Episode 114: Finger Ends? How Durst They! (Spring-Heeled Jack-Victorian Urban Legend)
In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into the mists of history.Listen in for all the exciting details surrounding this notorious figure from the past.Credits:4-part paper by Mike Dashhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161114075603/http://www.mikedash.com/extras/forteana/shj-about/shj-paper-1Wikipedia.comPBS’s Monstrum episode on Spring heeled Jack-Youtubehttps://youtu.be/Vo1qv8uYlAs?si=zt3Lk08OUWWtCEtkDecoding the Unknown on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/9O7dPlMcEB4?si=-Q90wlYUKSe2ddSVPodcast: Astonishing Legends-Episode 15Music By:Brokeforfree.comMatt EdonEdited By:MichaelWebsite:https://anxiousandafraidthepod.com/Support the show by purchasing our merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/anxious-and-afraid-the-pod?ref_id=13121Have an episode topic suggestion? Email us! Anxiousandafraidthepod@gmail.com
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In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into the mists of history.Listen in for all the exciting details surrounding this notorious figure from the past.Credits...