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Under the Pendulum Podcast

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Under the Pendulum is a podcast hosted by three siblings who love all things horrifying, bizarre and morbid that creep through our world and history. Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin will guide you under the pendulum; just don’t look up.

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01:15:26

Ep. 29: Baseball Disasters - That's a lot of Puke

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2021/06/11

We have two tales of baseball mayhem in today's episode. Cale Thomas joins us as we put baseball disasters under the pendulum. We have two tales to tell, "Black Saturday" in Philadelphia, and "10-cent Beer Night." This episode has it all; death, injury, fights, and what we can only imagine was a lot of vomit. All this and more on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Sources: Baseball’s Deadliest Disaster: “Black Saturday” in Philadelphia, By: Robert D

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Ep. 28: Creature Feature II - Black Dogs

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2021/05/28

There are belly rubs a plenty in today's episode as we return to our Creature Feature series. We are putting the legends and stories of Black Dogs under the pendulum. We look at the similarities and difference between Black Dogs in the British Isles, and Latin and North America. From hellish hounds that haunt a prison, to dogs that smoke cigarettes, these good boys can be a terror. All this and more on this episode of Under the Pendulum Pawcast. Sources: Phantom Black Dogs in Latin America, By:

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01:17:34

Ep. 27: Wisconsin Death Trip - Wisconsin Massage

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2021/05/14

On this episode, we take a trip back to Wisconsin for a hellish good time. The years between 1890 and 1910 were marred by suicide, murder, arson, and insanity around the Black River Falls region of Wisconsin. We read excerpts from Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy, which catalogues all these horrific and sometimes comical incidents. Join us on this trip to hell on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Sources: Lesy, Michael, Schaick C. Van, and Warren Susman. Wisconsin Death Trip. New

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01:14:24

Ep. 26: The Many Uses of Mummies - The King's Drops

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2021/04/30

In today's episode we travel back to the simpler times of the Victorian Era. A time when you could buy a mummy and do horrific things to it! We talk about mummy paint, paper, medicine, and unrolling parties. Oh and what a great party it is on this episode of Under the Pendulum. Please like and subscribe where it is applicable, it helps us get noticed and makes us feel good! Thank you to all of you who listen every episode, you spooky boys and girls.

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01:06:15

Everyday Lies: Episode 7- Lies and Secretions

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2021/04/16

Well, we had a very depressing last series! So before we roll into more fun subjects, here is an episode from the Everyday Lies Podcast. Heather and Emily talk about a very strange 90s myth that may make you question everything you ever put in my mouth. Spoiler: Beavers.

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01:16:55

Ep. 25: Mary Shelley III - Death Comes Like a Kramer

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2021/04/02

We have finally reached the end of the Life of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. We will cover the death of her husband, her life back in England, her rise to fame, and her bittersweet ending. So please join us to the end of this long and sad road on Part III of Mary Shelley. If you have a moment, please like and subscribe, it helps us get noticed. And thank you to all our listeners!

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01:26:01

Ep. 24: The Life of Mary Shelley II - Meat Babies

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2021/03/19

Thank you to everyone for being patient with us getting this episode out late, but we are back!! This is the second part to a three part series on the Life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. In this episode we cover her time in Italy; the good, the bad, and the sleazy. So strap into your sad shoes for this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Please like and subscribe wherever applicable. It helps us get noticed. Thank you to all of our listeners and stay spooky ya'll.

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01:40:49

Episode 23: The Life of Mary Shelley - Victorian Goths

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2021/02/26

Closing out our exploration of Women in Horror Month, we will be talking about the very sad, but fruitful life, of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein in a two-part series. In this first part, we discuss her famous parents, her inspirations for writing Frankenstein, the awful men in her life, and the events that lead up to her move to Italy. Strap in ya'll, this is some sad stuff. Enjoy this tear jerker on Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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Episode 22: Final Girl - Seymour Butz

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2021/02/12

We are celebrating Women in Horror Month!! Giving love to all the creepy ladies out there. On this episode, we discuss the Final Girl trope of Slasher Films. We discuss the evolution of the genre and trope, the role of women and gender within the genre, and what the most off-putting stripper name might be. So make your way up to the stage for this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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01:31:50

Episode 21: Deadly Fires - Never Leave Your House

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2021/01/29

This episode is a particularly heavy one, today we will be discussing two deadly night club fires; The Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942, and The Station Fire of 2003. Both stories have shocking similarities despite being over 60 years apart. Get ready for criminal negligence, horrible death tolls, and bastards a plenty on this episode of Under the Pendulum. Please like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere it applies. It really helps us get noticed. Thank you to all our

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01:04:06

Episode 20: Historical Tyrannicide - New Boots

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2021/01/15

This is our 20th full length episode!! Not to worry, we already pat ourselves on the back. To celebrate our new milestone, we will be covering four stories of tyranncide in history. Join as we talk about tyrant-slaying lovers, roasting people alive, an insane Roman emperor, and one of the most brutal deaths we have ever heard of. No one ever said being a tyrant was good for your health. Won't you join us on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Please like and subscribe! It helps us get

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New Year Narration: Heather Reads The Little Match Girl

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2020/12/31

Happy New Year Everyone!! We decided to give ourselves a little break and will be putting out a short narration done by the incomparable Heather Weber. Heather will be narrating Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Go ahead, get a little sad to start off the New Year (as if you probably weren't already). So sit back, relax, and grab a tissue for this special New Year edition of Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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01:06:54

Episode 19: Dark Christmas Traditions and Folklore -...

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2020/12/18

Happy Holidays you ghouls! On this special holiday episode, we will be covering some lesser known Christmas traditions and folklore. Join us as we give the gift of belly-slitting witches, cannibalistic butchers, dirty little trolls, and skulls on poles. Grab a cup of strong wassail, sit back, and get merrily spooked with Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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01:11:54

Episode 18: Strange Colorado Tales - Twinkle Toes

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2020/12/04

In this episode, Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin regale one another with strange and ghostly tales from Colorado. We have haunted hotels, phantom prospectors, mysterious vaults, and bodies a plenty. What more could you ask for? Join us for a trip to our own backyard in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Please like and subscribe!!

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Episode 17: Deadly Blunders - Sweet Ticking Time Bomb

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2020/11/20

We have a very special "treat" for you all. On this episode, we will be discussing Deadly Blunders...of the confectionary kind. We will cover two stories about sugar, bad business, and the deadly toll they took on their respective communities. Def Leppard never dreamed on these hot, sticky sweet time bombs. Satiate your taste buds with the macabre on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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Episode 16: 80s Horror Films III - Heather's Choice

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2020/10/30

This episode will close out the three-part series on our favorite horror films from the 80s. Heather will regale us with tales of the production, special effects, and mishaps of her favorite 80s horror film. There are bodily fluids a plenty on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Happy Halloween you fools! Special shout out to our Halloween box giveaway, borders_of_the_josh!! We hope you will enjoy the Halloween care package from us here at Under the Pendulum Podcast, we appreciate everyone

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Episode 15: 80s Horror Films II - Kaitlin's Choice

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2020/10/23

We continue our October celebrations with the second episode in our 80s Horror Films series. Kaitlin has many juicy and (possibly forbidden) tidbits to explore on her choice. Just a reminder, our Instagram contest to win a spooky Halloween treat box ends on the the 26th at midnight. Visit our Instagram page for more details on how to enter. Stay spooky! Contest details: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiTGvlDDR2/ underpendulumpodcast 💀💀Hello, kiddies!💀💀 It’s our favorite time of year here at

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Episode 14: 80s Horror Films - Chris' Choice

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2020/10/16

Welcome to our October Horror Movie Choices!! On this three-part series, we will deep dive into our personal favorite 80s horror films. As on our last series, we will look at the production, effects, themes, and discuss our personal views on our favorite movies. Chris kicks off our countdown to Halloween, and we make a special October announcement. It's blood, gore, and a whole lot more this October on Under the Pendulum Podcast.

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01:15:12

Episode 13: Bedlam Asylum - Too Much Blood!!

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2020/10/02

ABSLOUTE BEDLAM IN HERE!!!! For our 13th episode the gang is putting England's famous Bedlam Asylum under the pendulum. Join us as we examine the terrifying and disturbing history of this unhinged "palace" for the mad.

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01:09:53

Episode 12: Plague - Thicc Death

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2020/09/18

This episode is all slimy and full of puss! We discuss the bubonic plague and read three primary source accounts of plagues in history. No one can save you from that big, thicc death on this episode of Under the Pendulum. Art: Wolf J. Willette Music: 1) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor- Johann Sebastian Bach 2) St. Matthew Passion: the alto aria, Erbarme dich, mein Gott - Johann Sebastian Bach 3) Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Frederic Chopin

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