Urban Legends

De: 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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  • Kidney Theft
    Nov 20 2024

    Join us as we dissect one of the most spine-tingling and enduring modern urban legends, 'Kidney Theft'.

    Let's delve into the chilling narratives, the origins, and the psychology behind this macabre tale of organ theft, exploring the various versions of the story and uncovering its roots in real-life fears and the fear of the unknown.

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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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    44 minutos
  • Killer in the Backseat
    Nov 13 2024

    **Trigger Warning: This chapter involves references of Sexual Assault**

    Join us as we explore the origins, the harrowing variations, and the gripping psychology behind the 'Killer in the Backseat'. Let's uncover its roots in real-life crime stories and how it has taken on a life of its own in the collective imagination, serving as a grim cautionary tale about the dangers of the night.

    We'll delve into the very real fears and anxieties that the backseat killer story preys upon, and the psychological underpinnings of this urban legend. Is it just a story? are there any true accounts of this event ever taking place? Let's find out...

    Text Me (this is 3rd party & I cannot respond, but I see all messages)

    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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    28 minutos
  • Bloody Mary
    Nov 6 2024

    Join us as we plunge into the realm of darkness and superstition to explore the enduring urban legend of 'Bloody Mary'. Peer through the looking glass into the chilling world of incantations, haunted mirrors, and the enigmatic figure who haunts our reflections.

    We'll unravel the origins of this age-old tradition, tracing it back to its roots in folklore, and exploring how it has passed from one generation to the next, leaving a trail of shivers in its wake.

    Text Me (this is 3rd party & I cannot respond, but I see all messages)

    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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    37 minutos

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