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Podcast episodes about Tokoloshe

Also called Tikoloshe, Tokolosh, Thokolosi

The 10 best episodes we found about Tokoloshe, from 9 different shows. Recent and well-loved episodes first.

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AFTER DARK | Part 1 of 2 The Tokoloshe: Southern Africa’s Night Terror | Zulu Folklore, Witchcraft & True Crime
The Whispering Woods : True Ghost Stories & Paranormal Encounters Jan 17, 2026 · 23 min
A small shape in the dark. A weight on the chest. A presence blamed for sickness, scandal, and death, and feared as something that can be sent by human hands. In this episode, we trace the tokoloshe through Southern African belief, its protective rituals, and…
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AFTER DARK | Part 2 of 2 The Tokoloshe: Southern Africa’s Night Terror | Zulu Folklore, Witchcraft & True Crime
The Whispering Woods : True Ghost Stories & Paranormal Encounters Jan 18, 2026 · 23 min
A small shape in the dark. A weight on the chest. A presence blamed for sickness, scandal, and death, and feared as something that can be sent by human hands. In this episode, we trace the tokoloshe through Southern African belief, its protective rituals, and…
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#419 South Africa's SCARIEST Cryptid - The Tokoloshe
This Paranormal Life May 19, 2025 · 65 min
When Anthropologists were exploring the rural villages of South Africa, they noticed something strange... In every home they visited, the beds were raised from the ground on sets of bricks. When they asked the locals why this was the case, their response sent…
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Tokoloshe: A nightmare gremlin
Greg's Cryptid Corner Apr 8, 2026 · 35 min
Today we're staying in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa to learn about the Tokoloshe, a supernatural gremlin monster that has dug its claws into the folklore of the region. We discuss the multiple variants of the cryptid, how it…
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Night of the Tokoloshe
Bedtime Stories Oct 8, 2026 · 21 min
In the quiet of the night, a mischievous and malevolent spirit creeps through the shadows of South African folklore. The Tokoloshe is said to haunt sleepers, bringing misfortune, terror, and death. This terrifying horror story explores fear, superstition, and…
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#112 - Tokoloshe
Phantom Journey's Podcast Sep 24, 2026 · 55 min
Send us Fan Mail THE TOKOLOSHE Small in stature. Mischievous by nature. And according to legend… something you definitely don't want lurking beneath your bed. The Tokoloshe is a supernatural creature from Southern African folklore, particularly associated…
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The Tokoloshe - Premium Teaser
Theories of the Third Kind Dec 13, 2025 · 25 min
This is a Teaser of the Premium Episode. To access the rest of the Episode, Sign up here: One of Africa’s most feared supernatural legends, a malicious spirit said to stalk the night, torment the living, and serve dark magic. In this episode, we explore the…
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The Tokoloshe: Zulu's Water Sprite
Local Legends Deep Dive Jul 2, 2026 · 9 min
In this episode of Local Legends Deep Dive, we continue the story with The Tokoloshe: Zulu's Water Sprite. Today's chapter: The Tokoloshe: Zulu's Water Sprite. This is Episode 72786927 of Local Legends Deep Dive — the show that brings serialized fiction to…
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The Tokoloshe
GraveYard Tales Sep 19, 2025 · 88 min
This week we take a look at the Tokoloshe! Is it a cryptid? Is it a spirit? Is it just folklore? Let’s find out! SponsorsBeam – (Code: GRAVE)Me Undies – (Code: graveyard) Check out our sources below for more info and to continue learning!Please Rate & Review…
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The Tokoloshe and Friends
Eish, That's Dark Jun 22, 2026 · 85 min
Every culture has monster stories, but the best ones are never just monster stories. This week we go deep into five of South Africa's most feared mythological creatures: the Tokoloshe, Pinky Pinky, the Grootslang, the Aigamuxa, and the Inkanyamba. We cover…
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