Verbal Echo

NEW! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link: SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Who shaped the Voodoo stories we’ve come to believe? In the next part of our conversation, Sara and Monica explore how colonialism, Hollywood, and cultural stereotypes shape public perceptions of this misunderstood religion. Sara walks us through ceremonies, spiritual possession, sacred Vèvè symbols, and the cultural significance of animal sacrifice. We discuss how healing, protection, ancestral connection, and community shape the traditions explored in this episode, alongside the imagery popularized by films like White Zombie and Live and Let Die. We also touch on Marie Laveau, the legendary Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, whose history and enduring mysteries warrant an episode of their own. Join us for a conversation about faith, folklore, and who gets to tell the story. Keep the conversation going at The Verbal Echo on Substack. Subscribe for episode updates, curious rabbit holes, and more from Monica and Sara. Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to [email protected] Read Monica's stories on the Medium Publication --------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today, it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel where you get even more content. Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on Patreon Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNC Season 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," episode 62, by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode 63, by Aeris Moon. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.

This episode was recorded in May - sorry, listeners, we are doing lots of catch-up! Hope you enjoy; we have about 10 more backup episodes we'll be releasing over the next week or so, then we'll be back to a normal publishing schedule - hang in there and BINGE-Listen! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link: SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Show Notes: Stonehenge Part 2: Ancient Mysteries, Legends & Unanswered Questions The mystery of Stonehenge continues! In Part 2, Sara takes us back to the ancient stone circle on England's Salisbury Plain to explore more of the history, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding one of the world's most recognizable prehistoric monuments. From its remarkable construction and astronomical alignments to the folklore, spiritual significance, and theories surrounding its original purpose, Stonehenge continues to fascinate historians, archaeologists, and curious minds alike. Who built it? How were these massive stones transported and positioned thousands of years ago? And what role did Stonehenge play in the lives of the people who gathered there? Join Sara for another look at the enduring mystery of Stonehenge, where ancient engineering, mythology, and the unknown continue to inspire questions. The Verbal Echo. No guardrails. Keep the conversation going! Subscribe to our Substack for more mysteries, additional stories, and behind-the-scenes content. https://verbalecho.substack.com/ Follow the echoes. No guardrails. Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to [email protected] Read Monica's stories on the Medium Publication Try Sara's Bloody Seasoning and follow along on her adventures - Shop Now! --------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today; it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel, where you get even more content. Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on Patreon Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNC Season 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," episode 62, by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode 63, by Aeris Moon. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.

NEW! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link: SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Show Notes: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has spent decades building a reputation as one of America's most haunted hotels. Its history, ghostly legends, and connection to Stephen King's The Shining have made it a destination for paranormal enthusiasts from around the world. In Part 2, Monica and Sara explore the paranormal investigations, reported encounters, and enduring legends surrounding this historic Rocky Mountain landmark. From unexplained voices and mysterious footsteps to stories of spirits lingering in the hotel's rooms and hallways, we examine the experiences that continue to attract ghost hunters and curious visitors. We also explore the Estes Method, a paranormal investigation technique involving sensory deprivation, spirit boxes, and attempts at real-time communication with the unknown. How does it work? Where did it originate? And what can these experiments actually tell us about alleged paranormal activity? Join us for another round of haunted history, paranormal research, and unanswered questions from the Stanley Hotel. The Verbal Echo. No guardrails. Follow the echoes. No guardrails. Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to [email protected] Read Monica's stories on the Medium Publication Try Sara's Bloody Seasoning and follow along on her adventures - Shop Now! --------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today; it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel, where you get even more content. Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on Patreon Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNC Season 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode, by Aeris Moon. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.

NEW! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link: SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW The Slide-Rock Bolter: Colorado's Mountain Monster Imagine hiking through the rugged Colorado Rockies, surrounded by towering peaks, when suddenly something enormous comes crashing down the mountainside—mouth wide open and ready to swallow everything in its path. Welcome to the bizarre legend of the Slide-Rock Bolter, one of Colorado's strangest cryptids. In this episode of The Verbal Echo, we explore the folklore surrounding a massive, whale-like creature said to lurk along the steepest mountain ridges. According to legend, this beast anchors itself to mountaintops with its hooked tail, waiting patiently for unsuspecting travelers before launching a terrifying avalanche of rocks, trees, and destruction. We'll trace the creature's origins to the colorful storytelling traditions of early American lumberjacks, explore the outrageous accounts that helped make it a legendary Colorado monster, and examine how these tales became part of the American West's folklore. Could this enormous mountain predator have been inspired by the very real dangers of Colorado's rugged wilderness? Or was it simply one of the greatest tall tales ever told around a campfire? From cryptozoology and mountain legends to the strange creatures of American folklore, this is one monster story you won't soon forget. Question everything. Follow the echoes. There are no guardrails. Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to [email protected] Read Monica's stories on the Medium Publication Try Sara's Bloody Seasoning and follow along on her adventures - Shop Now! --------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today; it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel, where you get even more content. Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on Patreon Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNC Season 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," episode 62, by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode 63, by Aeris Moon. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.

NEW! We have a SUBSTACK now, and we think it'll be a better fit for getting you extra content and serving as a landing pad for all our podcast notes, community, and extra bonus things we talk about in our episodes. We can't wait for you to check it out, and here's the link: SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Show Notes: Italy's Capuchin Catacombs: Mummies, Monks, and the Mysteries of the Dead Beneath the streets of Palermo, Sicily, lies one of the world's most extraordinary burial sites—a labyrinth of underground corridors filled with thousands of preserved human bodies. In this episode of The Verbal Echo, we explore the eerie history of the Capuchin Catacombs, where centuries-old mummies stand upright, hang from walls, and rest in their burial clothes. From the Capuchin monks who began the tradition to the elaborate preservation techniques and social customs surrounding death, these catacombs offer a fascinating glimpse into Sicily's past. We'll also explore the remarkable story of Rosalia Lombardo, the young girl known as Palermo's Sleeping Beauty, whose astonishingly preserved body has fascinated visitors for generations. How did this unusual burial tradition begin? What can these preserved remains tell us about life, death, and the beliefs of those who came before us? And why do these underground corridors continue to inspire so much mystery and fascination? Join us as we venture beneath Palermo into a world where history, mortality, and the mysteries of preservation meet. Follow the echoes. No guardrails. Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend! Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, send an email to [email protected] Read Monica's stories on the Medium Publication Try Sara's Bloody Seasoning and follow along on her adventures - Shop Now! --------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTACK JOIN OUR COMMUNITY NOW Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today; it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel, where you get even more content. Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on Patreon Music Artist credits for this podcast: Season 1: Ikoliks Season 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNC Season 3: Async-sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You," episode 62, by Marigolde; Song "Unbreakable," episode 63, by Aeris Moon. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your physician.