Mission Spooky

By Cord, Kayla and KikiHistory

Mission Spooky episodes

August 20, 2022 82. Henry Every, The Arch Pirate Part 1
Continuing the Summer of Pirates Series, we get to the mastermind behind the greatest pirate heist of all time, Henry Every. In this episode, we discuss how the American Colonies were being shaped into pirate havens, how one man not paying his workers well leads to a mutiny, and where the Rhode Island pirates fit into the heist.
*Our featured music today is from The Out Sect with their song "Bad Walking".
1 hr 5 min
August 13, 2022 81. The Battle of Beachy Head & The Rhode Island Pirates
Continuing the Summer of Pirates Summer, we discuss the Battle of Beachy Head, its effect on privateers and pirates, and three men who will have to make some decisions concerning their work life!
Our Featured Music is from Hororhaus with the song "Ghost Oppression."
56 min
July 30, 2022 80. Thomas Tew, Rhode Island Pirate
Continuing our Summer of Pirates Series, we discuss Thomas Tew the Rhode Island pirate who made a name for himself among the colonies and instituted The Pirate Round. But even he didn't wake up one morning and decide to become a pirate! Join us on a brief stint through history as we introduce the early life and times of Captain Tew.
Our featured music today is from Hauntress with their song "Obsidian".
Our sponsor today is Smell of Fear Candles. Shop the website and enter code SPOOKY this in July 2022 for a 15% discount.
58 min
July 23, 2022 79. Massachusetts Pirate, Thomas Veal
Today we begin our Summer of Pirates Series with little-known Massachusetts pirate, Thomas Veal.. His story contains legendary events, mixed tall tales, and "visits" from the grave pointing to a hidden treasure.
Our featured music today is from Slomo Sapiens with their song "Gills".
Our sponsor today is Smell of Fear Candles. Shop the website and enter code SPOOKY this month for a 15% discount.
52 min
July 18, 2022Side Mission: The Dread Pirate, Dixie Bull
Welcome to our first Side Mission dedicated to our Pirates of North America summer 2022 series! In this one, we get into some of the root causes for Dixie Bull to turn pirate including some very suspect Puritans and a risky French pirate attack.
*Special thanks to the musicians who contributed to this episode. All links to the albums are on Free Music Archive. All songs used under CC Attribution 4.0:
Serge Quadrado

Monplaisir

Kevin MacLleod

Dana Boulé
23 min
July 01, 2022Side Mission: The Final Hex Deaths
We decided to mention a few other murders and deaths that journalists and the police insisted were related to Powwow and Bracherei in Pennsylvania.

Thank you for listening to this Murder and Magic Side Mission series that began with Birthday Sacrifice.
6 min
June 29, 2022 78. Kord vs. Cryptid: The Beast of Bray Road
Happy Pride Month and welcome to the fourth installment of our DnD 5e Adventure Series, Kord Vs. Cryptid. Today, our resident pro-wrestler, Kord, will face off against the terror of Elkhorn, Wisconsin - The Beast of Bray Road! If you want access to the art and stats for The Beast, join our Patreon at the $3 Tier. Your support helps us to collaborate with the great artists and musicians that make our podcast even better! Special thanks to our guest GM, Ben Headlee. You can find Ben on the 5e TTRPG Podcast Lost Legends: Tales of Thurne Music Credits: Psykotic Refuge, Monplaisir, Loyalty Freak Music
57 min
June 29, 2022 77. The Beast of Bray Road with Ben Headlee
Tonight we discuss the cryptid from Wisconsin, The Beast of Bray Road, with our returning guest DM for Kord vs Cryptid, Ben Headlee from Lost Legends: Tales of Thurne!
1 hr 2 min
June 14, 2022 76. Hex Signs of Pennsylvania
We bring our German Folk Magic and Hex Scare series to an end with Hex Signs. We discuss where they originated, how they are made, the folks who produce them, the symbology behind them, and where they can be found today.
Our featured music is from King Fabbs with the song, "Don't Judge By the Colour".
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References for this episode include:
* Hex Signs: Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars Paperback – July 1, 2013
by Patrick Donmoyer
* Strange Experience: The Secrets of a Hexenmeister Paperback – January 1, 1971
by Lee R. Gandee
1 hr 2 min
May 31, 2022 Paranormal Dungeon: The Ghost in You
Welcome to the Paranormal Dungeon!
In this Dungeons and Dragons Meets Real World episode
JC will research a real-life paranormal entity and compare it to the Dungeons and Dragons equivalent.
Today, JC decides whether to take on a real ghost or the DnD version. Kiki focuses on bending the rules a bit for good gameplay and we end on some interesting ways to incorporate ghosts into your next campaign.
Music today was provided by Psykotic Refuge. If you need podsafe or Twitch-safe music, you can find Psykotic Refuge on Bandcamp.
29 min

About Mission Spooky

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At Mission Spooky, we dive deep into the eerie, the unexplained, and the historically strange. Our podcast blends folklore, paranormal encounters, and chilling history with a dash of humor and a cup of curiosity. We explore the supernatural through a thoughtful, researched lens, bringing our listeners strange but true tales, forgotten history, and cultural oddities.