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Where do our favorite monsters come from? Why do certain ghost stories manage to be retold for generations? What can urban legends tell us about our communities?

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After over 2 months, we have the last episode of the urban legend deep dive season! My brain is mush, but I have more stuff to do. I do post show updates to my Kofi & the show's socials. IN any case, enjoy!

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21: The Hookman & the Dead Boyfriend [Part 2 of 2]
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Babysitter & the Man Upstairs urban legend
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November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Pumpkin Spice Puppies
Orange illustration depicting a cozy scene. Two shiba inus rest by a table with a slice of pumpkin pie and a warm drink while snow can be seen outside the window.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Sketches from around New York City
A watercolor and ink sketch of Trinity churchyard in Manhattan A watercolor sketch of Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn A watercolor sketch of the Boathouse in Prospect Park, Brooklyn An ink and watercolor sketch of West 55th Street in Manhattan
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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I’ve got over 4 hours of audio to edit, but I do it for the people!🍁🎃
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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We have our first piece of fanart for the show, ala @alaina_jaymes_art on insta

This art refers to episode 20, you can listen to it on all podcast apps (except on Spotify) & on YT

#fanart #halloween #urbanlegend #podcast #folklore #scarystories #scary #illustration #art #digital
October 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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The Hookman & The Boyfriend’s Death

We’re approaching the last few episodes of this season, but that just means you have a set to catch up on in the last week before Halloween!

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20: The Hookman & The Dead Boyfriend [Part 1 of 2]
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Many shopping malls may be ghost towns now, but at one point, they were the place to be — but were they safe? And would you believe that people have been telling versions of shopping mall urban legends for centuries? But where do these stories go from here?

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19: Mall Abductions & Mutilations
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October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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‘Tis the season for the Muffin vs Skeleton Hands fight
October 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Got this notification this morning!

I’m glad to have entertained so many, & I hope even more people find us in the future!

#podcast #spookyseason #history #mystery #urbanlegend #haunting #ghost #halloween
September 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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After a week long delay, The Mummy (1999) Kill Count is OUT NOW!
September 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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What’s in that Candy Apple?🎃

We trace the history of Halloween, trick or treating, razor blades, poisoned candy, & cultural fear - all on this week’s episode of Back Away Slowly
#hallowen #trickortreat #spookyseason #podcast #truecrime #horror

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16: The Halloween Sadist
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September 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Super proud of our #SeaTember release- an episode all about #Selkies with resident sea #folklore experts @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social

Link in our bio to listen 🌊🌊🌊
September 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Exciting News: We’re sporadically interviewing Prof. Joseph-Witham (former Mythbuster) throughout our 3rd season, with urban legend deep dives.
The 1st episode is out on YT or on podcasting apps (except Spotify) 🎃✨

www.youtube.com/shorts/Bo56z...
#mythbusters #mythbuster #urbanlegend #halloween
Back Away Slowly | Ep 15 #urbanlegends (Season 3) #mythbusters #podcast
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September 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Season 3 is finally here! 🎃✨

Join the crash course on urban legends, before we enter individual stories’ deep dives

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOqQ...
#podcast #halloween #urbanlegend #culture #mystery
15: Urban Legends
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September 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Season 3 of Back Away Slowly starts tomorrow

www.backawayslowlypodcast.com

#podcast #halloween #nostalgia #scarystories #urbanlegends
September 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Just a little blurb about Dead By Daylight & folklore

ko-fi.com/post/New-Dea...
#folklore #DeadByDaylight #southasia #culture #videogame
New Dead By Daylight Killer, Based on South Asian Folklore
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September 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Less than a week until our 3rd season, we’re getting off Spotify. Just do me a favor & share the show if you can👏

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#spotify #podcast #ai #aislop #halloween
Leaving Spotify
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September 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Heads up!

This is your last chance to apply to be the next cohost of “On Wednesdays, we talk weird”. Thank you to everyone who has applied so far. I will be reaching out to applicants soon.

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September 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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This post has some info about what season 3 of Back Away Slowly will be about. Fortunately, you have 2 seasons of spooky history & mysteries to catch up on until then!

ko-fi.com/i/II2I21KFKS4

#halloween #ghost #monster #history #mystery #storytime
2 Weeks - Click to view on Ko-fi
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August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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If anyone’s down around Savannah, Georgia, a convention is being launched by Dylan Jones (who we interviewed in episode 13). If you’re around, or know someone who is, I suggest you pop in!

The official website: macabreconsavannah.com

#supernatural #ghost #ghosts #ghosthunting #paranormal #spooky
MacabreCon Savannah
Spooky and gothic supernatural symposium in Savannah, GA. Join us as we explore the paranormal with leading experts from the field of parapsychology, paranormal research, history and spirituality.
macabreconsavannah.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Artist Link: www.tiktok.com/@weltedfool?...

#halloween #monster #vampire #ghost #art #animation
August 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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1 MONTH TIL SEASON 3💀

All Recent Stuff: ko-fi.com/artistssaywhat

#spooky #halloween #history #mystery #podcast
August 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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What do you want to hear a spooky deep-dive about?

#Savannah #haunting #ghost #haunted
August 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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One of my favorite horror animation groups (Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark) just released a new video & I love it

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The Devil's Rock | Animated Horror Story
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July 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM