Quick warning: This episode covers some very disturbing and violent material, so viewer and listener discretion is advised.
In this special episode, the Wyrdo’s take a trip to the mystical town of Glastonbury to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Craig and Andy explore the history of Samhain, its connection to modern Halloween, and the ancient folklore of the town. They visit sacred sites, interview a Dragon Herald, and end the episode with spooky stories and some truly bizarre weird news.
In this episode, we're covering:
- The Origins of Samhain: The history of the Celtic fire festival, its role as a time when the veil between worlds thins, and its connection to the cyclical nature of death and rebirth.
- A Glastonbury Field Trip: The hosts visit the heart of England's spiritual scene, exploring its history as an ancient marshy island and a modern hub for paganism and mysticism.
- Sacred Wells & The Holy Grail: A visit to the mystical White and Chalice Wells, and a look into the local legends of Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail.
- The Dragon Herald: An on-the-ground interview with Brad, the Dragon Herald of Glastonbury, about the town's unique Samhain festival and the battle of the dragons.
- King Arthur's Tomb: A look at the famous story of King Arthur's burial at Glastonbury Abbey and the hosts' skeptical take on the monks' opportune discovery.
- Ghosts & Hauntings: The history of the haunted George and Pilgrim pub, and the legends of its forlorn monk and mysterious lady.
- Pumpkin Carving & Poisoned Candy: A look at Halloween's most common injuries and a dark dive into the surprising origins of the "poisoned candy" myth.
- Weird News: A discussion on everything from a Guinness World Record for pumpkin paddling to a mystery winged creature at a zoo and a haunted coffee shop in Alabama.
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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