kybalion." GiancarloSerra.org. 2022.

Author Unknown. "Making Dreams Come True: Inside the New Age World of Manifesting." The Guardian. 2022.

#1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind" (feat. Dr. Jim Doty). The Mel Robbins Podcast. Spotify. 2024.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie teaches the ladies about everyone’s favorite tooth-loving pixie: The Tooth Fairy. As the Charles Shaw is sipped, the ladies share a friend’s ghost story, practice their telepathy, and regret their condos in Miami. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and yank your tooth right out, Ladies Who Look Under Their Pillows will have you giggling all day long.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Slight gore

Sources:

“Things You Didn’t Know About the Tooth Fairy” on Family Dental Health Center

“Where Did The Tooth Fairy Come From?” by Kristina Killgrove on Forbes

“The History Behind The Tooth Fairy Legend/National Tooth Fairy Day” on Mint Dentistry

“A Brief History of the Tooth Fairy” on 123Dentist

“History of the Tooth Fairy | Where It All Started” on R. Gentry Matthews, DDS

“All You Need-to-know About the Tooth Fairy” by staff at Parkway Pediatric Dentistry

“The History of the Tooth Fairy” on BlueCross BlueShield

“7 Different Tooth Fairy Traditions Around the World” on Dental Care Centre

“Tooth Folklore and Magical Properties” on Marble Crow

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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we expand on a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by anthropologist, folklorist and host of the podcast Monstress Natalie Huber Rodriguez! Natalie talks to the ladies about the role of the storyteller and how cultures use storytelling to make sense of the world. So grab a box of Oreos and enjoy our Scottish idioms, this episode will have you itching to tell stories around a fire in no time. 

You can find Natalie on all social media platforms @asihacuya for her personal account and @monstress0912 or https://www.podpage.com/monstress for her podcast. If you would like to donate to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, click the link here https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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In this week’s episode, Sammy rows the ladies to the most haunted place on Earth: Poveglia. As the Pergolaia is passed, the ladies spend time on their witchy grandma’s farm, fantasize about hugging Bigfoot and start a rat babysitting business. So grab your favorite Italian red and don’t stay out after dark, Ladies Who Ladies Who Have Reached Their Final Destination… Hell will have you screaming into the water in no time.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Death, torture, suicide

Sources:

Ghost Adventures: Season 3 Episode 3 on Discovery Plus

“Poveglia Island: All About Venice’s Haunted Island” by Evelyn Hill on WalksofItaly.com

“The Insane Asylums of Venice: A Dark History” by Anon on VidalVeniceTours.com

“Poveglia: the mysterious ghost island that wants to be reborn” by Staff at VisitVenezia.Eu 

“Poveglia Island” by Amy Irvine on HistoryHit.com

“A night on the haunted Poveglia Island in Italy” by Charles Miranda on News.com

“The Horrifying Plague Filled History Of Poveglia Island” by Carl Seaver on Historydefined.net

“Poveglia Island” by Sonja on thelittlehouseofhorrors.com

“Lazzaretto Nuovo and Lazzaretto Vecchio: a combination of great historical, cultural and monumental interest” by articoli on visitvenezia.eu

“Dig unearths female 'vampire' in Venice” by Ariel David on nbcnews.com

“My trip to Poveglia Island” by [deleted] on Reddit

“One Scary Night on Poveglia Island” by Scott MacKinnon on backpackertravel.org

“‘Haunted’ Venice island to become a locals-only haven where tourists are banned” by Barbie Latza Nadeau on Cnn.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay sails the ladies to one of Louisiana's haunted, lost islands: Isle Derniere. As the McManis is sipped, the ladies share oracle deck predictions, debut in debutante balls, and drink 1850’s wine with a rugged sailor named Old Man Sal. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and watch how the weed grass grows, Ladies Who Feel That They Know Oceans will have you diving in the sea for lost treasures.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Death, drowning

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In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies through the canals to one of the world’s creepiest islands: The Isle of Dolls. As the Dolly is sipped, the ladies welcome spring with goat yoga, geek out over the new Bigfoot emoji, and dissect the age old parental lie of “the house is just settling”. So grab your favorite pinot noir and make an offering to Agustina, Ladies Who Just Want Their Doll Back will have you feeling watched for days.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW

Death, drowning

Sources:

“The spooky story behind the Mexican Island of Dolls bring chills to those who visit” on ABC News Australia

“The Island of the Dolls” by Remo Giuffre

“The Island of the Dolls: Where the Dolls Whisper in the Dark by Krish Deshmukh on Medium

“The haunting story of the man who built the Island of Dolls” by Sanj Atwal on Guinness World Records

“The Island of Dolls in Mexico - Isla de las Munecas Mexico by Brocarde

“The Legend: A Song From The Depths” by Nissa Moonstar on Enchanted Chronicles

“The Aztecs, People of the Sun” on Pointe-a-Calliere

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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we expand on a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by Jake Roa aka Jake the Astrologer! Jake walks the ladies through the world of predictive astrology, how to handle your Saturn return and how remote viewing aids psychic detectives in solving cases. So grab your favorite woo-woo friend and beware the Benadryl Hat Man, this episode will have you mapping your natal chart asap!

You can find Jake on all social media platforms @thedreamalley and you can book him for personal forecasts at https://dreamalleyastrology.com/

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In this week’s episode, Sammy leads the ladies underground to discover the haunted side of a historical city: Seattle. As the Josh Hearth is sipped, the ladies cry over Puxatwany Phil ballads, share their theater ghost stories, and learn how burning a bay leaf can make your dreams come true. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and get ready for a myriad of ghosts, Ladies Who Go Underground will have you booking the next plane to Seattle.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW:

Death

Sources:

“Brief History of Seattle” by Staff on Seattle.gov

“The Great Seattle Fire of 1889” by Staff on Seattle.gov

“The Great Seattle Fire, Part 2” by John Caldbick on Historylink.org

“The Great Seattle Fire” by Editors on https://content.lib.washington.edu

“A Brief History” by Staff on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Website

“The Spooky Seattle Underground” by Editors on SeattleTerrors.com

“The Scariest Ghost Tours in Seattle” by Kristin Kendle on Tripsavvy.com 

“Ghost Stories” From Staff at Merchant’s Cafe & Saloon on their website

“Merchant’s Ghostly Gal” by Anon on HauntedSeattle.wordpress.com

“The Vanishing Boudoir of the Merchant’s Cafe” by Jason Roberts on his website

“The Ghosts of Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub” by Anon on SeattleTerrors.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay lets the ladies know how to combat curses with the purest form of apotropaic magic: Luck. As the Lockheart is poured, the ladies discover a garlic themed restaurant, give elevator pitches, and delve into the power of Lucky Charms marshmallows. So grab your favorite merlot and pick a four leaf clover, Ladies Who Knock on Wood will have you saying rabbit every morning.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW

Animal cruelty, body gore

Carlson, Marianne. What Do Milagros Mean? Zinnia Folk Arts.

Conant, Eve. Evil Eyes and Other Good Luck Charms Around the World. National Geographic.

Derby Museum of Industry and History. The Legend of the Horseshoe.

Elftman, Jaime. Why Are Horseshoes Lucky? American Farriers Journal.

Fabled Collective. Lucky Rabbit’s Foot and the History of Lucky Rabbits.

Norton, Rachel. The Magical World of Good Luck Charms. Woodlands Online.

Good Luck Charms Around the World. BBC Reel.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares the incredibly wild legend of a diamond that toppled empires: the Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond. As the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection is sipped, the ladies share more Valentine’s cryptid puns, freeze in the Los Angeles “winter” and get bullied at tiki bars. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and whisper to your prized possession, Ladies Who Like Shiny Things will have you guarding your eyes all day.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW

Death, gore

Sources:

“The True Story of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond - and Why the British Won’t Give It Back” by Lorraine Boissoneault on Smithsonian Magazine (online)

“The Curse Stories of the Kohinoor & Hope Diamonds” by Divya Goyal on Brown History Substack (preview)

“The Dramatic History Of The Koh-I-Noor Diamond, One Of The Largest Cut Diamonds In The World” by Amber Morgan on All That’s Interesting

“The Koh-i-Noor diamond is in Britain illegally. But it should still stay there” Anita Anand on The Guardian

“The Kohinoor Diamond Curse: 5 Shocking Betrayals” by admin on 5Senses Tour

“The Queen and the Curse of the Diamond” by Brian Patrick Bolger on The National Interest

"Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond" by William Dalrymple on History Extra

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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Lindsay returns to Episode 54's haunted locale: The Bridgewater Triangle! Lindsay leads you through a barrage of first hand accounts of cryptids, UFOs, haunted mental hospitals, mist spirits, and one super chill ghost named Joe. So grab a mug of tea and put on your lucky Red Sox Hat. This episode will inspire you to either stay far away from Massachusetts... or grab the first flight there! If you have any stories about Bridgewater Triangle, let us know at [email protected].

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In this week’s episode, Sammy dives into an adorably disturbing lore: Kappas. As the Ryer Vineyard is sipped, the ladies read a Mothman listener lore, beg for Bigfoot The Musical tickets, and participate in a lore-based drinking game. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and watch your butt, Ladies Who Throw Cucumbers will have you swimming with metal objects from now on. 

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

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TW: death, drowning

Sources:

“Introduction to Yōkai” by Matthew Meyer on Yokai.com  

“Kappa” by Matthew Meyer on Yokai.com 

“Meet the Kappa: Japan's Enigmatic Aquatic Yokai” by Nana Young on Bokksu.com

““Kappa”: The Terror of Japan’s Rivers” by Kagawa Masanobu on Nippon.com

“Kappa” by The Tokyo Smart team on Tokoyo Smart

“Yōkai and Amabie” by Trevor Graham on Japanhouse.Illinois.edu

“Edo Period” by Graham Squires on World History Encyclopedia 

“The Japanese Kappa: The Mischievous Water Demon’s Mythology” by Kim Kahan on Sakuraco 

“Kappa” by Matthew Allison on World History Encyclopedia

“Nintendo Mythology: Mystic Creatures” by Kyle England on Nintendojo.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay kicks off Valentine’s week with the cosmic workings of the heart: Soulmates. As The Better Half is poured, the ladies share past life stories and book recs, confuse doves with camels, and decide which finger is the best. So grab your favorite crisp Sauvignon Blanc and dodge your twin flame, Ladies Who Find Each Other in Every Life will have you falling in love with yourself in no time.

Do you have a ghost story, local lore, or urban legend you would like to share with the ladies? Email us at [email protected].

If you love our show, please consider supporting us by joining our Patreon and following us on our socials: Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube. And help others discover our show by rating, reviewing and subscribing on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

TW

Gun violence, death

Sources:

Amanda Chatel. The concept of “the one” isn’t only outdated, it’s also rife with patriarchy. Women.com

Beth Bell. (2025). Are soul mates & twin flames the same? Medium.

Bradley Onishi. What’s behind the belief in a soulmate? Institute for Family Studies

David Fox. What is a twin flame? “Truth & myth.” Uma Maya Blog.

John French. (2025). The concept of soul mates in Hinduism: A spiritual and karmic connection. Twin Flame Research.

Katie Bishop (2022). Why people still believe in the soulmate myth. BBC.

Maria Popova, Anam Cara and The Essence of True Friendship, The Marginalian

Soul mates or twin flames? What’s the difference? Medium

Suhag Shukla, Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Rabbi Sharon Brous. What it means to have a soul mate in different religions. Oprah.com

Swati. (2018). The physical & spiritual concept of soulmates in Hinduism. Vedic Feed.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes the ladies on a stroll through Waco’s most haunted area: Cameron Park. As the Digia is sipped, the ladies learn about the moon’s many names, hunt for old newspapers, and make their best Valentine cryptid puns. So grab your favorite Italian red and watch where you wander, Ladies Who Join a Bicycle Club is sure to give you all the chills.

TW:

Death, suicide

Sources:

“The Texan Hauntings of Cameron Park” on Moon Mausoleum

“The Hauntings - Ghost stories from Waco” by Austin Eck on Baylor Lariat

“Cen-Tex Mysteries: Witch’s Castle in Cameron Park” by Jasmin Caldwell on Kcentv

“The Truth Behind The Witch’s Castle Found in Central Texas” by Rudy Fernandez on Kean 105.1 FM

“Lovers’ Leap” by Prisca Bird on Waco History

“Cameron Park: A Park to Rival All Others” on City of Waco

“About Waco” on City of Waco

“Ghostly APParitions: Testing popular ghost hunting apps around some of Waco’s most haunted places” by Isabella Quintanilla on  KWTX.

“Waco’s Haunted Heritage (pt.4)” by Autumn Jones on KWBU

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In this week’s episode, Sammy tells the tale of a truly iconic cryptid: Mothman. As the Malbado is sipped, the ladies learn of a man who befriended crows, give tarot card alignment tips, and gush over romantasy. So grab your favorite Argentinian red and look up, Ladies Who Have No Necks will have you searching for the shadow daddy of West Virginia all year long.

TW:

Death, drowning

Sources:

“Mothman” by Staff on ebsco.com 

“Mothman myth rooted in Messenger reporter's work” by Tyler Buchanan on The Athens Messengerary

“Welcome To The 'TNT Area,' Home Of The Mothman” by Claire O’Neill

“The Case Of The Chicago Mothman” by Robbie Telfer

50 years ago, the Mothman legend was born” by Samantha Nelson on Athens Messenger

The True Story Behind The Mothman of West Virginia “by staff at US Ghost Adventures

The Entire Mothman Museum Website 

For Chicago Stories: The Mothman of O'Hare: Winged Humanoid Sightings Haunt Chicago's Skies by Jack Sullivan on hangar1publishing.com

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In this week’s episode Lindsay teaches the ladies about the deliciously dark side of the French Court: The Affair of Poisons. As It’s a Head Snapper is poured, the ladies cackle about cryptid puns, gush over Bigfoot T-shirts, and discuss the psychology of crime. So grab your favorite red blend and watch your back, Ladies Who Cover Their Drinks will have you yearning for a magic lamp to take you back in time.

If you want cryptid pins, magnets, and stickers, go to Dissent Pins and use code LOREPOD20 to get 20% off of their cryptid line!

TW

Death, murder, harming children

Sources:

Frost, Natasha. “The Scandalous Witch Hunt That Poisoned 17th-Century France.” Atlas Obscura, October 5, 2017.

“Catherine Monvoisin and the Affair of the Poisons.” HeadStuff.

“Catherine La Voisin: Poisons and Magic at the Royal Court of Louis XIV.” ScienceDirect. (Chapter in Toxicology in the Middle Ages and Renaissance).

“Who Was La Voisin? France’s Socialite Poisoner For Hire.” Ancient-Origins.

Roos, Dave. “Sorcery, Sex and Murder: The Parisian ‘Affair of the Poisons’ Had It All.” HowStuffWorks, April 10, 2023.

“La Voisin, France’s murderous fortune teller.” Occult Encyclopedia.

“The Parisian Poison Panic and Versailles’ Secret Witch Hunt.” Messy Nessy

“The Affair of the Poisons.” Britannica.

“La Voisin | Encyclopedia.com.” 

“Poisons, Affair of the.” Encyclopedia.com.

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The ladies are back for season two! To start the season, Jessie leads the ladies around the world with a celestial lore that has stunned communities for ages: The Aurora Borealis. As the Giant Sky is sipped, the ladies ponder their past lives, share more Bridgewater Triangle stories, and name their cousins. So grab your favorite Sauvignon Blanc and try not to get hives, Ladies Who Burst Into Light will have you looking up all night.

TW:

Death, slight gore

Sources:

“Mythology of the Northern Lights” on Aurora Zone

“History of the Northern Lights: myths and legends” by on Hurtigruten

“15 Myths and Folktales About the Northern Lights” by WWF on Natural Habitat Adventures

“Northern Lights Myths” on Norwegian Travel

“Legends of the northern lights” by Katherine Barton on CBC News

Spirits in the sky: the stories and science behind the Northern Lights by Leanne Williams on insightful

“The Southern Lights in Patagonia: by Cascada Team

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In this week’s episode, Sammy shares the legend of Massachusetts’s most mysterious location: The Bridgewater Triangle. As the JUSTIN Rosé is poured, the ladies discuss New Year’s resolutions, gush over bing cherries, and learn about the symbolism for pretzels. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite Rosé and keep your eye on the sky, Ladies Who Learn Geometry will have you putting on your hiking gear in no time.

TW: suicide, death, murder

Sources:

“What is the Bridgewater Triangle anyway? A look at the dark and paranormal tales of this 'window area of unexplained occurrences'” by Susannah Sudborough on The Enterprise

“King Philip’s War” by Editors at History.com

“Native American Legends: Pukwudgie (Puckwudgie)” by staff at native-languates.org

“The problem with the pukwudgies of Massachusetts” by andrew warburton on fairiesofnewengland.com

“It Happens Here: A look at the 'weirdness' of the Bridgewater Triangle” by breana pitts on cbs news

“Bridgewater Triangle” by staff at bostonghosts.com

“This Spooky Region Of Massachusetts Is An Eerie Hotspot For Paranormal Adventurers” by Lisa Curran Matte on EXPLORE

“The Bridgewater Triangle: New England's Paranormal Playground” by staff at cryptozootees.com

“Bridgewater Triangle” by staff at usghostadventures.com

“Bridgewater Triangle and Hockomock Swamp” by staff at Bridgewater Public Library

“Do Certain Crystals Attract Cryptids?” by staff at southernstylessweettees.com 

“Episode 209: The Bridgewater Triangle” by True Crime New England

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In this week’s holiday episode, the ladies tell tales from around the world to bring some lore to this festive time: Amaterasu, Yule Cat, and real life ghost stories. As the stories are passed, the ladies rediscover the power of friendship, struggle to pronounce words, and share Christmas tree ghost stories. So pick your favorite Yuletide carol and get ready to sing a cappella, Ladies Who Become Yule Lads will have you smiling all season long. 

TW

Death, loss

Sources:

“The Spooky Legend of the Yule Cat” from Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

“Each Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Policing to the Extreme” by Danny Lewis from Smithsonian Magazine

“Keep Your Holidays Spooky with These 10 Christmas Ghost Stories that Happened to Real People” by Cody Fuhrman on codyloveshorror.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay shares the tale of everyone’s favorite alpine tricksters: Elves. As the Gruner Veltliner is sipped, the ladies praise Eurovision, find their place on the scale between Keebler Elf and Legolas, and ask hard hitting questions like: what’s the difference between gruel, porridge, and oatmeal? So grab your favorite Austrian Veltliner and keep an eye on your cow, Ladies Who Save Christmas will have you thanking your house spirits in no time.

Sources:

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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Jessie guides you through befriending your neighborhood crows. With a mini deep dive into crow symbolism and familial dynamics, you'll leave this episode racing to the grocery store to pick out the perfect seeds. If you have any stories about befriending crows, let us know at [email protected].

Sources:

“How to Make Friends With Crows and Earn Their Trust” by Kathleen Joyce on PetHelpful

“Did Crows Actually Make These Gifts for the Human Who Feeds Them?” by Jillian Mock on Audubon.org

“Crow Symbolism: Exploring Ancient Myths and Modern Interpretations” on BirdFact

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In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies down a rabbit hole of one of the world’s greatest unsolved literary mysteries: The Voynich Manuscript. As Spells and Stories is sipped, the ladies gush over Paranormal Activity the play, create some playful puns, and try to solve a conspiracy. So grab your favorite encrypted Red Blend and your best de-coder, Ladies Who Become Investor-Gators will have you up until 4 am trying to solve the riddle.

Sources:

“Lost Language, Code or Hoax? Why the Voynich Manuscript Still Stumps Experts” by Stephanie Pappas on Live Science

“Why the Voynich Manuscript May Be the World’s Most Mysterious Book” by Dave Roos on History.com

“Top 10 Intriguing Theories About the World’s Most Mysterious Book” by Mike L on Medium

“The Voynich Manuscript: Theories, Both Crackpot and Legitimate” by Madison Taylor on Medieval Codes

“Faithful friar or scientific sorcerer?” by Richard Oosterhoff on Christian History Institute

Reddit Thread “What are your theories on the Voynich manuscript?” Comment by a User that has since deleted

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In our 50th episode, Sammy leads the ladies on a hike they might not return from due to a creepy cryptid: The Hidebehind. As the Gnarled Vine is poured, the ladies consult the produce calendar, debate Slender Man’s level of hairiness, and gush over job lore. So grab your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon and don’t get distracted in the woods, Ladies Who Disappear in the Woods will have you never wanting to leave the couch again! 

Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners! We are endlessly grateful for you. Good luck with the family ;)

TW

Horror

Sources:

“The Hidebehind” by HolisticJB on beastsoflegend.com

“Hidebehind: American Lumberjack Monster Folklore” by Jeff O’Connor on connectparanormal.net

“Call of the Cryptid: The Hidebehind, a fearsome cryptid of American folklore” by Wade Wainio on MSN.com

“What is known about the hide behind? Is it true that people have seen it?” Answer by Asrthak Khatri on Quora

Fearsome Critters, Written by Henry H. Tryon • Illustrated by Margaret R. Tryon

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On this special A Closer Look Episode, the ladies share their spooky tales from their tour at the worlds most haunted ship, The Queen Mary after diving deep into its history on Episode 45 "Ladies Who Go on a Ghostly Voyage".

If you have been to The Queen Mary and have any chilling stories or photos from your time on the ship, email us at [email protected] with any stories or photos!

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay opens the storybook and tells an often forgotten unsettling fairytale: Bluebeard. As the Quail Oak is poured, the ladies open doors they shouldn’t, gush over colorful beards, and recount their favorite Taylor Swift music videos. So grab a yearless sauvignon blanc and try to find the moral of this twisted tale. Ladies Who Dye Their Beards will ensure you never ignore the ick again.

TW:

Death, gore, murder

Sources:

Estés, C. P. (1992). Women Who Run With The Wolves. Ballantine Books.

Perrault, C. (1886). The Story of Blue Beard. Project Gutenberg.

Bone and Sickle. Conomor the Accursed. Bone and Sickle.

Worderist. The Mixed Up Morality of Bluebeard. Worderist.

Tales of Faerie. The Issue of the "Moral" in Bluebeard. Tales of Faerie.

Crawford, L. Bluebeard: Why the Grimmest of Fairytales is Still All-Too-Relevant. BBC.

Sur La Lune. Bluebeard Related Tales. Sur La Lune.

Fairy Tales with Jen. The History of Bluebeard. YouTube.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie gives the ladies nightmares with tales of: The Rake. As the Martin’s Rake is poured, the ladies have telepathic dreams of ghost children, gush over Heidi Klum’s Medusa costume, and strengthen their hive mind with Lindsay’s return! So grab the nearest rosé and don’t look at the edge of your bed, Ladies Who Watch You Sleep will have you securing your eye mask extra tight tonight.

TW

Suicide, death, horror

Sources:

“The Rake” by Bryan Somerville on Creepypasta Wiki

“The Rake” by Lizsower13 on Ghosts in the Burbs

“Based on a True Story” by Jacob Geers on Culture Crush

A TikTok video by Babysyd91

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In this special Halloween episode, Sammy takes the ladies back to the start of all Halloween festivities: Samhain. As the Misfits and Mavens is poured, the ladies tell scary stories of a jealous ghost, discuss lucid dreaming in cloud cities, and bob for apples (for love, of course). So grab your spookiest Pinot Noir and don your costumes, Ladies Who Celebrate Fire Festivals will have you eager to share fun facts at every party. 

NOTE: Jessie’s mic and video cut out with 20 minutes left. We did the best we could, but technology put up a good fight.

“Samhain” by Editors on History.com

“Wheel of the Year” by Anon on thenewpagan.wordpress.com

“Who Were the Druids? Demystifying the Mystics of the Ancident Celtic World” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“What Is Samhain? (Definition and Etymology)” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“Halloween 2025” by Editors on History.com

“Samhain to Soulmass: The Pagan origins of familiar Halloween rituals” by Beverley D’Silva on BBC

“A Brief History of Samhain: When (and Where) Did Halloween’s Celtic Predecessor Get Its Start?” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“Spirits of Samhain: Irish mythical creatures that haunt us on Halloween” by staff on Ireland.ie

“About Puca” by staff at Puca halloween Festival

Uncover Halloween's origins in Ireland by staff at Ireland.com

Some divination and rituals with apples:

https://mossandmagic.com/apple-magic-rituals-and-spells-using-the-fruit-of-the-season/

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes the ladies on a trot with one of Halloween’s spookiest stories: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Headless Horseman. As the Doc’s Cider is sipped, the ladies fawn over trombones, decide the difference between Georges and read an excerpt from Julie Peters’ witchy new book. So grab your favorite cider and hold on to the reins, Ladies Who Lose Their Heads will surely have you stopping in Sleepy Hollow in no time.

Sources:

Irving, Washington. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Project Gutenberg.

“Sleepy Hollow & The Haunted Hudson.” American History Hit, podcast, October 31, 2022

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Wikipedia, last modified October 21, 2025.

Kellermeyer, M. Grant. “The Truth Behind the Legend: Historical Inspirations for Irving’s Horseman-Haunted Sleepy Hollow.” OldStyleTales, September 4, 2018 (updated November 21, 2023).

“Beyond Sleepy Hollow: Other Headless Horsemen.” Notebook of Ghosts, January 15, 2023.

Wiggins, Steve A. “Naming Sleepy Hollow.” Steve A. Wiggins, July 13, 2025.

“Headless Horseman Bridge.” and other excerpts from Visit Sleepy Hollow.

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