Unspookable

Have you ever heard of the Weeping Woman? Maybe you'd know her by her other name - La Llorona - a young mother so haunted by her own grief that she’s taken to haunting everyone in her path. Who was she, and what does she represent to the people who tell her story? We’ll be talking about all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dashery store ⁠⁠⁠⁠for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. ⁠⁠⁠https://soundsington-media.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠ Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the Second Annual Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging ⁠UnspookablePodcast⁠ on instagram or by emailing the show at: ⁠SoundsingtonMedia@gmail.com⁠ (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/7/2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2025. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Advertise on Unspookable: ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com

One of our most requested topics ever, the Wendigo is a mythological beast from the folklore of the Algonquian-speaking First Nations of Canada and the Great Lakes region of the United States. Said to embody greed, hunger, and the loss of humanity, the Wendigo is a chilling reminder of what happens when our darkest impulses take control - that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/⁠⁠⁠ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to ⁠⁠⁠http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com ⁠⁠⁠ Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our ⁠⁠⁠Dashery store ⁠⁠⁠for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. ⁠⁠https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the Second Annual Unspookable Halloween Giveaway.  Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging ⁠UnspookablePodcast⁠ on instagram or by emailing the show at: ⁠SoundsingtonMedia@gmail.com⁠ (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages. No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/7/2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2025. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. ⁠⁠ Advertise on Unspookable: ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com

Many of us may think we know everything there is to know about Medusa, but what if what we thought about her origins and intentions were all wrong? We're looking at the the complex and contradicting stories that may prove Medusa less a villain and more a protector on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz Special thanks to Liz Anderson You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/⁠⁠ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to ⁠⁠http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com ⁠⁠ Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our ⁠⁠Dashery store ⁠⁠for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. ⁠https://soundsington-media.dashery.com⁠ Advertise on Unspookable: ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com

Dive into the fascinating world of Godzilla, exploring its origins and cultural symbolism. Discover how this giant monster reflects historical fears and serves as both a figure of destruction and a misunderstood entity. The discussion playfully speculates on the existence of kaijus while blending humor with history. Listen as the hosts examine community resilience through Godzilla's tragic portrayal and how these films evoke both fear and a desire for connection, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own creative monsters.

Spooky season is almost here and with it comes an all new season of Unspookable beginning on Tuesday, September 9th.  We’ve been following your amazing requests and our team has been working on  episodes you're going to love including: Godzilla, Medusa, La Llorona, Wendigo, and many, many more. Not hearing your favorite listed? There’s still time - just leave us a comment wherever you listen to the show.  Don’t miss all new episodes of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 9th. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) The award winning podcast Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection" and has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time" by the TODAY Show. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Apple Podcasts, Vox, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more.

The month of December brings a whole host of traditions for people all across the world. For us on Unspookable, this time of year brings some of the strangest creepy creatures we get to see. After all – it wouldn’t be the holidays for us if we didn’t get to throw in something spooky. So consider it your gift to us to countdown some of the spookiest, witchiest holiday traditions we could scare up on this special holiday episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortResearch by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/Logo by: Natalie KhuenYou can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcasthttps://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com

This week we are excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts being made today, Twenty Thousand Hertz, a family-friendly podcast that tells the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. And this episode features something we can all love... Minecraft.Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has grown from a small, experimental indie game into the best-selling video game of all time. Today, the game's haunting music and quirky sound effects are just as iconic as its blocky visuals. In this episode, composer and sound designer Daniel Rosenfeld (also known as C418) unpacks how he created the original music and sounds for the game.Your guide on this sonic journey is Dallas Taylor, a sound expert who's been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and is a Ted Mainstage speaker.This episode was written and produced by Leila Battison.To find out more about Twenty Thousand Hertz, you can follow the show onTwitter, Facebook, & Reddit or on their website www.20k.orgLooking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Over the last few years, more listeners have requested this topic than any other, but it's a story that isn't ours to tell. And perhaps shouldn't be told at all. Native American Paranormal Adviser, Christopher Allen Brewer, helps us navigate our curiosity without shame as we discuss cultural appropriation and tales of skinwalkers on this episode of… Unspookable.  Host: Elise ParisianWritten, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse CaseLogo by: Natalie KhuenYou can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcasthttps://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/Special thanks this week to Christopher Allen Brewer. While much of his work is intended for older audiences, you can find out more about Christopher atwww.thespiritchasers.com or IMDB And a big thank you this week to our dear friend Ashley Comeau.The book Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories written by Dan SaSuWeh Jones is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever great books are sold.We appreciate and learned a lot from Cherokee Nation researcher, educator, writer, and podcaster Adrienne Keene and her blog Native Appropriations.Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com

What comes to mind when you hear the term "ghost story"? For many Americans, if you don't think of the haunting of the Bell family of Tennessee, you're surely thinking of one of the dozens of stories inspired by this tale. What is it about this chilling legend that still has us talking over 200 years later? Join us as we delve into The Bell Witch, one of America's most iconic ghost stories, on this special crossover episode of Southern Gothic and Unspookable.Hosts: Elise Parisian and Brandon SchexnayderWritten by: Nate DuFort and Brandon SchexnayderProduced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse CaseLogo by: Natalie KhuenYou can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcasthttps://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.comSouthern Gothic is available wherever you get your podcasts and we highly recommend it to adults and to our older listeners. To find out more, go to https://www.southerngothicmedia.comLooking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable Halloween GiveawayDo you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway. Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: SoundsingtonMedia@gmail.com (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages.No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com

We likely don't have to tell you that Minecraft is a global phenomenon, but that doesn't mean that it's all fun and games. Many listeners of the show have written in to see if we could comment on the spookier side of everyone's favorite blocky sandbox game. So, we're doing just that as we discuss both the popularity of Minecraft and the mysterious figure of Herobrine on this episode of Unspookable.Host: Elise ParisianWritten by: Michael GrathwohlProduced, Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic Direction and Composition: Jesse CaseLogo by: Natalie KhuenYou can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at:https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcasthttps://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. Unspookable Halloween GiveawayDo you have a favorite topic, monster, or cryptid from an episode of Unspookable? Do you like to draw, paint, or sculpt - maybe even write poems or songs? Well, we want to share your work while offering YOU a chance to win an Unspookable t-shirt and other surprises in the first Unspookable Halloween Giveaway. Here's How to Enter: Pick your favorite Unspookabe topic between now and October 31st Create a piece of art in any medium based on that topic - maybe it’s something you’ve already made!  Have a grown up share your work by either tagging UnspookablePodcast on instagram or by emailing the show at: SoundsingtonMedia@gmail.com (alternatively you can also just email and say "hi") Then, Unspookable will post the art on our socials and five lucky listeners will be chosen at random to receive the prize packages.No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. age 13 or older. Entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/1/2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2024. Void where prohibited. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com