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In this week’s episode, Jessie gives life to one of the scariest artifacts in paranormal history: Annabelle, the doll. As the Magic Box is sipped, the ladies practice their yeast screams, justify their fears of Ouija Boards, and learn of a surprising tie in to a controversial comedian. So grab your favorite red blend and the nearest holy water, Ladies Who Are Not Mocking You is sure to leave you censoring your thoughts and checking your rear view mirrors.

TW

Sudden death

Sources:

“Meet the Real Haunted Doll Behind ‘Annabelle’” by Katie Serena on All That’s Interesting

“What is the Annabelle Doll and Why Are People So Convinced it’s Haunted?” by Becca Wood on Today

“Annabelle The Haunted Doll” Uncredited on bostonghosts.com

“My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll” by Marisa Martinez on Wicked Horror

“Real ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton Hall” by Pam McLoughin on New Haven Register

“10 Facts About Famed Paranormal Investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren” by Adam Hunter on Mental Floss

“Comedian Matt Rife Reveals He Is Now Guardian of the ‘Haunted’ Annabelle Doll After Purchasing Paranormal Investigators’ Connecticut Home” by Kelsi Karruli on realtor.com

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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: Death

Sources:

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

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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 ladieswholorepod@gmail.com.

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

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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: Death

Sources 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

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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 ladieswholorepod@gmail.com 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)

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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.

TW

Death, suicide, brief mention of sexual assault

Sources:

“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 Aprendizaje

Cleopatra’s Tomb series on TikTok by Dr. Harini Bhat, PharmD

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In this week’s episode, Sammy flies us to the battlefield with the harrowing and mystical tale of one of Ireland's fiercest goddesses: The Morrigan. As the Valravn is poured, the ladies pitch ACOTAR theories, discover their telepathy powers, and determine that once you’re a horse girl, you’re always a horse girl. So grab the nearest pinot noir and find your favorite crow, Ladies Who Talk to the Crows will have you cheering on the battlefield in no time!

TW: Death

Sources Include:

Valkyrie by staff at Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Morrigan: The Story of the Fiercest Goddess in Irish Mhyth by Keith O’Hara on The Irish Road Trip

The Morrigan by staff at The Irish Pagan School

The Morrigan by anon at The Order of the Crows

Morrigan by Anne Williams on Mythopedia

Meet The Morrígan, The Fearsome Goddess of Death And War In Irish Folklore by Erin Kelly on All That’s Interesting

The Morrígan by staff at Mythic Ireland

The Morrighan and Valkyrie Connection by Maranda Wabik on White Rose of Avalon

The Mórrígan Speaks - Her Three Poems - Story Archaeology by Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody at Story Archeaology

The Morrigan, Celtic Goddess of War - WHEN THE GODDESS CALLED MY NAME by Mickayla Beckett on Angelfire.com

How Banshees Relate to Triple Goddesses - The Irish in Cincinnati by Mickayla Beckett on libapps.libraries.uc.edu .com

How Has the Morrigan’s Role Changed in Modern Times? By Lora O'Brien on Morrigan.Academy

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