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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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All Episodes

45:00

Memories, Q&A & Ghost Hunt Plans - The Shack After Dark

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/04/02

This week on The Shack After Dark, Trina and Steph settle in for a relaxed, cozy conversation filled with family stories, listener questions, nostalgic memories, and future plans for paranormal adventures. If you enjoy storytelling, ghost lore, vintage media, or just hanging out with two people who can’t stop laughing at their own brain fog, this episode is for you.We share how we met and what inspired the podcast, our favourite music and audio dramas—including The War of the Worlds and When the

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52:18

From Séances to Smartphones? - How Technology Changed...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Ghosts have changed—and the way we experience hauntings has changed with them. This episode explores the evolution of ghost phenomena from Victorian séances to today’s digital‑age hauntings, where EMF meters, EVP recorders, thermal cameras, and livestream investigations shape how we understand the supernatural. We look at how technology influences paranormal encounters, why modern ghosts appear differently on cameras and audio devices, and what these shifts reveal about the nature of spirits.You

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36:30

Seances, Spirit and the Victorian Mind

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Trina and Stéphanie take you deep into the shadowy world of Victorian ghost stories, uncovering how these tales reflected the era’s anxieties, scientific breakthroughs, and spiritual obsessions. From séances to spirit photography, from grief to the psychology of fear, this episode blends history, culture, and personal storytelling in true Freakin’ Shack fashion.Listeners are invited to share their own eerie encounters and family ghost lore — because storytelling is always better when the whole

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14:58

Mortimer Witherblight’s Lost Case Files: Echoes in...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/03/12

In this episode, our resident ghost host Mortimer Witherblight, (Mort for Short) dusts off one of his original case files from his days writing for The Pall Mall Gazette.In this (fictional) Tale from the Shack, Mort reads directly from his own investigation notes — a rare glimpse into the Victorian paranormal world he once walked in the flesh. Join Trina as she listens along with you, guiding us through Mort’s account of a country English lodge where strange echoes seemed to replay themselves

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48:50

Cake Or Death - A cosy chat ab

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/03/05

We (Trina and Steph - whilst eating homemade cake) - dive into the many faces of death, tracing how cultures across time have imagined, feared, befriended, and celebrated it. Our conversation moves from ancient civilizations and their mythic personifications—often embodied as powerful female deities—to modern media’s shifting portrayals of mortality. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, symbolic animals, and the ways literature reframes death as both an ending and a mirror held up to humanity

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74:21

Ghosts & Globules Of Nominess

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/02/26

In this episode of The Shack After Dark, Trina and Steph take a deep dive into the timeless tradition of ghost stories — where they come from, why they endure, and what they reveal about us as human beings. From ancient folklore to modern hauntings, they explore how ghost stories help us process grief, confront the unknown, and make sense of the emotional truths we carry.Together, they unpack the tension between science and spirits, the cultural roots of hauntings, and the universal desire to

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12:24

The Finch Photograph - A Tale from the Shack

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/02/19

Step into the Shack as Trina travels back to 1860s London, where photographer Alastair Finch made his living capturing the stillness of the newly departed. But one portrait — a simple image of a child — revealed something else lingering in the frame. Something watching. Something waiting.In this episode, we explore the strange crossroads of photography, folklore, and the human imagination. Why do ghost stories cling to the edges of old photographs? What slips through when light meets shadow? And

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69:20

The Love Letter Never Sent — A Valentine’s Special

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/02/12

In this Valentine’s Day special, Trina and Stéphanie open the Shack door to the tender, complicated corners of love — the words we never said, the regrets we carry, and the memories that still glow years later. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore how fear, hesitation, and unspoken emotions shape our relationships.From cherished memories to quiet goodbyes, from gratitude left unsent to the healing that comes with reflection, this episode invites listeners to sit with the

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60:06

Getting It Wrong And Carrying On - The Shack After Dark

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/02/05

During this Shack After Dark episode, we talk about personal growth and public speaking, not in the polished, confident sense, but in the learning-to-relax, it’s-okay-to-make-mistakes kind of way. Steph reflects on what she’s learned from watching me speak openly, imperfectly, and without fear of getting it wrong. We explore mindset, affirmations, and how the labels we’re given, or give ourselves, can quietly shape our identity. Along the way, we reflect on our podcasting journey so far, the lessons

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66:44

That’s Easy For You To Say - (Rumplestiltskin) -...

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/01/29

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we pull up a chair beside the fire and unravel the strange, enduring tale of Rumpelstiltskin.We explore the origins and evolution of the story, tracing how it has shifted across time, culture, and interpretation. At the heart of it all is the power of names. What does it mean to know a name? Why does naming hold such weight in folklore, psychology, and identity itself? Along the way, we reflect on how modern retellings of old tales reveal changing societal

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63:10

The Grimm Truth About Snow White - Season 5 (episode 7)

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/01/22

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, Trina and Steph step into the darker woods of fairy tale history to uncover the unsettling origins of Snow White.Far from a gentle children’s story, the original tale reveals disturbing themes including maternal cannibalism, the true role of the huntsman, and the harsh, often misunderstood reality of the dwarves. The discussion explores the symbolism of the poisoned apple, the unsettling obsession of the prince, and the brutal punishment of the Queen. Along

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14:01

A House Of Hidden Horrors - A Listeners Story

The Freakin’ Shack Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Some houses feel wrong from the very beginning.In this episode, Michelle (one of our listeners) shares a true experience from a time in her life she’ll never forget — the house she moved into and the growing sense that something inside it didn’t want them there. Unexplained sounds, unsettling changes in atmosphere, stained floors and reactions from both children and animals slowly turned an ordinary home into a place of fear and unease. As the tension builds, events unfold that force one family

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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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