The Sweating Sickness
Hello everyone!
Well, the forecast says that it’s going to be 90 degrees today as I write this. So I’ll admit that it doesn’t feel like fall, but I’m not going to let that get to me! I may be wearing a tank-top and shorts right now, but in my heart I’m wearing a sweater and bundled up under a blanket with Harrison on my lap, and I’m drinking a hot cup of Apple Cider!
Podcast to Connect
In the latest episode of the amazing Stephanie Fuccio’s (
) podcast 'Podcast to Connect', the two of us discuss that there are three different groups of people you could be sharing your podcast with on Social Media.Steph is so insightful, and I really enjoy the way the two of us ... well, 'dork out' in this episode!
You can also find the audio version in any app by searching for 'podcast to connect pushy'
Movie Recommendation
This week, the horror movie I’m going to recommend for you all is The VVitch.
This is a really good movie, and it has a great spooky atmosphere! It’s set in the 1630’s. I highly recommend this movie if you’re looking for something spooky to watch!
Halloween through the ages
I just can’t get enough of these vintage Halloween pictures - they’re all so wholesome but creepy at the same time!
xoxo, April
The Sweating Sickness
I hope you’ve had a chance to listen to the episode about The Sweating Sickness by now!
This episode of the Spooktacular is about The Sweating Sickness! This mysterious and deadly disease swept through England and Europe in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Beginning in 1485, this contagious illness caused sudden onset symptoms, and would often lead to death within hours.
This episode explores the chaotic historical context of outbreaks of The Sweating Sickness, including its impact on society and the theories surrounding its unknown cause. Drawing on accounts from people who were living through it, this episode also discusses the fear and superstition that gripped the population during these epidemics. The Sweating Sickness remains a frightening mystery in medical history, which is why it’s a great subject for the Spooktacular!
You can listen to the episode about The Sweating Sickness here:
The Diary of Henry Machyn
A man named Henry Machyn kept a diary during an outbreak of The Sweating Sickness. I read this in the episode, but I wanted people to see it written out as well. It’s written in early modern English, so the language and spelling might seem ‘off’:
The Diary of Henry Machyn
The 7 day of July began a new sweat in London … the 10 day of July 1551 the King’s grace removed from Westminster unto Hamton court, for there died certain beside the court, and caused the King’s grace to be gone so soon, for there died in London many merchants and great rich men and women, and young men and old, of the new sweat … the 16 day of July dead of the sweat the 2 young dukes of Sufolk of the sweat, both in one bed in Cambridge-shire … and their dead from the 7 day of July unto the 14 dead of the sweat in London of all diseases … 872 and no more in all
Spooky trailer swap
This week I did a trailer swap with the wonderful spooky podcast The D.E.A.D Podcast, which is hosted by Desi - this is a great podcast to listen to anytime, but especially during Spooky Season!
The D.E.A.D. Podcast is a paranormal podcast that discusses a variety of topics from ghosts, demons, religion to folklore, urban legends, true crime and all things paranormal with even a little bit of horror movie reviews sprinkled in.
Join Desi for a descent into the abyss.
The D.E.A.D. Podcast’s Linktree: The D.E.A.D Podcast
Production and marketing assistance for this episode was provided by Stephanie Fuccio of Coffeelike Media (
).You can find Steph here.
I just couldn't get into the Witch! I tried but it moved WAY too slowly for me. And after a week of 100+ degree temps, I am currently staring out my window and enjoying a little heavy mist. Hopefully you get to enjoy fall weather soon!