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Urban Legends

Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins.Released Fortnightly.

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XV. The Weeping Woman

Urban Legends ·

2021/11/05

This chapter delves into the historical and powerful legend of 'La Llorona' also known as 'The Weeping Woman' - a legend that merged into the history of Mexico and many of its people. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and

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XIV. The Beast of Bodmin Moor

Urban Legends ·

2021/10/17

This chapter delves into the widely believed and studied Urban Legend of 'The Beast of Bodmin' - one that tells of black panthers and other large cats living amongst the mild countryside of the United Kingdom. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our

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00:49:09

XIII. Slender Man

Urban Legends ·

2021/09/28

This chapter delves into the short but controversial history behind the Urban Legend 'Slender Man'. A name many of us know as the haunting being that seemed to disappear as fast as it arrived. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and

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00:28:10

XII. Bride & Seek

Urban Legends ·

2021/09/09

This chapter delves into the long history behind the Urban Legend of 'Bride & Seek' featuring poetry, songs, and several ghost stories from mansions across the countryside of the UK, with its original tellings spanning back as far as 200 years ago. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more

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00:40:46

XI. The Killer in the Attic

Urban Legends ·

2021/08/25

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'The Killer in the Attic' featuring horrific, disturbing crimes over the years that eventually may very well lead to the conclusion that this legend, unlike many others, is true. Disclaimer: This episode features mentions of young children's murders that may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have

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00:45:09

X. Mothman

Urban Legends ·

2021/08/12

This chapter delves into the recorded sightings behind the Urban Legend of 'Mothman' featuring eye-witness testimony, public theories, outlandish stories, and horrifying encounters. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure

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00:46:30

IX. The Vanishing Hitchhiker

Urban Legends ·

2021/07/28

This chapter delves into the recorded sightings, variations, and tales behind the Urban Legend of 'The Vanishing Hitchhiker', featuring stories that range from horrifying to biblical. Many consider this legend to be 'local', unaware of how widespread it truly is, so where did it come from? Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at

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00:30:27

VIII. Spring-Heeled Jack

Urban Legends ·

2020/12/22

This chapter delves into the hyperbolic horror behind the Urban Legend of 'Spring Heeled Jack' featuring eyewitness accounts that span over the decades of Victorian London. All describing the demonic-like presence that haunted the cobbled streets for many years. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below.

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00:38:39

VII. The Lights

Urban Legends ·

2020/12/09

This chapter delves into the variations and tales behind the Urban Legend of 'The Lights' featuring some horrifying true stories and recordings of the tale going back further in time than you may first expect. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our

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VI. Bloody Mary

Urban Legends ·

2020/11/25

This chapter delves into the psychology behind the Urban Legend of 'Bloody Mary' featuring a breakdown of her existence, what truly happens during many ghostly encounters, and a look into the history of human beliefs of spirits and mirrors. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information

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V. The Backseat Killer

Urban Legends ·

2020/11/11

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'The Backseat Killer' featuring a breakdown on why this legend has grown so wide and spread so far over the years whilst also finding if this has ever truly happened. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the

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IV. The Candyman

Urban Legends ·

2020/10/28

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'The Candyman' featuring the troubling real-life cases of those found to be tampering with children's Halloween Candy. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and

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III. The Kidney Heist

Urban Legends ·

2020/10/13

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'The Kidney Heist' featuring some real-life crimes that have occurred in connection to the legend. Although they may not be in the order you may think. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find

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00:43:28

II. The Lovers

Urban Legends ·

2020/10/13

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'The Lovers' featuring some real-life murders down some specific lovers' lanes in America. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date

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00:37:09

I. A Stranger Calls

Urban Legends ·

2020/10/12

This chapter delves into the true stories behind the Urban Legend of 'A Stranger Calls' featuring some real-life murders that occurred many years ago in America that helped inspire the legend that would one day grow to become a film series. Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below. For more information

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