362: The Boogeyman

Published: Nov. 15, 2023, 10 a.m.

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There\\u2019s monsters that our parents warned us about, mostly because if they just told us to do something, we wouldn\\u2019t listen: Boogeymen! We go through some of the original boogeymen, where they came from, and how they\\u2019ve transformed over the years. And don\\u2019t worry, we make up some original boogeymen that you can pass down to future generations!

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Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of injury, death, child death, child endangerment, drowning, animal attacks, teeth, cannibalism, kidnapping, animal death, bugs, body horror, and human trafficking.

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Housekeeping

- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends starting the tradition you\\u2019ve been dreaming of.

- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests\\u2019 books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books

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Cast & Crew

- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin

- Editor: Bren Frederick

- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod

- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman

- Multitude: https://multitude.productions

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About Us

Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.

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