The Curious Explorers are serving up 80s hair, animal symbolism, and what happens if you disrespect the infamous “Devil’s Tree,” in Basking Ridge, NJ. Even better, all of this comes with a complimentary Irish breakfast. It’s so hearty and delicious, even “Annabelle” makes a cameo tonight. So touch up that Aquanet, pull up a chair at the Woolworth’s counter, order yourself some turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and keep an eye out for those vultures.
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
00:23 "It Smells Like the Beach"
04:35 You Won't Go Hungry in Little Ireland
08:41 "It's Not a Turkey"
14:44 Annabelle, Corpses, and Other Paranormal News
18:14 Cemetery Living
26:24 The Devil's Tree in Basking Ridge
26:48 Don’t Pee on the Devil
28:23 The Legend of the Devil's Tree
30:14 Local Folklore and Anecdotes
33:11 Historical Context and Rumors
36:12 "Weird New Jersey" Stories
44:15 It's Personal
50:23 Stay Curious and Keep Exploring
For more on the Curious Explorers podcast (and to buy us a coffee), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/
For more on THE Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
And for more on Traci Stein, her other podcast, audio meditations, intuition course and upcoming events, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
Link to Episode with Other Paranormal News Items:
https://youtu.be/jFrNWvv3Axg?feature=shared
News Items Mentioned in this Episode
Annabelle and the Devils on the Run Tour
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/why-annabelle-touring-us-quick-facts-about-doll-devils-run-1734120
Annabelle on Tour
https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/annabelle-doll-tiktok-warren-conjuring-20325005.php
“I Live in a Cemetery Alongside Corpses…”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-live-cemetery-alongside-corpses-34386153
Mum Lost Half Her Body Weight – Thanks to a Ghost and Bonking Her New Man
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mum-lost-half-body-weight-33642364
Devil’s Tree (Thrillist)
https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/most-haunted-places-in-america
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