In this week’s episode, Sammy starts the fall season off strong with the reason behind everyone’s favorite decor: Jack o’Lanterns. As the Pumpkin Spice is sipped, the ladies get inspired by fall candles, romanticize male friendship, and read another listener lore. So grab the nearest fall-themed Chardonnay and break out your carving kit, Ladies Who Try PSLs will have you yearning for your 500th rewatch of Halloweentown in no time.

Sources:

“How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth” by staff on History.com

“Stingy Jack and the History of the Jack-o’-Lantern” by Les Hewitt on Historic Mysteries

“The Jack-O-Lantern’s Origins” by Andrew Huntley on Carnegie Museum of Natural History

“The Legend of Sean na Gealaí/Stingy Jack: From Mischievous Crook to Piteous Spook” by Helen de Búrca on Gaelchultúr.com

“Stingy Jack and the Birth of the Jack O'Lantern” by Anon on Saints & Scholars

“Heaviest jack o’lantern” by Staff at Guiness World Records

“Illinois is the nation’s leading pumpkin producer. Here’s why” by Anna Koh on IPM News

“The Jaw-Dropping History of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Tale of Turnips, Samhain, and Severed Heads” by I.E. on Irishmyths.com

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay touches on everyone’s favorite misunderstood dark magic: Curses. As the Black Girl Magic is sipped, the ladies lament about high school reunions, reinvent trademarking, and call upon the power of Etsy witches. So grab your favorite sparkling brut, and don’t add to the curse counter, Ladies Who Won’t Put a Spell on You will be sure to have you watching your lungs and liver in no time.

Sources:

Bernstein, M. H., Blease, C., Locher, C., & Brown, W. A. (2024, February 16). The nocebo effect: History and contemporary applications. Mayo Clinic Press.

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, September 21). Apotropaic magic. Wikipedia.

Stavrou, A. (2025, April 30). Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall. The Independent.

Education.com. (n.d.). Curses: What are they and are they real? Education.com.

Ancient Origins. (2019, April 25). Ancient curses: Five ways to create calamity in the ancient world. Ancient Origins.

Stack Exchange. (2016, April 9). Why are curse words called "curse" words? English Language & Usage Stack Exchange.

Connect Paranormal Blog. (n.d.). Curses and hexes in history. Connect Paranormal Blog.

No Longer Lukewarm. (2020, April 26). Word curses are real: Speak life & not death. No Longer Lukewarm.

Snarky Lisa. (2025, March 1). How to curse someone (with high efficacy). Medium.

Laitner, M. (2013). The Kennedy curse. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Bible Study Tools. (n.d.). Are there generational curses? What the Bible teaches on the subject. Bible Study Tools.

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In this week’s episode, Jessie takes us back to school with Nigeria’s scariest teacher: Madame Koi Koi. As La Belle Angele is poured, the ladies gush over merch, giggle about slumber parties, and pressure their peers into eating butter sandwiches. So grab your favorite Syrah and don’t leave the dorm at night, Ladies Who Want Their Shoe Back will have you hiding under the covers all night long.

TW:

Child abuse, death, horror

Sources:

“Beauty hurts: Madam Koi Koi” by JM Plumbley on Monster Meet

“Nigerian Myth #2: The Story of Madam Koi Koi” by simisola2 on steemit

“Madam koi koi” by rain_girlll on Reddit

“Lady Koi Koi: The Red-Heeled Ghost of Nigeria” by Hector Navarro on Factschology

“The Story Behind KO..KO..KA (A Yoruba Mythological Story” by dave7658 on Hive Blog

“Yoruba Dream Symbols” from The Adventure of Akin Blog

“Historical and Sociocultural Relevance of Royal ‘Ahenema’ sandals in Asante Culture” from Exploring Visual Cultures by Osuanyi Quaicoo Essel

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In this week’s episode, Sammy explores one of the internet’s favorite creepy pastas: the Backrooms. As the Hall is poured, the ladies desire new witchy bathroom decor, share their weekly menty-bs, and yearn for spooky Mario Kart. So grab the nearest Sauvignon Blanc and choose the right path, Ladies Who Walk Through Liminal Spaces will have you second guessing your office space in no time.

TW

Slight horror

Sources:

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In this special Closer Look episode, the ladies sit down with the award-winning team behind Hulu's newest documentary, Blood and Myth: creator James Dommek Jr. and director Kahlil Hudson. Adapted from the wildly successful Audible series Midnight Son, Blood and Myth follows James' journey in his Alaskan town when a respected Iñupiaq actor (Teddy Kyle Smith) becomes a fugitive after a series of violent crimes. Upon his arrest, Teddy claims that the Iñukuns, mythical humanoids of his culture, influenced him to do it. As the conversation flows, Kahlil and James regale the ladies with tales of how they were able to skirt the legal system and sit down with Teddy in jail, how the Alaskan wilderness became a main character in their folklore, and their run-ins with the Iñukuns. In this exciting discussion of folklore, empathy and returning to your roots, the ladies were left in awe and with the strange feeling that maybe the Iñukuns aren't so mythological after all...

Blood and Myth streams on Hulu September 4th. Make sure you let the ladies know what your thoughts at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com!

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In this week’s episode, Jessie gives life to one of the scariest artifacts in paranormal history: Annabelle, the doll. As the Magic Box is sipped, the ladies practice their yeast screams, justify their fears of Ouija Boards, and learn of a surprising tie in to a controversial comedian. So grab your favorite red blend and the nearest holy water, Ladies Who Are Not Mocking You is sure to leave you censoring your thoughts and checking your rear view mirrors.

TW

Sudden death

Sources:

“Meet the Real Haunted Doll Behind ‘Annabelle’” by Katie Serena on All That’s Interesting

“What is the Annabelle Doll and Why Are People So Convinced it’s Haunted?” by Becca Wood on Today

“Annabelle The Haunted Doll” Uncredited on bostonghosts.com

“My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll” by Marisa Martinez on Wicked Horror

“Real ‘Annabelle’ story shared by Lorraine Warren at Milford’s Lauralton Hall” by Pam McLoughin on New Haven Register

“10 Facts About Famed Paranormal Investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren” by Adam Hunter on Mental Floss

“Comedian Matt Rife Reveals He Is Now Guardian of the ‘Haunted’ Annabelle Doll After Purchasing Paranormal Investigators’ Connecticut Home” by Kelsi Karruli on realtor.com

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In this week’s episode, Sammy takes the ladies on a wild ride through the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland! As the Forever Young is poured, the ladies struggle through minor concussions, pitch the hottest new movie, and discuss all things named Kevin. So get your Fast Pass, a fresh churro, and some Disney spirit, Ladies Who Must Be 40 Inches Tall to Ride will have you searching for your favorite new ghosts on your next trip!

TW: Death

Sources:

YOUTUBE VIDEO: “5 DISNEYLAND GHOSTS Caught On Video” by WOWsoAmaze on Youtube

(https://youtu.be/OT-mUZxjdWE?si=AzzjtkGfN4VHlPnl)

"Here’s How a Four‑Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company" by Anon on The Walt Disney Company

“Walt Disney’s Laugh‑O‑grams, 1921‑1923" by Russell Merritt and J.B. Kaufman on Silent Film Festival

"Hollywood Cartoonland: Walt Disney's Alice Comedies" by Lucas Seastrom on waltdisney.org

"Why Alice Changed The Fate of Disney Forever" by Anon on The Disney Classics

"About Walt Disney" by staff at D23 on D23.com

"Disney Worker Recounts Ghostly Experience on 'Haunted' Children's Ride" by Kathleen Joyce on WanderWisdom

"Haunted Winnie the Pooh Ride at Disneyland" by knmckeon on USC Digital Folklore Archives

"Is the Most Haunted Ride at Disney Hiding in Plain Sight?" by Eva Miller on Inside the Magic

"Home – 21 Royal – Disneyland" by staff at 21 Royal Disneyland on 21royaldisneyland.com

"8 Secret Places Only Cast Members Know About in Disneyland" by Robin Burks on AllEars.Net

"10 Disneyland Urban Legends, Some Of Them True" by Juliet Bennett Rylah on LAist

"How a Strange Rumor of Walt Disney’s Death Became Legend" by Dr. Howard Markel on PBS NewsHour

"Cast Members Share Ghost Encounters at Disney" by Jessica Weisz on Inside the Magic

"Current/Former Cast Members, What Are Your Ghost Stories?" by various on Reddit

"As Long as There Is Imagination Left in the World..." by Stan on Imagineering Disney

"Haunted Disneyland: Ghosts in the Happiest Place on Earth" by Kristin on WanderWisdom

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