Jun 18, 2020
Amanda and Sarah talk bad pirates and bouncy ghosts for this episode. Sarah explains the connection between the infamous Blackbeard the Pirate and the Hammock House, a historic building in her hometown. Amanda explores Eastern lore with two pogo-sticking spirits, the jiangshi or Chinese hopping vampire, and the pocong or shroud ghost of Indonesia. Other subjects covered include bad times and good weather.
Recommendations:
Sarah and Amanda both recommend the new sci-fi film Vast of Night. Sarah recommends the short Hulu horror film The Rizzle and the 2006 BBC production of Dracula.
Sources:
NC State University Libraries (Site plan and notes, Hammock House, Beaufort, North Carolina)
Queen Anne's Revenge Project (Blackbeard: History of the Dreaded Pirate)