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Hosted by Aaron L. Crawford · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 21 episodes
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The podcast about everyday stuff that turns out to be older, weirder, and way more meaningful than we realized.
Aaron L. Crawford hosts It's Probably a Folk Thing, a society show with 21 episodes published.
Your grandmother was wrong about cracking your knuckles. She was right about the honey. And that thing about learning styles? That's not science. That's folklore wearing a lab coat. In this episode, host Aaron Crawford w
The 2026 World Cup brought a wave of visitors to the U.S., and a lot of them said the same thing: Americans are surprisingly, noticeably nice. This episode traces that niceness into American history. Americans didn't bec
You've walked past them. The birdbath balanced on a tree stump. The chainsaw-carved mascot. The rusted farm equipment standing sentinel at a property line. The toilet (yes, the toilet) overflowing with wisteria. We call
Why does it matter so much where your blood comes from? And what happens when the DNA doesn't match the story? In 2012, archaeologists pulled King Richard III out from under a parking lot in Leicester, England. The mater
Why do we say someone "passed away" instead of "died"? And why does it matter so much which words we choose? In this episode, host Aaron Crawford explores the folklore behind death euphemisms — the unwritten rules that t
Christmas Eve at midnight feels magical, like you could just reach out and, like Adam in the Sistine Chapel, touch the finger of God. It's magical and meaning-fraught for children and adults alike. Drawing on folklore an
Why does everyone lose their collective mind when Christmas music shows up “too early”? In this episode, we dig into the folk social control behind holiday soundtracks: How communities quietly regulate behavior with noth
Treat or treating isn't just a fun way to gather enough candy to make a child ill for three days. It's a ritual inversion: A deliberate role reversal, where the tiny become powerful. Join host Aaron Crawford as we learn
When the air still feels like July but the store shelves smell like October, you know it’s happened: the pumpkin spice has returned. But why does that scent and that flavor have such a grip on us? In this episode, host A
When tragedy strikes, we don’t grieve alone. We light candles, stand in silence, leave flowers, and gather in public places: turning private sorrow into shared ritual. In this episode, host Aaron Crawford explores how co
The Pittsburgh Left: where courtesy outruns the rulebook. Discover how this neighborly traffic quirk became folklore - and why Mr. Rogers would’ve waved you through.
Why do we put fire on cake, make a wish, and then blow lung air all over dessert? From moon goddesses to magical forcefields to Betty Crocker, birthday cake has a surprisingly weird backstory. And yes: it’s definitely a
There you are, standing in the grocery store, surrounded by bins of green watermelons. You knock. You thump. You lift one like it’s a newborn and whisper, “Are you the chosen one?” Someone next to you is doing the same t
Why do we celebrate the birth of the United States by blowing up a bunch of pretty stuff in the sky? In this episode, we look at how fireworks became our go-to celebratory technique. America: It's a Boom-tiful county. Mu
Ever wonder how an annual backyard barbecue turns into a three-day weekend? In this episode, we trace the journey of holidays from folk traditions to federal recognition. With Thanksgiving and Juneteenth as our examples,
Did your dad rule the thermostat like an ancient deity? He might be playing out the archetypical sky father motif from folklore. This episode tackles the father of all tropes - the complicated dad. From sky gods to galax
Why does every summer holiday smell like meat on a grill? In this episode, we dive into the smoky, sacred world of the American backyard barbecue. From ritual timing to flame-cooked symbolism, we explore how grilling bec
Why do the Roy High Royals wear black and gold, and why is the Box Elder Bee purple? According to local legend, it all started with a uniform mix-up no one bothered to fix. But is that really what happened? In this episo
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It's Probably a Folk Thing is hosted by Aaron L. Crawford. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 21 episodes.
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