Send us a message! Politics and racism doth a witch make. This one is rough, so listen with caution. Trigger warning: racism, death by hanging Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! True to fashion Brandon Sanderson is giving us whiplash as we enter the final third of the book. Crazy plot twists along with questionable choices by our favorite characters keep us turning the pages! Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! In the quiet fields of mid-century Wisconsin, a farmhouse stood like any other—until investigators stepped inside. What they found would haunt the American psyche for generations. This episode peels back the layers of Ed Gein’s disturbing legacy, exploring the blurred line between madness and myth, obsession and ritual. Was he a killer, a collector, or something far more elusive? We trace the psychological roots, the cultural ripples, and the eerie silence that followed. Bo...

Send us a message! In the mist-laced wilds of Tasmania, whispers coil through the underbrush—of a creature part serpent, part thylacine, all mystery. This episode slithers into the tangled lore of the Tiger Snake cryptid, a folkloric hybrid said to haunt the island’s shadowed corners. We trace its origins through colonial accounts, Aboriginal storytelling, and ecological speculation, asking: is this cryptid a symbol of extinction anxiety, a misunderstood species, or something more mythic? Mu...

Send us a message! Enjoy the short episode before the Sanderlanche hits! Little details explain lore and what is to come for the crew. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Whether you're a seeker, a skeptic, or a soul in transition, this journey invites you to weigh your heart, speak your truth, and walk the path of Ma'at. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! So much is happening, but how much of it is actually the free will of our favorite characters and how much of it is Ruin's influence? Things are starting to get intense! Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! During the first and second world wars, mediumship and seances became extremely popular. Many people lost loved ones and were looking for comfort from mediums to get closure. Enter Nellie Duncan, a medium who spoke to the dead through her spirit guides and made a career of it! Listen along with us to hear about her life and trial. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Warning: this episode is a full-on mind-bender. If you think you know the story, think again. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Charleston’s pirate legacy is more than legend—it’s a story of fear, spectacle, and transformation. In this episode of Shadowed Pasts, we uncover the darker truths behind Blackbeard’s blockade, Bonnet’s execution, and the myths that shaped a city built on shadow. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! This episode explores prophecy, power, and the unraveling of identity as Sanderson’s world edges closer to collapse. Expect mythic tension, philosophical depth, and revelations that reshape everything we thought we knew. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Created from everyday detritus and animated through a pact with the devil and a shape-shifting spirit that preys on travelers. The Kratt and the Külmking are two of Estonian's local cryptids being covered in today's episode. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Breeze and Sazed join Spook in Urteau and try to come up with a plan to convince the Citizen to join Elend's Empire. Vin and Elend attend a ball, and both start to realize they are already who they want to be. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! The Book of the Dead. Ever heard of it? We talk about the history of this mysterious book that has spurred many movies and novels. Then we discuss the more modern influence of this book and the religion it comes from. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Annoying coworkers, time management problems, conflict and stress? The workplace might not be a place that all of your problems can be solved with magick, but some of them can! Join us to hear about some rituals we've tried and some we plan to try! Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Plans and people start to come together. Vin, Elend, and their army arrive at Fadrex City, and it is not what they expect. And Tensoon's escape plan is falling together. Things are about to get really interesting! Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! When mental health care is not the best, you blame all your problems on witchcraft! Join us on this wild ride of delusion, powwow magic, and manipulation. Oh, yeah, and murder! Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! The complex moral dilemmas faced by the team aren't changing them for the better....yet. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! He photographed them. Posed them. Preserved them. Jerry Brudos wasn’t just a killer—he was a case study. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show

Send us a message! Where the stakes rise and the mysteries deepen, Vin and Elend confront the shifting nature of power and trust as they navigate the crumbling remnants of the Final Empire. Sazed wrestles with a crisis of faith that challenges not only his beliefs but the very foundation of hope in a world unraveling. Music is by Alexander Nakarada. Support the show