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Under the Pendulum Podcast

underthependulumpodcast

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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E. 65: Cursed and Haunted Objects - Killer Pigs of...

Under the Pendulum Podcast ·

2024/01/27

The siblings are exploring the world of cursed and haunted objects on today's episode! We take a look at the long history of medieval book curses, a haunted wedding dress and painting, and an African Power Figure. A curse on ye who dares to not listen to this episode!If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review or give us a 5-star rating, and please, for the love of God!!! Follow us! Medieval Book Curses Drogin Marc. Anathema! : Medieval Scribes and the History of Book Curses. Allanheld

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01:14:19

Ep. 64: A Christmas Cocktail - Milk of Human Kindness

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2023/12/25

Pull up that yule log and have a Christmas Cocktail with us! In this episode, we surprise each other with holiday stories including the origins of the ghosts in a Christmas Carol, The Children's Blizzard of 1888, Hans Trapp, and the Caganer. We hope you enjoy these holiday gifts from us here at Under the Pendulum. Sources: Caganer https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181216-spains-beloved-scatological-christmas-custom https://www.amicsdelcaganer.cat/?page_id=1838 Hans

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Ep. 63: Table Read - Cat Wife

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2023/10/31

On this special Halloween episode, we bring you a tale of betrayal, murder, and...a cat wife! First aired on Lights Out in 1936, Cat Wife will have you yowling on the floor. 😾 Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! ☠️ Please like, rate, and subscribe

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01:01:24

Ep. 62 - Creepy Dudes 2: Halloween Edition

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2023/10/15

It's spooky month y'all! For our first of two Halloween episodes, we will be returning to the unsettling world of creepy dudes. We look at two stories of murder, betrayal, and not a lot of planning. Lock your doors and check that candy before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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01:05:09

Ep. 61: Theme Park Tragedies - Butterfish

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2023/09/02

On this episode we have Thrills! Chills! and disregard for safety regulations. We are talking about a few of the deadliest and tragic theme park disasters in history. Check your seatbelts before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources for this episode: Short

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Ep. 60: Haxan - Groovy Party

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2023/08/01

What film encompasses torture, blasphemy, sacrifice, witchcraft, and demons? We're going back to the early 20th century to discuss the silent film, Haxan. Pointy tongues and self flagellation are abound in this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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Ep. 59: Ludlow Massacre - Death Special

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2023/06/03

Today we are discussing the Ludlow Massacre that happened in Southern Colorado in 1914. We discuss the massacre and conditions for miners at the turn of the century. Fight for your right to listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Sources: Walker, M. (2003). The Ludlow Massacre: Class, Warfare, and Historical Memory in Southern Colorado. Historical Archaeology, 37(3), 66–80. http://www.jstor.org/stable/25617081 https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/hastings-mine-explosion McGuire, R. H.,

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01:17:13

Side Quest: Horror Video Games - Blood Bath and Beyond

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2023/04/29

We're talking horror video games baby! Heather and Chris and joined by friend of the pod and avid gamer John Cleary to discuss some early horror video games as well as some of our favorites. We're talking Resident Evil, Doom, 3D Monster Maze, Silent Hill, and many more. What makes a game horror? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Under the Pendulum. Listen almost anywhere you get your pods! Please like and subscribe if you enjoy the show and follow us on: Facebook @Under the Pendulum

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01:11:56

Ep. 58: Mortuary Rituals and Practices - The Hunger

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2023/04/01

On this episode, the gang discusses some mortuary rituals and practices from around the world. They discuss the Towers of Silence from India and Pre-Islamic Iran, and the Wari people out of the Amazonian rainforest of Brazil. Don't eat before you listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods! Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start review if you like the

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Ep. 57: Brutal Nature - Eat the Babies

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2023/03/18

Under the Pendulum goes wild! In this episode, the trio talks about the brutal and sometimes cruel habits of certain animals. We discuss the habits of the Lammergeier, Vampire Finch, Otters, Meerkats and more! Instead of eating your babies, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum instead. Find us anywhere you listen to your pods. Also, please like and subscribe to our show, or we'll send the Meerkats on you all! Thank you to our loyal listeners! Sources: Vampire

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01:00:45

Ep. 56: Hauntings and Legends of Massachusetts -...

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2023/01/28

To ring in the new year, we will be telling some ghost stories and legends from Massachusetts. Join us as we discuss the Old Coot, The Hoosac Tunnel and the Strange Tale of Asa Snow. You will have a wicked awesome time on this episode of Under the Pendulum. If you like the show, please give us a 5 star review and thank you to all of our listeners! Follow us on: Facebook @underthependulum Instagram @underpendulumpodcast Twitter

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Ep. 55: Christmas Table Read - Out for Christmas

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2022/12/24

On this special holiday episode, we will be reading and riffing the 1958 radio program "Out for Christmas" from Suspense! Enjoy this tale of revenge and redemption, kind of... Find our show almost anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy our show and follow us on social media. Instagram @underpendulumpodcast Facebook - Under the Pendulum Podcast Twitter @pendulum_pod

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Ep. 54: Samhain - Druid Story Time

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2022/11/05

We may be late to the Halloween party, but it's not over yet! On this episode, Chris is joined by Emily Seabold to discuss the history and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic tradition and festival of Samhain. We discuss how this practice influenced our modern Halloween and what we believe the festival and practices would have looked like. Get your turnip carving tools out and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods including Google Podcasts,

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01:01:56

Ep. 53: Creature Feature III - Myths and Legends of...

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2022/10/08

Everyone do the wave for this week's episode! We will be discussing the myths and legends of water monsters. We'll talk about a few of the varieties of water monsters, tell their stories, and what connections we can make to real creatures and phenomenon. Grab your towel and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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01:00:07

Ep. 52: 90s Horror Pop Culture - It Begins!

Under the Pendulum Podcast ·

2022/09/24

Join Heather and Chris as they stalk down memory lane and discuss horror pop culture in the 90s. They discuss films, books, video games and what made the 90s both an exciting and dismal decade for horror. So grab your Jncos and beanies out of that closet and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum. Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods! Follow us on Facebook at Under the Pendulum Podcast, on Instagram and underpendulumpodcast, and on Twitter at pendulum_pod. Thank you to all our

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Ep. 51: Tales from the Crypt 2 - The Hot Ones of the 90s

Under the Pendulum Podcast ·

2022/08/30

On this week's episode, Heather and Kait are talkin' Tales from the Crypt once again! Test your Tales Trivia prowess and don't forget to grab your shock-alates while you hang out with the girls as they talk about "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" and "You, Murderer". Die-monds are a girl's best friend on this week's Under the Pendulum!

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01:25:33

Ep. 50: Torture and Executions - Kittens and Blood

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2022/08/13

We are here, our 50th episode! We sure have talked about a lot of gruesome things over these past episodes and today is no exception. On this episode, we will be putting Torture and Execution methods under the pendulum. We'll describe the methods, why they were done, and share a primary source account that is truly horrific. You'll need to watch some cat videos after this episode of Under the Pendulum. Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start review wherever you listen to your pods! We really

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Side Quest: Stephen King - Two Nerds One King

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2022/07/30

As we ramp up for our 50th episode, join us on this little side quest as Heather and Chris discuss all things Stephen King. We talk about our favorite books and films as well as our least favorite and most disappointing picks. All things serve the beam on this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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Ep. 49: Haunted DC - Exquishite

Under the Pendulum Podcast ·

2022/07/09

We return to the world of ghosts, specters, and lore. On this episode, we tell four ghost stories from America's capital of Washington DC. We have it all; demon cats, grumpy old farts, dead presidents, and haunted houses. Political power ain't what it's cracked up to be on this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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Ep. 48: Florida Man I - Leave The Gators Alone!

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2022/06/25

We take a trip back to the homeland to read stories about the Florida Man and all his/her deeds (yes, Florida Man can also be Florida Woman). From topless bicycling and botched castrations, to alligator shenanigans and stabbings, the saga of Florida Man must be told. Put down that weaponized gator and listen to Under the Pendulum instead. If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, please like, subscribe and review wherever you listen to you pods. If you didn't like the show, leave us to

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