The Joy Of Horror

The Joy Of Horror

Where everything spooky and kooky collide! Join your local gourd gal Joy every Friday for a new topic and a horror movie recommendation. Everything from ghosts and urban legends to mythological creatures and haunted locations! Come by and experience the joy of horror!

Episodes

May 25, 2021 3 mins

Hello, my sweet pumpkin seeds. This is a message I was really hoping to never have to make. As of right now The Joy of Horror Podcast is taking a temp hiatus (for an undisclosed amount of time) or is sadly closing its doors. I tried my best to explain why in this recorded message, but I know I'm not the best at getting my thoughts out.  I don't want this to be forever and I hope to return soon. Depression is a pain is the shor...

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Welcome to episode 30! We're making it everyone! In today's episode, I take y'all on a vacation to a private island that's allegedly crawling with ghosts.  Don't worry though! If I get the kayak and you get the sage, we should be okay! (The Island of Daksa) || Socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: vhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/, https://www.thegypsythread.org/, https://www.haunte...

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 Welcome to episode 29! It's a special episode about a wee water creature from Japan that is as adorable as it is weird and scary!  These creatures are mostly known for their medical practices and drowning. A good balance I would say! Put on some floaties and take a shot (of water) every time I say its name for a fun game. (Kappa) || Socials: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://mythology...

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Welcome to episode 28! Today we're cozying up in the city of love to learn about a dude who likes to hand out curses.  He's a bit red in the face, so I promise to make it quick! (The Red Man of Tuileries Palace) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.abandonedspaces.com/, https://www.geriwalton.com/, https://paranormal-world.fandom.com/, https://windowstoworldhistory.weebly.com/, an...
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Welcome to episode 27! Our second, and last for a while, extra short episode! Today we dive into all the information I could locate for a statue claimed to be responsible for 3 1/2 families perishing. No worries though, she's behind glass now! Just don't touch her. (The Goddess of Death Statue) || Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodast || Sources: https://www.thegypsythread.org/, http://paranormaljunkie.net/, and ht...

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Welcome to episode 26! So, you know when it's so hot during the Summer that you just wish you could peel your skin off? Well, this guy didn't have a choice in the matter!  Travel with me back to Tennessee to talk about a ladies man who just didn't know when to quit. (Skinned Tom) || Social: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://villains.fandom.com/%20and%20https://www.scaryforkids.com/

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Welcome to episode 25 where we check into one of the most famous and haunted hotels in Texas! Come with me as we talk about some ghosties that have some major Texas pride. I even have my own experience I would love to tell you about! No need to be nervous. We’ll buddy team it out! (The Driskill Hotel)  || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://driskillhotel.com/, https://www.texasobse...

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Welcome to episode 24 my wee gourdies! Sit down with me as we discuss a few creepy and cursed phone numbers from around the world. I hope you don't have phone anxiety because one of us needs to dial in. || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://icytales.com/, https://theghostinmymachine.com/, https://ruqqus.com/, https://www.nydailynews.com/, and https://indianexpress.com/

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April 2, 2021 54 mins

Welcome to episode 23 y'all! Today we travel to Dewey Lake, which is located in Michigan, to pay a visit to a monster that has terrorized the locals for decades! No need to be frightened though. He just hates it when people invade his neck of the woods. (Dewey Lake Monster) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Terror on Dewey Lake: A Virtual Radio Show - https://youtu.be/JBbtaH1sKLY || Sources:http...

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Welcome to episode 22 where we dive into my very first possession topic for the pod! It's allegedly one of the first documented possessions from Southern Africa and is an interesting case. Just please don't make any deals with evil forces as we slither in and all will be well. (Clara Germana Cele) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://bloody-disgusting.com/, https://www.ranke...

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March 19, 2021 15 mins

Welcome to episode 21 where we drift on over to England for a ghostly ship that is allegedly seen every 50 years! Please don't fear though, just grab a loved one while I tell you the tale and we'll keep an eye on the horizon. (Lady Lovibond) || Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://engole.info/, https://historydaily.org/, https://paranorms.com/, and https://www.dad...

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Today in episode 20 we travel back to Japan to learn about a lady that has a bit of a chilly attitude. Don't let her stare give you frostbite though! I'm sure she'll melt once she gets to know you. (Yuki-Onna) || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://yokai.fandom.com/, http://yokai.com/, https://hyakumonogatari.com/, https://americanliterature.com/, https://...

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Welcome to episode 19 where we take a lovely swim with some babes in Europe. No.. Not where or how you're thinking. Just remember to take a deep breath as we dive in. (Rusalka) || Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://eno.org/, https://www.ancient-origins.net/, https://meettheslavs.com/, https://slavicchronicles.com/, https://myfairyland.jimdofree.com/, and https://en.wikipedia.org/

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February 26, 2021 34 mins

Welcome to episode 18 where we visit one of the first lager beer families in America and their humble abode. Between the antics, tragedies, and fall of this family, you might want a beer yourself! None for me though, thanks! I'm more of a spirits gal myself. (Lemp Mansion) || Master Help Line List: http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/ || Crisis Text Numbers: https://www.crisistextline.org/ || International Hotlines:

February 19, 2021 19 mins

Welcome to episode 17 where we speed on down the highway to investigate a haunted vehicle once owned by a famous actor! Just don't touch *anything* and you should make it out alive. (Little Bastard) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.jamesdean.com/, https://drivetribe.com/, https://www.cultofweird.com/, and http://bestride.com/

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February 12, 2021 19 mins

Welcome to episode 16 where we travel back to Greece to meet a version of the boogeyman I don't think you've seen before. She's a loving mother that just adores children! Probably best to lock their door at night though. (Lamia) || Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/, https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/, https://www.greekmythology.com/,...

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Welcome to episode 15 where we visit my first castle on the show. It's allegedly the most haunted castle in Scotland with a monstrous past! Grab a bottle of wine and I'll get a cup! (Glamis Castle) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Highland Titles Site: https://www.highlandtitles.com/ || Sources: https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/, https://castles.today/, https://royalcentral.co...

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Today in episode 14 we hitch a ride on down to Tennessee to explore a tunnel that's claimed to be one of the most haunted tunnels in the world! Don't let this tunnel's pleasant surroundings fool you! That's how it gets ya. (Sensabaugh Tunnel) || Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://standardnews.com/, https://www.thisiskingsport.com/, https://thterrortime.com/, and h...

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January 22, 2021 20 mins

Welcome to lucky episode 13 where we travel over to a city in Oregon to meet its main local urban legend! He's a bit wrapped up, so we must make it quick! Just please avoid making out in desolate locations in his presence! (The Bandaged Man) || Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://cryptidz.fandom.com, https://www.reddit.com/, https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/...

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Today in episode 12 we dive into the crazy world of seeing your double! No need to let your double vision get the best of you. Come with me as we explore the alleged real-life encounters with what is essentially the ultimate evil twin! (Doppelgänger) ||  Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @TJOHPodcast || Sources: https://www.bustle.com/, https://literarydevices.net/, https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://www.businessinsider.com/, https:...

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