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New Jersey Urban Legends, Myths & Folklore: Not Your Average Bucket List Season 2

Published May 15, 2023

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Marisa Roman

Season Two of the Not Your Average Bucket List podcast is rounding the halfway mark, and this week Sara and I are discussing all things New Jersey. As we keep trucking along with Local Lore & Legends state-by-state, we dig into New Jersey urban legends and NJ local lore in the best ways. Growing up in The Garden State, I share some personal stories and insights into urban legends from New Jersey, including what happens at night on Shades of Death Road. Of course, it wouldn’t be a New Jersey podcast episode without talking about the New Jersey Devil, right? Plus, we dig into other NJ cryptids and a few other OnlyInYourState terrifying tales.

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