Episode 114: Finger Ends? How Durst They! (Spring-Heeled Jack-Victorian Urban Legend)

Anxious and Afraid The Pod

In this week's episode, Abby takes the gang to the foggy London streets of the Victorian era to learn about one of the first urban legends- the story of Spring-Heeled Jack.
For several decades in the 1800s, the elusive and infamous Spring-Heeled Jack, known for his blue flames, sharp claws, and incredible leaps, struck fear into the hearts of England's citizens before vanishing into the mists of history.
Listen in for all the exciting details surrounding this notorious figure from the past.
Credits:
4-part paper by Mike Dash
https://web.archive.org/web/20161114075603/http://www.mikedash.com/extras/forteana/shj-about/shj-paper-1
Wikipedia.com
PBS’s Monstrum episode on Spring heeled Jack-Youtube
https://youtu.be/Vo1qv8uYlAs?si=zt3Lk08OUWWtCEtk
Decoding the Unknown on Youtube
https://youtu.be/9O7dPlMcEB4?si=-Q90wlYUKSe2ddSV
Podcast: Astonishing Legends-Episode 15
Music By:
Brokeforfree.com
Matt Edon
Edited By:
Michael
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