Tag: Folklore
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Episode 89: Siberia’s Valley of Death
Grab your para-fan and saddle the reindeer, Blurry Photos will be taking you to Siberia’s Valley of Death in this one! A remote area of Russian marsh/taiga, this mysterious section of nowhere known as Siberia’s Valley of Death is home to strange and dangerous structures. The Davids discuss the region’s history as well as the…
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Episode 83: The Golem
Blurry Photos’ name is mud in this episode all about the Golem. A construct of Jewish folklore, the Golem has remained as resilient in cultural relevance as its hardened skin. The boys piece together what it is, where it came from, and how it fits into today’s society. The effect of such a story may…
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Miss Cryptid 2014 Week 1
It’s that time again – time to ogle another amazing display of cryptastic creatularity! The 2014 Miss Cryptid Contest is back in a new, sleek, streamlined version. This year you’ll get to peruse 9 lovely contestants over 3 wonderful weeks, and vote for who you think should be crowned the winner of the 2014 Golden…
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Episode 76b: Dreams
The dreams mega-cast concludes in this second part of the episode. David and Dave cover everything from creatures to psychology in this one. Many questions are unanswered when it comes to these nightly flights of fancy, but it hasn’t stopped anyone from theorizing answers. What types of beasts are connected to dreams? What do the…
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Episode 75: Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
Break out the bagpipes and throw on your kilt, because the Davids are taking you to the mountains of Scotland in search of the Grey Man of Ben MacDhui! A phenomenon well over 100 years old, the Grey Man of Ben MacDhui has been haunting hikers in the Cairngorms, causing panic, terror, and generating countless…
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Episode 71: Faeries
Grab your Guinness and get ready for a wild St. Paddy’s ride into the world of Faeries! The boys of Blurry Photos are back and kicking off Season 3 with sloppy silliness. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with liquor and learnin’, Flora and Stecco drunkenly delve into the world of Fae Folk and Irish myths. You…
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Episode 68: Thunderbirds
Blurry Photos give you the bird in this fine, feathered episode all about Thunderbirds! While huge birds and avian tales are prevalent in many cultures throughout the world, the Thunderbird is unique to the cultures of Native America. Flora and Stecco ride the lightning to discover just why this particular creature toes the line between…
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Episode 59: The Dybbuk Box
You asked for it – you got it. Blurry Photos take a look at the most frightening piece of furniture out there, The Dybbuk Box. Steeped in Jewish and eBay mysticism, this little wine cabinet looks great in your kitchen and also beats you in your sleep. Coming onto the scene from an eBay post,…
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Episode 44: Baba Yaga
The podcast is on chicken legs this week, as Flora and Stecco discuss the legendary Baba Yaga. A Russian witch (or rather THE Russian witch), Baba Yaga has terrified Slavic children and adults for ages, but don’t let her horrid demeanor fool you – she’s more complex than you think. Dave and David talk about…