The Normal, Strange and Amazing

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The Normal, Strange and Amazing

This podcast is all about storytelling, from folklore to history, and from myths to made-up. This podcast is for those who enjoy a good story whether you listen in the car, at work, or doing whatever. The main goal is to take the listener on a journey away from the worries of the world. Send me any story suggestions at my email [email protected]

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    Ep. 27 Hisashi Ouchi

    This a very sad story, it goes to show how safety and regard for human life is important. Hopefully all nuclear power plants and medical staff can learn from this accident to better ourselves today.  If you got any light hearted stories you can give me suggestions at [email protected], or on Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan.  Here are the story links, WARNING, the pictures are highly graphic:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokaimura_nuclear_accident    https://www.unbelievable-facts.com/2016/12/hisashi-ouchi.html    https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/02/14/hisashi-ouchi-and-masato-shinohara/  

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    Ep. 26 Brown Mountain Lights

    Mysterious lights on top of mountain do to ghost, UFOs, or giant fireflies? I love reading stuff like this and this was a suggestions as well. I love telling stories and doing this podcast, just listening to the episodes supports me a bunch and I thank everyone who does. You can give me suggestions at [email protected], or on Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Mountain_Lights    http://shadowboxent.brinkster.net/brownexplain2.html   https://northcarolinaghosts.com/mountains/brown-mountain-lights/ 

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    Ep. 25 La Mona Bruja

    An strange and interesting legend. Do you believe in La Mona Bruja? If you like more stories like this please listen to the other episodes or send me some more, I would be happy to read all about them! You can give me suggestions at [email protected], or on Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:   https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_(leyenda)    https://thedustybiker.wordpress.com/2013/09/01/the-monkey-witch/   http://leyendasdeelsalvador.com/la-mona-bruja  

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    Ep. 24 Yankee Doodle Donkey

    Just a fun little story to end this season of The Normal, Strange and Amazing. Tomorrow or Friday (depends on what I have going on) will start the 2nd season of the podcast with new and exciting stories with one plot made by myself. I hope you have enjoyed this podcast and I hope that you keep listening! Please contact me with any suggestions either to my email [email protected], Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/yankee_doodle_donkey.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Doodle   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States) 

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    Ep. 23 Xing-Xing Sings

    What a complicated story and tongue twister! If you enjoy listening to me trying to navigate these type of stories please send me more either by email at [email protected] or by social media on Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you for listening, here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/07/xingxing_sings.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenops   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenography   http://www.historygraphicdesign.com/a-graphic-renaissance/printing-comes-to-europe/2-xylography 

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    Ep. 22 Wendigo

    Creepy creatures. I wouldn't want to get face to face with a wendigo any time soon. If you have any more creepy creatures that I should look into please email me at [email protected], or contact me on Twitter: @MagicHatOG and Instagram @her0fan. Thank you for listening, here are the story notes:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/windigo.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo   https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/   https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/be-wary-wendigo-terrifying-beast-native-american-legend-insatiable-hunger 

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    Ep. 21 Vision of War

    What a strange and amazing story, it definitely wasn't a normal one! I wonder if I also have ESP? If you think you can help me unlock my sixth sense or just want to give me suggestions about the podcast please email me at [email protected] or on Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you for listening, here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2009/11/the_vision.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rowland_Kirkland   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Witch_(disambiguation)   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrasensory_perception   https://www.psychics4today.com/types-extrasensory-perception/   http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/extrasensory-perception-esp/ 

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    Ep. 20 Underground

     Lots of cool history about Pendleton, any other underground cities want me to delve into? Let me know at my email at [email protected], Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you guys for listening, here are the story links:  http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2011/07/underground_1.html  http://pendletonundergroundtours.org/our-history/  https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oregon/pendleton-underground-or/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendleton,_Oregon 

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    Ep. 19 Tall Ted's Turtles

    Check out this tongue twisting story and see how fast you can read it. It took me about four minutes not counting the small intro to it. I have another tongue twister story lined up for later if you enjoy me messing up words. If you have any suggestions please email me at [email protected], or Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2011/08/tall_teds_turtles.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonawanda_(town),_New_York   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue-twister   http://mentalfloss.com/article/513952/history-behind-famous-tongue-twisters 

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    Ep. 18 Sasquatch

    A lot of interesting facts about the legendary Sasquatch! I hope you enjoyed this episode, if you have any suggestions please email me at [email protected] or contact me at my Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you guys for listening! Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/sasquatch.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot   https://oregonwild.org/wildlife/sasquatch   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeti    https://www.bfro.net/ 

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    Ep. 17 Rattlesnake Ridge

    This story definitely teaches you a lesson in to not make a deal or challenge the Devil. Still got more fun stories before and after this one. If you have any make sure to send them to me at [email protected] or Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you for listening! Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/10/rattlesnake_ridge.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake_Ridge   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddle    https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/rattlesnake  

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    Ep. 16: Pecos Bill

    Always interesting when reading about stories from the wild west even if they weren't from wild west times. Maybe I can make my own stories in the fakelore genre, sounds like fun. I hoped you enjoyed the story. If you have any suggestions or other stories email me at [email protected], Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or on Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/08/pecos_bill_and_sluefoot_sue.html   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/08/pecos_bill_finds_a_hard_outfit.html   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/pecos_bill_rides_a_tornado.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecos_Bill   https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-pecosbill/ 

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    Ep. 15 Ogopogo, the Lake Monster

    Sorry for the day hiatus, this was a very cool story and I can't wait to tell more! Any stories or suggestions please email me at [email protected], or Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Here are the story links:    http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/ogopogo_the_lake_monster.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogopogo   https://www.ogopogoquest.com/    https://www.gaia.com/article/3-new-sightings-confirm-ogopogo-lake-monster-in-british-columbia  

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    Ep. 14 Never Mind Them Watermelons

    This was short but a fun story indeed. If there are any concerns or compliants please make sure you contact me so I can do my best to improve the show for you guys. I apperciate everyone that listens, it makes me happy to share stories and my love for telling them. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/never_mind_them_watermelons.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil  

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    Ep. 13 Madrone Monkeys

    So that definitely was very strange. Please if you can help me with this monkey search I will be very grateful. You can contact me at [email protected] or Twitter: @MagicHatOG or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you for listening, here are the story links:    http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2008/08/madrone_monkeys.html   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/10/oregon_travelogue_days_13.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_River_(Oregon)   https://www.roguejets.com/tim-brueckner/   https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/madrone/madrone-tree-information.htm   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbutus_menziesii   http://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/madrone_tree_facts/1797/   https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/howler-monkey   https://www.oregonlive.com/outdoors/2008/11/on_the_rogue_river_dont_fumble.html   https://mailtribune.com/archive/takelma-tales   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takelma 

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    Ep. 12 La Llorona

    This was one spooky and amazing story. This one defiently deserves its popularity for as it survives the passage of time. If you have more stories like this one, please email me at [email protected] or contact me on Twitter: @MagicHatOG, or Instagram: @her0fan. Thank you for your support and for listening. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/la_llorona.html   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Llorona   https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/   https://allthatsinteresting.com/la-llorona 

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    Ep. 11 King of Sharks

    What an incredible story! This one was super fun to learn about and read. Hopefully I can do a whole section or couple episodes on Hawaiian and other Native American myths to learn more about the culture and wonderful stories. If you find more stories like this please send them my way at [email protected] or Twitter @MagicHatOG or Instagram @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/08/the_king_of_sharks.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_religion   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamohoalii   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_figures_in_the_Hawaiian_religion   https://www.to-hawaii.com/legends/nanaue.php   And here is that web book with Hawaiian myths!   http://www.ulukau.org/elib/cgi-bin/library?c=beckwit1&l=en 

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    Ep. 10 Bandit of the Goldfields

    This was a super fun story. I like reading stuff about the wild west and the Gold Rush era, amazing people like Joaquin Murrieta always are the content of great stories. Please if you have suggestions or stories email me at [email protected] or contact on my Twitter @MagicHatOG and Instagram @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/08/joaquin_murietta_bandit_of_the.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_Murrieta    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gold_Rush    http://explore.museumca.org/goldrush/fever12.html    http://www.luckypanner.com/history-of-california-gold-rush-and-the-forty-niners/ 

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    Ep. 9 I'm All Right

    If you know someone who has lost a loved one in combat or not please send them this story in hopes it helps them through their loss. I enjoyed this story very much and if you have any stories like this please send them to me at m email [email protected] or my Twitter @MagicHatOG or my Instagram @her0fan. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/im_all_right_1.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul 

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    Ep. 8 The Headless Horseman

    Thank you guys for being patient and waiting for these episodes. I enjoy stories like this and I love telling them. Please if you have any more stories or suggestions contact me at Twitter @MagicHatOG or Instagram @her0fan, or just email me at [email protected].  I apperciate all the support and I hope I brighten your day with a little story telling. Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/the_headless_horseman.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_Horseman   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessian_(soldier)   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schnapps    http://weekinweird.com/2014/10/13/real-ghosts-sleepy-hollow/  

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    Ep. 7 Goblin of Easton

    I apologize for the long hiatus but now I am back on track. I will be posting two stories to get back up to speed to hopefully expand my stories to myths of stuff i have been brainstorming about. Again let me know how I am doing on Twitter @MagicHatOG and Instagram @her0fan or email me at [email protected] . Thank you guys for listening, your support means a lot.  Here are the story links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/the_goblin_of_easton.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblin   https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/goblin/ 

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    Ep. 6 The Future

    Thank you guys for listening, I apperciate all of the support. If you have any stories you want me to read or any suggestions contact me at [email protected] or Instagram @her0fan or Twitter @MagicHatOG. Her are the episode links:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2008/09/the_future.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychic    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future  

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    Ep. 5 El Muerto

    I apologize for the mispronunciation on these words. I will get better at it for other stories. I liked this story a lot because it kind of is like a recreation of The Headless Horseman but with cowboys. Please if you have any stories or suggestions email at [email protected] or message me on Instagram @her0fan or Twitter @MagicHatOG. This podcast is now on Google Podcast, Breaker, and RadioPublic! Keep listening and then we can have it everywhere! Here are the links to the story:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/el_muerto.html    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-elmuerto/    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bigfootwallace/    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Muerto    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Muerto_(DC_Comics)  

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    Ep. 4 Dem Bones

    Sorry about the poor quality. I was trying to read some of the confusing language and typos and lost the information I had placed out. I promise to get better, thank you guys for listening. If you have stories or suggestions please email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @her0fan or Twitter @MagicHatOG. Here are the links to the story:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/dem_bones.html   https://www.biography.com/explorer/william-kidd    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kidd    https://www.marinersmuseum.org/blog/2012/10/the-difference-between-pirates-privateers-and-buccaneers-pt-2/ 

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    Ep. 3 Cherokee Rose

    This was a great story and I have plenty more like this one to tell! Please go ahead and go on Spotify or Castbox to listen if you aren't on that already. If you have any stories you want me to read or any suggestions please email me at [email protected] or contact me on Instagram @her0fan, Twitter @MagicHatOG, or Facebook which is just my real name. Here are the links to this story:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2009/02/the_cherokee_rose.html    https://cherokee.org/About-The-Nation/History/Facts/Our-History    https://cherokee.org/About-The-Nation/Culture/General/The-Traditional-Belief-System   https://cherokee.org/About-The-Nation/History/Trail-of-Tears/A-Brief-History-of-the-Trail-of-Tears    https://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/stateflowers/georgia-state-flowers 

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    Ep. 2 Blackbeard's Ghost

    This was a fun story to read. Even though it is a part of history it is still shrouded in some history.  I enjoying telling stories so if you have some please send them to me at [email protected]. Her are my links I used for today's episode:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/blackbeards_ghost.html   https://www.qaronline.org/history/blackbeard    https://northcarolinaghosts.com/coast/blackbeards-ghost/  

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    Ep 1. A Baker's Dozen

    This is my first every podcast episode. I just want to get this out here and do something with my time. If you guys got any suggestions I am all ears, you can email me at [email protected] any suggestions, questions, and stories.  Here are links to the story and other information:   http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2008/11/a_bakers_dozen.html    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas    https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-a-bakers-dozen-13  

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is all about storytelling, from folklore to history, and from myths to made-up. This podcast is for those who enjoy a good story whether you listen in the car, at work, or doing whatever. The main goal is to take the listener on a journey away from the worries of the world. Send me any story suggestions at my email [email protected]

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