Ladies Who Lore is the only podcast that dives deep into all things lore and bottles of wine. Each week, the ladies trade off sharing a thrilling tale mixed with personal anecdotes, haunting ghost stories, and lots of laughs. Through light-hearted storytelling with hints of true crime and history, this podcast will leave you with full body chills and plenty of new wines to try! Hosted by Jessie Vane, Lindsay Whisler, and Sammy Winchester.
Have a local legend you'd like to share? Email the ladies at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com and maybe yours will be read in the next episode.
Be sure to follow our socials to see exclusive photos, updates, and bonus content like Mini Mystery Mondays, where one lady shares a mini lore every Monday on Instagram!
Instagram: @ladieswholore
Tik Tok: @ladieswholorepod
But for now, fill up your glasses, gather around the fire, and let's lore.
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Ladies Who Lore is the only podcast that dives deep into all things lore and bottles of wine. Each week, the ladies trade off sharing a thrilling tale mixed with personal anecdotes, haunting ghost stories, and lots of laughs. Through light-hearted storytelling with hints of true crime and history, this podcast will leave you with full body chills and plenty of new wines to try! Hosted by Jessie Vane, Lindsay Whisler, and Sammy Winchester.
Have a local legend you'd like to share? Email the ladies at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com and maybe yours will be read in the next episode.
Be sure to follow our socials to see exclusive photos, updates, and bonus content like Mini Mystery Mondays, where one lady shares a mini lore every Monday on Instagram!
Instagram: @ladieswholore
Tik Tok: @ladieswholorepod
But for now, fill up your glasses, gather around the fire, and let's lore.
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In this week’s episode, Sammy shares the legend of Massachusetts’s most mysterious location: The Bridgewater Triangle. As the JUSTIN Rosé is poured, the ladies discuss New Year’s resolutions, gush over bing cherries, and learn about the symbolism for pretzels. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite Rosé and keep your eye on the sky, Ladies Who Learn Geometry will have you putting on your hiking gear in no time.
TW: suicide, death, murder
Sources:
“What is the Bridgewater Triangle anyway? A look at the dark and paranormal tales of this 'window area of unexplained occurrences'” by Susannah Sudborough on The Enterprise
“King Philip’s War” by Editors at History.com
“Native American Legends: Pukwudgie (Puckwudgie)” by staff at native-languates.org
“The problem with the pukwudgies of Massachusetts” by andrew warburton on fairiesofnewengland.com
“It Happens Here: A look at the 'weirdness' of the Bridgewater Triangle” by breana pitts on cbs news
“Bridgewater Triangle” by staff at bostonghosts.com
“This Spooky Region Of Massachusetts Is An Eerie Hotspot For Paranormal Adventurers” by Lisa Curran Matte on EXPLORE
“The Bridgewater Triangle: New England's Paranormal Playground” by staff at cryptozootees.com
“Bridgewater Triangle” by staff at usghostadventures.com
“Bridgewater Triangle and Hockomock Swamp” by staff at Bridgewater Public Library
“Do Certain Crystals Attract Cryptids?” by staff at southernstylessweettees.com
“Episode 209: The Bridgewater Triangle” by True Crime New England
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In this week’s holiday episode, the ladies tell tales from around the world to bring some lore to this festive time: Amaterasu, Yule Cat, and real life ghost stories. As the stories are passed, the ladies rediscover the power of friendship, struggle to pronounce words, and share Christmas tree ghost stories. So pick your favorite Yuletide carol and get ready to sing a cappella, Ladies Who Become Yule Lads will have you smiling all season long.
TW
Death, loss
Sources:
“The Spooky Legend of the Yule Cat” from Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
“Each Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Policing to the Extreme” by Danny Lewis from Smithsonian Magazine
“Keep Your Holidays Spooky with These 10 Christmas Ghost Stories that Happened to Real People” by Cody Fuhrman on codyloveshorror.com
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay shares the tale of everyone’s favorite alpine tricksters: Elves. As the Gruner Veltliner is sipped, the ladies praise Eurovision, find their place on the scale between Keebler Elf and Legolas, and ask hard hitting questions like: what’s the difference between gruel, porridge, and oatmeal? So grab your favorite Austrian Veltliner and keep an eye on your cow, Ladies Who Save Christmas will have you thanking your house spirits in no time.
Sources:
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You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Jessie guides you through befriending your neighborhood crows. With a mini deep dive into crow symbolism and familial dynamics, you'll leave this episode racing to the grocery store to pick out the perfect seeds. If you have any stories about befriending crows, let us know at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com.
Sources:
“How to Make Friends With Crows and Earn Their Trust” by Kathleen Joyce on PetHelpful
“Did Crows Actually Make These Gifts for the Human Who Feeds Them?” by Jillian Mock on Audubon.org
“Crow Symbolism: Exploring Ancient Myths and Modern Interpretations” on BirdFact
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In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies down a rabbit hole of one of the world’s greatest unsolved literary mysteries: The Voynich Manuscript. As Spells and Stories is sipped, the ladies gush over Paranormal Activity the play, create some playful puns, and try to solve a conspiracy. So grab your favorite encrypted Red Blend and your best de-coder, Ladies Who Become Investor-Gators will have you up until 4 am trying to solve the riddle.
Sources:
“Lost Language, Code or Hoax? Why the Voynich Manuscript Still Stumps Experts” by Stephanie Pappas on Live Science
“Why the Voynich Manuscript May Be the World’s Most Mysterious Book” by Dave Roos on History.com
“Top 10 Intriguing Theories About the World’s Most Mysterious Book” by Mike L on Medium
“The Voynich Manuscript: Theories, Both Crackpot and Legitimate” by Madison Taylor on Medieval Codes
“Faithful friar or scientific sorcerer?” by Richard Oosterhoff on Christian History Institute
Reddit Thread “What are your theories on the Voynich manuscript?” Comment by a User that has since deleted
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In our 50th episode, Sammy leads the ladies on a hike they might not return from due to a creepy cryptid: The Hidebehind. As the Gnarled Vine is poured, the ladies consult the produce calendar, debate Slender Man’s level of hairiness, and gush over job lore. So grab your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon and don’t get distracted in the woods, Ladies Who Disappear in the Woods will have you never wanting to leave the couch again!
Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners! We are endlessly grateful for you. Good luck with the family ;)
TW
Horror
Sources:
“The Hidebehind” by HolisticJB on beastsoflegend.com
“Hidebehind: American Lumberjack Monster Folklore” by Jeff O’Connor on connectparanormal.net
“Call of the Cryptid: The Hidebehind, a fearsome cryptid of American folklore” by Wade Wainio on MSN.com
“What is known about the hide behind? Is it true that people have seen it?” Answer by Asrthak Khatri on Quora
Fearsome Critters, Written by Henry H. Tryon • Illustrated by Margaret R. Tryon
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On this special A Closer Look Episode, the ladies share their spooky tales from their tour at the worlds most haunted ship, The Queen Mary after diving deep into its history on Episode 35 "Ladies Who Go on a Ghostly Voyage".
If you have been to The Queen Mary and have any chilling stories or photos from your time on the ship, email us at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com with any stories or photos!
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay opens the storybook and tells an often forgotten unsettling fairytale: Bluebeard. As the Quail Oak is poured, the ladies open doors they shouldn’t, gush over colorful beards, and recount their favorite Taylor Swift music videos. So grab a yearless sauvignon blanc and try to find the moral of this twisted tale. Ladies Who Dye Their Beards will ensure you never ignore the ick again.
TW:
Death, gore, murder
Sources:
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In this week’s episode, Jessie gives the ladies nightmares with tales of: The Rake. As the Martin’s Rake is poured, the ladies have telepathic dreams of ghost children, gush over Heidi Klum’s Medusa costume, and strengthen their hive mind with Lindsay’s return! So grab the nearest rosé and don’t look at the edge of your bed, Ladies Who Watch You Sleep will have you securing your eye mask extra tight tonight.
TW
Suicide, death, horror
Sources:
“The Rake” by Bryan Somerville on Creepypasta Wiki
“The Rake” by Lizsower13 on Ghosts in the Burbs
“Based on a True Story” by Jacob Geers on Culture Crush
A TikTok video by Babysyd91
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In this special Halloween episode, Sammy takes the ladies back to the start of all Halloween festivities: Samhain. As the Misfits and Mavens is poured, the ladies tell scary stories of a jealous ghost, discuss lucid dreaming in cloud cities, and bob for apples (for love, of course). So grab your spookiest Pinot Noir and don your costumes, Ladies Who Celebrate Fire Festivals will have you eager to share fun facts at every party.
NOTE: Jessie’s mic and video cut out with 20 minutes left. We did the best we could, but technology put up a good fight.
“Samhain” by Editors on History.com
“Wheel of the Year” by Anon on thenewpagan.wordpress.com
“Who Were the Druids? Demystifying the Mystics of the Ancident Celtic World” by I.E. on Irish Myths
“6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain” by I.E. on Irish Myths
“What Is Samhain? (Definition and Etymology)” by I.E. on Irish Myths
“Halloween 2025” by Editors on History.com
“Samhain to Soulmass: The Pagan origins of familiar Halloween rituals” by Beverley D’Silva on BBC
“A Brief History of Samhain: When (and Where) Did Halloween’s Celtic Predecessor Get Its Start?” by I.E. on Irish Myths
“Spirits of Samhain: Irish mythical creatures that haunt us on Halloween” by staff on Ireland.ie
“About Puca” by staff at Puca halloween Festival
Uncover Halloween's origins in Ireland by staff at Ireland.com
Some divination and rituals with apples:
https://mossandmagic.com/apple-magic-rituals-and-spells-using-the-fruit-of-the-season/
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes the ladies on a trot with one of Halloween’s spookiest stories: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Headless Horseman. As the Doc’s Cider is sipped, the ladies fawn over trombones, decide the difference between Georges and read an excerpt from Julie Peters’ witchy new book. So grab your favorite cider and hold on to the reins, Ladies Who Lose Their Heads will surely have you stopping in Sleepy Hollow in no time.
Sources:
Irving, Washington. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Project Gutenberg.
“Sleepy Hollow & The Haunted Hudson.” American History Hit, podcast, October 31, 2022
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Wikipedia, last modified October 21, 2025.
Kellermeyer, M. Grant. “The Truth Behind the Legend: Historical Inspirations for Irving’s Horseman-Haunted Sleepy Hollow.” OldStyleTales, September 4, 2018 (updated November 21, 2023).
“Beyond Sleepy Hollow: Other Headless Horsemen.” Notebook of Ghosts, January 15, 2023.
Wiggins, Steve A. “Naming Sleepy Hollow.” Steve A. Wiggins, July 13, 2025.
“Headless Horseman Bridge.” and other excerpts from Visit Sleepy Hollow.
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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes the ladies aboard one of America’s most haunted ships: The Queen Mary. As the Spyglass is sipped, the ladies fight off curses, try out new Oktoberfest contraptions, and refuse to make their beds. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and ready your sea legs, Ladies Who Go on a Ghostly Voyage will have you cackling and cowering all at the same time.
TW
Death, murder, suicide
Sources:
“Hauntings of the RMS Queen Mary” Uncredited at US Ghost Adventures
“We Tried It: I Spent a Spooky Night Aboard the Queen Mary — One of the Most Haunted Hotels in America” by Julie Jordan for People Magazine
"There's Something about Mary (but It's Not What You've Heard)" by Chris Perley on Skeptical Inquirer
"My Family Spent The Night on the Most Haunted Ship in the World. This is What Happened" by Rina Nehdar on L.A. Family Travel
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In this week’s episode, the ladies celebrate their one year birthday with trivia, creepy pastas, and superlatives. As the champagne flows, the ladies gab about their fondest haunted experiences, test their knowledge on lore, and share their birthday presents with you! So get your party hat and your favorite glass of bubbly, Ladies Who Turn One, will have you giggling all day long.
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In this week’s episode, Sammy starts the fall season off strong with the reason behind everyone’s favorite decor: Jack o’Lanterns. As the Pumpkin Spice is sipped, the ladies get inspired by fall candles, romanticize male friendship, and read another listener lore. So grab the nearest fall-themed Chardonnay and break out your carving kit, Ladies Who Try PSLs will have you yearning for your 500th rewatch of Halloweentown in no time.
Sources:
“How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth” by staff on History.com
“Stingy Jack and the History of the Jack-o’-Lantern” by Les Hewitt on Historic Mysteries
“The Jack-O-Lantern’s Origins” by Andrew Huntley on Carnegie Museum of Natural History
“The Legend of Sean na Gealaí/Stingy Jack: From Mischievous Crook to Piteous Spook” by Helen de Búrca on Gaelchultúr.com
“Stingy Jack and the Birth of the Jack O'Lantern” by Anon on Saints & Scholars
“Heaviest jack o’lantern” by Staff at Guiness World Records
“Illinois is the nation’s leading pumpkin producer. Here’s why” by Anna Koh on IPM News
“The Jaw-Dropping History of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Tale of Turnips, Samhain, and Severed Heads” by I.E. on Irishmyths.com
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In this week’s episode, Lindsay touches on everyone’s favorite misunderstood dark magic: Curses. As the Black Girl Magic is sipped, the ladies lament about high school reunions, reinvent trademarking, and call upon the power of Etsy witches. So grab your favorite sparkling brut, and don’t add to the curse counter, Ladies Who Won’t Put a Spell on You will be sure to have you watching your lungs and liver in no time.
Sources:
Bernstein, M. H., Blease, C., Locher, C., & Brown, W. A. (2024, February 16). The nocebo effect: History and contemporary applications. Mayo Clinic Press.
Wikipedia contributors. (2025, September 21). Apotropaic magic. Wikipedia.
Stavrou, A. (2025, April 30). Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall. The Independent.
Education.com. (n.d.). Curses: What are they and are they real? Education.com.
Ancient Origins. (2019, April 25). Ancient curses: Five ways to create calamity in the ancient world. Ancient Origins.
Stack Exchange. (2016, April 9). Why are curse words called "curse" words? English Language & Usage Stack Exchange.
Connect Paranormal Blog. (n.d.). Curses and hexes in history. Connect Paranormal Blog.
No Longer Lukewarm. (2020, April 26). Word curses are real: Speak life & not death. No Longer Lukewarm.
Snarky Lisa. (2025, March 1). How to curse someone (with high efficacy). Medium.
Laitner, M. (2013). The Kennedy curse. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Bible Study Tools. (n.d.). Are there generational curses? What the Bible teaches on the subject. Bible Study Tools.
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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes us back to school with Nigeria’s scariest teacher: Madame Koi Koi. As La Belle Angele is poured, the ladies gush over merch, giggle about slumber parties, and pressure their peers into eating butter sandwiches. So grab your favorite Syrah and don’t leave the dorm at night, Ladies Who Want Their Shoe Back will have you hiding under the covers all night long.
TW:
Child abuse, death, horror
Sources:
“Beauty hurts: Madam Koi Koi” by JM Plumbley on Monster Meet
“Nigerian Myth #2: The Story of Madam Koi Koi” by simisola2 on steemit
“Madam koi koi” by rain_girlll on Reddit
“Lady Koi Koi: The Red-Heeled Ghost of Nigeria” by Hector Navarro on Factschology
“The Story Behind KO..KO..KA (A Yoruba Mythological Story” by dave7658 on Hive Blog
“Yoruba Dream Symbols” from The Adventure of Akin Blog
“Historical and Sociocultural Relevance of Royal ‘Ahenema’ sandals in Asante Culture” from Exploring Visual Cultures by Osuanyi Quaicoo Essel
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In this week’s episode, Sammy explores one of the internet’s favorite creepy pastas: the Backrooms. As the Hall is poured, the ladies desire new witchy bathroom decor, share their weekly menty-bs, and yearn for spooky Mario Kart. So grab the nearest Sauvignon Blanc and choose the right path, Ladies Who Walk Through Liminal Spaces will have you second guessing your office space in no time.
TW
Slight horror
Sources:
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In this special Closer Look episode, the ladies sit down with the award-winning team behind Hulu's newest documentary, Blood and Myth: creator James Dommek Jr. and director Kahlil Hudson. Adapted from the wildly successful Audible series Midnight Son, Blood and Myth follows James' journey in his Alaskan town when a respected Iñupiaq actor (Teddy Kyle Smith) becomes a fugitive after a series of violent crimes. Upon his arrest, Teddy claims that the Iñukuns, mythical humanoids of his culture, influenced him to do it. As the conversation flows, Kahlil and James regale the ladies with tales of how they were able to skirt the legal system and sit down with Teddy in jail, how the Alaskan wilderness became a main character in their folklore, and their run-ins with the Iñukuns. In this exciting discussion of folklore, empathy and returning to your roots, the ladies were left in awe and with the strange feeling that maybe the Iñukuns aren't so mythological after all...
Blood and Myth streams on Hulu September 4th. Make sure you let the ladies know what your thoughts at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com!
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In this week’s episode, Jessie gives life to one of the scariest artifacts in paranormal history: Annabelle, the doll. As the Magic Box is sipped, the ladies practice their yeast screams, justify their fears of Ouija Boards, and learn of a surprising tie in to a controversial comedian. So grab your favorite red blend and the nearest holy water, Ladies Who Are Not Mocking You is sure to leave you censoring your thoughts and checking your rear view mirrors.
TW
Sudden death
Sources:
“Meet the Real Haunted Doll Behind ‘Annabelle’” by Katie Serena on All That’s Interesting
“What is the Annabelle Doll and Why Are People So Convinced it’s Haunted?” by Becca Wood on Today
“Annabelle The Haunted Doll” Uncredited on bostonghosts.com
“My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll” by Marisa Martinez on Wicked Horror
“Real ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton Hall” by Pam McLoughin on New Haven Register
“10 Facts About Famed Paranormal Investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren” by Adam Hunter on Mental Floss
“Comedian Matt Rife Reveals He Is Now Guardian of the ‘Haunted’ Annabelle Doll After Purchasing Paranormal Investigators’ Connecticut Home” by Kelsi Karruli on realtor.com
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