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PODCAST

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast

A series of stories and discussions based on myths, legends, paranormal and mysterious occurrences. Each episode invites listeners to explore strange, eerie and thought provoking mysteries, whether you believe in the supernatural or just love a good story, The Freakin’ Shack promises an unforgettable journey into the strange and unknown. Join us as we uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows and celebrate the wonder of the world’s most enigmatic tales.

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49:03

Hansel & Gretel - A Very Dark Beginning To 2026 -...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Welcome back to The Freakin’ Shack and to our very first episode of 2026!The fire’s crackling, the oak trees are whispering outside… and Mortimer Witherblight has - unbelievably, lost his voice. The silence is positively glorious (don’t tell him we said that). To launch the new year, we dive into one of the darkest fairy tales ever told: Hansel & Gretel. But be warned — the origins are grim in every sense. This episode explores: • The historical realities of child abandonment during periods

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65:09

Flickers, Flames & Fresh Starts - New Year Special

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Listener discretion is advised.. This episode discusses themes of poverty, domestic violence, child neglect, and death. As the old year fades and a new one flickers into life, we gather in the Shack to reflect on one of the most poignant stories ever told — Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl. In this New Year special, we explore the heartbreaking origins of the tale, its historical context, and why its message still echoes so loudly today. We gently draw parallels between the

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88:59

Spectral Shimmers & Sparkly Baubles: A Freakin’ Shack...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Welcome to The Freakin’ Shack Christmas Special, where festive cheer meets folklore, ghosts, and a few unsettling original stories hiding behind the tinsel.This week, we swing the twinkly light on the true roots of The Shoemaker and the Elves — a tale far darker than its cosy reputation — before retelling the story itself and asking why so many Christmas classics begin with hardship, fear, and a touch of magic. We then crack open The Nutcracker, exploring its surprisingly eerie beginnings, its

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58:59

The Magic Of Three's - Season 5 (Ep 3)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/12/18

This week at The Freakin’ Shack, Mortimer Witherblight our resident ghost host is sounding distinctly croaky — though he insists ghosts can’t catch colds… merely “an unfortunate case of the chills!” Between spectral sniffles and our laughter, the team explore the timeless magic of the number three.From the darker origins of The Three Little Pigs, to the troll-troubled Billy Goats Gruff, to the surprising early versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, we look at why trios keep appearing in

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53:24

Dark Rhymes, Lost Pockets & A Bridge Too Far - Season...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In this second dive into the world of childhood rhymes, we wander even deeper into the shadows behind the songs we grew up singing. This week we chat about the grim origins of Three Blind Mice, the mysteries of Lucy Locket, the plague-tinged whispers in Ring a Roses, and the very strange history behind London Bridge — including why it kept “falling down”… or being sold to the highest bidder.Of course, it wouldn’t be The Freakin’ Shack without utter hilarity when Petrina attempts to discuss curtsies

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59:24

Ring-a-Ring of Darkness - Season 5 (Ep 1)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/12/05

In this first episode of our new season, we swing the light on the nostalgic rhymes we all thought were oh so innocent. From the “choppy, choppy” ending of Oranges & Lemons, to the suspicious little tumble in Jack and Jill, to the surprising truth lurking behind Baa Baa Black Sheep—these childhood favourites carry stories far darker than the playground ever let on.Join us in the Shack as we explore forgotten histories, curious theories, and the uneasy moments when nostalgia meets nightmare

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38:00

The Shack After Dark - Cosy Conversations (Ep 1)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Welcome to the very first episode of The Shack After Dark — our cosy, unfiltered, relaxed corner of The Freakin’ Shack!In this late-night fireside chat, Petrina and Steph settle in with their favourite brew and talk about the books they’re reading. What is it that Steph manages to loose so many of? and what are our funniest sayings..? We also wander into jam-making adventures, chutney triumphs, and the joys (and chaos) of having kilos of fruit in your freezer. All with our usual mix of laughter and

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14:57

The Guardian Of The Roots ; Tales from the Shack

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/11/20

“Guardian of the Roots” An original Fairy StoryStep into the enchanted world of The Guardian of the Roots, where ancient forests remember every footstep, the earth hums with ancient magic, and the smallest acts of courage can change the destiny of an entire woodland. In this original Freakin’ Shack fairy tale, we follow a young heroine whose bond with the natural world awakens something within — And with guidance from the forest itself she becomes a guardian of the roots beneath her feet and wiser

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50:56

Cursed by Faith: Religion, Ritual… and a Dreaming Dog...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/11/13

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast — Cursed Objects SeriesIn this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we dive headfirst into the tangled world of religion, ritual, and the power of belief — and how those forces have shaped some of history’s most mysterious and cursed objects. From relics worshipped and feared to rituals meant to bless or bind, we explore the fine line between faith and fanaticism, morality and manipulation, and how human hands can twist the sacred into the strange. It’s a thoughtful — and at

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65:07

Arsing About With Ancient Curses - (Season 4 Ep 5)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Arsing About with Ancient Curses - The Freakin’ ShackAfter the chaos of Halloween, Mortimer has finally drifted into a ghostly slumber — which left us almost free to do a little fannying about (or was it faffing about?) as we debated the great British art of time-wasting, & the mystery of who said 'flim-flam', and the finer points of Shack etiquette. Once the laughter settled, we turned our attention to this week’s theme: Cursed for Greed. From ancient tomb robbers to treasure hunters who

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16:26

The Hidden Face of Halloween: A Freakin' Shack Special

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/10/30

The Hidden Face of Halloween – A Freakin’ Shack SpecialThis Halloween, step inside The Shack for a fascinating exploration of one of humanity’s oldest mysteries — the mask. From ancient rituals and Japanese Noh theatre to the power of disguise or camouflage from the very origins of the Irish Samhain.. Trina and Steph peel back the layers of what hides behind the face or faces that we show the world. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Shack Halloween without a few laughs — especially when Mortimer (Our

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62:51

The Toy Chest of Terror (Season 4 - Ep 4)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In today's episode Petrina and Steph bravely crack open the toy chest of terror to explore cursed dolls, haunted jack-in-the-boxes, and wind-up toys with a mind of their own.From the infamous Annabelle to music boxes that play when spirits are near, they unravel the eerie tales behind childhood objects that never quite stay still. Mortimer, their ever-opinionated Victorian ghost, pops in with his usual quips as the hosts creep themselves out one cursed toy at a time. If you’ve ever heard a lullaby

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74:27

When Cursed Media Goes To The Dogs - (Season 4 Ep 3)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Step inside The Freakin’ Shack as Petrina and Steph swing that light and dive into the shadowy world of cursed media — those films, songs, books, and recordings that seem to leave chaos and sometimes, fear in their wake.From the legendary curses said to haunt Poltergeist and The Exorcist, to strange tales of doomed songs and haunted manuscripts, this episode explores the eerie intersection between creativity and cultural belief.. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Shack recording without a few unexpected

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66:24

When Ordinary Things Turn Deadly - (Season 4 Ep 2)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/10/09

This week at The Freakin’ Shack, we’re exploring the unsettling truth that danger doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes, the most ordinary objects hide the darkest stories — mirrors that seem to watch you back, typewriters that carry a curse, chairs you should never sit in, and more.We’ll swing the light on real-life cursed and haunted items, the strange legends behind them, and why these tales still grip our imagination today. Then we ask the question: is it really just superstition… or could

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59:12

Cursed by Love (season 4 episode 1)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Our Shack door is creaking open on a brand-new season — and this time, we’re diving headfirst into the world of cursed objects. What exactly makes an object cursed? Can bad luck really cling to a mirror, a ring, or even a typewriter? In this episode, we explore where these stories come from, why and who may have created them, and what they say about us.And just to set the tone, we end with a tale of love and death tied to one of history’s most infamous cursed relics — the Basano Vase. Of course,

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22:18

This Was Supposed to Be a Joke?

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Look, we were just having fun.It was a fun web page & Steph brought cake and somewhere along the way we filled out an Adopt-a-Ghost form we found online… just a bit of summer fun at the Shack.. It seemed funny. It seemed harmless. …Except now things feel a little different. And that “summer joke” seems to be hanging around into Autumn Join us for a story we weren’t planning on.. as we share how a bit of a joke that took a slightly more persistent turn. Let’s just say: it’s gotten a bit more

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12:03

Part 3 - Steph Returns: Snacks, Sounds & Spinny Things

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/09/18

After her first visit left her feeling slightly less sceptical (and slightly more haunted), Steph came back to the Shack—this time with her gear, a notebook, a spinny thing and determined look in her eye… and 2 pain au chocolate.She’s not one to jump to conclusions, but things have been getting weirder. So we did what any well-adjusted pair of humans would do: tried out all the equipment, asked for answers on a note book, and waited to see what the Shack might throw at us next. What we got? A few

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8:42

Part 2. Knock Once For Yes, Twice For Biscuits! -...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Part 2:When strange knocks and ghostly throat-clearing interrupt a simple summer clean, there’s only one person to call: Ghostbusters?? No.. Steph of course!. Armed with a hip flask, Hobnobs, and absolutely zero patience for nonsense, she arrives to debunk the whole thing… but ends up having a surprising run-in with something—or someone—that might just be haunting the Shack. A fun filled introduction to Steph’s sceptical, but-curious side, and someone or something who’s been waiting (ahem) to make

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9:43

Part 1: The Curious Case of Haunted Housework - Tales...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Episode DescriptionThe Cleaning of the Shack It started as a simple summer clean… and ended with the Shack behaving badly. Is something—or someone—trying to get my attention. And if they are.. who on earth is it. or was it? A light-hearted, spooky tale where brooms meet the beyond and paranormal paperwork makes an appearance. Welcome everyone to The Freakin' Shack… How to support the Shack Pack community.. Like your hauntings with a side of humour? Share this episode, follow us, give us a review,

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08:02

The Roman Ring: A Curse Carved in Gold - True Tales...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2025/08/30

In this chilling True Tale from the Shack, we follow the trail of an ancient gold ring unearthed in a field in England—inscribed with a mysterious curse and bound to the name Senicianus. But what starts as a lost Roman treasure soon spirals into a tale of betrayal, divine wrath, and a lead curse tablet buried to doom its thief.Some say the ring’s dark legend helped inspire The Lord of the Rings… but is that just literary coincidence? Or does this ancient object still whisper across time, leaving

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