Episodes

Thursday May 01, 2025
A History of the Easter Bunny (Osterhase)
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In this belated Easter special, I explore the history, origins and evolution of the concept of Easter Bunny.
As always...thanks for listening!
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Also available on Stitcher

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Was Saint Patrick Welsh? (belated Saint Patrick's Day episode)
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
In this follow up to one of my earliest holiday episodes, I explore the subject of Saint Patrick's birthplace; specifically the question of whether or not he was originally from what is now modern day Wales.
As always...thank you for listening!
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Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Saturday Nov 09, 2024
A History of SAMHAIN (with readings from the Golden Bough)
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
In this belated holiday special, I take an extensive look at the history of Samhain; the ancient Gaelic festival that shaped our modern Halloween.
As always...thank you for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Saturday Dec 23, 2023
SATANIC Holiday Display Gets VANDALIZED!
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
A holiday display that the Satanic Temple erected in the Iowa State Capitol has been vandalized by a conservative political candidate.
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
TWID Holiday Replay: A Brief History of Thanksgiving
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
It's that time of year again. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The Witching Hour (A Brief Audio Documentary)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
For this year's Halloween special, I take a look at the topic of the so called 'witching hour". I hope you enjoy it and as always...thanks for listening and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
TWID Replay: A Brief History of Thanksgiving
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Another replay of my brief audio documentary on the history of Thanksgiving.
As always...thanks for listening!

Monday Nov 21, 2022
Protecting Gay Marriage, Alabama Krampus, ”Mini Brains” Play Pong
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
This week: Legislative steps being pursued to protect marriage equality, Alabama city may ban Krampus Yule event and scientists create lab grown "mini brains" that can play Pong.
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
The Legend of Stingy Jack and the History of the Jack-o’-lantern
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
This week I bring you a VERY belated Halloween special. Here's my all new audio documentary on the legend of Stingy Jack and the history of the jack-o'-lantern.
As always...thank you for listening!
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www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Sunday May 15, 2022
Walpurgis Night (A brief audio documentary)
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
I had hoped to get this holiday special out before May 1st, but better late than never, I suppose! I put a lot of work into this one. I hope you enjoy it!
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Sunday Apr 17, 2022
TWID Replay: A Brief History of Easter
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Here’s a Holiday themed blast from the past: the first ever Week in Doubt Easter special.
As always…thanks for listening!

Sunday Feb 13, 2022
TWID HOLIDAY REPLAY: A Brief History of St. Valentine
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Promised myself I’d get this replay out before Valentine’s Day, so here it is.
As always…thanks for listening!

Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Hello Everyone! I have returned with a brand new episode!
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Sunday Dec 19, 2021
TWID Holiday Replay 2021: Dead Birds on Victorian Christmas Cards
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Hey everyone! Here's another holiday replay. In this mini documentary episode, I explore the strange phenomenon or trend of dead birds being depicted on Victorian Christmas cards.
As always...thanks for listening!

Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
TWID Holiday Replay 2021: Krampus
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Here’s a Christmas blast form the past; my mini audio documentary on Krampus, the creepy alpine companion of St. Nicholas.
As always…thanks for listening!

Monday Nov 22, 2021
TWID Holiday Replay 2021: A Brief History of Thanksgiving
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Hey, Everyone! Here's another holiday blast from the past. I give you, once again, for you're listening pleasure, the first (and so far only) Week in Doubt Thanksgiving special.
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
TWID Replay: A Brief History of Saint Valentine
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
This week: a replay of my mini audio documentary on Saint Valentine. As always...thanks for listening!

Sunday Nov 24, 2019
TWID Replay: A Brief History of Thanksgiving
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Turkey time is almost upon us!
As always...thanks for listening!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Monday Dec 31, 2018
Why are there Dead Birds on Victorian Christmas Cards? (Video Version)
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
A belated Christmas special...
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher

Monday Dec 31, 2018
Why are there Dead Birds on Victorian Christmas Cards?
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
A belated Christmas special...
https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt
http://palbertelli.podbean.com
http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837
www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt
Twitter: @theweekindoubt
Also available on Stitcher