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The Meddling KidsDreamsThis week we meddle our way into analyzing our dreams and discuss the creepy things people (including Sammy) do in their sleep such as sleep walking and talking. Be brave and face your nightmares with us!2024-04-1944 minThe Meddling KidsMovie: Revisiting the GrudgeWe apologize for the long break between episodes but the meddling kids have returned! This week we revisit the movie that still haunts us in our dreams: the Grudge. Riley faces his fears head on while Sammy begrudgingly (pun intended) tags along. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder.2024-04-1234 minThe Meddling KidsThe Voynich ManuscriptThis week's mystery is about a 600 year old text known as the Voynich Manuscript. It dates back to the late 15th century Italian Renaissance and to this day has not been translated. The pictures in this manuscript may have you scratching your head, come along and speculate with us about the secrets this book may be hiding. References:“Cipher Manuscript.” Yale University Library, collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/2002046. Accessed 17 Nov. 2023. Foley, Jillian. “The Strange Quest to Crack the Voynich Code.” Undark Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020, undark.org/2020/02/12/decoding-bizarre-voynich-manuscript/. “Voynich Manuscript.” Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale...2023-11-1725 minThe Meddling KidsThe 27 ClubTrigger warning: discussion of accidental death, substance abuse, alcoholism, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Today we dive into the tragedy known as the 27 Club. Multiple artists and musicians have died at the age of 27. Unfortunately, the thread that links these tragedies is not shrouded in mystery but can be explained in some cases by personal demons.2023-11-0322 minThe Meddling KidsCommercial Haunted HousesWe close out high spooky season with a discussion on commercial haunted houses and our personal experience at Halloween Horror Nights this year and in the past. Happy Halloween, Meddlers!If you have a spooky or mysterious story to share please send it to themeddlingkidspod@gmail.com2023-10-2726 minThe Meddling KidsRanking SlashersToday - on Friday the 13th - we sat down and ranked our favorite slashers of all time. We cover all the greats: Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and so many more. Who do you think will be crowned the king of slashers? Feel free to join in the fun and be sure to BYOK (Bring Your Own Knife)!2023-10-1328 minThe Meddling KidsThe Origins of HalloweenHave you ever wondered where the traditions of Halloween originate? Maybe you've heard the old tired tale that it celebrates dark forces. We're here to set the record straight and give you some background on Halloween traditions including trick or treating, dressing up in costume, and carving pumpkins. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time!References:History.com Editors. “How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth.” HISTORY, 25 Oct. 2019, www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins.Lang, Cady. “What Is Samhain? What to Know about the Ancient Pagan Festival That Came before Halloween.” Time, Time, 30 Oct. 2018...2023-10-0628 minThe Meddling KidsMovie: The BlackeningIn honor of the start of spooky season we're dropping into your feed with a bonus episode! Buckle in for one of the best horror/comedies to hit screens in a while - the Blackening. A group of college friends reunite to celebrate Juneteenth and land themselves in the middle of a horror movie. There are laughs and lessons along the way, this is one that you won't want to miss.2023-10-0125 minThe Meddling KidsCryptid: ChupacabraCryptid, diseased dogs, or scientists on the loose? Help us decide this week as we discuss the tale of this short king - the chupacabra!References:Clark, Mike. “Is the Chupacabra Just a Dog?” DogTime, 8 Aug. 2017, dogtime.com/dog-blog/trending/54351-chupacabra-just-dog#:~:text=Racoons%2C%20possums%2C%20and%20even%20wild,ordinary%20animals%20suffering%20from%20mange. Ocker, J. W. The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters. Quirk Books, 2022.2023-09-2929 minThe Meddling KidsAlien Abduction: Betty and Barney HillHave you ever wondered where all the typical alien tropes in movies and TV shows come from? Well look no further than the abduction that started them all! A belated honeymoon delayed by most people's worst nightmare - this week we discuss the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill. As a note to our listeners: apologies for the audio quality on last week's episode, we're trying to fix it but something was wrong with our recording equipment. Thank you all for sticking around and supporting!References:“Guide to the Betty and Barney Hill Pap...2023-09-1934 minThe Meddling KidsScary Stories to Tell in the DarkTake a trip down memory lane with us (a haunted and creepy lane in our case) as we discuss stores in the iconic book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Written by the famous folklorist and author, Alvin Schwartz, and with the bone chilling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. This book has intrigued and spooked many children over the years, even landing itself on the banned books list in some states or counties. Prepare to get some spooky nostalgia with a dollop of laughter. 2023-09-0741 minThe Meddling KidsPsychology of HorrorWhat's up, Meddlers?! Today we dive into the psychology of horror and attempt to answer the question - Why do we enjoy horror movies?References:Presnell, Riley. “According to Stephen King, This Is Why We Crave Horror Movies.” Collider, 24 May 2023, collider.com/stephen-king-why-we-crave-horror-movies-essay/. Sima, Richard. “Why We like Scary Things: The Science of Recreational Fear.” The Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/27/why-we-like-scary-things/?fbclid=IwAR0ZLi8imM2FKabwZmWk-tK87szrbMCU1p-TsdXXNZteEuRQ-02MXiE87tw#. Yang, Haiyang, and Kuangjie Zhang. “The Psychology behind Why We Love (or Hate) Horror.” Harvard Business Review, 26 Oct. 2021, hbr.org/2021...2023-08-1641 minThe Meddling KidsWhite House GhostsThis week we take a trip to the United States capitol and discuss ghosts of the most well known house in America - the White House! Ghosts have been haunting the place for decades now and we'll talk you through the most colorful haunts in those hallowed halls. Sources:Braden, Beth. “7 Paranormal Sightings in the White House.” Travel Channel, www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/7-paranormal-sightings-in-the-white-house. Accessed 5 Aug. 2023. Ferro, Shaunacy. “‘The Thing’: The Mysterious Teenage Ghost That Haunted Taft’s White House.” Mental Floss, 2 Oct. 2017, www.mentalfloss.com/article/504800/thing-mysterious-teenage-ghost-haunted-tafts-white-house. “Ghosts in the Whit...2023-08-0935 minThe Meddling KidsMovie: IT (1990 vs 2017)Today we meddle into the classic movie IT with everyone's favorite creepy clown Pennywise! We get into the differences between the 2017 remake and the original miniseries. Come and join in the fun and maybe you'll float too...2023-08-0456 minThe Meddling KidsCourage the Cowardly DogTake a trip down nostalgia lane as we head to the middle of Nowhere with Courage the Cowardly Dog! One of our personal favorites, Courage is a beloved 90s cartoon with a cult following. We discuss our favorite episodes, best villians, and some interesting interpretations of the show. Along the way we also fall down a few 90s and early 2000s rabbit holes.2023-07-2635 minThe Meddling KidsUnsolved: Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams - Part 2Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams both disappeared after eerily similar interactions with the same police officer in Naples, FL. Was this a coincidence or is there more to these cases than meets the eye?In part 2 we discuss the family members who worked to advocate for their missing loved ones. These families deserve answers and a resolution. If you can provide that and have any information on these disappearances please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.References:Associated Press. “Tyler Perry Ann...2023-07-1236 minThe Meddling KidsUnsolved: Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams - Part 1Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams both disappeared after eerily similar interactions with the same police officer in Naples, FL. Was this a coincidence or is there more to these cases than meets the eye?In part 1 we discuss the last time these men were seen and the one deputy at the center of both stories.If you have any information on these disappearances please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.References:Lake, Thomas. “The Deputy and the Disappeared.” CNN, 12 Apr. 2023, www.cnn...2023-07-0531 minThe Meddling KidsMovie: Evil Dead RiseThis week we watch and review the movie Evil Dead Rise. Usually the sequel is never as good as the original but this movie might change your mind on that. Explore the spooks and scares with us as we talk through this movie and discuss techniques we'd use to survive. 2023-06-2845 minThe Meddling KidsListener Stories: JumbeesThis week we read a listener story and discuss recollections from Riley's family about a terrifying Montserration spirit/demon known as a Jumbee! Learn about the different Jumbees prevalent in Montserrat’s folklore and hear more about Riley’s family origins. Do you have a listener tale that you’d like featured on an episode? Email us at themeddlingkidspod@gmail.comReferences:Chutkhan, Tiara. “Jumbees of the Caribbean.” Brown Gyal Diary, 11 Oct. 2020, www.browngirldiary.com/post/jumbees-of-the-caribbean.“Jumbee.” Wikipedia, 24 Mar. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumbee.“Montserrat.” Countries and Their Cultures, www.everyculture.co...2023-06-2130 minThe Meddling KidsCelebrity ConspiraciesThis week we’re meddling our way through some celebrity conspiracy theories. From traveling around in a suitcase to traveling through time, we determine whether we buy into some of these off the wall conspiracies that could only come from Hollywood.Shout outs to our amazing creators: LJ Soap produced and created our bomb theme song (LJsoap on instagram). Andrew Greenaway illustrated our amazing logo and created multiple works of art for us personally (greenaway_art.and.designs on instagram). Check both of them out and reach out to them if you need any simil...2023-06-1429 minThe Meddling KidsMovie: VivariumTake a creepy stroll through Yonder with us as we review and discuss the movie Vivarium. A layered movie that points out the monotony of daily suburban life, this is one that will tap into your existential dread. As mentioned at the end of the episode, please rate and review if you're enjoying the pod! Keep up with us on instagram, @themeddlingkidspod2023-06-0948 minThe Meddling KidsCryptid: SnallygasterThis week’s episode covers the Snallygaster - a cryptid said to terrorize Maryland for generations. The creature itself is a sight to behold but there might be more than meets the eye with Snally. Listen as we unravel the complicated history of this creepy cryptid. References:Alexander, Kathy. “Snallygaster - Winged Creature of the Northeast.” Legends of America, www.legendsofamerica.com/snallygaster/. Accessed 15 May 2023.Boyton, Patrick. Snallygaster: The Lost Legend of Frederick County. Patrick Boyton, 2008.Carey, Liz. “Cryptid Fan Hopes Her Museum Brings Attention to a Forgotten Cryptid.” Th...2023-06-0137 minThe Meddling KidsFirst ScaresHello and welcome to the pod! In this first episode we discuss the first things that ever scared us as children. Multiple popular horror movies made the cut as well as a few deep track spooks including 'Tales from the Crypt' and a story from Roberta Simpson Brown's book 'Scariest Stories Ever Told'. 2023-05-2439 min