Episode 114: Finger Ends? How Durst They! (Spring-Heeled Jack-Victorian Urban Legend)

In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.
For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into the mists of history.
Listen in for all the exciting details surrounding this notorious figure from the past.

Credits:
4-part paper by Mike Dash
https://web.archive.org/web/20161114075603/http://www.mikedash.com/extras/forteana/shj-about/shj-paper-1

Wikipedia.com

PBS’s Monstrum episode on Spring heeled Jack-Youtube
https://youtu.be/Vo1qv8uYlAs?si=zt3Lk08OUWWtCEtk

Decoding the Unknown on Youtube
https://youtu.be/9O7dPlMcEB4?si=-Q90wlYUKSe2ddSV


Podcast: Astonishing Legends-Episode 15

Music By:
Brokeforfree.com
Matt Edon

Edited By:
Michael

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