The Hook

You know the story: A couple at makeout point hears some strange noises, drives home, discovers a bloody hook on their car door. But where did this story come from? And why do we keep telling it? This episode, we even dredge into true crime territory to reveal some of the potential origins of this infamous urban legend. 

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, gore, sexual content, assault, murder, ableism, misogyny, violence, hanging, blood, law enforcement, gun violence, and imprisonment.  

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- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin

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Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.