Shows
Under the Pendulum PodcastE. 65: Cursed and Haunted Objects - Killer Pigs of the RhineThe siblings are exploring the world of cursed and haunted objects on today's episode! We take a look at the long history of medieval book curses, a haunted wedding dress and painting, and an African Power Figure. A curse on ye who dares to not listen to this episode!
If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review or give us a 5-star rating, and please, for the love of God!!! Follow us!
Medieval Book Curses
Drogin Marc. Anathema! : Medieval Scribes and the History of Book Curses. Allanheld Osmun ; A. S...
2024-01-271h 13Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 64: A Christmas Cocktail - Milk of Human KindnessPull up that yule log and have a Christmas Cocktail with us! In this episode, we surprise each other with holiday stories including the origins of the ghosts in a Christmas Carol, The Children's Blizzard of 1888, Hans Trapp, and the Caganer. We hope you enjoy these holiday gifts from us here at Under the Pendulum.
Sources:
Caganer
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20181216-spains-beloved-scatological-christmas-custom
https://www.amicsdelcaganer.cat/?page_id=1838
Hans Trapp
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/hans-trapp/
https://frenchmoments.eu/han...
2023-12-251h 14Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 63: Table Read - Cat WifeOn this special Halloween episode, we bring you a tale of betrayal, murder, and...a cat wife! First aired on Lights Out in 1936, Cat Wife will have you yowling on the floor.
😾 Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods!
☠️ Please like, rate, and subscribe
2023-10-3141 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 62 - Creepy Dudes 2: Halloween EditionIt's spooky month y'all! For our first of two Halloween episodes, we will be returning to the unsettling world of creepy dudes. We look at two stories of murder, betrayal, and not a lot of planning. Lock your doors and check that candy before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2023-10-151h 01Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 61: Theme Park Tragedies - ButterfishOn this episode we have Thrills! Chills! and disregard for safety regulations. We are talking about a few of the deadliest and tragic theme park disasters in history. Check your seatbelts before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Sources for this episode:
Short History
https://www.napha.org/Resources/Facts-Figures/Great-Moments-in-Amusement-Park-History
https://www.brownstonedetectives.com/coneys-1st-coaster-the-switchback-railway/
https://www.oldest.org/entertainment/amusement-parks/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925753518311238
https://mathsciencehistory.com/2020/01/19/physics-of-the-flip-flap-rollercoaster/#:~:text=Once%20the%20coaster%20reached%20the,th...
2023-09-021h 05Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 60: Haxan - Groovy PartyWhat film encompasses torture, blasphemy, sacrifice, witchcraft, and demons? We're going back to the early 20th century to discuss the silent film, Haxan. Pointy tongues and self flagellation are abound in this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2023-08-011h 16Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 59: Ludlow Massacre - Death SpecialToday we are discussing the Ludlow Massacre that happened in Southern Colorado in 1914. We discuss the massacre and conditions for miners at the turn of the century. Fight for your right to listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Sources:
Walker, M. (2003). The Ludlow Massacre: Class, Warfare, and Historical Memory in Southern Colorado. Historical Archaeology, 37(3), 66–80. http://www.jstor.org/stable/25617081
https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/hastings-mine-explosion
McGuire, R. H., & Reckner, P. (2002). The Unromantic West: Labor, Capital, and Struggle. Historical Archaeology, 36(3), 44–58. http://www.jstor.org/stable/25617011
Rosenbloom, J. L. (199...
2023-06-0354 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastSide Quest: Horror Video Games - Blood Bath and BeyondWe're talking horror video games baby! Heather and Chris and joined by friend of the pod and avid gamer John Cleary to discuss some early horror video games as well as some of our favorites. We're talking Resident Evil, Doom, 3D Monster Maze, Silent Hill, and many more. What makes a game horror? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Listen almost anywhere you get your pods! Please like and subscribe if you enjoy the show and follow us on:
Facebook @Under the Pendulum Podcast
Instagram @underpendulumpodcast
Twitter @pendulum_po...
2023-04-291h 17Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 58: Mortuary Rituals and Practices - The HungerOn this episode, the gang discusses some mortuary rituals and practices from around the world. They discuss the Towers of Silence from India and Pre-Islamic Iran, and the Wari people out of the Amazonian rainforest of Brazil. Don't eat before you listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Find us anywhere you listen to your pods!
Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start review if you like the show.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/jan/26/death-city-lack-vultures-threatens-mumbai-towers-of-silence
SHOKOOHY, M. (2007). The Zoroastrian Towers of Silen...
2023-04-011h 11Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 57: Brutal Nature - Eat the BabiesUnder the Pendulum goes wild! In this episode, the trio talks about the brutal and sometimes cruel habits of certain animals. We discuss the habits of the Lammergeier, Vampire Finch, Otters, Meerkats and more! Instead of eating your babies, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum instead.
Find us anywhere you listen to your pods. Also, please like and subscribe to our show, or we'll send the Meerkats on you all! Thank you to our loyal listeners!
Sources:
Vampire Finch
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-vampire-finches.html...
2023-03-1846 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 56: Hauntings and Legends of Massachusetts - Ghost LobsterTo ring in the new year, we will be telling some ghost stories and legends from Massachusetts. Join us as we discuss the Old Coot, The Hoosac Tunnel and the Strange Tale of Asa Snow. You will have a wicked awesome time on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
If you like the show, please give us a 5 star review and thank you to all of our listeners!
Follow us on:
Facebook @underthependulum
Instagram @underpendulumpodcast
Twitter @pendulum_pod
Sources:
https://www.tuckabold.com/w...
2023-01-281h 00Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 55: Christmas Table Read - Out for ChristmasOn this special holiday episode, we will be reading and riffing the 1958 radio program "Out for Christmas" from Suspense! Enjoy this tale of revenge and redemption, kind of...
Find our show almost anywhere you listen to your podcasts.
Please like and subscribe if you enjoy our show and follow us on social media.
Instagram @underpendulumpodcast
Facebook - Under the Pendulum Podcast
Twitter @pendulum_pod
2022-12-2428 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 54: Samhain - Druid Story TimeWe may be late to the Halloween party, but it's not over yet! On this episode, Chris is joined by Emily Seabold to discuss the history and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic tradition and festival of Samhain. We discuss how this practice influenced our modern Halloween and what we believe the festival and practices would have looked like. Get your turnip carving tools out and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods including Google Podcasts, Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, and the iHeart Radio App.
If you li...
2022-11-0549 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 53: Creature Feature III - Myths and Legends of Water MonstersEveryone do the wave for this week's episode! We will be discussing the myths and legends of water monsters. We'll talk about a few of the varieties of water monsters, tell their stories, and what connections we can make to real creatures and phenomenon. Grab your towel and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2022-10-081h 01Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 52: 90s Horror Pop Culture - It Begins!Join Heather and Chris as they stalk down memory lane and discuss horror pop culture in the 90s. They discuss films, books, video games and what made the 90s both an exciting and dismal decade for horror. So grab your Jncos and beanies out of that closet and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods!
Follow us on Facebook at Under the Pendulum Podcast, on Instagram and underpendulumpodcast, and on Twitter at pendulum_pod. Thank you to all our listeners for your support and stay spooky!
2022-09-241h 00Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 51: Tales from the Crypt 2 - The Hot Ones of the 90sOn this week's episode, Heather and Kait are talkin' Tales from the Crypt once again! Test your Tales Trivia prowess and don't forget to grab your shock-alates while you hang out with the girls as they talk about "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" and "You, Murderer". Die-monds are a girl's best friend on this week's Under the Pendulum!
2022-08-3057 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 50: Torture and Executions - Kittens and BloodWe are here, our 50th episode! We sure have talked about a lot of gruesome things over these past episodes and today is no exception. On this episode, we will be putting Torture and Execution methods under the pendulum. We'll describe the methods, why they were done, and share a primary source account that is truly horrific. You'll need to watch some cat videos after this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Please like, subscribe and give us a 5 start review wherever you listen to your pods! We really appreciate all our listeners and any support he...
2022-08-131h 25Under the Pendulum PodcastSide Quest: Stephen King - Two Nerds One KingAs we ramp up for our 50th episode, join us on this little side quest as Heather and Chris discuss all things Stephen King. We talk about our favorite books and films as well as our least favorite and most disappointing picks. All things serve the beam on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2022-07-3050 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 49: Haunted DC - ExquishiteWe return to the world of ghosts, specters, and lore. On this episode, we tell four ghost stories from America's capital of Washington DC. We have it all; demon cats, grumpy old farts, dead presidents, and haunted houses. Political power ain't what it's cracked up to be on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2022-07-0947 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 48: Florida Man I - Leave The Gators Alone!We take a trip back to the homeland to read stories about the Florida Man and all his/her deeds (yes, Florida Man can also be Florida Woman). From topless bicycling and botched castrations, to alligator shenanigans and stabbings, the saga of Florida Man must be told. Put down that weaponized gator and listen to Under the Pendulum instead.
If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, please like, subscribe and review wherever you listen to you pods. If you didn't like the show, leave us to our lives of mediocrity in pe...
2022-06-2547 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 47: Creepy Dudes - Spider WebsWe all know at least one creepy person in our lives, but how far can creepy behavior go? In this episode, we tell two stories about creepy guys who took it above and beyond into the disturbing and murderous. Lock your doors and check your attics before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
If you like our show, please like, subscribe, and rate on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, or wherever you listen to this show. If you didn't like it, come find us!!
2022-06-1154 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 46: Deadly and Dangerous Toys - The Gift That Keeps on GivingAnd we're back!! Thank you so much to everyone for being so kind and understanding of our little hiatus, but we are back! So, let's talk about some horrible things. On today's episode, we will be talking about some deadly and dangerous toys of the 20th and 21st century along with some honorable mentions. Instead of putting that mysterious toy in your mouth, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2022-05-281h 03Under the Pendulum PodcastSharp Rocks and Dead Things Ep. 2 - SeriationWelcome to the second episode of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. This episode we talk about the practical application of seriation. Emily explains an exercise that she gave her students to better understand how to distinguish archaeological evidence into cultural time periods.
2022-03-1934 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 45: Werewolves in the Middle Ages and Renaissance - Werewolves of PodcastsGreetings fellow lovers of all things spooky! On this episode, Emily Seabold joins Chris in talking about Medieval and Renaissance views and superstitions concerning the existence and activities of Werewolves. Who let the dogs out? We don't know, but a lot of people are dead in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2022-03-0554 min
Under the Pendulum PodcastSharp Rocks and Dead Things Ep.1: OsteomancyWe are taking a break from our normal show to bring you a sneak preview of a new podcast we are launching; Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. Emily Seabold and Chris Weber talk all things Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. On this episode, Emily and Chris talk about the history, implications, and art of Osteomancy. Thank you everyone for your support and we hope you enjoy this preview of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, brought to you by Under the Pendulum.
2022-02-0537 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 44: Posthumous Trials and Executions - Stripping and WipingOff with their heads!!! But not before you listen to this episode. This episode we take a look at three examples of posthumous trials and executions. You heard right, posthumous. We cover what happened to Oliver Cromwell, Gilles van Ledenberg, and Pope Formosus and the Cadaver Synod after their deaths. Because even in death, they couldn't escape pissed off and powerful enemies. Things get messy on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Sources:
Formosus Sources
https://daily.jstor.org/the-cadaver-synod-putting-a-dead-pope-on-trial/
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/Medievaltrials/The...
2022-01-2258 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 43: Animal Attacks 2021 - Daffy DahmerWelcome to Under the Pendulum and a new year. We take a reflective look back at 2021 and remember the good times as we cover animal attacks! We talk about five different stories of animals getting their revenge. Some you might have heard and some you might not have heard of, but they all will draw blood. Get all your shots before listening to this episode.
Please like and subscribe wherever applicable and thank you for listening.
Follow us on Facebook at Under the Pendulum Podcast, on Instagram @underpendulumpodcast, and Twitter @pendulum_pod...
2022-01-0845 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 42: Table Read - Back For ChristmasHappy Holidays from us here at Under the Pendulum! We hope you enjoy this holiday tale of murder as we perform "Back for Christmas" from 1948 on the radio show Suspense.
Find us almost anywhere you get your pods! If you like the show, lease like and subscribe where applicable, we would really appreciate it and you!
2021-12-2540 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 41: Winter Monsters and Christmas Creatures - Children Taste Better When They‘re BadThank you everyone for being patient with us as we took a break to see family, but we're back at it! To kick off the month of December and Christmas, on this episode we are talking Winter Monsters and Christmas Creatures. We will discuss and tell tales about the Yule Cat, the Kallikantzaroi, the Nuckelavee, and the Qallupilliut. What do they have in common? Well let's jus say that children are on the menu on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Thank You for listening, please like and subscribe where it is applicable, it he...
2021-12-111h 04Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 40 - Strange Weather Phenomenon: This Constipated EarthSadly Halloween has come and gone, but we all must carry on. On this episode, we talk about four instances of strange weather phenomenon. We will discuss the history, theories, and science behind Sky Quakes, Blood Rain, the Kentucky Meat Shower, and animals raining from the sky. As if this world wasn't weird enough...
Follow us wherever you get your pods!
Please like and subscribe!
2021-11-131h 08Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 39: The Twilight Zone - Smug S*** SandwichHappy Halloween!! We are continuing our Halloween fun by talking about one of our favorite shows of all time, The Twilight Zone. Heather gives us a brief history of the show's origins and it's creator, Rod Serling. Each of us have also picked our favorite episode and we discuss why we chose them. We hope everyone has a Spooktacular Halloween and beware any masks, dolls, or doors. Stay Spooky.
2021-10-301h 18Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 38: Tales from the Crypt - Master of PunThank you everyone for being patient with us getting this episode out late, but we hope the wait is worth it. On this episode, Heather and Kaitlin talk about one of our favorite shows of all time, Tales from the Crypt. The girls talk about some of their favorite episodes and share some tidbits about the show. It will be a real slice of horror on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Find us almost anywhere you listen to your pods. Please like and subscribe as it helps us get noticed and thank you to...
2021-10-151h 18Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 37: Radium Girls Part 4 - Radium BathToday's episode is the last part in our series on the Radium Girls. We'll cover the aftermath of the lawsuit in Orange, New Jersey, the new case in Ottawa, Illinois, a lawyer with a heart of gold, and of course more deaths. We will also discuss the repercussions of the radium industry into the present. Thank you everyone for sticking with us through this long and horrid journey.
Sources:
Moore, Kate. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. , 2017. Print.
2021-10-011h 21Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 36: Side Quest - Industrial Disasters (Mercury Waterguns)We are taking a break from the Radium Girls before closing out the series with Part 4. On today's episode we will be talking about industrial disasters and bastards. Emily Seabold from Everyday Lies Podcast joins us for some horror and retribution. We tell two stories of fraud, negligence, death, disease, and pollution. You know...all the things you've come to know and love from us. It's bitter and then sweet on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast
Sources:
Bhopal Disaster
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2014/12/bhopal-the-worlds-worst-industrial-disaster-30-years-later/100864/
https://w...
2021-09-1745 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 35: Radium Girls Part 3 - Don‘t Worry, I‘m a DoctorWe are continuing our story of the Radium Girls in this week's episode. The radium companies are as conniving as ever, and the girls finally have their first big court case against USRC. Shocking revelations and harrowing stories are presented, and the stage is set for a new cast of characters and villains for part 4. Order! Order in the podcast!
Please like and subscribe if you enjoy the show! And thank you to everyone who has stuck with us and grown with us.
Sources:
Moore, Kate. The Radium Girls: The Dark Sto...
2021-09-031h 06Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 34: Radium Girls Part 2 - Yikes!Welcome to Part 2 of our series on the Radium Girls. In this episode, we meet more of the girls, the doctors who desperately tried to help them, and the United States Radium Corporation shows us just how horrible they can be. It's an episode that will make your shout YIKES-A-ROO!! Thank you for listening to Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Sources:
Moore, Kate. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. , 2017.
2021-08-201h 10Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 33: The Radium Girls Part 1 - Pie-arrheaWe hope everyone is having a wonderful week...now let's ruin it!! On this week's episode we are covering the Radium Girls, a deadly phenomenon of the early to mid-20th century. In this first part of a two part series, we will talk about the effects of radium on the body, the companies who tried to suppress the dangers, and a taste of what horrors awaited the young women employed by these radium dial companies. Get ready to throw things on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2021-08-061h 02Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 32: Bizarre News Stories - Old Man KangarooExtra! Extra! Today we will be reading and discussing strange and bizarre news stories from the 19th and 20th centuries. We have mysterious blobs and cryptids, murderous families and ghosts, and so much more! This just in, you're listening to Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2021-07-2349 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 31: Tipsy Table Read - Murder CastleWe have a very special episode for you all! This week we will be doing an impromptu performance of "Murder Castle" from the horror radio show Lights Out, 1938. the story is a reimaging of the crimes of H.H. Holmes and his murder castle. Stay tuned after the show for an actual commercial from the Lights Out show. Put the lights out, relax, and enjoy this tale of the macabre from Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Source:
https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/thriller/lights-out/murder-castle-1943-08-03
*Under the Pendulum does not own a...
2021-07-0947 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEp. 30: Alabama Legends and Ghost Stories - Spite HoleWell, we're just pleased as punch that ya'll could join us!! On this episode, we go down south to Alabama to tell some ghostly tales from the place of our birth. We have four stories of haunted steamboats, a hole that never stays filled, the gruesome history of Sloss Furnaces, and a lynching that refuses to be ignored. Ya'll just take a seat and enjoy this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Footnotes:
Windham, K. T., & Figh, M. G. (1969). In 13 Alabama ghosts and Jeffrey, Strode Publishers
https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/ha...
2021-06-251h 12Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 29: Baseball Disasters - That's a lot of PukeWe have two tales of baseball mayhem in today's episode. Cale Thomas joins us as we put baseball disasters under the pendulum. We have two tales to tell, "Black Saturday" in Philadelphia, and "10-cent Beer Night." This episode has it all; death, injury, fights, and what we can only imagine was a lot of vomit. All this and more on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Sources:
Baseball’s Deadliest Disaster: “Black Saturday” in Philadelphia, By: Robert D Warrington
https://sabr.org/journal/article/baseballs-deadliest-disaster-black-saturday-in-philadelphia/
https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2020...
2021-06-111h 15Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 28: Creature Feature II - Black DogsThere are belly rubs a plenty in today's episode as we return to our Creature Feature series. We are putting the legends and stories of Black Dogs under the pendulum. We look at the similarities and difference between Black Dogs in the British Isles, and Latin and North America. From hellish hounds that haunt a prison, to dogs that smoke cigarettes, these good boys can be a terror. All this and more on this episode of Under the Pendulum Pawcast.
Sources:
Phantom Black Dogs in Latin America, By: Simon Burchell
https://qu...
2021-05-281h 27Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 27: Wisconsin Death Trip - Wisconsin MassageOn this episode, we take a trip back to Wisconsin for a hellish good time. The years between 1890 and 1910 were marred by suicide, murder, arson, and insanity around the Black River Falls region of Wisconsin. We read excerpts from Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy, which catalogues all these horrific and sometimes comical incidents. Join us on this trip to hell on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Sources:
Lesy, Michael, Schaick C. Van, and Warren Susman. Wisconsin Death Trip. New York: Pantheon Books, 1973.
2021-05-141h 17Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 26: The Many Uses of Mummies - The King's DropsIn today's episode we travel back to the simpler times of the Victorian Era. A time when you could buy a mummy and do horrific things to it! We talk about mummy paint, paper, medicine, and unrolling parties. Oh and what a great party it is on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Please like and subscribe where it is applicable, it helps us get noticed and makes us feel good! Thank you to all of you who listen every episode, you spooky boys and girls.
2021-04-301h 14Under the Pendulum PodcastEveryday Lies: Episode 7- Lies and SecretionsWell, we had a very depressing last series! So before we roll into more fun subjects, here is an episode from the Everyday Lies Podcast. Heather and Emily talk about a very strange 90s myth that may make you question everything you ever put in my mouth. Spoiler: Beavers.
2021-04-171h 06Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 25: Mary Shelley III - Death Comes Like a KramerWe have finally reached the end of the Life of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. We will cover the death of her husband, her life back in England, her rise to fame, and her bittersweet ending. So please join us to the end of this long and sad road on Part III of Mary Shelley.
If you have a moment, please like and subscribe, it helps us get noticed. And thank you to all our listeners!
2021-04-021h 16Under the Pendulum PodcastEp. 24: The Life of Mary Shelley II - Meat BabiesThank you to everyone for being patient with us getting this episode out late, but we are back!! This is the second part to a three part series on the Life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. In this episode we cover her time in Italy; the good, the bad, and the sleazy. So strap into your sad shoes for this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Please like and subscribe wherever applicable. It helps us get noticed. Thank you to all of our listeners and stay spooky ya'll.
2021-03-191h 26Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 23: The Life of Mary Shelley - Victorian GothsClosing out our exploration of Women in Horror Month, we will be talking about the very sad, but fruitful life, of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein in a two-part series. In this first part, we discuss her famous parents, her inspirations for writing Frankenstein, the awful men in her life, and the events that lead up to her move to Italy. Strap in ya'll, this is some sad stuff. Enjoy this tear jerker on Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2021-02-261h 40Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 22: Final Girl - Seymour ButzWe are celebrating Women in Horror Month!! Giving love to all the creepy ladies out there. On this episode, we discuss the Final Girl trope of Slasher Films. We discuss the evolution of the genre and trope, the role of women and gender within the genre, and what the most off-putting stripper name might be. So make your way up to the stage for this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2021-02-121h 40Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 21: Deadly Fires - Never Leave Your HouseThis episode is a particularly heavy one, today we will be discussing two deadly night club fires; The Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942, and The Station Fire of 2003. Both stories have shocking similarities despite being over 60 years apart. Get ready for criminal negligence, horrible death tolls, and bastards a plenty on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Please like and subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere it applies. It really helps us get noticed. Thank you to all our listeners for your support!
2021-01-291h 31Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 20: Historical Tyrannicide - New BootsThis is our 20th full length episode!! Not to worry, we already pat ourselves on the back. To celebrate our new milestone, we will be covering four stories of tyranncide in history. Join as we talk about tyrant-slaying lovers, roasting people alive, an insane Roman emperor, and one of the most brutal deaths we have ever heard of. No one ever said being a tyrant was good for your health. Won't you join us on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Please like and subscribe! It helps us get noticed, and we appreciate everyone wh...
2021-01-151h 04
Under the Pendulum PodcastNew Year Narration: Heather Reads The Little Match GirlHappy New Year Everyone!! We decided to give ourselves a little break and will be putting out a short narration done by the incomparable Heather Weber. Heather will be narrating Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Go ahead, get a little sad to start off the New Year (as if you probably weren't already). So sit back, relax, and grab a tissue for this special New Year edition of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-12-3108 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 19: Dark Christmas Traditions and Folklore - Magical Mystery SuitHappy Holidays you ghouls! On this special holiday episode, we will be covering some lesser known Christmas traditions and folklore. Join us as we give the gift of belly-slitting witches, cannibalistic butchers, dirty little trolls, and skulls on poles. Grab a cup of strong wassail, sit back, and get merrily spooked with Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-12-181h 06Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 18: Strange Colorado Tales - Twinkle ToesIn this episode, Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin regale one another with strange and ghostly tales from Colorado. We have haunted hotels, phantom prospectors, mysterious vaults, and bodies a plenty. What more could you ask for? Join us for a trip to our own backyard in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Please like and subscribe!!
2020-12-041h 11Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 17: Deadly Blunders - Sweet Ticking Time BombWe have a very special "treat" for you all. On this episode, we will be discussing Deadly Blunders...of the confectionary kind. We will cover two stories about sugar, bad business, and the deadly toll they took on their respective communities. Def Leppard never dreamed on these hot, sticky sweet time bombs. Satiate your taste buds with the macabre on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-11-201h 02Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 16: 80s Horror Films III - Heather's ChoiceThis episode will close out the three-part series on our favorite horror films from the 80s. Heather will regale us with tales of the production, special effects, and mishaps of her favorite 80s horror film. There are bodily fluids a plenty on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. Happy Halloween you fools!
Special shout out to our Halloween box giveaway, borders_of_the_josh!! We hope you will enjoy the Halloween care package from us here at Under the Pendulum Podcast, we appreciate everyone who entered and everyone who listens to us.
2020-10-3055 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 15: 80s Horror Films II - Kaitlin's ChoiceWe continue our October celebrations with the second episode in our 80s Horror Films series. Kaitlin has many juicy and (possibly forbidden) tidbits to explore on her choice. Just a reminder, our Instagram contest to win a spooky Halloween treat box ends on the the 26th at midnight. Visit our Instagram page for more details on how to enter. Stay spooky!
Contest details: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiTGvlDDR2/
underpendulumpodcast
💀💀Hello, kiddies!💀💀 It’s our favorite time of year here at Under the Pendulum, and to celebrate and show our appreciation for you all, we are giving away...
2020-10-231h 07Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 14: 80s Horror Films - Chris' ChoiceWelcome to our October Horror Movie Choices!! On this three-part series, we will deep dive into our personal favorite 80s horror films. As on our last series, we will look at the production, effects, themes, and discuss our personal views on our favorite movies. Chris kicks off our countdown to Halloween, and we make a special October announcement. It's blood, gore, and a whole lot more this October on Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-10-1650 min
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 13: Bedlam Asylum - Too Much Blood!!ABSLOUTE BEDLAM IN HERE!!!! For our 13th episode the gang is putting England's famous Bedlam Asylum under the pendulum. Join us as we examine the terrifying and disturbing history of this unhinged "palace" for the mad.
2020-10-021h 15Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 12: Plague - Thicc DeathThis episode is all slimy and full of puss! We discuss the bubonic plague and read three primary source accounts of plagues in history. No one can save you from that big, thicc death on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
Art: Wolf J. Willette
Music:
1) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor- Johann Sebastian Bach
2) St. Matthew Passion: the alto aria, Erbarme dich, mein Gott - Johann Sebastian Bach
3) Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Frederic Chopin
2020-09-181h 09Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 11: Sleep Paralysis - Officer BummerHave you ever found yourself waking up in the night, unable to move or speak, with a sense of terror? Well you may have experienced a form of sleep paralysis. On this episode, we talk about our personal experiences with sleep paralysis, the history and folklore behind it, and some scientific explanations for the phenomenon. Welcome to the fascinating and terrifying world of sleep paralysis in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
Art Work: Wolf J. Willette
2020-08-281h 42Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 10: Edgar Allan Poe - Creaking Coffin FartsWe have made it to episode ten in one piece!! To celebrate our new milestone, we will be covering the life Edgar Allan Poe. We will look at his upbringing, his writing career, his mysterious death, and whether or not he had cryptic coffin farts. Join us as we celebrate the king of sad boys on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-08-061h 24
Under the Pendulum PodcastBonus Episode: Short Story - Heather Narrates PoeTo celebrate our upcoming 10th episode, we have a very special bonus episode for you today. Heather will be narrating a short story from sad boy, Edgar Allan Poe. So sit back, relax, turn out the lights, and enjoy this bonus episode of Under the Pendulum.
2020-08-0219 min
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 9: Horror Films III - Heather's ChoiceHeather's favorite horror film will close out our three-part series. Heather, Kaitlin, and Chris all chose their favorite horror film, and each episode has been a dive into its production and why they chose it. They're coming to get you!...on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2020-07-0947 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 8: Horror Films II - Kaitlin's ChoiceWhat's your favorite scary movie? This episode will be the second episode of our three-part series on our favorite horror films. Heather, Kaitlin, and Chris all chose their favorite film, and each episode will be a dive into its production and why they chose it. Kaitlin is up to bat on this episode of Under the Pendulum.
2020-06-2544 min
Perhaps It's YouS5 Ep12: Ignorant and DelusionalToday is the day, folks! It’s The Matthew Mcconaughey Episode. Matthew Mcconaughey is here, and he is possibly sticky.
Promo this week is the Under the Pendulum Podcast! Find them at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-pendulum-podcast/id1497225944
Twitter: @pendulum_pod
Facebook: /UnderThePendulumPodcast/
Keep barking!
__
You can find us at https://perhapsitsyou.com/
You can support the show and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/perhapsitsyou
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @PerhapsItsYou, or email us at...
2020-06-1800 min
Perhaps It's YouS5 Ep12: Ignorant and DelusionalToday is the day, folks! It’s The Matthew Mcconaughey Episode. Matthew Mcconaughey is here, and he is possibly sticky.
Promo this week is the Under the Pendulum Podcast! Find them at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-pendulum-podcast/id1497225944
Twitter: @pendulum_pod
Facebook: /UnderThePendulumPodcast/
Keep barking!
__
You can find us at https://perhapsitsyou.com/
You can support the show and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/perhapsitsyou
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @PerhapsItsYou, or email us at...
2020-06-1800 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 7: Horror Films I - Chris's ChoiceWhat's your favorite scary movie? This episode will be the first in a three-part series on our favorite horror films. Heather, Kait, and Chris all chose their favorite film, and each episode will be a dive into its production and why they chose it. Chris is up to bat first in a head-spinning episode of Under the Pendulum.
2020-06-1152 minUnder the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 6: Creature Feature I - Rae Dawn Chong, Man!This episode of Under the Pendulum will be the first in a running series called Creature Feature! Every series, we will deep dive into a creature, cryptid, monster, or supernatural entity. Which one will it be? For this feature, we will be putting the succubus under the pendulum. Join us for a dangerously sexy profile...and we don't mean Rae Dawn Chong.
2020-05-171h 45Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 5: Haunted St. Augustine - Tushy UniversityOn this episode, St. Augustine, FL is put under the Pendulum. Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin explore the ghost stories and urban legends that help define the history of the oldest city in America. From murders of passion to giant man-eating clouds, there is a little bit of everything on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-04-181h 29
Under the Pendulum PodcastEveryday Lies Episode 2 - What is Affordable?Everyday Lies is a new podcast created by Emily Seabold and produced by Chris Weber. Each episode, Emily will talk about the dumbest and most terrible things that people actually believe in. This episode, Emily is joined by Chris Weber to discuss what we are told is affordable, and what is actually affordable in our social and political institutions. Chris also brings in some plague facts and stories for a little lighthearted fun during isolation. Please enjoy this episode courtesy of Under the Pendulum Podcast. You can find Everyday Lies on Podbean, Spotify, and Soundclound by searching for Everyday...
2020-04-012h 02
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 4: The Gladiatorial Games - Daleius EarnhardteusThis Episode we will be putting the Gladiatorial Games under the pendulum. Join us as we discuss the origins of the games, their violent escalation, and what it meant to Roman society. It is a variety show from Hell this week on Under the Pendulum Podcast.
2020-03-061h 43
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 3: Human Sacrifice - Leopard LARPersThis episode, we will be putting Human Sacrifices under the pendulum. We have a special guest on the show to talk about the methods and history of human sacrifice from around the world. We'll look at archaeological evidence as well as textual evidence. So get in our imaginary boat on a sea of blood for our tour of human sacrifice!
2020-01-191h 27
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 2: St. Nazianz Part 2 - Butt StuffThis episode will close out the two-part series on Father Oschwald and the settlement at St. Nazianz. We will dive deeper into the reasons for his emigration, the problems getting to Wisconsin, and the hardships of the settlers. Oh to be 19th century immigrants...
2020-01-191h 38
Under the Pendulum PodcastEpisode 1: St. Nazianz Part 1 - The Rise of Sexy OschwaldWelcome to the first, and very rough, episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast! This episode is the first part of a two-part series. Heather, Chris, and Kaitlin are looking at urban legends and ghost stories from the small town of St. Nazianz, WI. They will recount some legends, look for their possible origins, and discuss the very German founder, Father Ambrose Oschwald, as he attempts to create a cult in Germany, but looks to the US for settlement. Grab your cheese hats and let's go!
2020-01-191h 06