Alyson Horrocks is the creator and host of The Strange & Unusual Podcast, a narrative series that explores dark history, folklore, and the macabre. Her work blends meticulous research with atmospheric storytelling, drawing listeners into a world where cultural rituals, urban legends, and ancestral fears illuminate the human need to explain the unknown. Horrocks’s episodes often trace threads across continents and centuries, revealing how beliefs shape communities and echo through architecture, ritual, and recorded history. A recent win includes her episode "Shadows of Immortality: Vampires from Folklore to Pop Culture," which delves into the creature's journey from Slavic strigoi to modern pop culture. Her background as a freelance writer specializing in history and historical architecture informs the podcast’s textured approach, balancing accuracy with narrative momentum. The series is associated with Morbid Network, emphasizing deep dives into paranormal and legends.