Ep 12: Vampires!

Welcome to Episode 12! Today is extra special because it marks our 16-year Friendiversary! To celebrate over a decade and a half of friendship, we are sinking our teeth into the seductive and terrifying world of vampire mythology and blood-sucking legends from around the globe.The Vampires of New Orleans: Mena takes us to the Big Easy to uncover the origins of New Orleans vampire lore. We explore the haunting legend of the Casket Girls (Casquette Girls) and the mysterious, immortal figure of Jacques St. Germain.The Penanggalan of Southeast Asia: Whitney shifts the tone to the visceral and gory. Learn about the Penanggalan, a terrifying Malaysian vampire consisting of a floating head and trailing organs. This is folklore at its most traumatizing!Rituals Gone Wrong: We share a chilling account from Reddit user Expensivepie9154 titled "I Killed My Friend In A Ritual Gone Wrong." It’s a dark cautionary tale about the price of meddling with the occult."They’re Still Out There": The master of suspense, Jacob The Narrator, is back! We read the first installment of his brand-new series. Trust us—you’ll be begging for the next chapter as soon as this one ends.Have you had a brush with the supernatural or an experience that defies explanation? Whether it’s Malice (horror) or Mirth (comedy), we want to feature your voice!Email Submissions: [email protected]: Follow us @OfMaliceAndMirth on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.If you’ve been with us for any part of our 16-year journey, please leave a review and subscribe! Your support helps our circle of malice and mirth continue to grow.#VampireLore #NewOrleansVampires #Penanggalan #CasketGirls #OccultHorror #ParanormalPodcast #TrueScaryStories #OfMaliceAndMirth