Folk Brothers Podcast

Across the pacific ocean is a small cluster of islands home to luaus, hula, countless coconuts, and the most terrifying procession of decomposing bodies that the world has ever seen. According to some, the ancient warriors of Hawaii march about the islands of Hawaii with their chief in order to try and help them make it to the next world. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of the Hawaiian Night Marchers.

American's have been shouting "Geronimo" when they jump from high places for the last 75 years, but do you know why? He was a leader of the Apache and the last Native American to put up a great resistance to the white settlers. After his family was massacred he went on a revenge streak to seek vengeance against the Mexican government. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Geronimo.

The Paul Bunyan of the American south-west, Pecos Bill is responsible for most of the geographical features that we see today. From being raised by coyotes to riding a mountain lion, to riding tornados, Pecos Bill gives cowboys a good name. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Pecos Bill.

High up on the mountains of Japan live the Tengu. Some say that they look like a man and a bird had a baby, others say they are red faced monks with noses like Pinocchio. They have the ability to transform, become invisible, and most importantly they are the originators of the samurai tradition. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of the Tengu.

Are they man, or are they muppet? The golem is both part man and part puppet. Originating from Jewish folklore, the golem has been known to be the protector of those who are being oppressed. Some people believe they are good, others believe that they are nothing but monsters. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of golems.

At the bottom of the ocean lies a place that no mortal man has ever visited and returned from. It is Davy Jones's Locker, and it is a terrible place to find yourself. Pirates have talked about this place for many moons, but what exactly is it? Has it always been a terrible place to end up, and is there a positive alternative? Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Davy Jones's Locker.

The moon is high in the sky and there's an eerie fog blowing in from the woods. Your co-worker, Jim, seemed to be pretty off at work as he scratched at the collar of his shirt. He wanted to go out for steak at lunch and asked for it to be cooked as rare as possible. He might be a werewolf. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of werewolves.

Hiding in the United States' Appalachian mountains is the mythical monster known for scaring all who see it. Fear overcomes its victims and drives them to madness. Black as the night and with bright yellow eyes, the campus stalks the mountainside protecting the land. Originating with the Cherokee Native Americans the campus cat is as elusive as it is famous. Join jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of the Wampus.

Whether they are having a splish-splashy time or causing sailors to plummet to their death in the depth of the ocean, mermaids have been a part of folklore for a looooooooong time. While Ariel may be our favorite mermaid, she is by no means the origin of what the world knows of mermaids. Just about everywhere in the world has a story of mermaids, but how many people have actually seen one? Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of mermaids.

If you have ever put on a green shirt on the 17th of March in order to prevent people from pinching you then you've celebrated St. Patrick's Day. With a day named after a guy, you'd think more people know why we celebrate. What does the holiday have to do with Ireland, leprechauns, and shamrocks? Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of St. Patrick's Day.

You may find it difficult when other people cry around you. Their tears can seem to just flow continuously, but what if it's a statue crying instead of a human? It's happened before and it will happen again. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Weeping Statues.

It's the end of the world as we know it, do you feel fine? Have you ever wondered what happens when the world comes to an end? According to the Norse tradition of Ragnarok, the end of the world will involve the gods fighting giants and a gigantic snake. While this is a key feature of Ragnarok there are many details still to discuss. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Ragnarok.

What would you do if you found out that your favorite trail was actually a leg of a giant bird carved out of the ground two thousand years ago? The Nazca lines are the answer to that situation. Made by the Nazca people of Peru, these geometric shapes cover many square miles with images only visible from the sky. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the Folklore of the Nazca Lines.

You've seen them standing in your neighbor's garden. You've noticed they never blink, they never move, they don't even puff on the pipe sticking out of their mouths. But I bet you've never looked into the story behind why these little critters are standing in our gardens. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of the Garden Gnome.

A man as large as a mountain with his trusty companion Babe the blue ox, Paul Bunyan is known throughout the United States as the world's most prominent Lumberjack. He can knock down an entire forest in his sleep and straighten out the twists and turns of a river. Paul Bunyan is the epitome of tall tales, but is he based on a real man? Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Paul Bunyan.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle has been the home to many strange occurrences to ships and planes. Is it the site of countless shipwrecks, the home to the watery graves of many airplanes, or is it just another stretch of ocean like all the others? Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of the Bermuda Triangle.

She came in through the bathroom window, and replaced Paul McCartney with a look-alike. The band is definitely the greatest band ever to walk the face of the Earth, but according to some Paul McCartney has been someone different since 1966. Did Paul die in a horrific car accident or is it all just a bunch of hooey. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Paul is Dead.

There's nothing quite like finding a good radio station to tune in to while you drive across the country or settle into your comfy chair at home, but what if the radio began robotically reading out numbers, one after another, and then you heard a cartoon character yell at you? There are many number stations in the world, radio frequencies that broadcast strings of numbers, letters, and names, with no apparent rhyme or reason. International espionage is a foot as people try to get to the bottom of why number stations exist. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Number Stations.

Disappearing without a trace, Amelia Earhart bought her place in the hearts of millions as the first woman to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. But in 1937 she and her navigator Fred Noonen disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Many have theorized what happened to her, and that's what we'll take a look at today. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of Amelia Earhart.

Here ye, here ye. A new year hearkens and requires a big launch, so get your tiny feet ready for a podcast on the creature with the big feet. Stalking in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot has eluded hunters for hundreds of years. Whether he is gentle, or vicious, the Bigfoot holds a special place in everyone's hearts. Join Jack and Sam as they explore some of the folklore of Bigfoot.