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Annabelle Unveiled: Demon Doll & The Warrens’ Paranormal Files

She’s small, she’s sinister and she’s locked away for a reason. In our chilling season finale, Amanda, Dayelle and Deena crack open the case of Annabelle. The demon doll that turned playtime into a nightmare and found its way into the infamous Warrens’ paranormal files, their Occult Museum and more recently news channels everywhere. This isn’t just a story about a doll. It’s about Ed and Lorraine Warren, the husband and wife team whose names have become synonymous with the paranormal. From haunted houses to possessions and exorcisms. Their case files read like the darkest chapters of modern American folklore and Annabelle is only one case file.

As we close the book on this season the shadows don’t rest for long. Next season, were stepping into a place steeped in secrets, haunted halls and legends that inspired some of the most infamous stories ever told. Where are we heading? Maybe you already know. Or maybe…you’ll just have to listen to find out…

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Conversations with Modern Witches (ft. Ariel Willow & Laurusa Mystic)

Part 1: Death Witchery & Mystic Arts with Ariel Willow
Step into the shadowed realms of the spiritual with Ariel Willow; death witch, Norse pagan, clairvoyant medium, demonolator, and astrologer. Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena explore Ariel’s path: how she interprets the stars, communes with the departed, and transforms death into a guiding force. She debunks myths, sheds light on the craft, and shares her most haunting encounters. If you’re drawn to the occult, astrology, or stories from beyond, this conversation invites you deeper into the mystic and the unknown.
 
Part 2: Witchcraft, Spirits, and Modern Magic with Laurusa Mystic
In the second half, the hosts meet Alyssa; known as Laurusa Mystic. A witch, medium, animist, and polytheist with a background in environmental science and conservation. She weaves folklore and Greek mythology into her spiritual practice, honoring the land, ancestors, and local spirits. From building a modern witchcraft career to exploring how terrain and myth flavor spiritual connections, Alyssa brings grounded, nature-infused magic to life. Whether you’re hungry for folklore or spine‑tingling tales, this episode will leave you seeing the world a bit more magically.
 
 
Still curious? Follow Alyssa & Ariel:
Website: laurusamystic.com
YouTube: @laurusamystic
Instagram: @laurusamystic
TikTok: @laurusamystic
 
Website: arielwillow.com
Instagram: @starryariel
TikTok: @arielwillow7
YouTube: @arielwillow
Podcast: Ghost Tea Podcast

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Creepy Tales & Cryptid Lore (ft. JJ Condon, Folktown’s Story Narrator)

You’ve heard his voice first in Season 2, Episode 2, and then narrating every haunting tale in Seasons 3, 4 & 5 but this time, JJ steps out from behind the mic (well, his home setup) and into the studio. From spine-tingling real-life experiences to his favorite lore, JJ shares the stories that sparked his love of the strange and supernatural. And YES he treats us to that unforgettable Folktown “Deeennnnaaaa” in person. JJ is also the co-host of the Can We Geek About Podcast with Kyle another Gotham West Studios production where the two geek out over movies, TV, and all things pop culture. Your not going to want to miss this one!

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The Folktown Storybook: The Creepiest Tales We’ve Ever Told

Over the seasons, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena have spun folklore into living shadows. Bringing haunted legends, chilling spirits, and eerie tales to life. In this special anthology episode, we’re cracking open Folktown’s haunted archives to revisit the stories that still stalk our dreams and echo in the dark.
From Boo Hag to Krampus…these timeless stories weave together the eerie magic that makes Folktown unforgettable. This is where folklore feels too real, where whispers follow you home, and where even the bravest listener might find themselves leaving the lights on.

Whether it’s your first step into Folktown or a return to your favorite stories, this episode is our storybook of the strange and the spectral the very best of Folktown’s most hair-raising, spine-tingling tales.

Listen if you dare…because in Folktown, the shadows are always listening.

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Spooky Season has begun!

Spooky season has arrived—and so has Folktown Season 6. This year, we’re conjuring up conversations with modern witches, sitting down with our mysterious narrator JJ, and taking a chilling deep dive into the legend of Annabelle. Plus, Dayelle, Amanda, and Deena revisit their favorite stories from the last five seasons. Turn down the lights… and tune in to Folktown.

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Inside the World of Voodoo: Deena Talks with Priestess Mambo Brandi & Special Guests

Deena takes the mic solo for a fascinating deep dive into the world of Voodoo with Priestess Mambo Brandi, Mambo Maggie Champagne and Houngan Jesse James Brunet. Together, they unravel the mysteries of this often misunderstood spiritual tradition. Exploring its history, beliefs, and practices. The key differences between Voodoo and Hoodoo, and the role of community and ceremony. From myths to magic, this conversation is as enlightening as it is captivating.

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Nelly Butler, A Haunted Asylum & Urban Legends of Maine

For their final stop in Maine, Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are leaving the woods behind and heading straight into the haunted heart of the state. This episode is packed with spine-tingling ghost stories, eerie urban legends, the tragic tale of Nelly Butler (America’s first documented ghost!), and one deeply unsettling mental hospital with a history that still echoes. It’s a farewell to Maine, but not without one last chill down your spine.

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Giants, Bigfoot, Wendigo & Fairy Legends of Maine

Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena are heading deep into the Maine woods this week on Folktown and let’s just say, things are getting…tall. From ancient giants and elusive Bigfoot sightings to bone-chilling tales of the Wendigo and eerie encounters with woodland fairies. The ladies are covering the creepiest creatures hiding in the trees. Whether you believe or just want to sleep with the lights on, this episode is packed with lore, legends, and more than a few things that go stomp in the night.

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Cryptids & Mythical Creatures of Maine (ft. Chris Packard)

This episode, the Folktown ladies are joined by none other than Chris Packard, author of Mythical Creatures of Maine and certified expert in all things mysterious, magical, and maybe real. Chris brings the vibes and the knowledge, walking us through Maine’s strangest legends and creatures with a passion that made even Deena question her fact checking ways. From mermaids to shadowy forest dwellers, Chris reminds us that folklore isn’t about proving, it’s about preserving.

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Ghost Ships, Haunted Lighthouses & Shipwreck Legends of Maine

This week, the Folktown trio sets sail deeper into Maine’s haunted coastline, where every island has a ghost, and every lighthouse has a secret. Amanda, Dayelle, and Deena trade sea monsters for spirits as they explore shipwreck legends, phantom keepers, and coastal towns with more hauntings than streetlights. If you’re brave enough to listen this episode is all about local lore, island ghosts, and the eerie beauty of Maine’s forgotten places.

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