Episode 5: Ambrose Bierce’s “The Boarded Window”
In this episode, we’re talking about everything from the 19th-century fear of premature burial, to the lack of autonomy for pioneer wives, to the inadequate representation of women in literature.
Episode 4: The Mare, the Old Hag, and the Succubus
Paranormal Pajama Party explores the old hag, succubus, mare, and dab tsog, linking folklore with sleep paralysis, society, and historical persecutions. Sleep tight, listeners.
Episode 3: Bloody Mary
The chilling legend of Bloody Mary, said to appear in mirrors when summoned, has roots in historical figures and societal fears. Take a look into the mirror with me.
Episode 2: The Rusalka
These female spirits, trapped between life and death, lure men into the depths with their beauty and… tickle them. But in a scary way.
Episode 1: The Vanishing Hitchhiker
In this classic urban legend, a male driver picks up a seemingly innocent passenger, but the journey upends life — and death — as he knows it.
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“Paranormal Pajama Party” is a feminist podcast exploring classic ghost stories featuring female characters and challenging their one-dimensional portrayal in horror.