{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a2b61a372ff36e11a42b811/6ad0d0037ce338e8cddb3308?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The True Story of the Headless Horseman & Sleepy Hollow with J.W. Ocker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a2b61a372ff36e11a42b811/1792069316330-629c609b-6463-4aae-bbb1-1b5acaa76678.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In a Special Halloween crossover, Somewhere in the Skies and Somewhere on the Screen are exploring one of America&#39;s greatest ghost stories: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow!</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan welcomes bestselling author J.W. Ocker to discuss his new book, Chasing the Headless Horseman. They uncover the true history behind Washington Irving&#39;s legendary tale, the possible identity of the real Headless Horseman, and why Ichabod Crane may have been the villain all along. They also explore Sleepy Hollow&#39;s transformation into a Halloween destination, the films and television shows that immortalized the legend, and Irving&#39;s surprising connection to another holiday. Was the Headless Horseman really a ghost, or has the truth been hiding in plain sight for over 200 years? Saddle up for a journey into history, horror, and Halloween folklore! 🎃</p><p><br></p><p>Order CHASING THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN: <a href=\"https://a.co/d/0hTqMykd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://a.co/d/0hTqMykd</a></p><p><br></p><p>Order all of J.W. Ockers&#39;s books and learn more: <a href=\"https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support on Patreon: <a href=\"https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/</a></p><p><br></p><p>© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.</p><p><br></p><p>#HeadlessHorseman #SleepyHollow #Halloween #WashingtonIrving #GhostStories</p>","author_name":"Ryan Sprague"}