Cemeteries, Stilts And Pigeon Poop

The Box of Oddities podcast episode 'Cemeteries, Stilts And Pigeon Poop' explores eerie folklore surrounding cemeteries across the U.S., from the haunted Stull Cemetery in Kansas—where a sealed door beneath a ruined church is said to lead to hell and visitors report missing time—to the spider-web gate of Massachusetts' Spider Gate Cemetery, which allegedly induces a sense of descent into another realm. The hosts examine how these sites, despite being meant as final resting places, are often described as 'thin places'—thresholds between worlds—where the boundary between life and death feels porous. They also delve into the cultural significance of Moko Jambis, towering stilt-walkers from Caribbean tradition rooted in West African spirituality, who serve as protective spirits rather than sources of fear. The episode concludes with a humorous and quirky look at bizarre historical hair loss remedies, including pigeon droppings, cow licks, and synthetic sandalwood-scented hair regrowth, blending the macabre with the absurd. Throughout, the hosts balance spooky storytelling with cultural insight and self-aware humor.