The Haunted Objects Podcast

We’ve Been Cursed! Deadly Hexes, Witchcraft, and Mormon Bigfoot

The Haunted Objects Podcast

Show Notes

Have you ever felt hexed? You just might be! In this episode, Greg and Dana discuss a particularly nasty cursed object meant to cause the slow and painful demise of its intended target. Fortunately, Dana has some witchcraft up her sleeve. If you've ever wondered how to destroy a curse, we've got you covered. Plus, Greg embraces the power of the producer's chair, Dana learns to always read the note, and Bigfoot converts to Mormonism. Join the Museum: https://patreon.com/paramuseum Visit Our Website: https://hauntedobjectspodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/25xf92nx

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SHOW NOTES: - Newkirk Museum Article on the Cursed Chickenfoot: https://tinyurl.com/hrm8au9e - Newkirk Museum Article on the Cursed Ring: https://tinyurl.com/mut3ja9k - Join Dana’s Magic of the Month Club (Limited Availability): https://tinyurl.com/3hc9uw6x - More on the LDS Cain/Bigfoot Legend: https://tinyurl.com/38x9vs9p - More on the Ancient Curse Tablets: https://tinyurl.com/53hap9dk - Occultist Influences Murder of Two Sisters: https://tinyurl.com/yp53a4z2 - The Psychology of Curses: https://tinyurl.com/bdzajxjj

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 We've Been Cursed! 02:20 Object Intro: The Cursed Chickenfoot 03:17 To Bestow a Stubbed Toe 07:02 From Ancient Rome to Bigfoot 17:45 Newkirk Museum: Cursed Object Files 25:40 Detective Dana On the Case! 28:45 The Origin of the Curse 43:20 Psych Out Psychology 48:01 How to Break A Curse! 1:02:35 Closing Reflections

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