Ladies Who Lore

In this week’s episode, Jessie leads the ladies through the canals to one of the world’s creepiest islands: The Isle of Dolls. As the Dolly is sipped, the ladies welcome spring with goat yoga, geek out over the new Bigfoot emoji, and dissect the age old parental lie of “the house is just settling”. So grab your favorite pinot noir and make an offering to Agustina, Ladies Who Just Want Their Doll Back will have you feeling watched for days.TWDeath, drowningSources:“The spooky story behind the Mexican Island of Dolls bring chills to those who visit” on ABC News Australia“The Island of the Dolls” by Remo Giuffre“The Island of the Dolls: Where the Dolls Whisper in the Dark by Krish Deshmukh on Medium“The haunting story of the man who built the Island of Dolls” by Sanj Atwal on Guinness World Records“The Island of Dolls in Mexico - Isla de las Munecas Mexico by Brocarde“The Legend: A Song From The Depths” by Nissa Moonstar on Enchanted Chronicles“The Aztecs, People of the Sun” on Pointe-a-Calliere

You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we expand on a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, the ladies are joined by Jake Roa aka Jake the Astrologer! Jake walks the ladies through the world of predictive astrology, how to handle your Saturn return and how remote viewing aids psychic detectives in solving cases. So grab your favorite woo-woo friend and beware the Benadryl Hat Man, this episode will have you mapping your natal chart asap!You can find Jake on all social media platforms @thedreamalley and you can book him for personal forecasts at https://dreamalleyastrology.com/If you have anything to add to our conversations, please write in at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com

In this week’s episode, Sammy leads the ladies underground to discover the haunted side of a historical city: Seattle. As the Josh Hearth is sipped, the ladies cry over Puxatwany Phil ballads, share their theater ghost stories, and learn how burning a bay leaf can make your dreams come true. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and get ready for a myriad of ghosts, Ladies Who Go Underground will have you booking the next plane to Seattle.TW:DeathSources:“Brief History of Seattle” by Staff on Seattle.gov“The Great Seattle Fire of 1889” by Staff on Seattle.gov“The Great Seattle Fire, Part 2” by John Caldbick on Historylink.org“The Great Seattle Fire” by Editors on https://content.lib.washington.edu“A Brief History” by Staff on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Website“The Spooky Seattle Underground” by Editors on SeattleTerrors.com“The Scariest Ghost Tours in Seattle” by Kristin Kendle on Tripsavvy.com “Ghost Stories” From Staff at Merchant’s Cafe & Saloon on their website“Merchant’s Ghostly Gal” by Anon on HauntedSeattle.wordpress.com“The Vanishing Boudoir of the Merchant’s Cafe” by Jason Roberts on his website“The Ghosts of Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub” by Anon on SeattleTerrors.com

In this week’s episode, Jessie shares the incredibly wild legend of a diamond that toppled empires: the Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond. As the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection is sipped, the ladies share more Valentine’s cryptid puns, freeze in the Los Angeles “winter” and get bullied at tiki bars. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and whisper to your prized possession, Ladies Who Like Shiny Things will have you guarding your eyes all day. TWDeath, goreSources:“The True Story of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond - and Why the British Won’t Give It Back” by Lorraine Boissoneault on Smithsonian Magazine (online)“The Curse Stories of the Kohinoor & Hope Diamonds” by Divya Goyal on Brown History Substack (preview)“The Dramatic History Of The Koh-I-Noor Diamond, One Of The Largest Cut Diamonds In The World” by Amber Morgan on All That’s Interesting“The Koh-i-Noor diamond is in Britain illegally. But it should still stay there” Anita Anand on The Guardian “The Kohinoor Diamond Curse: 5 Shocking Betrayals” by admin on 5Senses Tour“The Queen and the Curse of the Diamond” by Brian Patrick Bolger on The National Interest"Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond" by William Dalrymple on History Extra

You've unlocked another Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to a topic we've touched on before. In this week's episode, Lindsay returns to Episode 54's haunted locale: The Bridgewater Triangle! Lindsay leads you through a barrage of first hand accounts of cryptids, UFOs, haunted mental hospitals, mist spirits, and one super chill ghost named Joe. So grab a mug of tea and put on your lucky Red Sox Hat. This episode will inspire you to either stay far away from Massachusetts... or grab the first flight there! If you have any stories about Bridgewater Triangle, let us know at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com.

In this week’s episode, Sammy dives into an adorably disturbing lore: Kappas. As the Ryer Vineyard is sipped, the ladies read a Mothman listener lore, beg for Bigfoot The Musical tickets, and participate in a lore-based drinking game. So grab your favorite cabernet sauvignon and watch your butt, Ladies Who Throw Cucumbers will have you swimming with metal objects from now on. TW: death, drowningSources:“Introduction to Yōkai” by Matthew Meyer on Yokai.com  “Kappa” by Matthew Meyer on Yokai.com “Meet the Kappa: Japan's Enigmatic Aquatic Yokai” by Nana Young on Bokksu.com““Kappa”: The Terror of Japan’s Rivers” by Kagawa Masanobu on Nippon.com“Kappa” by The Tokyo Smart team on Tokoyo Smart“Yōkai and Amabie” by Trevor Graham on Japanhouse.Illinois.edu“Edo Period” by Graham Squires on World History Encyclopedia “The Japanese Kappa: The Mischievous Water Demon’s Mythology” by Kim Kahan on Sakuraco “Kappa” by Matthew Allison on World History Encyclopedia“Nintendo Mythology: Mystic Creatures” by Kyle England on Nintendojo.com

In this week’s episode, Lindsay kicks off Valentine’s week with the cosmic workings of the heart: Soulmates. As The Better Half is poured, the ladies share past life stories and book recs, confuse doves with camels, and decide which finger is the best. So grab your favorite crisp Sauvignon Blanc and dodge your twin flame, Ladies Who Find Each Other in Every Life will have you falling in love with yourself in no time.TWGun violence, deathSources:Amanda Chatel. The concept of “the one” isn’t only outdated, it’s also rife with patriarchy. Women.comBeth Bell. (2025). Are soul mates & twin flames the same? Medium.Bradley Onishi. What’s behind the belief in a soulmate? Institute for Family StudiesDavid Fox. What is a twin flame? “Truth & myth.” Uma Maya Blog.John French. (2025). The concept of soul mates in Hinduism: A spiritual and karmic connection. Twin Flame Research.Katie Bishop (2022). Why people still believe in the soulmate myth. BBC.Maria Popova, Anam Cara and The Essence of True Friendship, The MarginalianSoul mates or twin flames? What’s the difference? MediumSuhag Shukla, Karma Lekshe Tsomo and Rabbi Sharon Brous. What it means to have a soul mate in different religions. Oprah.comSwati. (2018). The physical & spiritual concept of soulmates in Hinduism. Vedic Feed.

In this week’s episode, Jessie takes the ladies on a stroll through Waco’s most haunted area: Cameron Park. As the Digia is sipped, the ladies learn about the moon’s many names, hunt for old newspapers, and make their best Valentine cryptid puns. So grab your favorite Italian red and watch where you wander, Ladies Who Join a Bicycle Club is sure to give you all the chills.TW:Death, suicideSources:“The Texan Hauntings of Cameron Park” on Moon Mausoleum“The Hauntings - Ghost stories from Waco” by Austin Eck on Baylor Lariat“Cen-Tex Mysteries: Witch’s Castle in Cameron Park” by Jasmin Caldwell on Kcentv“The Truth Behind The Witch’s Castle Found in Central Texas” by Rudy Fernandez on Kean 105.1 FM“Lovers’ Leap” by Prisca Bird on Waco History“Cameron Park: A Park to Rival All Others” on City of Waco“About Waco” on City of Waco“Ghostly APParitions: Testing popular ghost hunting apps around some of Waco’s most haunted places” by Isabella Quintanilla on  KWTX. “Waco’s Haunted Heritage (pt.4)” by Autumn Jones on KWBU