Ghoul On Ghoul

Amanda and Sarah talk bad pirates and bouncy ghosts for this episode. Sarah explains the connection between the infamous Blackbeard the Pirate and the Hammock House, a historic building in her hometown. Amanda explores Eastern lore with two pogo-sticking spirits, the jiangshi or Chinese hopping vampire, and the pocong or shroud ghost of Indonesia. Other subjects covered include bad times and good weather.  Recommendations: Sarah and Amanda both recommend the new sci-fi film Vast of Night. Sarah recommends the short Hulu horror film The Rizzle and the 2006 BBC production of Dracula.  Sources: The Hammock House  NC State University Libraries (Site plan and notes, Hammock House, Beaufort, North Carolina) Queen Anne's Revenge Project (Blackbeard: History of the Dreaded Pirate) Ancient Origins (The Living Dead: Chinese Hopping Vampires)   History Answers (Chinese Hopping Vampires: The Qing Dynasty roots behind the Jiangshi legend)   CNN ('Ghosts' try to spook people off streets during coronavi