We’re visiting summer camp, where we’ll write letters to home about spooky stories of cursed and haunted campgrounds (or at least one retreat in Utah with a scary reputation in both story and fact). We’ll also go on a snipe hunt for strange cri

Episode 9 – Witches All

Jul 1st, 2021 1h 29m

Is a “witch” a creature of fantasy flying through the midnight skies on a broomstick? A powerful woman stirring a little pot of potions (and maybe a bigger pot of political change)? Is a “witch” someone (or something) magical, something scary,

Episode 8 – To Hell and Back

Jun 24th, 2021 1h 22m

We explore the roads to the Underworld with a medieval historian, and then examine the way that battling demons and darkness in video games can help us face our own inner hellscapes

Episode 7 – Self-Rescuing Princesses

Jun 17th, 2021 1h 24m

We look at the tropes of damsels in distress and princesses in fairy tales in this episode. We speak with a folklorist whose work focuses on the language of body and gender in folktales, then talk to an author who has written a series of books

Episode 6 – Giants

Jun 10th, 2021 1h 27m

We look at the land of giants in both our imagination and our history. We talk to a folklorist about the mythology of giants, famed American giant Paul Bunyan (and his rather murky origins), and then hear about the infamous Cardiff Giant hoax f

Episode 5 – Rumors

Apr 4th, 2018 1h 11m

SHOWNOTES Summary This time around, we return from a long absence with whispers and hearsay. We speak to two experts on the power of rumor in a variety of real-world situations. First, we discuss the importance of listening to medical rumors—ev

Episode 4 – Gods and Monsters

Apr 7th, 2017 55m 44s

Gods made of lava, swarms of zombies, and Thomas Jefferson's moose pelt.

Episode 3 – Cherry Tree

Feb 3rd, 2017 55m 49s

SHOWNOTES Summary In this episode, we’re looking at the lore of U.S. Presidents, from cherry trees to George Washington weeping in his mother’s arms. Along the way, we’ll talk about blind dates, Ouija boards, and animal magnetism. Please cons

Episode 2 – Tar Baby

Dec 1st, 2016 1h 22m

SHOWNOTES Summary This episode features briar patches, bunny rabbits, and bad decisions. We have stories about the color line in America, mastodons that can open doors, and a hole in the rug under the couch that you didn’t even know was there.

Episode 1 – Glow

Oct 1st, 2016 33m 25s

SHOWNOTES Summary In our first episode, we hear tales of glowing Civil War soldiers, a Pixar princess, and musical bugs. Please consider supporting us on Patreon, and following us on Facebook and Twitter. Contact us at chasingfoxfirepodcast@g

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