Freaky Folklore
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LAUGHING JACK – Not Just a Childhood Nightmare
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laughing Jack - is a malevolent spirit originating from a magical jack-in-the-box, designed to be a child's companion, but corrupted over time into a ...
ASMODEUS – The Demon-King of Lust
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asmodeus - is a demon known in various mythologies, often associated with lust, greed, and destructive wrath. He is particularly prominent in Jewish a...
CTHULHU VS TYPHON – WHO WOULD WIN IN A FIGHT
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CTHULHU VS TYPHON - In the midst of a catastrophic battle between two colossal beings, a city teeters on the brink of destruction as terrified civilia...
TYPHON – The Beast That Defeated a God
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Typhon - is a monstrous figure from Greek mythology, born from the Earth and the underworld, wielding immense strength and power. With a body composed...
BIGFOOT – The Legendary Sasquatch
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bigfoot - is a legendary cryptid creature often described as a large, ape-like being that is said to inhabit forests, particularly in the Pacific Nort...
JOROGUMO – The Binding Bride
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Jorogumo - is a creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a spider that can transform into a seductive woman. Its name translates to "bin...
FREAKY FOLKLORE SEASON 6 COMPILATION
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FREAKY FOLKLORE SEASON 6 COMPILATION - Join us at Freaky Folklore as we enjoy 10 episodes, over five hours, of your favorite folklore creatures from o...
North American Folklore Volume 1
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North American Folklore - Here is 5+ hours of your favorite North American Folklore as a thank you, to Freaky Folklore Fans, for three incredible year...
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 – Facts, Fears, and Folklore
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Solar Eclipse 2024 - delves into the rich history of solar eclipses, exploring the diverse cultural interpretations and superstitions surrounding thes...
CROCOTTA – The Carnivorous Shapeshifting Deceiver
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crocotta - is a mythical creature known for its ability to mimic human voices and lure its victims to their demise. It is often depicted as a fearsome...
HODAG – Horned Legend of Rhinelander
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hodag - is a mythical creature from Wisconsin folklore, said to resemble a fearsome horned beast. It is often described as a mix between a bull, a...
MUHNOCHWA - The Face Scratcher
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Muhnochwa - is a mysterious entity that haunts the streets of Kanpur, India, striking fear into the hearts of those who encounter it. It is known for ...
Pre-Order the Freaky Folklore Compendium (First 100 Verified Pre-Orders Get CRYPTID Cards and a Free Shirt!)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-Order the all new and amazing Freaky Folklore Cpmpendium book! The first 100 verified pre-orders will get a free shirt AND a Cryptid Card Game Due...
SCP-610: THE FLESH THAT HATES
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SCP-610, also known as "The Flesh that Hates," is an anomalous contagion that causes grotesque mutations and spreads rapidly upon contact with organic...
Aliens in Folklore – THE HOPKINSVILLE GOBLINS
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hopkinsville Goblins - is a reported encounter in 1955 in Kentucky, where a family claimed to have encountered small, strange creatures around the...
LA LECHUZA – The Owl Witch
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
La Lechuza - a supernatural creature from Mexican folklore, often depicted as a witch who can transform into a giant owl. She is believed to roam the...
ROBERT THE DOLL – Cursed Childhood Plaything
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert the Doll - is a cursed antique doll with a sinister reputation, believed to be possessed by vengeful spirits. It is notorious for causing eerie...
GENOSKWA - The Darker Face of the Sasquatch Legend
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Genoskwa -a legendary creature from Indigenous American folklore, described as a primal and malevolent variant of the Sasquatch, known for its aggress...
THE BEAST OF EXMOOR - Legendary Feline Predator
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beast of Exmoor - is a legendary large cat or panther-like creature purported to roam the Exmoor hills in southwestern England. Discover more TER...
HUPIA – Faceless Ghost of Taino Folklore
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hupia - rooted in Caribbean folklore, are spirits of the deceased known to wander the islands, driven by a relentless desire to possess the living. Th...
Aliens in Folklore – The XENOMORPHS
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aliens in Folklore -The Xenomorph is a fictional extraterrestrial species known for its aggressive nature, biomechanical features, and a life cycle in...
SNALLYGASTER Part 2 - How it Ends
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snallygaster - How it Ends, is the second half to this week's Episode 'SNALLYGASTER - Chimeric Cryptid of America’s East Coast.' Join us as Abby and...
SNALLYGASTER - Chimeric Cryptid of America’s East Coast
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snallygaster - a mythical creature from American folklore, often described as a winged, bird-like monster with a reptilian presence. Its origins lie i...
LEMON TREE PASSAGE ROAD - From Myth to Movie
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lemon Tree Passage Road - The urban legend of Lemon Tree Passage Road in Australia is associated with paranormal phenomena, particularly the story of ...
GHOST RIDES - Hitchhiking Horror Stories
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghost Rides - The idea of hitchhikers is a common theme in stories that people tell each other over time. These stories are well-known, and they can f...
LIVING STATUES - The Sleeping Sickness
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LIVING STATUES - The Sleeping Sickness - Explore the mysterious forgotten epidemic from the early 1900s that baffled doctors and claimed over 1.6 mill...
FREAKY FOLKLORE SEASON 5 COMPILATION
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freaky Folklore Season 5 - Listen to over 5 hours of Freaky Folklore episodes from our 5th Season and remember, stay safe out there because this world...
IT REALLY HAPPENED - True Stories from Freaky Fans
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It Really Happened - A short Freaky Folklore Flash where 3 listeners share their own creepy experiences with bumps in the night, a hairy creature in t...
FRAU PERCHTA – The Belly Slitting Christmas Witch
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frau Perchta - an ancient Alpine legend, is a mythical figure associated with the Christmas season. She is known for blessing those who embrace gener...
SCP-4666 - THE YULE MAN
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SCP-4666 - The Yule Man - is an anomalous entity known as the Yule Man, a humanoid figure that appears during Christmas time with malevolent intent. I...
"US" - Explained
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Us - is a 2019 psychological horror film featuring not one but a whole secret society of doppelgangers. Hidden away underground after failed governmen...
If You See Your Double, Never Approach It - DOPPELGANGERS - EXPLAINED
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doppelgangers - A doppelganger is a mysterious and often malevolent apparition or double that mirrors the physical appearance of a living person, appe...
IT LIVES INSIDE - Explained
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It Lives Inside - a 2023 American supernatural horror film by Bishal Dutta, features Megan Suri as an American teen wrestling with her cultural identi...
PISHACHA – Flesh-Eating Demon of India
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pishacha - One of the most terrifying entities in all of Buddhist folklore and the Hinduism religion this sinister breed of vampiric flesh-eating mons...
GINGER SNAPS EXPLAINED: Feminine Monstrosity in Adolescent Werewolf Mythology
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ginger Snaps - the Canadian supernatural horror film from 2000, where the howls of werewolves echo the complexities of feminine adolescence. Discov...
THE BEAST OF GÉVAUDAN - The World's First REAL Werewolf
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Beast of Gévaudan - was a monstrous, wolf-like creature that terrorized the people of Gévaudan, a small province in south-central France, in the...
GODZILLA - Symbol of Terror and Destruction in a Changing World
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Godzilla - is a fictional monster or kaiju that originated from Japanese cinema, this legendary monster is often depicted as a prehistoric reptilian c...
DRAUGR - The Viking Undead
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Draugr - An undead being from Norse mythology, a reanimated crops with supernatural strength and a spectral presence. It is often depicted as a guardi...
JEFF THE KILLER -Evil in the Shadows
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff the Killer - A popular but disturbing creepypasta story about a bullied teen who falls headlong into madness, murder, and mayhem. Discover more ...
VAMPIRE - Undying Hunger
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vampire - This enduring legend has been a source of fascination and terror for generations. But what is it about the vampire that has kept us enthrall...
NOT DEER - The Forests Dark Secret
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not Deer - A cryptid resembling a deer, but with twisted and unnatural features, often seen in the Appalachian wilderness. It exudes an eerie and unse...
Freaky Folklore Season 4
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you all so much for becoming part of the Freaky Folklore Family. To celebrate (and in anticipation of our next episode), here's all of season fo...
THE BLACK STICKMEN - Internet Anomaly or Indigenous Legend
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Stickmen - These black stick-like figures resemble a child's drawing; However, these are not the endearing stick figure families adorning a ...
YUKI-ONNA - The Snow Woman
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yuki-onna - The snow and ice play an important role in the tales of Yuki-onna, the snow woman, she is portrayed as a malevolent entity seeking harm on...
RUSALKA - Siren of Slavic Waters
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rusalka - A female spirit in Slavic folklore, linked to water bodies like rivers, lakes, and marshes. Legends describe them as the souls of young wome...
THE CHANGELING - It Wants to Replace Your Children
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Changeling is a human-like creature found in folklore throughout Europe. A changeling was believed to be a fairy that had been left in place of a ...
Drakenblud: The Malformed King (AUDIOBOOK CHAPTERS 1 - 7)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drakenblud: The Malformed King is a horror fantasy adventure novel inspired by Bloodborne. Idea by Darkness Prevails. Ghostwritten. Listen to all o...
WENDIGO - RAVENOUS
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wendigo - The Wendigo is a favorite among the horror lover’s community. It has every ingredient to be one of the most formidable and terrifying crea...
SCP-049 - The Plague Doctor
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SCP-049, also known as the Plague Doctor, is an anomalous entity, classified as Euclid by the SCP Foundation because its behavior is unpredictable and...
YOWIE - The Ape-Man Cryptid of the Outback
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yowie is one of several names for an Australian cryptid that is reputed to live in the Outback. This hairy ape-like creature, also known as Austral...
CAMPING HORRORS - Follow My New Show Featuring Hiking and Camping Horror Stories!
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow and rate Camping Horrors on Spotify and Apple to help us grow! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hMsPiNmAADtka9WSDIQw9 APPLE: https://pod...
Mahaha - The Laughing Demon from Inuit Folklore
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mahaha is a demon with piercing white eyes that has the ability to freeze enemies with its deathly cold touch, that is, if it doesn't tickle them ...
Wraith - Sinister Ghost from Scottish Folklore
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wraith - A wraith is an undead creature whose name comes from Scottish folklore. Wraiths, a type of ghost or spirit, were traditionally thought to be ...
Kodama - Japanese Tree Spirits
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kodama - If properly cared for, the Kodamas will bless the forest and land with fertility. However, if you simply hack into a tree the Kodamas will se...
The Russian Sleep Experiment - Awakening Madness
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Russian Sleep Experiment is a creepypasta that tells the story of 5 test subjects who were exposed to an experimental sleep-inhibiting stimulant i...
The Irish Puca - A Malevolent Trickster
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Puca - It, like many other supernatural folklore creatures, is told to be a creature of both benevolence and mischief. These spirits can bri...
Freaky Folklore Season 3
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you all so much for becoming part of the Freaky Folklore Family. To celebrate (and in anticipation of our next episode), here's all of season th...
Ozark Howler - A Predatory Beast That Roams the Ozarks
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ozark Howler - A legendary creature that has been described in multiple ways but always with an ear-splitting howl that sends shivers down your spine....
SCP-096 - The Shy Guy
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SCP-096 - Also known as the Shy Guy because of his horrific reaction to anyone viewing his face. Once you see it you must die! Discover more TERRIFYI...
Modern Folklore Compilation Volume 1 (Siren Head, The Rake, Slender Man, Backrooms, Mr. Widemouth, Mystery Flesh Pit, The SCP Foundation & Vita Carnis)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
8 episodes covering your favorite modern folklore - Over 4 and a half hours of freaky good listening! Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eer...
Deer Woman - Spirit of Fertility and Justice
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deer Woman, sometimes known as the Deer Lady, is a spirit in Native American mythology to most who are respectful of women and children, she is associ...
Shinigami - Harvester of Souls
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shinigami have been described as monsters, helpers, and creatures of darkness. Shinigami are used for tales and religions in Japanese culture. Discov...
Black Shuck - The Sinister Ghost Dog of East Anglia
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Shuck is a supernatural beast that is said to be a harbinger of doom and bad luck. It can be found roaming the countryside and coastline of ...
El Sombrerón - The Man in the Hat
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
El Sombrerón - Guatemala's bogeyman, serves as a cautionary bogeyman, particularly for young girls. He stalks young women with large eyes and long ha...
Wyvern - Serpent of the Sky
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wyvern - The wyvern is a type of dragon with two legs, two wings, and often a pointed tail which is said to be a venomous stinger. Discover more TE...
Vita Carnis - Living Meat
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vita Carnis is an original Analog Horror web video series by artist Darian Quilloy on YouTube, an artist who draws monstrous creatures and other horro...
Tikbalang - The Trickster Demon
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Southern Gothic! https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/follow Tikbalang - In Philippine mythology, the Tikbalang is a half-human and half-hor...
Kikimora - A Wicked House Spirit From Slavic Folklore
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kikimora - is a female house spirit from Slavic lore who can be helpful or malevolent depending on the behavior of the homeowner. Discover more TERR...
Mokele-Mbembe- Dinosaur of the Congo
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mokele-Mbembe - is a neo dinosaurian cryptid that is believed to dwell in a mysterious swamp in the world's second-largest rainforest, the Congo River...
Thunderbird - A Supernatural Bird of Legendary Power and Strength
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thunderbird - The legend of the Thunderbird goes way back into Indigenous American cultures, across the country even in the Appalachian Mountains. The...
Oni -Demonic Japanese Yokai
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Oni is a demonic yokai that has terrified people for over a thousand years. It has superhuman strength and a passion for suffering. Discover mo...
Gremlin - Creature of Sabotage
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gremlins, according to legend, taught humans how to build machines, sparking an invention boom and the industrial revolution. But people didn't even a...
European Monsters Explained Volume 2 (Revenant, Dullahan, Trolls, Strzyga, Siren and Nuckelavee)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
6 episodes covering some of your favorite monsters from European folklore make up this 3-hour and 53-minute compilation! Discover more TERRIFYING pod...
The SCP Foundation
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SCP Foundation - Secure, Contain and Protect is referred to as SCP. There are thousands of entries on the website concerning unusual things and ob...
Nuckelavee - A Horse-Man Water Demon From Orcadian Folklore
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the supernatural beings once believed to roam Orkney, none was as feared as the creature known as the Nuckelavee. Discover more TERRIFYING pod...
Dogman - Half Man - Half Dog, or Something Else
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dogman - A werewolf or werewolf-type creature first reported in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan. Sightings have been reported in several locations th...
Cherokee Devil - Tsul Kalu
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cherokee Devil is a legendary creature known by the Cherokee people as Tsul Kalu who plays the role of "the great lord of the game," because the C...
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery Flesh Pit National Park - The Mystery Flesh Pit is the name given to a supposedly fictional bizarre natural geobiological feature discovered i...
Tsuchigumo - Eight-Legged Japanese Yokai
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tsuchigumo is part of a class of supernatural entities in Japanese mythology known as Yōkai. Tsuchigumo is a large spider-like creature and is one of...
Siren - The Killer Bird Woman of Greek Mythology
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Siren is described as a half-woman half-bird creature, that lures sailors at sea to their deaths using the sound of her hypnotic voice. This crea...
Bunny Man - A Terrifying Legend With a Fuzzy Tail
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bunny Man - A well-known legend that originated from two incidents in 1970. The legend has many variations; most involve a man wearing a rabbit costum...
Manananggal - Body Splitting Viscera Sucker
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Manananggal is a mythical creature in the Philippines that separates from their lower part of its body and its fangs and wings give it a vampire-l...
Kushtaka-The Land Otter-Man
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kushtaka - is a mythical shape-shifting creature capable of assuming human or otter-like form and potentially other forms. Discover more TERRIFYING...
Chilling Wintry Compilation (Wendigo, Dyatlov Pass, Portlock Alaska, The Nix & Troll's)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is one of the eeriest times of the year and a favorite among our listeners. As a thank you for listening through our second winter enjoy 3 + ho...
Strzyga – A Vampiric Demon from Slavic Folklore
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Strzyga is a horrifying blood-sucking demon and one of the most famous ones in Slavic mythology, especially due to its connection to vampires. Di...
Mr. Widemouth - He Plays Dangerous Games
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Widemouth - Sometimes the tiniest monsters are the scariest ones. His name is Mr. Widemouth, and he was created in a story submitted online by som...
Yule Cat - A Christmas Monster
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Yule Cat is a huge and vicious cat who is described as lurking about the snowy countryside during Christmas time and eating people who have not r...
The Wild Hunt - You Could Be the Prey
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild Hunt is a folklore theme that occurs in the folklore of various northern European cultures. Wild Hunts typically involve a chase led by a myt...
Dokkaebi - The Korean Goblin
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dokkaebi are legendary creatures from Korean mythology and folklore. Dokkaebi, also known as 'Korean goblins.' Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at h...
Rawhead & Bloody Bones - A Gruesome Urban Legend
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rawhead and Bloody Bones is one of the more intriguing ghosts or possibly more of a monster and he is so special he has two names. Although the origin...
Spearfinger - The Liver Eater
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Cherokee Legend of Spearfinger is said to have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains, on the eastern border of Tennessee and in western North Carolin...
Trolls - Monstrous Man Hating Creatures
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trolls are creatures from Norse mythology. They are mentioned in a variety of Old Norse texts, and they’re usually described as beings that live in ...
Tutankhamun - The Cursed Tomb
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The curse of the pharaohs or the mummy's curse is a curse alleged to be cast upon anyone who disturbs the mummy of an ancient Egyptian, especially a p...
Dullahan - The Headless Horseman
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Dullahan is best known for appearing to be headless, and there are several tales that explain how he did so. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts ...
The Hidebehind - You Won't See It Until It's Too Late
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hidebehind is a nocturnal fearsome critter from American folklore that preys upon humans that wander the woods and was blamed for the disappe...
Leviathan - The Sea Serpent
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leviathan is a vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous in the ocean., known as a sea serpent in theo...
Night Marchers - Deadly Ghosts of Hawaii
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Night marchers, known as huaka’i pō in the Hawaiian language, are death-dealing ghosts. Folklore describes them as a group of spirits – sometim...
Shadow People - Evil Lurks in Dark Places
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shadow people are different than spirits and ghosts, they are dark in color: shadow is the absence of light, and so facial features, clothes, and othe...
Ted the Caver - The Terrifying First Known Creepypasta
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ted the Caver is a creepypasta story that originally appeared as a series of blog posts written by a spelunker named Ted recounting his horrifying exp...
European Monsters Explained Volume 1 (Banshee, Krampus, Baba Yaga, Succubus, Nix, Hellhound & Kelpie)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7 episodes covering some of your favorite monsters from European folklore make up this 3-hour and 45-minute compilation! Discover more TERRIFYING pod...