We always associate New Years with resolutions and remaking ourselves. However, the mountain folk use it as a time of reflection and banishing the last of the evil spirits. January traditions travel from the Alps and the Perchtenlauf to the Carpathian and the festival of the Svatki with echoes in the Appalachians for the "Listening Days." These are the threshold legends to see us through the heart of winter.

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Mark and Kari interview Ranger Taylor Young and Jacob Rawls of the Red Clay State Park in Tennessee. The park is full of Cherokee and European settler history. Taylor shares some fascinating information about the flora, fauna, and the historical focus of the park. Then Jacob shares some amazing Cherokee tales of the area.

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Plan your trip to the Red Clay State Park at their website. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/red-clay

Visit their Facebook Page for events and further information. https://www.facebook.com/RedClayStateHistoricPark

Episode Credits: 

Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, Mark Muncy [email protected] 

Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] 

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How to celebrate the dead of winter with Kan No Shiwaza and Plough Monday. Two mid-winter festivals marking the end of the holiday season. Japan and the United Kingdom have very different ways of dealing with the coldest time of the year. Beware The Ice Lady and don't forget to tip the puppet horse.

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Mark teaches Erika about horses of history and legend. From Incatatus to Little Texas and from Pegasus to El Muerte they discuss the influence of the horse on the folklore of mankind. Of course, there's a few spectral horses along the way.

#EerieTravels #Travel #Folklore #History #MarkMuncy #ErikaLance #BeauLake #Ghosts #UrbanLegends

Episode Credits: 

Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, Mark Muncy [email protected] 

Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] 

Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com 

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Before the change of calendars Christmas fell on what is now January 6. Many in the mountains kept this day as their holiday. "You can't change God's time."

Mark talks about all the traditions and folklore about this day that almost becomes a winter Halloween with strange tales of talking animals, a spectral visitor, and a few miracles thrown in for good measure.

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Beau, Mark, and Kari give thanks for making it through 2025 and a make some resolutions for 2026. They discuss travel highlights from the year that was, and announce a few new things for the new!

#EerieTravels #MarkMuncy #ErikaLance #BeauLake #GreetingsTravelers #Travel #ParanormalTravel #HappyNewYear #NoAI #Mothman #DragonCon #Book

Episode Credits: 

Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, Mark Muncy [email protected] 

Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] 

Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com 

Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva, NC 28779 

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In this episode, Mark reflects on some recent losses faced in the closing of the year while looking forward to the New Year with hope. He describes the various New Year's Eve traditions and superstitions, particularly focusing on the significance of the first visitor to cross the threshold after midnight. Through stories and folklore, the episode explores themes of loss, omens, and the connection between the living and the dead, emphasizing the importance of intention as the new year begins.

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Mark and Erica read a huge holiday haul of listener tales sent in by you, the Travelers. Encounter stories include a brush with Bigfoot, a child's encounter with what may be the Hat Man, and a Glitch in the Matrix that involves a cardboard cat. Join us for some post-holiday scary tales.

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Episode Credits: 

Hosts - Erika Lance @authorerikalance, Mark Muncy [email protected] 

Producer - Beau Lake @beau__lake [email protected] 

Intro/Outro Music - Destini Beard @destinibeardmusic Full Song available for purchase now at destinibeard.bandcamp.com 

Our PO Box - Eerie Travels, PO Box 419, Sylva, NC 28779 

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In this episode of Eerie Travels, Mark reflects on the legacy of Buck Rogers on him. He then goes into a deep dive into the episode "Space Vampire." He delves into how it draws parallels to classic vampire lore and the classic book "Dracula." He concludes with a heartfelt tribute to Gil Gerard, the actor who portrayed Buck Rogers, sharing his final thoughts and legacy.

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Mark delves into the fascinating world of cryptids featured in Fallout 76, exploring the origins and legends surrounding creatures like the Beast of Beckley and the Blue Devil. He explains how these cryptids have been integrated into the game from their real-life folklore roots. Join us for a Nuka Cola and get a fusion core for your power armor as we hit the hollers of West Virgina to go monster hunting.

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