Grab a shoe, watch out for birds and hang on to a glass of Ruby Slipper cocktail as Sarah transports you back to ancient Egypt with the story of Rhodopis. Filled with pirates, courtesans and shoes falling from the sky what more could you ask for.

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Rosie Cheeks S2E30

Do you like wine, women, and being taken over by a raging madness? Then join the Cult of Dionysus! On this episode Leo St. James tells us about the Greek god of Wine, Male Fertility and Theater, Dionysus! Dionysus gained a cult like follow during his many adventures in the mortal realm and now it's time to add some more followers to this cult. Grab a bottle of sparkling red wine, put on your animal skins and lets begin to worship!Disclaimer: Listener Discretion is AdvisedDrink: Opera Lambrusco di Modena Cover Art: Kendra BoblettMusic: Shaun FrearsonInstagram: @unverifiedclaimsGmail: unverifiedclaimsthepodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @UVClaimsBlog: https://unverifiedclaimsthepodcast.blogspot.com/

Let's start a cult! S3E3

Join us as Sarah tackles the immense legend of Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess of Hungary. Pour yourself your own version of "Dracula's Kiss Cocktail" and get ready for some incest, torture, and some god damn  patriarchy.  Disclaimer: Listener Discretion is AdvisedDrink: See instagram for recipe - "Countess's Kiss" variation on "Dracula's Kiss Cocktail"Cover Art: Kendra BoblettMusic: Shaun FrearsonInstagram: @unverifiedclaimsGmail: unverifiedclaimsthepodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @UVClaims

Bloody Beautiful S3E2

Adam kicks off the New Year with a story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales: "The Spider and the Crow." We pop a bottle of Sweet Bitch Merlot, and discuss more spider trickery, and animal intelligences! Kick back, and ride a gator into 2021 with us!

The Spider and the Crow S3E1

Have you been naughty or nice this year? We all know what happens when children have been good all year but what happens to the little devils who act up. Well grab a cup of hot cocoa spiked with peppermint schnapps and join us as Leo tells us about Krampus and how he punishes the wicked. Don't forget t send your Krampus Cards out to all you loved ones this year.

Cold-cocked by Krampus

Join us as Sarah tells us the old wassailing Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd. Pour yourself a glass of boozy punch and get ready to open the door to a saucy, crass, and witty undead holiday horse. Don't mind the drunk neighbors it's all in good fun. Drink recipe can be found on the Instagram @unverifiedclaimsDisclaimer: Listener discretion is advised. Drink: Wassail punch with Paul Masson VSOP BrandyCover Art: Kendra Boblett Music: Shaun Frearson (premiumbeats.com) 

Boned for the holidays S2E34

In this episode Leo really hammers in the legend of John Henry. Grab a bottle of Lower East and lets pick away at this American Legend.  

Nerves of Steel S2E33

Join us for another episode as Sarah regales us with the urban legend of the Michigan Dogman -- in honor of Adam and special guest Matt McLaughlin who are our loveable Michiganders. Love cryptids? Into urban legends? Do you often go into the woods just looking for spooky shit? Then this episode is for you! You're also in luck because it's a wonderful twofer episode!! Special guest Matt McLaughlin will also be entertaining us with the infamous tale of the Wendigo.  Hear the legend and true life accounts of those infected by the dark, selfish, and hungry spirit of this fearsome beast. Drink pairings: 19crimes Cali Red                                   Wagner Vidal Ice WineDisclaimer: Listener discretion is advisedCover Art: Kendra BoblettMusic: Shaun Frearson (Premiumbeats)

Shoplifting Demons S2E32

Adam "forgets" to bring a wine, but grab a drink anyway, and listen as he regales us with the classical Russian fairytale, Vasilisa the Beautiful!

Vaseline the Beautiful S2E31

Grab a Bloody Mary and listen in as Leo takes us to India for this weeks myth. He shares with us the story of Bhagavan and hoe he made the World.

Do clothes make the man? S2E29

Hydrate yourself to make it through the desert, and join us as Adam walks us through the history and mythology of the Sphinx!Drink Recommendation: Water - Stay hydrated peopleDisclaimer: Listener Discretion is advisedCover Art: Kendra BoblettMusic: Shaun Frearson (Premiumbeats.com)

The Most Mysterious Sandcastle

Join the gang as we share both personal and historical ghost stories! 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Welcome back as Sarah tells us the ancient Aztec myth of the origins of humanity and tells us some fun facts about Dia de los msuertos. Grab a bit of Espolon Tequila and mix yourself a maragrita; get ready for bones, ghosts, and delicious homemade bread. Forgive us for all the tangents, we were well and tipsy for this episode. Disclaimer: Listener discretion is advisedCover art: Kendra BoblettMusic: Shaun Frearson (Premiumbeats)

Dia De Los Muertos S2E27

In this episode Leo tells us of Lugh of the long arm and the origins of leprechauns. Grab a Ginger Prince (brought to you by Bearded Lady Brooklyn) or just some whiskey and Lugh along  with us.

In butter news S2E26

Join us this week as Adam sails us away to the Island of Aeaea, where we learn about the sorceress Circe and her permanent mark on society. Drink pairing: "Summer in a Bottle" by Wolffer WineDisclaimer: Listener discretion is advisedCover Art: Kendra Boblett Music: Shaun Frearson - premiumbeats.com

Men are Pigs S2E25

Once a week three friends will explore and retell mythology, legends and old wives' tales. Grab a glass of wine and let's go down the google rabbit hole.

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Rosie Cheeks S2E30

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