FAQ

Where can I listen to this?

New episodes will be posted to our home page as soon as they’re released. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, or ask Alexa to play “Twisted Hairs”. Easy as cake. Extra episodes, exclusives, and behind the scenes action can be found by supporting us on Patreon.

Also, if you like the show, please follow us and rate us! You can also join us on Patreon and Instagram to talk about episodes, lore, and share your stories!

What is “folklore in real time”?

Twisted Hairs was conceived to tell the stories of North American folklore through the style of DIY “gonzo” investigative journalism rather than the traditional means of an audiobook-style narrative. The goal is not simply to tell the story and discuss the characters but to meet them personally by traveling to the spaces they inhabit and to become, in our own small way, part of the myth itself. We don’t seek to reinterpret the “supernatural” into something safe and far away but to experience it up close in all of its raw unpredictability, giving the characters involved a voice to speak for themselves.

Do you guys try to “debunk” stuff?

No. Straight up hard no. That’s the total opposite of what we’re about. We’re about stories. We’re about giving others a platform to tell their stories. And hopefully, experience what they experienced… right along with them. Because we want to become part of the story, we take everything we’re told at face value. We come armed with a good microphone, a good phone camera, and a Polaroid. Maybe (hopefully) some cold beers. That’s it. All skepticism left at the door.

Is this show supposed to be funny?

Absolutely. It’s also supposed to scary, weird, interesting, off-kilter, sad, happy, frightening, ridiculous, tongue-in-cheek, self-conscious, risky, and totally real. Just like life.

Do you use sound effects or is the audio 100% unedited?

Without giving too much away, remember that this show is ultimately an entertainment program, and is thus intended to be entertaining. However, though we do make original music and use some special sounds to accompany the episodes, we do not seek to misrepresent what is recorded in the field. Any processing we do with field audio is simply to enhance what’s already there, making it clearer and more enjoyable for the listener.

Why don’t you use EVP or other “Ghost Hunter”-style techniques?

Mainly because our show is not just about ghosts. Plus, that crap is expensive and is largely made of LED lights (we theorize). We’re a show about folklore, and folklore comes in many varieties. Also, it’s our policy not to get too scientific in our interactions with the unknown. Why? Because we’re seeking to experience the stories in a raw and visceral way - in the moment. Too much gear and skepticism mucks things up.

Why don’t you guys investigate more murders or serial killings?

Typically, murder isn’t folklore (though there’s definitely folklore that grows out of it) and frankly, these types of “true crimes” are already being investigated by professionals and other podcasters who have a lot more skill than we do. Sometimes murder and other crimes may be a part of a story, but it’s not our main focus. Also, we don’t intend to solve any crimes or interfere in ongoing investigations.

Do you ever get scared?

Um, yes.

Something weird happened to me. Can I share it with you to be considered for an episode?

Please do! You can use this handy contact form here. We will not be able to feature everyone’s stories individually, but we will consider them when planning future episodes on similar subjects.

*Most of the incidental music on the show is written, performed, and recorded by our host, Randy. Find out more about his musical side here.