Oddball Guests: Dacre Stoker on Bram's Legacy and The Dracula!
Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! Its Halloween, so you know Kara and Zach have a very special episode for you, with a Fantastic Guest: Dacre Stoker!!!
Get ready for a spine-tingling celebration as we welcome the Halloween season with none other than Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker himself. Discover the fascinating legacy of the man behind "Dracula" through Dacre's captivating stories, insights, and a touch of family lore. As we mark our two-year anniversary, this episode promises a host of exclusive treats, including the launch of our Patreon and the chance to uncover some of Dracula’s lesser-known secrets.
Tuberculosis or Vampires?!: Deadly Disease or Killer Creatures?
Tuberculosis or Vampires?!: Deadly Disease or Killer Creatures?
Prepare for chills as we venture into the spine-tingling 19th-century vampire panic, focusing on the eerie Mercy Brown incident in Rhode Island. Discover the tragic tale of the Brown family, who were devastated by tuberculosis, and the macabre rituals that emerged from fear and superstition. We detail how Mercy’s case might have influenced Bram Stoker’s "Dracula" and discuss the strange yet significant role of emojis in our storytelling. Ending on a playful note, we remind everyone to "creep it real" and leave those crucial emojis in the comments.