The wall of Unusual

In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous history of Dungeons & Dragons during the 1980s, a period marked by the "Satanic Panic." We explore how D&D, a tabletop role-playing game loved by millions, became the focal point of a moral panic where it was accused of promoting Satanism, leading to real-life consequences for its players. We begin by discussing the origins of D&D, created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and how its themes of magic, fantasy, and role-playing were misinterpreted by some religious groups and media. The episode covers notable incidents like the disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III, which, despite having no actual connection to D&D, was sensationalized by the media, further fueling public hysteria.

In our very first Christmas special, we unwrap the strange and surprising history of Santa Claus. From the real-life generosity of Saint Nicholas in 4th-century Myra to the shadowy folklore of Krampus and the Norse god Odin, this episode traces how a kind bishop became a jolly man in red. We explore how pagan winter festivals, Dutch traditions, and 19th-century American poetry shaped the Santa we know today. But not all is merry and bright—there’s a darker side to this holiday icon. Who is Krampus, and why does he travel with Saint Nick? And how did Santa become a pop culture powerhouse? Cozy up by the fire as we dive into the myth, the magic, and the mayhem behind Christmas’s most iconic figure.

On part two of the Great Canadian Host Show, we return to some more creepy tales from across Camada. Sit back and get ready to hear all the eerie tales. Happy Halloween everyone Brenda's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/horrifying-history/id1484707139

On this episode of The Wall of Unusual, Brenda from The Horrifying History Podcast joins me as we sit down to tell a few ghost stories from Canada. Get ready for a very Creepy Episode! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/ice-demon License code: RTAJEONWMFLGSZXB Brenda’s podcast The Horrifying history podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/horrifying-history/id1484707139?i=1000673390520