Folktown

Deena takes the mic solo for a fascinating deep dive into the world of Voodoo with Priestess Mambo Brandi, Mambo Maggie Champagne and Houngan Jesse James Brunet. Together, they unravel the mysteries of this often misunderstood spiritual tradition. Exploring its history, beliefs, and practices. The key differences between Voodoo and Hoodoo, and the role of community and ceremony. From myths to magic, this conversation is as enlightening as it is captivating.

For their final stop in Maine, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are leaving the woods behind and heading straight into the haunted heart of the state. This episode is packed with spine-tingling ghost stories, eerie urban legends, the tragic tale of Nelly Butler (America’s first documented ghost!), and one deeply unsettling mental hospital with a history that still echoes. It’s a farewell to Maine, but not without one last chill down your spine.

Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are heading deep into the Maine woods this week on Folktown and let’s just say, things are getting...tall. From ancient giants and elusive Bigfoot sightings to bone-chilling tales of the Wendigo and eerie encounters with woodland fairies. The ladies are covering the creepiest creatures hiding in the trees. Whether you believe or just want to sleep with the lights on, this episode is packed with lore, legends, and more than a few things that go stomp in the night.

This episode, the Folktown ladies are joined by none other than Chris Packard, author of Mythical Creatures of Maine and certified expert in all things mysterious, magical, and maybe real. Chris brings the vibes and the knowledge, walking us through Maine’s strangest legends and creatures with a passion that made even Deena question her fact checking ways. From mermaids to shadowy forest dwellers, Chris reminds us that folklore isn’t about proving, it’s about preserving.

This week, the Folktown trio sets sail deeper into Maine’s haunted coastline, where every island has a ghost, and every lighthouse has a secret. Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena trade sea monsters for spirits as they explore shipwreck legends, phantom keepers, and coastal towns with more hauntings than streetlights. If you’re brave enough to listen this episode is all about local lore, island ghosts, and the eerie beauty of Maine’s forgotten places.

The Folktown ladies have washed ashore in the mysterious, misty coastlines of Maine. In Episode One, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena dive into the deep end with tales of sirens, mermaids, and sea creatures that haunt the Atlantic. But when Deena realizes sirens and mermaids are not the same thing? Let’s just say… she spirals, and we’re all going down with her.

This week on Folktown, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena sit down with New York Times bestselling author Alex Grecian to talk about his haunting new novel, Rose of Jericho. From his delightfully creepy upbringing to his favorite monsters. Alex shares the stories behind the stories—and gives us a peek into the eerie inspirations that fuel his writing. One of the kindest (and coolest) guests to date, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Season 5 of Folktown is dropping July 22. Welcome to the not-so-quaint or relaxing coastline of Maine. 

This week on Folktown, the ladies are joined by a very special guest, CJ Dotson, author of the chilling new novel The Cut. They get into it all: spine-tingling stories from CJ’s own life, the eerie inspiration behind her writing, and yes—we had to ask—why The Cut? It’s book talk meets ghost story hour, and trust us, you’re not going to want to miss a single creepy detail.

Some stories are too weird, wild, or downright hilarious to fit neatly into an episode But they’re too good to keep locked away. In this bonus episode, the Folktown ladies are throwing open the junk drawer and digging through Colorado’s strangest odds and ends.

From unsettling tales of a certain someone's head being cut off and pickled (yep, you read that right) to the surprisingly wholesome origins of the teddy bear, this episode is a rollercoaster of creepy and quirky facts. Plus, ever wonder how the world’s first cheeseburger came to be? Spoiler alert: It’s a story with a twist.

So buckle up for a mashup of spooky, silly, and downright strange stories from the Centennial State. Because sometimes, the best stories are the ones that just don’t fit anywhere else.

New episodes released every two weeks on Tuesday.