Who didn’t want to be a mermaid as a kid?

But what if they were real… and way more terrifying than we imagined? In this episode, we dive into the eerie world of mermaids and sirens—breaking down their legends, real-life sightings, and the bone-chilling stories of sailors who claimed to encounter them. Were they beautiful sea dwellers or something much darker?

We also share our childhood mermaid obsessions (because let’s be honest, we all tried to swim like one), unpack the creepiest mermaid myths, and, just for fun, roast some of the dumbest shark encounters ever recorded. Seriously, why do people keep testing nature like this?

So, grab your snorkel, stay out of deep water, and join us for a deep dive into the mysterious, the mythical, and the downright ridiculous.

In the very first episode of Straight Off the Ghost Vine, we introduce ourselves and dive into what sparked our fascination with the paranormal. Then, we take a deep dive into one of Maryland’s most infamous legends—the chilling tale of Moll Dyer, the alleged witch whose tragic fate still lingers in St. Mary’s County. But she wasn’t the only one. We also explore other eerie witch trials and folklore from Maryland’s dark history. Was Moll Dyer really a witch, or just a victim of fear and hysteria? And what paranormal traces did she leave behind? Tune in as we kick off our journey into the supernatural—this is just the beginning!