This week's episode is more along the lines of interesting as opposed to strange. Al brings on his friend Tracy to discuss stage combat. Tracy is a certified instructor for several types of theatrical throwdowns and shares some of the tricks used when staging a fight.

You can find Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com

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Summer is nearing its end, so why not get out there and enjoy the beauty of nature?

Just be careful. This episode features three short pastas about trips to the forest that ended badly.

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In this episode we'll take a look at one of the most well-known figures of American urban legends-The Hookman.

Do not listen to this episode while parking at the local lover's lane.

Content Warning: Sex, rape, and murder.

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Enjoy this narration of one of the classic creepypastas!

This story can be found on creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license.

Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas.

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Beware of games you find on the internet.

Author unknown

This story can be found on Creepypasta.wiki.com and is protected by creative commons license.

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Urban exploration is not for the faint of heart.

Written by suomynona404

This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license.

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It is a creepypasta ritual. Of course it will end well!

Written by Icydice

Narration by Tracy Nicholas.

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Tracy also works with The Folklore Podcast. You can check it out at www.thefolklorepodcast.com

This story can be found at creepypasta.wikia.net and is used under creative commons license.

Sound effects are from Pixabay and are public domain. Music by Al Seeger

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Undead wizards are a popular enemy in the world of fantasy literature, role playing games, and video games. But where did this idea of a wizard who preserves his body after death come from? In this episode Al discusses some possible literary and folkloric influences behind the lich.

Episode 234 of Geekery in General, if you want to learn a little more about the bogatyr:

https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/e/geekery-in-general-234-legendary-weapons-part-8-russia/

An article I consulted for more information on the inspiration for some of the earliest original D&D monsters:

https://diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my/

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Al brings back his friend Jeff to discuss some of the cemeteries in the Chicago area.

We did encounter some technical issues while recording this episode. I did my best to fix them. I apologize if the sound quality changes in a few places.

You can visit Jeff's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@corm1000

One of Jeff's videos on Bachelor's Grove: https://youtu.be/UoNnNPirxpw

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You never know who is really on the other side of that text conversation.

Written by Pascal Chatterjee 

Guest narration by Tracy Nicholas.

Visit Tracy's game company at www.madmenandheroes.com

Tracy also works with The Folklore Podcast. You can check it out at www.thefolklorepodcast.com

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