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Urban Legends

Urban Legends

By: Luke Mordue
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins.

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Episodes
  • Pin Prick Attacks [Patreon Teaser]
    Aug 20 2025

    In the crowded streets and buzzing venues of modern life, a rumour began to spread of strangers attacking at random with needles, leaving their victims with more than just fear and discomfort. Known as 'Pin Prick Attacks', this urban legend has gripped communities with its unsettling blend of danger, anonymity, and the dread of an invisible threat.

    Join us as we delve deeper into the psychology and horror of a tale that may be older than you'd first think...

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    Support the show

    • If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com.


    • For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast
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    2 mins
  • Knife in the Briefcase
    Aug 13 2025

    In this chapter, we investigate the ‘Knife in the Briefcase’ urban legend, a chilling tale that has circulated in cities across the world. Rooted in warnings about predatory strangers, it tells of women lured into vulnerable situations by a man whose professional façade hides something far darker.

    We trace the story’s spread through history and explore its links to real crimes and cultural fears. Just how much of it is true? Let's find out...

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    In association with our friends at the 'Scare you to Sleep' podcast. To find out more, simply search 'Scare you to Sleep' on your chosen podcast provider, or visit https://www.scareyoutosleep.com/

    Support the show

    • If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com.


    • For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast
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    53 mins
  • The Horseshoe Grave [Patreon Teaser]
    Aug 6 2025

    In a quiet corner of Perry County, Ohio, lies a grave that’s become the centre of a dark fascination. Marked by a horseshoe carved into stone, this otherwise unassuming headstone has inspired decades of eerie tales, commonly known as 'The Horseshoe Grave'.

    From it's original story to today, we unravel how a single symbol etched in stone became the anchor for one of America’s most haunting rural myths.

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    Support the show

    • If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com.


    • For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast
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    2 mins
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