This week, Craig and Andy dive into the ancient and spooky folklore of black dogs, from their origins in medieval texts to modern-day sightings. They also share a new urban legend they're trying to create!
What We Talk About:
- The Honey Monster Myth: The story behind Craig's viral Instagram photo and his accidental creation of a new Anglo-Saxon myth.
- The Wild Hunt and Black Dogs: We explore the connection between these phantom canines and the ancient legend of a ghostly hunting party.
- A Tale of Two Dogs: Why are black dogs in Northern England often seen as dangerous, while those in Wessex are more likely to be benevolent?
- Wessex Black Dog Stories: We share tales of the Girt Hounds of the Quantocks, the treasure-finding ghost dog of Colway Manor, and the ghostly hound that replaced a headless ghost in Wiltshire.
- The Yeth Hounds: We dive into the sinister lore of these headless hounds from Devon, believed to be the spirits of unbaptised children.
- Big Cat or Black Dog? Craig and Andy discuss the possibility of mistaken identity, sharing their own experiences with big cat sightings.
- Weird News: This week's news includes the strange story of "Stone Man Willie," a mummified man from 1895 who finally got a proper burial, and a "killer clown" sighting caught on camera.
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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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