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Urban Legends & Moral Panics

October 24, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 87

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Halloween is the season where imagination and anxiety collide—and nothing captures that better than urban legends. From poisoned candy and razor-filled apples to haunted houses no one escapes, these modern folklore tales reflect our deepest fears and cultural panics. In this episode, we’ll unravel the strange history of Halloween scares: the “Candyman” case that made parents inspect every treat, the rise of razor blade myths, and even the Satanic Panic that turned black cats into supposed ritual targets. We’ll also dive into classics like Bloody Mary, The Hook, and the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs—stories that endure because they’re just believable enough to send a chill down your spine. Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s about the stories we tell, the fears we share, and the legends that refuse to die.

Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William

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