Reaper Tales
Season 1
by Montana Leach and Samantha Hays
Happy Holidays Reaper Pals! This week Montana teaches us about a few Christmas traditions and where they originated from. Don't forget to send us your questions for our upcoming Q&A session at Reapergals@reapertales.com. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift#:~:text=Around%20336%20CE%2C%20the%20date,and%20gift%2Dgiver%2C%20it%20slowly https://www.giftsinternational.net/knowledge-hub/guide/gifts-unwrapped-the-history-of-christmas-presents https://www.history.com/news/candy-canes-invented-germany https://www.history.com/news/why-do-we-kiss-under-the-mistletoe https://mythcrafts.com/2017/12/09/santa-and-the-pickled-children/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_pickle#:~:text=As%20the%20story%20is%20told,their%20Christmas%20tree%20each%20year. https://medium.com/dose/the-mysterious-origin-of-the-christmas-pickle-4b3778d244a1
Grab your strongest drink this week, whether its a boozy one or a caffeinated one, you're going to need it for this episode. Samantha tells us about the tragic and gruesome murder of Sharon Aydelott. While we're convinced we don't have the full story, we'll leave you dear listeners to make your own opinions on this case. Resources:
This week the gals tell each other about different holiday lore. Be sure to check your shoes this holiday and remember, not all is doom and child stew. Resources:
This week Montana continues her unhinged obsession with pirates, and tells Samantha about Calico Jack. A colorful pirate with a very open mind about some things. In the words of our wonderful editor Kelsey "It is arrrrrrggggg good one matie!!" Resources: https://www.worldhistory.org/Calico_Jack/ http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/calico-rackham-jack/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_Jack
This week neither gal can fully follow instructions. Listen to the end to hear a bonus stampede story.
This week Samantha brings us a real twisty murder. In the end, you'll still be unsure what really happened in this case. Resources: https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/brent-springford-jr-killed-parents-on-thanksgiving https://www.denverpost.com/2013/10/08/son-convicted-of-killing-parents-dies-in-prison/ https://www.waka.com/2014/07/10/the-springford-murders-10-years-later/ https://boulderweekly.com/news/the-springford-murders-part-ii/
After a much needed week off the gals are back to tell you about some troubling fair accidents. They are also joined for the first time by their new editor and corrector, the amazing Kelsey Rosales! Who did a wonderful job editing her first episode. Resources: https://www.cunninghambounds.com/documents/News-PDFs/fair_accident.pdf https://www.wkrg.com/news/two-rides-pulled-from-greater-gulf-state-fair-after-ohio-tragedy/ https://www.mystateline.com/news/video-young-girl-screams-on-ride-after-fair-attendants-fail-to-secure-buckle/ https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/family-fright-after-girl-not-fully-secured-in-greater-gulf-state-fair-ride/ https://www.fox10tv.com/2023/11/05/greater-gulf-state-fair-shut-down-early-saturday-night-due-disruptive-behavior/ https://abc11.com/settlement-lawsuit-vortex-accident-nc-state-fair/715216/ https://abc11.com/settlement-lawsuit-vortex-accident-nc-state-fair/1373304/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/25/north-carolina-ride-accident-injures-five https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/worker-critically-injured-accident-second-vortex-ride-nc-state-fair-flna8c11484202 https://www.wral.com/story/103181/ https://www.wect.com/story/36597037/toddler-suffers-injuries-after-fall-from-nc-state-fair-ride/ https://www.whio.com/news/local/report-another-victim-2017-state-fair-fire-ball-ride-accident-has-died/Oy11ms9FSqWm3FPEOfHKsL/ https://abc11.com/ohio-state-fair-ride-malfunction-raleigh-north-carolina/2254358/
This week Montana nerds out and tells Samantha about the short life of Edward Teach, known to most as Blackbeard. Honestly, I think I only covered this and have an obsession with pirates because I wasn't allowed to be a pirate for Halloween growing up. I'll unpack that in therapy, don't worry. Resources:Blackbeard the Pirate: A Reappraisal of His life and Times by Robert E. LeeBlackbeard | Biography & Facts | BritannicaBlackbeard - WikipediaBlackbeard's Ghost | North Carolina GhostsQueen Anne's Revenge - Wikipedia
The gals revisit a topic from last years spooky season, Claustrophobia. If being underground frightens you maybe skip this one, but if you do skip this one, you'll miss out on the most sophisticated burglar we've ever heard of. Resources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6838955/Man-stuck-air-conditioning-vent-dentist-office-claimed-looking-cat.htmlhttps://abc7ny.com/stuck-burglar-man-in-ceiling-police-rescue-burglary/5207981/Sago Mine disaster - Wikipedia13 coal miners are trapped in Sago Mine disaster; 12 die (history.com)
This week the gals tell each other about different haunted places. Whether you're battling at sea or just looking for a good black bottom pie, you'll inevitably run into a ghost or two. Also, chill out, your bonus episode will be out Saturday. I forgot, ok. Resources: https://alabama.travel/places-to-go/gainesridge-dinner-club-2http://leepeacock2010.blogspot.com/2016/10/do-ghosts-roam-halls-of-gaines-ridge-in.htmlhttps://www.alabamahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/gaines-ridge-dinner-club.htmlhttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/haunted-restaurant-al/https://www.al.com/strange-alabama/2012/06/ghosts_history_and_great_food.htmlhttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/gainesridge-dinner-club-al/http://www.weirdus.com/states/alabama/stories/gaines_ridge_dinner_club/index.php