You may be familiar with Harry Houdini's "magic" tricks and his tenure as the world's greatest escape artist, but did you know he was a staunch anti-spiritualist? Or, well... maybe you knew that. But what about the first thing? There's a lot to...

Apologies for the inconsistent audio here - I had a lot of issues. Besides that, get ready for truth bombs about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (the Columbian Exposition) and the real loser behind the sensationalized myth that is H.H...

You may be wondering, "Gosh Hannah, you sure do talk about a lot of things that aren't the Hodag in this episode!" And you would be right. Who knew that there was so much historical context to this beloved cryptid? Listen in to learn about Paul...

Buckle your seatbelts because are we talking you on a wild ride this episode! If you thought you knew about Edison inventing motion pictures, does Georgia sure have news for you. Tune in for this super juicy 19th century gossip.Create...

We're asking the real questions this week, folx: did Poe have a time machine? Also, what were the circumstances that led to his death? And what the hell is a "Poe Toaster?" Tune in to hear the answers and much, much more! Created...

How much do you know about what really happened out on the California Trail? Well... Tune in to find out! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's ...

Everyone knows about the cursed LaLaurie Mansion, but what about the dark history beyond Nicholas Cage and the reported hauntings? And who was Madame Delphine LaLaurie? Tune in as we uncover some historical truths. Created and co...

You really wouldn't believe what the deal is with the Mormons. Hannah takes Georgia through an abbreviated history of the Latter Day Saints movement, both of them trying hard to understand from an anthropological lens.Created and co-h...

You've lived through a global pandemic, but have you ever lived through an epidemic? Dr. Benjamin Rush sure did, not 20 years after he penned his name down on the Declaration of Independence. Did he have some quirky ideas on how to heal people ...

It's time for the second epiosde of our second and we're talking about two brothers who didn't deserve any second chances. There are also two of us. There's a 2 thing here somewhere... Anyway, join us for a small dose of what life was like in t...

Aaaaaand we're back! Welcome to our season of American folk tales, true crime, cryptids, and other stories. In this episode, Georgia and Hannah play a little New Year's catch-up, then dive right into the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke an...

Happy Pre-Season 2! Tune in to this very special episode as we are joined by friend-of-the-show Jordan to discuss all things pseudoarchaeology in all of its racist, fake news un-glory. And please head over to

Tune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario wri...

Tune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenari...

Tune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario wri...

The teaser-trailer for our long discussed Thanksgiving-themed Call of Cthulhu role playing game is here to get your mouths watering for more... 

Surprise, Halloween episode!! Georgia and Hannah took this one to the next level... by starting the recording session with several glasses of wine. Tune in as Hannah discusses los Días de los Muertos (and totally butchers "Mictecacihuatl"), and...

In this season's final episode, Hannah takes us on one last journey through time and space on the backs of dragons. Did you know that there is more than one kind of alligator? Did you know the 793 AD Viking raid on Lindisfarne was foretold by d...

This week, we learn all about the difference between sirens and mermaids, how Starbucks is pagan worship, Pliny the Elder's death in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, our favorite bones, and whether or not Christopher Columbus actually boinked a ...

YARRR MATIES it's time to learn about the Flying Dutchman and the S.S. Ourang Medan! If you don't believe in fata morgana, then this is the episode for you. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design...

Is it a giant crab? Is it a squid? Is it in an island whale? No, it's just the Kraken. Or... maybe it is a squid after all? Tune in to find out!  Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Sh...

Ever wandered the streets alone, saw a woman dressed all in white crying about trying to find her kids? Well, do we have some news for you! We discuss themes surrounding women in storytelling and how La Llorona's story has contributed to modern...

Is that Bloody Mary in the mirror or are you just happy to see us? Tune in this week as we talk about the many origin theories of Bloody Mary and how girls just wanna have fun, and by "fun" we mean "summon supernatural creatures at sleepove...

Dungeons & Dragons is a huge part of Georgia and Hannah's lives, so it only makes sense for them to talk about one of the more well-known big baddies, the Lich. We just love to talk about undead things.Created and co-hosted by Ge...

Who's that knocking at your ears? It's Bluebeard! Tune in this week to hear all about Charles Perrault's fairytale, as well as a couple of characters referred to as "real life" Bluebeards - most notably Gilles de Rais (though we suspect another...