The Devil went down to Jersey

The Devil is in the details

Episode 9 of the I Fought the Lore podcast, hosted by Ben & Ricco, titled "The Devil went down to Jersey" was published on November 13, 2023 and runs 46 minutes.

November 13, 2023 ·46m · I Fought the Lore

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Summary

Mobsters dumping bodies aren't the only thing you need to worry about in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.Ben and Ricco find out just how scary these woods can be when you've pissed off a legendary horse-headed, winged monstrosity with an axe to grind.But is it real, or just an urban legend? The (Jersey) Devil is in the details in this week's story of religious and political slander, neighborhood gossip, demon horse monsters, the 13th child and the intense rivalry in the world of almanac publishing. All on this week's historic ninth episode of I Fought the Lore.Available where ever fine podcasts are found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mobsters dumping bodies aren't the only thing you need to worry about in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.

Ben and Ricco find out just how scary these woods can be when you've pissed off a legendary horse-headed, winged monstrosity with an axe to grind.

But is it real, or just an urban legend? The (Jersey) Devil is in the details in this week's story of religious and political slander, neighborhood gossip, demon horse monsters, the 13th child and the intense rivalry in the world of almanac publishing.

All on this week's historic ninth episode of I Fought the Lore.

Available where ever fine podcasts are found.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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