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Bone and Sickle

Bone and Sickle

De: Al Ridenour
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BONE AND SICKLE explores historical topics related to folklore and horror. With acerbic wit and a scholarly penchant for the grotesque, rogue folklorist Al Ridenour delves into a wide but carefully curated range of topics illustrated by stories from historical texts. Narratives are given dramatic readings by “Mrs. Karswell” (Sarah Chavez) backed by richly produced soundscapes blending original music, sound design and effects. The source books, though real enough, are said to be pulled from an imaginary library on Ridenour’s imaginary estate situated somewhere in the neighborhood of Charles Addams and Edward Gorey. Each episode begins with our hosts briefly discussing goings-on in this world before diving into the topic to be explored. Occasional alternate-format episodes are devoted to readings of classic horror stories or curious texts of antiquarian interest. Ridenour is the author of “The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas” (2016) and “A Season of Madness: Fools, Monsters, and Marv Arte Mundial
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  • A Werewolf in Court

    A Werewolf in Court
    Nov 25 2025
    In our second short episode for November, we take a close look at a the 1692 trial of Thiess of Kaltenbrunn, a purported werewolf in the town of Jürgensburg, in Livonia, (a Baltic region now divided between Estonia and Latvia). “Old Thiess,” as he was known, described himself as being a particularly exotic form of werewolf -- one who served God in Hell. The testimony offered was so curious that we will be presenting the court transcripts verbatim, with nearly all exchanges between witness and judges included. Decide for yourself!
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    22 m
  • Horror, Fact, Fiction, and a Revelation

    Horror, Fact, Fiction, and a Revelation
    Nov 22 2025
    This is a special short episode looking at fictional evidence used to bolster horror narratives in literature, film, and broadcast media. We compare the found-footage phenomenon with earlier literary techniques and discuss some famous hoaxes and Halloween pranks, some historical and others closer to home.
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    19 m
  • Halloween Fortune-Telling Party

    Halloween Fortune-Telling Party
    Oct 30 2025
    This year, in the tradition of Halloween fortune-telling, we have an interactive divination game you can play at home. It comes from aa 19th-century book on cartomancy called, The oracle of human destiny: or, the unerring foreteller of future events, and accurate interpreter of mystical signs and influences; through the medium of common cards. TO PLAY ALONG, you will need an ordinary DECK OF CARS or you could can draw your cards from a VIRTUAL DECK like the one on deck.of.cards. (https://deck.of.cards). You will also need to know the ELEMENTAL GROUP of your ASTROLOGICAL SIGN. They are: FIRE SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius EARTH SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn AIR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. WATER SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Fortunes read fall into these categories (in this order): Absent Friends and Relatives Travel Friendship and Enmity Health and Longevity Property Lost Love Wealth and Fortune Success A Potential Spouse Happiness, Misfortune There are 88 fortunes provided, so you'll have more fun listening with friends who have different astrological signs. Or write down the signs of absent friends and draw cards on their behalf. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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    37 m
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Bone and Sickle is a delightful dark podcast that delves into the mysterious world of folklore and fairy tales. Wonderfully narrated with all aspects investigated. Please do yourself a great pleasure and listen.

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I really enjoyed this episode. It seems to me that you don't really hear that much about ghouls anymore. They seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to the paranormal.

Bring on the Ghouls

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