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  • 33 - Ladies Who Have Big Snake Energy
    2025/06/25

    In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes us on a ride through everyone’s favorite fiery lore: dragons. As the Mythic Vineyard is sipped, the ladies re-enact Dreamwork’s masterpiece "Shrek", discover what tornadoes really are, and show off their academic knowledge of Dragon Tales. Grab the nearest Chardonnay and pick your dragon’s color, Ladies Who Have Big Snake Energy will have you soaring through the skies in no time.


    Sources:


    Christou, Marios. The Strange Origins of Dragons. Mythology and Fiction Explained, YouTube

    Burbery, Timothy J. “Why Do So Many Cultures Have Dragon Legends?” TED-Ed

    McNeil, Donald G. Jr. “Dragons, a Brief History Long in Miles.” The New York Times

    Milligan, Mark. “The Origins of Dragon Mythology.” Heritage Daily

    Future Planet Team. “Wise, Lucky, Terrifying: The Surprising 4,000-Year History of Dragons.” BBC

    The Oldest Dragon in the World, Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live. Stage Production

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    1 時間 10 分
  • A Closer Look: The Nuckelavee
    2025/06/18

    You've unlocked another A Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to something we've already touched on. In this week's episode, Sammy takes a closer look into the horrifying creature straight out of your nightmares: The Nuckelavee. Have you encountered one? Email us at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com with your stories.


    Sources:


    Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee by lewistwiby on wordpress.com


    Nuckelavee - Folklore Scottland by staff at folklorescotland.com


    Scottish Folklore: The Battle of the Sea Mither and Teran by ztevetevans on wordpress.com


    Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales by George Douglas from Sacred Texts Archive


    Sanday’s kelp forests, orkney north isles virtual dive by anonymous on virtualdive


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    18 分
  • 32 - Ladies Who Wear Tinfoil Hats
    2025/06/11

    In this week’s episode, Jessie takes us on a wild ride through one of the most conspiracy-riddled places: The Denver International Airport. As the 14 Hands is passed, the ladies don their tin foil hats, track Santa on government radars and accuse Lindsay of being a lizard person. The ladies also open their very first ever listener gift! So check in to your gate early and grab some Cabernet Sauvignon at the bar, Ladies Who Wear Tinfoil Hats will have you giggling during takeoff in no time.


    Sources:

    “Literally just 113 facts about DIA” by Erin Powell and Allison Sylte on 9News

    “5 Wild Conspiracy Theories About Denver International Airport” by Andrea Romano on Travel + Leisure

    “A local’s Guide to DIA Conspiracy Theories” by Chris Root on Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives

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    51 分
  • 31 - Ladies Who Question Gorgonzola
    2025/06/04

    In this week’s episode, Sammy provides a different perspective on a monster we thought we knew: Medusa. As the Hermes Retsina splashes, the ladies plan Ovid Girl Summer, shake on too much espresso, and Jessie shares the ghost she saw at the Whaley House! Tie back the snakes in your hair and grab the nearest perfectly chilled Retsina, Ladies Who Question Gorgonzola will have you feeling delightfully rebellious in no time.


    TW: Sexual Assault


    Sources:

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    47 分
  • 30 - Ladies Who Are Haunted
    2025/05/28

    In this week’s episode, the ladies celebrate their 30th episode by recording from their friend’s haunted garage! In this much anticipated event, the ladies brave the dust-covered, haunted halls of the garage to spook each other with ghost stories in the dark. As the ladies hear mysterious footsteps, spot demonic substances, and gasp at a mirror with fresh finger prints, Ladies Who Are Haunted will have you believing in the paranormal in no time.


    Thank you for listening for 30 episodes! Huzzah!

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    40 分
  • 29 - Ladies Who Go to the Back of the Yards
    2025/05/21

    In this week’s episode, Lindsay guides us through the various haunted happenings in everyone’s favorite windy city: Chicago. As the St. Francis is sipped, the ladies try out Chicago accents, giggle about the baby Satanic panic, and ask a favor of da new pope. Grab your favorite sweet red and check out the Bean, Ladies Who Go to the Back of the Yards will have you booking a ticket for the next haunted tour of Chicago.


    TW: Death


    "Indiana's Haunting Tale of La Llorona" by Ursula Bielski, from Ghost Ship Fragrance.

    "Chicago Hauntings: The Story of H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle" by Adam Harrington and Blake Tyson, from CBS News Chicago.

    "Ghost of John Barleycorn Still Haunting Wrigleyville" by Mark Rosenthal, from The Chicago Machine.

    "The Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump, Everything You Need to Know" from Visit Oak Park.

    "John Dillinger" from FBI.gov.

    “A ‘Devil Baby’ and Other Spirits" by Emmanuel Camarillo, from Chicago Sun-Times.

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  • 28 - Ladies Who Tell Riddles
    2025/05/14

    In this week’s episode, Jessie leads us through the mystical world of one of Norway's cutest creatures: Trolls. As the Angeleno Bike Path is poured, the ladies get the giggles, toast to tarot readings and spot dragons in Napa. Grab the nearest chillable red and head for your local stone bridge, Ladies Who Tell Riddles will have you smiling from ear to ear.


    Sources:

    “The mythical Norwegian Trolls” on Visit Norway

    "Know Trolls in Norway: A Journey into Myth and Landscape." On Motorhome Rental in Norway

    “Norway Trolls: Everything You Need to Know” on adventures.com

    "The Truth About Norway's Mythical Trolls: FAQ Answered" on Aurora Courses

    “The Mythology of Norwegian Trolls” by Andrew McKay on Life in Norway

    “Go Ahead - Feed the Trolls” on House of Good Fortune

    “12 Hair-Raising Facts about Troll Dolls” by Mental Floss on The Troll Hole Museum


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    40 分
  • 27 - Ladies Who Have Chicken Legs
    2025/05/07

    In this week’s episode, Sammy brings us deep into the forest to tell the tale of everyone’s favorite wicked witch: Baba Yaga. As the Vieille de Ferme is poured, the ladies reminisce about the renaissance faire, debate Disney princess hair colors, and create a new football chant. Grab the nearest récolte and find the house with bones out front, Ladies Who Have Chicken Legs will have you skipping through the woods in no time.


    Sources:


    “Baba Yaga” by Joshua Mark on World History


    “Baba Yaga: The greatest ‘wicked witch’ of all?”” By David Barnett on BBC


    “Baba Yaga: Deity of Death or Regenerator of Life? - Ronesa Aveela - Medium” by Ronesa Aveela on Medium


    “I grew up believing in Baba Yaga: a very special “witch” in Slavic folklore” by Asper on Medium


    “Russian Folklore part 1: Baba Yaga, Koschei the Deathless, Kikimora” by multi-culturalismo from a blog post on tomtefairytaleblog.tumblr.com


    “Embracing My Inner Baba Yaga - Inside of Elle Beau - Medium” by elle Beau on Medium


    “The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Baba Yaga, the Bone Leg | Slavic mythology” by Ekaterina Pavlova on Medium


    “The Unapology of Baba Yaga - House of Gamut” staff at House of Gamut

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    58 分