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Folktown
by Gotham West Studios
Welcome to Folktown, the podcast that delves into the enigmatic, eerie, and enthralling stories from the heart of small towns, where whispers echo louder than secrets. Join your hosts, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle, as they guide you through the mysterious and thrilling world of Folktown each week, unveiling new tales of murder, mystery, and intrigue that have long lingered in the shadows.In Folktown, we uncover the dark corners of small towns, bringing to light the ghost stories, true crime cases, and haunted legends that have been whispered about for generations. Each episode is a journey into the unknown, exploring the eerie tales that define the folklore of these isolated places. Whether it’s a chilling ghost story passed down through the ages, a true crime that shook a community to its core, or a mysterious legend that refuses to fade, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are here to share it with you.The podcast is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the paranormal and the macabre. Our
Episodes
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New Year's Traditions You've Never Heard Of
New Year’s has been celebrated for thousands of years…but not always the way you think. In our Season 7 finale, Amanda, Dayelle and Deena dive into the surprising, magical, creepy and sometimes downright bizarre history of ringing in a new year. We’re uncovering the origins of New Year’s itself,...
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Cryptids in Connecticut
In our final stop through Connecticut, we’re trading witches and urban legends for something a little more…mysterious...What is a cryptid, really? From shadowy beasts lurking in the woods to creatures whispered about for generations, Connecticut has its fair share of strange sightings and local...
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Urban Legends in Connecticut
Picture this: a crackling campfire, the hiss of night creatures, shadows dancing in the trees. (In reality, it’s just us in the studio, lights dimmed, creating our own spooky ambience.) Join Amanda, Deena and Dayelle as they swap some of Connecticut’s creepiest urban legends. Tales of haunted...
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Before Salem Came The Connecticut Witch Trials
Before Salem…there was Connecticut. Long before the infamous witch trials of Massachusetts, another colony was already drowning in fear, superstition and accusations of witchcraft. This season, Folktown heads to the shadowed corners of Connecticut, where whispers of curses, poppets, and spectral...
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Season 7 Trailer: Connecticut
Season 7 of Folktown is dropping November 18! Welcome to Connecticut.
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Annabelle Unveiled: Demon Doll & The Warrens’ Paranormal Files
She’s small, she’s sinister and she’s locked away for a reason. In our chilling season finale, Amanda, Dayelle and Deena crack open the case of Annabelle. The demon doll that turned playtime into a nightmare and found its way into the infamous Warrens’ paranormal files, their Occult Museum and…
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Conversations with Modern Witches (ft. Ariel Willow & Laurusa Mystic)
Part 1: Death Witchery & Mystic Arts with Ariel Willow Step into the shadowed realms of the spiritual with Ariel Willow; death witch, Norse pagan, clairvoyant medium, demonolator, and astrologer. Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena explore Ariel’s path: how she interprets the stars, communes with the...
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Creepy Tales & Cryptid Lore (ft. JJ Condon, Folktown's Story Narrator)
You’ve heard his voice first in Season 2, Episode 2, and then narrating every haunting tale in Seasons 3, 4 & 5 but this time, JJ steps out from behind the mic (well, his home setup) and into the studio. From spine-tingling real-life experiences to his favorite lore, JJ shares the stories that...
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The Folktown Storybook: The Creepiest Tales We’ve Ever Told
Over the seasons, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena have spun folklore into living shadows. Bringing haunted legends, chilling spirits, and eerie tales to life. In this special anthology episode, we’re cracking open Folktown’s haunted archives to revisit the stories that still stalk our dreams and echo…
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Spooky Season has begun!
Spooky season has arrived—and so has Folktown Season 6. This year, we’re conjuring up conversations with modern witches, sitting down with our mysterious narrator JJ, and taking a chilling deep dive into the legend of Annabelle. Plus, Dayelle, Amanda, and Deena revisit their favorite stories from...
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Inside the World of Voodoo: Deena Talks with Priestess Mambo Brandi & Special Guests
Deena takes the mic solo for a fascinating deep dive into the world of Voodoo with Priestess Mambo Brandi, Mambo Maggie Champagne and Houngan Jesse James Brunet. Together, they unravel the mysteries of this often misunderstood spiritual tradition. Exploring its history, beliefs, and practices.…
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Nelly Butler, A Haunted Asylum & Urban Legends of Maine
For their final stop in Maine, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are leaving the woods behind and heading straight into the haunted heart of the state. This episode is packed with spine-tingling ghost stories, eerie urban legends, the tragic tale of Nelly Butler (America’s first documented ghost!), and...
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Giants, Bigfoot, Wendigo & Fairy Legends of Maine
Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are heading deep into the Maine woods this week on Folktown and let’s just say, things are getting...tall. From ancient giants and elusive Bigfoot sightings to bone-chilling tales of the Wendigo and eerie encounters with woodland fairies. The ladies are covering the...
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Cryptids & Mythical Creatures of Maine (ft. Chris Packard)
This episode, the Folktown ladies are joined by none other than Chris Packard, author of Mythical Creatures of Maine and certified expert in all things mysterious, magical, and maybe real. Chris brings the vibes and the knowledge, walking us through Maine’s strangest legends and creatures with a...
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Ghost Ships, Haunted Lighthouses & Shipwreck Legends of Maine
This week, the Folktown trio sets sail deeper into Maine’s haunted coastline, where every island has a ghost, and every lighthouse has a secret. Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena trade sea monsters for spirits as they explore shipwreck legends, phantom keepers, and coastal towns with more hauntings than...
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Sirens, Sea Creatures & Mermaid Legends of Maine
The Folktown ladies have washed ashore in the mysterious, misty coastlines of Maine. In Episode One, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena dive into the deep end with tales of sirens, mermaids, and sea creatures that haunt the Atlantic. But when Deena realizes sirens and mermaids are not the same thing?…
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A Conversation with Alex Grecian: Monsters, Myths, and his book Rose of Jericho
This week on Folktown, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena sit down with New York Times bestselling author Alex Grecian to talk about his haunting new novel, Rose of Jericho. From his delightfully creepy upbringing to his favorite monsters. Alex shares the stories behind the stories—and gives us a peek…
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Season 5 Trailer: Maine
Season 5 of Folktown is dropping July 22. Welcome to the not-so-quaint or relaxing coastline of Maine.
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A Conversation with CJ Dotson, Author of The Cut
This week on Folktown, the ladies are joined by a very special guest, CJ Dotson, author of the chilling new novel The Cut. They get into it all: spine-tingling stories from CJ’s own life, the eerie inspiration behind her writing, and yes—we had to ask—why The Cut? It’s book talk meets ghost story...
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Colorado: The Junk Drawer of Folktown
Some stories are too weird, wild, or downright hilarious to fit neatly into an episode But they’re too good to keep locked away. In this bonus episode, the Folktown ladies are throwing open the junk drawer and digging through Colorado’s strangest odds and ends. From unsettling tales of a certain...
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Colorado: The Phantom Fiddler, Holes, Serial Killers, Vanished Indigenous Women, The Airports
The ladies of Folktown are peeling back the shadows of Colorado’s strangest and darkest mysteries. From the eerie melodies of the Phantom Fiddler, to chilling stories of serial killers, to the heartbreaking disappearances of Indigenous women—this episode dives deep into the sinister side of the...
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Colorado: The Blue Mist & Haunted Hotels
Amanda, Dayelle & Deena are back and this time, they’re stepping into the blue mist of Estes Park. A ghostly fog that moves with purpose, hiding something sinister within. Is it a portal to another world…or a warning to stay away? And if the mist doesn’t get you, Colorado’s haunted hotels just...
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Colorado: Mining, Ghost Towns, The Cannibal, The Axe Man & The Curse
The Folktown ladies are trading mountain trails for dark tunnels and dusty streets. This week, they’re taking you deep into Colorado’s gold mines and long-abandoned "ghost towns." But that's just the beginning... Prepare for the chilling true story of the infamous Colorado Cannibal. A tale of...
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Colorado: Skinwalkers, Cryptids, Chupacabra & the Mountains
The Folktown ladies are back for another season and this time, they’re heading west to the rugged landscapes of Colorado! In Episode One, they’re taking you deep into the mountains, where the air is thin, the trees whisper secrets, and shadows move just out of sight. Get ready for a…
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Season 4 Trailer: Colorado
Hey Folktownies! Get ready because the new season of Folktown is coming soon, and this time we're taking you out West. Think: A decades old airport conspiracy, abandoned mining towns, legendary mountain cryptids and a terrifying hotel that we know you've heard of. That's right! We're heading to...
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Krampus
Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are back for a chilling holiday special that will make you think twice about hanging those stockings by the fire. If you thought Krampus was the only terror lurking in the shadows of the season, think again. The ladies dive deep into the darkest corners of holiday...
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Trailer: Krampus
Holiday season is here, Folktownies, but that doesn’t always mean cheer and good tidings. Coming December 3rd, we’re leaving the lights and laughter of Christmas behind, and taking you into the snow-covered mountains where something much more sinister resides. In our special holiday episode, we...
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VooDoo Queen Marie Laveau
Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are closing out this haunting season with a powerful dive into the legend of Marie Laveau, the VooDoo Queen of New Orleans. From spells and rituals to her lasting influence, they’ll uncover the truth behind the mystical figure who still looms over the city’s history.…
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Madame LaLaurie
This week Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are taking you inside the infamous Madame LaLaurie's house of horrors. Discover the gruesome history behind one of New Orleans’ most haunted locations, where the line between cruelty and the supernatural is blurred. But that’s not all—New Orleans is brimming...
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The Rougarou
This week, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are plunging deeper into the bayou to unravel the terrifying tales of the Rougarou and other mysterious creatures lurking in the swamps. Legend has it that the Rougarou prowls the shadows of the bayou, hunting under the cover of darkness...but it’s not the…
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The Carter Brothers
Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are sinking their teeth into one of the most infamous creatures of the night, vampires. Brace yourselves for blood-curdling tales that will make your skin crawl, as the ladies uncover the dark, mysterious history of New Orleans' undead. Folktowners beware, it’s going to...
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Season 3 Trailer: New Orleans
We're heading down to New Orleans! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/folktown/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The Boo Hag
Welcome to the season finale! In this episode, we’re plunging into the dark and eerie urban legends of Charleston, South Carolina. We explore tales that have haunted locals for centuries, including the horrifying story of the Boo Hag—a malevolent creature that wears people's skin like a disguise...
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America's First Female Serial Killer
Join hosts Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena on this spine-chilling episode as they uncover the harrowing story of Lavinia Fisher, America's first female serial killer. Uncover the eerie lore surrounding her life and infamous murders. Brace yourself for more terrifying tales woven throughout the…
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The Lady in White
Unfinished business and broken promises can only result in one thing—haunted churches, like the one haunted by the lovely Anna Ravenel. She quickly fell ill and died after being torn away from her true love, Edgar A. Perry, who was deemed unfit for her. Now, Anna's spirit lingers, a restless…
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The Gentleman Pirate
Ahoy listeners! Join Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena as we journey back to Charleston a few hundred years ago, when the threat of pirates was real. In this episode, we delve into the legendary life of Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, and uncover the eerie tales of his ghostly presence still…
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Season 2 Trailer: Charleston
Ahoy there! Season 2 is coming June 4. Tune in.. if you dare! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/folktown/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The Headless Horseman
In the season finale, it's finally time to discuss the most infamous story of Sleepy Hollow – Ichabod Crane and The Headless Horseman. From the original novel by Washington Irving, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena discuss the origins for the story and the many variations from around the world. Support...
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Whispers in the Cemetery
This week, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena tread lightly on the haunting grounds of Sleepy Hollow's Cemetery, unearthing macabre tales of past residents. From the tragic life of athlete Malcolm Webster Ford to the unsettling Strong family massacre, the trio dives deep into the gloomy abyss of Sleepy...
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The Witches of Sleepy Hollow
While other towns are more well known for their tales of women practicing dark magic, whispers are told within Sleepy Hollow of witches from centuries past. This week, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena explore the lesser-known tales of witches in the town of Sleepy Hollow. This season, Folktown visits...
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The White Lady of Raven Rock
On the premier episode of Folktown, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena discuss the legend of the White Lady in the town of Sleepy Hollow, NY. This season, Folktown visits Sleepy Hollow, NY. Most well-known for the stories of the Headless Horseman, there are far more stories of mystery and folklore that...
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Season 1 Trailer: Sleepy Hollow
In "Folktown," we shine a spotlight on the hidden gems of these quaint communities, where quaint streets hold dark secrets, and every picturesque facade hides a deeper, often chilling, truth. Our hosts are your companions on a journey to unravel the captivating narratives of these lesser-known...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Folktown, the podcast that delves into the enigmatic, eerie, and enthralling stories from the heart of small towns, where whispers echo louder than secrets. Join your hosts, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle, as they guide you through the mysterious and thrilling world of Folktown each week, unveiling new tales of murder, mystery, and intrigue that have long lingered in the shadows.In Folktown, we uncover the dark corners of small towns, bringing to light the ghost stories, true crime cases, and haunted legends that have been whispered about for generations. Each episode is a journey into the unknown, exploring the eerie tales that define the folklore of these isolated places. Whether it’s a chilling ghost story passed down through the ages, a true crime that shook a community to its core, or a mysterious legend that refuses to fade, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle are here to share it with you.The podcast is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the paranormal and the macabre. Our
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Welcome to Folktown, the podcast that delves into the enigmatic, eerie, and enthralling stories from the heart of small towns, where whispers echo louder than secrets. Join your hosts, Amanda, Deena, and Dayelle, as they guide you through the mysterious and thrilling world of Folktown each week,...
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