Episode 215 - The Curse of Gloomy Sunday

What if we told you music could kill you? Just knowing that this is a possibility, would you still be tempted to listen to that song? This is the lore and real history of the Gloomy Sunday song curse.  TW: Suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, you can find help at a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call or text 988. Please see our show notes for additional resources.  US: Call or text 988 United Kingdom: 116 123 The Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available by texting “START” to 678678. Other Resources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/resources-suicide-prevention SEE US LIVE IN PERSON APRIL 14th AND 26th. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at [email protected] If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the amazing Cristina Lumague and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices