A Funny Feeling

12 - Theaters Are Always Haunted w/John Flynn (Moth GrandSlam Winner)

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Dec 19, 2017
John Flynn, a hilarious comedian and Moth GrandSlam Winner, shares his spine-tingling experience in a haunted theater that once served the Underground Railroad. The discussion takes a quirky turn as they uncover the legend of the Banshee and its eerie implications. Listener stories add a delightful layer, including a chilling tale from Greece. Expect a blend of humor and haunting as they navigate theater superstitions and ghostly encounters. It's a spectral journey that explores the humorous side of the paranormal!
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Banshee Explains Death Warnings

  • A banshee is an Irish spirit that forewarns about impending death by screaming.
  • It can appear as either an old woman with white hair or a young woman with red hair in green or red dresses.
ANECDOTE

Exploring Underground Railroad Room

  • John Flynn explored a hidden underground railroad room in the theatre with friends while high and drunk.
  • They felt a cold presence and heard a woman scream, which scared them enough to flee the room quickly.
ANECDOTE

Invisible Tap During Improv

  • Betsy Sodaro was tapped on the thigh by an invisible force during an improv show in a Los Angeles theater.
  • She turned and found no one nearby, which spooked her but she continued the scene.
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