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It's Probably a Folk Thing

It's Probably a Folk Thing

De: Aaron L. Crawford
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The podcast about everyday stuff that turns out to be older, weirder, and way more meaningful than we realized.© 2025 Aaron L. Crawford Ciencias Sociales
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  • Rest in Peace, Not in Pieces

    Rest in Peace, Not in Pieces
    Mar 5 2026

    Why do we say someone "passed away" instead of "died"? And why does it matter so much which words we choose?


    In this episode, host Aaron Crawford explores the folklore behind death euphemisms — the unwritten rules that tell us which phrases belong at a graveside and which ones belong at a bar. From "departed" to "kicked the bucket," the language we use around death isn't random. It's a socially transmitted code that varies by community, generation, and context, enforced not by law but by a well-timed silence or a sharp look across the room.

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    8 m
  • False Memory, Real Folklore, and Drinking the Kool-Aid

    False Memory, Real Folklore, and Drinking the Kool-Aid
    Jan 17 2026
    6 m
  • The Magical Midnight of Christmas Eve

    The Magical Midnight of Christmas Eve
    Dec 24 2025

    Christmas Eve at midnight feels magical, like you could just reach out and, like Adam in the Sistine Chapel, touch the finger of God. It's magical and meaning-fraught for children and adults alike. Drawing on folklore and anthropology, this episode examines why this quiet hour feels holy and charged with meaning – even when nothing is happening.

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    7 m
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