Jack LaRoche
Investigative reporter and contributor whose research on the Polybius legend is the focus of this two-part episode, providing detailed reporting and narrative context.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 10min
Polybius Lives! Part 1 (Premium E324) Sample
Jack LaRoche, storyteller and researcher of retro arcana, walks through the rise of the Polybius legend. He paints the 1981 arcade scene and the uncanny cabinet’s look and coin setup. He recounts reported symptoms like migraines and memory gaps. He traces how widespread arcades and Usenet tales fanned the urban myth.
Jan 10, 2026 • 10min
Werewolves of the Bayou feat. Jack LaRoche (Premium E318) Sample
Join writer and folklorist Jack LaRoche, a member of the Blackfeet and Cherokee tribes, as he delves into the spine-chilling world of the Rougarou. Discover how this Cajun loup-garou legend is rooted in historical context and shaped by cultural blending. Jack elaborates on werewolf folklore's evolution from medieval France to modern America, its role in moral policing, and the contemporary obsession with cryptozoology. With fascinating anecdotes from Louisiana, this discussion unpacks how folklore can protect, challenge, and reflect societal fears.
