Ladies Who Lore

• 37 - Ladies Who Must Be 40 Inches Tall to Ride

  In this week’s episode, Sammy takes the ladies on a wild ride through the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland! As the Forever Young is poured, the ladies struggle through minor concussions, pitch the hottest new movie, and discuss all things named Kevin. So get your Fast Pass, a fresh churro, and some Disney spirit, Ladies Who Must Be 40 Inches Tall to Ride will have you searching for your favorite new ghosts on your next trip!TW: DeathSources:YOUTUBE VIDEO: “5 DISNEYLAND GHOSTS Caught On Video” by WOWsoAmaze on Youtube (https://youtu.be/OT-mUZxjdWE?si=AzzjtkGfN4VHlPnl)"Here’s How a Four‑Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company" by Anon on The Walt Disney Company“Walt Disney’s Laugh‑O‑grams, 1921‑1923" by Russell Merritt and J.B. Kaufman on Silent Film Festival"Hollywood Cartoonland: Walt Disney's Alice Comedies" by Lucas Seastrom on waltdisney.org"Why Alice Changed The Fate of Disney Forever" by Anon on The Disney Classics"About Walt Disney" by staff at D23 on D23.com"Disney Worker Recounts Ghostly Experience on 'Haunted' Children's Ride" by Kathleen Joyce on WanderWisdom "Haunted Winnie the Pooh Ride at Disneyland" by knmckeon on USC Digital Folklore Archives"Is the Most Haunted Ride at Disney Hiding in Plain Sight?" by Eva Miller on Inside the Magic "Home – 21 Royal – Disneyland" by staff at 21 Royal Disneyland on 21royaldisneyland.com"8 Secret Places Only Cast Members Know About in Disneyland" by Robin Burks on AllEars.Net"10 Disneyland Urban Legends, Some Of Them True" by Juliet Bennett Rylah on LAist "How a Strange Rumor of Walt Disney’s Death Became Legend" by Dr. Howard Markel on PBS NewsHour"Cast Members Share Ghost Encounters at Disney" by Jessica Weisz on Inside the Magic "Current/Former Cast Members, What Are Your Ghost Stories?" by various on Reddit "As Long as There Is Imagination Left in the World..." by Stan on Imagineering Disney"Haunted Disneyland: Ghosts in the Happiest Place on Earth" by Kristin on WanderWisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A Closer Look: Cursed Movie Sets

  You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Jessie takes listeners behind the scenes on some of horror's favorite movies, whose plots may not be the only thing that's haunted. From Poltergeist to The Exorcist to one of the most allegedly haunted screenplays, this episode will have you racing to your TV to re-watch these classics. Just make sure the ghosts don't follow you home too...If you have any stories about haunted movie sets (or haunted places in general) let us know at [email protected]. Sources:“Was ‘The Exorcist’ a Cursed Productions?” by Rhianna Malas on Collider“Satan, scandal and S Club 7: The remarkable story of The Exorcist child star Linda Blair” by Annabel Nugent at The Independent.“The Omen’s Cursed Production is as Terrifying as the Movie” by Lloyd Farley on Collider“The Haunted History of ‘Poltergeist’” by Matt Shore on Collider“The Curse of Atuk: A Hollywood Script That Has Killed 5 Actors” by Charlotte Hollingsworth in Paranormal Shit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 36 - Ladies Who Avoid the Open Ocean

  In this week’s episode, Lindsay flies us over the Atlantic to unravel the legend of everyone’s favorite ghostly pirate ship: The Flying Dutchman. As the Joseph Händler flows, the ladies explore the rules of the high seas, discuss unexpected childhood celeb crushes, and uncover potential real life air benders. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite sweet Riesling and steady your nautical legs, Ladies Who Avoid the Open Ocean will leave you thankful to be on land. TW: DeathSources Include: “The Flying Dutchman.” Visiting the Dutch Countryside,“Flying Dutchman.” SpongeBob Wiki, Fandom,Gross, Terry. “The Story of the Flying Dutchman.” NPR, 6 Oct. 2011,“History of the Flying Dutchman.” VentureSail Holidays,“Here Be Monsters: Sailor Stories & Nautical Folklore.” Blackthorn & Stone, 21 May 2020,“The Flying Dutchman – Explained.” and "Why Have So Many People Seen Ghost Ships?" YouTube, uploaded by Wendigoon and Kaz Rowe“Fata Morgana; The Flying Dutchman; Ghost Ships; Caleuche; Fireship of Baie des Chaleurs.” Wikipedia,“The Flying Dutchman (ATU 777).” Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts, University of Pittsburgh,Special Thanks to the Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A Closer Look: The Mermaid Riot of 1867

  You've unlocked another A Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to something we've already touched on. In this week's episode, Lindsay takes listeners to coastal Carolina to uncover the truth behind one of history's closest mermaid encounters. Got your own mermaid lore? Email us at [email protected] with your stories.Sources:“The Tale of Charleston’s 1867 Mermaid Riot” by Katie Smith on CHS today (June 16, 2023)“Mermaid Histories and Power” from African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry by Ras Michael Brown, published by Cambridge University Press (October 5, 2012)“The Feejee Mermaid: Early Barnum Hoax” by Jessie Szalay on Live Science (September 8, 2016)“The Tale of Charleston’s 1867 Mermaid Riot” by staff at Kiawah River“Two Little-Known Charleston Legends That Time Has Nearly Forgotten” by Dustin Waters (October 28, 2015)"Dr. Trott's Apothecary and The Mermaid Riot" by staff for Charleston (January 29th, 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 35 - Ladies Who Promise Not to Curse You

  In this week’s episode, Jessie takes us on an archeological expedition through one of history’s juiciest legends: The Mummy’s Curse. As the Thievery is poured, the ladies celebrate their wins, debate the British Museum, and fan girl over the one and only Dr. Kathleen Martinez. So grab the nearest red blend and prepare your tomb for the Afterlife, Ladies Who Promise Not to Curse You will have you believing in curses in no time.TWDeath, suicide, brief mention of sexual assaultSources:“The Tomb of Tutankhamen” by Howard Carter“Egyptian Mummies” by staff at the Smithsonian“What is the ancient Egyptian ‘mummy’s curse’?” by Owen Jarus on LiveScience“The Real Life Mummy’s Curse: Ancient Remains Could Infect Humans” by Diana Bocco at Ripley’s“Ancient Egyptian tomb warnings, curses, and ghosts” by Dr. Dan Potter, at National Museum Scotland“The mummy’s curse might be real - but it’s caused by a fungus” by Rose Pomeroy on Big Think“The Curse of Pharaoh Tutankhamun” by Google Arts & Culture, online exhibit“The Curse of Cleopatra’s Needle” by Miss_Jessel on Haunted Palace Blog“Cleopatra’s Curse Fact and Fiction” by the Academia Universal de Liderazgo y AprendizajeCleopatra’s Tomb series on TikTok by Dr. Harini Bhat, PharmD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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