On this episode, Laura, Krysta and Dean discuss the Queen Mary and her travels but first, Krysta gives us some facts about the ship's current home in Long Beach California. After that, Dean details the history of the ship's construction, it's time as an elegant vessel of parties and promenades on the high seas and it's time as miltary trrop transport dubbed the Gray Ghost. And speaking of the Gray Ghost, we also talk the many hauntings on board the ship and the stories that come with them, here in this Bob Hope approved episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

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TW: This episode deals with A LOT of suicide. As we always say, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you are at risk, please get help. The national suicide line is 988. You matter.

Tonight,Laura, Krysta and Dean discuss the Aokigahara forest. But first, Kryata has weird facts about Swans while Dean remembers a cartoon called the Swan Princess and remembers strange creatures from folklore that were swans who became human women. After that, we leap into a brief discussion of Shintoism, still the leading form of worship in Japan and then we discuss the Aokigahara itself, it's history, it's uses and it's current status as a popular place to say one's final goodbye. We discuss all that, plus discuss a bit about Youtube star Logan Paul on this week's episode of the Family Plot Podcast!!!!

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TW: In this episode, we report stories that touch on Suicide. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you are in need of help the national hotline is 988. You matter.

This week, Krysta, Laura and Dean discuss Saint Valentine and Cupid but first Krysta has some weird facts to drop about mythical creatures. Creatures like the Dragon, the phoenix and a giant wolf of Inuit Legend. Then we discuss Saint Valentine as well as the origins of Cupid. We also talk Valentine gifts, love, how important family is, shows we love, and of course, ghost stories where romance, or the lack thereoff has led to some famous hauntings. All this and more on the latest episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

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So this episode is all about the Algonquin legend of the Wendigo. Krysta and Laura correct Dean when he goes to introduce the show talking about Marvel Comics Wendigo. They settle down and get into the show proper while Krysta drops some facts about deer. (Did you know deer will opportunistically eat songbirds and mice? You do now!) We discuss the supposed powers of the Wendigo. We also discuss several stories about the creature and it's role in pop culture. We discuss the Wendigo psychosis as well as the cultural underpinnings of the folklore in this tasty episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

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On this episode, Laura, Krysta and Dean discuss the Belvoir Winery in Liberty Missouri. But first Krysta has weird facts about Iguanas as well as Catching up with Krysta. Then we discuss the history of the secret society known as the Odd Fellows. Then, we learn of their history in the United States and specifically Missouri as these philanthropists form a school, a hospital and a home for the aged on 250 acres along with a farm and a cemetery and how the site eventually became disused, shrouded in rumor before being turned into the Belvoir Winery. The Winery is a place for wine tastings, weddings and staying the night in one of their 9 rooms. But the winery is haunted by it's past and actively haunted by shadow people, apparitions and more. We even hear from Blue and Demyx, two of the kids that aren't regularly on the show as they discuss their experiences at the Winery. So join us as we investigate this legendary location and find out all about it's haunted history!

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Krysta, Laura and Dean gather this week to discuss the mythology and folklore of gremlins, but first Krysta drops some weird facts about hygiene. So maybe put down that office coffee cup and use some hand sanitizer after you push that elevator button before we discuss this phenomenon that began in the 1920's but really came into it's own during World War II, We discuss the first literary appearance of the gremlin in 1938 as well as Roald Dahl's book about them as released by Walt Disney in 1943. We discuss the life of World War II pilots as well as their status among WWII soldiers (here's a hint, basically they were the Jedi Masters/Sith Lords of WWII depending on whether they worked for the Allies of the Axis). We discuss how the RAF addressed worries about the strange creatures, how they were seen by pilots as well as those working in Airplane factories and how the creatures sabotaged some pilots while appearing to help others and how they appeared to both Allied pilots as well as their foes. Then, of course, we discuss their appearances in pop culture and discuss whether there is anything to worry about while you are flying to Grandma's or Vegas or wherever you go on vacation, in this folklore heavy episode!

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Laura, Krysta and Dean get together for another episode but admit that they are a little tired from moving that day. But they bravely push forward and begin to talk about Krysta and her day and then we discuss a rough 3 months in Durban South Africa in 1957 and '58. During those three months starting in December of 1957, whaling, floods, and storms added to a boom in resorts led to 9 shark attacks leading to several deaths. Because sharks were not well understood, their attempts to curb the problem only led to more problems. So join us as we discuss these several months in South Africa whem several mostly unknown species of sharks created problems that led to injuries and a loss of life for several vacationers and tourists in Durban's resorts! Join us!

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Trigger Warning: In this episode we at one point discuss mental illness. If this is a trigger for you, feel free to skip the section about Whisper Peak and Dawson. You Matter.

This week, Laura, Krysta and Dean discuss ten news stories from 2022 and the weirdness they contain. A dogman photographed outside the Amarillo Zoo, A boy who loves Captain America and his encounter with a dangerous Pombero,, A mermaid in South Africa, a fairy in Hemel Hempstead England and a river troll near a houseboat in Mississippi, all these and more we discuss. We also give shoutouts to some of our podcaster friends and in general, celebrate the family. So join us for this, our first episode of the New Year as we discuss some of the craziest stories from last year on this very special episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

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On this episode, Laura, Krysta and Dean discuss the famous Hellfire Club of Dublin, but first Dean briefly discusses Marvel's Hellfire Club before Laura nudges him back on the right path. They discuss the construction of the hunting lodge on Mont Pelier Hill by William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons including it's use of a standing stone and burial markers from a pagan gravesite that had been located in the area. Then we discuss the history of this incarnation of the Hellfire Club, some of it's members and the legends and stories of what they got up to and finally we dig into the Hauntings and it's appearance on numerous paranormal shows. Krysta talks about her Christmas and in general there is tons of good feeling on this haunting, historical episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

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Thiis week, Laura, Krysta and Dean broadcast from their new location back in Independence Missouri. Krysta shares with us some December Holidays that aren't Christmas. From Saint Lucy's Day to Ominsuka to Festivus, she drops some special celebrations and Dean wants to adopt Festivus just for the airing of grievances. Then they share 7 Christmas tales of wonder, imagination, humor and a bit of effed up. Plus we have Holiday wishes from friends and familhy in this oh so special edition of the Family Plot Podcast!!!

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