The Adze is a shapeshifting creature from West African Ewe folklore that appears as an innocent firefly but is actually a vampiric being capable of squeezing through any crack or keyhole to enter homes. CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Freaky Folklore contains themes and descriptions that some listeners may find distressing, including the supernatural endangerment and death of infants and young children. While these elements are drawn from traditional folklore, the depictions may be...

Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable...

The Erlking is a malevolent fairy or goblin king from Germanic folklore who lures people, particularly children, into the woods to their doom. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184   Music...

Introducing Your new menopause toolkit with Dr. Mary Claire Haver & Dr. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition The menopause transition can bring unexpected challenges — the effects can significantly impact daily life and long-term health. Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified gynaecologist and a menopause specialist. She's helped thousands of women in perimenopause and menopause to realise their health goals. In today’s...

Baba Roga - in Slavic folklore, is a child-punishing witch who lives in a forest cave and watches for misbehaving children through their windows at night. She's known for her iron teeth and bloody fingernails, dragging especially naughty children to her cave where she teaches them terrible lessons about obedience - if they return at all. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

Introducing 4 immunity tips for healthy ageing | Dr. Jenna Macciochi from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Over the last two years, there’s been a rise in “immune-boosting” foods, supplements and trends. Today's guest, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi, believes the immune system doesn’t need boosting. Instead, it should be balanced. In this episode, Jenna - a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of Sussex - reveals how your immune...

Frankenstein is not the monster, but rather Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessed scientist who creates artificial life by assembling body parts of the dead and reanimating them. Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify!...

Introducing How to eat 30 plants this week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Prof. Tim Spector from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Thirty plants this week, think you could do it? It might sound a lot, but it’s easier than you think. Fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, even coffee all count as plants. Legendary chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins us to share tips on eating more plants. Hugh’s new book ‘How to Eat 30 Plants a Week’ explores the wild...

Camille Monfort was a French opera singer who captivated the elite of Belém, Brazil in the late 19th century with her beauty and haunting voice. Despite her untimely reported death from cholera in 1896, legends persist that she was actually a vampire who used the epidemic as cover for her supernatural activities.   Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty,...

The Dobhar-chú - also known as the water hound or master otter, is a creature from Irish folklore said to inhabit lakes and rivers. It's described as a large, carnivorous creature resembling a mix between a dog and an otter, known for its ferocity and often reported to hunt in pairs. Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

Introducing How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Forty percent of people in the UK and US have high cholesterol. Knowing how to lower it can be confusing. In today’s episode, we simplify the science of cholesterol, drawing from ZOE’s 2021 PREDICT study, which explored its link to the gut microbiome. Dr. Sarah Berry explains the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, discusses...

Night Crawlers - are mysterious, tall, humanoid creatures with extremely long, thin legs that have been reported in Fresno, California. They are often described as pale or white, with featureless faces, and are said to move with an eerie, gliding motion through orchards and fields at night. Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

The Beast of Bladenboro - is a mysterious creature that allegedly terrorized the small town of Bladenboro, North Carolina in the winter of 1953-54, killing numerous animals in a brutal and puzzling manner. (Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm). Warning: This episode contains depictions of animal harm. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty,...

Carman's Top 5 Folklore Favorites - In this special compilation episode, host Carman Carrion takes listeners on a thrilling journey through five of her all-time favorite folklore creatures. From spine-chilling legends to bizarre beings, this monster mash-up offers a perfect introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic trip for long-time fans of the Freaky Folklore Podcast. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag...

Witte Wieven - are spectral entities in Dutch folklore, often described as wise women or witches who appear as white, misty figures. They are said to inhabit ancient sites like wells, burial mounds, and foggy moors, where they can either help or harm mortals depending on how they are treated. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

The Sandman - is a mythical being who visits sleepers at night, sprinkling magical sand onto their eyes to bring them dreams. While traditionally seen as benevolent, some stories portray him as having a darker side, punishing those who refuse to sleep with nightmares or stealing the eyes of wakeful children. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially...

Eyeless Jack - is a terrifying supernatural entity from creepy pasta lore, known for stalking and harvesting organs from his victims. Recognizable by his blue mask with empty, weeping eye sockets, Jack is an immortal being driven by an insatiable hunger for human organs, leaving a trail of surgically mutilated bodies in his wake. Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for...

Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and...

The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mythology, Wargs are often depicted as evil spirits in the form of large, intelligent wolves, associated with violence and destruction. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

The Qallupilluit - is a creature from Inuit folklore, described as a humanoid sea monster that lives under the Arctic ice. It is said to snatch children who venture too close to cracks in the ice or play too near the water's edge, using its haunting song to lure them before dragging them into the frigid depths. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman...

Spring-Heeled Jack - A terrifying urban legend of Victorian London, Spring-Heeled Jack was known for his inhuman leaps, glowing red eyes, and attacks on unsuspecting victims. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY   Please Review Us on iTunes!...

El Silbón - With a sack of bones on his back and vengeance in his hollow eyes, this chilling figure from Venezuelan and Colombian folklore blurs the line between justice and terror, reminding all who hear his eerie tune that the sins of the past are never truly buried. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/   https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion   Subscribe...