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Ghost Stories in the Sunlight

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight

Come. Join us. Sit down and make yourself comfortable in front of the flickering light of our campfire. Not sure what you"re in for? Neither are we. But we hope it will be one hell of an adventure. We"ll make sure to leave a light on for you.

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19:15

It's Pronounced Gaol

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/08/19

Welcome to the Vault! In this pre-recorded Vault episode Liv tells the tale of some spooky and some not so spooky locations around WA. We'll see you in Albany. Sources: https://rac.com.au/travel-touring/info/state_was-most-haunted-buildings ______________________________________________________________________ All rights reserved (c) 2021 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight. Please rate, review, subscribe and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US: Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Facebook:

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24:07

Broccoli Salience

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/08/05

Welcome back! Our journey back to the 17th century concludes with the terrifying period of witch hunts under James VI and I. We talk the origins of the trials, spy Queens and how neither of us really knows that much about Dr Faustus, despite mentioning it at least three times. Sources include: https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/shakespeares-macbeth-and-king-jamess-witch-hunts/

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24:58

The Olympics Are Cursed!

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/07/22

Happy Olympics. As the Tokyo 2021 Olympics begins, we look at the history behind the games. Did you know they're (apparently) cursed? Sources include: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2021/07/07/olympics/summer-olympics/ancient-japanese-curse-looms-tokyo-olympics/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MptL1e1-DU https://electricliterature.com/a-ghost-haunts-the-tokyo-olympics/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/mar/19/thats-a-fact-olympics-are-cursed-says-japans-deputy-prime-minister

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15:35

Bloopers Galore

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/07/08

We're back with more bloopers. Spoiler alert- it's mostly Liv patting her dog. ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2021 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review, subscribe, and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US Email GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Facebook fb.me/GSITSpodcast Twitter @GSITSpodcast Instagram @ghoststoriesinthesunlight "Always remember to leave a light on." -Booris, Podcast Ghost

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28:33

Haunted Hotels

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/06/24

Just because we can't travel really anywhere doesn't mean we can't do some window shopping. Come with us as we plan our next holiday, and look to stay in hotels with a little extra...spirit. Sources include: Aaron Mahnke's Lore Episode 123- Unnoticed https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2017/10/18/americas-25-most-haunted-hotels-where-its-always-halloween/?sh=c7415156ce5b https://www.stanleyhotel.com/hotel.html https://adventuresallaround.com/haunted-hotels-and-airbnbs-spooky-places-stay/

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33:55

Not the Alchemy Episode

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/06/10

Join us by the fire as Liv tells tales from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with detours including Zoom backgrounds, renaissance pick-up tips and pomarillos. Somehow despite having time to discuss all that we don't really get around to alchemy. SOURCES: https://www.alchemywebsite.com/statepap.html

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50:54

The Somerton Man SPECIAL EDITION

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/05/28

Over 70 years ago, an unidentified man's body was found on Somerton Beach. Now his body has been exhumed, two moderately informed girls recount the intriguing details of the mystery of the Somerton Man. Sources include: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/ My Favorite Murder- 50- The Golden Anniversary Episode https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-19/exhumation-of-somerton-man-remains-at-west-terrace-cemetery/100147576

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32:31

50 Cakes on a Candle

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/05/14

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! This week, in celebration of my recent birthdays, Jess looks into the superstitions and mythology surrounding the ritual of that yearly occurrence. Sources include https://vietcetera.com/en/tet-holiday-the-age-old-tradition-explained https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/52335/7-birthday-traditions-around-world https://www.pumpitupparty.com/blog/how-did-the-tradition-of-birthdays-begin/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/147073-5-weird-historical-myths-about-birthdays

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22:20

Soup or Not Soup

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/04/30

Picture this...you're 12. You're at a sleepover That's right, it's Bloody Mary time (NOT the cocktail)! Also...what is soup? Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-180974221/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(cocktail) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore) https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2021 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review,

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27:42

Sean Is The Sunlight In This One

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/04/16

Very different episode this week- we invite special guest Sean onto the show and discuss everything from farming to ghost towns, and of course, Skeletor. Apologies about the sound quality- we had a bit of a different set up. Back with the usual episodes soon. In the meantime, leave a light on. ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2021 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review, subscribe, and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US: Email:

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31:07

The Toastings of Turin

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/04/02

The Shroud of Turin is not just interesting as a religious icon, but also for it's history, forensics, and the amount of times it's been set on fire. Join us this Good Friday as we look in the the fiery history of one of the world's best protected textiles. Sources include: https://www.history.com/news/shroud-turin-facts https://www.history.com/news/shroud-turin-forensic-study-not-jesus-burial-cloth

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27:08

Tudors in the Sunlight

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/03/18

Welcome to our brand new spin-off podcast, Tudors in the Sunlight! Liv tutors us on the Tudors, especially those still around today in their spectral forms. We also discuss horseless coachmen, and begin Jess' new mission, Project Find Skeletor. TRIGGER WARNING: Violence against women, sexual assault Sources include: https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/anne-boleyn/ghost-of-anne-boleyn-the-stories/

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24:57

Redheads

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/03/04

Jess talks about herself for 20 minutes and Liv requests fan art. Get excited, we're talking about the vibrant mythology of everyone's favourite mutants- Redheads! Sources Include: https://owlcation.com/humanities/Redheads-Myths--Legends--and-Famous-Red-Hair https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-myths-and-beliefs-about-redheads/erin-mccann https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/03/01/red-hair/ http://www.themythsandhistoryofredhair.co.uk/

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22:10

Happy (Lunar) New Year!

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/02/18

Lunar New Year is full of rich stories and folklore. From bribable stove gods to what colour undies Jess is wearing, this episode is full of all sorts fun things to learn about the New Year festivities. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_New_Year https://chinesenewyear.net/myths/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An6myivFE8A https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/why-mandarin-oranges-mean-luck-in-the-new-year

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33:01

A Cracking Start to Spiritualism

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/02/04

Spiritualism, or the art of communing with the dead, had some pretty interesting beginnings. Liv once again ruins the story as Jess delves into the lives of the Fox sisters, and some unrelated pop culture. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/ https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/11/04/in-the-joints-of-their-toes/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Fox-and-Catherine-Fox

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33:01

Tiny Witch's Hat

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/01/21

Join us in our first normal episode of 2021 (BYO snacks). Liv discusses Korean mythological creatures, with frequent interjections from Jess about fishing, Gnomesville and dragons! SOURCES INCLUDE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumiho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD9FbMzLCaw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokkaebi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwisin https://www.soompi.com/article/1236201wpp/6-horror-stories-korean-traditional-folklore-will-give-chills

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08:21

Ghost Story in the Sunlight Chapter 1

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2021/01/07

This episode is a little bit different. We started this story, we'd like you to help finish it. Please send us your suggestions using the links below. ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2020 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review, subscribe, and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US: Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: fb.me/GSITSpodcast Twitter: @GSITSpodcast Instagram: @ghoststoriesinthesunlight "Always remember to leave a light

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19:19

BOOpers IV

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2020/12/25

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BOOBIES (this sentence makes sense if you've followed along with the podcast). Thank you so much for your support over the year- you really are all such brilliant pieces of sunshine. Please stay like that. ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2020 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review, subscribe, and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US: Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: fb.me/GSITSpodcast Twitter: @GSITSpodcast

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29:23

Three Subways

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2020/12/10

Jess and Liv explore two of life's greatest recent mysteries: what's with all the monoliths appearing after the Utah monolith, and how many Subways tall is the average 5 year old? Sources include: Mysterious monoliths: What on Earth are they? Here's what we know Mystery monoliths: why conspiracists are 'meh' about the phenomenon — and how you can start a better conspiracy Why Was Another Monolith Just Discovered In California? Utah Monolith -subreddit DPS officers find mysterious metal obelisk

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25:14

Flesh Thing

Ghost Stories in the Sunlight ·

2020/11/26

We travel back to Ireland, Scotland and Wales to cover the banshee (or flesh thing, as they're commonly known). We find out why you should always do your own washing, and attempt to use the help of google translate. It's a scream. Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean-nighe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyhyraeth ---------------------------------------------------- All rights reserved (c) 2020 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight Please rate, review,

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