Skeptic Wednesday - The Wendigo : Myth, Metaphor or Monster?

Episode 9 : The Curse of the Crying Child Painting

What happens when art refuses to stay still? In this week’s episode, Alexandrine steps into the strange history of The Crying Boy and other paintings said to bring tragedy to anyone who keeps them. From post-war England’s house-fire panic to haunted galleries and eerie online legends, this is a slow wander through the psychology of cursed art—why we fear certain faces, why emotion clings to canvas, and why some images never let us go. Soft-spoken, reflective, and a little haunted. ____ To join us: Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com [Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com] To keep up with us: www.instagram.com/palemoonstories [http://www.instagram.com/palemoonstories] www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories [http://www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories] www.facebook.com/palemoonstories [http://www.facebook.com/palemoonstories]

Episode 8 - Demons in Disguise: False Faces in American Folklore

Four legends. One repeating fear. From Skinwalkers to Not-Deer, from the Grinning Man to the Melon Heads—every tale hides a borrowed face. Step inside America’s strangest folklore and meet the creatures that imitate us a little too well. Are they monsters, mirrors, or something in between? Listen as Pale Moon Stories unpacks spiritual betrayal, distorted nature, cosmic politeness, and the monsters we made ourselves. (Trigger warning: mentions of folklore violence and psychological horror.) — To join us: Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com [Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com] To keep up with us: www.instagram.com/palemoonstories [http://www.instagram.com/palemoonstories] www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories [http://www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories] www.facebook.com/palemoonstories [http://www.facebook.com/palemoonstories]

Skeptic Wednesday - Black Eyed Kids : Internet Panic or Paranormal Proof?

What would you do if two kids knocked on your door at midnight… and their eyes were pure black? Tonight on Skeptic Wednesday, we dive into the legend of the Black-Eyed Children. Where did it start, why do people keep seeing them, and is it paranormal proof or just internet panic? One thing’s for sure—if you hear a knock after dark, you’re probably better off locking your doors. ____ To join us: Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com [Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com] To keep up with us: www.instagram.com/palemoonstories [http://www.instagram.com/palemoonstories] www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories [http://www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories] www.facebook.com/palemoonstories [http://www.facebook.com/palemoonstories]

Episode 7 - Fire Spirits and Folklore Flames

Across cultures, fire has always been more than just heat and light. It dances, devours, protects, and destroys — and in folklore, it breathes with a spirit of its own. From djinn and will-o’-the-wisps to legends of flames that whisper warnings, this episode explores the myths of fire as a living force. Join us as we step into the glow of folklore’s flames… and discover what burns in the dark. ____ To join us: Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com [Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com] To keep up with us: www.instagram.com/palemoonstories [http://www.instagram.com/palemoonstories] www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories [http://www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories] www.facebook.com/palemoonstories [http://www.facebook.com/palemoonstories]

Skeptic Wednesday - The Wendigo : Myth, Metaphor or Monster?

In the frozen forests of the north, hunger takes shape. The Wendigo—emaciated, hollow-eyed, forever starving—haunts the stories of Cree, Ojibwe, and Innu peoples. But is it only a monster of legend… or something more? In this Skeptic Wednesday, Alex and Evan follow the Wendigo’s trail across centuries: from the Jesuit writings of 1661, to Swift Runner—the man who ate his family, to Jack Fiddler, the last Wendigo hunter. Along the way, we explore Wendigo psychosis, the clash of cultures in colonial courts, and modern encounters that blur the line between myth and lived experience. Is the Wendigo a spirit, a sickness, or simply hunger itself? Join us by the firelight and decide for yourself. _____ To join us: Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com [Palemoonstoriespodcast@gmail.com] To keep up with us: www.instagram.com/palemoonstories [http://www.instagram.com/palemoonstories] www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories [http://www.tiktok.com/palemoonstories] www.facebook.com/palemoonstories [http://www.facebook.com/palemoonstories]