Are You Afraid of the Bark?
Do you have a fascination for things that go bark in the night? Are You Afraid of the Bark? is a paranormal podcast dedicated to animal ghost stories and other spooky four-legged topics. AYAOTB is hosted by vet tech-cum-haunted tour guide Michelle Anne Olsen.
Episodes
28 episodes
EPISODE 3: Ghost Monkeys
From a candle shop in Pennsylvania to a beach-town in Ontario, join AYAOTB for this exploration of the ghosts of apes and monkeys.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:21
EPISODE 2: Black Dogs
Mangy, matted fur. Big as a horse, with large, glowing red eyes. And, to top it off, an omen of death. The black dog appears as a motif across history and cultures, and is not to be trifled with.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:48
EPISODE 1: Ghosts of Farm Animals
Ready your bocks! Are You Afraid of the Bark? returns with tales of ghostly farm animals.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:34
Episode 24: The Cat Spirit of the Jerome Grand Hotel (and Other Stories)
Episode 24 is all about the hella haunted Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona, whose many spirit residents include a mysterious grey cat...plus spooky listener stories from Caroline and Katey!
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:13
Episode 23: Baba Yaga’s Cat
In this episode, delve into the story of Russian witch Baba Yaga and her (potentially) helpful menagerie of animal servants.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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25:49
Episode 22.5: The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Join your spooky hostess for this special half-episode, an exploration of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, all in honour of the Lunar New Year!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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19:00
Episode 22: Ghost Dogs of the American South
Keep warm through the polar vortex with this week’s exploration of stories of ghost dogs of the American South!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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24:54
Episode 21: Creepy(pasta) Cats
Creepypastas are horror-related legends or images that have been created via and copied and pasted around the Internet. The reason the Internet was invented was to share pictures of cats (probably). Let’s combine the two and talk about creepypa...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:06
Episode 20: Feline Superstitions
Last week we talked about well-known canine urban legends. This week, we take a look at how cats have gotten the short end of the urban myth stick, appearing as the villains in their own superstitions and legends.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:28
Episode 19: Canine Urban Legends
Nothing says “Happy New Year!” like classic urban legends, right? Spine-tingling, look-over-your-shoulder-style urban legends (and one creepypasta), all featuring man’s best friend (though he isn’t always, as some of these stories can attest). ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:48
Episode 18: Yule Animal Myths and Stories
Happy holidays! This special Christmas episode of Are You Afraid of the Bark? explores animal myths and stories of the season: Yule Cat and Yule Goat and electric eels, oh my!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:36
Episode 17: Supernatural Sea Creatures (Part II)
Turns out the sea is simply too strange to limit to one episode. Dive-in to this exploration of still more supernatural sea creatures: the terrifying taniwha, the sensuous selkie and the truly bizarre Bishop Fish.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:11
Episode 16: The Terrifying Animals of Aboriginal Myth and Legend
From bloodthirsty bats to giant skunks, this week’s episode of Are You Afraid of the Bark? explores some of the stranger (and some downright terrifying) animals of Aboriginal myth and legend.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:53
Episode 15: Demon Dogs Around the World
Doesn’t matter where you run, doesn’t matter where you turn: the country you’re in is liable to have its own version of the demon dog legend. But don’t despair! If you’re polite and follow the rules...you might just survive.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:57
Episode 14: Elemental Spirits
Episode 14 delves into the weird world of elemental spirits, and the haunting of one Ballybrig Castle in Ireland. Thank goodness for a spunky little corgi named Pickle.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:51
Episode 13: Animals in War
In honour of Remembrance Day, Episode 13 is about the important role that animals have played in war and conflict, both in Canada and abroad.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:40
Episode 12: The Ghost Cat of the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
Legend has it that the ghost of Mary Babcock's cat haunts the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse in Ohio - could a 2001 discovery be proof?
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:55
Episode 11: Animals in Witchcraft
Happy Halloween, dear listeners! Why not celebrate with this decidedly witchy Episode 11, all about the ways in which animals have been used and interpreted in practices of witchcraft?
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:45
Episode 10: Can Cats and Dogs Sense the Supernatural?
Episode 10 addresses the question of what your cat or dog is doing when they stare blankly at something you can’t see. Is this normal behaviour, or are they tuned into something paranormal?
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:40
Episode 9: Animal Myths and Legends of NYC
Episode 9 is FINALLY here, all about the animal myths and legends of the Big Apple, NYC. Listen-in for unbelievable (but true!) tales of sewer alligators, super-rats and one very unfortunate circus elephant.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:09
Episode 8: Pets That Came Back
Strap-in for an emotional episode recounting stories from owners who have experienced the return of their pets after their passing. Tissues are recommended for this one.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:56
Episode 7: Equine Ghosts
Saddle up! Episode 7 is all about spooky mythological mares and supernatural stallions - Michelle tackles stories about ghost horses!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:35
Episode 6: Supernatural Sea Creatures
Dive on in to Episode 6 of Are You Afraid of the Bark? as host Michelle explores tales of supernatural sea creatures from around the world. Spooky-strange animals aren’t limited to land!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:10
Episode 5: British Ghost Cats
Pour yourself a cup of tea and settle-in for Episode 5 of Are You Afraid of the Bark?, chock-full of tales of British ghost cats, and even a well-perpetuated conspiracy that alien big cats might roam the British countryside!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:02
Episode 4: Helpful Ghost Dogs
Episode 4 is all about helpful ghost dogs - dogs who were good and loyal in life, and continue to serve as man’s best friend in death. Michelle recounts the stories of Preston the Boxer, Night Life the pub dog and Sheba the German Shepherd.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:05