Urban Legends

Author: Luke Mordue

Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. 
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Boo Hag
Wednesday, 30 September, 2026

In the Gullah Geechee communities of coastal South Carolina and Georgia, waking up unable to move with a weight on your chest has one explanation.A boo hag has been riding you.Across the world, cultures tell of something that climbs onto sleepers in the dead of night and pins them down. But why is this story so persistent? And if it keeps appearing across so many places and centuries, what is really happening?Support the show Contact me at: luke@lukemordue.comSupport the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/lukemordueEverything else: lukemordue.com/podcast