Step into the shadows of Europe’s ancient forests in this Halloween special of The Tilted Planet Podcast. I’m Jack, your guide through mist-shrouded valleys, crumbling cottages, and dark waters where the stories of old still linger.

Tonight, we uncover the legends that haunted villagers for centuries — from the restless Strigoi of Transylvania to the cunning Baba Yaga of Slavic forests, the watchful Leshy, the spectral Pesta, the river-bound Vodyanoy, the frost-bound Morozko, and the immortal Koschei the Deathless. These tales are more than myths; they are reflections of fear, survival, morality, and the human imagination.

Light a candle, settle in, and remember — the forest knows.

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High above the frozen north, the night sky dances with ribbons of green and violet — the mysterious Aurora Borealis. In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, Jack explores the science and stories behind the northern lights, from the sun’s charged winds to the myths that saw them as spirits or celestial fires. Discover how wonder and science intertwine in this breathtaking natural display.

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From sundials in ancient deserts to the invisible oscillations of atomic clocks, humanity has spent millennia trying to capture the flow of time. It’s a story of science and civilization, of how we went from watching shadows to measuring seconds with the rhythm of atoms.

In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, we trace the evolution of timekeeping across thousands of years. From water clocks and monastery bells to pendulums, railways, and satellites, we’ll explore how our pursuit of precision shaped the modern world and what it reveals about our need to measure the unmeasurable.

Tilt your perspective, and journey through the ticking heart of history, where invention, culture, and curiosity converge to define what time truly means.

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In the depths of oceans, forests, and caves, life glows. From fireflies lighting summer nights to plankton illuminating waves, bioluminescence turns darkness into a stage for wonder. But why do organisms produce their own light, and how does it help them survive in some of Earth’s most mysterious habitats?

In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, we explore the glowing world of bioluminescence. We’ll journey from flickering fungi on forest floors to the mesmerizing lights of deep-sea creatures, uncover the science behind nature’s own illumination, and reflect on how life finds ways to shine even in the darkest corners of the planet.

Tilt your perspective and discover the quiet brilliance that thrives where we least expect it.

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In the heart of Antarctica’s McMurdo Dry Valleys, a glacier bleeds. Known as Blood Falls, this crimson cascade has puzzled explorers and scientists for over a century. Is it algae, iron, or something stranger? Beneath the ice lies a hidden brine, a frozen laboratory where life endures without sunlight or oxygen — and where the boundaries of survival are tested.

In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, Jack explores the surreal landscape of Blood Falls, from its discovery in 1911 to the cutting-edge science that reveals its secrets today. Along the way, you’ll meet the microbes thriving in isolation, uncover the chemistry that makes a glacier bleed, and reflect on what this alien place can teach us about life on other worlds.

Tilt your perspective and step into one of Earth’s strangest and most haunting wonders!

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When you think of Canada, deserts probably aren’t the first thing that come to mind. Yet hidden across the prairies and the far north are landscapes of rolling sand, wind-sculpted ridges, and ecosystems that defy expectations. In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, Jack takes you on a journey through Canada’s hidden deserts — from the remote Athabasca Sand Dunes in Saskatchewan, to the tiny yet otherworldly Carcross Desert in Yukon, and the vast, ever-shifting Great Sand Hills.

Discover how glaciers, wind, and time have shaped these unique landscapes, the life that thrives within them, and the cultural and scientific stories they hold. Whether it’s rare orchids clinging to golden dunes or ancient patterns chronicled in moving sand, these Canadian deserts reveal a quiet power and subtle motion often overlooked.

Step off the beaten path, feel the sand shift beneath your feet, and explore a side of Canada that will surprise, inspire, and reshape the way you see the world!

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Volcanoes have shaped our landscapes, our history, and even life itself. In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, we journey deep into the fiery heart of Earth to uncover the science, power, and mystery behind these awe-inspiring forces of nature.

From the explosive eruptions that changed civilizations to the quiet giants that continue to reshape coastlines, we’ll explore how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and the myths and legends they’ve inspired. Along the way, we’ll look at some of the world’s most famous volcanoes from Italy’s Vesuvius to Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, and the lessons they’ve taught us about living on a restless planet.

Join me as we peel back the layers beneath the crust and tilt our perspective on the powerful world of volcanoes!

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Step into the misty Highlands and along the rugged shores of Scotland, where folklore lingers in every loch, stone circle, and crashing wave. In this episode of The Tilted Planet Podcast, Jack explores the myths that have shaped Scottish culture for centuries — from kelpies lurking in dark waters, to selkies torn between sea and shore, to the eerie wail of the banshee and the enduring mystery of the Loch Ness Monster.

Discover how Celtic beliefs tied nature to the supernatural, why certain landscapes were thought to be gateways to the Otherworld, and how these stories still echo in Scotland today. Whether tragic, haunting, or enchanting, these legends reveal a timeless bond between land, imagination, and identity.

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