Halloween: A Potion of History and Mystery

Haunted Hotels: The Thayer

In this episode, Erin is joined by Jessie as she shares the history and hauntings of The Thayer Hotel in Annandale, MN as well as her personal ghostly experience while staying there. Sources:  Eat — the Thayer. (n.d.). . https://thethayer.com/story [https://thethayer.com/story]  Pwpadmin. (2015, May 5). A tumultuous history | Annandale Advocate. Annandale Advocate. https://www.annandaleadvocate.com/news/8839/a-tumultuous-history [https://www.annandaleadvocate.com/news/8839/a-tumultuous-history]   Sobottka, S. (2024, October 11). Thayer Hotel. Haunted Houses. https://hauntedhouses.com/minnesota/thayers-bb/ [https://hauntedhouses.com/minnesota/thayers-bb/]   MJC Paranormal. (2022, July 20). The Thayer Hotel, Annandale Minnesota!! Part 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYgOhKLQlBo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYgOhKLQlBo]   Annandale Minnesota Gallery. (n.d.). https://www.lakesnwoods.com/AnnandaleGallery.htm [https://www.lakesnwoods.com/AnnandaleGallery.htm] Do you have a scary story to share? Email me at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com For additional videos and clips follow us on social media: Erin & Friends (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/sharingisscaringpod/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094491524653] If you would like to support me with more than just your ear, you can buy me a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com) [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharingisscaringpod] I appreciate any and all support from listeners! Stay tuned...

Tarot Reading

In this special episode, Erin and Jenn talk about their personal connections to Tarot and discuss how readings work. As an example, the girls do a past/present/future reading on each other which leads to a big announcement! Farewell Jenn! We will all miss you very much and wish you luck on your future endeavors! Erin's YouTube: @HELwithErin [https://www.youtube.com/@HELwithErin] Sources: Bartlett, S. (2006). The Tarot Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.  Caponi, S. (2020). Guided Tarot: A Beginner’s Guide to Card Meanings, Spreads, and Intuitive Exercises for Seamless Readings. Zeitgeist.   Do you have a scary story to share? Email me at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com For additional videos and clips follow us on social media: Erin & Friends (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/sharingisscaringpod/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094491524653] If you would like to support me with more than just your ear, you can buy me a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com) [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharingisscaringpod] I appreciate any and all support from listeners! Stay tuned...

Halloween: A Potion of History and Mystery

The story of Halloween has so many elements that create the perfect concoction of sinister and fun. Listen as Erin and Jenn break down the different elements of Halloween while discussing the history of traditions and their personal Halloween histories and traditions.  Resources:  Thomas, H. (2021, October 26). The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines and Heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/ [https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/]  I. E. (IrishMyths.com). (2023, October 16). Was there an Irish god named Samhain? IrishMyths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/ [https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/]  History.com Editors. (2023, October 18). How Trick-or-Treating became a Halloween tradition. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins [https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins]  IV.1. (n.d.). Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon. https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html [https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html]  Heller, C. (2015, October 21). A brief history of the Haunted House. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/ [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/]  HeadHaunter. (2014, March 8). The history of haunted Houses! America Haunts, Representing the Best Halloween Attractions in America. https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/ [https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/]  Little, B. (2023, March 28). The Great Depression Origins of Halloween Haunted Houses. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression [https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression]  Society, L. V. H. (2022, May 31). The history behind Halloween — Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Ligonier Valley Historical Society. https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween [https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween] Episode written by Jenn. Do you have a scary story to share? Email me at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com For additional videos and clips follow us on social media: Erin & Friends (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/sharingisscaringpod/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094491524653] If you would like to support me with more than just your ear, you can buy me a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com) [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharingisscaringpod] I appreciate any and all support from listeners! Stay tuned...

Open Mic Night

From family haunts to Ouija board gone wrong, join Erin and Jenn as they host a mix of stories from people like you! Do you have a scary story to share? Email me at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com For additional videos and clips follow us on social media: Erin & Friends (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/sharingisscaringpod/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094491524653] If you would like to support me with more than just your ear, you can buy me a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com) [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharingisscaringpod] I appreciate any and all support from listeners! Stay tuned...

Superstitions: Reflections & Mirrors

Whether it's for luck or protection, taken seriously or just something that became habitual, most everyone has taken part in a superstitious ritual. This week, listen to Erin and Jenn as they discuss superstitions surrounding reflections and mirrors. Resources: Superstitions and their origins |. (2021, February 2). Psychic Library ~ Beyond Books. https://psychiclibrary.com/superstition-room/ [https://psychiclibrary.com/superstition-room/] Ferre, L. (2012, November 9). CatoptRomancy – OCCULT WORLD. https://occult-world.com/catoptromancy-divinations/ [https://occult-world.com/catoptromancy-divinations/] Pfeifle, T. (2020). CatoptRomancy — Astonishing Legends. Astonishing Legends. https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/9/22/catoptromancy [https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/9/22/catoptromancy] Administrator. (n.d.). Pitt Rivers Museum Body Arts | Mirrors. http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/mirrors.html [http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/bodyarts/index.php/temporary-body-arts/mirrors.html] Schoppert, S. (2021, October 8). Centuries of Fear: 6 Superstitions from the Middle Ages. History Collection. https://historycollection.com/centuries-fear-superstitions-middle-ages/ [https://historycollection.com/centuries-fear-superstitions-middle-ages/] Pickering, D. (1995). Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Dove, L. L., & Bos, S. (2023). Why is a broken mirror bad luck? HowStuffWorks. https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-it-bad-luck-to-break-mirror.htm [https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-it-bad-luck-to-break-mirror.htm] Episode written by Erin. Do you have a scary story to share? Email me at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com For additional videos and clips follow us on social media: Erin & Friends (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/sharingisscaringpod/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094491524653] If you would like to support me with more than just your ear, you can buy me a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com) [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharingisscaringpod] I appreciate any and all support from listeners! Stay tuned...